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Redmi Turbo 3 Moniker Confirmed; to Launch in April With Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 SoC

Redmi Turbo 3 will be introduced in China soon. The company had previously confirmed that it plans to release a new series of smartphones but had not revealed anything further. Now it has confirmed the moniker and the launch timeline. The processor details of the handset have also been announced.

OpenAI Previews 'Voice Engine' Audio Tool That Can Clone Human Voices in 15 Seconds

OpenAI has previewed a new Voice Engine audio tool that is capable of cloning human voices with 15 seconds of audio. The new Voice Engine tool can create speech that sounds like individual people, complete with their specific cadence and intonations, according to the Sam Altman-led company.

HyperOS Update Schedule for Q2 2024 Announced by Xiaomi: See List of Eligible Xiaomi, Redmi Smartphones

Xiaomi's HyperOS update is set to roll out to even more Redmi and Xiaomi smartphones and tablets, according to the company. The Chinese firm has announced that it is rolling out HyperOS to 13 devices in India, in Q2 2024. Read on to find out the full list of smartphones and tablets set to receive the HyperOS update.

Redmi Note 13 Pro Turbo Specifications Leak, Could Debut Globally as Poco F6

Redmi Note 13 Turbo specifications have been leaked online, giving us an idea of what to expect from the company's top-off-the-line Note 13 smartphone. This smartphone is expected to be powered by a Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 chip and sport a 1.5K OLED screen. The smartphone's design has also been hinted at, as part of the latest leak.

iPhone 16 Cases Surface Online, Hinting at Pill-Shaped Rear Camera Island

iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus design has been spotted via leaked cases for both handsets. The company's upcoming smartphones could ditch the diagonal camera layout for a vertically aligned pill-shaped camera island, according to recent reports. We now have our first look at Apple's purported iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus cases with a vertical camera cutout.

Poco C61 First Impressions

The Poco C61 offers some great designs at a starting price of Rs 6,999. Check out our first impressions to know how well does it fair against the competition

Microsoft, OpenAI Plan $100 Billion Data Centre With 'Stargate' AI Supercomputer: Report

Microsoft and ChatGPT maker OpenAI are planning to build a data center worth over $100 billion, equipped with an AI supercomputer called "Stargate" that could arrive in 2028, according to a report. The Redmond company is likely to finance the project, which is expected to be more than 100 times more expensive than some of the biggest data centers in the world.

PS Plus Monthly Free Games for April Include Immortals of Aveum, Minecraft Legends and Skul: The Hero Slayer

Sony has announced the slate of free games arriving on PlayStation Plus in April. The PS Plus monthly games for next month include first-person spell shooter Immortals of Aveum, spinoff strategy title Minecraft Legends and roguelike-action platformer Skul: The Hero Slayer.

Tecno Pova 6 Pro 5G With Updated Arc Lighting, 6,000mAh Battery Launched in India: Price, Specifications

Tecno Pova 6 Pro 5G was launched in India on Friday, March 29. It was initially unveiled at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2024 in February this year. The company claims it is the first smartphone in India to offer a 6,000mAh battery with 70W wired fast charging support. It is available in two RAM variants and will go on sale in the country early next month.

Samsung Galaxy M55 5G, Galaxy M15 5G India Launch Confirmed; Prices, RAM and Storage Variants Leaked

Samsung Galaxy M55 5G was recently unveiled in Brazil alongside the Galaxy M15 5G. Now both the handsets are set to arrive in the Indian market. The Indian variants are likely to be similar to their global counterparts. Ahead of the India launch, prices of the handsets have been leaked.

Sam Bankman-Fried Sentenced to 25 Years for Multi-Billion Dollar FTX Fraud

Sam Bankman-Fried was sentenced to 25 years in prison by a judge on Thursday for stealing $8 billion (roughly Rs. 66,678 crore) from customers of the now-bankrupt FTX cryptocurrency exchange he founded, the last step in the former billionaire wunderkind's dramatic downfall.

Motorola Edge 50 Ultra Design Renders, Colour Options, Key Specifications Surface Online

Motorola Edge 50 Ultra is expected to launch soon alongside the Edge 50 Pro and Edge 50 Fusion. A new report has now shared design renders of the rumoured Motorola Edge 50 Ultra and also suggested its colour options and some key features. The Ultra variant could offer a periscope camera as per the report.

Poco X6 Neo Review: Budget Hero

Poco X6 Neo is a budget smartphone that comes with a slim design and slim display bezels. The phone is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 6080 SoC and a large display that offers 93.3 percent screen-to-body ratio. Here’s our review of the new Poco X6 Neo.

Sam Bankman-Fried Sentenced to 25 Years in Prison

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Realme C65 Design, Colour Options Revealed; Confirmed to Launch on April 4

Realme C65 is confirmed to be unveiled soon. The phone will like succeed the Realme C55, which was introduced in March 2023, and launch in select Asian markets. A senior company official has revealed the design of the upcoming handset and confirmed some features of the phone. It has previously been spotted on several certification sites.

KuCoin Failed to Comply With Money Laundering Rules, Used for $9 Billion in Suspect Crypto Trades, US Says

KuCoin has been charged by US prosecutors along with two of its founders for failing to comply with US anti-money laundering rules. One of the world's largest cryptocurrency exchanges, KuCoin was established in 201. It has now been charged with “wilfully failing” to establish and maintain a program to keep the platform from being used for illicit activity, includi...

Samsung Testing Exynos 2500 Chip With Better Performance Than Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, Tipster Claims

Samsung Exynos 2500 chip performance is better than Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor, according to a tipster. Details of the chip's performance are yet to be revealed, and it is expected to compete with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4, MediaTek Dimensity 9400, and Apple's A18 Pro chip.

Bitcoin, Ether Trade Sideways, Most Altcoins Register Price Dips Amid Industry Turmoil

The overall crypto market cap, as of Thursday, dipped in value by 1.33 percent. While Bitcoin saw a miniscule gain, Ether joined majority cryptocurrencies on the loss-side of the crypto price chart on March 28.

iPhone SE 4 to Sport OLED Screen Manufactured by BOE Instead of Samsung: Report

iPhone SE 4 displays could be manufactured by BOE, according to a report. The Chinese component supplier is reportedly preparing to the OLED screens for the iPhone SE 4 after Samsung is said to have dropped out of the race to produce the displays due to issues with pricing.

