Elon Musk Meets Tim Cook, Says Apple Never Considered Removing Twitter From App Store

Elon Musk said on Wednesday that the misunderstanding over the possibility of Twitter being removed from the App Store was resolved after he met with Apple CEO Tim Cook. The CEO of Tesla and Twitter said that Cook informed him that Apple never considered doing so. Musk had accused Apple of threatening to block Twitter from the App Store on Monday, without saying why. ...

YouTube Removes More Than 17 Lakh Videos in India in Q3 2022 for Violating Community Guidelines

YouTube has removed over 17 lakh videos uploaded from India during the July-September quarter for violating the company's community guidelines. As per its Community Guidelines Enforcement report, the Google-owned video streaming platform has also taken out over 73.7 crore comments for violation of the guidelines.

The Elephant Whisperers Trailer Shows the Heartwarming Tantrums of an Orphaned, Baby Elephant

The Elephant Whisperers just got a trailer, ahead of its December 8 release on Netflix. The Tamil-language short documentary follows an elderly couple, Bomman and Bellie, who fall in love with an orphaned baby elephant, they’re tasked to care for. The film marks Kartiki Gonsalves’ directorial debut and is produced by Guneet Monga and Achin Jain under their Sikhya ...

Bitcoin, Ether Bag Profits, Usher Majority Altcoins Towards Gains on Last Day of November

The overall crypto sector rose by 3.07 percent in the last 24 hours. Bitcoin and Ether along with majority other cryptocurrencies rose in values. These include Dogecoin, Shiba Inu, Polygon, Polkadot, and Solana among others. Only a few underdog cryptocurrencies settled with losses today, including Leo and Zcash.

‘No Cooperation’: How Sam Bankman-Fried Tried to Cling to FTX

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Genesis Crypto Brokerage Working to Avoid Bankruptcy Filing, Resolve Lending Business Issues

Genesis, the US crypto brokerage said on Tuesday that it was working to resolve the "current situation in the lending business" without the need for bankruptcy filing, after a report that the firm's creditors were organising with restructuring lawyers in an attempt to stop the brokerage from meeting the same fate as FTX, the crypto exchange that collapsed earlier this...

iPhone 15 Series to Come With State-of-the-Art Image Sensor From Sony: Report

The iPhone 15 series is said to come with a state-of-the-art image sensor from Sony. The Japanese tech giant expects to capture 60 percent of the CMOS image sensor market by 2025. The iPhone 15 Pro Max may get a periscope camera with 10x optical zoom.

Coinbase Appoints Ex CryptoCom, Facebook Employees to Head its Units in Europe, Africa, Middle East

Coinbase has expanded its teams in the Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) regions. Cormac Dinan, the ex-general manager of the CryptoCom, and Elke Karskens, the former director of partnerships in Facebook, are among the five new senior-level executives, that Coinbase has freshly added to its teams in the EMEA regions.

WhatsApp 'Message Yourself' Feature Rolling Out on Android and iOS: Report

WhatsApp will now let you chat with yourself, send quick notes or reminders, or crucial information. The app's new Message yourself feature that will lets you send yourself messages, reminders, files, and links with a few taps.

Elon Musk Takes On Apple’s Power, Setting Up a Clash

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Apple Watch Ultra's Oceanic+ Dive Computer App Now Available on the App Store

Among the many new features introduced by Apple for its Watch Ultra model at launch was its ability to function as a dive computer for deep sea divers. A few months in, Apple has delivered the advertised Oceanic+ app, which is now available for download on the App Store. The app is free of cost, but requires in-app purchases for advanced features.

Elon Musk Claims Apple Threatened to Pull Twitter From App Store, Ready to 'Go to War' Over In-App Purchases

Elon Musk on Monday accused Apple of threatening to block Twitter from the App Store and claimed that the iPhone maker had halted advertisements on the microblogging service. He has stated that Apple is pressuring Twitter over content moderation demands. Musk also said he was willing to "go to war" with Apple over its in-app purchases commission.

Xiaomi 13 Series Set to Launch on December 1, Alongside MIUI 14, Xiaomi Watch S2, Xiaomi Buds 4

Xiaomi 13 series is set to launch in China on December 1. The Chinese tech giant will also unveil MIUI 14, Xiaomi Watch S2, and Xiaomi Buds 4 TWS earphones at the same event. The Xiaomi 13 series will feature a high-end OLED panel with 1.61mm narrow bottom bezel.

Gmail Updated With Search Improvements, Workspace Apps Get Collaboration Features

Google has added a couple of new features to its Workspace apps. This includes the ability to search better, share files more easily during presentations and make viewing data easier in the Sheets app. Google says that these updates should be available to most users already, or will be available within 15 days.

Henry Cavill’s Superman Return Was Opposed by Warner Bros., Black Adam's Dwayne Johnson Reveals

Dwayne Johnson has revealed that Warner Bros. did not want Henry Cavill back as Superman. In a video posted to Twitter, The Rock confirmed that the studio “inexplicably and inexcusably” did not want Cavill to return in Black Adam. He and his Seven Bucks Productions team fought hard for the idea, despite being rejected by DC Films president Walter Hamada. Johnson n...

Realme 10 Pro+ Price in India Teased to Be Below Rs. 25,000 Ahead of Launch

Realme Vice President Madhav Sheth has suggested that the Realme 10 Pro+ will be priced below Rs. 25,000 at launch in India. The Realme 10 Pro series will debut on December 8 in the country. The Realme 10 Pro+ features a 6.7-inch AMOLED curved display with a 120Hz refresh rate.

Elon Musk Says Twitter Will Add Encrypted DMs, Payments; Claims Signups at All-Time High as Advertisers Leave

Twitter CEO Elon Musk said on Twitter that the social media firm would add features like encrypted direct messages (DMs), longform tweets and payments. He also said he sees a "path to Twitter exceeding a billion monthly users in 12 to 18 months." The company's new owner said new signups were at an all-time high, even as advertisers and users leave the platform followi...

What Are WhatsApp Polls and How Do You Use Them? All You Need to Know

A poll could help take group members' opinions on any topic or idea, or could be used for making plans quickly. Your responses will be protected by end-to-end encryption.

