While playing video games is enjoyable, it's crucial to be aware that they can lead to serious consequences if played without caution. Find more details in this report. Watch to know more!

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In this episode of Tech It Out, we highlight the integration of computer chips in the human brain, explain a scam affecting iPhone users, and provide a review of the recently released OnePlus 12. Don't miss out – watch the full show for all the details.

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A robot has been taught to read Braille and artificial intelligence shows promise in enhancing ovarian cancer diagnosis; the past week witnessed numerous exciting tech developments and we bring you the most interesting ones in our tech wrap.

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Big tech and media companies in the US have kicked off 2024 with fresh plans to cut jobs, signaling the spate of layoffs seen last year will likely continue as firms navigate persistent economic uncertainty.

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Tech industry overshadowed by cloud of layoffs. Around 260,000 people lost their jobs globally, says report. Watch the video to get more insights!

What does the recent wave of tech layoffs mean?

Global e-commerce giant Amazon has revealed plans to cut jobs in its Buy with Prime unit, marking a 5 per cent reduction in the service's workforce. While the exact number of affected employees remains undisclosed, it's estimated that around 30 individuals have been impacted by this decision, according to sources cited by Reuters.

Launched in 2022, Buy with Prime offers fulfilment and delivery services to retailers outside Amazon's platform, utilising the company's extensive logistics network. Amazon emphasised the unit's continued importance despite the workforce reduction, committing to substantial ongoing investments.

Amazon spokesperson stated, 'We regularly review the structure of our teams and make adjustments based on the needs of the business, and, following a recent review, we've made the difficult decision to eliminate a small number of roles on our Buy with Prime team.' The company reassured affected employees of active support in securing roles within or outside Amazon.

Broader workforce adjustments across Amazon divisions

Amazon's announcement follows recent layoffs in various divisions, with several hundred employees affected in its streaming and studio operations. Notably, Twitch, Amazon's live-streaming platform, disclosed a significant 33% reduction in its workforce, impacting 500 employees. Simultaneously, the Audible audiobook unit revealed plans for a 5 per cent cut in its workforce.

This trend of job cuts extends beyond Amazon, with Google, a tech giant under Alphabet's ownership, recently announcing layoffs within its advertising sales team. The landscape reflects a shift in tech companies' strategies as they transition from pandemic-induced hiring surges to focusing on profitability and AI adoption amid rising inflation and interest rates.

Bottomline

The tech industry, once characterised by aggressive hiring during the pandemic, is undergoing a notable shift as companies reassess their structures. The trend of job cuts extends beyond Amazon, indicating a broader industry-wide realignment.

As global uncertainty rages on, tech companies must balance growth with cost-cutting measures. The job cuts, while challenging for affected employees, reflect the evolving priorities of these industry giants.

Global e-commerce giant Amazon has revealed plans to cut jobs in its Buy with Prime unit, marking a 5 per cent reduction in the service's workforce. While the exact number of affected employees remains undisclosed, it's estimated that around 30 individuals have been impacted by this decision, according to sources cited by Reuters.

Global e-commerce giant Amazon has revealed plans to cut jobs in its Buy with Prime unit, marking a 5 per cent reduction in the service's workforce. While the exact number of affected employees remains undisclosed, it's estimated that around 30 individuals have been impacted by this decision, according to sources cited by Reuters. Launched in 2022, Buy with Prime offers fulfilment and delivery services to retailers outside Amazon's platform, utilising the company's extensive logistics network. Amazon emphasised the unit's continued importance despite the workforce reduction, committing to substantial ongoing investments. Amazon spokesperson stated, 'We regularly review the structure of our teams and make adjustments based on the needs of the business, and, following a recent review, we've made the difficult decision to eliminate a small number of roles on our Buy with Prime team.' The company reassured affected employees of active support in securing roles within or outside Amazon. Broader workforce adjustments across Amazon divisions Amazon's announcement follows recent layoffs in various divisions, with several hundred employees affected in its streaming and studio operations. Notably, Twitch, Amazon's live-streaming platform, disclosed a significant 33% reduction in its workforce, impacting 500 employees. Simultaneously, the Audible audiobook unit revealed plans for a 5 per cent cut in its workforce. This trend of job cuts extends beyond Amazon, with Google, a tech giant under Alphabet's ownership, recently announcing layoffs within its advertising sales team. The landscape reflects a shift in tech companies' strategies as they transition from pandemic-induced hiring surges to focusing on profitability and AI adoption amid rising inflation and interest rates. Bottomline The tech industry, once characterised by aggressive hiring during the pandemic, is undergoing a notable shift as companies reassess their structures. The trend of job cuts extends beyond Amazon, indicating a broader industry-wide realignment. As global uncertainty rages on, tech companies must balance growth with cost-cutting measures. The job cuts, while challenging for affected employees, reflect the evolving priorities of these industry giants.

