Binance's European Banking Partner Paysafe to Stop Offering Wallet Solution to Crypto Exchange From September

Paysafe Payment Solutions, Binance's European banking partner, said on Thursday it will cease offering its embedded wallet solution to the US cryptocurrency exchange across the European Economic Area (EEA) from September 25.

Dune: Part Two Trailer: Timothée Chalamet and Zendaya Plot Revenge Against the Harkonnen

Warner Bros. has dropped a second trailer for Dune: Part Two, releasing November 3 in theatres. The film sees Paul Atreides (Timothée Chalamet) and Chani (Zendaya) plotting their revenge against the Harkonnen family, who previously slaughtered members of House Atreides. The film also stars Rebecca Ferguson, Javier Bardem, Austin Butler, and Florence Pugh.

Karnataka HC Dismisses Twitter Petition Challenging MeitY's Content Takedown Orders, Imposes Rs. 50 Lakh Fine

The High Court of Karnataka on Friday dismissed a petition filed by Twitter, challenging several blocking and take-down orders issued by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, saying the company's plea was devoid of merits.

Oppo Reno 10 5G Series Will Launch Soon in India, Pricing Tipped: All Details

Oppo Reno 10 5G series will be launched in India soon. While the Chinese smartphone brand has not provided details about the pricing of its new Reno series smartphone, a leak gives us insights. The Oppo Reno 10 5G is tipped to come with a starting price tag of Rs. 30,000.

EU's Proposed AI Legislation Could Hurt Europe's Competitiveness and Scare Investors, Company Executives Say

The proposed EU Artificial Intelligence legislation would jeopardise Europe's competitiveness and technological sovereignty, according to an open letter signed by more than 160 executives at companies ranging from Renault to Meta.

Inflection AI Raises $1.3 Billion Investment From Microsoft and Nvidia

Inflection AI, a startup backed by several Silicon Valley heavyweights, said on Thursday it had raised $1.3 billion (nearly Rs. 10,670 crore) from investors including Microsoft and Nvidia, amid a boom in the artificial intelligence (AI) sector. The investment, a mix of cash and cloud credit, valued the one-year-old company at $4 billion (nearly Rs. 32,840 crore), a so...

Byju's Close to Achieving Profitability at the Group Level, Claims CEO

Edtech major Byju's is growing slowly but sustainably and is close to achieving profitability at the group level, the company's CEO Byju Raveendran said on Thursday. The company organised a town hall with Raveendran to allay apprehensions about the uncertainty around the company's growth and its future.

OnePlus Nord CE 3 Confirmed to Get Snapdragon 782G SoC; Set to Launch on July 5

OnePlus Nord CE 3 is set to launch alongside OnePlus Nord 3 at the company’s Summer Launch Event on July 5. Along with these smartphones, OnePlus will also launch the Nord Buds 2R earbuds. The event page has already been made live on the OnePlus’ official website revealing some of the key details about the upcoming phone.

Beats Studio Pro Battery, Features and Price Leaked; Could Beat Apple AirPods Max Battery: Report

Apple-owned Beats is likely to launch a new pair of over-ear headphones called Beats Studio Pro, soon. While the company is yet to announce any details on upcoming headphones, the launch date has been leaked by tipster Myke Hurley on a recent episode of Relay FM’s Connected podcast.

Microsoft President Brad Smith Reiterates Call for Faster AI Regulation, Courts Regulators in Europe

Microsoft President Brad Smith on Thursday talked up the benefits of regulating artificial intelligence (AI) and how the US software giant can help, reiterating a message to a Brussels audience that he delivered in Washington last month. He has sought to court regulators and lawmakers with calls for regulating AI.

Realme Buds Wireless 3 India Launch Date Confirmed; Design and Colour Option Teased

Realme Buds Wireless 3 is expected to be launched soon in India. The neckband’s launch date has been announced on Amazon alongside revealing the design as well as its colour option. Realme Buds Wireless 3 will debut in India ahead of the Amazon Prime Day sale. The earbuds will succeed 2021’s Realme Buds Wireless 2.

PlayStation Plus July 2023 Free Games: Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War, Alan Wake Remastered, and More

PlayStation Plus monthly free games for July have been revealed. Starting July 4, PS Plus Essential, Extra, Premium, and Deluxe subscribers can add Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War, Alan Wake Remastered, and Endling – Extinction is Forever to their game library. Access ends on July 31, after which players will need to hold onto their subscriptions to keep playing.

How Easy Is It to Fool A.I.-Detection Tools?

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Warner Bros Discovery Said to Be Planning to Add CNN Live Programming to Max Later This Year

Warner Bros. Discovery is planning to add live programming from CNN to the Max streaming service later this year, according to people familiar with the matter, betting that news can help attract subscribers. CNN’s owner has already decided to add live news to the service outside the US, said the people, who asked not to be identified discussing nonpublic informatio...

Activision Blizzard to Set Up Shop in Barcelona Following EU's Approval for Microsoft Acquisition

Activision Blizzard said its studio that developed Call of Duty would set up shop in Barcelona, putting into action its pledge to invest in Europe after Brussels approved Microsoft's $69 billion (nearly Rs. 5,66,000 crore) acquisition of the company in May. The US company said on Wednesday its game developer Infinity Ward, which created the blockbuster first-person s...

Indian Government Met Foxconn, Samsung Electronics, Others to Discuss PLI Scheme

The Indian government met large global firms such as Foxconn, Samsung Electronics and Reliance Industries to find ways to boost manufacturing in the country with its production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme. The meeting, addressed by India's Trade Minister Piyush Goyal on Tuesday, comes amid concerns that some of the businesses were facing delays in availing the incen...

Samsung Galaxy S23 FE Leaked Renders Hint at Design Similar to Galaxy A54 5G: Details

Samsung Galaxy S23 FE renders have been leaked online suggesting that the smartphone will look similar to another recently launched Galaxy A-series handset. The phone is tipped to feature a triple rear camera setup and could be launched by the company at the end of the year.

EU Set to Take Next Steps for Launch of Digital Euro, Will Publish Proposal for Legal Framework

EU will publish a proposal on Wednesday that will be the legal foundation on which the ECB could launch a digital euro. The project has come under attack from the public, politicians and banks before it even exists. Critics question the need for a digital euro and banks warn of major risks.

SYKY Launches New Incubator for Web3 Fashion Designing, First Batch Has Ten Artists

SYKY, a digital fashion platform, has initiated a one-year incubator programme that will help digital designers make improvements to their skills. This would eventually uplift the overall qualities of the metaverse and NFT sectors. Fashion house Pet Liger, fashion artist Stephy Fung, photographer GlitchofMind, and digital artist Calvyn Dylin Justus are among the first...

