Elon Musk Requests US Judge to End $258 Billion Dogecoin Lawsuit Against Him

Elon Musk asked a US judge on Friday to throw out a $258 billion (roughly Rs. 21,20,200 crore) racketeering lawsuit accusing him of running a pyramid scheme to support the cryptocurrency Dogecoin. In an evening filing in Manhattan federal court, lawyers for Musk and his electric car company Tesla called the lawsuit by Dogecoin investors a "fanciful work of fiction" ov...

‘Thousands of Dollars for Something I Didn’t Do’

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Vivo T2 Series Key Specifications Tipped; to Reportedly Go on Sale via Flipkart

Vivo is said to be expanding its T-series of smartphones with the impending Vivo T2 5G series. The Chinese smartphone manufacturer is expected to launch the series in India soon. The series will reportedly include the Vivo T2 5G and the Vivo T2x 5G. A new report now suggests some key specifications of the upcoming smartphones.

Asphalt 9: Legends Adds the Lamborghini Revuelto to Coincide With Real-World Release

Asphalt 9: Legends has added the brand-new Lamborghini Revuelto as an unlockable car. The news comes after the Italian car manufacturer revealed its newest flagship V12 hybrid car to the world on March 30. Starting today, players can participate in an exclusive in-game event to unlock and add the Lamborghini Revuelto to their garage. The event ends on April 27 and pro...

Oppo A1x 5G With 6.56-Inch HD+ Display, 5,000mAh Battery Launched: Price, Specifications

Oppo A1x 5G has been launched in China as a budget offering. It is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 700 SoC and runs ColorOS 12. The handset is backed by a 5,000mAh battery. It has launched in two storage options with the base 6GB + 128GB model being priced at CNY 1399 (roughly Rs. 16,700).

Japan Said to Restrict Chipmaking Equipment Exports, to Align With US China Curbs

Japan said on Friday it will restrict exports of 23 types of semiconductor manufacturing equipment, aligning its technology trade controls with a US push to curb China's ability to make advanced chips.

BAFTA Games Awards 2023 Winners: Vampire Survivors Crowned Best Game, God of War Ragnarök Bags Six Trophies, and More

Indie darling Vampire Survivors was crowned Best Game at the BAFTA Games Awards 2023, beating God of War Ragnarök, which secured six trophies. Christopher Judge won the award for Best Performance for his role as Kratos in GoW Ragnarök, while Laya Deleon Hayes bagged one for the Supporting Role as Angrboda the Jötunn. Meanwhile, Elden Ring won trophies for Best Mult...

Air India Testing Algorithm-Based Software for Pricing, ChatGPT Under Tata Ownership: Report

Air India, until recently tied to an antiquated manual pricing system when setting airfares, is shifting to algorithm-based software long used by rivals to help it squeeze out more revenue from each flight.

Redmi Note 12 4G With 50-Megapixel Rear Camera, 33W Fast Charging Launched in India: Price, Specifications

Redmi Note 12 4G has been launched in India. It is available in two colour options and two storage variants. It is the latest in the Redmi Note 12 series, which consists of Redmi Note 12 5G, Note 12 Pro 5G, and Note 12 Pro+ 5G, to launch in India. The Redmi Note 12 4G device is powered by a Snapdragon 685 SoC and boots Android 13-based MIUI 14.

Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix 2023: Timings in India, How to Watch

The Formula 1 season picks up again this week with the Australian Grand Prix 2023 taking place at the Albert Park Circuit in Melbourne, Australia. Max Verstappen goes into the third race of the 2023 season leading the drivers’ standings, with teammate Sergio Perez close behind.

Google Accuses Microsoft of Anti-Competitive Cloud Practices, Raises Concern With EU Antitrust Regulators

Alphabet's Google Cloud has accused Microsoft of anti-competitive cloud computing practices and criticised imminent deals with European cloud vendors, saying these do not solve broader concerns about its licensing terms.

Twitter Blocks Pakistan Government's Official Account in India in Response to Legal Demand

The Pakistan government's official Twitter account has been withheld in India. When anyone tries to access the Twitter account of the Pakistan government, it says, "Account Withheld @GovtofPakistan's account has been withheld in India in response to a legal demand."

Microsoft Brings Advertisements to AI-powered Bing Chat Search Engine

Microsoft is selling advertising in responses given by its Bing chat search engine, highlighting a potential revenue model for an artificial intelligence tool the company says has attracted 100 million average daily users.

He Wanted to Unclog Cities. Now He’s ‘Public Enemy No. 1.’

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EV Startup Lucid to Lay Off 1,300 Workers to Cut Costs, Will Incur Up to $30 Million in Related Charges

Electric-vehicle maker Lucid Group said on Tuesday it would lay off about 18 percent of its workforce, or around 1,300 employees, to cut costs as part of a restructuring plan.

Meta, Google Defend Brazilian Law That Absolves Companies From Responsibility for Content Posted by Users

Meta Platforms and Alphabet's Google appeared before Brazil's Supreme Court on Tuesday to defend a law that says internet companies are not responsible for content that users post unless the companies are subject to a court order.

Vivo X Flip Smartphone Listed on Google Play’s Supported Devices List: Report

While Vivo has yet to confirm a launch date or even the existence of its first vertical foldable, there are plenty of rumours and leaks that have popped recently indicating that its launch is imminent. After recently appearing on benchmarking website Geekbench, the clamshell foldable has now reportedly shown up on the Google Play Supported Devices list, hinting at its...

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Gameplay Reveals New Abilities, Themed Switch OLED, and More

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom just revealed 10 minutes of brand-new gameplay, showcasing Link’s new abilities — weapons fusing, time rewinding, and the Ultrahand. Producer Eiji Aonuma confirmed that the sequel has finished development, following a delay from last year. Nintendo also announced a Tears of the Kingdom-themed Switch OLED model, which is sl...

Vivo T2 5G Series to Launch in April, Will Be Priced Under Rs. 20,000: Report

Vivo is reportedly planning to expand its T series of smartphones with the upcoming Vivo T2 5G series. The phones could soon be launched by the Chinese smartphone maker in India. The upcoming Vivo T2 5G will reportedly feature a number of upgrades over its predecessor Vivo T1 5G, which was launched in India in 2022.

AI Chip Startup Cerebras Releases Open Source ChatGPT-Like Models for Free: All Details

Artificial intelligence chip startup Cerebras Systems on Tuesday said it released open-source ChatGPT-like models for the research and business community to use for free in an effort to foster more collaboration.

Microsoft Teams Gets a Redesign, Now Claimed to Use 50 Percent Less Memory; Mac App Coming Soon

Microsoft has released a redesigned Teams app that is claimed to be two times faster than its current version, with functions such as launching the programme and connecting to video calls taking half the time. Microsoft also claims that the new Teams uses half as much memory.

