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The Billion-Dollar Battle To Own 7-Eleven
7-Eleven convenience stores perfected their model in Japan, where diverse, fresh-food offerings attract locals and tourists alike. But the company, which had its start long ago in the US, has struggled to replicate that success elsewhere.
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HP Is Customising Its AI PCs With Multiple On-Device Tools and an AI Chatbot
HP says the AI Companion is powered by a version of GPT-4 which operates entirely locally, meaning any data shared with the chatbot never leaves the device. It is powered by the on-device NPU, and is integrated with both the system as well as all the files stored on it.
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DoT Issues Norms for Satcom Services as Musk's Starlink Looks to Enter Indian Market
The DoT has barred companies from linking connection of users in any form with any terminal or facility located outside the country's border as well as processing of their data overseas. The move assumes significance as the government is, for the first time, gearing up to open satellite communication service for the general public
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Microsoft Brings Semantic Indexing to Windows Search on Snapdragon-Powered Copilot+ PCs
Microsoft released a new Windows 11 Insider preview build on Friday. The new update adds the improved Windows Search feature in preview to the Snapdragon-powered Copilot+ PCs. These artificial intelligence (AI) enabled devices will now support natural language or semantic searches for files stored locally. This means users can type conversational c...
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Google Photos Rolls Out ‘Undo Device Backup’ Feature for Better Cloud Storage Management
Google has introduced a new feature for its Photos app that aims to make deleting backed-up photos and videos easier. It was reportedly first spotted in June, with code strings of the Google Photos app hinting at a feature with similar functionality. The feature, dubbed ‘Undo Device Backup’, lets users remove media from the cloud storage space ...
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Android’s New Feature Will Automatically Log Users Back Into Apps When Switching Devices
Google has announced a new feature for Android which aims to make the process of switching to and setting up new devices a quicker and more efficient experience. The feature, called Restore Credentials, can automatically log users back into apps on devices once the switchover is complete, leveraging a restore key.
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Microsoft to End Support for Windows Mail, Calendar and People Apps This Year to Prioritise Outlook
Microsoft has announced that it will end support for Mail, Calendar, and People apps for Windows by the end of the year. It is migrating users to the new Outlook for Windows app, where they will be able to access their local emails, calendar events, and stored contacts on a single platform — services previously available on three separate apps.
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HP EliteBook Ultra, HP OmniBook X Copilot+ AI PCs With Snapdragon X Elite Chipset Launched in India
HP unveiled its first Copilot+ AI PCs, the HP EliteBook Ultra and HP OmniBook X, in India Thursday. Powered by the Arm-based Snapdragon X Elite platform, HP’s new AI laptops take advantage of the dedicated Neural Processing Unit (NPU) of the chipset, rated at 45 trillion operations per second (TOPS) and capable of running demanding generative AI ...
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Google Maps Doubles Down on Privacy With New On-Device Location Storage: Report
Google Maps is bringing a big change to how it stores your location data, according to a report. It will soon enable devices to store location and timeline data locally (on-device) instead of Google Cloud, the report suggests. Furthermore, the company will also set the auto-delete feature, which automatically removes your timeline data after a cert...
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Google Wallet App With Support for Passes, Tickets Launched in India; to Operate Alongside Google Pay
Google Wallet has been launched in India and the app will offer support for local services in the country. The search giant says that it has partnered with over 20 companies in India, including PVR, Inox, Air India, Indigo, Flipkart, MakeMyTrip, Easemytrip, Ixigo, and Pine Labs to enable support for storing digital passes, tickets, and documents in...
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Google Wallet Play Store Listing Hints at Imminent India Launch, to Work Alongside Google Pay: Report
Google Wallet India launch could take place soon with support for local integrations, according to a report. The company's Google Wallet app was recently listed on the Play Store in India, with screenshots that show support for local integrations. While Google later removed these screenshots showing Indian banks, airlines and other services that of...
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Google Responds To Antitrust Body Ordering Probe Into Play Store Billing
Alphabet Inc's Google has underscored that it takes its commitment to follow local laws and regulations seriously as India's antitrust body on Friday ordered a probe against the US company.
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"Just A Local Sports Store": Adam Gilchrist Reacts To MS Dhoni's New Bat Sticker
The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 is just round the corner and a lot of anticipation already exists around MS Dhoni's quest for a record sixth title with Chennai Super Kings.
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PhonePe's Indus Appstore Set to Launch in India on February 21, to Be Available in 12 Local Languages
Indus Appstore will be available for consumers later this month. The app store confirmed to list apps in 12 Indian languages besides English and it has already onboarded a variety of apps including Flipkart, ixigo, Domino's Pizza, Snapdeal, JioMart, and Bajaj Finserv. PhonePe's foray into the app store business with Indus Appstore is expected to di...
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Vase Bought For $3.99 At US Thrift Store Sells For Over $100,000 At Auction
A US woman who bought a glass vase for $3.99 at a local Goodwill charity shop has seen the piece auctioned off for more than $100,000 after it turned out to be a rare piece of Italian glassware.
