The 41 Most Anticipated Games of 2023

What are the biggest games in 2023 on PC, Android, iPhone, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series S/X? Call of Duty: Warzone Mobile, Dead Space, Hogwarts Legacy, Marvel’s Spider-Man 2, Tekken 8, Street Fighter 6, Diablo IV, Assassin’s Creed Mirage, Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora, Final Fantasy XVI, Sk...

iPhone 15's A17 Chip Expected to Focus on Battery Life Over Power: Report

The Apple A17 chips expected to feature on the iPhone 15 Pro models may focus on providing an improved battery life over an increased performance. This chip is expected to be made using TSMC’s 3nm process.

Best Smartphones of 2022

There’s no one-size-fits-all when it comes to smartphones as everyone’s tastes and requirements are different. If you are still undecided on which phone you should upgrade to, we have come up with a list of all the best smartphones that launched in 2022.

Twitter to Soon Allow Users to Side Sweep Through Tweets, Trends, Topics, More

Elon Musk has announced that a new side sweep feature will be rolled out on Twitter in January. It will allow users easy access to recommended and followed tweets, trends, topics, and lists.

Redmi K60 Cooling Case Said to Reduce Maximum Temperature by 4 Degrees Celsius

The Redmi K60 Series Ice Cooling Case is said to be capable of reducing the maximum temperature of a handset by up to 4 degrees Celsius. It can be purchased currently for CNY 79 (roughly Rs. 1,000).

Apple iPad Pro Models With 11.1-Inch and 13-Inch OLED Displays to Launch in 2024: Report

Apple is reportedly planning to launch new iPad Pro models with 11.1-inch and 13-inch display sizes in 2024. One of these new iPad Pro models could come with an OLED display, as per a report. The Cupertino-based company launched two iPad Pro (2022) models with 11-inch and 12.9-inch LCD displays in October in India.

Realme GT Neo 3T, Realme Narzo 50 Pro Receive Android 13-Based Realme UI 4.0 Update in India

Realme has pushed out the Realme UI 4.0 update based on Android 13 for Realme GT Neo 3T and Realme Narzo 50 Pro handsets in India. The new update has brought new aquamorphic design features, and is said to offer efficient performance. The Android 13 update on both the phones carries latest firmware version and security patches.

Turkey Joins China, India in Marking CBDC Milestones on Wider Scale Before 2022 Wraps Up

The Central Bank of the Republic of Turkey (CBRT), that started its CBDC trials earlier this year, has completed its first phase before the end of year 2022. Turkey’s CBDC is named the Digital Turkish Lira. The nation plans to continue the studies on the economic and legal framework around CBDCs next year.

BTC, ETH See Miniscule Profits, Losses Strike Stablecoins Tether, USD Coin

The overall crypto market valuation has risen by 0.09 percent in the last 24 hours. Along with Bitcoin, Ether, and Binance Coin — Cosmos, Stellar, and Bitcoin SV have managed to grab small, but significant profits. Meanwhile, stablecoins including Tether, USD Coin, and Binance USD were struck by losses.

What’s Gone at Twitter? A Data Center, Janitors, Some Toilet Paper.

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The Tech That Will Invade Our Lives in 2023

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Steam Replay 2022: PC Gamers Get a Recap, With Statistics on Their Past Year

Valve’s new Steam Replay feature is out now, offering insight into your personal PC gaming experiences in 2022. Akin to Spotify Wrapped, the feature details a range of statistics, ranging from most played games, total achievements unlocked, a monthly breakdown, and more. Your accomplishments can be shared with friends as well, and simply browsing through it unlocks ...

Motorola ThinkPhone Leak Hints at 50-Megapixel Triple Rear Camera Setup, Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SoC

Promotional images of the upcoming Motorola ThinkPhone have leaked online. A tipster posted the images on Twitter, showcasing the phone’s design. The ThinkPhone is tipped to run on Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 and is expected to feature triple rear camera setup, led by a 50-megapixel primary sensor. The handset is said to sport a 6.6-inch pOLED display with 144Hz refresh rat...

Stan Lee Documentary Announced, Coming to Disney+ Hotstar in 2023

Stan Lee, a documentary on the eponymous comic book legend, is set to arrive on Disney+ and Disney+ Hotstar next year, Marvel Studios has announced. The American company shared the update on its official Twitter page, along with a teaser montage of several of Lee's cameos in the films set in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Between 2008's Iron Man and 2019's Avengers: E...

As Covid-19 Continues to Spread, So Does Misinformation About It

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Google, YouTube Said to Face Lawsuit in US for Violating Privacy of Children Under Age 13

A US appeals court on Wednesday has said to have revived a lawsuit accusing Alphabet's Google and several other companies of violating the privacy of children under age 13 by tracking their YouTube activity without parental consent, in order to send them targeted advertising.

Realme 9 5G Android 13-Based Realme UI 4.0 Beta Update Announced for Users in India

Realme has rolled out the Realme UI 4.0 beta update based on Android 13 for Realme 9 5G handsets in India. The update is currently under testing and the stable version will be brought soon with the new features and performance improvements. Users will have to enroll in a beta program to receive the update on their phones.

Motorola Moto G 5G (2023) Tipped to Feature Flat Body Design; Leaks Hint at 50-Megapixel Camera

Motorola might be working on their next phone in the popular G series of smartphones. Latest leaks suggest the Motorola Moto G 5G (2023), follow-up to the Moto G 5G (2022), could be on its way. According to the leaks, which includes phone cases and renders for the handset, the Moto G 5G (2023) could feature a flat body design and a 50-megapixel primary camera.

Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery Becomes Sixth-Biggest Movie Debut for Netflix, With 82.1 Million Hours

Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery has become the sixth-biggest movie debut for Netflix, racking up 82.1 million viewed hours. This puts the Rian Johnson-directed sequel right behind Sandra Bullock’s The Unforgiveable, which amassed 85.86 million viewed hours upon debut. Netflix calculated Glass Onion’s numbers over the period of December 19–25, which saw the fil...

Bitcoin, Etherium Prices See Further Losses Today, Market Cap Stoops to Record Low

The global crypto market valuation dropped by 1.37 percent in the last 24 hours. BTC and ETH along with Cardano, Polygon, and Polkadot opened trading for the day with value dips. Avalanche and Chainlink also dipped down the price ladder. Among profit-minting cryptocurrencies, Tether and Binance USD made a mark.

TikTok Banned From All US House of Representatives-Managed Devices, says House Administration Arm

The popular Chinese video app TikTok has said to have been banned from all US House of Representatives-managed devices, according to the House's administration arm, mimicking a law soon to go into effect banning the app from US government devices.

Esports Now Recognised as Part of Multi-Sport Event, to Be Taken Care by Department of Sports: Government

Government of India on Tuesday gave Esports a major boost by integrating it with mainline sports disciplines in the country. The President of India, Droupadi Murmu, in exercise of the powers "conferred by clause (3) of article 77 of the Constitution" amended the rules governing Esports and asked the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology and the Sports Min...

For Sale on eBay: A Military Database of Fingerprints and Iris Scans

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Right to Repair Online Portal, NTH Mobile App, More Announced by Piyush Goyal

Food and Consumer Affairs Minister Piyush Goyal on Saturday launched a host of new initiatives, including the right to repair portal and an NTH mobile app and opened new premises of National Consumer Helpline centre in the national capital.

Lava X3 (2022) to Go on Sale for First Time in India Today: Price, Specifications, Offers

Lava X3 (2022) will go on sale in India today via Amazon. The new budget smartphone by Lava is available for purchase in Arctic Blue, Charcoal Black and Luster Blue colour options and comes with a price tag of Rs. 6,999.

Avatar: The Way of Water Box Office Nears $900 Million, Scales Rs. 300 Crore in India

Now into its second week, Avatar: The Way of Water has collected an outstanding $889.4 million (about Rs. 7,355 crore) at the global box office. Roughly $601.7 million (about Rs. 4,976 crore) was grossed from markets outside the US, with China maintaining its spot as a top market despite theatre shutdowns due to the COVID-19 surge. Accordion to Disney India, the film ...

BTC, ETH Open with Small Losses, Price Chart Shows Some Profits as Well

In the last 24 hours, the global crypto market cap crawled up the price ladder by just 0.02 percent. Along with Bitcoin and Ether, stablecoins such as Tether, USD Coin, and Binance USD saw losses. Polygon and Polkadot emerged among gainers.

OnePlus 11 5G Renders Leak via Alleged TENAA Listing, Suggest Triple Rear Cameras, Alert Slider

OnePlus 11 5G smartphone has been reportedly spotted on TENAA. The new listing suggests the design of the handset. It is seen featuring a left-aligned hole-punch cutout on the display to house the selfie shooter. It is shown with a multi-camera setup on the back.

Moto G13 Render, Specifications Surface Online; Tipped to Come With 50-Megapixel Dual Rear Cameras

Motorola is reportedly gearing up to launch the Moto G13. Ahead of an official announcement, a render of the handset has leaked online. Alongside the renders, the phone is also tipped to come with a dual rear camera unit led by a 50-megapixel primary sensor.

Google's Anti-Competitive Activities Harm Indian Consumers, Economy: MapMyIndia CEO

Google's anti-competitive activities are harming Indian consumers and the economy by stifling "swadeshi" (indigenous) competitors, a top official of home-grown navigation firm MapMyIndia said. The Competition Commission of India (CCI) in October slapped a steep penalty of Rs. 1,337.76 crore on internet giant Google for abusing its dominant position in multiple markets...

Twitter Restores Suicide Prevention Hotline, Other Safety Features for Users

Twitter has restored a feature that promotes suicide prevention hotlines and other safety resources to users looking up certain content, after coming under pressure from some users and consumer safety groups over its removal. Reuters reported on Friday that the feature was taken down a few days ago, citing two people familiar with the matter, who said the removal was ...

Google Calendar Bug Reported To Create Incorrect Events on Android, iOS Devices

Google Calendar users are reportedly experiencing a bug that is causing the app to create random events based on messages from the user's Gmail inboxes. However, these events do not relate to any real event, and hence are bogus, according to a report by 9to5Google. Several users took to Twitter to share their concerns. However, Google hasn't officially responded to th...

Moto E13 Alleged Render Leak Suggests Plastic Frame, Single Rear Camera: Report

Moto E13 smartphone from Motorola has reportedly been subjected to an alleged render leak that seems to suggest the basic design, and form of the upcoming entry-level smartphone from Motorola. The render, accessed by Mysmartprice, seems to suggest that the Moto E14 will come in a beige colour option. Meanwhile, the rear frame is seen as slightly curved, while the disp...

