Google Chrome for Android May Soon Let You Restore All Recently Closed Tabs

Google Chrome for Android is reportedly getting the ability to restore all recently closed tabs, similar to the Chrome desktop version. The feature is said to show a pop-up window that lets you choose if you wish to restore the currently closed tabs.

Twitter-Musk Deal: Nothing That Is Said Now Matters, Says Jack Dorsey About Controversies

Amid a cloud of uncertainty following billionaire tycoon Elon Musk taking charge of Twitter, its co-founder and former CEO Jack Dorsey has unleashed a tweetstorm in which he shared his thoughts on the social media platform's shortcomings, user trust and whether or not it should permanently ban users.

ED Seizes Rs. 5,551 Crore of Xiaomi India in Alleged Foreign Exchange Violation Case

Funds worth over Rs. 5,551 crore of Chinese mobile manufacturing company Xiaomi India have been "seized" for violating the Indian foreign exchange law, the Enforcement Directorate said said on Saturday.

Vivo X80, Vivo X80 Pro India Launch Date Briefly Listed on Company Site, May Debut on May 18

The India launch of Vivo X80 and Vivo X80 Pro could happen on May 18. The landing page of the Vivo X80 series was spotted on the official India website ahead of launch. The smartphones were launched in China recently. The Vivo X80 series comes in three distinct colour options.

Samsung Galaxy M53 5G Comes With an Innovative Feature That Will Change the Way You Make or Receive Calls

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Amazon's Net Loss Prompts Query: Has It Built Too Many Warehouses?

In recent years, Amazon has spent billions of dollars on new warehouses that cut into profits, explaining to investors that it had no choice but to meet ever-rising consumer demand.

Punjab Suspends Mobile Internet Services in Patiala

The Punjab government on Saturday suspended mobile Internet and SMS services, except voice calls, in Patiala district a day after clashes between two groups over an anti-Khalistan march left four people injured.

Tecno Phantom X With 90Hz Curved AMOLED Display, Dual Selfie Cameras Launched in India: Price, Specifications

Tecno Phantom X was launched in India on Friday. The new Tecno phone comes with an octa-core MediaTek Helio G95 SoC and carries 256GB of onboard storage.

Finance Authorities of Singapore Call for Stringent Licencing Process for Digital Asset Businesses

Ravi Menon, the managing director of the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has supported the idea of establishing strict rules for entities wishing to operate in the virtual assets space. The MAS believes that the risks of misuse associated with the virtual assets industry cannot be ignored. It has backed a thorough verification process for crypto corporates to en...

Musk-Twitter Deal: Musk Reportedly Told Lenders - Will Monetise Tweets, Slash Costs

Elon Musk told banks that agreed to help fund his $44 billion acquisition of Twitter that he could crack down on executive and board pay at the social media company in a push to slash costs, and would develop new ways to monetize tweets, according to three people familiar with the matter.

Realme Smart TV X FHD Series With Dolby Audio Support Launched in India in 2 Sizes

Realme Smart TV X FHD was launched in India on Friday with 40-inch and 43-inch full-HD smart TV models. Both smart TV models are equipped with 24W quad stereo speakers with Dolby Audio support, with a full-range speaker and a tweeter. The new Realme Smart TV X FHD models feature a bezel-less design and offers support for HDR10 and HLG formats. The smart TV is powered ...

Parliamentary Panel Said to Summon Google, Amazon, Facebook, Others to Examine Competitive Behaviour

With a number of global tech giants facing Competition Commission of India (CCI) probe for alleged anti-competitive practices, a key Parliamentary panel will reportedly summon representatives of Google, Amazon, Facebook, Twitter and others to examine their competitive behaviour.

Sony Informs Developers Must Release Free 2-Hour Game Trials for PlayStation Plus Deluxe: Report

Sony has asked developers to release free game trials for the PlayStation Plus Deluxe. This policy is limited to games that have a wholesale price of over $34 (roughly Rs. 2,600).

Amazon Reports $3.84 Billion Loss in Q1 2022 From Online Business, Rivian Investment

Amazon reported its first quarterly loss since 2015, as its money-making juggernaut stalled by a slowdown in pandemic-induced online shopping and a huge write-down of its investment in an electric-vehicle startup.

Dubai’s Real Estate Player Damac Properties Adds Bitcoin, Ethereum as Payment Options

Damac Properties, a real estate player from Dubai, is expanding its payment options into the crypto sector now. The company has decided to sell real estate in exchange for Bitcoin and Ether, as per the customer’s wish. Ali Sajwani, general manager of operations at Damac has urged global industry players to follow suit and expand payment modes for all kinds of custom...

Will Buy Coca-Cola Next to Put the 'Cocaine Back in', Says Elon Musk After Twitter Buyout

Since he closed the deal to buy Twitter a few days ago, billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk appears to have been bombarded with requests to fix other products of public use. Though he must be enjoying the attention, he also appears to be frustrated by these requests. Musk has responded to these requests and fake screenshots in his trademark funny style, saying he inten...

PlayStation Plus May 2022 Free Games Include FIFA 22, Tribes of Midgard, Curse of the Dead Gods

PlayStation Plus games for May 2022 include FIFA 22, Tribes of Midgard, and Curse of the Dead Gods. These games will be available for download starting from Tuesday, May 3.

NSIL Satellite for Tata Sky to Be Launched on June 22 by Arianespace

NewSpace India's (NSIL) first demand-driven communication satellite for Tata Sky will be launched by Arianespace on June 22, the France-based satellite launch service providers said. The Ku-Band four-tonne GSAT-24 satellite has been developed by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO).

Samsung Says Memory Chip Demand, Brisk Smartphone Sales Boosted Net Profits in Q1 2022

Samsung Electronics posted a 58.57 percent rise in first-quarter net profits, which were largely driven by steady memory chip demand and brisk smartphone sales.

YouTube Now Lets You Tip Your Favourite Creators With Super Thanks Tipping Expansion

YouTube has started to roll out a Super Thanks tipping expansion that lets users tip their favourite creators. The Super Thanks feature is available on YouTube Studio for desktop, Android and iOS in 68 regions.

Dell Latitude 9330 With Collaboration Touchpad Unveiled; Precision 7770 and Precision 7760 Also Debut

Dell has unveiled Dell Latitude 9330, Dell Precision 7670 and Dell Precision 7770 laptops. Dell Latitude 9330 comes with a 13.3-inch QHD+ touch display, while both the Dell Precision 7670 and 7770 are offered in two different display options. They with 12th-generation Intel Core processors.

Xiaomi 12 Pro With Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC Launched in India, Xiaomi Pad 5 Debuts Alongside: Price, Specifications

Xiaomi 12 Pro and Xiaomi Pad 5 were launched in India on Wednesday, April 27. While the Xiaomi 12 Pro is the company's latest flagship phone, the Xiaomi Pad 5 is its new tablet.

