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Google's general-purpose AI platform 'Vertex' now open to the public

Vertex AI, Google Cloud's machine learning platform as a service (ML PaaS) offering, has officially made generative AI support available, according to an announcement by Google. The company stated in a blog post, "At Google Cloud, our goal is to ensure that generative AI is accessible to everyone. Achieving this requires more than just providing powerful foundational models to businesses, governments, and developers. Models also need to be supported by platforms that facilitate rapid and secure adoption, with entry points that cater to organizations regardless of their software or data science expertise." As a result, Google Cloud customers now have the opportunity to utilize the latest platform features for developing and running unique generative AI applications. The company further added, "With this update, developers can access our text model powered by PaLM 2, the Embeddings API for text, and other foundational models available in Model Garden. Additionally, the...
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HCLTech Establishes Cutting-Edge 5G Test Lab in Chennai

In a recent announcement, HCLTech revealed the inauguration of its advanced test lab in Chennai. The primary objective of this facility is to empower global original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) in the telecommunications industry to effectively test and validate their 5G solutions. The newly launched lab boasts state-of-the-art equipment, including high-end scanners, specifically designed to facilitate the testing of large cellular base stations and compact antennas utilized in an array of devices such as mobile phones, smart gadgets, health monitoring systems, and remote surveillance systems. Vijay Guntur, the President of Engineering and R&D Services at HCLTech, emphasized the expertise of their team, comprising highly experienced and skilled engineers dedicated to ensuring meticulous testing and verification of both cellular and non-cellular products. Currently, the lab is equipped to test and validate 5G telecom antennas across frequency bands reaching up to 7 GHz. Moreover, ...

Apple Plans to Remove "Hey" from "Hey Siri" Activation Phrase

Apple is reportedly considering a change to the activation phrase for its virtual assistant, Siri, in the upcoming iOS 17 update. Instead of the familiar "Hey Siri," users may only need to say "Siri" followed by their command. This alteration, if implemented, would replace the long-standing method that users have relied upon to access Siri on their iPhones, Macs, and other Apple device According to a recent tweet by Mark Gurman of Bloomberg, Apple's forthcoming announcements may include this modification to the way Siri is triggered. Gurman had previously mentioned in a report last November that Apple is working on a new feature to enable Siri to understand and respond to commands without requiring the "Hey Siri" trigger phrase. The simplified command would solely involve saying "Siri Apple is currently testing the removal of "Hey" from the activation phrase to streamline the user experience. Despite appearing to be a minor change, execu...

Nokia Launches Entry-Level Smartphones Nokia C300 and Nokia C110 Running Android 12: Price and Specifications

On Thursday, Nokia unveiled its latest entry-level smartphones, the Nokia C300 and Nokia C110, aimed at providing accessible options to the global market. Developed by HMD Global, Nokia's parent company, both models feature polycarbonate frames and backs. They come preloaded with Android 12 and sport HD+ resolution displays. The Nokia C300 is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 chipset, while the Nokia C110 runs on the MediaTek Helio P22 SoC. Earlier, Nokia also introduced the Nokia C32 and Nokia C22 models in India, priced at Rs. 8,999 and Rs. 7,999, respectively. Price and Availability of Nokia C300 and Nokia C110 The Nokia C300 is available in a single configuration of 3GB RAM and 32GB internal storage, priced at $139 (approximately Rs. 11,400). It comes in a Blue color option. On the other hand, the Nokia C110 is priced at $99 (around Rs. 8,100) and offers 3GB RAM and 32GB storage. It is available in a Grey color variant. Both smartphones can be purchased in the US through t...

WhatsApp Introduces Companion Mode for iPhone Users

WhatsApp, the popular cross-platform messaging service owned by Meta, has unveiled a new feature called companion mode for iPhone users. Initially launched for Android smartphones, companion mode allows users to link one WhatsApp account to multiple devices. Now, iPhone users can also enjoy this convenient functionality. With companion mode enabled, all linked devices synchronize directly with the cloud. This means that even if the primary iPhone is not connected to the internet, companion devices will still receive text messages, multimedia, voice notes, and more. However, it's important to note that if the primary device loses internet access for an extended period, WhatsApp will automatically log out from the companion devices.     The latest stable version of WhatsApp for iOS, 23.10.76, is currently being rolled out in phases. According to the changelog on the App Store, the update will be available to all eligible iPhone users within a week. Once updated, users can link t...

