SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT
Apple is first company charged under new EU competition law
Apple is facing intense regulatory scrutiny globally, with charges in the EU, legal battles in the US, and regulatory actions in Britain, signaling a turbulent period for the tech giant in various markets.
India can be the great link joining the largest population of developers to AI’s immense possibilities
India is projected to surpass the US as the largest software developer community by 2027, with the digital economy contributing significantly to its overall economy. AI tools are revolutionizing software development, leading to substantial gains in productivity. The country's focus on early education in programming and the promotion of open-source collaboration are key factors driving this growth.
Pocket FM in partnership with US-based AI voice ElevenLabs
Pocket FM stated that this partnership aims to enhance the inclusivity and accessibility of audio series creation, providing writers with streamlined tools at their fingertips. Pocket FM anticipates tripling its content library this year, highlighting that its initial trials with the new technology resulted in the production of over 30,000 hours of audio series.
India may lead the charge in global AI landscape: GitHub CEO
According to GitHub CEO Thomas Dohmke, India has the potential to surge to the forefront of the global AI landscape, driven by its rapidly expanding community of software developers. By 2027, this community is projected to surpass the United States as the world's largest, aligning with the transformative era of AI. Currently, India boasts 15.4 million active developers on the Microsoft-owned platform, marking a substantial 33% year-on-year growth.
Here are the key takeaways from Apple’s developers conference
Apple kicked off its annual developer conference on Monday, where the technology giant showcased how it is integrating artificial intelligence across its software suite, including a revamped Siri voice assistant and a tie-up with ChatGPT owner OpenAI.
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Apple brings ChatGPT and more AI to devices, Wall Street unimpressed
In the nearly two-hour long presentation at Apple's annual developer conference, executives including CEO Tim Cook touted how voice assistant Siri would be able to interact with messages, emails, calendar, as well as third party apps. Siri will be able to write emails and change the tone of voice to suit the occasion.
Apple shows off updated, mixed-reality headset at AI-focused event
Apple showcases AI integration at developer conference, including revamped Siri and possible tie-up with OpenAI's ChatGPT for iOS 18.
Apple WWDC 2024 AI live stream: Where and how to watch the event online?
Apple's WWDC 2024, starting tonight, will focus on software updates rather than new hardware. Key announcements include iOS 18 with AI features like Smart Recap and improved Siri, watchOS 11 with advanced health features, macOS 15 with AI-driven enhancements, and visionOS 2.0 for AR capabilities. The event will also introduce Apple Intelligence, a new AI system, and updates to apps like Settings, Control Centre, Messages, Photos, and Mail.
Apple WWDC 2024: From AI-based Siri upgrades to custom emoji options; what to expect from iOS 18 ?
At the Apple Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) 2024, AI is set to take center stage. Apple plans to integrate generative AI across its operating systems, enhancing features in iOS, macOS, and more. Siri will see significant updates, becoming more conversational and capable of controlling app functions. New AI-driven features, such as voice memo transcriptions, automated message replies, and advanced photo editing, will be introduced.
Apple faces pressure to deliver on AI at developer conference
Apple is expected to make the case next week that it is not being left behind as tech world rivals blaze ahead with artificial intelligence. Since Apple makes most of its money from selling iPhones and other hardware, AI integrations will likely focus on its devices and services working more seamlessly together, said Creative Strategies analyst Carolina Milanesi.
How AI made Mark Zuckerberg popular again in Silicon Valley
Meta's CEO, Mark Zuckerberg, introduced an open-source AI system, challenging closed models like OpenAI. Jeffrey Emanuel, a hacker and AI enthusiast, initially skeptical, was impressed by Meta's move to make the code freely accessible.
Arm offers new designs, software for AI on smartphones
Arm Holdings unveiled new chip blueprints and software tools to enhance smartphones for AI tasks, aiming to accelerate adoption with changes in blueprint delivery.
B2B fintech startup Vegapay raises $5.5 million from Elevation Capital
Vegapay had raised $1.1 million in its first institutional funding round in 2023 led by Eximius. According to the company, the newly raised fund will be used to enhance Vegapay’s product suite, focusing on product development and regulatory compliance.
