Oppo Watch X With Snapdragon W5 Gen 1 SoC, 1.43-Inch AMOLED Display Launched: Price, Specifications

Oppo Watch X was launched in Malaysia on Thursday. The smartwatch appears to be the rebranded OnePlus Watch 2, which was unveiled at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2024 on February 26. The latest wearable features a 1.43-inch AMOLED display and is powered by the Snapdragon W5 Gen 1 chipset. It is available in Mars Brown and Platinum Black colour options.

Sam Altman-Backed Humane AI Pin Is Both Interesting and Futuristic, but It Won’t Replace Your Phone

The square-shaped screen-less device has been designed by ex-Apple employees, and it is currently available for pre-order in the US for $699 (roughly Rs. 60,000). It is like a full-blown device minus a screen and is attached to the user's chest with the help of a magnet. You can interact with the device with the help of hand gestures, and the best is it has a projecto...

Microsoft Word’s Subtle Typeface Change Affected Millions. Did You Notice?

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Oppo F25 Pro 5G With Dimensity 7050 SoC, 67W SuperVOOC Charging Launched in India: Price, Specifications

Oppo F25 Pro 5G has launched in India as the latest entrant in the company's F series. The new Oppo phone runs on a MediaTek Dimensity 7050 SoC with 8GB of RAM and up to 256GB of onboard storage. The Oppo F25 Pro 5G boasts a triple rear camera setup, led by 64-megapixel primary sensor.

Honor Reportedly Working on a Flip Phone, Planned to Be Launched Later This Year

Honor CEO George Zhao revealed in an interview at the Mobile World Congress that the company is gearing up to launch its first clamshell-styled flip smartphone, which could be debuted later this year. Alongside, he also teased that the Chinese brand was working on a smart ring which would have a broader focus on health tracking.

Bitcoin Price Crosses $61,000, Ether Shows Gradual Rally: Details

The overall crypto market cap rose by 6.90 percent in the last 24 hours. Bitcoin, as of Thursday, February 29 is trading at $61,746 (roughly Rs. 51.4 lakh). Ether’s trading value stands at $3,424 (roughly Rs. 2.83 lakh).

Samsung Galaxy Fold 6 Ultra to Debut Alongside Standard Galaxy Fold 6 Model: Report

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 Ultra will be launched this year alongside the company's Galaxy Z Fold 6, according to a report. This year, the successor to the Galaxy Z Fold 5 is likely to arrive in a standard and 'Ultra' model, with the latter offering more features and advanced hardware specifications.

Lava Blaze Curve 5G Key Specifications, Design, Colour Options Revealed Ahead of March 5 India Launch

Lava Blaze Curve 5G is confirmed to launch in India on March 5. The upcoming model has been teased to launch with a curved display design. Earlier leaks have hinted at several features and even suggested the price range of the phone in India. Now the company has revealed some key specifications of the awaited model.

How the Media Industry Keeps Losing the Future

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Sam Bankman-Fried Makes His Last Stand

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iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Plus to Sport OLED Screens With 120Hz Refresh Rate, Always-on Support

iPhone 17 and iPhone 17 Plus could feature upgraded LTPO OLED screens with a 120Hz refresh rate, according to a report. Just like the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro models, the company's standard smartphones expected to arrive in 2025 could support the always-on display mode on iOS that shows the lock screen and notifications.

Sony Brings Passkey Support on PlayStation for Secure Access: Here's How to Activate

Sony is rolling out passkey support on PlayStation platforms globally as an alternative way for users to access their PlayStation Network accounts. The company made the announcement Monday and said that passkeys would offer a more secure and convenient way for PlayStation users to sign in and access experiences on the platform.

OnePlus Ace 3V Key Specifications Surface Again, Tipped to Get Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 SoC

OnePlus Ace 3V is expected to launch later this year. A few leaks have suggested some key specifications that the handset is likely to arrive with. An earlier leak claimed that the OnePlus Ace 3V could carry a Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 chipset. However, a new leak now suggests that the phone may get a new upcoming chipset.

Samsung Galaxy A55 Price, Specifications Leak; to Debut Alongside Samsung Galaxy A35 on March 11: Report

Samsung Galaxy A55 launch in global markets could take place soon, and the specifications of the successor to the Samsung Galaxy A54 have surfaced online. The phone will reportedly be equipped with an Exynos 1480 chipset along with up to 8GB of RAM and up to 256GB of storage. It is said to sport a 50-meapixel triple rear camera setup, sport a 6.6-inch AMOLED screen, a...

Apple Kills Its Electric Car Project

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Oppo Air Glass 3 XR Eyewear Prototype Powered by its ‘AndesGPT’ AI Model Showcased at MWC 2024

Oppo’s newly showcased Air Glass 3 augmented reality glasses are based on the older Air Glass 2 concept shown at MWC 2023. This time around, there’s new AI bits to power the whole experience including a recently announced large language model called AndesGPT that powers its voice assistant and generative AI capabilities and is partially used to navigate the wearab...

Nintendo Switch 2 to Release in March 2025 as Company Prepares to Avoid Resales: Report

Nintendo is said to have delayed the launch of its next-generation console, the successor to the Nintendo Switch. Reports last week claimed that the company was advising game publishers that the Nintendo Switch 2 would be delayed until the early months of 2025. A new report now claims that the Switch successor will be released in March 2025. The Nintendo Switch is now...

Infinix GT Ultra Teased, New Gaming Technology, E-Ink Colour Changing Panel Unveiled at MWC 2024

Infinix is looking to launch a new smartphone in 2024. The company teased the flagship gaming phone at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2024 in Barcelona. The phone is said to carry the moniker Infinix GT Ultra and the company has announced some chipset, display and hardware details. It also introduced a prototype technology called E-Color Shift.

Crypto Price Today: Bitcoin Pumps Over $55,700 for First Time Since 2021, Most Altcoins Reap Benefits

The overall valuation of the crypto market rose by 6.05 percent in the last 24 hours. Bitcoin, as of Monday, is trading at its two-year high price point of $55,753 (roughly Rs. 46.2 lakh). Ether is trading at $3,220 (roughly Rs. 2.6 lakh). Most cryptocurrencies reflect gains except for stablecoins.

iOS 18 to Arrive With Updated Interface Design Alongside New AI Features: Gurman

iOS 18 will arrive later this year with an updated user interface, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. Apple's visual changes to iOS 18 might not be "a total overhaul that mirrors visionOS”, and are expected to come alongside new AI features that will be part of the operating system. macOS is also expected to get a visual overhaul, but it is likely to come in 2025...

