Here Comes the Full Amazonification of Whole Foods

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MWC 2022: Huawei MateStation X All-in-One PC Launched, SuperDevice Connectivity Feature Announced

Huawei MateStation X was launched as the latest addition to the company’s all-in-one PC lineup at MWC 2022. Meanwhile, Huawei revealed new integration features between the company’s computers and smartphones as part of Huawei SuperDevice.

TCL NxtPaper Max 10, Tab 10s 5G, Tab 10 FHD 4G, Tab 10 HD Android Tablets Launched at MWC 2022

TCL launched four new tablets — TCL NxtPaper Max 10, Tab 10s 5G, Tab 10 FHD 4G, and Tab 10 HD — at Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2022. Alongside, TCL also teased its Tab Pro 12 5G that will launch sometime soon. All four tablets that TCL launched run Android 11 or Android 11 (Go edition) out-of-the-box.

Flipkart Big Bachat Dhamaal Sale to Begin on March 4: Deals on Realme, Redmi Smartphones, Wearables Teased

Flipkart is hosting the Big Bachat Dhamaal sale starting Friday (March 4) till Sunday (March 6), and it is offering deals as well as discounts on smartphones from Realme, Redmi, Samsung, Apple, and others during the sale. There will also be deals and discounts on TVs, large appliances, home appliances, and smart bands.

Poco M4 Pro 4G India Launch Today: How to Watch Livestream, Expected Specifications

Poco M4 Pro 4G India launch is set for today (February 28). The launch will be livestreamed through the Poco India YouTube channel.

NASA Shares Stunning Image of Interacting Galaxies 200 Million Light-Years Away

NASA's Hubble Space Telescope has captured a stellar image of two interacting galaxies some 200 million light-years away from Earth. The pair is located in the Pegasus constellation, named after a winged horse from Greek mythology.

MWC 2022: Lenovo IdeaPad Lineup Updated With New IdeaPad Flex, Duet Laptops Featuring Intel’s Latest Chipsets

Lenovo announced the launch of Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5, IdeaPad Flex 5i, IdeaPad Duet 5i, IdeaPad Flex 5i Chromebook, IdeaPad Flex 3i Chromebook, and IdeaPad Duet 3 Chromebook models at MWC 2022. The new laptops run on Windows 11 and Chrome OS, respectively, and will be available for purchase starting from May, according to the company.

Lenovo Tab M10 Plus (3rd Gen) With 2K Display, Dolby Atmos Launched at MWC 2022

Lenovo Tab M10 Plus (3rd Gen) has been launched in Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2022. The latest Lenovo tablet features an octa-core processor. The Wi-Fi variant is powered by the MediaTek G80 processor, while the LTE + Wi-Fi variant features the Snapdragon 680 4G processor. It has an 8-megapixel rear camera and an 8-megapixel selfie sensor.

MWC 2022: Lenovo ThinkBook 14s Yoga Gen 2, ThinkBook 13s Gen 4 i Laptops With 12th Gen Intel Core i7 Processors Launched

Lenovo has unveiled new Lenovo ThinkBook 14s Yoga Gen 2 and ThinkBook 13s Gen 4 i laptops at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2022. The laptops offer support up to Windows 11 Pro and carry the latest 12th Gen Intel Core processors under the hood.

Samsung Galaxy Book 2 Pro, Galaxy Book 2 Pro 360, and More Laptops Unveiled at MWC 2022

Samsung at its MWC 2022 event unveiled the Galaxy Book 2 Pro, Galaxy Book 2 Pro 360, Galaxy Book 2 Business, and Galaxy Book 2 360.

Nokia C2 2nd Edition, Nokia C21, Nokia C21 Plus Launched; Nokia Wireless Headphones Debut: Specifications

Nokia C2 2nd Edition, Nokia C21, and the Nokia C21 Plus were launched on Sunday (February 27). Alongside the three budget phones, Nokia brand licensee HMD Global unveiled the Nokia Wireless Headphones as its latest offering for the audio accessories market.

Meta to Bar Russian State Media From Running Ads, Monetising on Platform Amid Ukraine Crisis

Facebook restricted Russian state media's ability to earn money on the social media platform as Moscow's invasion of neighbouring Ukraine reached the streets of Kyiv.

Ukraine Crisis: Official Kremlin Website Down Amid Russian Invasion

The official website of the Kremlin, the office of Russian President Vladimir Putin, kremlin.ru, was down on Saturday.

Elon Musk Says Starlink Service Activated in Ukraine as Russian Invasion Disrupts Internet Connectivity

Elon Musk said on Saturday that SpaceX' Starlink satellite broadband service is available in Ukraine and SpaceX is sending more terminals to the country whose Internet has been disrupted due to the Russian invasion.

Google Blocks RT, Other Russian Channels From Earning Ad Dollars on YouTube, Apps, Websites

Google barred on Saturday Russia's state-owned media outlet RT and other channels from receiving money for ads on their websites, apps, and YouTube videos, similar to a move by Facebook after the invasion of Ukraine.

Russia Intensifies Censorship Campaign, Pressuring Tech Giants

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Russian Invasion: Ukraine Volunteer Group Raises $4 Million in Bitcoin: Report

Ukrainian volunteer group, Come Back, Alive, which provides equipment to the country's army has received over $4 million (roughly Rs. 30022.16 crore) in itcoin donations since Russia launched its invasion, according to blockchain analysis firm Elliptic.

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Ukraine Is Facing Internet Disruptions as Russian Troops Advance

Ukraine is facing trouble connecting to the Internet, particularly in the southern and eastern parts of the country where fighting has been heaviest, as Russian troops continue to advance in the country.

Ukraine Is Facing Internet Disruptions as Russian Troops Advance

Ukraine is facing trouble connecting to the Internet, particularly in the southern and eastern parts of the country where fighting has been heaviest, as Russian troops continue to advance in the country.

Reliance Said to Be Taking Control of Future Retail Stores and Offer Jobs to Employees Despite Amazon Dispute

Reliance is said to be taking control of Future Retail operations and offering jobs to its employees despite the ongoing dispute with Amazon.

Uber Revises Algorithm for Drivers to See Pay, Destinations Before Accepting Trips in US

Uber has revised its algorithm in the US to allow drivers to see the pay and destinations before accepting a trip.

‘I’ll Stand on the Side of Russia’: Pro-Putin Sentiment Spreads Online

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Alibaba Reports Slowest Revenue Growth Since Going Public as Competition Bites

Alibaba reported its slowest quarterly revenue growth since going public in 2014, hit by a drop in sales at its core business segment and intensifying competition.

Samsung Galaxy A03 With Dual Rear Cameras, 20:9 Display Launched in India: Price, Specifications

Samsung Galaxy A03 was launched in India on Friday (February 25) as the company’s latest budget phone. The Samsung phone comes with dual rear cameras, waterdrop-style display, and a 5,000mAh battery.

Elon Musk, Brother Kimbal Face US SEC Probes Over Tesla Share Sales: Report

The US Securities and Exchange Commission is reportedly investigating whether recent stock sales by Tesla CEO Elon Musk and his brother Kimbal Musk “violated insider trading rules”.

Honda Cars Face Probe in US Over Unexpected Automatic Braking

US auto safety regulators are investigating complaints that the automatic emergency braking systems on more than 1.7 million newer Honda cars can stop the vehicles for no reason.

General Motors Plans 50 New Fee-Based Digital Features, Services by 2026

General Motors aims to turbocharge its non-vehicle revenue by introducing dozens of new fee-based digital features by 2026, including one enabling a car to predict when it will need maintenance, a top executive said.

Artemis I: NASA Now Eyes May Launch for Moon Mission After Delays

Artemis I, NASA's uncrewed mission that will set the stage for returning humans to the Moon after several decades, is unlikely to be launched before summer this year. The rundown to the actual launch of the ambitious mission has been changed several times so far as the team behind it was not ready with all the preparations.

The Fame Game Review: Madhuri Dixit’s Netflix Series Is Superficial Dharma at Its Best

The Fame Game review: Madhuri Dixit’s Netflix web series — produced by Karan Johar — is too glossy, evokes nostalgia, and does little more than put the Bollywood veteran in gorgeous flowing costumes. The Fame Game released February 25 at 1:30pm IST on Netflix. Sanjay Kapoor, Manav Kaul also part of The Fame Game cast.

WhatApp Message Reactions Spotted on Desktop Beta, New Status Privacy Shortcut Under Development

WhatsApp has been spotted working on message reactions on WhatsApp Desktop beta by known feature tracker WABetaInfo. The service has been working on bringing the feature to its iOS and Android apps. WhatsApp is also working on a new shortcut to allow users to select the audience for a Status update when sharing an image from inside a chat on WhatsApp.

Warner Music Group Partners With Splinterlands to Work on Arcade-Style Play-to-Earn Games

Warner Music has partnered with Splinterlands to tap the GameFi and Play-to-Earn communities and will allow artists to create and develop blockchain-based games.

Ukraine-Russia Crisis: Limited Impact on Chips Yet as Future Uncertain

Large chip companies so far predict limited supply chain disruption from the Russia-Ukraine crisis, thanks to raw material stockpiling and diversified procurement, but some industry sources worry about the longer-term impact.