Jio Launches New Broadband Plan for Rs. 198 Ahead of IPL

Jio has launched a new entry-level broadband plan priced at Rs. 198 per month. The plan, named Broadband Back-up plan, is claimed to offer an Internet speed of 10 megabit per second. Earlier, the minimum price for availing Jio Fiber connection was Rs. 399 per month.

Gogoro Partners With Zomato, Kotak Mahindra Prime to Accelerate Adoption of EVs by Delivery Partners

Gogoro, Zomato and Kotak Mahindra Prime on Tuesday announced a collaboration on electric two-wheeler deployment to drive electric mobility in India. As part of this collaboration, the companies will offer last-mile delivery partners associated with Zomato affordable loan terms and battery swapping services.

Gucci Onboards BAYC Parent Yuga Labs in Multi-Year Deal to Explore Metaverse Ventures

Gucci has signed a multi-year deal with Yuga Labs, the parent company behind popular NFT series like Bored Apes Yacht Club (BAYC) and CryptoPunks among others. The aim of this partnership is to see how the metaverse can be the next destination for fashion and entertainment purposes.

Apple Rolls Out iOS 16.4 Update With New Emojis, Voice Isolation for Calls, More: Details

Apple has released iOS 16.4 for iPhone users, which includes a slew of new features like an expanded emoji set, voice isolation for calls, website push notifications, and more. The stable version is rolling out for iPhone users across the globe.

OnePlus Nord Buds 2 Specifications Leak Ahead of Launch on April 4; Tipped to Support Fast Charging

OnePlus Nord Buds 2 India launch date is set for April 4. The company has been teasing the earbuds’ specifications and now a reliable tipster has shared key details of the earbuds. The earbuds are said to feature 12.4mm dynamic titanium drivers and offer fast charging support.

Silicon Valley Bank to Be Acquired by First Citizens After Biggest US Bank Collapse Since 2008

Silicon Valley Bank, the US bank that collapsed earlier this month, will be acquired by First Citizens, the latter announced on Monday. The loans and deposits from Silicon Valley Bank will be acquired by First Citizens, and 17 former branches of SVB will open on Monday as "Silicon Valley Bank, a division of First Citizens Bank."

Crypto Conman Dupes Retired Mumbai Woman on Matrimonial Website, Steals Rs. 24 Lakh: Report

A crypto scammer reportedly connected with a Mumbai-based woman on a matrimonial site last year and stole Rs. 24 lakh from her. The conman told the victim that he was a US-based engineer, convinced her to invest in a crypto firm. He later connected her to a ‘guide’, who was set up to assist the woman with her investments.

Realme GT 3 Surfaces on BIS Certification Website, Launch in India Expected Soon: All Details

Realme GT 3 is now headed to India, weeks after it was announced at the Mobile World Congress 2023 event in Barcelona. The premium device which was launched in Europe has now surfaced on ther website of the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), indicating that an India launch will take place soon.

Sun Pharma Flags Revenue Drop Following 'IT Security Incident' in March: Details

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries on Sunday revealed in a filing that the firm would see a revenue drop in a few of its businesses and incur some expenses due to an "IT security incident" in March. The drugmaker's IT systems were affected by a breach of certain file systems and theft of some company and personal data, while a ransomware group has claimed responsibility fo...

At Apple, Rare Dissent Over a New Product: Interactive Goggles

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Gordon E. Moore, Intel Co-Founder Behind Moore’s Law, Dies at 94

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ChatGPT Generates 'Formulaic' Academic Text, Can Be Picked Up by Existing AI-Detection Tools: Study

ChatGPT, the AI-powered chatbot from OpenAI, produces relatively formulaic academic style content and could be picked up by existing AI-detection tools, according to researchers from Plymouth Marjon University and the University of Plymouth. However, the study's findings suggest university staff should think about ways to explain to students and minimise academic dish...

BPCL Installs 19 EV Fast-Charging Corridors Along Highways in Karnataka, Kerala and Tamil Nadu

BPCL has announced the launch of 19 EV fast-charging corridors along 15 highways in Karnataka, Kerala and Tamil Nadu, and a fast-charging station can be found at every 100 km on the corridors along all 15 highways, according to a BPCL official. The fast chargers are claimed to be easy to use and can be self-operated without any manual assistance, but support staff wil...

Jio Installs 1 Lakh Towers to Expedite 5G Rollout in India, Department of Telecom Data Shows

Jio has installed around 1 lakh telecom towers to expedite its 5G rollout in India, according to the latest DoT data that shows the carrier has more than nearly 5 times more towers than its nearest competitor. As per a Department of Telecom report, for every base station, Jio has three cell sites while Airtel has two.

OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite 5G Specifications Leak Ahead of Launch on April 4: All Details

OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite India launch date is set for April 4. While the company has been teasing the phone's specifications, a reliable tipster has shared key details of the phone's hardware.

Samsung Galaxy S23 FE Not in Development, Phone With Tri-Fold Display May Debut, Tipster Claims

Samsung Galaxy S23 FE is not in development at the South Korean conglomerate, a tipster has claimed. However, the company is said to be working on a smartphone with a "Tri-Fold" display that is likely to debut in 2023.

US Justice Department's Antitrust Case Against Google's Advertising Practices Gets Fast-Paced Schedule

The US Justice Department's antitrust lawsuit challenging Google's digital advertising technology practices has been fast-tracked, after a federal judge on Friday said the firm and the DoJ must disclose factual evidence by January 18, 2024. Google and the US Justice Department had sought at least five additional months to prepare for the upcoming trial.

Airtel Pips Jio in 5G Rollout Race, Expands Next-Generation Network Coverage to 500 Cities

Airtel has overtaken Jio to roll out its 5G network to 500 cities in India with the addition of 235 cities in the country. Rival Jio currently offers 5G network services in 406 cities.

France to Use AI-Powered Surveillance During 2024 Paris Olympics Despite Warnings From Rights Groups

France on Thursday approved the use of artificial intelligence (AI) for the upcoming 2024 Pris Olympics, with algorithmic video surveillance to detect "pre-determined events", abnormal behaviour and crowd surges. The French National assembly approved the use of the technology despite warnings from rights groups that have said the AI-based technology is a threat to ci...

WhatsApp Short Video Messages Feature for iOS Spotted in Development on Latest Beta: Report

WhatsApp could soon add support for a short video message feature, according to a feature tracker. Users will be able to record and share videos of up to sixty seconds with their contacts, but these video messages will be restricted from being saved or forwarded to other chats.

Mumbai Woman Loses Rs. 6.9 Lakh in Cyber Fraud After Responding to Fake Unpaid Electricity Bill Message

A 65-year-old Mumbai woman became a victim of cyber fraud amounting to Rs 6,91,859 after she responded to a fake message of an overdue electricity bill.

