Spotify Planning to Test Full-Length Music Videos in App

Spotify Technology is reportedly considering adding full-length music videos to its app, which could help the streaming service better compete with Alphabet’s YouTube and ByteDance’s TikTok. The firm is said to have already begun talking to partners about the product.

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Spotify Planning to Test Full-Length Music Videos in App

Spotify Technology is reportedly considering adding full-length music videos to its app, which could help the streaming service better compete with Alphabet’s YouTube and ByteDance’s TikTok. The firm is said to have already begun talking to partners about the product.

US SEC Said to Have Raised Concerns About Bitcoin ETF to Asset Managers

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has said recent applications by asset managers to launch spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) were not sufficiently clear and comprehensive, a source familiar with the matter said. The SEC has communicated its concerns to the exchanges Nasdaq and Cboe Global Markets which filed the applications on behalf of asset ma...

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US SEC Said to Have Raised Concerns About Bitcoin ETF to Asset Managers

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has said recent applications by asset managers to launch spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) were not sufficiently clear and comprehensive, a source familiar with the matter said. The SEC has communicated its concerns to the exchanges Nasdaq and Cboe Global Markets which filed the applications on behalf of asset ma...

iPhone Supplier Foxconn to Invest $250 Million for EV Components Unit in Vietnam

Foxconn is set to invest about $250 million (nearly Rs. 20,500 crore) in two new projects in Vietnam, including for the production of components for electric vehicles (EVs), the world's largest contract electronics assembler and local authorities said on Friday. The move confirms Foxconn's global plans to become a player in the EV industry, after having focused for ye...

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Inflection AI Raises $1.3 Billion Investment From Microsoft and Nvidia

Inflection AI, a startup backed by several Silicon Valley heavyweights, said on Thursday it had raised $1.3 billion (nearly Rs. 10,670 crore) from investors including Microsoft and Nvidia, amid a boom in the artificial intelligence (AI) sector. The investment, a mix of cash and cloud credit, valued the one-year-old company at $4 billion (nearly Rs. 32,840 crore), a so...

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Inflection AI Raises $1.3 Billion Investment From Microsoft and Nvidia

Inflection AI, a startup backed by several Silicon Valley heavyweights, said on Thursday it had raised $1.3 billion (nearly Rs. 10,670 crore) from investors including Microsoft and Nvidia, amid a boom in the artificial intelligence (AI) sector. The investment, a mix of cash and cloud credit, valued the one-year-old company at $4 billion (nearly Rs. 32,840 crore), a so...

Byju'sClose to Achieving Profitability at the Group Level Claims CEO

Edtech major Byju's is growing slowly but sustainably and is close to achieving profitability at the group level, the company's CEO Byju Raveendran said on Thursday. The company organised a town hall with Raveendran to allay apprehensions about the uncertainty around the company's growth and its future.

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Byju'sClose to Achieving Profitability at the Group Level Claims CEO

Edtech major Byju's is growing slowly but sustainably and is close to achieving profitability at the group level, the company's CEO Byju Raveendran said on Thursday. The company organised a town hall with Raveendran to allay apprehensions about the uncertainty around the company's growth and its future.

OpenAI Sued in US for Allegedly Misusing Artists' Work to Train ChatGPT

Two US authors sued OpenAI in San Francisco federal court on Wednesday, claiming in a proposed class action that the company misused their works to "train" its popular generative artificial-intelligence system ChatGPT. Massachusetts-based writers Paul Tremblay and Mona Awad said ChatGPT mined data copied from thousands of books without permission, infringing the autho...

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OpenAI Sued in US for Allegedly Misusing Artists' Work to Train ChatGPT

Two US authors sued OpenAI in San Francisco federal court on Wednesday, claiming in a proposed class action that the company misused their works to "train" its popular generative artificial-intelligence system ChatGPT. Massachusetts-based writers Paul Tremblay and Mona Awad said ChatGPT mined data copied from thousands of books without permission, infringing the autho...

Activision Blizzard to Set Up Shop in Barcelona Following EU's Approval for Microsoft Acquisition

Activision Blizzard said its studio that developed Call of Duty would set up shop in Barcelona, putting into action its pledge to invest in Europe after Brussels approved Microsoft's $69 billion (nearly Rs. 5,66,000 crore) acquisition of the company in May. The US company said on Wednesday its game developer Infinity Ward, which created the blockbuster first-person s...

Nvidia AMD Other US Chipmakers Face Fall in Shares as US Plans Curbs on Export to China

Shares of US chipmakers fell on Wednesday following a report that the Biden administration was planning new curbs on export of computing chips for artificial intelligence to China as early as July. Companies such as Nvidia, Advanced Micro Devices and Intel, which rely on the world's second largest economy for at least a fifth of their revenue, fell between 0.8 percent...

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Nvidia AMD Other US Chipmakers Face Fall in Shares as US Plans Curbs on Export to China

Shares of US chipmakers fell on Wednesday following a report that the Biden administration was planning new curbs on export of computing chips for artificial intelligence to China as early as July. Companies such as Nvidia, Advanced Micro Devices and Intel, which rely on the world's second largest economy for at least a fifth of their revenue, fell between 0.8 percent...

iPhone SE 4 Unlikely to Launch in 2024; Analyst Cites In-House 5G Modem Issues: Report

iPhone SE 2024, expected to succeed the iPhone SE 2022 model, will not likely launch next year. Instead, the fourth SE Apple handset can be anticipated to launch in 2025, with bigger displays and in-house 5G modems, as tipped previously.

