Google Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro Get Circle to Search Feature Introduced on Samsung Galaxy S24 Series

Google Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro have been updated with the Circle to Search feature that was announced with the launch of the Samsung Galaxy S24 series of smartphones. The feature will also be available on "select premium Android smartphones" besides the latest Pixel 8 series, according to Google

Nothing Phone 1 Android 14-Based Nothing OS 2.5 Stable Update Rolling Out to Users

Nothing Phone 1 currently runs Android 13-based Nothing OS 1.5. The company has now announced that it is rolling out the Android 14-based stable Nothing OS 2.5 update for the Phone 1. In a detailed changelog, the update is said to bring improvements across different features including the signature Glyph Interface.

Crypto Price Today: Bitcoin, Ether See Losses as US Decides to Maintain Unchanged Interest Rates

The overall crypto market valuation dropped by 8.35 percent in the last 24 hours. On Thursday, February 1, Bitcoin and Ether – both recorded notable losses. Majority cryptocurrencies including Solana, Ripple, and USD Coin are reflecting losses among others.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 Early Renders Showcase Wider Displays and Slimmer Design

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Galaxy Z Flip 5 are still new in the market, but speculations about their successors are already emerging on the Web. Most recently, early renders of the Galaxy Z Fold 6 based on one of Samsung’s newest patents have leaked online. The renders indicate some design improvements for the book-style foldable phone.

HMD Global Drops Nokia Branding From Official Website, X Account; Company Says HMD Devices Coming Soon

HMD Global which produced Nokia-branded smartphones for the past long seven years, will sell its own line of HMD-branded devices soon. The latest move by the Finnish company is expected to mark an end to Nokia-branded smartphones. HMD is currently teasing its upcoming product portfolio offering a few clues on what you can next expect from HMD phones. One notable chang...

OnePlus 12 Receives First Software Update in India; Includes Master Mode With Hasselblad Colour Tuning

OnePlus 12 was recently launched in India, as well as globally. The phone ships with Android 14-based OxygenOS 14 and is powered by a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC. Now, the Indian variant of the OnePlus 12 has received its first software update which offers users a few new features and some improvements.

The Apple Vision Pro Is a Marvel. But Who Will Buy It?

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Meta Releases AI Coding Model Code Llama 70B; Calls It ‘Largest’ and ‘Best-Performing’ in Llama Family

Code Llama 70B parameter was released on January 29 by Meta, as an open-source AI model dedicated to coding. The new parameter joins the company’s existing coding models Code Llama 7B, Code Llama 13B, and Code Llama 34B. Like all LLama AI models, Code Llama 70B is also free for research and commercial purposes. It is hosted on Hugging Face, a coding repository.

Visa Finetunes its Crypto Payment Service, Onboards Web3 Firm Transak: Details

Visa crypto card holders will now be able to convert crypto assets into fiat currencies in real time. To enable this, Visa has joined hands with Web3 payments infrastructure provider Transak.

Death Stranding Director's Cut Now Available on iPhone, iPad and Mac With 50 Percent Discount

Death Stranding Director’s Cut is now out on the App Store on iPhone, iPad and Mac computers. The surreal package delivery game from Kojima Productions can be played on the A17 Pro-powered iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max, and iPad models and macOS devices running on the M1 chip or later.

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 Tipped to Get Larger Battery Than Galaxy Z Flip 5

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 is expected to launch alongside the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 later this year. Previous reports claimed the Galaxy Z Flip 6 may get upgrades to the camera and display. Now, another report suggests that the clamshell foldable may also get a bigger battery compared to the Galaxy Z Flip 5.

Focused Cuts and Fewer Layers: Tech Layoffs Enter a New Phase

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Crypto Price Today: Bitcoin Crosses $43,000, Most Altcoins Including Solana, Avalanche, Dogecoin See Gains

The overall crypto market cap rose by 2.30 percent in the last 24 hours. Bitcoin and Ether are beginning to see profits after days of trading on the low following the approvals of BTC ETFs. Profits were also minted by Solana, Ripple, and Dogecoin among other altcoins on Tuesday, January 30.

Realme 12 Pro 5G First Impressions: Certainly Stands Out

Realme 12 Pro 5G has been launched in India with a Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 SoC, a 50-megapixel triple rear camera setup, a 5,000mAh battery, and a stylish design. Here are our first impressions of the new Realme smartphone.

OnePlus Ace 3V Said to Get Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 SoC; Display, Battery Details Tipped

OnePlus Ace 3V is expected to launch as the successor to the OnePlus Ace 2V model, which was unveiled in March 2023. Recently, the display, processor and price details of the handset surfaced online. Now some of those specifications have been reiterated in another leak, which suggests other features of the rumoured OnePlus Ace 3V.

Tecno Pova 6 Pro 5G Set to Debut at MWC 2024 With Dolby Atmos Support

Tecno Pova 6 Pro 5G is confirmed to launch at Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2024 in Barcelona in late February. The handset will debut as the first Pova 6 series smartphone and it will be the first Tecno handset to come with support for Dolby Atmos spatial sound.

OnePlus Nord N30 SE With MediaTek Dimensity 6020 SoC, 33W SuperVOOC Charging Launched: Price, Specifications

OnePlus Nord N30 SE was unveiled in the UAE on Monday, January 29. The newly launched smartphone is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 6020 chipset and is backed by a 5,000mAh battery with support for 33W wired fast charging. It is available in a single RAM and storage configuration and two colour options.

New Apple MacBook Air, iPad Pro, iPad Air to Launch by the End of March, Production Underway: Mark Gurman

Apple's new iPad and MacBook Air models will reportedly debut in March. Apple could also unveil a new iPad Pro, a refreshed iPad Air, and a larger iPad Air in March. The MacBook Air is expected to come in 13-inch and 15-inch display options with the company's in-house M3 processors.

Realme 12 Pro+ 5G, Realme 12 Pro 5G With Snapdragon SoCs, 67W Fast Charging Debut in India: Price, Features

Realme 12 Pro+ 5G and Realme 12 Pro 5G were unveiled in India on Monday, January 29. The new flagship smartphones run on realme UI 5.0 custom skin and carry triple rear cameras led by a 50-megapixel primary sensor. The Realme 12 Pro 5G series is backed by 5,000mAh batteries with 67W SuperVOOC Charging support.

Horizon Forbidden West Complete Edition Is Coming to PC on March 21, Pre-Orders Now Live

Horizon Forbidden West, the sprawling action-adventure title from Guerilla Games, is finally getting a PC port. PlayStation announced last week that the Complete Edition of the sci-fi open-world epic, which includes the Burning Shores expansion from 2023, will arrive on PC on March 21.

Fossil to Exit Smartwatch Business, Gen 6 Hybrid Will Be Last From Company: Report

Fossil Group will exit the smartwatch segment, as per a report. The company cited the significant evolution of the smartwatch segment as the reason for leaving the market and called the decision strategic. As a result, the Fossil Gen 6 Hybrid, launched in June 2022 in India becomes the last smartwatch offering from the company.

Honor X9b Reportedly Spotted Online Ahead of Expected India Launch; Key Features Leaked

Honor X9b is expected to launch in India soon. Its launch and price details have also been previously leaked. The model is available in select regions worldwide, and the India variant is likely to share similar features to its global version. Now, the phone has reportedly surfaced online again - this time, briefly, in an e-commerce listing, further backing its India l...

