Instagram Users Report Widespread Account Suspensions

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Microsoft Said to Have Offered No Remedies in EU Antitrust Review of Activision Deal

Microsoft's has not offered any remedies to EU antitrust regulators reviewing its proposed $69 billion (nearly Rs. 5,71,400 crore) bid for Call of Duty maker Activision Blizzard ahead of an expected full-scale EU probe, a person familiar with the matter said on Monday. The US software company is betting on the acquisition to help it compete better with leaders Tenc...

Elon Musk Fires Twitter's Board of Directors to Become Sole Member

Billionaire Elon Musk is already floating major changes for Twitter — and faces major hurdles as he begins his first week as owner of the social-media platform. Twitter's new owner fired the company's board of directors and made himself the board's sole member, according to a company filing Monday with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Elon Musk's SpaceX May Launch Starship Rocket System by Early December: NASA

SpaceX is targeting early December to launch its giant Starship rocket system into orbit for the first time, a pivotal demonstration flight as it aims to fly NASA astronauts to the moon in the next few years, a US official said on Monday. Further ground tests with the rocket and regulatory reviews could delay the debut orbital mission beyond December.

The Witcher Season 4: Henry Cavill Exits, Netflix Recasts Geralt With Liam Hemsworth

The Witcher has been renewed for a fourth season, but will no longer feature Henry Cavill. In a post, Netflix confirmed that Cavill has passed the torch onto Liam Hemsworth (The Hunger Games), who will portray Geralt of Rivia starting with season 4. The news comes in the wake of Cavill’s official announcement that he was returning to the DC Universe as Superman last...

Facebook's Meta Rebranding Clocks a Year, FTX CEO Dissects Zuckerberg’s ‘Distracting’ Decision

Facebook’s rebranding to Meta completed a year on October 28. Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF), the CEO of the FTX crypto exchange, who is also among the biggest investors in Web3 projects, has argued that this rebranding is not fulfilling Mark Zuckerberg’s plan of churning billions.

Apple Workers in Australia Said to Gear Up for More Strike Action as Employees Rejected a Pay and Benefits Deal

Hundreds of Apple workers in Australia are set to strike again after almost two-thirds of employees rejected a pay and benefits deal, the latest escalation of a fight that has seen weeks of walkouts at stores around the country.

House of the Dragon Season 2 to Release in 2024, HBO Boss Casey Bloys Confirms

House of the Dragon season 2 is slated to drop in 2024. HBO and HBO Max Content chairman and CEO Casey Bloys confirmed that the second chapter in the Game of Thrones prequel series is still in the planning stages, and will not make it to TV screens next year. In a separate interview, author George R.R. Martin stated that House of the Dragon season 2 will expand on its...

Elon Musk Denies Reports He Is Firing Twitter Employees in Attempt to Avoid Payouts

Twitter's new owner Elon Musk has denied a New York Times report about laying off Twitter employees at a date earlier than November 1 to avoid stock grants due on the day. The report said that Musk has ordered job cuts across the company, with some teams to be trimmed more than others.

Elon Musk Is Said to Have Ordered Job Cuts Across Twitter

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Realme 10 4G, 5G Models Spotted on 3C Certification Website With 33W Fast Charging Support: Report

Realme 10 series including the Realme 10 4G and Realme 10 5G variants, which have been confirmed by the company to be launched in November, has now been spotted on the Chinese 3C certification website. The leak suggests that the smartphones might feature a 5,000mAh battery that supports 33W fast charging. Meanwhile, the 4G variant is expected to be priced between Rs.1...

India vs South Africa T20 World Cup Match: How to Watch Live Stream

The India vs South Africa T20 match will be played at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, in Australia. All India matches in the ICC World Cup series will be live-streamed on Disney+ Hotstar, alongside a TV broadcast on Star Sports Network.

Redmi Note 11 Pro (2023) Alleged Geekbench Listing Suggests Variant With Snapdragon 732G SoC

Redmi Note 11 (2023) version was reportedly spotted on Geekbench listing with the specifications suggesting a Snapdragon 732G SoC. It was also tipped that the 4G smartphone runs on Android 11. The smartphone was earlier spotted on FCC database.

General Motors Temporarily Halts Paid Advertising on Twitter After Elon Musk Takeover

General Motors said late on Friday it had temporarily halted paid advertising on Twitter after Elon Musk completed his takeover of the social media company. The largest US automaker said it was "engaging with Twitter to understand the direction of the platform under their new ownership."

BSNL Diwali Offer 2022 Introduces New Tariff Plans With Unlimited Talktime, Up to 1 Year Validity

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has launched new tariff offers for its prepaid users this Diwali. The new plans, applicable to all prepaid users across the country, come with different benefits. BSNL’s Diwali Offer 2022 has introduced two tariff plans worth Rs. 1198 and Rs. 439. While the Rs. 1198 plan brings with it a one-year validity, Rs. 439 plan will be val...

Meta Fixes Issue With Instagram, Facebook and Messenger After Brief Outage

Meta Platforms said on Friday it has fixed the issue that was preventing users from accessing its social media platforms. "Earlier today, a configuration change caused some people to have trouble accessing our products," a Meta spokesperson said.

How Twitter Will Change as a Private Company

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Realme 10 4G India Price, Specifications Tipped, May Get MediaTek Helio G99 SoC, 5,000mAh Battery

Realme 10 4G is tipped to be the next 4G offering from the Chinese smartphone brand. Ahead of the handset's debut, India price details and specifications of the Realme 10 4G have been tipped. The Realme 10 4G is said to feature a 6.5-inch full-HD+ IPS LCD display and the MediaTek Helio G99 SoC.

Xiaomi Discontinues Financial Services Business in India Days After Pulling Out Some Mi Apps: Report

Xiaomi is winding down its financial services business in India, as per a recent report citing sources familiar with the matter. The company recently pulled its Mi Pay and Mi Credit apps in India from the local Play Store and its own app store, the report said.

