The New ChatGPT Offers a Lesson in A.I. Hype

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6 Reasons Why the POCO F6 Is the Perfect Phone Under Rs. 30,000

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God of War Ragnarok PC Port, Concord, Astro Bot and More: Everything Announced at PlayStation State of Play

Sony held its State of Play showcase early Friday, where it made several new announcements on upcoming PS5 and PS VR2 games. The PlayStation parent provided updates on some already announced games and came out with a few new reveals.

WhatsApp Begins Testing 'Favourites' Chat Filter on Latest Beta Version: How it Works

WhatsApp for Android is reportedly working on a new feature that will let users add and filter their favourite chats for easier access. This feature is under development and as per the report, it is rolling out to testers who have registered through the Google Play Beta Program. Once it rolls out in beta, these users will be able to see and test out the feature.

Samsung Galaxy Ring 'Lost Mode' to Track Misplaced Wearable Spotted in Development: Report

Samsung Galaxy Ring is touted to bring several health and sleep tracking monitors and rumours about its functions are currently surfacing on the Web. A recent report indicates that Samsung is readying a new feature to assist Galaxy Ring owners in locating their wearables quickly. An APK (Android Package Kit) teardown of Samsung's Find app includes strings suggesting ...

Realme C63 With 6.74-Inch Display, Unisoc T612 Chipset Launched: Price, Specifications

Realme C63 was launched in Indonesia on Friday. The latest budget smartphone from Realme runs on Unisoc T612 SoC and offers up to 8GB of RAM and up to 256GB storage. The Realme C63 houses a 5,000mAh battery with 45W SuperVOOC charging support. This fast-charging technology is claimed to deliver one-hour calling time with just one-minute of charging. It has a dual rear...

Google Explains Bizarre Responses by AI Overviews, Reveals Measures to Improve Feature

Google published an explanation for the debacle caused by its AI-powered search tool – AI Overviews – which saw inaccurate responses being generated for multiple queries, on Thursday. It also revealed the steps taken to improve the responses to queries generated by AI Overviews.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 Indian Variant Surfaces on Geekbench; Galaxy Z Fold 6 Ultra Batteries Bag BIS Certification

Samsung is likely to unveil an Ultra foldable model this time around — Galaxy Z Fold 6 Ultra — alongside the regular models. Previous leaks indicated that the Galaxy Z Fold 6 would come equipped with the latest Snapdragon chipset in all markets and the new Geekbench listing echoes this rumour. Additionally, alleged battery units of the rumoured Galaxy Z Fold 6 Ult...

Apple Said to Plan AI-Based Siri Overhaul to Control Individual App Functions

Apple is said to be working on an overhaul of its Siri virtual assistant with AI powered features. This would allow Siri to control individual app functions via a user's voice, but would require a revamp of Siri's underlying software using LLMs, or large language models, a core technology behind generative AI (GenAI). Apple's Siri assistant would thus be able to take ...

JioFinance App With UPI, Banking Services Launched in Beta By Jio Financial Services

JioFinance was launched on Thursday in beta form by Jio Financial Services. The newly announced JioFinance platform offers a range of digital banking services, including UPI transactions, bill payments, and insurance advisory in a single app. Future updates will expand loan solutions, beginning with loans on mutual funds and gradually introducing home loans, accord...

HMD Nighthawk, Tomcat and 'Project Fusion' Reportedly in Development: Expected Specifications, Price

HMD Global is developing three new smartphones including two mid-range devices, according to a report. The smartphones are reported to have similar specifications to the Pulse devices. The devices may be named HMD Nighthawk, HMD Tomcat, and HMD Project Fusion, as per the report.

Metaverse in Healthcare Market Size to Touch 71.6 Billion by 2030 Amid Increasing Adoption, Awareness: Report

Metaverse in Healthcare market share is set to reach 7.16 billion in 2030, according to an InsightAce Analytica report that claims virtual ecosystems will also make remote consultations with doctors more effective, especially for those undergoing at-home care. In addition, the technology will let medical students experience sensitive procedures through more visual det...

Realme GT 7 Pro Tipped to Come as First Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 SoC-Powered Phone in Global Markets

Realme's Vice President Chase Xu recently confirmed the arrival of Realme GT 7 Pro to India. While specifications and price details of the GT series smartphone remain under wraps, a Chinese tipster has claimed that Realme GT 7 Pro will feature Qualcomm's next-generation chipset. It could be the first handset to use this flagship chipset. Xiaomi's 15 and 15 Pro were al...

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Will Be on Game Pass at Launch, Microsoft Confirms

Call of Duty: Back Ops 6, the next instalment in Activision’s popular first-person shooter franchise, will be available on Xbox Game Pass at launch, Microsoft confirmed Tuesday. All Game Pass subscribers will be able to play the game on day one. The confirmation came days after reports claimed that the Xbox parent was planning to put the next Call of Duty on its gam...

Algorand Foundation Announces Blockchain Developer Course on Nasscom's FutureSkills Platform

Algorand has launched a blockchain developer course with Nasscomm and the former has announced that it will hold detailed webinars around blockchain research and development as part of its course. The initiative could lead promising developers to travel nationally and internationally to attend blockchain development workshops.

Ghost of Tsushima Director's Cut PC Review: A Cut Above the Rest

Through its pared back quest design, its diegetic approach to map markers, and its evocative visuals and music, Ghost of Tsushima set the bar for what a modern open-world action-adventure title should be. Now, the game arrives on PC in a package that amplifies what it already did well on PS4 and PS5.

OpenAI Says It Has Begun Training a New Flagship A.I. Model

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Brazil’s CBDC Pilot Reportedly Delayed to 2025 Due to Lack of Privacy Safeguards: Details

Brazil has reportedly postponed the pilot of its Drex CDBC to 2025 as the central bank feels, blockchain privacy solutions are insufficient. The regulator is looking to prevent financial inconvenience to Brazilian nationals. The CBDC is expected to finetune the country’s financial compliance, banking, and tax secrecy regulations.

Redmi Pad Pro 5G Design, Colourways Revealed; Confirmed to Launch Soon

Redmi Pad Pro launched in China in April this year with a Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 SoC, a 10,000mAh battery with fast charging support, and a 12.1-inch 2.5K LCD screen. It was listed in three RAM and storage configurations and Wi-Fi connectivity. The tablet is yet to arrive in India but a launch seems imminent as the tablet was spotted on the Google Play Console. It has...

Argentina Authorities Discuss Bitcoin Adoption Strategy, Experience With Counterparts From El Salvador

Last week, senior leadership of the Argentinian National Securities Commission (CNV) had a meeting with El Salvador’s National Digital Assets Commission (CNAD) to assess the impact of adopting Bitcoin on the economy that it may have observed in the last few years.

OnePlus 12 New Colour Option to Launch in India Soon, Design Teased

OnePlus 12 could soon arrive in a new colour option in India. The company shared a post across its social media accounts on Tuesday, highlighting the development. This will make it the third colourway for the smartphone, with Flowy Emerald and Silky Black already introduced at the time of launch in January. The company has not shared the launch date but it is expected...

