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  • Rashmika Mandanna’s AI Deepfake video goes viral, Amitabh Bachchan calls for legal action; Union Minister cites IT rules [details]

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    Social media has become unsafe and scary for many, especially after AI technology became widely used by users. Like every coin has two sides, likewise, social media and technology are a boon for many and a bane for some.

    If technology eases one’s life, it can also turn hazardous. Of late, there has been a lot of misuse of technology on social media.

    Rashmika Mandanna

    Rashmika Mandanna’s AI Deepfake video goes viral, Amitabh Bachchan calls for legal action

    Recently, a deepfake video of a lookalike of actor Rashmika Mandanna has gone viral. The deep fake video resembles Rashmika Mandanna who is seen dancing in a black outfit as she enters an elevator.

    If you zoom in you can make out that it’s digitally manipulated video. The video shows, the girl dancing in a skimpy outfit. As soon as the video went viral netizens it caught the attention of Big B who is quite vocal on social media.

    Actor Amitabh Bachchan took to social media and demanded legal action after a deepfake video of Rashmika Mandanna started circulating on social media.

    Mr Bachchan reposted the video and said “Yes this is a strong case for legal.”

    Big B also shared another tweet by a journalist on X, which was the original video of the British Indian.

    Union Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar cites IT rules against Deepfake videos 

    Union Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar has also reacted to the ‘deepfake’ video of actor Rashmika Mandanna that has been widely circulated on social media.

    Taking to X, the Union Minister of State for Electronics and IT wrote, “PM Narendra Modi ji’s Govt is committed to ensuring Safety and Trust of all DigitalNagriks using Internet.”

    Stating the IT rules notified in April 2023, the Minister, “it is a legal obligation for platforms to: ensure no misinformation is posted by any user AND, ensure that when reported by any user or govt, misinformation is removed in 36 hrs. If platforms do not comply with this, rule 7 will apply and platforms can be taken to court by aggrieved person under provisions of IPC. Deepfakes are latest and even more dangerous and damaging form of misinformation and needs to be dealt with by platforms.”

    Who is the girl in the video?

    The video was originally shared on Instagram on October 8, featuring a woman named Zara Patel. There is no evidence to suggest that Patel was involved in the creation of the deepfake video.

    What is Deepfake technology?

    Deepfake is a technology in which a person in an existing image or video is replaced with someone else’s likeness using AI.

    Deepfakes can often be identified by unnatural facial expressions or movements, such as blinking too often or not enough, or movements that are too stiff or jerky. The eyes are a good indicator of whether a video is real or fake.

    Work front

    Animal poster Ranbir Kapoor
    Animal poster Ranbir Kapoor
    Rashmika Mandanna

    Rashmika will be seen next in ‘Animal’ opposite Ranbir Kapoor. The film is set to release on December 1. Directed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga, the film also stars Anil Kapoor, Rashmika Mandana, Bobby Deol, and Triptii Dimri in key roles.

  • Apple unveils M3, M3 Pro, and M3 Max chips for PCs; uses 3nm architecture [details]

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    Apple has unveiled a new family of M3 chips, which includes — M3, M3 Pro, and M3 Max for personal computers.

    According to the company, these are the first personal computer chips built using the industry-leading 3-nanometer process technology, allowing more transistors to be packed into a smaller space and improving speed and efficiency.

    “With 3-nanometer technology, a next-generation GPU architecture, a higher-performance CPU, faster Neural Engine, and support for even more unified memory, M3, M3 Pro, and M3 Max are the most advanced chips ever built for a personal computer,” Johny Srouji, Apple’s senior vice president of Hardware Technologies, said in a statement.

    Apple has unveiled a new family of M3 chips, which includes -- M3, M3 Pro, and M3 Max for personal computers.

    Apple has unveiled a new family of M3 chips, which includes — M3, M3 Pro, and M3 Max for personal computers.Apple

    The M3 family of chips features a next-generation GPU that represents the biggest leap forward in graphics architecture ever for Apple silicon.