Honor MagicBook Pro 16 AI PC and Honor Pad 9 Launched at MWC: Price, Features

The Honor MagicBook Pro 16 and the Honor Pad 9 were unveiled Sunday. The new laptop boasts AI features and is powered by an Intel Core Ultra 7 processor and an Nvidia GeForce RTX 40 series GPU. The Honor Pad 9, on the other hand, runs on a Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 chipset and features a 12.1-inch display with 2.5K resolution and 120Hz refresh rate.

Samsung Galaxy Ring Confirmed to Be Showcased at MWC 2024; Galaxy AI Coming to More Devices

Samsung Galaxy Ring is now confirmed to be showcased at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2024 in Barcelona, which is currently underway. The South Korean tech giant also revealed that its Samsung Health platform will play a vital role for the wearable in keeping track of the health vitals and offering insights to users. Additionally, the company’s AI suite will also ...

MicroStrategy’s X Account Hacked, Over $440,000 Estimated Stolen Via Fake $MSTR Airdrop Links

The X account of MicroStrategy was hacked in the early hours of Monday, February 26. The account was flooded with posts showing links where people could click and register for the airdrop of Ethereum-based ‘so-called official’ MSTR token.

iQoo Z9 5G India Launch Set for March 12, Teased to Run on MediaTek Dimensity 7200 SoC

iQoo Z9 5G will launch in India on March 12. It is confirmed to be available for purchase through the company's official website and Amazon. The e-commerce website and iQoo India website have created a dedicated landing page on their websites to tease the design and some specifications of the new Z-series smartphone.

Xiaomi 14 First Impressions

For those unaware, the Xiaomi and Leica partnership started in 2022 with the co-development and launch of Xiaomi 12S Ultra for the premium smartphone segment as the first product for a long-term partnership. The Xiaomi 13 Pro was the first from the house of Xiaomi to make it to India, and it ticked all the boxes for an excellent premium camera. But the all-new Xiaomi ...

HMD Global Reveals Its Rebranding Efforts; Barbie Flip Phone to Debut Later This Year

HMD, which stands for Human Mobile Devices, confirmed its rebranding efforts during the MWC 2024 signaling a new direction for the company. It revealed plans to launch a Barbie-branded flip phone in the summer of this year during the MWC 2024. This will be a feature phone rather than an Android phone.

Honor Magic 6 Series, Honor Magic V2 Series Make Global Debut at MWC 2024

Honor Magic 6 series and Honor Magic V2 lineup made their international debut today (February) during the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2024 event in Barcelona. The latest Magic 6 series smartphones run on MagicOS 8.0 skin based on Android 14 and are powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC. The Honor Magic V2 foldable smartphones, on the other hand, ship with Magic...

Tecno to Unveil PolarAce Imaging System at MWC 2024, Set to Debut in Camon 30 Series

Tecno recently announced that it will unveil its PolarAce Imaging System during MWC 2024. It is claimed to be the company's first-ever imaging system featuring an independent imaging chip. The AI-enhanced imaging technology is said to enable advanced video capture and it will debut in the upcoming Tecno Camon 30 series.

Samsung Galaxy F15 5G India Launch Set for March 4, Teased to Get 6,000mAh Battery, Dimensity 6100+ SoC

Samsung Galaxy F15 5G will be launched in India next month. A dedicated microsite on Flipkart has teased some of the upcoming Galaxy F-series smartphone's specifications ahead of its debut. It is expected to be priced under Rs. 15,000 in the country.

FASTag KYC Deadline set for February 29: How to Update, Check Status, and More

The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) recently introduced the ‘One Vehicle, One FASTag' initiative to discourage users from using single FASTag for multiple cars or vice versa. The move is meant to reduce traffic congestion and streamline toll collection nationwide. Here's how you can update your FASTag KYC using different methods, check the status, and mo...

Apple Said to Be Working on Foldable Device Larger than iPhone Ahead of Mass Production

Apple is developing a foldable device which is larger than a smartphone, according to a report that cites Taiwan-based supply chain sources. The company is reportedly working on more than one foldable device, with different departments tasked with developing each product. Apple is yet to announce any plans to launch a foldable smartphone in the coming months or years.

TSMC to Get $4.9 Billion in Subsidies From Japan to Build Second Chip Plant

TSMC will get up to more subsidies from the government of Japan in order to help the chipmaker build a second fabrication plant in Japan. The company will receive 732 billion yen ($4.86 billion) more in subsidies from Japan. TSMC, which is also expanding in the US and Germany, plans to ramp up to mass production in Japan before the end of the year.

Vivo V30, Vivo V30 Pro India Launch Confirmed; Design and Colour Options Revealed

Vivo V30 Pro India launch has been confirmed by the Chinese smartphone maker. The design and colour options of the Vivo V30 Pro have also been revealed by the firm. ahead of its arrival in India. The series will be available in three colourways in India. Here's everything you need to know about the Vivo V30 series ahead of its upcoming launch in the country.

Nothing Phone 2a Design, Colour Options Tipped Again via Leaked Renders Ahead of Debut

Nothing Phone 2a design has been leaked on X (formerly Twitter) and the upcoming handset from the UK startup led by Carl Pei is tipped to arrive in two colour options. The leaked images corroborate other renders recently leaked by another tipster that also suggest the phone will feature a horizontal dual rear camera layout and a simplified Glyph LED layout, unlike the...

Vivo Y100t With 6.64-Inch LCD Screen, MediaTek Dimensity 8200 Chipset Launched: Price, Specifications

Vivo Y100t has been launched by the Chinese smartphone maker. This smartphone features a 6.64-inch LCD screen with a 120Hz refresh rate and is powered by MediaTek's Dimensity 8200 chipset. It packs a 5,000mAh battery with 120W charging support and is available in Midnight Black, Mountain Green, and Snowy White colour options.

Google Pay to Roll Out SoundPod With Audio Alerts to Merchants in India After Year-Long Pilot

Google SoundPod is coming to merchants in India in the coming months, the company said on Thursday. After a year-long limited pilot, the company revealed that it is bringing its device for payment alerts to merchants in the country, along with cashback offers. Google's SoundPod will compete with soundboxes from rivals like PhonePe and Paytm.