Lenovo Readying a 'Lite' Version of Lenovo Legion Go Handheld Gaming Device: Report

Lenovo Legion Go launched in September last year, powered by AMD Ryzen Z1 series of processors and running Windows 11. The handheld gaming PC, that features detachable controllers like the Nintendo Switch, followed a wave of portable gaming devices like the Steam Deck and Asus ROG Ally. Now, Lenovo is reportedly gearing up to launch a ‘Lite’ version of the Legion ...

Honor 200 5G Series Teased to Launch in India Soon; Expected Price, Specifications

Honor 200 and Honor 200 Pro with Snapdragon chipsets were unveiled in China on Monday. Soon after the Chinese launch, HTech's CEO Madhav Sheth teased the india launch of the Honor 200 series. Indian variants of Honor 200 and Honor 200 Pro are confirmed to come with 5G connectivity.

New Honor Flip Phone With Edged Clamshell Design Reportedly in Development, Hints Patent Filing

A new Honor flip phone with a clamshell design consisting of sharp and geometric edges may be in development, according to a report. A patent filing hints at a pill-shaped cutout in the top-left corner which is speculated to house the camera unit, while the cover display looks like it encompasses the front. The company CEO has confirmed it will launch a flip phone lat...

Google Pixel 10 May Ditch Samsung in Favour of TSMC for Tensor G5 SoC: Report

Google Pixel 10 may get a chipset manufactured by Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), according to a report. Reports have already surfaced suggesting that it may be powered by Google’s in-house Tensor G5 chipset, and its production has reportedly kicked off at TSMC with the first samples being manufactured.

Google Reportedly Starts Manually Taking Down Search Responses by AI Overviews

Google is manually removing the inaccurate responses to search queries generated by its new AI-powered search tool – Google Overviews. Reports of inaccurate responses have come to light in recent weeks and the company is now taking them down. Several search queries, which previously featured AI responses, now mention, “An AI Overview is not available for this sear...

Google Messages Reportedly Rolling Out Gemini Integration to Users, But India Might Not Get It

Google is reportedly rolling out the integration of Google Messages with Gemini, its in-house artificial intelligence (AI) model. The company first introduced this feature as a beta update in March 2024, but now it is starting to be available to users in most regions. Notably, India, the UK, Switzerland, and the European Economic Area (EEA) have been excluded from thi...

Xiaomi 15, Oppo Find X8, Vivo X200 Tipped to Get Next Generation SoCs; Launch Timeline, Key Features Leaked

Xiaomi 15, Oppo Find X8, and Vivo X200 are expected to launch later this year. However, the companies are yet to announce the launch of the purported handsets or even confirm the monikers. Ahead of any announcements, details about the phones have leaked online suggesting some important details. A recent leak has hinted at the expected launch timeline of the phones an...

Apple Could Add AI-Powered Emoji Generation, App Icon Customisation With iOS 18: Report

Apple is reportedly planning some major new introductions for the iPhone with the iOS 18 update. The Cupertino-based tech giant is expected to unveil the new operating system at the Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) 2024 event, scheduled for June 10. A new report claims the company might introduce artificial intelligence (AI)-powered custom emojis that will show ...

Redmi 13 4G Price, Design, Colourways, Key Features Leaked; Said to Get 108-Megapixel Rear Camera

Redmi 13 4G, expected to succeed the Redmi 12 4G, could launch soon. While Redmi hasn't confirmed the phone's launch or even its existence, its design, colour options, and key specifications have been leaked. It is said to be equipped with a dual rear camera system. Details such as pricing, as well as RAM and storage configurations of the phone have also been tipped.

Nothing Ear and Ear (a) Review: Polished, Striking, and Great Value

Nothing Ear is all about improvements over Ear (2), but Ear (a) is the bumblebee of the affordable TWS category and a surprise package. Here's our review.

WhatsApp Default Theme Feature Spotted in Development on Latest Beta Version

WhatsApp default chat theme has been spotted in development by a feature tracker. The company is developing a theme picker that allows users to set the default chat theme on WhatsApp, changing the colour of chat bubbles on the app. WhatsApp will soon let you pick from five chat themes that change the colour of chat bubbles on the messaging app.

Asus ROG Ally X Specifications Leak Ahead of Debut, Will Reportedly Pack Larger Battery and More Memory

Asus ROG Ally X specifications have leaked online and the successor to the first-generation ROG Ally will be equipped with a larger battery as well as additional RAM, and improved cooling components. Other specifications of the console are expected to remain unchanged, as per a report.

NASA to Provide Advanced Training to Indian Astronauts for Joint Mission to ISS, US Envoy Says

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) will provide advanced training to Indian astronauts to send a joint mission to the International Space Station, according US envoy to India Eric Garcetti. Meanwhile, NISAR a joint Earth-observing mission between NASA and ISRO will soon be launched from the Satish Dhawan Space Center.

Redmi A3x With Unisoc T603 Chip, 5,000mAh Battery Launched: Price, Specifications

Redmi A3x has been launched by the company and the handset sports a 6.71-inch display with a 90Hz refresh rate. It is powered by an octa core Unisoc T603 chip with 3GB of RAM and 64GB of inbuilt storage. The Redmi A3x has a 5,000mAh battery with 15W charging support, as well as a side mounted fingerprint scanner for biometric authentication.

Google Said to Invest $350 Million in Flipkart, Valuing Firm at $37 Billion

Google will invest $350 million in Walmart-backed Flipkart, and pick up a minority stake in the e-commerce firm. The latest funding round, led by biggest shareholder Walmart, values the firm at $37 billion. Flipkart said in a statement that Google will join in as an investor in the latest funding round for the Bengaluru-based company.

JioCinema Premium Annual Plan Silently Launched in India at This Price

JioCinema premium annual plan has been launched in India and the platform now offers the cheapest annual streaming subscription in the country. The new JioCinema Premium Annual plan offers the same benefits as the monthly plan such as ad-free streaming of premium content from HBO, Paramount, Peacock, and Warner Bros. at 4K resolution, on one device.

Moto G85 5G Design Renders Leaked; Seen With Curved Display, Slim Bezels

Moto G85 5G is expected to launch later this year as a successor to the Moto G84 5G, which was unveiled in India in September 2023. The purported Motorola handset has been a part of several reports and leaks recently, hinting at an imminent launch. Although there is no definite launch timeline available yet, leaked design renders of the smartphone have now leaked onli...

Crypto Price Today: Bitcoin, Ether Log Losses, Profits Strike Ripple, Dogecoin Ahead of Potential Ether ETF in US

The overall crypto market cap fell by over 1.87 percent in the last 24 hours. Bitcoin and Ether, both recorded losses on Friday, May 24. Cosmos, Cronos, Stellar, and Leo recorded losses. Bitcoin Cash and Polygon emerged among a handful of cryptocurrencies to see profits.