Google Pixel 9 Design Leaked in New Renders; Could Debut Alongside Pixel 9 Pro, Pixel 9 Pro XL

Google might opt for a new smartphone launch strategy by introducing three models — Pixel 9 Pro, Pixel 9 Pro XL and Pixel 9, this year. A prominent tipster now claims that the CAD-based renders that surfaced online earlier this year were of the Pixel 9 Pro and Pixel 9 Pro XL. The tipster has now leaked the Pixel 9 design in new renders.

Israel Deploys Expansive Facial Recognition Program in Gaza

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Vivo Pad 3 Pro With MediaTek Dimensity 9300 SoC, Vivo TWS 4 Series Launched: Price, Specifications

Vivo Pad 3 Pro was launched on Tuesday (March 27). It runs on MediaTek's flagship Dimensity 9300 chipset. The Vivo Pad 3 Pro houses an 11,500mAh battery with support for 66W fast charging. It supports Vivo Pencil 2 stylus and has an audio unit comprising eight speakers. Alongside the new tablet, the Chinese company also unveiled the Vivo TWS 4 series truly wireless st...

Samsung Galaxy S23, Galaxy Z Fold 5, More to Receive One UI 6.1 Update With Galaxy AI on March 28

Samsung announced the rollout timeline of the One UI 6.1 update, which is now confirmed to add artificial intelligence (AI) features via its Galaxy AI suite to more devices across the Galaxy ecosystem on Tuesday. The company also confirmed that the AI features will be added to the Galaxy S23 series, Galaxy S23 FE, Galaxy Z Flip 5, Galaxy Z Fold 5, and the Galaxy Tab S...

iPhone 16 Pro Colour Options Tipped; Leaked Case Hints at Location of Capture Button

iPhone 16 Pro colour options have been leaked by a tipster. The company is said to replace two colour options introduced with last year's iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max. Meanwhile, a leaked image of what appears to be an iPhone 16 Pro case gives us an idea of where the new Capture button will be located on the smartphone, ahead of its expected debut in H2 2024.

Crypto Price Today: Losses Strike Bitcoin, Ether as Market Awaits US’ Final GDP Announcement

The overall crypto market cap dropped by 0.50 percent in the last 24 hours. Bitcoin and Ether – both recorded losses on Wednesday, March 27. Majority of the popular cryptocurrencies are trading in losses on Wednesday, these include Solana, Tether, and Avalanche. Dogecoin and Shiba Inu, meanwhile, emerged among profit-minting cryptocurrencies.

WWDC 2024 to Take Place From June 10 to June 14: All You Need to Know

Apple's WWDC 2024 will take place on June 10, the company has announced. The latest edition of Apple's annual developer conference will take place as an online event, with a limited in-person experience, according to the company. This year, Apple is expected to announce new generative AI-powered features as the firm catches up to rivals Samsung and Google.

iPhone 16 in China to Reportedly Use AI Services by Baidu and Come With Ernie Bot

Apple is reportedly in talks with the Chinese tech giant Baidu to use its large language model (LLM) and artificial intelligence (AI) services for its own ecosystem in China. The rumoured partnership could see the local AI player letting the Cupertino-based tech giant access its AI capabilities and even the native AI assistant Ernie Bot.

Android 15 to Offer High-Quality Mode for Webcam Feature on Google Pixel Smartphones: Report

Google will reportedly upgrade the webcam feature with the arrival of Android 15. A new. The company's feature that lets you use your Android phone as a webcam will receive an upgrade with Android 15, delivering better video quality and closing the gap in quality compared to Apple's Continuity Camera feature for the iPhone.

Samsung Galaxy C55 5G Allegedly Appears on Google Play Console Website With Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 SoC

Samsung Galaxy C55 5G could arrive soon as a new entrant in the company's Galaxy C-series. Samsung is yet to confirm the arrival of a new Galaxy C-series phone, but ahead of it, it has been spotted on the Google Play Console, offering a pretty good idea about what it looks like.

Zoom Introduces Workplace, an AI-Powered Collaboration Platform to Streamline Communication

Zoom, the popular video conferencing app, announced its new platform dubbed Zoom Workplace on Monday. As per the company, Zoom Workplace is an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered platform aimed to streamline workspace communication and improve intra-team and cross-team collaboration. The video-calling platform is leveraging its AI assistant, AI Companion which will a...

Motorola Edge 50 Fusion Renders Leaked Online; Could Get Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 SoC, 5,000mAh Battery

Motorola Edge 50 Fusion is reportedly inching towards a launch as its renders and specifications have leaked online. It is expected to go official alongside the Motorola Edge 50 Pro on April 3. Judging by the leak, the upcoming handset will be offered in three shades and have a dual rear camera system with a 50-megapixel main camera. It is said to run on the Snapdrago...

iPhone 16 Pro Could Face Serious Competition From Flagship Android Phones, Leaked A18 Pro Benchmarks Show

Apple's A18 Pro chip that is expected to arrive on the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max could face some serious competition from flagship chipsets from MediaTek and Qualcomm. The MediaTek Dimensity 9400 and Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 processors might outperform Apple's A18 Pro chip in multi-core performance, according to early benchmarks.

Inside a C.E.O.’s Bold Claims About Her Hot Fintech Start-Up

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Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 Tipped to Get Both Snapdragon, Exynos SoC; Galaxy Z Fold 6 May Use Titanium Frame

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 is said to feature either an Exynos SoC or a Snapdragon chip, depending on the region. This move could align with the recent release of the Galaxy S24 series. It is said to feature a cover screen with 120Hz refresh rate and up to 512GB of storage. Additionally, the book-style Galaxy Z Fold 6 is tipped to come with a titanium frame.

Xiaomi SU7 Price Teased by CEO Lei Jun Ahead of Official Launch

Xiaomi's CEO said on Monday his goal for the firm's first electric vehicle was that it would be the "best looking, easiest to drive and smartest car" priced below CNY 500,000 (roughly Rs. 57,93,508), as the Chinese electronics maker gears up for orders this week. The company will on Thursday evening announce its official price range and start taking orders for the car...

Apple Vision Pro to Be Available in China in 2024, CEO Tim Cook Confirms

Apple Vision Pro will hit the mainland China market this year, Apple chief executive Tim Cook said on Sunday, according to state media. Cook revealed the headset's China launch plan in response to a media question on the sidelines of the China Development Forum in Beijing.

WhatsApp Now Lets Users Pin Multiple Messages in Chats: How to Use Feature

WhatsApp rolled out the feature to pin messages in individual as well as group chats in December 2023. Users could only, however, pin a single message within one chat. Earlier this month, it was reported that WhatsApp was testing a feature that allows users to pin multiple messages within a chat. Now, the firm has officially announced this feature.

