Amazon Turns to Anthropic's Claude for Alexa AI Revamp

Amazon's Alexa upgrade is said to predominantly use Anthropic's Claude AI models instead of its proprietary AI. The company is likely to offer its enhanced "Remarkable" Alexa version for a monthly fee, and it will offer advanced generative AI features. Customers will also be able to access the original version of Alexa on their devices at no cost, according to previou...

OnePlus 13 Launch Timeline Leaked; Might Arrive in China as Early as October

OnePlus 13 launch timeline has been leaked by a tipster, giving us an idea of when to expect the company's next flagship phone. The successor to last year's OnePlus 12 model could be launched in China within the next couple of months, and it could be powered by Qualcomm's purported Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 chipset according to earlier report.

NCLT Approves Merger of Viacom 18, Star India After CCI Nod

The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) on Friday approved a merger scheme that will allow Viacom 18 Media with Star India. The merger of Reliance Industries and The Walt Disney Co's media assets was approved earlier this week by the Competition Commission of India and will create the country's largest media empire.

TN Government to Set Up Tamil Nadu AI Labs in Chennai; Partners With Google to Explore AI Initiatives

The Tamil Nadu government has signed an MoU with Google to explore potential AI opportunities in the state. The TN government will also establish a 'Tamil Nadu AI Labs' facility in Chennai. The government also signed agreements with firms like Nokia, PayPal, Infinix, and Applied Materials to set up facilities across the state.

Redmi 14C With 6.88-Inch LCD Screen, MediaTek Helio G81 Chipset Launched: Price, Specifications

Redmi 14C has been launched as a successor to the company's budget Redmi 13C handset that was announced in December 2023. The Redmi 14C sports a 6.88-inch LCD screen and packs a 5,160mAh battery. The phone features a 50-megapixel primary rear camera and a 13-megapixel selfie camera.

Brazil Telecom Regulator Moves to Block Access to Elon Musk's X After Court Order

Brazil telecommunications regulator Anatel announced on Friday that it was moving to block access to Elon Musk's X microblogging platform, in adherence to a directive from a judge after X missed a deadline to pick a legal representative for the firm in the country.

PS5 Pro Design, Launch Timeline Leaked; New Console Might Come Without Disc Drive

The ‘Pro’ version of the PlayStation 5 has leaked. The PS5 Pro has been an open secret in the games industry for a while now and Sony is expected to announce the console before the end of this year. Previous reports and rumours had detailed the hardware upgrades the new console would likely get over the PS5. Now, the design of the PS5 Pro, along with Sony’s plan...

WhatsApp Developing Phone Contact Sync Toggle for Linked Devices: Report

WhatsApp for Android may be testing a new privacy-related feature for the management of synced contacts, according to claims by a feature tracker. It aims to add functionality to the multi-account feature which lets users use two WhatsApp accounts on the same device without using parallel apps. With this change, users may be given the choice of how they wish to sync t...

Motorola Edge 50 Neo With MediaTek Dimensity 7300 SoC, Sony LYT-700C Camera Launched: Price, Specifications

Motorola Edge 50 Neo was launched in European markets as the latest entrant in the company's Edge 50 series. New Edge 50 Neo model by the Lenovo-owned brand runs on MediaTek Dimensity 7300 chipset and boasts a 50-megapixel Sony LYTIA camera. The Motorola Edge 50 Neo has a 6.4-inch OLED LTPO display and the screen is claimed to deliver up to 3,000 nits of brightness....

Infinix Zero 40 Series With 50-Megapixel Selfie Camera, Curved AMOLED Display Launched: Price, Specifications

Infinix Zero 40 series was unveiled in select global markets on Thursday. The lineup includes the Infinix Zero 40 5G and the Infinix Zero 40 4G handsets. They are equipped with 108-megapixel main cameras, 50-megapixel front-facing cameras and 6.74-inch curved AMOLED displays with Corning Gorilla Glass protection. The lineup includes support for GoPro connectivity an...

Can Tech Executives Be Held Responsible for What Happens on Their Platforms?

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NASA's Perseverance Rover Ascends Jezero Crater, Exploring Mars' Ancient Terrain

NASA’s Perseverance rover has initiated a critical new mission on Mars, beginning its ascent to the summit of Jezero Crater after three and half years of exploring its floor. This six-wheeled rover aims to reach the crater’s rim, which rises 1,000 feet above the Martian surface. The climb presents significant challenges, with Perseverance navigating rocky terrain ...

OTT Releases This Week: IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack, The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power Season 2, and More

Top OTT releases this week are IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack and Terminator Zero on Netflix, The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power Season 2 on Prime Video, Only Murders in the Building Season 4 on Hotstar, and Murshid on Zee5. Check out our full story for a complete list of all the releases this week.

iPhone 17 Pro Max to Get 12GB RAM, New Vapour Chamber Cooling System Exclusively: Ming-Chi Kuo

iPhone 17 series, which will likely be unveiled in September 2025, is rumoured to bring several upgrades over the iPhone 16 series. Most recently, analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has shed more light on the specifications of the iPhone 17 Pro Max. The premium handset is said to arrive with more RAM and an improved cooling system compared to the iPhone 17 Pro and other variants.

