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  • Fire Boltt Smartwatch With LTE Calling Support And 1.96-Inch Display Launched In India At Rs 4,999; Check Specs |

    New Delhi: Fire-Boltt Oracle smartwatch has been launched in India. The wristwatch comes with 4G LTE calling support, and users can also use a nano-SIM for 4G connectivity. Earlier, the company unveiled the Fire-Boltt Dream wristphone with a 2.02-inch screen.

    The smart wearables operate on an Android-based UI and support several Google Play Store applications. The wristwatch is also compatible with both Android and iOS. It features a square dial design with a rotating crown and a function button. It also offers a range of straps, including denim, silicone, ocean band, and metal straps.

    Fire-Boltt Oracle Price And Availability

    The Fire-Boltt Oracle smartwatch has an introductory price of Rs 4,999 and comes in various color options such as Marine-Mirage, Eclipse-Flex, Onyx-Wave, Orange-Horizon, Cloud-Whisper, and Crystal-Tide. On the other hand, the Cloudy-Clasp and Black-Chrome options of the smartwatch are priced at Rs. 5,299 and Rs. 5,499, respectively. (Also Read: Lenovo Tab M11 With 11-Inch Display And Android 13 Launched In India At Rs 17,999; Check Specs)

    Consumers can purchase the wristwatch via the Fire-Boltt India website and the e-commerce giant Flipkart.

    Fire-Boltt Oracle Specifications:

    The smartwatch features a 1.96-inch IPS scratch-resistant display with 320 X 360 pixels, offering 600 nits brightness and a 60Hz refresh rate for a vibrant viewing experience. It is powered by a cortex quad-core ARM SoC.

    It is equipped with 2GB of RAM and 16GB of storage to handle your apps and files efficiently. The smart wearable supports GPS, Bluetooth, and Wi-Fi for seamless connectivity on the go. The device also includes a Health Suite feature, providing continuous heart rate monitoring and various sports modes for fitness enthusiasts.

    The Fire-Boltt Oracle is loaded with a 700mAh battery, capable of lasting up to 36 hours with light usage and up to 8 hours with heavy usage. Under the hood, it runs on a quad-core CPU and Mali T820 MP1 GPU for smooth performance and graphics rendering. (Also Read: POCO C61 Launched With AI Dual Rear Camera In India At Rs 6,999; Check Specs)

    Adding further, the smartwatch comes with convenient features like an in-built mic, voice assistant support, and a speaker for audio playback. It also boasts an IP67 rating, ensuring water and dust resistance to withstand everyday use.

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    Ericsson remains committed to implementing its strategy aimed at achieving greater growth and meeting long-term margin goals.

  • YouTube Removes Over 2.25 Mn Videos In India For Violating Its Community Guidelines In Q4 2023 |

    New Delhi: Google-owned YouTube has removed over 2.25 million videos in India for violating its community guidelines in the fourth quarter of 2023, the popular video streaming platform said in a report on Tuesday.

    The number of videos removed from the platform between October and December 2023 in India is the highest among 30 nations, YouTube said in the report. Singapore (1,243,871) and the US (788,354) had the second and third-highest number of videos removed. Iraq emerged the last with 41,176 videos removed. (Also Read: Ericsson Announces 1,200 Job Cuts In Sweden Amid Lower Sales)

    Globally, 9 million videos were removed by YouTube during the same period, and a whopping 96 percent of videos were first flagged by machines. Of these 53.46 per cent were removed before they received a single view and 27.07 per cent received between 1 and 10 views before removal, Youtube said in a statement. (Also Read: IIT Madras Alumnus Pavan Davuluri Appointed New Chief of Microsoft Windows And Surface)

    “YouTube's Community Guidelines are enforced consistently across the globe, regardless of the uploader, where the content is uploaded, or how the content was generated. When content is removed for violating our guidelines, it is removed globally and policies are enforced using a combination of machine learning and human reviewers,” the social media platform said.

    Further, YouTube also removed over 20 million channels in Q4 2023 for violating “spam policies, including but not restricted to scams, misleading metadata or thumbnails, video and comments spam”. More than 1.1 billion comments were also weeded out, the majority of which were spam. Over 99 percent of removed comments were detected automatically, YouTube said.

