Cloud Storage

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  Indian Government Launches AI Compute Portal, Dataset Repository AIKosha to Boost Innovation

  The Indian Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) launched several artificial intelligence (AI) initiatives on Thursday. The announcements were made on the occasion of the first anniversary of the IndiaAI Mission, which is on March 7. Union IT minister Ashwini Vaishnaw unveiled the India AI Compute Portal during an event, which ...

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  Apple Appeals to Overturn UK Order to Remove Advanced Data Protection: Report

  Apple has appealed a British government order to create a "back door" in its most secure cloud storage systems. FT said Apple appealed against the order last month around the same time as it withdrew ADP from the UK, rather than comply with the technical capability notice it received from the Investigatory Powers Tribunal in January.

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  US Examining Whether UK's Encryption Demand on Apple Broke Data Treaty

  In a letter dated February 25 to two US lawmakers, Tulsi Gabbard, the US director of national intelligence, said the US is examining whether the UK government had violated the CLOUD Act, which bars it from issuing demands for the data of US citizens and vice versa.

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  Microsoft Testing a Free, Ad-Supported Version of Microsoft 365 Desktop Apps

  Microsoft is testing an ad-supported free tier for the Microsoft 365 Copilot or Office apps. Typically, these apps are only accessible to those who purchase the Microsoft 365 subscription. However, some users are now seeing an option to opt for a free version that offers limited features and ads. Currently, the Redmond-based tech giant is only offe...

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  World Cancer Day 2025: Can Black Plastic Containers Used For Food Delivery Cause Cancer?

  World Cancer Day 2025: The discussion gained momentum after a viral Instagram video, in which an influencer warned against using or reusing black plastic containers for food storage or microwaving.

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  Google Photos Rolls Out ‘Undo Device Backup’ Feature for Better Cloud Storage Management

  Google has introduced a new feature for its Photos app that aims to make deleting backed-up photos and videos easier. It was reportedly first spotted in June, with code strings of the Google Photos app hinting at a feature with similar functionality. The feature, dubbed ‘Undo Device Backup’, lets users remove media from the cloud storage space ...

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  Google Drive for Android Reportedly Developing Privacy Screen Feature for Enhanced Security

  Google Drive is developing a new feature for Android devices that is speculated to add a layer of security while accessing the app, according to a report. It is said to have been discovered during an APK teardown of the app on the Android platform. The feature, called Privacy Screen, has been available on the iOS version of the cloud storage app si...

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  Google Drive Rolls Out New Video Player With Fast-Forward and Rewind Buttons

  Google is rolling out a revamped video player for its cloud storage service — Google Drive. It gets a new look in line with the Mountain View-based tech giant’s Material Design 3 system. Following its introduction, there are dedicated buttons for fast-forwarding and rewinding the media while the playback speed adjustment option also gets an enh...

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  Vodafone Partners With Google to Promote AI Phones and Services

  The 10-year expansion of an existing partnership will see Vodafone promote Google’s cloud storage subscriptions, including Google One AI Premium, which gives access to the Gemini chatbot, Vodafone said in a statement on Tuesday.

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  Google One Lite Plan With Affordable Pricing Is Rolling Out in India to Some Users

  Google One Lite plan, a new subscription tier for the Mountain View-based tech giant’s cloud storage bundle service, has been spotted for some users in India. The new subscription tier is priced cheaper than the Basic tier, which was previously the cheapest entry to the Google One subscription. The subscription plan offers just free cloud storage...

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  Reliance Announces JioTV OS With Hello Jio AI Assistant, JioHome App, JioTV+, JioPhonecall AI, and More

  Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) held its 47th annual general meeting (AGM) on Thursday. During the conference, RIL Chairman and Managing Director Mukesh Ambani addressed the stakeholders of the company. Ambani spoke about the advancements the company is making in the fields of 5G connectivity, artificial intelligence, the growth of its telecommun...

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  Google Pixel 9 Pro Could Reportedly Offer Free One-Year Gemini Advanced Subscription at Launch

  Google Pixel 9 Pro could reportedly launch with a free one-year subscription to Gemini Advanced. The Pixel 9 series, comprising of the base model, Pixel 9 Pro, Pixel 9 Pro XL, and the Pixel 9 Pro Fold is expected to arrive on August 13 when the tech giant hosts its annual Made by Google event.

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  Food Safety Officials Inspect Cloud Kitchens In Hyderabad's Ameerpet Area. Here's What They Found

  The task force teams of Telangana's Commissioner of Food Safety have been inspecting restaurants across Hyderabad recently. Here's the latest update.

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  Google Maps Doubles Down on Privacy With New On-Device Location Storage: Report

  Google Maps is bringing a big change to how it stores your location data, according to a report. It will soon enable devices to store location and timeline data locally (on-device) instead of Google Cloud, the report suggests. Furthermore, the company will also set the auto-delete feature, which automatically removes your timeline data after a cert...

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  Google One Surpasses 100 Million Subscribers Right After Announcement of Gemini Advanced Plan

  Google One has surpassed the milestone of 100 million subscribers. The announcement came on February 9, a day after the company unveiled the Gemini Advanced subscription plan, which was bundled with Google One. As per CEO Sundar Pichai, the AI Premium plan brings Gemini’s capabilities to Gmail, Docs, and other services.