Xiaomi 12 Pro First Impressions: A Slim and Stylish Premium Smartphone

Xiaomi's 12 Pro offers everything a premium smartphone should and a bit more.

Elon Musk's Past Tweets Reveal How He May Run Twitter

Playful, aggressive and often juvenile, Elon Musk's past tweets show how he has used social media to craft his public image as a brash billionaire unafraid to offend. They may also reveal clues as to how Musk will govern the platform he hopes to own.

Fast X: Justin Lin Exits as Director Days Into Shooting, Over 'Creative Differences'

Fast X has lost its director Justin Lin days into production over "creative differences". Fast X release date is May 19, 2023, though that could now change.

Moto G52 Review: The Entertainer?

The Moto G52 sports a crisp pOLED display with a 90Hz refresh rate. It is powered by the Snapdragon 680 SoC and runs Android 12 out of the box. Motorola has guaranteed an update to Android 13 and three years of security updates. Is this enough to make it your first choice? Check out my review

Buying Twitter, Elon Musk Will Face Reality of His Free-Speech Talk

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iQoo Neo 6 SE Specifications Leak Tips Snapdragon 870 SoC, 4,700mAh Battery

iQoo Neo 6 SE is reportedly in the works. The iQoo Neo 6 series phone is yet to be officially announced by the Chinese smartphone brand, but ahead of that, the specifications of the handset have leaked online. It is expected to be powered by a Snapdragon 870 SoC. iQoo Neo 6 SE is likely to arrive as a successor to the iQoo Neo 5 SE that debuted in China in December la...

Elon Musk's Twitter Takeover a Concern for Human Rights Groups

Human rights groups raised concerns about hate speech on Twitter and the power that its takeover by Elon Musk would give the billionaire. Musk has been called a 'free speech absolutist' and has been critical of Twitter's policies of moderating content on the platform.

Vivek Oberoi Joins Indian Police Force Cast, Rohit Shetty and Amazon Prime Video Announce

Vivek Oberoi is the latest addition to the cast of Rohit Shetty’s debut series Indian Police Force, joining Sidharth Malhotra and Shilpa Shetty.

Musk-Twitter Deal: China Dismisses Speculation It May Try to Influence Twitter via Tesla

Tesla CEO Elon Musk has struck a deal to buy Twitter - roughly half the cars Tesla sold globally last year were made at its Shanghai plant.

Nokia G21 With Triple Rear Cameras, 90Hz Display Launched in India: Price, Specifications

Nokia G21 was launched in India on Tuesday. The new Nokia phone comes with up to 128GB of onboard storage and has a waterdrop-style display notch.

Mario Movie Delayed Over Three Months to April 2023

Illumination Entertainment's adaptation of Nintendo's Super Mario Bros. video game series, which was scheduled to release on December 21, will now hit theatres on April 7, 2023.

Elon Musk's Twitter Deal Sends Dogecoin Soaring by More Than 25 Percent: Here's Why

Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk has managed to buy Twitter and while fans of the microblogging platform are more excited about the probable introduction of an edit button, what’s got the crypto community excited is whether Musk will add Dogecoin payments to Twitter anytime soon.

Twitter Employees Search for Answers as Musk Takeover Becomes Reality

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Elon Musk Confirmed to Acquire Twitter for $44 Billion

Elon Musk clinched a deal to buy Twitter Inc for $44 billion on Monday in a transaction that will shift control of the social media platform populated by millions of users and global leaders to the world's richest person.

India, EU Launch Trade and Technology Council to Deepen Strategic Cooperation

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Monday agreed to launch an EU-India trade and technology council to address the challenges of ensuring trusted technology and security in the wake of rapid geopolitical changes.

Apple Informs Developers It is Removing Outdated Apps From the App Store: Reports

Apple is limiting the discoverability of apps from its App Store that no longer receive updates, as per a report. The company has given developers 30-days' time to submit an update for review in order to make those apps available to new users.

Samsung Galaxy A33 5G Packs in Everything You Need in a Mid-Range Smartphone Under Rs 30,000

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Realme Narzo 50A Prime With Triple Rear Cameras, 5,000mAh Battery Launched in India: Price, Specifications

Realme Narzo 50A Prime was launched in India on Monday, as the latest smartphone in the Narzo portfolio. The smartphone sports a 6.6-inch full-HD+ display, and comes with a triple rear camera setup with a 50-megapixel primary camera. It is powered by a Unisoc T612 processor, with 4GB of LPDDR4x RAM, and packs a 5,000mAh battery with support for 18W fast charging.

Twitter’s Board Is Said to Seriously Consider Elon Musk’s Bid

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Sennheiser Sport True Wireless Earbuds With IP54 Rating Launched: Details

Sennheiser Sport True Wireless earbuds — the latest sports-focused earbuds from Sennheiser have been unveiled by the company. The Sports TWS feature v5.2 Bluetooth connectivity and claim nine hours of continuous playback time. Sennheiser Sport True Wireless earbuds have a frequency response range of 5Hz to 21kHz. The earbuds have IP54 dust and water resistance.

Why an Edit Button for Twitter Is Not as Simple as It Seems

Most people who use Twitter have had the experience: you fire off a quick tweet, realise it contains a typo, then get annoyed you can’t click “edit” to fix it. Twitter users have been clamouring for an edit button for years. So what’s the fuss about? Why has Twitter been so opposed to an edit button? The answer might be that it isn’t as simple as it appears.

Twitter, Stripe Pilot Cryptocurrency Payments for Creators

Twitter and digital payments processor Stripe will pilot cryptocurrency payouts for select users of the social media site's content monetization products, the companies announced on Friday.

Pluto's Orbit Is Highly Chaotic, Radically Different From Other Planets: Study

Since Pluto - the dwarf planet - was discovered in 1930, it has generated considerable interest among astronomers, primarily over its highly eccentric and inclined orbit.

WhatsApp Group Voice Calls Now Support Up to 32 Participants, Messenger Gets Other Design Updates

WhatsApp now lets you add up to 32 participants during voice calls. Other features that are reportedly under development or in the beta testing stage include a new caption view when sending media, a redesigned location sticker, an option to save disappearing messages, more emojis for message reactions, and advanced settings to manage your privacy settings.

CERN's Large Hadron Collider Restarts Operations After a 3-Year Break for Upgrades

The Large Hadron Collider restarted Friday after a three-year break for upgrades that will allow it to smash protons together at even greater speeds, in the hope of making new ground-breaking discoveries.

Hero Electric Partners With All-Women Delivery Platform Even Cargo

Hero Electric has partnered with Even Cargo, India's first women-only delivery platform, to strengthen the last-mile delivery segment. The EV fleet will be allocated across major cities, including Delhi, Mumbai, and Hyderabad.

Zomato Announces 100 Percent Plastic Neutral Deliveries From April 2022

Zomato has announced 100 percent plastic neutral delivers from April 2022 and stated that it is important to promote biodegradable and other non-plastic alternatives.