How to Squeeze More Time Out of a Failing Phone Battery

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Discover LUCA: The 4.2 Billion-Year-Old Ancestor of All Life on Earth

Recent research has revealed that LUCA, the last universal common ancestor of all life, lived around 4.2 billion years ago. This new estimate pushes back the timeline for the origin of life by 300 million years. The study, published in Nature Ecology & Evolution, involved analysis of genes from 700 species of bacteria and archaea, as well as ancient fossils to refine ...

HMD Barbie Phone With 2.8-Inch Main Display, Flip Design Launched: Price, Features

HMD Barbie Phone was unveiled in select global markets on Wednesday. The handset comes with a classic flip phone design and Barbie aesthetics. These include an all-pink body alongside a pink battery and a pink charger. The phone ships in a jewellery box, which includes the handset, beaded lanyards with charms, and two extra back covers as well as stickers and gems.

Airtel to Shut Down Wynk Music App, Absorb All Employees

Bharti Airtel will exit from music vertical and shut down its Wynk Music app. When contacted, the Airtel spokesperson confirmed the development. The company has entered into an agreement with Apple to provide access to Apple Music with special offers to its customers who use iPhone.

OpenAI 'Strawberry' AI Model With Advanced Mathematics, Reasoning Capabilities to Launch Soon: Report

OpenAI is reportedly working on a new artificial intelligence (AI) model that can offer significant upgrades in terms of mathematics and reasoning capabilities of its proprietary chatbot, ChatGPT. As per the report, the AI model was in the works for several months, but the company was being secretive about it. The existence of the large language model (LLM) was first ...

Vivo Y300 Pro Global Variant Might Launch With Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 SoC, 12GB RAM: Report

Vivo Y300 Pro is expected to launch in China and the global markets this year as the successor to Y200 Pro. Ahead of its debut, the handset was reportedly spotted on a benchmarking platform along with several of its specifications. It is said to be powered by a Snapdragon 6 series chipset, catering to the budget and mid-range segment.

SEBI Pulls Up Paytm Founder, Director on IPO Breaches: Report

Paytm founder Vijay Shekhar Sharma and other board members who held roles during the firm's November 2021 IPO over alleged misrepresentation of facts. SEBI alleged that grant of 21 million employee stock options (ESOPs) to Sharma were in violation of its rules on grant of shares-based employee benefits.

Mpox Virus Outbreak: Understanding the Complex Transmission and Global Spread

Mpox, a viral disease that has been around for decades, is currently experiencing a surge in cases across multiple regions. The complexity of this outbreak stems from the fact that three different variants are spreading simultaneously in different populations and locations. The most affected areas include the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and neighbouring cou...

Xiaomi Plans to Unveil First Buttonless Flagship Smartphone Next Year: Report

Xiaomi is reportedly working on a buttonless smartphone. While the Chinese tech brand remains tight-lipped about its development, a new leak gives us more information about the device. The rumoured buttonless handset is said to be in the early stages of development and is expected to hit the market next year. It is tipped to come with an under-display selfie camera an...

Apple Taps Insider Kevan Parekh as CFO, Replacing Luca Maestri

Apple has appointed Kevan Parekh as its chief financial officer. Parekh, who has been with Apple for more than a decade and will join the company's executive committee, most recently served as vice president of financial planning and analysis.

How Telegram’s Founder Went From Russia’s Mark Zuckerberg to Wanted Man

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Apple to Produce More iPhone 16 Pro, iPhone 16 Pro Max Models This Year: Report

Apple is reportedly gearing up to produce about 90.1 million iPhone units this year, and the iPhone 16 Pro Max will make up 37 percent of the total production. This latest finding signals Apple's strong faith in the demand for its new iPhone Pro models.

OnePlus Ace 5 Pro Tipped to Come With 1.5K Display, Glass-Ceramic Body

OnePlus Ace 5 series is expected to debut in China later this year comprising two models: Ace 5 and Ace 5 Pro. The latter has now been tipped to come equipped with features such as a display with a 1.5K resolution, according to claims on social media by a tipster. Furthermore, the handset, touted as a mid-range to high-end model, is also speculated to undergo a design...

Vivo T3 Ultra Allegedly Spotted on Bluetooth SIG, BIS Certification Sites, May Launch in India Soon

Vivo now seems to be gearing up to unveil a new T series handset — Vivo T3 Ultra. Ahead of the official announcement, the handset has surfaced on the Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG) certification website and the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS).