IPL 2023: Jio Rolls Out New Cricket Plans Providing 3GB Data per Day

With the cricketing world gearing up for the Indian Premier League beginning later this month, Jio has come up with new Cricket Plans for new and existing users. With truly unlimited True-5G data that comes with all the Cricket Plans, Jio users can watch live matches through multiple camera angles in 4K clarity across screens. The plans are designed keeping in mind th...

TikTok CEO Grilled Over Security Concerns in Hearing With US Lawmakers

US lawmakers at a congressional hearing on Thursday accused TikTok of serving harmful content and inflicting "emotional distress" on young users, grilling the Chinese-owned app's CEO on the company's outsized influence on teens. Chew, in his first appearance before Congress, testified that while the "vast majority" of TikTok users are over the age of 18, the company ...

1.2 Crore WhatsApp Users, 17 Lakh Facebook Users Targeted in India's Massive Data Theft

A massive data breach that has implications for national security was unearthed by Cyberabad Police here, who arrested seven people of a gang allegedly involved in the theft and sale of sensitive data of the government and important organisations, including details of 2.55 lakh defence personnel as well as the personal and confidential data of about 16.8 crore citizen...

Mercedes-Benz to Launch 4 New Electric Vehicles in India by Next Year

German luxury carmaker Mercedes-Benz plans to launch four new electric vehicles in India in the next 8-12 months to accelerate its electric mobility drive, Mercedes-Benz AG Head of Region Overseas Matthias Luehrs said on Thursday. The company expects 25 percent of its total sales in India to come from electric vehicles in India by 2027.

Pebble Might Be Working on Keeping Pocket-Sized Android Smartphones Alive via a Community Project: Report

Pebble founder Eric Migicovsky's plea for urging major smartphone manufacturers like Samsung, and Apple to produce small pocket-sized smartphones, has since then evolved into a community project of its own. The project called The Small Android Phone project, involves in Pebble alumni as team members, according to a report.

Telegram Enables Users to Send, Receive Tether Stablecoin Within Chats: Details

Telegram users will now be able to send and receive payments in the form of Tether (USDT), within the app. Users will be able to select the USDT altcoin within their Telegram chat boxes to instantly transfer money to their peers.

Redmi Note 12 4G Teased in a New Colour Option Ahead of March 30 Launch: Details

Redmi Note 12 4G is set to launch in India on March 30. Ahead of the handset's debut, Xiaomi has started revealing some of its key features and related details. The Redmi Note 12 4G will join the Redmi Note 12 family that was announced earlier this year.

ChatGPT Maker OpenAI Resolves 'Significant Issue' That Exposed User Chat Titles to Others

ChatGPT on Wednesday revealed that the company had resolved a "significant issue" caused by a bug that allowed small set of users to see titles of other users' conversations history with the AI powered chatbot. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said users will not be able to access their chat history for nine hours on March 20 as a result of the fix.

Opera Browser Brings AI Prompts, Adds ChatGPT, ChatSonic Integration to Sidebar

Opera has taken its first step towards integrating AI into its browser platform. The Oslo, Norway-based company has launched AI Smart Prompts and GPT-based integrations with ChatGPT, and image generative technology ChatSonic, to its sidebar on Opera for desktops on Windows, Mac, and Linux. Opera GX also sees the new AI-based integrations being rolled out. Opera claims...

Tencent to Maintain Cost-Cutting Measures Amid First Drop in Annual Revenue

Tencent Holdings on Thursday said it would restrict its focus to its core business, while maintinaing cost-cutting and improving efficiencies, as it reported its first drop in annual revenue to date. The world's largest video game company and operator of the WeChat messaging platform posted revenue of CNY 554.55 billion (nearly Rs. 6,65,600 crore) for 2022, down 1 per...

USDC Issuer Circle Says Executive's Twitter Giveaway Offer Was Scam, Account Was Hacked

Stablecoin USDC's issuer Circle said its chief strategy officer's Twitter account was hacked on Wednesday, after the account posted a link appearing to offer holders of the stablecoin USDC a "one-time bonus" of free cryptocurrency. The Twitter account of Dante Disparte, Circle's chief strategy officer, sent a series of tweets appearing to address the stablecoin's rece...

EA Is Delisting Battlefield 1943, Bad Company 1 and 2 From Online Stores in April: Details

EA is delisting three legacy Battlefield games from online storefronts. Starting April 28, Battlefield 1943, Battlefield: Bad Company, and Bad Company 2 will no longer be available for purchase, as EA prepares to shut down online services for the same on December 8. Offline features such as the campaign segments in either Bad Company games will continue to function lo...

Magic Eden Bitcoin Marketplace for Ordinal NFTs Rolled Out: All You Need to Know

NFT marketplace Magic Eden has launched a new marketplace to facilitate the sales of Ordinal NFTs that are inscribed on Satoshis, the smallest units of Bitcoin. For now, Magic Eden Bitcoin has listed over 70 collections of Ordinal NFTs for buyers to engage with.

Huawei Mate X3 Specifications Leaked, Geekbench Listing Suggests Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SoC

Huawei is gearing up to launch the Huawei Mate X3 on March 23. Ahead of it, the specifications of the foldable phone have leaked online. It is tipped to come with a 7.8-inch inner display with 120Hz refresh rate and 2K resolution. Also, Geekbench scores of the smartphone have now shown up online.

Moto G13 to Launch in India in March, Price Leaked Ahead of Debut: Report

Moto G13 was launched earlier this year in select European markets, alongside the Moto G23 smartphone. The handset is now rumoured to launch in India soon. A new report suggests that the handset will launch in the country within this month.

Dwayne Johnson Nixed Shazam! Fury of the Gods Post-Credits Scene, Lead Zachary Levi Confirms

Zachary Levi acknowledged and shared a report on Instagram, which claimed that Dwayne Johnson blocked a post-credits scene in Shazam! Fury of the Gods. The report claimed that Johnson wanted to put himself at the centre of the DC Universe and attempt to restructure it to fit his terms. The scrapped post-credits scene would have originally seen Shazam! getting recruite...

Google Releases Bard, Its Competitor in the Race to Create A.I. Chatbots

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Realme C55 First Impressions: Dynamic Island Comes to Android

The Realme C55 may go down in history as the first Android smartphone to feature a very iPhone-like Dynamic Island feature. The phone still checks the boxes for a budget smartphone. Read our first impressions of the phone.

iQoo Z7x With Snapdragon 695 SoC, 6,000mAh Battery Launched: Price, Specifications

iQoo Z7x powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 8200 SoC was unveiled in India on Thursday. The new gaming-focused smartphone is backed by a 5,000mAh battery and has 120W fast charging support.

Crypto Scammers Hack News24 Twitter Account, Promote Fake Ripple Airdrop

The Twitter account of News24 was compromised by crypto hackers during the early hours of Tuesday, March 21. The channel has not put out any official word regarding the incident in the public domain, hence, there is no clarity so far if the channel has brought the issue under the notice of investigative authorities.