Samsung Finally Adopts Android’s Seamless Updates Starting With Galaxy A55 5G: Here’s How It Works

Apart from its refreshed design and Exynos-powered hardware, the Galaxy A55 5G, which was recently announced alongside the Galaxy A35 5G has another trick up its sleeve. The Galaxy A55 5G also happens to be the first Samsung smartphone that offers Google’s Seamless Updates feature. The feature basically offers less downtime during the update process allowing users t...

Snapchat Releases 'AR Pichkari' Lens to Celebrate Holi 2024 With Friends: How it Works

Snapchat AR Pichkari lens has been launched as the company's latest augmented reality (AR) lens. Users on Snapchat for Android and iOS can now celebrate Holi 2024 by spraying your friends with virtual colours using the new AR Pichkari lens.

How the US Lawsuit Against Apple Could Make the iPhone Experience More Consumer Friendly

Apple faces a lawsuit in the US over the company's alleged monopolistic practices that hurt smaller companies and drive up prices. The US Department of Justice hopes to increase competition for the iPhone and give a leg up to smaller companies whose apps work with the popular smartphone. Apple states that the lawsuit threatens the company and the principles that set i...

Motorola Razr 50 Ultra Listed on EEC Certification Website, Could Also Debut as Motorola Razr+ 2024

Motorola Razr 50 Ultra could be launched soon — the company's purported successor to the Razr 40 Ultra has been spotted on the Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC) certification website. This suggests that the Lenovo-owned smartphone firm could be planning to release the Motorola Razr 50 Ultra in the coming weeks or months.

OpenAI Said to Court Hollywood in Meetings With Film Studios, Directors

OpenAI has scheduled meetings in Los Angeles next week with Hollywood studios, media executives and talent agencies, according to people familiar with the matter. The artificial intelligence (AI) startup scheduled introductory conversations in Hollywood led by COO Brad Lightcap in late February.

iQoo Tipped to Be Working on Smartphone With Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Chip, Could Debut as iQoo Neo 10 Pro

iQoo Neo 10 Pro specifications have been leaked online by a tipster, giving smartphone enthusiasts an idea of what to expect from the company's smartphones. The next Neo series handset from iQoo could be powered by a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 sport a 1.5K LTPO AMOLED screen with a 144Hz refresh rate.

Apple Said to Cut Jobs After Scrapping In-House Effort to Make Apple Watch Displays

Apple is said to be shutting down an in-house effort to design its own microLED screens to be used in the Apple Watch and other products. The display project was part of a broader push by the iPhone maker to design more of its technology in-house. Apple is also said to be cutting jobs and rearranging teams as the project is being wound down.

Lootere Review: A Gripping Thriller

Lootere is a refreshing crime thriller where a bunch of Somalian pirates hijack a ship with several Indian crew members. The vessel is carrying the illegal consignment of an Indian businessman, played by Vivek Gomber, who wants to get the cargo from the hijacked ship before it reaches its original destination at all costs. Lootere is somewhat new territory for the Ind...

Top OTT Releases This Week: Ae Watan Mere Watan, Lootere, Fighter and More

Top OTT releases this week include Sara Ali Khan starrer biopic Ae Watan Mere Watan on Prime Video, in which she plays freedom fighter Usha Mehta who ran a secret radio station during Quit Indian movement; Lootere on Hotstar, in which Indian cargo ship gets hijacked by Somali pirates; Fighter on Netflix where Hrithik Roshan and Deepika Padukone play Air Force officers...

iOS 17.4.1 Rolling Out With Bug Fixes, Security Updates Alongside iPadOS 17.4.1: How to Download

iOS 17.4.1 update is now available for eligible iPhone models, alongside iPadOS 17.4.1 for iPads. These updates bring a few bug fixes and security updates and come a couple of weeks after Apple released iOS 17.4. Here's how to download and install the iOS 17.4.1 and iPadOS 17.4.1 update on your iPhone or iPad.

Realme 12X With MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ SoC, 5,000mAh Battery Launched: Price, Specifications

Realme 12X was unveiled in China on Thursday (March 21). The new Realme 12 series phone runs on Android 14-based Realme UI 5.0 custom skin and carries 50-megapixel dual rear cameras. It features a 120Hz LCD screen and has a MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ SoC under the hood, paired with 12GB RAM.

OnePlus Nord CE 4 First Impressions: Signs of Improvement

For years on end OnePlus’ CE which basically translates to ‘Core Experience’ has offered a rather basic mid-range device minus any frills. The ‘Lite’ model which usually follows the standard CE model (in the year) maintains its design but cuts-down in certain areas even further, making it hard to recommend. In 2024, we now have the Nord CE 4 and it seems lik...

Apple Gets Sued by the US DOJ; Accused of Illegal Monopoly in Smartphone Market

The US Department of Justice and 15 states on Thursday sued Apple as the government cracks down on Big Tech, alleging the iPhone maker monopolized the smartphone market, hurt smaller rivals and drove up prices. Apple joins competitors sued by regulators, including Alphabet's Google, Meta Platforms and Amazon.com.

U.S. Sues Apple, Accusing It of Maintaining an iPhone Monopoly

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BlackRock Files With SEC to Offer Fund With Tokenization Firm Securitize

BlackRock plans to offer a tokenized fund through a partnership with Securitize, a digital-asset firm specializing in tokenization. The firm is set to become the latest Wall Street behemoth to experiment with putting money on blockchains. Securitize already is working with KKR, Hamilton Lane and others for tokenized funds.

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 Tipped to Feature Same Processor as International Galaxy S24 Series Models

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 could debut in July alongside the Galaxy Z Fold 6, according to recent reports. A tipster has now leaked details of the processor that could power the Galaxy Z Flip 6 foldable. The handset could be equipped with the same Exynos chip that powers the recently launched Samsung Galaxy S24 and Galaxy S24+ handsets in international markets.

Coinbase Plans to Launch Futures Trading for Dogecoin, Lauds Memecoin’s Transition Over Years

Coinbase is planning to launch a futures trading service for Dogecoin around April 1. The exchange believes that since its inception in 2013, Dogecoin has transcended its origins as a memecoin.

WhatsApp Spotted Working on Feature to Transcribe Voice Notes on Latest Android Beta Version

WhatsApp is working on adding a new feature to transcribe voice notes, according to details shared by a feature tracker. The latest Android version of the app reveals a new feature that is in development, which will provide searchable text transcripts of voice notes, that could come in handy when listening to them is not an option. WhatsApp will also transcribe voice ...