Tecno Spark 20 Key Specifications, Price Teased via Amazon Microsite Ahead of Debut

Tecno Spark 20 is set to debut in India soon and the key specifications have been revealed by the company. The Tecno Spark 20 price in India has also been teased, ahead of its launch in the country. It will be available in four colour options in India.

Ola Electric Founder's AI Startup Krutrim Becomes India's First AI Unicorn

Krutrim has gained unicorn status as the AI startup founded by serial entrepreneur Bhavish Aggarwal secured $50 million in funding from investors including Matrix Partners India. It is the first AI startup to gain a billion-dollar valuation, a mere month after announcing its first large language model (LLM).

Nothing Phone 2a Bags TUV Certification, Charging Specifications Revealed Ahead of Debut: Report

Nothing Phone 2a launch is expected to take place on February 27 and the phone has now been spotted on the TUV certification website. The phone is tipped to support the same charging speed as the more expensive Phone 2 model.

Realme 12, Realme 12+ Listing Surfaces on BIS Website; Realme 12+ Design Revealed via MIIT Certification

Realme 12 5G and Realme 12+ 5G launch in India could take place soon as the phones are now listed on the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) website. The Realme 12+ 5G has also been listed on China's MIIT certification website, along with images of the purported handset, which give is our first look at this design.

Infinix Smart 8 Pro With 50-Megapixel Camera, 5,000mAh Battery Launched

Infinix Smart 8 Pro has been silently launched by the company as the newest Smart 8 series phone. It features a 6.6-inch IPS LCD screen and is powered by a MediaTek Helio G36 SoC paired with up to 8GB of RAM. The phone runs on Android 13 (Go edition) and is equipped with a 50-megapixel rear camera.

Apple's Plan to Comply With EU's DMA Regulation 'Farce', Spotify Says

Spotify has called Apple's new plan to comply with the EU's Digital Markets Act (DMA) "a complete and total farce." The iPhone maker could face strong action from the bloc if its proposed App Store changes do not comply with the Digital Markets Act, according to the EU's industry chief.

Moto G34 Review: Affordable 5G

Moto G34 5G was recently launched in India. It is one of the most affordable 5G phones available in the country. The phone gets a Snapdragon 695 SoC and a 50-megapixel dual rear camera setup. Here’s our review of the phone.

Xiaomi 14 Ultra Key Camera Details Leaked; Likely to Retain Placement as Xiaomi 13 Ultra

The Xiaomi 14 Ultra camera design might be similar to its predecessor, the Xiaomi 13 Ultra, but it might get brighter lenses, as per a new leak. The leak shows the alleged cover glass of the upcoming smartphone and highlights that it could again come with Leica branding. As per the report, the primary camera could get an f/1.6 aperture as opposed to the predecessor’...

From Animal, Sam Bahadur to Griselda: Here Are the Top OTT Releases of This Week to Binge-Watch This Weekend

The Long Weekend is here, and so are our weekly recommendations for the top OTT releases of the week. The biggest OTT releases are Animal on Netflix, Sam Bahadur on Zee5, Shark Tank India Season 3 on SonyLiv and Griselda on Netflix. You can also try Masters of the Air on Apple TV or Indian Police Force, which is most viewed on Prime Video this week.

Microsoft to Lay Off 1,900 Staff at Gaming Division, Including Recently Acquired Call of Duty Maker Activision

Microsoft will let go of 1,900 employees at Activision Blizzard and Xbox this week, it said on Thursday, the latest cuts in the technology sector that has extended massive layoffs over the past years into 2024.

Asus ROG Phone 8 Series Goes on Sale in India via Vijay Sales: Price, Specifications

Asus ROG Phone 8 and Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro are available for purchase in India via Vijay Sales retail outlets. Days after the Asus ROG Phone 8 series was launched in the country, customers can now purchase the phones that are equipped with Qualcomm's latest flagship Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor paired with up to 24GB of RAM and up to 1TB of storage.

Samsung Galaxy S24 Series to Be Available on Blinkit in Select Cities; Doorstep Delivery in 10 Minutes

Samsung announced a tie-up with Blinkit to deliver its recently launched Galaxy S24 series in India. Customers in Bengaluru, Delhi-NCR and Mumbai can order Galaxy S24 Ultra, Galaxy S24+ and Galaxy S24 smartphones on the instant delivery platform for doorstep delivery. The handsets are claimed to be delivered in less than 10 minutes of receiving the order.

The Pokémon Company Issues Statement After Palworld Attracts Plagiarism Allegations

Palworld, the viral hit action-adventure survival title that has come under intense scrutiny over the alleged likeness of its in-game creatures to the cute monsters from Pokémon, could be staring at legal trouble. The Pokémon Company, which manages the iconic franchise, has finally released an official statement addressing the swirling plagiarism accusations against...

iPhone 16 Pro Max to Feature Larger, Improved Primary Camera Sensor, Tipster Claims

iPhone 16 Pro Max will be equipped with an improved primary camera sensor, according to details leaked by a tipster. The flagship iPhone model expected to debut this year is tipped to feature a new Sony sensor that offers improved dynamic range and better low light performance.

Crypto Price Today: Bitcoin Price Stays Unchanged Despite Small Gain, Profits Return to Crypto Chart

The overall valuation of the crypto market cap rose by 0.38 percent in the last 24 hours. Along with Bitcoin, majority altcoins reeled-in gains on Thursday, January 25. Uniswap, Stellar, and Monero saw profits alongside Bitcoin. Ether, meanwhile, continued to reel under losses on Thursday alongside Bitcon SV and Chainlink among some other cryptocurrencies.

Google Pixel 9 Leaked Images Suggest iPhone 15-Like Flat Edges, Triple Rear Cameras

Early renders of the Pixel 9 series have already started emerging on the Web, giving us a look at what the company's next flagship smartphones could look like. The renders for the Pixel 9 show the handset in a blue shade and suggest three cameras on the rear. This would be a significant update for the vanilla model.

Samsung Developing Non-Invasive Blood Sugar Monitor for Galaxy Watch, Galaxy Ring to Compete With Apple Watch

Samsung Galaxy Watch and Galaxy Ring could be equipped with non-invasive blood glucose monitoring and improved support for blood pressure monitoring. Samsung recently teased the Galaxy Ring at its first Galaxy Unpacked event for 2024. The company could also beat Apple.

Realme Note 50 With Unisoc T612 SoC, 5,000mAh Battery Launched: Price, Specifications

Realme Note 50 was launched in the Philippines on Wednesday as the first Note-branded smartphone by Realme. The latest budget offering features a 6.74-inch display with 90Hz refresh rate and is powered by a Unisoc T612 SoC. The Realme Note 50 has several features in common with last year's Realme C51.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 Could Get a Cheaper Variant Alongside Standard Model: Report

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 could be launched in wo variants — a cheaper version of the Galaxy Z Fold 6 alongside the standard book-style foldable phone, according to a report. The South Korean tech company could launch two larger folding handsets and a clamshell-style foldable phone later this year. The more affordable model is said to help Samsung compete with other f...

Asus Zenbook 14 OLED Gets Updated With Up to Intel Core Ultra 7 CPU, 3K Touchscreen Display in India

Asus Zenbook 14 OLED gets an upgrade and is now available in India. The Asus laptop is updated to run on Intel's Evo platform with Intel Arc graphics and features a 14-inch touch OLED display with 3K resolution. The Asus Zenbook 14 OLED includes dual speakers with Dolby Atmos technology and the company's ErgoSense keyboard.

