Sunday, December 31, 2023

Poco X6 Series, Poco M6 4G Design Renders, Colour Options Leaked; Camera Details Tipped

Poco X6 series is confirmed to debut in India soon with a base Poco X6 and a Poco X6 Pro model. A new report now shows leaked renders of the handsets which show their design and colour options. The report also details similar features of a purported Poco M6 4G model and has suggested some of its key launch specifications.

Your Car Is Tracking You. Abusive Partners May Be, Too.


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Saturday, December 30, 2023

Microsoft Copilot App Now Available for iPhone and iPad Users With Free GPT-4 Access

Microsoft Copilot is now available for iPhone and iPad users via the App Store. The standalone app comes days after the release of Copilot for Android. It is available for free and uses the latest GPT-4 large language model along with DALL-E 3 for both text and image generation.

Best Games of 2023: Gadgets 360’s Favourite PC, PlayStation, Mobile, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch Games

What are the best games of 2023? As the year comes to a close, we have decided to compile some of our favourite games; some of which we reviewed, while others kept us entertained during our off hours. The standouts include Baldur’s Gate 3, Spider-Man 2, Dave the Diver, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, and more.

Tecno Spark 20 Pro+ Officially Listed Online; Key Specifications, Colour Options Revealed

Tecno Spark 20 Pro+ has been officially listed online revealing most of its specifications. A launch date isn't known yet, but we expect that Tecno may launch the phone in the coming weeks. Details about an India launch are not known at the moment.

Friday, December 29, 2023

Oppo Reno 11 Series India Launch Date Tipped; Design Revealed via Official Website

Oppo Reno 11 series global and India launch could happen as early as next week, if a leak is to be believed. The Oppo Reno 11 and Reno 11 Pro handsets were launched in China last month. The global variants of the phones are being teased official by Oppo Malaysia with the standard Reno 11 having a slightly different design compared to the China variant.

Samsung Galaxy S24 Series Could Offer AI Photo Editing Tool Similar to Google's Pixel 8

Samsung's Galaxy S24 series of phones may offer generative AI photo editing tools that will allow users to move or remove objects from a photo. The upcoming Galaxy flagship lineup is expected to come with a custom Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC and could be unveiled on January 17.

Best Smartphones of 2023: Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra, OnePlus Nord 3, Pixel 7a and More

With a greater focus on premium devices and foldable, we have seen a drastic shift in interest with manufacturers (which often reflect consumer choices) in the entry-level and budget segment to the higher end of the budget range and the midrange in a quest to deliver a feature-packed smartphone that meets expectations at a tolerable price tag.

Vivo Y28 5G Price in India, Design, Colour Options Tipped; Said to Launch Soon

Vivo Y28 5G is expected to launch in India soon. The phone was reportedly spotted on several certification sites where some key specifications were hinted. Now a report shared leaked promotional images which show the design and colour options of the upcoming model. The report also suggests the RAM and storage configurations that the phone may arrive with and also tipp...

Microsoft's Surface Pro 10, Surface Laptop 6 to Come in Arm, Intel Options With AI-Focused Tools: Report

Microsoft is reportedly preparing AI-oriented versions of the Surface Pro 10 and Surface Laptop 6 for the spring. They are said to feature next-gen neural processing unit (NPU), along with Intel and Arm-based options.

Apple Vision Pro 2 Said to Get Brighter, More Efficient RGB OLEDoS Displays From Samsung

Apple is gearing up to launch the Vision Pro in early 2024, with production for mixed reality headset being ramped up in China ahead of release. As Apple’s spatial computer nears its launch, the company already has its eyes on the Vision Pro 2. The Cupertino, California based tech giant reportedly plans to bring even better displays to its second headset.

OnePlus Nord 3 5G Receives a Discount in India: See New Price, Offers

OnePlus Nord 3 was launched in India in July this year. The phone is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 9000 chipset, is backed by a 5,000mAh battery with 80W wired SuperVOOC charging support and ships with Android 13-based UI. It is offered in two RAM and storage configurations in the country. Both variants have now been listed online with a significant price cut.

Thursday, December 28, 2023

Oppo Find X7, Find X7 Ultra Launch Date Confirmed; Design, Colour Options Revealed

Oppo Find X7 series launch date has been confirmed. The lineup will likely include the Find X7 and the Find X7 Ultra. The company has also revealed the design and colour options of the upcoming phones. Oppo has also begun taking reservations for the handsets in China.

IT Ministry to Block Binance, Kraken, More Crypto Websites After FIU Issues Show Cause Notice

As part of compliance action against the offshore entities, Financial Intelligence Unit India (FIU IND) has issued show cause notices to nine offshore Virtual Digital Assets Service Providers (VDA SPs) under Section 13 of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA).

PlayStation Plus January Free Games: A Plague Tale Requiem, Evil West, and Nobody Saves the World

PlayStation Plus monthly free games for January have been revealed. Starting January 2, PS Plus Essential, Extra, Premium, and Deluxe subscribers can add A Plague Tale: Requiem, Evil West, and Nobody Saves the World to their library. Access ends February 5, after which players will need to hold onto their subscriptions to keep playing.

Wednesday, December 27, 2023

iQoo TWS 1e With Active Noise Cancellation, Up to 44 Hours of Total Battery Life Launched

iQoo TWS 1e were launched in China alongside the iQoo Neo 9 series at an event on Wednesday, December 27. The iQoo TWS 1e are said to be a rebadged version of the Vivo TWS 3e which was unveiled earlier this month. iQoo TWS 1e earphones claim to offer up to 9 hours of battery life from a single charge with ANC, and up to 36 hours of playback time with the charging case...

India Strict about Overseeing, Automating Tax Work Around Crypto: KoinX’s Punit Agarwal

In the absence of a set rulebook for crypto, India levied taxes on crypto profits last April. KoinX founder Punit Agarwal has conveyed to the Indian crypto investors that the government is maintaining a strict oversight on all tax-work related to crypto transactions in India.

iQoo Neo 9, iQoo Neo 9 Pro With 50-Megapixel Camera, 6.78-Inch Display Launched: Price, Specifications

iQoo Neo 9 series has been launched in China. The lineup includes the iQoo Neo 9 and iQoo Neo 9 Pro. They come with 16-megapixel front cameras and feature 6.78-inch AMOLED displays. The iQoo Neo 9 series is available for pre-order in China and will go on sale later this month.

Microsoft Copilot Now Available for Android Users as a Standalone App; May Come to iOS Soon

Microsoft Copilot has been quietly rolled out to Android users. Although the company has not announced anything officially, the Microsoft Copilot app is currently listed on Google's Play Store and is available for download to all Android users. Meanwhile, a report suggests that the app is in development for iOS users as well.

