Friday, December 31, 2021

Are Apple AirTags Being Used to Track People and Steal Cars?


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Vi Rs. 601 Prepaid Recharge Plan Reintroduced With Reduced Validity of 28 Days

Vi (previously Vodafone Idea) has reintroduced its Rs. 601 prepaid recharge plan with a reduced validity of 28 days from 56 days. Other benefits of the plan remain unchanged.

Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra Render Leak Suggests S Pen Support; Galaxy S22, Galaxy S22 Ultra Colours Tipped

Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra has been spotted in new renders that suggest the smartphone could come with S Pen support including a built-in slot, like the Galaxy Note series. The upcoming Samsung flagship is tipped to launch in Burgundy Green, Phantom Black, and Phantom White colours options, while the Samsung Galaxy S22 will reportedly be available in Green, Phantom Blac...

Florida-Based Restaurant Gives a Crypto Flavour to Menu, Serves Asset-Themed Dishes

Crypto Street Restaurant in Florida, US has listed crypto-themed food items on its menu. Some of these dishes are Blockchain Club Sandwich, Crypto Salad, To The Moooonnn Sundae, and SHIBA Shrimp cocktails.

South Korea to Develop Technology for Artificial Sun to Maintain 100 Million Degrees for 300 Seconds by 2026

The Korean government is planning to develop a technology for South Korea's first artificial sun 'KSTAR' to maintain 100 million degrees for 300 seconds by 2026. The 300 seconds is the minimum time required for the commercialisation of nuclear fusion technology.

Samsung Galaxy S21 FE Cases Accidentally Revealed by Company Ahead of Launch

Samsung Galaxy S21 cases have been accidentally revealed by the company ahead of its official launch. The phone appears to have a list of case options which would be available in a variety of colour options.

OpeaSea Said to Have Frozen Trade of 16 Stolen Bored Ape Yacht Club NFTs Worth $2.2 Million

Non-fungible token (NFT) marketplace OpenSea has reportedly frozen 16 Bored Ape and Mutant Ape NFTs after they had been reportedly stolen from a New York artwork gallery operator via a phishing attack.

Bitcoin Faces Uncertain 2022 After Record Year

Bitcoin price hit record highs in 2021 thanks to support from traditional finance, but cryptocurrency specialists are struggling to predict next year's outcome for the volatile sector.

BLACKPINK's Lisa Sets the Fastest Record to Hit 300 Million Streams on Spotify

Lisa's first solo album song “Money” has set a new record on Spotify, the world's largest music streaming platform.

Thursday, December 30, 2021

Apple, Google Asked by South Korea to Remove Crypto-Based Play-to-Earn Games From App Stores

The South Korean government has taken steps to prevent access to play-to-earn (P2E) games and has demanded that prevailing P2E games be taken down from Apple’s App Store and the Google Play store.

OnePlus 10 Pro Specifications Suggested by Geekbench, China’s 3C Ahead of January Launch

OnePlus 10 Pro specifications have purportedly surfaced on benchmark platform Geekbench and the China Compulsory Certification (3C) website ahead of the official launch. While the Geekbench listing shows 12GB RAM, the 3C site suggests 80W fast charging support.

Cryptocurrency in 2021: Bitcoin Nears $70,000, Memecoins Roar, China Cracks Down

Bitcoin close to $70,000 (roughly Rs. XX), "memecoins" worth billions of dollars, a blockbuster Wall Street listing, and a sweeping Chinese crackdown: 2021 was the wildest yet for cryptocurrencies, even by the sector's volatile standards.

Oppo Enco M32 Earphones India Launch Set for January 5, Specifications Revealed

Oppo Enco M32 neckband-style earphones launch in India is set for January 5, the Chinese company has announced. They will come with fast charging technology, long battery life, dual-device fast switching, IP55 rating for dust and water resistance, 10mm dynamic drivers and ergonomic fin design.

Coinone Crypto Exchange Ramps Up Security Around Token Withdrawals in Compliance With South Korean Law

After South Korea enforced crypto monitoring laws in March, Coinone along with other exchanges has mandated some know your customer (KYC) requirements. It includes users registering their external wallets with the exchange.

NASA Selects Two Astronauts for 2023 SpaceX Crew-6 Mission

NASA has picked two astronauts for its sixth full-fledged crew mission to be launched by SpaceX aboard its Dragon spacecraft to the International Space Station (ISS). Stephen Bowen and Woody Hoburg have received the required permission for the mission due to launch in 2023 on a Falcon 9 rocket.

Realme GT Getting Android 12-Based Realme UI 3.0 Update in India

Realme GT smartphones are now receiving the stable update to Realme UI 3.0, based on Android 12, in India. The update brings a redesigned interface with new icons, animations, interface upgrades, and more. Users will gain access to performance and privacy improvements from both Realme UI 3.0 and Android 12 such as gaming optimisations, privacy indicators, and location...

Realme XT Allegedly Explodes, Company Assures to Address User Concerns

Realme XT has allegedly exploded in a fresh incident, which been reported on Twitter. The company is yet to detail the matter, though it promised to address user concerns in response to the original tweet.

Wednesday, December 29, 2021

Vi Discontinues Rs. 501, Rs. 601, Rs. 701 Prepaid Packs With 1 Year of Disney+ Hotstar

Vi has unlisted three prepaid recharge options on its website offering access to Disney+ Hotstar for a year. The Rs. 501, Rs. 601, Rs. 701 prepaid recharge plans have been unlisted from the website, meaning customers will now have to opt for the Rs. 901 prepaid recharge plan with 70 days validity or the Rs. 3099 annual prepaid recharge plan to get access to a one year...

Apple Said to Be Giving Bonuses of Up to $180,000 to Prevent Defections to Meta

Apple has issued significant stock bonuses to some engineers in an effort to retain talent with an aim to fend off Facebook-owner Meta Platforms’ poaching tactics.

Jabra Elite 4 TWS Earphones With Spotify Tap Playback, Active Noise Cancellation Launched

Jabra Elite 4 true wireless stereo (TWS) earbuds have been launched with active noise cancellation, customisable HearThrough feature, Spotify Tap Playback, and Google Fast Pair. They are claimed to offer a total battery life of up to 28 hours. They are fitted with four microphones and 6mm drivers.

OnePlus 10 Spotted on Chinese Certification Site Ahead of Official Announcement

OnePlus 10 has purportedly received certification from China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT). The OnePlus phone may come alongside the OnePlus 10 Pro next month.

Samsung Galaxy S21 FE Unboxing and Review Videos Surface Ahead of Launch

Samsung Galaxy S21 FE has been spotted online in two videos posted by a Reddit user, who claims that they were able to purchase the smartphone from a South Africa retailer ahead of its launch. The first video shows Samsung Galaxy S21 FE being taken out of its box that does not seem to include the charger. The review video posted after suggests various specifications o...

Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G Is an All-Rounder Phone for Gen MZ 

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OnePlus Nord 2 Receiving OxygenOS A.15 Update With December 2021 Security Patch, Improved Video Stability

OnePlus Nord 2 is getting the OxygenOS update globally. The update packs system bug fixes, improvement in video stability when AI Video Enhancement is on, and a fix for the issue of unclear calls when connected with a Bluetooth device. Indian variants are getting the update with the firmware version DN2101_11.A.15.

Samsung Galaxy S20 Series, Galaxy Note 20 Series, Galaxy Z Fold 2 Android 12 Update Rolling Out: Reports

Samsung Galaxy S20 series including the Galaxy S20 FE, Galaxy Note 20 series, and the Galaxy Z Fold 2 have started receiving a stable Android 12 update with One UI 4.0 on top, according to reports. The update comes in a week after Samsung resumed the Android 12 update for the Galaxy Z Fold 3, Galaxy Z Flip 3, and the Galaxy S21 series.

Tuesday, December 28, 2021

Amazon Customer’s Choice Smartphone & Smart TV Awards 2021 Winners: iPhone 13 Named Smartphone of the Year

Amazon Customer’s Choice Smartphone and Smart TV Awards 2021 has named iPhone 13 as the smartphone of the year. Redmi 10 Prime, on the other hand, has won the best budget smartphone title. On the part of smart TVs, Samsung 43-inch Crystal 4K Series Ultra HD Smart LED TV has been named the smart TV of the year.

Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 India Launch Teased, to Retail on Amazon

Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 India launch has been teased with a microsite on Amazon. Previously, its support page was spotted on the official Samsung India website. The Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 was first announced earlier this month.

Vivo Y75 5G BIS Listing Suggests Upcoming India Launch; Key Specifications Tipped via Geekbench

Vivo Y75 5G may launch in India soon as it has been spotted on the Bureau of Indian standards website. The smartphone has also been spotted on Indonesia Telecom database and Geekbench. The latter suggests some key specifications like MediaTek Dimensity 700 SoC, 8GB of RAM, and Android 12.

Crypto Scammers Will Get Up to Five Years of Jail, Fine of AED 1 Million Under New UAE Regulations

Promoting cryptocurrencies unknown by the government, some of which could be scam traps, has now been rendered a punishable offense in the UAE. The change comes as part of reformed cyber laws in the country, focused on reducing financial crimes.

iPhone 14 Series to Ditch Physical SIM Card Slot in Favour of eSIM: Report

Apple is preparing to bring its new iPhone models without a physical SIM card slot to favour eSIM connectivity starting September 2022, according to a report. The change may take place with the launch of the iPhone 14 series next year.

Russia Stages 'Successful' Third Launch of New Heavy-Class Angara Rocket

Russia has conducted a third launch of its new heavy-class Angara rocket, the first developed after the fall of the Soviet Union 30 years ago this month.

Xiaomi 12 Series Launch Today: How to Watch Livestream, Expected Price, Specifications

Xiaomi 12 series launch is set to take place today (Tuesday, December 28). The launch will be livestreamed online. Xiaomi 12, Xiaomi 12 Pro, and Xiaomi 12X are expected to be the three phones in the lineup. Alongside the new smartphone models, Xiaomi has confirmed to announce the release of MIUI 13 at the event. Xiaomi True Wireless Earphones 3 and Xiaomi Watch S1 are...

Tecno Spark 8 Pro India Launch Date Confirmed for December 29, Will Feature MediaTek Helio G85 SoC

Tecno Spark 8 Pro is all set to launch in India on Wednesday, December 29. The smartphone was unveiled in Bangladesh last month. It has a triple camera setup at the back and packs a 5,000mAh battery inside. The Tecno Spark 8 Pro is powered by a MediaTek Helio G85 processor and comes with 6GB of RAM and 64GB of onboard storage. The phone features a 48-megapixel primary...

Samsung Galaxy S21 Series, Galaxy Z Fold 3, Galaxy Z Flip 3 Android 12 Update Rollout Resumes: Report

Samsung Galaxy S21 Series, Galaxy Z Fold 3, and Galaxy Z Flip 3 are reportedly receiving the fixed, stable version of Android 12-based One UI 4 update. Samsung has collaborated with Google to find Google Play-related issues with Samsung's One UI 4 skin on the latest Android.

Monday, December 27, 2021

Five Gadgets Every Student Must Buy in 2022

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MIUI 13 Launch Set for December 28, Promised to Have Improved ‘System Fluency’

MIUI 13 launch is taking place on Tuesday, December 28, Xiaomi has announced on Weibo. The launch will happen alongside the debut of the Xiaomi 12 series in China.

Mi TV EA70 2022 4K TV With 70-Inch Display, Stereo Speakers Launched

Xiaomi Mi TV EA70 2022 with a 70-inch display and 10W stereo speakers has been launched in China. The 4K TV is powered by a 64-bit quad-core processor which is paired with 1.5GB of RAM and 8GB storage. It is priced at CNY 3,299 (roughly 38,800).

BYD, Momenta Enter CNY 100-Million Venture for Autonomous Driving Technology

China's BYD and autonomous driving startup Momenta have established a CNY 100 million (roughly Rs. 120 crore) joint venture to deploy autonomous driving capabilities across certain BYD car model lines, according to a Momenta statement and a person familiar with the matter.

iPhone Maker Foxconn Said to Extend Closure, Workers’ Hostels Inspected

A Foxconn iPhone factory at the centre of a mass food-poisoning incident will extend a week-long closure by an extra three days, a senior official for the state of Tamil Nadu said.

OnePlus 10 Pro Launch Date to Be Announced on January 4, Pre-Registrations Begin

OnePlus 10 Pro launch date will be announced on January 4, the company announced on Monday. OnePlus has also started taking pre-registrations for the flagship phone ahead of its launch.

Realme GT 2 Series Phone With Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 Spotted on Geekbench; Specifications Teased

Realme GT 2 and Realme GT 2 Pro’s specifications as well as display details have been teased on Weibo. The alleged details about Realme GT 2 were shared by a tipster on Twitter as well as by a listing on Geekbench. The information about the display of Realme GT 2 Pro has been shared by Xu Qi Chase, President of Global Marketing and Vice President at Realme, in a num...

Shiba Inu Defeats Bitcoin, Ether to Rank as Most Popular Crypto of 2021 on CoinMarketCap Index

Dogecoin, Cardano, and Ethereum secured the third, fourth, and fifth places respectively, following SHIB and Bitcoin at top two ranks.

OnePlus 8 Pro, OnePlus 8 Get OxygenOS 11.0.10.10 Update With December 2021 Security Patch

OnePlus 8, and OnePlus 8 Pro phones are getting a new OxygenOS update. The latest update brings the December 2021 security patch, UI improvement, and app fixes to the two handsets. As usual, the new update is expected to roll out in a staggered manner.

Sunday, December 26, 2021

James Webb Space Telescope Launched Successfully, Sets Off on Million-Mile Voyage

James Webb Space Telescope on December 25 blasted off into orbit, headed to an outpost 930,000 miles from Earth, after several delays caused by technical hitches.

Saturday, December 25, 2021

How to Use Hide My Email on iPhone, iPad to Keep Your Personal Email Address Private

In this article, we are giving a step-by-step guide on how you can use Hide My Email on your Apple device.

Oppo Reno 7 5G New Year Edition in Red Colour Launched: Price, Specifications

Oppo Reno 7 5G New Year Edition was launched in China on Saturday. The New Year special edition by Oppo is basically a new colour option for the smartphone that launched in November. It features the same specifications and is priced on par with the regular Oppo Reno 7 5G.

Jio Rs. 2,545 Prepaid Recharge Plan Gets 29 Days of Extra Validity in Happy New Year Offer

Jio has introduced a new offer for its year-long prepaid recharge plan to celebrate the coming of a new year. Its prepaid recharge plan that costs Rs. 2,545 earlier had a validity of 336 days. With the new offer, users will now get a total validity of 365 days. Other benefits of the prepaid recharge plan include 1.5GB of high-speed data and 100 SMS messages daily.

Russia Blocks Website of Prominent Human Rights Monitor OVD-Info

The website of a prominent human rights monitor OVD-Info has been blocked by Russia, the group said on Saturday, as authorities press ahead with a crackdown on dissent.

Google Fit for iOS Can Now Measure Heart, Respiratory Rate Using Device Camera: Report

Google Fit on iOS has now reportedly gained the ability to track and measure heart and respiratory rates using an iPhone's front and rear cameras. The feature was first introduced for Pixel smartphones in February.

Friday, December 24, 2021

Google Fined RUB 7.2 Billion by Russian Court for Failing to Delete Illegal Content

A Moscow court said it was fining Google RUB 7.2 billion (roughly Rs. 735 crore) for what it said was a repeated failure to delete content Russia deems illegal, the first revenue-based fine of its kind in Russia.

Huawei MateBook X Pro 2022 With 11th Gen Intel Core Processors, Huawei Smart Glasses Launched

Huawei MateBook X Pro 2022 has been launched in China, featuring a 14.2-inch display, 11th Gen Intel Core i5 and Intel Core i7 processors with 16GB of RAM and up to 1TB of storage. The company also launched Huawei Smart Glasses in China with the ability to check messages and listen to music. The wearable runs on the company’s HarmonyOS and offers around 6 hours of m...

