Spotify’s Joe Rogan Problem Isn’t Going Away

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Redmi Note 11, Redmi Note 11S Price in India Tipped

Redmi Note 11 and Redmi Note 11S price in India have been tipped online. As per the tipster Yogesh Brar, the base model of the Redmi Note 11 will be priced at Rs. 13,999 or Rs. 14,499. He also claims that the Redmi Note 11S price in India will start at Rs. 16,999 or Rs. 17,499.

WhatsApp Backups on Google Drive May Get Limited Storage Allocation in Future

WhatsApp backups on Google Drive may get limited storage space in the future as some references appeared online suggest that unlimited space for backups could no longer be in place for Android users.

Lenovo Legion 135W USB PD Laptop Charger Announced Ahead of Upcoming Gaming Laptops

Lenovo Legion 135W USB PD charger has been announced by the Chinese company ahead of the launch of its upcoming gaming laptops in China. The company’s new charger supports the latest USB PD Revision 3.1, which removes the 100W charging cap on USB PD 3.0, and is expected to power the refreshed Lenovo Legion 7000P and 9000P gaming laptops that are tipped to launch in ...

Logitech G413 SE, G413 TKL SE Mechanical Gaming Keyboards Launched

Logitech G413 SE and Logitech G413 TKL SE mechanical gaming keyboards were launched on January 25. The keyboards feature tactile mechanical switches constructed from PBT plastic and are claimed to be extremely durable. Logitech G413 SE features a full size keyboard while Logitech G413 TKL SE omits the numpad entirely for a smaller footprint.

Google Chrome for Android Testing a Check to Confirm If You Want to Close All Your Tabs

Google is testing out a conformation dialogue box feature when closing all tabs on Chrome for Android.

Redmi 10A Certification Listing Tips Key Specifications, 4 Storage Options Expected

Redmi 10A has allegedly been spotted on the US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and Geekbench with different model numbers. While the FCC model is said to be its global variant, the Geekbench model may be for the Chinese market. Both the listings had key specifications of the rumoured smartphone.

T-Mobile Said to Terminate Employees Not Vaccinated Against COVID-19 by April

T-Mobile US will reportedly fire its corporate employees who are not fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by April 2.

FOX NEWS: Ben Shapiro slams Democrat spending bill: ‘Doubling down on stupid’

"Ben Shapiro slams Democrat spending bill: ‘Doubling down on stupid’" via FOX NEWS https://bit.ly/3KUaY5T

Gionee G13 Pro With iPhone 13-Like Design, HarmonyOS Launched: Price, Specifications

Gionee G13 Pro debuted in China on Friday. It sports a design similar to Apple iPhone 13. It runs HarmonyOS and is powered by a Unisoc T310 SoC, paired with 4GB of RAM and up to 128GB of onboard storage.

WhatsApp Beta for Android Crashing for Some Users, Bug Fixed Through an Update: Report

WhatsApp beta for Android was reportedly crashing for users on two builds. An update reportedly brought the fix for the bug that caused the app to crash. The reason for the crash is still unknown.

Joni Mitchell Pulls Her Music From Spotify Over COVID-19 ‘Lies’, Days After Neil Young Did the Same

Joni Mitchell said she was pulling her music from Spotify over "lies" on the streaming service about COVID-19, just days after fellow musical titan Neil Young did the same.

Beats Fit Pro TWS Earphones With Spatial Audio, Apple's H1 Chip Launched Globally

Beats Fit Pro TWS earphones were initially launched in the US in November and are now available to purchase globally. They feature active noise cancellation (ANC) along with Spatial Audio support and sport Apple's H1 chip.

Mars Will Appear Very Close to Moon on January 29: When to Watch

A “close encounter” is set to happen between the Moon and Mars tonight (September 29) as they will just be just a little over 2 degrees apart. In India, this celestial event will be at its pinnacle at 8:34pm. The two celestial bodies will share the same right ascension, with the Moon passing to the south of Mars.

How Trump Coins Became an Internet Sensation

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Lenovo Legion Y90 Specifications Tipped via Alleged TENAA Listing, May Come With Up to 16GB of RAM

Lenovo Legion Y90 launch seems to be around the corner as it has recently received China's TENAA certification. The listing suggests some key specifications of the upcoming gaming smartphone from Lenovo. It is said to be powered by a Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC, paired with up to 16GB of RAM and 512GB of storage.

PUBG New State Renamed to New State Mobile, Krafton Announces Lunar New Year Rewards

PUBG New State has been renamed to New State Mobile, publisher Krafton confirmed on Thursday. The popular battle royale game, which was released in November, has already racked up over 45 million downloads. According to Krafton, New State has always been a mobile-focused experience, which the publisher wishes to highlight with the rebranding of PUBG New State. Krafton...

Apple Accused of Stifling Competition as Dozens of US States Back Fortnite-Maker Epic Games

Apple is stifling competition through its mobile app store, attorneys general for 34 US states and the District of Columbia said, as they appealed against a ruling that let the iPhone maker continue some restrictive practices.

The Sandbox Has Launched a $50 Million Metaverse Accelerator Program

As interest in the upcoming metaverse grows, Ethereum-based crypto game The Sandbox has decided to launch an accelerator program to invest in and mentor startups in order to encourage the development of metaverse projects both within and outside of the game world.

PUBG: Battlegrounds Hosting Epic Fails Event, Winners to Get In-Game Currency, Survivor Pass

PUBG: Battlegrounds developer Krafton is hosting a PUBG Epic Fails event for PC and consoles in which the players can submit their in-game “fail” moments to win 20,000 in-game currency (G-Coin), a 16.2 Survivor Pass and a real-life trophy. It says that players can submit their entries via social media till 1pm PST on February 22 (12pm IST on February 23), and a to...

Samsung Galaxy A33 5G, Galaxy A53 5G Bluetooth SIG Certification Hints at Imminent Launch

Samsung Galaxy A33 5G and Galaxy A53 5G smartphones are reportedly in the works. In a new update, the upcoming Galaxy A-series smartphones have received certification from the Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG). As per the listing on the certification platform, the handsets will come with Bluetooth v5.1.

Redmi Smart Band Pro India Launch Date Set for February 9, Alongside Redmi Note 11S

Redmi Smart Band Pro India launch date is set for February 9, Xiaomi announced on Thursday. The fitness band is launching in the country alongside the Redmi Note 11S.

SpaceX Rocket Junk on Course to Hit the Moon, Astronomers Predict

A part of a SpaceX rocket that was deployed in 2015 to put into orbit a NASA satellite called the Deep Space Climate Observatory (DSCOVR) and later abandoned will crash into the Moon in March, experts say.

Tesla Forecasts Over 50 Percent Growth in EV Deliveries in 2022, Q4 Revenue Beats Estimates

Tesla on Wednesday along with its earnings report for Q4 2021 announced that it expected vehicle deliveries to grow by more than 50 percent in 2022. The EV maker's Q4 2021 revenue rose to $17.72 billion (roughly Rs. 1,33,435 crore), above analyst estimates for $16.57 billion (roughly Rs. 1,24,775 crore).

Vivo Y75 5G With Triple Cameras, MediaTek Dimensity 700 SoC Launched in India: Price, Specifications

Vivo Y75 5G has been launched in India with a MediaTek Dimensity 700 SoC under the hood paired with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. The smartphone is equipped with a 50-megapixel triple camera setup and features a 6.58-inch IPS LCD display. The smartphone also allows expanding the available memory by up to 4GB using unutilised storage space.

Xiaomi Smart Air Purifier 4 Series With 3-in-1 Filtration System Goes Official

Xiaomi Smart Air Purifier 4 series was globally launched on Wednesday alongside Redmi Note 11 series. The lineup comprises vanilla Xiaomi Smart Air Purifier 4, Xiaomi Smart Air Purifier 4 Pro, and Xiaomi Smart Air Purifier 4 Lite. All three feature a 3-in-1 filtration system as well as Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant support.

