WhatsApp is introducing a new Secret Code feature to complement its existing Chat Lock functionality, offering an added layer of security for locked chats. This expansion allows users to conceal sensitive conversations by implementing a secret code, ensuring privacy when sharing their phone or in case of unauthorized access. Users can continue using their phone’s PIN, passcode, or biometric…
Amazon has joined the generative AI wave, spurred by the success of OpenAI’s ChatGPT. At the re:Invent conference in Las Vegas, Amazon introduced ‘Q,’ a generative AI-powered chatbot tailored for Amazon Web Services (AWS) customers, primarily catering to businesses. Q aims to enhance customer interaction by providing real-time responses, assisting in content creation, and executing tasks as directed. This…
Google is currently experimenting with a revamped layout for its Android search app, aiming to enhance one-handed usability on smartphones with larger screens. In response to the trend of moving UI elements to the bottom of screens, including tabs and search bars, Google is now testing a version that relocates the search bar to the bottom. The trial, identified…
YouTube is enhancing its Premium subscription with innovative features, bringing exciting options to paying members. With ‘Playables,’ a collection of over 30 arcade games, YouTube Premium subscribers can now play games directly on the platform without the need for downloads. These games cover various genres, including action, puzzles, and card games. Premium members can activate Playables by going to…
Elon Musk’s social media platform, X, is reportedly at risk of losing up to $75 million in advertising revenue by the year-end as numerous major brands suspend their marketing campaigns, as per a report by the New York Times on Friday. The catalyst for this downturn was Musk endorsing an antisemitic post on the platform last week, prompting several…
India’s government issued a stern warning to social media giants, including Facebook and YouTube, cautioning them to consistently remind users of local laws prohibiting the posting of deepfakes and content spreading obscenity or misinformation, according to sources briefed on the matter. Deputy IT minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar conveyed the warning in a closed-door meeting, highlighting that many companies had not…
Renowned for its diverse textured panels on flagship smartphones, OnePlus appears to continue this trend with the OnePlus 12, featuring a distinctive wood texture finish. A leaked render, reminiscent of the OnePlus One Walnut Wood edition, has surfaced online, offering an early glimpse into the upcoming device. Set to launch on December 4 during OnePlus’ 10th-anniversary celebration in China,…
During the ongoing Epic vs Google trial, a Google executive reportedly confirmed that the tech giant permitted Spotify to bypass the mandatory Play Store fees. The Verge discloses details of a confidential deal, exposing that Spotify had the privilege of handling its own payments on the service without paying Google any commission. Initially kept under wraps, the specifics of…
OnePlus, the Chinese tech giant, has recently launched the OnePlus AI Music Studio, catering to users in India and around the world. As the popularity of generative artificial intelligence (AI) technology continues to soar, the studio enables users to create music effortlessly, irrespective of owning a OnePlus device. To engage users, the company has also announced a competition tied…
Late on Friday, the board of the company behind ChatGPT, OpenAI, announced the removal of CEO Sam Altman, a significant figure in the generative AI field. The board cited Altman’s lack of consistent candor with them, hindering their ability to fulfill their responsibilities. Mira Murati, OpenAI’s Chief Technology Officer, steps in as interim CEO, with a formal search underway…