OnePlus 7, OnePlus 7T Series Getting OxygenOS 11.0.5.1 Update With WhatsApp Media Issue Fix

OnePlus 7 and OnePlus 7T series smartphones are receiving OxygenOS 11.0.5.1 update. The update brings a fix for an issue where users were unable to send and receive media on WhatsApp. Bundled with the update is December 2021 Android security patch.

Binance Launches New Auto-Burn Mechanism for Binance Coin, to Replace Quarterly Burn Cycles

BNB Auto-Burn is a new burn mechanism designed by Binance to foster the development of a “healthy blockchain ecosystem” together with the Binance Smart Chain (BSC) and Binance Coin (BNB) communities.

Vivo V23 Series India Launch Tipped for January 4, Dual Selfie Camera Teased Again

Vivo V23 series India launch may take place on January 4, a report has claimed citing industry sources. The report highlights that the upcoming smartphone series may have a vanilla Vivo V23 and Vivo V23 Pro handsets in the India lineup. The phones may come with a 50-megapixel primary sensor in dual front camera setup.

'Game Over for Fiat': El Salvador President Nayib Bukele Hits Back at Critics

El Salvador President Nayib Bukele has tweeted that people who called his decision to legalise Bitcoin an “experiment” will continue watching how “mass adoption changes a country’s economy.”

Telegram Testing Emoji Reactions for iOS; Could Work Similar to iMessage, Instagram

Telegram has been spotted working on a message reactions feature. As per a post on Reddit, Telegram has a default selection of 11 reaction emoji now. Telegram group admins can disable the emoji feature in groups. They can also allow a limited selection of reaction emoji.

Thursday, December 23, 2021

Tecno Camon 18 With 48-Megapixel Selfie Camera Launched in India: Price, Specifications

Tecno Camon 18 was launched in India on Thursday, powered by the MediaTek Helio G85 SoC, paired with 4GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. The smartphone comes with a 6.8-inch display and comes with a 48-megapixel triple rear camera setup and a 48-megapixel selfie camera.

Redmi K50 Series Chipset, Display Specifications Tipped Ahead of Launch Next Year

Redmi K50 series specifications have surfaced online. The latest leak suggests that the new handsets could be equipped with high refresh rate displays.

20 Most Popular Smartphones of 2021 According to You, Our Readers

These are the 20 most popular smartphones of 2021 as per Gadgets 360 readers, giving us a glimpse into which smartphones managed to pique the interest of Indian buyers in 2021.

Pixel 6, 6 Pro Users Report Spontaneous Screen Cracks; Google’s New Update Disables Call Screen, Hold for Me

Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro users are reporting that their smartphone screens are developing “spontaneous” cracks. Users have taken to the company’s forums, sharing images of their cracked displays. Meanwhile, Google has disabled Call Screen and Hold For Me features on Pixel 6 smartphones with the December 2021 update until underlying bugs are fixed.

Vivo Watch 2 With eSIM Support, Up to 14-Day Battery Launched

Vivo Watch 2 has been launched with eSIM support in China. It sports a 1.43-inch screen, 2GB of onboard storage, and a stainless steel body. It includes sensors for blood oxygen saturation level (SpO2) tracking, heart rate monitoring, and a sleep monitoring feature.

RadioShack Plans to Usher Elderly CEOs into Crypto Space, Considers Launching Exchange

RadioShack is planning to launch a crypto exchange, focused on helping company CEOs aged around 68 years, understand and experiment with the crypto space. After launching its RADIO token and RadioShack DeFi recently, the company wants to dive deeper into the crypto market.

The Best Internet Memes of 2021

We take a look at some of the most hilarious memes the Internet delivered in 2021. The pandemic-filled year had its share of classic Internet memes, some of which will go down in history as some of the finest TV, real-life, and Internet moments of the decade.

Life on Venus? MIT Scientists Say Theoretically Possible

Scientists have repeatedly observed anomalies in Venus’ atmosphere. The most puzzling anomaly of them all is the presence of ammonia.

Realme GT 2 Pro Specifications Surface Online via TENAA Listing, Tipped to Get 3 Variants

Realme has confirmed the launch date of its upcoming Realme GT 2 series to be January 4 in China. Ahead of the launch, a Realme handset with model number RMX3300 has been spotted on the TENAA certification website, offering a glimpse into the key specifications. Separately, Realme GT 2 Pro has tipped to come in three versions.

WhatsApp Working on Animated Heart Emojis for Android, iOS: Report

WhatsApp is reportedly working on adding a beating animation to all the heart emojis for Android and iOS users. The feature is available on WhatsApp Web for desktop users. It could be linked to the message reaction feature.

Wednesday, December 22, 2021

Airtel Brings Rs. 666 Prepaid Recharge Plan With 1.5GB High-Speed Daily Data for 77 Days

Airtel recently introduced a new Rs. 666 prepaid recharge plan in India, allowing users with a budget of Rs. 700 to get access to high-speed daily data, unlimited voice calling and 100 SMS messages per day. The plan has a validity of 77 days, while Airtel also offers another plan with the same benefits, but with 84 days validity at Rs. 719, after the recent tariff hik...

Minnal Murali Release Date and Time, Review, Songs, Trailer, and More

Minnal Murali release date on Netflix is December 24. The movie narrates the tale of an ordinary man who becomes a superhuman after being struck by lightning. Minnal Murali will premiere in Malayalam with dubs in Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Hindi, and English.

WhatsApp Spotted Testing New Interface for Voice Calls on Android, iOS

WhatsApp has been spotted developing a new interface for voice calls that may be available to both Android and iOS users in the future.

What Is the Crypto Bill All About? CoinSwitch Compliance Officer Explains

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Under Armour Partners With Stephen Curry to Turn His Sneakers Into Charitable Cross-Platform NFT Drop

Golden State Warriors’ star guard Stephen Curry is partnering with sports apparel brand Under Armour on an NFT drop featuring 2,974 digital replicas of the “Curry Flow 9″ sneakers that can be accessed across metaverse platforms.

Samsung Galaxy S22 Lineup Gets New Launch Date Due to Alleged Supply Chain Issues

Samsung is reportedly gearing up to launch Samsung Galaxy S22 series. The upcoming lineup is said to be announced on February 9, 2022. The new non-foldable flagship lineup is likely to include the regular Samsung Galaxy S22 model, alongside the Galaxy S22+ and Galaxy S22 Ultra.

Honor Magic V Officially Teased as the Company's First Foldable Smartphone

Honor Magic V has been officially confirmed by the company. This foldable smartphone is expected to launch in January 2022.

Asus ROG Phone 5 Ultimate With 18GB RAM to Go on First Sale in India on December 26: Price, Specifications

Asus ROG Phone 5 Ultimate to go on its first sale in India on December 26. The gaming smartphone is the first to offer 18GB of RAM to users in the country. Its RAM is paired with a Snapdragon 888 5G SoC and 512GB of UFS 3.1 storage. Asus ROG Phone 5 Ultimate will be available to purchase via Flipkart.

Global Smart Speaker, Smart Display Shipments Grow Despite Component Shortage in Q3 2021: Strategy Analytics

Smart speaker and smart display global shipments registered a 10 percent year-over-year (YoY) growth despite component shortages, in Q3 2021 as per a report by Strategy Analytics. A total of 39.3 million units were shipped during the time period. Sales of smart speakers increased about 7 percent on a YoY basis, and sales of smart displays surged by almost 19 percent.

Soundcore Infini Soundbar With 100W Output, Customised Content Modes Launched in India

Soundcore Infini soundbar was launched in India on Wednesday. The budget soundbar features two subwoofers and two tweeters. Soundcore Infini features 100W RMS output and is priced at Rs. 9,999 in India. It will be sold via Flipkart starting today. The Soundcore Infini soundbar comes with a wireless remote and supports Bluetooth connectivity.

Xiaomi 11i Hypercharge Launch Date in India Set for January 6, 120W Fast Charging Confirmed

Xiaomi 11i Hypercharge launch date in India is set for January 6, the Chinese company announced on Wednesday. The new smartphone is confirmed to have 120W fast charging support. Xiaomi 11i Hypercharge is rumoured to be a rebranded Redmi Note 11 Pro+ that was launched in China earlier this year.

Microsoft's $16-Billion Bid for Nuance Gets EU Antitrust Approval

The European Commission granted Microsoft unconditional antitrust approval for its $16-billion (roughly Rs. 1,20,525 crore) bid for artificial intelligence and speech technology company Nuance.

Tuesday, December 21, 2021

Rockstar Games Announces Holiday Sale With Up to 70 Percent Discount on Popular PC Games

Rockstar Games has announced special discounts to players as a part of its Holiday Sale. The sale is now live and will end on January 5, 2022. GTA: The Trilogy — The Definitive Edition will get a complementary product from Rockstar as well as a $10 (roughly Rs. 760) discount on their next purchase in the official online store. Rockstar is also giving massive discoun...

OnePlus to Launch New Smart TVs in India, New 32-Inch and 43-Inch Models Expected: Report

OnePlus is working on launching new smart TV models in India, according to tipster Mukul Sharma. There is no word on whether the smart TVs will be part of the company’s Q-series, Y-series, or U-series smart TV lineup, or when they will be launched in India. OnePlus is also working on its upcoming OnePlus 10 series as well as the OnePlus Nord 2 CE 5G smartphones.

Samsung Galaxy S22 Series Accessories Listed on UK Retailer Site, May Come With One UI 4.1

Samsung Galaxy S22 series of flagship smartphones is rumoured to launch next year in early February. Ahead of any official announcement, the accessories of the upcoming Samsung handsets have now been spotted on a UK-based retailer website. Separately, the Samsung Galaxy S22 series phones are tipped to ship the latest One UI 4.1.

DogeBonk Claims to Have Become the First Crypto in Space, Ahead of Elon Musk's DOGE-1 Rocket Mission

DogeBonk, a relatively new meme coin on the block, claims to have become the first meme coin launched in space, dethroning Elon Musk’s DOGE-1 rocket mission which is scheduled to launch Dogecoin to the moon in 2022.

Apple Supplier Foxconn's India Plant Said to Stay Shut This Week After Protests Over Food Poisoning

Foxconn's plant near Chennai will remain shut this week following protests sparked by a food poisoning incident, government sources said.

iOS 16 to Drop Support for iPhone 6s Series, First Generation iPhone SE, and Older iPads: Report

Apple may drop iOS 16 support for iPhone 6s, iPhone 6s Plus, first generation of the iPhone SE, iPad mini 4, iPad Air 2, iPad (fifth-generation), and the 2015 iPad Pro models, as per a report.

iPhone 14 to Feature 48-Megapixel Camera, iPhone 15 to Sport ‘Periscope’ Lens: Ming-Chi Kuo

iPhone 14 will come with a 48-megapixel camera as an improvement over the 12-megapixel shooter available on the iPhone 13 series, according to Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. iPhone 15, on the other hand, is said to come with a periscope-shaped lens.

Asus ExpertBook B1400 With Intel Core Tiger Lake Processors, Optional Nvidia GeForce MX330 Launched in India

Asus ExpertBook B1400 was launched in India on Tuesday. The newly launched laptop is powered by the 11th-Gen Intel Core Tiger Lake processors, paired with up to 16GB of RAM. It gets the option between Intel integrated GPU or Nvidia GeForce MX330 GPU. Asus also has given the laptop a rugged build with MIL-STD810H standards.

iPad Pro 2022 Renders Appear Online, Show Triple Rear Cameras, Notch on Display

Apple iPad Pro 2022 could feature a display with thin bezels, with a display notch, according to new renders spotted online. The tablet could feature brighter displays thanks to dual-layer OLED LTPO displays. The next iPad Pro could feature a triple camera setup featuring a LiDAR sensor, according to a new report.

Crypto Exchange FTX US Partners With US Sports Teams to Enable Trading, NFT Activities

With this deal, the FTX US crypto exchange platform will be able to conduct crypto activities for a bunch of Washington, DC-based sports teams. These teams include Washington Capitals hockey team, the Washington Wizards men’s basketball team, the Washington Mystics women’s basketball team and the Capital City Go-Go basketball team.

Realme 9i May Debut in India as Realme Narzo 9i, Realme 9 Pro+ Spotted on Multiple Certification Sites

Realme 9 series is expected to include the vanilla Realme 9, Realme 9i, Realme 9 Pro, and Realme 9 Pro+/ Max smartphones. As per a new leak, the Realme 9i could be rebranded as Realme Narzo 9i in India. Separately, Realme 9 Pro+ and Realme 9i have bagged a few certifications. The camera specifications of Realme 9 Pro+ have also been tipped.

Noise ColorFit Ultra 2 Smartwatch Launch Date, Specifications Revealed; Noise Champ Smart Band Unveiled in India

Noise ColorFit Ultra 2 smartwatch launch details and key specifications have been revealed by the company. Noise ColorFit Ultra 2 is a successor to the Noise ColorFit Ultra smartwatch and features a stainless steel body. Noise Champ has been launched as the first-ever smart band in India for kids. It comes with IP68 water- and dust-resistance rating, sleep monitoring,...

Monday, December 20, 2021

The New Get-Rich-Faster Job in Silicon Valley: Crypto Start-Ups


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The Top Tech Gift Ideas for Christmas 2021

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Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra to Reportedly Come With a 'Digital Enhancer' Camera Feature

Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra is expected to come with a new ‘Digital Enhancer’ camera feature. The handset is expected to pack a 108-megapixel primary camera.

Cars24 Raises $400 Million in Latest Round of Funding From Financial Institutions

Cars24 said it has raised $400 million (roughly Rs. 3,040 crore) from various financial institutions.

Amazon Winter Shopping Store Sale Announced, to Offer Up to 60 Percent Off on Appliances

Amazon Winter Shopping Store sale has been announced, and the e-commerce platform is now offering up to 60 percent discount on home and kitchen appliances, air purifiers, geysers, room heaters, electric kettles, blankets, quilts, and cookware.

LG UltraGear 17G90Q With 11th Gen Intel Tiger Lake Processors, Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 Max-Q GPU Announced

LG UltraGear 17G90Q gaming laptop has been announced. It sports a 17.3-inch WQXGA IPS display with a 300Hz refresh rate. The gaming laptop is powered by 11th Gen Intel Tiger Lake CPU, paired with Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 Max-Q GPU.

Foxconn Food Poisoning: Dozens Released After Protest at Apple Supplier’s Plant in India

Police have released dozens of those detained for blocking a key highway in a protest against food poisoning at a Foxconn unit, India’s second instance of unrest at an Apple Inc supplier factory in a year.

Vivo S12 Pro Teased to Come With Dual Selfie Shooters, Triple Rear Cameras

Vivo S12 Pro has been confirmed to launch on December 22. Ahead of that, Vivo has teased the upcoming smartphone via Weibo. As per the teaser video, Vivo S12 Pro features dual front cameras and triple rear cameras.

The Matrix Resurrections Leaked on Torrent Sites, Piracy Networks Ahead of Release in Cinemas, on HBO Max

The Matrix Resurrections full movie leaked on torrents and available for download via piracy networks. The Matrix Resurrections release date is December 22 in India, the US, and on HBO Max.

SpaceX Launches 52 Starlink Satellites From California Base

A SpaceX rocket carried 52 Starlink Internet satellites into orbit from California, US.

HUAWEI WiFi Mesh 7: Why You Should Upgrade to Mesh Routers Today

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Sunday, December 19, 2021

Apple Seeks Dismissal of India Apps Market Antitrust Case, Cites Tiny Market Share

Apple has asked CCI to throw out a case alleging abuse of market power in the apps market, saying it is too small a player in the country where Google is dominant, a filing shows.

