“Microsoft Paint, also known as MS Paint, is set to receive a significant update, introducing two new image editing features that enhance the capabilities of this popular free graphics manipulation tool. Users will soon have the ability to work with layers, a feature reminiscent of Adobe’s renowned Photoshop software. Additionally, MS Paint will support transparent images, allowing users to…
Google to Pay $155 Million to Settle Location Tracking Lawsuits Google has agreed to pay $155 million to settle lawsuits brought by California and private plaintiffs who accused the tech giant of misleading consumers about how it tracks their locations and using their data without consent. These settlements address claims that Google misled individuals into thinking they had control…
IndiGo, India’s largest airline, has revealed plans to conduct pilot fatigue testing using smartwatches and intends to appoint a consultant to enhance its fatigue risk management procedures, as per an internal memo obtained by Reuters. According to the memo sent to all pilots by Ashim Mittra, head of IndiGo’s flight operations department, pilots will have the option to volunteer…
“Global Regulators Outline Blueprint for Accountability and Stability in Decentralized Finance (DeFi)” International securities regulators have revealed their initial framework to hold players in the “decentralized finance” (DeFi) sector accountable for their actions and ensure stability. of this emerging field. DeFi platform allows users to participate in lending, borrowing and saving activities with digital assets, using blockchain technology to…
UNESCO has issued its inaugural guidance on the use of Generative AI (GenAI) in education, emphasizing the importance of government oversight in regulating this technology. The guidelines include safeguarding data privacy and setting age restrictions for users. GenAI, exemplified by the Microsoft-backed OpenAI’s ChatGPT, has rapidly gained popularity since its launch in November, becoming the world’s fastest-growing application. Its…
Apple is reportedly in the process of developing an iPhone “Ultra” model that could introduce specialized video and image recording capabilities compatible with the upcoming Apple Vision Pro, the company’s inaugural spatial computer. This handset is expected to debut after the launch of the Vision Pro, slated for next year. Apple had previously announced its wearable mixed reality headset,…
Apple’s Vision Pro mixed reality headset was unveiled at June’s Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) to challenge leading VR maker Meta. The Mark Zuckerberg-led company now appears to be gearing up to compete with the Apple Vision Pro headset. Meta is reportedly partnering with LG to launch a new mixed reality headset. The upcoming headset could launch in 2025 as…
Sandhya Devanathan, head of the social media giant in India, said Meta sees India as a “priority market” with “unlimited” possibilities, supported by macroeconomic growth. scale, digital infrastructure, and the popularity of apps like Facebook, WhatsApp, and Instagram. In an interview with PTI, Devanathan, who took over as CEO in January this year, said India’s new digital privacy law…
One97 Communications, the owner of the Paytm brand, on Monday launched its latest innovation – Card Soundbox, which aims to enable merchants to accept mobile and card payments across all Visa, Mastercard, American Express and RuPay. The UPI payment system has become extremely popular for digital retail payments in India and its adoption is growing at a rapid rate….
Meta Platforms is considering ad-free paid versions of Facebook and Instagram for users residing in the European Union (EU), in response to scrutiny from regulators, The New York Times reports. news on Friday. Those who pay for the subscription will see no ads while Meta will also continue to offer ad-free versions of the app in the EU, the…