Google May Make Android's Root Store Updatable Via Play Services On Android 14: Report

Google is reportedly working on introducing root certificates to be synced via Google Play Services on Android 14 instead of the current mechanism that requires full system updates to be made for root certificates to be updated. The development was spotted by Mishaal Rehman and suggested that the move could have been triggered by Google's fallout with TrustCor.

Elon Musk to Gadgets 360: "Several Major UI Updates Coming in Jan"

A late-night exchange between Elon Musk and Twitter users led to an interesting teaser of the soon-to-be-ex CEO's ideas and priorities.

Vivo S16 Pro, Vivo S16, Vivo S16e With 120Hz Displays, Triple Rear Cameras Launched: Price, Specifications

Vivo S16 Pro, Vivo S16, and Vivo S16e were launched in China on Thursday. They run on Android 13-based OriginOS 3 and feature 120Hz refresh rate displays. They are backed by 4,600mAh batteries with 66W fast charging support. The Vivo S16 Pro is powered by MediaTek Dimensity 8200 SoC, while Vivo S16 has a Snapdragon 870 SoC under the hood. The Vivo S16e is powered by a...

Avatar 3, Avatar 4 Scenes Already Shot to Avoid ‘Stranger Things Effect,’ James Cameron Reveals

Scenes for Avatar 3 and Avatar 4 have already been filmed to avoid what director James Cameron calls “the Stranger Things effect.” Speaking to Entertainment Weekly, the director confirmed that footage for the upcoming sequels was filmed alongside The Way of Water, so as to avoid child actors from inevitably growing out of the parts they auditioned for. Jack Champi...

Tecno Phantom X2 5G Launch Price in India Tipped; Sale to Go Live on January 9

Tecno Phantom X2 5G price in India has been tipped. According to a tipster, the handset is expected to launch at a special price of Rs. 26,999, including bank offers on Amazon. The Tecno Phantom X2 pre-orders begin on January 2, with the handset available on sale starting January 9.

Google Said to Challenge CCI's Order on Unfair Business Practices in Android

Google said to have approached the appellate tribunal NCLAT challenging the CCI's order on unfair business practices in Android mobile device ecosystem. CCI in October slapped a steep penalty of Rs. 1,337.76 crore on Google for abusing its dominant position in multiple markets in relation to Android mobile devices and ordered the internet major to cease and desist fro...

Realme 9 Pro, Realme 9i 5G Receive Android 13-Based Realme UI 4.0 Update in India

Realme has rolled out the Realme UI 4.0 update based on Android 13 for Realme 9 Pro and Realme 9i 5G handsets in India. The stable update has brought new features and performance improvements. The Realme 9 Pro Android 13 update carries firmware version RMX3471_11.C.08. Users can check for the update on both phones manually.

Sam Bankman-Fried Is Set for Extradition to U.S.

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Microsoft Fined EUR 60 Million by French Privacy Watchdog Over Advertising Cookies on Bing Website

Microsoft was fined EUR 60 million (roughly Rs. 530 crore) by the National Commission for Technology and Freedoms (CNIL) for forcing advertising cookies on users on its Bing website. The French regulator said Microsoft's search engine Bing did not allow users to refuse cookies as simply as accepting them.

Redmi K60 Series Launch Teased by Redmi General Manager, Tipped to Debut on December 27

Xiaomi is gearing up to launch Redmi K60 series in its home country. On Thursday, Lu Weibing teased the launch of new smartphones, without confirming the official launch date and time. The Redmi K60 is expected to be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC, while the Redmi K60 Pro could pack Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SoC under the hood. Separately, a tipster has suggested Dec...

Meta Took Down 2.29 Crore Posts on Facebook, Instagram in November; Many Users Complained of Hacked Accounts

Meta said in a report released on Thursday that it had taken down more than 2.29 crore pieces of content created by Indian users on Facebook and Instagram in November. The company said it removed over 1.95 crore pieces of content on Facebook and 33.9 lakh pieces of content on Instagram.

Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro Series Specifications, Design Teased Ahead of Launch: All Details

Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro series design has been revealed by the company. The gaming phone will arrive in a standard design as well as a transparent edition. The devices have been confirmed to be powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC.

Two Executives in Sam Bankman-Fried’s Crypto Empire Plead Guilty to Fraud

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A New Chat Bot Is a ‘Code Red’ for Google’s Search Business

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Motorola ThinkPhone Key Specifications Tipped; Leaked Images Suggest Triple Rear Cameras

Motorola ThinkPhone’s specifications and design have been tipped courtesy of new leaks. A reliable tipster tweeted out rumoured specifications for the phone, hinting at a Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SoC and a 6.6-inch full-HD+ pOLED display with 144Hz refresh rate. Another tipster posted images believed to be of the handset, that suggest a triple rear camera setup and carbo...

Windows 11 to Get Android 13 Support, Beta Testing Launched: All You Need To Know

Windows Subsystem for Android (WSA) on Windows 11 is being tested to support Android 13 through a beta version update version number 2211.40000.7.0 that has been made available to members who have already signed up for Windows Subsystem for Android Preview Program. The update was revealed on a GitHub post by Microsoft's software engineer Tim Kurtzman.

Government Asks YouTube to Take Down 3 Channels Spreading Fake News, Sensational Claims

YouTube was asked by the government to take down three channels that were found to have spread fake news online, while making sensational claims about the government's public welfare initiatives. The fact checking unit of the Press Information Bureau had identified three channels using thumbnails and images of TV news channels and their anchors to mislead viewers into...