Crypto Price Today: Bitcoin Retains Price Above $42,000 Despite Small Losses, Altcoins Trade Sideways

The total crypto market cap dropped by 0.27 percent in the last 24 hours. Bitcoin and Ether, both registered small losses but did not see a sharp decline in prices. Ripple, Cardano, and Dogecoin emerged among loss-making altcoins on Wednesday, December 27. Polygon and Wrapped Bitcoin managed to mint small profits.

Apple, Google May Have to Allow Third-Party App Stores, Payments in Japan: Report

Japanese government is reportedly preparing laws that will require Apple and Google as well as other similar companies to allow users to download apps outside their official app stores and let alternative payment methods for any apps.

Tuesday, December 26, 2023

Apple Vision Pro Mixed Reality Headset Said to Hit Store Shelves by Late January or Early February 2024: Kuo

First showcased at Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference 2023 (WWDC 2023), the Vision Pro mixed reality headset has yet to see the light of day. While Apple gave out a vague “early next year” timeline for its release, there’s more news about when the tech giant may launch its headset that will first be reserved for its US customers only.

Crypto-Related Searches on Google Loses Ranking to Keywords Around AI: Report

Throughout 2023, Google searches around crypto, Bitcoin, and related-Web3 keywords did not rank high, losing spots particularly to AI-related keywords like ChatGPT. While AI-related Google searches bagged a score of 91 on Google Trends, searches around Bitcoin only scored 22 out of 100.

Oppo Find X7 Series Tipped to Support High Frame Rate for Improved Gaming Performance

Oppo Find X7 series is expected to launch in China soon. A recent report suggested that the lineup will come with a base Oppo Find X7, a Find X7 Ultra and a Find X7 Ultra 'Satellite Communication' model. A new report suggests that all the Oppo Find X7 models are expected to optimise mobile gaming experiences for users.

Samsung Galaxy A25 5G, Galaxy A15 5G With 50-Megapixel Rear Cameras Launched in India: Price, Specifications

Samsung Galaxy A25 5G and Galaxy A15 5G were launched in India on Tuesday (December 26). The newest Samsung Galaxy A-series smartphones feature a 6.5-inch AMOLED displays and are equipped with triple rear camera units led by 50-megapixel primary sensor. The Galaxy A25 5G is powered by an Exynos 1280 SoC, while the Galaxy A15 5G runs on an unnamed octa-core processor

Monday, December 25, 2023

Asus ROG Phone 8 Series Confirmed to Offer IP68 Rating for Dust and Water Resistance and More

Among the many upgrades expected to make it to the soon to be launched Asus ROG Phone 8 series, it has now been confirmed that an IP68 rating will be one of them. Asus, in a post on a Chinese microblogging site, confirmed that its upcoming ROG Phone 8 series will offer an IP68 rating, which would make these the first smartphones in its gaming lineup to feature the sam...

Vivo X100 Series India Launch Date Set for January 4: Expected Price, Specifications

Vivo X100 series will launch in India in the first week of January, the Chinese smartphone brand confirmed on Tuesday. Vivo is teasing the arrival of new X series smartphones via a dedicated microsite on its India website.

Vivo Y100i Power 5G With Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 SoC, 6,000mAh Battery Launched: Price, Specifications

Vivo Y100i Power 5G has been launched in China as the newest addition to the company's Y100 series. The latest 5G smartphone from Vivo comes in three colour options and sits alongside the Vivo Y100 and Vivo Y100i in the Chinese market. The Vivo Y100i Power 5G runs on a Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 SoC, coupled with 12GB of RAM. It is backed by a 6,000mAh battery with support fo...

Poco X6 Series India Launch Seemingly Teased by Poco India Head Himanshu Tandon

Poco X6 series is expected to launch in India soon. It is expected to succeed the Poco X5 lineup which was first unveiled globally in February this year. The anticipated Poco X6 series is also likely to include a base and a Pro model like its preceding lineup. Now the India launch of the Poco X6 series has been teased officially.

This N.Y.U. Student Owns a $6 Million Crypto Mine. His Secret Is Out.


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Nothing Phone 2a Processor, Display, and Camera Specifications Leaked Ahead of Launch

Nothing Phone 2a is likely to launch soon as the third smartphone from the company. From the leaked details so far, the Phone 2a is expected to be a skimmed-down version of the Nothing Phone 2, which was launched in July this year. A new leak suggests some key specifications of the purported smartphone.

Sunday, December 24, 2023

Crypto Price Today: Bitcoin, Ether See Losses as Christmas Ushers 2023 into Finale Week, Altcoins Remain Volatile

The overall crypto market cap of the crypto sector dipped by 1.30 percent in the last 24 hours. Bitcoin and Ether both recorded losses on Monday, December 25. Stepping into the last week of 2023, most cryptocurrencies registered price dips. Cardano, Litecoin, and Dogecoin also recorded losses.

Coinbase Gains Licence to Operate as Virtual Asset Services Provider in France

Coinbase is now a registered entity with AMF, the French financial markets authority. The exchange exchange has successfully acquired the licence to operate as a Virtual Asset Service Provider in France.

How Strangers Got My Email Address From ChatGPT’s Model


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Saturday, December 23, 2023

Apple Negotiating Deals With Publishers to Train Generative AI Systems on News Content: Report

Apple is exploring deals with major news and publishing organisations in recent weeks, as the iPhone maker seeks permission to use material from their news archives to train its generative artificial intelligence systems, according to a report in the New York Times. The firm has reportedly floated multiyear deals worth at least $50 million (roughly Rs. 420 crore) to l...

Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra Could Sport 50-Megapixel Telephoto Camera; May Offer 5x Zoom like iPhone 15 Pro Max

Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra could be equipped with a 50-megapixel telephoto camera that supports 5x optical zoom, according to details shared by a tipster. The top-of-the-line Galaxy S24 Ultra could offer the same 5x optical zoom that is available on Apple's iPhone 15 Pro Max — the latter uses a tetraprism telephoto lens for improved optical zoom compared to its predec...

MacBook Air, MacBook Pro and iMac Available at Discounted Prices During Christmas Sale: Check Prices

Apple MacBook Pro, MacBook Air, iMac, and Mac mini are all available at discounted rates during Imagine's Christmas Carnival sale. You can avail of discounts on the MacBook Air (M2, 256GB), MacBook Air (M2, 15-inch), MacBook Pro (M2, 256GB), MacBook Pro (M2, 512GB) as well as the 14 -inch MacBook Pro and larger 16-inch MacBook Pro with M2 chips, the latest M3-powered ...