    It features Dynamic Caching that, unlike traditional GPUs, allocates the use of local memory in hardware in real-time. With Dynamic Caching, only the exact amount of memory needed is used for each task.

    Rendering speeds are now up to 2.5x faster than on the M1 family of chips. The CPU performance cores and efficiency cores are 30 per cent and 50 per cent faster than those in M1, respectively, and the Neural Engine is 60 per cent faster than the Neural Engine in the M1 family of chips, the company said.

    Apple unveils M3, M3 Pro, and M3 Max chips for PCs

    Apple unveils M3, M3 Pro, and M3 Max chips for PCsApple

    Moreover, all three chips in the M3 family also have an advanced media engine, providing hardware acceleration to the most popular video codecs, including H.264, HEVC, ProRes, and ProRes RAW.

    Each chip in the M3 family features a unified memory architecture, delivering high bandwidth, low latency, and unmatched power efficiency.

    M3 features 25 billion transistors — five billion more than M2, M3 Pro consists of 37 billion transistors and an 18-core GPU, and M3 Max pushes the transistor count up to 92 billion, taking pro performance to the next level.

  • Dyson launches new air purifier at Rs 39,900 in India; see how to save Rs 7,000 [details]

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    Global consumer electronics company Dyson on Monday launched a new air purifier at Rs 39,900 in India, ensuring optimal air quality to create a healthier home environment.

    The new ‘Dyson Purifier Cool Gen1’ comes available in white colour, and the company said users can buy it for Rs 32,900 (up to Rs 7,000 off) in this festive period if they make their purchase directly from Dyson.in or Dyson demo stores.

    According to the company, this air purifier efficiently captures 99.95 per cent of pollutants as tiny as 0.1 microns utilising its HEPA H13 filter.

    Dyson launches new air purifier at Rs 39,900 in India; see how to save Rs 7,000 [details]

    Dyson launches new air purifier at Rs 39,900 in India; see how to save Rs 7,000 [details]Dyson

    “The Dyson Purifier Cool Gen1 is an efficient air purifier that can automatically detect pollution and respond accordingly, while its fully sealed HEPA filter captures particles as small as 0.1 microns. This air purifier assists in improving your indoor air quality and maintaining a healthy home environment,” Matt Jennings, Dyson Engineering Director – Environmental Care, said in a statement.

    The new air purifier automatically detects particle pollution, including dust and pollen (PM2.5, PM10), reporting levels in real-time on the LCD screen.

    Dyson launches new air purifier at Rs 39,900 in India; see how to save Rs 7,000 [details]

    Dyson launches new air purifier at Rs 39,900 in India; see how to save Rs 7,000 [details]Dyson

    For light sleepers, this purifier offers a night mode that operates on quieter settings, accompanied by a dimmed display. Additionally, a sleep timer is programmed to automatically turn off the purifiers after pre-set intervals of 1, 2, 4, and 8 hours.

    Powered by Dyson Air Multiplier technology, the new air purifier delivers over 290 litres per second of smooth and powerful airflow. Thoroughly tested under real-world conditions, the machine ensures optimal performance for whole-room purification, the company said.

    The machines efficiently distribute purified cooling air using Dyson’s core filtration and airflow technology. Dyson purifiers also use advanced filtration systems to remove particles from the air.

    (With inputs from IANS)

  • Murthy’s 70-hr-a-week work call to youth triggers sharp reactions from founders [details]

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    Infosys founder Narayana Murthy’s recommendation to children in India, urging them to work 70 hours every week, has sparked sharp reactions from founders and leaders who mentioned that whereas prolonged working hours can enhance productiveness, a balanced method is equally obligatory.

    During a podcast, Murthy had mentioned that if India needs to compete with developed economies which have made exceptional progress in current many years, children ought to work for 70 hours every week.