Cryptocurrency Bill at Union Budget 2022: Here's What to Expect

The union government is unlikely to introduce any cryptocurrency regulation or bill in the upcoming budget session of parliament that end on April 8, but taxations rules for crypto holdings could be discussed soon as continued pressure for regulation begins to mount.

Uncharted Legacy of Thieves Collection Review: No Movie Tie-In, No Sweat

Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collection review: the PS5 remaster of Uncharted 4: A Thief's End and Uncharted: The Lost Legacy looks, sounds and feels great — but Sony’s cynical strategy speaks volumes. Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collection release date is February 28 on PlayStation 5.

GOG New Year Sale: Big Discounts on Cyberpunk 2077, The Witcher Series, Baldur's Gate Series, More

GOG's New Year sale has been announced with heavy discounts on games like Cyberpunk 2077, The Witcher series, Baldur's Gate series, and more. More than 2,500 games are offered with up to 90 percent discount during the sale.

Daler Mehndi to Become First Indian Singer to Perform in Metaverse: All You Need to Know

Punjabi singer Daler Mehndi will be taking the virtual stage on “partynite.metaverse” on January 26, marking India’s 73rd Republic Day. The virtual universe is advertising itself as India’s own metaverse on its official website.

Samsung Galaxy S22 Series Price in US Leaked, Tipped to Launch on February 8

Samsung Galaxy S22 series price in US, and its launch date have been leaked. The series is tipped to come with the vanilla Galaxy S22, Galaxy S22+ and Galaxy S22 Ultra smartphones and could be priced starting at $899 (roughly Rs. 67,100), $1,099 (roughly Rs. 82,100) and $1,299 (roughly Rs. 97,000), respectively. The phones could be launched in the US on February 8.

Crypto Fraud Worth Rs. 4 Crore Traced to Hamas Wallets by Delhi Police’s Cyber Crime Unit

The Delhi Police’s Cyber Cell have said that a Delhi-based businessman’s cryptocurrencies were allegedly stolen and transferred to the wallets of Al-Qassam Brigades, the military wing of Palestinian organisation Hamas.

Tata Sky Binge+ Users Reportedly Getting Netflix Access via OTA Update

Tata Sky Binge+ users have started getting Netflix access, according to a report by DreamDTH. Users are reportedly getting the new experience through an over-the-air (OTA) update.

Mission: Impossible 7, 8 Release Dates Delayed to July 2023, June 2024

Mission: Impossible fans will have to wait a little longer to watch Tom Cruise back in action. The actor's highly-anticipated movies Mission: Impossible 7 and Mission: Impossible 8 have been delayed again due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Mimas, a Tiny Moon Orbiting Saturn, Could Be Hiding an Ocean Beneath Its Frozen Surface

Saturn, the second-largest planet in the Solar System after Jupiter, has always attracted the attention of not just scientists but also amateur astronomers. Given the prominent rings around it, it is easily recognisable. But it has another outstanding feature: more than 60 moons.

Google Camera, Lens Issue of Misreading QR Codes Fixed via Update: Report

Google is reportedly updating its Camera and Lens apps to fix a bug that caused QR codes to be misread. The bug was experienced in Google Pixel smartphones running Android 12 as well as select OnePlus smartphones on Android 11 and Android 12. The issues have been fixed via a server-wide update for Google Lens and an update patch on Google Play store for the Camera app...

Google Docs Now Allows Users to Create, Import Text Watermarks

Google has introduced a text watermark feature for Google Docs. It is expected to be made widely available in the coming weeks.

Vivo Y75 5G Design, Triple Rear Cameras, Colour Options Teased Ahead of India Launch

Vivo Y75 5G has been teased by the company, ahead of the launch of the upcoming smartphone. The smartphone is said to feature a MediaTek Dimensity 700 SoC under the hood, paired with up to 8GB of RAM. Vivo is yet to reveal the specifications and the official launch date of the upcoming Vivo Y75 5G smartphone. The teaser shows a triple camera setup on the smartphone an...

Intel Keeps Europe Waiting as It Commits to New US Chip Factories

Intel still intends to develop European chip manufacturing capacity despite the delayed plans being overshadowed by its announcement on Friday of a more than $20-billion (roughly Rs. XXX) investment in two new US semiconductor plants.

Ozzy Osbourne NFT Scam: Fake CryptoBatz Link Dupes Investors Off Thousands of Dollars

Ozzy Osbourne’s NFT collection was launched on Discord NFT marketplace. Later, the link to the Discord page for CryptoBatz was changed, but tweets showing the old URL were not deleted from the official handle of CryptoBatz. Scammers used this outdated link to lure in buyers, get access to their crypto wallets, and steal Ether tokens.

Philips Says Supply Chain Issues May Get Resolved in Second Half of 2022

Philips said it expects sales to recover strongly in the second half of the year, while a steep decline due to global shortage of parts is likely to persist in the coming months.

Toshiba Halts Operations at Japan Chip Plant After Quake

Toshiba said that it had suspended operations at a plant in Oita, southern Japan, that makes semiconductors used in cars and industrial machinery, after a strong earthquake hit the area at the weekend.

Google Pixel 6a, Pixel Watch Launch Tipped for Google I/O 2022 Event in May

Google Pixel 6a has been tipped to launch in May 2022, as per a known tipster. Another tipster has shared that Google Pixel Watch will launch on May 26. It is being speculated that the upcoming Pixel devices will launch at the 2022 edition of Google I/O.

Samsung Galaxy S22 Series Launch Date Tipped for February 9; Price, Specifications Tipped Online

Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2022 schedule has appeared online and is tipped to take place on February 9. Samsung is said to have suggested the Galaxy S22 series launch date through an advertisement surfaced on Instagram and the Galaxy Unpacked 2022 website. Meanwhile, Samsung Galaxy S22 series price details have been suggested online. Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra specificatio...

Hubble Captures Images of a Galaxy Whose Outer Edges 'Resemble a Ship's Sails'

Hubble Space Telescope provides astronomers with breathtaking images of the cosmos for deeper studies. Recently, the telescope shared yet another strikingly beautiful image. This time, it captured the NGC 3318 galaxy, which lies in the constellation Vela, located about 115 million light-years away from the Earth.

Oppo Reno 7 5G, Reno 7 Pro 5G India Launch Confirmed for February 4; Price, Sale Date Tipped

Oppo Reno 7 series will be launched in India on February 4, Oppo announced on Twitter and its official website. The Oppo Reno 7 series, which could comprise Oppo Reno 7 5G, Oppo Reno 7 Pro 5G, and Oppo Reno 7 SE 5G, was launched in China last year. The price and sale have also been leaked on Twitter.

Redmi Note 11 Pro 4G Specifications Leaked; May Feature Helio G96 SoC, 6.6-Inch Display

Redmi Note 11 Pro 4G specifications have been leaked. It is tipped to be powered by the MediaTek Helio G96 SoC.

iPhone 15 Pro Could Come With 5x Periscope Camera: Report

While the Apple iPhone 14 series is still months away from its release, rumours about the iPhone 15 lineup have already started surfacing.

Instagram Subscriptions Feature Spotted in India, Allows Users to Pay for Exclusive Content

Instagram recently announced paid subscriptions for a small group of creators in the US, allowing influencers and content creators to share exclusive content with paying subscribers. Instagram users in India are now able to subscribe to some of these creators, with pricing in local currency. Instagram has not rolled out the ability for content creators in India to acc...

Samsung Begins Accepting Galaxy S22, Galaxy Tab S8 Pre-Orders Ahead of Launch

Samsung has begun accepting pre-orders for the upcoming Galaxy S22 smartphone series and Galaxy Tab S8, ahead of the upcoming launch of these devices. The smartphone series is set to feature the latest Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 or Exynos 2200 SoCs under the hood, while the Galaxy S22 Ultra is set to feature S-Pen support. Meanwhile, Samsung Galaxy A52s has received a price c...

