Crypto Market Watch: Bitcoin, Ether Continue to See Losses; Underdog Altcoins Leo, Stellar See Gains

The overall valuation of the crypto sector dropped by 0.94 percent in the last 24 hours. Bitcoin and Ether showed small losses alongside majority other cryptocurrencies, including stablecoins as well as memecoins. Industry insiders believe this could be a reaction to the comments from Federal Reserve official yesterday, hinting at the possibility of another interest r...

Amazon Echo Pop With Front-Facing Speaker, Bluetooth Streaming Support Launched in India

Amazon Echo Pop has been launched by the company in India. It is equipped with Alexa for controlling music playback, setting reminders, and keeping track of sports matches. Users can also control smart home devices and smart plugs using voice commands.

Delhi to Implement Rs. 14,000-Crore AI-Based Traffic System by End of 2024 to Reduce Congestion: Official

The national capital will have an artificial intelligence-based traffic system by the end of next year to reduce congestion and facilitate faster and smarter vehicular movement, a senior official said on Wednesday.

Vedanta-Foxconn, Other Chip Firms Expected to Re-Apply for Government Funding Under Revised Scheme

Some applicants including Vedanta Foxconn JV are expected to re-apply for government incentives under the modified semiconductor scheme opening from June 1, according to sources.

WhatsApp Companion Mode for iPhone Now Rolling Out: How to Link Multiple iOS devices

WhatsApp Companion Mode is rolling out to users on iOS, a month after it was announced by the Meta-owned messaging service. Here's how to link your iPhone running the latest version of WhatsApp to your primary smartphone.

Xiaomi Partners With Dixon Technologies to Make Mobile Phones in India

Contract manufacturer Dixon Technologies (India) on Wednesday said it is partnering with Xiaomi’s Indian arm to make and export phones for the Chinese firm.

Delhi Metro Launches WhatsApp-Based Ticketing Service for Airport Line Commuters

Delhi Metro commuters will now be able to travel on the Airport Line using a WhatsApp-based ticketing service launched on Tuesday. The system allows commuters to receive a QR code-based ticket directly on WhatsApp, officials said.

US Scraps Excise Tax Proposal on Bitcoin Mining After Biden Refuses to Slash Crypto Taxes

Earlier this month, the US’ Council of Economic Advisors (CEA) floated a proposal to have Bitcoin miners pay a tax equal to 30 percent of the total energy cost that they consumed in the crypto mining process. The proposal has been scrapped by the US. The decision to pull the plug on this proposal could be part of a bunch of tax-related rebates introduced by the US a...

A.I. Poses ‘Risk of Extinction,’ Industry Leaders Warn

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AI Means Everyone Can Now Be a Computer Programmer, Says Nvidia Chief

Artificial intelligence means everyone can now be a computer programmer as all they need to do is speak to the computer, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang said on Monday, hailing the end of the "digital divide".

Vivo S17 Key Specifications Leaked via Geekbench Listing; Company Confirms Vivo S17 Pro Camera Details

Vivo is expected to launch the Vivo S17 series on May 31. It will likely include the base Vivo S17, the Vivo S17 Pro, and a Vivo S17t. Vivo S17e was launched earlier this year. The company has now confirmed the camera details of the Vivo S17 Pro, whereas the base variant was reportedly spotted on Geekbench suggesting key specifications.

Crypto Market Watch: BTC, ETH Trade in Losses After Soaring to Three-Week High Amid Market Volatility

The valuation of the crypto sector dropped by 0.09 percent in the last 24 hours. Bitcoin and Ether recorded small but significant losses. Dogecoin, Polygon, Solana joined BTC and ETH in seeing losses. The crypto fear and greed index remains in the neutral zone with 51 points. Bitcoin Cash and EOS Coin meanwhile, did manage to mint minor gains.

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Has Sold Over 50 Million Copies Worldwide, CD Projekt Red Confirms

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt has sold over 50 million copies worldwide, publisher CD Projekt Red confirmed. The figure places the game amongst the top best-selling games in history, just short of Red Dead Redemption 2. The Witcher trilogy as a whole — The Witcher, The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings, and The Witcher 3 — is now one of the most successful series of all t...

New Low-Cost Smartphone Attachment, Custom App to Monitor Blood Pressure at User’s Fingertip

Scientists have developed a simple, low-cost clip that uses a smartphone's camera and flash to monitor blood pressure at the user's fingertip. The clip developed by researchers at the University of California (UC) San Diego, US, works with a custom smartphone app and currently costs about 80 cents (Rs. 5.6) to make.

The Witcher Gets Renewed for a Fifth Season at Netflix, With Liam Hemsworth as Geralt

The Witcher series is getting a fifth season at Netflix, casting director Sophie Holland confirmed during an interview. Season 5 will be filmed back-to-back with the fourths season after a ‘short gap', and will see Liam Hemsworth continuing the role of Geralt of Rivia. The Hunger Games actor was brought on board following Henry Cavill’s exit last year, after the s...

Vivo V29 Lite 5G Design Renders Leaked; Could Sport a Curved Display

Vivo will reportedly expand its V series of smartphones with the purported Vivo V29 series of smartphones. Vivo is yet to reveal any details on the lineup, however, design renders of the Vivo V29 Lite 5G have been leaked by a tipster. The phone’s front, as well as back design, has been showcased via the leaked images.

Crypto Market Watch: Bitcoin Trades Above $27,800 With Profits; Ether, Most Altcoins Show Recovery

The overall valuation of the crypto market rose by 2.24 percent in the last 24 hours. BTC and ETH registered significant growths over the weekend, elevating several other cryptocurrencies in terms of their pricings. Solana, Litecoin, and Tron also grew alongside BTC and ETH after the White House confirmed having raised the debt ceiling of the US for the next two years...

MediaTek Says It Will Use Arm’s Latest Mobile Chip Technology for Next-Generation Smartphones

Arm on Monday rolled out new chip technology for mobile devices and Taiwan smartphone chip maker MediaTek said it will be using it for its next-generation product.

