Top Tech News Today: Microsoft To Let Users Create Music Via AI, Job Scams On Instagram On Rise, More

Microsoft has integrated their capabilities into its AI-powered chatbot Copilot, in collaboration with Suno, a prominent player in artificial intelligence (AI)-based music creation.

Microsoft highlighted that this collaboration empowers people, regardless of their musical background.

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Microsoft To Let Users Create Music Via AI

Microsoft has integrated their capabilities into its AI-powered chatbot Copilot, in collaboration with Suno, a prominent player in artificial intelligence (AI)-based music creation. This partnership enables users to craft personalised songs effortlessly through a straightforward prompt. Microsoft highlighted in a blog post that this collaboration empowers people, regardless of their musical background, to create entertaining, clever, and personalized songs with ease. Suno, recognized as a pioneer in AI music technology, has led the way in generating complete songs -- including lyrics, instrumentals, and singing voices -- from a single sentence.

Job Scams On Instagram On Rise

Meta-owned Instagram has emerged as a breeding ground for scams, exploiting individuals seeking employment during extended periods of high unemployment post-COVID-19. What's concerning is the increasing sophistication of these scammers, who invest in official-looking Instagram ads to deceive vulnerable job seekers. The typical scam unfolds as follows: An enticing Instagram ad promoting a fantastic job opportunity with unusually high compensation surfaces and it raises suspicions that it may be too good to be true. Alternatively, scammers may entice individuals with seemingly innocuous tasks, such as liking posts of celebrities and influencers.

OnePlus, Amazon India Mark 10 Years Of Partnership

Celebrating a decade of innovation and commitment to providing a top-notch user experience, handset maker OnePlus has marked a successful 10-year journey, globally. Simultaneously, the brand has also completed a decade of partnership with Amazon.in while expanding the accessibility and reach of OnePlus products to a wider customer base in India. Over 12 million OnePlus smartphones have been sold across 98.9 per cent of pin codes in India through Amazon.in since 2014, the handset maker has said. 

Top Smartphones To Launch In January 2024

As the end of 2023 draws near, leading smartphone makers are set to ring in 2024 with major launches. Samsung, OnePlus, Vivo and Xiaomi are geared up to announce their flagship smartphones in January 2024. While Samsung is likely to officially unveil its flagship Galaxy S24 line, OnePlus and Vivo are confirmed to launch their OnePlus 12 series and Vivo X100 series, respectively. Xiaomi, on the other hand, will announce its Redmi Note 13 series. If you're considering purchasing a new smartphone, wait for the upcoming models to be available in stores. We bring a complete list of the much-anticipated smartphones likely to be launched in January 2024.

This Is How Much The Apple Watch Ban Will Cost The Company

Apple has confirmed that it is set to discontinue sales of its flagship Apple Watch models, including the Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2, in the US and according to Wedbush Securities analyst Dan Ives, if Apple proceeds with discontinuing the sales, the decision is likely to result in a holiday-season sales loss of approximately $300-$400 million for the tech giant, as reported by Insider.