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Instagram, Facebook prioritised money over child Safety, claims report | – Times of India

Meta failed to protect children from sexual exploitation on its platforms, Facebook and Instagram, according to an internal investigation reported by The Wall Street Journal.Last year, Meta introduced new paid subscription tools, allowing influencers to monetize their content. However, these tools were misused by hundreds of adults to profit from content showing their own children in bikinis and leotards. The content appealed to an audience that was “overwhelmingly male”…

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How Apple, Samsung helped 5G smartphone shipments cross 2 billion mark | – Times of India

Global cumulative shipments of 5G smartphones reached 2 billion units in the fourth quarter of 2023 (Q4 2023) with Apple and Samsung as the top performers in this market, a report has said. Analysts attributed this rapid growth to improved affordability and accessibility of 5G smartphones.According to a report by Counterpoint Research, nearly 70% of all 5G shipments came from developed smartphone markets such as China, US and Western…

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WhatsApp Will Soon Block People From Taking Screenshot Of Your Profile Picture: All Details – News18

Last Updated: February 23, 2024, 17:28 IST WhatsApp users can protect their profile picture WhatsApp users can prevent their photos from being stalked using this feature that is now being tested in the beta version. WhatsApp has already blocked people from taking screenshots of one-view photos or videos but soon, the same feature will be enabled for your profile pictures as well. The upcoming option has been spotted in…

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Move over Europe, India is Apple’s brightest new iPhone star | – Times of India

Apple‘s big bet on India is starting to pay dividends as the company’s iPhone sales in the country surpassed those in any individual European Union country in the year 2023. Apple’s iPhone revenue in India rose 42% YoY in 2023 to $8.7B, as per a Morgan Stanley note. iPhone sales in India outshine the European Union Driven by strong consumer demand for premium devices, iPhone revenue in India jumped…

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Netizens Allege Bias in Google AI Tool’s Response on Modi; IT Ministry Sees Rules Violation – News18

Last Updated: February 23, 2024, 15:07 IST Google is doubling down on brining AI to Chrome as well. The minister marked the post to Google and the Ministry of Electronics and IT indicating further action in the matter Google’s AI tool Gemini’s response to a question about Prime Minister Narendra Modi is in direct violation of IT rules as well as several provisions of the criminal code, Minister of…

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AIIMS Delhi collaborating with DRDO to develop exoskeleton for paralysed patients | – Times of India

NEW DELHI: AIIMS Delhi and DRDO are collaborating on a project to develop a special exoskeleton for soldiers who have been injured in service and have lost their ability to walk or became paralysed. This exoskeleton will enable the injured soldiers to walk again.Professor Bhavuk Garg, department of Orthopaedics AIIMS, said, “We have the best gait lab in India and right now, in the first phase, we are looking…

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Sonu Sood’s Explurger raises Rs 37.3 crore | Series A funding round | – Times of India

Actor-entrepreneur Sonu Sood’s travel-focused social media platform Explurger announced a fund raise of Rs 37.3 crore. The platform has raised Series A funding round led by Affle Ltd. According to the company, the funding was conducted at a pre-money valuation of Rs 338 crores. The capital raised, as per the company, will be directed towards the platform’s expansion and progression.Following this investment, Affle will possess a 9.03% stake in…

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Meta’s Threads Users Will Be Able To Appeal Company’s Content Moderation: What It Means – News18

Last Updated: February 23, 2024, 08:55 IST Menlo Park, California, USA Meta’s Threads is testing new features to improve the user experience. (Image: News18) Meta, keeping Threads under its purview, will allow users to appeal the company’s content moderation decisions. Meta Platforms’ Oversight Board said on Thursday it would include social media platform Threads under its purview, allowing users to appeal the company’s content moderation decisions. The board said,…

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Garena Free Fire MAX Redeem Codes for February 22: Win Rewards and Free Gifts | – Times of India

Embark on an exciting gaming journey with Garena Free Fire MAX! This immensely popular battle royale game has gained widespread acclaim among Indian gamers, especially after the ban on its predecessor, Garena Free Fire. With stunning graphics and engaging gameplay, Garena Free Fire MAX has captured the attention of players across the country.The introduction of redemption codes in Garena Free Fire MAX adds a thrilling new aspect to the…

