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White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt lets loose on podcast, calls reporters with expletives in blunt takedown of the press
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt criticized some reporters for citing politically biased experts on the Ruthless podcast. Her profanity-laced remarks and support for conservative media have sparked debate over the administration's approach to the press. The administration now prioritizes nontraditional media, granting them a new front-row 'new media' seat in press briefings.
Gen alpha kid’s hilarious reaction to cassette player leaves internet in splits: 'What physics is this?'
Instagram influencer shared a hilarious reel of her daughter grappling with a cassette player, humorously confusing it for modern gadgets like an iPhone and Alexa. The video amused the internet, highlighting the generational gap and evoking nostalgia about old tech. Comments ranged from laughter to fond memories, making the post a viral hit.
India becomes largest market for AI audio firm ElevenLabs, Hindi among top languages
India is now the largest user market for AI audio firm ElevenLabs, with Hindi among the top three languages. The company is expanding locally, investing in voice AI research, and supporting voice artists through its marketplace.
Artificial intelligence is changing how Silicon Valley builds startups
The old Silicon Valley model dictated that startups should raise a huge sum of money from venture capital investors and spend it hiring an army of employees to scale up fast. Profits would come much later. Not anymore.
Diversity pullback: Tech giants lead US companies in discontinuing initiatives
The changes have come in response to a campaign by conservative activists to target workplace programs in the courts and social media, and more recently, President Donald Trump's executive orders aimed at upending DEI policies in both the federal government and private sector.
Ditch the suit & tie: How casual wear is redefining formal fashion
The author reflects on formal dress codes and the criticism of Ukrainian President Zelenskyy for not wearing a suit, inspired by a personal experience with school uniform regulations. They argue that attire shouldn't undermine respect or dignity and applaud Zelenskyy's witty response to the criticism.
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Apple says some AI improvements to Siri delayed to 2026
Apple stated that it is developing a more personalised version of Siri with enhanced awareness of users' personal context and the ability to perform actions within and across apps. However, the company acknowledged that delivering these features is taking longer than expected and anticipates their rollout in the coming year.
Tech for her: Must-have gadgets this Women’s Day
International Women’s Day is celebrated on 8th March every year; this is a tech guide with gadgets you can gift to the women in your life. The list encompasses beauty tech & wellness
Torn in the USA, but inclusion runs deeper in India Inc now
Corporate India, including cos like RPG Group, L&T, Bharti Airtel, Blue Dart, and Myntra, remains committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts, unlike some American companies that have scaled back post-Donald Trump's administration. Initiatives include hiring diversity-focused search firms, creating awareness to avoid bias, and setting specific gender diversity targets for the future.
Jio & Airtel partner Big Tech companies to reap benefits of GenAI
India's leading mobile operators, Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel, are enhancing network operations and opening new monetisation avenues through AI collaborations with top tech firms. These partnerships focus on developing innovative AI models for diverse sectors, from geospatial mapping to healthcare, delivering advanced solutions and efficient services.
Not Google or Microsoft job. Bengaluru woman techie just wants to be a PG owner in India's Silicon Valley
A techie from Bengaluru shared her dream of becoming a PG owner to earn effortless income. Her post went viral, highlighting issues like high rents, lack of hygiene, and non-refundable security deposits. The debate revealed frustrations over landlords exploiting tenants, comparing PG businesses to unicorn startups with easy money and minimal effort.
Skype shutdown: Microsoft's billion-dollar bet fails to keep pace
The move reflects changing user preferences and competition from other platforms. Skype’s technology, designed for desktops, struggled in the era of smartphones and cloud-based competitors, such as WhatsApp and Zoom.
Tech to let you hear the future: AI-driven sound innovation
Shyam Gollakota, a professor at the University of Washington, is using AI to enhance how we hear and interact with sound. The technology can isolate individual sounds, place it in a spatial context, and control what the listener hears, improving auditory experiences.
ChatGPT releases new GPT-4.5: What’s new in the more advanced 'emotional' version?
OpenAI has unveiled GPT-4.5, the latest and most advanced iteration of its AI model, designed to refine human-AI interactions with improved emotional intelligence, accuracy, and contextual understanding. Unlike its predecessors, GPT-4.5 prioritises intuitive dialogue, making conversations more natural and engaging. With reduced hallucination rates, enhanced knowledge processing, and faster response times, the model sets a new benchmark for AI communication.
Amazon’s Alexa Plus brings new agentic capabilities; leveraging Anthropic's Claude
Amazon has developed a system of “experts” — specialised groups of application programming interface (APIs), capabilities, and instructions that handle specific tasks with precision. It brings new agentic capabilities, allowing it to independently browse the internet and complete tasks without user supervision.
Facebook, Netflix, YouTube, Google, Xbox down in US? Here is what we know so far
Several major apps, including Facebook, Netflix, and YouTube, experienced a sudden outage in the US on Thursday morning, February 27. Users reported login failures, server connection problems, and website errors. The cause of the outage is still unclear, and some services are slowly recovering. No official statements have been released yet by the affected companies.
