Twitter Threatens Legal Action Against Nonprofit That Tracks Hate Speech

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Samsung Galaxy S24+ US Model With Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Chip Spotted on Geekbench, Performance Tipped

Samsung Galaxy S24+ has been spotted on a benchmarking website with some of the specifications of the purported phone. The company's rumoured S-series smartphone is said to be powered by Qualcomm's yet-to-be-unveiled Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC in the US, and the performance numbers of that processor appear to have been leaked online via the benchmark listing.

Samsung Expects Galaxy Z Fold 5, Z Flip 5 to Make a Mark in India's iPhone-Dominated Super Premium Segment

Korean electronics major Samsung expects its new foldable devices Galaxy Fold 5 and Galaxy Flip 5 will enable it to capture half of the super premium smartphone segment in India, currently dominated by iPhone maker Apple.

Fire-Boltt Gladiator Plus Smartwatch With 1.96-Inch AMOLED Display, Bluetooth Calling Launched in India

Fire-Boltt Gladiator Plus smartwatch has been launched in India under Rs. 3,000. The smartwatch comes with a 1.96-inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 410x502 pixels, Bluetooth calling, and smart health sensors like a heart rate monitor, sleep tracker, and female health monitor. It also supports over 115 sports modes.

Blockchain Could Save Fintech Firms Billions as Sector Players Seek Improved Cross-Border Payments: Report

A Ripple survey has claimed that sticthing blockchain into the existing financial sector could save around $10 billion (roughly Rs. 82,252 crore) in the next seven years leading up to 2030. Out of the total respondents, 97 percent have expressed confidence that the blockchain technology has the potential of improving online payment services, especially for the process...

One Piece, Ahsoka, Choona, and More: August Web Series on Netflix, Hotstar, Apple TV+, Amazon Prime Video, Sony Liv

Netflix’s One Piece live-action adaptation, Rosario Dawson-led Ahsoka, Choona starring Jimmy Sheirgill, The Jengaburu Curse, Physical season 3 with Rose Byrne, Heartstopper season 2, Only Murders in the Building season 3, and more — the nine biggest TV shows and web series in July 2023 on Netflix, Hotstar, Apple TV+, Amazon Prime Video, and Sony Liv.

Bitcoin Fails to Reach $30,000, Ether Marks Eighth Anniversary With Loss

The overall valuation of the crypto sector dropped by 0.26 percent in the last 24 hours. Bitcoin, along with Leo and Near Protocol recorded minor gains on Monday. Ether stewed in losses, alongside majority popular altcoins. These include Tether, Solana, Polygon, and Polkadot among others.

Elon Musk Draws Heat From San Francisco Over Giant X Office Logo After Removal of Twitter Sign

A giant, glowing X marks the San Francisco spot where Elon Musk says he plans to keep his company, the messaging platform X, formerly known as Twitter. But city officials and some residents are unhappy with the display.

Walmart Buys Out Tiger Global’s Stake in Flipkart for $1.4 Billion: Report

Walmart has paid $1.4 billion to buy out hedge fund Tiger Global's investment in e-commerce firm Flipkart, the Wall Street Journal reported on Sunday, citing a letter by the hedge-fund to its investors.

Russia Takes Its Ukraine Information War Into Video Games

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Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 vs Galaxy S23 Ultra: Price in India, Specifications Compared

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 was launched at the company's Galaxy Unpacked held in July. The smartphone, successor to last year's Galaxy Z Flip 4, is powered by a custom Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC. The South Korean tech giant hosted another Galaxy Unpacked event in February this year, where it announced the launch of the Galaxy S23 series. The top-of-the-line Galaxy S23 Ultra ...

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 vs Galaxy S23 Ultra: Price in India, Specifications Compared

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 was launched at the company's Galaxy Unpacked held in July. The smartphone, successor to last year's Galaxy Z Flip 4, is powered by a custom Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC. The South Korean tech giant hosted another Galaxy Unpacked event in February this year, where it announced the launch of the Galaxy S23 series. The top-of-the-line Galaxy S23 Ultra ...

ITR Filing: How to Check IT Return Status Online

The deadline to file ITR (Income Tax Return) without any late fee is approaching closer. The last date to file ITR for assessment year 2023-24 is July 31. So far, the Income Tax Department has not announced any extension in the last date for filing ITR. One can easily file ITR online using a few simple steps. Once the ITR is filed, all taxpayers await the tax returns...

NASA Introduces Beta Site; On-Demand Streaming Service, App Update Coming Soon

NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) has introduce an on-demand streaming platform, name NASA+. The website will be ad-free, no-cost, family-friendly service. Moreover, the US space agency is also revamping its science websites. For now, it is a beta website that can be accessed the preview of the beta website. NASA has invited public to explore the we...

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman’s Worldcoin Crypto Under European Regulators Scrutiny

Less than a week after its launch, the Worldcoin crypto project of OpenAI chief executive Sam Altman is already under scrutiny by European regulators over its reliance on an eye scan to verify a user's identity, France's data protection agency said Friday.

Micron Executive Discusses Plans to Bolster Chip Manufacturing in India With PM Modi

Micron Technology Chief Sanjay Mehrotra called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday and discussed plans to bolster the semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem within India. He is in India to attend the three-day 'SemiconIndia 2023' conference, organised by India Semiconductor Mission in partnership with industry and industry associations.

Foldable Smartphones Market Share in India to Quadruple by 2025: Counterpoint Research

Foldable smartphones market share in the ultra-premium segment, priced above Rs. 45,000 apiece, is expected to grow more than four times to 35 percent in India, Counterpoint Research said on Friday. Foldable smartphones market share in the first half of 2023 stood at about 8 percent.

Elon Musk Says X, Formerly Twitter, Reaches ‘New High’ With Over 540 Million Monthly Users

Elon Musk said on Friday that monthly users of social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, reached a "new high" and shared a graph that showed the latest count as over 540 million. Musk's post on X about the user figures comes as the company goes through organisational changes.

Aided by A.I. Language Models, Google’s Robots Are Getting Smart

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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Is Bringing Nicki Minaj, Snoop Dogg, 21 Savage

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 is bringing Nicki Minaj, Snoop Dogg, and 21 Savage into the game, in celebration of 50 years of Hip-Hop music. They will be available as part of the Season 5 update, launching August 2, albeit no pricing details for the bundles have been revealed yet. Minaj is seen in a bright pink attire, brandishing a similarly themed assault rifle whi...

Meta Plans to Work on Boosting Retention on Threads After App Loses More Than Half of Its Users

Meta Platforms executives are heavily focused on boosting retention on their new Twitter rival Threads, after the app lost more than half of its users in the weeks following its buzzy launch, CEO Mark Zuckerberg told employees on Thursday.

iPhone 15 Pro Models May Cost Up to $200 More Than iPhone 14 Pro Variants: Report

iPhone 15 Pro models will reportedly come with a higher price tag than the ongoing models. The iPhone 15 Pro will reportedly cost up to $100 (roughly Rs. 8,000) more than the iPhone 14 Pro whereas the iPhone 15 Pro Max could see a price hike of $100 to $200 (roughly Rs. 26,000) more than the iPhone 14 Pro Max. Pricing would remain similar for the standard iPhone 15 an...