Apple Releases visionOS Developer Tools to Create Apple Vision Pro Applications: Details

Apple has released the visionOS SDK for developers, allowing app creators to build apps for the Apple Vision Pro headset and test how they work in various conditions. The company will also open developer labs across the world to help develop and test apps for the headset.

Vivo Y36 With Snapdragon 680 SoC 44W Fast Charging Launched in India: Price Specifications

Vivo Y36 has been launched in India. It runs on a Snapdragon 680 SoC, coupled with 8GB of RAM. The Vivo Y36 has a 50-megapixel dual rear camera unit and is backed by a 5,000mAh battery with 44W fast charging support.

iOS 17 Beta 2 Released for Developers; Introduces Key Siri Command Update Cross Fade in Apple Music More

iOS 17 beta 2 was released on Wednesday to developers. This version carries a small but important update for the Siri command. Now, users can easily choose the app that they want to use to message using the virtual assistant, without additional commands. This beta release also has other important updates.

Apple Releases visionOS Developer Tools to Create Apple Vision Pro Applications: Details

Apple has released the visionOS SDK for developers, allowing app creators to build apps for the Apple Vision Pro headset and test how they work in various conditions. The company will also open developer labs across the world to help develop and test apps for the headset.

Vivo Y36 With Snapdragon 680 SoC 44W Fast Charging Launched in India: Price Specifications

Vivo Y36 has been launched in India. It runs on a Snapdragon 680 SoC, coupled with 8GB of RAM. The Vivo Y36 has a 50-megapixel dual rear camera unit and is backed by a 5,000mAh battery with 44W fast charging support.

Google Said to Have Urged Supreme Court to Quash Android Antitrust Directives

Google has urged India's Supreme Court to quash antitrust directives against it for abuse of the Android market, two sources said, as its presses its legal battle against the competition watchdog in one of its most important markets. The Competition Commission of India (CCI) said in October that Google had exploited its dominant position.

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Google Said to Have Urged Supreme Court to Quash Android Antitrust Directives

Google has urged India's Supreme Court to quash antitrust directives against it for abuse of the Android market, two sources said, as its presses its legal battle against the competition watchdog in one of its most important markets. The Competition Commission of India (CCI) said in October that Google had exploited its dominant position.

Skoda Launches Skodaverse NFT Platform in Crypto-Sceptic India: Details

Skoda has launched its own NFT platform called the ‘Skodaverse’ in India. The NFTs from Skoda will be loaded with benefits like lower gas fees, interoperability for multi-platform usage, and ideal for trading on marketplace.

Motorola Razr 40 Razr 40 Ultra India Launch Scheduled for July 3: Expected Specifications Features

Motorola Razr 40 Ultra India launch date has been confirmed by the company. As per a teaser on Amazon India, the foldable flip phone will launch on July 3. Meanwhile, the listing for the standard Razr 40 shows 'Coming soon'. Both handsets were launched in China on June 1.

EU Industry Chief Defends Draft Rules to Prevent Illegal Access to EU Data

European Union industry chief Thierry Breton on Thursday defended draft rules aimed at preventing non-EU governments from gaining illegal access to EU data, saying they were not protectionist. The draft Data Act was proposed by Breton early last year.

Amazon to Invest Additional $15 Billion in India Says CEO Andy Jassy

Amazon.com Inc will invest an additional $15 billion (roughly Rs. 12,297 crore) in India, the company's Chief Executive Andy Jassy told Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his meeting on Friday. The investment will take the e-commerce giant's total India investment across all businesses to $26 billion (roughly Rs. 21,314 crore) by 2030, he said.

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Amazon to Invest Additional $15 Billion in India Says CEO Andy Jassy

Amazon.com Inc will invest an additional $15 billion (roughly Rs. 12,297 crore) in India, the company's Chief Executive Andy Jassy told Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his meeting on Friday. The investment will take the e-commerce giant's total India investment across all businesses to $26 billion (roughly Rs. 21,314 crore) by 2030, he said.

Facebook Asked to Evaluate Political Violence Promotion on Platform by Parent Metas Oversight Board

Meta's Oversight Board has asked Facebook to evaluate efforts to prevent the promotion of political violence on its platform after it allowed a video calling for violence post the 2022 Brazilian election to stay online.

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Facebook Asked to Evaluate Political Violence Promotion on Platform by Parent Metas Oversight Board

Meta's Oversight Board has asked Facebook to evaluate efforts to prevent the promotion of political violence on its platform after it allowed a video calling for violence post the 2022 Brazilian election to stay online.

Amazon's Acquisition of iRobot Faces EU Antitrust Investigation Sources Say

Amazon's acquisition of robot vacuum cleaner maker iRobot faces a full-scale EU antitrust investigation, people familiar with the matter said. The European Commission is scheduled to launch a four-month investigation following the end of its preliminary review of the deal on July 6.

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Amazon's Acquisition of iRobot Faces EU Antitrust Investigation Sources Say

Amazon's acquisition of robot vacuum cleaner maker iRobot faces a full-scale EU antitrust investigation, people familiar with the matter said. The European Commission is scheduled to launch a four-month investigation following the end of its preliminary review of the deal on July 6.

Facebook Instagram to End News Access in Canada Over Incoming Law on Paying Publishers

Facebook and Instagram users in Canada will be blocked from viewing Canadian news soon after parliament-approved legislation requiring internet giants to pay news publishers comes into effect. The legislation, known as the Online News Act, was approved by the Senate upper chamber earlier on Thursday.

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Facebook Instagram to End News Access in Canada Over Incoming Law on Paying Publishers

Facebook and Instagram users in Canada will be blocked from viewing Canadian news soon after parliament-approved legislation requiring internet giants to pay news publishers comes into effect. The legislation, known as the Online News Act, was approved by the Senate upper chamber earlier on Thursday.