Best Drama Movies on Amazon Prime Video in India [May 2022]

The best drama movies on Amazon Prime Video in India include Anand, Chak De! India, C/o Kancharapalem, Fight Club, Gladiator, Gully Boy, Iruvar, Whiplash, The Fallout, The Great Indian Kitchen, Minari, and The Revenant.

Rocket League to Get Limited-Time Knockout Bash Battle Royale Mode from April 27

Rocket League will get the Knockout Bash battle royale mode from April 27 to May 10. Psyonix will add three new arenas to the game for this mode.

Jio Fiber Postpaid Monthly Plans With 'Zero Entry Cost', Video Streaming Launched

Jio Fiber has launched six new monthly postpaid plans called "entertainment plans" that are claimed to offer 'zero entry cost' and unlimited Internet access. The plans also have access to over-the-top (OTT) apps at an additional Rs. 100 or Rs. 200 charge.

OnePlus 10 Specifications Leak Tips 150W Fast Charging, 50-Megapixel Triple Rear Cameras

OnePlus 10 specifications have been leaked, and the phone is tipped to get a 6.7-inch AMOLED display with 120Hz refresh rate, 150W fast charging support, and a 50-megapixel primary camera. It may be launched in the second half of 2022.

Dell G15 (5525), Alienware m17 R5, Alienware m15 R7, Alienware Aurora Based on AMD Processors Launched

Dell G15 (5525), Alienware m17 R5, and Alienware m17 R5 gaming laptops have been launched with new AMD Ryzen processors. A new Alienware Aurora desktop has also debuted with the new Ryzen 7 5800X3D processor.

ISRO's Commercial Arm Partners With OneWeb for Internet Satellite Launch Programme

Indian Space Research Organisation's (ISRO) commercial arm, NewSpace India Limited, has made an agreement with Bharti group-backed OneWeb for satellite launch programme.

Zoom Introduces Whiteboard, Hand Gesture Recognition, IQ for Sales

To experience Gesture recognition in Zoom, users need to be on version 5.10.3 or higher. One can enable the feature during the call, which is disabled by default at client’s end.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 Specifications Leaked; May Get a 108-Megapixel Camera

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 will feature a 108-megapixel camera, according to a recent leak. Earlier reports have indicated that the smartphone will launch with a camera setup similar to the Galaxy S22 series. The upcoming smartphone from Samsung will most likely get a 10-megapixel selfie camera on the front cover display. Previous leaks regarding this flagship smartphone...

AMD Radeon RX 6400 Compact Desktop GPU With Smart Access Memory Technology Launched

AMD Radeon RX 6400 GPU for compact desktop has been launched in the US. It has a maximum memory size of 4GB, and has a base frequency of 2039MHz.

NASA Marks 32nd Anniversary of Hubble Telescope With Stunning View of Closely Knit Group of Galaxies

NASA is celebrating the 32nd birthday of the Hubble telescope by sharing a stunning view of five galaxies in deep space depicted in a single image. Called the Hickson Compact Group 40, this closely knit assembly includes a giant elliptical galaxy glowing with blended light from billions of stars, three spiral galaxies, and a lenticular (lens-like) galaxy.

Instagram's New Pilot Programme Aims to Remove Recent Tab From Hashtag Search Results

Instagram has announced a new pilot programme to eliminate Recent tab from the hashtag search results. The Meta owned company wants to connect individuals to more information about social movements involving hashtags.

Elon Musk Races to Secure Financing for Twitter Bid

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Samsung Galaxy M53 5G: An All-Rounder Smartphone That Is Taking the Industry by Storm

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Hero Electric Partners with Bolt to Set Up 50,000 Charge Stations in India

Hero Electric has announced a partnership with Bolt to set up 50,000 charging stations in the country in the next one year. Bolt chargers will be installed at more than 750 Hero Electric's touch points and 2,000 Hero Electric riders will also get free of cost Bolt charging units installed in their homes.

Indian Police Force: Rohit Shetty Takes His Cop Universe to Amazon Prime Video With Sidharth Malhotra

Amazon Prime Video has joined hands with filmmaker Rohit Shetty for his action web series titled “Indian Police Force”, headlined by “Shershaah” star Sidharth Malhotra who will play a Delhi Police cop. Indian Police Force expands Shetty's Cop Universe to an OTT platform, after Singham, Simmba, and Sooryavanshi.

Hyundai Motors Becomes First Automaker to Announce Community-Based NFTs

South Korean automaker Hyundai Motors is issuing community-based non-fungible tokens (NFTs) as part of efforts to enhance its brand experience and customer community, becoming the first carmaker to enter the community NFT marketplace.

Video Game Enthusiast Aleksandr Agapitov Quietly Builds $3 Billion Payments Powerhouse

Xsolla, a company founded by video game junkie Aleksandr Agapitov, could seek a valuation of $3 billion (roughly Rs. 22,890 crore) according to estimates by two investment banks. The company lets video game produces sell in-game digital items.

US Warns North Korea Against ‘State-Sponsored’ Cyber Attacks on Blockchain Firms

US authorities have called out North Korea’s government for sponsoring cyberattacks on American blockchain firms. A joint advisory for platforms working in the domain has been issued by US’ Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), FBI, and the US Treasury. While warning North Korea against such cyberattacks, the US has suggested some precautionary ...

Samsung Galaxy M53 5G Variants, Colours Leak Ahead of India Launch

Samsung Galaxy M53 5G’s variants and colour options for the Indian market have been leaked by a tipster. The leaked specifications indicate that the Indian model of the handset will come in two colour options. Samsung has not yet announced pricing of the smartphone in India.

Moto G52 India Launch Set for April 25; 90Hz pOLED Display Teased

Moto G52 India launch date is set for April 25, the company has revealed through a teaser. The new Motorola phone was initially debuted in European markets. Specifications of Moto G52 include a hole-punch display with 90Hz refresh rate and triple rear cameras headlined by a 50-megapixel main sensor.

Apple's New York City Store Workers Want to Establish a Union

Apple's Grand Central Station store workers have announced that they are organising to establish a union. This would be a first for Apple in the US.

OnePlus Nord Watch Spotted on Official Website, Launch Imminent

The OnePlus Nord Watch name has appeared on the official company website. This smartwatch could be launched alongside the upcoming OnePlus Nord 3 smartphone.

Telegram Update Introduces Custom Notification Sounds, Mute Durations, New Auto-Delete Menus and More

Telegram’s latest update has added a slew of new features including custom notification tones, setting custom durations for muting chats or auto-deleting messages, improved forwarding that preserves replies, improved picture-in-picture mode on Android, improved message translation on iOS, new animations, and more animated emojis.

