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Union Minister Pralhad Joshi shared a post on December 26, 2024, and addressed concerns over alleged unfair pricing practices by cab aggregators. The minister highlighted reports suggesting that iPhone users are being charged higher fares compared to Android users. Ola and Uber are accused of charging different fares for the same ride on iOS and Android devices from the post of Milind Khandekar and Sudhir (@seriousfunnyguy). Pralhad Joshi emphasised a zero-tolerance policy for consumer exploitation. He further stated, “If so, this is blatant dis-regard to Consumer’s right to know. I have directed Consumer Affairs through CCPA to conduct a detailed inquiry into this and submit a report at the earliest. Have asked the department to look into other sectors as well like, food delivery apps, online ticket booking apps etc.” iPhone Users Charged Higher Cab Fare? Ola, Uber Accused of Levying Different Fares for Same Ride on iOS and Android Mobile Phones. Zero tolerance for consumer exploitation!! This Prima Facie looks like Unfair Trade Practice where the cab-aggregators are alleged to be using Differential Pricing based on the factors mentioned in the article below. If so, this is blatant dis-regard to Consumer’s right to know.... https://t.co/Iq7FXE6ROc — Pralhad Joshi (@JoshiPralhad) December 26, 2024 iPhone से टैक्सी बुक करेंगे तो महँगी पड़ेगी, Android से सस्ती. ये खेल है Ola और Uber का. पहले फ़्लिप कार्ट की भी यही शिकायत मिली थी कि iPhone वालों को सामान महँगा बेच रहे हैं @TOIIndiaNews pic.twitter.com/cuSsx0lpho — Milind Khandekar (@milindkhandekar) December 26, 2024 Same pickup point, destination & time but 2 different phones get 2 different rates. It happens with me as I always get higher rates on my Uber as compared to my daughter’s phone. So most of the time, I request her to book my Uber. Does this happen with you also? What is the hack? pic.twitter.com/bFqMT0zZpW — SUDHIR (@seriousfunnyguy) December 23, 2024 (SocialLY brings you all the latest breaking news, viral trends and information from social media world, including Twitter (X), Instagram and Youtube. The above post is embeded directly from the user's social media account and LatestLY Staff may not have modified or edited the content body. The views and facts appearing in the social media post do not reflect the opinions of LatestLY, also LatestLY does not assume any responsibility or liability for the same.)
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LOS ANGELES , Dec. 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The SmallRig Awards kicked off the Global Filmmaker Talk series last night with a preview screening of Miguel Gomes' Grand Tour , co-presented by the Los Angeles screening series Acropolis Cinema. Grand Tour , which earned Miguel Gomes the Best Director prize at this year's Cannes Film Festival, was screened at the Culver Theater in historic Culver City . The screening was followed by an engaging conversation with director Miguel Gomes and Acropolis Cinema founder Jordan Cronk , focusing on the nonfiction techniques Gomes employed in the film. This marked Miguel Gomes' first-ever appearance in Los Angeles . The event attracted a vibrant audience of cinephiles, emerging filmmakers, film critics, industry professionals, and Oscar voters, as Grand Tour is also Portugal's official selection for the Academy Awards. SmallRig Awards, launched this year by SmallRig—renowned for its affordable, compact, and versatile rigs for filmmakers, journalists, and photographers—aims to discover impactful films and videos addressing global social issues. Winners will receive significant cash prizes and the opportunity to secure financial backing from SmallRig for future projects. From now until December 31 , the SmallRig Awards is accepting entries of fiction or documentary films and videos under 40 minutes in length, featuring compelling stories that shed light on worldwide challenges, including but not limited to: Participants will compete for 22 awards, with cash prizes ranging from $800 to $12,000 . The award categories include: With the slogan "See It. Change It.," the SmallRig Awards are designed to encourage young filmmakers with limited resources to think creatively about how films of modest scale and budget can engage with universal issues through a variety of tools and storytelling techniques. "The SmallRig Awards are for socially conscious filmmakers," says SmallRig founder Zhou Yang . "We believe that images are very powerful. They allow people, behavior, and important moments to be seen." He continues: "While we support films that call for action on global issues and aim to create positive change, our focus is more on addressing issues constructively rather than taking a critical or activist approach." As for eligibility, Zhang points out that "the award isn't limited to films alone. It's also open to other types of works, such as journalistic videos or even PSA videos. We hope applicants will join us in making change happen." The jury panel will be led by Ruby Yang , Academy Award-winning filmmaker of The Blood of Yingzhou District (2006). Yang has also been honored with an Emmy, the DuPont-Columbia Journalism Award, FilmAid Asia's Humanitarian Award, the Global Health Council Media Award, and two IDA Pare Lorentz Award nominations. The jury will assess entries based on storytelling technique, production quality, and artistic creativity. For more information about the Smallrig Awards and submission guidelines, visit the official awards website at https://www.smallrig.com/activity/SmallRigAwards . Submissions can be made directly on the website or on Filmfreeway at https://filmfreeway.com/SmallRigAwards . View original content to download multimedia: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/smallrig-awards-launches-the-global-filmmaker-talk-series-with-2024-cannes-best-director-miguel-gomes-302323241.html SOURCE SmallrigBiden says the US believes journalist Austin Tice is alive after disappearing in Syria in 2012Donald Trump wants to end daylight saving time
