As the digital landscape continues to evolve, so do the threats that lurk within it. This past month has highlighted just how vulnerable our personal information, financial security, and national interests can be, from digital arrest scams to sophisticated cyber espionage efforts. In this month’s edition of ‘Secure Digital Life,’ we cover scams such as digital arrest scams costing victims over Rs 120 crore, fake job offers, parcel seizure scams, the alarming rise in UPI frauds, a fake website scheme by a father-son duo, a ticket scalping crackdown involving BookMyShow, and the activities of Transparent Tribe targeting Indian entities. Let’s understand the evolving tactics of cybercriminals and the steps we must take to protect ourselves and our communities.
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World of Tech this Week – GitHub CoPilot, Google Vertex AI, Apple Intelligence, and NVIDIA Spectrum-X
Imagine coding tools smart enough to understand your unique development needs, regardless of platform, and enterprises securing AI models while drawing from live web data. Picture robots moving with human-like grace, mastering complex tasks at home and work. This week, we explore the tech shaping our future: GitHub CoPilot expands to multiple models, from OpenAI to Google; Google Vertex AI protects private data while pushing performance; Clone Robotics crafts lifelike robotic limbs; Apple integrates privacy-focused AI into its ecosystem; Recraft AI reimagines generative design; OpenAI’s ChatGPT now pulls live web info; Autodesk bridges video and 3D interaction; and NVIDIA’s Spectrum-X partners with xAI for transparent AI. Ready for the future? Let’s dive in.
World of Tech this Week – Top AI Innovations from Microsoft, Anthropic, Runway, Genmo, and More
Welcome to this week’s edition of “World of Technology,” where we dive into the very edge of tomorrow’s most exciting innovations. What happens when AI moves beyond text and starts using your computer for you? How far can we push the limits of AI-driven video content creation, and what new creative possibilities emerge when we integrate interactive character performances into generative models? This week, we’re exploring the latest breakthroughs from industry leaders like Anthropic, Runway, Genmo, and Microsoft as they reshape the landscape of AI—from productivity-enhancing autonomous agents to powerful tools for filmmakers and beyond. Dive in and discover how these technologies are not just advancing the state of the art but transforming how we work, create, and imagine the future.
Diwali Gifting Guide 2024: Choose from a range of devices and offers
As Diwali approaches, the festive season ignites excitement, especially when it comes to finding the perfect gifts for family and friends. This year, a wide range of tech gadgets and devices from top brands are available, offering something for everyone. Continue reading “Diwali Gifting Guide 2024: Choose from a range of devices and offers”
Amazon Dhanteras Store: Deals on EVs, smartphones and more
Amazon has launched the Dhanteras sale as part of the ongoing Amazon Great Indian Festival 2024. This sale is a perfect opportunity for customers to upgrade their smartphones, electronics, and fashion items from top brands.
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Amazon Diwali Special Days Sale 2024: Deals on Smartphones, Appliances and more
Amazon has launched the Diwali Special Days sale as part of the ongoing Amazon Great Indian Festival 2024. Continue reading “Amazon Diwali Special Days Sale 2024: Deals on Smartphones, Appliances and more”
World of Tech This Week: ChatGPT Windows App, Tesla Optimus Updates, Perplexity AI, Google’s NotebookLM, Adobe MAX GenAI, SpaceX Booster Retrieval
What if you could access AI more easily on your computer? How are humanoid robots evolving to be more autonomous? From OpenAI’s new ChatGPT Windows app making AI more accessible to Tesla’s ongoing breakthroughs in humanoid robotics, the stories in this edition highlight advancements that are reshaping our world. Perplexity AI’s new enterprise tools promise better internal knowledge management, while Google’s NotebookLM gets even smarter with enhanced organization. Adobe’s creative GenAI features are helping artists do more with less, and SpaceX’s latest milestone is setting a new standard in reusable rocketry. Dive into the “edge of tomorrow” and see how these technologies are shaping our future in practical, inspiring ways. Read on and discover the innovations making our world smarter and more connected.
World of Tech This Week: Tesla’s Robotaxi, Meta’s MovieGen, MIT’s Future You, Liquid Foundation Models and more
Are you ready to see what the “edge of tomorrow” looks like this week? In our ongoing series, now in its 8th week, we continue to bring you the latest breakthroughs that are redefining technology and the world around us. From Tesla’s autonomous Robotaxi and humanoid robots to Meta’s bold moves in generative video, and MIT’s glimpse into your future self, we’re covering the stories that matter most in the rapidly evolving world of consumer-facing tech. Join us as we explore these exciting innovations—each one pushing the boundaries of what was thought possible.