Ice Phishing Scams: What Are They and How Can Web3 Users Stay Clear of These Cyber Attacks

Ice phishing scams are cyber attacks that manoeuvre Web3 users into manually signing and approving permissions that allow notorious actors to spend their tokens. Once the scammers get these permissions, they can transfer the funds from the victim’s accounts into any other wallet address.

Oppo Says New Flagship Phones Will Get 4 Years of ColorOS Updates, 5 Years of Security Patches

Oppo has announced 4 years of ColorOS updates and 5 years of security updates for select flagship phones launching in 2023. However, the names of the phones receiving additional OS updates have not been revealed yet. The Chinese smartphone company currently offers three major ColorOS updates and four years of security updates to its flagship phones.

Elon Musk Says He Will Resign as Twitter C.E.O. When He Finds Successor

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Six Lakh Complaints Registered on Cyber Crime Portal Since Its Inception in 2019, MoS Home Ajay Mishra Says

Six lakh complaints of cybercrime were registered between August 30, 2019 and December 12, 2022 according to Minister of State for Home Ajay Kumar Mishra. The minister said a financial amount of over Rs. 188 crore was saved from more than 1.11 lakh complaints received by the Citizen Financial Cyber Fraud Reporting and Management System that was established in 2019.

Facial Recognition Technology Used by Police in Hyderabad to Enforce COVID-19 Policy

Hyderabad police were among the first local police forces in the country to use a mobile application to issue traffic fines and take pictures of people flaunting mask mandates, as police expanded the use of the technology beyond solving murders and catching armed robbers. Here's how the city of Hyderabad is using facial recognition and the challenges it faces.

Infinix Zero Ultra 5G With 180W Charging, 200-Megapixel Cameras Launched in India: Price, Specifications

Infinix Zero Ultra 5G was launched in India on Tuesday as the latest smartphone in the company's Zero-series. The 5G smartphone is powered by MediaTek Dimensity 920 SoC, coupled with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. It has a triple rear camera unit led by a 200-megapixel main sensor.

Amazon Prime Gaming Now Live in India With Free PC Games, In-Game Content for Prime Members

Amazon Prime Gaming has been launched in India. The subscription service offers access to multiple free PC games and in-game content to Amazon Prime members every month. The company is offering free games like The Amazing American Circus, Doors: Paradox and more via Amazon Prime Gaming.

Nokia XR20, Nokia G50 Reportedly Receiving Android 13 Stable Update: All Details

HMD Global is reportedly rolling out the latest Android 13 update for two of its smartphones, the Nokia XR20 and the Nokia G50. The update is said to arrive with the November Android security patch and a handful of new features including themed app icons, a photo picker, notification permission, and more. The Nokia X10 and X20 also recently received the update.

Infinix Hot 20 5G Review: 5G on a Budget

Infinix’s Hot 20 5G appears to have everything a buyer would expect from a budget 5G smartphone on paper, but after using the phone for a week, I am convinced that this is not the case. While the phone packs capable hardware, it fails when it comes to execution, leading to poor software and camera performance. Should you still get it for its impressive 5G support? R...

‘The Last Straw’: Twitter Users Rage Over Elon Musk’s Latest Actions

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Avatar: The Way of Water Box Office Soars to $435 Million in Its Opening Weekend

Avatar: The Way of Water has collected an impressive $435 million (about Rs. 3,598 crore) at the global box office in its opening weekend. The hotly-anticipated sequel from James Cameron earned roughly $301 million (about Rs. 2,490 crore) from markets outside the US, including China. Avatar 2 had a reported budget of $400 million (about Rs. 3,310 crore), and its perfo...

Bitcoin Slips Under $17,000 Again as Ether, Most Altcoins Record Losses: All Details

The overall crypto market cap that stood at $850 billion (roughly Rs. 70,337 crore) lost a whopping $43 billion (roughly Rs. 3,558 crore) over the weekend. In the aftermath, majority cryptocurrencies including Bitcoin and Ether stepped into the trading rink with price dips. Polygon, Polkadot, and Litecoin also saw losses today. Binance Coin and Avalanche emerged among...

Sam Bankman-Fried Said to Reverse Decision to Contest Extradition to the US

FTX's former CEO Sam Bankman-Fried is said to plan to reverse his decision to contest his extradition to the US from the Bahamas. The move will pave the way for Bankman-Fried to be extradited to the US where he will appear before a court to face wire fraud, money laundering and campaign finance charges.

Elon Musk Could Resign as Twitter CEO Today, Asks Twitter Users to Vote on His Future

Musk had previously indicated that he didn't want to serve as Twitter CEO for very long, and this poll comes after several controversial moves following his $44bn takeover of the social media platform.

K.G.F: Chapter 2 Is the Highest-Selling, Most-Watched Movie in 2022, According to BookMyShow

K.G.F: Chapter 2 was among the highest-sold and most-watched films this year, as per BookMyShow’s year-ender report. The Prashanth Neel-directed sequel surpassed Baahubali 2: The Conclusion’s five-year-long record, to emerge as the best-selling film on the platform, with a whopping 17.7 million tickets sold. On its April 14 theatrical release day, K.G.F: Chapter 2...

