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NortonLifeLock, Avast merge to create $8 bn cyber security empire
The new company, yet to be renamed, will serve more than 500 million users, including 40 million direct customers. "This transaction is a huge step forward for consumer Cyber Safety and will ultimately enable us to achieve our vision to protect and empower people to live their digital lives safely," said Vincent Pilette, Chief Executive Officer of NortonLifeLock.
AI adoption can add $90 bn to Indian economy by 2025: Report
During the pandemic, India has reported the highest increase in the use of AI at 45 per cent, as compared to other major economies (the US at 35 per cent, the UK at 23 per cent and Japan at 28 per cent). "In fact, AI startups in India attracted total funding of $836.3 million in 2020.
Sony launches two new premium BRAVIA XR TVs in India
The new XR-77A80J is priced at Rs 549,990 and will be available from August 25, while KD-85X85J is priced at Rs 499,990 and is now available. The new televisions come loaded with gaming capabilities, HDMI 2.1, Dolby Vision, Dolby Atmos, IMAX enhanced along with ambient optimization and acoustic auto-calibration technology, the company said in a statement.
Facebook adds 'audio dates' on its Dating app
According to The Verge, one of the biggest new features is audio dates, which will let users start an audio conversation with somebody they match with. When you try to start a call with someone, the other person will receive an invitation. If they accept, you both can have a chat, the report said on Tuesday. Facebook is also allowing users to set up two additional places in Facebook Dating where they want to look for matches.
Now Microsoft challenges $10 bn NSA cloud contract won by AWS
According to a report in Washington Technology, Microsoft is challenging that decision at the Government Accountability Office (GAO), "saying NSA didn't conduct a proper evaluation" while considering a Cloud provider for its new project code-named 'WildandStormy'. A decision is expected back from the GAO by October 29.
Google curbs ad targeting of minors, allows them to remove photos
Removing an image from Search doesn't remove it from the web but "we believe this change will help give young people more control of their images online," Google said in a statement late on Tuesday. Google will also no longer allow ad targeting of children based on their age, gender, or interests.
OnePlus probe reveals Nord 2 explosion claim was false
The popular smartphone brand told IANS in an updated statement that earlier in the day, they were notified on Twitter about an alleged blast case for the OnePlus Nord 2. A Twitter user Shubham Srivastava mentioned about the explosion in his tweet, but later deleted the post, without uploading any photos of the alleged exploded device.
Motorola to unveil 'Edge 20' series on August 17
"Change the game and top the leaderboard with the fastest 576Hz touch rate in the all-new #motorolaedge20. #FindYourEdge and emerge victorious as it launches 17th Aug, 12 PM on @Flipkart," the company wrote on micro-blogging site Twitter. "Breathe life into your content with a 25 per cent larger colour range in the all-new #motorolaedge20fusion! Its 90Hz HDR10+ AMOLED Display ensures fluid usage, each time," the company added, hinting at some specifications.
Twitter's photo-cropping algorithm picks young, light-skinned females
The microblogging site had, in March, disabled the system as users noted that it favoured white and female faces while auto-cropping images. It then launched an algorithmic bug bounty competition offering prizes of up to $3,500 to analyse how the technology incorrectly handles photos, the Verge reported. The top entry, contributed by Bogdan Kulynych, a graduate student in computer security at EPFL in Switzerland.
Samsung unveils 'Exynos W920' chipset for wearable devices
The new processor integrates an LTE modem and is the first in the industry to be built with an advanced 5-nanometer extreme ultra-violet process node, offering a powerful yet efficient performance demanded by next-generation wearable devices. With upgraded cores and improved performance, the Exynos W920 enables faster application launches and more interactive eye-catching 3D graphical user interface on a device's qHD display.
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