Trump’s Treasury Pick Meets Key Senate Republicans on NominationA gunman has shot and wounded two children at a California primary school before shooting himself dead, the local sheriff's department says. The shooting occurred on Wednesday at Feather River School of Seventh-Day Adventists in Oroville, California, located about 90km north of Sacramento, the Butte County Sheriff's office said. Megan McMann, a spokesperson for the Butte County Sheriff's Office, said officers responded quickly to reports of an unidentified adult male firing shots at students on campus at 1.09pm. By the time deputies arrived, the man was dead with what appeared to be a self-inflicted gun wound, McMann said. "Two students sustained gunshot wounds and were taken to local hospitals for treatment," McMann said, adding that she did not know their conditions. There is as yet no known motive for the shooting nor has the gunman been identified. In a post on social media, the Butte County Sheriff's Office said students were being taken to a nearby church. McMann said an investigation is ongoing and officers are trying to determine whether the suspected gunman had a connection to the school. The Feather River School of Seventh-Day Adventists, operated by the Seventh-day Adventist Church, serves children from kindergarten to the eighth grade, from ages 5 to 13, according to its website.DES MOINES, Iowa, Dec. 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Benekiva, a leading insurtech company dedicated to modernizing claims and servicing operations, is excited to announce the expansion of its leadership team with the appointment of four accomplished professionals: These strategic appointments build on Benekiva’s foundation of excellence and reflect its commitment to scaling innovation, operational efficiency, and client satisfaction while aligning with its mission to deliver exceptional value to insurance carriers and beneficiaries. Krista Eger, Vice President of Product, brings a unique blend of experience in claims processing and leadership, having led claims processing teams and driven product innovations that optimize processes and enhance user experiences. Her expertise in understanding customer needs, market trends, and emerging technologies positions her to deliver solutions that exceed client expectations and drive the future of insurance technology. Mike Shea, Vice President of Sales and Partnerships, is an accomplished enterprise sales executive with deep industry knowledge and a proven track record of exceeding sales goals. His expertise in partnering with clients to drive digital innovation, cut costs, and achieve business objectives makes him a trusted leader in advancing Benekiva’s mission. Mike’s passion for building and maintaining strong relationships will ensure Benekiva continues to deliver strategic value to its growing client base. Jim Girard, Vice President of Technology, brings extensive expertise in developing scalable, secure, and innovative technology solutions. His leadership will be instrumental in advancing Benekiva’s platform capabilities, ensuring the company remains a leader in the insurtech space and continues to meet the evolving needs of its clients. Christina Sciarrota, Vice President of Customer Delivery, has a proven track record of transforming business initiatives and enhancing client satisfaction. With experience spanning globally recognized organizations, Christina is skilled in process reengineering, streamlining operations, and delivering scalable solutions. Her leadership will ensure Benekiva's clients receive unparalleled support and efficiency in claims operations. This expansion of our leadership team underscores Benekiva’s continued growth and unwavering commitment to delivering ‘wow’ experiences for our clients,” said Brent Williams, Founder and CEO of Benekiva. “Each of these leaders brings unparalleled expertise and a passion for driving innovation, reinforcing Benekiva as a trusted partner in the insurance industry. More importantly, this milestone represents our focus on leadership enablement at all levels—an intentional move to address past gaps and ensure we are equipping our leaders with the tools, resources, and support they need to succeed. By prioritizing enablement, we are positioning Benekiva for sustained growth and continued transformation. Tony Diodato, President of Benekiva, added, “With the combined talent of our expanded leadership team, we are positioned to elevate our operations and achieve new levels of success. This team’s dedication to excellence and client-first innovation is integral to our ongoing journey of transforming claims and servicing operations.” These leadership appointments reinforce Benekiva’s mission to modernize claims operations, delivering exceptional efficiency, cost savings, and customer satisfaction through its innovative solutions. For more information about Benekiva and its leadership team, please visit www.benekiva.com . About Benekiva Benekiva is a leader in the insurtech space, committed to revolutionizing claims and servicing operations within the insurance industry. With a "Beneficiary first" mindset, Benekiva’s platform integrates diverse elements of claims operations to deliver seamless, efficient, and exceptional experiences for both carriers and beneficiaries. Media Contact: Maura Gilson O'Donnell Director of Marketing, Benekiva maura@benekiva.com www.benekiva.com
