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20 Nov

WhatsApp upgrades chat menu with new icons

Priyanka Bhowmick0 CommentsBusiness, InternationalBusiness, international

WhatsApp is reportedly all set to introduce an AI chatbot to its instant messaging platform, and the latest beta version of the app includes a special button for convenient access to the feature. As noted in the WABetaInfo report, the Chat tab now has a button above the icon to start a new chat. This button facilitates quick opening of AI-powered chats, increasing speed and convenience for users. The AI chatbot powered by Meta AI was unveiled by Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of WhatsApp's parent company Meta, in September. He revealed that the company is testing AI-powered chatbots for a specific…

18 Nov

Nissan Motor India announces an introductory price offer for the all-new Nissan Magnite EZ-Shift

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Nissan Motor India (NMIPL) has announced an introductory price offer for bookings made until 30 November 2023 for the all-new Nissan Magnite EZ-Shift (Automated Manual Transmission). Launched at an aggressive INR 6,49,900 on 10 October 2023, the Magnite EZ-Shift is the most affordable AMT in the SUV, Sedan, and Hatchback segments, featuring a 5-speed Automated Manual Transmission for easy driving. The Nissan Magnite 1.0-litre naturally aspirated engine offers enhanced fuel efficiency of 19.35 kmpl for Manual and 19.70 kmpl for EZ-Shift variants, ensuring a smooth and efficient driving experience. Nissan has introduced the Magnite EZ-Shift in various variants, including the…

18 Nov

IndiGo becomes first Indian carrier with 2,000 daily scheduled flights

Priyanka Bhowmick0 CommentsBusiness, IndiaBusiness, INDIA

IndiGo is the first Indian carrier to have more than 2,000 scheduled or planned flights daily. The Rahul Bhatia-founded airline, which started flights on August 4, 2006, became the first Indian carrier in December 2017 to operate 1,000 flights a day, taking more than 11 years for the budget carrier to reach that milestone. The second 1,000 came much faster in just six years, despite the bitter feud between the airline's two founder-promoters and then Covid in this period. The airline has been able to benefit from the tailwind of the fact that India has seen a rapid recovery in…

18 Nov

Amazon to cuts hundreds of jobs in Alexa division

Priyanka Bhowmick0 CommentsBusiness, IndiaINDIA

Amazon is cutting jobs in the Alexa division and laying off "several hundred" employees. Those to be laid off will include employees working in the artificial general intelligence team. The development comes a week after the company cut jobs in music and gaming divisions as well as some human resources roles. Daniel Rausch, Amazon's vice president of Alexa and Fire TV, informed the team of the layoffs on Friday (Nov. 17). He said the company is going to focus its resources on generative AI Read his letter to employees:Team,We’re really encouraged by the progress we’re making with Alexa: customers are…

17 Nov

Dr. Vijay Kishore Reddy discusses the use of robotic surgery for arthritis treatment

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Dr. Vijay Kishore Reddy, a joint replacement and arthroscopy surgeon, discusses the use of robotic surgery for arthritis treatment. Unlike conventional surgery, which involves a physical assessment and X-ray, robotic knee replacement uses a detailed CT scan to create a three-dimensional model of the patient's knee. The surgeon and robot collaborate to create a surgical plan with higher accuracy. During the surgery, the robot assists the surgeon by placing arrays on the femur and tibia, allowing the robot and surgeon to know precisely where the knee is and how much bone to resects. The robot also provides guidance in ligament…

17 Nov

Google Photos gains 2 new AI features

Priyanka Bhowmick0 CommentsBusiness, IndiaBusiness, INDIA

Google Photos, the popular gallery app used by millions worldwide, often gets new features that improve the overall user experience The tech giant is now rolling out two new AI-powered features that help reduce clutter and categorize screenshots and documents into albums. If you're someone who takes a lot of photos, your photo gallery can often be cluttered with similar images like sunsets or group photos. Google is introducing a feature called 'Photo Stacks' which aims to solve this problem. The new AI-powered feature automatically detects and groups similar photos and organizes them into piles. It also selects the top…

17 Nov

Apple is making iMessage available for Android users

Priyanka Bhowmick0 CommentsBusiness, IndiaBusiness, INDIA

iPhone users are now set to be friends with Android users on iMessage, as Apple has announced its decision to adopt the Rich Communication Services (RCS) messaging standard. This move paves the way for a unified messaging experience across the platform, allowing Android users to enjoy the full suite of iMessage features. Apple made the strategic decision to integrate the RCS messaging standard into its messaging platform in response to the European Union's Digital Markets Act and regulatory pressure from competitors such as Google and Samsung, 9 to 5 Mac reported. Apple will implement the feature in late 2024 through…

16 Nov

PM Vishwakarma Yojana initiated the training of Master Trainers & Assessors program

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The Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship (MSDE) has initiated the Training of Master Trainers & Assessors Program under the PM Vishwakarma scheme, aiming to empower artisans and craftsmen in specific trades as a strategic step towards implementation. The National Institute for Entrepreneurship and Small Business Development (NIESBUD) is hosting a five-day residential training program from November 6th to 10th, 2023, which will train 41 master trainers from 10 states, including Delhi, Gujarat, Haryana, Madhya Pradesh, Punjab, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Uttrakhand, West Bengal, and Chhattisgarh, focusing on trades such as barber, tailor, mason, carpenter, doll & toy maker, and blacksmith.…

16 Nov

Snap hosted inaugural APAC AR Day in Mumbai

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Snap Inc. held its inaugural APAC AR Day in Mumbai, India, to celebrate its leadership in Augmented Reality, its thriving AR creator community, and its commitment to democratizing AR for users and brands. The event saw Evan Spiegel, Snap CEO and Co-Founder, engage in a candid fireside chat with Snap APAC President Ajit Mohan as a part of Spiegel’s three-day trip to India. The discussion delved into the global adoption of AR by consumers and brands, India's burgeoning creative talent pool, the future of AR, and Snap's innovative approach to this technology. Evan Spiegel, Snap Inc. CEO and Co-Founder said,…

16 Nov

Standard Chartered Bank collaborates with Tata Motors

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Standard Chartered Bank has partnered with Tata Motors to provide Supply Chain Finance Solutions to their passenger Electric Vehicle (EV) dealers. The bank currently offers inventory funding limits across its passenger and commercial vehicle businesses. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) will enable the Bank to extend additional limits to the dealers exclusively for procurement of EVs from Tata Motors, through its subsidiary Tata Passenger Electric Mobility Limited (TPEML). Tata Motors, with a 73% market share in the Indian 4-wheeler EV market, is set to leverage a funding solution to boost EV adoption and provide dealers with finance for their business.…