Apple's Next iPad Air Tipped to Feature Landscape-Oriented Front Camera Again, Will Likely Arrive in Single Size

Apple is said to be gearing up to launch new iPad Air and iPad Pro models by the end of March or early April. The tablets are expected to pack plenty of upgrades, including updated chipsets, displays and iPadOS 17.4 software. The upcoming iPad models will likely see some changes in the camera department, too, with reports claiming revamped front and rear cameras on th...

Nvidia Unveils Its Generative AI Model for Humanoid Robots, GR00T: 5 Things to Know

Nvidia unveiled a general-purpose generative artificial intelligence (AI) platform for humanoid robots dubbed GR00T on Monday. The platform comes with both hardware and software solutions for humanoid robots and can equip them with capabilities that enable them to perform complex tasks as well as learn new tasks through human-assisted inputs. The AI model is paired wi...

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Bitcoin Retreats to $62,000, Ether Drops to $3,100 as Crypto Market Sees Notable Slowdown

The overall market cap of the crypto sector dropped by 5.76 percent in the last 24 hours. Bitcoin and Ether – both are trading in significantly reduced prices. Most altcoins, as of Wednesday, March 20 are trading in losses. Small profits, meanwhile, were reflected by Leo and Iota.

iPhone 17 Tipped to Sport Improved Scratch-Resistant Anti-Reflective Screen Similar to Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra

iPhone 17 is tipped to arrive with a display that brings two new improvements over previous models. The upcoming iPhone 17 could sport a screen that is less reflective and more scratch resistant than previous models, according to details shared by a leaker on the Chinese microblogging service Weibo. The new display technology sounds similar to the Samsung Galaxy S24 U...

Google Pixel 8a to Get 120Hz Display, DisplayPort Output Support, Tensor G3 Chip, More: Report

Google's Pixel 8a is expected to launch in May at the annual I/O developer conference. Now, more details about the device have surfaced on the web. The Pixel 8a is said to come with a 120Hz refresh rate display. It could be powered by the Tensor G3 chipset to match the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro. It is expected to include support for wireless charging and DisplayPort out...

YouTube Announces Labels to Highlight AI-Generated Content; Tells Creators to Disclose Altered Videos

YouTube is cracking down on artificial intelligence (AI)-generated content posted on the platform, and as a first step, it has asked creators to disclose when a video has been altered using AI or generated using AI tools. The announcement comes after the video-streaming giant updated its content policy in November 2023 to create transparency when AI videos are uploade...

Changpeng Zhao Announces New Project ‘Giggle Academy’ Despite Potential Legal Uncertainty

Binance’s former CEO Changpeng Zhao is launching a new project called Giggle Academy. Despite legal uncertainties, Zhao is hiring a small team of teachers who can create digital content, to run this project and report directly to him.

WhatsApp Begins Testing 60-Second Status Updates, QR Code Scanner Shortcut for UPI Payments

WhatsApp for Android beta has started to test new features with two recent updates. the first feature is a new QR code scanner shortcut for faster payments. Meanwhile, the app is also allowing beta testers to share 60-second videos to their status, doubling the previous limit. Here's everything you need to know about these features and how they work.

Nvidia Announces Platform With Generative AI Features to Power Humanoid Robots

Nvidia on Monday announced a hardware and software platform for building human-like robots that includes generative artificial intelligence features.

Nvidia Unveils B200 Flagship AI Chip, New AI Software Tools at Annual Conference

Nvidia Chief Executive Jensen Huang on Monday kicked off his company's annual developer conference with a slew of announcements designed to keep the chip maker in a dominant position in the artificial-intelligence industry.

In Latest A.I. War Escalation, Elon Musk Releases Chatbot Code

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Apple Reportedly in Talks With Google to Integrate Gemini for Advanced AI Features on iPhone

Apple is reportedly in discussions with Google to bring the capabilities of Gemini, its generative artificial intelligence (AI)-based large language models, to the iPhone. If this deal comes to fruition, iOS 18 could arrive with AI features backed by Gemini. The company also held talks with ChatGPT maker OpenAI for the same, as per the report.

Vivo X Fold 3 Series Launch Set for March 26; Design Revealed, Key Features Teased

Vivo X Fold 3 series is confirmed to launch in China soon. The lineup is said to include a base Vivo X Fold 3 and a Vivo X Fold 3 Pro model. Now the company has confirmed the launch date of the series and a senior official has teased some important features of the phones, including the design and colour options.

Leaked PS5 Pro Specifications Hint at Improved System Memory, CPU Speed and Faster GPU

Sony is said to be working on a ‘Pro’ version of the PlayStation 5, aiming for a launch later this year. Industry analysts had said last month that a PS5 Pro with updated hardware capabilities will likely be released before Grand Theft Auto 6 launches in 2025. Now, a new report has detailed the specifications of the upcoming console.

Elon Musk’s xAI Takes Its AI Chatbot Grok Open Source for Researchers and Developers

Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence (AI) venture, xAI, made its large language model (LLM) Grok-1 available in open source on March 17. Last week, the billionaire revealed on his social media platform X (formerly known as Twitter) that the AI chatbot will be open-sourced. Now, it is available for researchers and developers.

OnePlus Ace 3V Launch Set for March 21; Design and Colour Options Revealed

OnePlus Ace 3V is confirmed to launch in China soon. Previously the company teased several key features of the upcoming model. Now, OnePlus has announced the launch date of the phone and revealed its design. Earlier leaks and reports have suggested several key specifications of the OnePlus Ace 3V. It has been tipped to launch outside China as a OnePlus Nord model.

Samsung Galaxy S24 Review: Best Compact Phone of the Year?

Samsung's latest compact flagship, the Galaxy S24, comes with an Exynos 2400 SoC, a 6.2-inch AMOLED 120Hz display, a 4,000mAh battery, and a triple rear camera setup. The phone is mostly similar in design to the outgoing Galaxy S23, however, you do get a brighter display, improved cameras, slightly longer battery life, and Galaxy AI. Here's our review of the Galaxy S2...

Motorola Teases Upcoming Smartphone With Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 SoC, Curved Display

Motorola Edge 50 Fusion or Motorola Edge 50 Pro could be launched in India soon. A new smartphone will be launched by the Lenovo-owned smartphone maker in India in the coming days, according to the company. Some of the specifications of the next smartphone from Motorola are now being teased on X (formerly Twitter), with a few days to go before the phone makes its debu...

