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Former Activision boss reportedly wants to buy TikTok

Bobby Kotick, former head of Activision Blizzard, may buy TikTok amid its potential US ban. A bill to sell TikTok is introduced, backed by President Biden. Kotick discussed acquisition with OpenAI head. Activision Blizzard faced a lawsuit. Concerns about data privacy and ties to China persist. TikTok urges American users to support it.

Why Earth Sciences minister Rijiju is upset with this European IT company

Earth Sciences Minister Kiren Rijiju is reportedly upset with the French IT company Atos.

How Apple’s Find My app ‘cost’ a US city millions of dollars

Denver city pays $3.76 million in damages due to a wrongful raid caused by Apple's Find My app. An elderly woman's home was mistakenly raided by the police while searching for a stolen truck loaded with guns, ammo, and cash, as reported by CNN. Ruby Johnson filed a lawsuit against Detective Gary Staab and Sgt. Gregory Buschy.

Moto G54 receives a price cut in India: Here’s how much the smartphone costs

The Moto G54 budget smartphone, with two variants, has received a price cut. The 8GB version is priced at Rs 13,999, and the 12GB variant is selling at Rs 15,999. It features a 6.5-inch FHD+ display, 120Hz refresh rate, and a 50MP main sensor.

Elon Musk’s AI company will make Grok chatbot more accessible, here’s how

Elon Musk criticizes OpenAI's deviation from mission and advocates AI accessibility for all. Musk announces xAI open sourcing Grok chatbot. OpenAI CEO Altman takes a dig at Musk's chatbot. Musk, obviously didn't like the jab and replied with a long-ish message saying “GPT-4 is about as funny as a screendoor on a submarine.”

Google Outlines Strategy to Combat Misinformation and Support Fair Elections in India

Google supports the Indian General Election by providing easy access to voting information and countering misinformation. Initiatives include partnering with the Election Commission, prioritizing trusted content on YouTube, and implementing advertising policies for transparency. Measures against AI-generated content are also taken.

Google Maps to Sharpen Navigation with Enhanced Orientation API Update Hoặc: Google Maps to Boost Directional Accuracy with Fused Orientation Provider API Update

Google Maps is updating its Fused Orientation Provider (FOP) API to improve direction accuracy in busy areas. The update combines gyroscope, accelerometer, and magnetometer data, reducing magnetic interference and benefiting Google Maps and third-party apps on Android 5.0 or above.

TSMC Regains Top 10 Global Value Ranking Amid AI Chip Demand Surge

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) has reclaimed a spot in the list of the world’s 10 most valuable companies, riding the optimism of the artificial intelligence (AI) boom. TSMC's stock rallied, elevating its market capitalisation to a record, making it higher than Broadcom. Analysts expect TSMC to further advance amid surging AI-related revenue and strong pricing power.

IRCTC's AskDisha 2.0: AI Chatbot Streamlines Train Ticket Booking, Refunds, and Information Access

Indian Railways' AI chatbot, AskDisha 2.0, powered by CoRover.AI, offers a range of services like booking tickets, refunds, checking PNR status, cancelling tickets, changing boarding station, checking booking history, and accessing e-tickets via text or voice commands in multiple languages.

Popular Finance YouTuber "financewithsharan" Hacked: Lessons in YouTube Security and Account Protection

Sharan Hegde, an entrepreneur and founder of The 1% Club who also runs a YouTube channel named -- ‘financewithsharan’ has claimed that his YouTube acc.

Critical Android Flaws Expose Millions to Data Theft, Code Execution: Government Issues Urgent Warning

The Indian CERT-In warns Android users of 'High' severity security flaws in multiple versions of the operating system, including vulnerabilities that could lead to obtaining sensitive information, gaining elevated privileges, executing arbitrary code, and causing denial of service conditions.

ChatGPT Returns After Global Disruption: OpenAI Restores AI Chatbot Service

ChatGPT experienced an outage, with 91% of users facing issues. OpenAI acknowledged the problem, and the service is now back online with performance back to normal. The TOI Tech team verified the restoration on the website and mobile app.

Doordarshan will telecast live the Mangala, Shringaar, Rajbhog, Sandhya, and Shayan Aartis offered to the Ram Lalla idol at the Ayodhya Ram temple on DD National, connecting devotees who can't visit the temple.

Teen Engineer Shatters Drone Speed Record, Igniting New Era of Aerial Tech

This record-breaking achievement is more than just a personal triumph for Mehar; it has significant implications for the future of drone technology.

Microsoft Patents Innovative Foldable Phone Hinge Design: Aims to Rival Samsung Galaxy Z Fold & Eliminate Crease

Microsoft discontinues Surface Duo smartphones but files a patent for a new foldable device with a single hinge system called 'spine cover plate'. The design aims to eliminate the hinge crease and reduce the device's thickness while offering added benefits and durability. However, its practicality remains uncertain.

X Corp. Cracks Down: Over 500,000 Accounts Banned in India for Policy Breaches

Elon Musk's X platform banned over 5 lakh Indian accounts for violating policies, including promoting terrorism and child sexual exploitation. Users should avoid violating policies to prevent account suspension.

Convert JPG to PDF: A Graphic Designer's Guide to Seamless Document Conversion

You can simply upload any file to Adobe Acrobat, edit it the way you want to and click on the "Correct Suspect" icon to make the changes.

Samsung Galaxy A55 vs. Vivo V30 Pro: Flagship Features at Mid-Range Prices Compared

Samsung Galaxy A55 offers 12GB RAM, 50MP camera, 25W charging at Rs 39,999. Vivo V30 Pro, Rs 41,999, features 12GB RAM, AMOLED display, MediaTek Dimensity 8200, 80W charging. V30 Pro has IP67, 256GB storage.

iQoo Z9 Turbo: Leaked Specs Reveal Powerhouse Features Ahead of Expected Launch

iQoo set to launch Z9 Turbo with 1.5K display, Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 chipset, 6000mAh battery, 144Hz refresh rate, 50MP dual camera, 80W fast charging at Rs 19,999.

Samsung unveiled two new mid-range smartphones -- Galaxy A35 5G and Galaxy A55 5G -- on Tuesday and now it has revealed the pricing of these two phone.