Sacred Games: How Indian mythology is taking over gaming consoles
Indian gaming enthusiasts now have access to games rooted in Indian history and culture, like managing the Ayodhya Ram Temple's functioning and building the Vande Bharat Express. Players can immerse themselves in the world of the legendary Tamil emperor Rajendra Chola and experience high-speed chases and stealth attacks.
Pune car crash: Parents of deceased techies demand SC monitored probe, trial in MP
The parents of two software engineers killed in the Pune car accident demanded Supreme Court monitoring of the probe and trial. They also asked for the trial to be held in Madhya Pradesh. Anish Awadhiya and Ashwini Koshta died in a collision involving a speeding Porsche allegedly driven by a 17-year-old. The victims' families demanded that the accused be tried as an adult.
India big market for Canva; looking to build local team there: CEO Melanie Perkins
India is the fifth largest market for Canva, which is bullish on the country's burgeoning creator economy, having doubled its growth between 2023 and 2022. Canva’s latest offering can help businesses create company-wide design templates for their brands, keep their intellectual property (IP) safe, and provide greater control over their visual products.
Pune Porsche Accident: Accused given bail after grandfather's assurance to keep him away from bad company
A 17-year-old in Pune, accused of fatally crashing his car into a motorbike while allegedly drunk, was granted bail by the Juvenile Justice Board. His grandfather assured the court he'd keep the boy away from bad influences and ensure he focuses on his studies. The court also ordered the boy to learn traffic rules and write an essay on road accidents. Police, challenging the bail, sought to try him as an adult due to the severity of the crime.
Ananant Systems working with major local OEMs to develop BSNL’s 5G chip
Bengaluru-based Ananant Systems is looking to address the expanding requirements for advanced connectivity, computing, and security for wireless 5G and 6G infrastructure and devices. Its offerings include intellectual property (IP), chip design, semiconductor products, software, and systems, all developed and owned in India.
Microsoft to unveil AI devices and features ahead of developer conference
The Windows maker is expected to reveal a new version of its Surface Pro tablet and Surface Laptop that feature Qualcomm chips based on Arm Holdings' architecture.
India-Russia: Lack of knowledge about respective IT industries is a challenge
Russian and Indian software development companies, with Denis Ageev from DACOM M, possess resources for software buildout, including virtualization of computers, data storage, networks, and servers.
AWS makes Amazon Bedrock available for developers in India
Making the announcement at the AWS Summit Bengaluru, the global technology giant has piloted the service with Indian organisations such as Healthify, L&T Technology Services (LTTS), Max Life Insurance, GupShup, Fibe, Happy Fox, ShellKode and Yellow.ai.
US eyes curbs on China's access to AI software behind apps like ChatGPT
Biden admin plans to regulate AI models export to China. Commerce Dept may use computing power threshold. Concerns about AI's role in bioweapons, cyber attacks. Challenges in defining export criteria.
Rockwell plans to expand in India with more factories, tech workers
Rockwell Automation considers expanding its technology workforce and establishing additional factories in India to bolster manufacturing. The industrial automation equipment maker, celebrating 40 years in India, aims to leverage the country as a technology hub for product development. Plans include hiring for technology centers and opening more factories, following its recent announcement of a plant in Tamil Nadu.
Developers spending more time firefighting issues than delivering innovation: Cisco survey
The pressure on developers to rapidly deliver new features is compounded by the constant need to assist SREs and IT operations in ensuring application performance and availability.
Meet Devika, India’s first AI engineer who can do it all
Devika, India's AI engineer, competes with US's Devin using LLMs. It assists developers, plans to add multimodal features. Mufeed, a cybersecurity enthusiast, founded Lyminal, Stition, focusing on CodeSentry for automated secure operations.
Tata Tech, BMW form JV to develop auto software
BMW Group and Tata Technologies form a JV to create an automotive software and IT hub in Pune, Bengaluru, and Chennai. The focus will be on software-defined vehicles, automated driving, infotainment, and digital services.
Tata Technologies, BMW Group to form JV for software development
The venture will develop automotive software for automated driving and the dashboard system among other features, Tata Technologies said, but didn't disclose any financial details of the agreement.
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