Khakee: The Bihar Chapter Teaser Sets New Neeraj Pandey Netflix Crime Show

Netflix has dropped a teaser for Khakee: The Bihar Chapter, the new Neeraj Pandey-helmed crime series that dramatises the events of Bihar’s most dangerous criminal being apprehended. The series stars Karan Tacker as Indian Police Service officer Amit Lodha, alongside Avinash Tiwari as a dreaded gang lord. While not explicitly mentioned, Khakee: The Bihar Chapter see...

iPad Pro 2022 With M2, iPad 2022 Models Go on Sale in India for the First Time Today: Price, Specifications

Apple launched two iPad Pro (2022) models and the iPad (2022) last week. These tablets have now gone on sale in India for the first time. They are available to purchase from the Apple India store and Amazon.

Microsoft, Amazon, Google Hit as Customers Cut Spending on Cloud, Datacentre Services

Microsoft, Amazon, and Intel may be girding against imminent recession, after the US tech giants revealed this week that customers had cut cloud and datacentre spending. Investors are now looking to see if there is a glut in capacity, which could lead to cuts in investment in cloud services, one of the largest and most dependable sources of growth for years, amid risi...

Elon Musk Completes $44 Billion Deal to Own Twitter

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TikTok Wins Immunity From Lawsuit Over Death of 10-Year-Old Girl in Deadly 'Blackout Challenge'

TikTok on Tuesday gained immunity from a lawsuit that accused the firm of causing the death of a 10-year-old girl by promoting a deadly "blackout challenge" that encouraged people to choke themselves. The company was sued in May, saying the company's algorithm showed her daughter, Nylah Anderson, a video suggesting the blackout challenge.

China Saw 11 Percent Fall in Smartphone Shipments in Q3 2022, 70 Million Phones Shipped: Canalys

China smartphone shipments fell by 11 percent year-on-year in the third quarter, according to data from research firm Canalys. A total of 70 million smartphones were shipped to sellers during this period, and Apple was the only brand to buck the trend, with shipments jumping 36 percent to 11.3 million units, according to analysts.

Meta's Metaverse-Linked Division Posts Losses Close to $3.7 Billion in Q3 2022

Facebook’s parent company Meta reported that its metaverse division Reality Labs lost $3.7 billion (roughly Rs. 30,476 crore) in the third quarter of this year, bringing its accumulated losses in 2022 to $9.4 billion (roughly Rs. 77,386 crore), according to its third-quarter financial report on Wednesday.

Moto X40 Launch Confirmed by Company Executive, 68W Fast Charging Support Tipped

Motorola is gearing up to launch a new smartphone dubbed the Moto X40. The smartphone was teased by a company executive, but not much is known about it as of now. It could succeed the Moto Edge X30. It is expected to be powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC.

Over 97 Percent of Phones Used in the Country Are Made in India, MoS IT Rajeev Chandrasekhar Says

Over 97 percent of mobile phones used in India are made in the country itself, Minister of State for Electronics and Information Technology Rajeev Chandrasekhar said. The minister's remarks were made during a CyFY 2022 event organised by the Observer Research Foundation (ORF) on Wednesday.

Twitter Shares to Be Suspended From NYSE Trading on Friday Ahead of Elon Musk Takeover

Twitter shares are set to be suspended from trading on the New York Stock Exchance (NYSE) on Friday, ahead of Elon Musk faces a court-ordered October 28 deadline to close his $44 billion (roughly Rs. 3,62,100 crore) deal. Musk visited the company headquarters on Wednesday, and updated his profile's bio to "Chief Twit".

Apple Asks Suppliers to Decarbonise Operations; New Solar, Wind Energy Investments in Europe Announced

Apple on Tuesday asked its suppliers to decarbonize operations related to the production of iPhones and other products, while announcing fresh investments to set up solar and wind projects in Europe. The iPhone maker will now require its supply partners to report on progress on carbon neutrality goals, specifically, Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions reductions, related to...

The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special Trailer: Drax and Mantis Kidnap Kevin Bacon

The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special trailer is here, and it features guest actor Kevin Bacon. Following Gamora’s death, Peter Quill (Chris Pratt) is forced to spend a gloomy Christmas alone, in the outer reaches of the galaxy. That is until Mantis (Pom Klementieff) comes up with the idea to travel to Earth and celebrate the Holiday season there. The Guardian...

iPhone Models to Switch to USB Type-C Ports to Comply With European Union Law, Apple Executive Says

Apple will comply with a law passed by the European Union requiring all phones to use a USB Type-C port, the company's marketing chief Greg Joswiak has confirmed. The firm, which has been at odds with the EU over changers for a decade, has not specified when it will replace the Lightning port that is currently available on its iPhone models, including the recently rel...

Web3 Overtakes Bitcoin as Most Searched Crypto Term on Web: Google Trends

Google searches for the words Bitcoin and Web3 seem to be rushing in opposite directions. While Bitcoin is losing its popularity on Google searches, Web3 is garnering more interest. As per statistics, the interest point in Web3 stands at 72, whereas the figure for Bitcoin sits at 27.

macOS Ventura, tvOS 16.1, iPadOS 16.1, watchOS 9.1 Released: All You Need to Know

macOS Ventura is now available to download as Apple’s latest update for its Mac computers. Alongside macOS Ventura, Apple also released iPadOS 16.1, iOS 16.1, tvOS 16.1 and watchOS 9.1 on Monday. Here’s everything you need to know about these updates and how to download them.

Apple's Updated Guidelines Prohibit Use of NFTs to Gate Access to Additional Content, Features

In an update, Apple has restricted apps from using NFTs to encourage consumers to do business outside the company’s purview, potentially circumventing the company’s ability to charge up to 30 percent commission on transactions.

Bitcoin Hedge Appeal Increases for Investors Hit by British Pound Fiasco as Trading Volumes Skyrocket

A section of investors rapidly moved away from the British pound and towards Bitcoin following the announcement of former Prime Minister Liz Truss' mini-budget on September 23. In bitcoin's infancy, a key selling point was its potential protection against currency depreciation and inflation. Over time, cryptocurrencies began to trade more in lockstep with traditiona...

Former OpenSea Employee Fails to Drop Indictment in NFT Insider Trading Case

A former employee of NFT marketplace OpenSea failed to convince a judge that charges levied against him should be dismissed, clearing the way for his trial to proceed.