OnePlus 9R Getting Android 12-Based OxygenOS 12 Open Beta Update in India: How to Install

OnePlus 9R is getting Android 12-based OxygenOS 12 open beta update in India. The smartphone will get a plethora of new Android 12-based features such as Canvas always-on display, Work Life Balance mode, among others. Since this is an open beta update, users are cautioned that it may be full of bugs.

'Like a Trump Rally': Inside the Former US President's Truth Social App

US President Joe Biden in Taliban fighter garb or stumbling over his words or bungling efforts to avert war in Ukraine – posts on Donald Trump's new social media network Truth Social have a go-to target.

Samsung Galaxy A73, Galaxy A53, Galaxy A33, Galaxy A23 Specifications Leaked; May Sport Quad Rear Cameras

Samsung is reportedly working on four new Galaxy A-series smartphones. The specifications of Galaxy A73, Galaxy A53, Galaxy A33, and Galaxy A23 smartphones have surfaced online ahead of their official launch. The handsets are said to feature quad rear cameras and 5,000mAh batteries. Galaxy A73 5G and Galaxy A53 5G are said to run on Android 12, while the Galaxy A33 a...

Grid Legends Review, Release Date, PC System Requirements, Gameplay, Car List, and More

Grid Legends is the fifth title in the Grid franchise. It is also the first title to be released after its developer Codemasters was acquired by EA in 2020. Grid Legends features old and new iconic locations, and over 120 real and fictional vehicles from nine different categories. Grid Legends is available on PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series S/X.

Fed Up With Google, Conspiracy Theorists Turn to DuckDuckGo

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Samsung Galaxy A73 5G Spotted on US FCC, Galaxy A33 5G Tipped via Google Play Console Listing

Samsung is reportedly working on new Galaxy A-series smartphones. Ahead of any official announcement from Samsung, Galaxy A73 5G and Galaxy A33 5G smartphones have appeared on the US Federal Communications Commission website and Google Play Console website. Galaxy A73 5G and Galaxy A33 5G are expected to succeed the Galaxy A72 and Samsung Galaxy A32, respectively.

India's Advertisement Watchdog Issues 12-Point Guideline for Crypto, NFT Ads

The Advertisements Standards Council of India or ASCI has issued guidelines for advertising virtual digital assets (VDAs) like cryptocurrencies and non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs).

Realme Narzo 50 Design Tipped via US FCC Listing Ahead of Launch in India

Realme Narzo 50 is scheduled to launch on February 24. But ahead of the event, the smartphone has been spotted on the US FCC certification website. The listing shares some live images of the smartphone along with some images of its components. The smartphone has been confirmed to get a 120Hz refresh rate display and will be powered by a MediaTek Helio G96 SoC.

Samsung Galaxy M33 India Launch Tipped for March, 4G and 5G Versions Speculated

Samsung Galaxy M33 India launch will take place in March, according to a report citing people familiar with the matter. The Galaxy M33 is said to be available in the country in both 4G and 5G variants, and the 5G model is rumoured to have Exynos 1200 SoC.

Elden Ring Release Date, Review, System Requirements, Price, Gameplay, and More

Elden Ring is set to launch on February 25, following the company’s popular Souls series. The game is set in the mythical region of the Lands Between, and was created in collaboration with Game of Thrones author George R.R. Martin. From price to release date and more, here’s everything you need to know about Elden Ring that arrives on Friday.

Samsung Galaxy S21 FE Users Report Issues With Display Refresh Rate Causing Slowdown

Samsung Galaxy S21 FE users are reportedly facing display refresh rate issues with the recently launched smartphone. Users have taken to the company’s forums to complain about lag and slowdown on the Galaxy S21 FE smartphones, while some users have been able to find a temporary fix for the issue.

Redmi 10A Specifications Tipped via Alleged TENAA, 3C Certification Listings

Redmi 10A's launch seems to be around the corner as the smartphone has been spotted on China's TENAA and 3C certification websites. The smartphone is said to be offered in multiple RAM and storage configurations. It will also reportedly sport a 6.53-inch IPS display. The 3C listing suggests 10W charging support.

iQoo 9 Pro, iQoo 9, iQoo 9 SE With Triple Rear Cameras, 120Hz Displays Launched in India: Price, Specifications

iQoo 9 Pro, iQoo 9, and the iQoo 9 SE were launched in India on Wednesday. All three models in the iQoo 9 series come with 120Hz AMOLED displays and carry triple rear cameras.

Christopher Nolan's Oppenheimer Movie Drops First Look at Cillian Murphy as Father of Atomic Bomb

Christopher Nolan's next movie, Oppenheimer, has unveiled its first look at Cillian Murphy who plays the titular character in what is a biopic of J. Robert Oppenheimer.

India Data Accessibility and Use Policy: IT Ministry Proposes Framework for Government-to-Government Data Sharing

The IT ministry has come out with a draft policy that proposes a framework for government-to-government data sharing and moots that all data for every government department or its organisation shall be open and sharable by default, with certain riders.

Moto Edge 30 Pro Price in India Tipped, Could Be the Cheapest Smartphone With Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 in India

Moto Edge 30 Pro price in India has been spotted online, ahead of a teased launch event for an upcoming Edge Series smartphone. The flagship smartphone is tipped to be a rebranded version of the Moto Edge X30 launched in China in December 2021. Motorola is yet to reveal details such as pricing and specifications of the upcoming Moto Edge 30 Pro in India.

Amazon Grand Gaming Days Sale Kicks Off With Big Discounts on Gaming Laptops, Monitors, Accessories

Amazon's Grand Gaming Days sale brings heavy discounts on a range of gaming laptops, monitors, headphones, and more in India. The sale kicked off on February 22 and will conclude on February 24. Amazon is offering EMI options and additional discounts on select credit card purchases during the sale.

FTX Launches Gaming Unit to Promote Crypto, Blockchain Adoption Among Game Publishers

Crypto exchange FTX is starting a new gaming unit aimed at encouraging game publishers to embrace cryptocurrencies, NFT, and blockchain technology in general.

Punjab Politics TV Apps, Website, Social Media Accounts Banned by Centre for Allegedly Disturbing Public Order

The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting blocked apps, website, and social media accounts of foreign-based Punjab Politics TV, which is linked to banned organisation Sikhs For Justice (SFJ), for allegedly attempting to use an online platform to disturb public order during assembly elections.

Realme V25 Launch Teased; May Come With Triple Rear Cameras, Up to 12GB RAM

Realme V25 launch has been teased by a company executive on Weibo. The Realme V25 specifications may include triple rear cameras and an octa-core SoC.

Elden Ring Unlock Time Revealed Ahead of February 25 Release Date

Elden Ring is set to launch on February 25, and developer FromSoftware has revealed the release schedule for PC gamers, and when console gamers can unlock the game on Friday. The developer has also revealed the pre-load timings for Elden Ring, ahead of the game’s official release.

Spotify Gearing for Web3 Exploration, Posts Job Opening for Senior Engineer

Spotify is looking for a senior level engineer to develop new avenues for growth in the Web3 category. The opening asks for experience in leading explorations and prototyping new products.

Instagram’s Daily Time Limit Reminders Now Start at 30 Minutes, Up from 10

Instagram is making changes to its daily limit reminder feature. Previously, users were able to select a time limit of as low as 10 minutes or 15 minutes per day, whereas the new options begin at 30 minutes and go up to three hours. 'Take A Break' feature launched recently by Instagram includes 10-minute intervals and shows reminders for users to leave the app after t...

Samsung Galaxy A23 4G Support Page Goes Live; Spotted on Bluetooth SIG Certification Website

Samsung Galaxy A23 4G's launch is imminent, as its support page is now live on Samsung's website in Russia. However, Samsung is yet to confirm the smartphone along with its price, specifications, or launch date. Samsung Galaxy A23 4G has also been spotted on the Bluetooth SIG certification website, which mentions the smartphone will get Bluetooth v5 for connectivity.

Daiwa Smart TVs With Cloud TV OS, Voice Assistant Support, 32-Inch and 39-Inch Display Sizes Launched in India

Daiwa has launched four new smart TV models as part of the company’s affordable smart TV lineup in India. The 32-inch Daiwa D32SM9 and the 39-inch Daiwa D40HDR9L run on Cloud TV OS and come with support for popular OTT apps, while the Daiwa D32SM9A and Daiwa D40HDR9LA come with voice control support built into the remote, according to the company.

Ethereum Co-Founder Vitalik Buterin Doesn't Think a 'Crypto Winter' Is Bad for the Market: Here's Why

While the ongoing market correction has decimated many cryptocurrencies in its wake, Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin is suggesting that the mass purge is actually good for the long-term health of the crypto-verse.

Bulgarian Stock Exchange Enables Trading of Crypto Instruments With 8 Bitcoin, Ether-Based ETNs

The Bulgarian Stock Exchange has begun allowing investors to experiment crypto trading with eight ETNs listed on its platform. To try this feature, the investors are not required to create their own crypto wallets or cryptographic keys. They will also receive guarantees that the instruments they choose are systematically regulated.