Meta’s Reels Revenue Gets AI Boost to Close in on TikTok, Set to Jump to $10 Billion This Year

On Wednesday, Meta revealed numbers that show Reels videos are growing rapidly among both users and advertisers and are quickly catching up to the ByteDance-owned TikTok app that is beloved by young users and has reshaped the social media landscape.

Emerging Markets Record Greater Interest in CBDCs; India, China Lead the Charge: CFA Institute Survey

Receptivity to CBDCs is significantly high among the younger generations of India and China among other regions of the Asia-Pacific region, the latest survey report by the CFA Institute said. The report further noted that 42 percent of its global respondents were in favour of central banks launching CBDCs.

Netflix Cuts Ad Prices, Restructures Partnership With Microsoft: Report

Netflix is reportedly restructuring its advertising partnership with Microsoft for its lower-priced ad-supported subscription plan and is also cutting ad prices. The streaming company launched the $7(roughly Rs. 560)-per-month plan with commercials last year in 12 markets.

iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus to Feature Upgraded 48-Megapixel Sony Camera: Ming-Chi Kuo

iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus could be equipped with a 48-megapixel camera that will be similar to the one introduced on last year's iPhone 14 Pro lineup, according to details shared by an analyst. The next smartphone lineup from Apple could feature the new stacked sensor technology on the cheaper iPhone models this year, allowing the camera to capture more light which...

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5, Galaxy Z Flip 5 Smartphones to Be Manufactured in India: Details

Samsung will manufacture its premium flagship devices Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Galaxy Z Flip 5 in India to meet local requirements, a senior company official said on Thursday. Samsung started manufacturing the Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Galaxy Z Flip 4 in India from December, four months after their launch.

Samsung Electronics Q2 Profit Fell Over 95 Percent Amid Chip Oversupply, Weaker Demand

Samsung Electronics on Thursday reported a more than 95 percent plunge in operating profits in the second quarter owing to weak demand for memory chips. Operating profit from the April to June period was KRW 668.5 billion (roughly Rs. 3,800 crore), down from KRW 14.1 trillion (roughly Rs. 89,072 crore) from a year earlier, Samsung said in a statement.

US FTC Readies Antitrust Lawsuit Against Amazon That Could Break Up E-Commerce Giant: Report

The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is finalizing its long-awaited antitrust lawsuit against Amazon in a move that could ultimately break up parts of the company, Politico reported on Tuesday. The complaint could focus on challenges to Amazon Prime, Amazon rules that the FTC says block lower prices on competing websites, and policies it believes force merchants to u...

Snapchat's Daily Active Users Rise 14 Percent YoY to 397 Million in Q2 2023, Snap Gives Weak Outlook for Q3

Photo messaging app owner Snap on Tuesday gave weaker third-quarter guidance than analysts had expected as it works to compete with tech giants for advertising dollars, sending its shares down 18 percent. The company's Snapchat app has attracted hundreds of millions of users thanks to its light-hearted photo filters and new AI-powered chatbot that can answer questions...

Alphabet Rides Cloud Demand, Ad Sales to Record $74.6 Billion Quarterly Revenue, CFO to Take New Role

Alphabet's second-quarter profit exceeded Wall Street expectations on Tuesday and the Google parent announced that its long-time CFO, Ruth Porat, would assume a new role while the company sought a new finance chief.

Despite Box Office Success, Elon Musk Slams Barbie Movie for Feminist Overtones

Barbie has faced criticism from various sources, including Elon Musk and Indian actor Juhi Parmar. While Musk slammed the movie for 'anti-man' feminist overtones, Juhi Parmar objected to the language and content in the film, claiming that it isn't appropriate even for children above the age of 13.

ChatGPT Android App Now Available in India: How to Download OpenAI's AI Chatbot on Android

ChatGPT is now available for download on Android devices in India, the US, Bangladesh, and Brazil. The app was earlier available only to Apple's iOS since May this year. The ChatGPT app for Android is available for free, but OpenAI is offering an optional subscription to access a better large language model (GPT-4) and additional features.

Microsoft Ramps Up Spending to Meet AI Demand as Quarterly Revenue Rises to $56.2 Billion

Microsoft on Tuesday laid out an aggressive spending plan to meet demand for its new artificial intelligence services after surpassing Wall Street estimates for fiscal fourth-quarter revenue and profit. Costs rose sharply as Microsoft built new data centers to support AI, and Chief Financial Officer Amy Hood said on a conference call with analysts the company's capita...

Toronto International Film Festival Unveils Packed Lineup Despite Actors' Strike

The Toronto Film Festival is expected to go ahead with a packed lineup of releases, despite the ongoing actors' strike in the United States. While actors attached to the Screen Actors Guild can't participate in promotional events for their films during the strike, an exception may be made through an interim agreement which will allow some actors to head to Toronto in ...

Sony WF-1000XM5 TWS Earbuds With Dynamic Driver X, QN2e Active Noise Cancellation Chip, Launched: Details

Sony WF-1000XM5 true wireless stereo (TWS) earphones have been launched by the company, equipped with Sony's noise cancelling QN2e processor and a new Integrated Processor V2 chip for improved noise cancellation. They support Bluetooth 5.3 connectivity. The Sony WF-1000XM5 earphones have four different eartip sizes.

Crypto Market Watch: Bitcoin Clings to $29,000, DOGE Up After Elon Musk Rebrands Twitter as X

The valuation of the crypto sector dropped by 1.68 percent in the last 24 hours. Along with Bitcoin and Ether having registered losses, most other altcoins also followed suit and registered dips. Dogecoin, on the other hand, is trading in profits after Elon Musk rebranded Twitter to X and hinted at bringing in DOGE-related services to the platform.

Binance, CEO Changpeng Zhao Plan to Seek Dismissal of CFTC Complaint Over Alleged Regulatory Violations

Binance and its CEO and founder Changpeng Zhao are planning to seek the dismissal of a Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) complaint accusing the crypto exchange of violating the Commodity Exchange Act and certain related federal regulations.

Adobe, Figma $20 Billion Deal to Face Full-Scale EU Antitrust Probe After Preliminary Review

Adobe's $20 billion (roughly Rs. 1,63,400 crore) bid for cloud-based designer platform Figma will reportedly face a full-scale EU antitrust investigation following EU regulators' preliminary review. The move underscores antitrust watchdogs' wariness of tech deals where bigger companies may acquire rival start-ups to shut them down.

From Twitter to X: Elon Musk Begins Erasing an Iconic Internet Brand

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Spotify Raises Premium Plans Prices Across Several Countries

Spotify Technology on Monday raised prices for its premium plans across several countries including the United States and United Kingdom, as the music-streaming company looks to boost profitability in an uncertain economy. 

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5, Z Fold 5, Tab S9 Spotted on Retail Websites Ahead of Samsung Galaxy Unpacked Event

Samsung Galaxy Unpacked will be held in Seoul on July 26 and the company will introduce a host of new products during the event. Among the new launches, there are expected to be Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5, and Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 series of tablets. These devices were spotted on a retailer site by a tipster ahead of their launch.

Vodafone Reports Quarterly Revenue Boost Driven by Strong Demand in the UK, Appoints New CFO

Vodafone reported an acceleration in first-quarter top line growth on Monday, driven by strong demand in Britain and improvements in Germany, Italy and Spain, marking a positive start for new chief executive Margherita Della Valle.