The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power Season 2 Adds Ciarán Hinds, Rory Kinnear, and Tanya Moodie to Its Cast

The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power season 2 has added three new members to its cast. They are Oscar-nominated Ciarán Hinds (Belfast), Rory Kinnear (Men), and Tanya Moodie (Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker). Currently, there are no character names or descriptions for the new actors, as season 2 shifts focus to elf Círdan, who carries one of the three rings for...

Honor 70 Lite 5G With Snapdragon 480+ SoC Launched: Price, Specifications

Honor recently launched the Magic 5 series globally with the base Honor Magic 5, and the Honor Magic 5 Pro model alongside the Honor Magic Vs. Earlier this month, the company also released the Honor Magic 5 Ultimate Edition in China. Now, Honor has launched the Honor 70 Lite 5G, available for purchase currently in the UK.

Microsoft’s Edge Browser Could Soon Get an Inbuilt Ethereum Wallet: Report

Microsoft is reportedly testing support for a crypto wallet on its Edge browser. The Windows-maker has rolled out a trial version of this wallet. The company is said to have warned testers against putting in big amounts in this wallet for now since the feature is still under-development.

A Unique Collaboration Using a Virtual Earth-Sized Telescope Shows How Science Is Changing in the 21st Century

In 2019, the Event Horizon Telescope (EHT) collaboration produced the first-ever image of a black hole, stunning the world. Now, scientists are taking it further. The next generation Event Horizon Telescope (ngEHT) collaboration aims to create high-quality videos of black holes.

aCropalypse Flaw Allows Recovery of Sensitive Data Removed From Pixel Screenshots, Researchers Say

Pixel smartphones are affected by a new security flaw, dubbed aCropalypse, that allows anyone on the Internet to recover information on screenshots that were cropped, obscured, redacted, or hidden, according to security researchers. Google has reportedly fixed the issue on some of its Pixel smartphones with the latest March security update.

Samsung Galaxy F14 5G Specifications Teased, Price in India Tipped Ahead of Launch on March 24

Samsung is all set to unveil the Samsung Galaxy F14 5G in the Indian market on March 24. Ahead of the launch, the price of the handset has been tipped. The Galaxy F14 5G is teased to be powered by an Exynos 1330 SoC and will pack a 6,000mAh battery with support for 25W fast charging.

Poco F5 5G Expected to Launch in India on April 6, Could Feature Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 SoC

Xiaomi-owned subsidiary brand Poco is reportedly gearing up to launch its next midrange smartphone, the Poco F5 5G smartphone. The 5G handset is believed to be a rebranded version of the unreleased Redmi Note 12 Turbo, which has already been confirmed to receive Qualcomm's Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 SoC. The device is also expected to feature a 6.67-inch QHD+ AMOLED panel wi...

Huawei Enjoy 60 Leaked Poster Reveals Specifications Ahead of March 23 Launch

Huawei Enjoy 60, an upcoming mid-range smartphone from Huawei, is expected to launch on March 23, alongside the company's flagship Huawei P60 series and Huawei Mate X3. A recently leaked promotional poster of the upcoming entry-level smartphone have suggested that the handset could be backed by a 6,000mAh battery with support for 22.5W charging.

PhonePe Raises $200 Million Investment From Walmart in Its Ongoing Fundraise

Indian digital payments firm PhonePe said on Friday it has raised $200 million (nearly Rs. 1,650 crore) from majority backer Walmart at a pre-money valuation of $12 billion (nearly Rs. 99,000 crore). PhonePe, already India's most valuable payments firm and among the country's most highly-valued startups, said the investment is part of its ongoing fundraise of up to $...

Oppo Enco Free 3 to Launch on March 21, to Feature Bamboo Fiber Diaphragm on Sound Unit

Oppo Find X6 series, the company's upcoming flagship smartphones, has officially confirmed to launchin China on March 21. Now, the Chinese smartphone manufacturer has revealed another product that will be launched parallely — the Oppo Enco Free 3 truly wireless earbuds (TWS). The company has also released a series of teasers confirming the launch of the new Oppo Enc...

TikTok Gets Banned on Government Devices in New Zealand: Report

After the United States, the UK and New Zealand became the latest western countries to ban the Chinese-owned video-sharing platform TikTok on "government devices" citing security fears, The New York Times reported. The UK, on Thursday, announced the ban of TikTok with immediate effect citing security fears linked to the video-sharing app's ownership by a Chinese comp...

Identify Cyber Hotspots, Maintain Profile of Cyber Crimes: Parliamentary Panel

A parliamentary panel has recommended that the Union Home Ministry may encourage the state governments to identify cyber hotspots in their state and maintain a data profile on the cyber crimes being committed in those hotspots. The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Home Affairs noted that it believed that despite the boom in Internet connectivity in the country, the...

India Aims Rs. 24 Lakh Crore Electronics Manufacturing Capability by 2026: MoS IT

The government aims to increase electronics manufacturing capability to Rs. 24 lakh crore by 2025-26, which will also help create over 10 lakh jobs, Minister of State for Electronics and IT Rajeev Chandrasekhar said on Friday. Speaking at a function in Bengaluru, the minister said the country is today at an inflection point — the most exciting period in its history...

Uncharted Legacy of Thieves Collection, Ghostwire Tokyo, Tchia Lead PlayStation Plus Extra, Deluxe Games for March 2023

Sony has revealed the list of games coming to the PlayStation Plus Extra and Deluxe catalogue in March. Key highlights include Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collection, Ghostwire: Tokyo, Rainbow Six Extraction, Life is Strange 2, Life is Strange: True Colors, Immortals Fenyx Rising, Tchia, Street Fighter V, and more. The games will be available on PS Plus’ higher-tie...

ChatGPT Plus Subscriptions for Users in India Rolled Out by OpenAI: All Details

ChatGPT Plus is a subscription plan for ChatGPT that is now available in India. It ensures availability even during peak demand, faster response times, and priority access to new features. After a brief preview period, ChatGPT Plus was released in the US in February. The subscription is priced at $20 (roughly Rs. 1,600) per month.

TCS, Infosys Have Highest Exposure to US Regional Banks, Says JP Morgan After SVB Collapse

Top Indian information technology firms Tata Consultancy Services and Infosys have the highest exposure to regional banks in the United States that are gripped by a financial turmoil, analysts at JP Morgan said on Friday.

Indian Startups Have Deposits of About $1 Billion in Silicon Valley Bank: MoS IT Rajeev Chandrasekhar

Indian startups had deposits worth about $1 billion (roughly Rs. 8,250 crore) with embattled Silicon Valley Bank and the MoS IT Rajeev Chandrasekhar said he had suggested that local banks lend more to them going ahead.

