Technology News Updates

After a long wait, Vivo has launched its new mid-range smartphone in India, the Vivo T3 5G. This phone succeeds the Vivo T2 and is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7200 processor.

LOOI, a desktop robot, brings phones to life with AI integration like ChatGPT. Captures moments, recognises faces, plays games, and performs tasks.

WhatsApp updates improve user experience with a new Android interface featuring a swipeable navigation bar, suggested contacts, and relocated tabs for easier access.

The AI model uses text input and a "single 15-second audio sample" to generate natural-sounding speech.

2024 India election raises concerns about deep fake and shallow fake misinformation. AI's role amplifies fake content, challenging detection. Election Commission combats with 'Myth vs Reality' project.

Passport Seva portal's technical issues halt online passport applications for three days, causing inconvenience and prompting user frustrations, seeking resolution from authorities.

Protect yourself online: Verify URLs for "https," spot design flaws, beware of alarmist tactics, avoid clicking on offers, heed browser warnings for safe browsing.

Holi's approaching in India; smartphones with IP68 ratings withstand water and color exposure. Recommended safeguard: use an airtight ziplock bag for protection during festivities.

During Holi, prevent smartphone water damage: retrieve quickly, avoid shaking, use rice for absorption, never charge wet phones, and protect with ziplock bags.

Beware of new cyber scams impersonating DoT officials, asking for personal info to avoid phone deactivation. Stay cautious, report suspicious calls to cybercrime helpline.

Apple and Google compete in AI. Dissatisfaction with Google's AI led to calls for Sundar Pichai's resignation. Speculation about Pichai joining Apple remains unconfirmed.

Indian AI project 'Hanooman' by IIT-B and SML is a MultiModal Large Language Model for diverse sectors, launching soon with text, image, and speech capabilities in 11+ languages.

Google's AI model predicts river floods 7 days ahead with global coverage, alerting users via Search, Maps, and Android for early warnings and accurate flood information.

Humane Ai Pin, launching soon, offers AI-powered features like voice commands, hands-free calls, real-time translation, and image analysis for a personalised and efficient experience.

TRAI's new regulations starting July 1 curb SIM swap fraud in India. Users must wait 7 days after a swap for porting, but no restrictions for 3G to 4G/5G upgrades.