Google Fined $15 Million for Infringing Patents Related to Audio Software

Alphabet's Google must pay patent holding company Personal Audio LLC $15.1 million (nearly Rs. 120 crore) for infringing two patents related to audio software, a Delaware federal jury said in a verdict made public on Wednesday. Personal Audio had argued that Google's music app Google Play Music featured playlist downloading, navigation and editing features that violat...

Google Filed Complaint Against Microsoft for Dominant Cloud Services Position: Report

Alphabet's Google formally filed a complaint to the US Federal Trade Commission on Tuesday saying Microsoft used its dominant position in enterprise software to push customers towards its cloud services, The Information reported on Wednesday. Microsoft used the licensing terms in its Office 365 productivity software to lock customers into separate contracts with its A...

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Google Filed Complaint Against Microsoft for Dominant Cloud Services Position: Report

Alphabet's Google formally filed a complaint to the US Federal Trade Commission on Tuesday saying Microsoft used its dominant position in enterprise software to push customers towards its cloud services, The Information reported on Wednesday. Microsoft used the licensing terms in its Office 365 productivity software to lock customers into separate contracts with its A...

Microsoft's Satya Nadella Activision CEO on Witness List for Hearing on FTC Bid to Block Merger

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella and Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick are among the witnesses planned for a five-day evidentiary hearing set to begin this week on the Federal Trade Commission's legal bid to block the deal, according to a court filing on Tuesday.

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Microsoft's Satya Nadella Activision CEO on Witness List for Hearing on FTC Bid to Block Merger

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella and Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick are among the witnesses planned for a five-day evidentiary hearing set to begin this week on the Federal Trade Commission's legal bid to block the deal, according to a court filing on Tuesday.

Elon Musk Says Tesla Looking to Invest in India; Starlink Will Also Enter the Country

Tesla CEO Elon Musk on Tuesday met Prime Minister Narendra Modi and said that the electric carmaker is looking to invest in India "as soon as humanly possible." Musk said it hopes to bring Starlink satellite Internet service to India as well. Executives of Tesla visited India and held talks with Indian bureaucrats and ministers last month on establishing a manufacturi...

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Twitter Employees Sue Social Media Company Claiming It Refuses to Pay 2022 Bonuses Despite Promises

Twitter employees sued the Elon Musk-led company claiming it refuses to pay 2022 bonuses, despite promises that they would be paid out at 50 percent of their target amounts. As per the lawsuit filed in San Francisco federal court, Twitter has a cash performance bonus plan that is paid out annually and in the months leading up to Elon Musk’s acquisition of the compan...

Elon Musk Says Tesla Looking to Invest in India; Starlink Will Also Enter the Country

Tesla CEO Elon Musk on Tuesday met Prime Minister Narendra Modi and said that the electric carmaker is looking to invest in India "as soon as humanly possible." Musk said it hopes to bring Starlink satellite Internet service to India as well. Executives of Tesla visited India and held talks with Indian bureaucrats and ministers last month on establishing a manufacturi...

India Approves Micron's $2.7 Billion Semiconductor Testing Plant Ahead of PM Modi's US Visit: Report

India's cabinet has reportedly approved Micron Technology's $2.7 billion (roughly Rs. 22,159 crore) plan for a new semiconductor testing and packaging unit in Gujarat. The government agreed with production-linked incentives worth Rs. 110 billion ($1.34 billion) for the plant

Softbank CEO Says He is Heavy User of ChatGPT Speaks to OpenAIs Sam Altman Often

SoftBank CEO Masayoshi Son said on Tuesday he is a "heavy user" of ChatGPT, the artificial intelligence-powered chatbot from Microsoft-backed startup OpenAI. He added that he is speaking "almost everyday" to OpenAI CEO Sam Altman.

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Softbank CEO Says He is Heavy User of ChatGPT Speaks to OpenAIs Sam Altman Often

SoftBank CEO Masayoshi Son said on Tuesday he is a "heavy user" of ChatGPT, the artificial intelligence-powered chatbot from Microsoft-backed startup OpenAI. He added that he is speaking "almost everyday" to OpenAI CEO Sam Altman.

Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 Galaxy Watch 6 Classic Price and Colour Options Tipped: All Details

Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 and Galaxy Watch 6 Classic are expected to launch in July at a Galaxy Unpacked event that is scheduled to take place in Seoul, South Korea. Ahead of any official announcements, pricing details for the upcoming Galaxy Watch 6 series has leaked online. A report has also suggested the colour options of the smartwatches.

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EU Lawmakers Approve Rules to Make Phone and Laptop Batteries Easier to Replace

The European Parliament recently approved a new rule focused on the production, design, and recycling of all rechargeable batteries that are being sold in the region. This new rule requires manufacturers to make design changes that will allow users to remove the batteries and replace them on their own.

WhatsApp for Windows Beta Rolling Out In-App Chat Support Feature for Users: Report

WhatsApp’s ‘Contact Us’ feature will now allow users to get in-app chat support on WhatsApp beta for Windows. The new update will make it possible for WhatsApp beta users to seek assistance from WhatsApp from the ‘Contact Us’ option and receive support in chat in real time.

Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 Galaxy Watch 6 Classic Price and Colour Options Tipped: All Details

Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 and Galaxy Watch 6 Classic are expected to launch in July at a Galaxy Unpacked event that is scheduled to take place in Seoul, South Korea. Ahead of any official announcements, pricing details for the upcoming Galaxy Watch 6 series has leaked online. A report has also suggested the colour options of the smartwatches.