Realme GT 2 Series Launch Today: How to Watch Event Livestream, Expected Price, Specifications

Realme GT 2 series launch is taking place today (December 20). The launch will be livestreamed on YouTube and is expected to include the Realme GT 2 Pro. The smartphone is confirmed to have the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC.

Saturday, December 18, 2021

How to Use WhatsApp Voice Message Preview

We are here providing a step-by-step guide to let you use WhatsApp voice message preview on your device.

Alibaba Plans to Grow Southeast Asia E-Commerce Arm Lazada to $100 Billion

Alibaba has unveiled an ambitious vision to grow its Southeast Asian e-commerce business via Lazada to $100 billion (roughly Rs. 7,60,135 crore) in transacted sales.

Vivo Y32 With Dual Rear Cameras, Snapdragon 680 SoC Launched: Price, Specifications

Vivo Y32 has been listed on the Vivo China website. The new smartphone comes with a dual rear camera setup and is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 SoC.

OnePlus 9, OnePlus 9 Pro Getting OxygenOS 12 Based on Android 12 Again After Suspension

OnePlus 9 and OnePlus 9 Pro are getting OxygenOS 12 based on Android 12 again. The update is promised to resolve the problems of the release that was rolled out last week. Separately, Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 and Galaxy Z Fold 3 are also getting One UI 4 based on Android 12 once more.

OnePlus 9, OnePlus 9 Pro Getting OxygenOS 12 Based on Android 12 Again After Suspension

OnePlus 9 and OnePlus 9 Pro are getting OxygenOS 12 based on Android 12 again. The update is promised to resolve the problems of the release that was rolled out last week. Separately, Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 and Galaxy Z Fold 3 are also getting One UI 4 based on Android 12 once more.

Noise Beads TWS Earbuds With Up to 18 Hours of Listening Time, IPX5 Build Debut

Noise Beads truly wireless stereo (TWS) earbuds have silently debuted in India. The new earbuds are going on sale through Amazon starting December 24.

Friday, December 17, 2021

Epic Games Holiday Sale Brings Heavy Discounts on Far Cry 6, More; Free Games Every Day

Epic Games has announced its Holiday Sale where it will offer free games and heavy discounts on games, editions, and add-ons. Furthermore, the company has also announced that the Epic Coupon worth $10 (roughly Rs. 760) can be used multiple times for games costing $14.99 (roughly Rs. 1,150). The sale will end on January 6 at 11am ET (9:30pm IST).

Spotify Podcast Rating Feature Starts Rolling Out, Lets Users Rate Shows After Listening

Spotify is introducing a rating feature for its podcast service, allowing users to rate a podcast after listening to it. The service says that creators will be able to get feedback about their podcast, while gaining new users with their podcast rating. The company will roll out the feature to nearly all markets where Spotify podcasts are available in the coming days.

Instagram Gets New Feature That Lets You Embed Your Profile on Websites

Instagram is rolling out the Profile Embed feature for users in the US. This feature works the same as embedding Instagram posts. The social media company has also added a Playback feature for Instagram Stories and Reels Visual Replies this week.

Xiaomi 12 Price and Specifications Leak, Renders Hint at a Curved Display

Xiaomi 12 has been tipped to cost around Rs. 70,000. Its specifications have leaked and its alleged renders suggest the smartphone will sport a curved display.

Moto G51 Review: It’s the Little Things

The Moto G51 may seem like your typical starter 5G smartphone from the outside, but it’s the little details that Motorola has included, which make a big difference.

Hawkeye Episode 6 Trailer Teases Kingpin, Sets Up the End of Marvel Series

Hawkeye episode 6 release date and time is December 22, 1:30pm IST on Disney+ Hotstar. Hawkeye episode 6 trailer teases Kingpin/ Wilson Fisk (Vincent D’Onofrio).

Xiaomi TV Stick 4K With Android TV 11, Dolby Vision Support Launched

Xiaomi TV Stick 4K has been launched as an upgrade to last year’s Mi TV Stick. The new model supports 4K streaming and comes with Android TV 11 out-of-the-box. Xiaomi Stick 4K also supports Dolby Vision.

Battlegrounds Mobile India Teases Partnership With Spider-Man: No Way Home

Battlegrounds Mobile India has started teasing an upcoming partnership with Spider-Man: No Way Home. At the moment, no details are available but it is being speculated that the crossover may reward players with Spider-Man costumes, cosmetic items, and a limited-period game mode. There may also be special rewards as a part of the collaboration.

LG UltraFine OLED Pro Monitors for Professionals Refreshed, 9.1.5-Channel S95QR Soundbar Announced Ahead of CES

LG UltraFine OLED Pro monitors have been announced by the South Korean company, refreshing its professional monitor portfolio. The company’s new monitors will feature self-calibrating sensors and come with monitor hoods. The company also announced a new premium soundbar, which will headline its new audio lineup at CES 2022. LG has not yet announced pricing for both ...

OnePlus Nord 2 CE 5G Renders Leak Online, OnePlus 10 Pro Specifications Tipped to Include 48-Megapixel Main Camera

OnePlus is reportedly gearing up to launch OnePlus Nord 2 CE 5G and OnePlus 10 Pro smartphones. Ahead of the official announcement, a fresh leak offers insights into the design of the OnePlus Nord 2 CE 5G. A tipster, on the other hand, has leaked the specifications of the OnePlus 10 Pro model.

James Webb, the Largest-Ever Space Telescope, to Be Launched on Christmas Eve; Rocket Mounting Complete

James Webb Space Telescope, the largest space telescope ever and the most noteworthy after Hubble, has been placed atop the Ariane 5, the rocket which will launch it to space from Europe's Spaceport in French Guiana.

Thursday, December 16, 2021

That Job at Harvard? It’s Not Real.


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India Outlines $10-Billion Plan to Woo Global Chip Makers

India has approved a $10-billion (roughly Rs. 76,090 crore) incentive plan to attract semiconductor and display manufacturers, technology minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said.

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Byju's in Talks to Go Public via SPAC Route: Report

Byju's is in advanced discussions to go public through one of Churchill Capital's special-purpose acquisition companies (SPAC), as per a report by Bloomberg.

Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 India Launch Seems Imminent as Its Support Page Goes Live

Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 was launched in Europe on Wednesday and it may soon arrive in India too as its support page has been spotted on the official website. However, the exact launch date has not yet been confirmed. It is being speculated that the Indian version may have the same specifications as the European version.

Instagram May Soon Allow Longer Videos of Up to 60 Seconds to Be Posted as Stories

Instagram has begun testing an update to its Stories platform. Users may now be able to post videos as long as 60 seconds as Stories. The social media app had recently brought updates to its newly introduced Link Sticker features. The social media company also started rolling out Instagram Badges last month.

Battlegrounds Mobile India Bans Over 142,000 Accounts for Cheating in Less Than One Week

Battleground Mobile India (BGMI) developer Krafton has banned more than 142,000 accounts from December 6 till December 12. BGMI ban players if they have the game downloaded from unofficial channels or have illegal auxiliary programs running on the device.

WhatsApp Spotted Testing New Camera Interface, Ability to Let Group Admins Delete Messages for Everyone

WhatsApp has been spotted testing a new in-app camera interface for Android devices. Separately, WhatsApp is found to have a new ability in testing that would allow group admins to delete any specific messages for everyone in the group.

Bulletproof iPhone: Caviar Showcases Armoured Stealth 2.0 iPhone 13 Series

The company says removing the cameras allows users to work with their phones in areas where cameras are prohibited

Spider-Man No Way Home: 2 Post-Credits Scenes, Explained

Spider-Man: No Way Home post-credits scene is a Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness trailer. Spider-Man: No Way Home mid-credits scene stars Tom Hardy’s Venom. We also explain Spider-Man: No Way Home ending.

Water on Mars: ESA's ExoMars Discovers Hidden Reserrvoir on the Planet’s Grand Canyon

Mars' huge canyon system, Valles Marineris, may hold hidden water beneath the surface, according to a new study. The European Space Agency (ESA) and Roscosmos' collbaorative ExoMars Trace Gas Orbiter (TGO) discovered large volumes of water in the canyon's heart.

Twitter in 2021: A Look Back at Key Features Introduced, and Removed, This Year

Twitter introduced a host of new features to enhance user experience in 2021. Here is a list of all the key features which were added and removed from Twitter in 2021.

Ola Raises $500-Million Loan From Global Investors Ahead of Stock Market Debut in 2022

Ola said it had raised $500-milllion (roughly Rs. 3,820 crore) loan from international institutional investors, as the SoftBank-backed start-up preps to make its stock market debut next year.

Wednesday, December 15, 2021

Fast & Furious 10 Release Date Postponed to May 19, 2023: Report

Fast & Furious 10's release date has now been reportedly pushed further. The finale of the long-running film series is set to release on May 19, 2023, more than a month later than its originally planned release date of April 7, 2023. It is reported that Universal will release an untitled animated film on the date in April.

Oppo Find N Foldable Phone With Flexion Hinge, Ultra-Thin Glass Launched at Inno Day 2021

Oppo Find N foldable smartphone has been launched at Oppo Inno Day annual event in China. The smartphone comes with Flexion Hinge, LTPO OLED display, triple rear cameras, and a 4500mAh battery. It will launch in China later this month.

iQoo Neo 5S Design, Specifications Shown Off in Teasers Ahead of December 20 Launch

The first look of iQoo Neo 5S has been revealed by the company. It features a triple rear camera setup with OIS mechanical image stabilization.

Portronics Sound Slick III Soundbar With 80W Output Launched in India

Portronics Sound Slick III was launched in India on Wednesday. The soundbar has a total output of 80W with 3D-like surround sound that is delivered through its two driver units. For connectivity, it gets Bluetooth v5, HDMI port, 3.5mm jack, and an optical input port.

The Suicide Squad Releasing on Amazon Prime Video in India on December 24

The Suicide Squad is coming to Amazon Prime Video in December, the service announced on Wednesday. The hit 2021 film features Margot Robbie, Idris Elba, Viola Davis, John Cena, and Joel Kinnaman, and is a soft reboot of the 2016 film of the same name. The Suicide Squad will be available to watch on the streaming service on December 24.

Tecno Spark 8T With MediaTek Helio G35 SoC, Dual Rear Cameras Launched in India: Price, Specifications

Tecno Spark 8T has launched in India. The handset features a MediaTek Helio G35 SoC, paired with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of onboard storage. The phone has a dual rear camera unit on the back, headlined by a 50-megapixel primary sensor.

WhatsApp Causing Random Crashes on iPhone, Users Complain on Twitter

WhatsApp started causing random crashes on iPhone on early Wednesday, some users reported online. The issue restricted several users from sending new messages and reading their existing ones.

Best Gadgets 2021: Our Favourite Buys, From PlayStation 5 to Pixel 4a

Best gadgets of 2021: PlayStation 5, Pixel 4a, MacBook Air M1, Apple One, OnePlus Bullets Wireless Z, Moto G 5G — these are some of Gadgets 360’s favourite gadgets of the year.

Tuesday, December 14, 2021

WhatsApp Rolls Out Voice Message Preview Feature to Let You Review Your Recording Before Sending

WhatsApp on Tuesday rolled out a feature to let you preview voice messages on its app before sending them to your contacts. The change has been rolled out for all platforms, including Android and iOS as well as Web and desktops.

Facebook, Google Should Be Held Accountable for Online Scam Advertisements, Cyberflashing: UK Lawmakers

Google, Facebook, and other online services should be held legally accountable for advertisements on their platforms in order to prevent fraudsters scamming millions of consumers, a cross-party group of British lawmakers has said.

Bored Ape Yacht Club Partners With The Sandbox Maker Animoca Brands for a New Blockchain NFT Game

Animoca Brands and Bored Ape Yacht Club (BAYC) have announced a partnership to develop and publish a blockchain game utilizing BAYC’s hugely popular Bored Ape non-fungible tokens.

Oppo Air Glass Assisted Reality Wearable, MariSilicon X Imaging Neural Processing Unit Launched at Inno Day 1

Oppo has launched Air Glass assisted reality glasses along with MariSilicon X dedicated imaging neural processing unit (NPU) in China. The products were launched on the first day of Oppo Inno Day annual event.

Assassin’s Creed Vahalla’s Second DLC Dawn of Ragnarök, Crossover Stories Announced

Assassin’s Creed Valhalla’s Dawn of Ragnarök expansion pack has been announced and is slated to release on March 10, 2022. This is the second DLC for the game and marks the second year of the game’s post-launch support. Additionally, Ubisoft has also announced cross-game Assassin’s Creed Crossover Stories that will be available from December 14.

Intel's First Foray Into the Metaverse Will Be Software to Use Others' Chips

In its first public comments on its strategy for tapping into the "metaverse," Intel executives said the firm is working on software which will help laptops tap into computing power from other devices, including chips from its rivals.

US Space Force Holds War Game to Test Satellite Network Under Attack

The United States is testing satellite resiliency to threats from China and Russia miles above the Earth's surface, just weeks after Russia shot down an aging communications satellite.

iOS 15.2, iPadOS 15.2, watchOS 8.3 Released With App Privacy Report, Apple Music Voice Plan

Apple has released iOS 15.2, iPadOS 15.2, macOS Monterey 12.1, watchOS 8.3, tvOS 15.2, and HomePod Software Version 15.2. All these new software updates include support for Apple Music Voice Plan. The latest iOS, iPadOS, and watchOS updates also carry the App Privacy Report feature to detail data access by apps.

Asus ProArt StudioBook 16 OLED, VivoBook Pro Laptops Launched in India

Asus on Tuesday launched its flagship ProArt StudioBook 16 OLED in India. Alongside the new top-end model, the Taiwanese company also brought its new VivoBook models, namely the VivoBook Pro 14 OLED and VivoBook Pro 15 OLED, VivoBook Pro 14X OLED, and VivoBook Pro 16X OLED.

Apple's Upcoming iPhone SE 5G Could Help Attract Over a Billion Android Users: JP Morgan

Apple’s upcoming iPhone SE 5G has the potential to attract more than a billion non-premium Android users, J.P. Morgan analysts said.

Monday, December 13, 2021

Bitcoin, Ether Among Several Cryptocurrencies Register Cascading Values, Red Colour Dominates Charts

Bitcoin and Ether price fall today seems to have dragged other cryptocurrencies down as well. Majority of the popular crypto coins including Cardano, Ripple, Polkadot, and Shiba Inu have also registered losses, minor but significant. Industry analysts predict more volatility in crypto market in coming days.

At Amazon Site, Tornado Collided With Company’s Peak Delivery Season


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Meta Stresses the Need to Build Shared Platform for Metaverse, to Enable Digital Ownership

Vishal Shah, Vice President, Metaverse at Meta, talks to Gadgets 360 about what to expect as the company looks at a 15-year journey towards building the metaverse.

Potentially Hazardous Asteroid Nereus Which Flew Past Earth Could Be Mined for Precious Metals Worth Billions

Space mining is an idea that began taking hold at the turn of the century, and 10 years ago, it was passionately discussed. Many argued that space mining could revolutionise the commercial space economy by employing robots and private astronauts to explore and mine near-Earth asteroids (NEAs) for precious metals and even rare earth metals.

Top Nigerian Minister Suggests Government Should Reconsider Policies Against Cryptocurrencies

Nigerian politician Prince Clem Agba has claimed that the residents of Nigeria deserve an opportunity to experiment with the crypto space and use it for their financial benefits.

Bitcoin Hashrate Has Swiftly Recovered From China's Ban on Mining Operations

China's ban on crypto mining saw the average Bitcoin hashrate dip dramatically mid-year, a metric that has since seen a swift return to a new all-time high thanks to other countries being able to offer necessary mining infrastructure.

WhatsApp Reportedly Working on Restricting Unknown People From Knowing Your Last Seen, Online Status Updates

WhatsApp is reportedly making it harder for people to know your last seen status and online presence on the instant messaging app. The update is said to be rolled out to some people on Android and iOS.