Apple is warning billions of Mac and MacBook users worldwide to update macOS as a matter of priority. The latest version of macOS Sequoia was released earlier this week as macOS 15.1.1. It comes less than a month after the major 15.1 release that addressed several small bugs and security fixes alongside the first wave of generative AI software in the Apple Intelligence suite. What Issues Face Apple’s Mac And MacBook Pro Laptops? Release notes for macOS Sequoia 15.1.1 list two issues addressed. The first is a fix to the JavaScriptCore (concerning “maliciously crafted web content”), the second fixes an issue with WebKit (concerning “Processing maliciously crafted web content may lead to a cross site scripting attack”). These are recorded as CVE-2024-44308 and CVE-2024-44309. Forbes contributor Kate O’Flahery has delved into the technical issues of these attacks . The importance of applying this update has been reinforced thanks to an intervention by the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Agency " "Apple released security updates to address vulnerabilities in multiple Apple products. A cyber threat actor could exploit some of these vulnerabilities to take control of an affected system. CISA encourages users and administrators to review the following advisories and apply necessary updates:" Update More Than Your Apple MacBook Pro The macOS update was launched simultaneously with iOS (18.1.1) and iPadOS (18.1.1) updates . Forbes’ contributor David Phelan has taken a closer look at the iPhone update —as well as the update to iOS 18 for the current range, Apple is providing an update to iOS 17 to ensure the fixes are available for the broadest range of iPhones as possible. macOS Sequoia supports every Mac and MacBook that runs on Apple Silicon. In addition to any Mac with these M-series chipsets, macOS Sequoia also supports several Intel-powered Macs—namely those with the Xeon W and Coffee Lake or later chipset. Effectively that means the iMac Pros released since 2017, iMacs released since 2019, MacBook Pros since 2018, Mac Minis since 2018, and Mac Pros since 2019 are also supported and should be upgraded as soon as possible. How To Update Your Apple Mac And MacBook Pro To start a manual update to macOS 15.1.1, go to the System Settings / General / Software Update and click Update Now. This is in a different location on older Mac hardware,, go to System Preferences and click Software Update. Now read the latest MacBook, iPhone, and App Store headlines in Forbes’ weekly Apple Loop news digest...
OpenAI and military defense technology company Anduril Industries said Wednesday that they would work together to use artificial intelligence for "national security missions." The ChatGPT-maker and Anduril will focus on improving defenses against drone attacks, the companies said in a joint release. The partnership comes nearly a year after OpenAI did away with wording in its policies that banned use of its technology for military or warfare purposes. Founded in 2017, Anduril is a technology company that builds command and control systems and a variety of drones, counting the United States, Australia and the United Kingdom among its customers, according to its website. OpenAI said in October that it was collaborating with the US military's research arm DARPA on cyber defenses for critical networks. "AI is a transformational technology that can be used to strengthen democratic values or to undermine them," OpenAI said in a post at the time. "With the proper safeguards, AI can help protect people, deter adversaries, and even prevent future conflict." The companies said the deal would help the United States maintain an edge over China, a goal that OpenAI chief Sam Altman has spoken of in the past. "Our partnership with Anduril will help ensure OpenAI technology protects US military personnel, and will help the national security community understand and responsibly use this technology to keep our citizens safe and free," Altman said in Wednesday's release. Anduril was co-founded by Palmer Luckey, after Facebook bought his previous company Oculus VR in a $2 billion deal. The new partnership will bring together OpenAI's advanced AI models with Anduril systems and software, according to the companies. "Our partnership with OpenAI will allow us to utilize their world-class expertise in artificial intelligence to address urgent Air Defense capability gaps across the world," Anduril co-founder and chief executive Brian Schimpf said in the release. Schimpf said the collaboration would allow "military and intelligence operators to make faster, more accurate decisions in high-pressure situations." gc/ahaSZA reclaimed the top of the Billboard charts this week and supported it by praising Ice Spice 's latest On The Radar freestyle. On Sunday (Dec.26), the singer commented on Ice Spice 's performance