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Microsoft Allows Users to Customise the Copilot Key on Windows 11 Beta: Technology news

Microsoft Allows Users to Customise the Copilot Key on Windows 11 Beta: Technology news

by | Sep 23, 2024 | Technology


2 min read Last Updated : Sep 23 2024 | 10:44 AM IST


Microsoft is working on allowing users personalise the Copilot key on Windows 11. Copilot key has begun appearing on new laptops and keyboards. The Copilot key is set by default to open Microsoft’s Copilot app on Windows 11, but the company is currently testing the option to allow it to launch different apps instead.


A new beta version of Windows 11 features the customisation updates, available for testers starting today.


“We are adding the ability to configure the Copilot key. You can choose to have the Copilot key launch an app that is MSIX packaged and signed, thus indicating the app meets security and privacy requirements to keep customers safe. The key will continue to launch Copilot on devices that have the Copilot app installed until a customer selects a different experience.” reads Windows Insider blog. 

 


Users can find this setting by navigating to “Settings,” then “Personalisation,” and “Text Input.” The keyboard linked to the PC must have a Copilot key.


This change aims to promote its AI assistant among Windows users and represents a major alteration to Windows keyboards in 30 years.


Earlier this year, new Copilot Plus PCs began shipping with the key. However Microsoft has made the Copilot experience less effective on these devices by converting it into a web app in the latest 24H2 update for Windows 11. The web app version is no longer included in Windows 11 settings, so users cannot utilise the AI assistant to control settings. 


The availability of personalisation for the Copilot key to beta testers of Windows 11 suggest that it may soon be available for all Windows 11 users. 

First Published: Sep 23 2024 | 10:43 AM IST



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CERT-In issues advisory related to vulnerabilities in iPhones, iPads, Macs

CERT-In issues advisory related to vulnerabilities in iPhones, iPads, Macs

by | Sep 23, 2024 | Technology


2 min read Last Updated : Sep 23 2024 | 10:26 AM IST


The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology has issued a warning about security threats to Apple products, including iPhones, Macs, and Apple Watches. The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) has released an advisory stating that multiple vulnerabilities have been reported in Apple devices that are still running older software versions.


CERT-In has classified the advisory as “High Severity,” noting that these vulnerabilities could allow attackers to access sensitive information, execute arbitrary code, bypass security restrictions, or even bypass authentication.

 


The warning applies to iPhones running iOS versions prior to iOS 18 or iOS 17.7, iPads on iPadOS versions prior to iPadOS 18 or iPadOS 17.7, Mac devices with older macOS versions, and Apple Watches on watchOS versions earlier than watchOS 11. Vulnerabilities have also been found in older versions of tvOS, the Safari browser, and the Xcode software for developers.


Although Apple has not yet launched its Vision Pro mixed-reality headset in India, CERT-In also noted a potential threat to devices running older versions of visionOS.


Here is the full list of affected software:


  • Apple iOS versions prior to 18 and iPadOS versions prior to 18


  • Apple iOS versions prior to 17.7 and iPadOS versions prior to 17.7


  • Apple macOS Sonoma versions prior to 14.7


  • Apple macOS Ventura versions prior to 13.7


  • Apple macOS Sequoia versions prior to 15


  • Apple tvOS versions prior to 18


  • Apple watchOS versions prior to 11


  • Apple Safari versions prior to 18


  • Apple Xcode versions prior to 16


  • Apple visionOS versions prior to 2


CERT-In advises that these vulnerabilities have been addressed in the latest software updates, and users should upgrade to the most recent versions to avoid security breaches.

First Published: Sep 23 2024 | 10:26 AM IST



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India to get first national security semiconductor fabrication plant

India to get first national security semiconductor fabrication plant

by | Sep 22, 2024 | Technology


India, US, Prime minister Modi, US President Joe Biden

2 min read Last Updated : Sep 22 2024 | 10:56 PM IST


Under a transformative collaboration with the US, India will get a national security semiconductor fabrication plant that will produce chips for use in military hardware and next-generation telecommunications.


The India-US joint project was announced following talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Joe Biden in Wilmington on Saturday.


A joint fact sheet on Modi-Biden talks said the two leaders “hailed” the semiconductor project as a “watershed arrangement”.


It will be the first ever India-US semiconductor fabrication partnership.


It is the first time ever the US military has agreed to do a partnership for these highly-value technologies with India and it is a watershed moment as it is as significant as the civil nuclear deal, people familiar with the matter said.

 


“President Biden and Prime Minister Modi hailed a watershed arrangement to establish a new semiconductor fabrication plant focused on advanced sensing, communication, and power electronics for national security, next-generation telecommunications, and green energy applications,” the fact sheet noted.

