TECHNOLOGY

X seeks permission to collect your biometric data, employment history
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The social media network has updated its privacy policy to include carveouts for “biometric information” and “employment history”. “Based on your consent, we may collect and use your biometric information for safety, security, and identification purposes,” reads the updated privacy policy reads. 
iQOO launches new 5G smartphone 'Z7 Pro' with 64MP OIS camera in India
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The iQOO Z7 Pro will be available for purchase at an effective price of Rs 21,999 on the company's e-store and key online stores in two elegant colour options -- Blue Lagoon and Graphite Matte, starting September 5.
Musk's X to soon let you make video, audio calls
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"Video & audio calls coming to X - Works on iOS, Android, Mac & PC - No phone number needed - X is the effective global address book," Musk posted on X.
Lenovo launches new tablet 'Tab P12' with 12.7-inch screen in India
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The Tab P12 is available to purchase on the company's official website and key online stores with limited-period special offers at a starting price of Rs 34,999.
1st-ever 'Global IndiaAI 2023' event to boost AI innovations in ChatGPT era
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After the huge success of the SemiconIndia conference, the Global IndiaAI event will also catalyse India's AI landscape, said Union Minister of State for Electronics and IT, Rajeev Chandrasekhar.
Instagram's new feature to let creators highlight comments in Stories
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Instagram head Adam Mosseri stated in a post on the 'IG updates' channel that the company wants to make it easier for creators to highlight interesting comments.
PhonePe forays into stock broking business, launches Share.Market app
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According to the company, Share.Market elevates discount broking by providing market intelligence, quantitative research-based WealthBaskets, a scalable technology platform, and a great customer experience for investors and traders alike.
YouTube removes 1.9 mn videos for rule violations in India
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Globally, the video-streaming giant removed over 6.48 million videos for rule violations.
AI-generated song mocking Trump's latest arrest tops iTunes chart
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'First Day Out' by artist Hi-Rez, who masquerades as “Trump the Don”, has skyrocketed to the top of the iTunes Hip-Hop charts since it was released last week as the former President was taking his infamous mug shot inside a Georgia jail, reports The New York Post.
Apple mega launch event on Sept 12 to unveil iPhones 15 series
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The company said its “Wonderlust” event will take place live from Apple Park. The invite also includes the Apple logo in grey, blue, and black, which may tease the colour options that the iPhone 15 Pro lineup is likely to come in.
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