by Hansraj Agrawal | Aug 29, 2024 | Technology
Reliance Industries (RIL) Chairman Mukesh Ambani addresses the 47th annual general meeting, in Mumbai, Thursday, Aug.29, 2024. (PTI Photo)
2 min read Last Updated : Aug 29 2024 | 5:23 PM IST
Reliance Industries Chairman
Mukesh Ambani on Thursday announced that the company will make efforts to ‘democratise’ artificial intelligence (AI) by building AI-ready data centres in Gujarat’s Jamnagar.
During his address at the 47th annual general meeting (AGM), Ambani said that under Reliance’s telecom arm Jio’s ‘AI everywhere for everyone’ vision, the company plans to offer AI and related services to Indians at affordable prices.
“To achieve this, we are laying the groundwork for a truly national AI infrastructure. We plan to establish gigawatt-scale AI-ready data centres in Jamnagar, powered entirely by Reliance’s green energy, reflecting our commitment to sustainability…,” Ambani said.
“This will make AI applications in India more affordable than anywhere else, making AI accessible to all,” he added.
As part of the ‘AI everywhere for everyone’ vision, Ambani announced Jio ‘AI-Cloud Welcome’ offer for Jio users, in which customers will be offered 100 GB of free cloud storage. The offer will be rolled out during the festival of Deepavali.
Jamnagar holds special significance for the Ambani family as the place where Mukesh Ambani’s father, Dhirubhai Ambani, began their business. It is also the birthplace of Kokilaben Ambani, Mukesh Ambani’s mother.
During the address, Ambani also shared Reliance’s plans to transform Jamnagar into the “energy capital of the world.” He said that by 2025, Jamnagar will be at the heart of Reliance’s New Energy business as he referred to the Dhirubhai Ambani Green Energy Giga Manufacturing Complex. The company plans to invest Rs 75,000 crore to create one of the largest integrated renewable energy manufacturing facilities, which will be spread over 5,000 acres in Jamnagar.
At the event, Ambani hailed India as a driving force in global trade and said that Reliance was committed to national interests. We are not in the business of hoarding wealth but creating wealth and energy security for India, he said.
First Published: Aug 29 2024 | 5:22 PM IST
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by Hansraj Agrawal | Aug 29, 2024 | Technology
2 min read Last Updated : Aug 29 2024 | 5:07 PM IST
Google is now offering Gemini subscribers the ability to create custom chatbots called Gems. These chatbots can be personalised with different characteristics through specific instructions. Users simply need to name the chatbot, provide it with instructions, and start using it.
“You can create and save Gems to customize responses in Gemini Apps to your specific needs,” said Google.
For users who prefer not to create a personalised chatbot, Google’s pre-made Gems will be available. Customised chatbots are particularly useful for repetitive tasks, as they eliminate the need to provide instructions separately each time.
Gems were first introduced by Google during its I/O event in May and are now rolling out to Gemini Advanced, Gemini Business, and Gemini Enterprise users on both mobile and desktop. The Gems feature is paid and available in over 150 countries and more than 30 languages.
Google’s introduction of Gems appears to be a move to keep up with OpenAI, which last year announced custom GPTs accessible through the GPT Store, allowing users to create their own personalised GPTs.
Google has noted that Gems cannot be used to generate images and are not compatible with Gemini Live.
Google resumes image generation with Gemini AI chatbot
Google has also resumed offering users the ability to generate images of people using its Gemini AI chatbot. Google announced on its blog that it will release an early access version of this feature to Gemini Advanced, Business, and Enterprise users in English in the coming days. Google’s AI text-to-image generator, Imagen 3, was launched earlier this month and will be available on Gemini across all languages.
Google had previously stopped allowing Gemini to generate images of people after it produced historically inaccurate images. The resumption of image generation on Gemini will be powered by an upgraded Imagen 3 with built-in safety measures.
First Published: Aug 29 2024 | 5:07 PM IST
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by Hansraj Agrawal | Aug 29, 2024 | Technology
2 min read Last Updated : Aug 29 2024 | 6:22 PM IST
With dependence on technology rising, cybersecurity issues are the biggest concern for the mutual fund (MF) industry, said Nithin Kamath, founder and CEO of Zerodha.