Amazon's workforce reduction in 'Buy with Prime' unit reflects shifting priorities

Tech giant Synopsys is all set to buy Ansys in a $35 billion cash-and-stock deal. This would be the biggest acquisition in the technology space since november last year.

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Bengaluru, often hailed as India's startup capital, is now making waves online for its unique and peculiar incidents, encapsulated in the term "peak Bengaluru." A recent incident added to this trend involves a man working diligently on his laptop inside a movie theatre, and the 11-second video capturing this moment quickly became a sensation on social media.

The video, shared by internet user KP on X, shows&nbsp;a man engrossed in his laptop while seated in Swagath Onyx Theatre in Bengaluru. KP humorously captioned the post with, “Visual of an early morning show in @SwagathOnyx That's definitely Bengaluru @peakbengaluru.” He also clarified in the comments section that the incident occurred during a 4 am show.

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The 11-second clip quickly garnered attention, accumulating over a thousand views on the microblogging platform. Users flooded the comments section with a mix of amusement and critique. Some questioned the practicality of working in a theatre, suggesting peaceful alternatives like parks or gardens. One user sarcastically noted, "There are lots of parks and gardens in Bengaluru... could have gone to any of those and worked with peace of mind, instead of doing show off inside a theatre meant for mass entertainment." Another user succinctly labelled the incident as "Peak Bengaluru."

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<h2>Other 'peak moments' in Bengaluru</h2>

Recently, Tesla's Model X, a famous sports utility vehicle, made waves on social media after being spotted on a the roads of&nbsp;Bengaluru.

The red-coloured vehicle attracted attention near the Cubbon Park Metro Station, specifically at Minsk Square. Two distinct photos of the car circulated online, one capturing the vehicle at a traffic signal and the other showing it in motion.

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The posts featuring the Tesla Model X garnered significant traction with various retweets and user comments. Notably, discussions arose regarding the purpose of the vehicle's presence, with some speculating that it might not be a mere test drive.

(With inputs from agencies)

Bengaluru, often hailed as India's startup capital, is now making waves online for its unique and peculiar incidents, encapsulated in the term "peak Bengaluru." A recent incident added to this trend involves a man working diligently on his laptop inside a movie theatre, and the 11-second video capturing this moment quickly became a sensation on social media.