Top NAS Features to Help You Make the Most Out of Your Money on Data

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Everything About the New Galaxy Awesome Range: Inspired by Flagship, Just for You

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OnePlus Ace Likely to Debut as OnePlus 10R in India, Design Seems to Be Similar

OnePlus is launching two new smartphones in the coming weeks for different markets. OnePlus Ace is all set to go official in China on April 21, while the OnePlus 10R 5G will be launched in India on April 28. The OnePlus Ace could be rebranded as OnePlus 10R 5G for Indian consumers. New teasers give a glimpse of the design of the upcoming smartphones.

Maruti Suzuki to Launch Multiple Electric Vehicle Models in India Starting in 2025

Maruti Suzuki's new Managing Director and CEO Hisashi Takeuchi said that the company plans to launch multiple electric vehicles in India. Its first EV is said to arrive in 2025, and Maruti Suzuki hopes to become a leader in the segment.

OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G Design Teased in Official Image Ahead of April 28 Launch

OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G design has been revealed by the company, ahead of the launch of the smartphone on April 28. The handset is shown to feature a triple rear camera setup, resembling the Realme 9 Pro+ smartphone. The company is yet to reveal the specifications of the smartphone, which are tipped to include a Snapdragon 695 SoC, a 6.69-inch display, and a 64-mega...

Twitter Spotted Working on Much-Awaited Edit Button, to Be Available for Twitter Blue Users

Twitter is working on an edit button for tweets and the microblogging service has now been spotted working on the feature. A developer has shared screenshots of the feature, showing users what the feature might look like, when it rolls out to Twitter Blue users in the coming months.

WhatsApp Begins Testing Granular Privacy Controls on Latest iOS Beta Update: Report

WhatsApp has begun beta testing new granular controls for privacy on the latest beta version of the app for iOS. Users can now opt to hide their last seen, about, and profile photo from specific contacts, according to a feature tracker. There is no word on when the feature will eventually be rolled out to all users on the app for iOS and Android smartphones.

Asus ZenBook 14X OLED Space Edition With 12th Gen Intel Core i9 H-Series CPU Launched

Asus ZenBook 14X OLED Space Edition has been launched by the company to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the first ASUS laptop sent to space. According to the company, the laptop will be launched in India later this year. It is equipped with an 12th Gen Intel Core i9 H-series CPU, with 32GB of LPDDR5 RAM and comes with a 14-inch OLED display with a 92 percent screen-...

NASA's InSight Lander Captures Stunning View of Sunrise on Mars

NASA's InSight Mars lander captured a stunning view of a sunrise on the Red Planet, giving space enthusiasts an idea of what watching the run rise on Mars could look like. InSight is NASA's first mission to study the interior of Mars — its crust, mantle, and core — in depth and has completed its mission of spending one Martian year on the planet.

China’s ‘Space Dream’: A Long March to the Moon and Beyond

The return to Earth of three astronauts after six months at China's new space station marks a landmark step in the country's space ambitions, ending its longest crewed mission ever.

Elon Musk Deals Twitter a Wild Card as Shareholders Seek Reforms

Elon Musk, Twitter's newest big shareholder, could alter the course of the social media company as management battles a set of proxy proposals focused on topics from civil rights to politics at its upcoming annual meeting, shareholder activists, and corporate governance experts said.

Apple, Dell, Lenovo More Companies Face Shipment Delay Due to China COVID-19 Curbs

Apple products, Dell and Lenovo laptops, will face shipment delays due to the ongoing COVID-19 lockdowns in China. Several suppliers for Apple and other companies have suspended their plants.

Realme Q5 Pro Launch Confirmed to Take Place on April 20; Design, Specifications Teased

Realme Q5 Pro launch has been teased by the Chinese company. The new model is expected to come alongside the regular Realme Q5 and Realme Q5i. The Realme Q5 series will launch on April 20 in China. Realme Q5 Pro is teased to feature a triple rear camera setup. Separately, it has appeared on the Geekbench benchmarking site and China Compulsory Certificate (3C) website.

Google Lens on Chrome Desktop Now Includes Copy Text, Translate, Image Source Features

Google Lens now has Copy Text, Translate, and Find image source tools in the desktop version of Chrome.

Elon Musk Wants to Wipe Off Crypto Bots, Potential Scam Posts as He Proposes Twitter Takeover

Elon Musk, who has offered to buy Twitter for $43 billion (roughly Rs. 3,29,280 crore), will zero down on crypto bots. The multi-billionaire wishes to eradicate ways in which Twitter can be and is being used by crypto scammers to target innocent, unsuspecting invetsors.

Former Twitter Employees Charged With Spying for Saudi Arabia

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In Elden Ring, the Struggle Feels Real

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Vivo S15 Spotted on Multiple Certification Websites, Vivo T1 Pro 5G Visits Geekbench

Vivo S15 and Vivo S15 Pro specifications have been leaked. The Vivo S15 has visited China’s 3C website and Geekbench. Meanwhile Vivo T1 Pro 5G has also been spotted on Geekbench. The phone was also reported to have visited Indonesia’s TKDN website.

Meta to Charge Creators 47.6 Percent On Digital Asset Sales Made in Horizon Worlds

Meta has announced that it will charge metaverse creators around 47.5 percent on sales of digital assets and experiences made inside Horizon Worlds.

The Witcher 3 PS5, Xbox Series S/X Versions 'Indefinitely' Delayed as CD Projekt Red Moves Development From Russia

The Witcher 3 has been delayed for PS5 and Xbox Series S/X. Developer CD Projekt Red said it was moving development back in-house, and as a result, had to indefinitely postpone the release.

Brazil’s Crypto Regulatory Bill Expects Approval from National Congress Within First Half of 2022

Crypto-related platforms will soon come under regulatory framework in Brazil. Rodrigo Pacheco, the president of the Senate in Brazil may put the bill for a plenary vote in April. Once passed, the crypto firms will have to take official permissions to operate in the country.

Tata Play Binge Starter Pack Launched to Offer OTT Content Access at an Affordable Price

Tata Play (formerly known as Tata Sky) has expanded its Binge packs by introducing the Binge Starter pack that offers access to four over-the-top (OTT) platforms on mobile devices at an affordable price.

OnePlus 10R 5G India Launch Set for April 28 Alongside OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite, Charging Speed Revealed

OnePlus 10R 5G will be launched alongside the OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G in India on April 28, the company has announced. OnePlus says that phones will come with 150W and 33W fast charging support, respectively. The phones’ colour options have also been tipped. While the OnePlus 10R is said to come with three colour options, the OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G may debut in...

Geomagnetic Solar Storm to Hit Earth on April 14, May Cause Possible Damage

Space agencies and scientists have said that a massive geomagnetic solar storm will possibly hit the Earth on Thursday. It may also cause damage to the earth. NASA has predicted that there are high chances that the storm will intensify after striking the Earth.

Welcome Back to the Office. Isn’t This Fun?