Oppenheimer Outsells Barbie in Tickets Sales in India, Selling 1.4 Million Tickets During Opening Weekend

Oppenheimer has outsold Barbie in ticket sales in India, as per the ticketing website BookMyShow. As of July 23, the Christopher Nolan-directed biopic started strong, with a 74 percent contribution to the overall box office revenue from India, selling 1.4 million tickets. Meanwhile, the Margot Robbie-led Barbie wasn’t trailing that far behind, selling over 500,000 t...

Crypto Market Watch: Loss-Ridden Bitcoin, Ether Impact Pricing of Most Altcoins

Bitcoin and Ether, along with most other cryptocurrencies, stepped into the last week of July reeling under losses. Stablecoins like Ripple, Binance USD, and USD Coin recorded losses alongside Cardano, Polygon, and Shiba Inu. The US may get news about another interest rate hike later this week, due to which most cryptocurrencies have failed to mint big profits on Mond...

FTX’s Sam Bankman-Fried Denies Allegations of Witness Tampering, Accepts Gag Order

Lawyers for FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried rejected prosecutors' claims that his discussions with a New York Times reporter amounted to witness tampering but agreed to accept a gag order, they said in a letter to the judge in the criminal fraud case.

Elon Musk Says He Intends to Rebrand Twitter, Blue Bird Logo to Be Replaced by an X

Twitter owner Elon Musk on Sunday signalled he would do more to take the social media company in a new direction with a rebranding that will replace its well-known blue bird logo with an X after acknowledging advertisers have been slow to return.

How Do the White House’s A.I. Commitments Stack Up?

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Google Pixel Watch Might Get Sport Band Soon, Suggests New Pixel Ad Featuring Megan Rapinoe

Google Pixel Watch might get a new band option shortly. Google's latest Fixed on Pixel ad featuring soccer star Megan Rapinoe hints at the arrival of the sporty Pixel Watch band in Coral shade. The video also shows the Pixel 7 Pro smartphone and Pixel Buds Pro truly wireless stereo (TWS) earbuds.

Xiaomi Smart TV 32A, Smart TV 40A, Smart TV 43A With Google TV, 20W Speakers Launched in India: : Price, Specifications

Xiaomi Smart TV A series has been launched in India in three scene sizes. All three models run on Google TV. They feature Dolby Atmos-supported speaker system with 20W output and DTS:X technology. Xiaomi Smart TV A series price in India starts from Rs. 14,999.

Uniswap Founder’s Twitter Account Hacked, Malicious Link Posted to Phish Victims

The Twitter handle of Uniswap founder Hayden Adams was hacked earlier, exposing over 254,000 of his followers to financial risks. Notorious cyber actors who targeted Adams’ account, tweeted that Uniswap’s Permit2 contract was anonymously exploited, bringing users’ tokens at risk. The scammers were trying to get Uniswap users to click on an infected link to “sa...

Nothing Phone 2 Review: Playing It Safe

The Nothing Phone 2 is making headlines, just like the Phone 1 did a year ago. Can it capture the same level of interest with buyers? Here's our full review.

Kevin Mitnick, Hacker Who Once Eluded Authorities, Is Dead at 59

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OnePlus 12 India and Global Launch May Take Place in January Next Year: All Details

OnePlus 12 India and global launch date has been shared by a known tipster on Twitter. The OnePlus 11 5G successor is said to be unveiled in global markets including India in January next year. The Chinese company has, however, not yet revealed its official launch date. The OnePlus 12 is said to come with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC.

Elon Musk Retains Tesla’s BTC Holdings, Boosts DOGE With Scooby-Doo Meme

Under the leadership of Elon Musk, Tesla often engaged with cryptocurrencies but has lacked in crypto-related action so far. During its earning calls on Thursday, July 20, Tesla said it managed to retain Bitcoin with a net value of $184 million (roughly Rs. 1,509 crore) without the company having added or sold any tokens.

North Korean Hacker Group Said to Have Targeted Several US Crypto Firms

A North Korean government-backed hacking group penetrated an American IT management company and used it as a springboard to target an unknown number of cryptocurrency companies, according to two sources familiar with the matter. The hackers broke into Louisville, Colorado-based JumpCloud in late June and used their access to the company’s systems.

Vivo Y27 With MediaTek Helio G85 SoC, 50-Megapixel Rear Camera Launched in India: Price, Specifications

Vivo Y27 has been launched in India. The smartphone has been priced under Rs. 15,000 in India and ships with a MediaTek Helio G85 SoC paired with up to 6GB RAM. The smartphone is available in two colour options namely, Burgundy Black and Garden Green. It sports a 2.5D glass body design and a 6.64-inch full-HD+ LCD display.

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5, Watch 6 Series Pre-Order Offers Tipped; Samsung Teases Upcoming Galaxy Watch Features

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 and Galaxy Watch 6 series pre-order deals have been leaked online, ahead of the next Galaxy Unpacked event on July 26. The South Korean tech conglomerate has revealed details of upcoming features, including a new temperature app and support for displaying tickets and passes, according to the company.

Oppenheimer Expected to Perform Better Than Barbie at Indian Box Office, per Analysts

Oppenheimer and Barbie will continue the momentum built by Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One at the Indian box office, say trade experts, predicting that the two Hollywood movies releasing Friday will collectively amass around Rs. 45 crore in the opening weekend. In the duel between two major Hollywood titles, Christopher Nolan's Oppenheimer is expected ...

Microsoft to Charge More for AI Features in Office 365 Software, Make More Secure Version of Bing Search

Microsoft on Tuesday said it would charge at least 53 percent more to access new artificial intelligence features in its widely used office software, in a glimpse at the windfall it hopes to reap from the technology.

Australian Banks Pull Back Support to ‘Risky’ Exchanges to Shake Up Crypto Sector

The National Australia Bank (NAB) has joined others in halting payments to crypto exchanges that have been most named in scam-related complaints. The development comes after almost 50 percent of scam funds reported to the Australian Financial Crimes Exchange in the last one month were related to cryptocurrency.

Vu Masterpiece QLED 98-inch and 85-inch Televisions Launched in India: Price, Specifications

Vu has launched the Masterpiece 98-inch and 85-inch Ultra-HD QLED TVs in India, priced at Rs. 6,00,000 and Rs. 3,00,000 respectively. The televisions come with features such as Dolby Vision HDR, Dolby Atmos, and Android TV with the Google TV UI.

All New Tourist Vehicles Provided for Rentals in Goa to be EVs from January 2024, CM Says

All new tourist vehicles, as well as cabs and motorbikes provided on rent in Goa will have to be electric vehicles from January 2024, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said on Wednesday.

Google Says Court Order to Lower Disney+ Hotstar Fee for In-App Purchases in India Is Temporary

Google said on Wednesday an Indian court's directive ordering the company to charge a lower 4 percent in-app payment on Disney's streaming service in the country was a temporary measure until the court proceedings play out.

Realme Pad 2 With 11.5-Inch 120Hz 2K Display, 8,360mAh Battery Unveiled in India: All Details

Realme Pad 2 has been unveiled in India alongside the Realme C53. The tablet will go on sale in India starting August 1 on Flipkart and the official Realme online store. It comes with a 120Hz refresh rate display and a large 8,360mAh battery with 33W SUPERVOOC fast charging support. It is equipped with a MediaTek Helio G99 SoC.