Microsoft Says Service Outages in Early June Were Caused by Cyberattacks; No Evidence of Data Breach

Microsoft said on Friday that the outages that affected certain services of the company through some of the earlier days of this month were the result of cyberattacks, but said it saw no evidence of any customer data being accessed or compromised.

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Microsoft Says Service Outages in Early June Were Caused by Cyberattacks; No Evidence of Data Breach

Microsoft said on Friday that the outages that affected certain services of the company through some of the earlier days of this month were the result of cyberattacks, but said it saw no evidence of any customer data being accessed or compromised.

How to Create Instagram Broadcast Channel on Android iOS Device

Instagram parent Meta recently announced about rolling out the Channels features for broadcasting messages. The feature, which has now rolled out globally, was earlier limited to select creators and users. The social media platform started testing the broadcast channels feature in February this year.

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How to Create Instagram Broadcast Channel on Android iOS Device

Instagram parent Meta recently announced about rolling out the Channels features for broadcasting messages. The feature, which has now rolled out globally, was earlier limited to select creators and users. The social media platform started testing the broadcast channels feature in February this year.

Realme 11 Pro 5G vs Motorola Edge 40: Price in India Specifications Compared

Realme 11 Pro 5G was launched in India on June 8 this year, along with the debut of Realme 11 Pro+ 5G. Meanwhile, Motorola Edge 40 was launched in India in May. It is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 8020 SoC. To understand the noteworthy differences and similarities between the Realme 11 Pro 5G and the Motorola Edge 40, we compare their price in India and specificatio...

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Realme 11 Pro 5G vs Motorola Edge 40: Price in India Specifications Compared

Realme 11 Pro 5G was launched in India on June 8 this year, along with the debut of Realme 11 Pro+ 5G. Meanwhile, Motorola Edge 40 was launched in India in May. It is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 8020 SoC. To understand the noteworthy differences and similarities between the Realme 11 Pro 5G and the Motorola Edge 40, we compare their price in India and specificatio...

Twitter to Focus on Video Creator and Commerce Partnerships Says CEO Yaccarino

Twitter plans to focus on video, creator and commerce partnerships to revitalise the social media company's business beyond digital advertising, according to an investor presentation by owner Elon Musk and new Chief Executive Linda Yaccarino. The presentation was Yaccarino's first time addressing the company's investors, the source said.

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Twitter to Focus on Video Creator and Commerce Partnerships Says CEO Yaccarino

Twitter plans to focus on video, creator and commerce partnerships to revitalise the social media company's business beyond digital advertising, according to an investor presentation by owner Elon Musk and new Chief Executive Linda Yaccarino. The presentation was Yaccarino's first time addressing the company's investors, the source said.

Explained: How MOVEit Breach Shows Hackers' Interest in File Transfer Tools

Ransom-seeking hackers have increasingly turned a greedy eye toward the world of managed file transfer (MFT) software, plundering the sensitive data being exchanged between organizations and their partners in a bid to win big payouts. Governments and companies globally are scrambling to deal with the consequences of a mass compromise made public on Thursday that was t...

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Explained: How MOVEit Breach Shows Hackers' Interest in File Transfer Tools

Ransom-seeking hackers have increasingly turned a greedy eye toward the world of managed file transfer (MFT) software, plundering the sensitive data being exchanged between organizations and their partners in a bid to win big payouts. Governments and companies globally are scrambling to deal with the consequences of a mass compromise made public on Thursday that was t...

Meta Rolls Back Policy to Curb COVID-19 Misinformation on Facebook Instagram

Meta Platforms said on Friday a policy that was put in place to curb the spread of misinformation related to COVID-19 on Facebook and Instagram would no longer be in effect globally. Social media platforms such as Facebook and Twitter came under immense pressure to tackle misinformation related to the pandemic, including false claims about vaccines, prompting them to ...

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Meta Rolls Back Policy to Curb COVID-19 Misinformation on Facebook Instagram

Meta Platforms said on Friday a policy that was put in place to curb the spread of misinformation related to COVID-19 on Facebook and Instagram would no longer be in effect globally. Social media platforms such as Facebook and Twitter came under immense pressure to tackle misinformation related to the pandemic, including false claims about vaccines, prompting them to ...

Meta Says Subsidies From Big Tech Should Be Last Option for EU Telcos

Meta Platforms said on Thursday subsidies from Big Tech should be the last option for European Union telecoms operators trying to get US companies to foot some of their network cost. Deutsche Telekom, Orange, Telefonica and other operators have lobbied for two decades for US tech giants to contribute to 5G and broadband roll-out, saying they create a huge part of the ...

US Government Agencies Hit in Global Hacking Campaign Doesn't Expect Significant Impact

The US government has been hit in a global hacking campaign that exploited a vulnerability in widely used software but does not expect it to have significant impact, the nation's cyber watchdog agency said on Thursday. The US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) said several federal bodies had experienced intrusions following the discovery of a wea...

US Government Agencies Hit in Global Hacking Campaign Doesn't Expect Significant Impact

The US government has been hit in a global hacking campaign that exploited a vulnerability in widely used software but does not expect it to have significant impact, the nation's cyber watchdog agency said on Thursday. The US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) said several federal bodies had experienced intrusions following the discovery of a wea...

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OKX Seeking Regulatory Approval to Operate in Dubai Plans to Expand Middle East Operations

OKX, one of the world's largest cryptocurrency exchanges, is seeking regulatory approval to operate in Dubai as it plans to expand the company's Middle East operations, an executive told Reuters on Thursday. Regulation is an industry trend, OKX Global Head of Government Relations Tim Byun said.