Redmi Note 13 Pro+ Review: Goes Big on Features and Price

The Redmi Note 13 Pro+ offers a great mid-range smartphone experience. The device has a stunning design with a vegan leather back and a curved display. The primary camera is solid, and the battery life is good. The device has cons like unnecessary bloatware, unreliable ultra-wide and macro cameras, and Android 13 out-of-the-box. Overall, the Redmi Note 13 Pro+ is an e...

Lenovo Legion 9i With 3.2K Display, 13th Gen Intel Core i9, Up to Nvidia GeForce RTX 4090 GPU Debuts in India

Lenovo Legion 9i was launched in India on Tuesday (January 23) as the latest gaming laptop by the Chinese electronic brand. The new model comes with an integrated liquid cooling system by Cooler Master and is powered by a 13th Gen Intel Core i9-series processor along with up to Nvidia GeForce RTX 4090 graphics. The machine is pre-loaded with Windows 11 Home and featu...

OPPO Reno11 5G: Redefining Style and Performance in Smartphones

The OPPO Reno11 5G is more than just a new phone. It's a game-changer in the world of smartphones, offering something special in every part of it. Whether you're into taking pictures, need a phone for work, or just want a phone that looks good, the Reno11 5G has something for everyone and is an all-rounder.

iOS 17.3 With Stolen Device Protection, Apple Music Collaborative Playlists Released Alongside macOS 14.3

iOS 17.3 update is now available to download for recent iPhone models, along with macOS 14.3 Sonoma for eligible Mac computers. The iOS 17.3 update adds a new feature designed to protect your account from thieves, while both iOS and macOS now show warranty details for all devices in the Settings app. Meanwhile, Apple Music has also been updated with support for Collab...

League of Legends, Valorant Developer Riot Games to Lay Off About 11 Percent of Staff

Tencent Holdings' Riot Games plans to lay off 530 employees, or about 11 percent of its staff globally, the online gaming company said on Monday in a blog that included a letter to employees from CEO Dylan Jadeja.

Honor X9b India Launch Date, Price, Specifications Leaked: Tipped to Run on Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 SoC

Honor X9b is tipped to be launched in the country on February 8 or February 9 and will be priced between Rs. 25,000 to Rs. 30,000. The sale offers are said to bring the price as low as Rs. 23,999. He claims that the Honor X9b and Honor Choice X5 True Wireless Earbuds (TWS) will be available for under Rs. 35,000.

Motorola Razr 2024 Foldable Render Leaked, Tipped to be Available in Classic Grey Colour

A render of the Motorola Razr 2024 foldable smartphone, that will succeed the Motorola Razr 40 Ultra, has been leaked. The render showcases the smartphone in a classic grey colour variant. As per the render, the upcoming phone's design appears to be similar to its predecessor, with a full-frame cover display that houses the two camera rings. The new Motorola Razr 2024...

Crypto Price Today: Bitcoin, Ether See Losses; Altcoins Solana, Cardano Follow Suit

The overall crypto market cap tumbled by 1.78 percent in the last 24 hours. Along with Bitcoin and Ether, most cryptocurrencies reflected losses on Monday, January 22. DOGE experienced a notable surge of more than 10 percent after X (formerly Twitter) hinted that it may soon launch a payment service.

Moto G24 Price, Renders, Specifications Leaked; MediaTek Helio G85 SoC, 5,000mAh Battery Tipped

Moto G24 could launch soon as its renders, specifications, and pricing details have surfaced on the Web. The latest G series smartphone by the Lenovo-owned brand could run on the MediaTek Helio G85 SoC. It is shown with a hole-punch display with 90Hz refresh rate and is said to feature a 50-megapixel dual camera setup at the rear.

OnePlus 12 Price in India, Sale Date Leaked Ahead of January 23 Launch

OnePlus 12 is all set to go official on January 23 in India at the 'Smooth Beyond Belief' event alongside the OnePlus 12R. Just a day before the formal launch, a fresh leak suggests price details of the flagship phone. It is tipped to go on sale in the country starting January 30.

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Google DeepMind Scientists Said to Be in Talks to Leave and Form AI Startup

Google DeepMind scientists are said to be in talks with investors about forming an AI startup in Paris. The scientists are said to have held discussions with potential investors about a financing round that may exceed EUR 200 million (roughly Rs. 1,800 crore). The purported venture may be focused on building a new AI model.

OnePlus Watch 2 Tipped to Launch at MWC 2024, Said to Run on Google's Wear OS

OnePlus Watch 2 launch will take place at MWC 2024, according to leaked details. Unlike the first-generation OnePlus Watch that ran on a simpler operating system, the OnePlus Watch 2 is said to run on Wear OS, bringing more features and support for more advanced features on the successor to the wearable that is expected to arrive next month.

Apple Watch Series 9, Watch Ultra 2 Lose Blood Oxygen Feature to Dodge US Ban

Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2 have stopped supporting the company's blood oxygen feature in the US. The Cupertino company has disabled the pulse oximetry feature on its smartwatches, in order to dodge a US ban for infringing on patents held by Masimo. Apple is also informing customers who purchase these two models in the US that they will not be able t...

Vivo G2 With 13-Megapixel Rear Camera, Dimensity 6020 Chip Launched: Price, Specifications

Vivo G2 has been launched in China. The smartphone is equipped with a 6.56-inch LCD screen with a 90Hz refresh rate. it is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 6020 processor, paired with up to GB of RAM and up to 256GB of inbuilt storage. It runs on Android 13-based OriginOS 3 out-of-the-box, and packs a 5,000mAh battery.

Microsoft Employee Emails Hacked by Russia-Linked Group, Company Says

Microsoft employee's email accounts were recently accessed by a Russian-linked hacking group, according to the company. The hackers managed to gain access to a “small number” of email accounts. Impacted employees included senior leadership and workers in cybersecurity and legal departments. The company expects some disruption as it fixes older systems affected in ...

Apple Vision Pro Preorders Go Live in the US Ahead of February 2 Launch: Pricing, Specifications

Apple Vision Pro preorders are now live in the US, days ahead of its scheduled launch in the US on February 2. Customers can preorder the Apple Vision Pro in three storage configurations, while AppleCare+ coverage for accidental damage is also available from the company's website. Customers who wear prescription and reading glasses can also purchase Zeiss optical inse...

Test Yourself: Which Faces Were Made by A.I.?

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Acer's Republic Day Sale Announced; Brings Discounts on Predator Helios, Nitro and More Laptops

Acer has kicked off its Republic Day Sale in India. The sale is currently live on the company's online store and exclusive retail stores and will go on till January 26. A slew of gaming, non-gaming and business laptops and monitors are available at discounted prices during the sale. Acer Predator Helios, Nitro series, Aspire 5 Gaming laptops, and Acer TravelMate serie...

Xbox Developer Direct 2024: Indiana Jones and the Great Circle Unveiled, Senua's Saga Gets Release Date

Xbox kicked off its 2024 with jam-packed Developer Direct showcase, bringing reveals and updates on four upcoming releases from four studios, plus a bonus update from Square Enix. The 45-minute presentation, streamed live on YouTube and Xbox’s other social channels late Thursday, took the covers off MachineGames’ upcoming Indiana Jones game, provided a release dat...