on Instagram with a trio of fire emojis and the message "She Ate This." With Gabe P, Ice raps about the old days, and there is no turning back. While SZA praised the freestyle, social media had mixed responses. "She did really well here. People gon hate for jokes but I heard growth fr," commented a user on YouTube. Acknowledging SZA's support, a user writes: "That's a huge co-sign! Ice Spice is already doing amazing, and getting recognition from SZA is a major boost. I need to check out this freestyle now!" Other recent performances have been criticized, "Guys I feel bad. She seems tired and hurt from all the hate and comments about her body. Please leave her alone. She has a soul this song meant something. She ate with this one justice for ya ice. I'm tuned for more music." Read more: Ice Spice Teams Up With NLE Choppa & DaBaby For "Y2K!" Deluxe Hit, "Hannah Montana" Ice Spice and On The Radar's history goes back to 2022. OTR was one of the popular platforms to endorse the rap star while her career was on the rise with the debut single, "Munch." Her original On The Radar performance went viral with over 3.7 million views on YouTube. The popularity led to a bidding war for the superstar. Before her debut, she released the EP, Like..? The EP included Nicki Minaj and Lil Tjay . The project's hits are "In Ha Mood," "Deli," and "Princess Diana." Ice Spice gifted her fans with the deluxe version of her debut album for Christmas. Y2K!: I'm Just A Girl includes five new songs and features by DaBaby , NLE Choppa , and Anuel AA. Ice performed a freestyle for From The Block in the Bronx along with On The Radar. Y2K! was released on Capitol Records/10k Project. Read more: Ice Spice Performs "Hannah Montana" From The Block But Draws Concerns [ Via ]ECU CB Shavon Revel Jr. declares for NFL draft
NJ securing the future of Sunshine GirlsArabella Chi shows off her baby bump as she strips down to lingerie after revealing pregnancyPatna, Dec 30 (PTI) In an apparent dig at Jan Suraaj Party, RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav accused the fledgling outfit floated by former political strategist Prashant Kishor of acting as ‘B team’ of the Nitish Kumar-led ruling alliance in Bihar. In a video message late on Sunday, hours after police used water cannons to disperse students seeking cancellation of a recent BPSC exam, the former deputy CM, in an apparent reference to the IPAC founder and his party, said the protesters were “misled” into marching towards Gandhi Maidan. “This movement was started by students. The nearly two week-long dharna at Gardani Bagh, where I also had gone recently, had caused the government to tremble. At this moment, came some elements acting as the government’s B team,” alleged Yadav, who is now the leader of the opposition. “The protesters were misled into marching towards Gandhi Maidan, despite warnings from the administration against doing so. And, when the time to face lathi charge and water cannons came, those who had offered to lead the protests, chose to run away,” he said. Notably, though Kishor was not at the spot when police took recourse to use of force, he had addressed the protesters earlier on Sunday along with his supporters. This has led to slapping of an FIR against Kishor and Jan Suraaj Party president Manoj Bharti, in addition to several others. The protesters, who were joined earlier on Sunday by Prashant Kishor at Gandhi Maidan, attempted to march towards the chief minister’s residence in the evening, prompting police to take action, Patna District Magistrate Chandrashekhar Singh had said. Yadav promised that his party will use its clout to “politically” back the protesters’ demand for cancellation of the Combined Competitive Exams held on December 13, when five lakh candidates had appeared at more than 900 centres across the state. “But you must not get swayed by empty promises. Stick to your guns. January 4 is still a few days away. There is time enough to bring the government to its knees. It is nonsensical to say the BPSC does not come under the government. Its chairman is an appointee of the chief minister, who also happens to hold the Home portfolio, the department which controls the police,” said Yadav. Notably, the BPSC has decided to hold re-examination for more than 10,000 candidates who were assigned Bapu Pariksha Parisar, an examination centre in the city where hundreds had boycotted the tests alleging that question papers had been “leaked”. The BPSC rubbished the allegation and claimed the test was disrupted as part of a “conspiracy” to get the exam cancelled. PTI NAC ACD This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content. var ytflag = 0;var myListener = function() {document.removeEventListener('mousemove', myListener, false);lazyloadmyframes();};document.addEventListener('mousemove', myListener, false);window.addEventListener('scroll', function() {if (ytflag == 0) {lazyloadmyframes();ytflag = 1;}});function lazyloadmyframes() {var ytv = document.getElementsByClassName("klazyiframe");for (var i = 0; i < ytv.length; i++) {ytv[i].src = ytv[i].getAttribute('data-src');}} Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Δ document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() );