Friday, December 22, 2023

OnePlus Ace 3 Specifications Tipped, May Debut Globally as OnePlus Nord 3 Successor

OnePlus Ace 3V specifications have been leaked by a tipster, and the purported successor to the OnePlus Ace 2V that was unveiled in China earlier this year has suggested that the company is working on a midrange phone. The handset is expected to succeed the OnePlus Nord 3 in global markets.

IMD Tests Use of AI in Weather Forecasts Amid Rise in Floods, Droughts

IMD, India Meteorological Department, is building climate models using AI to improve weather forecasting, according to a top weather official. The move comes as torrential rains, floods and droughts proliferate across India. The IMD has also said it expects the AI-based climate models and advisories it is developing to help improve forecasts in the country.

Apple’s Newest Headache: An App That Upended Its Control Over Messaging


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Moto G34 5G With Snapdragon 695 SoC, 50-Megapixel Rear Camera Launched: Price, Specifications

Moto G34 5G has been launched in China as the latest 5G smartphone from the Lenovo-owned brand. The new Moto G-series phone succeeds the Moto G32 from last year and has a hole punch display design. The Moto G34 5G runs on a Snapdragon 695 SoC, coupled with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of onboard storage.

Thursday, December 21, 2023

Elon Musk to Upgrade X With Payment Features Soon; No Word on User-Requested Crypto Integration

Elon Musk, in a recent interview, confirmed that digital payments were coming to X soon. Musk did not mention support for cryptocurrency-based payments while speaking about the upcoming functionality, a much-requested feature by users on the platform.

Samsung Galaxy S24 Series Full Specifications Leak Ahead of Purported January Launch Event: Report

Samsung Galaxy S24 series specifications have been leaked by a prominent tipster online. The upcoming lineup, said to succeed the Galaxy S23 series, is likely to include a base Galaxy S24, Galaxy S24+, and Galaxy S24 Ultra models. Details of the purported Galaxy S24 handsets have surfaced online multiple times over the past few weeks.

iQoo Watch Design Teased Ahead of December 27 Debut; Confirmed to Run on BlueOS

iQoo has begun teasing some of the key features of the upcoming wearable on Weibo. The iQoo Watch will run on Vivo's custom-built BlueOS operating system. It is confirmed to sport a heart rate monitor and blood oxygen saturation (SpO2) monitor. The iQoo Watch is claimed to deliver up to 16 days of battery life in Bluetooth mode.

Samsung Galaxy A15 5G, Galaxy A25 5G India Launch Set for December 26

Samsung Galaxy A25 5G and Galaxy A15 5G have been confirmed to launch in India on December 26. The Indian variants of both handsets are expected to share similar specifications with the recently launched Vietnamese versions. The handsets ship with Android 14-based One UI 6.0.

Lava Storm 5G With MediaTek Dimensity 6080 SoC, 33W Fast Charging Launched in India: Price, Specifications

Lava Storm 5G has been launched in India on Thursday (December 21). The latest budget smartphone runs on a MediaTek Dimensity 6080 SoC. The Lava Storm 5G boasts a dual rear camera unit led by a 50-megapixel main sensor. It will go on sale in the country starting next week through Amazon.

Tecno Spark 20 Pro+ Set to Launch in January 2024; Design, Key Specifications Confirmed

Tecno Spark 20 Pro+ is confirmed to launch in January 2024. It will join the Tecno Spark 20 and Tecno Spark 20 Pro which were unveiled earlier in December in select markets. The company announced some key specifications of the top-of-the-line Pro+ model. The design of the Tecno Spark 20 Pro+ has also been revealed.

Apple Vision Pro Production Ramped Up in China as Firm Plans February Launch: Report

Apple Vision Pro could be launched in the next couple of months, and the company reportedly increasing production of its spatial computer at assembly plants in China. The iPhone maker announced at WWDC 2023 that its first wearable headset would be available in early 2024.

Wednesday, December 20, 2023

Crypto Price Today: Bitcoin Jumps Back Up Over $43,000, More Altcoins Saw Profits Than Losses

The overall crypto market cap rose by 2.03 percent in the last 24 hours. Bitcoin and Ether, both recorded small gains on Thursday, November 21. Dogecoin, Polkadot, and Polygon recorded profits among most cryptocurrencies. Market experts have also highlighted that crypto related stocks are performing rather well as the market exudes a ‘Strong Buy’ sentiment.

Oppo A59 5G Teased to Launch Soon in India; Price, Specifications Tipped

Oppo A59 5G smartphone will be launching soon in India. The exact launch date is still under wraps, but the company has posted an image on the microblogging platform X suggesting the design and colour options of the handset. The Oppo A59 5G is seen with a centrally placed waterdrop-style notch to house the selfie shooter. Additionally, a tipster has leaked the specifi...

Realme C67 4G With Snapdragon 685 SoC, 33W Fast Charging Launched: Price, Specifications

Realme recently launched the Realme C67 5G handset in India that comes with a 6nm MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ SoC. Now the company has unveiled the 4G variant of the Realme C67 in Indonesia with an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 chipset. The company has not yet confirmed whether the Realme C67 4G will launch in India anytime soon.

Tuesday, December 19, 2023

Wolverine Gameplay, Upcoming Insomniac Games Slate, More Leaked in Ransomware Hack

Insomniac Games fell victim to a cybersecurity attack last week and the responsible ransomware group has leaked 1.67TB of data online. The leak contains gameplay footage of the upcoming Wolverine game, details on future slate, and emails between employees. Meanwhile, the studio has delayed its first Spider-Man 2 DLC to early 2024, which includes the much-requested New...

OnePlus 12, OnePlus 12R to Debut in India at 'Smooth Beyond Belief' Event on January 23: Details

OnePlus 12 and OnePlus 12R launch will take place at the company's 'Smooth Beyond Belief' event on January 23 in India. The live launch event will take place in Pragati Maidan, New Delhi. OnePlus will offer community tickets for the event starting January 3. Interested users can reserve seats for the event via PayTM Insider and OnePlus.in.

Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra Said to Get Feature to Erase a Subject From Video, Improved Night Mode

Samsung's Galaxy S24 series is expected to launch in a few weeks, but a few new leaks are giving us a sneak peek at some of its features. The upcoming Galaxy S24, Galaxy S24+, and Galaxy S24 Ultra are said to come with several AI-based camera improvements as part of One UI 6.1. It might include a new AI feature to remove unwanted subjects from video clips.