MacBook Pro, MacBook Air, Mac mini With M2 Chip Tipped to Launch at Apple's March 8 Spring Event

Apple is expected to launch new MacBook Pro, MacBook Air, Mac mini and iMac Pro PC at the rumoured March 8 event. These machines are claimed to be powered by M1 Pro, M1 Max, super-powered versions of the M1 Max, and new Apple M2 silicon. Apple is also tipped to introduce a 5G iPhone SE and iPad Air.

Tecno Spark 8C With Dual Rear Cameras, 5,000mAh Battery Launched in India: Price, Specifications

Tecno Spark 8C has been launched in India as an entry-level smartphone. A 90Hz refresh rate display, octa-core Unisoc T606 chipset, dual rear cameras, and 8-megapixel selfie sensor are the major highlights of the smartphone. It offers up to 6GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage. Tecno Spark 8C packs a 5,000mAh battery as well.

Hubble Captures Stunning Image of a Triple Galaxy Merger 681 Million Light-Years From Earth

Hubble Space Telescope, a joint project by NASA and the European Space Agency (ESA), has been witnessing mysterious events in the Universe for over three decades. It recently captured a stunning image of a triple galaxy merger in progress some 681 million light-years away from Earth, in the Cancer constellation.

Vivo V23e 5G With Triple Rear Cameras, 44W Fast Charging Launched in India: Price, Specifications

Vivo V23e 5G was launched in India on Monday (February 21). The Vivo phone comes with features such as autofocus selfie camera and triple rear cameras, as well as a 20:9 AMOLED display. The Vivo V23e 5G specifications also include an octa-core MediaTek Dimensity 810 SoC and 44W fast charging support.

New State Mobile Introduces Mileage Points to Offer Special Rewards to Gamers

New State Mobile has announced a new Mileage System for rewards, allowing gamers to exchange Mileage Points earned from opening crates in the game. The popular battle royale game is also celebrating 100 days since it was launched last year, allowing gamers to win special rewards by participating in two Round Deathmatch challenges, according to Krafton.

Realme 9 Pro+ 5G Goes on Sale in India for the First Time Today: Price, Specifications, Launch Offers

Realme 9 Pro+ 5G will go on sale in India for the first time today (February 21) and the company’s latest midrange smartphone comes with a MediaTek Dimensity 920 SoC under the hood, paired with up to 8GB of RAM. The smartphone features a colour shifting design on the rear panel, and sports a Super AMOLED display with a 90Hz refresh rate. It will be available for pur...

Vivo V23e 5G to Launch in India Today: How to Watch Livestream, Expected Price, Specifications

Vivo V23e 5G will launch in India today at 12pm IST (noon). The smartphone's launch event will be livestreamed on Vivo's official Youtube channel. The third smartphone in the Vivo V23 lineup was globally launched in Malaysia in November and is expected to get similar specifications in India.

Who Is Behind QAnon? Linguistic Detectives Find Fingerprints

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Russia Behind DDoS Cyberattacks That Took Down Ukraine Banks: US, UK

The US and UK have said that Russia was behind the DDoS cyberattacks that took down the websites of Ukraine’s top banks.

Skype Users Can Now Call 911 From Desktop

Skype is allowing its users in the US to call 911 from their desktop computers.

Google Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro Under Development; May Come With New Tensor GS201 SoC, Samsung Exynos Modem: Report

Google Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro have started doing rounds of the rumour mill. The two flagship smartphones from Google are said to use the second-gen Google Tensor GS201 SoC and Samsung Exynos 5300 modem. The report also suggests the codenames for Google Pixel 7 series, Tensor GS201 SoC, and Exynos 5300 modem.

Oppo A76 With 90Hz Refresh Rate Display, Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 SoC Launched: Price, Specifications

Oppo A76 was silently launched in Malaysia. The smartphone sports a 6.56-inch HD+ LCD display with up to a 90Hz refresh rate. The phone is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 SoC paired with 6GB of RAM. It also features virtual RAM expansion of up to 5GB. Oppo A76 is the successor to Oppo A74 that launched in April last year.

NASA's Perseverance Completes One Year on Mars: Here Are the Rover's Top Achievements

NASA's Mars rover Perseverance has completed its first year on the Red Planet and the space agency has published a new blog post to note the rover's achievements so far.

YouTuber 'Coffeezilla' Exposes Alleged NFT Project Scam Worth $20 Million

Youtuber Coffeezilla published a video showing how an alleged NFT scam worth $20 million (roughly Rs. 150 crore) was thwarted before it went to market. The Squiggles NFT project had 230,000 followers on Twitter before being accused of being a scheme perpetrated by serial scam artists.

SelfWealth to Become Australia’s First Brokerage Firm With Crypto Offerings

Australian online share trading platform SelfWealth is set to offer crypto-related services to its base of over 100,000 users. The company is currently waiting for approvals from Australian financial watchdog AUSTRAC. In its initial phase, SelfWealth will allow users to trade in five cryptocurrencies.

OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G vs OnePlus Nord CE 5G: Price in India, Specifications Compared

OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G was launched in India on Thursday, as a successor to the company’s Nord CE 5G smartphone launched in 2021. From price in India to specifications, here’s how the new OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G compares to the original OnePlus Nord CE 5G.

Snapchat Finally Allows Users to Change Their Username: Here's How

Snapchat users will soon be able to change their usernames on the app. The latest Snapchat update is scheduled to arrive globally on February 23, and will allow all Snapchatters across iOS and Android apps to change their username without any impact on their friends list, Snap code, Snap score, and memories.

Miko 3 AI-Powered Educational Robot for Kids Launched in India

Miko 3 AI-powered learning robot has been launched in India at a price of Rs. 19,999. It is aimed to meet educational and developmental dynamics of children aged 5 to 10 years by offering content from various platforms. It speaks eight languages, and offers access to coding lessons.

Vivo Y15s With Dual Rear Cameras, 20:9 Display Launched in India: Price, Specifications

Vivo Y15s (2021) was launched in India on Friday. The new Vivo phone was initially unveiled in Singapore last year. The Vivo Y15s (2021) is likely to face tough competition from models including the Moto E40 and Redmi 10 Prime.

Samsung Galaxy S22 Series Pre-Booking Offers Include Discounts on Galaxy Watch 4, Galaxy Buds 2 TWS, More

Samsung Galaxy S22 Series pre-booking will begin on February 23, and the company has announced offers and deals for customers pre-ordering the latest Galaxy S22 smartphones. The Galaxy S22, Galaxy S22+, and Galaxy S22 Ultra were unveiled at the company’s Galaxy Unpacked event on February 9.

Intel Arc Graphics Card for Desktops to Debut in Q2, ‘Project Endgame’ Cloud GPU Service Announced

Intel Arc GPUs for desktops will be shipped in the second quarter, the chipmaker announced at its 2022 Investor Meeting. Intel is also launching Project Endgame as its cloud GPU service.

Redmi K50 Gaming Edition May Launch in India as Poco F4 GT, Suggests Internal Code

Redmi K50 Gaming Edition launched recently in China is expected to come to India and other global markets with Poco branding. The handset was recently spotted in an internal code that suggests Redmi K50 Gaming Edition will launch as Poco F4 GT in India. Both the handsets may have the same specifications.

Jio, Airtel Set to Gain as Metaverse Will Increase Data Usage 20 Times in 10 Years: Credit Suisse

Jio and Airtel are well-positioned to gain from metaverse adoption that is expected to push data consumption 20 times in the next 10 years, a Credit Suisse report has said.

Oppo A76 Price in India, Specifications Leak Ahead of Launch

Oppo A76 is reportedly under development. A fresh report has suggested the price, design and specifications of the smartphone. It is expected to be the successor to Oppo A74 5G that launched in India in April 2021. The upcoming smartphone will not feature 5G connectivity as it is said to be powered by Snapdragon 680 SoC.

iPhone 14 Pro Models Tipped to Feature 8GB RAM Like Rival Samsung Galaxy S22 Models

Apple iPhone 14 Pro could launch with 8GB of RAM this year, according to a new report. The company’s rumoured flagship smartphones could feature more RAM than the iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro, which come with 6GB of RAM. Apple is yet to reveal any information, including specifications, of the rumoured iPhone 14 series.

Poco X4 Pro 5G Specifications, Hands-On Images Leak Tips 108-Megapixel Primary Camera

Poco X4 Pro 5G specifications have been leaked again suggesting that the phone will come with a 108-megapixel primary sensor and not the 64-megapixel one tipped in the previous leak. Poco X4 Pro 5G has also been leaked in hands-on images.

Nubia Red Magic 7 Pro, Red Magic 7 With Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoCs Launched: Price, Specifications

Nubia Red Magic 7 and Red Magic 7 Pro gaming smartphones have been launched in China. Both the smartphones feature a 6.8-inch AMOLED display with fast refresh rates, fast charging technology, and Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC. The Nubia Red Magic 7 Pro variant gets an under-display front camera and Red Core 1 dedicated gaming chip.

Disney CEO Bob Chapek Hires New Executive to Strategise Metaverse Plans

Disney CEO Bob Chapek has appointed veteran media and tech executive Mike White to a new role of coordinating the multinational entertainment and media conglomerate’s “metaverse” efforts going forward.

