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Elon Musk Announces Expansion of GrokAI Access to All X Premium Subscribers

Updated : March 27, 2024, 12:45 pm IST Elon Musk reveals on X that GrokAI, the chatbot from xAI, will soon be accessible to all premium subscribers of the social media platform X. Previously limited to Premium+ subscribers, this expansion aims to democratize access to GrokAI’s capabilities. GrokAI was recently open-sourced, allowing researchers and developers to enhance its xAI abilities.   Elon Musk, the CEO of xAI, has announced a significant development for users of the social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter. In a post on X, Musk…

WhatsApp Introduces Multi-Message Pinning Feature, Empowering Users with Enhanced Chat Organisation

Updated : March 22, 2024, 11:54 PM IST   WhatsApp rolls out a new feature allowing users to pin up to three messages in a chat, improving accessibility and conversation organisation. Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and WhatsApp Head Will Cathcart confirmed the feature via their WhatsApp Channels. The update builds upon the existing message pinning capability introduced in December last year.   WhatsApp, the popular messaging platform, has introduced a highly anticipated feature that enables users to pin up to three messages within a chat, marking a significant enhancement in…

U.S. Lobbying Prompts India to Reverse Laptop Licensing Policy Amidst Trade Concerns

Updated : March 21, 2024, 02:31 PM IST India reverses policy requiring licenses for laptop imports after U.S. lobbying efforts. Concerns raised over compliance with WTO rules and potential impact on $500 million worth of U.S. exports. Emails reveal U.S. officials’ alarm over sudden policy changes and efforts to influence Indian government.   India has reversed its policy mandating licenses for imports of laptops, tablets, personal computers, and servers after behind-the-scenes lobbying efforts by U.S. officials. However, concerns linger regarding New Delhi’s compliance with World Trade Organization (WTO) rules and…

WhatsApp Testing Voice Message-to-Text Feature: Here’s How It Works

Updated: March 21, 2024, 2:27 PM IST   WhatsApp reportedly developing a feature to convert voice messages into text. Feature currently in the testing phase for Android users. Users can read transcribed message content instead of playing voice notes.   For WhatsApp users faced with the dilemma of receiving voice messages during inconvenient moments, a potential solution may be on the horizon. Recent reports suggest that WhatsApp is exploring a feature that would allow users to convert voice notes into text, offering a convenient alternative for communication. Initially introduced for…

Facebook and Instagram Back Online After Hour-Long Outage, Some YouTube Users Also Suffer Sign-In Issues

New Delhi | Updated 06-03-2024,03:08 PM IST Instagram and Facebook experienced a global outage. Users took to social media platform X to share their experiences. Elon Musk poked fun at Meta over the outage.   On Tuesday night, users worldwide faced difficulties accessing Facebook, Instagram, and Threads, along with Meta Quest users encountering login issues with their headsets. The outage persisted for about an hour before normalcy was restored across all platforms. During the outage, Elon Musk’s social media platform X was inundated with posts from affected users. Musk himself…

Text Like Gen-Z: Decoding the 20 Hottest Social Media Abbreviations ATM

New Delhi | Updated: January 3, 2024 11:06 IST Social media abbreviations gen z featured Navigating social media can sometimes feel like deciphering a foreign language, with acronyms and slang continually evolving. This guide aims to demystify the top 20 acronyms used by Gen-Z on today’s leading platforms. If you’ve ever wondered what ATP, FYP, or IYKYK mean, you’re in the right place. ATP (At This Point): Conveys a thought or opinion related to the current moment or situation. E.g., “ATP, I still have no idea what I’m doing for…

Mark Zuckerberg Calls India a World Leader as Meta Rolls Out UPI Payments for WhatsApp Business

In a significant move aimed at bolstering its presence in one of its largest global markets, Meta-owned WhatsApp has unveiled a suite of updates, including in-chat payments for Indian users. Mark Zuckerberg, Meta’s CEO, announced these enhancements during a virtual conversation and emphasized India’s leadership in the digital payments sphere. WhatsApp’s Payment Solution for India WhatsApp’s latest feature rollout allows millions of users in India to make payments for products and services directly within the app. This initiative aligns with Meta’s strategy to boost its revenue from India, which stands…

Ray Tracing: Illuminating the Future of Gaming Graphics, Even on iPhones

Graphics in video games have undergone a remarkable transformation in recent years, pushing the boundaries of realism to new heights. One of the key innovations responsible for this transformation is ray tracing, a technology that has become increasingly prevalent in the gaming world. Surprisingly, even iPhones are now capable of harnessing the power of ray tracing, marking a significant leap in mobile gaming graphics. In this article, we will demystify the concept of ray tracing, exploring what it is and how it works. The Evolution of Game Graphics The evolution…

India STEM Summit & Awards:AICRA’s Esteemed Event Returns for a New Season on October 16th

The India STEM Summit & Awards, organized by the All India Council for Robotics and Automation (AICRA), is gearing up for its highly anticipated new season, set to commence on October 16th, 2023. This annual event has become synonymous with celebrating excellence in the field of STEM education and innovation. The India STEM Summit & Awards has garnered a stellar reputation over the years, serving as a beacon for educators, students, industry leaders, and policymakers alike. It is a testament to India’s commitment to nurturing STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and…

Report says WhatsApp may show ads in chats, WhatsApp denies

The world of messaging apps has been a hotbed of speculation lately as reports emerge suggesting that WhatsApp, the popular messaging platform owned by Meta (formerly Facebook), might soon introduce advertisements within its chat interface. The news has sent ripples through the tech community and privacy-conscious users, as it seems to contradict the promise made by the company when it was acquired by Meta nearly a decade ago. Back in 2014, when Meta acquired WhatsApp, one of the key assurances given to users was that the platform would remain ad-free,…