Realme Note 50 Launch Set for January 23; Specifications Listed by Retailer Site

Realme Note 50 is all set to launch on January 23 in the Philippines. Realme, via X, has confirmed the arrival of the new smartphone and also shared multiple posters on the microblogging platform, revealing the smartphone's design, price details, and specifications. Meanwhile, the smartphone has been listed on a retailer's website.

Crypto Price Today: Losses Hit Bitcoin, Ether, Most Altcoins Follow

The overall market capitalisation of the crypto sector tumbled by 3.25 percent in the last 24 hours. Bitcoin and Ether recorded losses of 3.77 percent and 2.95 percent, respectively, on Friday, January 19. Market analysts have also observed that the top 30 cryptos by market cap are currently trading in the red.

Samsung Galaxy S24 Series to Be Manufactured in Noida Facility for Sale in India and Export

Samsung unveiled the Galaxy S24, Galaxy S24+, and Galaxy S24 Ultra at its Galaxy Unpacked event in the US earlier this week. During the launch event, the South Korean conglomerate announced that the latest Galaxy S24 series will be manufactured at its factory in Noida, Uttar Pradesh for both domestic sales as well as exports.

Realme 12 Pro 5G Series Confirmed to Offer 120x Super Zoom; Camera Samples Teased

Realme 12 Pro 5G series is all set to go official in India on January 29 with at least two entries — Realme 12 Pro and Realme 12 Pro+. As the launch date nears, Realme is revealing more details about the smartphones. The Realme 12 Pro 5G family is confirmed to feature a 64-megapixel OmniVision OV64B periscope lens.

Apple Says It Will Remove a Health Feature From New Apple Watches

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iOS 17.3 RC With Stolen Device Protection Feature Arrives for Beta Testers Ahead of Expected Rollout Next Week

iOS 17.3 RC is available to download for beta testers and it is an exciting update because it brings with it several new features. Among these is a brand-new security feature called Stolen Device Protection, which according to the beta releases, provides an additional layer of security minus the hassle. The iOS 17.3 update according to a source will be out as soon as ...

Samsung Galaxy S24 Series Debuts in India: Sale Offers, Colour Options and Top Features

Samsung Galaxy S24, Galaxy S24+ and Galaxy S24 Ultra have been launched in India and the phones are now available to pre-book. Samsung Galaxy S24 series price in India starts at Rs. 79,999 and the phones are equipped with up to 12GB of RAM and up to 1TB of storage. Here's everything you need to know about these phones, from their price in India, to colour options and ...

Samsung's Galaxy AI Features to Land on Galaxy S23 Series, Latest Foldable, Tablets: Report

Samsung has reportedly confirmed that a bunch of its recent flagship Galaxy devices will have access to several new Galaxy AI features introduced with the Galaxy S24 series. Last year's Galaxy S23 series and its latest Galaxy Z foldables are said to get the new AI features.

Samsung Galaxy Ring Teased at Galaxy Unpacked 2024 Event: What to Expect

Samsung Galaxy Ring was teased at the end of the Galaxy Unpacked event where the Galaxy S24 series of smartphones were unveiled. Apart from the design revealed in the short video teaser, the company has not given away other details about the smart wearable. It is expected to launch later this year, possibly alongside the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Galaxy Z Flip 6.

Samsung Galaxy S24, Galaxy S24+ and Galaxy S24 Ultra Price in India Announced

Samsung Galaxy S24, Galaxy S24+ and Galaxy S24 Ultra were launched in India and global markets by the company on Wednesday. The latest flagship smartphones are equipped with up to 6.8-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X Displays and up to 200-megapixel rear cameras. All three handsets in the series run on Android 14-based One UI 6.1 and come with several artificial intelligence (A...

Samsung Galaxy S24 Series to Come With Google's Gemini AI Capabilities

Google announced that the new Samsung Galaxy S24 series will use Gemini, the company's foundational model, to power the AI capabilities. Gemini Pro will be integrated into select Samsung apps to enhance functionalities.

Crypto Price Today: Bitcoin, Ether Reel-In Minor Profits; Losses Hit Most Altcoins

The overall crypto market dipped by 0.44 percent in the last 24 hours. While BTC and ETH managed to reel-in small gain, majority cryptocurrencies like Cardano, Avalanche, Dogecoin, and Tron are trading in losses on Wednesday, January 17.

Oppo Reno 11F 5G Design, Key Specifications Leaked; Tipped to Launch in India as Oppo F25

Oppo Reno 11 5G series with a base Oppo Reno 11 and the Oppo Reno 11 Pro was unveiled in November 2023. The lineup may soon get another model. Online leaks suggest that an Oppo Reno 11F 5G model may launch soon. Design, colour options, and key specifications of the purported handset have been tipped. The model is also expected to launch in India, but it may use the mo...

Samsung Galaxy Unpacked Event Today: How to Watch Livestream, What to Expect From Galaxy S24 Series

Samsung’s first Galaxy Unpacked event of the year will be held later today in San Jose, US and the main focus of the event could be the Galaxy S24 series. The new flagship smartphone will debut as a follow-up to last year's Galaxy S23 series. Pre-reservations for the new handsets have already started last week.

Apple Opens New 15-Storey Office in Bengaluru's Minsk Square, Will House Up to 1,200 Employees

Apple is opening a new office in Bengaluru as it continues to expand its footprint in the country. It is located at Minsk Square in the middle of the city. The iPhone maker also says that the office will run on 100 percent renewable energy, and the new building in Bengaluru joins its existing ones in Gurugram, Hyderabad, and Mumbai. Apple has around 3,000 employees in...

Realme Note 50 Live Images, Key Specifications Surface Online; Tipped to Launch on January 24

Realme has announced that it will soon unveil the Realme Note series of smartphones. The company has not yet confirmed the name of any model but has officially teased the launch date of the first Realme Note phone. Reports have tipped that a phone with the moniker Realme Note 50 could be the first model in the new series. Now several leaks hint at key specifications, ...

Apple Tops Samsung in Global Smartphone Shipments for First Time Since 2010: IDC

Apple surpassed Samsung to ship the most smartphones in 2023, shows a new report by market research firm IDC. It's the first time the Cupertino-based tech giant has overtaken Samsung in worldwide smartphone shipments since 2010. Apple's rise comes on the heels of the increasing popularity of premium iPhone models and aggressive trade-in offers.

Poco X6 Pro Review: Total Bang for the Buck

Poco X6 Pro was unveiled in India on January 11 with a MediaTek Dimensity 8300 Ultra SoC and a 64-megapixel triple rear camera setup. It gets a 1.5K resolution AMOLED display with 120Hz refresh rate, a 5,000mAh battery with 67W fast charging, and an in-display fingerprint scanner. We've been using the phone for a week and here's our review of the Poco X6 Pro.

Samsung Galaxy Watch 6, Watch 5, Watch 4 Series Get Blood Pressure Monitoring and ECG in India: How to Use

Samsung has finally brought ECG (Electro Cardiography) and BP (Blood Pressure) monitoring capabilities for its Galaxy Watch wearables in India. New health-tracking features can be accessed via the Samsung Health Monitor app in the Galaxy Watch 6, Watch 5, and Watch 4 lineup. The feature will assist users in performing ECG tests from the comfort of their homes and enab...