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Polygon Commits $20 Million to Go Carbon Neutral in 2022

The Polygon network released its “Green Manifesto: A Smart Contract with Planet Earth”, announcing its intention to become carbon neutral and climate positive this year.

iQoo Neo 6 Key Specifications Tipped via TENAA Listing Ahead of Launch Today

iQoo Neo 6, the upcoming gaming smartphone from the Chinese brand is set to launch in China today. Ahead of the debut, an iQoo phone with model number V2196A0 has been spotted on the TENAA certification website, offering a glimpse into the key specifications.

James Webb Space Telescope Will Help Observe Over 100 Galaxies at a Time: Here's How

The James Webb Space Telescope is being fitted with NIRSpec, the Near Infrared Spectrograph that will allow scientists to observe at least 100 galaxies at a time. It is over 100 times better than a similar instrument on the Hubble Space Telescope.

Yelp to Cover Expenses of Employees Travelling Out-of-State in US for Abortions

Yelp, the online review service, has announced that it'll cover travel expenses of employees who must travel out-of-state for abortions. This comes after Texas and other states in the US passed a law banning abortions after six weeks of pregnancy.

DuckDuckGo Desktop Browser With Privacy-Focussed Features Debuts for Mac Users

DuckDuckGo desktop browser has been launched on Mac to offer privacy-focussed Web browsing to a larger audience. The company has its mobile browser available since 2018. The desktop browser is aimed to take on the likes of Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge.

Stranger Things 4 Trailer Hints at a War and Billy's Return

Stranger Things season 4’s trailer is out. Season 4 will be the penultimate run of Stranger Things with Volume 1 dropping on Netflix on May 27 and Volume 2 releasing on July 1. The trailer has already crossed over 1.4 million views on Netflix less than a day from launch.

WhatsApp Communities Tab on Android Under Testing, 'Order' Shortcut for Business Users

WhatsApp is found to be working on a dedicated Communities tab for its Android users that would allow them to access all their communities from a single screen. Separately, WhatsApp for Android is found to be getting an 'Order' shortcut specifically to help business users quickly create new orders from the chats screen.

FIFA Plus Streaming Service Brings Documentaries, Live Games, and More

FIFA has announced a new streaming service called FIFA Plus. This service will be available free to everyone, and will include documentaries and some live games at launch.

Battlegrounds Mobile India Fixes Issues in Lamborghini Crater; Bans Nearly 50,000 Accounts for Cheating

BGMI-publisher Krafton announced that it has made a few adjustments to the skins it launched in the Lamborghini crater late last month. This was after it was found that some of Lamborghini vehicle skins' maximum speed was applied slightly higher than rest of the Lamborghini vehicle skins. The South Korean company has banned about 50,000 accounts for cheating in the we...

Ax-1: First All-Private Astronaut Mission Reaches International Space Station

Ax-1 or Axiom Mission 1, the mission led by former NASA astronaut Michael Lopez-Alegria, reached the reached the International Space Station (ISS) early on Saturday. The mission is being hailed as a critical step toward commercialising the “Low Earth Orbit” sector of space.

Oppo F21 Pro Price in India Leaked Ahead of Launch: All You Need to Know

Oppo F21 Pro price in India has been leaked a few hours ahead of its debut in the country. The box price of the 4G variant is said to be Rs. 27,999 but it could cost Rs. 22,000 - Rs.23,000 in the country.

TRAI Recommends 36 Percent Cut in Reserve Price for 5G Spectrum Frequencies in India

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India has recommended a 36 percent cut in the base price for the auction of the prime 5G spectrum frequencies. The government wants to start the rollout of 5G in India by March 2023.

Uber Hikes Trip Fares by 12 Percent in Delhi-NCR to Lessen Impact of Rising Fuel Prices on Drivers

Uber has raised the prices of trip fares by 12 percent in Delhi-NCR region, a few days after the drivers staged protests in the national capital over increasing fuel prices. The cab aggregator says it will continue to track fuel price movements and will take further steps as needed.

China’s Echoes of Russia’s Alternate Reality Intensify Around the World

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OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G India Launch Date Set for April 28, Nord Buds Expected to Debut Alongside

OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G India launch date has been set for April 28, OnePlus announced on Monday. Alongside the new OnePlus phone, the Chinese company has teased to launch the OnePlus Nord Buds.

US Rocket Companies Face Capacity Crunch for Satellite Launches Due to Russia Sanctions

The US satellite Internet boom could be in trouble as Russian sanctions have created a capacity crunch for rockets to ferry the satellites to space. Industry officials believe that US rocket companies won't be able to keep up with the demand for launches.

EU Bans Provision of High-Value Crypto Services to Russia in Latest Set of Sanctions

The EU has issued a fifth round of sanctions against Russia in relation to its invasion of Ukraine, which includes a ban on providing high-value crypto services to Russia in a bid to “close potential loopholes”.

NASA Delays Artemis 1 Moon Rocket Wet Dress Rehearsal Test to April 12

NASA's Artemis 1 Moon mission has been delayed several times. Now, the American space agency has announced that the final test will be modified and the launch will be delayed further to mid-April. NASA had been conducting “wet dress rehearsals” on the next-generation space launch system throughout the last weekend. The latest setback is to do with the SLS's mobil...

Oppo F21 Pro With Snapdragon 680 SoC Launched, Ahead of India Debut on April 12: Price, Specifications

Oppo F21 Pro has been launched in Bangladesh, ahead of the launch of the smartphone in India. The smartphone sports a 6.43-inch AMOLED display, is powered by a Snapdragon 680 SoC, and comes equipped with a 4,500mAh battery with 33W SuperVOOC fast charging. Oppo F21 Pro specifications and pricing for India are yet to be revealed by the company, and the handset will lau...

Elon Musk Proposes DOGE as Payment Mode for Twitter Blue Services

Elon Musk has pitched Dogecoin as an alternate payment option for availing Twitter Blue services. His statement came as a reply to an Argentinian user who said the current $3 (roughly Rs. 230) fee for Twitter Blue is high.

Infinix Hot 11 2022 India Launch Set for April 15; Flipkart Listing Reveals Specifications

The Infinix Hot 11 2022 will be released in India on April 15. Its official Flipkart listing has also revealed some of its key specifications.

WhatsApp Testing Feature to Show Estimated Time of Arrival for File Sharing, New Drawing Tools

WhatsApp is testing an ability to let users view estimated time of arrival (ETA) when sharing files on Android, iOS, and desktops. Separately, WhatsApp is found to be testing new drawing tools that are initially in development for iOS users, though are said to soon be rolled out to Android beta testers.

Flipkart Big Saving Days Sale to Begin from April 12 With Deals, Discounts on Phones, Electronics

Flipkart Big Saving Days sale will go live on April 12, the company has announced via its microsite. The e-commerce website will allow users to purchase smartphones at discounted rates, between April 12 and April 14. Customers can avail of discounts on Realme, Xiaomi, Oppo, Samsung, and Motorola smartphones during the sale. Here are some of the best deals you can avai...