Noise ColorFit Vision 3 Smartwatch With Always-On Display, Bluetooth 5.3 Launched in India: Price, Features

Noise ColorFit Vision 3 smartwatch has been launched in India for under Rs. 5,000. The smartwatch sports a square dial and a metallic body. The smartwatch sports a 1.96-inch display with 410x502 pixel resolutions and 550nits brightness. It features Bluetooth calling and supports over 150+ watch faces. The watch also offers over 100 sports modes.

Google Cuts Staff at Waze as It Merges Mapping App's Advertising System With Google Ads Technology

Alphabet-owned Google on Tuesday said it is cutting jobs at mapping app Waze as it merges the app's advertising system with Google Ads technology, without giving details on the number of layoffs.

Oppo Reno 10, Reno 10 Pro Global Model Processor Details Surface Again on Geekbench Ahead of Debut

Oppo Reno 10 series is expected to launch globally soon. The lineup, with the base Oppo Reno 10 5G, the Oppo Reno 10 Pro 5G, and the Oppo Reno 10 Pro+ 5G, was released in China in May. A new Geekbench listing shows the base and pro models of the global variants and suggests their SoC details.

Xiaomi 13T, Xiaomi 13T Pro Launch Tipped for September; Price, Specifications Leaked

Xiaomi is tipped to launch the Xiaomi 13T and Xiaomi 13T Pro in September with a price tag of EUR 799 (roughly Rs. 71,000) and EUR 599 (roughly Rs. 53,000) respectively. Both smartphones are said to run on MIUI 14 with 144Hz refresh rate displays. They could be equipped with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC and the MediaTek Dimensity 920 chipset, respectively.

Alpine F1 Team Secures Funding From Investor Group Backed by Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney

Alpine has secured a 200-million-euro cash investment from a group of investors, including actors Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney. The actors previously invested in Welsh football club Wrexham AFC, which was the subject of popular docu-series Welcome to Wrexham.

Red Magic 8S Pro With 24GB RAM Scheduled to Launch on July 5: All Details

Red Magic 8S Pro is confirmed to launch in China on July 5. The phone is expected to succeed the Red Magic 7S Pro which was released in July 2022. The Red Magic 8S Pro is confirmed to launch with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC and with an insane amount of RAM.

Nefarious Anatsa Android Trojan Caught Stealing Banking Information and Performing On-Device Fraud

Anatsa, a banking trojan on Android, has been spotted by a security firm on the Play Store. Five apps posing as productivity apps were actually infected with the trojan that was identified by the firm in 2021. It is also capable of monitoring banking information and performing on-device fraud to steal funds from the victim's bank accounts.

FTX Says Banks Earlier Raised Questions About FTX-Affiliated Hedge Fund's Wire Activity

Certain banks working with FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried's trading firm Alameda Research raised questions about the firm's wire activity as early as 2020, according to a report released by FTX on Monday. Some banks began rejecting wires to or from Alameda the same year that the cryptocurrency exchange scrambled to access the US banking system, the report said.

Explained: Why Are Facebook, Instagram Cutting News Access in Canada

Meta Platforms plans to cut off access to news on Facebook and Instagram for all users in Canada once a new law requiring internet giants to pay news publishers takes effect, arguing news has no economic value to the company and that its users do not use the platform for news. Canada drafted new rules after legacy media companies complained about internet companies el...

Apple-Broadcom Challenge to Caltech Patents Declined by US Supreme Court

The US Supreme Court on Monday declined to hear a bid by Apple and Broadcom to revive their challenges to Caltech data-transmission patents in a patent infringement case in which the university's earlier $1.1 billion (nearly Rs. 9,000 crore) jury verdict against the companies was thrown out.

Best Smartphones Under Rs. 25,000 in India

The lower end of the mid-range has always been about great value and balanced performance. Our latest addition which includes the Poco X5 Pro 5G to our sub-Rs. 25,000 buying guide offers more of the same, but also has a slim and light design to complete the package, making it a very attractive choice.

Sony Bravia XR X90L Television Series With Dolby Vision, Google TV Launched in India: Price, Specifications

Sony has launched the new Bravia XR X90L television series in India, with prices starting at Rs. 1,39,990 for the 55-inch variant. The television series features Sony’s Triluminos quantum-dot technology for the display, as well as the Google TV UI on top of Android TV.

iPhone 15 Pro Max Leaked Case Tips Design Changes to Mute Button: All Details

Apple is believed to launch the iPhone 15 series in September. Now, a video of the iPhone 15 Pro Max's alleged case has surfaced on Twitter, hinting at key design details of the upcoming handset. The iPhone 15 series is expected to get a USB Type-C port.

Vivo X90S With MediaTek Dimensity 9200+ SoC, 120W Wired Fast Charging Launched: Price, Specifications

Vivo X90S has been launched in China on Monday. The phone is the fourth X90 series model to be introduced to the market. It is available in four colour variants and three storage configurations. The handset is equipped with a MediaTek Dimensity 9200+ SoC and houses a 5,000mAh battery.

Apple Watch Ultra Refresh, 30-Inch iMac, iPad Air, More in Pipeline: Mark Gurman

Apple Vision Pro was unveiled earlier this month and the company is now shifting some of its focus to preparing the next slate of iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch models. According to Bloomberg reporter Mark Gurman, two Apple Watch Series 9 models and a second-generation Apple Watch Ultra will go official in the fall. New models in the Mac lineup and iPad Pros with ...

Byju’s Tells Investors It Will Submit Long-Delayed 2022 Audited Earnings to Indian Regulators by September

Indian education technology giant Byju's, which lost its auditor after delaying financial statements, has told investors it will file 2022 audited earnings by September and 2023 results by December, a person with direct knowledge of the matter said.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5, Galaxy Z Flip 5 Renders, Full Specifications Leak Online

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Galaxy Z Flip 5 renders and specifications have leaked online, again. The upcoming foldable phones are said to run on Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC and could debut with One UI 5.1.1 based on Android 13. The Galaxy Z Fold 5 could ship with a 4,400mAh battery, while the Galaxy Z Flip 5 could be backed by a 3,700mAh battery.

How to Exchange Rs. 2,000 Currency Notes Using the Amazon Pay Wallet in India

Amazon, earlier this week, made an announcement to allow customers to exchange their Rs. 2,000 notes. The Reserve Bank of India decided to withdraw all the Rs. 2,000 currency notes from circulation by September 30. According to the official statement by Amazon, the company will let customers top up their Amazon Pay balances using Rs. 2,000 notes during cash-on-deliver...

Vivo Y36 5G vs Oppo A78 5G: Know the Price in India, Specifications

Vivo Y36 was launched in India on June 20. The 5G smartphone from Vivo Y series is powered by a Snapdragon 680 SoC, and coupled with 8GB of RAM. On the other hand, Oppo A78 5G was launched in India in January this year, and runs on a MediaTek Helio 700 SoC.

