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Unlike other companies that are attempting significant transformations with artificial intelligence, Apple is using the emerging technology to improve basic functions in its new gadgets. Without using the words "artificial intelligence" to describe the emerging technology, Apple showcased a new line of iPhones and a new watch that included improved semiconductor designs that power the new AI features. The features largely improve basic functions like taking a call or snapping better images. Artificial intelligence didn't come up at its June developer conference either but has for months been quietly reshaping Apple's core software products behind the scenes. In contrast, Microsoft and Alphabet's Google set ambitious goals for the level of transformation with their AI efforts. Industry leaders have warned about the potential harms of the unchecked development of new tools such as generative AI. Apple built the Series 9 Watch with a new chip that includes ...

Apple on Tuesday said that three of its Apple Watch models will come in what it calls carbon-neutral versions sporting a new green logo on their boxes, and the biggest change is that more of the transportation will be by boat instead of planes. Apple aims to be carbon neutral by 2030, including its supply chain. One of the biggest challenges to achieving that is cutting emissions from Apple's speedy transportation network, which relies heavily on planes. Apple was a pioneer in using planes to haul consumer electronics from factories in China to destinations around the world, helping reduce the inventory it needs to hold and boosting its profits. For the three new watches, half of shipments by weight, from factory to destinations such as regional distribution hubs, will happen over boats, trains or other non-air methods that burn less fuel and create fewer carbon emissions that warm the planet, Apple executives said in an interview at Apple's Cupertino, California, headquar...

Itel S23+ has recently been unveiled in Ethiopia. The latest offering from the smartphone manufacturer comes with a 6.78-inch Full HD+ AMOLED curved display. It is reportedly powered by a Unisoc T616 chipset, coupled with up to 8GB of RAM and 256GB of inbuilt storage. The handset also utilises the ROM to virtually expand the RAM up to 8GB. It comes equipped with a 5,000mAh battery with support for 18W charging support. Itel is yet to reveal the price and availability for the Itel S23+. The newly launched will reportedly be available in sole 8GB RAM and 256GB storage option. The handset comes pre-installed with Android 13-based itelOS V13.0.0 out-of-the-box. It is launched as the company's first premium curved-screen smartphone. Itel S23+ specifications According to Itel, the Itel S23+ sports a 6.78-inch full HD+ AMOLED display with 93 percent ultra-high screen-to-body ratio. The display comes with Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection. According to a press release shared by Addi...

India will be finalising its public opinion on cryptocurrencies in the coming days, Ajay Seth, the secretary of the department of economic affairs recently affirmed in an interview. During the recently held G20 Summit in Delhi, international policymakers as well as officials from global financial institutions like the International Monetary Fund (IMF) — praised India for giving the idea of framing crypto laws that would work on a global level. As India and other G20 nations continue the work on drafting these rules, Indian Web3 players believe that the release of detailed laws would lead to a responsible industry use of blockchain and Artificial Intelligence (AI). The awaited crypto laws that India and the other G20 nations are working on could mandate all firms working with digital assets to collect the KYC details of users, adhere to the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA), and meet anti-money laundering standards. The crypto laws could additionally order crypto firms to re...

The price and positioning of the Apple Watch range makes it aspirational and perhaps a bit too expensive for many of us, but what it has done is make smartwatches more desirable on the whole. The result of this is a flourishing budget smartwatch segment, supported by various brands leveraging their expertise in smartphones and Bluetooth connectivity to offer capable wearable technology at reasonable prices. This includes Xiaomi, which recently launched the Redmi Watch 3 Active, a health-focused smartwatch priced at Rs. 2,999. My previous experience with budget smartwatches hasn't been too great when it comes to fitness tracking; affordable devices tend to be best used for core functionality, such as notification mirroring and watch face customisability. It will be worth seeing if the Redmi Watch 3 Active can live up to its name and work well as a fitness and health tracker, apart from ticking the boxes for a budget smartwatch. Find out if the Redmi Watch 3 Active is worth the pric...

An artificial intelligence ( AI ) based approach demonstrated diagnostic performance comparable to experienced radiologists in detecting gall bladder cancer at a hospital in Chandigarh, according to a study published in The Lancet Regional Health – Southeast Asia journal. Gallbladder cancer (GBC) is a highly aggressive malignancy with a poor detection and a high mortality rate. Early diagnosis is challenging because benign gallbladder lesions can have similar imaging features, the researchers said. The team at Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER) in Chandigarh and Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), New Delhi, aimed to develop and validate a deep learning (DL) model for GBC detection using abdominal ultrasound and compare its performance with radiologists. Deep learning is a method in AI that teaches computers to process data in a way that is inspired by the human brain. The study used abdominal ultrasound data from patients with gallbladder lesions a...

Lava Blaze 2 Pro has been launched in India priced under Rs. 10,000. The phone is currently listed on the Lava India website, revealing all the specifications, the phone's design, and its price. The Lava handset comes equipped with a 5,000mAh battery and supports 18W charging. The phone sports a 6.5-inch IPS LCD display with a 2.5D curved screen and a 90Hz refresh rate. It is available in three colourways and comes in 128GB storage and an 8GB RAM option, wherein the RAM can be expanded virtually by up to 8GB using the inbuilt storage. Lava Blaze 2 Pro price in India, availability The Lava Blaze 2 Pro is available in a sole 8GB RAM + 128GB storage variant. The phone is priced at Rs. 9,999 in India. It comes in three colour options — Thunder Black, Swag Blue and Cool Green. The sale date and availability of the smartphone are yet to be announced by the company. Lava Blaze 2 Pro specifications The dual-SIM Lava Blaze 2 Pro runs Android 12 out-of-the-box. The phone features a 6.5...