OnePlus Buds 3 India Launch Date Confirmed; to be Unveiled Alongside OnePlus 12, OnePlus 12R

OnePlus Buds 3 are confirmed to launch in India later this month alongside the OnePlus 12 and OnePlus 12R. The earphones were initially unveiled in China earlier this month alongside the OnePlus 12. The Indian variant of these earphones are expected to share similar specifications with the Chinese version.

Realme Note 1 Specifications Leak Online Shortly After New Series Teased; Launch Timeline Tipped

Realme has confirmed that it will soon introduce a new line of smartphones with the moniker "Note." Previous reports suggested that the Realme Note 50 could be the first model in the new upcoming series to be unveiled in the market. However, a new leak has surfaced online that suggests that the first handset in the Realme Note series could be the Realme Note 1.

Samsung Galaxy S24 Listed for Sale Ahead of Launch: Report

Samsung is all set to reveal the Galaxy S24 series at its Galaxy Unpacked event later this week, with pre-bookings said to begin a few days later. Customers should likely be getting their new flagship Galaxy S-series handsets later this month. Ahead of the Galaxy S24 series launch, however, a Mexican retailer has reportedly already started selling the upcoming flagshi...

Honor MagicBook X16 (2024) With 12th Gen Intel Core i5 CPU Launched in India: Price, Specifications

Honor MagicBook X16 (2024) was launched in India on January 13. This refreshed model shares most features and specifications with the 2023 model. The MagicBook X16 (2024) model is powered by a 12th Gen Intel Core i5 processor and gets a 42Wh battery with 65W fast charging support.

iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus to Get 8GB of RAM, Wi-Fi 6E Support: Report

Apple is gearing up to launch the Vision Pro mixed reality headset next month, but its most popular product — the iPhone — is set to arrive later this year. The iPhone 16 has already been subject to several leaks and rumours, from larger screens and enhanced cameras to AI features, and a dedicated button for taking videos. A new report claims that the iPhone 16 an...

Realme 12 Pro 5G Series With a Periscope Camera India Launch Date Confirmed

Realme 12 Pro 5G series, with a Realme 12 Pro and a Realme 12 Pro+ model, will be unveiled in India later this month. Over the past few weeks, the company has teased details about the upcoming handsets. The design of one of the handsets and a colourway has already been officially revealed. Now Realme has confirmed the launch date of the Realme 12 Pro 5G series.

Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra Leaked Hands-On Video Suggests Flat Display, Slim Bezels

Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra is expected to be unveiled alongside the Galaxy S24 and the Galaxy S24+ at the Galaxy Unpacked event on January 17. Almost all details regarding the design, specifications and features of the anticipated models have been leaked. As we inch closer to the launch, a hands-on video of the Galaxy S24 Ultra has surfaced online.

Amazon Great Republic Day Sale 2024: All OnePlus Smartphone Deals Listed

Amazon is currently having its Republic Day sale. A wide range of products, like furniture, fashion items, home appliances and electronic gadgets are being offered at significantly lower prices than their usual prices. Some of the biggest offers during this sale season are on smartphones. Here we have compiled all the best deals on OnePlus handsets that you can grab i...

Amazon Great Republic Day Sale: All Redmi Smartphone Deals Listed

Amazon Great Republic Day Sale 2024, that began in India on January 13, will end on January 18. Several electronic gadgets like smartphones, PCs, laptops, tablets, etc. are being offered at discounted rates in the sale. Shoppers can also enjoy additional bank and other miscellaneous offers that can help them buy a product at a significantly lower effective price. We h...

Apple to Shut San Diego-Based 121-Person AI Team: Report

Apple is reportedly shutting a 121-person team related to artificial intelligence operations in San Diego, leaving many employees at risk of termination. The group, known as Data Operations Annotations, was told Wednesday that they would be relocating to Austin to merge with the Texas portion of the same team.

Amazon Great Republic Day Sale: All Discounts on Samsung Galaxy Phones Listed

Amazon Great Republic Day Sale 2024 kicked off on January 13 in India. Among a wide range of products, several electronic items, including smartphones, PCs, laptops and tablets are being offered at lowered prices during the sale. Here are some Samsung smartphones available at a discounted price during the sale.

Airtel, Reliance Jio Likely to Start Charging for 5G Ending Unlimited 5G Data Offers

Jio and Airtel have over 125 million 5G subscribers between them. The companies have been offering 5G connectivity at existing 4G rates and including unlimited 5G data with select plans. However, experts now suggest that the firms may soon stop their unlimited 5G offering and will likely increase 5G plan charges over the existing 4G plans.

Best Gaming Laptops Under Rs. 1 Lakh During Amazon Great Republic Day Sale 2024

Amazon Great Republic Day sale has brought several discounts on gaming laptops from brands like Acer, HP, MSI, Dell, and Asus. You can exchange your older laptop and lower the price of your next purchase. Meanwhile, you can also avail of a 10 percent instant discount on SBI credit card and EMI transactions during the Amazon Great Republic Day sale.

Realme 12 Pro+ Design, Specifications Revealed via First Impressions Video Ahead of Debut

Realme 12 Pro+ 5G design and specifications have surfaced online after the phone was spotted in a first impressions video posted by a YouTuber. The phone is shown to sport a curved AMOLED screen, feature a triple camera setup, and run on a Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 chip out-of-the-box. It could arrive in beige and blue colourways.

Microsoft Pips Apple to Become World's Most Valuable Company Amid Concerns Over Smartphone Demand

Microsoft overtook Apple on Friday as the world's most valuable company, and the market capitalisation of the Windows operating system maker stood at $2.887 trillion (roughly Rs. 2,39,26,500 crore). The company surpassed the iPhone maker for the first time since 2021, and the change comes amid concerns over demand for Apple's iPhone and other hardware.

Amazon Great Republic Day Sale 2024: Best Deals on Amazon Devices Under Rs. 30,000

Amazon Great Republic Day sale is now live for all customers — the sale began at 12am (midnight) for Prime members, and now everyone can access discounts on several products. Amazon is also offering discounts on Kindle, Fire TV, and Echo devices during the sale. Here are some of the top discounts on Amazon products during the ongoing sale.

Amazon Great Republic Day Sale 2024 Is Live: Best Offers on Mobile Phones, Electronics

Amazon Great Republic Day Sale 2024 is now open for Prime members. The sale will kick off for everyone else at 12pm on January 13. We've handpicked the best deals and offers you can grab on smartphones, laptops, Amazon devices, and other gadgets on the first day of the sale.

Amazon Great Indian Republic Day Sale Live Updates: Top Deals Available for Prime Members

Amazon Great Indian Republic Day sale brings discounts on products across various categories such as smartphones, laptops, tablets, mobile accessories, smart home devices, audio products, home appliances. You can also avail of a 10 percent instant discount on SBI Bank credit card and EMI transactions, while exchanging an older device for an additional discount can low...

Microsoft Tops Apple to Become Most Valuable Public Company

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Amazon Great Republic Day Sale 2024 Goes Live for Prime Members: Best Offers on Mobile Phones, Electronics

Amazon Great Republic Day Sale 2024 is now open for Prime members. The sale will kick off for everyone else at 12pm on January 13. We've handpicked the best deals and offers you can grab on smartphones, laptops, Amazon devices, and other gadgets on the first day of the sale.