Vivo X Fold Alleged Images Tip Grey Colour option; Specifications, Price Leaked

Vivo X Fold foldable smartphone’s images, specifications, and price have been leaked. The phone is tipped to come in two variants and an equal number of colour options.

YouTube Accused by Russia of Blocking Parliamentary Channel’s Account

Russian officials accused YouTube of blocking the channel of the lower house of parliament and warned of reprisals.

Nio Suspends EV Production Due to Supply Chain Disruptions

Chinese electric vehicle (EV) maker Nio said it has suspended production after the country's measures to contain the recent surge of COVID-19 cases disrupted operations at its suppliers.

OnePlus Working on Oppo Find N-Like Foldable Phone: Report

OnePlus foldable phone is under development, as per a tipster. The phone could look like the Oppo Find N which was launched at Inno Day in December. Both Oppo and OnePlus are owned by Chinese company BBK electronics.

Google Removes Apps From Play Store for Secretly Harvesting Personal Data: Report

Google has reportedly removed several apps from its Play store. These apps were gathering personal data, including location, phone numbers, and email addresses.

Google Self-Repair Programme Launched for Pixel Smartphones

Google has launched a self-repair programme that will allow Pixel owners to repair their phones at home. Google has partnered with iFixit that will provide step-by-step phone repair guides to repair Pixel devices and provide genuine Pixel smartphone spare parts.

Asus ROG Zephyrus M16 2022 Edition Laptop With MUX Switch Launched in India

Asus ROG Zephyrus M16 2022 Edition laptop has launched in India at a starting price of Rs. 1,79,990. It is powered by up to a 12th-generation Intel Core i9 processor paired with up to 32GB of DDR5 RAM, 4TB of SSD, and up to Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080Ti graphics card. It is available at various online and offline channels from today.

Samsung Galaxy A54 5G Concept Renders Surface Online, Key Specifications Tipped

Samsung Galaxy A54 5G specifications and alleged renders have surfaced online in a recent leak.

First All-Private Flight Ax-1 to Take Off for International Space Station Today: How to Watch

The first all-private flight to the International Space Station (ISS) is set to take off on Friday. The mission, organised by the US company Axiom Space, will send a crew of four persons to the space station. This mission will not include any current NASA astronauts and all the crew members are civilians. The crew will stay on ISS for eight days.

Tesla's Texas GigaFactory Will Ramp Up Production of Electric Vehicles and Batteries

Tesla's new GigaFactory in Texas will produce lower-range and lower-priced versions of the Model Y. The two new variants will offer a driving range of 244 miles and 279 miles.

Hubble Captures Supermassive Black Hole Hidden Behind Dust

NASA's Hubble telescope has captured a stunning view of an active black hole covered behind tendrils of dark dust. The black hole lies in the spiral galaxy NGC 7172, located about 110 million light-years from Earth in the ancient, but small constellation Piscis Austrinus. The dark dust passes through the centre of the galaxy, obscuring its luminous heart.

WhatsApp Disables Automatic Saving of Media to Gallery or Camera Roll for Disappearing Chats

WhatsApp has disabled automatic saving of media to the camera roll or gallery in disappearing chats on iOS and Android. The service says images, videos, and other media will not be saved to the gallery automatically when disappearing messages are enabled. Users can still manually save media, or disable disappearing messages.

Strike Partners With Shopify and Others to Help Merchants Accept Bitcoin Payments

CEO of payment app Strike, Jack Mallers, announced Strike’s integration with Shopify to enable merchants to accept Bitcoin payments through the Lightning Network.

Google Meet Will Now Remove You From Empty Calls, Relocate Host Controls

Google announced the addition of new features on Google Meet on Web and iOS. The app will now automatically remove you from a meeting when nobody is around. Google Meet is also centralising host management controls. They will be consolidated under the Host controls menu.

Meet DALL-E, the A.I. That Draws Anything at Your Command

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Xiaomi 12 Pro Price in India Tipped; Xiaomi 12X, Xiaomi 12X Pro May Debut With MediaTek Dimensity SoCs

Xiaomi 12 Pro price in India has been tipped to start from Rs. 65,000, as per tipster Yogesh Brar. Xiaomi 12 Pro will be launched in India sometime soon, and will be available for purchase via Amazon. The Xiaomi 12X and Xiaomi 12X Pro may also launch in India.

Oppo Reno 8 Specifications Leaked; May Come With OnePlus 10 Pro-Like Design

Oppo Reno 8 series alleged design and a few key specifications have been leaked online. The phone render suggests a OnePlus 10 Pro-like camera module, a flat 6.55-inch display with full-HD+ resolution and a 50-megapixel Sony sensor.

India Foils Chinese Hacking Attempt to Disrupt Ladakh’s Power Grid: Minister of Power

Union Minister for Power and New and Renewable Energy R. K. Singh said that the attempts made by Chinese hackers to target electricity distribution centres near Ladakh were successfully blocked.

Facebook Accounts Removed in Philippines Ahead of Elections to Curb Misinformation: Meta

Meta has removed Facebook accounts, pages, and groups in the Philippines due to concerns regarding spread of hate speech and misinformation. It also stated that advertisers would have to include 'Paid for by' disclaimers in ads related to the election.

Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Anthony Mackie Action Movie Ending Things Bought by Amazon Prime Video

Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Anthony Mackie's upcoming action film Ending Things has been bagged by Amazon Prime Video.

Moto G Stylus 5G (2022) First Look Surfaces Online, Full Specifications Tipped

The full specifications and design of the Moto G Stylus 5G (2022) have been allegedly leaked.

Tata Motors Plans Longer-Range Electric Vehicles in 2 Years With New Design

Tata Motors said it plans to launch electric vehicles (EVs), including SUVs, using a new design which will allow for a larger battery and a range of up to 500 kilometres.

OnePlus Nord 2 5G Allegedly Explodes Again in India, User Reports on Twitter

OnePlus Nord 2 5G has allegedly exploded in India in another incident reported on Twitter. The incident took place when the affected user had the phone in hand and was on a call.

MuskMelon, the Latest Addition to the World NFTs and Gaming, Set to Go on Sale Soon

MuskMelon, a utility token developed on Binance Smart Chain and Ethereum, is the latest addition to the world of NFTs and gaming.

Mi Fan Festival 2022: Xiaomi Brings Big Discounts on Xiaomi 11T Pro 5G, Redmi Smart TV X43, More

Xiaomi's Mi Fan Festival 2022 sale is bringing discounts on a range of smartphones, TVs, laptops, wearables and more in India. The sale kicked off on April 6 on the company website and will conclude on April 12. Xiaomi is offering discounts on purchases via the SBI credit card during the sale.

