Reading Time: 2 minutes In an exciting development for over-the-top (OTT) streaming in India, the recently introduced Jio Cinema app is stirring up the landscape with an enticing array of content, including access to HBO shows and the Tata Indian Premier League (IPL). In a move that has grabbed headlines, Jio Cinema’s new premium…
Bard vs. ChatGPT-4: A quick comparison
Reading Time: 2 minutes As the realm of artificial intelligence (AI) continues to evolve, we are witnessing the rise of increasingly sophisticated language models. Two such models that have garnered considerable attention are Bard and OpenAI’s ChatGPT-4. This article aims to provide a comparative analysis of these two models, delving into their capabilities, functionality,…
Theranos CEO Elizabeth Holmes Begins 11-Year Prison Sentence
Reading Time: 2 minutes In a major development in the Theranos saga, former CEO Elizabeth Holmes has begun her 11-year prison sentence for fraud. Holmes was taken into custody to serve her sentence at a minimum-security women’s prison camp in Bryan, Texas. The prison is located about 95 miles northwest of Houston, the city…
Amazon’s Curtain Call for Alexa’s Celebrity Voices: Here’s What You Need to Know
Reading Time: 2 minutes In a surprising move, Amazon has announced that it will discontinue the celebrity voices feature for Alexa. Notably, the voices of Samuel L. Jackson, Shaquille O’Neal, and Melissa McCarthy will no longer be available for purchase, and support for these voices on Alexa devices will also cease. Launched with a…
Nvidia: The First Chipmaker to Reach a $1 Trillion Valuation, Propelled by Rising GPU Demand
Reading Time: 2 minutes Nvidia, a global leader in the design and manufacture of graphics processing units (GPUs), has reached a historic milestone, becoming the first chipmaker to be valued at over $1 trillion. This monumental achievement comes on the heels of a robust surge in the company’s stock price over recent months, driven…
WhatsApp Beta Tests Usernames and Screen Sharing Features
Reading Time: < 1 minute WhatsApp is beta testing new features: usernames, screen sharing, and a status archive for businesses. The username feature, found in the 2.23.11.15 Android beta version, allows users to select a unique username for their account, enabling users to find each other without phone numbers. Screen sharing, noticed in the 2.23.11.19…
Google’s At A Glance widget will soon show how far your Uber ride is
Reading Time: 2 minutes Google is testing a new feature for its At A Glance widget that will show users how far their Uber ride is. The feature is currently only available to a small number of users, but it is expected to be rolled out to everyone soon.The At A Glance widget is…
ISRO Launches NVS-01 Successfully, First with GSLV Since 2021 Failure
Reading Time: 2 minutes The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully launched the NVS-01 satellite on a GSLV rocket on Monday, May 28, 2023. The launch took place from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, India.The NVS-01 satellite is the first of five second-generation satellites that will be part of the Indian Regional…