How to Silence Unknown Callers on WhatsApp for iOS and Android

WhatsApp is making it easier for users to reject unwanted calls. The instant messaging app from Meta now allows to users to silence spam calls from unknown contacts. These calls can also be from numbers not saved in your contact list. The feature was announced earlier last week, and is available on the stable versions of WhatsApp for mobile apps.

Samsung Galaxy S24 Series Codename Tipped: Report

Samsung has reportedly started working on the next iteration of its high-end phones i.e., Galaxy S24 series. The phones’ expected specifications and rumours have already started doing rounds on the internet. In the latest development, the codenames of the handsets. in the series have emerged online. Samsung uses codenames for its high-end smartphones.

YouTube Internally Testing Product for Playing Online Games: Report

YouTube is internally testing a product for playing online games, the Wall Street Journal reported on Friday citing an email sent to employees at parent company Google. The company invited its employees to begin testing the new YouTube product called 'Playables', the report said, adding that games available for testing included titles such as arcade game Stack Bounce.

Meta to Face Legal Action in Malaysia for Failing to Remove 'Undesirable' Posts

Malaysia said on Friday it will take legal action against Facebook parent Meta Platforms for failing to remove "undesirable" posts, the strongest measure the country has taken to date over such content. Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's administration has vowed to curb what it calls provocative posts that touch on race and religion since coming to power in November after...

OnePlus Nord Buds 2R India Launch Date Tipped: All Details

OnePlus Nord Buds 2R are expected to. be launched in India soon. The device's microsite has gone live on Amazon, hinting the timeline for revealing of various information regarding the earbuds. OnePlus Nord Buds 2R could debut in India on July 5, alongside OnePlus Nord 3. The earbuds' design and colour specifications have already been revealed via the Amazon product l...

Fire-Boltt Apollo 2 Smartwatch With AMOLED Display, Bluetooth Calling Launched in India

Fire-Boltt Apollo 2 smartwatch has been launched in India. The smartwatch comes with a 1.43-inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 466x466 pixels, Bluetooth calling, and smart health sensors like a heart rate monitor, sleep tracker, and SpO2 monitor. It also supports over 110 sports modes.

Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 6 Tipped to Get Major Display Update, but Retain Galaxy Z Fold 5’s Primary Camera

Going by the current leaks we have seen trickle down over the past few months, Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 5 is not expected to receive any major changes, save for an improved hinge. Most of the upgrades this year seem to be geared towards its smaller foldable, the Galaxy Z Flip 5, which is expected to get a much larger and more functional cover display. Now, a tipster ...

Oppo Find N3 Flip Renders Suggest Large Cover Screen, Triple Rear Cameras: All Details

Oppo is yet to provide any details about the Oppo Find N3 Flip, but ahead of it, alleged renders offering a glimpse into the possible design of the device have leaked online. The clamshell foldable smartphone is shown in a black shade. It appears to have a large exterior display with rounded corners and three cameras are seen arranged at the rear.

Dumb Money Trailer: Paul Dano Takes on Wall Street in Cinematic Retelling of GameStop Stock Frenzy

Sony Pictures just dropped the trailer for Dumb Money, which chronicles the 2021 GameStop stock market frenzy. Paul Dano leads the cast as real-life YouTuber Keith Gill, who took on the billionaire hedge-funders who bet that GameStop prices would fall. Craig Gillespie — best known for I, Tonya — helms the film, which also stars Seth Rogen, Nick Offerman, and Vince...

Chinas Cloud Computing Firms Raise Concern for U.S.

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Apple Releases visionOS Developer Tools to Create Apple Vision Pro Applications: Details

Apple has released the visionOS SDK for developers, allowing app creators to build apps for the Apple Vision Pro headset and test how they work in various conditions. The company will also open developer labs across the world to help develop and test apps for the headset.

Vivo Y36 With Snapdragon 680 SoC, 44W Fast Charging Launched in India: Price, Specifications

Vivo Y36 has been launched in India. It runs on a Snapdragon 680 SoC, coupled with 8GB of RAM. The Vivo Y36 has a 50-megapixel triple rear camera unit and is backed by a 5,000mAh battery with 44W fast charging support.

Super Mario Bros. Wonder Revealed at Nintendo Direct, Features New Elephant Power-Up

Nintendo dropped a gameplay trailer for Super Mario Bros. Wonder at its Direct showcase event held Wednesday. The 2D side-scrolling game is slated to release October 20 on the Nintendo Switch and brings a slew of new mechanics to the beloved platformer, including a new power-up that turns Mario into an elephant. Pre-orders are now live, and it marks the first brand-ne...

EU 'Enforcer' Visits Meta, Twitter to Check Readiness as New Online Content Rules Loom

The EU commissioner in charge of enforcing Europe's new landmark rules on online content is heading to San Francisco on Thursday to ensure that the big platforms are ready. The two-day visit by Thierry Breton comes just weeks before the European Union's Digital Service Act (DSA) comes into full force for the world's biggest platforms, including Facebook and Instagram,...

Skoda Launches ‘Skodaverse’ NFT Platform in Crypto-Sceptic India: Details

Skoda has launched its own NFT platform called the ‘Skodaverse’ in India. The NFTs from Skoda will be loaded with benefits like lower gas fees, interoperability for multi-platform usage, and ideal for trading on marketplace.

F.T.C. Sues Amazon for Tricking Users Into Subscribing to Prime

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5G in India Seen Accounting for About 57 Percent of Mobile Subscriptions by 2028: Ericsson Mobility Report

The 5G subscription in India is estimated to have reached about 10 million by 2022 end, and is seen accounting for about 57 percent of mobile subscriptions in the country by the end of 2028, making it "the fastest growing" 5G region globally, according to Ericsson Mobility Report. With the launch of 5G services in October 2022, the major 5G Indian market is witnessing...

Ola Begins Construction Work of 100GWh Gigafactory in Tamil Nadu

Electric vehicle company Ola on Wednesday said it has commenced construction of its 100GWh gigafactory at its manufacturing facility in Tamil Nadu. The company has installed the first pillar of its cell factory in Krishnagiri, Tamil Nadu today. A gigafactory is a facility where equipment and components related to electrification and decarbonisation technologies are m...

Unlike Netflix, Zee5 Does Not Consider Password Sharing a Big Problem

Zee5 chief business officer Archana Anand does not view password sharing as a big problem for the Indian streaming service, unlike Netflix. The service is the top Indian streamer in various global markets outside of its key user base in India, but trails behind local rival Hotstar in India itself.

Zeiss Reveals Apple Vision Pro Prescription Optical Inserts Ahead of 2024 Debut: Details

Apple Vision Pro won't be available until next year, but Zeiss has already teased the arrival of its prescription lenses for the mixed reality headset. During the WWDC 2023 keynote event, Apple announced that the Vision Pro would also support optical inserts from Zeiss, which can be magnetically attached to the headset to provide vision correction for users.

Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra in Exclusive New Red, Light Blue Colours Launched in India: Price, Specifications

Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra is now offered in two additional colours exclusively on the Samsung website and its exclusive offline stores. The phone was launched earlier this year alongside the Samsung Galaxy S23 and Galaxy S23+. It is powered by the a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy SoC.

Honor Pad X8 With MediaTek Helio G80 SoC to Launch in India on June 22, Price Revealed on Amazon

Honor Pad X8 is confirmed to launch in India on June 22. The tablet was released in China last year in September. It is powered by an octa-core MediaTek Helio G80 SoC and is backed by a 5,100mAh battery. The price of the tablet in India has now been revealed on Amazon.

Cisco Launches AI Networking Chips for AI Supercomputers; to Take on Broadcom, Marvell

Cisco Systems on Tuesday launched networking chips for AI supercomputers. The latest chips are being tested by major cloud providers. According to Cisco, the latest generation of its ethernet switches, called G200 and G202, have double the performance, compared with the previous generation, and can connect up to 32,000 GPUs together.

Binance, SEC Agree to Keep US Customers' Assets in Country Until Resolution of Lawsuit

Binance, the world's biggest cryptocurrency exchange, and Binance.US have entered into an agreement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission to ensure that U.S. customer assets remain in the United States until a sweeping lawsuit filed this month by the regulatory agency is resolved.

WhatsApp Rolls Out 'Silence Unknown Callers' Feature on iOS and Android

WhatsApp is rolling out a new feature that will silence unknown callers on the platform. The new will prevent calls from unknown contacts from disturbing users, but WhatsApp will still display these calls in the app and notification area. The feature is available for both Android and iOS WhatsApp users.

Jack Dorsey Pledges $5 Million Towards Growth, Development of Bitcoin Ecosystem: Details

The Bitcoin blockchain ecosystem still has a margin to compete with the likes of other popular blockchains like Ethereum, Solana, and Polygon. Former Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey has decided to pledge $5 million (roughly Rs. 41 crore) to support the development of the overall Bitcoin ecosystem. Previously also, Dorsey has donated funds to grow the Bitcoin ecosystem.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 Price Tipped to be Lower Than Galaxy Fold 4: Details Here

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 is expected to launch alongside the Galaxy Z Flip 5 at Unpacked 2023 in July. Samsung has not revealed any details about the specifications or design of its upcoming foldable phones. However, looking at the incremental upgrades rumoured ahead of the launch, it is tipped that the Galaxy Z Fold 5's price might be lower than expected.

Meta Voicebox Unveiled as New Text-to-Speech Generative AI Model: All Details

Meta has unveiled Voicebox, an advanced artificial intelligence (AI) model that can be used to generate speech from text. It can deliver speech in six languages and can be used for noise removal as well.

G.O.P. Targets Researchers Who Study Disinformation Ahead of 2024 Election

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Fire-Boltt Ultimate Smartwatch With 1.39-Inch Display, IP68 Rating Launched in India

Fire-Boltt Ultimate smartwatch has been unveiled in India with a touchscreen display. The smartwatch comes with a 1.39-inch HD display offering a resolution of 240x240 pixels. The wearable comes with Bluetooth calling and features smart health sensors. The Fire-Boltt Ultimate smartwatch has a stainless-steel chassis and sports a round display.

Redmi A2 64GB Storage Variant to Go on Sale in India for the First Time From June 20: Price, Specifications

Redmi A2 smartphone was launched last month in India alongside Redmi A2+. The phone’s 2GB RAM + 32GB storage variant has already been on sale via Amazon, Mi.com, Mi Home stores, and other partner retail stores. However, the 2GB RAM + 64GB storage configuration will go on sale in the country for the first time this week.

Netflix Tudum Trailers: Heart of Stone, One Piece, 3 Body Problem, and More

Heart of Stone starring Gal Galot and Alia Bhatt, One Piece live-action, Avatar: The Last Airbender, 3 Body Problem, Zoya Akhtar’s The Archies, Money Heist Berlin, and more — the biggest trailers, announcements, and first looks from Netflix Tudum 2023 event.

Indian Developer's Twitter Bot ‘Explain This Bob’ Suspended After Elon Musk Flags It as ‘Scam Crypto Account’

Indian developer Prabhu Biswal’s crypto-related ‘Explain This Bob’ account has been suspended by Twitter after Elon Musk flagged it as scam. Musk reportedly believes that this AI bot account operated by Biswas was manipulating the prices and market position of a memecoin called Bob, that was launched in April this year.

Pebble Cosmos Vogue Smartwatch With AMOLED Display, Magnetic Straps Launched in India: Price, Features

Pebble Cosmos Vogue smartwatch has been launched in India priced under Rs. 3,000. The smartwatch sports a 1.96-inch AMOLED display with peak brightness of up to 600 nits. The watch comes with a magnetic strap and a rotating crown. It also features Bluetooth calling, multiple sports modes and watch faces.

iPhone 15 to Feature 'Aggressively Upgraded' UWB Chip for Better Apple Vision Pro Integration: Ming-Chi Kuo

iPhone 15 could be equipped with an upgraded ultra-wideband (UWB) chip that could offer better integration with the recently announced Apple Vision Pro headset. Apple unveiled the Vision Pro at WWDC 2023, and the company is expected to unveil the iPhone 15 series of smartphones later this year.

OnePlus Road Trip (2023): A Peek Inside OnePlus’ Massive Showcase on Wheels

The OnePlus Road Trip - Futurebound trucks have commenced their journey from New Delhi and will cover cities across the northern and southern regions of India.

Crypto Market Watch: Bitcoin, Ethereum See Losses, Stablecoins and Memecoins Relish Gains

The overall crypto market valuation dipped by 0.57 percent in the last 24 hours. Bitcoin and Ether failed to record any gains on June 16. Tron, Solana, and Polygon also recorded small losses. Binance USD, USD Coin, Dogecoin and Shiba Inu meanwhile, saw minor profits.

Google Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro Display Specifications Leaked; Flat Displays with Improved Brightness Tipped

Google Pixel 8 series is tipped to feature a flat screen. According to a report, the Pixel 8 Pro will sport a flat display, whereas the Pixel 8 will feature a slightly smaller display compared to the model it replaces. The screens are also said to be brighter while offering improvements in refresh rate.

How to Create Instagram Broadcast Channel on Android, iOS Device

Instagram parent Meta recently announced about rolling out the Channels features for broadcasting messages. The feature, which has now rolled out globally, was earlier limited to select creators and users. The social media platform started testing the broadcast channels feature in February this year.

