Sunday, November 24
Google brought its AI model Gemini Nano to the Pixel 8 Pro. Microsoft released Phi-2, a small language model that outperforms Meta Llama 2. Phi-2 requires less computing power than OpenAI's GPT-4. Microsoft also claims Phi-2 matches Google Gemini Nano. Microsoft plans to use small language models to cut costs.
After a legal battle, the jury ruled in favor of Epic Games in the Epic vs Google case, stating that Google's app store and billing service constituted an illegal monopoly. The jury unanimously agreed that Google has a monopoly in Android app distribution and in-app billing services, and engaged in anti-competitive practices. Epic's fight against Apple over a similar issue resulted in a loss. The court highlighted secret revenue-sharing deals between Google, smartphone makers like Samsung, and big game developers. Apple, on the other hand, was not implicated in these deals due to its exclusive use of iOS.
This article discusses the different types of KYC scams and provides tips to stay safe. KYC scams are fraudulent attempts to trick individuals into revealing their personal information. Scammers use tactics like fake calls and SMS, phishing emails, and social media ads to deceive victims. To avoid KYC scams, never share personal information unless you can verify the sender's authenticity, cross-check website URLs and contact details, be cautious of unsolicited requests, never click on suspicious links or open attachments, and report any suspected scams to your bank or authorities.
Google Maps introduced a 'fuel saving' feature in September 2022, initially available in the US, Canada, and Europe. Now, this feature is also available in India. The feature enables Maps to provide estimates of fuel or energy efficiency for different routes based on your vehicle's engine type. By considering factors like real-time traffic and road conditions, the app determines the optimal route that is both quick and fuel-efficient. Disabling the feature focuses solely on delivering the fastest route without considering fuel efficiency. To enable the feature, users can follow simple steps in the Maps app's settings.
A YouGov survey revealed that one in five urban Indians has experienced financial losses due to online scams, with online shopping scams being a prevalent form of fraud. Online shopping scams involve fake websites, phishing emails, social media ads, and fake shipping alerts. Scammers create fake websites resembling legitimate retailers to steal payment information. Phishing emails trick victims into revealing personal details on fake websites. Social media ads promote fake products to deceive consumers. Fake shipping alerts prompt victims to update their shipping information on fraudulent websites. To avoid online shopping scams, consumers should shop from reputable retailers, avoid clicking on suspicious links, verify the website URL, refrain from entering personal information on untruste
Allcargo Gati Limited appoints Sandeep Kulkarni as Chief Operating Officer. Sandeep will be responsible for strategic planning, operational efficiency, cross-functional operations, supply chain management, and customer engagement. He brings two decades of leadership experience in retail, E-commerce, logistics, and supply chain management. Sandeep previously worked with Tata Cliq as Chief Supply Chain Officer. Pirojshaw (Phil) Sarkari, Managing Director and CEO of Gati Express and Supply Chain Pvt. Ltd., welcomes Sandeep to the team and expresses confidence in his ability to execute strategic plans.
An auction fetched $36,850 for a $4.01 check written by Steve Jobs, co-founder of Apple. The check, dated July 23, 1976, was from Apple Computer Company to Radio Shack. It lists Apple's first official address in Palo Alto. Last year, a check signed by Jobs in 1976 was sold for $55,000, and another check from the same year was sold for $37,564.
Protecting your personal information online is crucial today due to various cyber threats like identity theft and data breaches. Fortunately, you can defend yourself by taking the right precautions. Here are 13 secure ways to keep your personal information safe online:
Mobile phone retailers have requested top smartphone brands like Xiaomi, Oppo, Vivo, and Samsung to slash prices of 4G smartphones. They also want these companies to push affordability schemes and marketing campaigns to clear inventory. The retailers see a surge in demand for 5G smartphones in the sub-15,000 segment. Xiaomi, Oppo, and Realme are set to launch affordable 5G smartphones.
The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has extended the complimentary Aadhaar update service on the myAadhaar portal from September 14 to December 14, 2023. However, visiting an Aadhaar center for the update will incur a service fee. To update your Aadhaar details for free, ensure your mobile number is registered with your Aadhaar and have scanned copies of supporting documents ready.
