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"Criminal": Elton John Slams UK Government's AI Copyright Plans
Elton John on Sunday accused the British government of "committing theft" by proposing that tech firms could train artificial intelligence models on the UK's music and creative output without guaranteeing proper recompense.
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Deal In Pakistan With Links To Donald Trump, Asim Munir Under Scrutiny: Report
A deal signed in Pakistan days before the terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam and India's military response to it, Operation Sindoor, has reportedly come under scrutiny both in New Delhi and Washington over links to Donald Trump's family.
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Apple Watch Shipments Fall for 2nd Consecutive Year Due to Lack of New Model, Minimal Upgrades: Report
Apple is said to have seen a significant decline in the demand for its smartwatches in most regions. As per a market research firm, 2024 was the second consecutive year where Apple Watch shipments declined by a striking margin. One of the most notable areas where shipments fell is North America, the Cupertino-based tech giant’s home turf. This is...
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Spotify's US App Update with Purchase Links Gets Apple Approval
Spotify said on Friday its US app update has secured Apple's approval to show pricing information and external payment links. The Swedish streaming giant, along with several other tech firms, had been at loggerheads with Apple over its App Store policies, which required developers to pay a commission on in-app purchases, including subscriptions.
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US Accounting Firms Expand Ops In India To Address Talent Crunch: Report
The turn to India for accounting talent echoes similar moves in tech over the past two decades, where global companies including Walmart, Microsoft and JPMorgan Chase have set up offices in the country.
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EU Decisions on Alleged Apple, Meta Tech Rule Breaches Due in Coming Weeks, Antitrust Chief Says
The EU, in the coming weeks, is likely to decide if Apple and Meta breached landmark tech rules aimed at curbing their market power. Both companies are expected to face modest fines for DMA violations, sources told Reuters last month.
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Meta Nears Release of New AI Model Llama 4 in April: Report
Meta aims to launch the latest version of its large language model, Llama 4, this month, but delays remain possible, according to a report in The Information. Following OpenAI's success with ChatGPT, major tech firms are heavily investing in AI infrastructure to remain competitive in the rapidly evolving AI landscape.
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Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg Lobbies Donald Trump to Avoid Antitrust Trial: Report
Meta and its representatives met with President Trump and his senior advisers ahead of an April 14 Federal Trade Commission trial that could force the company to unwind its acquisitions of messaging platform WhatsApp and image-sharing app Instagram.
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Sony Online Store Begins Accepting USDC via Crypto.com Pay in Singapore
Sony Electronics has teamed up with Crypto.com to accept USDC payments in Singapore. The development aligns with the tech giant’s efforts to keep up with Web3-focussed fintech advancements, its announcement said.
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Exclusive: UK Firm Trashes New York Times Report On "Sensitive Tech Transfer" To Russia Via HAL
British aerospace manufacturer HR Smith Group has slammed a New York Times report that accused it of transferring sensitive technology to a blacklisted agency supplying Russia with weapons via an Indian state-run company.
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How US Social Media Firms Use American Law To Disregard Laws Of Other Nations
Social media platforms tend not to be that bothered by national boundaries.
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What Tech Mahindra Said On Indian Employee Detained In Qatar For 3 Months
IT services firm Tech Mahindra on Sunday said it was in "close contact" with the family of its employee who has been allegedly detained in Qatar in connection with an ongoing investigation.
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Google, Apple Hit by Twin EU Rebuke Amid Big Tech Crackdown
The European Commission chastised Google for allegedly breaching the bloc’s landmark Digital Markets Act by favoring in-house services across its sprawling search empire and for preventing app developers from steering consumers to offers outside of its Play Store. Meanwhile, Apple was told it must loosen the shackles on its prized iPhone operatin...
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Apple, Meta Said to Face Modest Fines Over DMA Breaches in EU
Apple and Meta Platforms are set to face modest fines for allegedly breaching the DMA acts. The EU antitrust enforcer is focused on making sure the companies comply with the law rather than sanctioning them, the sources said, explaining the rationale for modest fines.
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EU Asked To Reveal Funding Given To Elon Musk's Firms
The EU faced questions on Wednesday over how much of its money goes to tech billionaire Elon Musk's companies as tensions ramp up between the new US administration and Brussels.