Lenovo ThinkBook Plus Gen 5 Hybrid With Windows 11, Android 13 Launched: Price, Specifications

Lenovo ThinkBook Plus Gen 5 Hybrid was recently launched by the company at CES 2024. As the newest arrival in the Lenovo ThinkBook Plus series, it runs on Windows 11 as well as Android 13 in tablet mode for extended battery life, along with the Lenovo Tab Pen Plus. The hybrid base station also works with an external display, allowing both halves of the device to be us...

Oppo Reno 11 Pro 5G, Reno 11 5G With MediaTek SoCs, ColorOS 14 Debut in India: Price, Specifications

Oppo Reno 11 Pro 5G and Reno 11 5G were launched in India on Friday. The new flagship lineup runs on Android-14 based ColorOS 14 and features 6.7-inch AMOLED displays with 120Hz dynamic refresh rate. The Oppo Reno 11 Pro 5G runs on MediaTek Dimensity 8200 SoC, while the Oppo Reno 11 5G is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 7050 SoC.

Asus ROG Ally Gets Rs. 10,000 Discount in Amazon Great Republic Day Sale: See Price

The Amazon Great Republic Day sale will kick off January 13, around noontime, for all users. Prime members, however, will get a head start at midnight tonight. The sale promises to bring discounts across all manners of products and electronic devices. As always, gamers are likely to find deals on consoles, games, accessories and more, and handheld gaming consoles are ...

OnePlus 12R Renders Leak Online Again, Showcase a Similar Design to OnePlus Ace 3

OnePlus 12R is all set to launch in India on January 23. The handset is speculated to come as a rebranded version of the OnePlus Ace 3 that is already available in China. As we are inching closer to the launch timeline, more leaks are adding credibility to this rumour. Most recently, alleged official renders of the OnePlus 12R have leaked offering a glimpse into the p...

Crypto Price Today: Bitcoin Reflects No Notable Price Change Post ETF Approvals, Most Altcoins Trade in Profits

The overall crypto market cap dropped by 0.41 percent in the last 24 hours. Bitcoin is undergoing a period of volatility after the US SEC approved 11 BTC ETFs on January 11. Ether along with most cryptocurrencies managed to see small profits.

Nothing Phone 2 Gets Massive Discount During Flipkart Republic Day Sale 2024; More Offers Revealed

Nothing Phone 2 was introduced in India in July 2023 with three RAM and storage configurations. The phone is available exclusively in the country via Flipkart, one of India's leading e-commerce sites, which will begin its annual Republic Day Sale on January 14. Ahead of the sale, Nothing has revealed certain deals and offers that customers can avail of if they purchas...

Google Cuts Hundreds of Jobs in Engineering and Other Divisions

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Realme 12 Pro 5G Series Design, Camera Features, Colour Option Revealed Ahead of Launch

Realme 12 Pro 5G series is confirmed to launch in India later this month. The lineup is likely to include a Realme 12 Pro and a Realme 12 Pro+ model, which are said to succeed the Realme 11 Pro and Realme 11 Pro+, respectively. The company recently teased the India launch of the series and has also revealed some key camera details and a colour option of the handsets.

Crypto Price Today: Profits Take Over Crypto Charts as 11 BTC ETFs Bag Historic Approval in US

The overall crypto market valuation rose by 2.77 percent over the last 24 hours. The US SEC approved 11 BTC ETFs on Thursday, January 11 – ushering in the sentiment of excitement among the investor community. Majority cryptocurrencies reflected gains after news about the ETF approvals broke online.

Google Cuts Hundreds of Jobs in Assistant, Devices and Services Teams; Fitbit Co-Founders to Depart Google

Google on Wednesday announced that it was laying off hundreds of employees across its Google Assistant team while a similar number of users were laid off from its Devices and Services team, according to the company. The majority of the layoffs from the latter will comprise its 1P augmented reality (AR) teams, according to the search giant.

OpenAI Launches GPT Store With Access to Custom Chatbots for Paying Subscribers

OpenAI GPT Store has been launched by the company, two months after it was originally scheduled to roll out to users. Paying subscribers will have access to the store for custom chatbots, according to the ChatGPT maker. OpenAI's launch of the GPT Store follows interruptions caused by the ouster and reinstatement of CEO Sam Altman last year.

Moto G Stylus (2024) Renders, Key Specifications Leaked; Could Get 50-Megapixel Rear Camera

Moto G Stylus (2024) is expected to launch sometime later this year. It is said to succeed the Moto G Stylus 5G (2023) which was unveiled in May 2023. The launch timeline of the Moto G Stylus (2024) has not yet been revealed, but design renders of the handset have now leaked online. The leak also lists some key specifications of the phone.

Regulators Approve New Type of Bitcoin Fund, in Boon for Crypto Industry

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Realme 12 Pro 5G Series With Periscope Camera Teased to Launch in India in January

Realme 12 Pro 5G series will soon launch in India. Realme, via a post on X, confirmed the arrival of the new Realme 12 Pro 5G and Realme 12 Pro+ 5G smartphones in India. The Chinese smartphone brand is highlighting the presence of a periscope camera in the new lineup. The periscope sensor would offer better image clarity at high zoom levels.

Google Pixel Call Screening Feature Said to Arrive in India and Other Countries Soon

Google Pixel call screening feature could soon be available in India and other countries. The company's Pixel-exclusive feature that transcribes calls from unknown and spam callers is currently available in select countries and languages, and could soon come to over 10 more languages and regions in the future, including India.

Flipkart Republic Day Sale 2024 to Start on January 14 With Discounts on iPhone 14, Pixel 7a, More

Flipkart Republic Day sale 2024 dates are now official. The six-day online sale will begin in India on January 14. Like previous years, the offer sale will start exclusively for Flipkart Plus members on January 13. The e-commerce company is promising exciting deals and offers on hundreds of products in the upcoming sale.

Samsung Galaxy S24 Series Full Specifications Leak Again Ahead of Galaxy Unpacked Event

Samsung Galaxy S24 series is expected to land at the Galaxy Unpacked event on January 17. Over the past few weeks, we have covered most of the major possible features of the Galaxy S24, Galaxy S24+ and Galaxy S24 Ultra. Most recently, entire specifications of the premium lineup have leaked online spoiling Samsung's Galaxy party.

Lenovo Tab M11 With MediaTek Helio G88 SoC, 7,040mAh Battery Launched: Price, Specifications

Lenovo Tab M11 was launched at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2024, which succeeded the Lenovo Tab M10. The tablet offers stylus support and two major Android upgrades. It ships with Android 13 and comes with a MediaTek Helio G88 chipset and a 7,040mAh battery. The tablet is also equipped with a 13-megapixel main rear camera and an 8-megapixel front camera sens...

No, That’s Not Taylor Swift Peddling Le Creuset Cookware

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Oppo Reno 11 Pro, Reno 11 to Debut With Android 14-Based ColorOS 14 in India, Will Get 3 OS Upgrades

Oppo announced that both Oppo Reno 11 Pro and Oppo Reno 11 will ship with Android 14-based ColorOS 14 out of the box in India. The flagship handsets are confirmed to receive three major Android version upgrades and four years of security updates. This means the upcoming smartphones should get up to Android 17.

