Top Tech News Today: UPI Transactions Hit Almost 14 Billion In June, Samsung SRI-Bangalore Working For Galaxy AI Language Expansion, More

According to data released by the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) on Monday, transactions based on the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) reached 13.89 billion in June.

In June, the transaction volume totaled Rs 20.07 lakh crore, which was 1.9 per cent lower than May's figure of Rs 20.45 lakh crore.

UPI Transactions Hit Almost 14 Billion In June: NPCI

According to data released by the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) on Monday, transactions based on the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) reached 13.89 billion in June, marking a significant 49 per cent increase compared to the same period last year. In June, the transaction volume totaled Rs 20.07 lakh crore, which was 1.9 per cent lower than May's figure of Rs 20.45 lakh crore. However, on a year-on-year basis, the transaction volume saw a notable increase of 36 per cent.

Samsung SRI-Bangalore Working For Galaxy AI Language Expansion

Samsung's largest R&D centre outside Korea, SRI-Bangalore, has partnered internationally to develop AI language models tailored for British, Indian and Australian English, as well as Thai, Vietnamese, and Indonesian languages. Engineers from multiple Samsung Research centres recently convened in Bangalore to bolster Galaxy AI capabilities specifically for Vietnamese, Thai, and Indonesian languages.

Apple Intelligence May Eventually Become A Paid Service

Apple created quite a stir at the annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) 2024 with the announcement of Apple Intelligence. Apple calls this innovative "personal intelligence system" and that this will be integrated into Apple's various operating systems, promising to boost productivity, enhance communication and boost privacy. Now, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman has said that Apple Intelligence may not remain free indefinitely.

Realme Pad 3 Spotted On IMEI Website, May Launch Soon

Handset maker Realme introduced its first tablet, the Realme Pad, in the Indian market in 2021. Since then, the branded has expanded its lineup to include multiple tablet models and now, a new leak suggests that the third iteration in the Realme Pad lineup is likely to be launched soon. Even as Realme has not officially announced the release date, the tablet has surfaced in the IMEI database. The purported Realme Pad 3 is likely to feature enhancements over the Realme Pad 2, which is powered by the MediaTek Helio G99 chip and boasts an 8,360mAh battery.

Honor Unveils New AI-Powered Technology To Spot Deepfakes

Smartphone maker Honor unveiled two industry-leading on-device AI innovations at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) Shanghai 2024. At its keynote presentation during MWC Shanghai 2024, titled "The Human-AI Synergy: Intelligent Devices Will Empower People Better," the company emphasised its commitment to human-centred on-device AI. They also highlighted their recent progress in human-centric AI, AI Deepfake Detection, and AI Defocus Eye Protection technologies.