6 Steps to Keep Your Social Media Accounts Safe

Social media has become an integral part of our lives, allowing us to connect with people, share information, and stay up-to-date with the latest news and trends. However, as much as social media can be a fun and useful tool, it also poses significant risks if not handled carefully. Therefore, it's important to take steps to keep your social media accounts safe from hackers, scams, and other cyber threats. In this article, we'll discuss some crucial steps you can take to safeguard your social media presence. Use strong and unique passwords One of the most important things you can do to protect your social media accounts is to use strong, unique passwords. Avoid using the same password for multiple accounts, as this can make it easier for hackers to gain access to all your accounts if they crack one password. A strong password should have a mix of uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols. Consider using a password manager to generate and store strong passwords. Enab...

നിറം മാറുന്ന കാറുമായി ബിഎംഡബ്ലു : BMW iX Flow

തൽക്ഷണം നിറം മാറ്റാൻ കഴിയുന്ന ഒരു കാർ ബിഎംഡബ്ല്യു രൂപകൽപ്പന ചെയ്തു. ഇബുക്ക് റീഡർമാർ ഉപയോഗിക്കുന്ന അതേ ലോ-പവർ സ്‌ക്രീൻ സാങ്കേതികവിദ്യ ഇത് പ്രയോജനപ്പെടുത്തുന്നു. ഇ ഇങ്കിന്റെ ഇലക്‌ട്രോണിക് പേപ്പർ ഡിസ്‌പ്ലേ ടെക്‌നോളജി ഉപയോഗിച്ച് നിർമ്മിച്ച ഒരു പുറം റാപ് ഇഷ്‌ടാനുസൃതമാക്കിയ ബിഎംഡബ്ല്യു iX ഫ്ലോയ്‌ക്ക് ഉണ്ട്, അത് വാഹനത്തിന്റെ രൂപഭാവം മാറ്റാൻ ഉയരുകയോ മുങ്ങുകയോ ചെയ്യുന്ന നിറമുള്ള മഷിയുടെ ചെറിയ മൈക്രോകാപ്‌സ്യൂളുകൾ ഉപയോഗിക്കുന്നു. ഇത് വാഹനത്തിന്റെ നിറം മാറ്റുക മാത്രമല്ല, ഉടമ തിരഞ്ഞെടുക്കുകയാണെങ്കിൽ സങ്കീർണ്ണമായ പാറ്റേണുകളും ഡിസൈനുകളും ചേർക്കുകയും ചെയ്യുന്നു. CES 2022-ൽ BMW iX Flow ഒരു കൺസെപ്റ്റ് ആയി പ്രദർശിപ്പിച്ചു. അതിന്റെ വൻതോതിലുള്ള ഉൽപ്പാദനത്തെക്കുറിച്ച് ഇതുവരെ അറിയിച്ചിട്ടില്ല. ഗിസ്‌മോഡോയുടെ റിപ്പോർട്ട് പ്രകാരം, വാഹനത്തിന്റെ ബാഹ്യ ഫിനിഷ് ഇരുണ്ടതിൽ നിന്ന് തെളിച്ചമുള്ളതിലേക്ക് ക്രമീകരിക്കുന്നതിന് ഇപ്പോൾ, നവീകരിച്ച ബിഎംഡബ്ല്യു iX ഫ്ലോ ബ്ലാക്ക് ആൻഡ് വൈറ്റ് ഇലക്ട്രോണിക് പേപ്പറിനെ മാത്രം ആശ്രയിക്കുന്നു. ഈ സാങ്കേതികവിദ്യ ഉപയോഗിച്ച്, സൂര്യപ്രകാശം പ്രതിഫലിപ്പിക്കാനും വേനൽക്കാലത്ത് ഇന്റീരിയർ തണുപ്പ...