MSI Claw A1M With Intel Core Ultra 7 Chip, 7-Inch Screen Launched at CES 2024; to Rival Steam Deck, ROG Ally

MSI Claw AM1 was unveiled at CES 2024 as the company's first handheld gaming PC. It runs on Intel's new Core Ultra 7 (Series 1) processor and runs on Windows 11 Home out-of-the-box. The device will compete with handheld gaming devices like the Asus ROG Ally and the Steam Deck OLED.

Gravity Rush Movie Footage Shown Off at Sony CES 2024 Event, Writing Underway on God of War Series

Sony offered a quick glimpse at the Gravity Rush movie, which is currently in development under the PlayStation Productions banner. Directed by Anna Mastro, the film appears to be CGI-animated and shows one of the characters diving headfirst into battle against a winged demon. Sony also provided updates for Netflix’s Horizon Zero Dawn series and Amazon Prime Video...

Moto G34 5G With Snapdragon 695 SoC Launched in India: Price, Specifications

Moto G34 5G has been launched in India on Tuesday (January 9) as the latest budget 5G smartphone from the Lenovo-owned brand. The handset arrives as Motorola's first product of 2024 in India and features a hole-punch display with 120Hz refresh rate. The Moto G34 5G runs on a Snapdragon 695 SoC, coupled with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of onboard storage.

Crypto Price Today: BTC Breaches $46,700 Mark First Time in 2024, ETF Excitement Adds Profits to Most Altcoins

The overall crypto market rose by 6.80 percent over the last day. Bitcoin reached the mark of $46,752 (roughly Rs. 38.8 lakh) for the first time in months. Ether joined Bitcoin and most other cryptocurrences in recording profits on Tuesday, December 9.

Infinix Smart 8 India Launch Set for January 13; Price, Key Specifications Officially Teased

Infinix Smart 8 is confirmed to launch in India soon. The model was initially unveiled in Nigeria in November 2023. The company had previously revealed some key features and colour options of the Indian variant of the smartphone. Infinix now has teased some more details about the upcoming phone and its price range and announced its launch date in the country.

Samsung Galaxy S23, Galaxy S23+ Prices in India Dropped by Rs. 10,000 Ahead of Galaxy S24 Launch

Samsung Galaxy S23 and Galaxy S23+ have received price cuts in India. The revised retail prices are currently showing up on the Samsung online store and other retailers including Amazon and Flipkart. They are listed with a price cut of Rs. 10,000 from their original price tags.

Samsung Galaxy A14 5G Reportedly Gets a New 4GB + 128GB Variant in India

Samsung Galaxy A14 5G was unveiled in India in January 2023. The phone is powered by an octa-core inhouse chipset and packs a 5,000mAh battery. Initially, it launched with three RAM and storage configurations. Reports now suggest that the handset is available in a fourth RAM and storage option in the country.

Crypto Price Today: Bitcoin Trades at Over $43,000, Future Crypto Rally Relies on ETF Approvals in US

In the last 24 hours, the valuation of the crypto sector dipped by 2.38 percent. On Monday, January 8, Bitcoin and Ether both recorded small losses as the market became volatile. The investor community, especially in the US, is waiting to get news on ETF approvals from the SEC.

Oppo Reno 11 Pro Unboxing Video Surfaces Online; Suggests Key Specifications Ahead of Launch

Oppo Reno 11 Pro is confirmed to launch in India on January 12 alongside the base Oppo Reno 11. The phones were launched in China in November 2023. The company has already revealed some key specifications of the Indian variants. Now an unboxing video of the Oppo Reno 11 Pro has surfaced online that suggests some details.

I Was Addicted to My Smartphone, So I Switched to a Flip Phone for a Month

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ISRO's Aditya-L1 Solar Mission Reaches Destination Within Four-Month Timeframe

ISRO's Aditya-L1 solar mission has reached its destination within a four-month timeframe. The spacecraft was launched on September 2 last year and has now positioned itself at Lagrange Point 1, from where it will undertake a comprehensive study of the Sun, focusing on the solar corona and its influence on space weather.

Lava Blaze Curve 5G India Launch Teased by Top Executive, Could Debut as Affordable Curved Smartphone

Lava Blaze Curve 5G could be launched in India soon. A recent tweet from Lava President Sunil Raina reveals that the company is planning to launch a new product soon, and the teaser suggests that it will be the first handset from the company to be equipped with a curved screen along with support for 5G connectivity.

OnePlus 12R to Be Available for Purchase via Amazon, Colour Options Revealed Ahead of Launch in India

OnePlus 12R has been spotted on Amazon, confirming its availability via the e-commerce platform, weeks ahead of its debut in India. It will arrive as a rebranded version of the OnePlus Ace 3 that arrived in China on December 4 with a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset, a 6.78-inch AMOLED screen, and a 5,500mAh battery with support for 100W SuperVOOC charging. The Amazon land...

ISRO Set to Place Aditya-L1 Spacecraft in Final Destination Orbit: All You Need to Know

ISRO will perform the final manoeuvre to inject Aditya-L1 spacecraft into its final destination orbit at around 4pm on Saturday, the space agency has announced. The first space-based Indian observatory to study the Sun will be placed in a halo orbit around Lagrange point 1 (L1) of the Sun-Earth system, according to ISRO.

Samsung Galaxy S24, Galaxy S24+ and Galaxy S24 Ultra Pricing Tipped Again Ahead of Debut

Samsung Galaxy S24, Galaxy S24+, and Galaxy S24 Ultra pricing has leaked online, days ahead of the company's first Galaxy Unpacked event of the year on January 17. According to the latest Galaxy S24 series pricing information leak, the prices of the company's flagship series in Italy could start at EUR 899 (roughly Rs. 81,900).

Amazon Great Republic Day Sale 2024 With Discounts on Mobiles, Laptops Announced

Amazon Great Republic Day Sale 2024 is coming soon and details of the e-commerce giant's next sale event have been announced. Customers can avail of discounts on a range of products including smartphones, laptops, tablets, audio products and other consumer electronics as part of Amazon's annual sale that begins a few days before Republic Day. You can also avail of ins...

U.S. Moves Closer to Filing Sweeping Antitrust Case Against Apple

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Apple Vision Pro Safari Browsing Interface With Multitasking, 3D Object Support Leaks Ahead of Launch

Apple Vision Pro will allow users to browse the web in addition to performing other tasks on the wearable spatial computer, and now a video showing the process of browsing the web on the mixed reality headset has surfaced online. According to a leaked video, Safari on the Apple Vision Pro will also allow you to interact with and manipulate 3D objects.

Crypto Price Today: Bitcoin Sees Gradual Price Revival, Overall Market Continues to See Volatility

The overall crypto market cap rose by 0.58 percent in the last 24 hours. On Friday, January 5, Bitcoin and Ether both managed to see small gains after reeling under losses a day ago. Currently, the market demonstrates a low risk tolerance due to volatility and uncertainty surrounding specific tokens, experts have observed.

Oppo Reno 11 Pro, Oppo Reno 11 India Launch Date Revealed; Price, SoC Details Tipped

Oppo Reno 11 Pro and Oppo Reno 11 are confirmed to go official in India on January 12. Ahead of the launch, the price range and specifications of the Indian variants of the handsets have leaked online.

ChatGPT Maker OpenAI Says It's Talking With Dozens of Publishers to License Content Amid NYT Lawsuit

OpenAI said it’s talking to dozens of publishers about striking deals to license their articles, a broader effort than was previously known as the startup looks for content to train its artificial intelligence models.