Her Instagram Handle Was ‘Metaverse.’ Last Month, It Vanished.


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Dinosaur-Killing Asteroid May Have Hit Earth During Spring, Research Suggests

The extinction of dinosaurs took place about 66 million years ago but we are yet to know the full impact of the asteroid that wiped out this species. Scientists are still studying the disaster and continuously unearthing new aspects of the devastating impact. Now, researchers say that if the asteroid's trajectory had been slightly different, it would have missed the E...

Infinix Note 11, Note 11S With Triple Cameras, 5,000mAh Batteries Launched in India: Price, Specifications

Infinix Note 11 and Infinix Note 11S have been launched in India with MediaTek SoCs under the hood and 5,000mAh batteries which support 33W fast charging. The smartphones come with triple rear cameras and feature side-mounted fingerprint sensors. Infinix Note 11 and Infinix Note 11S are priced at Rs. 11,999 and Rs 12,999, respectively, and will go on sale starting Dec...

OnePlus Ivan (OnePlus Nord 2 CE) Price in India, Specifications Tipped; Likely to Feature Dimensity 900

OnePlus Ivan aka OnePlus Nord 2 CE is inching towards launch, as the specifications of the smartphone along with pricing details have surfaced online. The new phone might launch as a successor to the OnePlus Nord CE.

US Pilot Records Mysterious 'UFO' Lights in the Skies Above South China Sea

A video reportedly recorded by an American military pilot over the South China Sea shows a dozen unidentified flying objects (UFOs) near Hong Kong, before suddenly disappearing into the clouds. The video shows three sets of four mysterious light formations flying in the distance above the clouds.

Tecno Spark 8T India Launch Confirmed for December 15; to Feature MediaTek Helio G35 SoC, 50-Megapixel Camera

Tecno Spark 8 launch date has been confirmed by the company, and the smartphone will be available for pre-order starting December 15. The smartphone is equipped with the MediaTek Helio G35 SoC, a 50-megapixel primary camera, a 6.6-inch full-HD+ display, and a 5,000mAh battery, according to a new Amazon landing page for the upcoming handset.

Sunday, December 12, 2021

Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra Spotted on Official Website, Specifications Tipped by FCC Listing

Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra has been spotted on the company’s website in China, in the form of a support page listing for the smartphone. The handset has also been spotted on the FCC website, along with an S Pen and an LED cover, tipping connectivity specifications of the upcoming handset.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Twitter Handle Briefly Compromised, Bitcoin Adoption Tweet Put Out by Hackers

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Twitter handle was briefly hacked, and a tweet claiming that India has "officially adopted Bitcoin as legal tender" was put out from it.

CES 2022 Gets Back to In-Person: What Can You Expect from the Latest Edition of the Biggest Electronics Show?

The 2022 edition of the massive Consumer Electronics Show is around the corner. This time, CES will return to an in-person show in Las Vegas after it shifted entirely online earlier this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. More than 1,800 exhibitors are now scheduled to show off their gadgets, gizmos, and tech in the event. Brian Moon, who is part of the Consumer Techn...

Eat Kochi Eat: How a Kerala Foodie Community Got Funding From Facebook

Eat Kochi Eat, is a community from Kerala which has been selected by Facebook in their global Community Accelerator Programme. It is the sole foodie community from India to get inducted into the programme.

Deep Dive Into Decentralised Finance: Top 5 Decentralised Exchanges, or DEX

The top five decentralised assets are ranked according to the number of funds locked in their smart contracts called "Total Value Locked" (TVL).

Spider-Man: No Way Home Tickets Now Live on BookMyShow, Paytm Across India

Spider-Man: No Way Home ticket bookings are now live in India on BookMyShow, Paytm, PVR Cinemas, and INOX.

Saturday, December 11, 2021

Gaming While Driving: Tesla Allows it, Mercedes Announces Recall

Mercedes-Benz has issued a US recall to remove distractions for drivers after reports surfaced that Tesla allows drivers to play video games on dashboard touch screens while vehicles are moving.

Nintendo Console Creator Masayuki Uemura Dies at 78

Masayuki Uemura, the creator of NES (Nintendo Entertainment System) and the Super NES consoles, has died at the age of 78.

Blue Origin Has No Safety Issues, Says US Aviation Regulator After Investigation

US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) investigating allegations made against Blue Origin’s human spaceflight program said it found no safety issues.

Xiaomi 12, Xiaomi 12 Pro, Xiaomi 12 Ultra Design Tipped via Leaked Protective Case Images

Xiaomi 12, Xiaomi 12 Pro, and Xiaomi 12 Ultra protective cases images have surfaced online recently. The images show the purported design of the upcoming Xiaomi flagship series. As per the images, Xiaomi 12 and Xiaomi 12 Pro will have a similar design language with the camera module placed on the top-left corner. However, Xiaomi 12 Ultra is shown with an interesting d...

Volvo Cars Hit By Cyberattack, Research Data Stolen

Volvo Cars said on Friday that research and development data from its systems was stolen in a cyberattack.

Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore Trailer Release Date Set for December 13

Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore trailer release date and time is December 13 at 8:30pm IST. Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore trailer coming in English, Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu.

'The Internet's on Fire': A Software Bug That Is Threatening Companies Around the World

A critical computer vulnerability in a widely used software tool is rapidly emerging as a major threat to organisations around the world.

Friday, December 10, 2021

Oppo Find X4 Price, Specifications Tipped; Likely to Feature MediaTek Dimensity 9000, Triple Rear Camera

Oppo Find X4's launch seems imminent as the price and specifications of the smartphone have surfaced online. According to the latest leak, Oppo Find X4 will sport a triple rear camera unit and a MediaTek Dimensity 9000 processor.

Oppo Find X4 Price, Specifications Tipped; Likely to Feature MediaTek Dimensity 9000, Triple Rear Cameras

Oppo Find X4's launch seems imminent as the price and specifications of the smartphone have surfaced online. According to the latest leak, Oppo Find X4 will sport a triple rear camera unit and a MediaTek Dimensity 9000 processor.

Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra Specifications Leak via Geekbench; Colour, Storage Variants Tipped

Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra has been spotted on Geekbench, revealing some of its specifications. The Galaxy S22 series is tipped to launch in February 2022.

Samsung CES 2022 Keynote on January 4, to Include New Product, Technology Announcements

Samsung has announced that it will hold a keynote event during CES 2022. Samsung has said that it will introduce new products and technologies during the keynote. Jong-Hee (JH) Han, President of Visual Display Business at Samsung Electronics, will deliver the pre-show keynote speech.

MicroStrategy Continues to Buy the Dip, Adds 1,438 Bitcoins to Its BTC Purse

Software intelligence company and Bitcoin accumulator MicroStrategy has increased its BTC holdings with a recent acquisition of 1,434 coins between November 29 and December 8.

Zebronics ZEB-Juke Bar 3820A Pro Soundbar With Built-In Alexa Support Launched in India

Zebronics ZEB-Juke Bar 3820A Pro soundbar has been launched in India offering built-in support for Amazon's Alexa voice assistant and music streaming services. ZEB-Juke Bar 3820A Pro is equipped with dual subwoofers along with dual mid- and high-range drivers. The soundbar allows users to control smart home devices using Alexa skills, using dual far-field microphones.

Noise Buds Prima TWS Earbuds With Up to 42 Hours Of Battery Life Launched in India: Price, Specifications

Noise Buds Prima truly wireless earbuds come in three colour options. It is priced at Rs. 1,799 in India. The earbuds will be available on Flipkart. The Noise Buds Prima come with quad mic setup and offers up to 42 hours of playback.

NoiseFit Evolve 2 Smartwatch With SpO2 Monitor, 7-Day Battery Life Announced

NoiseFit Evolve 2 smartwatch is now official and will be available for purchase via Flipkart, as per a listing on the e-commerce website. The smartwatch features an AMOLED display, SpO2 sensor, and heart rate monitor. It is listed at a price of Rs. 7,999.

Tesla CEO Elon Musk Says He Is 'Thinking Of' Quitting His Jobs and Become an Influencer

Tesla CEO Elon Musk is "thinking of" leaving his jobs and becoming an influencer, the world's richest man tweeted.

Google Photos Cinematic Memories Feature to Soon Fill in Missing Background Details

Google Photos' Cinematic Memories will now fill in Missing Background Details using machine learning. The Gallery app will automatically select a 2D image and convert it into a 3D cinematic video. There doesn't seem to be an option where users can manually select an image to apply this effect.

Xiaomi 12 Standard Edition Tipped to Come With 67W Fast Charging Support

Xiaomi 12 vanilla model has been spotted on the Compulsory Certificate of China (3C) website. The listing hints at the charging specifications of the Xiaomi 12 phone. All three smartphones from Xiaomi 12 series have been tipped to launch later this month.

iQoo Neo Series Launch Event Scheduled for December 20, Neo 5s, Neo 5 SE Expected

iQoo Neo series is getting updated on December 20 and iQoo Neo 5s and Neo 5 SE are expected to be the specific models in the new series.

Thursday, December 9, 2021

Birds Aren’t Real, or Are They? Inside a Gen Z Conspiracy Theory.


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iQoo 9 Specifications Surface Online; May Include 120Hz Display, Pressure-Sensitive Shoulder Buttons

iQoo 9 specifications have been tipped online. The new iQoo phone is said to have a dedicated second-generation display chip and 120Hz refresh rate for an enhanced visual experience. The iQoo handset is also rumoured to have dual pressure-sensitive shoulder buttons.

Halo Infinite Out Now: Review, PC System Requirements, Campaign, Price, and More

Halo Infinite is out now for Xbox Series S/X, Xbox One, and PC. Players can get it from the Microsoft Store, Steam, or with Xbox Game Pass.

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Twitter's Highest-Profile Users Get VIP Treatment When Trolls Strike, Thanks to Project Guardian

Twitter’s highest-profile users often receive a heightened level of protection from the social network’s content moderators under a secretive programme that seeks to limit their exposure to trolls and bullies.

Kalashnikov Accused of Stealing Shotgun Designs From This Video Game

Kalashnikov, the well-known Russian arms manufacturer, has been accused of stealing weapon designs from a video game developer. According to Ward B, the developers of the upcoming first person shooter Oceanic, Kalashnikov took its blueprints and turned them into a commercially accessible shotgun without giving the game makers any credit.

iPhone 14 Pro, iPhone 14 Pro Max to Have Hole-Punch Display Design: Report

iPhone 14 Pro with a 6.06-inch display and the iPhone 14 Pro Max with a 6.7-inch display is reported to have a hole-punch display, shifting from the notch design seen on the current generation iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max.

Sonic the Hedgehog 2 Trailer Release Date Set for December 10

Sonic the Hedgehog 2 trailer to premiere during The Game Awards that start Thursday, December 9 at 5pm PT / 8pm ET. That means Sonic the Hedgehog 2 trailer will release on the morning of Friday, December 10 in India. Sonic the Hedgehog 2 release date is April 8, 2022.

iQoo Neo 5s Specifications, Images Leak Tips Snapdragon 888 SoC, Hole-Punch Display

iQoo Neo 5s launch could be nearing as renders of the smartphone have surfaced online, hinting at some key specifications and design elements. The images show the new iQoo Neo series handset featuring a hole-punch display. The smartphone is tipped to carry a Snapdragon 888 chipset.

Wednesday, December 8, 2021

Samsung Galaxy S22, Galaxy S22+ Listed on FCC Alongside LED View Cover: Report

Samsung Galaxy S22 and Galaxy S22+ have been spotted on the US FCC website, alongside a LED View Cover. The listing provides specific information related to the connectivity features of these devices, including support for Wi-Fi 6, 5G and ultra-wideband (UWB) connectivity. The smartphones are tipped to launch in February 2022, after the launch of the Galaxy S21 FE whi...

Nexo, Fidelity Digital Assets Team Up to Bring High-Security Services for Institutional Crypto Investors

As part of the partnership, Nexo and Fidelity Digital Assets will develop high-security enabled products and services to help institutional investors adopt cryptocurrencies.

Apple Music Voice Plan May Come Alongside iOS 15.2; macOS 12.1 on Way to Fix Bugs Impacting New MacBook Pro

Apple has rolled out the release candidate (RC) of iOS 15.2 for beta testers and it suggests the arrival of Apple Music Voice Plan alongside the next iOS update. Separately, macOS Monterey 12.1 RC has been released with fixes for issues including MagSafe charging and HDR video playback for the new MacBook Pro models.

TikTok to Be Most Downloaded, Highest Grossing App of 2021: Sensor Tower

Sensor Tower reports that TikTok will be the top grossing app worldwide in 2021, followed by YouTube, Piccoma, Tinder, and Disney+. By the end of the year, Sensor Tower forecasts that the app will see $2.3 billion (roughly Rs.17,368 crore) in spending, bringing its lifetime total to $3.8 billion (roughly Rs. 28,703 crore). TikTok is reportedly also the most downloaded...

NASA's Laser Communications Relay Demonstration Is 'Space-Bound', Here’s Why It's Important

NASA's new laser technology is finally space-bound. After much anticipation and a two-year delay, the Laser Communications Relay Demonstration (LCRD) was launched today (December 8) at 5:19am EST. According to NASA's social media updates, the LCRD was launched from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida on an Atlas V rocket of the United Launch Alliance.

Redmi Note 11 4G Said to Launch in India Soon, Key Specifications Tipped

Redmi Note 11 4G is said to launch in India sometime soon. The smartphone is said to be the second offering in the Note 11 lineup from Redmi in India. It is speculated that the Indian variant of the smartphone will have the same specifications as the Chinese variant.

NASA Shares Images of Solar Eclipse Seen From Space

NASA Shares Images of Solar Eclipse Seen From Space https://ift.tt/3y3G05l NASA shared images captured from a space observatory on Instagram, which showed the Moon's shadow as it passed over Antarctica.

Indian-Origin Doctor Anil Menon Among 10 Astronauts Chosen by NASA for Moon Mission

Indian-Origin Doctor Anil Menon Among 10 Astronauts Chosen by NASA for Moon Mission https://ift.tt/3lK8BaQ Indian-origin physician Anil Menon, a lieutenant colonel at the US Air Force, has been selected by NASA along with nine others to be astronauts for future missions, the American space agency has announced.

OnePlus Said to Host Physical Launch Event on January 5 During CES 2022

OnePlus Said to Host Physical Launch Event on January 5 During CES 2022 https://ift.tt/3pEXUY3 OnePlus will reportedly host a physical launch event on January 5 during CES 2022 in Las Vegas. However, it is unclear if OnePlus will debut the OnePlus 10 series smartphones or a new device entirely. This may be OnePlus' first launch event during CES.

Minor Fluctuations Keep Crypto Market Calm, Bitcoin and Ether Register Minimal Losses

Minor Fluctuations Keep Crypto Market Calm, Bitcoin and Ether Register Minimal Losses https://ift.tt/31wopqX While Bitcoin, Ether, Cardano, Ripple, and Shiba Inu registered losses, Tether, Dogecoin, Litecoin, and Uniswap gained in values.

Microsoft Launches Cybersecurity Skilling Programme in India, to Train Over 1 Lakh Learners by 2022

Microsoft Launches Cybersecurity Skilling Programme in India, to Train Over 1 Lakh Learners by 2022 https://ift.tt/3Dz2D2C Microsoft launched a cybersecurity skilling programme that aims to skill over one lakh learners by 2022 as part of efforts to address the skills gap and empower India's workforce for a career in digital security.

Realme 9i Alleged Renders Tip Hole-Punch Display, Triple Rear Camera Setup

Realme 9i alleged renders have been leaked. They show that the smartphone will come with a hole-punch display and a triple rear camera setup. The phone is tipped to come equipped with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 SoC.