Google Gemini YouTube Music Extension Rolls Out to Users Globally, Will Play Songs on Command

Google has started rolling out a new feature for its artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot Gemini. Users will now see an option to play songs on YouTube Music by directly requesting the AI assistant. This is being done via a new YouTube Music extension for Gemini that integrates the app within the platform. The tech giant showcased the extension briefly during the I/O ...

Poco Pad With Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 SoC, 12.1-Inch 2.5K LCD Screen Launched: Price, Specifications

Poco Pad was unveiled globally on Thursday, May 23 alongside the Poco F6 and Poco F6 Pro. The tablet comes with Qualcomm's Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 chipset and packs a 10,000mAh battery with wired fast charging support. It is equipped with quad speakers backed by Dolby Audio and a 12.1-inch 120Hz 2.5K Dolby Vision-supported display.

U.S. Calls for Breakup of Ticketmaster Owner

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Sony Working on New PlayStation Platform for Free-to-Play Mobile Games, Job Listing Reveals

Sony seems to be working on a new platform for free-to-play mobile games, according to details revealed via a PlayStation job listing. The job listing for the role of a Mobile Platform Architect mentions that the position requires designing PlayStation’s platform for “developing, publishing, and operating free-to-play mobile games.”

Google Meet’s New Adaptive Audio Feature Syncs Mics on Multiple Laptops to Avoid Echo

Google introduced a new feature for its video conferencing platform, Google Meet, on Wednesday which lets multiple users in the same room join calls without any echo. Google says it combines the microphones and speakers to eliminate echo and provide clearer audio. This feature is available to all Workspace users with Gemini Enterprise and other plans.

US Lawmakers Pass FIT21 Crypto Bill That May Regulate SEC’s Involvement in Sector Oversight

The Financial Innovation and Technology for the 21st Century Act (FIT21) has been approved by the US House of Representatives. With this, the US has finally joined the list of nations alongside India, Japan, and South Korea among others -- that are working on bringing the volatile and exploitable digital assets sector under regulatory oversight.

Microsoft Adds GPT-4o Support for Azure, Unveils Copilot AI Agents for Automation

Microsoft Build 2024 witnessed a large number of artificial intelligence (AI)-focused announcements from the company that spanned across Copilot, Azure cloud service, its data analytics platform Microsoft Fabric, and various other platforms. Expanding Azure, the tech giant has made GPT-4o, which was recently unveiled, generally available via its Azure OpenAI Service.

‘Silicon Valley Princess’: Inside the Life of Nicole Shanahan, R.F.K. Jr.’s Running Mate

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Realme GT 6T First Impressions: Geared for Gaming

The new Realme GT 6T with its responsive display and powerful processor surely seems geared towards the gaming crowd. But take a closer look and there’s a larger than usual battery, a capable primary camera and an IP rating as well. Indeed, there’s plenty more in store for the casual smartphone user as well, so let’s take a closer look at what makes this GT diff...

Xiaomi Civi Series to Launch in India Soon: Here’s Everything You Need to Know

Here's everything you need to know about the upcoming Xiaomi Civi smartphone in India.

Adobe Lightroom Gets AI-Powered Generative Remove Tool, One-Click Lens Blur Feature

Adobe Lightroom is getting another artificial intelligence (AI) feature dubbed Generative Remove. The new feature can remove any unwanted object from an image with a single click, making photo editing easy for both professional as well as inexperienced users. Additionally, the company is also introducing a Lens Blur feature, which as the name suggests, adds an aesthet...

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 Tipped to Get Less Visible Crease, Redesigned Rear Camera Island

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 is expected to be unveiled in July alongside the Galaxy Z Flip 6. As we are inching closer to the rumoured launch timeline, a new render of the Galaxy Z Fold 6 has leaked on the Web. The book-style foldable phone is expected to get a significant design change this year. The latest leak indicates a less visible crease on the internal display and...

Scarlett Johansson Said No, but OpenAI’s Virtual Assistant Sounds Just Like Her

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Honor Magic Foldable Phone India Launch Teased by HTech CEO Madhav Sheth

Honor unveiled the Magic V2 foldable smartphones in global markets outside China during the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2024. Now, the Chinese tech brand is eying to release the Magic series foldables in the Indian market. HTech's CEO Madhav Sheth has given clear hints about the arrival of the Honor Magic lineup to the country.

Microsoft Surface Pro 11, Surface Laptop 7 Introduced As Company’s First Copilot+ PCs: Price, Features

Microsoft unveiled the Surface Pro 11 and Surface Laptop 7 for consumers on Monday (May 20) at its Surface and Windows AI event. These devices follow after the tech giant’s business-focused Surface Pro 10 and Surface Laptop 6 which were introduced in March. The consumer-focused devices also become the company’s first Copilot+ PCs, as the Windows maker integrates a...

Motorola Razr 50 Price Leaked Online; Might Cost the Same as Its Predecessor

Motorola is said to be working on the foldable Razr 50 duo. The Motorola Razr 50 and Motorola Razr 50 Ultra have been in the rumour mill in the last couple of weeks. Most recently, a tipster suggested the US pricing of Motorola Razr 50. The phone is expected to debut in select countries as the Motorola Razr 2024. It is likely to be powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 7300...

Microsoft Unveils AI-Powered Copilot+ PCs With Recall and Cocreate Features

Microsoft unveiled Copilot+ PCs, a new class of Windows PCs powered by artificial intelligence (AI) at its Surface and AI event on Monday. Calling it “the fastest, most intelligent Windows PCs ever built”, the Windows maker highlighted that these computers will feature a special chipset capable of more than 40 trillion operations per second (TOPS).

Infinix GT Book With Up to 13th Gen Intel Core i9 CPU, Nvidia GeForce RTX 4060 GPU Launched in India

Infinix GT Book was unveiled in India on Tuesday, May 20. It features a Cyber Mecha Design with RGB Lighting as well as an RGB keyboard. It comes with up to 32GB LPDDR5x RAM and up to 1TB PCle 4.0 SSD storage. The laptop sports a 16-inch full-HD+ display with 120Hz refresh rate. The Infinix GT Book laptop was introduced in the country alongside the Infinix GT 20 Pro.

Amazfit Bip 5 Unity Smartwatch With 1.91-Inch Display, Zepp OS 3.0 Launched in India: Price, Specifications

Amazfit Bip 5 Unity has been launched in India. The smartwatch comes with a 1.91-inch display, support for more than 70 downloadable applications, over 120 sports modes, and a 24 x 7 heart rate monitor among other sensors. The Bip 5 Unity is claimed to offer up to 12 days of battery life from a single charge.

Apple Working on Second Generation AirTag, Could Be Launched in 2025: Report

Apple is reportedly working on the next generation of AirTag which may arrive in the middle of 2025. As per the report, the Cupertino-based tech giant has begun conducting test runs of the new device. The second-generation AirTag could feature a new chipset with better location tracking as well as some other quality-of-life features. Notably, this will be the first up...