Google Pixel 7a Prototype Listed on eBay Months Ahead of Launch: Report

Google Pixel 7a is expected to hit the market in mid-2023. The design, key specifications, and other details of this Google-branded handset were previously leaked online. Now, an eBay listing for a device claiming to be the Google Pixel 7a prototype has suggested details about the device's design and specifications.

Bitcoin Exceeds $25,700, Investors Warned to Tread Cautiously After Crypto Bank Shutdowns

The overall crypto market valuation rose by 4.48 percent in the last 24 hours. Bitcoin along with Ether, Polygon, and Solana rallied with gains. Industry experts have warned the investor community to tread lightly as the market is expected to remain shaky in the coming days.

GPT-4 Is Exciting and Scary

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Baidu Unveils AI-Powered Ernie Bot to Rival OpenAI's ChatGPT, Google Bard: All Details

Baidu's Ernie Bot, the company's first AI-powered chatbot was unveiled by the company on Thursday. The firm's CEO Robin Li said Ernie Bot was not perfect but Baidu was releasing it now because of market demand. Ernie Bot will compete with OpenAI's wildly popular ChatGPT and the upcoming Google Bard chatbot

Vivo V27 5G Pre-order Begins Today in India: Price, Offers and Specifications

Vivo V27 5G is a new upper mid-ranger in India. The phone features a colour-changing back panel and sports a thin and lightweight design. It is the first smartphone in India to feature a MediaTek Dimensity 7200 SoC. The phone has a triple-camera setup and a curved display.

Oppo Find X6 Series, Oppo Pad 2 Launch Set for March 21; Colour Options, RAM and Storage Configurations Tipped

Oppo took to Weibo to confirm the arrival of the Oppo Find X6 series and Oppo Pad 2 in China. The handsets and tablet will launch on March 21 in the company's home market. The Oppo Find X6 series is teased to feature Hasselblad-branded cameras. Meanwhile, the colour options, RAM and storage configurations of the models have leaked online.

How Siri, Alexa and Google Assistant Lost the A.I. Race

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UIDAI Makes Aadhaar's Online Document Update Facility Free Till June 14

The Unique Identification Authority of India has made document update facility online for Aadhaar free till June 14, an official statement said on Wednesday. Earlier, residents were required to pay Rs. 25 to update their documents on the Aadhaar portal.

Explained: Microsoft-Backed OpenAI's New AI Model GPT-4, Its Capabilities and Limitations

Microsoft-backed startup OpenAI began the rollout of GPT-4, a powerful artificial intelligence model that succeeds the technology behind the wildly popular ChatGPT. GPT-4 is "multimodal", which means it can generate content from both image and text prompts.

Samsung Galaxy S23, Galaxy S23 Ultra Enterprise Edition Launched: All You Need to Know

Samsung unveiled the new Galaxy S23 series smartphones on February 1 during its Galaxy Unpacked event. Now, one month later, the South Korean smartphone brand has launched an Enterprise Edition of the Galaxy S23 and Galaxy S23 Ultra in Australia.

Crypto Bank Anchorage Digital Lays Off 20 Percent of Its Staff Amid Shutdowns, Looming Uncertainties

Citing regulatory uncertainty, San Francisco-based Anchorage Digital bank has laid off 20 percent of its work force, leaving 75 employees jobless. The lender is trying to face the oncoming macroeconomic challenges fuelled by crypto volatility with a strategic approach.

Netflix Announces Documentary Film on Hip-Hop Artist Yo Yo Honey Singh

Netflix has announced a docu-film based on popular Indian hip-hop artists Yo Yo Honey Singh. The documentary will delve into the artist’s personal and professional life, also touching on his sudden disappearance from the limelight. It is directed by Mozez Singh (Zubaan) and produced by Guneet Monga and Achin Jain under the Sikhya Entertainment banner, which recently...

Realme C55 India Price, Colour Options, RAM and Storage Configurations Leaked Ahead of March 21 Launch

Realme C55 will be launched in India on March 21. Ahead of the handset's debut, its India price details, colour options, and RAM and storage configurations have been leaked online. The smartphone has been tipped to cost between Rs. 10,000 and Rs. 20,000 in the country.

Samsung Electronics to Invest $230 Billion in South Korea Chipmaking Base, Will Set Up 5 Chip Factories

Samsung's chipmaking plans come as other countries introduce steps to bolster domestic chip industries, including the United States which last month released details of its CHIPS Act, offering billions of dollars in subsidies for chipmakers that invest in the country.

Meta to Lay Off Another 10,000 Workers

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Google Releases Next Generation AI Tools for Gmail, Collaboration, Cloud Software

Alphabet's Google on Tuesday unveiled a flurry of artificial intelligence (AI) tools for its email, collaboration and cloud software, taking aim at Microsoft days before its rival is expected to make a similar announcement. Microsoft, meanwhile, has teased a Thursday event about how it is "reinventing productivity with AI," which is expected to showcase its competing...

Nissan Files for Web3 Patents, Indicates at Plans to Launch NFTs, Virtual Merch in Metaverse

Nissan is planning to launch an array of digital collectibles, that would be compatible in the metaverse ecosystem. The Japanese automaker has filed for patents in the US Patent and Trademark Office last week.

Xiaomi 13 Ultra Tipped to Launch in Global Markets in May: All Details

Xiaomi unveiled the Xiaomi 13 and Xiaomi 13 Pro at MWC 2023 and now it is expected to bring the Xiaomi 13 Ultra to global markets in the coming months. A reliable tipster has now claimed that the purported Xiaomi phone will be launched in May.

Mitsubishi Motors Plans to Sell Only EVs, Hybrids by Mid-2030s

Mitsubishi Motors plans for hybrid and battery electric vehicles to account for all new car sales by the middle of the next decade, beefing up its electrification strategy for staying competitive in key markets. The Japanese automaker, known for its Outlander sport utility vehicle, stuck to a previous goal of having half of its new car sales electrified by fiscal 2030...

Samsung Faces New Controversy Around Moon Photos Captured With Space Zoom Feature: Details

Samsung has found itself in a fresh controversy surrounding the company's Space Zoom feature that allows users to capture high-resolution images of the Moon. Samsung had previously responded to similar allegations stating that the company was using AI to detect and remove noise and blurring in images.

Google’s ChromeOS 111 Brings Fast Pair Support for Chromebooks: All Details

Google is rolling out the stable version of ChromeOS 111 for Chromebooks. The latest stable channel update for ChromeOS brings new features including Google’s Fast Pair support for compatible Bluetooth accessories. The latest stable version rollout will offer a more simplified pairing experience on the devices between the supported platforms.

Jabra Elite 5 True Wireless Earphones Review: Jack of All, Master of None

The Jabra Elite 5 is the latest true wireless headset from the Danish brand in India, and is priced at Rs. 10,999. With active noise cancellation, Qualcomm aptX Bluetooth codec support, and a claim of good battery life, is this the best mid-range true wireless headset you can buy right now? Find out in this review.