John Wick 5 Is in Early Development at Lionsgate, AAA Video Game Also in the Works

John Wick 5 is in early development, as per a Lionsgate Q3 2023 earnings call. Longtime John Wick director Chad Stahelski had previously confirmed that he was open to working on a fifth film, though it’s unclear if Keanu Reeves will be replaced. Motion Picture Group chairman Joe Drake also confirmed a AAA John Wick video game to be in consideration, alongside remind...

Tecno Camon 20, Camon 20 Pro 5G, Camon 20 Premier 5G With MediaTek Chipsets, AMOLED Displays Launched in India

Tecno Camon 20, Camon 20 Pro 5G, and Camon 20 Premier 5G were launched by the company in India on May 27. The company's latest smartphones are equipped with MediaTek chipsets and RGBW camera sensors. All three smartphones pack 5,000mAh batteries with support for up to 45W wired charging.

China to Send First Civilian Into Space on Tuesday as Part of Crewed Mission to Its Space Station

China will send its first civilian astronaut into space as part of a crewed mission to the Tiangong space station on Tuesday, its Manned Space Agency announced, as Beijing pushes ahead with its extra-terrestrial ambitions.

Google Removes 'Slavery Simulator' Game From Play Store After Racism Outcry in Brazil

Google has removed a Portuguese-language game that allowed players to trade and torture Black virtual "slaves" while strategising to block the abolition of slavery. The move came after a racism outcry in the country, and the prosecutor's office has opened a "hate speech" probe into the game downloaded by hundreds of people.

BGMI Available to Download via Google Play Store, to Be Available Starting May 29: Details

BGMI, or Battlegrounds Mobile India, is available to download via the Play Store in India. iOS users will have to wait for a couple of days to download BGMI, and Krafton has confirmed that the game will be available to play in the country on May 29.

Google Must Pay Sonos $32.5 Million in Smart-Speaker Patent Case, US Jury Says

Google must pay $32.5 million in damages to Sonos for infringing one of the firm's patents for its smart speakers, two years after the latter sued the search giant at the US International Trade Commission. A San Francisco federal jury said Google must pay damages in the lawsuit accusing the firm of using Sonos' technology in devices including Google Home and Chromecas...

Apple's $50 Million 'Butterfly' Keyboard Class-Action Lawsuit Settlement Approved by US Court

Apple's $50 million "butterfly" keyboard class-action lawsuit settlement was approved by a US judge on Thursday. The court spurned challenges to the deal which was announced a year ago, stating that the settlement was "fair, adequate and reasonable."

Poco F5 5G Review: The Mid-Range Gaming Phone to Beat

The Poco F5 5G is the only phone sold in India with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 SoC right now. It also checks many other important boxes as it comes with an optically stabilised primary camera, very fast charging, and even an IP rating. Should you buy it? Read our review to know more.

Canada to Investigate Data Collection by ChatGPT Parent OpenAI Amid Privacy Concerns

Canadian privacy regulators are launching a joint investigation into ChatGPT-parent OpenAI's data collection and usage, becoming the latest major government to take a closer look at the regulation of artificial intelligence (AI) tools.

Garmin Instinct 2X Solar Smartwatch With Built-in LED Flashlight Launched in India: Price, Features

Garmin has launched the Instinct 2X Solar smartwatch alongside Instinct 2X Solar Tactical Edition in India. The smartwatch comes with solar charging power glass, thermal/shock resistance, and a built-in LED flashlight among others. The smartwatches also have smart health monitors, activity trackers, and smart notifications. The Garmin Instinct 2X Solar smartwatch is a...

Nothing Phone 2 Launch Confirmed for July, Will Pack 4,700mAh Battery: All Details

Nothing Co-Founder Carl Pei has now revealed in a media interview that Nothing Phone 2 is set to hit the market in July. The Nothing Phone 1 successor is confirmed to come with a larger battery as well. Earlier, it was also revealed that the phone will be equipped with the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SoC.

Elon Musk's Neuralink Says It Has FDA Approval for Study of Brain Implants in Humans

Elon Musk's brain-implant company Neuralink on Thursday said the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) had given the green light to its first-in-human clinical trial, a critical milestone after earlier struggles to gain approval.

Get the Best From ChatGPT With These Golden Prompts

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Digital Art, Virtual Metaverse Properties Drawing Indians to NFTs, Blockchain Gaming: STAN CEO

Indians are flocking towards the Web3 sector via NFTs and blockchain gaming at a time when the government remains sceptical about the crypto sector. Indian players are obtaining in-game items and characters as NFTs, which possess utility and value within the gaming universe, Parth Chadha, the CEO of Indian Web3 firm STAN told Gadgets 360.

Working From Home Immoral? A Lesson in Ethics, and History, for Elon Musk

Working from home and the industrial revolution Prior to the industrial revolution, which historian date to the mid-1700s to mid-1800s, working from home, or close to home, was commonplace for most of the world’s population. This included skilled manufacturing workers, who typically worked at home or in small workshops nearby.

PlayStation Announces Project Q Handheld Game Streaming Device; Release Set for Later This Year

Sony announced Project Q, its handheld game streaming device, at the PlayStation Showcase event. The device lets you stream games from your PS5 console via Remote Play or Wi-Fi, rather than running games natively. Project Q comes with an 8-inch 1080p screen in the centre, supported on either side by the button layouts of a PS5 DualSense controller. The company also an...

BSNL 4G to Go Live at 200 Sites in Next 2 Weeks; 5G Upgrade Set for December: IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw

BSNL has started rolling out of 4G network with 200 sites, and after a three-month trial, it will launch an average of 200 sites per day, Union IT and Communications Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Wednesday.

Elon Musk’s Event With Ron DeSantis Exposes Twitter’s Weaknesses

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Google to Test Ads in Generative AI Search Results as Competition Ramps Up in Search Ads Market

Alphabet's Google will begin experimenting with advertising within search results powered by generative artificial intelligence, the tech giant announced on Tuesday, as it seeks to fend off rival Microsoft in the lucrative search ads market.