OnePlus 11 Tipped to Come in Glossy Green and Matte Black Colourways

OnePlus 11 does not have an official release date yet, but ahead of it, a tipster has leaked colour options of the upcoming handset. The OnePlus 11 is said to come in glossy green and matte black colour options. The upcoming OnePlus 11 is expected to succeed the OnePlus 10 Pro. It is said to offer up to 12GB of RAM and a maximum of 256GB of storage.

NASA's Orion Spacecraft Enters Lunar Orbit a Week After Artemis I Launch

NASA's Orion spacecraft was placed in lunar orbit Friday, officials said, as the much-delayed Moon mission proceeded successfully. A little over a week after the spacecraft blasted off from Florida bound for the Moon, flight controllers "successfully performed a burn to insert Orion into a distant retrograde orbit," the US space agency said on its web site.

Paytm to Resubmit Application for Authorisation of Payment Aggregator Services

Paytm has shared an update with the exchanges about its 100 per cent subsidiary, Paytm Payments Services. The company can now resubmit the application within 120 calendar days for the payment aggregator services. Ahead of that, the company will seek necessary approval for past downward investment from Paytm into its subsidiary.

Huawei, ZTE Sale, Import Banned in US After Being Listed as Threats by FCC

US authorities announced a ban Friday on the import or sale of communications equipment deemed "an unacceptable risk to national security" — including gear from Chinese giants Huawei Technologies and ZTE. Both firms have been on a roster of companies listed as a threat by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), and the new rules bar future authorizations of the...

Elon Musk Calls Donald Trump’s Twitter Ban ‘Grave Mistake’, Condemns Violence

Elon Musk has called Twitter's ban on then President Donald Trump after the January 6 attack on the US Capitol as a "grave mistake" that had to be corrected. Although he also stated that incitement to violence would continue to be prohibited on Twitter.

Nothing Phone 1 Gets New Update With November 2022 Security Patch, AirPods Battery Percentage Display, More

Nothing has started rolling out the Nothing OS 1.1.7 update for the Nothing Phone 1. It brings support for displaying the battery percentages of AirPods, improved audio quality when recording a video, and more. This update also includes the November 2022 Android security patch.

Reliance Jio 5G Rollout Completed Across 33 District Headquarters in Gujarat, Telco Says

Jio on Friday announced the rollout of 5G services across all 33 district headquarters in Gujarat. The country's biggest telecom operator will provide 5G services to subscribers at no additional cost during the trial period.

Lava Blaze NXT With MediaTek Helio G37 SoC, 5,000mAh Battery Launched in India: Price, Specifications

Lava Blaze NXT has been launched in India on Friday. This affordable smartphone is powered by a MediaTek Helio G37 SoC and comes with a 6.5-inch IPS display. It also features a 13-megapixel AI triple rear camera setup.

Elon Musk Says Twitter Will Grant 'General Amnesty' for Suspended Accounts From Next Week

Elon Musk said Thursday that Twitter would provide a "general amnesty" to users whose accounts were suspended, hours after a poll on reinstating these accounts concluded. More than 72.4 percent of over 3.16 million Twitter users who participated in the poll said they were in favour of bringing suspended users back to the platform. Last week, Musk reinstated former US ...

iPhone Factory Workers' Protest: Over 20,000 New Hires Said to Leave Foxconn's Zhengzhou Plant

Foxconn is said to have seen over 20,000 new hires leave the company's Zhengzhou iPhone plant in China, after widespread worker protests that rocked the facility over a pay dispute. The company apologised for committing a pay-related "technical error" when hiring new recruits, offered remuneration to employees who wanted to resign and leave the chaos-hit plant.

Binance to Establish Industry Recovery Initiative to Invest in Digital Sector Companies

Cryptocurrency exchange Binance said on Thursday it was committing $1 billion (nearly Rs. 8,200 crore) to establishing an industry recovery initiative (IRI) to invest in companies from the digital assets sector. The move comes at a time when the crypto market is teetering from the collapse of FTX, which is seeking Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the United States.

Twitter, Other Social Media Apps Fail to Remove Hate Speech, Says EU Review

Twitter took longer to review hateful content and removed less of it in 2022 compared with the previous year, according to European Union data released Thursday. The EU figures were published as part of an annual evaluation of online platforms' compliance with the 27-nation bloc's code of conduct on disinformation.

BTC Likely to Soon Lose Its Value as Payment Tool for Cyber Criminals: Kaspersky

Kaspersky, in its new report, has claimed that Bitcoin is set to lose its value as a digital asset for ransomware negotiations and payments as regulations around the crypto sector increase around the world. The report also noted that the scammers are still expected to continue swarming to the crypto sector.

Snapdragon 782G Chipset Launched, Will Replace Snapdragon 778G+ Platform: Details

Snapdragon 782G SoC has been announced by the California-based chip manufacturer as a successor to the Snapdragon 778G+ SoC, which was introduced last year. The company claims that the new SoC provides 10 percent improvement in GPU performance and a 5 percent improvement in CPU performance over its predecessor.

FTX Bankruptcy: BitGo Recovers $740 Million in Crypto Assets So Far, Court Filings Show

FTX assets worth $740 million (roughly Rs. 6,040 crore) have been recovered and secured so far, according to BitGo, the company tasked with locking down the assets of the failed cryptocurrency exchange. The biggest worry for many of FTX's customers is they'll never see their money again. The assets recovered include not only Bitcoin and ethereum, but also a collection...

Elon Musk Polls Users on 'General Amnesty' for Suspended Twitter Accounts

Elon Musk on Wednesday floated the idea of a 'general amnesty' for suspended accounts on the platform, polling users to ask if they should be unbanned. Polls on Twitter are open to all users and are unscientific and potentially targeted by fake accounts and bots. Former US President Donald Trump's Twitter account was reinstated last week after a narrow majority of res...

Microsoft Could Face FTC Antitrust Lawsuit to Block Activision Blizzard Takeover Bid: Report

Microsoft could face an antitrust lawsuit to block its bid to acquire video game publisher Activision Blizzard, according to a report. A lawsuit challenging the deal is reportedly not guaranteed, and the FTC's four commissioners have yet to vote out a complaint or meet with lawyers for the companies. Microsoft is betting on the acquisition to help it compete better wi...

Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse Confirmed to Feature Six Distinct Art Styles

Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse will feature six major art styles. Speaking to Empire, producers Phil Lord and Christopher Miller teased that the sequel to the Oscar-winning Miles Morales adventure will switch art styles depending on new environments, drawing inspiration from their comic book representations. Furthermore, Miller revealed that the two visual styles...