    Reacting to Murthy’s remark, Abhishek Desai, founding father of CricHeroes, informed IANS that whereas prolonged working hours can enhance productiveness in sure contexts, “it is equally very important to concentrate on work-life steadiness, worker well-being, and harnessing expertise to improve effectivity”.

    Narayana Murthy

    Narayana MurthyIANS

    “The success of nations like Japan and Germany is undoubtedly commendable, however we should additionally acknowledge that their work tradition will not be fully replicable within the Indian context,” Desai added.

    Former BharatPe Co-founder Ashneer Grover mentioned that the general public received offended at Murthy’s remark because the measure of work executed nonetheless will get notified primarily based on hours spent reasonably than the result.

    “I believe junta (public) received offended right here as a result of work remains to be being measured in ‘hours’ reasonably than ‘consequence’. The different factor is folks feeling as if teenager’s laziness is the one factor maintaining India from changing into developed,” he posted on X on Friday.

    Infosys co-founder

    Infosys co-founder N R Narayana Murthy was additionally current on the occasionBDHC

    Ola CEO Bhavish Aggarwal, nonetheless, agreed with Murthy’s view.

    “Totally agree with Murthy’s views. It’s not our second to work much less and entertain ourselves. Rather it is our second to go all in and construct in 1 era what different international locations have constructed over many generations,” he posted on X.

    According to Shrijay Sheth, founding father of Legalwiz.in, working lengthy hours doesn’t essentially translate into higher work, greater outcomes and better returns for the corporate. “Primarily, it’s about enhanced productiveness and reaching the organisational objectives. Especially for workforces within the Indian context, longer working hours might lead to decrease effectivity and, thus, impede the realisation of enterprise aims,” he added.

    (With inputs from IANS)

  • Apple’s Shazam app rolls out new “Concerts” section; here’s how it works [details]

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    Apple has rolled out a new “Concerts” section in the iOS version of the Shazam app where music fans can discover upcoming concerts that are happening in their area.

    According to the company, the new Concerts space will come soon on Android. Upcoming concerts in Spotlight Search are now available with iOS 17.

    Available in My Music, Concerts will provide personalised event recommendations based on a user’s Shazam history.

    With the new Concerts feature, fans now have more ways to browse, search, and filter by artist, date, location and explore trending concerts, all in one place.

    Apple's Shazam app will tell you if there are upcoming concerts near you [how it works]

    Apple’s Shazam app will tell you if there are upcoming concerts near you [how it works]Apple

    Shazam also gives users the ability to save and revisit events, set reminders about upcoming shows, view tickets and unlock concert exclusives from select artists.

    Moreover, the company stated that the new launch rounds out a series of exciting concert discovery features Shazam has released this year across iOS, Maps and Apple Music.

    With the release of iOS 17, users searching for an artist in Spotlight can now stay in the know about upcoming concerts from touring artists, and explore ticket options, venue details and more with Shazam’s concert pages.

    Shazam

    Shazam

    On Maps, they can find a selection of expertly curated Apple Music Guides highlighting the best venues to experience live music around the world and browse a venue’s upcoming shows directly from Maps.

    On Apple Music, ‘Set Lists’ sheds light on a selection of major tours, letting fans listen to set lists, read about the productions and browse artists’ upcoming shows in their area by launching Shazam’s concert discovery module.

  • Apple announces ‘Scary Fast’ product launch just before Halloween; what to expect [details]

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    Apple on Tuesday announced a special product launch event on October 30, calling it “Scary Fast” just before the Halloween festival which is on October 31.

    According to earlier reports, Apple is preparing to reveal updates for the Mac lineup.

    “You’re invited to watch a special Apple Event online. Tune in at apple.com,” the company said in an invite.

    Apple may be planning to announce a refreshed 24-inch iMac at the event, along with a new MacBook Pro, according to reports.

    Apple Event 2023

    Apple Event 2023IANS

    Previous rumours indicated the new computers could include Apple’s new M3 chip for even faster performance.