FM Sitharaman Says Google Took Down Over 2,500 Loan Lending Apps From Play Store: Report

Google took down over 2,500 fraudulent loan apps from its Play Store between April 2021 and July 2022, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman reportedly claimed in a written reply to a query in the Lok Sabha Monday. The minister also said that the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) had shared ‘whitelist’ of betting apps with the government to separate applications that oper...

Monday, December 18, 2023

Oppo Find X7 Design Render Surfaces Online, Suggests Large Circular Back Camera Module

Oppo Find X7 series is expected to launch soon with a base, a Pro and an Ultra model. Details about the Oppo Find X7 handsets have been circulating online in the past few weeks. Leaked images of the purported Oppo Find X7 Pro created a buzz with its unique rear camera module design. Now, an alleged design render of the base Oppo Find X7 has surfaced online. 

Crypto Price Today: Bitcoin Recoils to $42,000 Mark as Profits Rain Over Majority Crypto Assets

The overall crypto market cap rose by 3.91 percent in the last 24 hours. Bitcoin and Ether, both recorded gains on Tuesday, December 19. The rally is potentially fueled by Galaxy Digital's commitment to revive collapsed crypto projects, including FTX. On the other hand, a month after Binance and CZ pleaded guilty to violating AML guidelines, a federal judge has now ap...

Samsung's Galaxy S24 Ultra Tipped to Offer 24-Megapixel Default Camera Output Resolution

Samsung is tipped to pack a 24-megapixel default camera output resolution on the Galaxy S24 Ultra. If this rumour holds any weight, this would be a notable upgrade from the ongoing Galaxy S23 Ultra, which has a default camera resolution of 12-megapixel. Apple's latest iPhone 15 series captures 24-megapixel images by default.

Apple Watch Series 9, Watch Ultra 2 Sales Halted in the US; Company Reportedly Working on Software Fix

Apple Watch Series 9 and Watch Ultra 2 sales will soon be halted in the US. This comes after an International Trade Commission (ITC) ruling surrounding a patent dispute between Apple and Masimo. The case is now under a 60-day Presidential Review Period which ends on December 25. There are now also reports of the Cupertino-based tech giant working on a software fix ...

Apple to Pause Selling New Versions of Its Watch After Losing Patent Dispute


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Sunday, December 17, 2023

One Piece Is Getting an Anime Remake From Netflix, Wit Studio

One Piece is getting an anime remake from the producers of Attack on Titan. Dubbed ‘The One Piece,’ the series will pick up from the very beginning of the manga — East Blue Saga — and use modern animation technology to cater to a new audience. Currently, there is no release window for the same, and it seems to be part of Netflix’s ongoing efforts at expandin...

iPhone 16 Series to Feature a Dedicated Button for Taking Videos: Mark Gurman

iPhone 15 Pro models were launched with a brand-new Action Button that replaced the Mute Switch. Now, Apple is gearing up to add another significant design change to the iPhone 16. Bloomberg's Mark Gurman claims that the iPhone 16's Capture Button would be used to take videos.

Crypto Price Today: Bitcoin, Ether Join Most Cryptocurrencies in Reflecting Notable Losses

The overall valuation of the crypto sector dipped by 2.22 percent in the last 24 hours. Bitcoin and Ether both dropped in prices by over two percent on Monday, December 18. The top 20 cryptos by market cap are trading in the reds. Market analysts believe that this downward trend in the market today could be due to profit-taking by investors.

Vivo X100, Vivo X100 Pro With MediaTek Dimensity 9300 SoC Teased to Launch in India Soon

Vivo X100 series has been teased to launch in India soon. The Chinese smartphone brand has created a dedicated microsite on its India website to tease the arrival of the new Vivo X series smartphones. The Vivo X100 and Vivo X100 Pro with brand-new MediaTek Dimensity 9300 SoC was announced in China in November.

Nothing Phone 2a Leaked Unit Suggests Design, Specifications; Launch Timeline, Price Tipped

Nothing Phone 2a is speculated to be the next smartphone offering from the UK-based OEM although the company has not yet confirmed the phone or its moniker. Now a PVT unit leak of this purported handset has hinted at the likely design of the phone and teased some of its key specifications. The launch timeline and price of the Phone 2a have also been tipped.

Saturday, December 16, 2023

iPhone Ban Expands in China, State-Backed Firms Ask Staff to Ditch Apple Devices: Report

More Chinese agencies and state-backed companies across the country have asked their staff to not bring Apple iPhones and other foreign devices to work, Bloomberg News reported on Friday, citing people familiar with the matter.

US SEC Denies Coinbase Petition Seeking New Crypto Rules for Digital Assets Sector

The US Securities and Exchange Commission on Friday denied a petition by Coinbase Global seeking new rules from the agency for the digital asset sector, which the country's largest crypto exchange said it plans to challenge in court.

CERT-in Flags High-Risk Security Flaws in Apple, Samsung Devices; iPhone, iPad Vulnerable to Exploits

Apple, Samsung and other smartphone manufacturers issue timely updates and security patches to keep their devices robust against various threats and vulnerabilities. Despite regular fixes, both iOS and Android platforms could fall prey to malicious exploits. The government has issued high-risk security alerts for users of both Apple and Samsung devices. The Indian Com...

Samsung Galaxy S23 FE With Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC Hinted in Big Year End Sale Teaser, Listed on Flipkart

The Samsung Galaxy S23 FE debuted in India alongside the Galaxy Tab S9 FE and Galaxy Buds FE in October. The ‘Fan Edition’ Galaxy smartphone sports a 6.4-inch Dynamic full-HD+ AMOLED 2X display with 120Hz refresh rate, a 50-megapixel primary camera, and a 4,500mAh battery. While the handset runs on Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor in global markets, it comes with the ...

Friday, December 15, 2023

OnePlus 12, OnePlus 12R Global Launch Date Announced; Arriving January 23, 2024

OnePlus has announced the official launch date for the OnePlus 12 series in global markets. The OnePlus 12, which launched in China on December 5, is set to make its debut in the international markets, including India, on January 23, 2024. The flagship handset will be introduced alongside the OnePlus 12R at a OnePlus launch event. Earlier this month, a company executi...

The Creator, Starring John David Washington, Is Set to Release on Disney+ Hotstar on December 20

The Creator will release on Disney+ and Disney+ Hotstar on December 20. The John David Washington-led sci-fi movie comes to streaming 82 days after its theatrical release in September, during which it collected $104 million (about Rs. 866 crore) at the global box office. Unfortunately, in India, it will only be available in the original English language dub.

