TECHNOLOGY

Google rolls out its Play Games for PC to Europe, New Zealand
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"You can now play your favourite mobile games on PC! Download Google Play Games now, and enjoy uninterrupted, seamless gaming -- no matter the screen. Now available in over 40 European countries and New Zealand," the company tweeted on Wednesday from its Google Play account. In March, Google announced to expand.
Thomson invests Rs 200 cr in washing machine plant in India, launches new TVs
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Homegrown electronic manufacturer Super Plastronics Pvt Ltd, who is the exclusive brand licensee of THOMSON in India, headed by Avneet Singh Marwah, announced a Rs 200 crore investment for its state-of-the-art wash plant. "With our new investment of Rs 200 crore towards the wash plant and our collaboration with Flipkart, we are confident to strengthen our presence in the category further," Marwah said in a statement.
OpenAI closes $175 mn fund to empower other AI startups: Report
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The Information reported first about the fund-raise, citing a US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filing. The company had earlier said it would put $100 million into the startup fund. However, the SEC filings show that the fund, called OpenAI Startup Fund I, is bigger than initially expected and is 75 per cent higher than the original plan, the report mentioned.
ChatGPT app for iOS now expands to more countries
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Users in 11 countries can now download the ChatGPT app in the Apple App Store including the US, Albania, Croatia, France, Germany, Ireland, Jamaica, Korea, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Nigeria and the UK.
Garmin launches new smartwatch series 'Instinct 2' in India
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Alongside the new launches, the brand has announced attractive pricing across the 'Instinct 2' series, starting from Rs 33,490 and is available to buy from May 25 across online and offline stores. Designed for sports and outdoor enthusiasts, these solar-powered, military-standard smartwatches combine rugged durability with a sleek design.
Gupshup brings UPI payments on feature phones
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GSPay, the native app built by Gupshup.io uses the power of SMS messaging to deliver an easy-to-use payments experience, without the need for a data plan or internet connectivity, according to the company. This innovative capability will bring vast numbers of feature phone users into the digital and payments ecosystem.
YouTube Music testing 'Samples' tab, may bring Shorts to the platform
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YouTube Music's bottom bar on Android and iOS has consisted of Home, Explore, and Library for several years and now it is testing a 'Samples' tab between the main and discovery/trending feeds that shows vertical music videos, according to 9to5Google.
China-sponsored hackers targeting critical US infrastructure: Microsoft
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The tech giant uncovered stealthy and targeted malicious activity focused on post-compromise credential access and network system discovery aimed at critical infrastructure organisations in the US. "The attack was carried out by Volt Typhoon, a state-sponsored actor based in China. This campaign is pursuing development of capabilities.
iOS 17 new feature may turn locked iPhones into smart home displays: Report
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According to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, the phone's interface will display information like calendar appointments, weather, and notifications when it's locked and placed horizontally. Gurman also mentioned that the interface will work similarly to smart home devices from Google and Amazon. Moreover, the report mentioned that the feature will.
Opera unveils ChatGPT-powered integrated AI side panel 'Aria'
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With Aria, users will get access to generative AI services for free. "Aria is both a web and a browser expert that allows you to collaborate with AI while looking for information on the web, generating text or code, or getting your product queries answered,
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