Brahmāstra: Part One – Shiva OTT Release Date Set for November 4 on Disney+ Hotstar

Brahmāstra: Part One – Shiva is coming to Disney+ Hotstar. Writer-director Ayan Mukherji confirmed via Instagram that his fantasy adventure film, starring Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor will be available for streaming, starting November 4. It has been less than two months since Brahmāstra was released in theatres — September 9 — with the OTT version featuring so...

TSMC Said to Have Suspended Work for Chinese Chip Startup Amid US Curbs

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) has suspended production of advanced silicon for Chinese startup Biren Technology to ensure compliance with US regulations, according to a person familiar with the matter.

ISRO Renames GSLV Mark-3 as LVM-3 to Identify Its Task of Placing Satellites Into Various Orbits

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has renamed the Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV) Mark -III as Launch Vehicle Mark-III, mainly to identify its task of placing satellites into a variety of orbits. The LVM3 rocket will also be used for India's maiden human space flight tentatively scheduled for late 2024.

ISRO's Commercial Arm NSIL Launches 36 OneWeb Broadband Satellites Aboard Heaviest Rocket LVM3

OneWeb on Sunday announced the successful deployment of 36 satellites launched by ISRO's commercial arm NewSpace India Limited (NSIL) from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota. Bharti Global is the largest investor in OneWeb, a Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite communications company.

Apple Watch Helps 12-Year-Old Girl Discover Cancer Through Heart Rate Notifications: Report

Apple Watch reportedly helped save the life of a 12-year-old girl in the US with cancer, who was able to seek treatment in time. The Cupertino company's wearable smartwatches have saved the lives of several users in the past, by by calling emergency services when they are unable to access their phones,

Samsung W23 5G, W23 Flip 5G With Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SoC, 512GB Inbuilt Storage Launched: Price, Specifications

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Galaxy Z Flip 4 were launched at the Galaxy Unpacked event in August. Now, Samsung has unveiled the Samsung W23 5G and Samsung W23 Flip 5G as slightly tweaked versions of the Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 in China. The Chinese variants come without Galaxy branding in a Shiny Black shade and offer 512GB onboard storage.

Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra Surfaces on Benchmarking Site, Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC Tipped

Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra, the purported successor to the Galaxy S22 Ultra, has been spotted on a benchmarking website. The handset is listed on Geekbench with with the model number SM-S918U and is shown to feature a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset and 8GB of RAM.

Jio 5G Services Launched in India Ahead of Diwali Festive Season: All Details

Jio 5G services were launched in India on Saturday, as the country's biggest telecom operator announced the debut of the next-generation 5G connectivity in Rajasmand, Rajasthan. The operator plans to launch its standalone 5G services in Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata and Chennai by the end of the year, expanding to other regions by December 2023.

Ola S1 Air Electric Scooter With 76km Range Launched in India, Move OS 3 Announced

Ola S1 Air was launched on Monday as the company's third electric scooter to debut in the country,

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Elon Musk’s Tesla Retains $218 Million BTC Holdings for 2022 Third Quarter

Elon Musk’s EV company Tesla has retained its Bitcoin holdings in the third quarter of 2022. In terms of Bitcoin, the EV company is projected to hold around 9,720 Bitcoin units at present. For the third quarter, Tesla said it has clocked $3.3 billion (roughly Rs. 27,306 crore) attaining revenues of $21.45 billion (roughly Rs. 1,77,493 crore).

PhonePe Reportedly in Talks to Raise Funds in Round Led by General Atlantic at $12 Billion Valuation

Indian digital payments firm PhonePe is in talks to raise funds in a round led by General Atlantic at a valuation of $12 billion (roughly Rs. 99,300 crore), financial news website Moneycontrol reported on Friday, citing people aware of the matter. The US private equity group General Atlantic is likely to lead the round with an investment of $450 million (roughly Rs. 3...

Facebook Groups Gets New Feature That Lets Admins Remove Misinformation With Ease

Facebook on Thursday added a method for people running groups to automatically sift out claims that have been debunked since being posted. The ability for group administrators to send misinformation to a "quarantine queue" comes ahead of midterm elections in the United States and as Facebook-parent Meta continues to fend off critics who say it doesn't do enough to fig...

Realme 10 5G, Realme 10 Pro+ 5G Get TENAA Certification, Designs Leaked: Report

Realme 10 5G and Realme 10 Pro+ 5G variants have been reportedly spotted on the TENAA database, which also includes design renders of these smartphones. In addition, the Realme 10 Pro+ has also bagged 3C certification.

Tesla Full Self-Driving Technology Not Ready to Be Approved This Year, Elon Musk Says

Elon Musk said on Thursday that Tesla's advanced driver assistant software won't gain regulatory approval in 2022. The Tesla CEO's comments suggest the company has not yet been able to satisfy US authorities that its cars can be driven without a driver. A completely autonomous vehicle would require regulatory approval.

Xbox Mobile Store in the Works at Microsoft to Take on Google, Apple: Report

Microsoft has revealed plans on launching an Xbox Mobile Store that will allow users to directly download and install games on mobile devices, in a reply filing to the UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), which is currently investigating the company's proposed $69 billion (roughly Rs. 5,67,600 crore) acquisition of the Call of Duty owner Activision Blizzard.

Satya Nadella Receives Padma Bhushan in the US Ahead of Plans to Visit India in January

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella on Thursday received the Padma Bhushan in the US. The 55-year-old CEO of Microsoft was named one of 17 awardees of the Padma Bhushan, the third-highest civilian award in India, earlier this year. Nadella plans to visit India in January, his first visit to the country in nearly three years.

Gotham Knights PC System Requirements, Launch Time Revealed

Gotham Knights’ recommended PC requirements are out now. WB Games Montréal dropped the specs to run its upcoming superhero open-world RPG on PC, and it’s pretty demanding. Meanwhile, Gotham Knights will only run at 30fps on current-gen consoles — following the cancellation of the PS4 and Xbox One versions, earlier this year. Gotham Knights launches October 21 a...

NASA's James Webb Telescope Renders Awe-Inspiring Pillars of Creation With Greater Depth, Clarity

NASA's James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has produced new renders of the Pillars of Creation, revealing the colossal spires of interstellar gas and dust in new detail with greater depth, clarity and colour. The image was first captured by the Hubble Space Telescope in 1995, and is rendered in the near-infrared spectrum with even greater translucency, bringing many mor...

