Tuesday, October 31, 2023

Apple iPhone 15 Review: It’s Time to Upgrade

This year, the iPhone 15 is the most exciting iPhone for me as it finally gets some big-boy upgrades, and all those with an iPhone 12 or older holding off for something better can finally take the plunge. Read our review to know more.

X Says It Is Worth $19 Billion, Down From $44 Billion Last Year


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Samsung Galaxy A15 5G Price, Specifications Tipped Again; Said to Offer Triple Rear Cameras

Samsung Galaxy A15 5G is expected to launch soon. The model is said to succeed the Samsung Galaxy A14 5G, which was released in India in January this year. Details about the purported Galaxy A15 5G surfaced online last month. Now, some more specifications of the smartphone have been leaked online. The tipster has also suggested the price of the phone.

Tecno Pop 8 With 5,000mAh Battery, Unisoc T606 SoC Launched: Specifications

Tecno Pop 8 has been unveiled as the latest entrant in the company's Pop series smartphones. The new offering by the brand owned by China's Transsion Holdings comes in four distinct colour options and features a hole punch display with 90Hz refresh rate.

Amazon Great Indian Festival Finale Days: iPhone 14, iPhone 13, and More Receive Price Cuts

Amazon's Great Indian Festival is entering its final days in India. If you are searching for the best deals on iPhone models ahead of Diwali, your search ends here. Amazon has teamed up with ICICI Bank and AU Small Finance to offer a 10 percent instant discount to its cardholders. There are additional coupon-based offers, Amazon Pay-based discounts, and no-cost EMI op...

OnePlus Adds ‘Maestro’ Tier to Red Cable Club, Rolls Out New Benefits for Members

OnePlus’ popular Red Cable Club membership programme, which brings a host of benefits and discouts for members, is being revamped. The Shenzhen-based manufacturer is introducing a new membership tier to the RCC, which brings premium benefits for OnePlus customers.

Crypto Price Today: Bitcoin Stays Resilient Above $34,000, Most Altcoins See Gains

The overall market cap of the crypto valuation rose by 0.47 percent in the last 24 hours. Bitcoin and Ether, both are trading at higher prices for the second consecutive day this week. The top 40 cryptos by market capitalisation seem to be trading in profits today, including Solana, Cardano, and Polygon among others.

Monday, October 30, 2023

Prosecutors Turn Sam Bankman-Fried’s Own Words Against Him


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SIT Conducts Searches, Arrests Another Accused in Himachal Pradesh Cryptocurrency Scam

The SIT probing the alleged multi-crore cryptocurrency scam conducted searches at 41 different locations in Himachal Pradesh on Sunday and arrested one of the main accused Abhishek Sharma, who was evading arrest, police said on Sunday.

Samsung Teases ISOCELL 200-Megapixel Camera Sensor With Better 4K Zoom, May Debut on Galaxy S24 Ultra

Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra could be equipped with a new powerful 200-megapixel camera sensor with improved video recording functionality. While the company is yet to officially reveal the launch date of the purported Galaxy S24 Ultra or its specifications, a new teaser gives us a look at some of the camera features it might offer.

Sunday, October 29, 2023

Instagram Testing New Feature That Allows Friends to Add Photos, Videos to Your Carousel Posts

Instagram has seen a host of changes in recent times as the popular photo sharing app adds more features. Last week, the Meta-owned social media platform was testing a dedicated feed that only shows posts from verified users. Now, the app is testing a collaborative carousel post feature that allows users to invite their friends to contribute to their feed posts.

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 Retro Edition Unveiled as an Homage to the Samsung E700

Samsung has unveiled the Galaxy Z Flip 5 Retro Edition as a new variant of the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5. The unique clamshell foldable phone draws inspiration from the SGH-E700 (Samsung E700) released in 2003. It debuted as Samsung’s first handset to feature a built-in antenna. The Galaxy Z Flip 5 Retro has a blue colour panel and a matte finish frame.

Saturday, October 28, 2023

Top Deals on Microwave Ovens During Amazon Great Indian Festival Finale Days Sale

The Amazon Great Indian Festival kicked off this year on October 7 for its Prime users and was extended to all users since October 8. A variety of home appliances are offered at discounted rates during the sale. The sale has entered the ‘Finale Days’ starting from October 28. Following are some of the best deals on microwave ovens you can grab now.

OnePlus 12 With Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Spotted on AnTuTu Benchmark; Launch Likely Soon

OnePlus 12 is expected to launch soon. It is said to succeed the OnePlus 11 which was released earlier this year in February. The company has confirmed several details of the upcoming flagship model. Now a new leak suggests that the phone was spotted on the AnTuTu benchmarking website.

India Mobile Congress 2023 Highlights: From JioSpaceFiber, 6G, 5G Redcap Device Demo and More

The seventh edition of the India Mobile Congress (IMC) 2023 kicked off on Friday with the inauguration by Prime Minister Modi at Bharat Mandapam. This year's event is centred around the theme of Global Digital Innovation.

iQoo 12 Pro BMW M Motorsport Edition Design Revealed Ahead of November 7 Launch

The iQoo 12 series is scheduled to launch on November 7. The lineup is said to include a base and a pro model. The company has confirmed the processor details of the handsets previously. Ahead of the release of the series, a company official revealed the design of the iQoo 12 Pro model’s BMW M Motorsport edition.

Poco X5 Pro, Moto G54, Realme 11X and More Smartphone Deals Under Rs. 20,000 During Flipkart Sale

The Flipkart Dussehra Sale 2023 kicked off on October 22 and is available to all users through October 29. During this sale, Flipkart extends great offers and deals on multiple products, including electronic items like smartphones, laptops, PCs, tablets, and smart TVs. Following are some of the best smartphones under Rs. 20,000 you can grab in the ongoing sale.

Friday, October 27, 2023

The Consequences of Elon Musk’s Ownership of X


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Realme GT 5 Pro Specifications, Design Tipped via TENAA Listing, May Come With 6.78-Inch AMOLED Screen

Realme GT 5 Pro, the upcoming smartphone from the Chinese brand has been spotted on the TENAA certification website, offering a glimpse at its key specifications. It suggests a 50-megapixel triple rear camera setup on the Realme GT 5 Pro. It might include up to 16GB of RAM and up to 1TB of storage.

Nokia 105 Classic Feature Phone With UPI Support Launched in India: Price, Specifications

Nokia 105 Classic was launched in India on October 26. It comes with an inbuilt UPI application, wireless FM radio, and a one year replacement guarantee. The phone is available in single-SIM and dual-SIM variants and can be bought with or without the charger. It is offered in two colour options.