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Binance.US Said to Have Laid Off Employees After US SEC Charges

The US affiliate of crypto giant Binance has carried out a round of layoffs since regulators last week charged it with violating securities laws and sought to freeze its assets, said two people with knowledge of the dismissals and employees' social media posts. One of the sources said around 50 people were laid off.

OKX Seeking Regulatory Approval to Operate in Dubai Plans to Expand Middle East Operations

OKX, one of the world's largest cryptocurrency exchanges, is seeking regulatory approval to operate in Dubai as it plans to expand the company's Middle East operations, an executive told Reuters on Thursday. Regulation is an industry trend, OKX Global Head of Government Relations Tim Byun said.

Twitter Sued for Over $250 Million by Music Publishers for Copyright Infringement

Music publishers in the US filed a lawsuit against Twitter on Wednesday, claiming the social media platform has violated copyright law by allowing users to post music without a license. Members of the National Music Publishers' Association are seeking more than $250 million (roughly Rs. 2,055 crore) in damages for the alleged infringement of nearly 1,700 copyrights.

Flipkart PhonePe Could Be $100 Billion Businesses in India Claims Walmart CFO

Walmart's Flipkart marketplace and PhonePe payments business in India could be $100 billion (Rs. 8,19,750 crore) businesses buoyed by strong growth, the retailer's chief financial officer said on Wednesday at an investor conference. Walmart does not break out sales of Flipkart and PhonePe but over the past few months, executives have singled out the two businesses as ...

Binance CEO Says Firm Did Not Sell Bitcoin or Binance Coin

Cryptocurrency exchange Binance has not sold either bitcoin or Binance Coin, its native token, the company's CEO Changpeng Zhao tweeted on Tuesday. Last week, Binance was sued by the US Securities and Exchange Commission, which listed 13 charges against the company, Zhao and the operator of its purportedly independent US exchange.

Paul McCartney Confirms AI-Assisted Final Beatles Record to Launch Later This Year

A "final Beatles record", created with the help of artificial intelligence, will be released later this year, Paul McCartney told the BBC in an interview broadcast Tuesday. Lennon was shot dead in New York in 1980 aged 40 while Harrison died of lung cancer in 2001, aged 58.

Spotify Fined $5 Million by Swedish Privacy Body for Breaching EU Data Rules

Music streaming giant Spotify was on Tuesday fined $5.4 million (roughly Rs. 40 crore) for not properly informing users on how data it collected on them was being used, Swedish authorities said. The Swedish Authority for Privacy Protection's (IMY) said it had reviewed "how Spotify handles customers' right of access to their personal data." 

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Spotify Fined $5 Million by Swedish Privacy Body for Breaching EU Data Rules

Music streaming giant Spotify was on Tuesday fined $5.4 million (roughly Rs. 40 crore) for not properly informing users on how data it collected on them was being used, Swedish authorities said. The Swedish Authority for Privacy Protection's (IMY) said it had reviewed "how Spotify handles customers' right of access to their personal data." 

Amazon Web Services May Use New AMD AI Chips

Amazon Web Services is reportedly considering using new artificial intelligence chips from AMD, though it has not made a final decision. The remarks came during an AMD event where the chip company outlined its strategy for the AI market, which is dominated by rival Nvidia.

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Amazon Web Services May Use New AMD AI Chips

Amazon Web Services is reportedly considering using new artificial intelligence chips from AMD, though it has not made a final decision. The remarks came during an AMD event where the chip company outlined its strategy for the AI market, which is dominated by rival Nvidia.

Broadcom Said to Gain Conditional EU Antitrust Approval for VMware Deal

US chipmaker Broadcom is set to gain conditional EU antitrust approval for its $61 billion (nearly Rs. 5,03,000 crore) proposed acquisition of cloud computing firm VMware, people familiar with the matter said, sending its shares up by almost 5 percent. The European Commission's clearance is tied to remedies relating to Broadcom's interoperability with rivals that woul...

Microsoft-Activision Blizzard Acquisition Deal Said to Get Blocked by US FTC

The US Federal Trade Commission will file an injunction blocking Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard, a source familiar with a planned court filing said on Monday. Microsoft is seeking to acquire the Call of Duty videogame maker in a $69 billion (nearly Rs. 5,68,800 crore) deal. The EU approved the Activision deal in May, but British competition authorities...

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Microsoft-Activision Blizzard Acquisition Deal Said to Get Blocked by US FTC

The US Federal Trade Commission will file an injunction blocking Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard, a source familiar with a planned court filing said on Monday. Microsoft is seeking to acquire the Call of Duty videogame maker in a $69 billion (nearly Rs. 5,68,800 crore) deal. The EU approved the Activision deal in May, but British competition authorities...

AI Voice Scams Rampant in US as Cybercriminals Use Technology to Spread Disinformation

The voice on the phone seemed frighteningly real -- an American mother heard her daughter sobbing before a man took over and demanded a ransom. But the girl was an AI clone and the abduction was fake.

Apple Vision Pro Successor in Development, Cheaper Model to Release by End of 2025: Mark Gurman

Apple Vision Pro was revealed by the company at WWDC 2023 and the company is reportedly already working on a successor as well as a cheaper version of the headset that could arrive by the end of 2025. The cheaper AR/VR headset could feature lower specifications than the first-generation Apple Vision Pro.

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Apple Vision Pro Successor in Development, Cheaper Model to Release by End of 2025: Mark Gurman

Apple Vision Pro was revealed by the company at WWDC 2023 and the company is reportedly already working on a successor as well as a cheaper version of the headset that could arrive by the end of 2025. The cheaper AR/VR headset could feature lower specifications than the first-generation Apple Vision Pro.

