Huawei quietly launches the ~$960 Mate 60 Pro, giving no advance notice and releasing no ads; some investors speculate that Huawei used its own 5G chip (Reuters)

Reuters:
Huawei quietly launches the ~$960 Mate 60 Pro, giving no advance notice and releasing no ads; some investors speculate that Huawei used its own 5G chip  —  Chinese chip stocks rallied on Wednesday following Huawei Technologies' (HWT.UL) launch of its new Mate 60 Pro phone …

Google is testing watermark to identify AI-generated images: Here’s how it works, what it means for users, and more

Google's AI arm, DeepMind, is testing a digital watermark called SynthID to combat disinformation. The watermark is embedded into AI-generated images, allowing for identification purposes. It has three confidence levels: "Digital watermark detected," "Digital watermark not detected," and "Digital watermark possibly detected." SynthID combines watermarking and identification using metadata and deep learning models. Unlike traditional watermarks, SynthID remains detectable even after modifications. The goal is to reduce misinformation by helping users determine if an image is real or fake. https://ift.tt/7kldYDt

Apollo.io, which offers sales and marketing tools used by 500K+ firms, raised $100M led by Bain at a $1.6B valuation, up from ~$900M after raising $110M in 2022 (Katie Roof/Bloomberg)

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Apollo.io, which offers sales and marketing tools used by 500K+ firms, raised $100M led by Bain at a $1.6B valuation, up from ~$900M after raising $110M in 2022  —  - $100 million investment led by Bain Capital Ventures  — Apollo's clients include Stripe, DocuSign, Utah Jazz

Philips expands local manufacturing in line with ‘Make in India’ initiative

Philips has announced the expansion of its Personal Health product categories in India, in line with the country's 'Make in India' initiative. The consumer electronics brand will now produce 'Mother and Childcare' products in addition to its existing female and male grooming products. The expansion aims to cater to local consumers and tackle product counterfeiting. Philips also unveiled new products including the Beard Trimmer Series 1000 and the Hair Straightening Brush. https://ift.tt/ceJ9PKH

LTIMindtree partners with CAST AI to help businesses optimize cloud investments

LTIMindtree has partnered with CAST AI to help companies save over 60% on cloud costs during the process of modernizing legacy applications for cloud migration. The collaboration combines LTIMindtree's Infinity platform with CAST AI's cloud cost optimization platform, providing enterprises with a comprehensive view of their cloud portfolio. The partnership aims to optimize Kubernetes management and costs in both single and multi-cloud environments, automating 100% of cloud-native infrastructure and reducing costs for customers. https://ift.tt/sgu3Lvb

Philips launches Hair Straightening Brush, Beard Trimmer Series 1000, and Avent Bottle Steriliser

Healthcare technology brand Philips has announced the expansion of its product portfolio in India. The company has launched the Beard Trimmer Series 1000, Hair Straightening Brush, and Avent Bottle Steriliser. These new products are manufactured locally and target India's Gen Z and millennial customers. The Beard Trimmer is priced at Rs 945, the Hair Straightening Brush at Rs 3,199, and the Avent Bottle Steriliser at Rs 4,499. The products are available for purchase on Philips' official website and other e-commerce platforms. Philips aims to support the Indian market by diversifying its offerings. https://ift.tt/ANOIydg