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In a recent turn of events, Info Edge (India) Ltd announced that its prominent mobile applications including Naukri.com Job Search App, Naukri Recruiter, Naukrigulf Job Search App, 99acres and Shiksha have been removed from the Google Play Store. This action follows Google's crackdown on apps in India, targeting those embroiled in a dispute over service fee payments.

The controversy over Google's recent removal of 10 Indian apps from the Google Play Store has escalated. The Indian government has declared its strong disapproval of the delisting of homegrown apps and indicated it will not be tolerated. The dispute centres around the non-payment of service fee by these apps, leading to their removal from Google Play Store, including matrimony services like Bharat Matrimony and job search app Naukri. The government has called for a meeting with Google and the affected startups next week to address the escalating issue. The government has indicated its strong stance on the issue by saying, "delisting cannot be permitted",

In a recent development, Google India has taken action against 10 Indian mobile applications, including popular ones like Bharat Matrimony, Info Edge's 99acres, and Naukri.com, by removing them from the Google Play Store. The move comes as a result of a dispute over service fee payments imposed by Google on in-app transactions - these companies were not paying what the Play Store wanted.

Apple fans and tech enthusiasts, rejoice! Amazon has announced an exciting price cut for the Apple iPhone 13 in its stunning Green variant. With this significant reduction in price, coupled with attractive offers and discounts, now is the perfect time to upgrade your smartphone to the latest iPhone model.

Apple iPhone 14 Plus (128 GB) (Product) RED variant is now available at a discounted price on Amazon. With this notable price cut, coupled with attractive offers and discounts, this premium smartphone offers an irresistible deal for those looking to upgrade their mobile devices.

Weekend OTT Watchlist: Are you planning to make your weekend a cozy affair indoors? Look no further as we bring you a curated list of the latest OTT releases across platforms like Netflix, Disney+ Hotstar, Amazon Prime Video, ZEE5, and more. Maamla Legal Hai, Sunflower Season 2 to Shogun, there's something for everyone. Grab your popcorn and get ready for a weekend of binge-watching!

The only thing that matters to CEO Sundar Pichai-led Alphabet Inc. investors is whether it can get artificial intelligence right. That was the message delivered this week as the company's shares tumbled following news that Google's flagship AI product was misfiring. The selloff erased $80 billion in market value in a single day, underscoring the importance investors now place on all things AI.

Artificial intelligence firms are facing increasing pressure from some of the world's most formidable names in technology and media, as new tools spark fresh questions over the risks posed by chatbots that threaten to rival human intelligence. Elon Musk became the latest power player to sue OpenAI, alleging the company and its chief executive officer, Sam Altman, have strayed from their original mission by prioritizing profit over the benefit of humanity.

In its quest for innovation, Samsung recently unveiled the Samsung Galaxy Ring at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2024 in Barcelona, marking a significant step beyond its well-known Samsung Galaxy Watch in the wearables segment. However, there's a catch – even though it will be Android compatible, Apple iPhone users won't be in on the action.

Industry body IAMAI on Friday "advised" Google not to delist any apps from Google Play, after the tech titan sent out a clear warning that it will remove apps not complying with Play store billing policies.

Alibaba unveils EMO AI tool that converts photos to lifelike talking, singing videos; Leonardo CEO highlights concerns over human 'Stupidity' in AI use; Kara Swisher unveils new book on AI generated scams amidst global concerns; Meta's resistance and the rising AI threat: Challenges to journalism in Australia- this and more in our daily roundup. Let us take a look.

Call it an epic troll by Elon Musk if you want, but the billionaire's lawsuit against OpenAI puts a refreshing spotlight on the endless humanitarian posturing by AI businesses.

Last month Google renamed its AI chatbot from Bard to Gemini. The company also announced the Gemini app can be integrated into various Google Workspace apps. However, Gemini did not have access to the Google Calendar app, but things have changed now. With AI-powered assistants available on various Android apps, users can easily perform their daily tasks with simple text and voice prompts. Know how users can create and access events on Google Calendar via Gemini.

Canada's Competition Bureau secured a court order allowing it to deepen a long-running investigation into the advertising market power of Alphabet Inc.'s Google.