    According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, the tech giant may end “an over 900-day drought since the M1 iMac launched in the first half of 2021”.

    He was “told that Apple is planning a Mac-centered product launch around the end of this month”.

    According to the report, several configurations of the iMac, 13-inch MacBook Pro, and other higher-end Pro models won’t ship until November.

    Apple Mac

    Apple MacScreenshot/Apple Events

    The tech giant organised its “Wonderlust” event in September, where it revealed the new iPhone 15 lineup, Apple Watch Series 9, and AirPods Pro with USB-C charging.

    Meanwhile, Apple has brought more choice to iPad users with a new and affordable Apple Pencil that offers pixel-perfect accuracy, low latency and tilt sensitivity.

    The new Apple Pencil will be available for Rs 7,900 (Rs 6,900 for education) beginning in early November.

    (With inputs from IANS)

  • Qualcomm launches AI-based Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for flagship devices [details]

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    Chip-maker Qualcomm has launched its first generative AI-based mobile platform — Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, which will be adopted for flagship devices by global OEMs (original equipment manufacturers) and smartphone brands.

    The brands that will adopt Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 include Asus, Honor, iQOO, OnePlus, OPPO, realme, Redmi, RedMagic, Sony, vivo, ZTE, and others. Flagship Android devices powered by the latest processor are expected to be available in the coming weeks, the company said.

    Qualcomm launches AI-based Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for flagship devices

    Qualcomm launches AI-based Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for flagship devicesIANS

    “Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 infuses high-performance AI across the entire system to deliver premium-level performance and extraordinary experiences to consumers. This platform unlocks a new era of generative AI enabling users to generate unique content, help with productivity, and other breakthrough use cases,” Chris Patrick, senior vice president and general manager of mobile handsets, Qualcomm, said in a statement.

    According to the company, this platform delivers industry-leading AI, chart-topping camera capabilities, console-defying gaming, and studio-quality audio — all backed by the world’s fastest connectivity.

    “Each year, we set out to design leading features and technologies that will power our latest Snapdragon 8-series mobile platform and the next generation of flagship Android devices. The Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 delivers,” Patrick said.

    (With inputs from IANS)

  • Samsung launches Galaxy SmartTag2 in India; costs Rs 2,799 [details]

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    Samsung has launched the all-new Galaxy SmartTag2 in India, which enables new and better ways to keep track of valuables.

    Priced at Rs 2,799, the SmartTag2 comes in two colours — Black and White, and is available to purchase at the Samsung Online Store, Amazon and Samsung Exclusive Showroom.

    According to the company, the device offers a ‘Lost Mode’ that uses the NFC display of the device to register the user’s contact information via a message.

    With this, anyone who discovers an item with a Galaxy SmartTag2 attached can use their smartphone to scan the tag and see the owners’ messages and contact information. The SmartTag2 dimensions stand at 28.8 x 52.44 x 8 mm, and weigh just 13.75 grams, offering a tracking range of 120 meters.

    Samsung launches Galaxy SmartTag2 in India; costs Rs 2,799 [details]

    Samsung launches Galaxy SmartTag2 in India; costs Rs 2,799 [details]IANS

    The device’s durability has also been upgraded with an IP67 rating for water and dust resistance, enabling users to track their items in even more challenging environments, such as when travelling outdoors.

    It also comes with an enhanced battery life of 500 days, users can extend its battery life by up to 40 per cent i.e., by 700 days under Power Saving Mode, the company said.

    The Galaxy SmartTag2 now provides an improved ‘Compass View’ feature that enhances the user experience by providing arrows to show the direction and distance of the device in relation to the user.

    It keeps the valuables located and helps control various IoT devices with a simple click.

    (With inputs from IANS)

  • Samsung launches Galaxy Tab A9 series in India; starts at Rs 12,999 [details]

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    Samsung on Monday announced its new Galaxy Tab A9 series in India, which will come in two sizes — one with an 8.7 display and the other in an 11-inch display.