Xiaomi Pad 6S Pro With Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC, 10,000mAh Battery Launched: Price, Specifications

Xiaomi Pad 6S Pro was launched in China on Thursday, February 22 alongside the Xiaomi 14 Ultra. The newly launched Pad 6S Pro comes with a 12.4-inch display, an octa-core Snapdragon chipset, a large battery, and a dual rear camera system. The tablet also has support for a smart touch keyboard and a stylus. It is available in three colour options and four RAM and stor...

OPPO F25 Pro 5G Is Born to Flaunt With Exceptional Design, Durability, Photography Features

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Palworld Crosses 25 Million Players on PC and Xbox, 15 Million Copies Sold on Steam

Palworld, the action-adventure survival title that broke player count records on Steam at launch, has sold 15 million copies on Valve’s platform. Developers Pocketpair announced Thursday that the game’s total player count had gone past 25 million, with 15 million players on Steam and 10 million players on Xbox. Since its release last month, Palworld has become a p...

Instagram Creator Marketplace Expands to India; Meta Tests AI-Powered Creator Recommendations

Instagram Creator Marketplace is expanding to eight new regions including India, the company announced on Wednesday. Meta will invite creators from Australia, Brazil, Canada, India, Japan, New Zealand, and the UK to join the portal that connects brands and content creators for branded content or partnership ads on the platform.

Samsung Galaxy Book 4 Series With Up to Intel Core Ultra 7 CPUs Launched in India

Samsung Galaxy Book 4 series was initially unveiled in December 2023. The South Korean tech giant has now revealed the Galaxy Book 4 lineup in the Indian market with a base Galaxy Book 4 360, a Galaxy Book 4 Pro, and a Galaxy Book 4 Pro 360 model. The company has not yet confirmed the launch of the top-of-the-line Ultra model in the country.

iQoo Neo 9 Pro Review: The Premium Midrange 'Flagship Killer' to Beat

iQoo Neo 9 Pro is the company's latest Neo-series smartphone to debut in India. Here's our review of the iQoo Neo 9 Pro, which features a 6.79-inch AMOLED screen, a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor, a 50-megapixel camera with a Sony IMX920 sensor, and support for 120W SuperVOOC charging.

Google Launches Gemma, a Family of Open-Source Lightweight AI Models for Developers

Google released a new lightweight open-source family of artificial intelligence (AI) models called Gemma on Wednesday, February 21. Two variants of Gemma, Gemma 2B and Gemma 7B, have been made available to developers and researchers. The tech giant said it used the same technology and research for Gemma that it used to create Gemini AI models.

iQoo Neo 9 Pro With Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Chip, 50-Megapixel Camera Launched in India: Price, Specifications

iQoo Neo 9 Pro has been launched by the company in India. The latest premium midrange smartphone from iQoo is equipped with a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset paired with up to 12GB of RAM. It features a 50-megapixel primary camera along with an 8-megapixel ultra-wide-angle camera. The iQoo Neo 9 Pro is equipped with a 5,160mAh battery with support for 120W charging.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 Tipped to be Company's Thinnest Foldable Smartphone Yet

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 may be unveiled later this year alongside the Galaxy Z Flip 6. The phones have not yet been officially announced but leaked details about the foldables have surfaced online over the past few months. A new report now claims that the Galaxy Z Fold 6 could be the slimmest Samsung foldable handset yet.

Bitcoin, Ether Join Most Altcoins in Clocking Losses, Tether and USD Coin Manage to See Gains

The overall crypto market cap dipped by 1.42 percent in the last 24 hours. On Thursday, February 22, Bitcoin and Ether – both recorded losses. Most altcoins are trading in the reds on Thursday, these include Solana, Dogecoin, and Tron among others. Only a small number of cryptocurrencies managed to clock profits on Thursday. These include Tether and USD Coin.

China’s Rush to Dominate A.I. Comes With a Twist: It Depends on U.S. Technology

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Realme 12+ 5G Specifications Leaked via Malaysian Retailer Listing Ahead of Official Launch

Realme 12+ 5G is all set to be unveiled in Malaysia on February 29 alongside the Realme 12 Pro+ 5G. The upcoming smartphone from Realme will make its Indian debut on March 6. However, just ahead of its scheduled launch, the Realme 12+ 5G has been listed online revealing its full specifications.

Crypto Price Today: Bitcoin Slips Down from $52,000 Mark, Ether Recedes After Briefly Touching $3,000-Mark

The overall crypto market cap slipped by 0.16 percent in the last 24 hours. Bitcoin recorded a small profit of 0.31 percent on February 21 to trade at $51,977 (roughly Rs. 43 lakh). With a loss of 2.05 percent, the value of Ether presently stands at $2,870 (roughly Rs. 2.3 lakh).

Unleash the Power of Galaxy AI: Transform Your Mobile Experience With Samsung Galaxy S24

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Elden Ring's Shadow of Erdtree Expansion to Get Gameplay Reveal Trailer on February 21

Elden Ring’s long-awaited expansion is finally getting a trailer. Developers FromSoftware confirmed that the first trailer for Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree will be revealed February 21. The trailer, set to be released on Wednesday at 7am PST (or 8.30pm IST), will feature gameplay from the upcoming major expansion. The presentation will also likely provide detai...

Inside the Funding Frenzy at Anthropic, One of A.I.’s Hottest Start-Ups

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iPhone 15 Series Offers Longer Battery Cycle Lifespan Than Previous Models, Apple Says

iPhone 15 series have a longer battery cycle lifespan compared to previous iPhone models, according to Apple. The company has now updated its documentation to state that the iPhone 15 series can retain 80 percent of its battery capacity at 1000 charge cycles. Apple will also display the iPhone 15 series' battery "health" in the Settings app in addition to charge cycle...

Neuralink's First Human Patient Able to Control Mouse Through Thinking, Says Elon Musk

The first human patient implanted with a brain-chip from Neuralink appears to have fully recovered and is able to control a computer mouse using their thoughts, the startup's founder Elon Musk said late on Monday.

Dogecoin Sees Price Hike After Ferrari Adds it to List of Accepted Cryptocurrencies for Payment

Ferrari, after opening payments in Bitcoin, Ether, and USD Coin in the US – has decided to add Dogecoin to the list of cryptocurrencies it accepts as payments for its high-end cars and merchandises.

WhatsApp Reportedly Working on Secret Code for Locked Chats on Web Client

WhatsApp Web will soon get support for secret codes for locked chats, according to details shared by a feature tracker. While users can already lock specific chats on WhatsApp for iOS and Android that are hidden behind a secret code, the same functionality is expected to arrive on WhatsApp Web in the future.