 Artificial intelligence software doesn't always do what the people building it want it to do — a potentially dangerous issue that has consumed some of the largest companies working on the technology. 

Google has a long history of easter eggs, from HTML trickery to paying homage to Bletchley Park with a very apt decoding animation. I can say with certainty that I wasn’t expecting to see a stampede of Chocobos on my screen today, though.

Mphasis launches DeepInsights Doc AI for advanced document processing;  OpenAI partners with Figure AI to elevate humanoid robots with advanced AI models; Author Calum Chace optimistic about AI's impact on jobs; Meta CEO Zuckerberg explores AI chip collaboration with Samsung in Asia tour- this and more in our daily roundup. Let us take a look.

Quordle today: 2024 is a leap year and the last day of February brings an easy but exciting answer! Yesterday, we witnessed one of the most difficult Quordle puzzles in recent history, with words such as PLUMP, FRILL, SLOTH, and FICUS. All four words are uncommon are not used in everyday life. However, that isn't the case today as cinephiles would be able to solve Quordle in a flash! Yes, there are film references in the Quordle answers!If you're stuck, then check out hints and clues for Quordle today.

NASA recently provided a fascinating glimpse into the cosmos by capturing radar images of a stadium-sized asteroid as it passed by Earth. The asteroid, known as 2008 OS7, made a close approach to our planet on February 2, prompting NASA to utilize its Deep Space Network radar system to obtain detailed images of this celestial object.

Attention all smartphone enthusiasts! Amazon has just announced an irresistible price cut on the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE 5G (Mint, 8GB, 128GB Storage), making it available at an astonishing 40% discount. Originally priced at Rs. 79,999, the Galaxy S23 FE 5G is now up for grabs at just Rs. 47,999, inclusive of all taxes. This incredible offer presents a fantastic opportunity for users to own a premium smartphone at an unbeatable price.

Tech enthusiasts rejoice as Amazon has announced a significant price cut on the iPhone 14 Plus variant, making it more accessible than ever before. So, if you've been looking to enter the Apple ecosystem but resisted due to the steep price, this is your chance. With a whopping 25 percent reduction, the smartphone now retails at just Rs. 66,999, down from its original price of Rs. 89,900. Know all about this iPhone 14 price cut deal.

Apple Inc.'s resellers in China are slashing the price of iPhone 15 models by as much as $180, signaling an unusually prolonged slump in demand. iPhone 15 Pro Max handsets are now selling at prices 1,300 yuan ($180) lower than their original on Alibaba Group Holding Ltd.'s Tmall. It's a steeper drop than the roughly $120 discount the company offered on its smartphone lineup around the same time last year, and there are similar reductions on JD.com Inc.'s online platform. Apple's own store is selling the devices at original prices.

You were walking next to a swimming pool when you slipped and dropped your phone into the water. Or it slipped out of your hand when you were next to a filled bathtub or toilet.

Apple enthusiasts have reason to celebrate as the iPhone 15 has received a significant price cut on Amazon. Originally priced at Rs. 79,900.00, the iPhone 15 is now available at just Rs. 70,999, marking an impressive 11 percent reduction in price. This price drop makes owning the latest iPhone model more accessible to a wider audience. Know all the details about this deal below.

Wordle today: With February set to end, it is time to look back at the Wordle answers of the month. February was an easy affair for Wordle players, with seldom tricky words. The developers of the game offered solutions such as DEVIL, SENSE, OFTEN, PRICE, BUILD, and MATCH. All of these words were common and were used in everyday conversations. However, we also saw some tricky answers such as TALON which could have easily led to a break in your winning streak. So, if you were expecting a real head-scratching puzzle on the last day of the month, then fortunately it is not the case! 

Expanding its vast portfolio of smartphones, Oppo has unveiled its latest smartphone in India, the Oppo F25 Pro 5G. With its groundbreaking features and sleek design, the F25 Pro 5G aims to become an option for those who want a powerful and stylish upgrade. It gets an AI boost too, bolstering its camera capabilities.

