TECHNOLOGY

Musk impressed by iPhone 15 photos & videos, says 'I'm buying one'
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Tesla CEO expressed his admiration for Apple's iPhone 15 in a brief but noteworthy exchange on X.
Bluestone to secure Rs 550 cr funding, Nikhil Kamath to invest Rs 100 cr: Report
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According to the reports, Gaurav Singh Kushwaha, founder and CEO of Bluestone, confirmed the development, saying the company was in the final stages of securing a funding round worth $65 million, valuing the company at around Rs 3,600 crore ($440 million).
Google mocks Apple in new video for lack of RCS messaging support
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According to The Verge, Google last year launched a "Get the Message" campaign to put pressure on Apple to support RCS on the iPhone, which is still ongoing today with "iPager".
Blue light from smartphones, tablets linked to early puberty in males
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The research, presented at the ongoing 61st Annual European Society for Paediatric Endocrinology Meeting in The Hague, Netherlands, sheds light on how environmental factors, such as screen time, impact early puberty and testicular tissue, which could eventually lead to future prevention strategies for children.
Tech salaries in US decline amid record-breaking inflation, market turbulence
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When adjusting for inflation, the data by AI-driven marketplace Hired revealed a staggering story -- local US salaries have plummeted to their lowest point in the past five years, decreasing 9 per cent from $141,000 to $129,000 from 2022 to mid-2023.
Dorsey’s Bluesky usage surges after Musk says will charge all X users
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Musk’s announcement earlier this week backfired as Bluesky hit a daily active user record afterwards.
EU reimposes $400 mn fine on Intel for blocking sales of competing chips
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In 2009, the Commission had slapped Intel with a record-breaking $1.13 billion penalty after it had determined that Intel abused its dominant position in the market.
After Netflix & Disney+, Amazon announces 'ad-free' option for Prime Video
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In addition, the company said it will roll out the "ad-free" subscription tier for an extra $2.99 per month for Prime members in the US -- a similar move which was taken by competitors such as Disney+ and Netflix.
New iPhones log over 2X sales on Day 1 in India from last year, Apple ‘excited’
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People bought India-made iPhone 15 along with high-end Pro models at Apple Saket in New Delhi and Apple BKC in Mumbai -- along with at other Apple Authorised resellers stores amid long queues since early morning.
itel S23+ with 3D curved AMOLED display under Rs 15K expected to launch on Sep 26 in India
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Sources told IANS on Friday that the itel S23+ is expected to boast an exceptional camera setup. The star of the show is the remarkable 32MP ultra-clear front camera, setting a new standard in its segment.
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