Invincible: Guarding the Globe, Ubisoft's Free-to-Play RPG, Launched on iOS, Android

Ubisoft has released a new Invincible mobile game, based on Robert Kirkman's popular comic book series and its hit TV show adaptation. The studio launched Invincible: Guarding the Globe, a free-to-play idle RPG, on Monday. The game is now playable on iOS and Android devices and is also available on the Amazon store. The Invincible mobile game will let players take par...

iPhone 16 Pro Colour Options Leak; Apple Tipped to Launch Pro Models With Gold Finish

iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max colour options have been leaked, months ahead of the anticipated arrival of the company's next smartphone models. Leaked renders of the iPhone 16 Pro models show the phone in new grey and gold colourways. The latter is making a return — the current generation iPhone 15 Pro models are not available in a gold finish.

Plans to Expand U.S. Chip Manufacturing Are Running Into Obstacles

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Xiaomi 14 With Triple Rear Cameras Confirmed to Launch in India on March 7

Xiaomi 14 India launch date has been officially confirmed. The Chinese manufacturer confirmed the launch date via a post on X. The phone will be unveiled in India on March 7. Previously, Xiaomi had teased its Leica partnership on the official Xiaomi India X page. The Xiaomi 14 series is also scheduled to launch globally on February 25 during the Mobile World Congress...

Xiaomi 14 Ultra to Launch in China Alongside Xiaomi Pad 6S Pro; to be Unveiled Globally at MWC 2024

Xiaomi 14 Ultra is confirmed to launch in China soon, followed by a global reveal at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2024 in Barcelona later this month. The design and colour options of the handset alongside some key camera details have been confirmed by the company ahead of the unveiling.

Need for Speed Unbound, Assassin's Creed Valhalla Headline PS Plus Game Catalogue for February

Sony announced February’s slate of games coming to PlayStation Plus game catalogue for Extra and Deluxe/Premium tier members last week. This month’s PS Plus offerings, announced on the PlayStation blog, are headlined by Need for Speed: Unbound, The Outer Worlds, Tales of Arise and Assassin’s Creed Valhalla. The full list of games arriving to the PS Plus game cat...

Oppo Adds AI Features in ColorOS New Year Edition Update, Reveals Phones That Will Get It First

Oppo AI features have made a debut via the ColorOS New Year Edition update. The company held an AI strategy conference on Monday to unveil the new features. The smartphone maker said that more than 100 features have been added. Some of the notable features include AI Call Summar, AI Deletion, Xiaobu Photo Studio, AI Greeting Cards, and more.

iQoo Z9 5G Spotted on Geekbench; May Get MediaTek Dimensity 7200 SoC

iQoo Z9 5G may launch in India soon. The purported phone has previously been spotted on the certification sites that have hinted at some key specifications of the handset. Earlier leaks have shown design renders of two rumoured iQoo Z9 models, tipped to be a base and an iQoo Z9x model.

Xiaomi Pad 6S Pro Confirmed to Launch on February 22; Design, Key Specifications Revealed

Xiaomi Pad 6S Pro is set to be unveiled soon in China. The design and some key features of the upcoming tablet have been officially revealed by the company. It shares a similar design language to the other models in the Xiaomi Pad 6 lineup. Xiaomi has not yet confirmed if the tablet will see an India launch.

OnePlus 12R Buyers Can Seek Full Refund Until March 16, OnePlus COO Says

OnePlus 12R owners can seek a refund on their purchase of the handset until March 16, according to the company. According to a post by OnePlus President and COO Kinder Liu, buyers who have purchased the OnePlus 12R can return their handset during a one-month refund period.

RBI Not Planning Harsher Rules to Curb Fintech Sector After Paytm Strictures, Official Says

The Reserve Bank of India does not plan to impose drastic measures on India's fintech sector after the recent action against Paytm Payments Bank, according to P Vasudevan, an executive director in charge of enforcement at the central bank. Paytm has been in the crosshairs of the regulator for some time, with multiple warnings over the past two years.

iPhone 16 Leaked Camera Module Hints at Vertical Rear Camera Layout

iPhone 16 series details have been leaked online Apple is tipped to launch five models this year. The company's 2024 models are said to include the iPhone 16 SE, iPhone 16 Plus SE, iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Pro, and iPhone 16 Pro Max. Meanwhile, a leaked image of a camera module for the iPhone 16 has been leaked online, months ahead of the anticipated arrival of the smartp...

Android 15 Developer Preview 1 Released By Google: All You Need to Know

Android 15 Developer Preview 1 was released by Google on Friday, allowing developers to try out new features coming to users with the next version of Google's operating system. The first developer preview comes with new security and performance enhancements, along with features aimed at taking advantage of premium hardware on flagship smartphones, according to the com...

Paytm Shifts Nodal Account to Axis Bank, RBI Extends Unit Wind-Down Date to March 15

Paytm Payments Bank has been granted additional time by the RBI to wind down its operations in the country, the central bank announced on Friday. Customers won't be able to add fresh funds to their Paytm Payments Bank accounts after March 15 Meanwhile, parent firm One97 Communications has signed on a new banking partner to try to survive the ongoing crisis by keeping ...

Microsoft Announces 4 Xbox Exclusives for PS5 and Nintendo Switch, Activision Blizzard Titles on Game Pass

Four Microsoft first-party games will launch on Sony’s PlayStation 5 and the Nintendo Switch, the company confirmed late Thursday after weeks of speculation over its exclusive titles releasing on rival platforms. The announcement came on the Official Xbox Podcast from Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer, who also shed further light on the reasons behind Xbox’s busin...

Google Unveils Gemini 1.5, Meta Introduces Predictive Visual Machine Learning Model V-JEPA

Google and Meta have announced new AI models. While Google has started an early testing of its Gemini 1.5 model which has the capability of long-context understanding across modalities, Meta’s Video Joint Embedding Predictive Architecture (V-JEPA) model, which has been publicly released, can teach AI models about the real world through videos and using predictive an...

Apple Temporarily Pauses Foldable Phone Development Due to Screen Testing Snag, Tipster Says

Apple is reportedly working on a new category of products - foldable smartphones and/or tablets. This suggests that the Cupertino-based tech giant is gearing up to compete against its Android peers in the segment. Previous reports on the matter have hinted that the company is still in its research and development phase and is not prepared to launch anything soon. Howe...