Google Shares Developments for On-Device Generative AI Features in Android Devices

Google I/O 2024 shed light on the new artificial intelligence (AI) initiatives taken by the company and how it plans to integrate them within its Android platform. During sessions hosted for developers, the tech giant delved deeper into on-device AI developments that app makers will soon be able to tap into. It currently offers both server-based AI features as well as...

Infinix GT 20 Pro Roundup: Launch Date, Expected Price in India, Features, Specifications, and More

Infinix GT 20 Pro is powered by MediaTek Dimensity 8200 Ultimate SoC and brings some interesting features. Here's everything you need to know.

Poco F6 Pro Key Features Confirmed; Unboxing Video Surfaces Online Ahead of Global Launch

Poco F6 Pro is set to launch globally on May 23 alongside the base Poco F6. The company has now confirmed some key specifications and features of the phones including chipset, display, charging and camera details. A leaked unboxing video of the Poco F6 Pro has also surfaced online which gives us a glimpse into what we can expect in the box. 

Apple to Reportedly Equip Siri With AI-Powered ‘Proactive Intelligence’ to Make It Smarter

Apple is nearing its annual developer-focused event, the Worldwide Developer Conference (WWDC), and a new report has highlighted the company’s artificial intelligence (AI) strategy that could be revealed during the event. The Cupertino-based tech giant is reportedly working to make its native virtual assistant Siri smarter by integrating AI and adding what it calls ...

The Old-Fashioned Library at the Heart of the A.I. Boom

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Motorola Razr, Razr 50 Ultra Design Renders Surface Online; Razr 50 Specifications Leaked: See Images

Motorola Razr and Motorola Razr 50 Ultra design and specifications have been leaked online, giving us a good look at the foldable phones from the Lenovo-owned smartphone maker. The leaked images suggest upcoming Motorola Razr 50 could debut with a much larger cover screen than the 1.5-inch outer display on the Razr 40, its predecessor that was launched last year.

iPhone 17 Slim to Arrive as Most Expensive iPhone 17 Series Model With Refreshed Design: Report

iPhone 17 Slim will be launched in 2025 as the company's most expensive iPhone model, according to a report. The company's iPhone 17 lineup is reportedly expected to include a smartphone with a refreshed design and a slim chassis. It is currently unclear whether the iPhone 17 Slim will replace the 'Plus' model

Microsoft Said to Plan Release of Next Call of Duty Game on Xbox Game Pass Subscription Service

Microsoft could release its next Call of Duty game to its Xbox Game Pass subscription service at launch, instead of selling the title independently. The company is likely to announce the move at its annual Xbox showcase, scheduled for June 9. Microsoft bought out Activision Blizzard last year, which closed gave the company access to the Call of Duty franchise.

CoinDCX Report Claims Lower TDS on Crypto Could Improve Compliance, Tax Transparency

CoinDCX has released a report that seeks reform in India's crypto tax regime. The crypto exchange's latest report is titled 'Redesigning TDS for Transparency and Compliance’ and highlights areas where reforms can be ushered in by the government.

Tecno Camon 30 5G, Camon 30 Premier 5G With 50-Megapixel Selfie Cameras Launched in India: Price, Specifications

Tecno Camon 30 5G and Tecno Camon 30 Premier 5G have been launched by the company in India. The latest smartphones from Tecno run on Android 14-based HiOS 14 out-of-the-box and are powered by MediaTek Dimensity chips. They pack 5,000mAh batteries and can be charged at 70W.

OpenAI Dissolves High-Profile Safety Team After Chief Scientist Sutskever’s Exit

OpenAI's Superalignment team, the company's team focused on ensuring the safety of possible future ultra-capable artificial intelligence (AI) systems has effectively been dissolved. The action was taken after two high-profile leaders — including OpenAI co-founder and chief scientist Ilya Sutskever — exited the AI startup. OpenAI says it is now integrating its Supe...

Acer Launches Acerpure Brand in India; Brings Air Purifiers, Robotic Vacuum Cleaners, More

Acer unveiled its sub-brand Acerpure in India on Thursday (May 16) at an event in Bengaluru. The lifestyle brand available in several Asian and European countries makes its entry into the Indian market with a slew of new products including air purifiers, air circulator fans, cordless vacuum cleaners, robotic vacuum cleaners and water purifiers.

Crypto Price Today: Bitcoin Price Rises Alongside Several Altcoins as Inflation Data Spurs Speculation on Interest Rate Cut

Bitcoin price on Friday rose while the overall crypto market cap incurred a loss of 0.90 percent over the last 24 hours. Ether, Dogecoin, Ripple, and Bitcoin Cash are among popular cryptocurrencies trading in the losses as of May 17.

Samsung Galaxy M35 Design and Colour Options Leaked Ahead of Debut; Bears Striking Resemblance to Galaxy A35

Samsung Galaxy M35 design been leaked, giving enthusiasts a good look at the upcoming handset. A tipster has shared 360-degree views of the Galaxy M35 in three colour options, and the latest leak suggests that it will closely resemble another Galaxy A series smartphone launched by the company in India two months ago.

Smartphones Can Now Last 7 Years. Here’s How to Keep Them Working.

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What Do You Do When A.I. Takes Your Voice?

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Motorola Edge 50 Fusion With Snapdragon 7s Gen 2, 6.67-Inch Curved Display Launched in India: Price, Specifications

Motorola Edge 50 Fusion has been launched in India with Android 14 out-of-the-box. According to the Lenovo-owned firm, the smartphone sports a 6.67-inch pOLED screen with a 144Hz refresh rate. The Motorola Edge 50 Fusion is slated to receive three major Android OS upgrades, features a Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 chip, and packs a 5,000mAh battery with 68W TurboPower charging ...

OpenAI’s Chief Scientist and Co-Founder Is Leaving the Company

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Mastercard Onboards Five New Blockchain Startups to Start Path Programme: Details

Mastercard has onboarded five new startups to be part of its Web3-focussed Smart Path programme. France-based startup Kulipa joined UK-based Parfin and Singapore’s Peaq to be handpicked by Mastercard for the Start Path programme, alongside Belgium-based Venly and US-based Triangle.

iQoo Z9X 5G With Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 Chip, 50-Megapixel Rear Camera Launched in India: Price Specifications

iQoo Z9X 5G has been launched in India and the company's latest Z series handset sports a 6.72-inch LCD screen. It is powered by a 4nm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 chip from Qualcomm, paired with up to 8GB of RAM. The phone runs on Android 14 and features a 50-megapixel primary camera. The iQoo Z9X 5G is equipped with a 6,000mAh battery that can be charged at 44W over a USB Typ...

iPhone 16 Pro Max Dummy Unit Images Leak Hinting at Larger Display Than iPhone 15 Pro Max

iPhone 16 Pro Max is expected to feature a larger display than the iPhone 15 Pro Max, and leaked images of a dummy unit for the handset have now surfaced online. A tipster has leaked images of iPhone 16 Pro Max dummy units that show a slightly larger screen compared to the iPhone 15 Pro Max.