Near India Teams With Move-to-Earn Platform GrowFitter to Drive Web3 Adoption

Near India has partnered with the GrowFitter move-to-earn platform to drive the adoption of Web3 in the country. With this partnership, GrowFitter is looking to expand its presence in international markets. India is its next stop after initiating operations in Vietnam, the Philippines, Dubai, and Singapore.

Ecovacs Deebot N8 Pro Robot Vacuum-Mop Cleaner and Auto Empty Station Review: Self-Emptying on a Budget

The Ecovacs Deebot N8 Pro is a robot vacuum cleaner with additional mopping capabilities, and can be purchased along with the optional Auto Empty Station, which automatically cleans out the on-device dustbin on command. How does the robot cleaning device work? Find out in this review.

Android TV, Google TV Apps Will Switch From APKs to Android App Bundles From 2023

Google is mandating that all new and updated apps submitted to the Play Store need to be in the newer Android App Bundle (AAB) format instead of the older Android Package Kit (APK) format. While this rule change only affects developers, it does bring plenty of benefits for smart TV users, according to the company.

As Elon Musk Cuts Costs at Twitter, Some Bills Are Going Unpaid

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Elon Musk Tells Employees He Wants Twitter to Have Encrypted DMs With Video, Voice Chat Support: Report

Elon Musk, Twitter's new CEO, has outlined his plans to employees, to bring encrypted DMs to the microblogging platform, as per a report. The firm's new owner is also reportedly planning on adding encrypted voice and video calling for Twitter users. In 2018, Twitter warned that an undisclosed number of DMs between businesses and their customers had been accessible by ...

Two Arrested in Estonia for Cheating Hundreds of Thousands in $575 Million Crypto Fraud Scheme

Authorities in Estonia have arrested two men on suspicion of defrauding $575 million (roughly Rs. 4,700 crore) from hundreds of thousands of people, police said on Monday. The joint operation involved more than 100 police officers, including around 15 US federal agents. According to a statement by the authorities, "invited people to invest in their cryptocurrency toke...

JP Morgan Explores Launch of Crypto Wallet to Meet Market Needs, Patent Filing Hints

JP Morgan is looking to launch a crypto wallet in the coming days. The bank is interested in bulking its crypto wallet with capabilities of virtual currency transfer, exchange, and a crypto payment processor. Michael Kondoudis, a US Patent and Trademark Attorney shared details about JP Morgan’s crypto wallet patent on Twitter.

What Elon Musk Is Doing to Twitter Is What He Did at Tesla and SpaceX

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Twitter Advertisers Face Pressure From Rights Activists After Elon Musk Reinstates Donald Trump's Account

Twitter advertisers are facing calls from a coalition of civil rights activists to issue statements on pulling ads from the microblogging service, days after new owner Elon Musk reinstated the account of former US President Donald Trump. The groups in the Stop Toxic Twitter coalition complained that Musk had vowed to advertisers that Twitter would take a considered ap...

iQoo Neo 7 SE Promo Image Leaks Online; Suggests MediaTek Dimensity 8200 SoC, 120W Charging, More

iQoo Neo 7 SE is expected to launch soon. Ahead of the official launch, a fresh promo leak offers insights into the design and key specifications of the handset. It could pack Samsung's E5 AMOLED display and be powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 8200 SoC.

Sony Xperia 10 V May Feature a Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 SoC, More Specifications Leaked

Alleged specifications of the Sony Xperia 10 V have been leaked. It could be powered by a Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 SoC. This Sony smartphone may feature a 5,150mAh battery with support for 30W fast charging.

Tesla Recalls 3.21 Lakh US Vehicles Over Intermittent Rear Light Issue, Public Filing Shows

Tesla revealed in a public filing to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) that it was recalling more than 321,000 vehicles in the US because tail lights may intermittently fail to illuminate. The electric vehicle manufacturer said the tail light-related recall covers some 2023 Model 3 and 2020-2023 Model Y vehicles. Last week, Tesla recalled near...

Donald Trump Snubs Twitter After Elon Musk Reactivates Former US President's Account

Donald Trump on Saturday snubbed Twitter, hours after Elon Musk's public poll asking users whether he should reinstate the former US president over a year after he was banned from the social media platform for inciting violence. He said he would stick with his new platform Truth Social, which he said had better user engagement than Twitter and was doing "phenomenally ...

Elon Musk Reinstates Trump’s Twitter Account

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FTX Launches Strategic Review, Seeks Court Relief to Pay Critical Vendors

FTX said on Saturday it has launched a strategic review of its global assets and is preparing for the sale or reorganisation of some businesses. FTX, along with about 101 affiliated firms, also sought court relief to allow the operation of a new global cash management system and payment to its critical vendors.

Chup OTT Release Date: R Balki’s Directorial to Stream on ZEE5 on November 25

Filmmaker R Balki's Chup: Revenge of the Artist is set to have its OTT premiere on Zee5 on November 25, the streamer announced Saturday. Starring Sunny Deol, Dulquer Salmaan and Shreya Dhanwanthary, the thriller chronicles the story of a psychopath killer targeting film critics. The movie had received mixed reviews from the critics when it was released in theatres on...

Xiaomi Outfolding Smartphone Prototype Leaked via Twitter: All Details

Xiaomi outfolding smartphone prototype has been leaked recently. The prototype, leaked by tipster Kuba Wojciechowski, hints at a Xiaomi smartphone with an outward folding ability. The spotted prototype comes with a Snapdragon 855 with X50 modem for 5G support. The tipster has mentioned that “the device was super-secret and very few units made their way into the publ...

Vivo X90 Specifications Officially Teased Ahead of Launch; to Support 120W Fast Charging: Details

Vivo X90 specifications are officially out and the smartphone will come with support for 120W fast charging among other features. The smartphone will come in two different display options from which the users can choose, including the BOE Q9 and the Samsung E6 panel. The handset from Vivo will launch in China on November 22.

Elon Musk’s Twitter Teeters on the Edge After Another 1,200 Leave

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Amazon Mass Layoffs to Continue Till Next Year, Confirms CEO Andy Jassy

Amazon mass layoffs, which began in the company’s corporate ranks this week will extend into next year, CEO Andy Jassy said Thursday. In a note sent to employees, Jassy said the company told workers in its devices and books divisions about layoffs on Wednesday. He said it also offered some other employees a voluntary buyout offer.