Google Doubling Down on Investment in Its Own Hardware: Report

Google is reportedly 'doubling down' on investment in its own hardware, including its Pixel phones. As Samsung is losing ground to Apple in leading markets, the search giant will reportedly move product development and software engineering staff working on features for non-Google hardware to work on Google-branded devices. The company could develop Google services for...

Bitcoin Price Falls Back to $19,300 After Market Correction Wipes Away Tuesday's Gains

Bitcoin price has fallen today as the market correction erases most of the gains from Tuesday's rally. As macroeconomic factors remain unfavorable for the wider market, experts believe that a concerted rally may take a while.

iPhone 14 Plus Production Said to Be Cut by Apple as Company Re-Evaluates Demand: All Details

iPhone 14 Plus production is said to have been cut weeks after it began shipping to customers, according to a report. The Cupertino company is said to have told a manufacturer in China to halt production of iPhone 14 Plus components, and the move comes at a time when the global smartphone market has shrunk 9 percent in Q3 2022.

Apple Predicted to Launch a Foldable iPad in 2024 Before a Foldable iPhone: Report

The annual report from CCS Insights predicts that Apple might release a foldable iPad in 2024 before a foldable iPhone comes to the market. The firm believes that Apple might use this as an opportunity to breathe new life into the iPad.

Top Reasons Why the Magical vivo V25 Should Be the Smartphone You Buy This Diwali

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Black Adam Review Roundup: Dwayne Johnson’s Superhero Debut Is a ‘Catastrophe’

Black Adam serves as Dwayne Johnson’s foray into superhero movies, as he tries to usher in a new era in the DC Universe. This would be the first-ever feature film to explore Superman's dark, lightning-honing nemesis, alongside the Justice Society of America. Black Adam releases October 20 in Indian theatres. Here’s a roundup of Black Adam reviews from some critics...

Delhi to Get 100 EV Charging Stations in 2 Months, CM Arvind Kejriwal Says

Delhi is set to get 100 new EV charging stations in two months, Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal said on Tuesday. The national capital will get new electric vehicle charging stations that include battery swapping points, according to the chief minister. The charging stations have come up under public-private partnership, for which the Delhi government identified 100 land parc...

iPad Pro Model With M2 Chip Tipped to Launch Today: All Details

iPad Pro models powered by Apple's new M2 chip will be launched later today, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. The 11-inch and 12.9-inch successors to the iPad Pro powered by the previous generation M1 chip are expected to make their debut today, but could feature new charging capabilities.

Redmi Note 12 Series Listing Spotted Online Ahead of Launch: All Details

Redmi Note 12 series, including the standard Redmi Note 12, Redmi Note 12 Pro, and Redmi Note 12 Pro+ have been listed on an e-commerce site ahead of their launch. The listing seemingly confirms that these will be 5G smartphones.

Telegram Hit With $5 Million Fine Over Failure to Comply With German Law: All Details

Telegram has been hit with a EUR 5.125 million (roughly Rs. 41 crore) fine in Germany, according to the Federal Office of Justice. The messaging service failed to comply with German law that requires apps to establish a lawful way for reporting illegal content and name an entity in Germany to receive official communication.

Pentagon, EU Said to Consider Funding Access to Elon Musk's Starlink Satellite Internet Network in Ukraine

The Pentagon is said to be considering funding Internet access in Ukraine via Elon Musk's Starlink satellite Internet service, according a report. Musk recently said SpaceX spends nearly $20 million (roughly Rs. 165 crore) a month for maintaining satellite services in Ukraine and that the company has spent about $80 million (roughly Rs. 660 crore) to enable and suppor...

Elizabeth Holmes Case Takes On More Drama Ahead of Sentencing

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Samsung Galaxy M54 5G Tipped to Feature Snapdragon 888 SoC, 6000mAh Battery: Details

Samsung Galaxy M54 5G could be the first Samsung Galaxy M-series phone to feature a Snapdragon 8-series SoC. The smartphone is tipped to launch later this year or by early 2023, and is said to get some significant upgrades over its predecessor.

Moto E22s With 90Hz LCD Display, 5,000mAh Battery Launched in India: Price, Specifications

Moto E22s was launched in India on Monday by the smartphone manufacturer.

India to Develop Standard Operating Procedures for Crypto During Upcoming G20 Presidency, Finance Minister Says

India is looking to work with the other 19 member nations of the G20 in formulating a framework around cryptocurrencies, that would work on an international level. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman revealed India’s plans of prioritising crypto laws among other important agendas that will be extended for discussion to the G20 member nations.

Apple Said to Halt Use of YTMC Memory Chips for iPhone Models Amid Tighter US Export Rules

Apple is said to have halted its use of memory chips from YMTC, or Yangtze Memory Technologies Co. The Cupertino company has reportedly paused the use of NAND flash memory chips which were expected to be used only for iPhone models sold in China, according to a report by Nikkei.

House of the Dragon Episode 9 Review: The King Is Dead, Long Live the King

House of the Dragon episode 9 review: Queen Alicent (Olivia Cooke) and her Hand of the King father Otto Hightower (Rhys Ifans) bicker over the best approach to install Aegon II (Tom Glynn-Carney) on the Iron Throne. House of the Dragon episode 9 released October 16 at 6pm PT/ 9pm ET on HBO Max, and October 17 at 6:30am IST on Disney+ Hotstar in India.

Peter Thiel, Major U.S. Political Donor, Is Said to Pursue Maltese Citizenship

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iQoo Neo 7 Specifications Teased, to Sport Samsung E5 AMOLED Display, 5,000mAh battery

iQoo Neo 7 will be launched in China on October 20. Ahead of the official launch, the company has started teasing the key specifications of the smartphone via Weibo. It is confirmed to include a Samsung E5 AMOLED display and will be backed by a 5,000mAh battery with support for 120W fast charging.