Apple to Face Lawsuit Claiming AirTags Are Weapon of Stalkers, US Court Rules

Apple must face a lawsuit that claims the company's AirTag device was used by stalkers to track their victims. The company was accused in the case of negligently releasing the AirTag despite warnings that the product would be re-purposed for surveillance.

Lava O2 Key Specifications Revealed via Amazon Listing, Design Teased Ahead of Launch in India

Lava O2 key specifications have been revealed via an Amazon listing, ahead of the smartphone's arrival in India. According to the listing, the Lava O2 will be powered by an octa-core Unisoc T616 chipset paired with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of inbuilt storage. The handset and its design have also been teased via a post on X (formerly Twitter).

Realme GT Neo 6 SE Confirmed to Feature Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 Chipset

Realme GT Neo 6 SE specifications are now being teased by the company, ahead of the launch of the smartphone. According to Realme, the upcoming successor to the Realme GT Neo 5 SE will be powered by an octa-core Snapdragon 7 series chip from Qualcomm. Here's everything you need to know about the upcoming Realme GT Neo 6 SE.

CCI to Probe Google Amidst Dispute With Indian Firms Over In-App Billing Policy

The Competition Commission of India (CCI) on Friday ordered a probe into Google amidst an ongoing dispute with companies in India over the former's in-app billing system. The antitrust body has said that the search giant implemented its policies in a "discriminatory manner".

X-Plus VickyBoard Ergo Split-V Keyboard Review: For a Select Few

Many will find X-Plus VickyBoard Ergo Split-V keyboard’s looks to be highly subjective. While it’s a proper conversation starter (whether or not you are a keyboard enthusiast), it will add to your collection of unique and quirky keyboards. While it brings several ergonomic benefits one needs to keep in mind its rather unique layout is very different from most ergo...

Redmi Note 13 Turbo Specifications Tipped, Said to Get Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 SoC

As Qualcomm prepares for the launch of its next flagship processor, a new leak gives out information of an upcoming smartphone which could feature it. Tagged as the Redmi Note 13 Turbo, the phone could be one of the first devices to feature the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 SoC. Other details about its hardware specifications have also been leaked.

Microsoft Copilot Pro Rolled Out Globally; Know Its Price in India, Features

Microsoft Copilot Pro, the premium tier of the company’s artificial intelligence (AI) platform, is now available in 222 countries, including India. The tech giant announced on Thursday that the chatbot-based AI suite is available to individuals as well as small and medium-sized organisations. Copilot Pro was first introduced in January 2024 in select markets as a hi...

Vivo Y18 Spotted on Google Play Console; Key Features Tipped

Vivo Y18 may be available in the markets soon. The phone has been spotted on certification sites and is tipped to launch alongside the Vivo Y18e. The company has not yet announced any information regarding the handset, but some details have surfaced online. It is said to be a rebadged version of the Vivo Y03 which was recently launched in Indonesia.

Bitcoin, Ether Record Big Drops, Overall Crypto Chart Reflects Losses

The overall crypto market cap tumbled by 5.73 percent in the last 24 hours. Bitcoin and Ether, both recorded notable losses of 7.90 percent and 11.45 percent, respectively. Most altcoins have followed BTC and Ether and are also trading in losses.

Google I/O 2024 Set to Take Place on May 14: Android 15, Pixel 8a, More Expected

Google is hosting its next I/O developer conference on May 14. The company followed its tradition of posting a 'Break the Loop puzzle' before revealing the dates for its developer-focused annual conference. This will be an in-person event and it will be live-streamed across all Google's official channels. The annual event is expected to focus on Google's latest advanc...

Paytm Gets Third-Party UPI App License From NPCI as Payments Bank Ceases Operations

Indian digital payments firm Paytm, formally known as One 97 Communications, was on Thursday granted a third-party application provider license by the country's payments authority, which will enable it to facilitate payments after its banking unit ceases operations.

New Xiaomi Model Spotted on BIS Site; Tipped to be Xiaomi 14 Lite

Xiaomi 14 Lite may launch in India soon. The last Lite phone that the company unveiled in India was the Mi 11 Lite in 2021. However, a new Xiaomi handset has now been reportedly spotted on an Indian certification site and it is said to be the Xiaomi 14 Lite.

Crypto Price Today: Bitcoin Value Currently Over $73,000, Ether Volatile After Dencun Upgrade

The overall crypto market only managed to rise by 0.78 percent in the last 24 hours. As of Thursday, March 14 – Bitcoin along with Cardano, Avalanche, and Shiba Inu recorded minor gains. Ether on the other hand, is undergoing volatility owing to the Dencun upgrade that has been deployed on the Ethereum blockchain.

OpenAI CTO Mira Murati Reveals AI Text-to-Video Generator Sora Will Be Available Later This Year: Report

OpenAI has plans to introduce its latest generative artificial intelligence (AI) model Sora later this year, as per a report. Sora is an AI-powered text-to-video generator which the company claims can generate up to 60-second-long videos, much longer than any of its industry rivals. In a recent interview, the AI firm’s CTO also revealed that Sora can generate videos...

Nothing Phone 2a Receives Software Update; Gets Camera Improvements, Bug Fixes, More

Nothing Phone 2a was launched in India on March 5 and went on sale in the country on March 12. The handset runs Android 14-based NothingOS 2.5 out-of-the-box. The newly-launched mid-range smartphone has started receiving an OS updated which comes with several improvements.

House Passes Bill to Force TikTok Sale From Chinese Owner or Ban the App

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Samsung Set to Produce Over 4 Lakh Galaxy Ring Units Ahead of Upcoming Debut: Report

Samsung Galaxy Ring could be launched by the company alongside the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Galaxy Z Flip 5 smartphones in July, and the company is reportedly producing around 4 lakh units of the device ahead of its debut. The upcoming Galaxy Ring was shown off at MWC 2024 and the company has confirmed that it will be available in available in nine sizes and three ...

Microsoft's Foldable Smartphone Could Be In Development, Suggests New Patent Application

Microsoft’s latest patent application shows that the company is developing a technology for a foldable smartphone which will be quite different from its Surface Duo lineup. The company could try its hand at the ‘true foldable’ design where a single foldable display is used instead of two separate displays connected by a hinge.

Poco X6 Neo 5G With MediaTek Dimensity 6080 SoC Launched in India: Price, Specifications

Poco X6 Neo 5G was launched in India on Wednesday (March 13). The new Poco X series smartphone comes in three colour options and features a 6.67-inch display with 120Hz refresh rate. It runs on a MediaTek Dimensity 6080 SoC and is available in two RAM and storage configurations. The Poco X6 Neo features a dual rear camera setup headlined by a 108-megapixel primary sen...

