Google Messages now includes enhanced scam detection, focusing on package delivery scams and job frauds, using on-device AI to identify and warn users about suspicious messages.

The app introduces intelligent URL warnings, scanning links for potential threats like malware and phishing sites, and alerting users before they click.

A new feature automatically hides messages from unknown international senders, reducing the risk of exposure to international scams.

Google Messages also adds nudity blurring for images, with the feature enabled by default for users under 18, and optional for adults.

The app now includes a contact verification system, using public keys to confirm the identity of senders and protect against spoofing attempts.

Avaana Capital Announces Final Close of US$135 Million Fund to Drive India's Net-Zero Transition

Avaana Capital has announced the final close of its US$135 million Avaana Climate and Sustainability Fund. It is a venture capital firm focused on climate solutions.

The fund is aimed at supporting early-stage startups that develop innovative solutions to address climate change, with an emphasis on industries that play a major role in India's carbon footprint.

The goal of the fund is to speed up India's shift towards a net-zero economy by investing in startups focused on three critical areas: energy and resource management, mobility and supply chains, and sustainable agriculture and food systems.

Intel to Cut 1,300 Employees in Major Cost-Cutting Move

Intel plans to lay off 1,300 employees in Oregon as part of its cost-cutting measures.

The layoffs will take place across four locations and are scheduled to start on November 15, extending for two weeks.

Affected employees will not have the opportunity to transfer roles internally

Factors like Economic uncertainty, rising interest rates, AI's evolution, and over-hiring during the pandemic are factors contributing to these job cuts.

This decision is part of a wider pattern of downsizing in the technology sector for 2024, impacting large corporations such as Microsoft, Google, Apple, and Meta.

Microsoft has laid off more than 3,000 positions across various departments, including gaming, Azure cloud, and HoloLens.

Alphabet, the parent of Google, has reduced its workforce by 630 employees, concentrating on its hardware divisions and advertising sales.

Microsoft Hiring Senior Software Engineer

Microsoft is hiring for the position of Senior Software Engineer for their Hyderabad office.

The candidate will get the chance to collaborate with a variety of Azure technologies to create a highly scalable cloud service.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and testing the necessary components for a strong, distributed, and resilient platform for Azure Usage Billing.