Apple Mixed Reality Headset Uses Iris Scanning for Payments, Logging In: Report

Apple's mixed-reality (MR) headset will reportedly feature iris scanning to authenticate payments and log into accounts. The iris recognition technology will allow multiple people to use the same device and allow them to quickly make payments from inside the headset as well.

iPhone 14 Pro Review: Islands in the Screen

Apple promises a whole new way to interact with your phone, but the iPhone 14 Pro isn't a revolutionary upgrade.

Ola, Uber Allowed to Run Auto Service in Karnataka Till Government Fixes Fare

The Karnataka High Court on Friday directed the state government to fix the fare for app-based auto-rickshaw hailing services within 15 days. The authorities last week ordered online aggregators like Uber, Rapido, and Ola to immediately stop their services for auto-rickshaws. The High Court also directed that no coercive steps would be initiated against the aggregato...

The Rings of Power Season 1 Review: Puzzle-Box Origin Story for The Lord of the Rings

The Rings of Power season 1 review: The Lord of the Rings prequel spin-off series structured itself more like Westworld than Game of Thrones, devoting a full season to Sauron’s backstory and the mystery around his identity. All eight episodes of The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power are now streaming on Amazon Prime Video worldwide. In India, The Rings of Power ...

Microsoft Office to Be Rebranded as Microsoft 365, Changes Will Come to Effect Next Month

Microsoft's productivity suite of applications, which are currently being offered under the Office 365 brand name, will be rebranded to Microsoft 365, according to a company FAQ. Microsoft's productivity applications will be accessible to users on microsoft365.com instead of office.com. As part of the rebranding, Microsoft is also introducing a six-sided logo replacin...

Realme Care+ After-Sales Service System Launched in India; Will Provide Support on WhatsApp, Social Media

Realme has launched Realme Care service system that will provide users end-to-end customer support for users in India and will be available in India across social media, email, voice, WhatsApp, and web chat. Realme care+ service has also been announced and will provide users with a 1-year extended warranty, 1 year of screen protection, and 1 year of accidental and liq...

Tether Has Cut All Commercial Paper Exposure From Reserves

Tether has completely eliminated commercial paper from its reserves. The largest stablecoin provider announced the milestone today in a blog post saying that it would replace those investments with the US Treasury Bills.

Amazon Great Indian Festival Extra Happiness Days 2022 Sale: Blockbuster Deals

Amazon Great Indian Festival 2022 sale brings discounts on a range of products including. The sale kicked off on September 23 and has entered third week in India. Amazon is offering EMI options and additional discounts on select credit card purchases during the sale.

Google Pixel 7 Pro Becomes Top-Ranked Camera Phone on DxOMark, Surpasses iPhone 14 Pro

Google Pixel 7 Pro has undergone the DxOMark camera test and has achieved an overall score of 147 points. The Pixel 7 Pro has been ranked first in the smartphone category alongside Honor Magic 4 Ultimate, just above the iPhone 14 Pro.

Google Password Manager Gets Passkey Support for Android, Chrome

Google is bringing passkeys to Google Password Manager on Android and Chrome. This feature is currently only available to developers via Google Play Services beta and Chrome Canary.

Stablecoin Usage in Russia Rises Exponentially After Ukraine Invasion, Here's Why

Russia’s cryptocurrency transactions, both in crypto-to-crypto and crypto-to-fiat currency, surged in March following the Ukraine invasion, reveals a Chainalysis report.

Metaverse Could Accelerate Manufacturing, Social Ills: How Boeing, Tinder Are Approaching Virtual Reality

The metaverse, the hypothetical concept of the Internet as a virtual world, could come with the potential of accelerating manufacturing as well as social ills. While companies like Boeing are looking to digital technology to accelerate production of new aircraft, other firms like Tinder said that it is taking a wait-and-see approach to the metaverse.

iQoo Z6 Lite 5G Review: Impressive Performance but With a Few Compromises

The iQoo Z6 Lite 5G is another entrant in the sub-Rs. 15,000 price segment. It aims to offer best-in-class performance with the Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 SoC. There is also a 120Hz display, a 50-megapixel dual-camera setup and a 5000mAh battery. The phone skips a few features to keep the prices low.

Samsung Neo QLED Smart TVs: Bring Home the Ultimate TV Viewing Experience This Diwali

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ColorOS 13 Beta Release Dates for Oppo Reno Series, K-Series, A-Series Smartphones Confirmed: Details

Oppo has now also announced the exact dates on which the ColorOS 13 beta upgrade will be available for Reno 8 5G, Reno 7 Pro 5G, Reno 7 5G, Reno 6 5G, Oppo F21 Pro, Oppo K10 5G, and Oppo A76, beginning from October 18. Oppo Reno 6 Pro 5G, Reno 6 Pro 5G Diwali Edition, Reno 5 Pro 5G, Oppo F21 Pro 5G, and Oppo F19Pro+ will receive the update in November.

Transformers: Rise of the Beasts Casts Michelle Yeoh, Pete Davidson in 2023 Movie

Transformers: Rise of the Beasts has cast Michelle Yeoh and Pete Davidson in voice roles. Director Steven Caple Jr. dropped a behind-the-scenes video, as the actors read out their dialogues. Michelle Yeoh will play Airazor the Maximal, while Pete Davidson voices Mirage, the Autobot who mysteriously died in 2011’s Transformers: Dark of the Moon. Transformers: Rise of...

Vivo X90 Pro+ Design Render Surfaces, Depicts Altered Rear Camera Module

A notable tipster has tweeted a design render of the Vivo X90 Pro+ based on the recent rumours surrounding this smartphone. It is expected to get a 1-inch main rear camera sensor.

Facebook Follower Counter Drops for Several Users, Mark Zuckerberg's Count Drops Below 10,000: Details

Facebook users have been complaining that they have lost several followers on the platform. Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg lost over 119 million followers, and now has 9,994 users following him on the world's most popular social networking website. The company says it is working to restore the follower counts of users affected on the platform.

Microsoft Teams Coming to Cisco Meeting Devices as Alternative to Webex Video Conferencing App

Microsoft Teams support is coming to Cisco meeting devices, the company announced on Wednesday, at Microsoft's Ignite conference. The addition of Microsoft Teams will allow users to pick between two options for video meetings, Microsoft Teams and Cisco Webex, the company's videoconferencing app. While Webex was once a widely used conferencing platform, it has lost out...