Meta Shows Small Businesses New Ways to Bypass Apple's App Store Fees

Meta is advising small businesses on how to advertise on Facebook and Instagram without paying fees imposed by Apple. Instead of buying ads on the iOS apps for Facebook and Instagram, Meta is advising the companies to buy ads through a web browser.

Apple Said to Be Preparing AI Tool for Developers, to Compete With Microsoft's GitHub Copilot

Apple is preparing to add a critical new software tool for app developers that would step up competition with Microsoft. The iPhone maker has been racing to add more artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities into its services and has been working on the tool for the last year as part of the next major version of Xcode. Apple is also said to be exploring the use of AI ...

OpenAI Unveils A.I. That Instantly Generates Eye-Popping Videos

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Honor X9b With 108-Megapixel Camera, Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 Launched in India: Price, Specifications

Honor X9b has been launched in India as the company's newest X-series smartphone. The phone sports a 6.78-inch curved AMOLED screen and runs on a Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 chip. It features a triple rear camera setup that includes a 108-megapixel primary camera.

Samsung Galaxy F15 5G Design Renders Leaked Ahead of Launch in India: Report

Samsung Galaxy F15 5G could be launched in India soon, as design renders of the smartphone have been reported. The renders showcase the phone in black, mint, and purple colour options. It is also reported to get a triple rear camera unit and run on Android-14-based One UI 6. The F-series phone was also reported to be listed on the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) webs...

HP Envy Move AIO Portable PC With 23.8-Inch Touch Display Launched in India

HP Envy Move has been launched in India. The company's latest AIO PC can be carried around using a built-in handle and features a rechargeable battery. It is powered by a 13th Gen Intel Core i5 processor and has a 23.8-inch IPS touch display

Sony Set to Miss PS5 Sales Target for FY 2023, Says Marvel's Spider-Man 2 Sold 10 Million Copies

Japan's Sony slashed the full-year sales forecast for its PlayStation 5 console on Wednesday and said it plans to list its financial business next year as it focuses on entertainment and image sensors. Sony cut its PS5 sales forecast for the year ending March to 21 million units, from 25 million units previously, after weaker-than-expected sales over the year-end shop...

Bitcoin Surges Beyond $52,000 for First Time Since 2021, Overall Crypto Chart Reflect Profits

The overall crypto market cap spiked by 5.32 percent in the last 24 hours. While Bitcoin is trading at $52,044 (roughly Rs. 43.2 lakh), Ether is trading at $2,792 (roughly Rs. 2.31 lakh).

Samsung Galaxy S24 Series Update Fixes Display Issue, Adds Camera and AI Upgrades

Samsung Galaxy S24 series smartphones are getting a new update. This update addresses the complaint of some users who have been experiencing a washed-out display in vivid mode by adding a new Vividness setting that allows better control of the colour depth in the display mode. It also has added improvements to the camera system and Galaxy AI.

Nvidia Market Cap Threatens Google Parent Alphabet After Overtaking Amazon

Nvidia came close to overtaking Google parent Alphabet on Tuesday as Wall Street's third most valuable company. The chipmaker overtook Amazon for the first time in two decades, with a higher market capitalisation than the US e-commerce giant. Nvidia has benefitted the most amid an ongoing race among technology companies to build AI into their products and services.

Meta Quest 3 Is 'The Better Product, Period': Mark Zuckerberg Reviews Apple Vision Pro

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has posted his review of the Apple Vision Pro on Instagram. In a 3-minute long video, he went through the various aspects of the mixed-reality headset by the Cupertino-based tech giant and compared it to Meta’s own Quest headsets. Sharing his opinions, he said, “Quest is the better product, period.”

Android 15 Developer Preview for Google Pixel Smartphones Said to Arrive on February 15

Android 15 Developer preview could arrive as soon as this week. According to a comment made on a post on the Android Open Source Project (AOSP), it could be scheduled for February 15. The comment also revealed that the next generation of smartphone operating system (OS) might be called Android V. This corroborates earlier reports that suggested that Google’s develop...

Xiaomi 14 Ultra Colourways Tipped, Could Come in Glass, Leather, Titanium Options

Xiaomi 14 Ultra was earlier tipped to come in three RAM and storage variants — 12GB + 256GB, 16GB + 512GB, and 16GB + 1TB. Now, a Chinese tipster on Weibo jas claimed that the 16GB RAM + 1TB storage variant will be available in titanium, white and blue colour options. The white variant is said to have a leather back, whereas the blue variant could feature a glass ba...

iPhone 16 Series Schematics Tip Design, May Include iPhone 16 SE, iPhone 16 Plus SE Models

The schematics, specifications and possible pricing of the iPhone 16 series have surfaced online. The image offers a brief look at the possible rear design of the upcoming handsets and suggests a major design overhaul with a vertical camera layout. The lineup is tipped to include iPhone 16 SE, iPhone 16 Plus SE, iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Pro, and iPhone 16 Pro Max models.

iQoo Z9 BIS Listing Hints at Imminent India Launch; Key Specifications Tipped

iQoo may launch a new model in India soon. Leaks about the iQoo Z9 have surfaced online and the model has been spotted on several certification sites including BIS. The phone is expected to support Bluetooth 5.3 and 5G connectivity. A tipster has suggested the display, processor and battery details of the purported handset.

Apple Vision Pro Said to Take Up to Four Generations to Reach 'Ideal Form'

Apple Vision Pro might take a few years until the mixed reality headset reaches its 'ideal form', people working on the device told Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. While the company's Vision Pro headset currently has software bugs, it could one day replace the iPad, Gurman states in his review.

Xiaomi Watch 2 Key Specifications, Design Revealed via Retail Listings Ahead of Debut

Xiaomi Watch 2 might be launched soon as it was recently spotted at several European retailers, according to a report. The smartwatch has not been announced by the company yet, but the retail model gives some insight into what the wearable could be like. It will reportedly feature a Snapdragon W5+ Gen 1 SoC and run on Wear OS.

Bitcoin Hits $50,000 Mark for First Time in Two Years, Tether and USD Coin See Losses

The overall crypto market cap rose by 3.78 percent in the last 24 hours. While Bitcoin is trading close to $50,000 (roughly Rs. 41.4 lakh), Ether is trading at $2,642 (roughly Rs. 21.9 lakh) as of Tuesday, February 13. Market experts have advised caution to investors now that the market is fluctuating on an upward curve.

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We Tried Google’s Gemini AI Chatbot and Found It to Be More Capable but Still Prone to Hallucinations

Google has come a long way with its generative artificial intelligence (AI) offerings. It has recently shifted to the Gemini AI model, which the company claims is its most powerful foundation model. We decided to test the chatbot in multiple parameters, such as generative capability, accuracy, image generation, and more, to see how it fared.

