WhatsApp rolls out new feature that lets users organise events within group chats
Meta-owned WhatsApp has rolled out a new feature that will allow users to organise events within group chats, according to the release notes for the latest update. The new feature…
Global smartphone market up by 8 pc in Q2, Samsung leads
The global smartphone market increased by 8 per cent (year-on-year) to reach 289.1 million unit shipments in the second quarter (Q2) of 2024, a new report has shown. Samsung retained…
Google announces new ‘School time’ feature for Android devices that empowers parents
Google has announced a new feature called "School time" for Android phones and other devices that empowers parents. The feature will be helpful for parents who do not want their…
Digital mental health startup Spring Health raises $100 mn, valuation jumps to $3.3 bn
US-based digital mental health startup Spring Health has announced that it raised $100 million in a Series E funding round with a valuation of $3.3 billion. The round was led…
AI drug discovery firm Healx raises $47 million
UK-based artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled drug discovery company Healx on Thursday announced that it has raised $47 million in a Series C round. The round was co-led by US-based R42 Group…
Google now lets people remove explicit ‘deepfakes’ from Search
Google has introduced new online safety features to help people affected by non-consensual sexually explicit fake content, often known as "deepfakes". The new updates, which were developed based on feedback…
Healthtech firm Flo Health raises over $200 mn from General Atlantic
London-based healthtech company Flo Health has announced that it raised more than $200 million in a Series C investment from global growth investor General Atlantic to revolutionise women's health. This…
AI helps Indian doctors treat stroke faster, says study
In order to demonstrate the significant potential impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on stroke care, healthtech company Qure.ai in collaboration with Baptist Christian Hospital (BCH) in Assam conducted a study…
Meta to let anyone create their own AI via ‘AI Studio’
Mark Zuckerberg-led Meta has rolled out AI Studio, a place for people to create, share and discover artificial intelligence (AI). The company has rolled out the feature in the US…
Apple to assemble pro models of iPhone 16 in India for 1st time: Report
In a bid to diversify production beyond China, Apple will manufacture the Pro and Pro Max iPhone 16 models in India for the first time through its long-standing partner Foxconn,…