Draft Digital Personal Data Protection Bill Proposes Penalty of Rs. 500 Crore for Data Breaches

The draft Digital Personal Data Protection Bill that was reintroduced by the government on Friday has revised the penalty for data breaches up to Rs. 500 crore. Meanwhile, the draft legislation proposes to set up a Data Protection Board of India which will carry on functions as per the provisions of the bill, and also proposes a graded penalty system for data fiduciar...

Airtel 5G Services Launched at Lohegaon Airport in Pune: All Details

Airtel on Friday announced that it had deployed Airtel 5G Plus service here at Lohegaon Airport. It is the first airport in the state to provide 5G connectivity on compatible smartphones, according to the telecom operator. Earlier this week, Airtel announced the launch of 5G services at around 13 locations in Gurugram.

Cheap Identities from Black Market Become Dupe Tool for Crypto Scammers: CertiK

As per a report by CertiK, scammers have been purchasing cheap identities of real people from the black market to put names and faces on fishy projects to make them look legitimate. The main aim for the fraudsters is to dodge regulatory requirements to begin projects that expose people to financial risks.

US Congress to Investigate Binance Role in FTX Collapse: Report

The US Congress has decided to launch an investigation into Binance citing it had a role in the downfall of FTX. This is much to the dismay of many crypto enthusiasts who seem to think Changpeng Zhao, CEO of Binance, was some kind of savior for the crypto community.

Poco C50 Set to Launch in India as Budget C-Series Handset by End of November

Poco C50 will be launched in India in the last week of November, the company announced on Friday.

Elizabeth Holmes’s Fraud Sentence Will Send a Message One Way or Another

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CoinSwitch Gets Balance Sheet Verified by Independent Agency in Cryptoquake Aftermath

CoinSwitch Kuber has claimed to have received a verification of its balance sheets from INMACS. The aim was to prove that the Indian crypto exchange holds sufficient reserves to match its customer investments. It is however, noteworthy, that the report confirms of CoinSwitch’s fund sufficiency as of November 4, 2022, that is over two weeks ago. In between then and n...

YouTube Music Update Rolling Out With Redesigned Now Playing Screen, Gets Rid of Dislike Button: Report

Google is reportedly rolling out an update for its YouTube Music app for Android smartphones with some design changes. These changes are to do with the Now Playing screen where some interface elements have been moved around to make way for a new feature, while the dislike button has been removed entirely. There are also some minor design changes that make the app’s ...

Meta Appoints Sandhya Devanathan to Replace Ajit Mohan as India Head

Meta on Thursday announced that it had appointed Sandhya Devanathan as the Vice President of Meta India. Devanathan will replace Ajit Mohan, who left the Facebook parent to join rival Snap earlier this month. The announcement comes days after Meta announced company-wide layoffs that would affect 13 percent of its workforce.

OnePlus TV 55 Y1S Pro Launch in India Tipped; Specifications Leaked

The OnePlus TV 55 Y1S Pro will sit above the 43-inch and 50-inch models in India. It is rumoured to come with features like a 24W speaker setup, 4K Ultra HD resolution, MEMC support, etc.

Twitter Seemingly Working on End-to-End Encryption for Direct Messages, Elon Musk Teases Confirmation

An alleged line of code in the Twitter for Android app spotted by researcher Jane Manchun Wong seems to indicate that Twitter is working on end-to-end encryption for direct messages. Elon Musk has seemingly confirmed that this feature is in development.

iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max With USB Type-C to Offer Improved Transfer Speeds: Ming-Chi Kuo

iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max are expected to offer improved transfer speeds with the introduction of USB Type-C wired connectivity. However, the standard iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus may retain the current transfer speeds offered by iPhone handsets.

Elon Musk Gives Twitter Employees a Deadline to Stay or Leave

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Mobile Industry Agrees for Phased Rollout of Uniform Device Chargers in India

Smartphone companies and industry organisations have agreed to a phased rollout of a uniform charging port for all electronic devices, the Consumer Affairs Ministry said on Wednesday. A sub-group will be set up to examine the feasibility of uniform charging ports for wearables, it said.

Amazon Laid Off Devices Unit Staff, Including Retail and HR, Amid Job Cuts

Amazon on Wednesday said it has laid off some employees in its devices group as a person familiar with the company said it still targeted around 10,000 job cuts, including in its retail division and human resources.

FTX's Sam Bankman-Fried, Other Celebrity Promoters Sued by Crypto Investors

US crypto investors sued FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried and several celebrities who promoted his exchange including NFL quarterback Tom Brady and comedian Larry David, claiming they engaged in deceptive practices to sell FTX yield-bearing digital currency accounts. The proposed class action filed on Tuesday night in Miami alleges that FTX yield-bearing accounts were u...

Airtel 5G Services Expanded to Gurugram, 13 Locations to Get 5G Connectivity in Phased Rollout

Airtel on Tuesday announced that it has begun offering 5G services at 13 locations in Gurugram. The telecom operator said that customers with 5G-enabled devices will have access to the Airtel 5G Plus network at no extra cost until the roll-out is more widespread. Airtel had previously announced that it was rolling out high-speed network connectivity in Kolkata and Sil...

Bengaluru, Chennai, Ahmedabad Named Among World's 20 Most ‘Crypto Stressed’ Cities

CoinKickoff, in its recent report, named the 20 most crypto-stressed nations in the world that includes three from India — Bengaluru, Chennai, and Ahmedabad. The ongoing regulatory draft works on crypto laws around the world has emerged as the main reason why investing in these digital assets is being seen as stressful in several parts of the world.

iPhone Manufacturing Unit to Be Set Up Near Hosur, Will Employ 60,000 Workers, IT Minister Says

An Apple iPhone manufacturing unit will be set up near Hosur in Bengaluru, Telecom and IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Tuesday. The Cupertino company has outsourced the manufacturing of iPhone enclosures to Tata Electronics, which has a plant at Hosur, while its iPhone models are manufactured by electronics giants Foxconn, Wistron and Pegatron in India.