OnePlus 10R Tipped to Feature MediaTek Dimensity 9000 SoC, Could Launch in Q2 2022

OnePlus 10R will reportedly launch in India and China in Q2 2022, according to a new report. The upcoming smartphone is tipped to sport a MediaTek Dimensity 9000 SoC under the hood, paired with at least 8GB of RAM and 128GB of inbuilt storage. OnePlus’ upcoming OnePlus TV Y1S render was spotted on the OnePlus Connect app, ahead of the launch of the TV in the country...

Google Now Has a Wordle Easter Egg: Here's How to Find It

Wordle is a free-to-play game where you need to guess a secret five-letter word in no more than six tries. It can only be played on a dedicated website.

Elon Musk Says Twitter Introducing NFT Profile Pictures Is 'Annoying'

Elon Musk doesn't appear to be amused with Twitter's move to let users have verified non-fungible tokens (NFTs) as profile pictures. The SpaceX and Tesla CEO called the integration “annoying” and suggested Twitter was wasting engineering resources on this effort instead of trying to curb spam activity on the platform.

Security Scanners Across Europe Tied to China Govt, Military

At some of the world’s most sensitive spots, authorities have installed security screening devices made by a single Chinese company with deep ties to China’s military and the highest levels of the ruling Communist Party.

Intel to Invest at Least $20 Billion in New Chip Factories in Ohio

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Samsung Galaxy A22e 5G Launch Tipped by Bluetooth Certification Site; Galaxy M33 5G May Debut in India Soon

Samsung Galaxy A22e 5G launch seems imminent as the phone has appeared on the Bluetooth Special Interest Group (Bluetooth SIG) website. The South Korean company is also said to have plans to launch the Samsung Galaxy M33 5G in India as early as next month. Separately, the Samsung Galaxy A23 is said to debut later this year, with a 50-megapixel SK Hynix primary camera.

NASA Shares Stunning Image of Solar Flares Recently Ejected by Sun

The Sun's surface is marked by electrically charged gases that keep generating powerful magnetic forces. Their area of influence is called magnetic fields. As these gases are dynamic, they continuously stretch and twist the magnetic fields. Sometimes, this tangling of magnetic fields causes a sudden explosion of energy called solar flares.

Intel Said to Plan $20-Billion Chip Manufacturing Site in Ohio

Intel on Friday is set to announce it will invest $20 billion (roughly Rs. 1,48,850 crore) in a massive new manufacturing site near Columbus, Ohio to develop and manufacture advanced semiconductor chips, sources briefed on the matter told Reuters.

Google ‘Project Iris’ AR Headset in the Works, May Feature In-House Processor: Report

Google is reportedly working on an augmented reality (AR) headset that will feature an in-house processor. The company’s under-development wearable AR headset is said to feature outward-facing cameras and could arrive in 2024. Meta and Apple are both working on augmented reality headsets that are expected to launch in 2022 and 2023, respectively.

5G Spectrum Bands in India Will Not Interfere With Aircraft Radar Altimeters: ITU-APT Foundation

Proposed 5G services rolled out in India will be in spectrum bands that will have sufficient safeguards and will not interfere with civil aircraft altimeters, ITU APT foundation of India said on Thursday.

Battlegrounds Mobile India Patched by Krafton to Optimise Spider-Man Web-Shooters

Battlegrounds Mobile India, or BGMI, has been patched to improve the performance of Spider-Man’s Web-Shooters that were introduced as part of the latest BGMI January Update that was released last week. The developer is also resolving bugs related to the update, and recently banned nearly 50,000 gamers are part of a crackdown against cheating.

Hubble Telescope Research Shows Black Holes Could Aid Star Formation

A recent research based on Hubble Space Telescope findings showed that black holes could go against their all-absorbing nature at times and may aid creation. The research showed a supermassive black hole at the centre of a dwarf galaxy, some 30 million light-years away, creating stars rather than swallowing it.

James Webb Space Telescope Has Deployed All Hexagonal Mirror Segments, NASA Says

NASA said it has completed deploying all the hexagonal mirror segments of its James Webb Space Telescope. The delicate operation to move the $10-billion (roughly Rs. 74,500 crore) space observatory's individual mirror segments out of their launch positions took nearly a week, during which the motors made over a million revolutions.

Redmi Note 11 Pro Global Variant Design Suggested by Leaked Marketing Images, Specifications Also Tipped

Redmi Note 11 Pro was launched in China in October last year. The handset is now making its way to global markets. Ahead of the official launch, the marketing images and key specifications of the handset have surfaced online. The global variant of Redmi Note 11 Pro is tipped to feature a 120Hz display. The smartphone could pack a 5,000mAh battery with 67W fast chargin...

Opera Releases Web3 Browser to Let Users Seamlessly Link Crypto Wallets to Blockchain Services

Opera's new browser is catered to cryptocurrency investors and will provide users with an easier way to browse decentralised apps, games and metaverse platforms without having to sign into specific wallets for every new tab.

iQoo 9 Pro Indian Variant With Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 Allegedly Spotted on Geekbench, Hints at Imminent Launch

iQoo 9 Pro Indian variant has allegedly been spotted on Geekbench platform with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC, 12GB of RAM, and Android 12. The Indian variant of the iQoo 9 series is said to have different specifications than the ones launched in China.

OnePlus Nord Series Phone Priced Under Rs. 20,000 Tipped to Launch in India in Q3: Leaked Specifications

OnePlus is reportedly working on a Nord smartphone in the sub-Rs. 20,000 segment. The handset is expected to come with 90Hz AMOLED display. It is tipped to sport a 50-megapixel main sensor. It could be powered by a MediaTek chipset.

Life on Mars: NASA's Curiosity Rover Finds Intriguing Carbon Signatures on the Red Planet

NASA said its Curiosity rover, looking for signs of life on Mars' Gale Crater, has found intriguing carbon signatures. While this is no definite suggestion that Curiosity has found proof of ancient microbial life, it does, however, suggest its possibility.

Tecno Pova Neo With 6,000mAh Battery, Dual Selfie Flash Launched in India: Price, Specifications

Tecno Pova Neo was launched in India on Thursday. The new Tecno phone comes with dual selfie flash and is equipped with a 6,000mAh battery. The smartphone is also powered by an octa-core MediaTek Helio G25 SoC.

OneWeb, Hughes Sign 6-Year Pact to Provide Satellite Broadband Services in India

OneWeb and satellite service provider Hughes Network Systems have signed a strategic six-year distribution agreement to provide satellite broadband services across India, a joint statement said.

Redmi Note 11 Alleged Codenames for Global Markets Tip Five Models in Upcoming Lineup

Redmi 11 series smartphones’ alleged codenames have surfaced online, suggesting that five models will be launched as part of the lineup on January 26 in different markets. The series could have Redmi Note 11, Redmi Note 11S, Redmi Note 11 Pro 4G, Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G, and Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G models in global markets. Some Redmi Note 11 series phones have launched ...

Why Airlines Fear US 5G Rollout Will Upend Travel This Week

AT&T and Verizon will postpone new wireless service near some airports planned for this week after the nation’s largest airlines said the service would interfere with aircraft technology and cause massive flight disruptions.

Xiaomi 11T Pro First Impressions: Armed to the Teeth

Xiaomi’s 11T Pro packs in everything you would expect in a premium smartphone in 2022, and to spice things up, it also gets 120W fast charging.

ExoMars Tests Landing Scenarios as September Launch inches close

The European Space Agency said the egress from Kazachok is a carefully choreographed move that engineers are rehearsing on Earth

Elon Musk Invited by Karnataka to Set Up Tesla Plant as More States Try to Woo the Billionaire

Joining the growing list of Indian states wooing Tesla’s billionaire founder and CEO Elon Musk to start a manufacturing unit, Karnataka projected itself as the "Electric Vehicle (EV) hub" of India and an ideal destination to set up a plant.