Coinbase Chief Brian Armstrong to Meet US Lawmakers to Discuss Crypto Future

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong is gearing up to discuss the roadmap to a fruitful future for the crypto industry with the policymakers of the US. Armstrong, in his meeting, is expected to address topics like crypto taxes, concerns around privacy and data collection, as well as the current industrial climate around crypto in the US.

Complementary NFTs for Crypto Taxpayers in India: TaxNodes Hatches Game Plan

In order to get more Indian crypto investors to pay their taxes, TaxNodes has decided to offer complimentary NFTs to taxpayers using its platform. The tax computation platform has partnered with Polygon Labs to offer these non-fungible tokens as incentives for crypto taxpayers.

Facebook Gets New Video Tab; Brings Improvements to Video Editing, Uploads, More

Meta announced a host of upgrades for its video features on Facebook, including refined editing tools, the ability to upload videos in HDR, and a replaced the older Watch tab with a Video tab. The new features will be available on the Facebook app on both Android and iOS devices.

Threads to Implement Rate Limits to Combat Spam Amid Drop in Active Users, DMs Feature Coming Soon: Reports

Threads has announced that it will implement rate limits to combat spam attacks on the platform, according to Instagram head Adam Mosseri. The number of daily active users on the app has dropped considerably, while the company is planning to add missing features like DMs and a functional search feature soon, according to reports.

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 Disney+ Hotstar Release Date Set for August 2

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 will release on Disney+ and Disney+ Hotstar on August 2. The film comes to streaming 89 days after its theatrical release in May, serving as director James Gunn’s final MCU movie for the foreseeable future. In India, the film will be available to stream in English, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, and Malayalam on Disney+ Hotstar.

Nicolas Cage to Skip Fantasia Film Festival Amidst Hollywood Actors' Strike

Actor Nicolas Cage will not be attending the Fantasia Film Festival, said to be one of North America's biggest genre festivals, due to the SAG-AFTRA strike. The actors' union is on strike to protest changes in remuneration and various other assurances aimed at improving working conditions.

Apple Supplier Foxconn Proposes to Set Up Rs 8,800 Crore Manufacturing Plant in Karnataka

Foxconn, a major iPhone assembler for Apple, has proposed to set up a Rs 8,800 crore supplementary plant to that of the unit at Devanahalli Information Technology Investment Region (ITIR) in Karnataka, the state's Large and Medium Industries Minister M B Patil said on Monday.

OPPO Reno10 Pro 5G: Where Camera Excellence and Exhilarating Performance Unite

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iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus Colour Options Tipped; Once Again Said to Get Dynamic Island

iPhone 15 series is expected to launch later this year with four models. The non-pro iPhone 15 are expected to feature 48-megapixel rear camera sensors and are also tipped to get the Dynamic Island feature. Now, a tipster has suggested the colour options of the upcoming iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus.

Realme Pad 2 Launch Date, Design Teased by Company; 11.5-Inch LCD Display Confirmed

Realme Pad 2 will make its debut soon in India. The successor to 2021’s Realme Pad will debut alongside the Realme C53, confirmed the Chinese manufacturer. The tablet’s launch page has also been listed on Flipkart, revealing the display specifications and colour options. The tablet is teased to debut in two colour shades.

Amazon Prime Day Sale 2023 Ends Tonight: Top Deals on Grooming Appliances for Women

Make the most of the last day of the Amazon Prime Day 2023 Sale and checkout best offers on grooming appliances for women. Shop grooming appliances like hair dryer, epilator, face trimmer and more at whopping discounts and club that with bank offer to save a little extra during the last hours of the Amazon Prime Day Sale.

Amazon Prime Day Sale Ends Tonight: Best Deals on Treadmills, Air Bikes, Walking Pads and More

Amazon Prime Day Sale 2023 ends tonight. but you can still avail of some of the top deals on treadmills and exercise bikes being sold at discounted rates during the Prime Day sale.

Xiaomi Plans to Boost Smartphone Sale in India as Samsung Struggles

China's Xiaomi will focus on boosting its India sales from retail outlets after years of big bets on e-commerce, its India president said, as the company seeks to revive smartphone sales after falling behind South Korea's Samsung. 44 percent of India's smartphones sales are now online.

Amazon Prime Dale Sale 2023 Discounts on Travel Gadgets like Adapter, Earphones, Hotspot and More

Planning your next trip? These are the top deals on travel gadgets that you can carry with you on your next trip — if you buy them before the Amazon Prime Day sale 2023 ends at midnight.

Amazon Prime Day Sale Ends Tonight: Don't Miss These Vlogging Essentials From Sony, DJI and More

Amazon Prime Day sale 2023 ends tonight, so we've listed down some noteworthy offers on vlogging essentials like cameras, gimbals, tripods, ring lights and more. Here's how you can get the right equipment to get your vlogging journey started before Amazon sale ends.

‘Not for Machines to Harvest’: Data Revolts Break Out Against A.I.

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Amazon Prime Day 2023 Sale: From Controllers to Keyboards, Best Deals on Gaming Accessories

Prime Day sale is a great chance for gamers to get their hands on discounted products for all their gaming needs, be it gaming monitors, keyboards, headsets, mice or controllers.

Best Deals on AmazonBasics Products and Accessories: Prime Day Sale 2023

You might be surprised by just how many things Amazon's in-house brand covers.

Amazon Prime Day 2023: Best Deals on Smartphones Under Rs. 20,000 to Grab During This Sale

Amazon Prime Day Sale 2023 is now available to all Prime members in India. The sale started on June 15 and will last till June 16. Following are some of the best deals available during this sale on smartphones under Rs. 20,000.

Tesla Rolls Out First Cybertruck After Two-Year Delay: All Details

US automaker Tesla on Saturday announced that its first electric pickup -- a slick-looking silver Cybertruck -- had rolled off the assembly line at its huge plant near Austin, Texas, after almost two years of delay.

Amazon Prime Day Sale 2023: Top Offers and Discounts on Camera Accessories

The first day of Amazon Prime Day Sale 2023 is almost over. The two-day-long sale has put on offer a plethora of products from various categories on lucrative discounts. One of the hot selling categories from the bonanza is camera accessories. Here are some of the top deals on camera accessories that we particularly liked in the Amazon Prime Day Sale.

Amazon Prime Day Sale 2023: Best Deals on SSDs, Portable Hard Drives, and More

During the ongoing Amazon Prime Day 2023 sale, portable and internal SSD storage options from WD, SanDisk, Samsung, and other brands are available at a discounted price. You can use these for your next PC or laptop upgrade, and they're sure to help improve the performance of your device.

Amazon Prime Day 2023: Top Deals on DSLR, Mirrorless and Action Cameras

Amazon Prime Day sale 2023 is here with discounts on DSLR and mirrorless cameras from Canon and Sony, as well as action cameras from GoPro and Insta360. We've hackpicked some of the best offers on cameras from these brands for the ongoing Amazon Prime Day 2023 sale.

Amazon Prime Day 2023 Sale: Top Deals on Hair Straighteners from Philips, Syska and Havells

Amazon Prime Day Sale 2023 is here for all Prime members with discounts on hair straighteners. We've handpicked the best deals on hair straighteners from top brands like Philips, Vega and more to save massively during the Amazon Prime Day 2023 sale.