Activision Blizzard Gets Permission to Intervene in Microsoft’s Legal Battle Against UK Regulator

Activision has now been given permission to intervene in Microsoft's appeal at the Competition Appeal Tribunal, which is expected to be heard next month. That means Activision will also be able to make their case to the tribunal.

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Activision Blizzard Gets Permission to Intervene in Microsoft’s Legal Battle Against UK Regulator

Activision has now been given permission to intervene in Microsoft's appeal at the Competition Appeal Tribunal, which is expected to be heard next month. That means Activision will also be able to make their case to the tribunal.

Twitter Refuses to Pay Google Cloud Bills Ahead of Contract Renewal: Report

Twitter has refused to pay its Google Cloud bills as its contract comes up for renewal this month, which could result in the social media company's trust and safety teams being crippled, Platformer reported on Saturday.

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Twitter Refuses to Pay Google Cloud Bills Ahead of Contract Renewal: Report

Twitter has refused to pay its Google Cloud bills as its contract comes up for renewal this month, which could result in the social media company's trust and safety teams being crippled, Platformer reported on Saturday.

How to Get Blue Tick on Instagram and Facebook Accounts in India

Meta announced to extend verified services to India on June 7. It will allow users to get verified badges in the country for their Facebook and Instagram accounts. Users will be able to purchase Meta Verified which will provide them a blue tick and certain additional features. Meta Verified is a subscription-based service.

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How to Get Blue Tick on Instagram and Facebook Accounts in India

Meta announced to extend verified services to India on June 7. It will allow users to get verified badges in the country for their Facebook and Instagram accounts. Users will be able to purchase Meta Verified which will provide them a blue tick and certain additional features. Meta Verified is a subscription-based service.

Twitter to Pay Verified Content Creators For Ads in Replies

Twitter will soon begin paying verified content creators for ads in their replies, with the first payment block of around $5 million (roughly Rs. 41 crore), company owner Elon Musk said on Friday. Since Musk's takeover, Twitter has struggled to retain advertisers, who have been wary about the placement of their ads after the company laid off thousands of employees.

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Twitter to Pay Verified Content Creators For Ads in Replies

Twitter will soon begin paying verified content creators for ads in their replies, with the first payment block of around $5 million (roughly Rs. 41 crore), company owner Elon Musk said on Friday. Since Musk's takeover, Twitter has struggled to retain advertisers, who have been wary about the placement of their ads after the company laid off thousands of employees.

Netflix, Amazon, JioCinema-Backed Group Protests New Tobacco Warning Rules in India

An Indian group representing Netflix, Amazon and Disney has told the government its new tobacco warning rules are impossible to implement for streaming giants and will impinge on content creators' freedom of expression, a letter seen by Reuters showed. As part of India's anti-tobacco drive, the health ministry last month ordered streaming platforms to insert static he...

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Netflix, Amazon, JioCinema-Backed Group Protests New Tobacco Warning Rules in India

An Indian group representing Netflix, Amazon and Disney has told the government its new tobacco warning rules are impossible to implement for streaming giants and will impinge on content creators' freedom of expression, a letter seen by Reuters showed. As part of India's anti-tobacco drive, the health ministry last month ordered streaming platforms to insert static he...

Netflix Sees Jump in Daily Sign-Ups in US After Password-Sharing Crackdown, Says Data

Daily US sign-ups for Netflix have jumped in the first few days after the streaming giant's password-sharing crackdown came into effect on May 23, data from research firm Antenna showed. Looking for new ways to make money in a saturating market and a tough economy, Netflix moved to regulate the sharing of account passwords with friends and family — a drastic turnaro...

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Netflix Sees Jump in Daily Sign-Ups in US After Password-Sharing Crackdown, Says Data

Daily US sign-ups for Netflix have jumped in the first few days after the streaming giant's password-sharing crackdown came into effect on May 23, data from research firm Antenna showed. Looking for new ways to make money in a saturating market and a tough economy, Netflix moved to regulate the sharing of account passwords with friends and family — a drastic turnaro...

EU Industry Chief Demands Meta Immediately Tackle Online Content Targeting Children

Theirry Breton, European Commissioner for Internal Markets, will demand that Meta act against content targeting children, when he meets Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg on June 23. The Facebook parent will also have to demonstrate its measures to comply with the Digital Services Act after August 25 — or face heavy penalties.

Summer Game Fest 2023: Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Gets Gameplay Trailer, Spider-Man 2 Release Date Announced

The Summer Game Fest 2023 unveiled a slew of new trailers and announcements, live from the YouTube Theatre in Los Angeles on June 8. Key highlights include Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, a release date for Spider-Man 2, some Mortal Kombat 1 and Alan Wake 2 gameplay, a playable demo for Lies of P, a new Prince of Persia game, and a whole lot more.

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Summer Game Fest 2023: Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Gets Gameplay Trailer, Spider-Man 2 Release Date Announced

The Summer Game Fest 2023 unveiled a slew of new trailers and announcements, live from the YouTube Theatre in Los Angeles on June 8. Key highlights include Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, a release date for Spider-Man 2, some Mortal Kombat 1 and Alan Wake 2 gameplay, a playable demo for Lies of P, a new Prince of Persia game, and a whole lot more.

India, New Zealand to Increase Cooperation for Facilitation of UPI System

India and New Zealand on Thursday decided to increase cooperation in areas such as facilitation of UPI system, timely resolution of trade issues, work visa, and improving the banking relations. Looking at the present quantum of bilateral trade between the two countries, both sides acknowledged the huge potential and the need for bringing in synergy for enhanced econom...

