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ChatGPT is currently the biggest buzz in the industry. The artificial intelligence (AI)- based chatbot was launched by the Microsoft-backed AI research startup OpenAI in November 2022. Since its release, the chatbot has gained huge traction for its ability to process prompts and offer human-like answers. In a recent interview with the Financial Times, Amazon‘s … Read more
TCL has unveiled its S series of Google and Android TV in India, targeting to provide its customers with a top-notch experience through its high-definition resolution and advanced smart features. The series, which includes three models: the S5400 Google TV, S5400A Premium A+, and S5403A, boasts a sleek and compact design that adds to its … Read more
There’s a reason why Apple is under less pressure than tech peers to slash jobs during the current slowdown: It hired more efficiently in the first place. During the industry’s pandemic-fueled hiring binge, Apple added fewer employees than other big tech firms. On top of that, the company generated far more revenue per new hire … Read more
Nord CE 2 Lite 5G, a smartphone manufactured by OnePlus, can be yours for less than ₹1,500. Nord CE 2 Lite 5G is OnePlus’ most affordable 5G device, and the said deal, according to HT’s sister publication Live Hindustan, is available on Amazon, and is on the 6 GB+ 128 GB storage variant of the … Read more
Audible is partnering with Marvel for a Hindi-language edition of the radio drama podcast Marvel’s Wastelanders. The first instalment of a six-season series, titled ‘Star-Lord,’ will be released on June 28 exclusively on the Audible app, and features several high-profile Indian actors to provide voices. Saif Ali Khan (Sacred Games) leads the pack as Peter … Read more
India’s southern Karnataka state is in serious talks with Taiwan’s Foxconn over investment plans, Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai said on Wednesday, potentially setting it up as the Indian third state to host Foxconn. “We are in serious discussion of investment plans with Hon Hai Technology Group (Foxconn) at their Taiwan HQ & look forward to … Read more
Zoom has become the latest company to announce job cuts. Eric Yuan, CEO of Zoom, announced that the company is laying off 1,300 employees, which translates to about 15% of its staff. Each organisation across Zoom will be impacted by the job cut. According to a memo from the CEO, the job cuts are global … Read more
The world’s largest tech companies are promising across the board to spend less, new territory for an industry that thrives on perks. Already last year, Facebook parent Meta Platforms shut down its laundry service for staff, and in January of this year, Alphabet’s Google included more than 30 massage therapists in its first big round … Read more
Over-hiring, uncertain global macro-economic conditions, strong tailwinds from the Covid-19 pandemic and more forced several tech companies to cut jobs at the end of 2022. The mass layoffs at these companies have also continued in 2023. Moreover, the first month of this year is said to be the worst one for tech workers. According to … Read more
Amid economic volatility, war and the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic have caused the tablet market to fall by 8% in Q4 2022, compared to last year. According to a report by TechInsights, Delayed purchases from Q3 have paid off for consumers looking for holiday deals. This caused the tablet market to decline at a … Read more