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Revolutionising Rubber: IRMRI and Emertech Unveil India’s First Blockchain-Enabled Certification
The Indian Rubber Manufacturers Research Institute (IRMRI) and Emertech Innovations Pvt. Ltd. are excited to announce the successful completion of Indias first initiative to incorporate blockchain innovations across the rubber sector. This groundbreaking project marks a significant milestone in the industry’s adaptation to digital technologies. L to R: Dr. Bharat Kapgate, Sr. Assist. Director, T V Sethumadhavan, Deputy Director &…
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Apple and Nvidia Reportedly Eye Investments in OpenAI
OpenAI, a leading artificial intelligence company, is preparing for a major funding round that could push its valuation beyond $100 billion. According to The Wall Street Journal, two of the world’s largest tech giants, Apple and Nvidia, are reportedly interested in participating in this round. Microsoft, already a significant investor in OpenAI, remains one of the key backers. Apple’s interest…
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ChatGPT Weekly Users Surpass 200 Million, Doubling Since Last Year
OpenAI has revealed that its ChatGPT platform now boasts over 200 million weekly active users, a figure that was first disclosed by Axios. Taya Christianson, an OpenAI spokesperson, confirmed this number to The Verge, marking a significant increase from the 100 million weekly active users reported in November of last year. Christianson also highlighted that 92 percent of Fortune 500…
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Advanced AI Features for iPhone 16 Series to Arrive in Phases Until 2025
Apple‘s upcoming iPhone 16 series is set to showcase a range of artificial intelligence features, although not all will be available at launch. While some AI functionalities, including text writing assistance and summarization tools, are expected to debut in October, more advanced features like image generation may not arrive until late 2024 or early 2025. The iPhone 16 will launch…
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Major Leap: India Advances from 37 to 45 Critical Technologies in Global Rankings
India has emerged as a strong contender in global research, achieving a top five ranking in 45 out of 64 critical technologies in 2023, a notable increase from 37 in the previous year. The Critical Technology Tracker report by the Australian Strategic Policy Institute reveals that India ranks second in seven key technological areas. Notably, India has surpassed the United…
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Apple Partners with India’s Airtel to Offer Free Streaming Services to Premium Customers
Apple is collaborating with India’s telecom giant Airtel to provide its premium customers with free access to Apple Music and Apple TV+, a move that could expand the U.S. tech giant’s reach in the highly competitive and price-sensitive Indian market. This partnership comes to light as competition intensifies in India’s $28-billion entertainment industry, particularly with the $8.5-billion merger of Reliance’s…
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OTT Communication Apps Exempt from New Telecommunications Regulations, Says DoT
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has confirmed that it will not regulate over-the-top (OTT) communication apps like WhatsApp and Telegram, despite requests from telecom operators for regulation under the same-service, same-rule principle. DoT officials explained that the definition of telecommunication under the new Telecommunications Act, 2023 does not apply to these apps. The Act defines telecommunication as the transmission, emission,…
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iOS Glitch: Four Characters That Can Freeze Your iPhone
A newly discovered iOS glitch is causing concern among iPhone users. According to recent reports, entering a specific sequence of characters can trigger an unexpected crash of the device’s user interface. Security researchers have identified that typing “”::” followed by any other character in certain search fields can lead to a brief system malfunction. This unusual bug affects the Apple…
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Cognizant: ₹2.5 Lakh Salary Misrepresented, Freshers Earn More
IT giant Cognizant has refuted recent reports suggesting a starting salary of ₹2.5 lakh per annum for software engineers. The company has clarified that this figure pertains to non-engineering undergraduate degree holders and not engineering graduates. A recent job posting had ignited significant controversy on social media, with many criticizing the offered salary as insufficient. In response, Cognizant’s EVP and…
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ISRO Successfully Launches EOS-08 Satellite on Final SSLV-D3 Flight
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully launched the EOS-08 Earth Observation Satellite aboard the SSLV-D3 on August 16 from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota. The SSLV-D3, in its third and final developmental flight, lifted off at 9:17 AM and injected the EOS-08 satellite into a 475 km circular orbit after 17 minutes. ISRO Chairman S. Somanath confirmed the…
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