Karnataka State Research Foundation will be established to create a favourable environment for R&D and to spur new startup products, said Boseraju The foundation aims to bridge the gap between startups and other stakeholders and will ease access to research and development The state budget, last month, had proposed the creation of KSRF to effectively monitor and evaluate the implementation of local R&D and innovation policy Karnataka minister NS Boseraju on Saturday (August 12) said that the state government will establish a research foundation to foster R&D in the startup ecosystem.  “In order to create a favourable environment for research and to spur new startup products in the state, the Karnataka State Research Foundation will be established,” said Boseraju while addressing the Indian StartUp Festival-2023 in Chikkaballapur. The foundation, as per the minister, will bridge the gap between startups and other stakeholders and will ease access to research and development. He also invited domain experts and other individuals to offer their insights into the proposed foundation.  Terming R&D important, Boseraju, as per news agency PTI, said that the state government was taking all necessary steps to create an enabling atmosphere, in terms of infrastructure, for startups. This, he said, was resulting in the emergence and growth of different startup sectors in a ‘big way.’ As per the report, he also said that constant R&D in the domain of science and technology was fundamental for the growth of the local startup ecosystem. However, the development is nothing new. The state budget, last month, had proposed the creation of the Karnataka State Research Foundation (KSRF) to effectively monitor and evaluate the implementation of the Karnataka Research, Development and Innovation Policy.  Karnataka is home to the country’s startup capital Bengaluru, which, as per Inc42, counts 1,700 funded startups across a gamut of sectors.  The formation of the KSRF adds to a series of sops announced by the state government in recent months. In his budget 2023 announcements, chief minister Siddaramiah proposed the setting up of a high-tech incubation centre called INNOVERSE as well as an initial allocation of INR 1 Cr for the ‘Propel’ initiative, which aims to speed up the adoption of solutions developed by state-funded startups by local authorities. 

BIS certification was granted to two Jio models – JBV161W1 and JBV162W1 – on August 11 The new Jio phones will likely boast of 4GB RAM, 32GB of internal storage and will be powered by Snapdragon 480 SoC This comes weeks after Reliance recently debuted its Jio Bharat 4G feature phone for INR 999 even as continues full-scale 5G rollout in India Ahead of its upcoming annual general meeting (AGM), oil-to-telecom conglomerate Reliance has received Bureau of Indian Standards’ (BIS’) certification for two of its upcoming models.  As per details seen by Inc42, the two certified models – JBV161W1 and JBV162W1 – have been listed on the BIS website under the brand name Jio. The stamp of approval was granted on Friday (August 11).  The devices conform to ‘IS 13252 (Part 1):2010’ and ‘IS 16333 (Part 3):2022’ mandates which cover the local standards for cell phones. There is no clarity on the specifications of the two models, and may also just be the same model but with different colour options.  This comes amid widespread speculations that Jio is looking to launch a Jio 5G phone later this month. As per a report in the Livemint, the conglomerate will likely unveil the 5G phone at its upcoming AGM on August 28.  According to a separate report in India Today, the new Jio phones will likely boast of 4GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage and will be powered by Snapdragon 480 System-on-a-Chip (SoC). This is largely in line with a recent listing on CPU benchmarking platform Geekbench, which noted the testing of a similar Jio Phone. The device in question had a Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus processor and, as per Geekbench, potentially 4GB RAM.  Meanwhile, other reports have claimed that the new Jio 5G phone could include a 6.5-inch HD+ and LCD display, a 5,000mAh battery, a 13-megapixel dual rear camera and an 8-megapixel front sensor.  Prior to that, another Jio phone was reportedly tested on the benchmarking platform under model number Jio LS1654QB5, which came with Snapdragon 480-Plus SoC, an Adreno 619 GPU and 4GB of RAM. While details are still scarce, Jio could be targeting the lower-price segment with the new offering. As per reports, the company may price the 5G phone under INR 10,000 with a custom Jio operating system (OS) built on top of Android.  Reliance Jio has made no qualms about its smartphone ambitions. With 5G rollout in full pace, the 5G smartphone launch could help the company further expand the next-generation service to users in non-metros and other parts of the country.  The development comes close on the heels of Reliance recently launching the Jio Bharat 4G feature phone for INR 999. With a slew of new smartphone offerings, Jio is looking to cash-in on the growing adoption of phones in the country. With much expected to unfold over the coming days, it remains to be seen what the exact specifications of the new phones and which segment they target. 