Asia’s Line Messaging App Plans to Expand into NFT Ecosystem, Bags Millions in Investment

In January 2024, Line Next plans to officially launch its global NFT platform named Dosi. This platform will let users engage in trading digital assets and products. Line Next plans to launch Dosi as a mobile app and provide new solutions to help brands give ownerships of digital assets and trade them. This will help users and brands linked to the Line Next platform i...

Intel Announces Core Ultra, Xeon Processors for PCs and Servers in Bid to Join AI Gold Rush

Intel, the biggest maker of personal computer processors, announced new chips for PCs and data centres that the company hopes will give it a bigger slice of the booming market for artificial intelligence hardware.

Thursday, December 14, 2023

Redmi Note 13 5G Series Confirmed to be Available in India via Amazon, Flipkart

Redmi Note 13 5G series availability in India has been announced. The lineup is confirmed to launch in India on January 4. It was released in China in September with three models - Redmi Note 13, Redmi Note 13 Pro, and Redmi Note 13 Pro+. The three smartphones sport a 6.67-inch 1.5K full-HD+ AMOLED display each and also come with a 16-megapixel front camera.

Vivo X100 Pro and X100 With Dimensity 9300 SoC, 50-Megapixel Cameras Launched Globally: Specifications, Prices

After making their debut in Vivo’s home market, China, Vivo’s latest flagships have now been announced for the global market. The phones will reportedly be launching in Europe and Southeast Asia which will also include India. The phones pack similar hardware when compared to their Chinese counterparts including some high-end MediaTek Dimensity processors

Realme C67 5G With 33W Fast Charging Support, IP54 Rating Launched in India: Price, Specifications

Realme C67 5G was launched in India on Thursday. It carries a 6nm MediaTek Dimensity chipset and an AI-backed dual rear camera unit. This is the first 5G-supported smartphone in Realme's C series. The handset comes with 33W fast charging and an IP54 water and dust resistance rating.

Wednesday, December 13, 2023

Oppo Find N3 Flip Review: Building on Basics

Oppo’s Find N3 Flip is its second foldable to arrive in India and comes with plenty of upgrades in the camera department. While its overall design remains mostly unchanged, Oppo has attempted to inject better functionality into its vertically laid out cover display, which somehow ends up falling short of expectations.

Crypto Price Today: Bitcoin Sees First Profits this Week, Most Altcoins Escape Price Correction Period

The overall market valuation of the crypto sector rose by 4.23 percent in the last 24 hours. Bitcoin and Ether, on Thursday, December 14, registered profits alongside most cryptocurrencies. Cardano, Avalanche, and Dogecoin recorded profits today. Losses only struck a small number of altcoins including Tether and Cosmos.

Oppo Find X7, Oppo Find X7 Pro Specifications Surface Online; Find X7 Ultra Could Debut Alongside

Oppo Find X7 and Oppo Find X7 Pro are rumoured to go official in January next year in China. Before any official announcement, multiple leaks have suggested details about their specifications. The Oppo Find X7 Pro is said to come with a quad rear camera unit, led by a 1-inch 50-megapixel Sony LYT900 sensor. The vanilla Oppo Find X7 is tipped to run on MediaTek Dimens...

Behind the Birth of an Anti-Vaccine Story


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Tuesday, December 12, 2023

E3 Is Officially Dead After a Series of Failed Attempts at Reinvention

E3 is officially dead, the ESA has confirmed. Ever-shifting gamer interests, major publishers backing out, and fierce competition from online presentations led to several cancellations before the show eventually got shut down. Major video game industry figures such as Hideo Kojima and Cory Barlog took the opportunity to pay respects to the annual convention on social ...

iPhone 16 Prototype Mockups Hint at Redesigned Camera Layout, Modified Volume Buttons

iPhone 16 could feature a new rear camera module design with a vertically aligned camera island that is similar to the iPhone X, according to mockups reportedly based on the company's early prototypes. The company is also working on a capacitive Action button and a camera shutter button for the iPhone 16 series, according to a report.

Crypto Price Today: Bitcoin, Ether Fail to See Profits as Price Correction Period Prevails Over Most Assets

The overall crypto market cap registered a loss of 2.44 percent. Bitcoin and Ether, along with majority altcoins, recorded losses on Wednesday, October 13. Avalanche, Polkadot, Chainlink are all trading in losses today. Crypto market observers, as per market analysts, are closely monitoring SEC decisions, significant holders' behaviour, key support, and resistance lev...

Itel A05s 4GB RAM and 64GB Storage Variant Launched in India: Price, Specifications

Itel A05s is now available in India in a new 4GB RAM and 64GB storage configuration. The latest variant arrives nearly three months after the launch of the budget handset. The Itel A05s was introduced in the country in October in a single 2GB RAM and 32GB storage version. The Itel A05s runs on an octa-core Unisoc SC9863A SoC and features an 8-megapixel rear camera wit...

Acer Boosts Commitment to ‘Make in India’, to Expand Into AI PCs, eMobility, More

Acer has said that it will be drilling deeper into India’s tech market with expansion into consumer electronics, eMobility, and AI PCs — while also continuing its contribution to the Make in India initiative. The company said it will start collaborating with local original design manufacturer (ODMs) for its IT hardware products.

Samsung Galaxy S24 Series Tipped to Get AI-Powered Features Like Circle Search, Voice Recorder

Samsung's Galaxy S24 lineup is likely to be one of the first major flagship launches next year. We’ve been hearing for a while that the upcoming trio will be bringing several AI features and improvements to compete with the likes of the latest Pixel 8 series. New leaks now shed light on some possible AI-based features of Galaxy S24, Galaxy S24+ and Galaxy S24 Ultra.

Monday, December 11, 2023

Crypto Price Today: Bitcoin Price Falls to $41,000, Market Remains Volatile and Unpredictable

The overall crypto market cap tumbled by 0.32 percent in the last 24 hours. Bitcoin on Tuesday, December 12 saw losses alongside Ether, Ripple. Dogecoin, and Chainlink among other cryptocurrencies. Market experts call this a period of price correction for most cryptocurrencies.

iQoo 12 5G Launch in India Today: How to Watch Live Stream, Expected Price, Specifications

iQoo 12 is set to launch in India today. A livestream for the event is set to begin at 5:00pm IST. Here’s how to watch the launch event online. The iQoo 12 will be equipped with a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC. Here's what to expect from the smartphone in terms of pricing and specifications.

Fortnite Maker Epic Games Wins Antitrust Case Against Google Over Play Store Monopoly

Fortnite maker Epic Games has prevailed in its high-profile antitrust trial over Alphabet's Google, which alleged the Play app store operated as an illegal monopoly, in a ruling that if it holds could upend the entire app store economy.