Realme 11 Pro 5G vs Motorola Edge 40: Price in India, Specifications Compared

Realme 11 Pro 5G was launched in India on June 8 this year, along with the debut of Realme 11 Pro+ 5G. Meanwhile, Motorola Edge 40 was launched in India in May. It is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 8020 SoC. To understand the noteworthy differences and similarities between the Realme 11 Pro 5G and the Motorola Edge 40, we compare their price in India and specificatio...

Meta Lowers Minimum Age for Quest Headsets Users From 13 Years to 10 Years

Meta is lowering the minimum age for its virtual reality headsets from 13 years to 10 years. Preteens will be required to get their parent’s approval to set up an account and download apps onto the virtual reality headsets.

Samsung Galaxy Watch 6, Watch 6 Classic Renders Show Off Colour Options, Rotating Bezels

Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 and Watch 6 Classic renders have leaked online showing design and multiple colour options. They suggest silver, black, and cream colour options for the Galaxy Watch 6. The Galaxy Watch 6 Classic can be seen in black and silver shades.

Bing Chat Gets New iOS Widget, Expand Text-to-Speech Support to More Indian Languages

Microsoft is releasing a new Bing widget for iPhone and iPad users. This would allow users to directly engage with the Chatbot without opening the app. Additionally, the company has expanded text-to-speech support for more than 30 additional languages including Hindi, Gujarati, Marathi, Telugu and Urdu.

ASEAN Countries Said to Set Ethics 'Guardrails' With AI Governance Codes

Southeast Asian countries are drawing up governance and ethics guidelines for artificial intelligence (AI) that will impose "guardrails" on the booming technology. Regulators across the world are rushing to draft regulations to govern the use of generative AI, which can create text and images and is engendering excitement as well as fear about its potential to reshape...

Apple Granted 'Spatial Composites' Patent, Could Develop Scratch Resistant iPhone: Details

Apple has been granted a patent that could lead to the creation of scratch resistant smartphones and mobile devices such as tablets. The company envisions a material that uses a combination of metal and ceramic to create a chassis that is resistant to abrasion.

Take Your Campus Life to The Next Level: Featured Products For Students At Croma's BTC Sale

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Interview: Amazon's Plans to Bring Generative AI to Fire TV, Partnerships in India, and More

An interview with Daniel Rausch, Vice President, Entertainment Devices and Services, Amazon, on all things Fire TV, generative AI, plans for India, and a whole lot more.

Google Might Owe You Money. Heres How to Get It.

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HSBC, Standard Chartered Face Pressure From Hong Kong to Take on Crypto Clients: Report

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) is reportedly urging lenders including HSBC and Standard Chartered to onboard cryptocurrency exchanges as clients. This move comes at a time when countries such as the US are doubling down on crypto exchanges.

Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 Series With Irregular Heart Rhythm Notifications Confirmed to Launch Later This Year

Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 series is expected to launch at the upcoming Galaxy Unpacked event this year, most likely to be held in July. There have been speculations over the design and specifications of the upcoming smartwatches. Samsung has now confirmed that they will be equipped with a very useful heart health feature.

Google Lens Updated With Support for Skin Condition Detection; Google Bard Adds Lens Support

Google Lens has been updated with a new feature that allows you to point your phone's camera at your skin with a rash or some sort of irritation to identify the skin condition. Like the regular image-recognition feature on Google Lens, you can also select an image from your gallery while using the new skin condition detection feature, according to Google.

Apple Gets into Spat with Crypto Wallet Players Zeus, Damus Over Listing on App Store: Details

Two Bitcoin wallet providers — Zeus and Damus, have called out the iPhone-maker for restricting their operations on Apple’s App Store. Zeus and Damus, both, are non-custodial wallets. Apple meanwhile, requires apps related to the crypto transactions to be registered on centralised exchanges, most of which provide custodial wallet services, keeping users’ private...

Realme GT Neo 5 Pro Tipped to Launch in 100W, 150W Fast Charging Variants: All Details

Realme GT Neo 5 Pro is expected to launch soon. The company launched other GT Neo 5 series models earlier this year including the Realme GT Neo 5 and the Realme GT Neo 5 SE. Previously some key specifications of the GT Neo 5 Pro were leaked. A known tipster has now leaked the charging specifications of the purported handset.

Google Is Weaving Generative AI Into Online Shopping Features

Google is bringing generative AI technology to shopping, aiming to get a jump on e-commerce sites like Amazon.com. The Alphabet-owned company announced features Wednesday aimed at helping people understand how apparel will fit on them, no matter their body size, and added capabilities for finding products using its search and image-recognition technology.

Yulu Plans to Expand Operations in India and Abroad, Expects to Turn Profitable

E-bike rental startup Yulu, which is looking to go public, expects to turn operationally profitable by September and plans to expand its presence in India and abroad, its chief executive said. The startup, which currently operates in Bengaluru, Delhi and Mumbai, will venture into cities including Hyderabad, Pune, Chennai, Kolkata and Ahmedabad over the next 15 months.

Apple Vision Pro Will Not Provide Third-Party Apps Access to Its Cameras: All Details

Apple Vision Pro was announced on June 5 at the Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) 2023 event. An Apple engineer confirmed that third-party developers don't get access to the camera feeds of the Apple Vision Pro. Apple is disallowing camera access citing privacy concerns.

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 Reportedly Listed on BIS Ahead of July Unpacked Event: All Details

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 will launch next month in Seoul. Ahead of the global launch, the foldable phone has been reportedly spotted on the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) certification website. The listing on BIS suggests that the Galaxy Z Flip 5 India launch event might take place soon.

US Lawmakers to Vote on Cryptocurrency Bill in Coming Weeks

A key House Republican lawmaker said Tuesday that he intends to hold a committee vote on a comprehensive bill to establish a regulatory framework for cryptocurrency products in the coming weeks. He said he expects to put a bill forward for the panel to consider after lawmakers return to work on July 11.

Oppo Find X5, Oppo Reno 7 Among 11 Smartphones Confirmed to Get Android 14 Later This Year: Report

Oppo has reportedly confirmed the list of phones getting the next major OS update. As many as 11 Oppo smartphones are said to get the Android 14 OS update. Google has already released the Android 14 Beta 3 update to select Pixel phone users who have enrolled themselves in beta testing, months ahead of its arrival.

UN Chief Backs Creation of International AI Watchdog Body Like Nuclear Agency

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Monday backed a proposal by some artificial intelligence executives for the creation of an international AI watchdog body like the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).

Star Wars Outlaws Gameplay Trailer Promises a Unique Open-World, Dogfights, and More

Star Wars Outlaws just got a lengthy gameplay trailer at the Ubisoft Forward Live event. The open-world game is set between Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back and Star Wars: Return of the Jedi movies, and follows Kay Vess, a cunning scoundrel who has a huge bounty placed on her head. Accompanying her on the journey is an adorable fur companion Nix, who can be commande...