Redmi Smart TV X 75-Inch 4K Model With 120Hz Display Refresh Rate Launched: Price, Specifications

Redmi Smart TV X is getting a new 75-inch variant in China. The new variant is an addition to the already launched 55-inch and 65-inch display versions. The Redmi Smart TV X features dual 120Hz display refresh rate, MEMC, and 4K resolution.

Razer Phone Cooler Chroma Fan Launched With MagSafe Compatibility, Clamp Variant Available for Android

Razer Phone Cooler Chroma price is set at $59.99 (roughly Rs. 4,500). It is an active cooler equipped with a seven-blade fan.

WhatsApp Linked Devices Feature Receiving Hotfix for Syncing Issue: Report

WhatsApp is reportedly implementing a security fix to address the issue where a user's chats across devices were not synced properly. The fix is automatically being rolled out and is said to automatically log users out of their linked devices.

Best TVs, Home Entertainment Gadgets, and Streaming Devices of 2021 in India

We’ve tested a bunch of televisions, home entertainment gadgets, and streaming devices in 2021, and some of them have stood out. Here’s our list of the top picks in these categories for 2021.

Future of Crypto in India - AMA With CoinSwitch CEO Ashish Singhal

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Tuesday, December 7, 2021

iPhone 13 Production Fell 20 Percent in September-October Ahead of Holiday Quarter: Report

iPhone 13 Production Fell 20 Percent in September-October Ahead of Holiday Quarter: Report https://ift.tt/3ydeh2c iPhone 13 production fell 20 percent short of previous plans in September and October, Nikkei reported, citing sources familiar with the matter.

Amazon Web Services Outage Hits Major Websites, Streaming Apps Including Netflix, Disney+

Amazon Web Services Outage Hits Major Websites, Streaming Apps Including Netflix, Disney+ https://ift.tt/3GrO2bg A major outage disrupted Amazon's cloud services, temporarily knocking out streaming platforms Netflix, Disney+, Robinhood, a wide range of apps, and Amazon's e-commerce website as consumers shopped ahead of Christmas.

Fossils of Herd of 11 Dinosaurs Found in Italy

Researchers have now discovered the biggest and most complete dinosaur skeleton ever found in the country at the site. Fossils of 11 dinosaurs have been unearthed at Villaggio del Pescatore, a former limestone quarry close to the north-eastern port city of Trieste. The skeletons belong to the species Tethyshadros insularis, which lived 80 million years ago.

Instagram Tightens Protection for Teen Users as US Senate Hearing Looms

Instagram tightened protections for teens on the eve of a Senate hearing about whether it is "toxic" for young users.

Pixel Users Claim Phones Hacked While in Google Warranty Repair, Explicit Photos Stolen

Two Google Pixel users have reported hacking instances after they sent their phones to Google’s official partnered store for repair. Both users claim that explicit photos were compromised. One user even claims that a small amount was sent to someone via PayPal. Google says it is investigating these claims.

PUBG: New State Update to Bring New Weapons, Vehicles, Survivor Pass Volume 2, More

PUBG: New State developer Krafton has announced a major update that will roll out for players on December 9. The update will bring new weapons, weapon skins, vehicles, and Survivor Pass Volume 2, along with many bug fixes and improvements.

Vivo S12, Vivo S12 Pro, iQoo Neo 5S, iQoo Neo 5 SE Key Specifications Tipped Ahead of Launch

Vivo is tipped to launch Vivo S12 and Vivo S12 Pro in the Chinese market. Its subsidiary, iQoo, is also believed to be working on two new Neo-series smartphones.

Microsoft's $16-Billion Nuance Deal Faces Deeper Probe by EU Antitrust Regulator

EU's antitrust regulator is taking a deeper look into Microsoft's $16-billion (roughly Rs. 1,20,525 crore) deal for transcription technology company Nuance Communications, asking customers and competitors to draw up a list of concerns, according to a questionnaire from last month.

Google Chat in Gmail Now Lets You Make Instant 1:1 Audio, Video Calls on Android, iOS Devices

Google Chat in Gmail will now let you make 1:1 audio and video calls. The new experience that was first announced in September is rolling out for mobile users on Android and iOS platforms.

Crypto Investment Firm Stacked Bags $35 Million in Funding Round Led by Alameda Research, Mirana Ventures

Crypto Investment Firm Stacked Bags $35 Million in Funding Round Led by Alameda Research, Mirana Ventures https://ift.tt/3oxqDPa This is the second time in three months that crypto investment platform Stacked has managed to rope in capital in a funding round. In September it had added $1 million (roughly Rs. 7.5 crore) to its accounts from funding.

Google Releases December Pixel Feature Drop for Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro; Older Models Get ‘Relevant Updates’

Google Releases December Pixel Feature Drop for Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro; Older Models Get ‘Relevant Updates’ https://ift.tt/3pBJ70e Google is set to bring a handful of new features to its Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro smartphones, with the older Pixel smartphones are receiving ‘Relevant Updates’ as part of the latest Pixel Feature Drop. These features range from new Snapchat integration and improvements to Recorder, Now Playing, and the Pixel Buds app to a new accessibility feature, wallpapers, and ...

Xiaomi TV ES50 2022 With Multi-Zone Backlighting, MediaTek MT9638 Processor Launched

Xiaomi TV ES50 2022 With Multi-Zone Backlighting, MediaTek MT9638 Processor Launched https://ift.tt/3DugeIA Xiaomi TV ES50 2022 has been announced in China. The new model comes with 50-inch display size, 60Hz refresh rate, and Dolby Vision support. It is powered by the MediaTek MT9638 processor. The Xiaomi TV ES50 2022 will go on sale on December 11.

Mozilla Firefox 95 Update to Deploy RLBox Sandboxing Technology for Enhanced Browser Protection

Mozilla Firefox 95 Update to Deploy RLBox Sandboxing Technology for Enhanced Browser Protection https://ift.tt/3Dr5kDb Mozilla Firefox 95 update brings a new sandboxing technology called RLBox that is claimed to offer enhanced protection against malicious code. The technology uses WebAssembly to isolate potentially buggy code to offer protection from zero-day vulnerabilities.

NASA Completes Complex Fuel Loading Process for James Webb Space Telescope Launch

NASA Completes Complex Fuel Loading Process for James Webb Space Telescope Launch https://ift.tt/3dtw4bS NASA published a new blog post on Monday to inform that it has completed the complex task of fuelling the James Webb Space Telescope that is scheduled to be launched into orbit on December 22.

Crypto Investment Firm Stacked Bags $35 Million in Funding Round Led by Alameda Research, Mirana Ventures

This is the second time in three months that crypto investment platform Stacked has managed to rope in capital in a funding round. In September it had added $1 million (roughly Rs. 7.5 crore) to its accounts from funding.

Infinix Hot 12, Hot 12i, Note 12, Note 12S, Zero 5G Launch Tipped for Early 2022

Infinix Hot 12 series, Infinix Note 12 series, and Infinix Zero 5G are reportedly under development. These smartphones are said to be released sometime in early 2022. The six smartphones said to be under development are Infinix Hot 12, Infinix Hot 12i, Infinix Note 12, Infinix Note 12 Pro, and Infinix Zero 5G. Apart from the internal designations, not much else is kno...

LG Developer Website Shutting Down on December 31, Bootloader Unlock Key to Be Inaccessible

LG will shut down its Developer Website on December 31, which means that information on the website and issuing bootloader unlock key will not be available after the service is terminated. The company shut down its mobile division earlier this year.

Monday, December 6, 2021

Realme RMX3310 Specifications Tipped by TENAA Listing, Believed to Be New Realme GT Series Phone

Realme RMX3310 Specifications Tipped by TENAA Listing, Believed to Be New Realme GT Series Phone https://ift.tt/3IrUh0w A purported Realme GT series smartphone listing was spotted on the TENAA certification website. It is expected to support up to 65W fast charging.

HP Omen 16 (2021) Gaming Laptop With Up to 165Hz Display, 11th-Gen Intel Core Processor Launched in India

HP Omen 16 (2021) Gaming Laptop With Up to 165Hz Display, 11th-Gen Intel Core Processor Launched in India https://ift.tt/3DIj3G9 HP Omen 16 (2021) was launched in India on Tuesday. The new gaming laptop comes with an up to 165Hz IPS display and 11th-generation Intel Core processor.

Pegasus Scandal: Israel Issues Stricter Guidelines for Use of Its Cyber Tech Exports

Pegasus Scandal: Israel Issues Stricter Guidelines for Use of Its Cyber Tech Exports https://ift.tt/3rPW1ui Israel said that countries interested in buying its cyber technologies would have to commit to using them to prevent only a limited list of terrorist acts and serious crimes.

MacBook Pro (2021) Models Having Issues With Some SD Cards, Users Complain

MacBook Pro (2021) Models Having Issues With Some SD Cards, Users Complain https://ift.tt/3dpdYHS MacBook Pro (2021) models are not working properly with some SD cards, according to complaints surfaced online. The comeback of SD card support was interestingly one of the key highlights of the new MacBook Pro models at the time of their launch earlier this year.

Halo Infinite Release Date, Review, PC System Requirements, Campaign, Price, and More

Halo Infinite Release Date, Review, PC System Requirements, Campaign, Price, and More https://ift.tt/3GjdSOr Halo Infinite is the latest title in the 20-year-old Halo franchise. The game is set to release on December 8. It will be available to play on Xbox Series S/X, Xbox One, and PC. Players can get it from the Microsoft Store, Steam, or with Xbox Game Pass.

Shiba Inu Community, Huobi Exchange to Help Hacked Bitmart Trace Stolen Cryptos Worth $200 Million

Shiba Inu Community, Huobi Exchange to Help Hacked Bitmart Trace Stolen Cryptos Worth $200 Million https://ift.tt/3lFZx6R While the Shiba Inu community has extended help in terms of ramping security efforts of Bitmart, the Huobi exchange will try and detect stolen Bitmart funds being re-routed to other wallets.

Truth Social: Donald Trump Social Media Deal Being Probed by US Regulators

Truth Social: Donald Trump Social Media Deal Being Probed by US Regulators https://ift.tt/3IqBnXA US regulators are scrutinising a deal between Donald Trump's fledgling social media company and an investment vehicle to bring the former president's venture to the stock market, documents showed.

OnePlus 9, OnePlus 9 Pro Getting Android 12 With OxygenOS 12 Update

OnePlus 9, OnePlus 9 Pro Getting Android 12 With OxygenOS 12 Update https://ift.tt/2ZZYPtp OnePlus 9 and OnePlus 9 Pro have begun receiving the Android 12 update in the form of OxygenOS 12, making it the third major company to release Android 12 for its smartphones after Samsung and Google. The update comes two months after Google’s Pixel devices received the update, and brings improvements to the interface, along with new functionality for the company’...

Apple's 'Hands-Off' Approach With Roblox Draws Focus in US Antitrust Probe: Report

Apple's 'Hands-Off' Approach With Roblox Draws Focus in US Antitrust Probe: Report https://ift.tt/3pBd6p5 US prosecutors are looking for instances in which Apple is unevenly enforcing rules for app developers such as gaming firm Roblox and some others, the Information reported, citing people familiar with the matter.

Bitcoin, Ether Fare Better After Saturday’s Crypto Crash, Majority Dog Coins Also Surge in Value

Bitcoin, Ether Fare Better After Saturday’s Crypto Crash, Majority Dog Coins Also Surge in Value https://ift.tt/3dpKk5p Bitcoin climbed back above $50,000 (roughly Rs. 37.64 lakh) across global cryptocurrency markets on Tuesday as traders comb through the wreckage of this weekend's steep crash. Ether, along with a majority of dog coins, also gained.

Redmi Smart TV X, Mi QLED 55-Inch Get ‘Works With Alexa’ App With New Update

Redmi Smart TV X, Mi QLED 55-Inch Get ‘Works With Alexa’ App With New Update https://ift.tt/3ICY0IL The Redmi Smart TV X update has arrived with the firmware number R21.10.29.3261 and the Mi QLED 55-inh model gets the new update with the build number R21.10.29.3261. The changelog for both the TV series is the same. It brings along an updated security patch and adds a new ‘Works with Alexa’ app.

Redmi Note 11T 5G Goes on Sale for the First Time in India Today: Price, Specifications

Redmi Note 11T 5G Goes on Sale for the First Time in India Today: Price, Specifications https://ift.tt/3Es0x5Q Redmi Note 11T 5G, launched in India in November, goes on sale in India today for the first time. The Redmi smartphone is essentially a rebranded version of the regular Redmi Note 11 5G that was launched in China in October. It is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 810 SoC paired with up to 8GB of RAM.

Leonard Comet to Fly Past Earth on December 12, Likely to Be Very Bright

Leonard Comet to Fly Past Earth on December 12, Likely to Be Very Bright https://ift.tt/3GmnZSw The comet, named Leonard after the astronomer Gregory Leonard, who discovered it earlier this year, is likely to be bright when it makes its closest approach to Earth on December 12. In fact, the comet is still visible in the sky in the east, before sunrise.

Samsung to Merge Mobile and Consumer Electronics Divisions, Names Co-CEOs in Biggest Reshuffle in Years

Samsung to Merge Mobile and Consumer Electronics Divisions, Names Co-CEOs in Biggest Reshuffle in Years https://ift.tt/3lGJx4i Samsung Electronics on Tuesday it will merge its mobile and consumer electronics divisions and named new co-CEOs in its biggest reshuffle since 2017 to simplify its structure and focus on growing its logic chip business.

Inside Tesla as Elon Musk Pushed an Unflinching Vision for Self-Driving Cars


By Cade Metz and Neal E. Boudette via NYT Technology https://ift.tt/3orQzvV

WhatsApp Users Can Now Make Messages Disappear by Default After 24 Hours, 7 Days, or 90 Days: Mark Zuckerberg

WhatsApp Users Can Now Make Messages Disappear by Default After 24 Hours, 7 Days, or 90 Days: Mark Zuckerberg https://ift.tt/3otfFdv WhatsApp will be adding new functionality to its disappearing messages feature, which will let users set messages in a chat to automatically be deleted after a set period of time.

The Matrix Resurrections Final Trailer Wants Us to Remember What Is Real

The Matrix Resurrections final trailer — out in English, Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu — sets up the fourth Matrix movie that somehow finds Keanu Reeves’ Neo and Carrie-Anne Moss’ Trinity alive. The Matrix Resurrections release date is December 22 in India, the US, and on HBO Max.

Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Series Renders Leak Before Official Announcement

Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 series is expected to launch soon. Ahead of the official launch, a fresh leak offers insights into the design of the three upcoming tablets. The new series is likely to include three models — Samsung Galaxy Tab S8, Galaxy Tab S8+, and Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra.

First Publicly-Available Official Maradona NFTs to Be Listed on EX Sports Marketplace

The Maradona NFT Collection, which consists of 10 rare Maradona memorabilia, are the first official Maradona NFTs to be made available for everyone to get their hands on.

Tecno Spark 8T India Launch to Be Soon, Teaser Reveals

Tecno Spark 8T launch in India has been confirmed by the company. It has shared an official teaser on Twitter. The phone may come with at least two rear cameras, and debut in Blue colour.

Ola S1, Ola S1 Pro Electric Scooter Deliveries to Begin From December 15, Says CEO Bhavish Aggarwal

Ola CEO Bhavish Aggarwal recently tweeted that Ola S1, Ola S1 Pro will begin to be delivered from December 15. Ola Electric's two wheelers were said to begin deliveries in October and have faced multiple delays since then.

Apple Watch SE (2nd Generation) to Launch Next Year Along With a Rugged Variant: Report

Apple Watch SE's second generation variant will reportedly launch next year along with a rugged version designed for athletes. There is no confirmation when the new Apple Watch SE will launch. The new smartwatch is said to get a slightly refreshed design and additional fitness and health features.