SpaceX Launches 49 More Starlink Satellites, Takes Total to Over 2,000

Elon Musk-founded SpaceX has successfully launched 49 more Starlink satellites aboard a Falcon 9 rocket to take the total number to more than 2,000. The Falcon 9 rocket lifted off from the Kennedy Space Centre in Florida, US, on January 19.

Tecno Pop 5 Pro With 6,000mAh Battery, 6.52-Inch Display Launched in India: Price, Specifications

Tecno Pop 5 Pro was launched in India on Wednesday. The smartphone comes with 3GB of RAM and 32GB of built-in storage, a 6.52-inch HD+ display, 8-megapixel dual rear cameras, and a 6,000mAh battery. Tecno Pop 5 Pro runs on Android 11 Go Edition, with the company’s HiOS skin running on top.

Jio Becomes Largest Wired Broadband Provider With 4.34 Million Subscribers, topples BSNL: TRAI

Jio has become the largest wired broadband service provider and has toppled BSNL, TRAI data showed.

Jio, Airtel Expand User Base as India Telecom User Base Grows to 1.19 Million: TRAI

Telecom subscriber base in the country grew marginally to 1,191.05 million at November end with Jio and Airtel expanding their user base, according to TRAI data.

Apple Mixed Reality Headset Faces Delay to 2023 After Development Challenges: Bloomberg

Apple’s upcoming mixed reality headset could be delayed by a few months due to issues with development including “overheating, cameras and software” according to a report by Bloomberg. The headset, which was expected to arrive in late 2022, is now expected to debut in 2023. The headset could see a price tag of over $2,000, according to the report.

Google Self Share Feature Spotted as Nearby Share Update, Will Make Sending Files to Yourself Easier: Report

Google is reportedly working on a new update on the Nearby Share feature to allow users to send data across their own devices. The feature known as Self Share will eliminate the practice of sending files to your own email or uploading them to cloud storage. The company launched the Nearby Share on ChromeOS and Android as a rival to Apple’s AirDrop.

Crypto.com Expands Investment Arm to $500 Million to Back More Web3 Startups and Founders

Crypto.com, a popular Hong Kong-based cryptocurrency exchange, has extended its investment arm's fund size to $500 million (roughly Rs. 3,722 crore) as it looks to more back more early-stage startups, especially in the web3 space.

Samsung Galaxy S22 Series Spotted With Exynos SoCs on Italian E-Retailers: Report

Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy S22 series is expected to feature the company’s new Exynos 2200 SoC under the hood in certain markets, after the smartphones were spotted with the CPU on retailer websites in Europe. Samsung Galaxy S22, Galaxy S22+ and Galaxy S22 Ultra are expected to sport the company’s in-house Exynos 2200 CPU with Samsung’s Xclipse 920 GPU with ray...

OnePlus 9RT Gets First Update in India With System Fixes, Camera Optimisations

OnePlus 9RT has got an Android 11-based OxygenOS update that brings December 2021 Android security patch along with fixes to a host of problems pertaining to system, display, camera, and network.

The Great Indian Murder Trailer: Pratik Gandhi, Richa Chadha Lead Next Hotstar Specials Out February 4

The Great Indian Murder trailer out now. The Great Indian Murder release date is February 4 on Disney+ Hotstar and Hulu. Pratik Gandhi, Richa Chadha lead The Great Indian Murder cast. The Great Indian Murder is produced by Ajay Devgn, and directed by Tigmanshu Dhulia.

Amazon's UK Site Backs Away From Plan to Stop Taking Visa Cards

Amazon has backed away from dropping support for Visa cards that it had announced last week.

DHL Most Imitated Brand in Phishing Attacks in Q4 2021, WhatsApp, Google, and Apple in Top 10: Check Point Research

DHL was the top brand imitated by cybercriminals for phishing attempts in the fourth quarter of 2021 (Q4 2021) globally, followed by Microsoft, WhatsApp, Google, LinkedIn, and Amazon. Apple is also among the top 10 brands that have been imitated in phishing attacks, as per the Brand Phishing Report for Q4 2021 by Check Point Research (CPR).

Vivo X80, Vivo X80 Pro, Vivo X80 Pro+ Price and Specifications Tipped in New Leak

A few months after Vivo launched its Vivo X70 smartphone series, the company has been tipped to be working on the Vivo X80 smartphone series. According to a tipster, Vivo V80 will feature a MediaTek Dimensity 8000 SoCs, while Vivo X80 Pro will ship with a MediaTek Dimensity 9000 Soc. The premium Vivo X80 Plus is said to feature the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC under the hoo...

Ptron Force X11 Smartwatch With 7 Sports Modes, SpO2 Tracking Launched in India

Ptron Force X11 smartwatch with Bluetooth calling in India on Monday. The new smartwatch sports a 1.7-inch square dial wrapped in a metal body and thin bezels on all sides. The smartwatch also gets fitness features like heart rate monitoring, blood pressure monitoring, and sleep tracking.

Indonesian Student Becomes a Millionaire Selling Selfies as NFTs on OpenSea Marketplace

Sultan Gustaf Al Ghozali, a computer science student from Indonesia’s Semarang sold off a collection of his rather expressionless selfies as NFTs on OpenSea Marketplace. While he was not expecting to see much of sales, NFT enthusiasts bought Ghozali’s selfies collectively earning him $1,041,325 (roughly Rs. 7.73 crore).

Singapore Central Bank Issues Guidelines to Discourage Crypto Trading by Public

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) issued guidelines that limit cryptocurrency trading service providers from promoting their services to the general public, as part of a bid to shield retail investors from potential risks.

Samsung Galaxy A42 5G Starts Receiving Android 12-Based One UI 4 Update: Report

Samsung Galaxy A42 is receiving the update to One UI 4, based on Android 12. Users in Poland and receiving the second major OS update out of three for the smartphone which was launched in September 2020. Users who update will gain access to new privacy controls, operating system improvements, a redesigned interface and more, along with the December security patches.

Samsung Galaxy S21 FE Gets January 2022 Android Security Patch in First Update in India

Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G has got its first update in India. It brings the January 2022 security patch, improved stability, performance enhancements, and bug fixes. Apps such as Samsung Notes Add-ons, Galaxy Wearable, Samsung Notes, Samsung Internet, Samsung Health, SmartThings, Samsung Members, and Samsung Pay have also been updated.

Scientists Testing Hand-Held Bioprinting Technology That Can Create Bandages From Astronauts' Own Skin

Extra-terrestrial living comes with a number of complications, but astronauts tackle those all the time aboard the International Space Station (ISS) in their endeavour to solve the many mysteries of the Universe. And scientists back home keep trying to find ways to make living on the ISS easier. One of the biggest problems astronauts face is the availability of health...

Ukraine Suspects Belarus Intelligence-Linked UNC1151 Group Over Cyberattack

Kyiv believes a hacker group linked to Belarusian intelligence carried out a cyberattack that hit Ukrainian government websites this week and used malware similar to that used by a group tied to Russian intelligence, a senior Ukrainian security official said.

Flipkart Big Saving Days Sale 2022 Goes Live: Best Offers on Mobile Phones, Electronics

Flipkart Big Saving Days Sale 2022 is live for everyone. We've handpicked the best offers on popular mobile phones, laptops, and other electronics. The six-day sale also brings several bundled exchange and payment offers on select products.

Battlegrounds Mobile India January Update Rolled Out With Spider-Man Theme; Krafton Highlights Known Issues

Battlegrounds Mobile India started receiving a new update. The battle royale game's 1.8.0 update has been released by developer Krafton on Friday. Along with new features, the update carries some improvements to the existing elements in the game.