Infinix Hot 30i India Launch Date Set for March 27, Design Teased in Official Renders

Infinix Hot 30i will be unveiled on March 27 in India, the company confirmed on Monday. Ahead of the official debut, the brand has released images, showing the rear design of the Hot-series phone. It is confirmed to come in Diamond White, Glacier Blue, and Mirror Black colour options.

Redmi Note 12 4G Design Renders Leaked; Live Image Suggests Key Specifications

Redmi Note 12 4G could debut very soon. The phone's design renders and specifications have leaked online. The Redmi Note 12 4G is expected to sport a flat frame design. It may feature a triple rear camera setup, according to the leaked renders.

WhatsApp Rolls Out Unicode 15.0 Emojis for Select Android Beta Users: Report

WhatsApp, the Meta-owned instant messaging platform, is rolling out a new set of emojis to make conversations even more interesting. The app has reportedly brought the Unicode 15.0 emojis to select beta testers. As many as 21 new emojis have been added to the latest WhatsApp beta for the Android 2.23.5.13 update.

Silicon Valley Bank Collapse Sets Off Blame Game in Tech Industry

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Amazon Mega Electronics Days Sale 2023: Best Offers on Tablets, Laptops, Smartwatches

Amazon India has announced the Mega Electronics Days 2023 sale. Laptops, wearables, headphones, tablets, PC accessories, tablets, and cameras are among the items for sale. The sale began on March 10 and will conclude on March 14.

Silicon Valley Bank’s Collapse Causes Start-Up Chaos

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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Chipset's Key Specifications Leaked: All Details

Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset is the most recent and powerful chipset from the company. It has recently been used in some of the most recent high-end smartphones. The key specifications of the upcoming Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor have been suggested in some recent leaks.

Realme GT Neo 5 SE Spotted on Geekbench, Specifications Hinted: Report

Realme GT Neo 5 was released earlier this year. A downgraded version of the smartphone was previously rumoured to be released. The specifications of a device known as the Realme GT Neo 5 SE were recently leaked, and now a report claims the device has been spotted on Geekbench.

iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus Yellow Variant Now Available for Pre-Booking With Discounts Upto Rs. 15,000

iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus were unveiled in a Yellow colour variant earlier this week. The company has now started the pre-booking for iPhone 14, iPhone 14 yellow variant from March 10, while it can be purchased from March 14. Both the iPhone 14 models will be available on Apple India site, Amazon, Flipkart as well as retail stores.

Infosys President Mohit Joshi Resigns From Post; to Join Tech Mahindra as CEO, MD

IT company Tech Mahindra on Saturday announced the appointment of former Infosys president Mohit Joshi as MD and CEO designate, who will take over the charge from C P Gurnani after his retirement on December 19 this year. Joshi will replace Gurnani who has been one of the longest serving chief executive officers of the Indian IT sector.

Uber, Ola Apply for Aggregator Licences in Maharashtra, RTO Official Says

Uber and Ola have applied for aggregator licences from the Maharashtra government at Mumbai's Tardeo regional transport office (RTO) office, according to a local RTO official. App-based companies like Uber and Ola are required to obtain a licence under guidelines from the Centre and Maharashtra government.

Apple Music Classical Shows Up on the App Store as a Standalone App, to Launch Later This Month

From being completely quiet about its plans after acquiring Primephonic, to showing up in the changelog of a recent iOS public beta, Apple’s classical music service has finally been announced by the company in the form of a separate app. The Apple Music Classical app is currently on pre-order and will be available for download by the end of the month.

Samsung Galaxy A54 5G, Galaxy A34 5G Confirmed to Launch in India on March 16

Samsung will launch the Galaxy A34 5G and Galaxy A54 5G in India on March 16. The company already launched the Galaxy A14 earlier this year. There have been reports about the expected price, specifications and features of the upcoming A-series smartphones as well.

Taxes on Crypto Mining Power Use to Spike Next Year in US, Plan Outlined

The US government has proposed to raise the taxes on the electricity requirement for miners. The tax imposed on the electricity usage by crypto mining firms could now go as high as 30 percent of total cost of the electricity that was used to facilitate the mining process in the US.

iPhone With Under-Display Face ID Delayed to 2025 or Later, Touch ID to Return, Says Analyst

Apple will reportedly include under-display Face ID technology on 2025 models. It was earlier expected to debut with iPhone 15 models. Simultaneously, the company is working to bring Touch ID back to the iPhone units.

TikTok Announces New 'Project Clover' European Data Security Regime Amid Increasing Legislative Pressure

TikTok has unveiled a new "Project Clover" data security regime that will apply to users in the European Union. The firm's announcement comes amid increasing pressure from legislators in the EU and the US over concerns that TikTok shares data with China's government.

Silvergate Bank Announces Plans to Shut Down Amid Market Turmoil Following FTX Collapse

Silvergate Bank, a titan in the cryptocurrency banking business on Wednesday announced that it would shut down amid market turmoil and increasing pressure from regulators following the collapse of crypto firm FTX. Last week, Silvergate shut down its payments network, which allowed customers to transfer funds around the clock.

Tesla Faces Investigation After Model Y Steering Wheels Fall Off While Driving

Tesla is facing a probe by US regulators after customers complained that the steering wheel on certain new Model Y vehicles can fall off while the cars are in use. The affected vehicles were delivered to owners without the retaining bolt that holds the steering wheel in place, according to the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Netflix Documentary Break Point Useful Tool in Promoting Tennis, Say the Featured Players

Casper Ruud and Maria Sakkari, two players featured prominently in Netflix documentary Break Point, believe that the show can help in promoting tennis, and that being on the show has already raised their profiles as upcoming tennis stars.

Rennervations Trailer: Jeremy Renner Re-Imagines Huge Vehicles in New Disney+ Series

Rennervations, a four-part non-scripted series headlined by Marvel star Jeremy Renner, just got a release date and a trailer. The series, which is slated to release on April 12, sees the actor travelling around the globe to help rebuild and re-imagine huge vehicles to serve a new purpose. Other actors making an appearance in Rennervations include Anil Kapoor, Anthony ...

Samsung Galaxy F14 5G Appears on Google Play Console Listing; Key Specifications Leaked: All Details

Samsung is reportedly gearing up to expand its Galaxy F-series smartphone. Dubbed the Samsung Galaxy F14 5G, the handset will arrive as a successor to the Galaxy F13. The phone has recently appeared on Google Play Console listing revealing some of its key specifications. The phone is tipped to come with Samsung’s Exynos 1330 SoC.

White House Supports Bipartisan Bill Aimed at Strengthening US Powers Ban TikTok

A bipartisan bill aimed at empowering the US to ban apps like TikTok gained support from the White House on Tuesday, as political momentum against TikTok has accelerated in the country. The app has more than a billion users worldwide including over 100 million in the US, where the app has become a cultural force among younger users.