Cryptocurrency Exchange Bitmart Allegedly Loses Nearly $200 Million-Worth Assets in Hack

While $100 million (roughly Rs. 754 crore) worth of the stolen crypto assets were on Ethereum blockchain, the remaining $96 million (roughly Rs. 724 crore) were based on the Binance Smart Chain.

Xiaomi 12 Lite, Xiaomi 12 Lite Zoom Smartphones’ Alleged Specifications Surface Online

Xiaomi 12 Lite and Xiaomi 12 Lite Zoom alleged specifications have been leaked. Both of them have similar specifications except in the camera department. Both the phones could be launched in March 2022 along with Xiaomi Mix 5.

Vivo Y33s 5G Spotted on 3C Certification Website, Tipped to Offer 18W Fast Charging

Vivo Y33s 5G has reportedly received 3C certification, and the smartphone was spotted on the certification by a tipster. Not much is currently known about the smartphone, but the listing suggests that it could feature 18W fast charging and support for 5G connectivity. Vivo launched the 4G-enabled version of Vivo Y33s with a MediaTek Helio G80 SoC earlier this year.

OnePlus Buds Z2 Price in India, Colour Options Leak Ahead of Official Announcement

OnePlus Buds Z2 TWS earbuds are tipped to launch in India in December this year. Ahead of the official confirmation from OnePlus, the India pricing details of the OnePlus Buds Z2 have been tipped along with the colour variants.

Apple Starts Legal Action Against Russian Regulator in App Store Dispute: Report

Apple has started legal proceedings against Russia's anti-monopoly regulator in a dispute concerning alternative payment options on its App Store platform, the RIA news agency reported.

Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra Tipped to Launch Next Year on February 8

Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra is tipped to launch next year on February 8. This smartphone is rumoured to be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC.

Ethereum Whale 'Gimli' Adds 28 Billion SHIB to Portfolio

Ethereum Whale 'Gimli' just bought another 28 billion SHIB coins worth a staggering $1.1 million (roughly Rs. 8.81 crore), despite a sharp decline in the price of Shiba Inu over the past month.

Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517-52) With 11th Gen Intel Core i9 Processor, 4K Mini LED Display Launched in India

Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517-52) was launched in India on Monday. The new Acer laptop comes with a 120Hz mini LED display and an 11th-generation Intel Core i9 processor.

Croatian Supermarket Chain Konzum Adds Nine Cryptocurrencies Including BTC as Payment Options

Croatian retail giant Konzum is going to start accepting Bitcoin and other crypto as payments. For the initial phases, the crypto payments option will be limited for online purchases from Konzum but the feature will later be expanded to retail purchases as well.

Samsung Galaxy A03 Core With 5,000mAh Battery Launched in India: Price, Specifications

Samsung Galaxy A03 Core was silently launched in India on Monday. The smartphone sports a 6.5-inch HD+ Infinity-V display. It is powered by a Unisoc SC9836A SoC paired with 2GB of RAM and 32GB of inbuilt storage. Samsung Galaxy A03 Core is offered in Black and Blue colour options.

Honor X30 Launch Date Set for December 16, May Debut With Snapdragon 695 5G SoC

Honor X30 will launch in China on December 16, the company has confirmed via Weibo. The new Honor smartphone is expected to feature a Snapdragon 695 5G processor. The upcoming phone will join the Honor X30 series which includes Honor X30i and Honor X30 Max.

The Matrix Resurrections Final Trailer Releasing Monday, December 6

The Matrix Resurrections Final Trailer Releasing Monday, December 6 https://ift.tt/3DrKeES The Matrix Resurrections trailer #2 release date is Monday, December 6. The Matrix Resurrections trailer #2 coming in English, Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu. The Matrix Resurrections release date is December 22 worldwide in cinemas and on HBO Max.

iPhone SE (2020) Discounted to as Low as Rs. 27,999 in Flipkart Big Bachat Dhamaal Sale

iPhone SE (2020) 64GB model is available at a discounted price of Rs. 27,999. The listed price is a part of Flipkart Big Bachat Dhamaal Sale which entered its last day on Monday. There is an exchange offer, various bank offers and an included Disney+ Hotstar annual subscription as well.

Audible Launches Over 100 Audiobook Titles, Free for Indian Users With Alexa

Audible has launched over 100 audiobooks for free via its Alexa voice assistant, offering users the ability to pick from several authors in English and Hindi. Users will be able to ask Alexa to read out a title from the free catalogue, and any additional titles that are not included will require an Audible subscription and credits.

El Salvador Continues to Buy the Dip, Doubling Down on Bitcoin Investments as the Crypto Slumps

El Salvador Continues to Buy the Dip, Doubling Down on Bitcoin Investments as the Crypto Slumps https://ift.tt/3Eu7ALq A total of 150 Bitcoins worth $7.3 million (roughly Rs. 55 crore) have been added to the Salvadoran treasure after Bitcoin prices slashed towards the end of last week.

Redmi 10 (2022) US FCC Certification Website Listing Suggests 4GB RAM, Multiple Storage Variants

Redmi 10 (2022) US FCC Certification Website Listing Suggests 4GB RAM, Multiple Storage Variants https://ift.tt/3GlxGkn Redmi 10 (2022) has allegedly been spotted on the US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) certification website. The smartphone may come in two configurations -- 4GB RAM + 64GB storage and 4GB RAM + 128GB storage. The Redmi smartphone has reportedly appeared on multiple websites. It is rumoured to have 22011119UY model number.

Moto Edge X30 Live Images Surface Ahead of December 9 Launch in China, Display Specifications Officially Confirmed

Moto Edge X30 Live Images Surface Ahead of December 9 Launch in China, Display Specifications Officially Confirmed https://ift.tt/3otO2RT Moto Edge X30’s live images were recently shared on Weibo via Motorola’s official account. It is expected to be the first Snapdragon 8 Gen 1-powered smartphone available at launch.

Samsung Galaxy S21 FE Spotted on Support Page, Official Cases Show Off Familiar Design

Samsung Galaxy S21 FE Spotted on Support Page, Official Cases Show Off Familiar Design https://ift.tt/3rDzaC9 Samsung Galaxy S21 FE renders have surfaced online, thanks to the company’s own support website and retail listings. The smartphone has been spotted in three different phone cover listings on the company’s retail website, while a Galaxy S21 FE support page was briefly spotted on the company’s UAE website. The covers show the smartphone featuring a familiar desig...

Wedidngz.in on How It Built Its Venue Listings During Pandemic

Wedidngz.in on How It Built Its Venue Listings During Pandemic https://ift.tt/3otMnf7 In an interview with Gadgets 360, Shekhar Datta, COO of Weddingz talks about the company’s investment in tech, venue onboarding acceleration during the pandemic, and helping small businesses gain leads. Datta says that the traffic on the platform is back to its pre-pandemic peak, and is even ‘more on some days’.

Samsung Galaxy S21 FE Spotted on Support Page, Official Cases Show Off Familiar Design

Samsung Galaxy S21 FE renders have surfaced online, thanks to the company’s own support website and retail listings. The smartphone has been spotted in three different phone cover listings on the company’s retail website, while a Galaxy S21 FE support page was briefly spotted on the company’s UAE website. The covers show the smartphone featuring a familiar desig...

Stanford University Launches First Class Taught Entirely in Virtual Reality

Stanford University has launched a class that will be conducted entirely in virtual reality (VR). It is the first VR class in the university's history.

El Salvador Continues to Buy the Dip, Doubling Down on Bitcoin Investments as the Crypto Slumps

A total of 150 Bitcoins worth $7.3 million (roughly Rs. 55 crore) have been added to the Salvadoran treasure after Bitcoin prices slashed towards the end of last week.

Sunday, December 5, 2021

Pizza Celebrated With a Google Doodle Mini-Game: Here's How to Play

Pizza Celebrated With a Google Doodle Mini-Game: Here's How to Play https://ift.tt/3InAizX Google has released a new mini-game as a Google Doodle to celebrate the anniversary of the culinary art of Neapolitan "Pizzaiuolo" being inscribed in the UNESCO Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. The mini-game requires players to slice a pizza in different ways to meet the prerequisites for the toppings on each slice.

DNA Could Soon Become the World's Smallest Hard Drive

DNA Could Soon Become the World's Smallest Hard Drive https://ift.tt/3pxAGD9 DNA can be described as the molecule that stores all the genetic instructions needed to shape every living organism. "That's a lot of information, and we have a copy of all that information in every single cell in our body," Dr. Keith EJ Tyo said.

PS5, PS5 Digital Edition December 6 India Restock Sold Out in a Minute

PS5, PS5 Digital Edition December 6 India Restock Sold Out in a Minute https://ift.tt/3Gelzp9 PS5's December 6 India restock, predictably, disappeared in minutes. Moreover, technical issues plagued almost all platforms, including Amazon, Croma, Games The Shop, Prepaid Gamer Card, Sony Center, and Vijay Sales.

WhatsApp Starts Rolling Out Waveforms for Voice Messages to Select Beta Testers on Android, iOS

WhatsApp Starts Rolling Out Waveforms for Voice Messages to Select Beta Testers on Android, iOS https://ift.tt/3xXJEh0 WhatsApp has started beta testing waveforms for voice messages. The update is initially live for select beta testers on Android and iOS. WhatsApp is also working on an option to disable all message reactions notifications on desktop and the Web.

FBI Seizes Cryptocurrency Worth $2.3 Million From REvil Ransomware Group Affiliate

FBI Seizes Cryptocurrency Worth $2.3 Million From REvil Ransomware Group Affiliate https://ift.tt/31AxIFD The FBI has seized $2.3 million (roughly Rs. 17.3 crore) in cryptocurrencies linked to the Revil Ransom Group, a hacker group that has been involved in several ransomware attacks over the past couple of years.

Space Tourism: Russia to Send Japanese Billionaire Yusaku Maezawa to ISS

Space Tourism: Russia to Send Japanese Billionaire Yusaku Maezawa to ISS https://ift.tt/31tfLsY Russia will send Japanese billionaire Yusaku Maezawa to the ISS in a move marking Moscow's return to the now booming space tourism business after a decade-long break.

Fortnite Chapter 3 Season 1: Flipped Brings New Island, Weapons and Spider-Man’s Web Shooters

Fortnite Chapter 3 Season 1: Flipped Brings New Island, Weapons and Spider-Man’s Web Shooters https://ift.tt/3rEv3G7 Fortnite Chapter 3 Season 1: Flipped is now available for play. It comes with an upside down version of the island from Chapter 2, new weapons, locations,sliding and swinging mechanics. The Fortnite Chapter 3 Battle Pass is available now. Epic Games have also released the Creative v19.00 update.

Redmi K50 Series Launch Tipped for February 2022

Redmi K50 Series Launch Tipped for February 2022 https://ift.tt/3xZ4BIr Redmi K50 series is reportedly in the works as the next flagship smartphone from the Xiaomi brand. The upcoming series is tipped to launch in February next year. The series is said to include Redmi K50, Redmi K50 Pro, Redmi K50 Pro+, and Redmi K50 Gaming models.

Bitcoin Leads Majority Cryptocurrencies to Open With Losses, Ether Among Few to Register Gains

Bitcoin Leads Majority Cryptocurrencies to Open With Losses, Ether Among Few to Register Gains https://ift.tt/3xZgk9G While Bitcoin registered a marginal loss of less than one percent, Ether recorded a minor gain. Majority altcoins followed Bitcoin on the loss trail.

Moto G51 5G India Launch Set for December 10; Could Feature Snapdragon 480+, 50-Megapixel Camera

Moto G51 5G India Launch Set for December 10; Could Feature Snapdragon 480+, 50-Megapixel Camera https://ift.tt/3pvurjp Moto G51 5G will launch in India on December 10, the company has announced on Twitter. The smartphone, which is equipped with the Snapdragon 480+ SoC, is tipped to be the first 5G-enabled G-Series smartphone that costs less than Rs. 20,000. The company is yet to announce the price of the smartphone, which comes with a 50-megapixel triple camera setup and was launched ...

Space Tourism: Russia to Send Japanese Billionaire Yusaku Maezawa to ISS

Russia will send Japanese billionaire Yusaku Maezawa to the ISS in a move marking Moscow's return to the now booming space tourism business after a decade-long break.

WhatsApp Starts Rolling Out Waveforms for Voice Messages to Select Beta Testers on Android, iOS

WhatsApp has started beta testing waveforms for voice messages. The update is initially live for select beta testers on Android and iOS. WhatsApp is also working on an option to disable all message reactions notifications on desktop and the Web.

FBI Seizes Cryptocurrency Worth $2.3 Million From REvil Ransomware Group Affiliate

The FBI has seized $2.3 million (roughly Rs. 17.3 crore) in cryptocurrencies linked to the Revil Ransom Group, a hacker group that has been involved in several ransomware attacks over the past couple of years.

Bitcoin Leads Majority Cryptocurrencies to Open With Losses, Ether Among Few to Register Gains

While Bitcoin registered a marginal loss of less than one percent, Ether recorded a minor gain. Majority altcoins followed Bitcoin on the loss trail.

Redmi K50 Series Launch Tipped for February 2022

Redmi K50 series is reportedly in the works as the next flagship smartphone from the Xiaomi brand. The upcoming series is tipped to launch in February next year. The series is said to include Redmi K50, Redmi K50 Pro, Redmi K50 Pro+, and Redmi K50 Gaming models.

Fortnite Chapter 3 Season 1: Flipped Brings New Island, Weapons and Spider-Man’s Web Shooters

Fortnite Chapter 3 Season 1: Flipped is now available for play. It comes with an upside down version of the island from Chapter 2, new weapons, locations,sliding and swinging mechanics. The Fortnite Chapter 3 Battle Pass is available now. Epic Games have also released the Creative v19.00 update.

Moto G31 to Go on Sale for the First Time in India Today: Price, Specifications

Moto G31 to Go on Sale for the First Time in India Today: Price, Specifications https://ift.tt/31yZAdg Moto G31, launched in India last week, will go on sale in India today for the first time at 12pm IST (noon). It will exclusively be available on Flipkart. The Moto G31 is powered by a MediaTek Helio G85 SoC paired with Mali-G52 MC2 GPU with up to 6GB of RAM. Motorola will offer the smartphone in Baby Blue and Meteorite Grey colour options.

Halo Infinite Set to Release on December 8, Marks 20 Years of Hit Franchise

Halo Infinite Set to Release on December 8, Marks 20 Years of Hit Franchise https://ift.tt/31zOB3E Halo Infinite is set to release on December 8. To celebrate the 20th anniversary of the cult sci-fi series, Microsoft and developer 343 Industries have already released a free-to-play beta test version.

Moto G31 to Go on Sale for the First Time in India Today: Price, Specifications

Moto G31, launched in India last week, will go on sale in India today for the first time at 12pm IST (noon). It will exclusively be available on Flipkart. The Moto G31 is powered by a MediaTek Helio G85 SoC paired with Mali-G52 MC2 GPU with up to 6GB of RAM. Motorola will offer the smartphone in Baby Blue and Meteorite Grey colour options.

Moto G51 5G India Launch Set for December 10; Could Feature Snapdragon 480+, 50-Megapixel Camera

Moto G51 5G will launch in India on December 10, the company has announced on Twitter. The smartphone, which is equipped with the Snapdragon 480+ SoC, is tipped to be the first 5G-enabled G-Series smartphone that costs less than Rs. 20,000. The company is yet to announce the price of the smartphone, which comes with a 50-megapixel triple camera setup and was launched ...

Halo Infinite Set to Release on December 8, Marks 20 Years of Hit Franchise

Halo Infinite is set to release on December 8. To celebrate the 20th anniversary of the cult sci-fi series, Microsoft and developer 343 Industries have already released a free-to-play beta test version.