Microsoft Announces AI-Powered Windows Copilot for Windows 11: All Details

Microsoft is expanding Copilot to Windows 11. The AI powered assistant will arrive as an icon in the taskbar across all apps that are available on your PC and clicking it will open a chat interface sidebar.

WWDC 2023: Apple Confirms Keynote Address for June 5, Reportedly Invites VR Experts Ahead of Headset Launch

WWDC 2023 will begin on June 5 at 10am PDT (10:30pm IST) with a keynote event, Apple confirmed on Tuesday. The company has also invited several virtual reality (VR) experts to WWDC 2023.

Netflix Expands Crackdown on Password Sharing; Alerts Users in Over 100 Countries

Netflix on Tuesday expanded its crackdown on password sharing to the United States and more than 100 other countries, alerting users that their accounts cannot be shared for free outside of their households.

iQoo Neo 7 Pro India Launch Teased by CEO Nipun Marya: All Details

iQoo Neo 7 Pro could be launched in India soon. The company's CEO has posted a teaser for a "Pro" branded iQoo Neo smartphone that could be launched in India soon. iQoo is yet to share any details of the purported iQoo Neo 7 Pro smartphone.

Government Directs Online Gaming Companies to Deduct Tax at Source if Players Claim Their Winnings

Online gaming companies will be required to deduct taxes at source if players claim their net winnings, including bonuses or incentives, according to guidelines issued by the Central Board of Direct Taxes.

Infinix Note 30 Series With 5,000mAh Battery Launched; Note 30 5G Coming to India in June

Infinix Note 30, Infinix Note 30 5G, and Infinix Note 30 Pro have been launched. The latest smartphones feature a 120Hz refresh rate display and pack a 16-megapixel selfie camera. They carry MediaTek SoCs under the hood, coupled with up to 8GB of RAM and up to 256GB of internal storage. They feature a 5,000mAh battery as well. 

Data From Wearables With Fitness Tracking Could Help Diagnose Mental Health Disorders, Study Finds

Mental health doctors are investigating the role of popular wearable fitness monitors in delivering data that could warn wearers of potential health hazards in the hopes of finding simple ways to diagnose such diseases.

Italian Watchdog Garante to Review Other AI Platforms After Brief Ban on OpenAI's ChatGPT

Italy's data protection authority Garante plans to review other artificial intelligence platforms and hire AI experts, a top official said, as it ramps up scrutiny of the powerful technology after temporarily banning ChatGPT in March.

Google’s Photo App Still Can’t Find Gorillas. And Neither Can Apple’s.

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Vivo V29 Pro India Launch Timeline Tipped, V29 Lite Design Renders Leaked: All Details

Vivo V29 series is tipped to launch soon. The lineup is said to offer a curved display. Vivo is likely to launch the V29 Pro in India in June with a triple rear camera setup. The phone is also likely to pack a 5,000mAh battery. Meanwhile, renders of the Vivo V29 Lite have leaked online suggesting its design.

Australia to Regulate Buy Now, Pay Later Services as Consumer Credit Products With New Laws

Australia said it would regulate buy-now-pay-later services as a consumer credit product under new laws, forcing BNPL providers to carry out background checks before lending in what would be one of the world's toughest regimes for the startup sector.

iQoo Z7s 5G With 64-Megapixel Camera, 44W Fast Charging Launched in India: Price, Specifications

iQoo Z7s 5G was launched in India on Monday with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 SoC, backed by a 4,500mAh battery unit with 44W wired fast charging support. The phone sports a 6.38-inch full-HD+ display panel and a 64-megapixel dual rear camera unit.

Instagram Back Up After Global Outage Hits Over 1,80,000 Users; Company Blames ‘Technical Issue’

"Earlier today, a technical issue caused some people to have trouble accessing Instagram. We resolved the issue as quickly as possible for everyone who was impacted," a Meta spokesperson told Reuters.

Xiaomi Civi 3 Spotted on Geekbench Listing; Could Launch in China Soon: All Details

Xiaomi Civi 2, which debuted last year in China, is all set to get a successor. The Chinese smartphone company confirmed the launch of Xiaomi Civi 3 as well as the information on its processor via a Weibo Post sometime back. Now, the smartphone has been spotted on Geekbench listing revealing its performance score.

Oppo Reno 10 Pro+ Images Leaked Ahead of May 24 Launch, Oppo K11x Design Tipped: All Details

Oppo Reno 10 series is all set to make its debut in China on May 24. The company has confirmed the launch via its official China website. The company has also revealed some of the design and specifications of the high-end variant Oppo Reno 10 Pro+ on its landing page. Meanwhile, a tipster has also shared some design renders of the upcoming smartphone.

Samsung Galaxy A14 4G Tipped to Launch in India Soon; Price Leaked: Report

Samsung Galaxy A14 4G could be launched soon in India. A recent report has tipped the launch timeline in India as well as the phone’s price and storage options. The handset was already unveiled in Malaysia in March 2023. There, it sports a 6.6-inch (1,080x2,408 pixel) PLS LCD display with a 90Hz refresh rate.

Vivo V29 Lite Specifications Leaked; Could House 5,000 mAh Battery: Details

Vivo V29 Lite is reportedly in the works. The handset is speculated to debut soon in the global market as well as the Indian market. While the company is yet to reveal anything about the purported smartphone, a reliable tipster has shared leaked some of the key details including the display and the camera specifications.

EU Antitrust Regulators Quiz Microsoft’s Rivals on Request for Customer Data

EU antitrust regulators are asking Microsoft's rivals what kind of customer data they are required to provide to the US tech giant as part of their Azure cloud contracts, six months after a trade group complained about its cloud computing practices. The European Commission asked recipients for a list of contractual clauses requiring these companies to report informati...

