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Google Updates AI Principles, Ditches Commitment to Not Use AI for Weapons and Surveillance
Google updated its artificial intelligence (AI) Principles, a document highlighting the company’s vision around the technology, on Tuesday. The Mountain View-based tech giant earlier mentioned four application areas where it would not design or deploy AI. These included weapons and surveillance as well as technologies that cause overall harm or c...
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Opera Air Browser With Mindfulness Exercises and Boosts Feature Launched for Windows, Mac
Opera Air was launched on Tuesday for Windows and macOS as the company’s first web browser built around the concept of mindfulness. Currently in early access, it incorporates features such as breathing exercises, binaural beats, and inspiring quotes to enhance the user's well-being as they browse the web. Opera says its new mindfulness-based web ...
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Huawei Mate XT Ultimate Design Global Launch Date Set for February 18
Huawei Mate XT Ultimate Design was unveiled in China in September 2024 as the world's first commercially available foldable smartphone with three screens. The company has now announced that it will be introduced in select markets outside of China and revealed a global launch date.
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Sonos Pinewood Streaming Box With Gigabit Ethernet, Streaming Support Reportedly in Development
Sonos is developing a streaming set-top box to compete with Apple TV and Roku streaming devices, according to a report. The product is dubbed “Pinewood” and is expected to be launched this year. It is said to be able to run content from popular streaming platforms such as Disney+ and Netflix. The US-based audio company’s streaming box is beli...
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Italy's Regulator Blocks Chinese AI App DeepSeek on Data Protection
Italy's data protection authority, the Garante has directed DeepSeek to restrict its AI assistant in Italy. The Garante's order - aimed at protecting Italian users' data - came after the Chinese companies that supply the DeepSeek chatbot service provided information that "was considered to totally insufficient."
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Samsung Galaxy A36 5G Spotted on Company Support Page, Reportedly Listed on GCF Certification Website
Samsung Galaxy A36 5G is expected to be in the works as a potential successor to last year's Galaxy A35 5G. Ahead of a formal reveal, the smartphone allegedly appeared on Samsung's support page on its UAE website. Additionally, the Galaxy A36 5G has been reportedly spotted on the Global Certification Forum (GCF) website suggesting an imminent launc...
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Meta to Show Labels for Ads That Have Been Significantly Edited Using AI Tools
Meta announced a new transparency tool for its social media platforms on Monday. The company will now start showing labels indicating that an ad has used artificial intelligence (AI) tools to edit images or videos. This new AI label will be shown on all the Meta platforms that display ads, including Facebook, Instagram, and Threads.
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OpenAI Says DeepSeek Copied ChatGPT, But It's Facing Copyright Claims Too
A small Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) company known as DeepSeek captured global attention when it released a new AI model called R1.
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Adobe Acrobat AI Assistant Being Upgraded With a Contract Intelligence Feature
Adobe Acrobat’s artificial intelligence (AI) assistant is getting a new capability that will make it easier for users to get a quick breakdown of complex contracts. Announced on Tuesday, the new feature is called Contract Intelligence, and it adds a new workflow for the AI chatbot whenever a user opens a contract via Acrobat. The company says the...
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Apple Hikes Monthly AppleCare+ Subscription Price for All iPhone Models
Apple has hiked the price of the monthly AppleCare+ subscription for all iPhone models in the US. This change applies to both Standard and Theft and Loss plans that the company offers for the iPhone. However, it does not affect the AppleCare+ price for other devices such as the iPad, Mac, or Apple Watch.
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EA Reveals Pre-Alpha Gameplay From Next Battlefield, Announces Community Testing Program
Electronic Arts has finally revealed gameplay from the next Battlefield title and announced a community testing program to gather player feedback during development. The company shared a brief look at the game Monday with pre-alpha gameplay footage shown as part of a new video detailing Battlefield Labs, a player testing and feedback program.
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Samsung Galaxy A56 5G India, UK Support Pages Go Official Ahead of Launch
Samsung Galaxy A56 5G is said to be in development as a successor to the Galaxy A55 which debuted in March. Now, official support pages of the purported smartphone for several regions have been made live by the company which hints towards its launch being imminent. While they do not mention any device specifications or even the moniker, the listed ...
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Vivo V50 Specifications, Design Revealed Ahead of Launch: To Pack a 6,000mAh Battery
After numerous leaks, Vivo India has officially unveiled its upcoming Vivo V50 smartphone. The company’s official website now has a landing page revealing all the details we need to know about its upcoming V series flagship. Hardware specifications aside, Vivo has even officially revealed Vivo V50's design and colourways.
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Apple Powerbeats Pro 2 Launch Date, Price Leaked; Said to Arrive With Heart Rate Monitoring Feature
Apple Powerbeats Pro 2 could be launched next week, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. The new model, following the first generation from 2019, is expected to feature an upgraded processor, new fitness tracking capabilities, and a USB Type-C port to comply with the EU's common charger regulations. It is also expected to arrive with the company's...
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Salesforce Said to Cut 1,000 Roles While Hiring Salespeople for AI
Salesforce is announcing lay-offs as it prepares to enter a new fiscal year. More than 1,000 roles will be affected and displaced workers will be able to apply for other jobs internally. The company has also been keeping a closer eye on maintaining profit margins after pressure from activist investors in 2023.