Realme Narzo 50 Confirmed to Launch in India Soon; Price, Specifications Tipped

Realme Narzo 50 has been confirmed to launch in India sometime later this month. It will be available to purchase via Amazon and will be the third smartphone in the Realme Narzo 50 series after Realme Narzo 50A and Narzo 50i. A report has surfaced online that mentions its alleged price and key specifications.

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg Is Urging His Colleagues to Be 'Metamates'

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg in a note to his employees shared on the billionaire CEO’s Facebook page urged his colleagues to treat each other with respect and be ‘Metamates’.

Reliance Jio Lost Most Wireless Subscribers in December 2021 as Airtel, BSNL Gained: TRAI

Reliance Jio registered a loss of over 12.9 million wireless subscribers in December 2021, though it still had the maximum market share at 36 percent, according to a report by TRAI. Bharti Airtel registered 30.81 percent market share after gaining over 450,000 subscribers, and Vi was at 23 percent after losing about 1.6 million users.

Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI) Esports 2022 Roadmap Revealed by Krafton, Prize Pool of Rs. 6 Crore Announced

Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI) developer Krafton on Thursday announced four esports tournaments for the battle royale game that will take place in 2022 and will have total prices of Rs. 6 crores.

The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power Trailer Racks Up 257 Million Views in 24 Hours in New Record

The trailer for The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power that made its debut at the Super Bowl on Sunday crossed 257 million views in the first 24 hours, surpassing any other trailer to debut at the Super Bowl, according to Amazon. The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power is set to debut on Amazon Prime Video in September and is expected to run for five seasons.

Acer Predator Helios 300 Premium Gaming Laptop With 360Hz Refresh Rate Display Launched in India

Acer Predator Helios 300 launched in India with an 11th Gen Intel Core i9-11900H processor. The latest laptop packs Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060 GPU. It features a high refresh rate display that is ideal for gaming and has four-zone RGB lighting. Acer Predator Helios 300 features Wi-Fi 6 connectivity and DTS: X Ultra for a surround sound experience.

Redmi Router AX5400 With Wi-Fi 6 Support, Hybrid Mesh Support Launched

Redmi Router AX5400 was launched in China on Wednesday, alongside Redmi K50 Gaming Edition. The gaming router has a flagship-level 2.5G ethernet port along with Wi-Fi 6 support. Furthermore, the router also gets RBG lighting with 16 million colours. It is also a hybrid mesh network compatible with all Xiaomi Wi-Fi 6 routers.

Twitter Finally Adds Ethereum Wallet Support to Send and Receive Tips

Twitter enabled Bitcoin as the first cryptocurrency payment option available for its tip jar feature in September 2021. The social media platform has now added a slew of fresh payment services to these existing tipping options, including Ether.

Garmin Fenix 7 Series With Power Sapphire Solar Lens, Garmin Epix Outdoor Smartwatches Launched in India

Garmin Fenix 7 series, which includes Garmin Fenix 7, Fenix 7 Solar, Fenix 7 Sapphire Solar, and Fenix 7X Sapphire Solar, along with Garmin Epix smartwatches have been launched in India. They come with long battery life, 10ATM water resistance, and scores of health and fitness features.

New York Stock Exchange Goes Bullish on Crypto, Metaverse, NFT Plans; Files for Permits

The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) has filed for permits regarding its future plans of functioning as a crypto exchange as well as a metaverse-supporting NFT marketplace. The world’s largest stock exchange by market cap also plans on bringing its native cryptocurrency.

Vivo Y15s With 13-Megapixel Dual Cameras Tipped to Launch in India This Week

Vivo Y15s is tipped to launch in India this week, according to a new report. The smartphone was launched in Singapore in November 2021 and comes with a MediaTek Helio P35 SoC, 13-Megapixel Dual Cameras, and a 5,000mAh battery. According to the report, the Vivo Y15s could be priced under Rs. 12,000 in India. However, Vivo is yet to announce plans to launch the Vivo Y15...

Samsung Galaxy S22, Galaxy S22+, Galaxy S22 Ultra Launched in India: Price, Specifications

Samsung Galaxy S22, Galaxy S22+, and the Galaxy S22 Ultra were launched in India on Thursday. The new models bring a list of upgrades over the Galaxy S21 series that was launched last year. The Galaxy S22 series is currently available for pre-reservations in the country.

Kremlin Denies Russia Behind Ukraine Cyberattack

Russia has denied any involvement in a massive cyberattack that knocked out Ukraine’s defence ministry website and two major state banks on Tuesday.

WhatsApp Spotted Working on Facebook-Like Cover Photos for Business Profiles

WhatsApp Business is working on a feature to allow WhatsApp Business accounts to set a cover image on their profiles. Spotted recently by a feature tracker, the feature that is currently being developed resembles the profile photo feature on Facebook. However, WhatsApp is yet to reveal any details of such a feature, and it is unknown whether the feature will come to r...

Chrome for Windows, macOS, Linux Get a Security Fix for Zero-Day Exploit

Chrome has received a new update for Windows, macOS, and Linux users that fixes a total of 11 security issues, including a patch for a high-severity zero-day bug that has been exploited by attackers.

Realme C25 Getting Early Access to Android 12-Based Realme UI 3.0

Realme C25 users can now apply for Android 12-based Realme UI 3.0 early access programme. A small set of people will be able to first experience new features of the upcoming OS on their Realme C25 smartphones, which launched in April last year with Android 11-based Realme UI 2.0.

Horizon Forbidden West Release Date, Review, Free Upgrade, Price, and More

Horizon Forbidden West is set to release on February 18, bringing a much-awaited sequel to one of the most popular RPG games. Gamers will be able to don the role of Aloy and head out to save the world, aided by new weapons, skills, movements and abilities, and new villains. From price, release date, review, and more, here’s everything you need to know about Horizon ...

Meta Closes Kustomer Deal After Regulatory Approval

Meta Platforms said on Tuesday it had closed its acquisition of Kustomer, a US customer service startup, after winning conditional EU antitrust approval for the deal last month.

Twitter Adds Paytm Integration for Person-to-Person Tips Feature: All You Need to Know

Twitter has announced support for Paytm as a payment provider for its Tips feature, allowing users to receive and send funds to each other using the payment platform. With the addition of Paytm support for Tips, users can make payments using UPI, credit and debit cards, netbanking, wallets, and more, according to Twitter.

Nokia Go Earbuds 2+, Go Earbuds 2 Pro With Environmental Noise Cancellation, 24-Hour Battery Life Launched

Nokia Go Earbuds 2+ and Nokia Go Earbuds true wireless stereo (TWS) earphones debuted globally on Tuesday. The TWS earphones by Nokia are claimed to deliver up to 24 hours of battery life. They feature 10mm drivers that are said to give earphones some extra bass.

InMobi's Roposo in Discussions for Social Commerce Venture With Reliance Retail

Digital technology firm InMobi's social media arm Roposo is in discussions with Reliance Retail for a social commerce related business deal which is expected to be rolled out in the next two quarters, a top official said on Tuesday.

First Woman Said to Be Cured of HIV After Stem Cell Transplant

A women suffering from leukaemia is the US is reported to be the first woman and third patient in the world to have been cured of HIV after stem cell transplant.

Can Cyberattacks Lead to a Real War? Depends On What Nations Consider Crossing a Digital Red Line

As tensions flare among Western powers over the deepening Russia-Ukraine crisis, fears of increased cyberattacks have floated a difficult question: can cyberattacks lead to real wars?

Garena Free Fire, AppLock Available for Download via Samsung’s Galaxy Store in India Despite Ban

Garena Free Fire and AppLock are available for download in India through Samsung’s Galaxy Store despite the ban that came into force on Monday.

Oppo Find X5 Pro Specifications Tipped via Geekbench Listing, Listed to Come With Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 Chipset

Oppo Find X5 Pro, an upcoming smartphone from the Chinese smartphone brand, is reportedly making its way to the market soon. The handset was recently spotted on the Geekbench benchmarking site with scores ranging between 966 and 1,256 points in the single-core tests and between 3,357 and 3,420 points in the multi-core tests.

Vivo V23e 5G India Launch Confirmed; Price, Colour Options Surface Online

Vivo V23e 5G has been confirmed to launch in India sometime soon. The launch date has not been shared by Vivo yet. However, a tipster says that the third smartphone in the Vivo V23 lineup will launch on February 21. A couple of reports have tipped the alleged pricing and colour options for the smartphone.

Motorola Edge 30 Pro Price in India, RAM, Storage and Colour Options Tipped in New Leak

Motorola Edge 30 Pro may be priced between Rs. 45,000 and Rs. 50,00 for the lone 8GB RAM + 128GB storage model, as per tipster Yogesh Brar. He also says that the phone will launch in Cosmic Blue colour with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 Soc under the hood. The phone is also claimed to get Android 13 and Android 14 OS updates.

Western Digital WD Black SN770 NVMe SSD With 5.1GBps Read Speeds Launched in India

Western Digital has launched the WD Black SN770 NVMe SSD in India, aimed at gamers who need high performance. The new NVMe SSD uses the PCIe Gen4 connector on modern motherboards, with up to 5.1GBps read speeds. The NVMe SSD drives are available in four storage variants, and will be sold via Amazon and other retailers, according to Western Digital.

