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How Chance AI Is Taking On Google Lens With a Curiosity-First Vision Agent, Explains Dr. Zeng
The technology behind Chance AI relies on open-source vision-language models (VLMs) ranging from 3 to 74 billion parameters, which the team post-trains to suit specific user needs. However, building a camera-first platform in an era of data privacy laws like GDPR comes with heavy responsibilities. To address this, the company adds several data prot...
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5 Benefits Of Consuming Garlic For Better Heart Function
Garlic has science-backed heart health benefits. Find out what they are and which type of garlic to consume for improving heart function.
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Raw Onions Health Benefits: Is Consuming Pyaaz Beneficial For Diabetes?
Raw onions are packed with compounds that make them a powerful ally for diabetes management. Here is how adding raw onions to your daily diet can naturally support stable glucose levels and protect heart health for diabetics.
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Bank of England Plans to Match US Pace on Stablecoin Regulation: Report
The Bank of England has pledged to introduce its stablecoin regulatory framework at the same pace as the United States. Deputy Governor Sarah Breeden said the plan aims to balance innovation and consumer protection. At the same time, the Financial Conduct Authority has ended its four-year ban on crypto ETNs, marking another major step in the UK’s...
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Iran Tackles Unauthorised Crypto Mining After 95 Percent of Bitcoin Mining Devices Found Operating Illegally
Iran’s electricity regulator has revealed that 95 percent of the country’s 427,000 Bitcoin mining machines operate without licences, consuming over 1,400 megawatts of subsidised power daily. Authorities have shut down 104 illegal farms and seized 1,465 devices in Tehran Province alone. A new public-reporting scheme offers cash rewards to citize...
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Tea vs Coffee: Which Is A Healthier Drink To Have Every Day
Tea or coffee, which cup gives your body a healthier boost? Here's what science says about these two morning favourites.
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Department of Consumer Affairs to Probe E-Commerce Platforms Over Hidden Cash-on-Delivery Charges
The Department of Consumer Affairs has launched an investigation into e-commerce platforms for allegedly imposing hidden charges on cash-on-delivery (COD) orders. These fees, often added during checkout, have triggered consumer complaints. Union Minister Pralhad Joshi called the practice a “dark pattern” that misleads and exploits buyers. The m...
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Drishti IAS To Pay Rs 5 Lakh Fine For Misleading Ads On UPSC Results
The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has imposed a penalty of Rs 5 lakh on Drishti IAS (VDK Eduventures Pvt Ltd) for publishing misleading advertisements regarding the results of the UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE) 2022.
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Australia’s ASIC Grants Exemptions to Stablecoin Intermediaries
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has introduced class relief that exempts intermediaries from needing separate licences to distribute stablecoins issued by licensed providers. The initiative is intended to lower compliance hurdles and encourage growth in the digital assets sector. At the same time, ASIC emphasised that is...
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Oppo F31 Pro+ 5G Review: Is a Great Design Worth the High Price?
The Oppo F31 Pro+ 5G arrives as a durable handset that aims to address consumer concerns about smartphone fragility. It features a tough build and a long-lasting battery. However, the Oppo F31 Pro+ 5G is placed in a highly competitive price bracket where durability alone isn’t enough to impress. But does the handset prove to be more than a mere p...
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Shah Rukh Khan, Deepika Padukone Listed In FIR Against Six Over Defective Hyundai Car
Shah Rukh Khan, Deepika Padukone face FIR over Hyundai car defect; endorsers liable under consumer protection laws.
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Consumer Body Fines VLCC Rs 3 Lakh For Misleading Slimming Commercials
The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has imposed a Rs 3 lakh fine on VLCC Ltd for publishing misleading advertisements related to slimming treatments.
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Rapido Fined Rs 10 Lakh By Consumer Protection Authority For Misleading Ads
Consumer protection authority CCPA has imposed a penalty of Rs 10 lakh on ride-hailing platform Rapido for misleading advertisements and unfair trade practices, the consumer affairs ministry said on Thursday.
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Supreme Court Seeks Centre, States Reply On Plea For Consumer's 'Right To Know'
The petition said "right to know" was crucial for consumers to make informed choices and to protect themselves from unfair or restrictive trade practices and unscrupulous exploitation.
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Centre Orders E-Commerce Platforms To Self-Audit To Identify "Dark Patterns"
Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has directed e-commerce platforms to conduct self-audits within three months to identify and eliminate "dark patterns", deceptive design practices that mislead consumers into unintended actions.