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The Billion-Dollar Battle To Own 7-Eleven
7-Eleven convenience stores perfected their model in Japan, where diverse, fresh-food offerings attract locals and tourists alike. But the company, which had its start long ago in the US, has struggled to replicate that success elsewhere.
-
HP Is Customising Its AI PCs With Multiple On-Device Tools and an AI Chatbot
HP says the AI Companion is powered by a version of GPT-4 which operates entirely locally, meaning any data shared with the chatbot never leaves the device. It is powered by the on-device NPU, and is integrated with both the system as well as all the files stored on it.
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DoT Issues Norms for Satcom Services as Musk's Starlink Looks to Enter Indian Market
The DoT has barred companies from linking connection of users in any form with any terminal or facility located outside the country's border as well as processing of their data overseas. The move assumes significance as the government is, for the first time, gearing up to open satellite communication service for the general public
-
Microsoft Brings Semantic Indexing to Windows Search on Snapdragon-Powered Copilot+ PCs
Microsoft released a new Windows 11 Insider preview build on Friday. The new update adds the improved Windows Search feature in preview to the Snapdragon-powered Copilot+ PCs. These artificial intelligence (AI) enabled devices will now support natural language or semantic searches for files stored locally. This means users can type conversational c...
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Google Photos Rolls Out ‘Undo Device Backup’ Feature for Better Cloud Storage Management
Google has introduced a new feature for its Photos app that aims to make deleting backed-up photos and videos easier. It was reportedly first spotted in June, with code strings of the Google Photos app hinting at a feature with similar functionality. The feature, dubbed ‘Undo Device Backup’, lets users remove media from the cloud storage space ...
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Android’s New Feature Will Automatically Log Users Back Into Apps When Switching Devices
Google has announced a new feature for Android which aims to make the process of switching to and setting up new devices a quicker and more efficient experience. The feature, called Restore Credentials, can automatically log users back into apps on devices once the switchover is complete, leveraging a restore key.
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Microsoft to End Support for Windows Mail, Calendar and People Apps This Year to Prioritise Outlook
Microsoft has announced that it will end support for Mail, Calendar, and People apps for Windows by the end of the year. It is migrating users to the new Outlook for Windows app, where they will be able to access their local emails, calendar events, and stored contacts on a single platform — services previously available on three separate apps.
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HP EliteBook Ultra, HP OmniBook X Copilot+ AI PCs With Snapdragon X Elite Chipset Launched in India
HP unveiled its first Copilot+ AI PCs, the HP EliteBook Ultra and HP OmniBook X, in India Thursday. Powered by the Arm-based Snapdragon X Elite platform, HP’s new AI laptops take advantage of the dedicated Neural Processing Unit (NPU) of the chipset, rated at 45 trillion operations per second (TOPS) and capable of running demanding generative AI ...
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Google Maps Doubles Down on Privacy With New On-Device Location Storage: Report
Google Maps is bringing a big change to how it stores your location data, according to a report. It will soon enable devices to store location and timeline data locally (on-device) instead of Google Cloud, the report suggests. Furthermore, the company will also set the auto-delete feature, which automatically removes your timeline data after a cert...
-
Google Wallet App With Support for Passes, Tickets Launched in India; to Operate Alongside Google Pay
Google Wallet has been launched in India and the app will offer support for local services in the country. The search giant says that it has partnered with over 20 companies in India, including PVR, Inox, Air India, Indigo, Flipkart, MakeMyTrip, Easemytrip, Ixigo, and Pine Labs to enable support for storing digital passes, tickets, and documents in...
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Google Wallet Play Store Listing Hints at Imminent India Launch, to Work Alongside Google Pay: Report
Google Wallet India launch could take place soon with support for local integrations, according to a report. The company's Google Wallet app was recently listed on the Play Store in India, with screenshots that show support for local integrations. While Google later removed these screenshots showing Indian banks, airlines and other services that of...
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Google Responds To Antitrust Body Ordering Probe Into Play Store Billing
Alphabet Inc's Google has underscored that it takes its commitment to follow local laws and regulations seriously as India's antitrust body on Friday ordered a probe against the US company.
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"Just A Local Sports Store": Adam Gilchrist Reacts To MS Dhoni's New Bat Sticker
The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 is just round the corner and a lot of anticipation already exists around MS Dhoni's quest for a record sixth title with Chennai Super Kings.
-
PhonePe's Indus Appstore Set to Launch in India on February 21, to Be Available in 12 Local Languages
Indus Appstore will be available for consumers later this month. The app store confirmed to list apps in 12 Indian languages besides English and it has already onboarded a variety of apps including Flipkart, ixigo, Domino's Pizza, Snapdeal, JioMart, and Bajaj Finserv. PhonePe's foray into the app store business with Indus Appstore is expected to di...
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Vase Bought For $3.99 At US Thrift Store Sells For Over $100,000 At Auction
A US woman who bought a glass vase for $3.99 at a local Goodwill charity shop has seen the piece auctioned off for more than $100,000 after it turned out to be a rare piece of Italian glassware.