FIFA 23 Will Introduce National Women’s Soccer League on March 15: Details

FIFA 23 is bringing two new women’s leagues to the mix, in a free update. Starting March 15, players can access the UEFA Women’s Champions League (UWCL) and the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) in FIFA 23, across multiple game modes. All 12 teams from the NWSL will be included in the update, in addition to four new stadiums, authentic kits, and trophies. FI...

Government Imposes Anti-Money Laundering Provisions on Crypto Sector in India: Details

The Finance Ministry on Tuesday announced that it was applying anti-money laundering legislation to crypto trading, safekeeping and related financial services. The government has already levied more stringent tax rules on the crypto sector, including applying a levy on trading in 2022.

Amazon Still Seems Hell Bent on Turning Workers Into Robots - Here’s a Better Way Forward

Amazon has seen hundreds of workers strike at its Coventry warehouse in the UK, as employees push back against long hours and a surveillance system that records the time taken to do each task, as well as going to the toilet. Here's how Amazon can improve work quality without turning its workers into robots.

Silvergate in Talks With FDIC Officials on Ways to Avoid Shutdown: Report

Silvergate Capital is currently in talks with US federal officials on ways to avoid a shutdown of the bank, according to a report. The bank made a "risk-based decision" to discontinue the Silvergate Exchange Network last week, and stated that it was delaying its annual report and said it was evaluating its ability to operate as a going concern.

Poco X5 5G India Launch Timeline Leaked Ahead of Debut: All Details

Poco X5 5G series, which included the base Poco X5 5G device and the Poco X5 Pro 5G model, was launched in global markets February. The series' Pro model is already available in India. According to a new report, the base Poco X5 model could be launched in India as soon as next week.

Oppo Find X6, Find X6 Pro Display Specifications and Colour Options Leak Ahead of Launch: Report

Oppo is planning to expand its Find X series with its next Find X6 lineup. The successor to Oppo Find X5 series is speculated to launch on March 21 in China. While they are still days away from their debut, the specifications and designs of the handsets have purportedly been leaked on the Internet.

EVs Will Increase India's Dependency on China for Raw Materials, Battery Production: Report

Manufacturing of electric vehicles (EVs) in India will increase its dependence on China for raw materials, mineral processing, and battery production, according to a report of by economic think tank GTRI.

Moto E13 Review: Filling the Void

The Moto E13 is a new budget smartphone in India and is priced under Rs. 8,000. The phone features a UniSoC processor and a big battery. It runs on the latest Android 13 software and has a 13-megapixel rear camera.

UPI Should Become a Means of Financial Inclusion, Empowerment for Whole World: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said RuPay and UPI technologies are India's identity in the world. "RuPay and UPI are not just a low cost and highly secure technology, but it is our identity in the world. There is immense scope for innovation," PM Modi said.

Acer Swift Go 14 With AMD Ryzen 7000 Series Processor Launched in India: Price, Specifications

Acer Swift Go 14 was launched as a thin and lightweight laptop. The newly launched laptop is powered by an AMD Ryzen 7000 series CPU. The Acer Swift Go 14 sports an OLED display panels and offer 500 nits of peak brightness.

Samsung Galaxy A54, Galaxy A34 Tipped to Launch in India in March: All Details

Samsung Galaxy A34 5G and the galaxy A54 5G will reportedly be launched soon in global as well as Indian markets. The upcoming additions to the company's Galaxy A series lineup are tipped to launch in India at the end of this month, however, the exact launch dates might differ for both markets.

Vivo V27 Pro With 4nm MediaTek Dimensity 8200 SoC Goes on Sale in India: Price, Offers, Specifications

Vivo V27 Pro series was released in India earlier this month. This series, which includes a base and a pro variant, is powered by MediaTek chipsets and runs on Android 13-based Funtouch OS 13. The Vivo V27 Pro went on sale in the country today, beginning at midnight.

Apple Partner Foxconn Seeking India’s Cooperation to Make EVs, Chips

Apple supplier Foxconn said on Saturday it was seeking cooperation in India in new areas like chips and electric vehicles (EVs) after a visit to the country by its chairman, Liu Young-way. Apple has been shifting production away from China after the country's strict COVID-19 restrictions disrupted the manufacturing of new-model iPhones and other devices, and amid tens...

Using A.I. to Detect Breast Cancer That Doctors Miss

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Nubia Z50 Ultra With Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC Spotted on Geekbench Ahead of March 7 Launch

Nubia Z50 Ultra launch is scheduled to take place on March 7. Ahead of it, it has been spotted on the Geekbench benchmarking site. The listing suggests a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC and up to 12GB of RAM on the upcoming phone.

Government Could Bring Digital India Act to Stop Online Criminal Activities: Minister Rajeev Chandrashekhar

The government is working on a Digital India Act to incorporate new rules for stopping internet-aided circulation of illegal, criminal and child sexual abuse material, Union Minister Rajeev Chandrashekhar said on Friday.

Snapchat Removes Few Children Off Its Platform Every Month in Britain: Ofcom

Snapchat is kicking dozens of children in Britain off its platform each month compared with tens of thousands blocked by rival TikTok, according to internal data the companies shared with Britain's media regulator Ofcom and which Reuters has seen. Social media platforms such as Meta's Instagram, ByteDance's TikTok, and Snap's Snapchat require users to be at least 13 y...

Meta Quest Pro, Quest 2 Get Price Cut in Select Regions as Company Faces Drop in Revenue As Reality Labs Unit

Meta Platforms cut the prices of its virtual reality headsets in hopes of stirring demand for its VR hardware, as its bold bets on the metaverse have struggled to make a big splash. Its flagship Meta Quest Pro will retail for $999 (nearly Rs. 81,700), down from its launch price of $1,499 (nearly Rs. 1,22,500 crore), and Quest 2 256 GB version for $429 (nearly Rs. 35,...

Amazon Pay India Faces Penalty of Over Rs. 3.06 Crore by RBI for Non-Compliance

The Reserve Bank of India on Friday said it has imposed a penalty of over Rs. 3.06 crore on Amazon Pay (India) Private Limited for non-compliance with certain provisions related to Prepaid Payment Instruments (PPIs) and Know Your Customer (KYC) direction. "It was observed that the entity was non-compliant with the directions issued by RBI on KYC requirements," the RBI...

Parliamentary Standing Committee Approved Revised Draft of Data Protection Law: IT Minister

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Thursday said the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Communications and Information Technology has given a "thumbs up" for the revised draft of the data protection law. Vaishnaw, a bureaucrat turned politician who presently handles the IT portfolio, said an advanced copy of the revised bill on data protection was shared with the com...

