Baidu reports Q4 revenue up 6% YoY to ~$4.9B and net income down 48% YoY to ~$366M, as chatbot Ernie, which has 100M+ users, began to augment its ads business (Zheping Huang/Bloomberg)

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Baidu reports Q4 revenue up 6% YoY to ~$4.9B and net income down 48% YoY to ~$366M, as chatbot Ernie, which has 100M+ users, began to augment its ads business  —  Baidu Inc.'s revenue rose 6% after its ChatGPT-style service began to augment advertising sales, helping the Chinese AI leader weather a severe economic downturn.

Vivo V30 Series launching on March 7: Check out expected price, specifications and other details

Vivo, one of the leading smartphone manufacturers, is all set to introduce its latest offerings, the Vivo V30 and Vivo V30 Pro, to the Indian market. With the official announcement of the launch date on March 7, smartphone enthusiasts are eagerly anticipating the unveiling of these sleek and feature-rich devices. Here's everything we know so far about the Vivo V30 series and what to expect from these upcoming smartphones. https://ift.tt/CwAsTRb

A look at the underground floppy disk music scene; Discogs data shows 500+ floppy music releases in the 2020s, more than in the 1980s, 1990s, and 2000s combined (Alexis Ong/The Verge)

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A look at the underground floppy disk music scene; Discogs data shows 500+ floppy music releases in the 2020s, more than in the 1980s, 1990s, and 2000s combined  —  The first computery thing I do in the year 2024 is nudge a 3.5-inch floppy disk into a USB floppy drive that I bought …

Upcoming Motorola smartphones will come with Corning Gorilla Glass protection from H2 2024

Motorola smartphones are renowned for their sturdiness, and now, they're about to get even tougher. The company has announced a partnership with Corning Gorilla Glass to enhance the durability of its smartphones. This announcement was made at the Mobile World Congress (MWC), signalling a significant shift as Motorola commits to using Gorilla Glass across its entire smartphone lineup starting from the second half of 2024. https://ift.tt/nzEf5Ol

iPhone 16 leaks: Apple expected to introduce five models in iPhone 16 Series in 2024

Apple rumored to launch five models in iPhone 16 series, shaking up smartphone market. Features include Dynamic Island technology, 120Hz screen display, triple rear camera setups, and prices ranging from $699 to $1,099. While these leaks in the article provide tantalising glimpses into Apple's upcoming lineup, it's crucial to remember that they are not yet confirmed. https://ift.tt/FDaem9i

Qualcomm unveils AI Hub, a new library of 75+ pre-optimized AI models, X80 5G modem, and FastConnect 7900, a chip that integrates Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth, and UWB (Dean Takahashi/VentureBeat)

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Qualcomm unveils AI Hub, a new library of 75+ pre-optimized AI models, X80 5G modem, and FastConnect 7900, a chip that integrates Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth, and UWB  —  Qualcomm unveiled a suite of AI, 5G, and Wi-Fi devices at Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona.