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Microsoft-OpenAI deal set to dodge formal EU merger probe, says report

Microsoft-OpenAI deal set to dodge formal EU merger probe, says report

by | Apr 17, 2024 | Technology


The Microsoft-OpenAI partnership is also under informal scrutiny in other regions. Photo: Bloomberg

2 min read Last Updated : Apr 17 2024 | 11:32 PM IST


EU antitrust regulators have concluded that Microsoft’s $13 billion investment into OpenAI is not an acquisition, sources familiar with the matter said on Wednesday, signaling the deal will avoid a formal European probe that could have led to onerous remedies for the U.S. tech giant.


Microsoft, OpenAI and a spokesperson of the European Commission did not immediately respond to Reuters requests for comment.

 


EU regulators had said in January that the deal may be subject to merger rules in the region. Microsoft, which has a non-voting position on OpenAI board, said late last year it did not own any portion of the ChatGPT maker.

 


But Microsoft is not out of the woods yet, with the EU competition enforcer still looking into partnerships between large digital market players and generative AI developers and providers that could lead to intrusive and lengthy investigations in their market power.

 


The Microsoft-OpenAI partnership is also under informal scrutiny in other regions.

 


UK’s Competition and Markets Authority is reviewing whether to launch a probe to see if the deal affects competition among British firms, while the U.S. Justice Department and the Federal Trade Commission are reportedly considering an investigation.


To avoid such probes, Microsoft is actively scouting partnerships with other AI firms. Earlier this year, it announced a pact with French startup Mistral AI.

 


Bloomberg News first reported the development on Wednesday.

First Published: Apr 17 2024 | 11:32 PM IST



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After smartphones, Samsung launches QLED, OLED range of AI TVs in India

After smartphones, Samsung launches QLED, OLED range of AI TVs in India

by | Apr 17, 2024 | Technology


3 min read Last Updated : Apr 17 2024 | 3:56 PM IST

Samsung on April 17 launched in India its QLED and OLED range of artificial intelligence-enhanced smart televisions. Alongside, the South Korean electronics maker launched the glare-free OLED TVs, which it said are the world’s first. The range of AI-enhanced Samsung televisions includes Neo QLED 8K TVs, Neo QLED 4K TVs, and the glare-free OLED TV. Samsung said its Neo QLED 8K TVs are powered by the NQ8 AI Gen3 processor, and the 4K resolution QLED TVs are powered by the NQ4 AI Gen2 processor. Both the processors feature a dedicated Neural Processing Unit (NPU), which Samsung said powers AI features on the devices.


Samsung 2024 AI TVs: Price and availability


  • Samsung Neo QLED 8K TVs: Rs 3,19,990 onwards


  • Samsung Neo QLED 4K TVs: Rs 1,39,990 onwards


  • Samsung OLED TVs: Rs 1,64,990 onwards


Samsung’s Neo QLED 8K, Neo QLED 4K and glare-free OLED range is now available for pre-orders until April 30.


As part of the pre-order offers, Samsung is bundling its soundbar (worth Rs 79,990), Freestyle projector (worth Rs 59,990) or Music Frame (worth Rs 29,990) at no additional cost. However, the bundle deal varies with models.


Samsung Neo QLED 8K TVs: Details


Samsung said the Neo QLED 8K TVs leverage the dedicated NPU of the NQ8 AI Gen3 processor to offer several AI features, including the company’s own AI Upscaling Pro technology that it said enhances lower-resolution content to closely match 8K resolution. The range of QLED 8K TVs offers AI Motion Enhancer Pro technology, which it said uses motion detection algorithms to enhance clarity during motion-intense content, such as sports. There is also an AI Auto Game Mode, which Samsung said recognising both the video game type and genre to automatically adjust the picture quality and sound quality setting.


Other notable AI features include Real Depth Enhancer Pro that adds depth to the picture, AI Energy mode for power efficiency, and AI customisation mode that adjusts the picture in each scene based on the user’s preference.


Samsung Neo QLED 8K TVs are offered in 65-inch, 75-inch and 85-inch screen sizes.


Samsung Neo QLED 4K TVs: Details


The Samsung Neo QLED 4K TVs carry some of the AI features from the 8K resolution QLED series, including Real Depth Enhancer Pro. The 4K resolution Neo QLED TVs boast display panels validated by Pantone for colour accuracy, said Samsung. The TVs have Dolby Atmos-powered audio system.


The Samsung Neo QLED 4K TVs are offered in 55-inch, 65-inch, 75-inch, 85-inch and 98-inch screen sizes.