Alibaba Overhauls E-Commerce Businesses, Appoints New Chief Financial Officer

Alibaba Overhauls E-Commerce Businesses, Appoints New Chief Financial Officer https://ift.tt/3GffBnV Alibaba said it was reorganising its international and domestic e-commerce businesses and would appoint a new chief financial officer.

Alibaba Overhauls E-Commerce Businesses, Appoints New Chief Financial Officer

Alibaba said it was reorganising its international and domestic e-commerce businesses and would appoint a new chief financial officer.

Deep Dive Into Decentralised Finance: Top 5 DeFi Assets

Deep Dive Into Decentralised Finance: Top 5 DeFi Assets https://ift.tt/3IxQ8Iq The top five DeFi assets are ranked on the basis of their "Total Value Locked" (TVL), which represents the amount of assets that are currently being staked in a specific protocol.

PS5 India December 6 Restock: How to Pre-Order PlayStation 5 and PS5 Digital Edition

PS5 India December 6 Restock: How to Pre-Order PlayStation 5 and PS5 Digital Edition https://ift.tt/3EvsREp PS5 India December 6 restock — for PlayStation 5 and PS5 Digital Edition — is available at Amazon, Croma, Flipkart, Game Loot, Games The Shop, Prepaid Gamer Card, Reliance Digital, Sony Center ShopAtSC, and Vijay Sales.

Deep Dive Into Decentralised Finance: Top 5 DeFi Assets

The top five DeFi assets are ranked on the basis of their "Total Value Locked" (TVL), which represents the amount of assets that are currently being staked in a specific protocol.

PS5 India December 6 Restock: How to Pre-Order PlayStation 5 and PS5 Digital Edition

PS5 India December 6 restock — for PlayStation 5 and PS5 Digital Edition — is available at Amazon, Croma, Flipkart, Game Loot, Games The Shop, Prepaid Gamer Card, Reliance Digital, Sony Center ShopAtSC, and Vijay Sales.

Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse Trailer Swings Through India in First Look

Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse Trailer Swings Through India in First Look https://ift.tt/3pr4f9y Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse (Part One) trailer gives us our first look at Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse sequel. Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse (Part One) releasing October 7, 2022 in cinemas worldwide.

Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse Trailer Swings Through India in First Look

Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse (Part One) trailer gives us our first look at Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse sequel. Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse (Part One) releasing October 7, 2022 in cinemas worldwide.

Saturday, December 4, 2021

Nature’s Radio: Listening to Birds Singing to My Microphone

Nature’s Radio: Listening to Birds Singing to My Microphone https://ift.tt/3Do0RkP The more you bird, the more you see, and the ‘birdier’ it looks! Taking a snapshot with a camera helps capture a memory or a bird in a pretty photograph; to remember what it looks like, where it was found and what it was doing when it was found. So how do birders learn and memorise bird sounds? Well, the more you listen, the more you learn, and the louder it sound...

Nature’s Radio: Listening to Birds Singing to My Microphone

The more you bird, the more you see, and the ‘birdier’ it looks! Taking a snapshot with a camera helps capture a memory or a bird in a pretty photograph; to remember what it looks like, where it was found and what it was doing when it was found. So how do birders learn and memorise bird sounds? Well, the more you listen, the more you learn, and the louder it sound...

'Face With Tears of Joy', 'Red Heart' Most Used Emojis of 2021: Unicode Consortium

'Face With Tears of Joy', 'Red Heart' Most Used Emojis of 2021: Unicode Consortium https://ift.tt/3pkIRmc Unicode Consortium has published a blog post that details the most used emojis of 2021. The list keeps tears of joy on the top spot, followed by red heart, rolling on the floor laughing, thumbs up, and loud crying face.

Twitter Admits Policy 'Errors' After Far-Right Abuse Its New Rules of Posting Pictures

Twitter Admits Policy 'Errors' After Far-Right Abuse Its New Rules of Posting Pictures https://ift.tt/3rIr2jM Twitter's new rules about not posting pictures of others without consent have been employed by far-right backers to protect themselves from scrutiny and to harass opponents. Twitter noted the rollout had been rough: "We became aware of a significant amount of coordinated and malicious reports, and unfortunately, our enforcement teams made several errors."

'Face With Tears of Joy', 'Red Heart' Most Used Emojis of 2021: Unicode Consortium

Unicode Consortium has published a blog post that details the most used emojis of 2021. The list keeps tears of joy on the top spot, followed by red heart, rolling on the floor laughing, thumbs up, and loud crying face.

Twitter Admits Policy 'Errors' After Far-Right Abuse Its New Rules of Posting Pictures

Twitter's new rules about not posting pictures of others without consent have been employed by far-right backers to protect themselves from scrutiny and to harass opponents. Twitter noted the rollout had been rough: "We became aware of a significant amount of coordinated and malicious reports, and unfortunately, our enforcement teams made several errors."

Xiaomi Monitor 27-Inch 4K With Professional Modes, Redmi Monitor 27-Inch Pro Launched: Price, Specifications

Xiaomi Monitor 27-Inch 4K With Professional Modes, Redmi Monitor 27-Inch Pro Launched: Price, Specifications https://ift.tt/3lytMMZ Xiaomi Monitor 27-inch 4K and Redmi Monitor 27-inch Pro have been unveiled in China. The two monitors have a magnetic cover for ports and a hole inside the stand for cable management. The Redmi model is the more affordable of the two.

Xiaomi Monitor 27-Inch 4K With Professional Modes, Redmi Monitor 27-Inch Pro Launched: Price, Specifications

Xiaomi Monitor 27-inch 4K and Redmi Monitor 27-inch Pro have been unveiled in China. The two monitors have a magnetic cover for ports and a hole inside the stand for cable management. The Redmi model is the more affordable of the two.

Bitcoin Price Down by a Fifth as Crypto Market Crash Sees $1 Billion Worth Liquidated

Bitcoin Price Down by a Fifth as Crypto Market Crash Sees $1 Billion Worth Liquidated https://ift.tt/3lw5ZNO Bitcoin price took a big hit of over 20 percent on Saturday as major cryptocurrencies plunged in values. Ether was down 10 percent.

Tiny Robot Courier Trucks Get Stuck After Snowfall in Estonia: Watch

Tiny Robot Courier Trucks Get Stuck After Snowfall in Estonia: Watch https://ift.tt/3lw5ZgM In an amusing video shared by a Twitter user, several tiny robotic courier trucks get stuck on a sidewalk in Estonia after heavy snowfall.

Bitcoin Price Down by a Fifth as Crypto Market Crash Sees $1 Billion Worth Liquidated

Bitcoin price took a big hit of over 20 percent on Saturday as major cryptocurrencies plunged in values. Ether was down 10 percent.

Facebook Messenger Is Launching a Split Payments Feature for Users to Quickly Share Expenses

Facebook Messenger Is Launching a Split Payments Feature for Users to Quickly Share Expenses https://ift.tt/330omE3 Facebook Messenger has introduced a new Split Payments feature to let users split expenses easily. The new bill splitting feature is still in beta and will be exclusive to US users at first. The rollout will begin early next week.

Facebook Messenger Is Launching a Split Payments Feature for Users to Quickly Share Expenses

Facebook Messenger has introduced a new Split Payments feature to let users split expenses easily. The new bill splitting feature is still in beta and will be exclusive to US users at first. The rollout will begin early next week.

Wikipedia Co-Founder Jimmy Wales Is Auctioning First-Ever Wiki Page Edit as NFT

Wikipedia Co-Founder Jimmy Wales Is Auctioning First-Ever Wiki Page Edit as NFT https://ift.tt/3DkfHbX Wikipedia co-founder Jimmy Wales is auctioning the first-ever Wikipedia edit as an NFT.

Friday, December 3, 2021

Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE Receiving MIUI 12.5 Enhanced Edition Update in India

Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE Receiving MIUI 12.5 Enhanced Edition Update in India https://ift.tt/3xUtWmP Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE is receiving the MIUI 12.5 update in India and Turkey. The firmware version is listed to be V12.5.4.0.RKOINXM for Indian users and V12.5.4.0.RKOTRXM for Turkey users. Screenshots suggest the MIUI 12.5 Enhanced Edition update is 479MB in size for India units.

Sony Said to Plan New PlayStation Subscription Service Codenamed ‘Spartacus’ That Will Rival Xbox Game Pass

Sony Said to Plan New PlayStation Subscription Service Codenamed ‘Spartacus’ That Will Rival Xbox Game Pass https://ift.tt/32YR48l Sony plans to come up with a new PlayStation subscription that will merge its existing PS Plus and Now services to take on Xbox Game Pass.

Vodafone Offers to Settle Multi-Billion-Dollar India Tax Row

Vodafone Offers to Settle Multi-Billion-Dollar India Tax Row https://ift.tt/3DrDerw Vodafone on Friday said that it had filed an application to settle the long-standing tax dispute with the Indian government.

Elon Musk Is Halfway through His Pledge After Selling Nearly $11 Billion of His Tesla Stock

Elon Musk Is Halfway through His Pledge After Selling Nearly $11 Billion of His Tesla Stock https://ift.tt/3dnUFOY Elon Musk has sold about five percent of his Tesla stock for nearly $11 billion (roughly Rs. 82850 crores), which is halfway through his pledge to sell 10 percent of his total Tesla holdings

iPhones of At Least 9 US State Officials Said to Be Hacked by NSO Group Spyware

iPhones of At Least 9 US State Officials Said to Be Hacked by NSO Group Spyware https://ift.tt/3olKuks iPhones of at least nine US state department officials were hacked over the last few months using Israeli hacker-for-hire company NSO Group, according to four people familiar with the matter.

Elon Musk’s Starlink to Apply for India Licence by End of January

Elon Musk’s Starlink to Apply for India Licence by End of January https://ift.tt/3dle437 Starlink India Director Sanjay Bhargava said on Friday that the company plans to apply for licence in India in January and roll out services by April.

Tesla’s Cybertruck EV Will Have a High-End 4-Motor Variant, Announces Elon Musk

Tesla’s Cybertruck EV Will Have a High-End 4-Motor Variant, Announces Elon Musk https://ift.tt/3pq3rlj Tesla CEO Elon Musk announced on Friday that the company’s much-awaited EV Cybertruck will have a top-end four-motor variant.

Tesla’s Cybertruck EV Will Have a High-End 4-Motor Variant, Announces Elon Musk

Tesla CEO Elon Musk announced on Friday that the company’s much-awaited EV Cybertruck will have a top-end four-motor variant.

Elon Musk’s Starlink to Apply for India Licence by End of January

Starlink India Director Sanjay Bhargava said on Friday that the company plans to apply for licence in India in January and roll out services by April.

Samsung Galaxy S21 FE India Launch Date, Colour Variants Tipped

Samsung Galaxy S21 FE could arrive in India alongside the global launch of the company’s smartphone, according to a report. While the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE was not launched during the company’s last Galaxy Unpacked event in October, it is expected to arrive at CES 2022. Samsung Galaxy S21 FE could arrive in four colour options, according to the report.

Adidas Originals Enters the Metaverse, Partners With NFT Players

The company announced its entry into the metaverse with a short video of three apes flying into the Earth from outer space and landing in the metaverse land.

Battlegrounds Mobile India Ask Players to Transfer PUBG Mobile Data, Sets December 31 Deadline

Krafton has announced that the account data transfer from PUBG Mobile to Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI) will be disabled from December 31. Ever since its launch, the game allowed its users to transfer their data from PUBG Mobile via Facebook and Twitter.

Apple Music Is Offering Free Songs to Play on This Christmas Season

Apple Music is celebrating this Christmas season by giving its subscribers free songs from A-list artists including Mariah Carey, Coldplay, Alecia Keys, Elton John, DJ Khaled, and Nile Rodgers, among others. The offer is live in India and around the world.

Motorola Edge S30 Spotted on US FCC Listing, AnTuTu Benchmark; Battery, Charging Specifications Tipped

Motorola Edge S30's launch seems imminent as it was recently spotted with a US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) listing. It shows that the Motorola smartphone will get a 4,700mAh battery with 33W fast charging support. On AnTuTu, it scored 858,852 points.

Global Smartphone Shipments to Grow 5.3 Percent in 2021 Despite Supply Chain Issues: IDC

Global smartphone shipments will grow 5.3 percent year-over-year (YoY) by the end of 2021 despite supply chain issues, and 5G smartphones will constitute 60 percent share of total smartphone shipments by 2022, International Data Corporation has predicted in its latest report.

Snapdragon 2022 Chips Coming for Chromebooks, Nintendo Switch, and Android Flagships

On this week’s episode of Gadgets 360 podcast Orbital, we discuss the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, Snapdragon 8cx Gen 3, Snapdragon 7c+ Gen 3, and Snapdragon G3x to understand how Qualcomm is trying to take on competitors including MediaTek, Intel, Nvidia, and AMD.

Oppo Inno Day 2021 Event Set for December Second Week, Foldable Smartphone Expected

Oppo will be hosting its annual tech event, Oppo Inno Day 2021, in December second week in Shenzhen, China. Oppo will share strategy updates and showcase technological achievements during the event. The event is likely to see the launch of Oppo's first foldable smartphone.

Google Photos Locked Folder Feature Starts Arriving for More Android Smartphones

Google Photos Locked Folder feature was initially introduced back in May and it was exclusively available for Google Pixel devices. Now, Google is extending this feature to more Android smartphones. iOS devices are slated to get this feature early next year.

WhatsApp Beta Testing Skin Tone Combinations for Couple Emojis on Android, Sticker Store on Desktop

WhatsApp has started beta testing skin tone combinations for couple emojis on Android. Separately, WhatsApp has started testing a new feature to let users explore the Sticker Store on WhatsApp Web and desktop clients.

iQoo Neo 6 Specifications Leak via Alleged Google Play Console Listing

Specifications for the rumoured iQoo Neo 6 have been allegedly spotted on a Google Play Console listing.

Xiaomi 12 Leaked Image Tips 50-Megapixel Triple Camera Setup

Xiaomi 12’s alleged rear panel image has been leaked by a tipster on the Chinese microblogging website Weibo. The image suggests a triple rear camera setup. It suggests the phone will sport a 50-megapixel primary camera.

Canadian Company Adds Shiba Inu Worth $1.5 Million to Balance Sheet: Here's Why

A Canadian healthcare company added roughly 31 billion Shiba Inu to its balance sheet on the Kraken exchange, as it prepares to begin accepting the token as a payment option from its partners.

Hack Attack Burns Bitcoin, Ethereum Worth $120 Million Stored on DeFi Protocol Badger DAO

A loophole in the protocol’s user interface is being doubted as the entry point for the attackers. Internal as well as external investigations in the case are going on.

PS5 Restock India: Pre-Order PlayStation 5, PS5 Digital Edition on December 6 at 12pm

PS5 Restock India: Pre-Order PlayStation 5, PS5 Digital Edition on December 6 at 12pm https://ift.tt/3dg26I5 PlayStation 5 will be back in stock in India on December 6 at 12pm IST (noon). It will be available to purchase on Sony's official website ShopAtSC, Games The Shop, Game Loot, Amazon, Flipkart, Croma, Prepaid Gamer Card, Reliance Digital, and Vijay Sales. The standard edition PS5 retails for Rs. 49,990 while PS5 Digital Edition retails for Rs. 39,990.

Best Smartwatches and Fitness Wearables of 2021

Best Smartwatches and Fitness Wearables of 2021 https://ift.tt/3xR6vL9 After testing multiple fitness trackers and smartwatches in 2021, we’ve compiled a list of the best in each category that are available in India. In this list you’ll find the best smartwatch, best fitness tracker, and best budget wearable you can buy in 2021.

Microsoft Edge Starts Discouraging Users From Downloading Chrome With Prompts

Microsoft Edge Starts Discouraging Users From Downloading Chrome With Prompts https://ift.tt/3En1Ti7 Microsoft has started showing prompts when users try to download Chrome using its Edge browser to discourage them from downloading and installing Google’s Web browser. The update seems to be available for some users on both Windows 10 and Windows 11.