Top Gun: Maverick India Premier: Tom Cruise-Starrer to Release on Prime Video on December 26

Top Gun: Maverick, starring Tom Cruise, will start streaming in India on Prime Video from December 26. The Paramount Pictures film, which is the sequel to Cruise's 1986 classic hit Top Gun, will be available in English, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Malayalam on the platform.

Tecno Phantom X2 5G India Launch Confirmed; Pre-Bookings to Start on January 2

Tecno Phantom X2 will be unveiled in India soon, the company confirmed via its official Twitter handle. The Tecno Phantom X2 was launched in UAE markets earlier this month with a price tag of SAR 2,699 (roughly Rs. 59,200) for the 8GB RAM + 256GB storage variant.

HTC to Unveil New Mixed Reality Headset at CES 2023, May Take on Meta Quest: Report

HTC is reportedly gearing up to launch a new headset with virtual reality and augmented reality support during the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2023. The company teased the arrival of the device revealing its design, according to a recent report.

Elon Musk, Management Guru?

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Death Stranding Movie: Kojima Productions, Barbarian’s Hammerstone Studios to Work on Adaptation

Death Stranding is getting a movie adaptation. Hideo Kojima has partnered with Barbarian movie executive producer Alex Lebovici to produce the said movie, via their respective banners. This marks Kojima Productions’ first feature film, and will introduce “new elements and characters” to the Death Stranding universe. The original 2019 video game, starring Norman ...

Elon Musk Disables Twitter Spaces Feature After Clash With Suspended Journalists

Elon Musk on Thursday disabled access to Twitter Spaces, the company's live audio service, after he clashed with journalists whose accounts were suspended on the platform with 40,000 listeners present. The company's new owner said that Twitter was fixing an old bug and the live audio service “should be working tomorrow.”

Xbox Countdown Sale 2022: Best Deals on Xbox One, Xbox Series S/X Games

Xbox’s Countdown Sale 2022 brings steep discounts on popular titles such as FIFA 23, Red Dead Redemption 2, Elden Ring, NFS Unbound, Gotham Knights, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2, and more. Despite what the name suggests, the promotional sale will continue to run a little after new year — ending on January 2, 2023.

Nuclear Fusion May Still Be Decades Away, but the Latest Breakthrough Could Speed Up Its Development

Nuclear fusion promises the ability to create abundant, clean energy, and researchers have been working towards the process of developing the technology required to harness the power of nuclear fusion for decades. Here's everything you need to know about how close we are to producing energy from fusion that can power people’s homes.

An Alternate Reality: How Russia’s State TV Spins the Ukraine War

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Acer Swift Edge Laptop With 16-Inch 4K OLED Display Launched in India: All Details

Acer Swift Edge laptop was launched in India on December 15. It is claimed to be the world’s lightest 16-inch OLED laptop, weighing about 1.17kg, as per the company. Under the hood, it packs an AMD Ryzen 7 6800U processor.

Avatar: The Way of Water Leaked on Torrent Sites, Piracy Networks Ahead of Release in India

Avatar 2 full movie leaked on torrents and available for download via piracy networks and websites. Avatar: The Way of Water is released December 16 in India. Avatar 2 available in English, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, and Kannada in India.

Microsoft 'Data Boundary' for EU Cloud Customers to Be Rolled Out on January 1

Microsoft on Thursday said it would allow European Union cloud customers to process and store parts of their data in the region from January 1, as part of the company's phased rollout of its “EU data boundary”. The company said that the changes will apply to Azure, Microsoft 365, Dynamics 365 and the company's Power BI platform, or all of its core cloud services.

Oppo Find X6 Leaked Design Render Offers Look at Redesigned Rear Camera Module

Oppo Find X6 design render leaked by tipster Evan Blass hints at a redesign for the rear camera module on the rumoured Oppo Find X6. It is depicted to feature a prominent rear camera module with Hasselblad branding. It could feature a 50-megapixel triple rear camera setup as well.

AIIMS Delhi Cyberattack Originated From China; Data From Five Servers Successfully Retreived, MoHFW Says

The AIIMS Delhi cyberattack, which crippled the online services of Delhi's largest medical institute, originated from China, according to the FIR. Hackers breached five out of 40 physical servers, and the data from all five servers has now been successfully retrieved, senior officials from the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India (MoHFW) said on...

PlayStation 2022 Wrap-Up Is Here, With Your Annual Gaming Achievements, Playing Statistics

Sony released its PlayStation 2022 Wrap-Up on Tuesday, highlighting users’ top games of the year, their playing statistics, and gaming achievements. The Wrap-Up provides a lowdown on the time spent gaming on a PlayStation in 2022 and also includes users’ online play statistics. The 2022 PlayStation Wrap-Up comes with a voucher code for an avatar based on users’ ...

The Parents in the Middle of FTX’s Collapse

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iQoo Neo 7 Racing Edition Specifications Tipped; May Feature Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SoC: Report

iQoo is bringing a new iQoo Neo 7 Racing Edition in Chinese markets soon. The specifications and some of the key details have been tipped on the Chinese social media platform Weibo. The handset is likely to be equipped with Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen1 SoC.

Samsung Acquires Licence for Key 5G Technologies From Huawei: Report

Samsung has acquired licences for key 5G technologies from Huawei. The agreement is said to cover 5G, Wi-Fi, and audio-video codecs. In addition, Oppo and Huawei have also signed a global patent cross-licensing agreement.