Samsung Galaxy F55 5G Roundup: Launch Date, Expected Price in India, Features, Specifications, and More

Samsung Galaxy F55 5G will be launching in India on May 17th. Here's everything you need to know about the latest Galaxy device.

Google I/O 2024: Search With AI-Powered Multi-Step Reasoning, Planning and Video Search Features Unveiled

Google I/O 2024 began with multiple major artificial intelligence (AI) announcements. On Tuesday, the tech giant held the day 1 keynote session where it introduced new AI models, integrated AI with Google products, and teased new capabilities for Pixel smartphones and Android 15. During the event, the company also announced several new features for Google Search. The ...

Google I/o 2024: Gemini 1.5 Pro Gets Big Upgrade as New Flash and Gemma AI Models Unveiled

Google held the keynote session of its annual developer-focused Google I/O event on Tuesday. During the session, the tech giant heavily focused on new developments in the artificial intelligence (AI) front and introduced various new AI models as well as new features for the existing infrastructure. A major highlight was the introduction of a two million token context ...

Apple's Leaked Product Roadmap Suggests iPhone SE 4, Foldable iPhone, AR Glasses Launch Timeline

Apple's roadmap detailing big product announcements and feature upgrades has been leaked online. The latest leak offers an overview of what's on the way from the Cupertino-based company in the next couple of years. The much-awaited iPhone SE 4 is tipped to go official next year, whereas we might see the foldable iPhone and OLED MacBook launch in 2026. Apple's upcoming...

Poco F6 Pro Price, Key Features Leaked Via Amazon Listing Ahead of May 23 Global Launch

Poco F6 5G is confirmed to launch in India and globally on May 23. There will also be a Poco F6 Pro model launching in global markets. The Pro version is tipped to be a rebrand of the Redmi K70. Now, the Poco F6 Pro appears to have been prematurely listed on Amazon spilling its key specifications and pricing details.

Web3-AI Firm ChainML Raises Over $6 Million in Funding as 2024 Sees Spike in Capital Inflow

ChainML, a Web3-enabled AI platform, is the latest company in the Web3 sector to have secured a notable investment. Led by Hack VC, this investment round fetched $6.2 million (roughly Rs. 51 crore) for ChainML, that aims to decentralise access to artificial intelligence (AI).

Motorola Edge 50 Fusion Roundup: Launch Date, Expected Price in India, Features, Specifications, and More

Motorola is ready to launch its latest Motorola Edge 50 Fusion smartphone in India. Here's everything you need to know about the latest Moto device, including its features and specifications, expected price in India, launch date details, and more.

Vivo X100 Ultra With 200-Megapixel Telephoto Camera, Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC Debuts: Price, Specifications

Vivo launched the Vivo X100 Ultra smartphone in its home country on Tuesday (May 14) with premium camera features. The new X100 series phone packs a triple rear camera unit, comprising a 1-inch main sensor and a 200-megapixel telephoto sensor with CIPA 4.5 stabilisation. This 1/1.4-inch ISOCELL HP9 sensor, co-developed with Samsung is touted to deliver high-quality sh...

Bharat Web3 Association Calls for Teamwork in Building Ironclad Anti-Money Laundering Laws

The Bharat Web3 Association (BWA) recently hosted its first ever training and awareness workshop on the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). The aim of this meeting was to open dialogues on the steps that could prevent the misuse of cryptocurrencies for unlawful activities like money laundering and terror financing.

Meta Rolls Out Travel Mode for Quest 2 and Quest 3, to Work Similarly to the Apple Vision Pro

Meta announced a new feature for the Meta Quest 2 and Meta Quest 3 that will allow users to use the mixed-reality headset during flights in passthrough mode. On Monday, the tech giant said it is rolling out Travel Mode as an experimental feature in these two devices. This new mode will adjust the apps opened in the augmented reality (AR) view so that the windows do no...

Google I/O 2024 Starts Today: How to Watch Keynote Livestream, What to Expect

Google I/O 2024 keynote will begin tonight and the company's annual developer conference is expected to showcase upcoming Android 15 features and Wear OS 5 upgrades. Google is also likely to tease new Pixel hardware at the event, even if new Pixel phones are unlikely to be launched.

Multi-Chain Memecoin ‘Dogeverse’ Raises Over $15 Million in ICO Ahead of Exchange Listing: Details

Dogeverse, the latest entrant into the memecoin market, has managed to raise $15 million in its Initial Coin Offering (ICO). The $DOGEVERSE token has taken the crypto market by storm and is set to be launched on six different blockchains.

iQoo Z9x 5G Roundup: Launch Date, Expected Price in India, Features, Specifications, and More

Here's everything you need to know about the latest iQoo Z9x launching in India on May 16, 2024.

Honor 200 Pro Alleged Design Renders, Key Features Surface Online; Expected to Launch Soon

Honor 200 Pro is likely to grace the markets later this year. The model is expected to launch alongside the base Honor 200 model. They are expected to join the Honor 200 Lite, unveiled in select markets recently. The company has not yet confirmed either model but some details of the handsets have been leaked. Purported design renders of the Honor 200 Pro have appeared...

Apple Said to Launch New iPad Mini by the End of 2024 at the Earliest

Apple unveiled the new iPad Pro and iPad Air lineup at the 'Let Loose' event last week. The Cupertino giant did not release an update to the iPad Mini this time, instead, we got a new Apple Pencil and a Magic Keyboard. However, this has given Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman reason to believe that the tech giant could unveil a new iPad mini at the end of the year.

Hanooman AI With Support for 12 Indian Languages Launched: What it Does

Hanooman AI was launched by 3AI Holding and Surreal Media Labs on Friday. The Indian large language model (LLM) was unveiled on February 21 when the AI was reportedly showcased at an event in Mumbai. The AI model is said to be designed by keeping the Indian demographic into consideration. It supports 12 Indian languages and a total of 98 global languages and can trans...

Realme GT 6T India Launch Set for May 22; Design Revealed, Price and Specifications Tipped

Realme GT 6T is set to launch in India later this month. The company had officially teased the handset previously and has now confirmed the exact launch date and design. It has also confirmed a few availability-related information. A tipster has shared probable pricing, as well as feature details of the handset in the country. It is said to be a rebadged version of th...

Elon Musk’s Diplomacy: Woo Right-Wing World Leaders. Then Benefit.

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Google Chrome Updated With Patch for Nasty Zero-Day Vulnerability Exploited by Attackers

Google Chrome users should update their browser in order to remain protected from a serious security flaw that was actively exploited in the wild, according to the company. The vulnerability affects users on outdated versions of Chrome on Windows, macOS, and Linux by takin advantage of a flaw in a component in Chrome that renders web content on a user's screen. Google...