  • Digital Markets Act: EU Starts Probe Into Apple, Meta, Google Under New Digital Law |

    New Delhi: The European Union (EU) has started an investigation into big tech giants Apple, Google parent Alphabet and Meta, in its first probe under the sweeping new Digital Markets Act (DMA) tech legislation. The EU has started the investigation after the potential breaches of the newly enacted anti-trust law.

    The suite of probes announced are the first under the EU's Digital Markets Act law, which took effect earlier this month.

    The DMA has categorized six major tech firms — Alphabet, Amazon, Apple, ByteDance, Meta, and Microsoft — as gatekeepers, mandating their adherence to specific provisions to boost more competition in digital markets, including allowing third-party app stores.

    The European Commission announced five investigations into Apple, Google, and Meta's compliance with the DMA, with completion expected within 12 months. (Also Read: iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus Get Price Cuts In India On Flipkart, Starting At Rs 56,999)

    Apple and Alphabet (Google's parent company) will undergo EU scrutiny regarding how they enable app developers to shift consumers to third-party app stores without charges. Adding further, the European Union will also examine changes that Google made to how its search results appear in Europe.

    Another investigation will focus on Apple's adherence to rules facilitating the easy removal of apps and changes to default settings on iPhones, along with how the company presents choice screens for alternative search engines and browsers.

    Meta's 'pay or consent' model, requiring users to pay for data protection and ad-free experiences on Facebook and Instagram, will also be examined.

    The EU's recent law, effective this month, mandates major tech companies to follow numerous new rules, aiming to enhance competition from smaller entities in digital advertising, online search, and app ecosystems.

    Earlier, the Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday that Apple, the tech giant, plans to add new fees and restrictions for third-party software downloads outside its App Store. (Also Read: Tesla CEO Elon Musk Thought That OpenAI Would Fail: OpenAI CE0 Sam Altman)

    This development follows the enforcement of the Digital Markets Act (DMA) by the European Union, aimed at targeting the market clout of big technology companies and making it easier for people to move between competing services.

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  • Misinformation Spread Via Deepfakes Biggest Threat To Upcoming Polls In India: Tenable |

    New Delhi: Misinformation and disinformation spread through artificial intelligence (AI)-generated deepfakes and fake content are the biggest threats to the upcoming elections in India,” exposure management company Tenable said on Sunday.

    According to the company, these threats will be shared across social media and messaging platforms like WhatsApp, X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, and others.

    “The biggest threats to the 2024 Lok Sabha elections are misinformation and disinformation as part of influence operations conducted by malicious actors against the electorate,” said Satnam Narang, Senior Staff Research Engineer at Tenable, to IANS.

    A recent report by Tidal Cyber ​​highlighted that this year, 10 countries will face the highest levels of election cyber interference threats, including India.

    Recently, deepfake videos of former US President Bill Clinton and current President Joe Biden were fabricated and circulated to confuse citizens during the upcoming presidential elections. (Also Read: Woman Falls Victim To Investment Scam, Loses Jewelry And Over Rs 24 Lakh)

    Experts note that the proliferation of deepfake content surged in late 2017, with over 7,900 videos online. By early 2019, this number nearly doubled to 14,678, and the trend continues to escalate.

    “With the increase in generative AI tools and their use growing worldwide, we may see deepfakes, be it in images or video content, impersonating notable candidates seeking to retain their seats or those hoping to unseat incumbents in parliament,” Narang added.

    The Indian government has recently issued directives to social media platforms such as X and Meta (formerly Facebook), urging them to regulate the proliferation of AI-generated deepfake content.

    Additionally, ahead of the Lok Sabha elections, the Ministry of Electronics & IT (MeitY) has issued an advisory to these platforms to remove AI-generated deepfakes from their platforms. (Also Read: WhatsApp Allows To Pin Multiple Messages In Chat; Here's How to Pin Messages on Android, iOS, And Desktop)

    Tenable suggests that the easiest way to identify a deepfake image is to look for nonsensical text or language that looks almost alien-like in language.

  • Tesla CEO Elon Musk Thought That OpenAI Would Fail: OpenAI CE0 Sam Altman

    Elon Musk sued OpenAI and Altman, alleging they breached their original contractual agreements around AI.