Kamath was speaking at a panel discussion on leveraging technology and innovation for the growth of the mutual fund industry at the Global Fintech Fest here.
When asked about his wishlist from the regulator, Kamath said efforts could be taken to make it easier for non-resident Indians (NRIs) to invest in mutual funds.
On adopting free and open source software (FOSS) in mutual funds, Kamath said it is difficult to use open source in Asset Management Company (AMC) business, unlike broking.
He said the MF industry’s growth is robust, and the outlook will hinge on the market trajectory.
”If markets do well, it will. The MF industry will grow faster,” said Kamath.
Discussing the evolving nature of cybersecurity risks in the MF industry, Anuj Kumar, managing director of Computer Age Management Services (CAMS), noted that the majority of MF product users now access their investments through digital mediums. This shift has led to a change in the nature of security challenges.
“In a lot of systems, the summary of an account is based on Permanent Account Number (PAN) and phone number. If somebody has access to your phone and accesses your one-time password (OTP) or hack the phone in some manner, he has taken virtual control of everything,’ said Kumar
Nilesh Shah, managing director of Kotak Mahindra Asset Management Company, said the industry should leverage technology so that those not so digitally savvy are excluded and digital frauds are minimised.
”Everyone is not digitally smart. The system should be such that a young person and a 75-year-old who wants to speak to his mutual fund distributor before he makes his investment choices feel included,” Shah said.
He said WhatsApp groups are being created in the name of fund managers to dupe gullible investors.
“Every other day, we are filing complaints in the cyber cell against impostors. We need to ensure that this digital trapping does not happen,” he said.
First Published: Aug 29 2024 | 4:40 PM IST
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by Hansraj Agrawal | Aug 29, 2024 | Technology
Apple Music and YouTube Music
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Apple has announced that users can now transfer playlists from Apple Music to YouTube Music. While third-party apps have previously allowed data transfer between audio streaming platforms, this is the first time Apple has added native support for this functionality. Apple has also released a support document detailing the process of shifting playlists from Apple Music to YouTube Music.
Apple Music to YouTube Music: What can be transferred
Apple stated that when you transfer playlists to YouTube Music, they are not deleted from your Apple Music account. You can only transfer playlists that you have created, including collaborative playlists that you own. Non-collaborative shared playlists and curated playlists cannot be transferred.
As actual music files are not transferred, the shifted playlists will only include songs that are available on YouTube Music. Audio files such as podcasts, audiobooks, and user-uploaded tracks within a playlist will not be transferred.
Apple Music to YouTube Music: How to transfer playlists
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To transfer playlists, you need an active Apple Music subscription and a YouTube Music account.
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To start the transfer process, visit Apple’s Data and Privacy page (privacy.apple.com) and sign in with your Apple ID.
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Select the “Transfer a copy of your data” option and follow the on-screen instructions to start the data transfer to YouTube Music.
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Sign in to the YouTube Music account to which you want to transfer your data.
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Apple will send a notification to the email ID associated with your Apple ID when the transfer process begins and when it is completed.
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You can also check the transfer progress on Apple’s Data and Privacy page.
Once the transfer process is completed, your playlist from Apple Music will appear in the YouTube Music Library. If the transfer is cancelled midway, playlists that have already been transferred will still appear in YouTube Music.
First Published: Aug 29 2024 | 4:07 PM IST
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by Hansraj Agrawal | Aug 29, 2024 | Technology
Mukesh Ambani at Reliance Annual General Meeting
2 min read Last Updated : Aug 29 2024 | 3:29 PM IST
Jio will introduce the “AI Cloud Welcome Offer” this Diwali to make
artificial intelligence accessible to everyone, announced Reliance Industries’ chairman Mukesh Ambani at the company’s annual general meeting on August 29. The new service will provide up to 100GB of free cloud storage for users and include data-powered AI services.
Reliance stated that it is developing a suite of AI-powered services collectively called JioAI. Among the first services to roll out will be JioPhone Call AI, a feature that allows users to record calls and move them to the Jio Cloud for transcription, summarisation, and translation. Users can activate recording by pressing 1 during a call and stop the process by pressing 2. All data is stored on Jio Cloud. Since the processing is done in the cloud, this AI feature will be supported even on budget phones, including JioBharat feature phones.
