Instagram co-founders shut down their Artifact news app

Instagram co-founders shut down their Artifact news app

New Delhi, Jan 13 - Instagram co-founders Kevin Systrom and Mike Krieger, who launched AI-powered news aggregator app Artifact a year ago, on Saturday announced to wind down operations of the Artifact app.

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Xiaomi crosses Rs 1,000-cr sales for Redmi Note 13 5G series in India

Xiaomi crosses Rs 1,000-cr sales for Redmi Note 13 5G series in India

New Delhi, Jan 13 - Global technology brand Xiaomi India has said that its latest Redmi Note 13 series clocked a revenue of Rs 1,000 crore since going on sale on January 10.

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Next-gen electric vehicles set to redefine future of sustainable mobility

Next-gen electric vehicles set to redefine future of sustainable mobility

New Delhi, Jan 13 - The Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2024, held annually in Las Vegas, has once again pushed the boundaries of electric vehicle (EV) innovation and this year, EVs have taken another leap with an array of groundbreaking concepts.

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Elista aims to reach Rs 500 cr in India revenue, ramps up investments, manufacturing

Elista aims to reach Rs 500 cr in India revenue, ramps up investments, manufacturing

New Delhi, Jan 13 - In order to solidify its presence in the Indian consumer electronics market, leading brand Elista on Saturday said it aims to reach domestic revenue of Rs 500 crore by the end of 2025 while continuing to invest in

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LG opens 1st overseas EV charger plant in US

LG opens 1st overseas EV charger plant in US

Seoul, Jan 13 - LG Electronics has opened its first plant in the U.S. for electric vehicle (EV) charging stations, as part of its strategy to advance into the fast-growing EV charging solutions business.

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Samsung India launches BP, ECG tracking features on Galaxy Watch6 series

Samsung India launches BP, ECG tracking features on Galaxy Watch6 series

New Delhi, Jan 12 - Samsung on Friday launched blood pressure (BP) and electrocardiogram (ECG) tracking features for the Galaxy Watch6 series for the first time in India through an OTA (over-the-air) rollout.

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Wipro logs 1.4% decrease in gross revenue, net income up 1.8% in Q3

Wipro logs 1.4% decrease in gross revenue, net income up 1.8% in Q3

Bengaluru, Jan 12 - Software major Wipro Ltd closed the third quarter of FY24 with a lower net profit of about Rs 2,700 crore on a lower revenue.

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MakeMyTrip sees 1,806% jump in searches for Ayodhya since inauguration announcement

MakeMyTrip sees 1,806% jump in searches for Ayodhya since inauguration announcement

New Delhi, Jan 12 - Online travel company MakeMyTrip on Friday said it has seen a 1,806 per cent increase in searches for Ayodhya on the platform since the announcement of the inauguration.

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WhatsApp now lets iOS users turn their photos into stickers

WhatsApp now lets iOS users turn their photos into stickers

New Delhi, Jan 12 - Meta-owned WhatsApp has started to roll out a new feature that lets iOS users create, edit and share their own stickers.

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Google allows more time for pilot real-money gaming apps in India

Google allows more time for pilot real-money gaming apps in India

New Delhi, Jan 12 - Google has announced to extend the grace period for pilot real-money gaming (RMG), daily fantasy sports (DFS) and Rummy apps in India till June when the new policy will take effect.

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TCS launches new AI Experience Zone, aims to create AI-ready workforce

TCS launches new AI Experience Zone, aims to create AI-ready workforce

New Delhi, Jan 12 - With an aim to create one of the world's largest AI-ready workforce, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) on Friday launched a new 'AI Experience Zone'.

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Disney-owned Pixar to undergo layoffs this year: Report

Disney-owned Pixar to undergo layoffs this year: Report

San Francisco, Jan 12 - Disney-owned animation studio Pixar is set to cut jobs this year, the media reported.

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Embracing the ‘eXtra’, HONOR’s X series set to make waves in India

Embracing the ‘eXtra’, HONOR’s X series set to make waves in India

New Delhi, Jan 12 - In the ever-evolving dynamics of the smartphone industry, HONOR stands as a true game-changer. The debut of the eagerly awaited X series will mark another chapter in Honor's legacy of innovation.

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Edtech company Simplilearn rejigs top leadership with 2 appointments

Edtech company Simplilearn rejigs top leadership with 2 appointments

Bengaluru, Jan 12 - Digital upskilling platform Simplilearn on Friday appointed Mark Moran as Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) and Veerasundar V as Chief Financial Officer (CFO), in a bid to expand its future growth.

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Google allows more time for pilot real-money gaming apps in India

Google allows more time for pilot real-money gaming apps in India

New Delhi, Jan 12 - Google has announced to extend the grace period for pilot real-money gaming (RMG), daily fantasy sports (DFS) and Rummy apps in India till June so that developers can comply with local laws and the company's updated policy.

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OpenAI CEO Sam Altman ties knot with partner Oliver Mulherin

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman ties knot with partner Oliver Mulherin

San Francisco, Jan 12 - OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has tied the knot to his partner -- Oliver Mulherin, in a secret seaside ceremony.

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Dr Wanda Austin to join Apple’s board of directors

Dr Wanda Austin to join Apple’s board of directors

Cupertino, Jan 11 - Apple has announced to appoint Dr Wanda Austin, former president and CEO of The Aerospace Corporation, on its board of directors.

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OpenAI-backed 1X raises $100 mn to build next-gen humanoid robots

OpenAI-backed 1X raises $100 mn to build next-gen humanoid robots

San Francisco, Jan 12 - Norwegian robotics startup 1X Technologies, backed by OpenAI, has raised $100 million in its series B funding round led by EQT Ventures.

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BlackRock reduces Byju’s valuation to mere $1 billion

BlackRock reduces Byju’s valuation to mere $1 billion

New Delhi, Jan 12 - US-based investment firm BlackRock has once again cut the value of its holding in Byju's, reducing the edtech major's valuation to a mere $1 billion from $22 billion in early 2022.

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Discord laying off 170 employees due to ‘over-hiring’

Discord laying off 170 employees due to ‘over-hiring’

New Delhi, Jan 12 - Popular teenage chat platform Discord is laying off 17 per cent of its workforce, or about 170 employees, across various departments.

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