WazirX Co-Founder Siddharth Menon, SuperGaming Launch Web3 Game Ecosystem Marketplace 'Tegro'

WazirX Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer Siddharth Menon and Indian game developer SuperGaming on Tuesday launched Tegro as their end-to-end Web3 game ecosystem marketplace. The marketplace will create standalone markets for gamers, traders, and institutional investors where they can trade, hold, and play with their game assets, the two entities said in a joint a...

Meta Sued by Texas State in US Over Facebook’s Facial-Recognition Practices

US’ Texas state is suing Meta Platforms over Facebook’s alleged practice of collecting facial-recognition data of its users.

Apple Gets Fourth Fine in App Store Dispute in Netherlands

Apple has been levied yet another fine, fourth in a row, over its dispute with the Dutch authorities for failing to allow app makers in the Netherlands to use non-Apple payment methods for dating apps on the App Store.

Google Pixel With Android 13 Can Stream Phone Apps to Chrome OS, Windows 11: Report

Google “Eche”, a feature that reportedly allows Android apps to be streamed on Windows and Chrome OS PC models, has been seen in action in a snippet video. As per the clip shared by a publication, the feature will allow a Pixel phone running Android 13 to stream/ mirror apps and notifications directly on Chromebooks and Windows 11 PC models. It is said to offer a ...

Samsung Galaxy S22, Galaxy S22 Ultra Price in India Tipped, Said to Get New Colour Options

Samsung is expected to launch the Samsung Galaxy S22 series soon in India. The company has started pre-reservations for the Galaxy S22, Galaxy S22+, and Galaxy S22 Ultra models via the official India website. In a new update, the India pricing of the Galaxy S22 and Galaxy S22 Ultra have leaked online. Both the smartphones are tipped to get a new colour option in the I...

Logitech POP Keys Mechanical Keyboard, Logitech POP Mouse With Emoji Shortcuts Launched in India

Logitech POP Keys mechanical keyboard and POP Mouse have been launched in India. Both feature emoji shortcuts with the former getting four dedicated keys and the latter getting a dedicated top button. The emojis can be configured using the Logitech Software app. Both feature Bluetooth v5.1 for connectivity.

Rocket Set to Crash on Moon Built by China, Not SpaceX, Say Astronomers in Course Correction

Rocket scheduled to crash on the surface of Moon on March 4 was not built by SpaceX, astronomers have announced, correcting their earlier analysis. It was, in fact, built by China, astronomers have now deciphered.

Battlegrounds Mobile India Gets New Santorini Map, Jujutsu Kaisen Characters With 1.8.5 Update

Battlegrounds Mobile India has introduced a new Team Death Match (TDM) map, Santorini, as part of the BGMI 1.8.5 February update to the popular battle royale game. Krafton has also announced a new collaboration with anime series Jujutsu Kaisen to bring four main characters from the series to the game. Gamers can also summon and battle monsters from the anime series to...

AMD Purchases Xilinx for Estimated $50 Billion in Record Chip Industry Deal

AMD has closed the acquisition of chipmaker Xilinx for an estimated $50 billion (roughly Rs. 3,78,145 crore) in a record deal for the chip industry.

Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio With Windows 11, Slim Pen 2 Launched in India, Sale Starts March 8

Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio was launched in India on Tuesday at a starting price of Rs. 1,56,999. Targeted at developers, creative professionals, designers, and gamers, the device sports a 14.4-inch PixelSense Flow touchscreen display with a 120Hz refresh rate, 11th Gen Intel Core H35 processors, and Surface Slim Pen 2.

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Samsung Galaxy A23 4G Specifications Tipped by Alleged Geekbench Listing, May Come With Snapdragon 680 SoC

Samsung Galaxy A23 4G is reportedly under development. An alleged listing for a Samsung SM-A235F smartphone has surfaced, which is being speculated to be Samsung Galaxy A23 4G. It is said to be powered by Snapdragon 680 SoC, paired with 4GB of RAM. The listing also shows the smartphone may boot Android 12 out-of-the-box.

Bandai Namco Is Working on a Metaverse Project That Bridges Elements From Its Most Popular Games

Bandai Namco has announced that it plans to develop an “IP Metaverse” for its library of games and is spending $130 million (roughly Rs. 980 crore) on the project as part of a three-year business expansion plan.

UK Makes First Seizure of NFTs in Tax Crackdown

British tax authorities said they had made their first seizure of non-fungible tokens in a crackdown on suspected criminal activity to hide money.

Zoom Update Fixes macOS Bug That Keeps Microphone on After Meetings

As electric vehicle (EV) sales rise, the big question for power grid operators, charging companies and governments is how to run tens of millions of vehicles without crashing local networks or spending billions on grid upgrades.

Nokia G21 With Unisoc T606 SoC, Triple Rear Cameras Unveiled: Report

Nokia G21 has been reportedly unveiled. The handset features a 6.5-inch HD+ IPS (1,600x720 pixels) display with 90Hz refresh rate. It is powered by a Unisoc T606 chipset under the hood, coupled with 4GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. The new Nokia handset packs a 5,050mAh battery with 18W fast charging support.

Realme 9i, Realme 9 Pro, Realme 9 Pro+ Price in Europe Tipped Ahead of Launch

Realme is gearing up to unveil Realme 9i, Realme 9 Pro, and Realme 9 Pro+ smartphones in the global market soon. Ahead of the launch, the price of the handsets for the European market has been tipped. Separately, camera specifications of Realme 9 Pro+ have also leaked online suggesting a triple rear camera unit led by a 50-megapixel main sensor.

Rudra The Edge of Darkness Trailer: Ajay Devgn’s Luther Remake Out March 4 on Disney+ Hotstar

Rudra: The Edge of Darkness trailer is here. Rudra: The Edge of Darkness release date is March 4 on Disney+ Hotstar in India, and Hulu in the US. Ajay Devgn, Raashii Khanna lead Rudra: The Edge of Darkness cast. Rudra: The Edge of Darkness is the Indian remake of Idris Elba-led Luther.

Samsung Galaxy S22 Series in India Confirmed to Be Powered by Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC

Samsung Galaxy S22, Galaxy S22+, and Galaxy S22 Ultra will debut in India with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC, the South Korean company has confirmed. The Galaxy S22 and Galaxy S22+ are also seen to have a variable refresh rate between 48–120Hz — and not the 10–120Hz one that was announced originally.

Uber to Start Accepting Crypto Payments ‘At Some Point’, CEO Dara Khosrowshahi Says

Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi has said that as the crypto exchange mechanism becomes less expensive and more environmentally friendly, the company will open crypto payments for its users across 890 cities in the world.

Flipkart Launches Sell Back Programme to Purchase Used Smartphones

Flipkart has announced a new Sell Back programme that lets its customers sell back their used smartphones. In exchange, the e-commerce platform will give customers an e-voucher with the value of the smartphone. Flipkart has begun the programme with smartphones and will include other categories later this year.

Infinix Zero 5G Goes Official in India as the Brand's First 5G Phone: Price, Specifications

Infinix Zero 5G has been unveiled in India as the company's first 5G-enabled smartphone. It has a display with 120Hz refresh rate and carries a triple rear camera unit. Infinix Zero 5G is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 900 chipset, coupled with 8GB of LPDDR5 RAM and 128GB of UFS 3.1 storage.

Horizon Forbidden West Review: Gorgeous Open World Let Down by AAA Game Design

Horizon Forbidden West review: the sequel to Horizon Zero Dawn lets Aloy loose in an even bigger and more promising world, but it’s let down by the same problems that plague all modern open-world AAA role-playing games. Horizon Forbidden West release date is February 18 on PS4 and PS5. Horizon Forbidden West costs Rs. 3,999 in India.

Poco Plans to Refresh Entire Lineup in India in First Half of 2022, New 5G Phones Coming

Poco is planning to launch a series of phones in its existing series and bring new 5G phones in India in the first half of 2022, Country Director Anuj Sharma revealed in a conversation with Gadgets 360.

Dying Light 2 Review: When Zombies Meet Parkour

Dying Light 2 Review: a role-playing game that mixes zombies with parkour. Dying Light 2 Stay Human — successor to the original Dying Light that came out in 2015 — introduces some new characters along with some refined mechanisms. Dying Light 2 Stay Human is available on PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series S/X, and Nintendo Switch. How is the gameplay and story? F...

China-Made Drones May Be Relaying Information to Beijing, Warn Taiwanese Experts

China-made drones could be relaying information back to Beijing, experts in Taiwan have warned.

Government Scraps Requirement of Drone Pilot Licence

The government has scrapped the requirement of a drone pilot license for operating drones in the country via an amendment to the Drone Rules introduced last year.

Cryptocurrencies Not Legal Right Now, Says Union Minister Bhagwat Karad

Cryptocurrencies are not legal in India right now and the Reserve Bank of India has not given any kind of recognition yet, said Union Minister of State for Finance.

OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G Confirmed to Sport MediaTek Dimensity 900 SoC Ahead of India Launch

OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G will feature a MediaTek Dimensity SoC under the hood, the company announced on Friday. The smartphone is tipped to feature a triple camera setup and was recently spotted on the company’s website ahead of the February 17 launch date.

