Technology

The Federal Trade Commission cautions that scanning QR codes can expose individuals to identity theft, with over 94 million consumers expected to use them this year alone. While QR codes offer convenience and business insights, scammers can exploit them to steal personal information through fake websites, malware installation, and other deceptive methods.

According to a Moneycontrol report, the top five Indian IT services giants, TCS, Infosys, HCLTech, Wipro, and Tech Mahindra, collectively saw a loss of approximately 69,167 employees in FY24. However, HCLTech was the only company among them to show a net addition of about 1,537 employees during the same period.

Apple is reportedly in advanced discussions with OpenAI to leverage the startup's technology for upcoming iPhone features, potentially including a ChatGPT-like chatbot, as part of the upcoming iOS 18 update. This renewed dialogue follows earlier discussions between the two companies and comes amidst Apple's parallel consideration of Google's Gemini chatbot.

Xiaomi India is gearing up for the launch of the Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G World Champions Edition, a special edition smartphone created in partnership with the Argentine Football Association (AFA). Scheduled for release on April 30th, this unique collaboration will see the phone adorned in a striking blue color scheme with golden accents and the prestigious AFA emblem prominently displayed.

Electronic component manufacturers in India must prioritize national security interests and design products with security in mind, according to Union IT Secretary S Krishnan. He emphasized the government's stance on this matter, urging companies to incorporate security considerations into their design processes from the outset.