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ISRO Decided Not to Rush Its Gaganyaan Project to Space, Says Chairman S Somanath

Indian Space Research Organisation has decided not to rush its Gaganyaan project, the manned mission to space, as it wants to ensure that the country's first human space flight is a 'sure shot safe mission', said its chairman S Somanath here on Thursday. Gaganyaan was set to launch in 2022 but due to COVID-19 there was an inordinate delay, Somanath told reporters duri...

India, New Zealand to Increase Cooperation for Facilitation of UPI System

India and New Zealand on Thursday decided to increase cooperation in areas such as facilitation of UPI system, timely resolution of trade issues, work visa, and improving the banking relations. Looking at the present quantum of bilateral trade between the two countries, both sides acknowledged the huge potential and the need for bringing in synergy for enhanced econom...

Google, Meta Using 'Bullying Tactics' Against Canada's Proposed Online News Act, Says PM Justin Trudeau

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau accused Alphabet's Google and Meta Platforms of using "bullying tactics" against the country's proposed Online New Act, aimed at ensuring financial support for news publishers.

Reddit Lays Off 5 Percent of Its Workforce, Will Reduce Planned Hiring for 2023

Reddit said on Tuesday it is laying off about 5 percent of its workforce, or 90 employees, joining a list of technology companies that have been cutting jobs across corporate America.

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Reddit Lays Off 5 Percent of Its Workforce, Will Reduce Planned Hiring for 2023

Reddit said on Tuesday it is laying off about 5 percent of its workforce, or 90 employees, joining a list of technology companies that have been cutting jobs across corporate America.

US SEC Sues Coinbase, One Day After Suing Binance; Accuses Crypto Exchange of Operating Illegally

The US Securities and Exchange Commission on Tuesday sued Coinbase, accusing the largest US cryptocurrency platform of operating illegally because it failed to register as an exchange, in another blow to the crypto industry.

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US SEC Sues Coinbase, One Day After Suing Binance; Accuses Crypto Exchange of Operating Illegally

The US Securities and Exchange Commission on Tuesday sued Coinbase, accusing the largest US cryptocurrency platform of operating illegally because it failed to register as an exchange, in another blow to the crypto industry.

Louis Vuitton Jumps on Web3 Wagon, Set to Launch Signature Travel Trunk as NFT

Louis Vuitton is set to offer its iconic travel trunk in the form of an NFT priced €39,000 (roughly Rs. 34 lakh). People interested in purchasing this NFT will need to register with a legitimate crypto wallet and join the wait list starting June 8.

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Louis Vuitton Jumps on Web3 Wagon, Set to Launch Signature Travel Trunk as NFT

Louis Vuitton is set to offer its iconic travel trunk in the form of an NFT priced €39,000 (roughly Rs. 34 lakh). People interested in purchasing this NFT will need to register with a legitimate crypto wallet and join the wait list starting June 8.

Apple Vision Pro Mixed Reality Headset Launch Impressions: Almost Unbelievable, Very Real

The Apple Vision Pro is like something out of a sci-fi movie, but is very real. Apple’s new mixed reality headset aims to redefine AR and VR in a big way, offering a futuristic, all-purpose device for all kinds of use cases.

Apple Vision Pro With EyeSight, Eye and Voice Controls and Discrete Battery Pack Launched: Details

Apple Vision Pro was launched on Monday at Apple's annual Worldwide Developers Conference. The device is also equipped with multiple sensors and cameras and supports both augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) technologies.

macOS Sonoma and iPadOS 17 Unveiled at WWDC 2023: Here's Everything That's New

Apple announced its new iPadOS 17 and macOS Sonoma at WWDC 2023. The new iPadOS 17 introduces support for customisable lock screens,

WWDC 2023: iOS 17 Unveiled With StandBy Mode, Journal App, and Several Improvements

Apple's annual developer's conference WWDC 2023 has started and new software upgrades are announced at the event. The company unveiled iOS 17, iPadOS 17, macOS 14, watchOS 10, and tvOS 17 on the first day of the five-day-long affair. Apple brings revamped Control Center and a new Journaling app with iOS 17. It also adds enhancements to Always-On display, AirPlay and S...

Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse Swings Into $208.6 Million Debut at the Global Box Office

Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse has opened to an impressive $208.6 million (about Rs. 1,721 crore) at the global box office. Marking Sony’s biggest animated launch of all time, it has earned $88.1 million (about Rs. 727 crore) from markets outside the US and Canada, with the Korean and Japanese releases to follow later in June. China holds the top spot within th...

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Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse Swings Into $208.6 Million Debut at the Global Box Office

Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse has opened to an impressive $208.6 million (about Rs. 1,721 crore) at the global box office. Marking Sony’s biggest animated launch of all time, it has earned $88.1 million (about Rs. 727 crore) from markets outside the US and Canada, with the Korean and Japanese releases to follow later in June. China holds the top spot within th...

Apple Likely to Unveil AR/VR Mixed Reality Headset at WWDC 2023: What to Expect

Apple on Monday is expected to show off pricy mixed-reality headgear at the WWDC 2023, challenging Facebook-owner Meta whose new virtual reality headgear Quest 3 will be available later this year. The release would be the most significant product launch by the iconic iPhone maker since it unveiled the Apple Watch in 2015.

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Apple Likely to Unveil AR/VR Mixed Reality Headset at WWDC 2023: What to Expect

Apple on Monday is expected to show off pricy mixed-reality headgear at the WWDC 2023, challenging Facebook-owner Meta whose new virtual reality headgear Quest 3 will be available later this year. The release would be the most significant product launch by the iconic iPhone maker since it unveiled the Apple Watch in 2015.