Bengaluru, often hailed as India's startup capital, is now making waves online for its unique and peculiar incidents, encapsulated in the term "peak Bengaluru." A recent incident added to this trend involves a man working diligently on his laptop inside a movie theatre, and the 11-second video capturing this moment quickly became a sensation on social media. The video, shared by internet user KP on X, shows a man engrossed in his laptop while seated in Swagath Onyx Theatre in Bengaluru. KP humorously captioned the post with, “Visual of an early morning show in @SwagathOnyx That's definitely Bengaluru @peakbengaluru.” He also clarified in the comments section that the incident occurred during a 4 am show. Visual of an early morning show in @SwagathOnyx That's definitely Bengaluru ❤️@peakbengaluru pic.twitter.com/s7NJu5Sd8L — KP (@KrishnaCKPS) January 13, 2024 × The 11-second clip quickly garnered attention, accumulating over a thousand views on the microblogging platform. Users flooded the comments section with a mix of amusement and critique. Some questioned the practicality of working in a theatre, suggesting peaceful alternatives like parks or gardens. One user sarcastically noted, "There are lots of parks and gardens in Bengaluru... could have gone to any of those and worked with peace of mind, instead of doing show off inside a theatre meant for mass entertainment." Another user succinctly labelled the incident as "Peak Bengaluru." Also read | India: Suchana Seth, Bengaluru CEO accused of killing son, confronted by husband Other 'peak moments' in Bengaluru Recently, Tesla's Model X, a famous sports utility vehicle, made waves on social media after being spotted on a the roads of Bengaluru. The red-coloured vehicle attracted attention near the Cubbon Park Metro Station, specifically at Minsk Square. Two distinct photos of the car circulated online, one capturing the vehicle at a traffic signal and the other showing it in motion. Also watch | Bengaluru based startup's CEO charged with murder of 4-year-old son in Goa, arrested The posts featuring the Tesla Model X garnered significant traction with various retweets and user comments. Notably, discussions arose regarding the purpose of the vehicle's presence, with some speculating that it might not be a mere test drive. (With inputs from agencies)

‘Peak Bengaluru’ moment: Man chooses movie hall as unusual workplace, internet reacts. WATCH

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Just 12 days into 2024 and the layoff season is back to haunt the tech sector. The latest company to sack its employees is Discord the instant messaging platform announced it is letting go of 17% of its staff, approximately 170 employees.

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The world's biggest technology trade fair is underway in Las Vegas. At CES 2024, AI is taking centre stage, bringing genuine tech breakthrough that is both cool and bizarre. Watch to know more!

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According to reports, a group of scientists from China's top military technology research institution are developing a new defensive technology similar to an energy shield in science fiction. In other words, they're developing what is commonly known as a force field.

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In a financial rollercoaster of a year, 2023 witnessed unparalleled success for mega-cap tech companies. From Meta platforms' 188% surge to Tesla's market value doubling, the tech sector stole the spotlight. Despite these remarkable successes, some analysts are raising alarms, deeming these mega-cap stocks overvalued.

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The Indin government on Tuesday issued an advisory to all social media platforms to comply with IT rules amid growing concerns around deepfakes.

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It's time to look back at the tech trends that ruled 2023. In this episode of Tech It Out, our focus is on 10 life-changing innovations that defined the world of technology this year.

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Rising threat of Whatsapp screen share scam, scammers access valuable info by viewing the victim's screen. The scam targets financial & social media data of users. Watch the video to get more insights!

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IHMC Robotics Lab, in collaboration with Boardwalk Robotics, recently unveiled the robot's prowess by showcasing Nadia engaging in a sparring session with a human opponent.

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Brite semiconductor emerges as a key player in this delicate balance between global tech interests and geopolitical tensions. Part-owned by China's sanctioned chipmaker, mic, and equipped with American financial backing, Brite navigates complex terrain, offering chip design services to multiple Chinese military suppliers.

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Semiconductors have in recent years become a focal point in the U.S.’s efforts to impede China’s technological advancement. Now Washington has its eye on yet another red-hot tech sector where China is making great strides: batteries for electric vehicles.

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A groundbreaking technological advancement is being reported out of Beijing where Chinese entities have launched what they are calling the world’s most advanced and fastest internet network, boasting a data transmission rate of 1.2 terabits or 1,200 gigabits per second.&nbsp;

China Mobile, Huawei Technologies, and Cernet Corporation unveiled the network which is said to be fast enough to transfer data from 150 movies in one second, reported South China Morning Post (SCMP).&nbsp;

<h2>‘10 times faster’</h2>

The so-called ‘backbone network’ spans more than 3,000 kilometres of optical fibre cabling and runs through major Chinese cities like the capital Beijing, Wuhan, and Guangzhou and can transmit data at astonishing speeds which is 10 times faster than existing major routes.&nbsp;

While the cables were activated in July, they were officially launched on Monday (Nov 13) after their performance was deemed reliable and passed all operational tests.&nbsp;

It is worth noting that the network boasts a speed of 1,200 gigabits per second while most major internet networks in the world operate at just 100 gigabits per second. While the United States recently completed the transition to its fifth-generation Internet2 at 400 gigabits per second.