Google Loses Antitrust Court Battle With Makers of Fortnite Video Game


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iOS 17.2 Update With Journal App, Spatial Video Capture, New Widgets, and More Available Now

Apple has released iOS 17.2 to all compatible iPhone models alongside iPadOS 17.2, macOS 14.2 Sonoma and watchOS 10.2 updates. The Cupertino-based tech giant has introduced the Journal app with the latest iOS update alongside numerous improvements and new features.

Realme 12 Pro, Realme 12 Pro+ Could Launch in India Soon; Reportedly Listed on BIS

Realme 12 Pro and Realme 12 Pro+ are expected to launch soon. The models are said to succeed the Realme 11 Pro and Realme 11 Pro+ handsets. Details about the smartphones including chipset and camera specifications have previously been leaked. The upcoming phones have now been reportedly spotted on a certification site hinting at an imminent India launch.

NFT, BTC ETF Buzz Bulked Up Crypto Cap, Breathes Back Life into Market Before 2023 Ends: Binance

The market valuation of the crypto market rose by 110 percent year-to-date, a report compiled by Binance said over the weekend. Along with Bitcoin’s market-reviving performance, there was a spike in L-1 blockchains and ZK protocols, among others.

Sunday, December 10, 2023

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6, Galaxy Flip 6 Display Details Emerge Suggesting Design Changes

Samsung’s upcoming foldables are gradually shaping up to be very different-looking smartphones given newly leaked details about their respective displays. Samsung has stuck with a similar form factor and design for the past few years, and so it will be interesting to see how Samsung refreshes the design of its upcoming Galaxy Z lineup.

Samsung Galaxy A15 4G Design Renders Surface Online, Key Specifications Tipped

Samsung Galaxy A15 4G is expected to launch soon alongside a 5G variant. The phone is said to succeed the Samsung Galaxy A14 4G. Several details of the Galaxy A15 5G have surfaced online recently. A new report now shares some likely features of the 4G variant of the rumoured Galaxy A15. Meanwhile, alleged design renders and colour options of the purported handset hav...

Crypto Price Today: Bitcoin, Ether See Drop in Value Owing to Market Liquidations, Most Altcoins Follow

The overall market cap slipped by 3.40 percent in the last 24 hours. On Monday, December 11, Bitcoin and Ether along with majority other cryptocurrencies reflected losses on the price chart. As per market analysts and industry insiders, the crypto market is in a tug-of-war between bulls and bears, and a potential uptrend resumption may occur if BTC price surpasses the...

Apple Blocks Beeper Mini's iMessage Service Citing Security Concerns; Beeper Tries to Get App Running Again

Beeper Mini was recently released as an Android application that helped users access Apple's iMessage service for a small monthly fee. But soon after its launch, the app faced an outage. Apple confirmed that it blocked the service citing privacy and security concerns. Beeper, however, claims that the service is safe and is working towards getting the app up and runnin...

This A.I. Subculture’s Motto: Go, Go, Go


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Saturday, December 9, 2023

Inside OpenAI’s Crisis Over the Future of Artificial Intelligence


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Asus ROG Phone 8 Design Teased as Handset Surfaces on Bluetooth SIG Website Ahead of Launch

Asus ROG Phone 8 will be launched soon, the company has teased via X (formerly Twitter). Ahead of the launch of the smartphone series, both the Asus ROG Phone 8 and ROG Phone 8 Pro have been spotted on the Bluetooth SIG certification website, alongside the purported Asus Zenfone 11 Ultra.

Vivo Y36i With 13-Megapixel Rear Camera, Dimensity 6020 SoC Launched: Price, Specifications

Vivo Y36i was launched in China. The new handset is a more affordable version of the Vivo Y36 and is equipped with an octa-core Dimensity 6020 chip from MediaTek. It sports a 6.56-inch LCD display and packs a 5,000mAh battery with support for 15W wired charging over a USB Type-C port.

Friday, December 8, 2023

Poco M6 5G Tipped to Debut in India and Other Markets as Rebranded Version of Redmi 13C 5G

Poco M6 5G is expected to launch soon, according to details shared by a tipster online. The handset is tipped to arrive as rebranded version of the Redmi 13C 5G that was launched by the company in India on December 6, and could feature similar specifications as the Redmi handset.

OnePlus 12 Global Launch Date Revealed by Executive, to Be Joined by OnePlus 12R: Report

OnePlus 12 launch date in global markets has been confirmed by a company executive, according to a report. The flagship smartphone from OnePlus will be launched in Europe and other markets on January 23, according to Alexander Vanderhaeghe, Country Manager at OnePlus Benelux. The OnePlus 12 will be accompanied by the OnePlus 12R, according to the executive.

Tata Group Submits Application to Set Up Semiconductor Plant in Assam, Chief Minister Says

Tata group plans to invest Rs. 40,000 crore to set up a semiconductor plant in Assam and the conglomerate has submitted an application with the state government, CM Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Friday. The chief minister launched the Mukhya Mantri Atmanirbhar Asom submission platform earlier in the day.

E.U. Agrees on Landmark Artificial Intelligence Rules


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Thursday, December 7, 2023

Infinix Smart 8 HD With 5,000mAh Battery, Unisoc T606 SoC Launched in India: Price, Specifications

Infinix Smart 8 HD was launched in India on Friday as a follow-up to Infinix Smart 7 HD. The new budget-friendly smartphone comes in three colour options and a single 3GB RAM + 64GB storage option. The handset runs on Unisoc T606 SoC and is backed by a 5,000mAh battery. It has an AI-backed dual rear camera setup led by a 13-megapixel primary sensor. 

iPhone 16 to Get 'Substantial' Microphone Upgrade for Improved Siri Experience With AI Features: Ming-Chi Kuo

iPhone 16 will be equipped with upgraded microphones ahead of the company's plans to offer a revamped, AI-powered Siri experience, according an analyst. The move could be connected to Apple's decision to rejig its Siri team to work on including large language models (LLMs) and artificial intelligence-generated content (AIGC) in Q3 2023.

Threads Gets Tags Feature That Lets Users Link Phrases, Emojis in Posts, Rolling Out Globally

Threads is now rolling out support for the long-awaited Tags feature globally on its site. The microblogging platform, announced by Meta-owned Instagram earlier this year to rival Elon Musk's X, revealed a few weeks back that it was testing the use of tags on its posts. However, Thread's version of hashtags comes with some limitations and alterations.