Recently, Reliance Jio announced its new Independence Day offer for the prepaid users. Now, its rival telecom operator Vodafone Idea has announced the Independence Day offer. The Vi Independence Day offer is available for prepaid users and is only available till August 18. Vi Independence Day offerAs part of the Independence Day offer, the telecom operator is giving 50GB of data benefits on all unlimited data recharges above Rs 199. Along with this, the Vodafone Idea subscribers will also get instant discounts of Rs 50 and Rs 75 on Rs 1,449 and Rs 3,099 recharge packs respectively.Apart from this, the service provider will also be running a “Spin the Wheel” contest exclusively on the Vi App. As part of this contest, there will be an assured lucky winner every hour who will win a complimentary recharge pack worth Rs 3099, valid for one year. The contest comes with additional rewards, including 1GB or 2GB of additional data and subscription to SonyLiv, and others.The Independence Day offer is live on the Vi app and users can download the app to avail the offer.How Reliance Jio’s Indepence Day offer compares to ViAs mentioned above Reliance Jio also announced its Independence Day offer recently. The plan is priced at Rs 2,999 and is valid for the period of 365 days. Along with this, the plan offers unlimited calling benefit, 100 daily SMS and 2.5GB data per day. Along with this, the plan also offer the following benefits Swiggy: The plan offers a Rs 100 discount on order value of Rs 249 or more. Yatra: Users can get up to Rs 1,500 discount on flight bookings and up to Rs 4,000 discount on domestic hotel bookings. There’s no minimum booking value here. Ajio: Flat Rs.200 off on order of Rs 999. Offer will be applicable on specified products on this link. Netmeds: 20% off on orders of Rs 999+NMS Supercash. Reliance Digital: Flat 10% on select Audio Accessories. Reliance Digital – Flat 10% on select Domestic Appliances.

Samsung has launched the Galaxy F34 5G smartphone in India. The latest smartphone is now going on sale for the first time in the country. The Galaxy F34 features a 50MP OIS-enabled camera and a 120Hz Super AMOLED display. This smartphone also packs a 6000mAh battery and is available in two colour options. Here are all the details about the smartphone’s sale: Samsung Galaxy F34: Price, availability and offersThe smartphone is available in two colours – Electric Black and Mystic Green. The Galaxy F34 5G comes in two RAM options — 6 GB and 8 GB while it has a single 128 GB storage. The smartphone is available on Flipkart, Samsung.com and at select retail stores.As an introductory offer, Galaxy F34 5G is available at Rs 16,999 for the 6+128GB variant and Rs 18999 for the 8+128GB variant. The offer is available with select bank cards. Customers can also avail of up to nine months of No Cost EMI offers while purchasing the Galaxy F34 5G.Samsung Galaxy F34: Key specsGalaxy F34 5G boasts a 6.5-inch Full HD+ Super AMOLED 120Hz display. The screen is protected by Gorilla Glass 5, supports Vision Booster technology and has 1000 nits peak brightness for improved outdoor viewing. The smartphone is powered by a 5nm Exynos 1280 chipset, backed by up to 8GB RAM and 128GB storage. Samsung Galaxy F34 houses a 50MP main sensor with OIS support and a 8MP 120-degree Ultrawide lens. The smartphone has a 13MP front camera for selfies and video calls. The Galaxy F34 also features Fun Mode with 16 inbuilt lens effects and a Single Take feature that allows users to capture up to 4 videos and 4 photos in a single shot. Samsung Galaxy F34 packs a 6000mAh battery that supports 25W fast charging. Apart from this, the smartphone comes with multiple Galaxy features like Voice Focus which reduces background noise in calls and Samsung Wallet with its Tap & Pay payment feature. The phone offers Dolby Atmos-tuned audio and Samsung has promised up to four generations of OS upgrades and up to five years of security updates. The smartphone also boasts Knox Security for privacy.