Google Maps Gets Immersive View for Routes, AI-Powered Lens, More Detailed Navigation in Select Regions

Google showed off a host of new AI-powered features and services at its Google I/O event earlier this year in May. Among those, Google Maps, too, was promised a suite of new AI capabilities, including an impressive Immersive View feature that would provide a birds-eye view of your route. Now, “Immersive View for routes” and a few other AI features are finally arri...

Thursday, October 26, 2023

Samsung Galaxy S24 Series Could Offer Satellite Communication Support: Report

Samsung Galaxy S24 series will reportedly offer satellite communication support, according to a report. A Samsung executive stated during a recent presentation in South Korea that the tech conglomerate was preparing to offer support for satellite communication on its smartphones next year. Support for communicating with other smartphone users via non-terrestrial netwo...

U.S. Tries New Tack on Russian Disinformation: Pre-Empting It


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Elon Musk’s X Rolls Out Audio, Video Calling Feature to Some Users

Social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, is launching an early version of video and audio calling for some users, according to chief technology officer and owner Elon Musk, as the billionaire pushes for X to become an "everything app".

Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Benchmarks Show New Chip Beats iPhone 15 Pro Max in Geekbench Multi-Core Test

Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 benchmarks have been published by Qualcomm, and the new mobile processor appears to have leapfrogged its predecessor in terms of performance. Here's everything you need to know about the Snapdragon 8 gen 3 chip and how it fares against existing smartphones from Xiaomi, OnePlus, Samsung, and even the iPhone 15 Plus and iPhone 15 Pro Max.

Apple TV+, Arcade, and News+ Subscriptions Are Getting a Price Hike in the US, UK

Apple is raising the prices of some of its premium services, including Apple TV+, Apple News+, and Apple Arcade, in the US, UK, and other international regions. There are no plans of a price increase in India as of now. A monthly Apple TV+ subscription has gone up from $6.99 (about Rs. 582) to $9.99 (about Rs. 832), while not providing any new perks at this time. Mean...

Wednesday, October 25, 2023

Crypto Price Today: Bitcoin Inches Closer to $35,000 Mark as Values of Altcoins Like Ripple and Stellar Drop

The overall valuation of the crypto sector rose by 1.94 percent over the last 24 hours. Bitcoin is trading at $34,690 (roughly Rs. 28.8 lakh), while Ether is trading at $1,793 (roughly Rs. 1.49 lakh). Dogecoin, Solana, and Litecoin minted small profits alongside BTC and ETH today. Losses meanwhile, struck Zcash, Dash, and Status, along with other cryptocurrencies.

Apple Releases iOS 17.1 With New AirDrop, StandBy, Apple Music Features and Bug Fixes

Apple released the iOS 17 update for the recently-launched iPhone 15 series, along with a few select older iPhone models last month. Now, the Cupertino-based tech giant has released an iOS 17.1 update for eligible iPhone models. The update brings improvements to AirDrop, StandBy and Apple Music, along with fixing known bugs.

Sam Bankman-Fried Set to Testify at His Fraud Trial


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Apple Working on Redesigned Apple TV App, Might Arrive With tvOS 17.2 Update: Report

Apple is working on a revamped version of its Apple TV app that will change how the video streaming app looks and functions on the company's smart TV box, according to a Bloomberg report. Users could see the interface change in a manner that resembles the interface of rival services. The company will reportedly make the Apple TV app the only way to rent and purchase m...

SIT Arrests 7 More in Himachal Pradesh Cryptocurrency Fraud Case

The Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing the multi-crore cryptocurrency fraud case in Himachal Pradesh has arrested seven more persons for their involvement in luring unsuspecting victims with fake investment plans, police said on Tuesday.

Qualcomm Announces Snapdragon Seamless for Cross Platform Linking of Windows PC, Android Devices

Qualcomm announced a host of new products and services, including its flagship Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor, at the Snapdragon Summit in Hawaii on Tuesday. The company also unveiled a new cross-platform technology that allows for seamless linking of multiple devices in a single ecosystem.

Tuesday, October 24, 2023

Fallout TV Show Sets April 2024 Release Date on Amazon Prime Video

Fallout TV show release date is set for April 12, 2024, exclusively on Amazon Prime Video. The series is being developed by Westworld creators Lisa Joy and Jonathan Nolan under their Kilter Films banner. Series game director Todd Howard is serving as executive producer on the Fallout show, which is being described as an original story set in a post-apocalyptic Los Ang...

Samsung Galaxy S24 Series to Launch With AI Capabilities, Might Outperform Pixel 8 Series: Report

Samsung is reportedly working to bring significant artificial intelligence (AI) improvements to Galaxy S24 series smartphones. The features could be on par with ChatGPT and Google Bard. With this development, users will be able to create text from prompts and text-to-image generative AI in their Galaxy S24 devices.

Instagram Testing Feed That Only Shows Posts From Verified People

Instagram has been testing new ways to push more people into buying a verification badge. The Meta-owned company so far allowed users to select what feed they would prefer to see based on all the people they are following or only a few favourites. However, according to Instagram head Adam Mosseri's broadcast channel on Instagram, the company may soon allow users to v...

OnePlus 12: Design, Specifications, Launch and All That We Know So Far

OnePlus 12 is expected to debut soon as the flagship model from the Chinese smartphone maker. While the company has not announced the launch date of the smartphone yet, a previous report suggested that the OnePlus 12 may launch in China in December this year, followed by a global launch in January 2024.

OnePlus and Realme to Exit Smart TV Market in India, Claims Report

OnePlus and Realme have reportedly ceased the production and sale of its smart TVs in India. The reason for the same has not been clear yet, but the industry sources have claimed that both the Chinese companies have decided to call it quits in the television category in India. However, there has been no confirmation or denial from either OnePlus or Realme on these rep...

Xiaomi 14 Design Teased Ahead of October 26 Launch; Said to Sport Thinner Bezels Than iPhone 15 Pro

Xiaomi 14 series is all set to launch on October 26, as the company previously confirmed in a Weibo post. There has been several rumours regarding the specifications and camera of the upcoming smartphones. Now, the Chinese smartphone company has teased the design of Xiaomi 14, while another post from a company executive has suggested the upcoming handset to have narro...

Here Are Deals on Smart TVs During Amazon Sale: From 32-inch to 65-inch TVs

Amazon’s third week of the Indian Festival sale with a new name, ‘Extra Happiness Day sale 2023’. Televisions of sizes including 32 inches, 43 inches, 55 inches, and 65 inches from brands like LG, Samsung, Redmi, and Sony are retailing for prices discounted upto 50 percent and above.