Amazon Prime Day Sale 2023: Top Deals on Alexa Compatible Devices for a Smart Home

Amazon Prime Day 2023 sale has begun, and you can now upgrade your house to a smart home with these Alexa-compatible smart devices, at discounted prices.

Amazon Prime Day Sale 2023 Live Updates: Best Deals on Mobile Phones, Laptops, TVs, and More

Amazon Prime Day 2023 sale begins in India at 12am on July 15, but there are plenty of early deals that have gone live ahead of the main sale event. We're bringing you live updates as Amazon continues to reveal deal prices, offer free stuff, and open up early access to deals.

Amazon Prime Day 2023 Sale Begins: Best Deals on Mobile Phones, Amazon Devices, Headphones, Other Electronics

Amazon Prime Day 2023 sale has just started in India. The two-day sale promises exciting discounts on a wide range of products. We're continuously scanning through these deals to bring you the best ones that are worth your time and money.

Amazon Prime Day Sale 2023: Best Discounts on ACs, Washing Machines, Other Large Appliances

Amazon Prime Day Sale 2023, scheduled for July 15 and July 16, is now live on the e-commerce website. The ongoing sale event is only available to Amazon Prime members. Users can avail huge discounts on a variety of electronic devices during the sale. Prime members can get up to 65 percent off on large appliances like refrigerators, washing machines and ACs.

Amazon Prime Day Sale 2023 Live Updates: Best Early Deals on Laptops, Fire TV, Offers Revealed

Amazon Prime Day 2023 sale begins in India at 12am on July 15, but there are plenty of early deals that have gone live ahead of the main sale event. We're bringing you live updates as Amazon continues to reveal deal prices, offer free stuff, and open up early access to deals.

Google, CCI Cross-Pleas in Android Mobile Device Case to Be Heard by Supreme Court in October

The Supreme Court on Friday said it will hear on October 10 the cross-pleas of Google and the Competition Commission of India (CCI) challenging the verdict of an appellate tribunal in a case related to Google's alleged anti-competitive practices in the android mobile device case. A bench comprising Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud and Justices P S Narasimha and Manoj Mis...

Microsoft-Activision Acquisition: Everything to Know About Deal, Challenges

The US Federal Trade Commission on Thursday asked an appeals court to temporarily stop Microsoft's $69 billion (nearly Rs. 5,67,00 crore) acquisition of video game maker Activision Blizzard, hours after a federal judge rejected a similar request. The deal is facing varying responses around the world from regulators.

Amazon Prime Day Early Deals: Best Discounts and Offers on Budget Smartwatches

Amazon Prime Day 2023 starts at midnight on July 15 but you can already start to avail discounts and deals on a several consumer electronics and devices, including smartwatches and other wearables as part of Amazon Prime Day Early Deals on the platform. Here are some of the best smartwatch deals on Amazon today.

Chandrayaan-3 Launch Successful, Lander Expected to Land on Moon on August 23

The wait is over as the GSLV Mark 3 (LVM 3) heavy-lift launch vehicle lifted off successfully from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Andhra Pradesh’s Sriharikota as per scheduled launch time. The journey from Earth to the moon for the spacecraft is estimated to take about a month and the landing is expected on August 23. Upon landing, it will operate for one lunar d...

Infinix Hot 30 5G With MediaTek Dimensity 6020 SoC, 6,000mAh Battery Launched in India: Price, Specifications

Infinix Hot 30 5G has been launched in India. It is powered by a MediaTek SoC and boasts impressive specifications such as a large 6,000mAh battery, dual rear camera setup, and expandable RAM along with onboard storage.

F.T.C. Opens Investigation Into ChatGPT Maker Over Technology’s Potential Harms

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Chandrayaan-3 Launch Live Streaming: When and Where to Watch ISRO's Lunar Mission

Chandrayaan-3, ISRO's third lunar mission, is all set to take off today on July 14 from Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota in Andhra Pradesh. The launch of Chandrayaan-3 is scheduled to take place at 2:35 pm IST with a hope for its success and soft-landing on the surface of the moon. The lunar mission will land on the southern pole of the moon around August 23 ...

Realme C53 India Launch Date Set for July 19; 108-Megapixel Rear Camera Confirmed

Realme C53 is set to be launched in India on July 19. The smartphone was unveiled in June in Malaysia with a 50-megapixel primary rear camera. The phone comes with an unspecified octa-core SoC clocking up to 1.82GHz and a 5,000mAh battery with 33W wired SuperVOOC fast charging support. However, the Indian variant of the Realme C53 is confirmed to have a larger rear ca...

Shah Rukh Khan’s Pathaan, Shahid Kapoor-Led Farzi Lead IMDb’s Most Popular Indian Movies and Web Series Rankings

IMDb has unveiled a list of the 10 most popular Indian movies and TV series of the year so far, led by two of the biggest stars in Bollywood. Shah Rukh Khan-led Pathaan leads the pack on the movies end, while Shahid Kapoor’s series debut Farzi comes out on top in the web series category.

Boult Crown Smartwatch With 1.95-Inch Display, Apple Watch Ultra-Like Design Debuts in India: All Details

Boult Crown smartwatch has been launched in India with a design that closely resembles the Apple Watch Ultra. The smartwatch sports a 1.95-inch display offering a peak brightness of up to 900 nits. It comes with a Bluetooth calling feature, smart health monitors, and supports over 100 sports modes. It offers Bluetooth 5.2 connectivity and comes with a metallic frame.

Twitter Sues Texas Entities Over Data Scraping as Elon Musk Reaffirms Reason for Tweet Read Limits: Report

Twitter has filed a lawsuit against four unnamed entities in Texas for data scraping, a local TV station said on Wednesday, explaining why the Elon Musk-owned social network had recently placed daily limits on the number of tweets a user could read.

OnePlus Open Foldable Tipped to Launch on August 29, Said to Offer Excellent Performance and Design

OnePlus foldable smartphone, namely OnePlus Open, is expected to launch soon. Leaked design renders have suggested that the phone may launch in black, gold, and green colour options. The model has been previously tipped to carry the monikers OnePlus V Fold or OnePlus Open among other options, although the name has not yet been confirmed.

Google Rolls Out Its AI Chatbot, Bard, in Europe and Brazil to Take on Microsoft-Backed ChatGPT

Alphabet said it is rolling out its artificial- intelligence chatbot, Bard, in Europe and Brazil on Thursday, the product's biggest expansion since its February launch and pitting it against Microsoft-backed rival ChatGPT.

F.T.C.’s Court Loss Raises Fresh Questions About Its Chair’s Strategy

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Gujarat in Talks With Foxconn for Semiconductor Plant Days After Vedanta JV Falls Apart

India's Gujarat state is holding talks with Foxconn over a semiconductor plant, a top government official told Reuters, days after the Taiwanese giant broke off a joint-venture plan with India's Vedanta. "We are in touch with multiple prospective investors, including Foxconn ... Gujarat is uniquely positioned to attract top chipmakers," said Vijay Nehra, secretary of ...

Nothing Phone 2 vs OnePlus 11R: Price in India, Specifications Compared

Nothing Phone 2 was launched in India on July 11, while the OnePlus 11R was released earlier this year in February. Both phones are powered by Qualcomm's octa-core Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SoCs. Here we compare the specifications of the handsets alongside their price points in the country.