Amazon Mobile and TV Savings Days Sale Announced With Discount on Smartphone, Smart TVs, More

Amazon Mobile and TV Savings Days Sale is now live on the e-commerce platform, with discounts of up to 10 percent on smartphones and up to 40 percent on smart TVs. Customers can avail of deals on smartphones from Samsung, OnePlus, Xiaomi, Realme, OPPO, and Tecno, and smart TVs from AmazonBasics, Samsung, Hisense, Sony, and Xiaomi. The Amazon Mobile and TV Savings Days...

Huawei Taken to Court in South Africa Over Hiring Mostly Foreign Workers

South Africa has objected to Huawei’s hiring practices in the country and filed a case against the tech giant for hiring mostly foreign nationals over locals.

Apple’s Top Executives Likely to Be Deposed in US Antitrust Probe Against Google

US Justice Department is likely to depose Apple's top executives as it prepares for a trial to determine if Alphabet's Google broke antitrust law in how it runs its search business.

I Used Apple AirTags, Tiles and a GPS Tracker to Watch My Husband’s Every Move

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White Hat iOS Hacker Earns $2 Million Bounty for Finding, Patching 'Critical Bug' in ETH Scaling Platform

Ethereum scaling startup Optimism announced that it had identified and patched a critical bug earlier this month which was discovered and fixed by an iOS jailbreak software Cydia developer and white-hat hacker Jay Freeman for which he was awarded a sum upwards of $2 million (roughly Rs. 15 crore).

Google's Advertising Tech Targeted in European Publishers' Complaint

Google became the target of an antitrust complaint by the European Publishers Council over its digital advertising business, which could potentially strengthen EU antitrust chief Margrethe Vestager's investigation into the issue.

OnePlus TV Y1S, Y1S Edge Specifications, Variants Tipped Ahead of February 17 Launch

OnePlus TV Y1S series is confirmed to launch in India next week. Ahead of the February 17 launch, specifications of the smart TV models have been tipped online. OnePlus is expected to launch four smart TVs under the new range. As per the listing on Amazon, OnePlus TV Y1S will run on Android 11 and will be powered by Gamma Engine.

Windows 11 Taskbar Improvements Spotted on Release Preview Ahead of Major February Update

Microsoft is set to bring improvements to the taskbar on Windows 11, including the ability to view date and time in the taskbar on multiple monitors and improved Microsoft Teams integration. The company is also bringing back the weather widget to the taskbar, as part of the upcoming update which is set to feature a preview of Android app support, and redesigned system...

WhatsApp Rolling Out New Voice Calling Interface for Select Beta Testers on Android

WhatsApp voice calling interface on Android has been updated for select beta testers. It also carries waveforms for group voice calls. Separately, WhatsApp has been spotted working on a new screen for responding users about their account ban reviews.

Government Has Sovereign Right to Tax Cryptocurrency; Decision on Ban to Come Later: Finance Minister

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said the government has sovereign right to tax profit made from cryptocurrency transactions, and the decision on banning or not banning will be taken based on feedback from consultations.

iOS 15.3.1, iPadOS 15.3.1 With Fix for Exploited WebKit Flaw Released, watchOS 8.4.2 Update Out Now

Apple is rolling out iOS 15.3.1 and iPadOS 15.3.1 to users, just a couple of weeks after iOS 15.3 was released. The update contains an important security fix for users, along with a bug fix that could cause Braille displays to stop working. Apple has also rolled out a minor update to Apple Watch models with watchOS 8.4.2, just over a week after watchOS 8.4.1 was relea...

Crypto Miners Face Stricter Oversight in Kazakhstan as President Tokayev Orders Electricity Tax Hike: Report

Kazakhstan President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev directed authorities to increase the electricity tax in the country. The move is intended to prevent crypto miners from exploiting the energy resources in the country. The government of Kazakhstan has been asked to draft regulations on crypto mining by April 1.

Android 13 Developer Preview 1 With Privacy-Focussed Changes Released: Check Compatibility, New Features

Android 13 Developer Preview 1 has been released for developers to test and experience the first look of Android’s next release. Google announced that Android 13 will bring features including a system photo picker and themed app icons.

Xiaomi's Valentine and Mi Sale Brings Big Discounts on Xiaomi 11T Pro 5G, Redmi Smart TV 43, More

Xiaomi's Valentine and Mi Sale is bringing discounts on a range of smartphones, TVs, laptops, and more in India. The sale kicked off on February 9 on the company website and will conclude on February 15. Xiaomi is offering discounts on select bank cards and EMI transactions during the sale.

Airtel Xstream Premium OTT Streaming Service Launched in India; Aggregates 15 Indian, Global OTT Platforms

Airtel Xstream Premium over-the-top (OTT) streaming service has been launched in India. It is claimed to aggregate content from 15 Indian and global OTT services. It is priced at Rs. 149 per month and its annual subscription costs Rs. 1,499. Airtel aims to opt for a single app, single subscription, and single sign-in model for its Xstream Premium OTT service.

Charlie Hunnam, Djimon Hounsou join Zack Snyder's Star Wars-inspired Netflix movie Rebel Moon

Zack Snyder has added actors Charlie Hunnam, Djimon Hounsou, and Ray Fisher to the cast of his next feature directorial Rebel Moon for Netflix.

Elon Musk's Tesla Accused of Racial Discrimination in California Lawsuit

Tesla was sued by the US state of California over allegations of discrimination and harassment of Black employees at its San Francisco Bay area factory.

Samsung Galaxy S22, Galaxy S22+, Galaxy S22 Ultra Doesn’t Offer Expandable Storage, Headphones Jack

Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra, Samsung Galaxy S22+ and vanilla Samsung Galaxy S22 smartphones do not offer a microSD card slot to expand the onboard storage. They are offered in multiple storage variants that go up to 1TB in the S22 Ultra model, and up to 256GB in the S22+ and S22 models.

No Time To Die OTT Release Date Set for March 4 on Amazon Prime Video in India

No Time To Die is set to premiere on Amazon Prime Video in India on March 4, the streaming service announced on Thursday. The movie grossed over $770 million (roughly Rs 5,800 crore) at the worldwide box office and is one of the biggest movies released during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

Samsung Galaxy S22, Galaxy S22+, Galaxy S22 Ultra India Pre-Bookings Begin: All Details

Samsung Galaxy S22 series pre-bookings are now live in India. Customers pre-booking the Galaxy S22, Galaxy S22+, or the Galaxy S22 Ultra are eligible to get the Galaxy SmartTag for free.

Drone Import Banned in India, Government Provides Certain Exceptions

India has banned import of foreign drones with certain exceptions as part of efforts to promote domestic manufacturing of drones in the country.

The Fame Game Trailer: Madhuri Dixit Goes Missing, Family Comes Under the Scanner in New Netflix Series Out February 25

The Fame Game trailer has been revealed by Netflix India on Thursday. The upcoming series that will star Madhuri Dixit Nene in the lead is based on the life of Bollywood’s biggest (fictional) star, Anamika Anand, who vanishes without a trace. The Fame Game will premiere on Netflix on February 25 and subscribers will be able to watch all the episodes on the release d...

Sri Lankan Government to Prioritise Implementation of Aadhaar-Like Unitary Digital Identity: Report

Sri Lanka’s government has decided to prioritise the implementation of the Unitary Digital Identity framework, an Aadhaar-like digital identity system for the country. The government reachedan agreement in 2019 with the government of India for a grant to help implement its Unitary Digital Identity framework. The Sri Lankan government is has not revealed an official...

Crypto Donations Soar to Groups Backing Ukraine's Government: Report

Bitcoin donations have soared to Ukrainian volunteer and hacking groups, some of which have supplied equipment to government forces, according to a report showing such groups received more than $550,000 (roughly Rs. 411.6 lakh) worth of cryptocurrency in 2021.

Infinity Ventures Crypto Raises $70-Million Fund to Empower Companies With Focus on Web3, DeFi

Taipei-based Infinity Ventures Crypto has raised $70 million (roughly Rs. 525 crore) to deploy startups that aim to accelerate the growth of DeFi, GameFi, and Web3 in Asia and the Americas in its first fund deal, which closed today.

Uber to Use Alerts to Remind Riders to Buckle Up as US Traffic Deaths Spike

Uber plans to begin reminding passengers to wear seat belts by pinging driver phones and sending riders messages amid a spike in US traffic deaths.

Realme C35 Pops Up in Live Images Ahead of February 10 Launch Featuring AI Triple Cameras

Realme C35 has been spotted in alleged live images ahead of its launch on February 10 in Thailand. The smartphone appears to be equipped with an AI triple rear camera setup highlighted by a 50 megapixel camera andis said to be powered by a Unisoc T616 SoC. The renders have also suggested an 8 megapixel selfie camera on the phone.

NASA's Perseverance Mars Rover Covers 'More Ground In A Day Than Ever Before', Sets New Martian Record

A tweet on Perseverance’s official handle contained an image that showed the rover’s tracks on the Martian surface

President Joe Biden Touts 'American Manufacturing Comeback,' Announces Tennessee EV Charger Plant

US President Joe Biden announced that an Australian company that makes chargers for electric vehicles will build a manufacturing facility in Tennessee, while reiterating his commitment to turn the US government's fleet of cars electric.