Monday, October 23, 2023

Crypto Price Today: Bitcoin Price Jumps Over $33,000 First Time in 2023, Crypto Chart Sees Positive Impact

The overall crypto market cap rose by over eight percent in the last 24 hours. Bitcoin has recorded a 16-month high, reaching the price point of $33,623 (roughly Rs. 27.9 lakh). The excitement towards BTC ETFs in the US is driving up the prices of several altcoins. Alongside BTC – Ether, Binance Coin, Ripple, Solana, and Cardano clocked profits. Cronos and Leo, howe...

Amazon Great Indian Festival Sale Brings More Discounts on ACs for Extra Happiness Days 2023

Amazon has decided to sprinkle more glimmer on India’s festive spirit. The e-commerce giant, that debuted its Great Indian Festival Sale earlier this month, is extending it to Extra Happiness Days sale. With this, the prices of several electrical gadgets and home appliances have dived substantially. Here we list the best deals that Amazon’s ongoing sale on air con...

Apple to Debut iMac Refresh at the End of the Month, New iPad Models to Arrive in March 2024: Gurman

Apple is yet to refresh its 2021 24-inch iMac, with the company widely speculated to be working on the follow-up. Industry analyst Ming-Chi Kuo had said last week that he expected the Cupertino, California-based company to unveil a new 24-inch iMac next year. A new report, however, contradicts Kuo and says that Apple is set to launch a follow-up model for the 24-inch ...

Sunday, October 22, 2023

Crypto Price Today: Bitcoin Breaches $30,000 Price Mark, Most Altcoins Including Ether, Solana, Cardano See Gains

The overall crypto market valuation as of Monday rose by 2.29 percent in the last 24 hours. Bitcoin and Ether, both are trading at higher prices. Other cryptocurrencies that recorded profits include Cardano, Dogecoin, Litecoin, and Polygon. Meanwhile, loss-making cryptocurrencies include Tether, USD Coin, Binance Coin, and Ripple among others.

ICC Cricket World Cup 2023: India vs New Zealand Sets Live Streaming World Record With 4.3 Crore Viewers

Handing New Zealand their first defeat of the tournament, India have now won five games on the trot at the World Cup, looking strong favourites to lift the trophy for the first time since 2011. Rohit Sharma and co. chased down a target of 274 with 12 balls to spare, courtesy an emphatic 95 from Virat Kohli. In the process, the match also set a new world record for liv...

Saturday, October 21, 2023

Amazon Great Indian Festival: Top Deals on Kindle Devices Worth Checking Out

Amazon Great Indian Festival 2023 is going strong with significant discounts on its Kindle range of e-readers. You can pick the chunky but reliable Kindle Paperwhite (8GB) for Rs. 11,999 or go for the more expensive Oasis line of e-readers.

India vs New Zealand ODI World Cup Match Today: How to Watch Live Stream and Get Score Updates

India vs New Zealand match will take place today as the 21st match of the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023. India has won all four matches that it has played previously by defeating Australia, Afghanistan, Pakistan and Bangladesh. New Zealand, too, shares the same fate with four victories in its account by winning against England, Netherlands, Bangladesh and Afghanist...

ChatGPT Integration in Cars Is a Reality Thanks to DS Automobiles: Here Are Details

ChatGPT launched last year and took over the world as the most popular AI chatbot. Now, Stellantis-owned DS Automobiles has marked a new feat in this world of artificial intelligence by integrating ChatGPT with its vehicles. With this, DS Automobiles became the first auto company to integrate AI chatbot commands into vehicles.

Instagram New Features Announced Include Multiple Lists in Stories, Audio and Selfie Video Notes and More

Instagram recently celebrated its 12th anniversary on October 6. As the company continues to grow, the Meta-owned app has introduced new features to appeal to the Generation Z. Instagram will begin testing the new features soon and may launch them within coming months. The new creative features will include reminders for birthdays, audio notes, videos notes through se...

Friday, October 20, 2023

ISRO Successfully Launches Gaganyaan Test Flight Abort Mission

ISRO announced the success of the 'TV-D1' (Test Vehicle Development Flight 1) in the Gaganyaan Mission. The test vehicle was launched on the second attempt after it had faced an engine ignition problem at 8:45am IST. Later, it said that the errors have been identified and corrected and the second launch was scheduled for 10:00am IST today. 

OpenAI in Talks for Deal That Would Value Company at $80 Billion


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‘Oof’: Sam Bankman-Fried’s Trial Reveals Inside Details of How FTX Died


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Google for India 2023: AI-Powered Search Becomes More Visual and Local, New Services on Google Pay

Google is rolling out improvements to its AI search tool in India. Google is making search generative experience in India more visual and localised for better results. The company announced the updates coming to its AI search in the country at its Google for India 2023 event held Thursday.

OTT Releases This Week: Kaala Paani, King of Kotha, The Fall of the House of Usher, More

What are the top movies and TV series in the list of OTT releases this week? We’ve listed the most interesting choices for you to binge-watch this weekend, ranging from Ashutosh Gowariker and Mona Singh-led Kaala Paani, Mike Flanagan’s The Fall of the House of Usher, Dulquer Salmaan-led King of Kotha, Permanent Roommates season 3, and more.

Crypto Price Today: Bitcoin Price Breaches $29,000 Mark, Losses Hit Tether, Ripple Among Other Coins

The valuation of the crypto market rose by 2.93 percent in the last 24 hours. Bitcoin, Ether, Cardano, Dogecoin, and Litecoin are among majority cryptocurrencies that recorded profits on Friday, October 20. Industry experts have also noticed that the crypto market narrative is seemingly shifting more towards the increasing Bitcoin dominance, leading to more profits be...

Thursday, October 19, 2023

India Smartphone Shipments Fall 3 Percent YoY in Q3, Samsung Retains Leadership: Canalys

Smartphone shipments in India declined 3 percent year-on-year (YoY) for the July-September period (Q3) in 2023, shows a new report by market research firm Canalys. Despite the fall, Samsung continued to lead the smartphone market with an estimated 7.9 million shipments and 18 percent market share.

WhatsApp Introduces Multiple Accounts on Android: Here’s How to Enable the Feature

WhatsApp ties down users to a single active account on one device, even if they can choose to use the popular messaging platform on different devices. To access a secondary account tied to a different phone number, users have to log out from their primary account on the same device. That is about to change. The Meta owned instant messenger announced Thursday that it w...