Amazon Prime Video Announces Business Reality Series 'Mission Start Ab' in Partnership With Government of India

Amazon Prime Video has collaborated with the office of the Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India to announce a new business reality series. The show will highlight promising entrepreneurs who are working on made-in-India solutions to impact socio-economic change in India.

NASA to Unveil New Webb Image on Telescope's First Anniversary

NASA is set to unveil a new image from the James Webb Space Telescope on Wednesday. Webb was launched in December 2021 from French Guiana, on a million mile (1.6 million kilometer) voyage to a region called the second Lagrange point. Its first full colour picture was revealed by President Joe Biden on July 11, 2022: the clearest view yet of the early universe, going b...

HP Envy x360 15 Series With Latest Intel and AMD CPUs, 15.6-Inch OLED Display Launched in India: Details

HP Envy x360 15 has been launched in India under Rs. 80,000. The laptop features a 15.6-inch OLED display. It packs offers up to 16GB LPDDR5 memory and is powered by a latest 13th Gen Intel Core i7 processors. It is available for sale at HP online store and HP world stores.

Millions Poured Into Olympix Startup as Web3, AI Bond Saddle on Upward Curve: Details

AI-focussed Web3 startup Olympix has raised $4.3 million (roughly Rs. 35 crore) in a seed funding round. With the craze around AI picking pace around the world, industry members from the Web3 sector are pacing to integrate the technology with blockchain. Venture capitalists are also rooting for this combination given the millions they are pouring on different startups...

Judge Rejects F.T.C. Delay of $70 Billion Microsoft-Activision Deal

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Bitcoin Value Could Reach $50,000 Mark This Year, $120,000 by End of 2024, Says Standard Chartered

The value of top cryptocurrency bitcoin could reach $50,000 this year and $120,000 by the end of 2024 Standard Chartered said on Monday, predicting the recent jump in its price could encourage bitcoin "miners" to hoard more of the supply.

UK Financial Watchdog Stops 26 More Illegal Cryptocurrency ‘Machines’

Britain's Financial Conduct Authority said on Tuesday it has stopped 26 machines across the country for illegally offering cryptocurrencies, warning consumers they could lose all of their money.

Blockchain Gaming Dominates Web3 as Crypto Sector Faces Regulatory Turbulence: Report

A recent report by DappRadar said that the sector of blockchain gaming is the most dominating element of the Web3 world. Out of the total dApp market, blockchain games controlled 37 percent share between April and June this year. The dominance of blockchain gaming on the overall Web3 sector was 45 percent between January and March this year and recorded a slight slip ...

The Deinfluencing Trend Reflects a Growing Desire for Authenticity Online

A new social media trend has recently emerged in response to the materialistic nature of influencer culture: deinfluencing. This trend involves influencers discouraging their followers from buying overpriced or ineffective products.

Nothing Exclusive Service Centre to Open in India in August, Five More to Open Later This Year

Nothing has announced the opening of its inaugural exclusive customer service center in India. The center will open its doors to the public in August. Nothing aims to launch five more exclusive service centres by the end of this year and 20 by 2024. The exclusive service center is confirmed to offer service camps for Nothing customers periodically. 

Redmi 12 India Launch Set for August 1: Expected Price, Specifications

Redmi 12 will be launched in India on August 1, the Xiaomi sub-brand announced on Monday. The company is teasing the design of the handset via a dedicated landing page on its website. It is seen flaunting a curved display with a triple rear camera unit.

Google Pixel 8 Could Cost More Than Pixel 7; Price, Key Specifications Leak Again

Google Pixel 8 series is reportedly in the works. It is said to come with Tensor G3 SoC under the hood. It could pack an OLED display with 120Hz refresh rate and a 50-megapixel dual rear camera unit. The Pixel 8 is tipped to come with a 4,485mAh battery with 24W wired charging.

Crypto Scammers Are Migrating From Twitter to Threads, Community Members Sound Alerts

Crypto scammers have been known to fish for victims on popular social networking apps like Twitter, Instagram, Telegram, as well as LinkedIn. Now they are swarming to Threads, a Twitter-like platform launched by Meta in integration with Instagram.

Oppo Reno 10 5G Series Price in India Leaked Again Ahead of Launch in India: Details

Oppo is all set to unveil the Oppo Reno 10 5G series in India on July 10. A tipster has now suggested the pricing details of the Oppo Reno 10, Reno 10 Pro, and Reno 10 Pro+. The company has teased the RAM and storage configurations as well as colour options of the Indian variants.

Suspended Twitter Account ‘ElonJet’ Tracking Elon Musk's Private Jet Moves to Rival Meta's Threads

Jack Sweeney, the creator of an account tracking Elon Musk's private jet in real time, has moved to Mark Zuckerberg's Twitter-rival Threads after being suspended from Twitter last year.

DoT Said to Approach TRAI for Auction of New Spectrum Bands, Radio Waves

The Department of Telecom (DoT) is likely to approach the sector regulator Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) this week for the auction of a set of spectrum bands as well as radio waves held by permits that are due to expire in 2024, an official source said. DoT is expected to hold the auction in the March quarter of the current fiscal.

ChatGPT Creator OpenAI and Meta Face Lawsuits From Sarah Silverman, Authors Over Alleged Copyright Infringement

Comedian Sarah Silverman and two authors have filed copyright infringement lawsuits against Meta Platforms and OpenAI for allegedly using their content without permission to train artificial intelligence language models. The proposed class action lawsuits filed by Silverman, Richard Kadrey and Christopher Golden in San Francisco federal court Friday allege Facebook pa...

Samsung Galaxy M34 vs OnePlus Nord CE 3: Price in India, Specifications Compared

Samsung Galaxy M34 was launched in India on July 7 under the price range of Rs. 20,000. The smartphone, successor to Galaxy M33, runs on Android 13-based One UI 5. Two days before the launch of Samsung's smartphone, OnePlus hosted its Summer Launch event, where the Chinese company release the OnePlus Nord CE 3. With a triple camera setup, this handset from OnePlus pac...

How to Transfer WhatsApp Chat History on Android or iOS Using QR Code

Meta has made it easier for WhatsApp users to transfer their chat from an old phone to a new phone without use of any backup or cloud services. WhatsApp now allows Android as well as iOS users to transfer their chat history, along with media attachments, between phones running the same OS. Here's the process to transfer WhatsApp chat history on Android as well as iOS ...

Twitter Sues Law Firm Over $90 Million Payment in Elon Musk Deal

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Realme GT Neo 6, GT Neo 6 Pro Visit TENAA Listing; Could be Launched Soon

Realme GT Neo 6 and Realme GT Neo 6 Pro smartphones will reportedly debut in China soon. Ahead of their debut, the smartphones recently visited the TENAA listing revealing the purported design and look. The handsets are tipped to feature a massive camera layout on the back housing a triple rear camera setup.

Fire-Boltt Destiny Smartwatch With 1.39-Inch Touch Display, Bluetooth Calling to Launch Soon in India

Fire-Boltt Destiny smartwatch will launch in India on July 11. The company has officially revealed the specifications of the wearable. The smartwatch comes with a 1.39-inch full-touch display with a resolution of 360x360 pixels, Bluetooth calling, and smart notifications features. It is equipped with smart health sensors like a heart rate monitor, SpO2 monitor, and a ...

iPhone 15 Pro Max Design Renders, Colour Options Leaked: Report

Apple is expected to unveil its next iteration of the iPhone this year in September. The purported Apple iPhone 15 series will comprise four models of smartphones including a standard iPhone 15, an iPhone 15 Plus, an iPhone 15 Pro and an iPhone 15 Pro Max. The company is yet to confirm any details about the smartphones but a recent leak has revealed one of the colour ...

