Friday, March 31, 2023

iQoo Z7x 5G Global Variant Reportedly Spotted on Geekbench; May Launch in India in April

iQoo Z7x launched in China earlier this month. The launch of its global variant, which could come to India, has been tipped recently. A new report now claims that the iQoo Z7x 5G global variant was recently spotted on Geekbench. The listing appears to have hinted at some key specifications of the purported device.

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E3 2023 Has Been Cancelled

E3 2023 has been cancelled, the Entertainment Software Association (ESA) confirmed. A report notes that the 2023 edition ‘simply did not garner the sustained interest' necessary to execute the event in a manner that would display the size and strength of the games industry. The news comes after big publishers like Xbox, PlayStation, and Nintendo pulled out of the ev...

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Thursday, March 30, 2023

Google Accuses Microsoft of Anti-Competitive Cloud Practices, Raises Concern With EU Antitrust Regulators

Alphabet's Google Cloud has accused Microsoft of anti-competitive cloud computing practices and criticised imminent deals with European cloud vendors, saying these do not solve broader concerns about its licensing terms.

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Twitter Blocks Pakistan Government's Official Account in India in Response to Legal Demand

The Pakistan government's official Twitter account has been withheld in India. When anyone tries to access the Twitter account of the Pakistan government, it says, "Account Withheld @GovtofPakistan's account has been withheld in India in response to a legal demand."

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Microsoft Brings Advertisements to AI-powered Bing Chat Search Engine

Microsoft is selling advertising in responses given by its Bing chat search engine, highlighting a potential revenue model for an artificial intelligence tool the company says has attracted 100 million average daily users.

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Alibaba to Monetise Non-Core Assets, Decide on Control of New Business Units After Breakup

Alibaba Group said on Thursday it will look to monetise non-core assets and consider giving up control of some businesses, as the Chinese tech conglomerate reinvents itself after a regulatory crackdown that wiped 70 percent off its shares.

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FIFA Maker EA to Lay Off 6 Percent of Its Workforce, Will Incur Up to $200 Million in Related Charges

Electronic Arts said on Wednesday it would lay off about 6 percent of its workforce and reduce office space, making it the first major videogame publisher to announce job cuts.

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Wednesday, March 29, 2023

Moto G13 With 50-Megapixel Camera, 5,000mAh Battery Launched in India: Price, Specifications

Moto G13 budget smartphone has been launched in India. The handset is equipped with a MediaTek Helio SoC and comes with a triple rear camera setup headlined by a 50-megapixel primary sensor. The Moto G13 runs on stock Android 13 out-of-the-box and offers a slim and premium design. 

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Microsoft-Owned GitHub Lays Off 142 Workers in India as Part of Reorganisation Plan

Microsoft-owned GitHub has laid off 142 people in India, including the entire staff in its engineering division, people aware of the development said on Tuesday.

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Apple Launches Apple Pay Later in US, Will Allow Users to Split Purchases Into 4 Interest-Free Payments

Apple on Tuesday launched its "buy now, pay later" (BNPL) service in the US, a move that threatens to disrupt the fintech sector dominated by firms like Affirm Holdings and Swedish payments company Klarna.

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Redmi Note 12 Turbo With Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 SoC, 64-Megapixel Camera Launched: Price, Specifications

Redmi Note 12 Turbo launched in China recently with four storage variations. It is available in three colour options and is also offered in a special Harry Potter edition. The phone is powered by the brand new Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 SoC, and packs a 5,000mAh battery with 67W fast charging support.

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Apple Considering Using AI to Design its Chips, Technology Executive Says

Apple is interested in tapping generative AI to help speed up the design of the custom chips at the heart of its devices. Johny Srouji, Appl...