Secure Digital Life: Fake Review Cartel, Data Breaches, Investment Scams, and Government Actions Against Spoofed Calls
In today’s highly interconnected world, maintaining online safety has become increasingly challenging. The rise in cybercrime, especially those targeting personal financial security, demands constant vigilance and awareness. It is crucial for individuals to not only protect themselves but also help safeguard others by sharing knowledge about the latest scams and threats. That is why we are committed to providing monthly updates on recent cybercrime stories. Our first article merely scratched the surface; over the past month, even more elaborate schemes have emerged. Let us work together to spread awareness of cybercrime as we explore the key stories of the past month.
World of Tech This Week – OpenAI, Microsoft, Google & ElevenLabs Lead the AI Charge
Is OpenAI’s Canvas the ultimate tool for writers and coders, seamlessly blending human creativity with AI assistance? Can Microsoft’s Copilot, with its voice interaction and visual understanding, truly become an indispensable AI partner? Will ElevenLabs disrupt the audiobook industry and empower authors with AI-generated celebrity voices? Does WisprFlow hold the key to effortless content creation, transforming spoken words into polished text? And how will Google’s NotebookLM and its contextual chatbots redefine research and knowledge management? These are just a few of the questions raised by this week’s whirlwind of AI advancements, leaving us on the edge of our seats, wondering what groundbreaking innovations lie just beyond the horizon.
World of Tech This Week – Meta’s true AR glasses, OpenAI and Jony Ive working together, Ultraviolette F99 Indian Superbike and more!
The AI scene is getting an incessant buzz from the news cycle but this time for totally different reasons altogether. The usual suspect is of course Open AI. Augmented reality seems to have come to the fore, as is the desire from AI companies to jump into hardware. Meta’s releases are no joke, this week has been really big for Mark Zuckerberg. In fact it’s so important that some people call it Meta’s “iPhone moment”. India is making very significant steps towards supercomputer independence and at the same time making news in the EV field for an electric superbike. The Chinese are racing ahead in the field of robotics. It’s a spicy, juicy week at the edge of tomorrow in the world of technology, let’s dive in.
Amazon Great Indian Festival 2024 Smart TV deals
Amazon India’s biggest sale of the year, the Great Indian Festival 2024 has begun today for Prime members. The sale offers up to 70% off on mobile accessories, smart TVs and projectors, laptops, home appliances, and more. In this post, we’ve curated the best smart TV deals for sale.
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World of Tech This Week – OpenAI O-1, Adobe Firefly Video Model, World Labs, NotebookLM Audio Review, 1x Robotics world model and more
A new month in the world of technology begins with our fifth week, traversing stories at the edge of tomorrow. A long awaited release from OpenAI has, once again, shaken up the LLM sphere. Fei Fei Li, the godmother of AI has announced the existence of “World Labs”. A lot of people are surprised that Google is actually shipping a lot of good stuff, and so have much smaller companies like Runway, Perplexity, Suno and Krea. In fact, even Adobe managed to bring out a video model. A world-model for robots, new AR glasses and a really interesting haptics accessory find places in our report this week from Team FoneArena. Dive in for a sneak peek into the future.
World of Tech This Week – Mistral’s Pixtral, Replit Agent, Hailuo Minimax Hollywood Video Model, Carpentopod and more
Exactly 7 years ago, a team of research scientists at Google Research and Google Brain released a paper titled “Attention is all you need”. In this paper, they proposed a “simple network architecture” called the “Transformer”. This became the pivotal and legendary architecture which now powers every large language model on our planet. Such is the nature of technology. One research paper is enough, to change the world. What kind of advancements are waiting for us in the future? Will there be another paper like this? More importantly, can we afford to miss it? This is why we come to you weekly with all the latest updates in the world of technology, right from the edge of tomorrow. Let’s dive into what happened this week.
Secure Digital Life: Monthly Roundup of Hacks, Scams, and Cyber Threats
Every step of the way, in a highly volatile and rapidly evolving digital landscape, we are faced with numerous cyber threats like identity thefts and economic scams trying to rip us off. Some want to steal our money, some want to use our identities for their illegal activities, some want to gain access to our private data and use it for blackmails. While such threats are not new, in our wild times, they now come in all kinds of colours, shapes and sizes. It’s not going to easy, as it will get harder for us to separate the real from the fake, with powerful artificial intelligence tools right on the horizon. Hence it’s upon us, to secure our digital lives, to arm ourselves, with actionable awareness and keep ourselves updated with all the dangers that might cross our paths. More importantly, we need to discuss solutions and remedies for those who are already affected. This is why we at Team FoneArena have taken up this ask to do a monthly round up, to create awareness and further the cause of a “Cyber Secure Bharat” in the future. Ok then, let’s get into this month’s list of hacks, scams, cyber threats and possible solutions. Do read till the end for a very important solution!
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