Silicon Valley Ditches News, Shaking an Unstable Industry


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Netflix Hikes Subscription Prices Again, Adds 8.8 Million New Subscribers

Netflix is raising its subscription prices in the US, the UK, and France. In the US, the ad-supported basic plan is going up from $9.99 (about Rs. 832) to $11.99 (about Rs. 998), while the Premium tier jumps from $19.99 (about Rs. 1,664) to $22.99 (about Rs. 1,914). Netflix also confirmed that despite the public outcry regarding its crackdown on password sharing, the ...

Google Announces Plan to Manufacture Pixel Phones in India, Starting With Pixel 8

Google on Thursday announced that it plans to start manufacturing Pixel smartphones in India. The search giant will produce the Pixel 8 in India and the first units are expected to be available in 2024. The Pixel 8 was launched by the company in India and global markets earlier this month, alongside the more premium Pixel 8 Pro model.

Crypto Price Today: Bitcoin Snaps Out its Profit Streak, Registers Losses Alongside Ether, Solana, Polygon

The overall crypto market cap dropped by 0.91 percent in the last 24 hours. Bitcoin and Ether, along with Binance Coin, Solana, Cardano, Dogecoin, and Polygon recorded losses on Thursday, October 19. Small gains were clocked by Tron, Bitcoin Cash, and Leo.

Wednesday, October 18, 2023

Navi Mumbai Cyber Police Freeze Bank Accounts Worth Rs 32.66 Crore in Cryptocurrency Fraud Probe

The Navi Mumbai cyber police conducting the probe into a cryptocurrency fraud have frozen several bank accounts involving amounts worth Rs 32.66 crore, an official said on Wednesday.

OnePlus Open Global Launch Event Today: How to Watch Livestream, What to Expect

OnePlus Open is tipped to arrive with a 7.82-inch fluid AMOLED main display with 120Hz refresh rate. The phone is also said to get two selfie cameras — a 20-megapixel shooter for the inner front camera and a 32-megapixel sensor for the outer one. The phone will be unveiled at OnePlus’ global launch event in Mumbai on Thursday, 7.30pm IST. Here's how to watch the O...

Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra Display Might Not Be as Bright as OnePlus 12, Leaked Specifications Suggest

OnePlus 12 is likely to arrive in the coming months with the brightest display on a smartphone, based on the leaked specifications of another flagship phone. The OLED display on the OnePlus 12 could be brighter than both the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra or the recently launched iPhone 15 Pro Max, according to the leaked specifications.

Honor Play 8T With MediaTek Dimensity 6080 SoC, 6,000mAh Battery Launched: Price, Specifications

Honor Play 8T has been launched in China as the latest budget handset from the brand. It runs on a MediaTek Dimensity 6080 SoC, coupled with up to 12GB of RAM and 256GB of inbuilt storage. The Honor Play 8T flaunts a dual rear camera unit, led by a 50-megapixel primary sensor and is backed by a 6,000mAh battery with 35W fast charging support.

Nothing Phone 1 Gets Nothing OS 2.0.4 Update With New Features, Bug Fixes

Nothing Phone 1 has started receiving the Nothing OS 2.0.4 update. The update brings new improvements along with several system optimisations and fixes for known issues.

Tuesday, October 17, 2023

Elon Musk’s X to Test $1 Annual Subscription Fee for Liking, Reposting and Quoting Posts

Social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, said on Tuesday it will test a new subscription model under which it will charge $1 annual fee for basic features. The new subscription termed as "Not A Bot" will charge users for likes, reposts or quoting other accounts' posts, and bookmarking posts on the web version of the platform.

OnePlus Open Confirmed to Feature Sony’s LYTIA-T808 Sensor; Detailed Camera, Display Specifications Leaked

OnePlus is all set to debut its first foldable smartphone, the OnePlus Open, on October 19. In the lead up to the launch, the Chinese manufacturer has teased the foldable, while several leaks have provided insight into the phone’s design, specifications, colour options and more. Now, a new leak brings detailed camera and display specifications for the OnePlus Open, ...

Binance Stops New User Signups in UK, Says Needs Time to Comply with Rules on Crypto Ads

Binance said it needs some time to make sure its operations comply with UK’s laws around crypto marketing and advertisement. The exchange is scouting for an FCA-authorised firm to approve its ads and promotional materials in the UK. Until that happens, not only will new users not be able to sign up on Binance but existing British users will also not be able to use a...

Hamas Hijacked Victims’ Social Media Accounts to Spread Terror


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Apple to Debut Apple Pencil 3 With Replaceable Tips This Week Instead of Refreshed iPad Models: Report

Apple is reportedly planning to unveil new models of its iPad lineup this week, with the iPad, iPad Air, and iPad mini said to be getting refreshed. The new iPads could get updated chipsets, with the new iPad Air likely to come with an M2 chip. According to a new report, however, the Cupertino, California-based tech giant seems to be gearing up to launch a new Apple P...

Xiaomi HyperOS Confirmed to Launch With Xiaomi 14 Series; Firm to Retire MIUI

Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun confirmed that the company will soon retire its MIUI interface and introduce the new HyperOS with the upcoming Xiaomi 14 series of phones. More details about the new OS are expected to be revealed as the launch of the Xiaomi 14 lineup draws closer. The current MIUI skin found on all Xiaomi smartphones and tablets has been around for almost 13 years.

Monday, October 16, 2023

Apple to Rollout iOS 17.1 by October 24, Fix Radiation Levels on iPhone 12 Models in France: Report

Apple is reportedly getting ready to release iOS 17.1. According to a French regulatory body that monitors wireless communications, Apple will roll out the next iOS update by October 24. It’s worth noting that the update will specifically address radiation levels on iPhone 12 in France. In September, the French watchdog had flagged the iPhone 12 for allegedly breach...

OnePlus Open First Look Video Shows Hinge Design, Demonstrates Durability

OnePlus Open is set to be unveiled at an event in Mumbai on October 19. Specifications, design renders, and price range of the handset have been tipped in previous reports. The upcoming book-style foldable is speculated to compete with Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Google’s Pixel Fold. In a new video shared by a YouTuber, we get a tour of the OnePlus headquarters ...

Google for India 2023 Event: How to Watch the Livestream, What to Expect

Google for India 2023 event date is set for October 19 and the annual event is expected to feature a lot of announcements related to search feature and AI tools aimed at users in India. The company suggests that the announcements at the 9th edition of its event will range from "access to Internet, to success on the Internet". Here's everything you need to know about t...

Sunday, October 15, 2023

Samsung Galaxy A05s India Launch Date Set For October 18; Phone Debuts in Philippines Alongside Galaxy A05

Samsung Galaxy A05s India launch date has been confirmed. Meanwhile, the Galaxy A05s, which is expected to succeed the Galaxy A04s, has been unveiled in the Philippines alongside the Galaxy A05. The handset is confirmed to launch in India with three colour options. The Indian variant of the phone is likely to share similar specifications as the one launched in the Phi...