Japan Explores Ways to Join India's UPI Payment System

Japan is mulling to join India's UPI payment system and promote cooperation on the digital identity system, an official statement said on Friday. Bhutan, Nepal, Singapore and UAE have already started accepting Unified Payment Interface (UPI) payment systems. Japanese Digital Minister Kono Taro earlier on Friday said in an interview with a media channel that Japan i...

NASA Partners With Blue Origin to Build Spacecraft for Moon Mission

A team led by Jeff Bezos' space company Blue Origin won a coveted NASA contract to build a spacecraft that will send astronauts to and from the moon's surface, NASA's chief announced on Friday, capping a high-stakes contest. NASA's decision will give the agency a second ride to the moon under its Artemis program, after it awarded Elon Musk's SpaceX $3 billion (nearly ...

Killers of the Flower Moon Trailer: Martin Scorsese and Leonardo DiCaprio Reunite for a Murderous Western Epic

Apple TV just dropped the trailer for Martin Scorsese’s Killers of the Flower Moon. Based on the eponymous non-fiction book by David Grann, the film delves into the real-life mystery surrounding the murders of the Osage tribe in the early 1920s. Leonardo DiCaprio leads the cast as Ernest Burkhart, struggling with conflicting loyalties to his Osage wife and powerful ...

Bitcoin, Ether Record Losses Amid US’ Debt Ceiling Discussions; Most Altcoins Fall

The overall crypto market valuation went down by 1.34 percent in the last 24 hours. Solana, Polygon, and Litecoin joined Bitcoin and Ether on the loss-making side of the crypto price chart. Stellar and Bitcoin Cash among a small number of cryptocurrencies did reel-in profits, but only minor.

Redmi A2, Redmi A2+ With MediaTek Helio G36 SoC, 5,000mAh Battery Launched in India: Price, Specifications

Redmi A2 and Redmi A2+ were launched in India on Friday. The latest affordable Redmi smartphones feature a MediaTek Helio G36 SoC and are backed by a 5,000mAh battery. They have a dual rear camera unit led by an 8-megapixel sensor.

Netflix, Ola, Uber Not Integrated With PIPOnet Passenger Service App, Clarifies NuRe Bharat CEO

3i Infotech-led consortium NuRe Bharat Network has not integrated Netflix, Ola, Uber or any other company with its PIPOnet app, a senior official of the company said.

Elon Musk's Lawyer Accuses Microsoft of 'Unauthorised' Usage of Twitter Data

Twitter owner Elon Musk's lawyer leveled accusations of "unauthorized" usage of Twitter's data by Microsoft, including sharing data with government agencies without permission in some cases.

In Battle Over A.I., Meta Decides to Give Away Its Crown Jewels

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Google Agrees to Pay $39.9 Million Over Lawsuit for Misleading Location Tracking Practices

Google will pay Washington state $39.9 million (nearly Rs. 330 crore) to resolve a lawsuit accusing the Alphabet unit of misleading consumers about its location tracking practices, state Attorney General Bob Ferguson said on Thursday. The settlement resolves claims that Google deceived people into believing they controlled how the search and advertising company collec...

Meta Announces New Details on Data Centers for AI Projects

Meta Platforms on Thursday shared new details on projects it was pursuing to make its data centers better suited to supporting artificial intelligence work, including a custom chip "family" that it said it was developing in-house. The Facebook and Instagram owner said in a series of blog posts that it designed a first-generation chip in 2020 as part of the Meta Traini...

Cabinet Approves Rs. 17,000 Crore-PLI Scheme to Boost Local Production of Laptops, Tablets

The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved a Rs. 17,000 crore-incentive to boost local manufacturing of IT hardware like tablets and laptops, and the scheme is projected to generate an incremental production worth Rs. 3.35 lakh crore over a period of six years.

Bitcoin, Ether Show Resilience Amid US Debt Ceiling Crisis as Stablecoins See Dips: Details

The overall valuation of the crypto sector rose by 0.48 percent in the last 24 hours. As Bitcoin and Ether recorded miniscule gains, they were joined by Litecoin, Polkadot, and Cardano on the profit-making side of the crypto price tracker. Shiba Inu joined Stellar and Bitcoin Cash in settling in losses.

iPhone 15 Pro Max Tipped to Feature Reworked Camera Layout to Accommodate Periscope Lens: Details

iPhone 15 Pro Max could feature a redesigned camera layout, according to details shared by a tipster. The company's purported top-of-the-line smartphone for 2023 is expected to replace last year's iPhone 14 Pro Max and is said to be equipped with a periscope camera lens.

Google 'Committed' to Growth of India's App Ecosystem; Says Investments in Android Helped Indian Developers

The tech giant on Wednesday said over the past decade, Google has been deeply committed to the growth of India's app ecosystem. Google said it was a sensible model as the platform only makes money when a developer makes money, so its success is aligned with theirs.

AWS to Invest $12.7 Billion in Cloud Infrastructure in India by 2030 in Bid to Meet Growing Demand

Amazon Web Services on Thursday announced plans to invest $12.7 billion in cloud infrastructure in India by 2030 as it looks to meet growing customer demand for cloud services in the country. The planned investment in data centre infrastructure in India will support an estimated average of 1,31,700 full-time equivalent (FTE) jobs in Indian businesses each year.

Apple Ex-Employee Charged in US for Alleged Theft of Company's Self-Driving Technology

The United States on Tuesday announced charges in five cases involving alleged efforts to steal technology to benefit China, Russia and Iran including a former Apple engineer accused of targeting the company's technology on autonomous systems, including self-driving cars, and then fleeing to China.

Bitcoin Trades at Over $27,000, Ether Joins Majority Altcoins in Registering Profits

The overall crypto market rose by 0.44 percent in the last 24 hours. Bitcoin and Ether, along with majority other cryptocurrencies recorded profits. While these gains are minor, they do bring back the profits to the price charts. Elrond and Bitcoin SV are among the small number of altcoins that saw losses.