Flipkart Year End Sale 2023 to Start on December 9 With Discounts on iPhone 14, Nothing Phone 2, More

Flipkart Year End sale dates are now official. The week-long discount sale will begin in India on December 9 for all members. Like previous discount sales, Flipkart Plus members will get 24-hour early access to the sale. Products in categories including electronics, fashion, and furniture are promised to get discounts of up to 80 percent.

OnePlus Ace 3 Specifications Tipped Again, Said to Get Similar Display as OnePlus 12

OnePlus Ace 3 is expected to launch in China soon. Details about the purported handset have been doing rounds on the Internet recently. The phone is expected to succeed the OnePlus Ace 2 which was launched in February this year. Ahead of anything official, a tipster now suggests that the OnePlus Ace 3 may carry a similar display to that of the recently launched OnePlu...

From Unicorns to Zombies: Tech Start-Ups Run Out of Time and Money


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Wednesday, December 6, 2023

Tecno Plans to Launch 24 New Smartphones in India Next Year, Aims to Be Among Top 5 Brands

Tecno, a leading smartphone brand of the Transsion Group, is eyeing to be among the top five smartphone brands in the Indian smartphone market by 2024, a top company official said. The company is betting on premiumisation and is focussing on metros to achieve its ambitious goal, he said.

Google Launches Gemini AI Models to Power Bard and AI Features on Pixel Phones; Will Compete With OpenAI's GPT-4

Google Gemini was announced on Wednesday as the company's most powerful AI model to date. Gemini is available in Nano, Pro, and Ultra variants. While Gemini Nano is available on Pixel 8 Pro models, Gemini Pro will be available on Google Bard, the company's chatbot that competes with ChatGPT. The company hopes Gemini will compete with OpenAI's GPT-4 model and a white p...

Crypto Price Today: Bitcoin Trades Close to $44,000 Mark, Losses Strike Ether, Tether, Solana

The overall valuation of the crypto sector rose by 0.56 percent in the last 24 hours. Bitcoin is trading at the price point of $43,922 (roughly Rs. 36.6 lakh). Ether, meanwhile, incurred a small loss on Thursday, December 7 and is now trading at the price point of $2,250 (roughly Rs. 1.87 lakh).

OnePlus 12 Packs a Large Vapour Chamber, Teardown Video Reveals

OnePlus 12 was unveiled in China on December 5. It is confirmed to launch globally, including in India, in early 2024. The handset comes with a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset and a 5,400mAh battery with 100W wired SuperVOOC and 50W wireless charging support. A teardown video of the phone has surfaced online and it reveals all its structural components.

Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra Hands-on Images Show Notable Design Changes From Galaxy S23 Ultra

Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra alleged hands-on images have surfaced online, giving Samsung enthusiasts a glimpse at the design of the upcoming flagship handset. The images show the bottom and top edge of the smartphone and indicate a few design changes from the Galaxy S23 Ultra.

How Nations Are Losing a Global Race to Tackle A.I.’s Harms


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iOS 17.2 RC, macOS Sonoma 14.2 RC With New Features Rolled Out to Testers

iOS 17.2 RC and macOS Sonoma 14.2 RC have been released to beta testers. Apple's upcoming operating systems for iPhone brings the Journal app on iOS while both iOS and macOS will get Contact Key Verification for iMessage along with two new features for Apple Music. The final versions of these updates are expected to roll out on the stable channel later this month.

Tuesday, December 5, 2023

Xiaomi Redmi 13C 5G With 50-Megapixel Camera Debuts in India: 4G Variant Tags Along

Just six months after launching the Redmi 12C, Xiaomi has come up with a redesigned model which also packs in 5G connectivity. Called the Redmi 13C 5G, it brings an upgraded processor, and a brand-new design compared to the previous model, but it all arrives at a slightly different price point. Xiaomi also announced a 4G model of the Redmi 13C 5G which is called the R...

Crypto Price Today: Bitcoin, Ether Continue Bull Run, Most Altcoins See Profits over Losses

The market cap of the crypto sector rose by 2.98 percent in the last 24 hours. As of Wednesday, December 6, Bitcoin and Ether reached their trading values of $43,740 (roughly Rs. 36.4 lakh) and $2,268 (roughly Rs. 1.90 lakh) respectively. Most cryptocurrencies including Solana, Dogecoin, and Shiba Inu among others are trading in the profits.

OnePlus 12 With Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC Confirmed to Launch in India, Globally in Early 2024

OnePlus 12 was launched in China on December 5. The smartphone succeeds the OnePlus 11, which launched in India in February this year. The OnePlus 12 is also set to arrive in global and Indian markets soon. The company has now confirmed that the global and India launch will take place in early 2024.

Microsoft Announces New Copilot Features, AI Assistant to Get OpenAI’s GPT-4 Turbo Model

Microsoft has refined its AI-driven offerings over the past year, integrating artificial intelligence tools to Bing Search, Windows and its Office 365 suite of services that include Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Teams. The company recently announced that it was unifying its AI services, including the Bing Chat AI chatbot, under a single umbrella of Microsoft C...

Huawei Enjoy 70 With 6,000mAh Battery, Customisable Enjoy X Button Launched: Price, Specifications

Huawei Enjoy 70 was launched in China on Tuesday. It carries an unspecified octa-core chipset, rumoured to be an in-house Kirin 710A SoC, and packs a 6,000mAh battery with fast charging support. The phone is equipped with an Enjoy X button, which by default pulls up the nine most frequently used applications but can also be customised for other functions as per the us...

Inside the A.I. Arms Race That Changed Silicon Valley Forever


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Honor Magic 6 Lite 5G With Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 SoC, 5,300mAh Battery Launched: Price, Specifications

Honor Magic 6 Lite was launched in Italy on Monday. The phone succeeds the Honor Magic 5 Lite, which was unveiled in February this year. The Magic 6 Lite model will go on sale starting December 27, but the company has yet to announce the price of the handset. It is powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 SoC and packs a 5,300mAh battery with 35W wired fast charging...

Apple Ramps Up 6G Technology Development Amid Challenges With In-House 5G Modem: Gurman

Apple is working on 6G technology, even as the company reportedly faces challenges in the development of its in-house 5G modem. Spotted by Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, Apple's recent job listing shows the company is looking to hire engineers to work on 6G technology as part of its Wireless Technologies and Ecosystems team and develop 6G reference architecture alongside pr...

Samsung Galaxy Book 4 Series May Use Intel’s Core Ultra AI Chipset; Said to Launch on December 15

Samsung Galaxy Book 4 series is expected to launch soon. The lineup is said to succeed the Galaxy Book 3 series that was introduced in February this year. Design renders of the upcoming laptops were leaked recently. Now, reports have surfaced online that hint at the possible launch date and key specifications of the five rumoured models.