Rick and Morty Season 7 Premiere Reveals New Voice Actors Replacing Justin Roiland

Rick and Morty season 7 episode 1 has revealed its new voice actors replacing co-creator Justin Roiland. Going forward, Ian Cardoni will be playing the alcoholic scientist Rick Sanchez, while Harry Belden voices the grandson Morty Smith. Adult Swim kept their names private until the season premiered in the US — they sound incredibly similar to the original. Co-creat...

Apple Festive Season Sale Goes Live With Up to Rs. 10,000 Discount on iPhone, Apple Watch, More

Apple festive season sale went live over the weekend and the iPhone maker's latest Diwali sale brings discounts across the company's products. The prices of the iPhone, iPad, Mac. AirPods Pro, Apple Watch, HomePod and more have been discounted during the ongoing sale. You can also get an additional Rs. 6,000 off when trading in your old iPhone for a new model as part ...

Vivo Y200 5G Design, Colour Options Tipped Ahead of Rumoured India Launch

Vivo Y200 5G is likely to launch soon in India. The phone is expected to succeed the Vivo Y100, which was released in India earlier this year in February. Key specifications of the Vivo Y200 and a launch timeline of the purported handset were previously leaked. The price of the phone was also reported earlier. Now, a new report has surfaced, which shares the design re...

Saturday, October 14, 2023

Can You Hide a Child’s Face From A.I.?


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PVR INOX Passport Monthly Subscription Pass Launched at Rs. 699 for 10 Movies

PVR INOX on Saturday announced a new initiative 'PVR INOX Passport', a first of its kind movie subscription pass aimed at "irrigating the film industry" and motivating the consumers to frequently visit theatres. As per the monthly subscription pass, which will be available from October 16, cinema goers will be able to watch up to 10 movies per month for just Rs. 699.

Samsung Galaxy M44 India Launch Imminent, as Phone Appears on Bluetooth SIG Certificate Site

Samsung Galaxy M44 was listed on Geekbench certification site in July this year. Now, months later, the purported smartphone has appeared on another certification listing, confirming the moniker. The upcoming model from the South Korean tech giant is expected to launch soon as the successor to Galaxy M34.

Google Pixel 8 Pro Survives Durability Test, Fares Better Than iPhone 15 Pro Max

Google Pixel 8 series, which includes Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro, was launched earlier this month on October 4. The Pro variant has recently secured the top rank in the DxOMark display test ranking. It was recently tested for its durability, and the Pixel 8 Pro seems to have performed better than most of its contemporaries, including the recently launched iPhone 15 Pro M...

Friday, October 13, 2023

Star Witness Caroline Ellison Says Sam Bankman-Fried Made ‘Terrible Mistakes’


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Crypto Price Today: Bitcoin, Ether Retain Losses Alongside Majority Altcoins, Stablecoins See Profits

The overall market valuation of the crypto sector dropped by 0.50 percent in the last 24 hours. Along with Bitcoin and Ether, other cryptocurrencies that recorded losses include Cardano, Dogecoin, and Tron among others.

Xiaomi 14 Pro Leaked Renders Suggest Flat Display, Quad Rear Cameras, More

Xiaomi 14 Pro and Xiaomi 14 are expected to be announced soon. Ahead of any official confirmation, leaked renders of Xiaomi 14 Pro give us our first look at the front and rear of the flagship handset. The renders indicate a flat display with a centrally located hole punch cutout. It is said to come with a 6.6-inch screen and a quad rear camera unit.

FMCBGs Adopt G20 Roadmap on Crypto Assets Suggested by IMF, FSB Joint Synthesis Paper

The finance ministers and central bank governors from the G20 nations met in Morocco’s Marrakesh for their fourth and final meeting under India’s Presidency. There, the FMCBGs agreed that the IMF-FSB synthesis paper released in September makes for an essential guide for the G20 group to ensure that crypto assets are supported in a way that they do not disturb the ...

Thursday, October 12, 2023

OnePlus Pad Android 14-Based OxygenOS 14 Open Beta 1 Update Rolling Out in India

OnePlus announced the rollout of OxygenOS 14 Open Beta 1 for the OnePlus Pad on Thursday (October 13). As per the post, the Android 14-based OxygenOS 14 Open Beta 1 is available for OnePlus Pad tablets in India.

Sam Bankman-Fried’s Closest Friends Become His Foes in Courtroom Clash


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Use of ChatGPT, Other AI Tools Paused by US Space Force Over Data Concerns

The US Space Force has paused the use of web-based generative artificial intelligence tools like ChatGPT for its workforce over data security concerns, according to a memo seen by Reuters. A memo dated September 29 and addressed to Guardians, the name Space Force calls its workforce, prohibits personnel from using such AI tools including large-language models on gover...

Top Deals on 50-Inch Smart TVs You Shouldn’t Miss During Amazon Great Indian Festival Sale

Amazon Great Indian Festival 2023 sale is probably one of the best times to buy a 50-inch smart TV. There are massive discounts on 50-inch smart TVs and related products along with an additional 10 percent discount on SBI card transactions. If you have an eligible TV to exchange, the final cost will be lowered even further, according to the e-commerce platform. 

Amazon Great Indian Festival Sale: Top Deals on Smartphones With 50-Megapixel Camera Under Rs. 25,000

Here the best smartphones that offer a 50-megapixel primary cameras under Rs. 25,000 that you can buy during the Amazon Great Indian Festival Sale 2023. If you are making payments using an SBI card, you can enjoy an additional instant discount of up to 10 percent on every purchase. Further, interested buyers can avail of exchange offers, EMI options, and coupon discou...

Top Printers Under Rs. 5,000 You Can Pick For Your Home During Amazon Great Indian Festival Sale

The Amazon Great Indian Festival sale, which started on October 7 for Prime members and a day later for all other users, is offering discounts on a wide range of electronic items like smartphones, PCs, tablets, laptops, etc. It also has good deals to offer on office items like scanners and printers.

Gotham Knights, Disco Elysium, and Alien Isolation lead PlayStation Plus Extra, Deluxe Games for October 2023

Sony has revealed the list of games coming to the PlayStation Plus Extra and Deluxe catalogue in October. Key highlights include Gotham Knights and Disco Elysium, alongside some horror entries like Alien Isolation, The Dark Pictures Anthology: House of Ashes, Outlast II, Dead Island Definitive, and more. The games will be available on PS Plus’ higher-tier plans, sta...