Redmi Buds 5 With Up to 46dB ANC, Up to 38 Hours of Battery Life Launched in India

Redmi Buds 5 have been launched in India as the latest true wireless stereo (TWS) earbuds from the Chinese electronic brand. The earbuds come with an AirPods-like semi-in-ear design and offer an active noise cancellation (ANC) feature to reduce external noise by 46dB. The Redmi Buds 5 pack 12.4mm dynamic Titanium drivers and are claimed to deliver up to 38 hours of ba...

Ethereum’s Upcoming Dencun Upgrade Set to Make Layer-2 Blockchains More Secure: All You Need to Know

Ethereum’s upcoming Dencun upgrade is slated to be deployed at around 7:25pm IST (1:55pm UTC) on March 13. The update will be triggered when the Ethereum blockchain touches slot 8626176.

Google One Surpasses 100 Million Subscribers Right After Announcement of Gemini Advanced Plan

Google One has surpassed the milestone of 100 million subscribers. The announcement came on February 9, a day after the company unveiled the Gemini Advanced subscription plan, which was bundled with Google One. As per CEO Sundar Pichai, the AI Premium plan brings Gemini’s capabilities to Gmail, Docs, and other services.

Bitcoin Price Rises Above $48,000 Mark, Values of Several Cryptocurrencies Drop

The overall valuation of the crypto sector dipped by 0.76 percent in the last 24 hours. While Bitcoin registered a small gain on Monday, February 12, Ether met with small losses. While the Bitcoin dominance on the market currently stands at 52.5 percent, Ether dominance stands at 16.7 percent.

Samsung Galaxy Book 4 Series Pre-Orders Go Live Ahead of Launch in India

Samsung Galaxy Book 4 series could be launched in India in February 2024. The South Korean brand unveiled the laptops in December last year but did not announce any timeline for the India launch. The Galaxy Book 4 Pro and Galaxy Book 4 Pro 360 are now open for pre-orders, as the company has just made the announcement. The Galaxy Book 4 Ultra, the top-of-the-line model...

Xiaomi 14 Ultra to Come in a Titanium Special Edition, to Offer Up to 1TB Storage: Report

Xiaomi 14 Ultra is tipped to be offered in a Titanium special edition. In China, Xiaomi offers a special edition of the Xiaomi 14 Pro with a Titanium frame and a different colour but has similar features as the standard model. Additionally, the global variant of vanilla Xiaomi 14 has been spotted on the EMVCo website with some key details.

WhatsApp Now Allows Users to Block Spam Directly From Lock Screen: Here Are Steps to Enable Feature

WhatsApp, the popular messaging platform owned by Meta, has rolled out a new feature allowing users to block spam directly from their lock screens. Spam messages have been a persistent issue for messaging platforms like WhatsApp. With this move, the company aims to enhance user privacy and security while fostering a more seamless messaging experience.

Disney Using New AI-Backed Advertising Tool For Disney+, Hulu Ads

Walt Disney is harnessing artificial intelligence to power a new advertising tool that will help brands tailor their commercials to fit the mood of specific scenes within a movie or television series. Dubbed "Disney's Magic Words," this tool introduces a new form of contextual advertising for the Disney+ and Hulu streaming services. It uses a combination of AI and mac...

Elon Musk's Neuralink Switches Location of Incorporation From Delaware to Nevada

Elon Musk's brain-chip implant company, Neuralink, changed its location of incorporation from Delaware to Nevada. The development comes about a week after Musk said Tesla would hold a shareholder vote to transfer its state of incorporation to Texas from Delaware after a judge invalidated his $56 billion (roughly Rs. 4,64,880 crore) pay package.

Google Phone Spotted on Geekbench; Tipped to be Google Pixel 9 Series Model With Tensor G4 SoC

Google Pixel 9 series is expected to launch as the successor to the Pixel 8 lineup, which launched in October 2023 with a base Pixel 8 and a Pixel 8 Pro model. The purported series is expected to launch with three new models, including a vanilla and a Pro model. A new Google handset recently surfaced on a benchmarking website, and it is expected to be the purported th...

Xiaomi 14 Ultra Key Specifications Leaked Ahead of Expected MWC 2024 Launch

Xiaomi 14 series is confirmed to be launched globally on February 25. The yet-unreleased Xiaomi 14 Ultra is also expected to join the lineup of the base Xiaomi 14 and Xiaomi 14 Pro models at this launch. Recently, a hands-on image of the Xiaomi 14 Ultra has been spotted online. Now a tipster suggests some key specifications of the model.

iPhone 15 Available With Over Rs. 13,000 Discount on Flipkart: Here Are Details

iPhone 15 was launched in India in September 2023 alongside the iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max models. The base iPhone 15 series model is offered in three storage options. The phone is currently being offered at a discounted price via Flipkart owing to its ongoing Valentine's Day Mobile Bonanza running from February 9 to February 15.

QX Lab AI Looking to Integrate GenAI Platform With Web3 Technology, Co-Founder Says

QX Lab AI, based in the UAE, is exploring the use cases of its hybrid GenAI technology, which includes investigating its integration with Web3. In conversation with Gadgets360, Tathagat Prakash, a Co-Founder of QX Lab AI called this Web3 exploration with AI ‘very exciting’. Prakash is the chief scientist behind Ask Qx.

Redmi A3 Flipkart Availability Confirmed; Key Specifications Teased Ahead of February 14 Launch

Redmi A3 is all set to go official on February 14 in India. Ahead of the official debut, the Chinese smartphone brand has disclosed the smartphone's key specifications and design through Flipkart.

GTA 6 May Not Release by March 2025, Take-Two Revenue Forecast Suggests

Take-Two Interactive Software forecast fourth-quarter bookings below market expectations and cut its annual estimates on Thursday, on signs of weak demand for its gaming titles such as NBA 2K, sending its shares plunging 10 percent after the bell.

iPhone SE 4 Tipped to Feature Dynamic Island, Might Offer iPhone 16-Like Design

Apple is eyeing to bring the Dynamic Island to more iPhone models with the next iPhone SE. The company included the feature on the iPhone 15 and 15 iPhone 15 Plus last year in addition to the Pro models. The iPhone SE 4 "could have a design very similar to that of the current iPhone 16 still in development." The upcoming handset is likely to feature a single camera in...