Elon Musk Fires Twitter Employees Who Criticized Him

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YouTube Shorts to Gain Shopping Features Amid Digital Ad Slowdown: Report

YouTube Shorts will gain shopping features, as the Alphabet-owned firm seeks to diversify its revenue stream squeezed by falling ad spending, according to a report. The streaming service is also reportedly testing new commission schemes for influencers who sell products through links in videos. YouTube has struggled to compete with TikTok, the app that has burgeoned t...

Google Play Store Gets UPI Autopay for Subscription-Based Purchases in India

Google Play has introduced UPI Autopay for subscription-based purchases in India. It now includes a “Pay with UPI” option in the app when customers select a subscription plan. The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) had launched the UPI AutoPay feature for recurring payments earlier this year in July.

Data Protection Bill Will End Customer Data Misuse, Penalise Violators, MoS IT Says

The proposed data protection bill in India will put an end to the misuse of customer data, while those who violate the law will face punitive action, according to Minister of State for Electronics and IT Rajeev Chandrasekhar. The government in August withdrew the Personal Data Protection Bill from the Lok Sabha and said it will come out with a “set of fresh legislat...

Samsung Galaxy A14 5G Spotted on Bluetooth SIG Database, Specifications Tipped: Report

Samsung Galaxy A14 5G, the upcoming A-series handset from Samsung, has reportedly been spotted on the Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG) database. The listing indicates that the smartphone carries model numbers SM-A146U, SM-A146VL, SM-A146W, SM-A146U, SM-A146U1/DS, SM-A146P, SM-A146P/N, SM-A146P/DSN. The listing suggests that the Galaxy A14 5G may launch soon.

Twitter Executives Could Be Held Personally Liable, Face Huge FTC Fines, Former US Officials Say

Twitter employees could be held personally liable in case the company disregarded a federal order to protect user privacy with the launch of new features on the platform, according to former US FTC officials. According to a former official, the US FTC has always had the authority to single out executives who violate orders and hit them with penalties but it has rarely...

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Next-Gen Update Arrives December 14, Free to Owners of the Game

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt’s next-gen update is coming December 14. The update will be available for free to owners of the game, across PC, PS5, and Xbox Series S/X. Key changes include support for ray tracing, faster load times on console, and a variety of mods. Publisher CD Projekt Red has also confirmed in-game content inspired by Netflix’s The Witcher series —...

Amazon Is Said to Plan to Lay Off Thousands of Employees

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Apple Continues Hiring for Mixed Reality Headset Project; Listing Hints at 3D World, Video Service: Gurman

Apple is working on a mixed reality headset. The iPhone maker is reportedly hiring engineers for teams working on its AR and VR technology ahead of the rumoured launch of the device in 2023. A job listing has suggested some of the device’s capabilities ahead of its expected debut next year.

Line Messaging Launches ‘Game Dosi’ Web3 Platform in Japan, Here’s What Its About

The Line mobile messaging service has decided to roll out a Web3 platform called ‘Game Dosi’ in Japan. As part of its service offerings, Game Dosi will provide legal support and risk management solutions via Line’s support team. Consultations to optimise game-centric token economics will also be provided via the platform.

Redmi K60 Key Specifications Tipped, May Rival Oneplus Ace 2, Realme GT Neo 5

Alleged specifications of the Redmi K60 have emerged that suggest that it might be powered by a Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SoC. In addition, this smartphone may rival the OnePlus Ace 2 and Realme GT Neo 5.

Aquaman Paved the Way for Namor’s Introduction in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, Director Ryan Coogler Says

Black Panther: Wakanda Forever director Ryan Coogler has credited Aquaman for paving the way for Namor’s introduction. In an interview, the director discussed how the creative team at Marvel leaned into the distinguishing aspects of their underwater antihero from DC Comics’ god-like counterpart. “I do think that having Aquaman out in the world, in film language,...

Samsung Galaxy A73 5G Gets Stable Android 13 With One UI 5.0 Update: Report

Samsung has reportedly started rolling out the One UI 5.0 update for the Galaxy A73 5G. The update bearing firmware version A736BXXU2BVK2 is said to be currently only available to users in Malaysia.

Shiba Inu Bill Payments Now Enabled in One of Dubai’s Highest Rated Hotels, Details Here

W Dubai – The Palm, one of the highest rated extravagant hotels in Dubai has opened payments in the Shiba Inu cryptocurrency. Booking rooms for this Mariott International-owned hotel roughly costs between $147 (roughly Rs. 12,000) - $655 (roughly Rs. 53,000), payments of which can now be made via SHIB. Back in September, the Palazzo Versace Dubai hotel also began ac...

ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition May Launch as Upgrade to ZTE Axon 40 Ultra: Report

The Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition has been tipped by the Chinese smartphone maker's President of Mobile Devices, Ni Fei. The device is expected to feature a taikonaut logo on the back of the smartphone.

Oppo Reno 10 Pro+ May Feature Periscope Zoom Camera: Report

Oppo Reno 10 Pro+ is tipped to feature a periscope zoom camera that was previously seen on Oppo Reno 10x Zoom and Oppo Reno 2. The Oppo Reno 10 Pro+ model, tipped as the 'super cup' higher-end variant, may offer 2x optical zoom. The smartphone is tipped to launch in mid-2023.

FTX Said to Have Confirmed Hacking Reports, Investigating 'Unauthorised Transactions'

FTX said on Saturday it was moving funds into offline storage following a series of "unauthorised transactions", with analysts saying millions of dollars worth of assets had been withdrawn from the platform. Miller also tweeted that he was "investigating abnormalities with wallet movements related to consolidation of FTX balances across exchanges."

Meta Layoffs Mostly Affected Tech Team, Reorganisation Underway, Say Execs

Facebook owner Meta Platforms told employees on Friday that it would stop developing smart displays and smartwatches and that nearly half of the 11,000 jobs it eliminated this week in an unprecedented cost-cutting move were technology roles.

What Happened to FTX? Here’s What to Know.

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Hogwarts Legacy Gameplay Trailer: Avalanche Software to Reveal Showcase Tonight at 11:25pm IST

Hogwarts Legacy is getting a gameplay showcase tonight, developer Avalanche Software has confirmed. Those interested can watch the gameplay premiere live on their official YouTube channel at 11:25pm IST in India, and 10am PT in the US. The stream will also be live on the Avalanche Software Twitch channel. Hogwarts Legacy is an immersive open-world RPG, set in a timeli...