Samsung Galaxy S21, Galaxy Z Fold 3, Z Flip 3 to Get Only Two Galaxy AI Features With One UI 6.1 Update

Samsung Galaxy S21, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3, and Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 users will gain support for two Galaxy AI features, according to the company. With the One UI 6.1 update, owners of the Samsung Galaxy S21, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3, and Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 will not have access to eight out of 10 AI-powered features available on the Samsung Galaxy S24 that was...

Dell XPS 13 9345, Dell Inspiron 14 7441 Plus With Snapdragon X Elite Chip Leak Ahead of Anticipated Debut

Dell XPS 13 9345 and Dell Inspiron 14 7441 Plus design has been leaked online in the form of leaked renders that show the purported laptops from various angles. These laptops are said to be powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon X Elite chips and run on Windows 11. The Dell XPS 13 9345 could resemble the Dell XPS 13 Plus (pictured) that was launched at CES 2022.

Binance Registers With FIU as It Seeks to Resume Operations in India

Binance has registered with India's Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) as the cryptocurrency exchange looks to resume its operations in India. The exchange was barred from operating in India in December for non-compliance with local regulations and can resume operations only after paying a penalty for previous non-compliances, which is yet to be determined.

Apple Said to Be Nearing Deal With OpenAI to Put ChatGPT on iPhone

Apple and OpenAI have been finalizing terms for a pact to use the latter's ChatGPT features in Apple's iOS 18 update, the next iPhone operating system, according to people familiarr with the matter. The iPhone maker has also held talks with Alphabet's Google about licensing that company's Gemini chatbot for its smartphones, but is yyet to reach an agreement with the s...

iPhone 16 Pro Display Tipped to Offer 20 Percent Increase in Brightness Compared to iPhone 15 Pro

iPhone 16 Pro display could offer higher brightness for standard dynamic range (SDR) content compared to Apple's iPhone 15 Pro, according to a tipster. The company's next-generation smartphones could offer a 20 percent increase in brightness in most scenarios, along with slightly larger panels.

Binance Fined $4.4 Million in Canada for Violating Anti-Money Laundering Laws

Canada is the latest country that has taken action against crypto exchange Binance. The reason cited for the $ 4 million fine is Binance’s violation of Canada’s anti-money laundering rules while conducting its operations in 2023.

Oppo Reno 12 Pro Spotted on NBTC Listing; Enco Air 4 Pro Allegedly Appears on IMDA, SIRIM Websites

Oppo Reno 12 Pro Has been spotted on Thailand's National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) website. Apart from the model number and 5G connectivity, the listing does not hint at any specifications of the phone. Additionally, Oppo Enco Air 4 Pro reportedly appeared on the SIRIM and Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) certification websites, ...

Crypto Market Today: Bitcoin Records Minor Gains, Most Altcoins Reflect Profits

The overall crypto market valuation has risen by 2.24 percent in the last 24 hours. On Friday, May 10, Bitcoin and Ether both recorded minor price hikes. Binance Coin, Dogecoin, Solana emerged among profit making cryptocurrencies on Friday.

Xiaomi Redmi 13C 5G Review: 5G on a Budget

Xiaomi’s Redmi 13C is a well-crafted smartphone that somehow manages to keep things exciting even after including 5G connectivity. It has a stylish design accompanied by a big display and comes with long-lasting battery life ensuring it covers the basics. But how does all of this perform when put together? Read on to find out.

Apple Apologises for iPad Pro 'Crush' Ad After Video Sparks Criticism, Ad Age Says

Apple on Thursday apologised for an advertisement of the company's latest iPad Pro (2024) model, after heavy criticism from several users online. The company's ad showed an animation of musical instruments and other symbols of creativity being crushed, resulting in the company's latest thin iPad Pro model.

WhatsApp Gets Darker Dark Mode, Redesigned Navigation, New Icons and More Design Changes

WhatsApp has introduced a host of design changes to its mobile interface for both iOS and Android. Some new changes are quite subtle, while others are more discernable. There are also some additions to the layout like chat filters, which are said to help improve navigation. With the new changes, the iOS and Android layouts of the app appear more similar than before.

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Xiaomi Mix Flip, Mix Fold 4 Tipped to Launch in Q3 2024, Camera Details Leaked

Xiaomi Mix Fold 4 and Mix Flip are expected to go official soon as the next-generation foldable smartphones from the Chinese tech brand. A new leak now suggests the camera specifications of Xiaomi Mix Fold 4 and Mix Flip. They are said to feature a 50-megapixel main shooter alongside a telephoto sensor.

Zomato Unveils Weather Union, a Crowd-Supported Real-Time Weather Monitoring System

Zomato unveiled its crowd-supported real-time weather monitoring infrastructure on Wednesday. Dubbed Weather Union, the company said the system is first-of-its-kind in India and the largest private infrastructure in its space in the country. Announcing the platform, Zomato CEO Deepinder Goyal said that its API will be made free-to-access for all institutions and compa...

Google's Android 14 May Security Update Rolls Out, Pixel 8 Gets Camera Bug Fix: How to Download

Google Pixel 8 and other supported Pixel models are now receiving the Android 14 May security update. The company has fixed Pixel 8 a bug that affects camera performance on the Pixel 8 series, while improving the stability or performance for Bluetooth Low Energy (LE) audio on supported Pixel smartphones with the May security update.

Realme GT 6T With Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 SoC Confirmed to Launch in India Later This Month

Realme GT 6T is coming to the Indian market soon. The Chinese tech brand has yet to confirm an exact date, but it said the launch will happen this month. The release will mark the GT lineup's return to India after a hiatus of over two years. The Realme GT 6T could come as a rebrand of Realme GT Neo 6 SE, which went official earlier in April.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 Leaked Screen Protectors Hint at Wider Cover Display With Sharper Corners

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 outer display will be wider than the one found on the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5, according to a tipster. A leaked image of screen protectors for the Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Galaxy Z Fold 6 give us an idea of how the outer screen will be wider and without rounded corners when it is launched this year.

Nintendo to Make Announcement on Switch Successor by End of March 2025

Japan's Nintendo said on Tuesday it plans to make an announcement about the successor to its long-lasting Switch console during the financial year ending March 2025. Nintendo has extended the lifecycle of the Switch device with hit titles such as "The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom", with the market focused on the prospects for a smooth transition to next-gener...

Apple M4 Chip With On-Device AI, Ray Tracing and Ultra Retina XDR Display Support Launched

Apple M4 chip has been launched as the latest Apple Silicon chip, built on the firm's second-generation 3nm technology with up to 10 CPU cores. The new M4 chip powers the latest iPad Pro (2024). It boasts improved on-device AI performance with an upgraded Neural Engine and support for hardware accelerated ray tracing on the latest iPad Pro (2024).