The Tripura government has teamed up with the NIC Blockchain Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru for the initiative and is using the latter’s APIs Tripura is using the blockchain-based beneficiary management system to secure approved beneficiary lists, transaction requests, and details of successful transactions Tripura has joined a growing list of Indian states and government agencies using blockchain initiatives across a variety of use cases The Tripura government has started using blockchain technology to secure the data on the state’s beneficiary management system. The state government has teamed up with the NIC Blockchain Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru for this and is using the latter’s APIs. The APIs will allow the state government to store state beneficiary data sets on the blockchain, safeguarding the records and avoiding data manipulation. Tripura is using the blockchain-based beneficiary management system to secure scheme-wise approved beneficiary lists, approved transaction requests, and scheme-wise details of successful transactions. The move is in line with the state government’s mission to promote ‘Digital Tripura’. It has also introduced schemes such as the IT/ITeS Startup Scheme, Data Centre Policy, ITeS Policy and IT incentive scheme as part of its digital push. In a statement, Dr Naresh Babu, director of IT in the Tripura government, said he is keen on exploring blockchain for issuing government-to-business certificates such as licences. He also expressed interest in exploring the Web3 Sandbox offered by the India Blockchain Forum to build and test use cases aimed at citizen and public services and enabling startups to build innovative use cases.  Rising Use Of Blockchain Tripura has joined a growing list of Indian states and government agencies using blockchain initiatives across use cases such as e-governance, healthtech, agritech, fintech, edtech and more. States such as Telangana, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu have introduced several initiatives, including initiatives for blockchain property registration, Web3 regulatory sandbox and blockchain policies. In December 2021, the Ministry of Electronics and IT (MeitY) published the National Strategy on Blockchain, a 52-page document on the government’s plan to adopt blockchain. MeitY also introduced a five-year plan to implement blockchain across several industries under the National Blockchain Framework (NBF). According to a joint report by Deloitte and the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI), there are multiple use cases for the blockchain in the public domain. Some of these use cases include health records, digital certificates, land registries, voting, smart contracts and academic certificates. Last year, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman called the blockchain technology imperative but also flagged anonymity as a risk. Earlier, Reserve Bank of India Governor Shaktikanta Das called for global regulations for blockchain as it transcends boundaries.

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When it comes to artificial intelligence and machine learning, Googlehas been quite at the forefront. However, it was caught off-guard when ChatGPT arrived in November 2022. Since then Google has taken strides in bringing AI tools to a lot of its users. However, questions still persist about user privacy and how data is being used. Google has allayed some of those fears and reiterated its commitment to user privacy.In a blog post,Yulie Kwon Kim, vice president, product management, Workspace Platform, said “We want to be completely clear that generative AI does not change our foundational privacy protections for giving users choice and control over their data.” Kim said that Google doesn’t sell any Workspace users’ data. “The content that you put into Google Workspace services (emails, documents, etc.) is yours. We never sell your data, and you can delete your content or export it,” she said in the blog post. Further, she underlined that Google does not use your Workspace data to train or improve the underlying generative AI and large language models that power Bard, Search, and other systems outside of Workspace without permission. So yes, unless and until you give consent, your data remains private and secure. Targeted ads are something a lot of digital citizens have to deal with. “Google does not collect, scan, or use your content in Google Workspace services for advertising purposes,” added Kim. Duet AI is Google’s AI tool for Docs, Slides, and Sheets. The company said that while its AI stores any prompts or generated content alongside your Workspace content but does not share them outside your organisation. Duet AI brings the same enterprise-grade security as the rest of Google Workspace, automatically applying your organization’s existing controls and data handling practices, such as data-regions policies and Data Loss Prevention, says Google.