Boult Audio Airbass XPods Pro TWS Earphones With Environmental Noise Cancelling Launched in India

Boult Audio has launched the Airbass XPods Pro earbuds with in-ear design. The Airbass XPods Pro has a IPX5 water resistant rating and is claimed to offer up to six hours of total playback on a single charge. Boult Audio AirBass XPods Pro is priced at an MRP of Rs. 5,999 but is available at an introductory price of Rs. 1,199 from Flipkart or the official website of Bo...

Samsung Galaxy S22 FE, Galaxy S23 Series Tipped to Feature MediaTek SoCs in Asia: Report

Samsung is tipped to launch Galaxy S22 FE, its purported Galaxy S21 FE successor, and the Galaxy S23 series with a MediaTek SoC under the hood in Asia, according to a new report. The company’s Galaxy S22 series was launched with Snapdragon SoCs in India, while the Galaxy S21 FE was launched with an Exynos 2100 SoC. The company is yet to reveal any plans for upcoming...

Only 3 Years Left to Avoid Climate Catastrophe: UN Report

A UN report has said that countries will have to cut down greenhouse gas emissions by half by 2030 to avoid the catastrophic impacts of climate change, adding that that unless emissions peak in the next three years, the world will experience extreme climate events. The report also calls for voluntary and rapid emissions cuts to limit the global warming to 1.5 degrees ...

Miami’s Crypto Craze on Full Display at Bitcoin Conference

Thousands of cryptocurrency enthusiasts are gathering in Miami as the city builds its reputation as one of the key locations to develop the blockchain technology despite its underdog status.

Russia Threatens to Fine Wikipedia if It Doesn't Delete 'False Information'

Russian communications regulator Roskomnadzor said it wanted Wikipedia to remove "material with inaccurate information of public interest" about the situation in Ukraine.

Hertz Car Rental Company to Buy Up to 65,000 Electric Vehicles From Polestar

Hertz is planning to buy up to 65,000 electric vehicles from Swedish premium electric car maker Polestar over the next five years as it looks to boost its electric vehicle rental fleet.

Samsung Galaxy S22 Sales Reducing Due to GOS Scandal, Carriers Increase Subsidies to Tackle Falling Price: Report

The Samsung Galaxy S22 is seeing a drop in its price after the GOS controversy. Partner carriers have decided to increase subsidies in the face of sluggish sales.

OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite Specifications, Design Tipped in New Leak

OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite specifications have been leaked suggesting that the phone will sport a 6.58-inch LCD display, Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 SoC, 64-megapixel triple rear camera, and a 5,000mAh battery. It could be priced at Rs. 20,000.

Best Mobile Games on Android and iOS Right Now

Gaming on Android and iPhone has come a long way over the past decade, as smartphones have gotten more capable. Here’s a list of the best gaming titles in Minecraft, Genshin Impact, Battlegrounds Mobile India, and Call of Duty Mobile that you can play on your Android and iOS today.

WhatsApp Desktop Can Generate Link Previews Again, Group Polls Feature Beta Version Starts Rolling Out

WhatsApp Desktop can generate link previews after WhatsApp released a fix in an update, as per a report by WABetainfo. Meanwhile, WhatsApp has also released a beta update regarding the group polls feature on WhatsApp for iOS. Though still under development, the feature makes it possible for users to create a group and add up to 12 possible options.

Donald Trump’s Truth Social Sees Exit of Two Key Tech Executives After Troubled App Launch

Josh Adams and Billy Boozer — the company’s chiefs of technology and product development — joined the venture last year and quickly became central players in its bid to build a social-media empire, backed by Trump’s powerful brand, to counter what many conservatives deride as “cancel culture” censorship from the left.

Amazon's First-Ever Union Overcomes Hurdles, Faces New Ones

When a scrappy group of former and current warehouse workers on Staten Island, New York went head-to-head with Amazon in a union election, many compared it to a David and Goliath battle.

Elon Musk becomes Twitter’s largest shareholder.

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Boult Audio AirBass ENCore X TWS Earphones With Up to 30 Hours Battery Life Launched in India

Boult Audio AirBass ENCore X true wireless stereo (TWS) earphones were launched in India on Monday. The earphones are priced at Rs 1,799 and they will be avialble for purchase from April 8 in Black and White colour options.

5G Spectrum Auction to Be Held on Schedule, Says Minister of Communications Vaishnaw

The auction of 5G spectrum will be held on schedule and within the stipulated timeline, Minister of Communications Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Monday. He was speaking to reporters on the sidelines of an event -- 2nd national conference on cybercrime investigation and digital forensics.

Tata Neu 'Super App' Launch Date Set for April 7; Set to Offer Deals, Payments Support

Tata Neu mobile app by Tata Digital — the digital-focussed division of Tata Group — is launching for the general public on April 7. The app's listings on Google Play and the App Store have disclosed the public launch.

Motorola Edge 30 Specifications Said to Include a 144Hz pOLED Display, Up to 8GB RAM

Motorola Edge 30 specifications have been tipped online. The new Motorola phone is said to come with a 144Hz pOLED display and include up to 8GB of RAM. The Motorola Edge 30 is also rumoured to have two different storage options.

Vodafone Raises Stake in Vodafone Idea to 47.61 Percent

Vodafone has raised its stake in debt-ridden Vodafone Idea Limited to 47.61 percent through its subsidiary Prime Metals, a regulatory filing said on Monday. Vodafone Idea in March had announced a Rs. 14,500-crore fundraising plan, where promoters would inject Rs. 4,500 crore.

Fortnite Brings Back Building, to Offer No-Build Alternative via Fortnite Zero Build

Fortnite has added back building to the popular battle royale game. Building is one of the most notable gameplay features on Fortnite, and was removed at the start of Chapter Three, Season Two when Epic Games declared that building was “wiped out”. Players who prefer the no-build mode can now choose Fortnite Zero Build to continue playing without building, accordi...

NASA Encounters Problem During Artemis I Wet Dress Rehearsal, Delays Test

NASA has yet again delayed the final major test of its Space Launch System (SLS), which will be used to carry humans to the Moon, initially, and then to Mars and beyond. NASA's wet dress rehearsal for the Artemis 1 uncrewed test flight had begun on Friday at the Kennedy Space Center and was due to complete by Sunday.

iQoo Neo 6 Teased Ahead of April 13 Launch; Spotted in Live Image and on Benchmark Websites

iQoo Neo 6 has been teased by the company, ahead of the April 13 launch event. The smartphone was also spotted in a live image, and specifications of the handset have been shared by a tipster. The smartphone is said to be powered by a Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC and sport a 6.62-inch E4 AMOLED display with 120Hz refresh rate. It is tipped to pack a 4,700mAh battery with 80...

Mubi India April 2022: Drive My Car, Bela, Luzifer, Prayers for the Stolen, and More

Drive My Car, Bela, Luzifer, Prayers for the Stolen, The Tale of King Crab, Masaan, Sudhamayee, Saatvin Khwahish, My Fat Arse and I, White Building, Songs for Drella, and Figaros Wolves are among 35 new movies coming to Mubi in India in April 2022.