Amazon launches AI-amped version of its Alexa voice assistant
Online retail behemoth Amazon on Wednesday announced a new version of its Alexa voice assistant that is powered by generative artificial intelligence, giving the device more human-like qualities.
NoBroker unveils ConvoZen AI, a conversational AI Cloud
ConvoZen.AI offers a range of features like voice and non-voice agents, analytics, monitoring, coaching, and quality control for large customer-facing teams. The platform serves clients in BFSI, education, healthcare, automotive, real estate, travel, and e-commerce, Akhil Gupta, cofounder and CTO, NoBroker told ET.
Blue Star plans for gradual expansion at manufacturing facilities for room ACs
Blue Star Ltd plans to expand its manufacturing capacity to 1.8 million units aiming for a 14.3% market share in room air conditioners by FY26. With a growing middle-class and housing sector, and recent unveiling of 150 models including energy-efficient and smart Wi-Fi ACs, the company is set to meet the rising demand.
Want JioHotstar for free? Here’s how to get it & watch live Champions Trophy 2025 matches!
JioHotstar Subscription: Reliance Jio has rolled out a limited-time offer, giving prepaid users free access to JioHotstar with a Rs 949 recharge. Cricket fans can now stream the India vs Pakistan Champions Trophy 2025 match and other content without extra cost. The plan also includes 2GB of daily data, unlimited calls, and JioTV access. With JioHotstar bringing together JioCinema and Disney+ Hotstar content, this offer is a major boost for streaming enthusiasts.
Elon Musk’s AI, Grok 3, ranks him, Donald Trump, JD Vance among America’s ‘most harmful’—Who else made the list?
Elon Musk’s latest AI, Grok 3, has stirred debate by listing its own creator among the top three individuals causing harm to America. Users on X (formerly Twitter) found that the chatbot named Donald Trump, Elon Musk, and JD Vance as the most harmful figures. The AI’s responses later changed, prompting questions about its reliability. As competition in the AI space intensifies, this incident raises concerns about biases and real-time data accuracy in AI models.
'From Jai Shri Krishna to Ram Mandir': Times when FBI chief Kash Patel showed his Hindu heritage
Is Kash Patel a Hindu? Kashyap 'Kash' Patel is now set to take over as the first Indian-origin Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director. From the traditional ‘Jai Shri Krishna’ greeting for his family to support for Ayodhya’s Ram Temple, Kash Patel has has often spoken about his faith unabashedly. Born to Gujarati immigrant parents, Kash Patel has now emerged as one of Trump's most loyal allies.
Spotify adds more AI-generated audiobooks
Spotify described its digital voice partnership with Google at the time as a "win-win" development allowing more authors and listeners access to audiobooks.
Amazon to stop support for communications service Chime next year
Amazon employees have long used Chime, which lets users meet, chat and place business calls inside and outside the organization, as a preferred service for video calls.
What is Grok 3? Elon Musk's xAI unveils 'scary smart' AI chatbot to challenge OpenAI, DeepSeek: 10-point explainer
Elon Musk-owned xAI launched its latest flagship AI model called Grok 3 on Tuesday, February 18, with improved capabilities. Musk termed the Grok-3 as 'scary smart'. Grok-3 is an Artificial Intelligence (AI) a chatbot with 10 times the computational resources compared to its predecessor and remarkable reasoning abilities. Grok 3 will be available to Premium Plus subscribers on X.
Flying Beast Gaurav Taneja questions multiple FIRs against Ranveer Allahbadia. 'Why aren’t they summoning Sundar Pichai?'
YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia is in legal trouble over controversial remarks made on a show. Multiple FIRs have been filed, sparking widespread legal actions. Gaurav Taneja criticizes the excessive response. The Supreme Court condemned Allahbadia but granted him protection from arrest. The case has also involved many other individuals and authorities across states.
Digital payments startup ToneTag closes $78 million funding round
The Bengaluru-based digital payments startup bagged the funding from stock market veteran Ravi Dharamshi’s PE fund ValueQuest Scale Fund and VC fund Iron Pillar. Existing investor Elevate Capital also participated. Strengthened by the fresh funds, the company aims to scale operations in India and go global too.
Tata Communications, Vodafone Idea, Jio to gain from Airtel's partial international service exit
Airtel's exit from part of the international wholesale voice and messaging market opens revenue opportunities for Tata Communications and Vodafone Idea. As rates dwindle, Airtel plans to focus on high-margin digital services such as cloud, IoT, cybersecurity, and data centers.
T-Mobile, Starlink to launch satellite-based connectivity in July for $15 per month
The move could mark a pivotal shift in mobile connectivity, bridging the gap between traditional cell networks and satellite technology to ensure seamless coverage anywhere on Earth.
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