  • Spain's High Court Temporarily Suspends Telegram's Services

    Judge Santiago Pedraz has approved the blocking of Telegram's services in Spain while the claims are under investigation.

  • Woman Falls Victim To Investment Scam, Loses Jewelry And Over Rs 24 Lakh |

    New Delhi: In the pursuit of high returns in the stock market, individuals are often lured into investment schemes promising quick wealth. Unfortunately, many fall prey to such schemes, resulting in significant financial losses. A similar incident unfolded in Pune, where a woman found herself duped after getting entangled in a fraudulent investment scheme.

    She ended up selling her jewelry and losing over Rs 24 lakhs. (Also Read: 6 Key Money-Related Changes Coming In April 2024)

    How Scam Unveiled?

    The victim, a woman from Pune, became a target of fraudsters who enticed her with promises of quick returns through a trading app. (Also Read: IPO Calendar: 11 Public Offerings To Hit Market This Week; Details Here)

    According to reports from The Times of India, the scam took place between January 2 and February 4. The woman initiated her trading activities through a mobile app, which was downloaded at the behest of the scamsters.

    Financial Losses

    The fraudsters, masquerading as investment advisors, persuaded the woman to invest in a scheme offering high returns. Believing their claims, the woman poured her savings into the scheme and even sold her jewelry to invest more.

    She received messages through the trading app, luring her with the promise of substantial profits. However, within a month, she lost over Rs 24.12 lakhs, falling victim to the scam.

    The Police Report

    The woman, realizing she had been deceived, lodged a complaint at the Sinhgad Road police station in Pune. As per police inspectors, she was continuously encouraged to invest more money in the fraudulent scheme.

    The fraudsters provided her with four bank account numbers, into which she transferred the funds gradually.

    Investment Fraud

    This incident adds to the growing number of investment fraud cases reported in Pune. Over the past two months, the city has witnessed 117 cases of investment fraud, including another instance where a woman lost Rs 67 lakhs.

    Authorities urge citizens to remain vigilant and cautious while investing and to report any suspicious activities to the cybercrime department.

  • Lava O2 Smartphone With 50MP Dual AI Camera Launched In India At Rs 7,999; Check Specs, Availability |

    New Delhi: Lava has launched a new budget smartphone, the Lava O2, in India. The newly launched smartphone succeeds the Lava O1, which was launched last year in the country. The Lava O2 smartphone offers free-of-cost phone repair services at home under warranty.

    In terms of warranty, the Lava O2 smartphone comes with a 1-year handset warranty and a 6-month warranty on accessories. It includes a side-mounted fingerprint sensor and supports a face unlock feature. The company also promises two years of security updates.

    Lava O2 Price:

    The smartphone comes in a single configuration of 8GB RAM and 128GB storage, priced at Rs 8,499. As part of an introductory offer, it is currently discounted by Rs 500, making the effective price Rs 7,999.

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    Lava O2 Availability

    The Lava O2 smartphone comes in only an 8GB RAM and 128GB storage variant, available in three color options: Majestic Purple, Imperial Green, and Royal Gold. The first sale of the Lava O2 is scheduled to take place on March 27 via Lava e-store and Amazon. (Also Read: Samsung Galaxy Book 4 Laptop With AI-Backed Video Editor Launched In India; Check Price, Bank Offers And Specs)

    Specifications:

    The Lava O2 features a 6.5-inch HD+ display with a smooth 90Hz refresh rate and a punch-hole camera designed for stunning selfies. The smartphone is powered by the efficient UNISOC T616 processor, ensuring smooth performance for daily tasks and gaming.

    The smartphone sports a 50MP dual AI camera, offering AI mode, HDR mode, portrait mode, beauty mode, and night mode. For selfies and video calls, there's an 8MP front shooter. The phone is loaded with a 5,000mAh battery with 18W fast charging, delivering up to 38 hours of talk time and up to 500 hours of standby time on a single charge. (Also Read: iPhone 14 Plus Available With Big Discounts On Flipkart; Now You Can Buy At Rs 35,603 Off)

    It runs on near-stock Android 13, providing a clean user experience without bloatware or ads. Additionally, it features a convenient side-mounted fingerprint sensor for secure unlocking.