TECHNOLOGY

Intel working to build ChatGPT-like apps for customers: Report
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According to a report in The Information, citing sources, Intel is also selling its specialised AI, app-building software directly to corporate customers. “Intel began the project with Boston Consulting Group (BCG) earlier this year but has added additional consulting-firm partners,” the report mentioned.
Apple TV+, Arcade, News+ subscription prices up, no increase for Indian users
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The tech giant increased the price of Apple TV+ to $9.99 per month, up from the previous $6.99.  Apple’s gaming service Arcade’s price has gone up from $4.99 to $6.99, and the News+ monthly price has been increased to $12.99. The Apple One Individual bundle is now priced at $19.95/month, Apple One Family costs $25.95/month, and Premier costs $37.95/month.
Man buys Rs 1 lakh Sony TV from Flipkart, gets Thomson TV inside box
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The man known by the username @thetrueindian took to X on Wednesday to share his ordeal, saying: "I had purchased a Sony tv from @Flipkart on 7th Oct, delivered on 10th Oct and sony installation guy came on 11th Oct, he unboxed the tv himself and we were shocked to see a Thomson tv Inside Sony box that too with no accessories like stand, remote etc".
Microsoft Word, a software that transformed the way people type, turns 40
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The famous software was released on October 25, 1983 before being simplified to Microsoft Word. Copies of the word processing app were bundled in the November issue of the PC World magazine. 
Microsoft’s net income surges 27%, revenue up 13% amid AI push
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The revenue in the PC vertical was $13.7 billion and increased 3 per cent, according to the company.
Snap sees $368 mn net loss as Snapchat reaches 406 mn daily active users
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Jerry Hunter, who was named the chief operating officer just over a year ago, is retiring and not being replaced, the company said late on Tuesday.
Twitter alternative Pebble shuts down amid tough competition
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The micro-blogging startup Pebble (formerly T2), is shutting down and the company said they have run out of time to make Pebble happen, reports TechCrunch.
Giving up on Windows Phone was a mistake, says Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella
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After struggling to sell Windows smartphones as Google's Android and Apple iOS Operating Systems (OS) surged ahead, Microsoft in 2017 had for the first time said that the software giant will no longer develop new features or hardware for Windows 10 mobiles.
Giving up on Windows Phone was a mistake, says Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella
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After struggling to sell Windows smartphones as Google's Android and Apple iOS Operating Systems (OS) surged ahead, Microsoft in 2017 had for the first time said that the software giant will no longer develop new features or hardware for Windows 10 mobiles.
Qualcomm launches AI-based Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for flagship devices
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The brands that will adopt Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 include Asus, Honor, iQOO, OnePlus, OPPO, realme, Redmi, RedMagic, Sony, vivo, ZTE, and others. Flagship Android devices powered by the latest processor are expected to be available in the coming weeks, the company said.
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