Facebook-Parent Meta's VR Oculus Business Said to Be Probed by US States Over Potential Violations

Multiple US states have begun investigating potential violations in how Facebook, now known as Meta Platforms, runs its virtual-reality Oculus business, according to three sources familiar with the matter.

Tesla Cars’ Heating Issue Being Evaluated Over Safety Concerns by US Regulator

The US auto safety regulator said that it is discussing heating issues of some Tesla vehicles with the automaker and evaluating "potential safety concerns."

Avatar Robot Goes to School for Ill German Boy

Joshua Martinangeli, 7, is too ill to go to school. But the German student can still interact with his teacher and classmates through an avatar robot.

US FAA Sets Rules for Some Boeing 787 Landings Near 5G Service

Federal safety officials are directing operators of some Boeing planes to adopt extra procedures when landing on wet or snowy runways near impending 5G service because, they say, interference from the wireless networks could mean that the planes need more room to land.

Researchers Are Building the Most Detailed 3D Map of Universe to Shed Light on Its Evolution

An international team of scientists has produced the most detailed 3D map of the universe yet, with astrophysicists unveiling details of the first 7.5 million galaxies out of 35 million. The stunning image shows the cosmic web of galaxies going back billions of light-years. And, this is only the beginning of the project, which is seven months old.

Ukraine Hacks Add to Worries of Cyber Conflict With Russia

Hackers temporarily shut down dozens of Ukrainian government websites, causing no major damage but adding to simmering tensions while Russia amasses troops on the Ukrainian border.

Cyberattack in Albuquerque Latest to Target Public Schools

Albuquerque is not alone, as five school districts in the state have suffered major cyberattacks in the past two years, including one district that's still wrestling with a cyberattack that hit just after Christmas.

Aditya Birla Fashion (ABFRL) Data Allegedly Leaked Online, Over 5 Million Email Addresses Breached

Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Limited's (ABFRL) database of customers has allegedly been leaked online. The alleged database includes the email addresses of the affected customers. The data also allegedly carries physical addresses and the date of birth of users and employees.

YuzuSwap, the First Decentralised Exchange on Oasis, Crosses $100-Million TVL Within 13 Hours of Launch

YuzuSwap, the first decentralised exchange operating on the Oasis Network, has seen a rapid rise in popularity since launching on January 11, highlighting the heightened demand for decentralised finance protocols even after a record year of growth in 2021.

Mark Cuban Says 80 Percent of His New, ‘Non-Shark Tank’ Investments Back Crypto Sector

Billionaire Shark Tank investor Mark Cuban has once again reinstated his support for the crypto sector. In a recent podcast with comedian Jon Stewart, Cuban revealed that majority of his new investments are on crypto-related ventures. The American business tycoon has predicted a bright future for cryptocurrencies.

NASA Explains Why James Webb Space Telescope Uses 'Salty' Lenses

As NASA completes all major deployments of the James Webb Space Telescope and the observatory enters a “cooling” period, the agency is sharing some interesting facts about the $10-billion (roughly Rs. 74,100 core) observatory. These include some lenses which are made out of salt. But why does this infrared telescope need a “salty” lens?

Tesla Heating System Faces Probe in Canada Following Consumer Complaints

Canada's auto safety regulator said it has opened an investigation into the heating system of Tesla Model 3 and Model Y vehicles following 16 consumer complaints about its performance during cold weather.

Realme 9 Pro Specifications, Design Leaked; May Come With Snapdragon 695 5G SoC

Realme 9 Pro has had its design and key specifications tipped. The report mentions that the upcoming smartphone will come with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G SoC, up to 8GB of RAM, triple rear camera setup with a 64-megapixel primary sensor, and a 6.59-inch display with 120Hz refresh rate.

Facebook-Parent Meta to 'Assess Feasibility' of Human Rights Review on Ethiopia Practices

Facebook owner Meta Platforms said it would "assess the feasibility" of commissioning an independent human rights assessment into its work in Ethiopia, after its oversight board recommended a review of how Facebook and Instagram have been used to spread content that heightens the risk of violence there.

Indians Spent 4.7 Hours Daily on Their Phones in 2021, App Annie's State of Mobile 2022 Report Finds

Smartphone usage in India has increased for the third year in a row, with Indian smartphone owners using their devices for an average of 4.7 hours a day in 2021. According to a report by App Annie, Indian users accounted for nearly 27 billion downloads in 2021, and finance, dating and food delivery apps saw an increase in usage last year mid the coronavirus pandemic. ...

Yeh Kaali Kaali Ankhein Review: A Pulpy Thriller That’s Emblematic of Netflix India

Yeh Kaali Kaali Ankhein review: Netflix’s pulpy thriller — with Tahir Raj Bhasin, Shweta Tripathi Sharma, and Anchal Singh leading the cast — is dead in the water. Yeh Kaali Kaali Ankhein release date and time is January 14 at 1:30pm IST on Netflix.

YouTube Testing Smart Downloads Feature That Auto Downloads 20 Videos per Week: Report

YouTube is reportedly bringing a new feature to the Android app. The upcoming Smart downloads feature is said to download 20 videos per week when the user is on Wi-Fi. The testing of the new feature is reportedly live for users in Europe.

Fish Out of Water: Scientists Teach Goldfish to Drive Robotic Car to Study Navigational Abilities

In a recent experiment, scientists have taught a goldfish to operate a robotic car. The experiment was an attempt to test the navigational abilities of goldfish and study animal behaviour. The robotic car was specially designed to suit this purpose.

Assembly Elections 2022: Twitter Announces Initiatives to Empower Voters With Reminders, Special Emoji, Quiz

Twitter announced a series of initiatives to empower citizens with the right knowledge before they cast their votes in the upcoming Assembly elections in five states.

Moto G Stylus (2022) Render Leak Tips Triple Cameras, Hole-Punch Display Again

Moto G Stylus (2022) alleged renders have surfaced again suggesting a design that has already been leaked in previous renders. The phone could come with a triple rear camera setup, a hole-punch display and a Gold colour option.

Apple Watch Series 8 May Not Include Body Temperature, Blood Pressure, Glucose Sensors: Report

Apple Watch Series 8 may not feature a body temperature sensor, according to a recent newsletter by Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. The upcoming smartwatch was previously believed to launch with a new body temperature monitoring sensor which could be used to track sleep and workouts more effectively, or used for fertility features. However, the feature could be delayed and...

Alien Shiba Inu Sees 500 Percent Rally in 24 Hours, Profits Drying Up Gradually

A little-known meme coin, Alien Shiba Inu (ASHIB), has surprised everyone with a sudden rise of more than 500 percent in just 24 hours on January 9 but profits have since dwindled, although the new cryptocurrency is up by 1,300 percent in the past week.

Oppo Find X5 Pro Specifications Tipped to Include MariSilicon X Imaging NPU, Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC

Oppo Find X5 Pro alleged specifications have been leaked and the phone is tipped to come equipped with a 6.7-inch 2K+ 120Hz display with LTPO 2.0 technology, Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC, triple rear camera setup with two 50-megapixel sensors, and a 5,000mAh battery.

5G Wireless Aviation Impact Notices to Be Issued by US FAA

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said it will publish notices detailing the extent of the potential impact of new 5G wireless service on sensitive aircraft electronics.

Big Basket May Soon Have a New Home Delivery Rival, as Big Bazaar Partners With Ercess Live

Ercess Live has signed a contract with Big Bazaar to help the company market its new home delivery services across the South Indian market.

JBL Tour One Headphones With Up to 50 Hours of Battery Life, Adaptive Noise Cancellation Launched in India

JBL Tour One headphones were launched in India on January 12. The company’s new headphones come with noise cancellation and ambient sound features. JBL Tour One also supports voice controls for Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant, along with audio modes for music and video viewing. The headphones offer up to 50 hours of battery life and offer fast charging over USB Ty...