Skepticism, Confusion, Frustration: Inside Mark Zuckerberg’s Metaverse Struggles

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Mobile Phone Calls Eavesdropped Remotely Using Sensors in Latest Research

Researchers at the Pennsylvania State University have demonstrated a method to detect the vibrations of a mobile phone's earpiece, which can be used to decipher what the person on the other side of the call was saying. The process reported up to 83 percent accuracy.

WhatsApp Begins Testing Increased Group Chat Capacity With Up to 1024 Participants: Report

WhatsApp is reportedly working on increasing the group chat participant limit from 512 to 1024, in the second such increase this year. The feature will be rolled out to an undefined number of WhatsApp beta users through this week, according to WABetaInfo.

Amazon Great Indian Festival Extra Happiness Days: Best Offers on Soundbars, Home Theatre Systems

Amazon Great Indian Festival 2022 sale brings discounts on a range of products including soundbars and home theatre systems. The sale kicked off on September 23 for all users. Amazon is offering EMI options and additional discounts on select credit card purchases during the sale. Here are some of the best deals on soundbars and home theatre systems in India during the...

MiCA Approved: All 27 EU States May Soon Create One Crypto Framework

The European Parliament Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs (ECON) has approved the MiCA legislation. Stefan Berger, the member of ECON has confirmed the development on Twitter. The tuning and execution of the crypto policies could go into effect starting in 2024.

Flipkart Big Diwali Sale Goes Live for Plus Members: Best Offers on Mobile Phones, Electronics

Flipkart Big Diwali sale is currently live for Flipkart Plus members in India. The six-day sale will be accessible to all users on October 11. This year, the sale brings discounts on a range of smartphones, wearables, smart TVs, and more in India.

Watchmen Creator Alan Moore Believes That Infantile Love for Superheroes Can ‘Be a Precursor to Fascism’

Watchmen creator Alan Moore believes that "infantile" love for comic book superheroes could be a precursor to fascism. Speaking to The Guardian, the V for Vendetta writer expressed concerns about our culture, which obsesses over superheroes, stating that it was never meant as “adult fare.” In Moore’s own words, “Because that kind of infantilisation — that ur...

Jurassic World Dominion Prime Video Release Date Set for October 17

Jurassic World Dominion OTT release date: Chris Pratt and Bryce Dallas Howard-led dinosaurs movie is out October 17 on Amazon Prime Video. Jurassic World Dominion will be available in English, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Malayalam. Jurassic World Dominion arrives on subscription-based OTT nearly three months on from its video-on-demand premiere.

Honor X40 GT Launch Date Set for October 13, Teased to Feature Snapdragon 888 SoC

Honor on Monday confirmed the arrival of the Honor X40 GT in India. The new X40-series smartphone will be launched on October 13. It is teased to feature Snapdragon 888 SoC. The upcoming phone is up for pre-reservations in China. Ahead of the launch, a tipster has leaked live renders of the handset online, giving a glimpse of the possible design.

Tecno Pova 4 Pro With MediaTek Helio G99 SoC, 6,000mAh Battery Launched: Price, Specifications

The Tecno Pova 4 Pro has been launched in Bangladesh. This handset is powered by a MediaTek Helio G99 SoC. It sports a 6.6-inch Full-HD+ display with a 90Hz refresh rate and a 50 MP dual-camera setup. The handset also gets a large 6,000mAh battery with support for 45W fast charging.

Former Coinbase Executives Gather $5.3 Million Focussed on Blockchain Node Operations, Details Here

Former Coinbase executives Ola Muse and Karthik Kalyanaraman have raised $5.3 million (roughly Rs. 43 crore) for their Web3 firm, Scale3. The company aims to use this funding to simplify the maintenance and monitoring of blockchain nodes, that would make the operations of decentralised networks reliable and scalable. In addition, finetuning these node operations will ...

House of the Dragon Episode 9 Trailer: King Viserys’ Demise Sees Otto Hightower Springing at the Opportunity

House of the Dragon episode 9 trailer is out, teasing a closed-room meeting that puts Queen Alicent’s son Aegon as the successor. Set right after King Viserys’ death, episode 9 sees Otto Hightower setting plans in motion, to take over the Iron Throne. House of the Dragon episode 9 premieres October 17 at 6:30am IST/ October 16 at 9pm ET on Disney+ Hotstar and HBO ...

India, Taiwan Should Finalise Free Trade Agreement as Soon as Possible, Says Taiwanese Envoy: Report

India and Taiwan should finalise the proposed free trade agreement (FTA) at the earliest as it will remove all barriers to trade and investment and help create a secure and resilient supply chain, Taipei's de-facto Ambassador Baushuan Ger has reportedly said.​

House of the Dragon Episode 8 Review: A Final Game of Thrones for King Viserys

House of the Dragon episode 8 review: The seat of Driftmark is the latest point of contention between Rhaenyra (Emma D’Arcy) and Alicent (Olivia Cooke). House of the Dragon episode 8 released October 9 at 6pm PT/ 9pm ET on HBO Max, and October 10 at 6:30am IST on Disney+ Hotstar in India.

Amazon Halts Its Delivery Robot "Scouts" That Created Severe Mishaps: Report

Amazon has halted testing of its home delivery robot "Scouts" which is the latest indication that the e-commerce giant is beginning to pare down experimental initiatives as sales growth slows.

Google Pixel Fold Tipped to Launch in Q1 2023, Panel Shipments to Start in January

Google is believed to be working on a foldable smartphone. A tipster has hinted that this smartphone could launch in Q1 of 2023. Previous reports have suggested that it could be named either Pixel Fold or Pixel Notepad.

Samsung Odyssey Ark 55-Inch Curved Gaming Monitor With Up to 165Hz Refresh Rate Launched in India: Details

Samsung Odyssey Ark 1000R curved gaming monitor was launched by the company in India on Friday, as the latest addition to Samsung's Odyssey monitor lineup in the country. The monitor is equipped with four speakers with 60W output and Dolby Atmos support, according to Samsung.