It said the “fab, which will be established with the objective of manufacturing infrared, gallium nitride and silicon carbide semiconductors, will be enabled by support from the India semiconductor mission as well as a strategic technology partnership between Bharat Semi, 3rdiTech, and the US Space Force.”

The Fab becomes not only India’s first, but one of the world’s first multi-material fabs for national security, the people cited above said.


The fact sheet said Modi and Biden praised combined efforts to facilitate resilient, secure, and sustainable semiconductor supply chains including through GlobalFoundries’ (GF) creation of the GF Kolkata Power Center in Kolkata.


It said the project will enhance mutually beneficial linkages in research and development in chip manufacturing.


“The leaders welcomed steps our industry is taking to build safe, secure, and resilient supply chains for US, Indian, and international automotive markets, including through Ford Motor Company’s submission of a Letter of Intent to utilize its Chennai plant to manufacture for export to global markets,” the document said.


It said Modi and Biden commended ongoing efforts to build more expansive cooperation around 5G deployment and next-generation telecommunications.


This includes the US Agency for International Development’s plans to expand the Asia Open RAN Academy with an initial USD 7 million investment to grow this workforce training initiative worldwide, including in South Asia with Indian institutions.

(Only the headline and picture of this report may have been reworked by the Business Standard staff; the rest of the content is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.)

First Published: Sep 22 2024 | 10:56 PM IST



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Chipmaker Qualcomm to explore potential acquisition of Intel: Report

Chipmaker Qualcomm to explore potential acquisition of Intel: Report

by | Sep 21, 2024 | Technology


Text to image generative AI on a laptop using a Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite chip. Photographer: Bridget Bennett/Bloomberg

3 min read Last Updated : Sep 21 2024 | 11:39 PM IST


Qualcomm Inc. has approached Intel Corp. to discuss a potential acquisition of the struggling chipmaker, people with knowledge of the matter said, raising the prospect of one of the biggest-ever M&A deals.

 


California-based Qualcomm proposed a friendly takeover for Intel in recent days, according to the people, who asked not to be identified discussing confidential information. The approach is for all of the chipmaker, though Qualcomm hasn’t ruled out buying or selling parts of Intel in a combination. 


It’s uncertain whether the initial approach will lead to an agreement and any deal is likely to come under close antitrust scrutiny and take time to complete, the people said. Qualcomm has been speaking with US regulators and believes an all-American combination could allay any concerns, they said. 

 


Qualcomm is looking at Intel at a time when its smaller rival is in the midst of the most difficult period in its 56-year history. Under Chief Executive Officer Pat Gelsinger, Intel is working on a plan to reshape the company and revive its flagging share price. 


While Gelsinger still believes the turnaround plan could be sufficient for Intel to remain an independent company, he is open to considering the merits of different transactions, the people said. Both companies will now assess various options with advisers, they said.


Intel’s shares have fallen about 37 per cent over the past 12 months, giving it a market value of about $93 billion. Qualcomm’s stock has risen more than 50 per cent over the same period for a market capitalization of about $188 billion. At such values, any deal between Qualcomm and all of Intel would rank among the largest on record, Bloomberg-compiled data show.


The Wall Street Journal reported Qualcomm’s interest on Friday, driving Intel’s shares up by more than 3 per cent. Representatives for Qualcomm and Intel declined to comment.


While Qualcomm’s approach raises the prospect of others entering the fray, at least one large rival is opting to sit on the sidelines for now.


Broadcom Inc. isn’t currently evaluating an offer for Intel, people familiar with the matter said. The company had previously been assessing whether to pursue a deal, the people added.


Advisers continue to pitch ideas to Broadcom, the people said. A representative for Broadcom declined to comment.


Intel is headed toward its third consecutive year of shrinking sales, estimated to make $52 billion in revenue in 2024, just 70 per cent what it brought in back in 2021. The stock did receive a bounce this week after the company made a raft of announcements that spurred optimism in Gelsinger’s turnaround plan.


In the most notable move, Intel struck a multibillion-dollar deal with Amazon.com Inc.’s Amazon Web Services cloud unit to coinvest in a custom AI semiconductor and outlined a plan to turn its ailing manufacturing business, or foundry, into a wholly owned subsidiary. 

The decision to separate Intel’s foundry operations from the rest of the company is aimed in part at convincing prospective customers — some of whom compete with Intel — that they are dealing with an independent supplier. Bloomberg had previously reported that the company was weighing this option.