Wednesday, October 11, 2023

Hamas Seeds Violent Videos on Sites With Little Moderation


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Looking for a New Laptop? Here Are Some Blockbuster Deals During Amazon Great Indian Festival Sale

Amazon Great Indian Festival 2023 sale is currently offering discounts and offers on affordable laptops with Intel Core i3 CPUs to high-end laptops with powerful Core i9 processors. You can also get a 10 percent instant discount if you purchase these laptop models using an SBI card during Amazon's Great Indian Festival 2023 sale.

Oppo Find N3 Flip Price in India Leaked Ahead of October 12 Launch

Oppo Find N3 Flip is all set to go official in India on Thursday (October 12). Ahead of the formal launch, its India pricing has been leaked online. The flagship clamshell foldable smartphone has already been launched in China in August. The Chinese variant of the Oppo Find N3 Flip packs a MediaTek Dimensity 9200 SoC under the hood and is backed by a 4,300mAh battery ...

Tuesday, October 10, 2023

Crypto Relief Aid Set-Up in War-Ridden Israel; Unocoin CEO Lists Ethical Implications

After Palestine-based militant group, the Hamas, struck Israel with missiles on October 6, a bunch of crypto companies came together to establish ‘Crypto Aid Israel’. The aim is to collect some emergency funding for Israel. The proceeds will be allocated to the families of soldiers, first respondents, captured nationals as well as killed ones. Unocoin chief Sathvi...

‘Don’t Do That Again’: Sam Bankman-Fried’s Lawyers Under Fire From Judge


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OnePlus Watch 2 With Circular Display Tipped to Launch Next Year

OnePlus Watch was initially unveiled in March 2021. The smartwatch was also later launched in limited edition models. It is expected to be succeeded by the OnePlus Watch 2, although this has not yet been officially announced by the company. However, a new leak has surfaced online that suggests the launch timeline of this purported smart wearable.

Samsung Could Use Galaxy Z Fold 5’s Waterdrop Hinge Design for Foldable Notebooks: Details

After applying its new waterdrop hinge design to its recent lineup of foldables, Samsung now seems to be working on a foldable notebook as well, which will mostly end up being a part of its Galaxy Notebook lineup. The new hinge should help Samsung compete better with similar products from LG and HP in the foldable notebooks space.

Amazon Great India Festival: Top TWS Earphones With ANC Under Rs. 5,000 During Sale

Amazon kicked off its Great Indian Festival on October 7 for Prime members and October 8 for other users. The leading e-commerce site is currently offering a wide range of items with lucrative discounts including smartphones, laptops, tablets, and accessories. Following are the top deals on true wireless earphones with active noise cancellation under Rs. 5,000 that yo...

Loki Season 2 Premiere Draws 10.9 Million Viewers Globally in Just Three Days

Loki season 2 premiere drew an impressive 10.9 million viewers globally during its first three days, since its October 5/ 6 debut. With these numbers, it has become the second-most-watched premiere of 2023, sitting right behind The Mandalorian season 3, which dropped in March. New episodes of Loki drop every Friday on Disney+ Hotstar.

Amazon Great Indian Festival 2023 Sale: Top Deals on Washing Machines Under Rs. 30,000

Amazon Great Indian Festival sale is currently underway and the ongoing festive season has brought several deals, discounts and offers for customers looking to purchase or upgrade their household appliances. Here are some of the top deals on washing machines that are currently available at discounted prices during the ongoing Amazon Great Indian Festival 2023 sale.

Monday, October 9, 2023

Vivo, Transsion Holdings to Launch Smartphone With Rollable Display in 2024: Report

Vivo and Transsion Holdings are reportedly working on slideable phones intending to launch them as early as the end of next year. The latter already previewed its slideable device named Tecno Phantom Ultimate in September last year. Vivo and Transion are expected to beat Samsung in the race to release the first rollable phone.

Amazon Great Indian Festival Sale: Best Offers on Laptops

Amazon Great Indian Festival Sale 2023 is now live for all users. Prime subscribers had one-day early access to the sale. The sale brings a host of discounts across different product categories. Here, we have handpicked some of the best laptop deals in the Amazon Great Indian Festival Sale.

Honor Magic Vs 2, Honor Watch 4 Pro Launch Date Set For October 12: All Details

Honor has announced the launch date of the Honor Magic Vs 2, likely to succeed the Honor Magic Vs. The company has also confirmed that the Honor Watch 4 Pro will also be unveiled on the same day. The smart wearable is said to join the Honor Watch 4, which was introduced in China in July and may soon launch in India.

Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra to Stick With Qualcomm Processor; S24 Plus and S24 Might Get Exynos Options

Once again, another source corroborates that Samsung will be avoiding its Exynos silicon with its high-end, performance-oriented flagship called the Galaxy S24 Ultra. The Galaxy S24 Ultra is expected to have a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC. It will replace the Galaxy S23 Ultra, which was also unavailable in an Exynos-powered model when launched last year.

Sunday, October 8, 2023

Apple Vision Pro Successor to Feature Smaller and Lighter Design, Will Be Easier to Wear: Mark Gurman

Apple Vision Pro 2 is reportedly in the works at Apple, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. The iPhone maker is focussing on lowering both the weight and size of the second-generation Vision Pro headset. Facebook parent Meta, on the other hand, wants the successor to the Meta Quest 3 to be more affordable, according to Gurman.

OnePlus Open, Oppo Find N3 Specifications Leak Again; Render Tips Design of First OnePlus Foldable Phone

OnePlus Open details have leaked online once again, alongside some of the key specifications of the handset. The upcoming OnePlus Open is confirmed to debut as the global version of the Oppo Find N3 that is set to make its debut in China in the coming days.

The Wager That Betting Can Change the World


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Funtouch OS 14 Update Launched: Here’s a List of Eligible Vivo and Iqoo Smartphones

Vivo has launched its new software update, the Funtouch OS 14, based on the recently launched Android 14. The company has also confirmed a list of smartphones scheduled to receive the update over the coming few months - including both Vivo and Iqoo handsets.

iPhone 14 vs iPhone 13 vs iPhone 12: Which iPhone to Buy During Amazon and Flipkart Sales

Amazon’s Great Indian Festival and Flipkart’s Big Billion Days sale started on October 7 for their Prime and Flipkart Plus members and on October 8 for all users. Among handsets offered by other leading brands, many Apple phones are also currently available with some great deals. These models include the iPhone 14, iPhone 13 and iPhone 12.

