AI Roundup [April 19]: Cisco eyes AI security system; Will AI help push audiobooks and more

Amazon announced the new Fire TV Stick 4K in India today which has an affordable price and some eye-catching features. The Fire Stick is capable of providing 4K content with UltraHD, Dolby Vision, and HDR10+ picture quality. Amazon claims that the new Fire TV Stick 4K is the most powerful streaming stick in the entire series and previous generations. If you are looking for a feature-filled Fire Stick for your TV, then check what the newly launched TV stick has in store for you.

Vivo is gearing up to unveil its latest lineup, comprising the Vivo X100s, X100s Pro, and Vivo X100 Ultra, in an official announcement slated for May 13, just around the corner. In the lead-up to the launch, leaks have been swirling, offering insights into what we can expect from these upcoming smartphones.

Google finally launched the Pixel 8a smartphone surprisingly yesterday just a few hours after Apple's ‘Let Loose' event. Earlier, it was anticipated that the smartphone would be announced during the Google I/O event which was scheduled for May 14. However, the Pixel 8a made its debut a week before the event. The smartphone is being called an “AI phone” which is packed with several advanced features like the Pixel 8 series and it is available at a very affordable price. Know what the Pixel 8a has in store for users.

Paytm, the financial technology company led by Vijay Shekhar Sharma, has had a disastrous 2024. While the company was stopped from onboarding new customers a couple of years ago, it has been instructed by the Reserve Bank of India to stop all wallet-related services. Although it has recently been allowed to operate as a third-party UPI provider, Paytm users have already been looking for alternatives. So, if you're among them, then check out the top 5 payment apps for carrying out secure and simplified payments among the likes of Google Pay, PhonePe and more.

Another gameplay trailer for upcoming fighter Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero has arrived, showcasing a further glut of characters. The theme of this video is 'Master and Apprentice', so we've got the likes of Piccolo and Kid Gohan putting in an appearance, as well as Master Roshi and his Turtle School pupils Krillin and Yamcha.

Do you feel shy while speaking or replying in English because you're worried about how the sentences will come out? Worry no more because learning spoken English will now become easier with Google's new AI bot for Search. Yes, Google is reportedly testing a feature called “Speaking practice” in Search where users can speak to an AI-powered bot and improve their English speaking skills. This will allow users to boost their confidence as well as conversational skills. Know more about the Google speaking practice feature.

Bandai Namco has revealed its roadmap for Tekken 8 throughout the rest of 2024, including the game’s second DLC character, new story, and plenty more.

Garena Free Fire MAX Redeem Codes for April 25: FF Max, an upgraded version of the popular Garena Free Fire game, is making waves in India. Known for its cool graphics and fun gameplay, the game has become a hit across the country. One cool thing about Garena Free Fire Max is its daily redemption codes. These codes make the game even more exciting and keep players coming back for more.

UK antitrust scrutinises Amazon, Microsoft AI deals; India leads global AI implementation, finds NetApp report; Profluent unveils AI-generated OpenCRISPR for tailored disease cures; Adobe's AI tool transforms blurry videos into HD quality- this and more in our daily roundup. Let us take a look.

Microsoft launches compact AI model for content creation; Adobe to launch full AI image generation in photoshop; India leads global GenAI adoption, investment surge expected: Report; Scientists develop 'Toxic AI' to train safe chatbots- this and more in our daily roundup. Let us take a look.

Xiaomi Smarter Living event 2024: Xiaomi has unveiled several new products during its recent event, Smarter Living, which was live streamed for audiences. Among the offerings are the Redmi Pad SE, Redmi Buds 5A, Robot Vacuum Cleaner S10, and a handheld garment steamer. These items will soon hit the market, offering consumers a range of options to consider.

No Rest for the Wicked developer Moon Studios has released the biggest update yet for its action role-playing game as it battles to improve its ‘mixed’ user review rating on Steam.