As many as two asteroids passed Earth yesterday in close proximity. One of them was nearly 120 feet wide, which is nearly the size of an aircraft! Despite their close approaches, these asteroids did not pose a threat to Earth and had no chance of impact. But how do these space rocks come close to the planet? NASA says this happens due to the interaction with a large planet's gravitational field, which can send the tumbling towards a planet, raising a potential impact scenario. With the help of its advanced tech, the US Space Agency has shed light on another asteroid that is set to pass Earth today, February 29.

In a bid to enhance the digital writing experience, Google has unveiled a groundbreaking feature allowing users to hand-annotate directly on Google Docs using a stylus or their finger. This new markup feature is being rolled out for Google Workspace customers, Google Workspace Individual subscribers, and personal Google accounts, with compatibility currently limited to Android devices.

Google has been in hot waters recently over the inaccuracies of Gemini, its AI chatbot, in generating AI images. In the last few days, Gemini has been accused of generating historically inaccurate depictions as well as subverting racial stereotypes. After screenshots of inaccurate depictions surfaced on social media platforms including X, it drew criticism from the likes of billionaire Elon Musk and The Daily Wire's editor emeritus Ben Shapiro. Google's AI chatbot Gemini has come under fire for inaccuracies and bias in image generation. From the problems, Google's statement to what really went wrong and the next steps, know all about the Gemini AI images disaster.

American cloud computing company Snowflake has announced the appointment of Indian-origin computer scientist Sridhar Ramaswamy as Chief Executive Officer (CEO). The announcement follows the news of Frank Slootman retiring from his position and Ramaswamy taking his place. Slootman, however, will continue to serve as Chairman of the Board. The new Snowflake CEO joins a vast list of Indian-origin CEOs heading top tech companies around the world, including Sundar Pichai at Google, Neal Mohan at YouTube, Satya Nadella at Microsoft and more.

Oppo is all set to launch the new F-series smartphone today, February 29, 2024, in India. However, just before the official launch, a tipster has leaked its renders, specs, features, and more. The company has already started teasing the Oppo F25 Pro on its official website. On the website, we can also see some of the smartphone features and expected design which will be officially announced today. Check out what the Oppo F25 Pro has in store according to the recent leak.

The rumors and speculation about Samsung's new generation foldables have started to circulate with speed even though the launch is still months away. Tipsters definitely are on a mission to reveal all the major and minor specifications before the official announcement. Now in a recent leak, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 render was released which showcases minor design changes and a boxy design which may raise some eyebrows. The looks indicate that the upcoming Galaxy Z Fold 6 is inspired by the Samsung Galaxy S24 series, especially regarding the flat screen and sharp edges. Let's have a look at what the new render says about the new generation foldable.

Google Maps has seen several new features being launched over the past few months, making it one of the best navigation apps out there. Now, the company is rolling out the most awaited feature announced in early 2023 - Google Maps glanceable directions. This was first discussed in February last year, but Google did not make the feature public to the users till now. Google The update is rolling out on Android and iOS devices and it will make your navigation experience easier and more immersive.

Just a few days after Google Gemini's inaccuracies while generating AI images came to the fore, Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai has said that the results generated were “completely unacceptable” while also admitting that their AI chatbot got it very wrong. The issue came to light when Gemini users on X shared screenshots of Gemini inaccurately depicting people of colour, while declining to generate images of white people.

Did you hear? Google has been accused of having a secret vendetta against White people. Elon Musk exchanged tweets about the conspiracy on X more than 150 times over the past week, all regarding portraits generated with Google's new AI chatbot Gemini. Ben Shapiro, The New York Post and Musk were driven apoplectic over how diverse the images were: Female popes! Black Nazis! Indigenous founding fathers! Google apologized and has paused the feature.

Meta Platforms is planning to release the newest version of its artificial-intelligence large language model Llama 3 in July which would give better responses to contentious questions posed by users, The Information reported on Wednesday.

Activision’s popular battle royale game Call of Duty: Warzone is making the jump to mobile in March. Specifically, it launches for iOS and Android devices on March 21.

Google CEO Sundar Pichai on Tuesday slammed "completely unacceptable" errors by its Gemini AI app, after gaffes such as images of ethnically diverse World War II Nazi troops forced it to stop users from creating pictures of people. The controversy emerged within weeks of Google's high-profile rebranding of its ChatGPT-style AI to "Gemini", giving the app unprecedented prominence in its products as it competes with OpenAI and its backer Microsoft.