31st Taiwan Excellence Awards: Honouring Taiwan's Innovation in Tech

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Mission Majnu Release Date: Sidharth Malhotra-Led Historical Spy-Thriller Is Out January 20 on Netflix

Mission Majnu, the upcoming Sidharth Malhotra-led spy-thriller, now has a release date: January 20, 2023. The Ronnie Screwvala-produced film explores a thrilling covert mission, “which transformed the politics between India and its neighbouring nation in the 1970s.” Mission Majnu will be available for streaming on Netflix, and also stars Rashmika Mandanna, Kumud M...

OnePlus 11R Prototype Images Leaked Ahead of Launch, Hint at IR Blaster, Alert Slider: Report

OnePlus 11R’s new leaks have given an insight on the purported phone's camera island, display and more. The OnePlus 11 series will reportedly arrive with OnePlus’s iconic alert slider and curved display. It is also speculated to be the first phone from the company with an infrared (IR) Blaster. It is tipped to pack a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset.

Elon Musk Slashes Crypto Bot Activities with One Tweet, DOGE Co-Founder Verifies

Elon Musk posted a warning for bot and troll account controllers on Twitter, following which a drop in their activities have been recorded on the micro-blogging platform. Musk wishes to take bots off Twitter, where a bunch of suspicious and potentially dangerous scam threats are exposing millions of people to financial risks.

MIUI 14 With Photon Engine, Core System Improvements Announced; Coming to Xiaomi, Redmi Phones in January

MIUI 14 was unveiled by Xiaomi as its latest proprietary skin. The new MIUI version is claimed to improve battery consumption by third-party applications by 22 percent. It is also touted to have improved system fluency by up to 60 percent.

Governments, Internet Forums Lagging Behind in Regulating Big Tech Firms, MoS IT Says

Governments and Internet forums have lagged behind in setting up rules for Big Tech, according to Minister of State for Electronics and IT Raneev Chandrasekhar. The minister stated that safety and trust are core issues for the government to address because 1.2 billion Indians are going to use the Internet, adding that the government is slowly and systematically buildi...

Dutch Greenhouse Growing Tulips Using Solar Powered Bitcoin Mining to Cut Down on Gas Prices

A greenhouse near Amsterdam is using solar energy to mine Bitcoin, while using the heat generated from the miners to grow tulips. The system helps cut the reliance on gas, as prices increased after Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The greenhouse is also selling tulips online for bitcoin via a business called Bitcoinbloem.

Samsung Galaxy A54 5G Surfaces on Geekbench With Next-Generation Exynos Chipset: Report

Samsung Galaxy A54 5G has reportedly been spotted on Geekbench, hinting at the handset being powered by Samsung's next-generation Exynos powered chipset. The listing shows a score of 776 points in the single-core CPU test and 2,599 points in the multi-core CPU test. The single score is the same as Exynos 1280 chipset which means it will arrive with Cortex-A78 cores wh...

Samsung Galaxy A54 5G, Galaxy F04s Surface on Geekbench; Could Launch Soon

Samsung Galaxy A54 5G has been spotted on Geekbench. It is expected to launch in early 2023. In addition, the Galaxy F04s has also surfaced on the Geekbench database.

Moto X40 Pre-Booking Open Ahead of Official Launch, More Details Revealed

Moto X40 will be launched in China on December. Pre-booking for this flagship smartphone is now open via JD.com. The company has also revealed that this smartphone will be powered by a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC.

Google Chrome Update With Passkey Support on Android, Windows, and Mac Released

Google Chrome 108 stable update is rolling out on Android, Windows 11, and macOS with passkey support. Passkeys were first announced by the search giant in October to provide users a safer way to sign in than traditional passwords, and two-factor authentication methods.

Samsung Good Lock App Reportedly Rolling Out in These New Countries

Samsung is reportedly rolling out its Good Lock app with the recent release of One UI 5.0 in Netherlands, Austria, Belgium, Finland, and Malaysia. The app comes with customization and personalization of system elements like the app icons, wallpapers, and more. Earlier, these modules were limited to certain regions only, but it seems to be available in more countries n...

Asus Zenfone 9 Android 13 Update Rolling Out Now, Includes Design Changes and Improvements

Asus Zenfone 9 is the first Asus smartphone to start receiving the Android 13 update. The Taiwanese company recently shared its Android 13 update rollout map. The latest firmware update sees a number of changes that include design, interactivity, and feature tweaks and introductions that are based on Android 13.

Google Camera 8.7 Update for Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro Rolling Out: All Details

Google has rolled out a new update for its Camera app to older Pixel phones, bringing some features that were exclusive to the newer Google Pixel 7 series. The Camera 8.7 update is now available to older Pixel phones, the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro. It has brought the Familiar Faces feature back and other features as well.

Draft Digital India Bill Will Be Available for Public Consultation by End of December, MoS IT Says

The draft Digital India Bill, which is set to replace the 22-year old Information Technology (IT) Act, will be available for public consultation by the end of December, according to Minister of State for IT Rajeev Chandrasekhar. The proposed legislation will deal with issues such as ownership of non-personal data and even data portability, according to the minister.

Xiaomi 13 Series Launch Date Confirmed for December 11, Design Revealed in Official Renders

Xiaomi on Thursday confirmed the arrival of the Xiaomi 13 series in China. The new Xiaomi 13 series smartphones will be launched on December 11.

Realme 10 Pro 5G and 10 Pro+ 5G First Impressions: New 5G Champs?