Elon Musk Sues Law Firm Wachtell to Recover Fees From Twitter Buyout

Elon Musk has sued the elite law firm Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz to recover most of a $90 million (nearly Rs. 743 crore) fee it received from Twitter for defeating his bid to walk away from his $44 billion (nearly Rs. 3,37,465 crore)) buyout of the social media company. Musk accused Wachtell of exploiting Twitter.

Meta's 'Friendly' Threads Collides With Unfriendly Internet

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has pitched Meta's Twitter copycat app, Threads, as a "friendly" refuge for public discourse online. The company said it would hold users of the new Threads app to the same rules it maintains on its photo and video-sharing social media service, Instagram.

OnePlus Nord 3 vs OnePlus 11R: Price in India, Specifications Compared

OnePlus Nord 3 was launched in India at the company's Summer Launch Event on July 5. The 5G smartphone is powered by MediaTek's Dimensity 9000 SoC, coupled with 16GB of RAM and 256GB of onboard storage. Meanwhile, the OnePlus 11R, which launched in February in India, gets a Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 5G SoC, along with up to 16GB of RAM.

Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G With Snapdragon 888 SoC Tipped to Debut in India on July 10; Price Leaked

Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G with Snapdragon 888 SoC is confirmed to launch in India in July. While Samsung hasn't officially provided an exact launch date, a tipster has leaked the date online. Meanwhile, another tipster has leaked the pricing for the updated Fan Edition handset in India.

Blind, Starring Sonam Kapoor, Is Now Available to Stream on JioCinema

Blind, the new suspense thriller starring Sonam Kapoor, is now streaming on JioCinema. The film is a remake of Ahn Sang-hoon’s eponymous 2011 Korean thriller, and was originally slated for a theatrical release. It follows Kapoor as Giah, a visually impaired former police officer, who inadvertently ends up being the witness to a serial killer’s (Purab Kohli) deeds....

Punjab National Bank Launches its Virtual Branch in the Metaverse: Details

State-owned Punjab National Bank (PNB) on Thursday announced the launch of a virtual branch, PNB Metaverse. It is a virtual branch of the bank, which will deliver a unique experience of banking to existing and new customers, who can now explore the bank’s products and services.

How to Configure and Mute Threads Notifications on Your Android Smartphone

Threads has already racked up more than 50 million sign-ups just over a day after it was launched. Currently, Threads sends 10 different types of notifications. Here is a step-by-step guide to mute or manage unwanted notifications from Threads.

Threads App Sees Over 50 Million Users Sign Up Within a Day as Instagram's Competition With Twitter Heats Up

Threads now has 50 million users just over 24 hours since the app was rolled out on Thursday. Meta's "Twitter Killer" competitor works closely with its Instagram service, and its meteoric rise has caused rival Twitter to feel the heat and threaten to sue the Facebook parent firm a day after it was launched.

Google Delays Release of Its First Fully Custom Pixel Tensor Chip Built With TSMC Until 2025: Report

Google originally planned to release a fully custom chip for its Pixel smartphones sometime in 2024. Now the company has reportedly pushed that planned release window of the chip, internally called Redondo back to 2025. Google will also reportedly switch from Samsung to Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (TSMC) for making the chips, called Tensors.

Samsung Electronics Expects Q2 Profit to Drop More Than 95 Percent Amid Ongoing Chip Glut

Samsung Electronics reported a likely 96 percent plunge in second-quarter operating profit on Friday, largely in line with forecasts, as an ongoing chip glut drives large losses in the tech giant's key business despite a supply cut. Samsung estimated its operating profit fell to KRW 600 billion(roughly Rs. 3,795 crore) in April to June in April to June, from KRW 14.1 ...

How Tom Bradys Crypto Ambitions Collided With Reality

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ChatGPT Creator OpenAI Forming New Superalignment Research Team to Bring 'Superintelligent' AI Under Control

ChatGPT's creator OpenAI plans to invest significant resources and create a new research team that will seek to ensure its artificial intelligence remains safe for humans, the company said on Wednesday. Superintelligent AI could arrive this decade.

Threads Instagrams Twitter Killer Has Arrived

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Twitter Not Suited for Emergency Communications, Dutch Officials Say After Storm

Twitter is not the right place to seek information during an emergency, Dutch politicians and a prominent online group said on Wednesday. Citizens were directed to the platform for updates during a large storm. Several politicians and digital rights group Bits of Freedom said that was not appropriate, given that Twitter is a private company.

Samsung Galaxy Unpacked Date Set for July 26, Company Teases Launch of Galaxy Z Flip 5

Samsung Galaxy Unpacked date has been confirmed by the company, a few weeks after the firm said it would take place in the last week of July. The South Korean conglomerate is expected to launch the Galaxy Z Fold 5, Galaxy Z Flip 5, Galaxy Tab S9 series, Galaxy Watch 6 series and the Galaxy Buds 3 TWS earphones at the event which is set to take place in Seoul in South ...

ChatGPT’s Traffic Sees 9.7 Percent Drop in June, First Decline Since Launch of Generative AI Tool

ChatGPT saw monthly traffic to its website and unique visitors decline for the first time ever in June, according to analytics firm Similarweb. Worldwide desktop and mobile traffic to the ChatGPT website decreased by 9.7 percent in June from May, while unique visitors to ChatGPT's website dropped 5.7 percent.

Threads Launched by Meta as Mark Zuckerberg's Much-Anticipated Twitter Rival Comes to iOS and Android: Details

Meta has launched its new social media network Threads, aiming to challenge Twitter under billionaire owner Elon Musk. Threads went live on Apple and Android app stores at 23:00 GMT (4:30 am IST). Celebrities including Shakira and Jack Black and media outlets such as The Hollywood Reporter, Vice and Netflix already have active accounts on the platform.

Meta's Twitter-Rival Threads App Said to Skip Launch in EU

Facebook owner Meta's new Threads app, meant to rival Twitter, will not be available in the European Union when it launches Thursday because of regulatory concerns, a source close to the company said. The app is seen as the biggest challenge yet to Twitter since the takeover by Elon Musk sent the social media platform, hugely popular with politicians and celebrities, ...

Canada to Stop Spending on Facebook and Instagram Ads

The Canadian government will stop spending some CAD 10 million (nearly Rs. 62 crore) per year on Facebook and Instagram ads amid a dispute over a new law on paying online news publishers that the Meta-owned platforms have opposed, Heritage Minister Pablo Rodriguez said on Wednesday.

London Court Dismisses Apple's Appeal in Dispute With Optis, Says iPhone and iPad Models Infringed 4G Patents

Apple infringed two telecommunications patents used in devices including iPhones and iPads, London's Court of Appeal ruled on Tuesday, dismissing the tech giant's appeal in a long-running dispute with a US patent holder.

Airtel Payments Bank, Park+ Partner For FASTag-Based Smart Parking at Varanasi Airport

Airtel Payments Bank has collaborated with Park+ to enable FASTag-based smart parking solutions at Varanasi's Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport. The FASTag-based smart parking solution enables automatic cashless payments at airport parking, making vehicle movement in the parking zone frictionless and time efficient.