Republic of Palau Partners With Cryptic Labs to Launch Digital Residency Programme, Residents to Get NFT IDs

The Republic of Palau has partnered blockchain firm Cryptic Labs to issue digital IDs to people in an NFT format. People can register for the Root Name System (RNS) programme by creating an account and paying via credit cards or cryptocurrencies.

BSNL Rs. 184, Rs. 185, Rs. 186, Rs. 347 Prepaid Recharge Plans With Unlimited Calls, Data Launched

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has launched four new prepaid recharge plans, comprising Rs. 184, Rs. 185, Rs. 186, and Rs. 347 options. The new plans offer unlimited voice calling and high-speed data benefits for up to 56 days.

CES 2022: Body-Monitoring Tech Trend Comes With Concerns

A ring shimmers on display at the Consumer Electronics Show, but this is no mere piece of jewellery — it's packed with sensors capable of detecting body temperature, respiration and much more.

PUBG: Battlegrounds Switches to Free-to-Play Model, Adds Tactical Gear, Action Queue With 15.2 Update

PUBG: Battlegrounds is switching to a free-to-play model for PC and console gamers, Krafton announced on January 12. The game has sold over 75 million copies so far, and will now be accessible to all players for free, with an option one-time, non-recurring upgrade to Battlegrounds Plus which grants access to custom and ranked game modes, as well as special in-game con...

Google Nest Hub (2nd Gen) Smart Display With Multi-Room Control Launched in India

Google Nest Hub (2nd Gen) was launched in India on Wednesday. It features an edgeless floating display design that doubles up a digital photo frame. The smart display features the same audio technology as Google Nest Audio. Furthermore, Google Nest Hub (2nd Gen) is constructed using recycled materials.

Realme 9i India Launch Teased by Company, Likely to Be Soon

Realme 9i has been teased by Realme India, indicating that the smartphone will soon launch in the country. The smartphone has already been launched in Vietnam. The phone has been teased by Realme India’s top executive before.

CES 2022: Samsung, SK Group Officials Test Positive for COVID-19 After Attending US Trade Show

More than 30 officials from major South Korean companies who attended the giant CES tech trade show in Las Vegas last week tested positive for COVID-19 while in the US, industry sources and one company said.

Halo Infinite to Soon Get Hotfix for Big Team Battle Multiplayer Mode's Matchmaking Issue

Halo Infinite is soon getting an update that includes a hotfix for its Big Team Battle multiplayer mode. However, the developer has not yet announced when the issue will be rolled out but says it will arrive sometime soon. Halo Infinite will also release anti-cheating measures sometime in February.

Realme GT 2 Indian and Global Variants Spotted in Google Play Console Listing: Report

Realme GT 2 global and Indian variants have been spotted on Google Play Console and Play Supported Devices lists. As per a report, the global variant will have the model number RMX331 and the Indian variant will carry RMX3312 as the model number.

Apple Plans to Allow Third-Party Payment Systems in South Korea's App Store, Regulator Says

South Korea's telecommunications regulator said on Tuesday that Apple had submitted plans to allow third-party payment systems on its app store, to comply with a law banning major app store operators from forcing software developers to use their payments systems.

Nokia Lite Earbuds BH-205 With 36 Hours of Battery Life, Nokia Wired Buds WB 101 Launched in India

Nokia Lite Earbuds BH 205, Nokia Wired Buds WB 101 have been launched in India on Tuesday. HMD Global’s new Nokia Lite Earbuds true wireless stereo (TWS) earphones come with 6mm drivers and offer up to 36 hours of total battery life, while the new Nokia Wired Buds feature 10mm drivers and come with support for Google Assistant, Alexa and Siri, according to the compa...

Microsoft Surface Pro X 2021 Wi-Fi Only Model Launched in India, Starts at Rs. 93,999

Microsoft Surface Pro X 2021 price in India has been officially announced, alongside its availability. The new device comes with a Platinum finish and is now available for purchase in India via all major offline and online retailers. Microsoft launched the new Surface Pro X as its latest Windows 11 based tablet in September 2021.

OnePlus 10 Pro With Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC, 120Hz AMOLED Display Launched: Price, Specifications

OnePlus 10 Pro was launched on Tuesday. The new OnePlus phone comes with Qualcomm’s latest Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC and is equipped with a 120Hz AMOLED display. Alongside the OnePlus 10 Pro, the Chinese company introduced the OnePlus Buds Pro Mithril Edition truly wireless stereo (TWS) earbuds.

Xbox Series S/X Fastest Selling Microsoft Consoles; Company Calls for Cross-Platform Player Ban

Xbox Series S/X are extremely popular gaming consoles and, at this point in their life cycles, have outsold the previous generation machines considering the equivalent period. Microsoft's latest consoles were launched in November 2020. Furthermore, Microsoft is aiming at reducing bad influence in the online gaming community by introducing a cross-platform player ban.

Covid Test Misinformation Spikes Along With Spread of Omicron

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Oppo A16K Price in India Leaked, Tipped to Launch in India Soon

Oppo A16K India launch could happen very soon. The date is yet to be officially confirmed by the Chinese smartphone brand, but ahead of that, a retailer suggests the India pricing of the handset. Oppo A16K has been launched in the Philippines with a price tag of PHP 6,999 (roughly Rs. 10,300). It is powered by an octa-core Mediatek Helio G35 processor.

Vu 75 QLED Premium TV With Android 11, Dolby Vision Support Launched in India: Price, Specifications

Vu 75 QLED Premium TV, the latest flagship television from the Indian company, has been launched at a price of Rs. 119,999. It features an 4K HDR QLED screen with a 60Hz refresh rate. Vu 75 QLED Premium TV offers Dolby Vision support and sports four speakers with a total 40W output.

Sony WF-C500 TWS Earbuds With Up to 20 Hours of Battery Life Launched in India

Sony WF-C500 TWS earbuds were launched in India on Monday. The new Sony TWS earbuds come with a splash-resistant design and are rated to deliver up to 20 hours of battery life when using the bundled charging case.

Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G First Impressions: Riding the Wave

The Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G builds on the success of the Galaxy S20 FE 5G, with a new design and upgraded SoC. Does it still offer the same value proposition that made its predecessor a roaring success? Here are our first impressions of Samsung’s latest value flagship.

Logitech G435 Lightspeed Gaming Wireless Headset With Up to 18-Hour Playback Launched in India

Logitech G435 Lightspeed wireless gaming headphones with 40mm drivers and up to 18 hours of playtime have been launched in India. The headphones are priced at Rs. 7,495, and are available in Black and Neon Yellow, Blue and Raspberry, and Off-White and Lilac colours.

Chinese EdTech Giant New Oriental Laid Off 60,000 Staff After China’s Education Crackdown, Says Founder

Chinese EdTech company New Oriental fired 60,000 employees and saw its operating income plunge by 80 percent after Beijing enforced new sweeping rules on the country's private education industry that barred for-profit tutoring last year, according to its founder.

Realme 9 Pro Reportedly Bags TUV Rheinland Certification, Tipped to Pack 5,000mAh Battery

Realme 9 Pro has reportedly received certification from the TUV Rheinland, hinting that it may arrive in the market soon. The handset was earlier spotted on multiple certification sites including the NBTC certification site, TKDN, and EEC certification site.

Top Gaming and Metaverse Cryptos for 2022

In the year of 2022, the crypto space and its elements are projected to evolve in terms of uses as well as adoption. Web 3.0, public blockchain, and decentralised finance are some parts of the crypto space that are expected to boom.

How to Block Unknown Numbers on Android Phones From Google, Samsung, Xiaomi

In this article, we are providing a step-by-step guide on how to block unknown numbers on an Android phone from Google, Samsung, or Xiaomi.

Apple Fitness+ to Launch Collections, Time to Run Services With New Season of Time to Walk, Artist Spotlight

Apple Fitness+ is getting a new Collections and Time to Run services on January 10. Apple will also release the new season of Time to Walk on Monday along with new playlists for Artist Spotlight. The latter will also be available for Apple Music and Apple One subscribers.