Apple Announces Web Distribution Feature to Enable Direct Downloads From Developer Websites in the EU

Apple will add Web Distribution support in the coming weeks, allowing developers to distribute apps directly from their websites in the EU. Users will be able to download apps without installing third party app stores, according to details shared by Apple. Apple has also announced changes to its policies related to support for alternative app stores in the EU, making ...

Vivo Y03 With MediaTek Helio G85 SoC, 5,000mAh Battery Launched: Price, Specifications

Vivo Y03 was launched in Indonesia on Tuesday, March 12. It succeeds the Vivo Y02, which was unveiled in December 2022 in India. The newer model comes with several upgrades, however, the company has yet to confirm if it will see an India launch. The phone packs a 5,000mAh battery and a dual rear camera setup.

Xiaomi SU7 Deliveries Set to Begin in China Amid Brutal Price War

Xiaomi SU7 (Speed Ultra 7) deliveries will begin this month, according to the company. The smartphone maker said that it has 59 stores in 29 cities in China that will take orders for the electric vehicle that is claimed to be capable of delivering acceleration speeds faster than Tesla and Porsche's EVs.

Nvidia Sued By Three Authors Over AI Use of Copyrighted Books Without Permission

Nvidia has been sued by three authors who claim that the chipmaker used their copyrighted books without permission to train its NeMo AI platform. The US firm has touted NeMo as a fast and affordable way to adopt generative AI, and is not the first firm to be sued for the use of copyrighted work to train AI models.

Crypto Price Today: Bitcoin Hits New All-Time High, Price Exceeds $71,700 for First Time

The overall market capitalisation of the crypto sector went up by 4.28 percent in the last 24 hours. While BTC is trading at $71,733 (roughly Rs. 59.3 lakh), ETH is currently priced $4,043 (roughly Rs. 3.34 lakh). On Tuesday, March 12, most cryptocurrencies reflected gains.

Apple Begins Formal Development of MacBook Pro With M4 Chip: Gurman

Apple MacBook Pro with an M4 chip is in development at the company, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. The company's purported M4 chip is said to be similar to the company's A18 chip that is expected to power the iPhone 16 series of smartphones.

Google Pixel 8a Expected to Launch Soon After Moniker Surfaces on Company Support Page

Google Pixel 8a is likely to launch in the market soon. Although the Mountain View, California-based tech giant has not yet officially announced the device, the moniker recently surfaced on one of the company's support pages. The handset's launch can therefore be considered imminent. It is expected to launch at Google's upcoming I/O event, similar to its preceding Pix...

Automakers Are Sharing Consumers’ Driving Behavior With Insurance Companies

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Qualcomm to Launch New Flagship Snapdragon Chipsets on March 18; Said to Be Snapdragon 8s Gen 3

Qualcomm has confirmed to host an event to announce new flagship Snapdragon chipsets on March 18. The chipmaker is expected to unveil the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 and the Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 chips during the event, as the company’s latest SoCs. Both the chipsets are reportedly built on the same architecture as the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, which was introduced in October 2023.

MSI Claw Handheld Gaming PC With Intel Core Ultra Processor, 16GB RAM Launched: Price, Specifications

The MSI Claw has been launched and is now available to buy in the US and a few other select markets. The handheld gaming PC was first unveiled at CES 2024 in January as a new entrant into the handheld gaming space.

Realme Narzo 70 Pro 5G India Launch Date Confirmed; Teased to Sport a Sony IMX890 OIS Camera

Realme Narzo 70 Pro 5G finally has a confirmed India launch date. The successor to the Realme Narzo 60 Pro 5G will make its debut on Tuesday, March 19. The company also teased that the phone will sport a Sony IMX890 sensor with optical image stabilisation (OIS) as the primary rear camera.

Bitcoin, Ether Chase New All-Time Highs Despite Incurring Small Losses, Market Stays Volatile

In the last 24 hours, the overall crypto market cap dunked by 1.61 percent. Bitcoin and Ether, both registered minor losses, but have managed to come close to their last attained all-time highs (ATHs). Chainlink, Polygon, and Leo emerged on the profit-making side of the crypto chart.

iPhone 16 CAD Renders Tip Vertical Rear Camera Island, Two New Buttons and More

Apple is believed to pack a Capture button in the iPhone 16 lineup for capturing videos. The CAD (computer-aided design) sketch of the iPhone 16 recently surfaced online, highlighting its design elements. The renders indicate a vertical slim camera layout on the iPhone 16 instead of the current diagonal one. An Action button and a rumoured Capture button are also see...

BSNL Postpaid Plans 2024: List of Popular Plans with Price, Benefits, Validity, and More

BSNL offers a plethora of postpaid plans for its customers. Check out the full list here.

India Moves Forward in Blockchain, AI Research as NPCI and IISc Join Forces

National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) has joined forces with the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru. The aim is to conduct research around emerging technologies like blockchain and Artificial Intelligence (AI).

OpenAI’s Video-Making Service Under Data Privacy Scrutiny in EU

OpenAI faces further scrutiny from Italy’s data protection watchdog over concerns that the firm’s new artificial intelligence video creation system would process people’s personal data. It’s the second time OpenAI has come to the attention of the Italian regulator, which is already investigating possible data violations by the tech company’s ChatGPT tool. 

Elon Musk Says X's Long-Form Videos Will Soon Be Available on Smart TVs

Long-form videos will soon be available on smart televisions, billionaire Elon Musk said, after Fortune magazine reported that social network X planned to launch next week a TV app for Amazon and Samsung users. The platform rolled out an early version of video and audio calling for some users last October.

Apple Changes Decision, to Allow Epic Games Store in iPhones, iPads in EU

Under pressure from European regulators, Apple took a step back in its feud with Epic Games on Friday, clearing the way for Epic to put its own game store on iPhones and iPads in Europe. Earlier this week, Apple had taken steps to block Epic from starting up a store and bringing back the popular game Fortnite, which Apple removed from its App Store in 2020 after Epic ...

iPhone 16 Pro Leaked Renders Suggest New Design With Capture Button

iPhone 16 Pro is expected to be unveiled later this year in September. Previous leaks and reports about the handset have suggested several key specifications and design changes. A new report has now surfaced online and shared leaked CAD renders of the iPhone 16 Pro that suggests the possible design of the handset.