OnePlus 11R With Rs. 5,000 Discount Makes It a Steal Deal During Amazon Great Indian Festival Sale

Amazon’s Great Indian Festival is ongoing and is accessible to all its users in India. The sale discount is being offered across a wide range of items, including smartphones, laptops, monitors, and accessories. Among several other handsets, one of the phones that is receiving a significant discount is the OnePlus 11R.

iPhone 13, Redmi 32-Inch TV, AirPods Pro 2 and More: 5 Crazy Deals During Amazon Great Indian Festival

Amazon’s Great Indian Festival started on October 7 for all Prime members and October 8 for all users. A wide range of products, including electronic items, are being offered at a discounted rate during the sale. Some products include smartphones, laptops, and accessories like smartwatches, earphones, and smart televisions.

Saturday, October 7, 2023

Amazon Great Indian Festival 2023 Sale Goes Live: Best Offers on Smartphones, Electronics

Amazon Great Indian Festival 2023 sale is live for Prime members. The Diwali special sale will open for everyone else at midnight, on October 8. We've handpicked the best deals on popular mobile phones and other electronics.

India vs Australia ICC Cricket World Cup Match Today: How to Watch Livestreaming

India is all set to begin ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 journey with its first match against Australia on October 8. Both the teams recently played against each other in a 3 match-series, where India defeated Australia 2-1. After emerging as Asia Cup champions this year, and defeating Australia in a trimatch series, India is in high spirits.

Amazon Great Indian Festival Sale: Here are Top Smart TV Deals You Shouldn't Miss

Smartphones, tablets, laptops and more devices are now available to buy at discounted prices during the Amazon Great Indian Festival sale 2023. While the Prime early deals for subscribed members began on October 7, the sale will open to all users starting October 8. The e-commerce giant is offering exchange discounts, and bank offers on the products, over and above th...

10 Deals on Smartwatches During Amazon Great Indian Festival Sale You Shouldn't Miss

Amazon Great Indian Festival sale 2023 is here, with early access to Prime members. The sale from the e-commerce giant will officially open for everyone starting October 8. However, Amazon Prime members can access early deal offers from today. Apart from discounts on price and exchange offers, Amazon is also providing an instant discount of 10 percent on transactions ...

Top Hand-Picked Laptop Deals During Amazon Great Indian Festival Sale

The festive season has begun with the commencement of the Amazon Great Indian Festival sale 2023. While the sale will be live only for Prime members from October 7, it will be open to all starting October 8. The week-long sale from Amazon is offering deals and discounts on smartphones, laptops, tablets, cameras, audio devices, wearables and a number of gadgets.

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Friday, October 6, 2023

Gary Wang, an FTX Founder, Says Sam Bankman-Fried Steered Misuse of Funds


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Amazon Great Indian Festival 2023 Sale Goes Live: Best Offers on Smartphones, Electronics

Amazon Great Indian Festival 2023 sale is live for Prime members. The Diwali special sale will open for everyone else at midnight, on October 8. We've handpicked the best deals on popular mobile phones and other electronics.

OnePlus Pad Go With MediaTek Helio SoC, 11.35-Inch 2.4K Display Debuts in India: Price, Specifications

OnePlus has launched the OnePlus Pad Go tablet, its less expensive follow-up to the OnePlus Pad that launched earlier this year in February. The newest tablet from OnePlus features a slightly smaller display than the OnePlus Pad, with reduced resolution, pixel density, refresh rate and brightness.

Flipkart Big Billion Days Sale: Best Deals on Smartphones Under Rs. 15,000

Flipkart Big Billion Days sale starts on October 7, and if you're looking to buy the smartphone off your wish list, this would be a good time to do so. The Flipkart sale also brings bank and exchange offers for additional discount on select products. Here, we take a look at some of the best smartphone deals in the price range of Rs. 10,000 to Rs. 15,000.

OnePlus Keyboard 81 Pro Review: Surprisingly Good

OnePlus’s first keyboard is a well researched, thought-out and designed product that fits into a very specific niche in the Indian mechanical keyboard scene. It’s unique not just because of its cosmetic design and placement but also because of its engineering and hardware choices. Read on to find out why.

Cyberpunk 2077 Live-Action Adaptation in the Works, CD Projekt Red Confirmed

Cyberpunk 2077 is getting a live-action adaptation, developer CD Projekt Red confirmed. The project is being developed in collaboration with Anonymous Content, the independent media company best known for True Detective and The Revenant. It’s still in the early stages of development and therefore, there’s no confirmation on whether the adaptation will be a full-le...

Thursday, October 5, 2023

Flipkart Big Billion Days Sale: Top Mobile Deals Under Rs. 10,000 Revealed Ahead of Sale

Flipkart Big Billion Days sale will begin on October 8 and you can avail of discounts on smartphones such as the Poco C51, Infinix Hot 30i, Poco C55, Realme C51, Samsung Galaxy F04, Redmi 12, Realme C53, Poco M6 Pro 5G, and Samsung Galaxy F14 5G. Don't miss some of the top deals on smartphones you can buy under Rs. 10,000 during the upcoming Flipkart sale.

Motorola Edge 40 to Be Available Under Rs. 25,000 During Flipkart Big Billion Days Sale

Motorola Edge 40 was launched in India in May this year. Flipkart has confirmed that during the upcoming Big Billion Days sale, the phone will be offered at a lower price than its usual market price. The Big Billion Days sale is one of the biggest sales of the year by the e-commerce company. This time it coincides with the Amazon Great Indian Festival and starts on Oc...

Android 14 Update Rolls Out to Eligible Google Pixel Phones: New Features, How to Download

Android 14 update is rolling out to recent Pixel smartphones that are compatible with Google's latest operating system. The new Android 14 OS update comes with new privacy, security, and customisation features that are designed to improve the user experience after installing the update. Here's everything you need to know about Android 14 compatible devices and how to ...

Wednesday, October 4, 2023

Crypto Price Today: Bitcoin and Ether See Profits, Losses Hit Altcoins Like Solana, Tron

The overall valuation of the crypto market rose by 0.74 percent in the last 24 hours. Bitcoin and Ether minted small profits on Thursday, October 5. Other profit-making cryptocurrencies today include Dogecoin, Shiba Inu, Litecoin, and Cardano among others. As per market experts, October is expected to bring market consolidation and sideways movement, providing opport...

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Vivo V29 Pro, Vivo V29 With Triple Rear Cameras, 80W Fast Charging Launched in India: Price, Specifications

Vivo V29 Pro and Vivo V29 were launched in India on Wednesday. The latest V-series smartphones from the Chinese smartphone brand flaunt 6.78-inch AMOLED displays with a 120Hz refresh rate. The vanilla Vivo V29 runs on Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G SoC, while the Vivo V29 Pro has a MediaTek Dimensity 8200 SoC under the hood.