Xiaomi Pad 6 With Snapdragon 870 SoC, 144Hz LCD Display Launched in India: Details

Xiaomi Pad 6 has been launched by the company in India, two months after the tablet was launched in China. The tablet sports an 11-inch LCD display and runs on Qualcomm's Snapdragon 870 chipset. It has a 13-megapixel rear camera and an 8-megapixel selfie camera. From Xiaomi Pad 6 price in India to specifications, here's everything you need to know about the Xiaomi Pad...

iPhone 15 Series Average Selling Price Will Rise to $925, 250 Million Older Models so Awaiting Upgrade: Dan Ives

iPhone 15 series of smartphones will push owners of millions of older iPhone models to upgrade their handsets, despite an expected increase in pricing for the upcoming phones, according to a noted Wall Street analyst, who adds that Apple Services will see double-digit growth and is expected to touch the $100 billion (roughly Rs. 8,24,500 crore) mark.

Google Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro Complete Camera Specifications Leak Online: All Details

Google Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro were said to get upgraded cameras in an earlier leak. However, the leaked information was mainly to do with the primary camera and nothing else. Now, there’s a new leak that suggests the complete specifications of the cameras on the upcoming premium Pixel flagships.

Crypto Market Watch: Bitcoin Holds Ground at Over $25,000 Mark, Most Cryptocurrencies Record Losses

The valuation of the crypto sector dropped by 0.09 percent in the last 24 hours. Both, Bitcoin and Ether, the top two cryptocurrencies are trading low on the price chart. Avalanche, Chainlink, and Uniswap have followed BTC and ETH on the loss-making side of the crypto price chart.

Apple Vision Pro Successor in Development, Cheaper Model to Release by End of 2025: Mark Gurman

Apple Vision Pro was revealed by the company at WWDC 2023 and the company is reportedly already working on a successor as well as a cheaper version of the headset that could arrive by the end of 2025. The cheaper AR/VR headset could feature lower specifications than the first-generation Apple Vision Pro.

Activision Blizzard Gets Permission to Intervene in Microsoft’s Legal Battle Against UK Regulator

Activision has now been given permission to intervene in Microsoft's appeal at the Competition Appeal Tribunal, which is expected to be heard next month. That means Activision will also be able to make their case to the tribunal.

Twitter Refuses to Pay Google Cloud Bills Ahead of Contract Renewal: Report

Twitter has refused to pay its Google Cloud bills as its contract comes up for renewal this month, which could result in the social media company's trust and safety teams being crippled, Platformer reported on Saturday.

Silicon Valley Confronts the Idea That the ‘Singularity’ Is Here

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How to Get Blue Tick on Instagram and Facebook Accounts in India

Meta announced to extend verified services to India on June 7. It will allow users to get verified badges in the country for their Facebook and Instagram accounts. Users will be able to purchase Meta Verified which will provide them a blue tick and certain additional features. Meta Verified is a subscription-based service.

Realme 11 Pro 5G vs Realme 11 Pro+ 5G: Price in India, Specifications Compared

Realme 11 Pro 5G series — including the Realme 11 Pro and Realme 11 Pro+ — was launched in India on June 8. Both the 5G handsets launched together are. available under the price range of Rs. 30,000. and come in various storage and colour options. To put things in perspective, here's a comparison between the newly launched smartphones from the Realme 11 Pro 5G seri...

How Could A.I. Destroy Humanity?

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Xiaomi Offers Free Xiaomi 12 Pro Upgrade to Mi 11 Ultra Users Facing Wi-Fi Issues

Xiaomi is offering a free upgrade to a Xiaomi 12 Pro for Mi 11 Ultra users who are facing Wi-Fi issues. These users also have the option to further upgrade to the company's latest Xiaomi 13 Pro by paying an increment fee of Rs. 30,000.

iOS 17 TipKit to Help Developers Show Users Hidden Features: All Details

iOS 17 was unveiled at the WWDC 2023 alongside iPadOS 17, macOS Sonoma, watchOS 10, and tvOS 17. Apple also introduced a new developer toolkit that will help developers familiarise people with their mobile apps by displaying how-to guides.

Realme 11 Pro 5G vs Realme 11 Pro+ 5G: Price in India, Specifications Compared

Realme 11 Pro 5G series — including the Realme 11 Pro and Realme 11 Pro+ — was launched in India on June 8. Both the 5G handsets launched together are. available under the price range of Rs. 30,000. and come in various storage and colour options. To put things in perspective, here's a comparison between the newly launched smartphones from the Realme 11 Pro 5G seri...

Spotify Announces Testing Offline Mix Playlist, May Compete With YouTube in Coming Days

Spotify CEO Daniel Ek announced that the app is officially testing an offline playlist dictated by the users' recently played favourites. The company first spoke about an offline mix playlist in 2020 but nothing tangible came of it immediately. Several users claimed on social media to already have access to the feature.

Samsung Galaxy S22 Price in India Slashed; Additional Discount Offers Available Over New Price Cut

Samsung Galaxy S22 is now being offered in India at a discounted price. The phone was launched in the country in February 2022, starting at Rs. 72,999. The handset is powered by a 4nm octa-core Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC and packs a 3,700mAh battery that supports up to 25W wired and 15W wireless charging.

Twitter to Pay Verified Content Creators For Ads in Replies

Twitter will soon begin paying verified content creators for ads in their replies, with the first payment block of around $5 million (roughly Rs. 41 crore), company owner Elon Musk said on Friday. Since Musk's takeover, Twitter has struggled to retain advertisers, who have been wary about the placement of their ads after the company laid off thousands of employees.

Their Crypto Company Collapsed. They Went to Bali.

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OpenAI CEO Sam Altman Meets PM Modi, Discusses Need for Global Regulation of AI

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, who is currently on a six-nation tour this week, met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Thursday. The Prime Minister and Altman discussed the need for global regulation of AI technology. Altman said the first thing he would do in India is to fund startups, and said that his company was currently regulating itself.

Mortal Kombat 1 Shows Off Kameo Fighters in Bone-Krunching Gameplay Trailer

Mortal Kombat 1 just got a gameplay trailer focusing on its new Kameo fighters, during the Summer Game Fest event. Creator Ed Boon described them as a secondary roster of characters who can be summoned in for quick assistance during a fight — mid-combo — with the press of a single button. For now, Scorpion, Sub-Zero, Sonya Blade, Jax, and Kano are confirmed to be ...

Xiaomi Pad 6 India Variant Reportedly Listed on Geekbench; Suggests Key Specifications Ahead of Launch

Xiaomi Pad 6 launch event will be hosted on June 13 in India. The Android tablet is already available in China. Now, its India variant has been reportedly spotted on Geekbench, which suggests some key specifications and features.

iQoo Neo 7 Pro 5G India Launch Confirmed for July 4, Teased to Feature Hole-Punch Display

iQoo on Friday took to Twitter to confirm the arrival of iQoo Neo 7 Pro 5G in India. The handset will launch on July 4 and is teased to feature a hole-punch display design. It is speculated to debut as a rebranded version of the iQoo Neo 7 Racing Edition. 