(Only the headline and picture of this report may have been reworked by the Business Standard staff; the rest of the content is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.)

First Published: Sep 21 2024 | 11:39 PM IST



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Google faces EU ultimatum in fresh attack on search dominance

Google faces EU ultimatum in fresh attack on search dominance

by | Sep 20, 2024 | Technology


3 min read Last Updated : Sep 20 2024 | 11:45 PM IST


By Samuel Stolton


Google is set to be hit by another attack from European Union watchdogs, paving the way for a hefty fine and an order to change its business model unless the US giant takes rapid action to give more prominence to rivals across its sprawling search empire.

 


EU officials are preparing a formal chargesheet against the Alphabet Inc. unit under the bloc’s Digital Markets Act, targeting how the company displays rival product results across its different search services, such as Google Flights and Google Hotels. The company could face hefty penalties of up to 10% of global annual revenue if its fails to step into line with the rules. 

 


The EU’s preliminary findings could be issued before the end of October, according to people familiar with the matter who spoke under condition of anonymity. The people added that the timing could slip with the upcoming changeover of top level officials at the European Commission, and Google still has some time to offset the EU authority’s concerns. A final decision in the case is due to come before the end of March next year.


Google’s lawyers met with EU commission officials behind closed doors this week in a bid to ease the watchdog’s concerns over compliance with the rules. One proposal floated by the firm includes introducing a new design into Google’s search tabs, that would give users the option of navigating to alternative search platforms or direct suppliers such as hotel websites and airlines, according to other people familiar with the matter.


A Google spokesperson said the firm has tried to balance the needs of different types of websites, while still respecting users’ choice. The commission in Brussels declined to comment.


The EU’s landmark DMA lays out a series of dos and don’ts for some of the world’s largest tech platforms. The upcoming warning comes on the heels of a major court win for the commission against abusive behavior on Google Search. Last week, the Mountain View, California company lost its court bid to topple a once-record €2.4 billion ($2.7 billion) fine over EU allegations that it had abused its monopoly power to crush rival shopping services. This week, the company had better success, managing to overturn a €1.5 billion EU fine for thwarting competition for online ads, in a dispute over behavior that the firm says finished in 2016. 


The shopping case was one of four that have marked the centerpiece of EU competition chief Margrethe Vestager’s efforts to crack down on the growing power of big tech companies. She’s fined Google more than €8 billion to date and has also echoed the US Department of Justice’s suggestion that Google’s advertising technology business should be broken up. Vestager is coming to the end of her decade-long stint at the EU and is soon to be replaced by Spain’s Teresa Ribera.


Google is set to join Apple Inc. and Meta Platforms Inc. in facing formal DMA complaints. The bloc first hit out at Apple’s app stores rules in June, and then issued a warning about Meta’s subscription model for ad-free services on Instagram and Facebook. Just this week, Apple was pressed to make changes to its iPhone operating system in order to step into line with the rules. 


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First Published: Sep 20 2024 | 11:45 PM IST



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Amazon India launches AI chatbot Rufus ahead of its festive sale event

Amazon India launches AI chatbot Rufus ahead of its festive sale event

by | Sep 20, 2024 | Technology


Amazon | (Photo: Shutterstock)

2 min read Last Updated : Sep 20 2024 | 10:24 PM IST


E-commerce major Amazon India has launched a new generative AI-powered conversational shopping assistant, Rufus, ahead of the start of its festive sale event.


Rufus enables natural language interactions within the Amazon app, making it easy to ask product-related questions, get recommendations, or compare products, the company said.


“Whether typing or speaking, customers can now enjoy a more intuitive shopping experience, further enhanced by AI-powered tools like personalised recommendations and Alexa for seamless shopping assistance,” Saurabh Srivastava, Vice President, Categories, Amazon India said.


It has also introduced AI-Generated Review Highlights, which make use of Generative AI to provide concise summaries of customer reviews.

 


This feature gives customers quick insights into product sentiment and key attributes, allowing them to make more informed decisions with ease.


It also helps customers navigate specific product attributes, such as ‘ease of use’ by tapping on relevant highlights, saving them t0he effort of sifting through multiple reviews.


The Amazon Great Indian Festival is set to start from September 27, 2024, with a 24-hour early access for Prime members.


In addition to deals by brands, Amazon is offering almost 25,000 new launches coming from the top brands across electronics, mobile phones, TV, appliances, fashion, healthcare and other categories, Srivastava said.


Earlier this week, Amazon India announced the launch of three new fulfillment centers in Delhi NCR, Guwahati and Patna.

First Published: Sep 20 2024 | 10:21 PM IST



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