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Google Disables Gemini Chatbot’s Photo Generation Ability After ‘Woke Mistake’ | – Times of India

Google has announced a temporary halt to the image generation of people by its AI chatbot, Gemini, following an apology for the “inaccuracies” in the historical images it produced. Google, in a post on the social media platform X, stated that they are already addressing the recent issues with Gemini’s image generation feature“We are working to improve Gemini’s ability to generate images of people.We expect this feature to return…

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In a 1st, CERN team, including Indian scientist, achieves laser cooling of exotic atom – Times of India

BENGALURU: In a major scientific breakthrough, an international team of researchers has successfully demonstrated laser cooling of Positronium for the first time. The breakthrough experiment was carried out by the Antihydrogen Experiment: Gravity, Interferometry, Spectroscopy (AEgIS) collaboration at the European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN).The results, published in the journal Physical Review Letters, show that the researchers were able to cool Positronium atoms from about 380 Kelvin to 170…

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‘We disagree with … ‘: Statement of Elon Musk’s X on blocking of farmer protest-linked accounts | – Times of India

The Indian government has temporarily suspended nearly 177 social media accounts and web links in response to the ongoing farmers’ protest. The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (Meity) reportedly issued these orders on February 14 and 19. The ministry blocked these accounts and web links following a request from the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) under Section 69A of the IT Act.According to MHA orders, these accounts and…

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Google Is Pausing This Gemini AI Feature For Users After New Issues: Here’s The Reason – News18

Last Updated: February 22, 2024, 18:01 IST Google faces new issues with Gemini AI tools Google has launched the Gemini AI model in various forms but one of its AI tool has become a concern for the wrong reasons. Google’s AI push with Gemini has hit a big hurdle as major lapses from the technology has forced the company to pause one of its features. Google Gemini AI also…

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Google rows back AI-image tool after WWII gaffe

PARIS: Google said Thursday it would stop users from creating images of people on its newly launched AI tool, after the program depicted Nazi-era troops as people from diverse ethnic backgrounds. The US tech giant, which only released its revamped Gemini AI in some parts of the world on February 8, said it was “working to address recent issues” with the image generation feature. “While we do this, we’re…

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Xiaomi’s Warning To Users: Stop Using These Screen Protectors Or You May Lose Warranty – News18

The curved design restricts the use of conventional adhesive-based tempered glasses, making it difficult or impossible to find compatible protectors for many phone models. Opting for a traditional screen protector may safeguard against scratches, but it offers no defence against accidental drops or impacts. This leaves liquid-based UV screen protectors as the only option for devices with curved displays. However, these can be quite risky when it comes to…

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iQoo Neo9 Pro with Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, 144Hz AMOLED launched in India: All the details | – Times of India

iQoo has launched a new smartphone in its Neo series, the iQoo Neo9 Pro. The smartphone packs in Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset, flaunts a 144Hz LTPO AMOLED and a 50MP camera. Here’s all you need to know about iQoo Neo9 Pro. iQoo Neo9 Pro: Price, availability in India The iQoo Neo9 Pro is now available in Fiery Red and Conqueror Black colours. The 8GB + 128GB version costs…

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Apple Says iPhone 15 Batteries Are Twice As Durable As Originally Claimed – News18

Curated By: Shaurya Sharma Last Updated: February 22, 2024, 10:31 IST Cupertino, California, USA Apple says iPhone 15 batteries are now rated to retain 80% capacity after 1000 cycles. (Image: News18) Apple says that this improvement is attributed to updated battery components and power management systems found in the new iPhone models. If you own an iPhone 15 series model, there’s good news for you: Apple has announced that…

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Airtel and Ericsson achieve 4.7Gbps speed in successful 5G mmWave test, unveils new connectivity possibilities | – Times of India

Bharti Airtel and Ericsson have successfully demonstrated the functionality of millimeter wave (mmWave) 5G on the Airtel network. This testing achieved peak speeds of 4.7Gbps, showcasing the potential of mmWave for addressing high network capacity demands in the 5G era.The mmWave spectrum operates in the 5G high-band, particularly above 24 gigahertz (GHz) for delivering better peak rates, low latency and high capacity, especially in densely populated urban areas.This spectrum…

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