Tag: Technology

88 percent of workers anticipate regular utilisation of generative AI in the coming years : Report

Indians felt that the application of AI will be important across health, security and climate, but equally in personalised education, improved accessibility and space exploration. (Representative Image: Markus Spiske via Unsplash)

89 percent say poor technology impacts productivity, with 40 percent set to quit due to poor technology

MAdtech Point: Metrics in advertising technology must evolve to be more holistic

Privacy regulations are now kicking in and consumer information needs to have consent for advertising, making retail media the most compliant and qualified channel for advertising. Even before we start planning based on engagement, the industry is rapidly moving towards commerce now.(Representative image: rupixen.com via Unsplash)

The metric that really matters for advertising is holistic channel planning, where we measure readership, viewership, engagement and transaction, all on a common estimated universe.

I visited Nothing’s smartphone manufacturing plant in India and this is what I saw

As you might know by now, the Phone (2), with better ergonomics, a powerful processor and better everything, is a welcome upgrade from the well-received Phone (1). But the difference this time around is that Phone (2) is manufactured entirely in India, while its predecessor was assembled, writes the tech reviewer. (Representative Image: Shawn Rain via Unsplash)

I toured Nothing’s Chennai manufacturing facility where the company assembles the Phone (2), a design-led smartphone made entirely in India. This unit is a part of the larger plant where the components are machined and tooled. The assembly process involved multiple protective layers and rigorous quality checks.

Meta considers introducing ad-free plan in India in 2024

Facebook daily active users were 2.11 billion on average for December 2023, an increase of 6 percent YoY and monthly active users (MAUs) were 3.07 billion as of December 31, 2023, an increase of 3 percent YoY. (Image sourced from Moneycontrol)

This consideration is followed after discussions to initiate a similar plan in the European Union (EU) to arrange in line privacy regulations there.

Muzaffarnagar teacher viral video: MeitY, MIB send blocking orders to X, formerly Twitter

"We filed RTI requests with MeitY and MIB inquiring about tweets covering the Tripta Tyagi misconduct (teacher in Muzaffarnagar, UP) being withheld, which have now been rejected by both Ministries. Except that, both Ministries admitted to ordering censorship," IFF said. (Image source: @CNN-News18 via YouTube)

The viral video from Muzaffarnagar in Uttar Pradesh showcased a teacher showering communal remarks on a seven-year-old Muslim student and goading his classmates to thrash him. A case has been booked against the teacher.

Meta to lay off employees from Reality Labs division: Reports

Facebook daily active users were 2.11 billion on average for December 2023, an increase of 6 percent YoY and monthly active users (MAUs) were 3.07 billion as of December 31, 2023, an increase of 3 percent YoY. (Image sourced from Moneycontrol)

On 3rd October, employees were informed of the layoffs in a post on Meta’s internal discussion forum Workplace. The post revealed that they would be notified about their status with the company by early Wednesday morning.

Meta to introduce Meta Verified, WhatsApp flows and support UPI apps in India

Facebook daily active users were 2.11 billion on average for December 2023, an increase of 6 percent YoY and monthly active users (MAUs) were 3.07 billion as of December 31, 2023, an increase of 3 percent YoY. (Image sourced from Moneycontrol)

Mark Zuckerberg said that India is leading the world in terms of how people and businesses have embraced messaging as the better way to get things done.