Microsoft Shuts Down Hi-Fi Rush Developer Tango Gameworks, Redfall Maker Arkane Austin, Other Bethesda Studios

Microsoft has shuttered several Bethesda-owned game studios, including Hi-Fi Rush developer Tango Gameworks and Redfall maker Arkane Austin, in a move to shift focus on its “priority games”. The Xbox parent is also closing Alpha Dog Games, makers of the mobile game Mighty Doom, while Roundhouse Studios, which also contributed to Redfall development, will be absorb...

Google Threat Intelligence With Gemini AI Capabilities Introduced for Cybersecurity Professionals

Google introduced its newest cybersecurity-focused threat detection and analysis product dubbed Google Threat Intelligence on Tuesday. The tech giant is offering the product as a part of the Google Cloud Security portfolio, and said it will assist cybersecurity professionals gain better visibility of global threats. The threat intelligence platform will leverage the c...

Crypto Price Today: Bitcoin, Ether See Small Losses, Most Altcoins Reflect Price Dips

The overall crypto market cap slipped by 0.76 percent in the last 24 hours. Bitcoin and Ether saw losses on Wednesday, May 8. Solana, Ripple, Dogecoin are among other popular cryptocurrencies that recorded price dips in the last 24 hours.

Apple Pencil Pro Unveiled With Haptic Feedback, Find My Support, New Gestures

Apple took the wraps off its Pencil Pro at the 'Let Loose' event on Tuesday (May 7) alongside the newest iPad Pro and iPad Air lineup. The latest generation of Apple's handy stylus has several new features like a squeeze function, gyroscope and custom haptic feedback. It offers the company's native Find My technology. The Apple Pencil Pro is compatible with the latest...

Microsoft MAI-1 AI Model With 500 Billion Parameters Could Soon Be Unveiled: Report

Microsoft is reportedly working on a new artificial intelligence (AI) model dubbed MAI-1, which could be its largest in-house model to date. The company recently created its AI division, which is now headed by Mustafa Suleyman, co-founder of Google DeepMind and former CEO of Inflection AI. It is said that Suleyman is heading the development of the large language model...

Apple Pencil Pro Name Spotted on Japanese Website Ahead of 'Let Loose' Event

Apple Pencil Pro could be launched at the company's upcoming Let Loose event on Tuesday. Source code spotted on the company's Japanese website includes at least six references to the yet-to-be-announced Apple Pencil Pro wireless stylus pen accessory.

OnePlus 13 Alleged Render Suggests Revamped Rear Design With Rounded Corners

OnePlus 12 with Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC was launched in December, but we have seen leaks about its successor — OnePlus 13 — since March. Most recently, a Chinese tipster has posted an alleged render of the handset depicting a revamped rear design. The OnePlus 13 appears to have a Hasselblad-branded triple rear camera unit alongside a flash in the render

Apple Could Unveil an AI-Powered Photo Editing Feature at the Let Loose Event: Report

Apple is reportedly working on an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered photo editing feature which it might unveil soon. The Cupertino-based tech giant is hosting its Let Loose event on Tuesday, where it is expected to introduce new iPad Air and iPad Pro models and a new Apple Pencil. It is said that during the event, the company might also tease its new AI feature, a...

iPhone 15 Pro Max Emerges as Best Selling Smartphone in Q1 2024 as Apple, Samsung Dominate Top 10 List: Report

iPhone 15 Pro Max was Apple's best-selling smartphone so far in 2024, according to Counterpoint Research's Global Monthly Handset Model Sales Tracker. Both Apple and Samsung had five smartphones in Counterpoint's top-10 best-selling smartphones list for Q1 2024. In a first, all smartphones in the top-10 list support 5G connectivity, according to the market research fi...

iQoo Z9x 5G India Launch Set for May 16; Design, Amazon Availability Confirmed

iQoo Z9x 5G is set to launch in India soon. iQoo India CEO Nipun Marya has revealed the design and colourway of the upcoming model. The design appears similar to the Chinese version of the handset. The Indian variant will likely share similar specifications to its Chinese counterpart as well.

Sony Walks Back Helldivers 2 PSN Account Linking Requirement on Steam After Widespread Backlash

Sony has walked back on its decision that mandated new and existing Helldivers 2 players on Steam to link their PlayStation Network accounts to Valve’s service after severe backlash over the weekend. On Friday, Sony had announced that users would need to link their Steam account to their PSN account to continue playing Helldivers 2.

Crypto Price Today: Bitcoin Trading Above $60,000, Losses Strike Ether, Shiba Inu

The overall crypto market cap rose by 1.14 percent in the last 24 hours. Bitcoin clocked a minor gain on Monday and was joined by Binance Coin, Ripple, Dogecoin, and Cardano on the profit-making side of the crypto chart.

iPhone 17 Series Said to Get Smaller Dynamic Island; Apple Could Unveil iPhone 17 Slim in 2025

iPhone 17 family is tipped to come with a refreshed design, front-facing camera upgrades and a smaller Dynamic Island among other improvements. Apple could introduce a 'Slim' variant with the iPhone 17 series replacing the Plus version. The iPhone 17 Pro models are said to be powered by Apple's A19 Pro chip.

Elon Musk-Owned X to Summarise News Events Within App Using Grok AI

X, the social network owned by Elon Musk, will start summarizing news events inside the app by using xAI’s chatbot, Grok. The AI-generated summaries will rely on user tweets — not third-party news articles — and will only be available to premium subscribers, the company announced on Friday.

Amazon Great Summer Sale: Deals on Apple Watch Series 9, Samsung Galaxy Watch 4, Amazfit Active and More

Amazon Great Summer Sale 2024 is currently live in India. It started on May 2 for all users in the country and will conclude on May 7. Previously we have told you about tablets, smartphones, gaming consoles, and more you can get at significantly lower prices than their usual rates. Now, we list some of the best deals on a popular personal gadget - smartwatches.

Instagram Stories Adds New Stickers, Including Frames, Reveal, and More

Instagram has released a bunch of new interactive sticker options for users to use on their Stories. Instagram Stories is a popular way for sharing content on the platform, next to posting an image, video or Reel. Users can upload text, images, or video stories and may even combine elements from all these options. The new stickers are claimed to help users express the...

Amazon Great Summer Sale: Top Deals on Smart TVs

Amazon Great Summer Sale 2024 started in India on May 2. We have previously discussed some of the best Amazon deals on smartphones, laptops, tablets and more. Here, we list the top deals you can explore on a popular home entertainment product - smart televisions.

Amazon Great Summer Sale: Top Deals on Large Appliances

Amazon Great Summer Sale 2024 kicked off for all users in India on May 2. We have previously told you about smart televisions, smartphones, gaming consoles and more that are available during the sale at lucrative discounts. Before the sale concludes on May 7, here is a list where you can explore some of the best deals on popular large home appliances like refrigerator...