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OpenAI and military defense technology company Anduril Industries said Wednesday that they would work together to use artificial intelligence for "national security missions." The ChatGPT-maker and Anduril will focus on improving defenses against drone attacks, the companies said in a joint release. The partnership comes nearly a year after OpenAI did away with wording in its policies that banned use of its technology for military or warfare purposes. Founded in 2017, Anduril is a technology company that builds command and control systems and a variety of drones, counting the United States, Australia and the United Kingdom among its customers, according to its website. OpenAI said in October that it was collaborating with the US military's research arm DARPA on cyber defenses for critical networks. "AI is a transformational technology that can be used to strengthen democratic values or to undermine them," OpenAI said in a post at the time. "With the proper safeguards, AI can help protect people, deter adversaries, and even prevent future conflict." The companies said the deal would help the United States maintain an edge over China, a goal that OpenAI chief Sam Altman has spoken of in the past. "Our partnership with Anduril will help ensure OpenAI technology protects US military personnel, and will help the national security community understand and responsibly use this technology to keep our citizens safe and free," Altman said in Wednesday's release. Anduril was co-founded by Palmer Luckey, after Facebook bought his previous company Oculus VR in a $2 billion deal. The new partnership will bring together OpenAI's advanced AI models with Anduril systems and software, according to the companies. "Our partnership with OpenAI will allow us to utilize their world-class expertise in artificial intelligence to address urgent Air Defense capability gaps across the world," Anduril co-founder and chief executive Brian Schimpf said in the release. Schimpf said the collaboration would allow "military and intelligence operators to make faster, more accurate decisions in high-pressure situations." gc/aha
NoneLOS ANGELES , Dec. 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The SmallRig Awards kicked off the Global Filmmaker Talk series last night with a preview screening of Miguel Gomes' Grand Tour , co-presented by the Los Angeles screening series Acropolis Cinema. Grand Tour , which earned Miguel Gomes the Best Director prize at this year's Cannes Film Festival, was screened at the Culver Theater in historic Culver City . The screening was followed by an engaging conversation with director Miguel Gomes and Acropolis Cinema founder Jordan Cronk , focusing on the nonfiction techniques Gomes employed in the film. This marked Miguel Gomes' first-ever appearance in Los Angeles . The event attracted a vibrant audience of cinephiles, emerging filmmakers, film critics, industry professionals, and Oscar voters, as Grand Tour is also Portugal's official selection for the Academy Awards. SmallRig Awards, launched this year by SmallRig—renowned for its affordable, compact, and versatile rigs for filmmakers, journalists, and photographers—aims to discover impactful films and videos addressing global social issues. Winners will receive significant cash prizes and the opportunity to secure financial backing from SmallRig for future projects. From now until December 31 , the SmallRig Awards is accepting entries of fiction or documentary films and videos under 40 minutes in length, featuring compelling stories that shed light on worldwide challenges, including but not limited to: Participants will compete for 22 awards, with cash prizes ranging from $800 to $12,000 . The award categories include: With the slogan "See It. Change It.," the SmallRig Awards are designed to encourage young filmmakers with limited resources to think creatively about how films of modest scale and budget can engage with universal issues through a variety of tools and storytelling techniques. "The SmallRig Awards are for socially conscious filmmakers," says SmallRig founder Zhou Yang . "We believe that images are very powerful. They allow people, behavior, and important moments to be seen." He continues: "While we support films that call for action on global issues and aim to create positive change, our focus is more on addressing issues constructively rather than taking a critical or activist approach." As for eligibility, Zhang points out that "the award isn't limited to films alone. It's also open to other types of works, such as journalistic videos or even PSA videos. We hope applicants will join us in making change happen." The jury panel will be led by Ruby Yang , Academy Award-winning filmmaker of The Blood of Yingzhou District (2006). Yang has also been honored with an Emmy, the DuPont-Columbia Journalism Award, FilmAid Asia's Humanitarian Award, the Global Health Council Media Award, and two IDA Pare Lorentz Award nominations. The jury will assess entries based on storytelling technique, production quality, and artistic creativity. For more information about the Smallrig Awards and submission guidelines, visit the official awards website at https://www.smallrig.com/activity/SmallRigAwards . Submissions can be made directly on the website or on Filmfreeway at https://filmfreeway.com/SmallRigAwards . View original content to download multimedia: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/smallrig-awards-launches-the-global-filmmaker-talk-series-with-2024-cannes-best-director-miguel-gomes-302323241.html SOURCE Smallrig
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