Samsung recently announced its fifth-generation foldable smartphones — Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Galaxy Z Flip 5globally. Soon after that, the company commenced the pre-booking for both smartphones and according to the company, the handsets have received around 1 lakh pre-bookings. Now, Samsung has announced early deliveries for pre-booking customers. Samsung confirms sale date for new foldablesAnnouncing pre delivery for pre-booking customers, Samsung has confirmed the sale date for Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Galaxy Z Flip 5 as August 18. That means, from the day onwards, interested buyers will be able to buy these handsets from online and offline channels. Also, the pre-booking offers won’t be applicable on the purchase. Samsung to deliver its foldable early to pre-booking customersFor those who’ve pre-booked the new foldables will receive their phones early. Samsung has said that the deliveries of the phones will start from August 11 for pre-booking customers.Galaxy Z Fold 5: Price and featuresSamsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 smartphone comes with a 6.2-inch HD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X cover display and there’s a 7.6-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X Infinity Flex Display with a 120Hz refresh rate. The display has a peak brightness of 1750 nits for better visibility in bright conditions. The display also supports S Pen input.Under the hood, the Galaxy Z Fold 5 comes with Qualcomm’s latest chipset — Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 paired with 12GB LPDDR5 RAM and up to 1TB UFS 3.2 storage.As usual, it has a total of 5 cameras — three at the back of the phone and two as the front camera on both displays. The primary display front camera is an under-display camera unit.The rear camera setup includes a 50MP primary sensor, a 12MP ultra-wide sensor and a 10MP 3x telephoto lens. The outer display front-facing camera is a 10MP sensor while the under-display unit is a 4MP sensor.Galaxy Z Fold 5 runs the Android 13 operating system underneath the One UI 5.1.1 user interface.The smartphone price starts at Rs 1,54,999.Galaxy Z Flip5: Price and availabilitySamsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 features 3.5-inch Super AMOLED cover display with 60Hz refresh rate. The handset unfolds to reveal the 6.7-inch FHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X Infinity Flex Display. The handset is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset paired with 8GB LPDDR5 RAM and up to 512GB UFS 3.1 storage.Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 is backed by a 3700mAh battery and it supports Super Fast charging which claims to deliver up to 50 per cent charge in under 30 minutes. The smartphone runs One UI 5.1 based on the Android 13 operating system.

Elon Musk has been posting a lot about his ‘cage match’ on X to create a hype around it but it seems an all talk-no action situation. A day ago, he again posted claiming that his fight with Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg will be livestreamed on X as well as Meta’s platforms. Zuck has now replied and he did not pull his punches this time. What Musk saidZuckerberg’s reply came soon after Musk posted that “the fight will be managed by my and Zuck’s foundations (not UFC).” “Livestream will be on this platform and Meta.Everything in [the] camera frame will be ancient Rome, so nothing modern at all. I spoke to the PM of Italy and [the] Minister of Culture. They have agreed on an epic location,” he said, purportedly referring to the reports ofColosseum hosting their fight.Zuckerberg ‘not holding breath for Elon’Zuckerberg posted on Threads that he loves this sport and if there’s a date, people will hear from him.“I love this sport and I’ve been ready to fight since the day Elon challenged me. If he ever agrees on an actual date, you’ll hear it from me. Until then, please assume anything he says has not been agreed on,” he said. “Not holding my breath for Elon, but I’ll share details on my next fight when I’m ready. When I compete, I want to do it in a way that puts a spotlight on the elite athletes at the top of the game,” Zuckerberg noted.“You do that by working with professional orgs like the UFC or ONE to pull this off well and create a great card,” he added, and shared a photo from ‘Friday Morning Fights’ in his backyard octagon.X CEO has ‘objections’Recently, X CEO Linda Yaccarino said she has objections to the fight and Musk is training for it.“We’ll see if that cage match really does happen. I’ve had a front row seat of witnessing that,” Yaccarino added. The CEO also noted that a potential fight would be a “great brand sponsorship opportunity.” Probably, this is the reason why Musk is hyping up the fight – to bring advertising on the platform.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has asked citizens to upload photos with Tiranga on harghartiranga.com website under the ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ movement between 13th to 15th August. “The Tiranga symbolises the spirit of freedom and national unity. Every Indian has an emotional connect with the Tricolourand it inspires us to work harder to further national progress. I urge you all to take part in the #HarGharTiranga movement between 13th to 15th August. Upload your photos with the Tiranga here… https://harghartiranga.com,” said PM in a post on X, formerly Twitter. The ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ is an initiative by the Ministry of Culture launched in the year 2022 to mark Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav. The ministry also launched the Har Ghar Tiranga website that allows Indian citizens to pin the national flag virtually as well as share their selfies with Tiranga. How to upload Tiranga selfiesCitizens can upload their selfie with the national flag on the Har Ghar Tiranga website. Here are the steps to post your selfie with the flag on the Har Ghar Tiranga website:* Click on ‘Upload Selfie with Flag’ button. The option is there on the homepage of the website* A pop-up will appear, write your name on it.* Upload your Tiranga selfie, users can dropdown files here. * Click on ‘Submit’ button. Please note that you will need to give your consent to use your name and photos on the ‘harghartiranga.com’ website to upload selfie. The page also allows users to search their Tiranga selfies. “If your selfie is not showing, you will be able to see your selfie from 16 August 2023, 8:00 am onwards,” says the page.