Poco X6 Neo to Launch in India by March, Poco F6 to Follow: Report

Poco X6 Neo is expected to launch in India soon. Previous leaks had suggested key specifications it could carry and the likely price of the smartphone in the country. Now a tipster has hinted at the launch timeline of the phone. Another model, the Poco F6, previously spotted on an Indian certification site, has also been tipped to be unveiled in the country soon.

After Its $20 Billion Windfall Evaporated, a Start-Up Picks Up the Pieces

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Google Pixel Tablet 2 Could Be in Works, Codenames Allegedly Surface in Latest Android Beta

Pixel Tablet 2 is said to be in the works as a potential successor to the Pixel Tablet. The latest Android beta release allegedly includes two new codenames, hinting at the development of a next-generation Pixel Tablet.

Vivo Y200e 5G Spotted on BIS Certification Website; Could Launch in India Soon: Report

Vivo Y200e 5G India launch appears to be close after it was reportedly spotted on the BIS certification portal. The smartphone was recently seen on Google Play Console, GeekBench, and Bluetooth SIG certification websites, as well. It is said to join the Vivo Y200 5G, which was launched in India in October 2023 and featured a 64-megapixel primary camera with optical im...

Infinix Hot 40i India Variant Key Camera, Display Details Leak Alongside Live Images

Infinix Hot 40i was first unveiled in November 2023 in Saudi Arabia and has since become available in select markets globally. Recent leaks suggest that the model may be available in the Indian market soon. Previously some launch details alongside a few features of the Indian variant of the handset were tipped. Now a tipster shared live images of the model and suggest...

Apple Releases MGIE AI Image Editing Tool Capable of Making Detailed Edits Using Text Prompts

Apple researchers have released MGIE (MLLM-Guided Image Editing), an AI image-editing tool, that can make edits using just text prompts. The instruction-based image editing model can do Photoshop-style edits, global optimisation, and local edits. The AI tool was released just a few days after Apple announced in its quarterly earnings call that it has been spending a ...

Apple Working on Clamshell-Style Foldable iPhone Prototypes, Folding iPad: Report

Apple is reportedly developing “at least two” iPhone prototypes that fold horizontally. The upcoming handsets could be a direct competitor to the Galaxy Z Flip 5. However, it is unclear whether the foldable phones will undergo mass production in 2024 or 2025.

Disney to Acquire $1.5 Billion Stake in Epic Games, Create Shared Universe Connected to Fortnite

Walt Disney is acquiring a $1.5 billion (roughly Rs. 12,400 crore) equity stake in Fortnite maker Epic Games as part of a collaboration involving Disney properties like Star Wars, Marvel and Avatar, the companies said Wednesday.

Crypto Market Today: Ether Performs Better Than Bitcoin, Altcoins Reflect Prevailing Market Volatility

The overall crypto market cap rose slightly by 0.52 percent in the last 24 hours. While Bitcoin registered losses, Ether reeled-in small gains on Wednesday, February 7. Ripple, Cardano, Avalanche saw losses. Profits were reflected by Litecoin and Monero.

YouTube App Is Reportedly Experimenting With a Red, Green, and Blue Colour-Based Video Feed

YouTube is testing a new feature for its mobile app, as per reports. With the new feature, users can select a colour between red, green, and blue, and get a new video feed with the same colour theme. Several users have reported seeing this new option, but it is believed that the feature has not reached a wider user base.

Realme 12 Pro+ 5G With a Transparent Back Panel Teased to Launch Soon

Realme recently introduced two new models in India - the Realme 12 Pro 5G and the Realme 12 Pro+ 5G. The Pro+ model comes with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 chipset. The Realme 12 Pro+ is offered in three colour options with vegan leather finishes. The model has now been teased to launch with a transparent back panel.

Honor X9b 5G Key Specifications, Colour Options Teased Ahead of February 15 Launch

Honor X9b 5G is all set to go official in India on February 15 alongside the Honor Choice X5 earphones and Honor Choice Watch. Ahead of the official debut, the Chinese smartphone brand has revealed multiple teasers, disclosing the smartphone's key specifications. Most recently, it has revealed the battery details of the handset.

Tecno Pova 6 Pro 5G Reportedly Spotted on FCC; Listing Suggests Design, Key Specifications

Tecno Pova 6 Pro 5G, said to succeed the Tecno Pova 5 Pro 5G model, is confirmed to be unveiled later this month. Ahead of the launch, the phone has been reportedly spotted on the FCC website, which suggests some of its key specifications including its design, RAM, storage and charging details.

HP Spectre X360 Laptops Get Latest Intel Core Ultra 7 Processors in India: Price, Specifications

HP Spectre x360 14-inch and 16-inch laptops have received upgrades in India. The Spectre x360 series come in a 2-in-1 convertible form factor and offer AI-enhanced features. The laptops now come with a Neural Processing Unit (NPU) to manage AI workloads and pack up to Intel Core Ultra 7 processors alongside Nvidia GeForce RTX 4050 GPUs.

Samsung Galaxy Ring to Launch in H2 2024, Company Executive Confirms Timeline

Samsung Galaxy Ring was teased at the Galaxy Unpacked event on January 17. It was claimed to launch as a health and fitness tracker compatible with the Samsung Health suite. Several leaks since then have hinted at key features and design elements that the smart ring may launch with. Now, a company executive has confirmed its launch timeline.

Redmi A3 May Get Larger Display, Camera Module; Key Specifications Tipped Via Retail Box Leak

Redmi A3 is expected to launch soon as a successor to the Remdi A2. The purported handset, like its predecessors, is tipped to be a budget offering, the cheapest among all the Redmi models available in the market. However, the Redmi A3 may come with some significant upgrades over the older models. The retail box of the rumoured handset has leaked suggesting some key s...

CoinDCX Highlights Risk of Fraudulent Websites, Shares Safety Tips to Avoid Crypto Scams

CoinDXC is marking India’s Safer Internet Day with a campaign to spread awareness around potential crypto crimes. The campaign utilises various channels and formats including social media to educate users and new investors.

OnePlus 12 Review: A No-Frills Flagship for 2024

OnePlus isn’t forcing AI features on its users like Google and Samsung collectively want to promote in what appears to be a largely stagnated smartphone market that’s lately starved of innovation. While the OnePlus 12 will find its fair share of buyers thanks to its raw power and performance, it isn’t as exciting as OnePlus’s latest foldable flagship, the Open...