Nothing Teases “Something” New Coming This Week; Could Be the Rumoured Phone 2a

Nothing Phone 2a recently went from an all-out rumour to a mystery handset to getting leaked and more recently appearing on the BIS certification website. This indeed, hints that no matter what the product is, it’s bound to get launched sooner than later. Now, Nothing has started giving out more hints, with an official confirmation of sorts, revealing that something...

Monday, December 4, 2023

Nothing Fixed CMF Watch App Vulnerability That Could Expose Email Addresses, Passwords: Report

Nothing has partially fixed a security vulnerability that affected the CMF Watch app on Android phones that was related to the encryption of user information. The vulnerability could also expose email addresses and passwords used to sign up for an account — these issues have come to light weeks after Nothing Chats was pulled from the Play Store amid security vulnera...

GTA 6 Trailer Out Now; Will Be Available in 2025, Platforms Confirmed

Grand Theft Auto 6 trailer has now been officially revealed. It was released 15 hours ahead of schedule following a leak. The trailer follows a female protagonist named Lucia with her boyfriend as they go around Vice City. In a press release, Rockstar Games confirmed that GTA 6 will be released in 2025 on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X and S.

Sunday, December 3, 2023

Crypto Price Today: Bitcoin Breaches $40,000 Mark, Attains 2023’s Highest Price Followed by Volatile Altcoins

The overall crypto market cap rose by 2.76 percent in the last 24 hours. Bitcoin on Monday, December 4 reached $40,578 (roughly Rs. 33.7 lakh), its highest price for the year of 2023. Meanwhile, the value of ETH stood at $2,214 (roughly Rs. 1.84 lakh). Market analysts have suggested investors and traders to be cautious when trying to book profits.

Samsung Galaxy A55 Alleged Renders Show Triple Rear Cameras, Hole-Punch Display

Samsung Galaxy A55 could be inching towards launch as its specifications and renders have surfaced online. The upcoming Galaxy A-series smartphone is said to come with a 6.5-inch flat display. The renders suggest that the Galaxy A55 will have a hole punch cutout on the display. It is seen carrying triple rear cameras as well. The handset is expected to be powered by a...

OnePlus 12 Battery, Connectivity Details Confirmed; More Specifications Leak as Live Images Surface Online

OnePlus 12 is set to launch in China on December 5 as a successor to the OnePlus 11 5G. The company has previously confirmed several key specifications of the upcoming flagship model. More details of the handset have been confirmed by the company now. A top OnePlus executive also shared live images of the phone. Meanwhile, more alleged live images hinting at key speci...

Samsung Galaxy S24, Galaxy S24+, Galaxy S24 Ultra Renders, Full Specifications Leak Online

Samsung is gearing up to launch the next generation Galaxy S series smartphones early next year. Ahead of any official announcements, renders of the Galaxy S24, Galaxy S24+, Galaxy S24 Ultra, and their full specifications have been leaked online. Both Galaxy S24+ and Galaxy S24 Ultra are said to run on Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC, whereas the Galaxy S24 could be powered by...

Who’s Who Behind the Dawn of the Modern Artificial Intelligence Movement


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Ego, Fear and Money: How the A.I. Fuse Was Lit


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Saturday, December 2, 2023

Government Bans Use of 'Dark Patterns' on E-Commerce Platforms; Guidelines Issued

The government has banned the use of "dark patterns" on e-commerce platforms and a gazette notification was issued on November 30 by the Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA). The rules are applicable to all platforms offering goods and services in India related to online commerce, and will also apply to advertisers and sellers. Dark patters are used to deceive...

OpenAI Postpones Launch of Custom GPT Store Announced at DevDay to Early 2024

OpenAI, the creator of the popular AI-based chatbot known as ChatGPT has postponed its custom GPT store launch until early 2024. The firm stated in an internal memo that it is continuing to "make improvements" to GPTs based on customer feedback.

Tecno Spark 20 With MediaTek Helio G85 SoC, 'Dynamic Port' Launched: Specifications, Features

Tecno Spark 20 has been silently launched by the company. It is powered by a MediaTek Helio G85 processor and runs on HiOS 13. The Tecno Spark 20 features a 6.6-inch LCD display with a 90Hz refresh rate. It packs a 5,000mAh battery with 18W charging.

Friday, December 1, 2023

iQoo 12 Camera First Look: A Sneak Peek at the Camera Performance of iQoo's Upcoming Flagship

iQoo 12 launch in India is set to take place on December 12 and we recently spent some time with the company's upcoming smartphone. Here's are our first impressions of the camera on the iQoo 12 and how it performs in various scenarios.

Oppo Reno 10 Pro 5G Price in India Slashed by Rs. 2,000: Know How Much It Costs Now

Oppo Reno 10 Pro 5G was launched in India in July with a price tag of Rs. 39,999 for the sole 12GB RAM + 256GB storage variant. At present, the handset is listed in Oppo's online store for Rs. 37,999.

Google Chrome Update Fixes High-Severity Zero-Day Vulnerability That Was Actively Exploited

Google Chrome has been updated with security patches that fix a flaw allowing malicious users to run dangerous code on a user's computer. Windows, macOS, and Linux computers running Chrome were affected by the flaw, but users who have opted to receive updates automatically should already be protected — others will have to manually check for updates on their computer...

UN to Educate Over 22,000 Staff Members on Blockchain, Web3: Here’s Why

The UNDP is a branch of the UN that is focussed on helping poverty-ridden parts of the world is now getting ready to train its staff members across the world on blockchain and Web3. To do so, the UNDP has partnered with the Algorand Foundation, a non-profit body that supports the eco-friendly green blockchain Algorand.

Nothing Phone 2 Price in India Gets a Permanent Price Cut; Now Starts at Rs. 39,999

Nothing Phone 2 is now available from Flipkart for Rs. 39,999. That’s for the basic 8GB RAM + 128GB storage option. The Nothing Phone 2 runs on Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SoC and features a Glyph interface. It packs a dual rear camera setup, led by 50-megapixel primary sensor and houses a 4,700mAh battery.

Realme GT 5 Pro Design Revealed; Teased to Offer 4,500 Nits Peak Brightness

Realme posted images on Weibo, showing the back and front of the Realme GT 5 Pro. The images show the handset in an orange shade with thin bezels and a hole-punch display design. A circular-shaped camera module is seen arranged on the rear, resembling the design language of Realme 11 series.

She Is in Love With ChatGPT

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