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How Chance AI Is Taking On Google Lens With a Curiosity-First Vision Agent, Explains Dr. Zeng
The technology behind Chance AI relies on open-source vision-language models (VLMs) ranging from 3 to 74 billion parameters, which the team post-trains to suit specific user needs. However, building a camera-first platform in an era of data privacy laws like GDPR comes with heavy responsibilities. To address this, the company adds several data prot...
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5 Benefits Of Consuming Garlic For Better Heart Function
Garlic has science-backed heart health benefits. Find out what they are and which type of garlic to consume for improving heart function.
-
Raw Onions Health Benefits: Is Consuming Pyaaz Beneficial For Diabetes?
Raw onions are packed with compounds that make them a powerful ally for diabetes management. Here is how adding raw onions to your daily diet can naturally support stable glucose levels and protect heart health for diabetics.
-
Bank of England Plans to Match US Pace on Stablecoin Regulation: Report
The Bank of England has pledged to introduce its stablecoin regulatory framework at the same pace as the United States. Deputy Governor Sarah Breeden said the plan aims to balance innovation and consumer protection. At the same time, the Financial Conduct Authority has ended its four-year ban on crypto ETNs, marking another major step in the UK’s...
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Iran Tackles Unauthorised Crypto Mining After 95 Percent of Bitcoin Mining Devices Found Operating Illegally
Iran’s electricity regulator has revealed that 95 percent of the country’s 427,000 Bitcoin mining machines operate without licences, consuming over 1,400 megawatts of subsidised power daily. Authorities have shut down 104 illegal farms and seized 1,465 devices in Tehran Province alone. A new public-reporting scheme offers cash rewards to citize...
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Tea vs Coffee: Which Is A Healthier Drink To Have Every Day
Tea or coffee, which cup gives your body a healthier boost? Here's what science says about these two morning favourites.
-
Department of Consumer Affairs to Probe E-Commerce Platforms Over Hidden Cash-on-Delivery Charges
The Department of Consumer Affairs has launched an investigation into e-commerce platforms for allegedly imposing hidden charges on cash-on-delivery (COD) orders. These fees, often added during checkout, have triggered consumer complaints. Union Minister Pralhad Joshi called the practice a “dark pattern” that misleads and exploits buyers. The m...
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Drishti IAS To Pay Rs 5 Lakh Fine For Misleading Ads On UPSC Results
The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has imposed a penalty of Rs 5 lakh on Drishti IAS (VDK Eduventures Pvt Ltd) for publishing misleading advertisements regarding the results of the UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE) 2022.
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Australia’s ASIC Grants Exemptions to Stablecoin Intermediaries
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has introduced class relief that exempts intermediaries from needing separate licences to distribute stablecoins issued by licensed providers. The initiative is intended to lower compliance hurdles and encourage growth in the digital assets sector. At the same time, ASIC emphasised that is...
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Oppo F31 Pro+ 5G Review: Is a Great Design Worth the High Price?
The Oppo F31 Pro+ 5G arrives as a durable handset that aims to address consumer concerns about smartphone fragility. It features a tough build and a long-lasting battery. However, the Oppo F31 Pro+ 5G is placed in a highly competitive price bracket where durability alone isn’t enough to impress. But does the handset prove to be more than a mere p...
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Shah Rukh Khan, Deepika Padukone Listed In FIR Against Six Over Defective Hyundai Car
Shah Rukh Khan, Deepika Padukone face FIR over Hyundai car defect; endorsers liable under consumer protection laws.
-
Consumer Body Fines VLCC Rs 3 Lakh For Misleading Slimming Commercials
The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has imposed a Rs 3 lakh fine on VLCC Ltd for publishing misleading advertisements related to slimming treatments.
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Rapido Fined Rs 10 Lakh By Consumer Protection Authority For Misleading Ads
Consumer protection authority CCPA has imposed a penalty of Rs 10 lakh on ride-hailing platform Rapido for misleading advertisements and unfair trade practices, the consumer affairs ministry said on Thursday.
-
Supreme Court Seeks Centre, States Reply On Plea For Consumer's 'Right To Know'
The petition said "right to know" was crucial for consumers to make informed choices and to protect themselves from unfair or restrictive trade practices and unscrupulous exploitation.
-
Centre Orders E-Commerce Platforms To Self-Audit To Identify "Dark Patterns"
Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has directed e-commerce platforms to conduct self-audits within three months to identify and eliminate "dark patterns", deceptive design practices that mislead consumers into unintended actions.