Toshiba Cuts Annual Profit Outlook After 75 Percent Plunge in Q2 Earnings

Toshiba on Friday said that it was cutting its annual operating profit outlook after the company reported dismal second-quarter profit. The Japanese firm reported a 75 percent fall in Q2 profit, and said it was impacted by a slew of factors including a slump in the hard disk drive market and an appraisal loss following a fall share prices in the company's printer unit...

Mahindra Q4 Profit Up 46 Percent as Vehicle Sales Soar 75 Percent YoY to Over 1.7 Lakh Units

Mahindra on Friday beat analysts' expectations as the company reported its second quarter profits. The firm saw a 46 oercent rise in profit, driven by strong demand for its passenger vehicles and farm equipment. Meanwhile, the company's vehicle sales soared 75 percent from a year ago to 174,098 units, it revealed on Friday.

Google Pixel Bug That Allowed Bypassing the Lock Screen Fixed With November Update

A Google Pixel bug that allowed people to bypass the lock screen security has been fixed with the November 2022 security patch. This security flaw was reported to the Android maker by researcher David Schütz, who was given a $70,000 (roughly Rs. 56,57,000) reward for spotting it.

The Witcher: Blood Origin Trailer Promises a Musical Journey to the Continent

Netflix has dropped a teaser for The Witcher: Blood Origin, with some emphasis on the music. Vocalised by the travelling musician Éile (Sophia Brown), the song seems to hint at the events in the teaser, as our trio, which includes Elven warrior Scian (Michelle Yeoh) and vengeful Fjall (Laurence O’Fuarain), unite in a blood quest, giving rise to the first prototype ...

Coinbase Trims Workforce Again Days After Reporting 28 Percent Decline in Q3 Revenue

Over sixty more employees working in Coinbase have been laid off by the company amid the ongoing crypto downturn. The development comes just days after Coinbase’s transaction revenue slipped down by 44 percent in the third quarter of 2022.

‘Economic Picture Ahead Is Dire,’ Elon Musk Tells Twitter Employees

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Tech’s Talent Wars Have Come Back to Bite It

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Bank of Korea's 2nd Phase of CBDC Tests Reveal Limitations in Blockchain Technology

The Bank of Korea (BOK) said Monday it has found some technical "restrictions" standing in the way of the introduction of a central bank digital currency (CBDC) as it has completed a mock test on the feasibility of the new form of digital money.

Infinix Hot 20 5G, Hot 20 Play India Launch Tipped for November 30: All Details

Infinix Hot 20 5G and Hot 20 Play are tipped to launch in India on November 30. The Hot 20 series handsets are powered by MediaTek's chipsets and feature a side-mounted fingerprint sensor.

Lava Blaze 5G First Sale in India to Start on November 15: Specifications, Features

Lava Blaze 5G will start sale in India on November 15. The smartphone powered by the 7nm MediaTek Dimensity 700 SoC was launched in India earlier this week. The Blaze 5G sports a triple rear camera setup and runs Android 12.

EU Antitrust Regulators Said to Draw Up Charges Against Facebook Parent Meta Over Customer Data Usage

Meta could face charges from EU antitrust regulators over the social media firm's use of customer data and the tying of its classified advertisements service to its social network. The European Commission began an investigation into social network company Meta in June 2021, and has asked Meta rivals to remove confidential information from their submissions to the regu...

Medibank Data Breach: Hackers Demand $10 Million for Stolen Australian Health Records

Hackers have demanded $10 million (roughly Rs. 82 crore) for health records stolen from major Australian healthcare firm Medibank. The hackers who breached Medibank uploaded more personal details of customers on a dark web forum on Thursday, and the health insurer has confirmed that access to 9.7 million current and former clients was accessed during the breach. Howev...

Meta Lays Off More Than 11,000 Employees

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Binance Buys Crypto Exchange FTX Amid Massive Liquidity Crisis: Here's What Investors Need to Know

The two largest offshore cryptocurrency exchanges are merging, after a week of public squabbling between Binance’s chief executive, Changpeng Zhao, and FTX's boss, Sam Bankman-Fried, triggered a bank run at the latter’s exchange and an embarrassing forced sale.

Binance FTX Takeover Deal: How the Crypto Exchange's Plan to Buy Its Rival Unfolded in a Matter of Days

Binance signed a non-binding agreement to acquire rival crypto firm FTX on Tuesday, and the announcement capped a series of back-and-forth salvos between the CEOs of both firms. Earlier on Tuesday, FTX's CEO had assured investors that the firm's assets were in order. Here's how Binance's plan to buy its rival unfolded in a matter of days.

Google Pixel 8 Series to Reportedly Get New SoC Based on Exynos 2300, Codenames Leaked

Google Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro specifications and codenames have been leaked online. The next-generation flagship smartphones from Google are said to use the third-generation Google Tensor SoC. The Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro are said to have "Shiba" and "Husky" as their internal model designations, respectively. They could include a total of 12GB of RAM.

Coinbase Under German Scanner, Asked to Disclose Details on Business Practices

The Federal Financial Supervisory Authority of Germany (BaFIN) has issued an order asking Coinbase to provide details on the business practices of its local arm. BaFin has raised an issue against Coinbase’s Germany arm outsourcing parts of its operations as ‘essential’ for conducting banking business. As per the German regulations, its local Coinbase arm must be...

Elon Musk Puts His Own Politics on Display on Election Day

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Crypto World Is Rocked as World’s Largest Exchange Rescues Rival

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Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse Casts Daniel Kaluuya as Spider-Punk: Report

Daniel Kaluuya is reportedly the latest addition to the cast of "Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse", the sequel to blockbuster Oscar-winning animated film "Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse". Kaluuya will voice Hobart “Hobie” Brown aka Spider-Punk. Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse release date is June 2, 2023.

Oppo A58 5G With 90Hz Display, 50-Megapixel Main Camera Launched: Price, Specifications

Oppo A58 5G launched in China on November 8 and will go on sale starting from November 10 onwards. This smartphone features a 6.56-inch HD+ display with a refresh rate of up to 90Hz. It also gets a 50-megapixel dual rear camera setup and is equipped with a MediaTek Dimensity 700 SoC.