Cryptocurrencies Like Bitcoin, Ether Should Be Regulated as Gambling, UK Lawmakers Say Citing Risks

Bitcoin, ether and other cryptocurrencies should be regulated as gambling given they are potentially used by fraudsters and pose significant risks to consumers, a panel of UK lawmakers said in a report on Wednesday.

Elon Musk Warns of Difficult Global Economy for Next 12 Months Says Tesla Not Immune

Tesla Chief Executive Elon Musk on Tuesday warned that the electric-vehicle maker was not immune to the global economy, which he said will be difficult for the next 12 months.

Microsoft Says New A.I. Shows Signs of Human Reasoning

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EU Backs Microsoft's $69 Billion Takeover of Call of Duty Maker Activision Blizzard

The EU on Monday gave the green light to Microsoft's $69-billion takeover bid for US video game giant Activision Blizzard, just weeks after the British competition regulator put the deal at risk by blocking it.

Oppo Reno 10 Series Launch Date, Design Leaked Online: All Details

Oppo Reno 10 series is expected to launch soon. The lineup is likely to include a base Oppo Reno 10, Oppo Reno 10 Pro and an Oppo Reno 10 Pro+ model. Although the company has not officially confirmed, a leaked image suggests that the series will launch in China on May 24.

Samsung to Develop ChatGPT-Like Generative AI for Internal Use in Collaboration With Naver: Report

Samsung and Naver, two of South Korea's largest tech giants, are working on a ChatGPT-like generative AI tool that can rival OpenAI's ChatGPT chatbot. In addition to providing design for its chip business, Samsung is reportedly looking to prevent sensitive and proprietary information from being leaked through the use of an internal tool.

LG Display to Supply 77-Inch and 83-Inch OLED TV Panels to Samsung; Aims to Ship 2 Million Units in 2024

South Korea's LG Display will start supplying high-end TV panels to Samsung Electronic from as early as this quarter, three sources said, in a deal that would help the loss-making flat-screen maker turn profitable.

Google Bard, Microsoft Bing and ChatGPT Bring AI-Powered Reset to Online Search

Online search, dominated by Google for 25 years, has become as banal as making a phone call, but it could finally be getting a profound reset thanks to artificial intelligence.

E.U. Approves Microsoft’s $69 Billion Deal for Activision

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Oppo F23 5G With Snapdragon 695 5G SoC, 67W SuperVOOC Charging Launched in India: Price, Specifications

Oppo F23 5G powered by a Snapdragon 695 5G SoC was unveiled in India on Monday. The new smartphone is backed by a 5,000mAh battery and has 67W SuperVOOC charging support.

Apple Supplier Foxconn to Set Up $500 Million Manufacturing Plant in Telangana; Will Create 25,000 Jobs

Apple supplier Foxconn will invest $500 million (roughly Rs. 4,100 crore) to set up manufacturing plants in the southern Indian state of Telangana, the state's IT minister said on Monday.

WhatsApp Edit Message Feature Introduced on Android, iOS Beta Versions: Details

WhatsApp is now beta testing the ability to edit messages sent on the latest versions of its app for iOS and Android. Here's everything you need to know about the feature could roll out to users in the coming weeks.

With $2.45 Billion Investment in India, Can Hyundai Challenge China's EV Dominance?

SNE Research which provides global market research and consulting to the rechargeable batteries industry ranked Hyundai as the top sixth EV carmakers by sales in 2022. The Asian carmaker is ramping up its production capabilities as it aims to become one of the world's top three electric vehicle manufacturers by 2030.

New Twitter CEO Linda Yaccarino ‘Inspired’ by Elon Musk’s Vision, Says Will Work to Transform App

Newly appointed Twitter CEO Linda Yaccarino said in a tweet on Saturday that she has been inspired by owner Elon Musk's vision to create a brighter future and is excited to help to transform the social media platform.

HTC U23 Pro Compatible With Viverse VR Confirmed to Launch on May 18: All Details

HTC U23 Pro is scheduled to launch on May 18. The smartphone is expected to launch in colour variants and be powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 chipset. It is also likely to sport a 108-megapixel primary rear sensor.

OnePlus Nord 3 5G Reportedly Spotted on Company's India Website; Expected to Launch Soon: All Details

OnePlus Nord 3 5G is expected to launch in India soon. The phone is expected to succeed the OnePlus Nord 2 model, which was launched in July 2021. A new leak suggests that the Nord 3 5G model was spotted on the company's official India website hinting at its imminent launch.

JioCinema Announces Premium Subscription Plan in India; to Offer Exclusive HBO Shows

Indian streaming platform JioCinema announced premium pricing, its first step to move away from a free content model to fight global rivals such as Netflix and Disney in the country. The move comes weeks after a Reliance's Viacom18 struck a content deal with Warner Bros. The new pricing, according to the website, is only for premium content, while the matches continu...

Former ByteDance Executive Says China Had ‘Supreme Access’ to All Data

A former executive at TikTok parent ByteDance who was fired in 2018 said in a lawsuit that the Chinese Communist Party had a special office within the company that gave it “supreme access” to all data. Yintao “Roger” Yu said he was terminated from his job as head of engineering in the US in retaliation for his complaints to supervisors about “brazenly unlawf...

Google Agrees to Pay $8 Million to Settle Claims Against Deceptive Pixel 4 Ads

Google, a unit of Alphabet, has agreed to pay $8 million (roughly Rs. 65 million) to settle claims it used deceptive advertisements to promote the Pixel 4 smartphone, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced on Friday. Paxton's office alleged that Google hired radio announcers to give testimonials about the Pixel 4 even though the company had refused to allow them ...

Data Breach in US Exposes Personal Information of 2,37,000 Federal Employees

The personal information of 237,000 current and former federal government employees has been exposed in a data breach at the US Transportation Department (USDOT), sources briefed on the matter said on Friday. USDOT said in a statement to Reuters the breach did not affect any transportation safety systems. It did not say who might be responsible for the hack.