Samsung glare-free OLED TVs: Details


Samsung said its 2024 range of OLED TVs eliminates unnecessary reflection and preserves deep blacks and clear images under any lighting condition. The OLED TVs are powered by the NQ4 AI Gen2 processor, which is the same processor powering the Neo QLED 4K lineup. The OLED TV features Motion Xcelerator technology to boost screen refresh rates up to 144Hz.


Samsung’s range of glare-free OLED TVs are offered in 55-inch, 65-inch, 77-inch and 83-inch screen sizes.

First Published: Apr 17 2024 | 3:56 PM IST



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Vivo T3x 5G smartphone launched in India at Rs 13,499 onwards: Details here

Vivo T3x 5G smartphone launched in India at Rs 13,499 onwards: Details here

by | Apr 17, 2024 | Technology


2 min read Last Updated : Apr 17 2024 | 2:13 PM IST


Chinese smartphone brand Vivo on April 17 launched in India the Vivo T3x 5G smartphone. The smartphone is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen1 chip and boasts a 6,000mAh battery and 44W fast-wired charging support. The smartphone is offered in Crimson Blue and Celestial Green colours. Below are the details:


Vivo T3x 5G: Price and options


  • 4GB RAM + 128GB storage: Rs 13,499


  • 6GB RAM + 128GB storage: Rs 14,999


  • 8GB RAM + 128GB storage: Rs 16,499


Vivo T3x 5G: Availability and introductory offers


The Vivo T3x 5G smartphone will be available on Vivo India e-store, e-commerce platform Flipkart, and offline at select retail outlets from April 24.


As for the introductory offers, customers can avail of a discount of up to Rs 1,500 on HDFC and SBI bank cards.


Vivo T3x 5G: Details


The Vivo T3x smartphone is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 processor, which is based on a 4nm architecture. It is offered in up to 8GB RAM and 128GB onboard storage configurations. Vivo said the smartphone supports its RAM 3.0 feature, which enables up to 8GB of virtual RAM.


The Vivo T3x is powered by a 6,000mAh battery, which is said to last throughout the day. The smartphone supports 44W fast charging.


The Vivo T3x sports a 6.72-inch FHD+ display of a 120Hz refresh rate. Vivo said the display is TUV Rheinland certified to emit low blue light. The smartphone has a dual-speaker audio system.


Imaging is covered by a 50-megapixel main sensor, paired with a 2MP depth sensor, on the rear. At the front, the Vivo T3x has an 8MP camera sensor. Camera features include Super Night Mode, Bokeh Flare Portrait, Multi Flare Portrait, and more.


The smartphone boots the Android 14 operating system with the company’s FunTouchOS 14 UI layered on top.

First Published: Apr 17 2024 | 2:13 PM IST



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Motorola Edge 50 Ultra with Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 unveiled: Details

Motorola Edge 50 Ultra with Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 unveiled: Details

by | Apr 17, 2024 | Technology


3 min read Last Updated : Apr 17 2024 | 12:21 PM IST


China’s Lenovo-owned smartphone brand Motorola has unveiled the Motorola Edge 50 Ultra, its premium flagship smartphone powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 system-on-chip. Like its other premium smartphones, the Edge 50 Ultra boasts Pantone-validated colour themes. The smartphone is offered in real wood and a vegan leather finish.


Alongside the smartphone, Motorola has unveiled the Moto Buds+ wireless earbuds in collaboration with the British audio brand Bose. Motorola said its new wireless earbuds leverage Bose’s expertise to offer a premium audio experience, including enhanced Active Noise Cancellation and EQ tuning.


Motorola Edge 50 Ultra: Pricing and availability


Motorola said that the smartphone will be available in the coming weeks in select markets across Asia, Europe, Latin America and Oceania regions. As for the pricing, the Motorola Edge 50 Ultra will be available at 999 euros onwards.


Moto Buds+: Pricing and availability  


Moto Buds+ are now available in select regions across Asia, Europe, Latin America, North America and Oceania. The company has confirmed that the wireless earbuds will be available in more markets in the coming weeks. The Moto Buds+ are priced at 149 euros onwards.


Motorola Edge 50 Ultra: Details


The Motorola Edge 50 Ultra features a sandblasted aluminium frame and Corning Gorilla Glass Victus protection. The smartphone is IP68 rated for resistance against water and dust.  The latest flagship smartphone by Motorola boasts a 6.67-inch 1220p pOLED display and Dolby Atmos stereo speaker system.


For imaging, the Motorola Edge 50 Ultra sports a 50-megapixel primary sensor, a 64MP 3x telephoto lens, and a 50MP ultra-wide angle lens. On the front, the smartphone has a 50MP autofocus camera. The imaging system on the Edge 50 Ultra leverages an AI-powered Photo Enhancement Engine, which it said finetunes images for improved clarity, highlights, shadows, colours, and more.