Lunar Eclipse 2022: How to Watch the Last Total Lunar Eclipse or Blood Moon Until 2025

The last lunar eclipse for three years is set to take place today. Viewers can observe the last Blood Moon until March 14, 2025, as the Moon darkens and acquires a reddish hue on Tuesday. Here's how to watch the lunar eclipse 2022 online.

FTX Founder Dismisses Balance Sheet Concerns After Rival Binance Announces Token Liquidation

FTX Founder Sam Bankman-Fried on Monday reassured investors in a series of tweets after Changpeng Zhao, the CEO of rival Binance said on Sunday that the exchange planned to liquidate its holdings of the former's token. Zhao had stated that the FTX token holdings would be sold "due to recent revelations that have come to light", but did not specify how much of the toke...

Twitter's Pared-Down Staff Said to Struggle With Misinformation Amid US Midterm Elections

Twitter staff are said to be struggling to respond to political misinformation and harmful posts on the microblogging service, days after Elon Musk fired around half of the company's workforce ahead of the US midterm elections. Even though the recent mass layoffs spared many of the people whose job it is to keep hate and misinformation off the social-media platform, e...

Stellantis Pauses Paid Advertisements on Twitter After Elon Musk Takeover

Stellantis on Monday said that the firm had paused all paid ads on Twitter as the firm waits to see what the microblogging platform will look like, now that new owner Elon Musk charge of the firm. The automaker joins a number of major companies that have halted advertising on Twitter, including United Airlines, General Mills, luxury automaker Audi of America, and Gene...

Meta Is Said to Plan Significant Job Cuts This Week

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Twitter Said to Ask Some Employees Laid Off 'By Mistake' to Return to Work After Elon Musk Takeover

Twitter is said to have reached out to dozens of employees who were fired after Elon Musk completed his takeover deal, asking them to return to work, according to a report. The company is said to have asked some who were laid off by mistake, or let go before management realised that their work and experience may be necessary to build the new features Musk envisions, a...

Samsung Galaxy S23 Series to Feature Snapdragon Chipsets Globally, Suggests Qualcomm

Samsung Galaxy S23 series is reportedly in the works. We don’t have any confirmation from Samsung at the moment, but they are suggested to use Qualcomm's Snapdragon chipsets. During Qualcomm's Q4 earnings call, company CFO Akash Palhiwala indicated that they would have a "global share" in the Galaxy S23, up from about 75 percent on the S22 series.

BTC Holds Ground Close to $21,000, ETH and Solana, Most Altcoins See Losses

The global crypto market cap dropped down by 2.08 percent in the last 24 hours. Bitcoin, along with Ether, Cardano, Solana, and Cardano — all recorded dips in their respective prices. Stablecoins such as Tether and Binance USD managed to reel-in small yet significant profits.

Stranger Things Season 5 Episode 1 Title Revealed as “The Crawl”

Stranger Things season 5 episode 1 title has been revealed. In a tweet, Netflix dropped a photo of the screenplay written by the Duffer Brothers, with the first episode being titled, “Chapter One: The Crawl.” Stranger Things 5 will be primarily be set in Hawkins, Indiana, as the Upside Down realm starts spilling into the real-world town.

Russia Reactivates Its Trolls and Bots Ahead of Tuesday’s Midterms

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Twitter Blue Price Rises to $7.99, Now Gives Subscribers a Blue Tick for Verification, Fewer Ads

The new Twitter Blue subscription plan for $7.99 per month completely changes the purpose of the coveted badge, from verifying identity to promoting the voices of those who pay.

Amazon Seller Cloudtail India Fined Rs. 1 Lakh by CCPA for Selling Cookers in Violation of BIS Standards

The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has imposed a penalty of Rs. 1 lakh on Cloudtail India for selling pressure cookers on Amazon in violation of mandatory BIS standards. The authority has asked Cloudtail to recall 1,033 pressure cookers and also reimburse the money to customers.

Why Elon Musk’s First Week as Twitter Owner Has Users Flocking Elsewhere

Elon Musk has taken charge of the social media platform Twitter and users are now wondering what he’ll do with the platform. Many have been concerned his approach to moderation may fuel more hate speech on Twitter.

India vs Zimbabwe T20 World Cup Match: How to Watch IND vs ZIM Live Stream

India and Zimbabwe are set to face off against each other in the final round of Super 12 matches of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup. The match will be streamed via the Disney+ Hotstar app. It will also be shown on TV live on the Star Sports Network.

Apple Said to Expand Live TV Advertising Around Major League Soccer Deal

Apple is building an advertising network for live television as part of its deal to stream Major League Soccer games next year, according to people with knowledge of the matter. The company is holding discussions with advertising partners and MLS sponsors in advance of the launch next February about airing advertisements during soccer games and related shows.

iQoo 11, iQoo 11 Pro Battery, Fast Charging Details Tipped Again: Report

The fast charging and battery details of the iQoo 11 series have surfaced again. The iQoo 11 and iQoo 11 Pro are expected to launch in China by the end of December this year.

Confusion and Frustration Reign as Elon Musk Cuts Half of Twitter’s Staff

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Xiaomi India Misled Deutsche Bank for Years on 'Illegal' Royalty Payments, Documents Show

Xiaomi India misled banker Deutsche Bank for years, by claiming it had an agreement for payment of royalties when it had none, according to legal documents. One of Xiaomi's four bank accounts in India frozen by the ED is at Deutsche Bank. The company denies wrongdoing and approached an Indian court arguing its payments were legitimate and that the assets freeze, which...

Oppo Tipped to Launch Smartphone With 240W SuperVOOC Flash Charging in 2023

Oppo is expected to launch a smartphone in 2023 with support for 240W SuperVOOC Flash Charge fast charging technology. The company has been reportedly working on the Oppo Reno 9 series and Oppo Find X6 lineup.

Honor Magic 5 Tipped to Get Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC, Curved Display: Details

Honor Magic 5, the upcoming smartphone from Honor, has been tipped to launch with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC. The smartphone is also said to sport a 6.8-inch curved display. The handset from the Chinese company is expected to be headlined by a 50-megapixel main camera. Additionally, the Magic 5 from Honor could come with an IP68 water and dust resistant rating.

Audi, Cheerios Maker General Mills Pause Advertising on Twitter After Elon Musk Takeover

Luxury carmaker Audi and General Mills, the maker of Cheerios, said on Thursday that they had paused advertising on the microblogging platform, nearly a week after Elon Musk's takeover was completed. Meanwhile, the Wall Street Journal reported on Thursday that Oreo maker Mondelez International and US drugmaker Pfizer also temporarily halted advertising with the platfo...