![Gadgets 360 With Technical Guruji: News of the Week [August 24, 2024]](https://c.ndtvimg.com/2024-08/dfno8l5s_news-of-the-week_640x480_24_August_24.jpg?downsize=245:163 "Gadgets 360 With Technical Guruji: News of the Week [August 24, 2024]")
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"Criminal": Elton John Slams UK Government's AI Copyright Plans
Elton John on Sunday accused the British government of "committing theft" by proposing that tech firms could train artificial intelligence models on the UK's music and creative output without guaranteeing proper recompense.
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Deal In Pakistan With Links To Donald Trump, Asim Munir Under Scrutiny: Report
A deal signed in Pakistan days before the terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam and India's military response to it, Operation Sindoor, has reportedly come under scrutiny both in New Delhi and Washington over links to Donald Trump's family.
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Apple Watch Shipments Fall for 2nd Consecutive Year Due to Lack of New Model, Minimal Upgrades: Report
Apple is said to have seen a significant decline in the demand for its smartwatches in most regions. As per a market research firm, 2024 was the second consecutive year where Apple Watch shipments declined by a striking margin. One of the most notable areas where shipments fell is North America, the Cupertino-based tech giant’s home turf. This is...
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Spotify's US App Update with Purchase Links Gets Apple Approval
Spotify said on Friday its US app update has secured Apple's approval to show pricing information and external payment links. The Swedish streaming giant, along with several other tech firms, had been at loggerheads with Apple over its App Store policies, which required developers to pay a commission on in-app purchases, including subscriptions.
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US Accounting Firms Expand Ops In India To Address Talent Crunch: Report
The turn to India for accounting talent echoes similar moves in tech over the past two decades, where global companies including Walmart, Microsoft and JPMorgan Chase have set up offices in the country.
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EU Decisions on Alleged Apple, Meta Tech Rule Breaches Due in Coming Weeks, Antitrust Chief Says
The EU, in the coming weeks, is likely to decide if Apple and Meta breached landmark tech rules aimed at curbing their market power. Both companies are expected to face modest fines for DMA violations, sources told Reuters last month.
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Meta Nears Release of New AI Model Llama 4 in April: Report
Meta aims to launch the latest version of its large language model, Llama 4, this month, but delays remain possible, according to a report in The Information. Following OpenAI's success with ChatGPT, major tech firms are heavily investing in AI infrastructure to remain competitive in the rapidly evolving AI landscape.
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Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg Lobbies Donald Trump to Avoid Antitrust Trial: Report
Meta and its representatives met with President Trump and his senior advisers ahead of an April 14 Federal Trade Commission trial that could force the company to unwind its acquisitions of messaging platform WhatsApp and image-sharing app Instagram.
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Sony Online Store Begins Accepting USDC via Crypto.com Pay in Singapore
Sony Electronics has teamed up with Crypto.com to accept USDC payments in Singapore. The development aligns with the tech giant’s efforts to keep up with Web3-focussed fintech advancements, its announcement said.
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Exclusive: UK Firm Trashes New York Times Report On "Sensitive Tech Transfer" To Russia Via HAL
British aerospace manufacturer HR Smith Group has slammed a New York Times report that accused it of transferring sensitive technology to a blacklisted agency supplying Russia with weapons via an Indian state-run company.
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How US Social Media Firms Use American Law To Disregard Laws Of Other Nations
Social media platforms tend not to be that bothered by national boundaries.
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What Tech Mahindra Said On Indian Employee Detained In Qatar For 3 Months
IT services firm Tech Mahindra on Sunday said it was in "close contact" with the family of its employee who has been allegedly detained in Qatar in connection with an ongoing investigation.
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Google, Apple Hit by Twin EU Rebuke Amid Big Tech Crackdown
The European Commission chastised Google for allegedly breaching the bloc’s landmark Digital Markets Act by favoring in-house services across its sprawling search empire and for preventing app developers from steering consumers to offers outside of its Play Store. Meanwhile, Apple was told it must loosen the shackles on its prized iPhone operatin...
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Apple, Meta Said to Face Modest Fines Over DMA Breaches in EU
Apple and Meta Platforms are set to face modest fines for allegedly breaching the DMA acts. The EU antitrust enforcer is focused on making sure the companies comply with the law rather than sanctioning them, the sources said, explaining the rationale for modest fines.
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EU Asked To Reveal Funding Given To Elon Musk's Firms
The EU faced questions on Wednesday over how much of its money goes to tech billionaire Elon Musk's companies as tensions ramp up between the new US administration and Brussels.