Twitter Hires Former NBCUniversal Executive Joe Benarroch to Handle Business Operations

Former NBCUniversal executive Joe Benarroch will join Twitter on Monday, in a role focusing on business operations. He said that he was looking forward to working with the company's team to "build Twitter 2.0 together."

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Twitter Hires Former NBCUniversal Executive Joe Benarroch to Handle Business Operations

Former NBCUniversal executive Joe Benarroch will join Twitter on Monday, in a role focusing on business operations. He said that he was looking forward to working with the company's team to "build Twitter 2.0 together."

Xiaomi 13 Ultra Global Launch Date Confirmed; Will Arrive on June 7

Xiaomi unveiled the Xiaomi 13 Ultra in China in April and now the company is all set to bring it to global markets. The upcoming Xiaomi smartphone is all set to launch next week in Hong Kong and other markets. The landing page for the phone has gone live on Xiaomi’s Hong Kong website.

YouTube to Stop Removing Content Spreading Misinformation on Past Elections as Part of New Policy

Alphabet's YouTube said on Friday that the platform would stop removing content that might have spread false claims related to US presidential elections in 2020 and before. "In the current environment, we find that while removing this content does curb some misinformation, it could also have the unintended effect of curtailing political speech," YouTube said in a blog...

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YouTube to Stop Removing Content Spreading Misinformation on Past Elections as Part of New Policy

Alphabet's YouTube said on Friday that the platform would stop removing content that might have spread false claims related to US presidential elections in 2020 and before. "In the current environment, we find that while removing this content does curb some misinformation, it could also have the unintended effect of curtailing political speech," YouTube said in a blog...

School of Lies, Black Mirror Season 6, The Idol, and More: June Web Series on Netflix, Hotstar, Apple TV+, Amazon Prime Video, JioCinema

Nimrat Kaur-led School of Lies, Black Mirror season 6, Henry Cavill-starrer The Witcher season 3, Jack Ryan season 4, The Weeknd and Sam Levinson’s The Idol, Karishma Tanna’s Scoop, and more — the nine biggest TV shows and web series in June 2023 on Netflix, Hotstar, Apple TV+, Amazon Prime Video, and JioCinema.

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School of Lies, Black Mirror Season 6, The Idol, and More: June Web Series on Netflix, Hotstar, Apple TV+, Amazon Prime Video, JioCinema

Nimrat Kaur-led School of Lies, Black Mirror season 6, Henry Cavill-starrer The Witcher season 3, Jack Ryan season 4, The Weeknd and Sam Levinson’s The Idol, Karishma Tanna’s Scoop, and more — the nine biggest TV shows and web series in June 2023 on Netflix, Hotstar, Apple TV+, Amazon Prime Video, and JioCinema.

Crypto Market Watch: Bitcoin, Ether Mint Miniscule Gains, Majority Popular Altcoins Trade in Profits

The overall crypto market valuation also spiked by 1.11 percent in the last 24 hours. BTC and ETH stepped into Friday, June 2 with miniscule profits. Industry insiders, in fresh predictions, believe that the coming days could see BTC surge in its value. Litecoin, Tron, and Polkadot also recorded small gains as opposed to Shiba Inu, Chainlink, and Leo that settled with...

Google’s Wear OS Adding New Spotify, Notes Tiles Along With Wallet Support for Transit Cards: All the Details

Google announced that it will be adding new tiles on WearOS-powered devices bringing additional functionality for those who use these apps. The updates that were first announced at Google’s recent I/O 2023 developer event will be rolling out in the next few weeks and should make accessing and glancing through information from these apps easier.

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Oppenheimer Is Christopher Nolan’s First R-Rated Movie in Two Decades

Oppenheimer has officially earned an R rating, ahead of its release on July 21. This marks director Christopher Nolan’s first film since 2002’s Insomnia to receive an R rating, with Universal Pictures confirming that it has ‘some sexuality, nudity, and language.’ Reports also suggest that the IMAX film prints for the movie are 11 miles (about 17.7 km) long and...

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Oppenheimer Is Christopher Nolan’s First R-Rated Movie in Two Decades

Oppenheimer has officially earned an R rating, ahead of its release on July 21. This marks director Christopher Nolan’s first film since 2002’s Insomnia to receive an R rating, with Universal Pictures confirming that it has ‘some sexuality, nudity, and language.’ Reports also suggest that the IMAX film prints for the movie are 11 miles (about 17.7 km) long and...

RBI Deputy Governor Asks Banks to Gear for Blockchain Future as India Awaits Crypto Rules

The Deputy Governor of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Mahesh Kumar Jain has predicted that technologies like blockchain and artificial intelligence (AI) would be part of the future of finance. In a recent meeting with banking directors, Jain said the adoption of AI and blockchain will ensure India is stable in financial systems.

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RBI Deputy Governor Asks Banks to Gear for Blockchain Future as India Awaits Crypto Rules

The Deputy Governor of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Mahesh Kumar Jain has predicted that technologies like blockchain and artificial intelligence (AI) would be part of the future of finance. In a recent meeting with banking directors, Jain said the adoption of AI and blockchain will ensure India is stable in financial systems.

Telugu Action Thriller 'Ugram' Coming to Prime Video on June 2

Telugu action thriller film Ugram is coming to Amazon Prime Video on June 2, following its theatrical run after its premiere in May. The film stars Allari Naresh and is directed by Vijay Kanakamedala.

Meta Says It Will Remove News Content in California if Bill That Asks Big Tech to Pay Publishers Is Passed

Facebook parent Meta Platforms said on Wednesday it would remove news content in its home state of California if the state government passed legislation forcing tech companies to pay publishers.

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