The developer of Limbo and Inside has revealed two new pieces of art for its long-gestating third game.

eAlphabet's Google Cloud on Monday ramped up its criticism of Microsoft's cloud computing practices, saying its rival is seeking a monopoly that would harm the development of emerging technologies such as generative artificial intelligence.

Microsoft has been enhancing its artificial intelligence (AI) prowess over the last year and this year, it has been rolling out tools at regular intervals. At the center is Copilot, its suite of AI services which includes an AI chatbot. Earlier this month, the company launched a significant update to the Copilot experience on the web, Android, and iOS platforms. Now, it has introduced yet another feature called Copilot GPTs which helps you learn recipes, plan vacations, develop workout routines and more.

Garena Free Fire MAX Redeem Codes for February 27: Events in Garena Free Fire MAX are a great way for players to obtain special and exclusive in-game rewards. Although most of the rewards offer only cosmetic benefits, they can help make your character stand out in a sea of Garena Free Fire MAX players. The newly introduced Flaming Fist Royale is one such event that offers exciting rewards such as Flaming Fist and Frozen Flame Fist as the top prizes! Want to grab them? Know how.

Google plans to relaunch in the next few weeks its AI tool that creates images of people, which it paused last week after inaccuracies in some historical depictions, Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis said on Monday.

Microsoft announced an artificial intelligence partnership Monday with the French startup Mistral AI that could lessen the software giant's reliance on ChatGPT-maker OpenAI for supplying the next wave of chatbots and other generative AI products.

February 26, 2024, Dallas, TX –– Global technology company OnePlus launched its OnePlus Watch 2 during Mobile World Congress 2024 in Barcelona, Spain. The OnePlus Watch 2 is a stunning flagship smartwatch, and it utilizes the latest version of Wear OS by Google (Wear OS 4). The device features a unique Dual-Engine Architecture with two chipsets, Wear OS’s hybrid interface, market-leading battery life of up to 100 hours in full Smart Mode, and a premium build and design. The OnePlus Watch 2 represents a big step forward for the smartwatch market.

The global tech stage is set at the annual Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2024 in Barcelona, where industry giants are showcasing the latest breakthroughs in mobile technology. This year, Alphabet seized the spotlight, revealing new features in its Google Android ecosystem designed to enhance user experiences worldwide.

It’s a good day to be a Pokémon. For once the streets are relatively quiet and the chances of being stuffed into a tiny ball and forced into brutal fights are low. On the flipside, Pokémon GO players are not enjoying themselves. Many are firing up the app for their daily routine of training, evolving and battling to find that they can’t log on, with any attempt being met with a “failed to authenticate” error.

 Tech giants are racing to ward off a carbon time bomb caused by the massive data centers they're building around the world.

AI generated propaganda matches effectiveness of genuine content, study finds; AI boom raises alarming concerns over big tech's surging water consumption; Ludhiana industry gains insights on AI advancements at LMA session; AI technology aids US and allies in monitoring China's Taiwan invasion intentions- this and more in our daily roundup. Let us take a look.

Google has announced a significant change for its users in the United States - the discontinuation of the standalone Google Pay app. In a recent blog post, the tech giant revealed that the app will no longer be available after June 4, 2024. Instead, users are encouraged to migrate to Google Wallet, which will become the primary platform for managing digital payments and transactions.

As the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2024 approaches, it may not command the same attention it once did, especially with some major brands scaling back their presence. Nevertheless, for devoted tech enthusiasts, particularly those favoring brands like Motorola, Google and Samsung, MWC remains a highly anticipated event.

The Tensor G3, like its predecessors, has likely disappointed potential buyers who eyed the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro as their next daily driver, but its sub-par performance and frequent throttling are attributes that Google has yet to address. However, as much as people like to talk about this chipset’s shortcomings, one feature is yet to be supported by any other smartphone SoC; AV1 encoding at 4K 60FPS. While this is an impressive addition to have, there is still one drawback that we have to discuss.

