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WhatsApp looks to break barriers, will enable cross app messaging with Signal and Telegram
3Mar By adminNo Comments
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WhatsApp looks to break barriers, will enable cross app messaging with Signal and Telegram

[ad_1] In a continual effort to enrich user experience, Meta Platforms-owned WhatsApp is set to introduce a new feature allowing users to send messages to third-party apps such as Signal and Telegram. The eagerly anticipated update, marked as version 2.24.6.2, was revealed by WABetaInfo.Cross-App ConnectivityThis innovative move by WhatsApp aligns with the Digital Markets Act (DMA), emphasizing chat interoperability to foster seamless communication across various platforms. In response to the DMA, WhatsApp had previously announced beta testing for a chat interoperability feature in version 2.24.5.18 for Android. The latest examination of the 2.24.5.20 beta update on the Google Play Store indicates the active development of a dedicated chat info screen for third-party chats. The chat inf...
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For Artemis mission, NASA and Nikon develop groundbreaking camera to document Moon’s South Pole
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For Artemis mission, NASA and Nikon develop groundbreaking camera to document Moon’s South Pole

[ad_1] NASA and Nikon have joined forces in a groundbreaking collaboration to develop a specialized camera for capturing the wonders of the lunar surface during the upcoming Artemis mission. The agreement, outlined in a Space Act Agreement, aims to equip astronauts with a handheld camera capable of withstanding the harsh conditions of the Moon's South Pole region, where they will conduct scientific research and exploration.The camera, dubbed the Handheld Universal Lunar Camera (HULC), is a modified version of Nikon's Z 9 camera, customized to meet the unique demands of lunar photography. Equipped with Nikkor lenses and NASA's thermal blanket for protection against extreme temperatures and lunar dust, the HULC features a custom grip with modified buttons designed by NASA engineers for ea...
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Billionaire Elon Musk’s X could face EU’s digital dominance crackdown
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Billionaire Elon Musk’s X could face EU’s digital dominance crackdown

[ad_1] Elon Musk's social media platform X could face a raft of new European Union rules that place curbs on the behavior of some of the world's largest technology firms, after the company told regulators it may meet criteria to fall under the scope of the bloc's Digital Markets Act. The DMA, set to take effect on Thursday, lays out a series of dos and don'ts for the likes of Alphabet Inc.'s Google Search, Apple's Safari, Amazon.com Inc. and Meta Platforms Inc.'s Facebook among others. It could also be applied to Musk's X, as well as Booking Holdings Inc.'s accommodation platform and ByteDance Ltd., the European Commission said late Friday.   The DMA is intended to head off competition violations by tech firms before they take root. It will be applied to firms with a significant impact ...
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LinkedIn impact: One viral video got this job seeker hundreds of interview requests
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LinkedIn impact: One viral video got this job seeker hundreds of interview requests

[ad_1] LinkedIn impact: Marta Puerto was just one of thousands of job seekers struggling to stand out in a cooling labor market — and losing hope. Her fortunes reversed with a 1 minute, 42 second long video posted to LinkedIn.Instead of relying on the standard resume to introduce herself to employers, the Madrid-based marketing manager decided to try to tell her story a different way, showcasing her skills  by marketing herself.  The video has gone viral, with over 60,000  likes on LinkedIn and counting, and has captured the attention of hundreds of employers. Puerto said she's now being inundated with interview requests from companies and received over 5,000 connection requests on the platform. “I really thought maybe 100 or at most 200 likes from my network,” she said in an interview....
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Google Play Store removes Naukri.com Job Search App, Naukri Recruiter, Naukrigulf Job Search App, 99acres and Shiksha
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Google Play Store removes Naukri.com Job Search App, Naukri Recruiter, Naukrigulf Job Search App, 99acres and Shiksha

[ad_1] In a recent turn of events, Info Edge (India) Ltd announced that its prominent mobile applications including Naukri.com Job Search App, Naukri Recruiter, Naukrigulf Job Search App, 99acres and Shiksha have been removed from the Google Play Store. This action follows Google's crackdown on apps in India, targeting those embroiled in a dispute over service fee payments. Google's decision to remove apps stemmed from its allegation that several companies in India, including some well-established ones, had evaded paying fees despite reaping benefits from the platform. As a result, Info Edge (India) Ltd found its apps delisted without prior substantial notice, catching the company by surprise. While this move has caused concern among users, Info Edge assured that those who already have...
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Govt talks tough to Google after 10 Indian apps removed from Play Store, says delisting cannot be permitted
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Govt talks tough to Google after 10 Indian apps removed from Play Store, says delisting cannot be permitted