Chandrayaan-2 Orbiter's CLASS Spectrometer Maps Abundance of Sodium for the First Time, ISRO Says

Chandrayaan-2 Large Area Soft X-ray Spectrometer (CLASS) spectrometer has mapped a large amount of sodium on the Moon for the first time, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) said in a statement on Friday. The moon orbiter's CLASS spectrometer provides clean signatures of the sodium line thanks to its high sensitivity and performance, while a study finds that...

Rivian Recalls Nearly All Electric Vehicles Over Loose Fastener That May Affect Steering

Rivian on Friday announced a recall of nearly all vehicles it delivered to customers in order to resolve an issue with a loose fastener. The company said that the fastener which connects the vehicles' front upper-control arm and steering knuckle may not be torqued enough, and could affect the ability to steer the vehicles. While no injuries have been reported, the com...

Tesla Begins Production of Electric Semi Trucks, PepsiCo Confirms First Deliveries to Start in December

Tesla's Semi trucks, the company's much-delayed electric vehicle, will be delivered to PepsiCo in December, the company confirmed on Friday. The announcement came a day after Tesla CEO Elon Musk said on Thursday that the company had started production of the Semi truck, which has an 805 km range and are "super fun to drive." PepsiCo is one of many US companies that ha...

Facebook Warns 1 Million Users About Usernames, Passwords Stolen via 400 Malicious Apps

Facebook on Friday warned 1 million users that their usernames and passwords may have been stolen by malicious apps on the Google Play store and Apple's App Store. Over 400 malicious apps on Android and iOS were users to target Internet users, according to Meta. Apple said 45 of the 400 problematic apps were on its App Store and have been removed, while Google removed...

SpaceX Crew Including Russian Cosmonaut Welcomed Aboard Space Station Ahead of Five-Month Mission

SpaceX's four-member Crew Dragon team reached the International Space Station on Thursday, ahead of a five-month science mission. The team includes a Russian cosmonaut and the first Native American woman sent to orbit. The inclusion of Anna Kikina, the lone female cosmonaut in active service with Russian space agency Roscosmos, was a sign of continued US-Russian coope...

Need for Speed Unbound Trailer Out, Full Car List Unveiled

Need for Speed Unbound trailer is out, featuring rapper A$AP Rocky. As previous reports suggested, the aesthetic features a combination of hyper-realism and animated effects — a far cry from past NFS games. Need for Speed Unbound features a slew of classic game modes and has also unveiled its full car list, containing 142 vehicles. Need for Speed Unbound launches De...

Moto E32 With 50-Megapixel Rear Camera, 5,000mAh Battery Launched in India: Price, Specifications

Moto E32 budget smartphone has been launched in India on Friday. The latest phone from Motorola comes with a 90Hz display and is powered by the MediaTek Helio G37 SoC. The smartphone gets a 50-megapixel rear camera setup and houses a large 5,000mAh battery. 

Werewolf by Night Review: MCU Horror TV Special Isn’t Anything Special

Werewolf by Night review: the first proper horror flick in the Marvel Cinematic Universe delves into the world of monsters, but it doesn't go far enough. Werewolf by Night is released October 7 at 12:30pm IST/ 12am PT on Disney+ and Disney+ Hotstar.

Need for Speed Unbound: Leaked Screenshots Reveal Anime Aesthetic, Ahead of Official Reveal

Leaked screenshots from the upcoming Need for Speed game hint at an anime aesthetic. Japanese storefront Neowing briefly listed the game, Need for Speed Unbound, revealing some screenshots and a description for the title. The game combines photo-realistic elements with animated graffiti effects, that exaggerate on-screen effects. Need for Speed Unbound is reportedly s...

OpenSea NFT Marketplace Adds Bulk Purchase Feature, Details Here

OpenSea is now allowing users to list and buy up to 30 digital collectibles in one go. For creators looking to list up to 30 NFTs at once will also be able to use this new feature. Amid dropping sales, OpenSea has been adding a bunch of new features on the platform.

Samsung Q3 Profit Set to Decline 25 Percent Amid Reduced Demand, Analysts Say

Samsung's Q3 profit is expected to decline by 25 percent, according to analysts. One of the world's largest chip manufacturers could see the first decline in profits in three years, amid rising inflation, fears of recession, and uncertainty about the fallout from Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Until the latest quarter, robust demand for devices as people were forced to...

Elon Musk Wants to Make X, an 'Everything App': All You Need to Know About Super Apps

Elon Musk on Tuesday tweeted about the purchase of Twitter being an accelerant to creating X, an "everything app". A super app, or everything app as Musk calls it, has been described as the Swiss army knife of mobile apps, offering a suite of services for users such as messaging, social networking, peer-to-peer payments and e-commerce shopping. They are massively popu...

Elon Musk’s Twitter Will Be a Wild Ride

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Apple Reportedly Asks Suppliers to Shift Some AirPods, Beats Production to India: All Details

Apple has reportedly asked its suppliers Foxconn and Luxshare Precision Industry, to move some AirPods and Beats headphone production to India for the first time. According to a Nikkei report, Foxconn is preparing to make Beats headphones in India, followed by AirPods, while the Luxshare is focusing more on its Vietnamese AirPods operations for now and could be slower...

Xiaomi Smart Band 7 Pro With 1.64-Inch AMOLED Display, 110+ Sports Modes Launched: Price, Specifications

The Xiaomi Smart Band 7 Pro launched globally on October 4. This smartwatch has a rectangular 1.64-Inch AMOLED display. It features over 110 sports modes and comes with 10 pre-loaded running workouts.

Mastercard Launches ‘Crypto Secure’ to Assist Banks in Preventing Cases of Fraud

Mastercard has launched a new tool called ‘Crypto Secure’ that is intended to help banks and financial institutions detect as well as prevent fraudulent activities associated with virtual digital assets. CipherTrace blockchain startup will be providing the infrastructure for rolling-out the tool.

The Witcher: Four New Games Announced by CD Projekt Red

The Witcher franchise is expanding with a new set of games in the future. During its Group Strategy Update stream, CD Projekt Red went on an announcement spree, confirming four new additions to the fantasy franchise. They include a new trilogy codenamed project “Polaris” — the first of which was announced earlier this year as The Witcher 4. Then there’s a full...