Titan EyeX Smart Glasses With Open-Ear Speakers, Touch-Based Controls Launched in India

Titan Eye+ launched its first set of smart glasses earlier this week. Titan EyeX features open-ear speakers, touch controls, and fitness tracking systems. They are powered by an unnamed qualcomm processor and offer up to eight hours of battery life on a single charge. They are also IP54 rated.

Asus ExpertBook B3 Detachable 2-in1 Laptop With Snapdragon 7c Gen 2 SoC Launched at CES 2022

Asus ExpertBook B3 Detachable 2-in-1 laptop was silently launched on Friday during CES 2022. The 2-in-1 laptop from Asus is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c Gen 2 SoC, paired with up to 8GB of RAM and 128GB of eMMC storage. It sports a 10.5-inch WUXGA LCD display with 320 nits of peak brightness. Its price and availability have not yet been announced.

NASA Shares Photo of Two Seemingly Colliding Galaxies Captured by Hubble

NASA has shared an image of a stunning cosmic duo of galaxies, located roughly 215 million light-years away from Earth in the Pisces constellation. The image was clicked by the Hubble telescope, NASA's current workhorse to study the mysteries of deep space.

CES 2022: As Health Concerns Rise, Car Gadgets Proliferate

With personal health a rising priority around the world, the auto industry is on the hunt for new gadgets and accessories to make the car cockpit feel safer for the driver and passengers.

NSO Group: Polish Leader Admits Country Bought Powerful Israeli Spyware

Poland's most powerful politician has acknowledged that the country bought advanced spyware from the Israeli surveillance software maker NSO Group but denied that it was being used to target his political opponents.

Reddit Said to Tap Morgan Stanley, Goldman Sachs for IPO

Reddit, whose message boards became central to meme stock trading frenzy in 2021, is tapping Wall Street banks Morgan Stanley and Goldman Sachs for its IPO, a source familiar with the matter said.

Volkswagen ID.Buzz: The Beloved Microbus Finally Makes a Comeback, With a Battery

Volkswagen will show a production version of its long-awaited ID.Buzz, an electric reincarnation of its beloved Microbus or Kombi, on March 9 and plans to launch it in the United States in late 2023, the company said on Friday.

Clubhouse Now Lets Users Listen to Conversations on the Platform Without Log In

Clubhouse on Friday announced that it is now allowing people to listen to conversations taking place on the platform without requiring them to download its app or log in. Separately, Clubhouse is bringing an option to let users share sessions they are attending on the app to any social media network or via a messaging app.

Twitter Testing TikTok-Like Tweet Reaction Video Feature on iOS

Twitter announced a new feature they are testing that will allow users to react to tweets with photos or videos. The feature, dubbed as 'Quote Tweet with reaction' can be used to customise reaction video or photo with the tweet embedded.

'Space Now': Japan Tycoon Yusaku Maezawa Returns From ISS With Business Dreams

“Space now,” was what Japanese billionaire Yusaku Maezawa wanted to tweet for years. He finally really did it, from the International Space Station.

Amazon Mobile and TV Savings Days Sale Begins With Discounts on OnePlus Nord 2 5G, Samsung Galaxy M52 5G, More

Amazon on Friday kicked off its Mobile and TV Savings Days sale in India that has brought instant discounts on models including OnePlus Nord 2 5G, Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G, Samsung Galaxy M52 5G, and Redmi Note 10S.

Realme GT 2 Pro Bags BIS Certification, India Launch Expected Soon

Realme GT 2 Pro can be expected to launch in India soon. The handset has reportedly bagged certification from the Bureau of Indian Standard (BIS), hinting at its imminent launch in the Indian market. The smartphone was unveiled in China this week alongside the Realme GT 2.

iPhone 12, iPhone 12 mini Price in India Slashed on Flipkart, Amazon: All You Need to Know

iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 mini are currency discounted on Flipkart and Amazon, bringing the price of the smartphones lower than that of retail outlets. The price of iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 mini on Flipkart is over Rs. 10,000 lower than retail outlets.

PUBG: New State Teases Rimac Nevera Hypercar as Upcoming In-Game Vehicle

PUBG: New State has teased a partnership with Rimac, the Croatian electric hypercar and components manufacturer. Krafton's new battle royale title will soon be receiving Rimac Nevera hypercar for its Troi map. However, Krafton has not announced when it will become available in the game.

CES 2022: MSI MEG 271Q Mini LED Gaming Monitor With 300Hz Refresh Rate Announced, Aimed at E-Sports Gamers

MSI MEG 271Q gaming monitor was announced by the company at CES 2022, featuring Mini LED technology with local dimming. The new Mini LED monitor comes with Nvidia G-Sync Ultimate technology, which is also featured on monitors from AOC, Asus, and ViewSonic introduced at CES 2022.

Xiaomi Teases ‘Hyperphone’ Launch in India, Could Be Xiaomi 11T Pro

Xiaomi teased the launch of a new smartphone called ‘Hyperphone’ in India during the livestream of the Xiaomi 11i series on Thursday. The phone could be the Xiaomi 11T Pro that debuted in Europe last year and is speculated to launch in India soon.

WhatsApp Introducing Profile Photos, Mentions, Reply Information in Notifications on iOS

WhatsApp is working on features that will show profile pictures as well as mentions or replies in system notifications. Both these have been rolled out to beta users on iOS in two different releases.

CES 2022: BMW Showcases an Electronic Paper-Wrapped Car Which Can Change Colour in an Instant

As we gradually move towards using more and more electric cars, this technology can be of great use.

Wordle Secret Word Game Has Taken the Internet by Storm: Here's How to Play

Wordle is an easy-to-learn and fun-to-play online game that has garnered a lot of attention as most of us are yet again restricted to our homes due to the rising Omicron cases and dipping temperatures. To play Wordle, you need to accomplish a simple task: guess a secret five-letter word in six attempts.

CES 2022: JBL Boombox 3, Pulse 5 Bluetooth Speakers, Live Pro 2 TWS Earbuds Launched Alongside More Offerings

JBL has introduced a host of products at CES 2022. These include two Bluetooth speakers, JBL Pulse 5 and JBL BoomBox 3, alongside a new portable party speaker called JBL PartyBox Encore. JBL has expanded its Quantum gaming headset lineup and debuted true wireless gaming earbuds JBL Quantum TWS. JBL Live Pro 2 in-ear true wireless earbuds have also unveiled during the ...

Jio Rs. 499 Prepaid Recharge Plan With 1-Year Disney+ Hotstar Subscription Revived: All the Details

Jio has revived its Rs. 499 prepaid recharge plan which comes bundled with Disney+ Hotstar mobile subscription. It is the cheapest prepaid recharge plan that comes with a subscription to the OTT platform. It is offered with 2GB high speed data per day, unlimited voice calls, daily 100 SMS messages, and 28 days of validity.

CES 2022: Samsung Showcases Flex S, Flex G, Flex Slidable Panels for Phones, Flex Note for Foldable Laptops

Samsung showed off four new foldable display technologies at CES 2022 that could make their way to future devices. Three of the concept foldable displays are aimed at smartphones. Samsung Flex G and Flex S feature a three-panel foldable display, while Flex Slidable offers a rollable display. The company also showcased Flex Note, which could feature on keyboard-less la...

CES 2022: Razer X Fossil Gen 6, Skagen Falster Gen 6 Smartwatches With Google's Wear OS Launched

Razer X Fossil Gen 6, Skagen Falster Gen 6 smartwatches were launched at Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2022 on Thursday, January 6. The two smartwatches are powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon Wear 4100+ SoC and run Google's Wear OS. Razer X Fossil Gen 6 'designed for gamers' is limited to 1,337 units and will be available later this month. Both are eligible for the Wear...