Apple MacBook Pro 13-Inch Model With M2 Chip to Launch on March 8: Report

Apple's upcoming entry-level MacBook Pro — said to be powered by the company's M2 silicon chipset — will reportedly launch on March 8 during Apple's Spring Launch event. Apple's supply chain partners reportedly continued production during the Lunar New Year holidays.

Google Chrome for Desktop Gets Journeys Feature to Help Resume Past Searches, Adds New Chrome Actions

Google has added a new feature called Journeys that allow users to resume their past searches in the Chrome browser. Furthermore, Chrome is getting more address bar actions and Google is introducing some new widgets for Chrome on Android. Journeys are now rolling out to all Chrome desktop browsers in Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish, and Tu...

Redmi Smart Band Pro, Redmi Smart TV X43 Launched in India: Price, Specification

Redmi Smart Band Pro was launched in India on Wednesday, alongside the Redmi Smart TV X43 as well as two new smartphones — Redmi Note 11 and Redmi Note 11S.

Call of Duty: Warzone, Vanguard Season Two to Debut on February 14: All You Need to Know

Call of Duty: Warzone and Call of Duty: Vanguard Season Two is set to debut on February 14, publisher Activision has announced on Tuesday. The latest update to both titles will feature new armoured vehicles, weapons, and new ways to get around the map. Call of Duty: Warzone will offer deadly new bombs and ammo, while Call of Duty: Vanguard will feature more zombies an...

Realme Narzo 50A Prime Battery, Charging Specifications Tipped Ahead of Launch

Realme Narzo 50A Prime battery specifications have been spotted online, ahead of the launch of the smartphone. The handset was briefly spotted on the company’s website last month, hinting at an imminent launch. Realme Narzo 50A Prime is tipped to join the Realme Narzo 50A and Realme Narzo 50i smartphones that were launched in September last year.

Samsung Galaxy Watch 4, Galaxy Watch 4 Classic Getting Major Fitness-Related Software Update Globally

Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 and Galaxy Watch 4 Classic smartwatches will get a major fitness-related update globally. In India, the update will be available from February 9 — the day of the next Galaxy Unpacked event. The update will bring features like advanced interval training for cyclists and runners, a new sleep coaching programme and new body composition insights. ...

SpaceX Falcon 9 Rocket Breaks Up in Earth's Atmosphere Years After Launch

Reports suggest that a part of a Falcon 9 rocket safely broke down over Mexico after falling through the Earth's atmosphere. The incident occurred five years after the SpaceX rocket had sent a satellite to space. In March 2017, this spacecraft had helped launch the EchoStar 23 mission.

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SoftBank-Owned Arm Appoints Rene Haas as CEO, Member of Board

Arm said it had appointed Rene Haas as its CEO and member of the board, effective immediately.

Redmi 10 (2022) Alleged Geekbench Listing Suggests MediaTek Helio G88 SoC, Android 11

Redmi 10 (2022) has been doing the rounds of the rumour mill for a while now. The upcoming smartphone has now been purportedly listed on Geekbench. The smartphone is said to launch in India this year but no launch date has been revealed yet. The Geekbench listing suggests it will be powered by a MediaTek Helio G88 SoC.

Cryptoverse: After Bitcoin 'Winter', Investors Hunt Risk in Virtual Worlds

As Bitcoin drifts towards mainstream maturity in 2022, daring crypto investors are eyeing up new sources of explosive action: "altcoins" that power online games and worlds.

Tecno Pova 5G With MediaTek Dimensity 900 SoC, Triple Cameras Launched in India: Price, Specifications

Tecno Pova 5G was launched in India on Tuesday, as the company’s first 5G capable smartphone to launch in the country. The smartphone is equipped with a 50-megapixel triple camera setup and is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 900 SoC under the hood, paired with 8GB of RAM. The smartphone sports a 6,000mAh battery with 32 days of standby, according to the company.

Peter Thiel to Exit Meta’s Board to Support Trump-Aligned Candidates

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ViewSonic 32-Inch 4K HDR Entertainment Monitor (VX3211-4K-Mhd) Review: It’s the Resolution That Counts

ViewSonic is well known for its monitors in India, and the 32-inch VX3211 monitor offers Ultra-HD resolution and some entertainment features at a reasonable price. Should you consider this Rs. 28,990 Ultra-HD 32-inch monitor? Find out in this review.

Justin Bieber Expands NFT Collection, Buys Second Bored Ape in Two Weeks for $470,000: Report

Justin Bieber has reportedly purchased a new Bored Ape NFT for $470,000 (roughly Rs. 3.5 crore). This piece depicts an ape donning a blue bandana, a bluish chequered shirt, and a green puffed jacket. Several celebrities such as Paris Hilton, Jimmy Fallon, and Gwyneth Paltrow also hold BAYC NFTs.

Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao Warns Users About a Massive Ongoing SMS Phishing Scam

Cryptocurrency exchange Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao has warned investors of a “massive phishing scam via SMS” on Twitter, stating that scammers sent SMS messages to crypto users informing them of a withdrawal request from an unknown IP address they may want to cancel.

IISc Unveils Param Pravega, Its Latest Supercomputer With 3.3-Petaflop Capacity: Specifications

Indian Institute of Science (IISc) has installed and commissioned Param Pravega, its latest supercomputer installed under National Supercomputing Mission (NSM). It is claimed to be the largest supercomputer in an academic institution. It is said to have a total supercomputing capacity of 3.3 petaflops (1 petaflop equals a quadrillion operations per second). Most compo...

Omicron Surge Forces South Korea to End GPS Monitoring, Some Checkups

South Korea will no longer use GPS monitoring to enforce quarantines and will also end daily checkup calls to low-risk coronavirus patients as a fast-developing Omicron surge overwhelms health and government workers.

Spotify CEO Daniel Ek to Employees: Cancelling Joe Rogan Not 'The Answer'

Joe Rogan’s mouth has put Spotify in a tough spot, but the streaming giant is apparently not ready to part ways with the popular podcast host despite intense criticism over his anti-coronavirus vaccine comments and racial slurs.

Irregular Sales Worth Billions Fire Up Wild NFT Market

Welcome to the weird and wild world of NFTs, a new breed of crypto assets that represent digital items, from images and videos to clothing for avatars. They have exploded in popularity over the past year as part of a fledgling and largely unregulated economy for the much-hyped metaverse.

Boult Audio ProBass Curve X Neckband-Style Earphones With Fast Charging, IPX5 Rating Launched in India

Boult Audio ProBass Curve X earphones have been launched in India at a price of Rs. 999. The neckband-style earphones come with fast-charging technology, offer 15 hours of playback, IPX5 rating, Bluetooth v5, and micro woofers.

How Will Your Crypto Be Taxed?

Indian exchanges are rejoicing over a recently announced crypto tax, but investors aren't necessarily happy and most of it is because of uncertainty on how their income from crypto will be taxed.

OMG, You’ll Never Believe What the Laser Vacuum Revealed

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Apple, Broadcom Win New Trial in $1.1 Billion Caltech Patent Case

A fine of $1.1 billion that Apple and Broadcom were ordered to pay after a jury verdict has been quashed by a US appeals court that has asked for a new trial on damages.

Infinix Zero 5G India Launch Date Set for February 14, Specifications Teased

Infinix Zero 5G India launch date has been set for February 14, Flipkart has revealed through a dedicated webpage on its site. Flipkart has also teased some key specifications of the upcoming Infinix phone ahead of its debut in the country.

Oppo Find X5 Pro Price, Specifications Leak; Find X5 Renders Appear Online

Oppo Find X5 Pro price and specifications have surfaced online. Some renders suggesting the design of the Find X5 Pro have also been leaked. Separately, some renders purportedly related to the Oppo Find X5 have appeared on the Web.

E -Passport Samples Being Tested to Ensure Data Safety, Says External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar

E-Passports, announced to be under development in the Budget 2022 speech, are being tested for security, Union Minister for External Affairs S Jaishankar said on Friday.

Netflix Movies 2022: Streaming Giant Reveals First Look of The Gray Man, Knives Out 2, More

Netflix has unveiled the first look of the films coming to the streaming service in 2022 and it includes Chris Evans-starrer The Gray Man and Knives Out 2 with Daniel Craig in lead.

Bitcoin Hits 2-Week High Following Stock Rally

Bitcoin mimicked a stock market rally and gained nearly 16 percent on Friday to reach a two-week high, which is a nearly 27 percent increase from the year's low of $32,950 (roughly Rs. 24,59,500) on January 24.

Amazon confronts pandemic costs and raises the price of Prime.

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iQoo 9 Series India Launch Set to Take Place Soon, Amazon Teases Online Availability

iQoo 9 series is set to launch in India soon, Amazon confirmed on Friday. iQoo has also announced that the series will comprise the regular iQoo 9 and iQoo 9 Pro alongside iQoo 9 SE.

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Madame Web: Dakota Johnson said to be in talks to join Sony's Spider-Man Universe

Dakota Johnson could play the titular character in 'Madame Web', the Sony spinoff centred on the Spider-Man character. Madame Web would be Johnson's first superhero role in the upcoming feature, which is part of Sony's growing stable of films based on Marvel characters.