The Realme 10 Pro series is finally here in India. The company has launched the Realme 10 Pro 5G with a Snapdragon 695 SoC and a 108MP dual-camera setup. The Realme 10 Pro+ 5G gets a flagship-grade curved AMOLED display, a 108MP triple-camera setup and 67W fast charging support. Here are our first impressions of both the phones.

Data of 6 Lakh Indians Stolen, Sold on Bot Markets So Far; Around 50 Lakh Users Affected Globally, Study Shows

Around 6 lakh people in India had their data stolen and sold on bot networks, according to a study by NordVPN. The service found that 50 lakh users were affected globally, making India the worst country affected. Meanwhile, the study found stolen logins including those from Google, Microsoft and Facebook accounts on three major bot markets.

ChatGPT Can Fool Humans Even When It's Wrong, Backs Up Assertions With Fake Quotes

ChatGPT, OpenAI's powerful chatbot that can generate sentences to mimic human-written text, is capable of fooling users, even when it is wrong, according to experts. The chatbot was able to generate a news story on Microsoft's earnings for 2021, and while the earnings figures were not accurate, it also generated a fake quote from CEO Satya Nadella that appeared to be ...

ChatGPT Could Soon Be the Better Way to Google

ChatGPT, the popular new chatbot from OpenAI that allows users on the Internet to generate poems, screenplays, essay answers, marked the first time that OpenAI brought its powerful GPT3 language-generating system to the general public. Here's how ChatGPT could soon be a better way for users to search for information on the Internet.

Oppo Find N2, Find N2 Flip Foldable Smartphones Tipped to Launch on December 15

Oppo Find N2 and Oppo Find N2 Flip will be launched on December 15, according to a tipster. Furthermore, the company is expected to commence the Opp Inno Day conference from December 14. Oppo is yet to announce a launch date for the upcoming smartphones.

Warner Music, Polygon Team Up to Launch Web3 Music Platform ‘LGND’

Warner Music has teamed up with Polygon blockchain and e-commerce platform maker LGND to launch a Web3 music platform, named LGND Music. The concept of the LGND Web3 music platform is to provide music enthusiasts a ‘virtual vinyl’ on-the-go. The platform is slated for a launch in January 2023.

Apple Car Won't Be Fully Autonomous Self-Driving Vehicle, Launch Delayed to 2026: Report

Tech giant Apple has cut back on its plans for a fully autonomous self-driving vehicle without a steering wheel and pedals and will now stick to a more traditional vehicle design that only supports self-driving on highways. The Apple car’s launch has also said to have been delayed by a year to 2026.

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

Tecno Pova 4 has been launched in India and will go on sale starting on December 13. This affordable smartphone is powered by a MediaTek Helio G99 SoC and packs a 6,000mAh battery.

The Brilliance and Weirdness of ChatGPT

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Samsung Galaxy A13 5G, Galaxy A42 5G Get Android 13-Based One UI 5.0 Update: Reports

Samsung has reportedly started rolling out the Android 13-based One UI 5.0 update for the Galaxy A13 5G and Galaxy A42 5G. The company has already released this update for several other Galaxy A series smartphones.

Apple Rolls Out iOS 16.2 Beta 4 Update to Testers With Improved Notification Center: Reports

iOS 16.2 Beta 4 update has reportedly been rolled out to registered iPhone developers. The fourth beta update to iOS 16.2 reportedly seeks to limit the need to scroll on the Notification centre in order to access older notifications by introducing a single swipe gesture which will now reveal both new and old notifications at once.

AirTag Stalking: Apple Faces Lawsuit by Two Women Over Dangerous Tracking by Exes

Apple was sued by two US women who have claimed that the company's AirTag allows stalkers to track and locate their victims. The Cupertino company had advertised the AirTag as “stalker proof” when it launched the device in April 2021, but privacy advocates have warned, and police reports have verified, that the tiny devices can be misused to track people without t...

Elon Musk's Neuralink Faces US Federal Investigation, Internal Staff Backlash Over Animal Tests

Elon Musk' Neuralink, which is developing a brain implant it hopes will help paralysed people walk again and cure other neurological ailments, is facing a US federal probe along with internal staff complaints over its animal tests. The probe is said to focus on violations of the Animal Welfare Act, which governs how researchers treat and test some animals.

Genesis Owes Customers of Gemini Crypto Exchange $900 Million After FTX Collapse: Report

Genesis, the crypto broker and parent firm Digital Currency Group (DCG) owe Gemini customers $900 million (roughly Rs. XXX crore), according to a report. The crypto exchange is reportedly attempting to recover the funds from Genesis, after the latter was impacted by the collapse of FTX.

India’s Crypto Tax Regime Draws Criticism from Bharat Web3 Association, Details Here

The Bharat Web3 Association (BWA) has reportedly met with senior officials from India’s finance ministry to review and voice concerns about India’s crypto-related policies and judgement. The BWA, comprised of members from Indian crypto players like WaxirX and CoinSwitch Kuber, is looking to participate actively in helping India formulate adequate laws to govern to...

New Zealand Plans to Introduce Law to Make Google, Facebook Pay Local Outlets for News

Facebook and Google may soon be required to pay media companies in New Zealand for local news content that appears on their feeds, based on proposed legislation from the government. The law is said to be modelled on similar laws in Australia and Canada aimed at large online digital companies.

