JPMorgan expands its JPM Coin launched in 2019 for USD transactions to euro payments; the digital token has been used to process $300B in transactions so far (Anna Irrera/Bloomberg)

Anna Irrera / Bloomberg:
JPMorgan expands its JPM Coin, launched in 2019 for USD transactions, to euro payments; the digital token has been used to process ~$300B in transactions so far  —  JPMorgan Chase & Co. expanded one of the most high-profile projects to bring blockchain technology to traditional banking …

Lithuania announces Tech Zity a €100M tech campus touted as Europe's largest at 592K sq. ft. with facilities for 5000 workers co-living spaces and more (Paul Sawers/TechCrunch)

Paul Sawers / TechCrunch:
Lithuania announces Tech Zity, a €100M tech campus touted as Europe's largest at ~592K sq. ft., with facilities for 5,000 workers, co-living spaces, and more  —  Lithuania is vying to become one of the major European tech hubs, bolstered by a growing number of so-called “unicorn” …

A look at Apple Vision Pro features based on the visionOS SDK including a "Moving at Unsafe Speed" alert a "Travel Mode" for airplanes and a "Guest Mode" (Filipe Espósito/9to5Mac)

Filipe Espósito / 9to5Mac:
A look at Apple Vision Pro features based on the visionOS SDK, including a “Moving at Unsafe Speed” alert, a “Travel Mode” for airplanes, and a “Guest Mode”  —  Apple announced Vision Pro at WWDC 2023.  But even so, there are still a lot of details …

Realme to launch next Narzo phone in India on June 26

Realme is soon going to launch a new smartphone in the market. The Chinese tech company has begun teasing the smartphone on its Twitter handle. As per the teaser, the company will launch the smartphone under its Narzo segment. While the company is yet to reveal the name of the smartphone, it expected that it would be Realme Narzo 60. If rumours turn out to be true, the smartphone will arrive as a successor to the Realme Narzo 50 5G, launched in India last year. The smartphone will be launched in India on June 26. https://ift.tt/oUWw6Ze

How to silence calls from unknown numbers on WhatsApp

Are you also tired of calls from unknown numbers on Whatsapp spamming you all day? Well, WhatsApp has recently introduced a new feature that automatically mutes calls from unknown numbers, known as “Silence unknown callers.” This feature comes after complaints from WhatsApp users in India who reported an increase in spam calls in recent months. https://ift.tt/NEHfCIc

Apple may not launch a new iPhone SE in 2024 heres why

Apple may not release an iPhone SE 4 in 2024, according to analysts Blayne Curtis and Tom O'Malley. The Cupertino-based tech giant is rumoured to be developing its own 5G modem, which may not be ready in time for the projected release date, benefitting current modem supplier, Qualcomm. Apple acquired the majority of Intel's smartphone modem business in 2019. https://ift.tt/qBQM5os

Android 14 update: These Samsung phones are likely to get the update with One UI 6.0

Samsung is expected to roll out the Android 14 update with the latest One UI 6.0 to its phones later this year, as it has been known to update its phones faster than others. Listed are all Galaxy devices, including the Galaxy S, Z, A, M series, and the Galaxy Tab series, that are expected to receive the update based on Samsung's update policy of up to four years of Android and five years of security updates. https://ift.tt/je24aKm

Sony announces partnership with Fnatic for new gaming gear in India

Sony has partnered with professional esports team, Fnatic, in a multi-year global partnership agreement to improve gaming experiences and empower Indian gamers on a global platform. The product development teams at Sony will collaborate with Fnatic's professional players to create new gaming gear for the brand Inzone. This partnership will facilitate Indian gamers to participate in international tournaments, gain recognition and improve their skills. https://ift.tt/LfrQOnx

How to set up and use Security Keys for Apple ID on an iPhone

Apple has a Security Keys feature for its devices. It is an optional advanced security feature which is designed for those who want extra protection from targeted attacks, such as phishing or any other scams. With two-factor authentication, users need to provide a little information to sign in with Apple ID to a new device or on the web. https://ift.tt/z2Q9JGl

Audio Technica launches three new turntables in India: All the details

Audio Technica has introduced three new turntables in India, offering high-quality and entry-level options for vinyl collectors to enjoy their collections. The new models come with enhanced features and improved performance, making them suitable for both professional and home use. https://ift.tt/dIUMPND

In his new book The Coming Wave DeepMind co-founder Mustafa Suleyman proposes a "modern Turing test" for AI seeking to find "artificial capable intelligence" (Brad Stone/Bloomberg)

Brad Stone / Bloomberg:
In his new book The Coming Wave, DeepMind co-founder Mustafa Suleyman proposes a “modern Turing test” for AI, seeking to find “artificial capable intelligence”  —  A new book floats a provocative idea for testing whether machines are capable of human-like intelligence.

Filing: Embracer paid $395M for the rights to Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit in 2022 far below $2B estimates; Amazon reportedly paid $250M for TV rights (K.J. Yossman/Variety)

K.J. Yossman / Variety:
Filing: Embracer paid ~$395M for the rights to Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit in 2022, far below ~$2B estimates; Amazon reportedly paid $250M for TV rights  —  Embracer Group, the Swedish gaming conglomerate that snapped up the rights to “Lord of the Rings” and “The Hobbit” …

Google Cloud launches Anti Money Laundering AI an API used by HSBC and others that relies on AI instead of the industry standard rules-based system (Dylan Tokar/Wall Street Journal)

Dylan Tokar / Wall Street Journal:
Google Cloud launches Anti Money Laundering AI, an API used by HSBC and others that relies on AI instead of the industry standard rules-based system  —  The company is looking to set itself apart from a crowded field of surveillance platforms by reducing the amount of human input in the process of screening for money-laundering risks

In a tweet reply Elon Musk says "cis" or "cisgender" are "slurs" on Twitter and the "contemptible creep" who "manufactured" the term "has serious problems" (Sawdah Bhaimiya/Insider)

Sawdah Bhaimiya / Insider:
In a tweet reply, Elon Musk says “cis” or “cisgender” are “slurs” on Twitter and the “contemptible creep” who “manufactured” the term “has serious problems”  —  - Elon Musk said terms like “cisgender” and “cis” are now considered “slurs” on Twitter.

UK-based Volt which offers open banking APIs in the UK Europe and Brazil raised a $60M Series B led by IVP a source says at a $350M valuation (Ingrid Lunden/TechCrunch)

Ingrid Lunden / TechCrunch:
UK-based Volt, which offers open banking APIs in the UK, Europe, and Brazil, raised a $60M Series B led by IVP, a source says at a $350M valuation  —  Open banking — where traditional banks enable payments and other new services by way of APIs that give access to financial data previously locked …