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Alphabet and rival Microsoft are once again locked in a race to rule the internet zeitgeist after the Google owner launched "Bard" in answer to AI chatbot sensation ChatGPT. Just minutes after Google announced the launch of Bard on Monday, Microsoft said it would hold an event at its Redmond headquarters to reveal its own AI, potentially setting the stage for the next Chrome-versus-Internet Explorer or Gmail-versus-Hotmail. Microsoft-backed OpenAI's ChatGPT has taken the tech world by storm since it was opened for public use last year, as people worldwide got creative with prompts that the conversational chatbot uses to create everything from poems and novels to jokes and film scripts. The artificial intelligence service could change how consumers search for information or create content on command and free up time for white-collar workers. Here are some key differences between Bard and ChatGPT: What do they do? The services that Google's Bard and ChatGPT wo...

Zoom Video Communications said on Tuesday it would cut about 1,300 jobs, as demand for the company's video conferencing services slows with the waning of the pandemic, and take a related charge of up to $68 million (roughly Rs. 560 crore). The company's shares, which fell 6 percent last year amid a rout in technology shares, closed up 9.9 percent on the news but were down marginally in extended trading. While announcing the layoffs, which will hit nearly 15 percent of its workforce, Chief Executive Officer Eric Yuan said he would take a pay cut of 98 percent for the coming fiscal year and forego his bonus. "We worked tirelessly... but we also made mistakes. We didn't take as much time as we should have to thoroughly analyse our teams or assess if we were growing sustainably, toward the highest priorities," Yuan said. Zoom will incur about $50 million (roughly Rs. 410 crore) to $68 million (roughly Rs. 560 crore) in charges related to the layoffs, a...

Fire-Boltt Dagger smartwatch was launched in India on Monday with a 1.43-inch (326x326 pixels) LCD display and Bluetooth calling support. The Fire-Boltt Dagger smartwatch comes with support for always-on display as well as several health tracking including heart rate monitor and blood oxygen level sensors. The smartwatch also features an IP68 rating for water and dust resistance. It is backed by a 400mAh battery that is claimed to offer up to 30 days of standby mode. Fire-Boltt Dagger price in India The Fire-Boltt Dagger smartwatch is priced at Rs. 3,499 and is available for sale via the official Fire-Boltt website and also via Amazon India . Fire-Boltt's Dagger smartwatch comes in three different colour variants — Black, Green, and Grey. Fire-Boltt Dagger specifications, features The Fire-Boltt Dagger smartwatch features a 1.43-inch (326x326 pixels) AMOLED display supporting always-on display, 60Hz refresh rate, and 600 Nits peak brightness. It sports a round dial. This sm...

Realme will launch the Realme GT Neo 5 in China on February 9. There is no word from the company regarding the global launch of this smartphone. However, it now appears that the Realme GT Neo 5 might debut in global markets with different branding. It is believed to carry the Realme GT 3 moniker. A notable tipster has revealed the possible design of its retail box packaging. However, the actual design of the Realme GT 3 is still under wraps. Tipster Steve H McFly (Twitter: @OnLeaks) recently shared an image of Realme GT 3's retail box packaging. The tipster also suggests that this Realme smartphone could support 240W fast charging. The company is scheduled to launch the Realme GT Neo 5 in China with the same specifications on February 9. #RealmeGT3 = 240W charging speed... #FutureSquad pic.twitter.com/KvLldR6NpK — Steve H.McFly (@OnLeaks) February 6, 2023 Realme has revealed several key specifications of the Realme GT Neo 5. If the Realme GT 3 turns out to be a rebranded...

Mudrex, a crypto investment platform, on Tuesday launched a free online Web3 educational platform called Satoshi School. The Bengaluru-based crypto company aims to spread awareness around development and usage of crypto assets and other aspects of the Web3 world. The courses that would be offered via this platform are targetted towards adolescents and individuals. The name of this school is inspired by Satoshi Nakamoto, the anonymous founder of Bitcoin whose identity remains a mystery since 2009, when he is said to have founded the world's most popular cryptocurrency. The platform will allow enrolled users to access an array of educational resources including interactive quizzes, analogies, and summaries of crypto and Web3-related services. Upon completing the courses, Mudrex says it will grant certificates stating that the holder had learned about building, understanding, and working around Web3 and crypto technologies, that could give them a leverage in job searches. “The cry...

Realme V30 series is expected to debut alongside the Realme GT Neo 5 on February 9. However, it appears that the Realme V30 and Realme V30T have been listed on the company's official China site ahead of launch. The listings have revealed the specifications and pricing information of these handsets. Both of these Realme smartphones appear to boast similar specifications. They are powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 700 SoC. The Realme V30 and Realm V30T sport a 6.5-inch IPS LCD screen with 600 nits of peak brightness. Realme V30, Realme V30T price The Realme V30 has a 6GB RAM + 128GB storage model that is priced at CNY 1,099 (roughly Rs. 13,500). Its 8GB RAM + 128GB storage model costs CNY 1,299 (roughly Rs. 16,000). Meanwhile, the base 6GB RAM + 128GB storage model of the Realme V30T is also priced at CNY 1,299 (roughly Rs. 16,000). The 8GB RAM + 128GB storage model goes for CNY 1,499 (roughly Rs. 18,500). Both of these Realme smartphones come in Dark Night and Dawn gold colour...

OnePlus is scheduled to host the Cloud 11 launch event on Tuesday at 7:30pm IST. The OnePlus 11 5G and OnePlus Buds Pro 2 will be making their global debut during this event. In addition, the OnePlus 11R 5G, OnePlus Pad, OnePlus TV 65 Q2 Pro, and OnePlus Keyboard will be unveiled for the first time globally. Around the same time, the Shenzhen company will also launch the OnePlus Ace 2 in China, which is believed to be the China-only variant of the OnePlus 11R 5G. Here are all the details about how you can watch the Cloud 11 launch event live, along with what we know about the upcoming devices. OnePlus Cloud 11: How to watch livestream [OnePlus] will host the Cloud 11 launch event on February 7 at 7:30pm IST. You can watch the event live via the company's official site and YouTube channel. You can also watch it through the embedded video player below. As mentioned earlier, OnePlus has already unveiled the product lineup of the Cloud 11 launch event. It includes the OnePlus 11 ...