Elon Musk Suggests Buying Twitter at His Original Price

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Tejas Shah of Indian Origin Named CEO of Crypto-Focussed New York Digital Investment Group

The New York Digital Investment Group (NYDIG) has named Tejas Shah as the CEO of the crypto-focussed alternate asset management platform. Before joining the NYDIG, Shah had clocked a nearly 20-year long career at Goldman Sachs as a partner. Alongside Shah, Nate Conrad, the former Global Head of Payments at NYDIG has been promoted as the firm’s President.

Samsung Electronics Targeting Mass Production of 2nm Chips by 2025, 1.4nm by 2027

Samsung Electronics' chip contract manufacturing business is targeting mass production of advanced 2nm technology chips by 2025 and 1.4nm chips by 2027, set for use in applications such as high-performance computing and artificial intelligence.

Twitter Edit Tweet Feature Now Rolling Out to Blue Subscribers in These Countries

Twitter on Monday said a feature to edit tweets is being rolled out to those subscribing to its Blue service in Australia, Canada and New Zealand. The tool will let users edit a tweet up to five times within 30 minutes of initially posting, Twitter said.

Black Panther: Wakanda Forever Trailer Teases New Black Panther, Offers First Glimpse at Ironheart

Black Panther: Wakanda Forever just got a new trailer, ahead of its release on November 11. The Black Panther 2 trailer focuses on a new threat in the face of Wakandan forces, following King T’Challa’s death — Namor, the Sub-Mariner. The Black Panther 2 trailer also offers glimpses of the Ironheart suit, and Shuri (Letitia Wright) as the new incarnation of Black...

The 7 Biggest Web Series and TV Shows in October on Netflix, Hotstar, Apple TV+, and Prime Video

Mismatched season 2, The White Lotus season 2, Derry Girls season 3, Shantaram, The Midnight Club, The Peripheral, and Guillermo Del Toro's Cabinet of Curiosities — the biggest web series and TV shows in October 2022 on Netflix, Disney+ Hotstar, Apple TV+, and Prime Video.

Amazon Great Indian Festival Happiness Upgrade Days 2022: Best Offers on Mobile Phones, Electronics

Amazon Great Indian Festival sale 2022 is live with hundreds of deals on mobile phones, laptops, TVs, wearables, and other gadgets. We've put together this simple guide to help you find the best deals on gadgets available right now.

Moto G72 First Impressions: A Promising All-Rounder That Misses Out on 5G

Motorola has launched the Moto G72 as its new mainstream offering under Rs. 20,000. The phone packs some premium hardware such as a 120Hz pOLED display and a 108MP triple-camera setup, but misses out on 5G network support. Here's our first impressions.

Tecno Pova 4 Renders, Specifications Surface Online; Tip MediaTek Helio G99 SoC, 6,000mAh Battery

Tecno Pova 4 is reportedly making its way to the markets soon. Ahead of the official launch, the renders and key specifications of the handset have surfaced online. The handset is tipped to feature MediaTek Helio G99 SoC. The Tecno Pova 4 could sport dual rear cameras led by a 50-megapixel main sensor.

House of the Dragon Episode 8 Trailer: Struggle for Power Continues at Driftmark

House of the Dragon episode 8 trailer is out, teasing a battle for power at Driftmark, following Lord Corlys Velaryon’s unspecified “grave injury.” In King Viserys’ absence, Otto Hightower has reclaimed his position of the King’s Hand, establishing control over the Targaryen household. Meanwhile, Rhaenyra and Prince Daemon plan something big.

Xiaomi Feels Disappointed by ED Order to Seize Assets, Says Will Continue to Protect Reputation

Xiaomi on Sunday said it was "disappointed" with an Indian order that froze $682 million (nearly Rs. 55,800 crore) of its assets and would continue to protect its interests. An Indian appellate authority on Friday confirmed an April order by India's federal financial crime fighting agency, the Enforcement Directorate, to seize Rs. 5,551 crore, saying a probe found Xia...

Reliance Jio Said to Launch Budget Laptop JioBook With Embedded 4G Sim Card

Reliance Jio will launch a budget laptop priced at $184 (Nearly Rs. 15,000) with an embedded 4G sim card, aiming to replicate the success of its low-cost JioPhone in India's highly price-sensitive market, two sources told Reuters. The JioBook will be produced locally by contract manufacturer Flex with Jio aiming to sell "hundreds of thousands" of units by March, one o...

‘Connect Wallets, Share NFTs’: Meta Users in the US Get Feature on Facebook, Instagram

Meta’s Facebook and Instagram users in the US can now connect their digital wallets to the apps and share their NFT holdings with their followers and friends. NFTs supported on Ethereum, Polygon, and Flow blockchains can be shared on Facebook and Instagram for starters.

Amazon Great Indian Festival 2022 Sale: All the Best Offers on Gadgets

Amazon Great Indian Festival sale 2022 is live with hundreds of deals on mobile phones, laptops, TVs, wearables, and other gadgets. We've put together this simple guide to help you find the best deals on gadgets available right now.

Amazon Great Indian Festival 2022 Sale: Best Deals on Gaming Laptops, Desktops, Accessories

Amazon Great Indian Festival 2022 Sale is live with several great deals and offers on gaming laptops, computers, and accessories. Laptops and accessories from brands such as Asus, LG, HyperX, and Lenovo are available on sale with great discounts. Check out our list to find the best deals before they expire.

Samsung Galaxy A14 Renders, Specifications Leaked; Tipped to Get Triple Rear Camera Setup

Samsung Galaxy A14 renders and specifications have surfaced online suggesting that a launch could be imminent. The leaked renders suggest the design of the smartphone and also offers a look at some of its features such as the rear camera setup. As per the renders, the phone appears to offer a triple rear camera setup, a 3.5mm headphone port, and a side-mounted fingerp...

Google Pixel Watch Marketing Images, Specifications Surface Online Ahead of Launch

Google Pixel Watch official looking renders have surfaced online ahead of its launch. The renders show the smartwatch in multiple colour options, and also tip specifications such as ECG tracking, Emergency mode, Quick Pairing, Sleep monitoring, and more. The Pixel Watch is expected to be unveiled alongside the Pixel 7 and 7 Pro at Google’s event on October 6.