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August 28, 2024
NEWS
BBC News

Barbie can beat smartphone addiction, firm claims
Manufacturer HMD, which also makes phones for Nokia, says it’s trying to tap into what it calls a “surge” of people wanting a smaller “digital impact” on their lives. But others say …
CNBC

Apple eyes bigger slice of India’s streaming, music market with Airtel deal
is tying up with India’s Bharti Airtel to offer the telecom firm’s premium customers its music and video streaming services for free, giving the U.S. giant access to thousands of consumers in the world’s most populous nation.
Reuters

IDC raises annual global smartphone shipments forecast on GenAI optimism
Aug 27 (Reuters) – Research firm IDC raised its forecast for full-year global smartphone shipments on Tuesday, citing strong growth in the first half of the year as consumer electronics demand recovers and artificial intelligence features attract …
Reuters

India’s Bharti Airtel announces content partnership with Apple
Apple TV+ will be included on Airtel’s video-streaming service Xstream with premium wifi and postpaid plans, and users of the company’s music-streaming service, Wynk Premium, will have access to offers on Apple Music, the Indian company said.
The Verge

Can a YouTube video really fix your wet phone?
Millions of viewers are turning to videos to get the water out of their phones. I tried to figure out whether they actually work. By David Pierce …
The Daily Star

Microsoft Copilot Available for Students!
Microsoft Copilot is an AI-powered chat designed for work. Whether you’re drafting a report, preparing a presentation, or brainstorming ideas, Copilot aims to streamline your tasks and enhance productivity. Copilot uses …
XDA Developers

Want to experiment with AI features in Microsoft Teams? Join the Teams Premium Pilot!
Customized Webinars: Enhance webinars and town hall presentations with branded organizational backgrounds, customizable emails, optimized video streaming, and attendee engagement reports. Confidential Meetings: Leverage advanced meeting protections for …
WJLA

Tableside cocktails and global cuisine shine at River Club DC
Washington, D.C. (7News) — The River Club DC is the newest and hottest spot at the Georgetown waterfront. On Tuesday, Brian headed to the restaurant just one month after their grand opening. Their cuisine seamlessly blends Italian, Spanish, …
Samsung Global Newsroom

Gamescom 2024: Samsung’s Glasses-Free 3D Monitor Redefines Immersive Gaming
Samsung Electronics took part in Gamescom 2024, the world’s largest event for computer and video games, with an 800-square-meter booth highlighting unrivaled immersive experiences, cutting-edge technology and exciting gaming partnerships.
Hindustan Times

Apple’s AI-driven ‘super cycle’ set to begin as iPhone 16 event date is announced
With the date of Apple Inc.’s next iPhone event set, investors now know when the biggest upgrade cycle in the technology behemoth’s history, driven by artificial intelligence, will kick off, according to Wedbush analyst Dan Ives.