Elon Musk Appoints Linda Yaccarino Twitter’s New Chief

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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 Leaked Case Renders Showcase a Similar Design to Its Predecessor

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Galaxy Z Flip 5 are expected to be unveiled at the company's Galaxy Unpacked event in July. As we are inching closer to the expected launch timeline, more leaks about the next-gen foldable have started coming in. Now, case renders allegedly belonging to the Galaxy Z Fold 5 have surfaced online.

The Last of Us Season 2 Production Halted Due to Hollywood Writers’ Strike

Production on The Last of Us season 2 has been put on hold due to the ongoing writers’ strike in Hollywood. A report suggests that the new episodes hadn’t begun filming yet, but the crew had begun the casting process for season 2, with actors being asked to read lines directly from The Last of Us Part II game. Scripts for the sophomore run are not ready at the mom...

Twitter CEO Elon Musk Could Be Replaced by NBCUniversal's Linda Yaccarino: WSJ

Elon Musk could pick NBCUniversal executive Linda Yaccarino as the new CEO for the social media platform, according to a WSJ report. The platform's owner said on Thursday that the new CEO would take over from him in about six weeks, but did not name the individual.

Elon Musk Says He Has a New C.E.O. for Twitter

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Microsoft to Defend $69 Billion Activision Blizzard Deal in Antitrust Lawsuit Filed by Gamers in US Court

Microsoft on Friday will defend its $69 billion (roughly Rs. 5,66,671 crore) planned acquisition of Call of Duty maker Activision Blizzard, in a private antitrust lawsuit in San Francisco federal court brought by video gamers who claim the deal will harm industry competition and should be stopped.

Elon Musk Hires New Twitter CEO as He Announces to Take Executive Chair, CTO Position

Twitter CEO Elon Musk said on Thursday that he has found a new chief executive for the social media platform without naming his replacement. "Excited to announce that I've a new CEO for X/Twitter. She will be starting in ~6 weeks!," Musk said in a tweet. Musk said he will transition to being "exec chair & CTO, overseeing product, software & sysops".

‘Embrace Crypto’: India’s Web3 World Insiders Wish for Hopeful Future on National Technology Day

India’s former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee had first flagged the celebration of technology in free India on May 11, 1999. The aim was to honour Indian scientists and engineers for their contributions to the science and tech field. Today, 24 years after the first National Technology Day was flagged off, India’s crypto insiders have urged Indian nationals an...

Cisco to Manufacture in India to Meet Rising Demands; Targets $1 Billion in Exports, Domestic Production

Cisco CEO Chuck Robbins outlined plans targeting $1 billion (roughly Rs. 8,200 crore) of combined exports and domestic production from India amid the country's aggressive positioning as a manufacturing destination for global players.

Smartwatches Can Detect Higher Risk of Heart Failure, Irregular Heart Rhythms: Study

A new study claimed Wearable devices such as smartwatches could be used to detect a higher risk of developing heart failure and irregular heart rhythms in later life.

Karan Johar’s Dharma Productions Enters Strategic Alliance With The Elephant Whisperers’ Sikhya Entertainment: Report

Karan Johar’s Dharma Productions and Guneet Monga Kapoor’s Sikhya Entertainment have entered a strategic alliance to produce content across theatrical and digital formats. The report claims that the involved parties would reveal details in the next couple of months, and aim to set new benchmarks within the industry. The two production companies previously worked t...

EU Regulators Seek More Information on Apple Pay to Boost Case Against iPhone Maker

EU antitrust regulators are seeking more information on Apple's mobile payment system, the European Commission said on Wednesday, a sign that the enforcer is looking to close any loopholes and boost its case against the iPhone maker.

Call of Duty 2023 Reveal Set for Early August; Will Launch on November 10: Report

Call of Duty 2023 is reportedly eyeing a release on August 1. As per Insider Gaming, Activision will unveil the shooter via an in-game event, instead of a special online presentation. Serving as a continuation of last year’s Modern Warfare II reboot, it is a full-fledged release developed by Sledgehammer Games.

Paytm Launches UPI Lite on iOS; Adds Support for RuPay Credit Cards on UPI, Splitting Bills and More

Paytm on Tuesday announced that UPI Lite was now available on iOS, and that it had 60 lakh users signed up to use the faster lightweight version of the Unified Payments Interface that is claimed to work during peak hours. RuPay cards are now supported on the Paytm UPI app, while users can also split bills, pin favourite contacts, and tag and easily find payments on th...

Apple Announces Final Cut Pro, Logic Pro for iPad, to Be Available Starting May 23: All Details

Apple has brought two of its most popular editing software to the iPad. Final Cut Pro and Logic Pro will now be accessible on iPad with M1 or M2 chipsets for the former software and A12 Bionic or later chipsets for the latter. The video and audio editing software are offered on a monthly or yearly subscription basis to users.

Realme Narzo N-Series Phone With Slim Design Teased; Likely to be Previously Rumoured Narzo N53

Realme Narzo N53 is expected to launch in India soon. The company teased a new Narzo N-series phone recently, dubbing it the 'slimmest Realme smartphone ever.' However, Realme did not confirm the name of the handset, but it is likely to be the Narzo N53.

Elon Musk Says Twitter Will Soon Get New Features Like Voice and Video Calls, Encrypted Messaging

Twitter Chief Executive Elon Musk on Tuesday revealed details about new features including adding calls and encrypted messaging coming to the platform. Last year, Musk flagged plans for "Twitter 2.0 The Everything App", which he said would have features such as encrypted direct messages (DMs), longform tweets and payments.

Nokia C22 India Launch Date Set for May 11; Expected Price, Specifications

Nokia C22 will go official in India in the next two days. The smartphone was initially unveiled in European markets in February. It is backed by a 5,000mAh battery that is claimed to offer up to three days of battery life on a single charge. 

