TECHNOLOGY
Indian tech sector sees 40% surge in deal values in Q3
The deal volumes, however, fell by 13 per cent in the July-September period.
Big Tech coalition seeks 12-18 month extension to comply with India's DPDP Act
In a letter addressed to Union IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw and Minister of State for Electronics and IT, Rajeev Chandrasekhar, the group said that since implementing these provisions would require structural changes in organisations and businesses, “they are likely to face significant amount of challenges during the course of such transition”.
X takes on WhatsApp, rolls out audio and video calls
Several X (formerly Twitter) users received a notification while opening the social media app that reads: “Audio and video calls are here!”
X rival Threads has almost 100 mn monthly users: Zuckerberg
“I’ve thought for a long time there should be a billion-person public conversations app that is a bit more positive,” he told the analysts. He further said that if we keep at this for a few more years, “then I think we have a good chance of achieving our vision there.”
Intel working to build ChatGPT-like apps for customers: Report
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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