Google’s Once Happy Offices Feel the Chill of Layoffs

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Realme Announces Valentine’s Day Sale With Discounts on Realme Narzo 60 Series, Narzo N55, and More

Realme's Valentine’s Day campaign will start on February 6 at 12:00pm IST on Amazon.in and Rrealme.com with discounts on multiple Narzo series handsets. During the sale, customers buying the 8GB RAM + 128GB storage and 12GB RAM +1TB storage variants Realme Narzo 60 Pro 5G will receive a Rs. 2,000 coupon discount while customers purchasing the 12GB RAM + 256GB versio...

Microsoft Reportedly Plans to Bring First Party Titles Starfield, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle to PS5

Microsoft seems to be shifting its strategy in the gaming space, with reports claiming that the company is mulling launching its first party titles on rival consoles. Starfield, the space RPG from Microsoft-owned Bethesda Softworks that launched exclusively on Xbox and PC in September last year, could be coming to PS5. The Xbox parent is also considering bringing anot...

Vivo V30 With Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 SoC, 50-Megapixel Selfie Camera Launched

Vivo has silently unveiled the Vivo V30 in select global markets. Latest V-series smartphone by the Chinese smartphone brand comes with Qualcomm's Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 SoC, paired with up to 12GB of RAM. The Vivo V30 features a 3D curved AMOLED screen with 120Hz refresh rate and flaunts a triple rear camera unit, led by a 50-megapixel primary sensor.

Redmi A3 With MediaTek SoC, 5,000mAh Battery Allegedly Spotted on Retail Outlets

Redmi A3 is expected to launch soon as a follow-up to the Redmi A2. Ahead of its official debut, the smartphone has reportedly appeared on African retail outlets, revealing its design and specifications. The Redmi A3 is listed to run on a MediaTek processor, paired with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of onboard storage. It appears to have a 13-megapixel primary rear camera and a...

Nothing Phone 2a Flipkart Availability Confirmed; Key Specifications Leaked With Live Images

Nothing Phone 2a, the third smartphone from the brand led by former OnePlus co-founder Carl Pei, will launch soon in India. Ahead of the formal debut, the UK-based company has confirmed that the upcoming device will be sold via Flipkart in India. Additionally, alleged hands-on images of the Nothing Phone 2a have surfaced on the Web alongside its specifications.

Realme 12 Pro vs Poco X6 Pro: Which One to Buy?

Realme 12 Pro 5G was unveiled in India last week with a Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 SoC, a 5,000mAh battery with 67W fast charging, and a triple rear camera setup. The phone has a starting price of Rs. 25,999 and a lot of competition. We put the Realme 12 Pro 5G head-to-head against the Poco X6 Pro 5G, which starts at Rs. 26,999, to find out which one’s more value for money.

Infinix Hot 40i Price, India Launch Details Leaked; Key Specifications Tipped

Infinix Hot 40i is expected to launch in India soon. The company has not yet officially hinted at an India launch but an online leak suggests that the phone will launch soon. The model is currently available in select global markets. The Indian variant of the phone has been tipped to share similar specifications as the global version.

Apple Tipped to be Working on a Foldable Device With a Large Display

Apple is reportedly working on a foldable device. Reports suggest that the model could carry a larger screen compared to most foldable devices in the current market. The model has also been speculated to be comparable to the latest iPad Mini. A recent report also tipped the launch timeline of this rumoured Apple foldable device.

OnePlus Nord Buds 3 May Launch in India Soon; Reportedly Spotted on BIS Website

OnePlus Nord Buds 3, expected to succeed the OnePlus Nord Buds 2, will likely grace the Indian market soon. Although the company has not confirmed the model yet, details about the purported true wireless earphones have surfaced online recently. A pair of new OnePlus TWS earphones, speculated to be the Nord Buds 3, have been reportedly spotted on an Indian certificati...

Samsung Galaxy Ring Reportedly Spotted on Good Lock App Hinting at Imminent Launch

Samsung Galaxy Ring was announced at the Galaxy Unpacked event on Wednesday, January 17. However, the company did not reveal any feature details, nor did it confirm a launch timeline. Several leaks about the Galaxy Ring have surfaced online over the past few days. The possible dimensions of the smart ring were suggested previously, now it has been spotted on one of th...

Realme 12 Pro Review: Great Design, Good Hardware

Realme 12 Pro 5G comes equipped with a Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 SoC, 5,000mAh battery with 67W fast charging, and a triple rear camera setup. However, the most interesting thing about the phone is its design. Here’s our review of the Realme 12 Pro 5G.

Layoffs in 2024: Google, Microsoft, UPS, More Fire Over 30K Employees in January; Coming Months Can Be Worse

Wipro became the latest to join the ongoing layoffs by tech companies after reports claimed the company would let go of 1,000 employees. It will join the ranks of Google, Microsoft, Amazon, UPS, PayPal, SAP, Twitch, Discord, Swiggy, Flipkart, and other organisations that have already reduced headcounts by hundreds. The total jobs lost in one month of 2024 stands at 30...

Honor Choice Watch May Launch in India Alongside Honor X9b; Tipped to Feature Dedicated SOS Call Button

Honor Choice Watch is expected to launch in India soon. In January, HonorTech India CEO Madhav Sheth had teased the smartwatch. A tipster now claims that it will launch in the country alongside the Honor X9b on February 15. It is tipped to be a remodelled version of the Honor Choice Haylou Watch which has been unveiled in China.

Apple's iPhone Sales Target Billions Below Wall Street Expectations as China Business Suffers

Apple on Thursday forecast a drop in iPhone sales and targeted overall revenue $6 billion (roughly Rs. 49,714 crore) below Wall Street expectations as its China business took a hit. This overshadowed overall fiscal first-quarter sales and profit that beat analysts' targets, powered by iPhone growth, sending Apple shares down 3 percent in after-hours trade.

Nothing’s CMF Sub-Brand Teases New Neckband Pro, Buds Launch

Nothing's sub-brand CMF had teased an upcoming product earlier this week. Turns out it had two new products up its sleeves - Neckband Pro and Buds. Other than the names, there is not much more that has been confirmed yet. But based on trends of earlier releases here's what they could offer.

OnePlus 12R Gets Camera Improvements With Its First Software Update in India

OnePlus 12R was launched in India last month and the handset has started receiving the first software update since its launch. The update brings some system stability improvements and upgrades to the camera. As usual, the new update is expected to roll out in a staggered manner.

‘Your Product Is Killing People’: Tech Leaders Denounced Over Child Safety

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