Macbook Air M2 Drops Under Rs. 90,000 During Flipkart Big Billion Days Sale Is a Steal Deal

MacBook Air M2 price in India has dropped under Rs. 90,000, ahead of the upcoming Flipkart Big Billion Days sale. Here's everything you need to know about the laptop and how to purchase it at a discounted price before the sale begins on October 8.

Netflix Is Reportedly Planning a Price Hike After the Ongoing Hollywood Actors’ Strike Ends

Netflix reportedly plans a price hike after the ongoing Hollywood actors’ strike ends. As per the WSJ, the price hike will likely begin in the US and Canada before heading into other regions. Netflix hasn’t increased its subscription prices since January 2022, and at the time, it just shot up by $1 to $2. While the WGA ended the strike last week, the SAG-AFTRA act...

Tuesday, October 3, 2023

Oppo Teases Find N3 Flip, India Launch Rumoured to Take Place on October 12

Oppo’s Find N3 Flip is the successor to the Oppo Find N2 Flip, which made its global debut in February earlier this year and was launched in India in March. The Oppo Find N3 Flip, which was announced in China in August, is not a brand-new model but offers several upgrades over the previous one.

Takeaways From a New Book on Sam Bankman-Fried


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Vivo Y17s With 50-Megapixel Camera, IP54 Rating Launched in India: Price, Specifications

Vivo Y17s was launched in India on Monday. The smartphone joins the base Vivo V17 model, released in the country in April 2019. The Vivo Y17s, powered by a MediaTek Helio G85 SoC, has two colour options and storage variants. The phone packs a 5,000mAh battery and has a 50-megapixel primary rear sensor.

Vi Max Family Postpaid Users Get Data Sharing and Unlimited Data for the Night

Vi, on Tuesday, October 3, announced Data Sharing and Night-Time Unlimited Data features for the users of its Max Family postpaid plans. While the data-sharing feature will allow primary and secondary members of the family plan also to share the additional data quota, the night-time unlimited web browsing will benefit Max Family postpaid users using Vi’s internet be...

Flipkart and Amazon Sale 2023: Blaupunkt to Offer 24-inch LED Smart TV for Only Rs. 5,999, SPPL CEO Reveals

The Smart TV segment in India is experiencing continuous growth, with various companies launching new TVs regularly

Google Pixel 8 Series Unboxing Videos Show Off New Phones Ahead of Launch

Google is also set to reveal the Pixel 8 series at its 'Made by Google' event on October 4. Ahead of it, short unboxing videos of the Pixel 8 series have gone live on YouTube that give a hands-on look at the design and their packaging. The vanilla Pixel 8 is shown in a gray shade, while the Pixel 8 Pro is shown with a matte black finish. Both models are expected to ru...

Monday, October 2, 2023

Crypto Rug-Pulls Affect Thousands of Users in Himachal Pradesh, Over Rs 200 Crore Lost

Fraudsters minted a series of a cryptocoins such as KRO and DGT and scammed thousands of investors in Himachal Pradesh to the tune of Rs 200 crore. The scam ran for a period of five years, beginning in 2018, and the fraudsters used a combination of misinformation, deception, and threats to maintain control over their scheme.

OnePlus Open Foldable’s Gapless Design Revealed in Official Unboxing: Details

After several leaks and a more recent one which revealed the design of the soon to be launched OnePlus Open foldable, there’s now an official unboxing and first look at the device. The unboxing seems to be a pre-production unit, and has been done in collaboration with the CEO of OnePlus who gives out more details about the brand’s first foldable.

Redmi Note 12 5G Available at as Low as Rs. 10,799 During Amazon and Flipkart Sales

Redmi Note 12 5G was launched in the Indian market earlier this year in August. The smartphone was initially released in China alongside the Pro models of the lineup. The phone has a Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 SoC and a 5,000mAh battery with 33W wired fast charging support. Ahead of the season's biggest sales, Amazon and Flipkart have shared deals and offers available on the ...

Flipkart Big Billion Days Sale 2023: Google Pixel 7a Discounted Price Revealed

Flipkart Big Billion Days Sale begins October 7 for plus members, promising discounts on a host of products across categories. The sale, which will go on till October 15, will also bring deals on smartphones from top brands like Apple, Samsung, Vivo, Motorola and more. The e-ecommerce site has begun revealing some of the discounted prices for phones going on sale.

iPhone 12, iPhone 13, iPhone 14, and More to Be Available With Massive Discounts During Amazon and Flipkart Sales

iPhone 12 price in India is set to drop alongside the iPhone 13 and iPhone 14 as part of the upcoming Amazon Great Indian Festival sale and Flipkart Big Billion Days sale. According to teasers posted to both e-commerce platforms, you will be able to buy these phones at discounted prices, while maximising savings by availing of exchange discounts during the sale.

Microsoft C.E.O. Testifies That Google’s Power in Search Is Ubiquitous


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iOS 17: Here's How to Use NameDrop Feature on Your iPhone

Apple released iOS 17 for all users across the globe earlier this month alongside the new iPhone 15 series. The latest iteration of the iPhone operating system has many interesting features and upgrades including a new NameDrop feature. This functionality works like AirDrop and allows you to share contact details by placing your iPhone near to someone else’s iPhone.

Sunday, October 1, 2023

Apple Watch Series 9 vs Apple Watch Series 8: Price, Specifications Compared

Apple Watch Series 9 was launched at the recently held 'Wonderlust' event by the company, which also saw the debit of iPhone 15 series and Apple Watch Ultra 2. It succeeded last year's Apple Watch Series 8 launched at the company's 'Far Out' event. In terms of design, the wearables share similarities. However, Watch Series 9 has received significant upgrades over the ...

How to Use AirDrop to Share Photos and Videos on iOS 17 With Just a Tap

How to use AirDrop to share photos and videos on iOS 17 with a single tap is a question users might have after updating to iOS 17. The latest software update brings new features and functionality including the ability to bring two iPhone models close together to receive photos, videos, and other content.

Pixel Watch 2 Coming to India: Here’s Why Google Skipped the First Watch

Google’s Pixel Watch is finally coming to India and Android users will now have another option to choose from when buying a smartwatch. The first Pixel Watch didn’t launch in India, and we’re only getting the Pixel Watch 2, which I believe was a good decision from Google. The Pixel Watch 2 is expected to launch alongside the Pixel 8 series at the upcoming Made b...

She Is in Love With ChatGPT

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