Realme C53 Poster Leaked, Suggests Design, Key Specifications: See Here

Realme has unveiled a new colourway of the already available Realme C55 i.e, Rainforest colour. And now a new Realme phone has surfaced online in the same colour. The phone is speculated to be a Realme C53. Though the company hasn’t shared any details officially, the alleged poster image of the purported phone has been leaked.

iPhone 16 Pro, iPhone 16 Pro Max Will Feature Larger Displays: Ross Young

iPhone 16 series is expected to go official in 2024. DSCC analyst Ross Young tweeted that iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max models will feature around 6.3-inch and 6.9-inch display sizes. This could be a significant upgrade over the outgoing iPhone 14 models.

Meg 2: The Trench Trailer: Jason Statham Goes Shark Hunting Once Again

Warner Bros. just dropped a trailer for Meg 2: The Trench, releasing August 4 in theatres. The film sees Jason Statham reprising his role as the rescue diver Jonas Taylor, heading out to explore the depths of the ocean and facing the murderous megalodon. The film also stars Cliff Curtis, Wu Jing, Sienna Guillory, and Shuya Sophia Cai.

LinkedIn Said to Cut Over 700 Jobs, Shut Down China Focussed InCareers App

LinkedIn, the social media network owned by Microsoft, that focuses on business professionals, said on Monday it would cut 716 jobs as demand wavers, while also shutting down its China-focused job application.

Twitter Accounts Inactive for Several Years Will Be Removed and Archived, Says Elon Musk

Social media platform Twitter will remove accounts that have been inactive for several years, CEO Elon Musk said in a tweet on Monday. Twitter's billionaire owner in a separate tweet said inactive accounts will be archived, Musk did not add any details on when the process will begin.

Battle Stars Multiplayer Shooter Introduces Local Characters and Maps on iOS, Android

Battle Stars, developed by India-based games developer SuperGaming, has tied up with popular content creator Techno Gamerz to introduce a new playable character in the multiplayer shooter. The game is also introducing Indian characters and maps.

Google Pixel 7a Image Teased on Flipkart Ahead of Reveal; Will Launch on May 11

Google is all set to host its two-days event Google I/O 2023 on May 10. The tech giant is expected to reveal two Pixel phones — one will be the company’s first foldable phone, the Pixel Fold, and the other phone’s name is yet to be revealed. However, it is speculated to be the Pixel 7a.

iQoo Neo 8 Series Tipped to Launch on May 23; iQoo Pad Design, Specifications Leaked

iQoo is tipped to launch the Neo 8 series soon. The company is likely to launch two premium phones in the lineup. Alongside, iQoo is also tipped to launch its first Android tablet, the iQoo Pad. The design renders and specifications of the iQoo Pad have leaked ahead of the rumoured launch.

Binance Crypto Exchange Pauses Bitcoin Withdrawals Citing Large Volumes

Cryptocurrency exchange Binance halted bitcoin withdrawals on Monday for the second time in a day, citing large volumes.

Xiaomi Civi 3 With 12GB RAM Allegedly Spotted on Chinese Certification Site, Hints at Imminent Launch

Xiaomi Civi 3 is reportedly in the works. Ahead of any official announcement, the Civi series smartphone has allegedly appeared on the China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) website. The listing indicates 12GB RAM and 512GB storage model on the device.

Amazon Great Summer Sale 2023: Best Deals on Smartwatches, Power Banks, and Other Gadgets

Amazon Great Summer Sale 2023 is currently live in India with huge discounts on a range of electronic products. The yearly sale brings no-cost EMI options and exchange discounts on various products in all price segments. 

Amazon Great Summer Sale 2023: Best Deals on Popular Products Across Categories

The Amazon Great Summer Sale 2023, which started on May 4, is the perfect time to shop the most-wanted electronic products. The ongoing sale is offering great discounts and deals on a variety of products. From mobiles and cameras to home appliances like refrigerator and washing machine, the Amazon Great Summer Sale 2023 has all the necessary products available at just...

Samsung Galaxy S23 to Launch in New Lemon Finish in India Soon

Samsung has announced a new colour variant of the Samsung Galaxy S23 in India. The handset will be available in the latest Lime colour version later this week. The new colour variant will sit alongside the Cream, Green, Lavender and Phantom Black colours options that have already been available in the country since launch in February

3 Out of 4 Indians Fear Being Detached From Their Smartphones, Reveals Study

Three out of every four people surveyed in India have NoMoPhobia — the fear of being detached from their smartphones due to low battery or other reasons, a joint study by mobile phone maker Oppo and market research firm Counterpoint revealed. 65 percent of smartphone users surveyed experience emotional discomfort when their battery drains.

AI Pioneer Defines It as a ‘More Urgent’ Threat to Humanity Than Climate Change

Artificial intelligence could pose a "more urgent" threat to humanity than climate change, AI pioneer Geoffrey Hinton told Reuters in an interview on Friday. Geoffrey Hinton, widely known as one of the "godfathers of AI", recently announced he had quit Alphabet after a decade at the firm, saying he wanted to speak out on the risks of the technology without it affectin...

Hollywood Studios Claims They Offered Writers a $97 Million Wage Increase

The Alliance of Motion Picture & Television Producers, which represents Hollywood studios in contract talks with striking writers, claimed that it offered wage increases of close to $97 million (about Rs. 792 crore). The amount is more than double the $41 million (about Rs. 335 crore) the writers claim they are being offered, the studios revealed in a statement. The W...

'India Is at a Tipping Point,' Says CEO Tim Cook as Apple Stakes Future Growth on Emerging Markets

When Apple surprised investors this week with a rise in iPhone sales despite a slump in the global smartphone market, Chief Executive Tim Cook credited emerging markets like India where the company is luring away Android phone users.

Motorola Edge 40 With MediaTek Dimensity 8020 SoC, 8GB RAM Launched: Price, Specifications

Motorola has expanded its Edge lineup of smartphones with the launch of the Edge 40 in Europe, the Middle East, Latin America, and the Asia-Pacific region. The smartphone comes with a MediaTek Dimensity 8020 SoC paired with 8GB RAM and 256GB Storage. The handset sports a 6.55-inch pOLED display with Full HD+ resolution.