Moto G34 5G With 50-Megapixel Camera Teased to Come in Three Colour Options in India

Moto G34 5G India launch will take place on January 9. Motorola, via its official website and a dedicated microsite on Flipkart, is teasing the specifications of the new G series smartphone. The colour options of the Indian variant of Moto G34 5G have now been revealed.

Redmi Note 13 5G, Note 13 Pro 5G, Note 13 Pro+ 5G With 6.67-inch Screens Debut in India: Price, Specifications

Redmi Note 13, Note 13 Pro, and Note 13 Pro+ were launched in India on Thursday with 6.67-inch AMOLED screens and a 16-megapixel selfie camera. The Redmi Note 13 Pro+ runs on a Dimensity 7200-Ultra chip and features a 200-megapixel triple rear camera setup.

Vivo X100, Vivo X100 Pro With MediaTek Dimensity 9300 SoC Launched in India: Price, Specifications

Vivo X100 series smartphones launched in India on Thursday, January 4. The new X series handsets run on MediaTek's Dimensity 9300 SoC and have an IP68-rated build for water and dust resistance. Cameras are the major USP of the Vivo X100 family. They feature triple rear camera units co-engineered by Zeiss and include Vivo's in-house imaging chip for image processing.

Vivo X100 Pro Review: A Smartphone With an Eye for Photography

After a rough patch with its X90 Pro, Vivo is out to reclaim its lost glory as an exceptional camera-first smartphone. It packs in the latest hardware including some custom bits and a new V3 co-processor as well. But does it perform as expected? And is it a worthy upgrade over its predecessor? We find out in this review.

ISRO's NSIL to Use SpaceX Falcon-9 Rocket to Launch Communications Satellite

In a first, the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) will launch a 4.7 tonne communications satellite onboard SpaceX’s Falcon-9 rocket in the second quarter of this year, NewSpace India Limited (NSIL) announced on Wednesday.

Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro Design Leaks in New Renders; Hole-Punch Display, Triple Rear Cameras Tipped

Asus ROG Phone 8 series with Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC will be fully revealed at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2024 next week. The Taiwanese company is actively teasing the arrival of the gaming-focused ROG Phone 8 and ROG Phone 8 Pro via its social media websites. In the meantime, renders of the Pro model have again leaked on the Web.

Realme 12 Pro, Realme 12 Pro+ Key Specifications Surface Online Ahead of Expected Launch

Realme 12 Pro and Realme 12 Pro+ are expected to launch soon. The phones are said to succeed the Realme 11 Pro and Realme 11 Pro+, respectively, which were unveiled in China in May 2023. Recently, design renders of the Realme 12 Pro models were leaked. Now a set of key specifications of the smartphones have been leaked. They are expected to come with considerable upgr...

Apple Sheds $100 Billion in Market Cap as Barclays Predicts 'Lacklustre' iPhone 16: Report

Apple shares closed 3.58 percent lower on Tuesday and over $100 billion (roughly Rs. 8,33,210 crore) of the iPhone maker's market value was erased after Barclays downgraded the company's shares to "underweight" and price target by $1 (roughly Rs. 83). The brokerage has highlighted soft demand for the iPhone 15 series along with challenges facing Apple in China such as...

Realme 12 Pro+ Tipped to Run on Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 Chipset

Realme 12 series comparing the Realme 12 Pro and Realme 12 Pro+ is anticipated to go official in India soon. Ahead of the official launch, a tipster has suggested the chipset of the Realme 12 Pro+ model. The upcoming handset is tipped to run on Qualcomm's Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 SoC.

Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2024 Set for January 17, Galaxy S24 Series Expected; Pre-Reservations Begin in India

Samsung will host its first Galaxy Unpacked 2024 event on January 17, the South Korean tech giant confirmed on Wednesday. This is an in-person event and it will take place at the SAP Center in San Jose, but will also be live streamed across Samsung's official channels. The Galaxy S24 series will be unveiled at the event.

iPhone 15 Price in India Discounted to as Low as Rs. 69,999 on Flipkart

iPhone 15 128GB storage variant can be purchased for as low as Rs. 69,999 (including bank offers) through Flipkart instead of the original price of Rs. 79,900. The no-cost EMI options start at Rs. 12,334 per month.

Google Maps Brings Real-Time Location Sharing on Android, iOS: Here's How to Enable the Feature

Messaging apps like WhatsApp, Signal and others have long had an option to share your location with your contacts. It’s a quick way to let your friends and family know where you are or send them your live location to help them navigate. Now, Google is also bringing real-time location sharing natively on the Maps app on Android, iOS and PC. Google users can share the...

Moto G Play (2024) Price, Design, Specifications Leak Online; 50-Megapixel Triple Rear Cameras Tipped

Moto G Play with the MediaTek Helio G37 SoC was launched in December 2022. Now, its purported successor, the Moto G Play (2024), is reportedly inching towards its launch as the pricing, renders, and specifications of the handset have leaked online. The phone is said to offer a lot of similar specifications as the older model, but with some design changes.

WhatsApp Policy Violations Led to Over 71 Lakh Account Bans in India in November

WhatsApp has announced that over 71 lakh accounts in India were banned in November 2023. As part of its latest monthly compliance report under the IT Rules 2021, the company revealed that it banned over 19 lakh accounts in India "proactively", without user reports. It also acted on a handful of over 8,000 grievances received from users last November, as per the report...

Samsung Galaxy S24 Series Pre-Order Details Leak Out; Galaxy S24+ Spotted on Walmart Listing

Samsung Galaxy S24 series is anticipated to be unveiled on January 17 and past rumours have already given us a fair idea of what to expect from the new flagship series. Most recent leaks reveal video recording upgrades in Samsung Galaxy S24, Galaxy S24+, and Galaxy S24 Ultra and some pre-order perks.

Poco X6 Series Confirmed to Launch in India on January 11

Poco X6 series has been teased to launch in India soon. The lineup is likely to include a base Poco X6 and a Poco X6 Pro model, succeeding the Poco X5 and Poco X5 Pro handsets. The phones have previously been reportedly spotted on certification sites. A promotional image has now confirmed the launch date of the series in India.

iPhone 16 Pro Models Tipped to Feature Larger Displays Again; Full Dimensions Suggested

iPhone 16 series is expected to launch later this year as a successor to the iPhone 15 lineup which was unveiled in September 2023. The upcoming series has previously been suggested to feature larger displays, alongside other improved specifications. A new report reiterates that the iPhone 16 Pro models are expected to carry larger screens than preceding models.

Realme Set to Announce New Phone in India on January 3, Could Be Realme 12 Series

Realme is gearing up for a host of new smartphone launches in 2024. Most recently, the Chinese electronics manufacturer debuted the Realme C67 5G in India last month, with a 4G variant of the handset also following suit. Now, Realme India has confirmed that it would share a new update on an upcoming phone soon.

Steam’s Best of 2023 Reveals Its Highest-Selling and Most-Played Games of the Past Year

Steam has unveiled its 2023 highlights, detailing its best-selling games, most played games overall, top early access purchases, and more. Instead of a numerical ranking, Steam has grouped the games into tiers, with both single and previously released multiplayer games taking up the top 12 category. Baldur’s Gate 3. Hogwarts Legacy, and even the highly divisive Star...