Canada’s Department of Justice has recently expressed concerns regarding Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard, stating that the deal is likely to result in reduced competition in certain areas of the gaming industry. This information was revealed in a court filing on Thursday, which included a letter from the department to Microsoft’s US lawyers. The letter,
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Inflection AI, a startup in the artificial intelligence (AI) sector, has announced that it raised $1.3 billion in funding. The investment comes from a variety of sources, including Microsoft and Nvidia, and values the company at $4 billion. Inflection AI, founded by Mustafa Suleyman and Reid Hoffman, focuses on developing consumer-facing AI products and is
The Australian government is proposing new laws that could see tech giants like Facebook, Google, Twitter, TikTok, and podcasting services fined up to five percent of their annual global turnover for failing to tackle disinformation. The new laws aim to bring “mandatory” standards to the little-regulated sector. Under the proposed legislation, the Australian Communications and
European Commission Thierry Breton recently held discussions with tech executives Mark Zuckerberg and Sam Altman, during which they expressed their support for government regulation and oversight of artificial intelligence (AI). Breton stated that he and Zuckerberg, CEO of Meta Platforms, were in agreement regarding the EU’s proposed regulation of AI, which is currently in the
Apple recently unveiled its first-ever spatial computer, the Apple Vision Pro, at the annual Worldwide Developers Conference. The device is a mixed reality headset that can support both virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) content. The Apple Vision Pro features EyeSight, a sensor that enables users to view their surroundings, and a dial that
According to the Ericsson Mobility Report, India’s 5G subscription is estimated to reach about 10 million by the end of 2022, and is projected to account for about 57 percent of mobile subscriptions in the country by the end of 2028. This makes India the fastest growing 5G region globally. The launch of 5G services
Samsung is set to release its Galaxy Watch 6 Pro and Galaxy Watch 6 models alongside its new range of foldable smartphones in Seoul, Korea next month. Leaked renders of the Galaxy Watch 6 and Watch 6 Classic have already surfaced online, showcasing multiple colour options. Galaxy Watch 6 and Watch 6 Classic features The
Realme recently announced that their Realme 11 Pro+ 5G smartphone sold over 60,000 units in India, breaking the company’s highest first-day sales record in the above-Rs. 25,000 price category. The Realme 11 Pro+ 5G is the successor to the Realme 10 Pro+ 5G and boasts a 200-megapixel triple rear camera unit and 100W fast charging.
Apple’s new mixed reality headset, the Apple Vision Pro, was announced at the Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) 2023. This headset will be available for purchase in the US early in 2024. The Apple Vision Pro is the company’s first-ever mixed reality headset that has the capability to support both augmented and virtual reality technologies. The
Oppo has launched its latest mid-range smartphone, the Oppo Reno 9A, in Japan. This new handset is available in two colours – Moon White and Night Black – and boasts a glass build. The Oppo Reno 9A is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 SoC and has a full HD+ screen with a 90Hz refresh