Huawei and China Mobile officially launched the next-generation backbone network which was created in partnership with Beijing’s Tsinghua University and Cernet. The education and research network is reportedly funded by the Chinese government.&nbsp;

The network is said to play a pivotal role in China’s decade-long initiative of Future Internet Technology Infrastructure.&nbsp;

Speaking about the speed, Tsinghua University’s Xu Mingwei compared the new internet backbone to a superfast train track that had replaced the 10 regular tracks that used to carry the same amount of data which also leads to a more cost-effective and manageable system, reported the SCMP.

President Xi Jinping had previously said that the development of the backbone network would establish the country as “a cyber power” and “accelerate the promotion of core Internet technologies,” reported CNN citing a statement by the Chinese tech manufacturer Huawei.&nbsp;

However, the company did not say if the network would be expanded to the rest of the country.

<h2>Not for consumers</h2>

Huawei Technologies vice-president Wang Lei, according to the SCMP, told a press conference at Tsinghua University on Monday that the network was “capable of transferring the data equivalent of 150 high-definition films in just one second”.

But despite the example, it is not going to be available for common people or even apply to home internet speeds.&nbsp;

While the ‘world’s fastest internet’ has broad implications for businesses, faster information transfers, and even national security, it does not apply to consumers’ homes but rather to internet infrastructure.

A groundbreaking technological advancement is being reported out of Beijing where Chinese entities have launched what they are calling the world’s most advanced and fastest internet network, boasting a data transmission rate of 1.

A groundbreaking technological advancement is being reported out of Beijing where Chinese entities have launched what they are calling the world’s most advanced and fastest internet network, boasting a data transmission rate of 1.2 terabits or 1,200 gigabits per second. China Mobile, Huawei Technologies, and Cernet Corporation unveiled the network which is said to be fast enough to transfer data from 150 movies in one second, reported South China Morning Post (SCMP). ‘10 times faster’ The so-called ‘backbone network’ spans more than 3,000 kilometres of optical fibre cabling and runs through major Chinese cities like the capital Beijing, Wuhan, and Guangzhou and can transmit data at astonishing speeds which is 10 times faster than existing major routes. While the cables were activated in July, they were officially launched on Monday (Nov 13) after their performance was deemed reliable and passed all operational tests. It is worth noting that the network boasts a speed of 1,200 gigabits per second while most major internet networks in the world operate at just 100 gigabits per second. While the United States recently completed the transition to its fifth-generation Internet2 at 400 gigabits per second. Huawei and China Mobile officially launched the next-generation backbone network which was created in partnership with Beijing’s Tsinghua University and Cernet. The education and research network is reportedly funded by the Chinese government. The network is said to play a pivotal role in China’s decade-long initiative of Future Internet Technology Infrastructure. Speaking about the speed, Tsinghua University’s Xu Mingwei compared the new internet backbone to a superfast train track that had replaced the 10 regular tracks that used to carry the same amount of data which also leads to a more cost-effective and manageable system, reported the SCMP. President Xi Jinping had previously said that the development of the backbone network would establish the country as “a cyber power” and “accelerate the promotion of core Internet technologies,” reported CNN citing a statement by the Chinese tech manufacturer Huawei. However, the company did not say if the network would be expanded to the rest of the country. Not for consumers Huawei Technologies vice-president Wang Lei, according to the SCMP, told a press conference at Tsinghua University on Monday that the network was “capable of transferring the data equivalent of 150 high-definition films in just one second”. But despite the example, it is not going to be available for common people or even apply to home internet speeds. While the ‘world’s fastest internet’ has broad implications for businesses, faster information transfers, and even national security, it does not apply to consumers’ homes but rather to internet infrastructure.

‘Can transmit 150 movies in one second’: China says it has built the world’s fastest internet network

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