Binance, Its US Partner Being Questioned for Regulatory Compliance and Finances

Three US Senators have asked giant cryptocurrency exchange Binance and its US partner Binance.US for information about their regulatory compliance and finances, citing a series of investigations by Reuters and some other media reports, according to a letter released on Wednesday. In the letter, Democrats Elizabeth Warren and Chris Van Hollen along with Republican Ro...

Apple Blocks Update to Email App With ChatGPT Tech Fearing Inappropriate Content: Report

Apple has delayed the approval of an update to an email app with AI-powered tools due to worries that it may generate inappropriate content for children, the Wall Street Journal reported on Thursday, citing communications between the iPhone maker and the app developer. An update to the email app, BlueMail, which uses a customized version of OpenAI's GPT-3 language mo...

Reliance Jio Expects to Become Largest Player in 5G Sector in 2023, Says Company's President

India's biggest telecom operator Reliance Jio expects to become the world's largest player having a pure 5G network this year with promise to provide services at affordable rates to the masses, a senior official of the company said here. Speaking to the PTI at the Mobile World Congress, Reliance Jio President Mathew Oommen said India needs inclusive growth and Jio wil...

Microsoft's Licensing Offer Said to Likely Satisfy EU on Activision Deal

Microsoft's offer of licensing deals to rivals is likely to address EU antitrust concerns over its $69 billion (nearly Rs. 5,68,000 crore) acquisition of Activision, three people familiar with the matter said, helping it to clear a major hurdle. Microsoft announced the Activision bid in January last year, its biggest ever, to take on leaders Tencent and Sony, in the ...

The Wolf Among Us 2 Delayed Out of 2023 to Avoid Crunch and Burnout, Telltale Confirms

The Wolf Among Us 2 has been delayed out of 2023, developer Telltale confirmed in a tweet. In a related interview, CEO Jamie Ottilie claimed that the push back was necessary to avoid crunch and burnout at the studio, as they shifted development from Unreal Engine 4 to Unreal Engine 5. He also noted the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic as an obstacle, slowing developme...

DigiYatra Facility to Be Available for All Passengers at IGI Airport Terminal 2, 3 by March End

Delhi airport operator DIAL on Wednesday said facial recognition technology-based DigiYatra facility will be available for passengers at all entry and boarding gates of Terminal 2 and 3 by the end of March. The DigiYatra facility at entry gates of Terminal 1 of the airport is likely to be operational from April.

India's Digital Public Infrastructure Is Open Source, Transferable, Secure: IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw

Union Minister of Communications Ashiwini Vaishnaw on Wednesday said "what is unique about India's digital public infrastructure is that it is open source, interoperable, scalable, transferable, secure, and based on public-private partnership. India has made it a policy objective to ensure the benefits of the digital economy reach the last mile — this is in line wit...

Call of Duty Maker Activision Blizzard Accused of Firing Employees for Using Strong Language

Call of Duty maker Activision Blizzard has been accused by a union of illegally firing two video game testers for using "strong language" in a protest of a new company policy that limits remote work. The Communication Workers of America (CWA) said it filed a complaint with the US National Labor Relations Board on Tuesday seeking to have the workers reinstated.

OpenAI Makes ChatGPT Available for Companies to Integrate in Apps

OpenAI is making its ChatGPT tool available to companies to incorporate into their own apps as it seeks commercial uses for the wildly popular chatbot. The company, which introduced ChatGPT to the public in November, is now offering paid access for businesses and developers who want to use the software’s ability to answer questions and generate text in their own app...

TikTok Working on Parental Control Tool to Restrict Content for Teens Amid Growing Scrutiny

TikTok said on Wednesday it is developing a tool that will allow parents to prevent their teens from viewing content containing certain words or hashtags on the short-form video app, as the embattled company looks to shore up its public image. TikTok, owned by Chinese tech company ByteDance, is facing renewed scrutiny worldwide over its proximity to the Chinese govern...

Bill Gates Praises India's Digital Payment System; Says This Will Be Cheapest 5G Market

India's sprawling digital public infrastructure received a glowing endorsement from billionaire philanthropist Bill Gates on Wednesday as he praised the country's "great" digital network, reliable and low-cost connectivity, and said this will be the cheapest 5G market. India can be "such an example" for other countries, he said.

YouTube Child Data Gathering Faces Scrutiny in UK After Complaint

Britain's information regulator said on Wednesday it would look into an official complaint accusing Alphabet's YouTube of illegally collecting data from millions of children. The complaint lodged by father-of-three Duncan McCann, who is leading the campaign and supported by his employer the advocacy group 5Rights, said the video-streaming platform had broken the newly...

Vivo TWS Air With Upto 25 Hours Battery Life Launched in India: All Details

Vivo TWS Air earbuds have been launched today on March 1, alongside Vivo V27 Pro. The earbuds come with 25 hours of battery life, a 14.2 mm speaker driver, IP54 water and dust resistance as well as dual mic call noise cancellation feature. The Vivo TWS Air supports Bluetooth 5.2 connectivity.

MWC 2023: ZTE Nubia Pad 3D Tablet With Glass-Free 3D Visuals, Snapdragon 888 SoC Launched

ZTE-backed Nubia has unveiled its world’s first 3D tablet with glass-free 3D visuals. The company showcased the device at the ongoing MWC 2023 in Barcelona. The company has partnered with eyewear-free 3D developer Leia Inc. to offer unique 3D Lightfield technology. The Nubia Pad 3D sports a 12.4-inch screen with a 2,560x1,600 pixel resolution.

Tecno Phantom V Fold With 7.85-Inch Display, MediaTek Dimensity 9000+ SoC Launched: All Det

Tecno unveiled its Phantom V Fold, the Chinese smartphone manufacturer's first foldable smartphone, at MWC 2023. The handset bills itself as the world's first left-right foldable smartphone. Tecno also reportedly announced that the foldable smartphone will first be available in India, and also revealed the India pricing for the handset.

Jio Launches 5G Network in Jammu and Kashmir, Service Now Live in 304 Cities in India

Reliance Jio on Tuesday announced the launch of its True 5G services in Jammu and Srinagar in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. According to a company statement, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha launched Jio True 5G services on Tuesday at Raj Bhawan in Jammu.

Vivo V27 Pro First Impressions: Got the Looks

The Vivo V27 Pro has been officially launched in India. The phone sports a sleek design with a lightweight body and a colour-changing back panel. The Vivo V27 Pro also features a triple-camera setup with many options for portrait shots, a Dimensity 8200 SoC and a curved-edge AMOLED display. Here's our first impressions of the phone.

Realme C55 Tipped To Launch on March 7 Globally, Specifications Leaked

Realme C55 is said to launch soon. A teaser video of the device was recently leaked, and now a tipster has suggested that the device may launch globally on March 7 and go on sale starting March 8. The tipster also leaked a few key specifications.