    The new series, which includes — Tab A9 and Tab A9+, will come in three colours — Graphite, Silver and Navy, and will be available to purchase from October 23. Samsung Galaxy Tab A9 is available in Wi-Fi and LTE in 4+64GB variants with a starting price of Rs 12,999. Galaxy Tab A9+ is available in 4+64GB and 8+128 GB variants with a starting price of Rs 18,999.

    “With the latest Galaxy Tab A series release, we’re making it easier than ever for all to enjoy great entertainment and productive multitasking across the entire Galaxy ecosystem,” TM Roh, President and Head of Samsung Electronics’ Mobile eXperience Business, said in a statement.

    Both tablets will come in two storage variants — 4GB+64GB and 8GB+128GB. The Tab A9 will come with an 8MP rear camera and 2MP front camera, while the Tab A9+ will come with an 8MP rear camera and 5MP front camera.

    Samsung announces new Galaxy Tab A9 series in India

    Samsung announces new Galaxy Tab A9 series in IndiaSamsung

    The Tab A9 comes powered by a 5,100mAh battery, while the Tab A9+ comes with a 7,040mAh battery.

    In terms of refresh rate, the Tab A9 features up to 60Hz refresh rate, and the Tab A9+ features up to 90Hz.

    “Galaxy Tab A9+ users can get lost in cinematic experiences, thanks to a 90Hz refresh rate — for lag-free gaming or scrolling — and enjoy immersive sound with Quad speakers, powered by Dolby Atmos,” the company said.

    Moreover, the company mentioned that both tablets feature sleek, unibody designs with a soft texture back cover, making them easy to handle. The Tab A9+ also brings PC-level multitasking to the tablet with Samsung DeX, and the multi-active window allows up to three split screens to maximise the ability to do more at once. In addition, the new series will allow users to record their screen with ‘Screen Recorder’, making it easy to refer back to information later.

    (With inputs from IANS)

  • Who was Martin Goetz; father of third-party software dies at 93 [details]

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    Martin Goetz, who wrote the first software patent in the US and was known as the ‘father of third-party software’, has died at 93.

    In 1968, nearly a decade after Goetz and his partners started the company called Applied Data Research, he received his patent for data-sorting software for mainframes, reports The New York Times.

    Goetz was awarded the patent after a three-year fight with the US Patent Office over whether software could even be patented.

    “Until then, software had not been viewed as a patentable product and was bundled into hulking mainframes like those made by IBM,” the report said late on Saturday.

    Martin Goetz

    Martin GoetzIANS

    Goetz patented his own software so that IBM could not copy it and put it on its machines.

    “By 1968, I had been involved in arguing about the patentability of software for about three years,” Goetz was quoted as saying in an oral history interview in 2002 for the University of Minnesota.

    “I knew at some point in time the patent office would recognise it,” he added.

    His success at securing a patent led him to become a vocal champion of patenting software.

    “The world we live in now, with app stores and software invented in someone’s garage, is a credit to Goetz’s vision, his scientific innovation and dogged persistence,” Robin Feldman, a professor at the University of California’s College of the Law, San Francisco, was quoted as saying in the NYT report.

    In April 1969, Applied Data Research filed an antitrust lawsuit against IBM, accusing it of illegally setting a single price for its equipment and software, calling for their unbundling.

    IBM in the same year agreed to the unbundling. According to the report, the lawsuit was settled in August 1970.

    In 1985, telecommunications company Ameritech acquired Applied Data Research for $215 million.

    Goetz became the company’s senior vice president and chief technology officer.

    In early 1988, he moved on and became the chief executive of software company Syllogy.

    He later became a consultant to software firms as well as an investor, said the report.

    Goetz was inducted into the Mainframe Hall of Fame, which cited him as the “father of third-party software”.

    In 2007, Goetz was named as the ‘Unsung Innovator’ of the computer industry by ComputerWorld.

    (With inputs from IANS)