CES 2022: Asus Zenbook 17 Fold OLED Foldable Laptop, Zenbook 14X OLED Space Edition With 2 Displays Unveiled

Asus has unveiled Zenbook 17 Fold OLED foldable laptop and Zenbook 14X OLED Space Edition laptop at CES 2022. The Asus Zenbook 17 Fold OLED consists of a foldable screen. Zenbook 14X OLED Space Edition commemorates the 25th anniversary of the first Asus laptop sent into space. The company also launched Asus ROG Rapture GT-AXE16000 gaming router.

Is Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge 5G to Offer More Than Its 120W Fast Charging? We Speak With Xiaomi India Team

On this week’s episode of Gadgets 360 podcast Orbital, a Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge 5G exclusive with Chief Business Officer Raghu Reddy, Senior Product Marketing Manager Sandeep Sarma, and Product Marketing Manager Rahul Dubey.

The Epic Rise and Fall of Elizabeth Holmes

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Realme 9i Design Tipped via Hands-on Video Ahead of Launch

Realme 9i has been tipped to launch on January 10 and now a hands-on video has surfaced online, showing the design of the smartphone. It is said to get a triple rear camera setup, a hole-punch cutout for the selfie camera, and a Blue colour option.

iOS Devices Can Freeze, Crash Due to a HomeKit Vulnerability

Apple’s iOS-based devices could enter a cycle of freezing and crashing and eventually become unusable due to a HomeKit vulnerability, a security researcher has reported online. The issue impacts users on devices running at least iOS 14.7.

BSNL Rs. 2,399 Prepaid Recharge Plan Now Offering 90 Days of Additional Validity

BSNL is now offering 90 days of additional validity with the Rs. 2,399 prepaid recharge plan. The telecom company offered a 60-day additional validity in its previous offer. The plan comes with benefits like unlimited local and STD voice calling as well as 3GB data per day.

NFTs to Fund Presidential Campaign in South Korea Amid Prevailing Crypto Regulatory Mayhem: Report

At a time South Korea is planning to tax and regulate the crypto space, its presidential candidate Lee Jae-myung has decided to fund his campaign through NFTs. The crypto-flavoured campaigning will begin from later in January.

Honor Magic V Foldable Smartphone Launch Date Set for January 10, Tipped to Pack Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC

Honor Magic V foldable phone launch will take place on January 10. It is tipped to sport an 8-inch display and a 6.5-inch outer screen. The phone will feature a ‘complex hinge’ technology, as per Honor CEO Zhao Ming. It could be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC.

Vivo V23 5G, Vivo V23 Pro 5G Price in India, Storage Variants Surface on Retail Listing Ahead of Launch

Vivo V23 5G and Vivo V23 Pro 5G are all set to launch on January 5 in India. Ahead of the launch, a tipster has spotted the listing of Vivo V23 5G series phones on an e-commerce website. The retailer listing suggests the different storage configurations, price tags, and colour options of Vivo V23 5G and Vivo V23 Pro 5G models.

He Made Wordle for His Partner. Now It’s an Online Hit.

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Realme GT 2, Realme GT 2 Pro Specifications Leak Ahead of Launch

Realme GT 2 and Realme GT 2 Pro specifications have been shared online by a tipster ahead of the official launch of the smartphones today. Realme GT 2 is tipped to launch with a Snapdragon 888 SoC, while Realme GT 2 Pro is said to feature the recently launched Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC under the hood. Realme GT 2 is said to sport a full-HD+ AMOLED display, while the Real...

Facebook suspends Marjorie Taylor Greene’s account for 24 hours.

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Elizabeth Holmes is found guilty of four counts of fraud.

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

Realme GT 2 series of smartphones, which could feature the vanilla Realme GT 2, Realme GT 2 Pro and Realme GT 2 Master Edition, will be launched today (Tuesday, January 4). All the phones in the series are teased to come with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC. Realme has revealed some of the features of the Realme GT 2 Pro. There have been reports which delve out in...

Netflix India January 2022 Releases: Ozark, Yeh Kaali Kaali Ankhein, and More

Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, A Quiet Place, Ozark season 4, Mission: Impossible – Fallout, Yeh Kaali Kaali Ankhein, After Life season 3, DOTA: Dragon’s Blood season 2, Too Hot to Handle season 3 — the biggest movies and TV series coming to Netflix India in January 2022.

OnePlus 9RT, OnePlus Buds Z2 India Launch Teased, OnePlus 9, OnePlus 9R May Be Discontinued

OnePlus 9RT smartphone and OnePlus Buds Z2 TWS earphones India launch has been confirmed by the company in two separate tweets. OnePlus 9RT could be called OnePlus RT in India. Meanwhile, OnePlus 9, OnePlus 9R, and OnePlus 8T smartphones could be discontinued after OnePlus 9RT’s debut.

Portronics Kronos Y1 Smartwatch With Bluetooth Calling, 7-Day Battery Life Launched in India

Portronics Kronos Y1 smartwatch was launched in India on Monday. The smartwatch features Bluetooth calling capabilities and sports a 1.75-inch HD display. It also features a bunch of health monitoring features along with sleep tracking and multiple sports modes. The smartwatch also has an IP67 rating for dust- and water-resistance. Portronics Kronos Y1 features up to ...

Apple:s 2022 Launch Details Tipped: New iPhone, Mac Pro, MacBook Models, New iPad Pro, and VR Headset

Apple is tipped to launch several new devices this year, including a new Mac Pro, iMac Pro, Mac mini, MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, iPad Pro, iPhone SE 5G, iPhone 14 range, three Apple Watch models, and iOS 16 and macOS 13 later this year. The company is also said to be working to launch its first VR headset later this year, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman.

Top Web 3.0 Cryptos for 2022

In the year of 2022, the crypto space and its elements are projected to evolve in terms of uses as well as adoption. Web 3.0, public blockchain, and decentralised finance are some parts of the crypto space that are expected to boom.

Tesla Delivers Over 300,000 Cars in Q4 2021 Beating Wall Street Estimates by a Margin

Tesla reported record quarterly deliveries of over 3,00,000 electric vehicles on Sunday that far exceeded Wall Street estimates. Tesla ramped up China production and delivered the number despite a global chip shortage.

Twitter Permanently Suspends Marjorie Taylor Greene’s Account

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Bird Photography: How the Right Gear and Shooting Technique Can Help

For photographing wild birds in the wild, you need a camera, a long focal length lens and a good tripod. Here are some tips for bird photography beginners that will help you to get the perfect click.

BlackBerry OS Phones to Stop Working Properly Starting January 4

BlackBerry phones based on its proprietary operating systems will no longer be able to “reliably function” starting January 4. The company initially announced the move in September last year — years after struggling to fight Android and iPhone devices.

Vivo Y21T With Triple Rear Cameras, Snapdragon 680 SoC Launched: Price, Specifications

Vivo Y21T has been launched in Indonesia. The Vivo phone comes with features such as a waterdrop-style display notch and triple rear cameras. The rumour mill has suggested that the Vivo Y21T will debut in India next week.

PUBG: New State Teases New Map, Major Updates in 2022; Freebies Offered to Celebrate New Year

PUBG: New State is teased to get a new map and the first batch of major updates. Krafton made the announcement of the updates as a part of its New Year message to the community. The South Korean publisher also shared some images to give us a sneak peek of the upcoming map.

Cryptocurrency Exchanges Across India Said to Face DGCI Crackdown, Rs. 70-Crore Tax Evasion Detected

After the massive tax evasion of GST by Cryptocurrency Service providers WazirX, the Directorate General of GST Intelligence has come down heavily on Cryptocurrency exchanges operating in the country, said sources.

Noise ColorFit Caliber Smartwatch With 15-Day Battery Life, Body Temperature Monitoring Debuts

Noise ColorFit Caliber has debuted in India with body temperature monitoring support and 15 days of battery life. The smartwatch has been listed on Flipkart.