JioTV OS and Jio TV+
Jio also introduced JioTV OS, a proprietary operating system for Jio set-top boxes. The platform will support UltraHD content and integrate Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos technologies. Moreover, the OS will support the Hello Jio voice assistant, accessible via the Jio remote. According to Reliance, Hello Jio uses generative AI to enable users to launch apps, find specific movies, and control the set-top box using voice commands. JioTV OS supports a range of smart home (IoT) devices with JioHome IoT solutions integration, which is also available as an app for smartphones. For access to apps, JioTV OS will include the JioStore App Store.
Alongside the JioTV OS, Reliance announced the Jio TV+ service, which combines apps, OTT platforms, live TV channels, on-demand movies, and shows into a single interface. Reliance stated that the TV+ service is designed for easy switching between channels and provides personalised content suggestions based on viewing habits. It will also feature a play/pause function for live channels and options for sharing content with friends.
First Published: Aug 29 2024 | 3:29 PM IST
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by Hansraj Agrawal | Aug 29, 2024 | Technology
3 min read Last Updated : Aug 29 2024 | 2:31 PM IST
China’s Realme has launched the Realme 13 series in India, which includes the Realme 13 5G and Realme 13 Plus 5G smartphones. The Realme 13 Plus is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Energy, while the base model is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 6300. Both the models are offered in 128GB and 256GB on-board storage option, paired with up to 12GB RAM on the Plus model and 8GB RAM on baseline model.
Realme 13 series: Price and variants
Realme 13 Plus
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8GB RAM + 128GB storage: Rs 22,999
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8GB RAM + 256GB storage: Rs 24,999
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12GB RAM + 256GB storage: Rs 26,999
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Colours: Victory Gold, Speed Green, Dark Purple
Realme 13
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8GB RAM + 128GB storage: Rs 17,999
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8GB RAM + 256GB storage: Rs 19,999
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Colours: Speed Green, Dark Purple
Realme 13 series: Availability
Both Realme 13 and Realme 13 Plus smartphones are now available for pre-booking on Realme’s official website and mainline channels. The smartphones will go on sale starting September 6 at Realme online store, e-commerce platform Flipkart, and at select retail stores.
Introductory offers
Customers purchasing the Realme 13 Plus smartphone can get cashback up to Rs 1,500 on select bank cards. Similarly, a Rs 1,000 cashback is applicable on purchasing the Realme 13. Customers pre-booking the smartphone will receive six-month screen damage protection at no additional cost.
Realme 13 Plus: Details
The Realme 13 Plus is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Energy chip and features up to 12GB of RAM. Realme stated that users can extend this with an additional 26GB through Dynamic RAM technology, which uses a portion of the smartphone’s storage as temporary RAM. Additionally, the smartphone includes a GT Mode for gaming, enabling games to run at 90 frames per second. The Plus model is equipped with a Sony LYT-600 camera sensor along with artificial intelligence-powered image processing capabilities.
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Display: 6.67-inch, FHD+ resolution, 2000 nits peak brightness, 120Hz refresh rate
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Processor: MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Energy
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RAM: 8GB and 12GB
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Storage: 128GB and 256GB
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Rear camera: 50MP Sony LYT-600 with OIS (Primary Camera) + 2MP moni
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Front camera: 16MP
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Battery: 5000mAh
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Charging: 80W wired
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OS: Android 14 based Realme UI 5.0
Realme 13: Details
The Realme 13 smartphone is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 6300 chip and supports 45W wired charging for its 5000mAh battery. The smartphone also includes a GT mode for gaming that runs games at 60 frames per second. Additionally, Realme stated that the smartphone comes equipped with a 120Hz refresh rate display.
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Display: 6.72-inch, FHD+ resolution, 120Hz refresh rate
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Processor: MediaTek Dimensity 6300
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RAM: 8GB
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Storage: 128GB / 256GB
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Rear camera: 50MP primary camera with OIS
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Front camera: 16MP
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Battery: 5000mAh
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Charging: 45W wired
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OS: Android 14 based Realme UI 5.0
Realme Buds T01: Details
Alongside the Realme 13 series, the company also launched the Realme Buds T01 wireless earbuds, priced at Rs 1,299. The earbuds are now available for purchase on Realme’s website, Amazon, Flipkart, and select retail outlets.
First Published: Aug 29 2024 | 2:31 PM IST
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