EU Industry Chief Demands Meta Immediately Tackle Online Content Targeting Children

Theirry Breton, European Commissioner for Internal Markets, will demand that Meta act against content targeting children, when he meets Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg on June 23. The Facebook parent will also have to demonstrate its measures to comply with the Digital Services Act after August 25 — or face heavy penalties.

Global Oppo Reno 10 Pro Tipped to Launch in India With Different Specifications From the Chinese Variant

Oppo recently launched its Reno 10 series in China which included the Reno 10, the Reno 10 Pro and the Reno 10 Pro+ models. The Chinese smartphone brand has yet to start teasing customers in India about the launch of the next Reno series. But there’s now information about some changes being made to the Reno 10 Pro that will arrive both in India and in global markets...

Instagram 'Most Important Platform' for Paedophiles Spreading Child Sex Abuse Content: WSJ, Stanford University

Instagram is reportedly the "most important" platform utilised by paedophile networks to promote and sell content showing child sexual abuse. A report by the Wall Street Journal and Stanford University shows that features like recommendation algorithms and direct messaging reportedly help connect buyers and sellers of content showing child sexual abuse on Instagram.

Realme 11 Pro+ 5G Review: The Yin-Yang Smartphone

The Realme 11 Pro+ 5G is a new smartphone that features a 200-megapixel primary camera, 120Hz curved AMOLED display and a new MediaTek Dimensity 7050 SoC. The handset packs a beefy 5,000mAh battery with 100W fast charging support. Read our full review to know more.

WhatsApp Rolls Out New 'Channels' Feature That Lets Organisations Broadcast Updates to Followers

WhatsApp on Thursday began letting select organisations try a new feature called "Channels" that lets them broadcast to followers on the popular, Meta-owned messaging service. The debut comes as an array of agencies and organisations grow disenchanted with Elon Musk-owned Twitter in the face of fees, performance problems, and dramatically scaled-back content moderatio...

Crypto Market Watch: Bitcoin, Ether Tumble as US SEC Cracks Down on Crypto, Most Altcoins Record Losses

The valuation of the crypto market dripped by 2.35 percent in the last 24 hours. Bitcoin and Ether, both recorded losses. Solana, Polygon, and Tron joined BTC and ETH on the loss-making side of the crypto price chart in the backdrop of the US SEC conducting enquiries on Coinbase and Binance over alleged unlawful business practices. Bitcoin Cash and Dogefi, meanwhile, ...

Realme 11 Pro 5G Series India Launch Today: How to Watch Livestream, Expected Price and Specifications

Realme 11 Pro 5G series India launch will take place today. The upcoming flagship series from the company will include the Realme 11 Pro and Realme 11 Pro+. The company announced last week about the launch date and timing of the Realme 11 Pro series in India. Here are all the details that you need to know about how to watch the Realme 11 Pro series launch in India liv...

Amazon Plans to Introduce Ad Tier for Prime Video Streaming Service: Report

Amazon.com is planning to launch an advertising-supported tier of its Prime Video streaming service, the Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday, citing people familiar with the matter. Discussions around the ad tier have been going on for several weeks, according to the report, and follow the launch of similar plans by rivals Netflix and Walt Disney.

Binance CEO's Trading Firm Received $11 Billion via Client Deposit Company, Claims SEC

Merit Peak, an offshore trading company controlled by Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao, received around $11 billion (nearly Rs. 90,890 crore) of client assets through a Seychelles-based firm set up to take customer deposits, a US Securities and Exchange Commission filing shows. The SEC filing, which on Tuesday asked a US court to freeze Binance's US assets, came a day after...

Pebble Frost Pro, Pebble Crest Smartwatches With Bluetooth Calling Launched in India: Price, Features

Pebble Frost Pro and Pebble Crest smartwatches have been unveiled in India priced at under Rs. 3,000. The smartwatches come with Bluetooth calling and up to seven days of battery life. The smartwatches feature smart health trackers like heart rate monitors, sleep trackers, and SpO2 monitors.

Xiaomi Reportedly Working on New Clamshell Foldable Smartphone; Could Be Called Mix Flip

Xiaomi is expected to be working on a clamshell foldable smartphone. The company previously launched the Mix Fold 2 handset and is soon expected to release a successive model. A tipster now suggests that the purported clamshell foldable is likely to be very thin and light.

OnePlus Foldable Launch Timeline, Location and Market Availability Leaked Online

After a recent leak, which leaked details about the foldable phone’s hardware, there’s now a new leak from the same source suggesting details about its upcoming launch. The foldable phone, which is currently tagged as the OnePlus Fold, is said to launch in August and is expected to be available globally.

US SEC Sues Coinbase, One Day After Suing Binance; Accuses Crypto Exchange of Operating Illegally

The US Securities and Exchange Commission on Tuesday sued Coinbase, accusing the largest US cryptocurrency platform of operating illegally because it failed to register as an exchange, in another blow to the crypto industry.

Louis Vuitton Jumps on Web3 Wagon, Set to Launch Signature Travel Trunk as NFT

Louis Vuitton is set to offer its iconic travel trunk in the form of an NFT priced €39,000 (roughly Rs. 34 lakh). People interested in purchasing this NFT will need to register with a legitimate crypto wallet and join the wait list starting June 8.

A First Try of Apple’s $3,500 Vision Pro Headset

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Itel S23 Price in India, Launch Timeline, Specifications Tipped; Page Live on Amazon

The Itel S23 is reportedly expected to launch in India around mid-June. According to the phone's Amazon microsite, the phone will be priced under Rs. 9,000. It is said to have up to 16GB of RAM. The dual rear camera primary sensor of the phone is confirmed to sport a 50-megapixel sensor.

Motorola Razr 40 Series Set to Launch in India Soon, to Be Available on Amazon

Motorola Razr 40 series was unveiled last week in China with the Motorola Razr 40 and Motorola Razr 40 Ultra. The phones are confirmed to launch in India soon. On Tuesday, the company confirmed that the clamshell foldable handsets will be available for purchase in the country through Amazon.

Diablo IV Already Has Two Expansions in Active Development, Blizzard Confirms

Diablo general manager Rod Fergusson confirmed that Diablo IV already has two expansions in active development. In an interview with Kinda Funny Games, he confirmed that the team has been busy working on the first two seasons, parallel to the first expansion, which would include narrative questlines that would not extend the main questline. The quests are meant as ext...

Apple MacBook Air 15-Inch First Impressions: Light, but Still Quite Big

The Apple MacBook Air 15-inch is similar to the 13-inch version launched in 2022, with the obvious difference being the larger screen. Although it’s light and slim, the sheer size of the screen makes this a large laptop that isn’t quite as easy to handle as the 13-inch variant.