Xiaomi 11T Pro Spotted on Bluetooth SIG Certification Site, Tipped to Launch in India Soon

Xiaomi 11T Pro Spotted on Bluetooth SIG Certification Site, Tipped to Launch in India Soon https://ift.tt/31mjdpe Xiaomi 11T Pro has been spotted on Bluetooth SIG. It has been listed with the model number 2107113I.This hints that the Xiaomi 11T Pro may launch in India soon. The phone debuted in Europe in September.

PS5 Restock India: Pre-Order PlayStation 5, PS5 Digital Edition on December 6 at 12pm

PlayStation 5 will be back in stock in India on December 6 at 12pm IST (noon). It will be available to purchase on Sony's official website ShopAtSC, Games The Shop, Game Loot, Amazon, Flipkart, Croma, Prepaid Gamer Card, Reliance Digital, and Vijay Sales. The standard edition PS5 retails for Rs. 49,990 while PS5 Digital Edition retails for Rs. 39,990.

Netflix Launches 3 New Mobile Games for Android Devices

Netflix has launched three new games — Wonderputt Forever, Knittens and Dominoes Cafe — for Android. The new titles will be available to download and play for Netflix subscribers at no additional cost.

Best Smartwatches and Fitness Wearables of 2021

After testing multiple fitness trackers and smartwatches in 2021, we’ve compiled a list of the best in each category that are available in India. In this list you’ll find the best smartwatch, best fitness tracker, and best budget wearable you can buy in 2021.

Oppo Pad Tipped to Launch in India Next Year, May Come With Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 SoC

Oppo Pad Tipped to Launch in India Next Year, May Come With Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 SoC https://ift.tt/3ruXA0P Oppo Pad has been tipped to launch in India in the first half of 2021. However, the launch has not yet been officially confirmed. The tablet from Oppo is also said to launch sometime soon in China. It will reportedly be powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 SoC, paired with 6GB of RAM and 256GB of onboard storage. It is unclear whether India will get the Oppo Pad that ...

YouTube Music Gains New 'Recently Played' Widget Featuring Quick Shortcuts, Material You Design

YouTube Music Gains New 'Recently Played' Widget Featuring Quick Shortcuts, Material You Design https://ift.tt/3rvREVf YouTube Music has rolled out a new Recently Played widget that works like music widgets on iOS. Users can now tap on a row of recently played albums, playlists, and videos to jump back in, after updating to the latest version of the app on their Android 12 smartphones.

Google Pixel Watch to Rival Apple Watch, Launching in 2022: Report

Google Pixel Watch to Rival Apple Watch, Launching in 2022: Report https://ift.tt/3GbHcGs Google is reportedly working on its first in-house smartwatch that’s set to launch in 2022. The upcoming Google wearable is said to be driven by the company's latest smartwatch software and is codenamed as "Rohan". Internally the device is said to be known as '"Android watch" or "Pixel watch".

Vivaldi 5.0 for Android Introduces Two Rows of Tabs in a First for a Mobile Browser

Vivaldi 5.0 for Android Introduces Two Rows of Tabs in a First for a Mobile Browser https://ift.tt/3lr68C3 Vivaldi 5.0 has been released on Android. It is the world’s first mobile browser to feature two rows of browser tabs. The browser has also been optimised for tablets and Chromebooks.

Does Playing Violent Video Games Impact Behaviour? Here's What the Latest Study Has to Say

Does Playing Violent Video Games Impact Behaviour? Here's What the Latest Study Has to Say https://ift.tt/3lv7cVv A new study published in the journal Molecular Psychiatry claims that violent video games do not impact behaviour.

Microsoft Edge Starts Discouraging Users From Downloading Chrome With Prompts

Microsoft has started showing prompts when users try to download Chrome using its Edge browser to discourage them from downloading and installing Google’s Web browser. The update seems to be available for some users on both Windows 10 and Windows 11.

Xiaomi 11T Pro Spotted on Bluetooth SIG Certification Site, Tipped to Launch in India Soon

Xiaomi 11T Pro has been spotted on Bluetooth SIG. It has been listed with the model number 2107113I.This hints that the Xiaomi 11T Pro may launch in India soon. The phone debuted in Europe in September.

YouTube Music Gains New 'Recently Played' Widget Featuring Quick Shortcuts, Material You Design

YouTube Music has rolled out a new Recently Played widget that works like music widgets on iOS. Users can now tap on a row of recently played albums, playlists, and videos to jump back in, after updating to the latest version of the app on their Android 12 smartphones.

Oppo Pad Tipped to Launch in India Next Year, May Come With Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 SoC

Oppo Pad has been tipped to launch in India in the first half of 2021. However, the launch has not yet been officially confirmed. The tablet from Oppo is also said to launch sometime soon in China. It will reportedly be powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 SoC, paired with 6GB of RAM and 256GB of onboard storage. It is unclear whether India will get the Oppo Pad that ...

Google Pixel Watch to Rival Apple Watch, Launching in 2022: Report

Google is reportedly working on its first in-house smartwatch that’s set to launch in 2022. The upcoming Google wearable is said to be driven by the company's latest smartwatch software and is codenamed as "Rohan". Internally the device is said to be known as '"Android watch" or "Pixel watch".

Thursday, December 2, 2021

Google Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro Users Complain of Random Signal Loss: All Details

Google Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro Users Complain of Random Signal Loss: All Details https://ift.tt/3pqbYEO Google Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro owners are experiencing signal loss issues and have posted their frustration on Reddit and Google Support forums. People are using and sharing workaround fixes.

Jio Offers 20 Percent JioMart Cashback on Select Prepaid Plans: All Details

Jio Offers 20 Percent JioMart Cashback on Select Prepaid Plans: All Details https://ift.tt/3rwJImB Jio has introduced JioMart cashback on three new prepaid plans. These plans range from Rs. 299 to Rs. 719. The cashback is credited to the users account and it can be redeemed through all of Reliance Retail channels. This includes Ajio, Reliance Digital, Reliance Smart, and even JioMart.

iPhone 12, iPhone 13 Users Facing Connectivity Issue With In-Car Bluetooth Systems

iPhone 12, iPhone 13 Users Facing Connectivity Issue With In-Car Bluetooth Systems https://ift.tt/3EzM1t3 Some iPhone 12 and iPhone 13 users who are on iOS 15.1 and iOS 15.1.1 are reporting connectivity issues with Bluetooth hands-free systems in their cars. Separately, Apple has released iOS 15.2 beta 4 as well as the new beta releases for the iPadOS 15.2, watchOS 8.3, tvOS 15.2, and HomePod 15.2.

Elon Musk Talks Up Doge Again in Response to High ETH Fees in DeFi

Elon Musk Talks Up Doge Again in Response to High ETH Fees in DeFi https://ift.tt/3xRF43D DeFi transaction fees on Ethereum are too high for small investors, and Elon Musk seems to think Dogecoin is the answer.

Xiaomi 12, Xiaomi 12X, Xiaomi 12 Pro Tipped to Launch on December 28

Xiaomi 12, Xiaomi 12X, Xiaomi 12 Pro Tipped to Launch on December 28 https://ift.tt/3IiX8sz Xiaomi 12, Xiaomi 12X, and Xiaomi 12 Pro have been tipped to launch together. The upcoming flagship series is said to launch at a special event on December 28. Xiaomi has also teased that the Xiaomi 12 will be its first smartphone with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC.

US Federal Trade Commission Sues to Block Nvidia-Arm Deal

US Federal Trade Commission Sues to Block Nvidia-Arm Deal https://ift.tt/3lvFHLD Nvidia’s purchase of UK-based chip designer Arm has hit another road block as US' Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has decided to sue to block the deal valued at $80 billion.

Google Delays Mandatory Return to Office Beyond January 10

Google Delays Mandatory Return to Office Beyond January 10 https://ift.tt/32WHnqY Google said on Thursday that it has indefinitely delayed plans to ask its employees to return to office due to concerns over COVID-19’s omicron variant. Google in August had said it would expect workers to come in about three days a week from January 10.

Nvidia to Launch RTX 2060 From 2019, Now With 12GB Memory, to Combat Global GPU Shortage

Nvidia to Launch RTX 2060 From 2019, Now With 12GB Memory, to Combat Global GPU Shortage https://ift.tt/31pfUNY Nvidia is set to bring back its RTX 2060 GPU, which was launched in 2019, as part of a move to hep alleviate the sky-high prices and ongoing shortage of GPUs. The new model will come with 12GB VRAM, double that of its original launch. Pricing is yet to be announced by the company, but the GPU will reportedly be available by December 7.

Vivo V23 5G India Launch Tipped for December, May Pack Similar Specifications as Vivo V21 5G

Vivo V23 5G India Launch Tipped for December, May Pack Similar Specifications as Vivo V21 5G https://ift.tt/3pof0JN Vivo V23 5G India launch has been tipped to take place in December. The smartphone is expected to pack similar specifications as the Vivo V21 5G. Reportedly, Vivo will also launch the Vivo V23e and Vivo V23 Pro alongside Vivo V23 5G.

Bitcoin, Ether See Nominal Dip in Values in Mixed Day of Trade for Cryptocurrency

Bitcoin, Ether See Nominal Dip in Values in Mixed Day of Trade for Cryptocurrency https://ift.tt/3GewSh7 A Cabinet note circulated by the government on the upcoming cryptocurrency bill spelt positive news for crypto investors in the country, suggesting regulation, rather than a ban.

Microsoft Office's New UI Now Rolling Out for Everyone

Microsoft Office's New UI Now Rolling Out for Everyone https://ift.tt/3EmlGhI A new update for Microsoft Office announced earlier this year is now widely rolling out to all users.

Facebook Owner Meta Launches New Platform, Safety Hub to Protect Women in India

Facebook Owner Meta Launches New Platform, Safety Hub to Protect Women in India https://ift.tt/3IdFg2b Meta (Earlier Facebook) on Thursday announced multiple initiatives aimed at protecting woman users on its platform. It has launched StopNCII.org platform in India to help combat the spread of non-consensual intimate images (NCII).

Crypto, SIM Card Scammer Garrett Endicott Imprisoned in US, Hefty Fine Imposed

Garrett Endicott the last member of the “The Community” that have pulled off a 2019 SIM hijacking case has been sentenced to 10-month imprisonment as well as asked to pay a hefty fine of $120,000 (roughly Rs. 90 lakh).

Meta (Formerly Facebook) Relaxes Policy on Cryptocurrency Ads to Open Doors to More Advertisers

The change in Meta's ad policy will allow crypto exchanges and wallets to be qualified to advertise on the platform if they possess just 1 of a potential 27 regulatory licenses.

Realme Watch T1 Allegedly Spotted on BIS, Hints at Imminent Launch in India

Realme Watch T1 smartwatch may launch in India soon. Ahead of any official confirmation, a tipster has spotted the Realme smartwatch on BIS certification site, hinting at its imminent launch in the Indian market. The wearable was unveiled firstly in China in October this year alongside the Realme GT Neo 2T and Realme Q3s smartphones.

Samsung Galaxy S22, Galaxy S22+, Galaxy S22 Ultra Camera Specifications Tipped Again

Images of the Samsung Galaxy S22 series' tempered glass have surfaced online. These images show the design of the camera module and the placement of the lenses inside them. Galaxy S22 and Galaxy S22+ are said to have a similar design to their predecessors while Galaxy S22 Ultra will have a different design than its predecessor.

OnePlus 9R Gets OxygenOS 11.2.6.6 Update With November 2021 Security Patch

OnePlus 9R is receiving a new update. The firmware version of the latest OnePlus 9R update is OxygenOS 11.2.6.6. The changelog suggests that the update brings improved system stability and fixes known issues as well. As mentioned, it also upgrades the security patch to November 2021.

Rapper Pitbull Signs Multi-Year Deal With Music-Focused NFT Platform OneOf

By roping in Pitbull, music-focused NFT platform OneOf is trying to spread awareness about the space among music artists and enthusiasts.

Moto G51 5G India Launch Date Tipped as December 10

Moto G51 5G India launch date is set for December 10, according to a tipster. The new model was launched in Europe last month as the company’s affordable 5G phone.

Clubhouse Adds Support for 13 New Languages Including Bengali and Marathi, Rolls Out ‘Topics’ Feature

Clubhouse has doubled the number of local languages it supports on the platform to 26 after a second rollout of 13 languages as part of its latest update. The audio-only social platform announced that it has added support for two new Indian languages, Bengali and Marathi. This brings the total number of Indian languages supported up to seven. Clubhouse has also rolled...

Oppo ColorOS 12 India, Global Rollout Plan Revealed for December: Details Here

Oppo has unveiled the global rollout plan for its Android 12 based ColorOS 12 for December 2021. The stable version will be rolled out in batches, so it may take some time for the update to reach all eligible Oppo handsets. Oppo Find X3 Pro 5G phone has started receiving the latest update.

Redmi 10 Prime (2022) Tipped to Launch in India Alongside Redmi 10 (2022)

Redmi 10 Prime (2022) has been tipped to launch in India. However, the launch timeline has not yet been tipped. There is also no information available on the specifications of the smartphone as of now. 2022 edition of Redmi 10 series is said to comprise Redmi 10 (2022) and Redmi 10 Prime (2022).

Redmi Note 10S 8GB RAM + 128GB Storage Option Launched in India: Price, Specifications

Redmi Note 10S has launched in India in a new 8GB RAM + 128GB storage option. The new variant is priced in India at Rs. 17,499. It will be available on Mi.com, Amazon India, and Mi Homes store. Launch offers include Rs. 1,000 instant discount with ICICI Bank credit cards and EMI.

Apple Announces 2021 App Store Award Winners, Names Top Apps, Games of the Year

Apple on Thursday announced its 2021 App Store Awards and released the list of 15 best apps and games of the year across the iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, and the Apple TV. The iPhone maker also separately released its top apps and games on a regional basis.

Vivo S12 Pro Specifications Tipped to Include 108-Megapixel Triple Rear Camera, 50-Megapixel Selfie Shooter

Vivo S12 Pro renders have surfaced online, showing the smartphone sporting a curved display. The renders show the smartphone sporting a triple rear camera setup, which is tipped to feature a 108-megapixel primary camera. Vivo S12 Pro could also feature dual selfie cameras, featuring a 50-megapixel primary sensor and an 8-megapixel sensor, according to a tipster, who s...

OnePlus RT India Price Tipped, 8GB RAM Variant Said to Retail at Rs. 39,999

OnePlus RT could be priced at Rs. 39,999 for the 8GB RAM and 128GB storage variant, as per a report. OnePlus may also launch a 6GB RAM + 128GB storage variant at a lower price. OnePlus RT is said to be the rebranded version of the OnePlus 9RT that was launched in China in October.

YouTube ‘App’ With Home Screen, Phone Remote Widely Rolling Out for Chromecast: Report

Google appears to be widely rolling out new features for YouTube on Chromecast. This includes a YouTube Homescreen and a Phone Remote.

Hawkeye Episode 3: Is Maya’s Uncle Wilson Fisk From Daredevil?

Hawkeye episode 3 teased a powerful heavy-set “Uncle” who’s related to Maya Lopez (Alaqua Cox). In the Marvel comics, that’s Wilson Fisk. Could this mean Vincent D’Onofrio is returning as Kingpin/ Wilson Fisk from Netflix-Marvel series Daredevil?

Tesla Cyberquad for Kids With 24 Km Range, Crybertruck-Inspired Design Launched

Tesla Cyberquad for Kids was quietly launched, just in time for the festive season in the US. The Cyberquad for Kids is an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) that has a design inspired by the Tesla Cybertruck. It has a range of up to 15 miles (24 Km) in a single charge and is suitable for kids aged 8 or above.

She Is in Love With ChatGPT

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