Just 26% of Indian firms fully prepared to deploy, leverage AI

Just 26% of Indian firms fully prepared to deploy, leverage AI

Bengaluru, Nov 16 - Only 26 per cent of organizations in India are fully prepared to deploy and leverage Artificial Intelligence (AI)-powered technologies, a new report showed on Thursday.

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14% US adults now regularly get news on TikTok: Pew report

14% US adults now regularly get news on TikTok: Pew report

New York, Nov 16 - In just three years, the share of US adults who say they regularly get news from Chinese short-form video platform TikTok has more than quadrupled -- from 3 per cent in 2020 to 14 per cent in 2023,

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Zoho launches comprehensive solution ‘Zoho Practice’ for CAs

Zoho launches comprehensive solution ‘Zoho Practice’ for CAs

New Delhi, Nov 15 - Global software-as-a-service (SaaS) company Zoho on Wednesday launched a free end-to-end practice management solution "Zoho Practice" for chartered accountants (CAs).

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US warns influencers to disclose paid posts on aspartame or face action

US warns influencers to disclose paid posts on aspartame or face action

Washington, Nov 16 - The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has warned two trade associations and 12 registered dieticians and other online health influencers, warning them about the lack of adequate disclosures in their Instagram and TikTok posts promoting the safety of the

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Google makes Bard chatbot available for teens with some guardrails

Google makes Bard chatbot available for teens with some guardrails

New Delhi, Nov 16 - Google has announced to make its AI chatbot called Bard available for teens in most countries with some guardrails in place.

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Microsoft unveils 2 custom-designed chips to drive AI innovations

Microsoft unveils 2 custom-designed chips to drive AI innovations

San Francisco, Nov 16 - Heating up the AI race, Microsoft has unveiled two in-house, custom-designed chips and integrated systems that can be used to train large language models.

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Write, sketch you way to success with new, affordable Apple Pencil

Write, sketch you way to success with new, affordable Apple Pencil

New Delhi, Nov 11 - For creative souls and working professionals, who love to take notes, sketch, illustrate or mark up documents, Apple Pencil has been a trusted device for years. Combined with the versatility of iPad, the new Apple Pencil unlocks another

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Can prenatal vitamin D supplements reduce a child’s risk of asthma?

Can prenatal vitamin D supplements reduce a child’s risk of asthma?

New York, Nov 11 - Vitamin D supplementation during pregnancy can help reduce rates of asthma and wheezing in children compared to standard prenatal multivitamin, according to a study.

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Study finds 187 new genetic variants linked to prostate cancer

Study finds 187 new genetic variants linked to prostate cancer

New York, Nov 11 - Researchers have identified 187 new genetic variants linked to prostate cancer that can help predict who would or wouldn't develop the condition.

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Tech firms & startups sack about 2.5 lakh employees so far in 2023

Tech firms & startups sack about 2.5 lakh employees so far in 2023

New Delhi, Nov 11 - Nearly 2.5 lakh employees have been laid off so far this year in the global technology and startup sector, as the tech layoffs continue unabated for the past two years.

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Tecno, Infinix, Apple fastest-growing smartphone brands in Southeast Asia

Tecno, Infinix, Apple fastest-growing smartphone brands in Southeast Asia

New Delhi, Nov 11 - Southeast Asia’s smartphone shipments declined 2 per cent (year-on-year) but increased 3 per cent on quarter in Q3, signaling a recovery in the smartphone demand.

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Children’s antibodies may help develop new therapies for Covid-19

Children’s antibodies may help develop new therapies for Covid-19

New York, Nov 11 - Researchers have found that children's antibodies can effectively fight out Covid-19 infection, and that kids could be an underutilized source of potential antibody therapies to counteract the "ever-evolving" SARS-CoV-2 virus.

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Low-fat diet may help reduce fatigue in people with multiple sclerosis

Low-fat diet may help reduce fatigue in people with multiple sclerosis

New York, Nov 11 - People with multiple sclerosis (MS) could benefit from a low-fat diet to improve the fatigue that's a debilitating, and often-underappreciated, symptom of the condition, according to a small study, led by an Indian-origin researcher.

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Dubai launches $136 mn VC fund to finance tech startups

Dubai launches $136 mn VC fund to finance tech startups

New Delhi, Nov 10 - The Dubai Integrated Economic Zones Authority (DIEZ) on Friday launched a venture capital (VC) fund worth $136 million designed to finance technology startups.

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Users can shop on Pincode using ONDC Gift Cards this Diwali

Users can shop on Pincode using ONDC Gift Cards this Diwali

New Delhi, Nov 10 - Pincode, a local shopping app developed on the ONDC (Open Network for Digital Commerce) Network, on Friday announced that customers can elevate their festive shopping experience by using the newly launched ONDC Gift Cards on the app.

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USFDA okays world’s first chikungunya vaccine

USFDA okays world’s first chikungunya vaccine

Washington, Nov 10 - The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the world's first chikungunya vaccine.

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Chinese scientists show 1st live birth of a chimeric monkey using stem cells

Chinese scientists show 1st live birth of a chimeric monkey using stem cells

Beijing, Nov 10 - A team of researchers in China has reported for the first time the live birth of a monkey that contains a high proportion of cells derived from a monkey stem cell line.

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Apple’s next Swift Student Challenge to launch in Feb 2024

Apple’s next Swift Student Challenge to launch in Feb 2024

New Delhi, Nov 10 - Apple has announced that its next "Swift Student Challenge" will open in February 2024 and include a new category recognizing 50 distinguished winners, who will be named for standout submissions.

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NASA worked with Mphasis company Blink UX to revamp user experience

NASA worked with Mphasis company Blink UX to revamp user experience

Bengaluru, Nov 10 - NASA collaborated with Blink UX, an Mphasis company, to release its updated website after two years of rigorous user experience research, strategy and design.

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Gargling with salt water may help prevent Covid hospitalization: Study

Gargling with salt water may help prevent Covid hospitalization: Study

New York, Nov 10 - In an interesting study, researchers have confirmed that the common remedy of gargling with salt water may help improve respiratory symptoms and fight Covid, helping lower hospitalisation rates.

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