Apple Vision Pro, New Macs, iOS 17, and Everything Else: Highlights of WWDC '23 Keynote

The long-awaited headset has finally been announced, along with fresh Mac hardware and new software across the board.

watchOS 10 for Apple Watch Brings Widgets, Watch Faces, Mental Health Tracking, More

Apple announced watchOS 10 today at WWDC 2023. The latest wearable operating system will be available for developers starting today, while a public rollout is expected sometime this fall.

Twitter’s U.S. Ad Sales Plunge 59% as Woes Continue

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WWDC 2023 Keynote Today: How to Watch the Apple Event Livestream and What to Expect

WWDC 2023 is set to begin tonight and developers and technology enthusiasts can watch a livestream of Apple's annual Worldwide Developers Conference keynote at 10:30pm IST. Here's how to watch Apple's next event live and what to expect in terms of software updates and new hardware at WWDC 2023.

Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse Swings Into $208.6 Million Debut at the Global Box Office

Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse has opened to an impressive $208.6 million (about Rs. 1,721 crore) at the global box office. Marking Sony’s biggest animated launch of all time, it has earned $88.1 million (about Rs. 727 crore) from markets outside the US and Canada, with the Korean and Japanese releases to follow later in June. China holds the top spot within th...

Tata to Build Rs. 130 Billion Electric Vehicle Battery Plant in Gujarat

India’s Tata Group signed an agreement with the Gujarat state government to set up a giga-factory for manufacturing lithium-ion cells, with an estimated initial investment of around Rs. 130 billion rupees. Tata Agaratas Energy Storage Solutions, a subsidiary of Tata Group, signed a memorandum of understanding on Friday to establish an electric-vehicle battery plant ...

Apple Likely to Unveil AR/VR Mixed Reality Headset at WWDC 2023: What to Expect

Apple on Monday is expected to show off pricy mixed-reality headgear at the WWDC 2023, challenging Facebook-owner Meta whose new virtual reality headgear Quest 3 will be available later this year. The release would be the most significant product launch by the iconic iPhone maker since it unveiled the Apple Watch in 2015.

Twitter Hires Former NBCUniversal Executive Joe Benarroch to Handle Business Operations

Former NBCUniversal executive Joe Benarroch will join Twitter on Monday, in a role focusing on business operations. He said that he was looking forward to working with the company's team to "build Twitter 2.0 together."

These Activists Distrust Voting Machines. Just Don’t Call Them Election Deniers.

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TRAI Directs Telecom Providers to Set Up Digital Platform for Customer Consent to Curb Promotional Calls, Messages

In order to curb the menace of pesky calls and sms, telecom regulator Trai has directed service providers to develop a unified digital platform in two months to seek, maintain and revoke customers' consent for promotional calls and messages.

Facebook Acted on Over 27 Million Pieces of Content in India for Guideline Violations in April

Social media giant Meta's Facebook took action against 41 percent of complaints it received from users and Instagram acted against over 54 percent of grievances raised by users in April 2023, according to the company's latest India Monthly Report.

Kaspersky Finds Cybersecurity Threat That Targets iPhone Users via Malicious iMessage Attachment

Prominent cybersecurity and anti-virus firm Kaspersky has discovered a new cyberattack threat that targets iPhone models running older versions of iOS via iMessage application. The malware, found when the company was monitoring its own Wi-Fi network for mobile devices, infects the phone via a received iMessage, which contains a malicious attachment.

Xiaomi 13 Ultra Global Launch Date Confirmed; Will Arrive on June 7

Xiaomi unveiled the Xiaomi 13 Ultra in China in April and now the company is all set to bring it to global markets. The upcoming Xiaomi smartphone is all set to launch next week in Hong Kong and other markets. The landing page for the phone has gone live on Xiaomi’s Hong Kong website.

YouTube to Stop Removing Content Spreading Misinformation on Past Elections as Part of New Policy

Alphabet's YouTube said on Friday that the platform would stop removing content that might have spread false claims related to US presidential elections in 2020 and before. "In the current environment, we find that while removing this content does curb some misinformation, it could also have the unintended effect of curtailing political speech," YouTube said in a blog...

Twitter's Head of Brand Safety and Ad Quality to Leave Company: Details

Twitter's head of brand safety and ad quality, AJ Brown, has decided to leave the company, according to a source familiar with the matter on Friday, the second safety leader to depart in a matter of days.

iQoo Neo 7 Pro 5G Price in India, Launch Date, Storage Details Tipped: All Details

iQoo Neo 7 Pro 5G has previously been tipped to release in India in June. iQoo India CEO Nipun Marya recently teased the launch of the purported iQoo Neo 7 series phone, which will join the iQoo Neo 7 5G unveiled earlier this year in February. A tipster has now suggested the launch date, storage details, and price range of the upcoming handset in the country.

Dell Beats Quarterly Estimates After Cost Cuts Despite 20 Percent Drop in Revenue

Better cost controls helped Dell Technologies beat estimates for first-quarter profit on Thursday, a positive sign for personal computer makers after months of cratering demand.

Oppenheimer Is Christopher Nolan’s First R-Rated Movie in Two Decades

Oppenheimer has officially earned an R rating, ahead of its release on July 21. This marks director Christopher Nolan’s first film since 2002’s Insomnia to receive an R rating, with Universal Pictures confirming that it has ‘some sexuality, nudity, and language.’ Reports also suggest that the IMAX film prints for the movie are 11 miles (about 17.7 km) long and...

RBI Deputy Governor Asks Banks to Gear for Blockchain Future as India Awaits Crypto Rules

The Deputy Governor of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Mahesh Kumar Jain has predicted that technologies like blockchain and artificial intelligence (AI) would be part of the future of finance. In a recent meeting with banking directors, Jain said the adoption of AI and blockchain will ensure India is stable in financial systems.

Australia Says Tougher Laws Needed to Regulate AI, Considers Banning Deepfakes

Australia said that it is planning to further regulate the use of artificial intelligence in the country. It is also considering a potential ban on deepfakes and realistic-looking but false content, amid concerns the technology could be misused.

Apple Reality Pro Mixed Reality Headset Visualised in 3D Renders Ahead of Expected Debut

Apple Reality Pro is expected debut as the company's first mixed reality headset at WWDC 2023. A 3D artist has created design renders of the rumoured device, which is feature high-resolution Micro OLED displays, resemble ski goggles, and be powered by an external battery pack.

Telugu Action Thriller 'Ugram' Coming to Prime Video on June 2

Telugu action thriller film Ugram is coming to Amazon Prime Video on June 2, following its theatrical run after its premiere in May. The film stars Allari Naresh and is directed by Vijay Kanakamedala.