Foxconn Said to Expect iPhone Production at COVID-Hit China Plant to Fully Resume by Early January

Foxconn is said to expect to resume full production at its COVID-hit plant in China by late December to early January. The company's largest iPhone production plant was rocked by worker protests last month, impacting the production of the handsets ahead of the Christmas and Lunar New Year holidays in December and January, respectively.

Government Said to Plan Regulation of All Real-Money Online Games, to Include Games of Skill and Chance

The government is said to be planning to regulate all real-money games, including both games of skill and games of chance. The Prime Minister's Office is said to have overruled a proposal that would only allow the regulation of games of skill.

Vi Offers 850GB Data, Unlimited Calling With Rs. 2999 Yearly Prepaid Plan: Details

Vi is offering several prepaid yearly plans with unlimited voice calling, data benefits and SMS service. While the Rs. 2,999 prepaid plan comes with 850GB of 4G data connectivity, unlimited voice calls, 100 SMS per day limit and much more, the Rs. 2,899 prepaid plan offers 1.5GB daily data benefit with validity of 365 days.

Twitter Keeps Missing Its Advertising Targets as Woes Mount

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iQoo 11 5G's Launch Confirmed for December 8, iQoo Neo 7 SE Reveal Expected

iQoo 11 5G's launch event, which had initially been scheduled for December 2, has now been postponed to December 8, according to the iQoo Indonesia Instagram post. The smartphone had earlier been confirmed to feature Qualcomm's latest Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC with LPDDR5x RAM and UFS 4.0 storage. Rumours around the event suggest that the company could also launch the iQ...

Hate Speech’s Rise on Twitter Is Unprecedented, Researchers Find

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YouTube Removed 56 Lakhs Videos Globally From Its Platform in Q3 2022

YouTube removed 5.6 million (56 lakhs) videos from its platform in the month of July and September 2022 for violating their community guidelines. The platform received roughly 2,71,000 removal appeals during the two months. Upon review, it reinstated about 29,000 appeals, said YouTube in its latest blog.

Transformers: Rise of the Beasts Trailer Sees Optimus Prime Teaming Up With the Animalistic Optimus Primal

Paramount Pictures has dropped a trailer for Transformers: Rise of the Beasts, which sees the Autobots teaming up with the animalistic Maximals. Set in the ‘90s, the seventh film in the franchise takes you on a globe-trotting adventure that introduces characters from the Beast Wars storyline, who instead of turning into cars, take the form of animals. Steven Caple J...

Stripe Launches ‘Fiat to Crypto’ Service to Assist Web3 Companies Facilitate Payments

Stripe has announced the launch of a ‘fiat-to-crypto' service that would allow users to exchange their dollars for cryptocurrency, to help crypto firms process payments. This service will also task Stripe with handling KYC checks and compliance parameters for its crypto-centric userbase.

WhatsApp Begins Beta Testing Android Tablet Support, iOS Testers Get 'Search by Date' Feature

WhatsApp has begun testing support for Android tablets on its latest beta version. Until now, users couldn't link their primary WhatsApp account with the messaging app on Android tablets and multi-platform support was limited to computers and iPads. A recent update, now out for beta testers, will let select users access their existing account on an Android tablet.

The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power Announces Season 2 Cast, Currently Filming in the UK

The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power season 2 has added seven new members to its cast lineup. Out of them, Sam Hazeldine (Peaky Blinders) is a replacement actor, who will be taking over the role of Orc leader Adar, from Joseph Mawle. The latter explained on Twitter, that as an actor, it was his “wish” and “job description” to explore “new characters and...

Italy Proposes Bill to Levy 26 Percent Tax on Crypto Profits Exceeding $2,000

In a draft crypto law bill, Italy is planning to levy a 26 percent tax on crypto profits, exceeding over $2,000 (roughly Rs. 1.62 lakh). Once signed into a law, the proposed bill will allow tax-payers to bag some incentives by declaring their crypto holdings and paying a 14 percent tax.

Amazfit Falcon With 150 Sports Modes, 14-Day Battery Life Launched in India:

Amazfit Falcon, which is a premium rugged smartwatch that has previously been launched in the global market, has now made its way to India. The rugged smartwatch is available for pre-order via Amazfit and Amazon India, and will go on sale in India on December 3. It is built on an aircraft-grade TC4 titanium unibody with a sapphire crystal glass screen. The smartphone ...

Meta Focusing Only 20 Percent of Resources on Developing Hardware, Software for Metaverse: Zuckerberg

At present, only 20 percent of Meta’s functional focus is on developing the hardware and software to support the metaverse ecosystem, Zuckerberg noted in a recent speech. Zuckerberg was speaking virtually at the New York Times DealBook Summit when he noted that his company needs to work more efficiently in order to finetune the metaverse tech on a wider scale.

Apple Rolls Out iOS 16.1.2 Update; Improves Crash Detection on iPhone 14 Series

Apple has released the iOS 16.1.2 for compatible iPhone models. The update is said to improve the crash detection feature for iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro users. The Cupertino giant had recently rolled out iOS 16.1.1 update to users and included several bug fixes and improvements.

Kraken Crypto Exchange to Cut Global Workforce by 30 Percent Amid Crypto Winter

Kraken crypto exchange said it will lay off 1,110 employees, or 30 percent of its global workforce on Wednesday. The crypto exchange has cited difficult market conditions as the reason for reducing the number of its employees. Kraken follows crypto exchange Coinbase Global, which slashed jobs in its recruiting and institutional onboarding teams in November.