Khakee The Bihar Chapter Trailer: Karan Tacker Vows to Bring Down Avinash Tiwary

Netflix has dropped a trailer 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 is based on the book, “Bihar Diaries”, by real-life Indian Police Service officer Amit Lodha. Khakee: The Bihar Chapter stars Karan Tacker as the celebrated officer, alo...

AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT, Radeon RX 7900 XTX High-End Gaming GPUs Announced, Available December 13

AMD has launched its new RDNA 3-based Radeon RX 7900 XT and 7900 XTX gaming GPUs, and says they are the first ones designed using scalable chiplets, promising performance and power efficiency.

Elon Musk Takes a Page Out of Mark Zuckerberg’s Social Media Playbook

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Gmail Package Tracking Features for Users in the US Announced Ahead of Holiday Season

Gmail is launching a feature that will allow users in the US to track and monitor packages and delivery information for orders placed by the user using their Gmail ID, right from their inbox. According to the company's blog post announcing the introduction of the package tracking feature, it will be made available across most major US shipping carriers.

The Sandman Season 2: Netflix Renews Neil Gaiman's Fantasy Series

The Sandman, the live-action adaptation of Neil Gaiman's popular graphic novel, has been renewed by streaming service Netflix for the second season.

The Last of Us HBO Series Release Date Set for January 16 on Disney+ Hotstar in India

The Last of Us HBO TV series release date is out. Developer Naughty dog confirmed that the much-anticipated live-action adaptation will be out January 15, 2023, at 6pm PT/ 9pm ET, across HBO and HBO Max wherever available. In India, the show will be out on January 16, 2023 on Disney+ Hotstar. The dates align with the leaks from earlier this week — an accidental, ear...

Game of Thrones NFT Collection to Launch this Winter, Will Include Avatars, Thematic Activities, More

The makers of popular fantasy show ‘Game of Thrones’ are gearing up to launch a dedicated NFT collection based on the show. As part of this Web3 initiative, GoT-inspired avatars, thematic activities, and on-site engagement will be extended to the fans by the makers of George RR Martin’s fiction epic.

Google Wants to Develop Artificial Intelligence Using One Thousand Most Widely Spoken Languages

Google said on Wednesday that the company wants to develop artificial intelligence using one thousand most widely spoken languages in the world. The company wants to mine data in new languages not only from texts available on the internet, but also from videos, images and speech. Google is also looking to collect audio clips for languages for which there may not be mu...

PlayStation VR2 Price Set at $550, Releasing February 22, Pre-Orders Begin November 15

PlayStation VR2 release date is February 22, 2023. In a blog post, Sony confirmed that pre-orders for its next-gen virtual reality headset begin on November 15. The PS VR2 will be available in two variants. The standard edition is priced at $549.99 (about Rs. 45,525), while the Horizon Call of the Mountain bundle costs $599.99 (about Rs. 49,669). PlayStation also anno...

Elon Musk’s Twitter Faces Exodus of Advertisers and Executives

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Bitcoin Holds Tight Near $20,500 Mark While Altcoins See Profit Booking Across the Board

After a decent rally in the last few days, the crypto market took a breather on Wednesday as the majority of the tokens saw some profit booking. Barring the US dollar-pegged stablecoins, all other top crypto tokens were trading lower on the day.

Singapore Partners HSBC, Standard Chartered to Explore Token Use in Trade, Wealth Management

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has partnered with multinational banks Standard Chartered and HSBC to dive deeper into the use-cases of tokens in trade finance and wealth management. The move is aimed at transforming trade assets into transferable instruments.

MediaTek Dimensity 9200 SoC May Launch on November 8, Said to Perform Better than Apple A16 Bionic SoC

MediaTek has teased that its next flagship chipset will be revealed on November 8. It is believed to the MediaTek Dimensity 9200 SoC, which might be coupled with an Immortalis-G715 GPU. In addition, tipster Ice Universe has shared the GFXBench test results of this chipset.

Moto X40 Specifications Leaked, May Come With Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC: All Details

Moto X40, the upcoming handset from the Lenovo-owned company is expected to come with Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC, among other features. The smartphone was teased by the company online recently. A Motorola smartphone with model number XT2301-5 has also appeared on China's TENAA certification site. The listing is believed to be that of the Moto X40.

India to Bring Crypto Regulation Agenda in G20 Meeting, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman Says

India will bring the agenda of cryptocurrency regulation in the G20 meeting, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said at the ICREIR's 14th Annual International G20 Conference on Tuesday. The minister said cryptocurrency may be regulated in all countries because no single country can succeed individually being in a silo and trying to regulate the crypto assets.

Republicans Continue to Spread Baseless Claims About Pelosi Attack

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Lava Blaze 5G to Go on Sale in India via Amazon from November 3: Report

An alleged poster for the Lava Blaze 5G has revealed that the smartphone will go on sale in the Indian market on November 3 via Amazon. This smartphone is said to be priced at around Rs. 10,000. It is equipped with a MediaTek Dimensity 700 SoC and features a 50-megapixel camera.

India Seeks Info on Coins Listed for Trade on Exchanges as Tax Body Mulls Levying GST

India’s Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has asked crypto exchanges operating here to provide a list of all the cryptocurrencies that are being traded on their respective platforms. The process is expected to better determine the crypto transacting trends that are catching pace in the Indian fintech market.

Huawei Nova Y61 With 6.52-Inch HD+ Display, 50-Megapixel AI Triple Camera Announced: All Details

Huawei Nova Y61 has been listed on the Huawei global site. It sports a 6.52-inch HD+ LCD screen with a 60Hz refresh rate. The smartphone also features a 50-megapixel triple rear camera setup and a 5-megapixel selfie shooter.

Elon Musk Boosted Surge in Misinformation, Conspiracy Theories About Attack on Paul Pelosi

Elon Musk, now the owner of Twitter, one of the world's leading online platforms, recently boosted a surge in misinformation and conspiracy theories related to the assault on Paul Pelosi, the husband of US Speaker Nancy Pelosi. On Monday, posts falsely suggesting a personal relationship between Pelosi and the alleged assailant, soared on Twitter, a day after Musk twee...