![Gadgets 360 With Technical Guruji: News of the Week [January 11, 2025]](https://c.ndtvimg.com/2025-01/gf6c7oc8_news_640x480_12_January_25.jpg?downsize=245:163 "Gadgets 360 With Technical Guruji: News of the Week [January 11, 2025]")
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Google Updates AI Principles, Ditches Commitment to Not Use AI for Weapons and Surveillance
Google updated its artificial intelligence (AI) Principles, a document highlighting the company’s vision around the technology, on Tuesday. The Mountain View-based tech giant earlier mentioned four application areas where it would not design or deploy AI. These included weapons and surveillance as well as technologies that cause overall harm or c...
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Opera Air Browser With Mindfulness Exercises and Boosts Feature Launched for Windows, Mac
Opera Air was launched on Tuesday for Windows and macOS as the company’s first web browser built around the concept of mindfulness. Currently in early access, it incorporates features such as breathing exercises, binaural beats, and inspiring quotes to enhance the user's well-being as they browse the web. Opera says its new mindfulness-based web ...
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Huawei Mate XT Ultimate Design Global Launch Date Set for February 18
Huawei Mate XT Ultimate Design was unveiled in China in September 2024 as the world's first commercially available foldable smartphone with three screens. The company has now announced that it will be introduced in select markets outside of China and revealed a global launch date.
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Sonos Pinewood Streaming Box With Gigabit Ethernet, Streaming Support Reportedly in Development
Sonos is developing a streaming set-top box to compete with Apple TV and Roku streaming devices, according to a report. The product is dubbed “Pinewood” and is expected to be launched this year. It is said to be able to run content from popular streaming platforms such as Disney+ and Netflix. The US-based audio company’s streaming box is beli...
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Italy's Regulator Blocks Chinese AI App DeepSeek on Data Protection
Italy's data protection authority, the Garante has directed DeepSeek to restrict its AI assistant in Italy. The Garante's order - aimed at protecting Italian users' data - came after the Chinese companies that supply the DeepSeek chatbot service provided information that "was considered to totally insufficient."
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Samsung Galaxy A36 5G Spotted on Company Support Page, Reportedly Listed on GCF Certification Website
Samsung Galaxy A36 5G is expected to be in the works as a potential successor to last year's Galaxy A35 5G. Ahead of a formal reveal, the smartphone allegedly appeared on Samsung's support page on its UAE website. Additionally, the Galaxy A36 5G has been reportedly spotted on the Global Certification Forum (GCF) website suggesting an imminent launc...
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Meta to Show Labels for Ads That Have Been Significantly Edited Using AI Tools
Meta announced a new transparency tool for its social media platforms on Monday. The company will now start showing labels indicating that an ad has used artificial intelligence (AI) tools to edit images or videos. This new AI label will be shown on all the Meta platforms that display ads, including Facebook, Instagram, and Threads.
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OpenAI Says DeepSeek Copied ChatGPT, But It's Facing Copyright Claims Too
A small Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) company known as DeepSeek captured global attention when it released a new AI model called R1.
-
Adobe Acrobat AI Assistant Being Upgraded With a Contract Intelligence Feature
Adobe Acrobat’s artificial intelligence (AI) assistant is getting a new capability that will make it easier for users to get a quick breakdown of complex contracts. Announced on Tuesday, the new feature is called Contract Intelligence, and it adds a new workflow for the AI chatbot whenever a user opens a contract via Acrobat. The company says the...
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Apple Hikes Monthly AppleCare+ Subscription Price for All iPhone Models
Apple has hiked the price of the monthly AppleCare+ subscription for all iPhone models in the US. This change applies to both Standard and Theft and Loss plans that the company offers for the iPhone. However, it does not affect the AppleCare+ price for other devices such as the iPad, Mac, or Apple Watch.
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EA Reveals Pre-Alpha Gameplay From Next Battlefield, Announces Community Testing Program
Electronic Arts has finally revealed gameplay from the next Battlefield title and announced a community testing program to gather player feedback during development. The company shared a brief look at the game Monday with pre-alpha gameplay footage shown as part of a new video detailing Battlefield Labs, a player testing and feedback program.
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Samsung Galaxy A56 5G India, UK Support Pages Go Official Ahead of Launch
Samsung Galaxy A56 5G is said to be in development as a successor to the Galaxy A55 which debuted in March. Now, official support pages of the purported smartphone for several regions have been made live by the company which hints towards its launch being imminent. While they do not mention any device specifications or even the moniker, the listed ...
-
Vivo V50 Specifications, Design Revealed Ahead of Launch: To Pack a 6,000mAh Battery
After numerous leaks, Vivo India has officially unveiled its upcoming Vivo V50 smartphone. The company’s official website now has a landing page revealing all the details we need to know about its upcoming V series flagship. Hardware specifications aside, Vivo has even officially revealed Vivo V50's design and colourways.
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Apple Powerbeats Pro 2 Launch Date, Price Leaked; Said to Arrive With Heart Rate Monitoring Feature
Apple Powerbeats Pro 2 could be launched next week, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. The new model, following the first generation from 2019, is expected to feature an upgraded processor, new fitness tracking capabilities, and a USB Type-C port to comply with the EU's common charger regulations. It is also expected to arrive with the company's...
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Salesforce Said to Cut 1,000 Roles While Hiring Salespeople for AI
Salesforce is announcing lay-offs as it prepares to enter a new fiscal year. More than 1,000 roles will be affected and displaced workers will be able to apply for other jobs internally. The company has also been keeping a closer eye on maintaining profit margins after pressure from activist investors in 2023.
