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2024

Indian IT Companies Resume Campus Hiring After Year-Long Pause: Focus Shifts to Specialized Roles in Cloud, Data, and AI

Updated: New Delhi,Sep 21, 2024, 16:02 PM IST After nearly a year-long hiatus, Indian IT companies are making a robust return to college campuses for recruitment drives, signaling a significant revival in the industry. This renewed focus on campus hiring aligns with a broader recovery trend as businesses increasingly seek specialized tech talent. Unlike previous years, characterized by bulk hiring of entry-level engineers, companies are now targeting skilled programmers and digital specialists in high-demand areas such as cloud computing, data analytics, and artificial intelligence (AI). Salaries for these specialized roles…

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Microsoft Unveils Major 365 Copilot Updates: Enhanced AI Tools in Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams

Updated: New Delhi, September 17, 2024 | 04:16 PM IST In a significant boost to its enterprise software suite, Microsoft has rolled out a series of updates to its AI-driven 365 Copilot, aimed at enhancing productivity and collaboration across various applications. Announced on Monday, the new features bring cutting-edge AI capabilities to Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and more, making it easier for users to manage workflows, collaborate, and analyze data. One of the most notable updates is the introduction of Copilot Pages, a revolutionary feature designed to facilitate real-time collaboration. Copilot…

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Anima The Aero Club Triumphs in Drone Soccer at Technoxian 2024

New Delhi | September 18, 2024 In an electrifying display of skill and precision, Anima: The Aero Club soared to victory in the Drone Soccer competition at Technoxian 2024, the world-renowned robotics and AI competition. Facing stiff competition, Anima showcased remarkable teamwork, agility, and control to secure the first position in this exhilarating event. The First Runner-Up, SWARM Robotics, put on an impressive performance, utilizing advanced drone maneuvers and strategies that kept spectators at the edge of their seats. Not far behind, wrc_aze, the Second Runner-Up, demonstrated resilience and cutting-edge…

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No Work, No Pay”: Samsung Warns Striking Indian Workers Amid Escalating Dispute

Updated New Delhi, September 20, 2024 Samsung Electronics has issued a stern warning to its striking workers in southern India, stating that they will not receive wages if the protests continue, and could face termination as tensions escalate over labor demands. Since September 9, hundreds of workers at Samsung’s home appliances factory near Chennai have disrupted operations, protesting for higher wages and the recognition of a union at the plant, which contributes significantly to Samsung’s annual revenue in India, estimated at $12 billion. In an email sent to striking employees,…

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Hospitality Startup Elivaas Nets $2.5 Million from Peak XV’s Surge and Angel Investors

Updated 20-09-2024, 18:13 PM Luxury apartment management startup Elivaas has successfully secured $2.5 million in seed funding led by Peak XV’s Surge accelerator and incubation programme. This funding round also saw participation from notable angel investors, including Naveen Kukreja of Paisabazaar, Kunal Shah of CRED, Mohit Gupta of Zomato, Amit Lakhotia of Park+, and others. Elivaas, founded in 2023 by Ritwik Khare and Karan Miglani, is a tech-driven platform designed to help owners monetize, monitor, and maintain their vacation homes across India. The startup aims to deploy the new funds…

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Nasscom Announces Cohort of 37 GenAI Startups for Its Foundry Programme

New Delhi, UPDATED: Sep 19, 2024, 17:55 PM IST Nasscom, the technology industry association, has revealed the selection of 37 Generative AI startups for the second cohort of its Generative AI Foundry programme. This initiative is aimed at fostering innovation in the rapidly evolving field of generative artificial intelligence. The newly selected startups, averaging two years in operation, have collectively raised approximately $750,000 from institutional investors. They specialize in generating a range of outputs, including text, audio, code, video/image, and multimodal solutions, with significant applications in sectors such as retail,…

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Do Not Pause YouTube Videos If You Don’t Want to See Ads, Google Reveals

New Delhi, UPDATED: Sep 19, 2024, 17:47 IST YouTube has officially announced the global rollout of a new advertising feature called ‘Pause Ads,’ which will display ads to users when they pause a video. This significant development was confirmed by YouTube’s communications manager, Oluwa Falodun. The feature was initially piloted in 2023 with a select group of advertisers, and it received positive feedback, prompting YouTube to extend its availability to all advertisers worldwide. According to The Verge, advertisers have shown considerable interest in this innovative ad format, particularly as it…

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Meet SocialAI: The New AI-Driven Social Media Platform Where Bots Rule the Conversation

New Delhi | September 18, 2024 16:58 IST In a time when popular social media platforms like Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram are grappling with increasing levels of toxicity, a new app is offering a fresh take on online interactions. SocialAI, a new iOS-exclusive platform, seeks to redefine the social media experience by replacing human interactions with conversations powered entirely by AI bots. Described as “your personal AI-powered social network,” SocialAI offers a new twist to the typical social media model. Unlike platforms struggling to combat bot infiltration, SocialAI embraces it,…

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Google Introduces AI Verification for Images and Videos in Search Results

New Delhi | September 18, 2024 17:48 IST Google is enhancing transparency in its search engine by allowing users to verify if the images and videos they encounter have been created or altered using AI. The company recently announced the rollout of Content Credentials, a new technical standard aimed at offering more context on the origins of displayed media. Developed through the Coalition for Content Provenance and Authenticity (C2PA) initiative, which involves collaboration between major tech players like Google, Microsoft, Meta, and OpenAI, Content Credentials will help identify whether content…

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Abira Automation Launches AbiraWorld RoboShopee: Revolutionizing Robotics and Tech Education in India

Date: September 9, 2024 Location: New Delhi Abira Automation is thrilled to announce the highly anticipated launch of AbiraWorld RoboShopee, a groundbreaking retail chain designed to elevate robotics and technology education across India. The launch marks a pivotal moment in Abira Automation’s mission to foster innovation, creativity, and hands-on learning among enthusiasts, hobbyists, and budding engineers. AbiraWorld RoboShopee offers an unparalleled range of products, including DIY robotics kits, drone technology, and autonomous bots, all aimed at empowering learners with the tools they need to explore the cutting edge of robotics….

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