Twitter Chaos Over Tweet-Reading Limits Leaves Door Open for Meta’s Rival Microblogging App Threads

Meta will launch a long-awaited competitor to Twitter, Instagram Threads, on Thursday. The move comes days after Twitter owner Elon Musk announced a temporary cap on the number of tweets users can read in a day on the social media site.

Twitter CEO Linda Yaccarino Backs Elon Musk's Controversial Tweet-Reading Rate Limits: Details

Twitter CEO Linda Yaccarino has come forward on Tuesday to defend the recent temporary cap on the number of tweets users can read in a day. Yaccarino wrote in her tweet: "when you have a mission like Twitter -- you need to make big moves to keep strengthening the platform." It was her first public comment on the limits announced on Saturday by owner Elon Musk.

Micron to Start Plant Construction in August, Domestic Microchip Production to Begin by 2024-End: Report

India's first semiconductor assembly plant by Micron Technology would start construction in August in Gujarat, says a report by Financial Times. The country aims to make its first domestically manufactured microchips by the end of 2024.

Nothing Phone 2 Design Revealed on YouTube, Notable Glyph Interface Upgrades Include Uber, Zomato Support

Nothing Phone 2 design has been revealed via a new video by Marques Brownlee, via his MKBHD channel on YouTube. The smartphone is shown to feature a redesigned Glyph Interface that includes support for third-party apps like Uber and Zomato. Meanwhile, Nothing CEO Carl Pei says the company is thinking of developing features exclusive to Nothing users.

EU Antitrust Body to Announce Decision on Adobe, Figma $20 Billion Deal on August 7

EU antitrust regulators will decide by August 7 whether to clear Adobe's $20 billion (roughly Rs. 1,63,900 crore) bid for cloud-based designer platform Figma after a preliminary review, according to a European Commission filing on Monday.

Itel P40+ With 7,000mAh Battery, Unisoc T606 SoC Launched in India: Price, Specifications

Itel P40+ powered by a Unisoc T606 SoC was unveiled in India on Monday. The new budget smartphone features a 13-megapixel dual rear camera unit and is backed by a 7,000mAh battery. The battery is said to deliver up to 41 hours of talk time with a single charge.

Meta to Launch Threads App on July 6 as Twitter Restricts Access to Users

Threads, Instagram's Twitter rival is expected to be released on Thursday. As per a listing on App Store, Threads will allow users to follow the accounts they follow on the photo-sharing platform and keep the same username. The launch comes after Twitter announced a slate of restrictions on Twitter.

Twitter Relaunches TweetDeck, Set to Lock Access to Twitter Blue Subscribers by August

Twitter announced on Monday that Tweetdeck will only be available to subscribers of Twitter Blue starting 30 days from now. It was unclear if Twitter will charge users for both the new and old version of TweetDeck.

Tesla's Plug Made Compulsory in Kentucky for EV Charging Companies

Kentucky is requiring that electric vehicle charging companies include Tesla's plug if they want to be part of a state program to electrify highways using federal dollars, according to documents reviewed by Reuters. Kentucky's plan went into effect on Friday, making it the first state to mandate Tesla's charging technology, although Texas and Washington states previo...

Apple Urges US Court to Undo Antitrust Order on App Store in Epic Games Case

Apple said on Monday it will ask the US Supreme Court to hear its challenge to a judge's order in an antitrust case brought by Fortnite maker Epic Games that could force the iPhone maker to change payment practices in its App Store.

Samsung Display Sues Chinese Rival Over Alleged Patent Violation on iPhones

South Korea's Samsung Display has filed a lawsuit against BOE Technology, accusing the Chinese rival of infringing five of its patents for displays used in mobile devices including Apple's iPhone 12. Samsung Display, a unit of Samsung Electronics, asked a federal jury in Texas to award damages for the infringement of patents regarding organic light emitting diode (OLE...

Cracking Down on Dissent Russia Seeds a Surveillance Supply Chain

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Apple Working on AirPods Pro With Hearing Health Monitoring, Body Temperature Sensing: Mark Gurman

Apple is working on new health features such as body temperature monitoring and hearing health tracking for its AirPods Pro truly wireless stereo earphones, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. In his weekly newsletter, Gurman states that Apple's future AirPods and AirPods Pro models will reportedly be equipped with a USB Type-C port.

Tesla Sees Record 466,140 Q2 Vehicle Deliveries Aided by Price Cuts as EV Maker Beats Estimates

Tesla beat analyst expectations in the second quarter, delivering 4,66,140 vehicles despite a difficult market. The nearly half million deliveries represent an 83 percent increase over the same period last year and a 10 percent rise from the previous quarter.

Facebook Acted on Only 27 Percent of User Complaints in May in India as Grievances Surged to 16,995

Meta's Facebook took action against only around 27 percent of complaints it received from users and Instagram against less than half of the total grievances raised by users in May 2023, according to the company's latest India Monthly Report. Individual grievances on Facebook more than doubled to 16,995 and jumped over 68 percent on Instagram in May compared to April d...

Twitter Limits Number of Tweets Free and Verified Users Can Read, No Access Without Account

Elon Musk this weekend announced that Twitter is imposing a temporary cap on the number of tweets that accounts can see each day. Unverified users can view as many as 600 posts daily while Twitter Blue subscribers can see 6,000 posts. New accounts will get 300 posts per day.

Twitter Limits Number of Tweets Free and Verified Users Can Read, No Access Without Account

Elon Musk this weekend announced that Twitter is imposing a temporary cap on the number of tweets that accounts can see each day. Unverified users can view as many as 600 posts daily while Twitter Blue subscribers can see 6,000 posts. New accounts will get 300 posts per day.

A Cage Match Between Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg May Be No Joke

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EV Charger Makers Oppose Texas' Plan to Mandate Tesla Charging System

A group of EV charger makers and operators is pushing back against Texas' plan to mandate the inclusion of Tesla technology in charging stations, saying it is "premature," according to a document seen by Reuters and a source aware of the matter. Reuters reported last week that Texas would require charging companies to include both Tesla's North American Charging Stand...

Odisha to Get Rs. 30,000 Crore Semiconductor Unit Set Up by UK-Based Firm

A UK-based company is planning to set up a semiconductor fabrication unit in Odisha's Ganjam district with an investment of Rs. 30,000 crore in the first phase, officials said. The SRAM & MRAM Technologies and Projects India Pvt Limited, the Indian unit of UK-based SRAM & MRAM Group, had signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the state government on March 26 ...

First Ever View of the Milky Way Seen Through the Lens of Neutrino Particles

Data collected by an observatory in Antarctica has produced our first view of the Milky Way galaxy through the lens of neutrino particles. It’s the first time we have seen our galaxy “painted” with a particle, rather than in different wavelengths of light. The result, published in Science, provides researchers with a new window on the cosmos.

Crypto Becomes Regulated Financial Sector in UK: Details

The UK has officially regulated the crypto sector under its newly passed Financial Services and Markets Act 2023. With regulating the crypto sector, the UK is essentially gearing up to bank on all the growth and employment opportunities that the industry unlocks in fintech.

Draft EU Artificial Intelligence Rules Could Hurt Europe

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.