[ad_1] The controversy over Google's recent removal of 10 Indian apps from the Google Play Store has escalated. The Indian government has declared its strong disapproval of the delisting of homegrown apps and indicated it will not be tolerated. The dispute centres around the non-payment of service fee by these apps, leading to their removal from Google Play Store, including matrimony services like Bharat Matrimony and job search app Naukri. The government has called for a meeting with Google and the affected startups next week to address the escalating issue. The government has indicated its strong stance on the issue by saying, "delisting cannot be permitted",Government Takes Strong StandIn an interview with PTI, IT and Telecom Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw emphasised the critical role of ...
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In crackdown, here is why Google removed 10 Indian apps from Play Store; check list too
2Mar By adminNo Comments
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In crackdown, here is why Google removed 10 Indian apps from Play Store; check list too

[ad_1] In a recent development, Google India has taken action against 10 Indian mobile applications, including popular ones like Bharat Matrimony, Info Edge's 99acres, and Naukri.com, by removing them from the Google Play Store. The move comes as a result of a dispute over service fee payments imposed by Google on in-app transactions - these companies were not paying what the Play Store wanted.The move has sparked a huge controversy with Sanjeev Bikhchandani, the founder of InfoEdge, even going as far as calling for the creation of an Indian mobile application store as part of the 'Digital Public Infrastructure' as a rival to the Google Play Store, which dominates the market here. Due to these alleged violations of payment rules, the tech giant issued notices to the firms behind some pr...
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Sundar Pichai-led Google faces ‘Clear and Present Danger’ of falling short in AI
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Sundar Pichai-led Google faces ‘Clear and Present Danger’ of falling short in AI

[ad_1] The only thing that matters to CEO Sundar Pichai-led Alphabet Inc. investors is whether it can get artificial intelligence right. That was the message delivered this week as the company's shares tumbled following news that Google's flagship AI product was misfiring. The selloff erased $80 billion in market value in a single day, underscoring the importance investors now place on all things AI.For a firm with the world's biggest digital advertising business — its operations generated more than $100 billion in cash last year, with a record chunk of that going back to shareholders — the threat is simple: some other company may develop an AI-powered search engine that, as unlikely as it may seem now, makes Google obsolete. “Alphabet falling behind in AI is a clear and present danger,...
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OpenAI, Google to Microsoft, AI firms face growing list of lawsuits – 8 Top cases to watch
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OpenAI, Google to Microsoft, AI firms face growing list of lawsuits – 8 Top cases to watch

[ad_1] Artificial intelligence firms are facing increasing pressure from some of the world's most formidable names in technology and media, as new tools spark fresh questions over the risks posed by chatbots that threaten to rival human intelligence. Elon Musk became the latest power player to sue OpenAI, alleging the company and its chief executive officer, Sam Altman, have strayed from their original mission by prioritizing profit over the benefit of humanity.The lawsuit filed Thursday adds to a growing list of legal complaints against the ChatGPT maker in recent months. It has been sued by famous authors such as John Grisham and Jodi Picoult, journalists and news outlets, including the New York Times. It also faces a probe by the Securities and Exchange Commission about whether it mi...
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IAMAI ‘advises’ Google not to delist apps from Play store; says 4 members got notices
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IAMAI ‘advises’ Google not to delist apps from Play store; says 4 members got notices

[ad_1] Industry body IAMAI on Friday "advised" Google not to delist any apps from Google Play, after the tech titan sent out a clear warning that it will remove apps not complying with Play store billing policies. Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI) confirmed that at least four of its members have received notices from Google. In a statement, IAMAI advised Google not to delist any apps from Google Play. "The affected members of IAMAI are of the view that a substantive hearing of the case is pending before the Supreme Court of India, and Google should not take any coercive action during the pendency of the case," IAMAI said. Google on Friday said a clutch of companies, including well-established ones, continue to flout its billing norms, choosing not to pay Play store serv...
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