Artificial intelligence will become an important part of Reddit Inc.'s business, the company said Thursday in its long-awaited filing for an initial public offering — tapping into a revenue stream that could be both lucrative and controversial. 

In a move that has set the tech industry abuzz, Elon Musk, the CEO of X, has officially confirmed the upcoming launch of Xmail. The announcement has triggered widespread speculation about the potential competition it could pose to Google's dominant Gmail service. Musk's revelation follows a whirlwind of rumors surrounding the alleged impending shutdown of Gmail, which had ignited a storm across the internet.

Google users can breathe a sigh of relief as recent rumours of Gmail's demise turn out to be only partially accurate. While the email service is not going anywhere, a specific feature is bidding farewell. Google is killing off Gmail's Basic HTML view starting January 2024, as revealed by updates on the company's support page.

Between the confusing name changes and having two apps with a similar function, Google Pay will finally shut down in the United States later this summer. Google Wallet will replace it entirely.

NVIDIA's CEO Jensen Huang has hinted the "custom chip" market will be the next place for the firm as AI-fueled demand attracts massive interest and potential.

Reddit has become a go-to place for a lot of people who are looking for answers to something they find confusing. Sure, people can just go to Google and do the same, but the results sometimes vary.

Last month, Google introduced a slew of experimental artificial intelligence (AI) features coming to its Chrome browser. Three features were unveiled - Tab Organizer, AI theme generation and Help Me Write. In the last few months, the California-based tech giant has been hard at work incorporating AI technology into Google Chrome, its popular browser. Now, one of the above-mentioned is finally making its way to the stable version of Google Chrome. Know all about the Help Me Write feature.

In the U.S., Google's main app to manage finances and pay contactless is Google Pay and not Google Wallet. It always struck me as an odd choice because the rest of the world is using Google Wallet, but not the people in the U.S. Well, that is going to change soon as the company has announced the transition.

A recent leak from SmartPrix has given us an exciting sneak peek into the much-anticipated Google Pixel Fold 2. This revelation showcases not only striking design changes but also positions the Google Pixel Fold 2 as a strong contender for the title of the world's thinnest foldable device.

In response to critical security concerns, India's Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) has issued a high-risk alert for users of Google Chrome, urging immediate action to mitigate potential threats. The advisory, released recently, highlights multiple vulnerabilities in the desktop version of Google Chrome that could be exploited by remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on targeted systems.

Just when I thought I would fall asleep reading Matthew Perry's memoir on my phone, I made the mistake of checking my Twitter and saw this post talking about how Google is "sunsetting" or, in other words, killing Gmail. At first, I was like, "Oh, I am not surprised. Google does it all the time." but then it dawned on me that Google's email service is one of the flagship products, and the company would not go ahead and just shut it down. A rebrand, maybe, but even that is not happening.

The Samsung Galaxy S24 lineup might not have as many hardware changes as previous generations, but there are AI features that are supposed to make your experience better, all under the "Galaxy AI" umbrella. We weren't expecting Samsung to roll those features out to its older phones, at least for the time being, but that is now starting with the release of the One UI 6.1 update.

Circle to search is one of the most useful recent additions to Android phones. With it, you can circle a designated area of your screen to search one specific thing that you can't type down in your browser bar. It's a feature that can greatly improve your screen searching experience and, frankly, we wonder how it wasn't a thing before. If you were hoping to use it with other search engines, though, it looks like this option is closed off.

Google is pausing its AI tool that creates images of people following inaccuracies in some historical depictions generated by the model, the latest hiccup in the Alphabet-owned company's efforts to catch up with rivals OpenAI and Microsoft.

US Justice department appoints first AI officer to navigate technology challenges; Google halts AI generated people images over racial inaccuracies;  ITMO researchers utilise AI to accelerate carbon nanoparticle synthesis for cancer diagnosis; Majority of Indian consumers prefer AI over human interaction, reveals Adobe report- this and more in our daily roundup. Let us take a look.

One UI 6.1 debuted with a bunch of Galaxy AI features, although a lot of us thought that these features would be limited to just the Galaxy S24 series. Samsung jumped the gun and reminded us why they are among the best Android OEMs, as the company promised that the AI features will reach the older devices, as well.