Coinbase Crypto Exchange Posts Smaller Quarterly Loss After Costs Cuts

Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase Global posted a smaller-than-feared loss in the first quarter, benefiting from cost cuts and diversification of revenue sources, sending its shares up 7 percent in extended trading on Thursday.

TikTok Advertisers Commit to Continue Spending on App Amid Threat of US Ban

Advertisers are committed to continue spending on TikTok due to its immense popularity with users despite threats of a potential ban in the US over national security concerns, ad experts said.

Apple Accuses Patent Owner Arendi of Revealing Secret Settlement Agreement Details in Google Trial

Apple on Wednesday accused patent owner Arendi S.A.R.L. of revealing secret information about a settlement agreement between them, including how much Apple paid, during Arendi's separate infringement trial against Alphabet's Google.

Israel Seized Binance Crypto Accounts to 'Thwart' Islamic State, Claims Document

Israel has seized around 190 crypto accounts at crypto exchange Binance since 2021, including two it said were linked to Islamic State and dozens of others it said were owned by Palestinian firms connected to the Islamist Hamas group, documents released by the country's counter-terror authorities show. Israel's National Bureau for Counter Terror Financing (NBCTF) on J...

Ola Electric Says It Will Reimburse Charger Cost to EV Scooter Buyers; No Details on Refund Amount

"As a leader of the industry we remain committed to putting our customers first. Therefore, setting aside the technicalities and as an example for others to follow, we have decided to reimburse the charger monies to all eligible customers," Ola stated.

Coinbase Decides to Halt Fiat Loan Borrowing Service Against Bitcoin Holdings: Details

Coinbase’s fiat loan borrowing service is coming to an end on May 10. The company has not provided any specific reason that provoked it to take this decision. The company seems to be taking a calculative approach in terms of restructuring its business, especially now that its operations have caught the attention of US’ Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

Lava Agni 2 5G Live Image Leaked, Key Specifications Tipped: All Details

Lava Agni 2 5G is confirmed to launch in India soon. MediaTek announced on Tuesday that the phone will be the first one ever to be powered by its new Dimensity 7050 chipset. A new leak shows a live image of the smartphone and also suggests several key specifications.

Google Wins US Patent Trial Over Data-Retrieval Technology on Pixel Phones, Google Apps

Google won a jury trial on Tuesday in a long-running patent lawsuit in Delaware federal court over features in Google's smartphones and apps.

Google, Meta to End Access to News Articles in Canada if Bill That Asks Them to Pay Publishers Is Passed

Google and Meta would withdraw access to news articles in Canada if legislation compelling internet companies to pay news publishers is passed, company executives told Canadian lawmakers on Wednesday.

Jack Dorsey Has a Lot to Say, Including About Elon Musk and Twitter

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Google Pixel 7a Promo Images Leak Online, Suggests 90Hz Refresh Rate Display, 13-Megapixel Selfie Camera

Google Pixel 7a will be unveiled during the Google I/O event. Ahead of the official launch, a fresh leak offers insights into the design and key specifications of the upcoming handset. The smartphone will also be launched in India on May 11 and will be available via Flipkart.

Hollywood Productions Expected to Hit Delays as Writers Go on Strike After Negotiations Break Down

The film and TV writers' strike began on May 2 and will continue until a deal can be reached regarding writers' compensation. This will lead to a stoppage of work, with many Hollywood productions - movies and shows alike - affected by the strike. The Writers Guild of America previously went on strike in 2007, which lasted 100 days and affected production timelines and...

Elon Musk Threatens to Reassign Dormant NPR Twitter Handle to Another User

Twitter chief Elon Musk has "threatened" to reassign National Public Radio's Twitter account to another company, the U.S.-based broadcaster said on Tuesday. Musk suggested that he would reassign the network's main account, under the @NPR handle, to another organization or person, NPR said.

Google, Microsoft CEOs to Discuss AI Issues at White House as Concerns Rise Over Risks

The chief executives of Alphabet's Google, Microsoft, OpenAI and Anthropic will meet with Vice President Kamala Harris and top administration officials to discuss key artificial intelligence (AI) issues on Thursday, said a White House official.

Samsung Bans Its Staff From Using ChatGPT-Like AI Tools After Spotting Sensitive Code Leak

Samsung Electronics is banning employee use of popular generative AI tools like ChatGPT after discovering staff uploaded sensitive code to the platform, dealing a setback to the spread of such technology in the workplace.

Xiaomi 12 Pro Price Drops to Rs. 42,999 During Amazon Great Summer Sale: All Details

Xiaomi 12 Pro can be bought at a massive discount during the Amazon Great Summer Sale. The premium smartphone is a predecessor to the company's 2023 flagship, the Xiaomi 13 Pro. The Xiaomi 12 Pro has a Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC, a 50-megapixel triple rear camera setup, and a 6.7-inch 120Hz AMOLED display.

Behind EU Lawmakers' Scramble to Regulate ChatGPT and Generative AI

As recently as February, generative AI did not feature prominently in EU lawmakers' plans for regulating artificial intelligence technologies such as ChatGPT. The bloc's 108-page proposal for the AI Act, published two years earlier, included only one mention of the word "chatbot."

Apple, Masimo Smartwatch Trade Secrets Lawsuit Ends in Mistrial After Jurors Fail to Reach Verdict

A US judge in California on Monday declared a mistrial in Masimo's smartwatch trade secret lawsuit against Apple Inc after jurors failed to reach a unanimous verdict in the potential billion-dollar case.

‘The Godfather of A.I.’ Leaves Google and Warns of Danger Ahead

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Apple's watchOS 10 Update to Introduce Widget-Focussed Interface Similar to Siri Watch Face: Mark Gurman

watchOS 10 is expected to be unveiled in June at the company's annual WWDC 2023 event, and details of the upcoming update have now surfaced online. Apple will reportedly bring back a familiar widget-focussed design that debuted on the first Apple Watch that was launched by the company in 2015.