Jio Postpaid Plans 2024: List of Best Postpaid Plans with Price, Data Benefits, OTT Subscription, Offers, and More

Reliance Jio offers many postpaid plans starting from Rs 299 per month. Check out the full details here

Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i With Intel Core Ultra 7 Chip, AI Engine+ Launched in India: Price, Specifications

Lenovo launched its latest Yoga series laptop, the Yoga Slim 7i, in India on Tuesday. The laptop was first unveiled at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2024 in January, and now it has also been introduced in the country. The successor to the Yoga Slim 6i is powered by the Intel Core Ultra 7 processor paired with Intel Arc-integrated graphics and features a 14-inch ...

Marvel's Spider-Man 2 Gets New Game Plus, More Suits and a Developer Menu Bug That Hints at DLC in New Update

Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 has received the version 1.002.000 update, finally bringing the much-requested New Game+ mode, new suits for the two heroes, and a host of new quality-of-life features. The latest patch also adds the ability to replay missions, change the in-game time of day, and a few new accessibility features.

Bitcoin Shows Gradual Ascend Above $66,000, Ether Undergoes Price Correction

The overall crypto market valuation rose by 2.08 percent in the last 24 hours. Bitcoin and Ether, both recorded profits on Friday, March 8. Small gains were also minted by Polygon, Avalanche, and Dogecoin.

Samsung Galaxy A55 5G, Galaxy A35 5G Price Reportedly Leaked Online Ahead of Launch

Samsung recently announced the launch date of new Galaxy A-series models in India. The teaser confirmed that the phones will be unveiled on March 11 but did not confirm the models expected to launch. Later in social media posts, the company dropped the monikers - Galaxy A55 5G and Galaxy A35 5G. Ahead of their launch, the purported handsets were leaked via an online r...

Key OpenAI Executive Played a Pivotal Role in Sam Altman’s Ouster

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OnePlus Nord 4 May Launch Soon, Model Codename Tipped

OnePlus Nord 4 may launch in Indian markets soon. It is said to succeed the OnePlus Nord 3 that was unveiled in India in July 2023. The Nord 4 is tipped to be a rebranded version of the OnePlus Ace 3V, which is expected to be introduced later this year. Several features of the purported smartphone have leaked recently.

Elon Musk vs OpenAI: Here's a Timeline of the Decade-Long Rivalry

Elon Musk filed a lawsuit against OpenAI and its CEO Sam Altman on February 29. The primary allegation was that the company breached its founding agreement with Musk by entering a partnership with Microsoft and functioning as its “closed-source de facto subsidiary”, intending to maximise profits. Now, OpenAI, on Wednesday, retaliated against the allegations by pub...

Ghost of Tsushima Director's Cut Announced for PC, Will Launch on May 16

Ghost of Tsushima Director’s Cut, the open-world action-adventure game from Sucker Punch, is coming to PC, continuing the trend of first-party PlayStation titles releasing on Windows. The game will launch with the expected suite of PC features on May 16.

OnePlus 13 Early Render Surfaces Online; Suggests a New Rear Camera Layout

OnePlus 12 was launched in India in January with Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC. Now, speculations about the OnePlus 13 are doing rounds on the Web. An early render of the purported handset has leaked online showing its design elements. The render indicates a vertically aligned triple camera setup on the OnePlus 13. The OnePlus 12 has a circular shaped rear camera ...

Samsung Galaxy M14 4G With 50-Megapixel Camera, 5,000mAh Battery Listed Online in India

Samsung Galaxy M14 4G has been listed online in India. It will join the Samsung Galaxy M14 5G in the lineup, which was unveiled in April 2023 in the country. The Galaxy M14 4G is offered in two RAM and storage configurations and two colourways. The phone carries a 50-megapixel triple rear camera unit and comes with support for 25W wired fast charging.

Bitcoin Touches Record High Before Dipping Again, Crypto Chart Shows Nail-Biting Changes

The overall valuation of the crypto chart slipped by two percent in the last 24 hours. Bitcoin and Ether – both recorded losses on Wednesday, March 6. Cardano, Dogecoin, and Avalanche are among other cryptocurrencies that recorded losses alongside BTC and ETH. Shiba Inu and Uniswap managed to register gains alongside USD Coin and Cronos.

Realme 12+ 5G, Realme 12 5G With MediaTek Dimensity SoCs Launched in India: Price, Specifications

Realme 12+ 5G and Realme 12 5G were unveiled in India on Wednesday (March 6). The new smartphones run on realme UI 5.0 custom skin and carry triple rear cameras. The Realme 12+ 5G runs on MediaTek Dimensity 7050 5G chipset, while the vanilla Realme 12 5G has a MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ 5G SoC under the hood.

Google Pixel 8a Price, Colour, Storage Options Leaked; Could Be More Expensive Than Pixel 7a

Google Pixel 8a is expected to debut in May as a successor to last year's Pixel 7a. The handset will reportedly have a higher price tag than its predecessor. It is said to come in 128GB and 256GB storage options and could be offered in four colourways.

Apple's iPhone Sales in China Plunge 24 Percent as Huawei's Popularity Surges

Apple's iPhone sales in China fell 24 percent year-on-year in the first six weeks of 2024, according to research firm Counterpoint, as the US company faced increased competition from domestic rivals such as Huawei.

Hades Is Coming to Netflix Games on iOS on March 19, Pre-Registrations Open Now

Hades, the acclaimed roguelike from Supergiant Games, is coming to iOS as part of Netflix Games on March 19. The streaming giant confirmed the release date on Apple’s mobile platform Tuesday, with pre-registrations open for the action title.

iOS 17.4 Released With New Emoji, Support for Third-Party App Stores in the EU, More

Apple released the iOS 17.4 update on Wednesday (March 6) as the latest OS version for supported iPhone alongside iPadOS 17.4. The update brings long-awaited support for third-party app stores in the European Union in order to comply with the new Digital Markets Act (DMA). The iOS 17.4 update includes new emoji, changes to the battery interface in iPhone 15 models, tr...

Meta Says Access Is Restored After Facebook and Instagram Outage

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LG QNED 83 Series TV First Impressions: Does Make Life Good

LG QNED 83 series TVs are equipped with LG's A7 Gen6 AI processor and offer 120Hz refresh rate, making it a great TV for gamers. The panel offers 4K UHD resolution, and uses both quantum dot and nanocell technology to provide brighter images when compared to standard LED TVs. Here's our first impressions of the LG QNED TV.

