MIT researchers develop tool to battle deepfakes and AI manipulation; Know how PhotoGuard works

Smite 2 is real and planned to enter alpha testing this spring, but Titan Forge Games has no plans for a Nintendo Switch release due to concerns that the handheld games console won’t be able to run it well.

Meta Platforms, the tech giant, has been working on various updates to make its instant messaging app even more user-friendly. And now, WhatsApp users on iOS are in for a treat due to the latest update - a custom sticker maker that adds a fun twist to chats. You can say goodbye to the hassle of exiting the app, as now you can create, edit, and share personalised stickers seamlessly within WhatsApp. While the WhatsApp sticker maker feature has been in-the-works for a while, iOS users will be the first to experience it, while Android users will have to wait for a while before they get their hands on it.

Alphabet's Google went before a federal jury in Boston on Tuesday to argue against a computer scientist's claims that it should pay his company $1.67 billion for infringing patents that allegedly cover the processors used to power artificial intelligence technology in Google products.

The Smart Steering feature in will let players turn their Karts with some assistance but does not work entirely like an auto-pilot feature. This accessibility feature is hidden in the Kart setup menu but can activated before you finalize your Kart setup. The Smart Steering feature will guide you and prevent you from steering off-course. However, turning this feature on will put an antenna on the back of your Kart and flash a yellow color when activated.

The Indian Institute of Technology, Madras (IIT Madras) will be conducting a Joint Admission Test (JAM) on February 11, 2024, for all the candidates who have applied for various courses in the university. IIT Madras is expected to release the IIT JAM 2024 examination admit card today, January 8, 2024, at their official website. If you are also appearing in the IIT JAM 2024 exam, then know about the exam and from where and how you can download the admit card online.

Trevor AI app: We are now transitioning to a world, where we are getting heavily reliant on the tools which are integrated with artificial intelligence. Be it our normal manual work, or improving our productivity, there is an AI tool for all of our needs, making it quick and easy to complete our day-to-day tasks. If you are looking for such a tool for improving productivity and staying on track, then we have found just the right app for you. Trevor AI is a to-do list app which makes task scheduling easy with the power of AI. Know all about the Trevor AI app and how it can benefit users in real time.

California-based startup Perplexity AI, just a year into its journey, has secured $73.6 million in a series B funding round, bringing its total funding to $100 million. The investment comes from IVP, NEA, Databricks, Nvidia, Bessemer Venture Partners, and Kindred Ventures, with notable tech figures like Jeff Bezos and Nat Friedman joining as backers. What sets Perplexity AI apart is its ambition to revolutionise knowledge discovery through the Perplexity AI-native search engine, challenging industry giants Google and Microsoft. The startup, valued at over $500 million, plans to utilise the funding to enhance its AI-driven search engine capabilities. Perplexity co-founder and CEO is the Aravind Srinivas.

One constant of the last year's worth of news swirling aroundMicrosoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard was the back-and-forth bickering between the tech giant and the UK's Competition and Markets Authority as the deal headed to a close. Now, Microsoft's Brad Smith seems to have softened his tone a bit regarding the CMA.

The battery life is one of the most crucial aspects of any smartphone. The faster it charges and longer it lasts, the better user experience it can provide. This has been the case for years and isn't likely to change. What has changed in the last few years is the charging speed. Today, a decent smartphone can get juiced up from 0-100 percent in about an hour, a feat that previously took multiple hours to achieve. This improvement has come courtesy of developments in battery charging technology. While most smartphones about a decade ago offered 5W or 10W charging, there's one today, called Realme GT5, that can get charged from 0-100 percent in a matter of just 12 minutes!

On the last day of the year, a new online scam has surfaced which is trapping many innocent people. On January 16, the inauguration ceremony for the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya will begin, with the consecration of Ram Lalla scheduled for January 22. Ahead of the big event, some bad actors are asking people for donations by pretending to be representatives of the Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Teerth Kshetra, the trust constituted to look after the construction and management of the Ram Mandir. These scammers are pulling off a QR code scam where they share a fake QR code to transfer the money to their own accounts.

New year's eve means you will be out partying to welcome 2024! That means you will be sending 'Happy New Year' messages to friends and family at night. Don't run out of battery! The last thing you want is for your iPhone 15 to run out of charge. Here is how to charge your iPhone 15 quickly.

Deepfakes have become a rising concern lately, with several eminent personalities including celebrities falling victim. There have been several instances where threat actors have even defrauded the victim by using deepfakes or fake voices. While the advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) have increased productivity and helped users in their day-to-day lives, the technology has also been misused to carry out such scams and identity theft. After holding dialogues with tech and social media companies, the Government of India has now issued an advisory to the platforms. Know all about it.