Xiaomi's latest Smart TV lineup promises an amalgamation of cutting-edge technology and seamless connectivity for unparalleled viewing experiences. 

Are you an ARMY? Well, I have got some exciting news for you! BTS Cooking On: TinyTAN Restaurant, the upcoming cooking game that features K-pop band BTS, is now open for pre-registration. Published by Com2uS, it’s set to drop in more than 170 countries in April 2024.

Google has announced its latest innovation in artificial intelligence (AI) called Gemma on the heels of the launch of Gemini Pro 1.5 Pro a few days ago. Developed by Google DeepMind, It is a family of lightweight and open AI models that Google says Gemma is built from the same research and technology that was used to create Gemini.

Google announced its new Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro handsets in the second half of 2023. The company reimagined the Pixel this year with a boatload of new changes and enhancements for a streamlined user experience. While there are several changes in the mix, the Pixel 8 series still features an optical fingerprint sensor instead of an ultrasonic one, like on the latest Galaxy S24 models. The optical fingerprint scanner on the Pixel 8 is slower and less reliable than the ultrasonic sensor, but there is a workaround to make it faster.

Cybercrime and malicious acts by tricksters are increasing drastically with the ever-increasing use and spread of advanced technology in almost every aspect of life. While app stores like Google Play Store and Apple App Store are strengthening their platforms to detect malicious acts, cyber criminals manage to find new ways to fool the system and get their malicious, malware-laden apps onto them. Tricksters are now fooling smartphone users by uploading malicious apps on these stores in the guise of providing free services to users and these acts are going unnoticed. Needless to say, these malware-laden apps are being used to steal data and money from innocent users. In the latest instance, it has been reported that some malicious apps with a whopping 150000 downloads were discovered in the Google Play Store. These apps are said to be spreading Anatsa banking Trojan malware to users' smartphones to gain control over their devices. Know more about these malware apps here.

A group of Google engineers has figured out how to hack the Sony PlayStation Portal to make it run games locally.

Though Fortnite has been missing from the Google Play Store for quite some time, that doesn't mean it's impossible to enjoy the game on your smartphone or tablet. With just a few quick steps, it's possible to download the real Fortnite game (not one of its many imitations on Google Play) and get back to enjoying the chaotic battle royale.

The Honor Magic V2 RSR has created a buzz among foldable fans with its thin and sleek design - it is the world's thinnest foldable phone. And it has raised the bar quite high for other foldable smartphone manufacturers to try and emulate, if not beat. Apart from being the thinnest, Honor has also partnered with Porsche Design to introduce a special edition Honor Magic V2 RSR variant. The result of this collaboration is the new Honor Magic V2 RSR in Dark Gray color that resembles the iconic Porsche 911 car's hood. Additionally, the redesigned dark titanium frame in the rare camera is also giving the smartphone a boost in terms of looks. Know more about the Honor Magic V2 RSR with Porsche Design here.

Sam Altman's goal of raising about $7 trillion to make artificial-intelligence chips tells a story beyond his borderline-insane ambitions. First, the infrastructure needed to build AI has become exorbitantly expensive. Second, most of that value is still — still! — held by a handful of large technology companies — and the oligopoly is only going to get worse.

You can take the Fallout: New Vegas out of the silly, but you can’t take the silly out of Fallout: New Vegas. Or something like that. At any rate, someone has managed to make modding history by finding an old file that was thought to have been lost to the annals of time.

In today's world, it has become necessary for parents to provide their children with smartphones for various reasons and one of them is to keep track of their safety. However, providing smartphones to children comes with lots of responsibilities as parents also have to restrict the usage of certain apps, websites, and content they consume, apart from the number of hours they spend on these devices. However, it gets tough to restrict children's smartphone usage when they own an Android device and parents have an iPhone. However, there is no need to worry as parents can also restrict their children Android's device usage from their iPhones and that can be done via the Google Family Link, which is available on the Apple App Store. Know more about how the Google Family Link works on an Apple iPhone.

Sam Altman, chief executive of ChatGPT-maker OpenAI, is reportedly trying to find up to US$7 trillion of investment to manufacture the enormous volumes of computer chips he believes the world needs to run artificial intelligence (AI) systems.