Oppo Watch Free With Up to 14 Days of Battery Life Launched in India; Oppo Enco M32 Get Green Colour Option

Oppo Watch Free was launched in India alongside the Reno 7 5G and Reno 7 Pro 5G smartphones on Friday. The Oppo smartwatch comes with 14 days of battery life. In addition to Oppo Watch Free, Oppo Enco M32 earphones debuted in a Green colour option.

Vivo T1 5G Price in India, Specifications Leak; Snapdragon 695 SoC, 50-Megapixel Triple Cameras Tipped

Vivo T1 5G Indian variant key specifications and price in India have leaked online. The variant is slightly different from the one launched in China with the same moniker. Vivo T1 5G will be launched in India on February 9.

Social Media Should Be Accountable for Women’s Safety in Cyberspace: IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw

Union Minister for Information and Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw on Friday in Rajya Sabha said that it was important to make social media accountable to ensure that women were made safe everywhere, including cyberspace.

Meta Says Data Price Hikes Limited Facebook User Growth in India

Increase in data rates in India limited the user growth of Meta (formerly Facebook) in the December 2021 quarter, the social media major said.

Looop Lapeta Movie Review: Just Watch Run Lola Run

Looop Lapeta movie review: Indian remake of Run Lola Run, with Taapsee Pannu and Tahir Raj Bhasin, doesn’t understand why Tom Tykwer’s German film succeeded. Looop Lapeta released February 4 at 1:30pm IST on Netflix.

6 Reasons Meta Is in Trouble

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A Teenager Tracked Elon Musk’s Jet on Twitter. Then Came the Direct Message.

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Redmi Smart Band Pro Price in India Tipped Ahead of February 9 Launch

Redmi Smart Band Pro India price could be Rs. 2,999 as a part of an introductory offer. Its price on the box is tipped at Rs. 5,999. A previous report claims that the launch price of Redmi Smart Band Pro will be either Rs. 3,999 or Rs. 4,499.

Netgear Nighthawk AX1800 (EAX20), Nighthawk AX6000 (EAX80) Wi-Fi 6 Mesh Extenders Launched in India

Netgear Nighthawk AX1800 (EAX20) and Nighthawk AX6000 (EAX80) Wi-Fi 6 mesh extenders were launched in India on Thursday. While the Netgear Nighthawk AX1800 mesh extender is capable of delivering up to 1.8Gbps speed, the Nighthawk AX6000 extender is rated to deliver up to 6Gbps of speed.

Nintendo Switch Sales Top 100 Million, Surpassing Wii’s Lifetime Figure

Nintendo sold 18.95 million Switch units in the nine months to the end of December, the company said, taking total sales past 100 million units and exceeding lifetime sales of the Wii console.

Israel Upholds Use of Surveillance Technology on Protesters’ Smartphones

Israel’s attorney general has upheld the Shin Bet security agency’s use of mobile-phone tracking technology to monitor and threaten Palestinian protesters at Jerusalem’s most sensitive holy site last year.

T-Series Enters OTT Space; Teams Up With Aanand L. Rai, Anubhav Sinha, Nikkhil Advani for Web Series

T-Series producer Bhushan Kumar announced the foray of the studio into over-the-top (OTT) platform. It has teamed up with directors such as Aanand L. Rai, Anubhav Sinha, and Nikkhil Advani for upcoming Web series.

NASA to Retire International Space Station in January 2031, Lays Out Plans for Final Years

International Space Station (ISS) is entering its final decade of operational life and NASA is planning to open it for commercial activities. The space agency has detailed the transition plan in a new report. It outlines the steps being taken by NASA to develop “both the supply and demand side” of the low-Earth-orbit commercial economy.

Pricey Pixels: Why People Spend Fortunes on NFT Art

Thousands of artists beaver away every day creating images to sell as NFTs in online exchanges. The market is booming, the most popular pieces can sell for millions, but outsiders may wonder why anyone would pay anything at all.

Xiaomi 12 mini Tipped to Be in Works, Leaked Renders Suggest Possible iPhone 13 mini Rival

Xiaomi 12 mini has been spotted online in an alleged render shared by a tipster, suggesting that Xiaomi could be working on a compact smartphone. Xiaomi is yet to reveal plans for a compact smartphone as part of the Xiaomi 12 series that could rival iPhone 13 mini. The Chinese smartphone manufacturer launched the Xiaomi 12 series in China in December 2021, and Xiaomi ...

MIUI 13 With Core System Improvements Launched in India; Rollout for Xiaomi, Redmi Phones Starting Q1 2022

MIUI 13 was launched in India on Thursday as Xiaomi’s latest proprietary skin. The new MIUI version is claimed to deliver 10 percent better battery life over MIUI 12. It is also touted to have improved defragmentation efficiency by up to 60 percent.

Robness: Meet the NFT Artist Who Sold a Trashcan Image for $252,000

Qualcomm posted record first-quarter revenue and beat Wall Street forecasts for the current quarter, boosted by strong growth in the Android business and demand from China's handset makers.

Google One Brings VPN to iOS for Users With Premium Plans, Adds New Features for Android

Google One has brought VPN to iOS users who are on Premium plans with 2TB and higher storage. Additionally, Google One has introduced new features for Android users to enhance VPN experience.

FBI Warns US Athletes of Malicious Cyber Activities During 2022 Olympics, Asks to Use Temporary Phones: Report

The FBI has asked the US athletes to keep their personal cell phones at home and use burner phones during the upcoming 2022 Winter Games in Beijing, giving a clear warning of possible malicious cyber activities during the Games, according to Sputnik.

Trojan Asteroid Discovered Sharing Earth's Orbit, Likely To Hang Around For 3,500 Years

Speculations about a second Trojan asteroid sharing Earth's orbit have come to an end. Researchers have confirmed that it's indeed real. Astronomers believed they had discovered a second Trojan asteroid orbiting Earth in 2020, which sparked rounds of speculation. Scientists affirm that the first confirmed Trojan asteroid isn't an exceptional case after the most recent...

Ford to Make New Investment of Up to $20 Billion in Electric-Vehicle Push: Report

Ford Motor is planning additional investment of up to $20 billion (roughly Rs. 1,49,935 crore) in building its electric vehicles.

Lenovo Tops 2021 Global Notebook PC Shipments as Volumes Grow 19 Percent: Strategy Analytics

Lenovo shipped the most notebook PCs in 2021 as the global shipments registered a 19 percent growth with 268 million units shipment on year-over-year (YoY) basis, Strategy Analytics said in a new report. The market saw a 1 percent negative growth on YoY basis in the Q4 2021.

Noise ColorFit Icon Buzz Smartwatch With Bluetooth Calling, 7-Day Battery Life Launched in India

Noise ColorFit Icon Buzz has been launched in India. The new smartwatch comes with Bluetooth calling support and is rated to deliver up to seven days of battery life.

BlackBerry to Sell Patents Related to Mobile Devices, Messaging for $600 Million

BlackBerry said on Monday it will sell its legacy patents primarily related to mobile devices, messaging and wireless networking for $600 million (roughly Rs. 4,490 crore) to a special purpose vehicle formed to acquire the company's patent assets.

Budget 2022: Customs Duty Rates Being Calibrated to Strengthen Domestic Manufacturing of Wearables

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said customs duty rates are being calibrated to provide a graded-rate structure to facilitate domestic manufacturing of products like wearables and electronic smart meters.

SpaceX Successfully Launches Italian Earth-Observation Satellite Cosmo-SkyMed After Delays

After several delays, SpaceX has finally launched an Italian satellite aboard its Falcon 9 rocket from a station in Florida, US. The space company founded by billionaire tech entrepreneur Elon Musk initially planned to launch the Earth-observation satellite last week but continuous bad weather forced it to reschedule the launch several times.

Witcher-Maker CD Projekt Working on Gwent Single-Player Card Game

CD Projekt is working on a new single-player version of the card game Gwent, a company representative said.

Twitter Files Lawsuit Against German Online Reporting Rule

Twitter has taken legal action against a rule, coming into force in Germany, that obliges social media firms to block or delete criminal content quickly and report particularly serious criminal offences to the police, a German court confirmed.

Union Budget 2022: India Introduces Cryptocurrency Tax of 30 Percent

Budget 2022 speech saw Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announcing a 30 percent tax on income from the transfer of virtual digital assets. She also said that no set-off will be allowed in case of losses.

Google Ends Support for Unlimited ‘Original’ Photo Backups for Pixel 3, Pixel 3 XL Owners

Google has ended support for unlimited photo backups at “Original” quality for Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL owners. Any images uploaded at original resolution will count towards a user’s account storage, according to the company. However, Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL owners can continue to upload images at “Storage saver” resolution, without using up their Google Accoun...

Discord Rolls Out PlayStation Network Account Integration: Here's How to Connect

Discord has announced that its integration with PlayStation Network (PSN) is finally rolling out for users. Now, users will be able to display their PS4, PS5 activities on the messaging app. The integration was initially announced in May last year.

Lunar New Year Celebrated by Google With Animated ‘Year of the Tiger’ Doodle

Lunar New Year or Chinese New Year is being celebrated by Google with a new Doodle. The Doodle is visible in several countries and marks the beginning of the Year of The Tiger, as the Year of the Ox comes to an end. Families celebrate the arrival of the new year with traditional celebrations and decorations. Meanwhile, gamers will also be able to access discounts on t...