Amazon Great Summer Sale: Top Deals on Samsung, Xiaomi, and OnePlus Tablets

Amazon's Great Summer Sale 2024 began for all users in India on May 2. Previously, we have talked about the best Amazon deals on smartphones, gaming laptops, speakers, and more. Here are some of the top tablet deals from leading brands like Samsung, Xiaomi, and OnePlus that you can explore before the sale concludes on May 7.

Amazon Great Summer Sale 2024: Best Deals on Gaming Laptops Under Rs 80,000

Amazon Great Summer Sale 2024 opened for all users of the platform at noon on May 2. The ecommerce giant’s annual sale has already entered its second day and lucrative discounts can be availed on a wide range of products across categories. Some of the notable categories include smartphones, tablets, laptops, earphones, smartwatches, smart TVs, and more. These discou...

Amazon Great Summer Sale 2024: Best Deals on Gaming Consoles and Handhelds

The Amazon sale brings lucrative discounts for gamers. We've already covered the best deals on monitors, including gaming monitors. Here, we'll take a look at the best deals on gaming consoles and handhelds. The Great Summer Sale brings deals on PS5, Xbox Series S/X consoles, Nintendo Switch and more.

Amazon Great Summer Sale 2024 Live Updates: Best Deals on Smartphones, Laptops, Amazon Devices, More

Amazon Great Summer Sale 2024 is now live for all users after granting Prime members a 12-hour early access. the summer sale event brings discounts on across all popular product categories, including smartphones, laptops, smartwatches, tablets, Amazon devices, essential summer appliances like air conditioners, coolers, refrigerators, and more.

Judge Grills U.S. and Google on Antitrust Claims

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Ubisoft's Free-to-Play Shooter XDefiant Sets May 21 Release Date, Reveals Seasonal Roadmap

XDefiant, Ubisoft’s free-to-play first-person shooter, finally has a release date. After hitting delays, the game’s preseason will launch on May 21 across PC, PS5 and Xbox Series S/X via Ubisoft Connect. According to the studio, XDefiant will feature five different game modes across 14 maps at launch.

Samsung One UI 6.1 Update Hits Galaxy S22 Series, Galaxy S21 Series, Older Foldables

Samsung has started rolling out One UI 6.1 to its 2021 and 2022 flagship Galaxy smartphones in South Korea. The Android 14-based custom skin brings several enhancements along with a slew of AI features to the Galaxy S22 family, Galaxy S21 series and the previous Galaxy foldable phones. However, the older devices might not get the entire Galaxy AI suite.

iQoo Z9x 5G Listed on Company's India Website; Could Launch Soon

iQoo Z9x 5G, which launched in China in April this year, could soon make its way to India. The phone was spotted on the country's official website recently. It is expected to join the iQoo Z9 5G, which was introduced in India in March. The Indian variant of the iQoo Z9x 5G may share similar specifications as its Chinese counterpart including the design.

Strongest U.S. Challenge to Big Tech’s Power Nears Climax in Google Trial

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Vivo V30e With 5,500mAh Battery, 50-Megapixel Selfie Camera Launched in India: Price, Specifications

Vivo V30e has been launched in India on Thursday, May 2. The new Vivo V30 series handset runs on Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 SoC and has an IP64-rated build for water and dust resistance. The Vivo V30e 5G arrives with upgrades over last year's Vivo V29e and flaunts a 50-megapixel camera on the front. It houses a 5,500mAh battery with 44W charging support.

Amazon Great Summer Sale 2024: Best Laptops Deals on Apple, Asus, HP, Dell, Lenovo, Samsung, and More

Looking for a new laptop? Check out these great laptop deals during Amazon Great Summer sale 2024

WhatsApp Communities to Get New Events Feature, Replies to Announcement Groups

WhatsApp is introducing a couple of new features for Communities that will allow members to participate in newer ways in these groups. Meta, the parent company of the instant messaging platform, announced on Wednesday that it is adding a new Events feature and allowing replies in the Announcement Groups to make Communities more interactive. Events will allow members o...

PS Plus Monthly Free Games for May Include EA Sports FC 24, Ghostrunner 2, Tunic and Destiny 2: Lightfall

Sony has announced the lineup of free games coming to PlayStation Plus in May. This month’s PS Plus offerings include four titles, led by popular football sim EA Sports FC 24. Other free games for May include action-platformer Ghostrunner 2, isometric action-adventure title Tunic and online shooter Destiny 2: Lightfall.

Amazon Great Summer Sale 2024 Goes Live: Best Offers on Mobile Phones, Electronics

Amazon Great Summer Sale 2024 is now live for Prime members. We've handpicked the best deals and offers you can grab on top mobile phones, laptops, TVs, and other electronics on the first day of the sale. The sale will open for everyone else from 12PM on May 2, 2024.

Poco X6 5G Skyline Blue Colour Variant Launched in India: Price, Specifications

Poco X6 5G Skyline Blue colour variant is now available in India. The smartphone was launched in the country in January this year in Mirror Black and Snowstorm White colour options. The Poco X6 5G features an AMOLED display with 1.5K resolution and is powered by a Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 SoC. The phone has a triple rear camera setup led by a 64-megapixel primary camera an...

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

Amazon Great Summer Sale 2024 is now live for Prime members. We've handpicked the best deals and offers you can grab on top mobile phones, laptops, TVs, and other electronics on the first day of the sale. The sale will open for everyone else from 12PM on May 2, 2024.

Amazon Q AI Assistant Now Available for Enterprise Customers, Amazon Q Apps Out in Preview

Amazon announced the wider availability of its latest artificial intelligence (AI)-powered assistant for enterprise, Amazon Q, on Tuesday. The e-commerce giant first announced its business-focused chatbot in November 2023, promising both generative and analytical assistance based on the business’ in-house data. Later, Amazon made the AI tool available to a limited n...

Xiaomi 14 SE Tipped to Launch in India in June; Said to Be a Rebranded Civi 4 Pro

Xiaomi recently launched its flagship numbered series in India. Called the Xiaomi 14 and the Xiaomi 14 Ultra, the premium phones are priced well above the Rs. 50,000 mark. A recent report has now shed light on yet another premium Xiaomi smartphone coming to India. As per a tipster, Xiaomi is eyeing the segment below the Rs. 50,000 mark with the Xiaomi 14 SE. While off...

Assassin's Creed Mirage to Launch on iPhone 15 Pro, iPad on June 6

Assassin’s Creed Mirage, the open-world action-adventure title from Ubisoft, will launch on iOS devices on June 6, the studio has announced. First announced for Apple devices in September last year, Assassin’s Creed Mirage will arrive on the App Store for iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max, and iPad Air and iPad Pro with M1 chip or later, making it the first mainlin...

Apple Safari Browser to Reportedly Get Major AI Upgrade With Article Summarisation, Web Eraser Features

Apple’s Safari web browser is reportedly getting a major upgrade and could soon sport artificial intelligence (AI)-powered features. Earlier this month, a report claimed that Safari could be one of the first Apple apps to get AI features. Now, another report has stated that the company is currently running internal tests on multiple new features for the Safari 18 bu...