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European Commission directs all employees to remove TikTok from work devices
"This measure aims to protect the Commission against cybersecurity threats and actions which may be exploited for cyber-attacks against the corporate environment of the Commission. The security developments of other social media platforms will also be kept under constant review," the EC said in a statement.
JPMorgan Chase restricts workers from using ChatGPT
The bank did not restrict the use of the popular artificial intelligence chatbot due to any specific incident. It was unclear how many employees used the chatbot or for what purposes, reports The Wall Street Journal, citing sources. Moreover, apart from JPMorgan, other organisations have also blocked access to ChatGPT.
Data privacy labels for most top apps in Google Play Store misleading: Mozilla
The researchers said that the system fails to help consumers make more informed choices about their privacy before purchasing or downloading one of the store's 2.7 million apps. The study uncovers serious loopholes in the Data Safety Form, which make it easy for apps to provide false or misleading information.
WhatsApp now lets users search settings on iOS beta
The new feature is released to some beta testers after installing the latest WhatsApp beta for iOS 23.4.0.73 update from the TestFlight app, reports WABetaInfo. The new search bar is present within the app settings section and is designed to allow users to easily navigate through the application's settings by searching for particular settings instead of scrolling through the list.
Amazon introduces male voice option for Alexa's responses in India
With this, Indian users will be able to switch between Alexa's original voice and a new masculine-sounding voice. Over the past five years, our aim has been to build Alexa from India and for India, and I truly believe that our journey is synonymous to the evolution of ambient computing in the country. As we look ahead, our focus remains on bringing to life newer voice.
MapmyIndia launches GPS trackers, dash cameras for vehicles
The gadgets are available for purchase at a starting price of Rs 4,990 through the company's official website as well as through approved accessory showrooms. Our newly launched, comprehensive product suite of Mappls Gadgets, paired with our free Mappls App, help users get peace of mind with relation to the safety of their loved ones and their vehicles, wherever they may be.
Meta testing new feature 'Roll Call' in Messenger
First spotted by social media consultant Matt Navarra, the new feature invites users to add a photo or video to a prompt to share what they're up to at the moment, reports TechCrunch. Only people who are added to the roll call can see other responses. Similar to BeReal, the test feature introduces a random front-and back-camera photo to social media every day in an attempt to restore authenticity, according to the report.
Spotify launches AI-powered personalised music feature 'DJ'
Currently rolling out in beta, the new feature will deliver a "curated lineup of music alongside commentary around the tracks and artists we think you'll like in a stunningly realistic voice", the company said in a blogpost on Wednesday. The company defines the DJ feature as a personalised AI guide that knows users and their "music taste" so well that it can choose what to play for them.
MIT's custom, 3D-printed heart replicas look, pump like real one
The engineers developed a procedure to 3D print a soft and flexible replica of a patient's heart, including a patient's aorta -- the major artery that carries blood out of the heart to the rest of the body. The team led by mechanical engineering professor Ellen Roche said they can then control the replica's action to mimic that patient's blood-pumping ability via fabricated sleeves similar to blood pressure cuffs that wrap around a printed heart and aorta.
BGMI developer Krafton re-enters India with a new game
Dreamotion and Krafton announced pre-registration for an all-new Indian version of 'Road to Valor: Empires', a real-time player-versus-player (PvP) strategy game. The company said it has reimagined the game for the Indian audience, bringing several new updates including full-fledged Hindi language support to provide an immersive experience for the Indian gaming community.
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