Bitcoin Trades Over $65,000 for First Time Since 2021, Volatility Causes Losses for Most Altcoins

The overall valuation of the crypto sector has risen by 5.17 percent in the last 24 hours. As of Tuesday, March 5, Bitcoin is trading at the high price point of $65,036 (roughly Rs. 53.9 lakh). Ether was trading at $3,450 (roughly Rs. 2.85 lakh). We are also seeing the rise of meme coins, with roughly seven meme coins now ranking among the top 100 cryptos by market ca...

Nothing Phone 2a Launch Today: How to Watch Live Stream, Event Time, Expected Price in India, Specifications

Here's how you can watch the live stream and know other details about the much-hyped Nothing Phone 2a

Nothing Phone 2a India Price Range Revealed Ahead of Launch; Flash Sale Announced from March 6

Nothing Phone 2a is set to launch in India on March 5. The company has revealed the design and processor details of the handset ahead of the launch. Now Nothing CEO Carl Pei has confirmed the price range of the phone in the country. The company has also announced the dates and offers of a flash sale in several locations around the world.

Forced to Change: Tech Giants Bow to Global Onslaught of Rules

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Apple to Reportedly Announce New Devices Soon; New iPad Pro, iPad Air, MacBook Air Models Tipped

Apple is reportedly gearing up to announce multiple devices soon but without much fanfare. The Cupertino-based tech giant is said to refresh its tablet lineup with its new silicon via a press release, after skipping it in 2023. A report has claimed that new MacBook Air models, a new colour option for iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus, and several other products could also ...

[Exclusive] Poco X6 Neo Images Leaked, Said to Launch in India Next Week Targeting Gen Z Consumers

Poco X6 Neo live images reveal a dual-camera setup, gold colour options, and more.

Flipkart Launches UPI Service in Partnership With Axis Bank to Counter Third-Party Apps

Flipkart launched the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) service in collaboration with Axis Bank. The Flipkart UPI will be initially available for Android users and can be used for online and offline payments. With the latest update, customers can now pay bills and make fund transfers directly from the Flipkart app.

iPhone SE 4 Leaked Renders Suggest Design, Features; May See a 2024 Launch

iPhone SE 4 is expected to launch as a successor to the iPhone SE (2022) model. Several leaks and reports have suggested the design and feature elements that the phone may launch with. Now, CAD renders of the iPhone SE 4 have leaked and show the expected design of the phone.

Asus ROG Strix Scar 16 2024 Review: High-End Gaming PC Replacement

Asus has refreshed its ROG Strix Scar 16 laptop in India with the latest 14th-generation Intel Core i9 14900HX processor and up to an Nvidia GeForce RTX 4090 GPU. The 16-inch variant comes with a vibrant mini LED display with QHD+ resolution and up to 240hz Refresh rate. It has plenty of RGB lights around, as a gaming laptop should. After using it for a week, here’s...

Google's Removal of Apps From Play Store in India 'Cannot Be Permitted': IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw

Google's decision to remove some apps in India from its app store "cannot be permitted", Information Technology Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Saturday, amid an ongoing dispute over service fee payments to the US firm.

Google Pixel Watch 3 to Come in 45mm Size, Pixel Buds Pro 2 in Development: Report

Google makes its Pixel Watch models in a single-size variant, unlike Apple and Samsung, that make smartwatches in different sizes. Both the first Pixel Watch and the Pixel Watch 2 come in a 41mm diameter size. But the Pixel Watch 3 will reportedly have a 45mm size variant, as well. The update comes after a report in January said that the next Google Pixel Watch would ...

Embracer Group to Sell Saber Interactive, Developer of a New ‘Star Wars’ Game Remake, in $500 Million Deal

Swedish gaming company Embracer Group AB will sell one of its largest subsidiaries, Saber Interactive, to a group of private investors in a deal worth up to $500 million (roughly Rs. 4,142 crore), according to a person familiar with the transaction.

Apple Watch Ultra With microLED Display Cancelled, Employees Laid Off: Ming-Chi Kuo

Apple has long been rumoured to be working on microLED displays for the flagship Watch Ultra smartwatch. Last month, reports said that the Cupertino, California-based company had delayed the Apple Watch Ultra with microLED display beyond 2026 over supply chain issues. Now, the iPhone maker is said to have cancelled the project altogether. According to a reliable analy...

Maamla Legal Hai, Sunflower Season 2, Shōgun and More: New OTT Releases for Weekend Binge-Watch

Top five OTT releases of this week are Netflix's Maamla Legal Hai, Apple TV's Napoleon, Zee5's Sunflower Season 2 and Disney+ Hotstar's Shōgun. Ravi Kishan starrer Maamla Legal Hai is set in the District Court of Patparganj, where bizarre cases pop up. Joaquin Pheonix plays the eponymous French emperor and commander in Apple TV's Oscar-nominated biographical drama Na...

Elon Musk Sues OpenAI and Sam Altman for Violating the Company’s Principles

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Brave Browser Is Bringing its AI Assistant Leo to Android Devices

Brave browser, known for its privacy-focused features, is bringing its artificial intelligence (AI) assistant Leo to Android devices. The software firm first announced its AI chatbot in November 2023, when Leo was added to the desktop browser. The company’s chatbot can run on several large language models, which are available for both the free version (with rate lim...

The OPPO F25 Pro 5G: Exceptional Specs at Exceptional Value – Your Must-Have Smartphone This Season

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Nokia G42 5G New 4GB RAM Variant With 128GB Storage Launched in India: Price, Offers

Nokia G42 5G was launched in India in September 2023 with two colour options and a single RAM and storage configuration. In October last year, the company introduced a third colourway and a second RAM and storage option as well. Now the company has announced a new 4GB RAM variant of the handset, which is set to be the cheapest variant of the phone.

Samsung to Hold Its Next Galaxy Unpacked Launch Event in Paris at an Earlier Than Usual Date: Report

As the expected launch of Samsung’s highly-anticipated Galaxy Z foldables draws nearer, we now have an expected launch timeline and a location, both of which happen to be out of the ordinary. Additionally, new details about the cheaper variant of the Galaxy Z Fold 6 have also showed up in the rumour mill.

Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 Mobile Platform to Arrive in October With Custom Oryon CPU

Qualcomm, the chipmaker whose SoCs power nearly a third of all smartphones globally, is working on its next generation flagship chipset, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4. The company has now provided an update on the SoC, that will likely power upcoming high-end Android phones. The Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 chip will launch later this year in October at the Snapdragon Summit.