The smartphone is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 chip, paired with up to 16GB RAM and up to 1TB of storage. The Edge 50 Ultra is powered by a 4,500mAh battery and supports 125W TurboPower wired charging. Motorola said four minutes of quick charge offers enough juice for an entire day. Additionally, the smartphone supports 50W wireless charging capabilities.


Moto Buds+: Details


Moto Buds+


Motorola’s latest earbuds, the Moto Buds+, have been co-created in partnership with Bose. The company said that the earbuds offer an immersive audio experience with features like Hi-Res Audio, Dynamic Active Noise Cancellation, and more.


The Moto Buds+ also supports the “Dolby Head Tracking” feature, when paired with Motorola’s Dolby Atmos-powered smartphones such as Edge 50 Ultra and Edge 50 Pro smartphones. Dolby Head Tracking offers a more natural and lifelike sound experience by recalibrating the sound according to head movements.

First Published: Apr 17 2024 | 12:21 PM IST



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Telegram platform to hit 1 billion active users within a year, says founder

Telegram platform to hit 1 billion active users within a year, says founder

by | Apr 17, 2024 | Technology


Telegram (Source: X@telegram)

2 min read Last Updated : Apr 17 2024 | 10:52 AM IST


 April 17 (Reuters) – The Telegram messaging app, one of the most popular social media platforms in Ukraine and Russia, will likely cross 1 billion active monthly users within a year, its founder said in remarks published on Tuesday.

 


In a rare interview, Pavel Durov told US journalist Tucker Carlson that the Dubai-based free cloud-based app that allows users to send and receive messages, calls and other files, is spreading like a “forest fire”.

 


“We’ll probably cross 1 billion monthly active users within a year now,” Durov, who fully owns Telegram, told Tucker, according to the video interview posted on Tucker’s account on the X social media platform.

 


The goal of the app, which has now 900 million active users, is to remain a “neutral platform” and not a “player in geopolitics,” Durov said. The Russia-born entrepreneur said he had fled Russia in 2014 citing government interference in a company he founded.

 


One of Telegram’s main rivals, Meta Platforms’ WhatsApp, has more than 2 billion monthly active users. The Financial Times reported in March that Telegram would likely aim for a US listing once the company had reached profitability.

 


After Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, Telegram has become an instrumental tool for both governments and a go-to place for posting and accessing unfiltered information about the war.

 


Almost all major media, government entities and public figures in both Russia and Ukraine operate content channels on Telegram.


Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskiy posts his daily video addresses on the app, while his armed forces warn of air raids and document battlefield developments. The Kremlin announces President Vladimir Putin’s activities on Telegram, while Russia’s opposition rallies for support.

 


But the app, critics said, has also become a tool of misinformation and manipulation. A bill submitted to the Ukrainian parliament in March looks at stricter regulation of Telegram and other social networks.

 


The Kremlin told Durov to be more attentive after the messaging application was allegedly used to help recruit the gunmen who attacked a concert hall outside Moscow in March.

First Published: Apr 17 2024 | 10:48 AM IST



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WhatsApp rolls out chat filters on iOS, Android: What it is, how it works

WhatsApp rolls out chat filters on iOS, Android: What it is, how it works

by | Apr 17, 2024 | Technology


2 min read Last Updated : Apr 17 2024 | 10:44 AM IST


WhatsApp is rolling out chat filters to make it easier for instant messaging platform users to find the conversation they are looking for without having to scroll through the entire inbox.


Meta-owned instant messaging platform said that chat filters will allow users to find unread messages and groups fast, without having to scroll through the entire inbox. The feature is now rolling in a graded manner on all platforms, including the smartphone app for Android and iOS devices.


With chat filters on WhatsApp, users can choose between three filters that appear at the top of the inbox. These filters comprise all, unread, and groups. Below are the details:


All: Taping on “All” will provide the default view of all messages


Unread: Selecting the “Unread” filter only shows messages that are either marked as unread or have not been opened by the user yet. This filter allows prioritising responses and groups all the messages together that the user might want to respond to.


Groups: The “Group” filter organises all group chats from the inbox in one place, making it easier to find a WhatsApp group among individual conversations. This filter will also show subgroups of Communities that the user is part of.


These chat filters are new to the platform. The instant messaging platform also has a search option that allows users to search a chat by date filter. The feature has been available on iOS devices and rolled out on Android earlier this year. Using this filter within chats, users can select a date and skip to all messages sent from that date onwards. The feature is not limited to searching for chats but also shows media, links and documents shared on a specific date.

First Published: Apr 17 2024 | 10:44 AM IST



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