The Latest Covid Misinformation Star Says He Invented the Vaccines

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Samsung Galaxy F13 Specifications Tipped via Geekbench, May Come With Exynos 850 SoC, 4GB RAM

Samsung Galaxy F13 is yet to be confirmed officially by the South Korean smartphone brand. But ahead of it, the rumoured handset has appeared on the Geekbench benchmarking site. The listing suggests that the upcoming smartphone will be equipped with an octa-core Exynos 850 processor, paired with 4GB of RAM.

EKA E9 Electronic Bus With 200KW Motor Unveiled in India

Commercial electric vehicle maker EKA unveiled its first e-bus E9. EKA is a subsidiary of Pinnacle Industries.

Internet Radio Station Helps Ukrainian Refugees Adapt in Prague

A new Prague-based Internet radio station has started to broadcast news, information and music tailored to the day-to-day concerns of some 300,000 refugees who have arrived in the Czech Republic since Russia launched its military assault against Ukraine.

Vi Rs. 327, Rs. 337 Prepaid Recharge Plans With Vi Movies and TV Subscription Announced

Vi has added new recharge plans for prepaid customers. The new Rs. 327 Vi prepaid recharge plan comes with 30-day validity and Rs. 377 plan is valid for one month. They also offer unlimited voice calls and 100 SMS messages per day.

OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G Allegedly Bags Several Certifications, India Launch Imminent

OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G has reportedly received certification from the Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority (TDRA) and the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) website, hinting that it may arrive in India and other markets soon. The handset was earlier spotted on multiple certification sites including the Geekbench and US Federal Communications...

Google Found to Unfairly Block Rival Payments on India App Store

Google’s billing system for app developers is “unfair and discriminatory,” India’s antitrust regulator said in the initial findings of an extensive investigation, paving the way for potential penalties in future.

Facebook-Parent Meta No Longer Requiring COVID Booster Shots for Staff in US Offices

Facebook-owner Meta is no longer requiring employees to have COVID-19 boosters to enter its offices in the US, a company spokesperson said on Friday.

WhatsApp Bans 14.26 Lakh Indian Accounts in February

WhatsApp banned 14.26 lakh Indian accounts in February on the basis of complaints received from users via grievances channel and through its own mechanism to prevent and detect violations, according to monthly report published by the messaging platform.

Amazon Workers on Staten Island Vote to Unionize in Landmark Win for Labor

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Moto G22 India Launch Date Tipped for Early April, Could Be Powered by MediaTek Helio G37

Moto G22 India Launch is tipped to take place next week, according to a report. The upcoming affordable Motorola handset was launched in Europe last month, with a MediaTek Helio G37 SoC under the hood, paired with 4GB of RAM. The smartphone packs a 5,000mAh battery with 15W charging support, and is equipped with a 50-megapixel quad rear camera setup.

Snapchat Users Can Now Share Videos Directly From YouTube App on Android, iOS

Snapchat users can now share videos directly from the YouTube app. The update is rolling out globally for both Android and iOS users.

Instagram Gets New Messaging Features: Users Can Now Send Silent Messages, Share Music Previews

Instagram is rolling out multiple new messaging features for users. With the latest update, users can respond to new messages while browsing through the feeds without navigating to the inbox. The ability to share music previews, silent messages, and online indicators are the other highlights. The social media company has added new functionalities as part of its measur...

OnePlus 10 Pro vs OnePlus 9 Pro vs OnePlus 9: Price in India, Specifications Compared

OnePlus 10 Pro was launched in India on March 31 as the successor to the company’s OnePlus 9 Pro smartphone. The new handset is powered by a Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC, paired with up to 12GB of RAM. It is equipped with a Fluid AMOLED 2.0 display with a dynamic refresh rate of 1Hz to 120Hz, and sports a 48-megapixel triple camera setup. Here’s how the smartphone compa...

From Xiaomi to Oppo: How Tech Companies Pulled April Fools' Pranks This Year

Here’s how tech companies from Xiaomi to Oppo and Nothing pulled April Fool's Day pranks and jokes.

Samsung Self-Repair Programme Launched in US to Let Customers Fix Galaxy Devices on Their Own

Samsung self-repair programme has been launched in the US for Galaxy S20 and Galaxy S21 series of smartphones as well as Galaxy Tab S7+. Under the programme, customers will get access to genuine device parts, repair tools, and intuitive, visual, step-by-step repair guides. Samsung has collaborated with iFixit on this programme.

Samsung Galaxy Book 2 Series, Galaxy Book Go Laptops Now on Sale in India: Price, Launch Offers

Samsung Galaxy Book 2 series and Galaxy Book Go laptops will go on sale in India today via the company's official sales channels and select offline retail stores. Samsung Galaxy Book 2 series laptops run on Windows 11 and are powered by the new 12th Gen Intel Core processors coupled with LPDDR5 memory. The new Galaxy Book Go is powered by the Snapdragon 7c Gen 2 proce...

Twitter-Funded Social Media Interoperability Project Bluesky Names First Employees

Bluesky, a company funded by Twitter with Jack Dorsey on its board, aims to develop a new operating standard for social media. On Thursday, it will name its first three employees, two years after the project was announced.

Online Gaming Platform Roblox Backs Apple in Antitrust Case, Says App Store Offers Privacy and Security

Apple’s App Store offers privacy and safety benefits to its users, online gaming platform Roblox said on Thursday, supporting the iPhone-maker's bid to beat an appeal by Epic Games in a key US antitrust case.

YouTube May Be Getting a New ‘Podcasts’ Homepage, Audio Ads: Report

YouTube is believed to be developing a new ‘Podcasts’ homepage. It is expected to bring Google-sold audio ads to its platform.

Blue Origin Crew Member Carries Ukraine Flag to Space in Latest Flight

There has been a considerable amount of support for Ukraine in the US amidst its war with Russia, from countries and companies alike. The latest firm to show solidarity with the European nation is billionaire entrepreneur Jeff Bezos' commercial space tourism company Blue Origin.

Google Pixel 6a Alleged Retail Box Suggests Pixel 6-Like Design

Google Pixel 6a alleged retail box suggests a similar design to the Google Pixel 6. Reports have suggested that the Google Pixel 6a come with Google Tensor GS101 SoC, a 6.2-inch display, and a 12.2-megapixel Sony IMX363 sensor in its dual rear camera setup. It could be launched in three colour options.

WhatsApp Testing 'View Once' Feature for Windows Users, New Pop-Up Menu for Phone Numbers in Chats

WhatsApp for Windows has been spotted testing the ‘View Once’ feature to let users have the ability to access photos and videos that are meant to be viewed only once on the app. Separately, WhatsApp has released a new Android beta release with a pop-up menu that brings new options for phone numbers shared in a chat.