Honor Magic 7 Pro Full Specifications Surface Online; Tipped to Get Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 SoC

Honor Magic 7 Pro is expected to launch soon as a successor to the Magic 6 Pro 5G, which was recently unveiled in India. Details about the purported smartphone have surfaced online over the past few weeks. Key features and expected design of the handset have been leaked. Now, a report has suggested the complete list of expected specifications of the Magic 7 Pro.

Telegram Becomes Free Speech Flashpoint After Founder’s Arrest

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How Elon Musk Got Tangled Up in Blue

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WhatsApp Spotted Working on Themes for iOS App; Username PIN Feature Surfaces on Android Beta

WhatsApp is working on two features that have been spotted in development on recently released beta versions of the app for iOS and Android smartphones. The first feature is a theme picker for WhatsApp on iOS that lets users pick from 10 wallpaper and chat bubble colour combinations, while the other is a Username PIN feature to prevent spam after creating a username o...

iPhone 16 Series to Launch on September 10 Alongside New AirPods, Apple Watch Models: Bloomberg

Apple iPhone 16 series of smartphones could be launched in the coming days, according to a Bloomberg report. According to the publication's sources, Apple is planning to launch its latest iPhone 16 lineup alongside new Apple Watch and AirPods models that are expected to debut with new features. Here's everything you need to know about Apple's possible iPhone 16 launch...

Infinix Note 40 Series Racing Edition With F1-Inspired Design Launched in India: Price, Specifications

Infinix Note 40 Pro Racing Edition and Infinix Note 40 Pro+ Racing Edition have been launched in India and the company's newest handsets will go on sale in India on August 26. The smartphones sport an F1-inspired design that was designed in collaboration with BMW's Designworks. They bear the same specifications as the standard models Note 40 Pro and Note 40 Pro+ that ...

Samsung Galaxy S24 FE Surfaces on US FCC Website Hinting at Imminent Launch: Report

Samsung Galaxy S24 FE has been spotted on the US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and Korean Testing Certification Institute (KTC) websites, giving us some insight into the device's connectivity and battery specifcations, ahead of its anticipated debut.

Vivo Y18i With Unisoc T612 SoC, 13-Megapixel Rear Camera Launched in India: Price, Specifications

Vivo Y18i has been launched in India as the company's newest affordable smartphone. It is available in Gem Green and Space Black colour options in a single 4GB+64GB colourway. The Vivo Y18i is powered by an octa core Unisoc T612 chipset and packs a 5,000mAh battery that can be charged at 15W.

Microsoft to Host Cybersecurity Summit After CrowdStrike-Induced IT Outage

Microsoft has announced that it will host a summit next month that will let industry members understand how to improve cybersecurity systems, in the aftermath of a faulty update from security firm CrowdStrike that left millions of Windows computers around the world in an unusable state on July 19. The gathering on September 10 at its headquarters will be the first maj...

Samsung Galaxy S25 Series Reportedly Spotted on Samsung OTA Server

Samsung Galaxy S25 series, the next flagship phones from the South Korean tech brand is expected to be unveiled early next year. Samsung is reportedly testing One UI builds for the upcoming lineup presumably with three entries — Galaxy S25, Galaxy S25+ and Galaxy S25 Ultra — on its servers. The build numbers suggest the model numbers of the Galaxy S25 family. The ...

James Webb Space Telescope Detects Possible Liquid Ocean on Uranus Moon Ariel

The James Webb Space Telescope has uncovered intriguing evidence suggesting that Ariel, one of Uranus’s moons, may harbour an underground liquid ocean. This discovery, part of the "Moons of Uranus" project, involved 21 hours of observations focused on detecting water, ammonia, organic molecules, and carbon dioxide ice.

Instagram Collaborates With Sabrina Carpenter to Launch New Feature That Lets You Add a Song on Profile

Instagram has announced a new feature that aims to enhance the customisation of user profiles. The feature is dubbed ‘profile song’. As the name suggests, it enables users to add a specific song to their profile that best describes their mood or other preferences. The social media platform has a comprehensive list of licensed songs which can be added.

iPhone 16 Series Camera Features, Capture Button Details Leaked via Hands-on Video

iPhone 16 family comprising vanilla iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, and iPhone 16 Pro Max are due to arrive this September. The rumour mill about the new lineup has been churning away for months and most recently, a hands-on video of dummy units of the iPhone 16 series has emerged on the Web. The video suggests the camera specifications of upcoming Apple han...

Apple Foldable MacBook Mass Production Delayed, Apple Cancels Larger Screen Design: Ming-Chi Kuo

Apple's foldable MacBook model could be delayed by more than a year, according to details shared by TF Securities International analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. The mass production schedule of the foldable MacBook model has been delayed after the company faced technical challenges with the display and mechanical components, the analyst says.

ISRO Chandrayaan-4 and 5 Designs Reportedly Ready, Gaganyaan Mission Said to Be Scheduled for December

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is advancing its lunar exploration efforts with the upcoming Chandrayaan-4 and Chandrayaan-5 missions. ISRO Chairman S. Somanath confirmed that the designs for both missions are finalised and are awaiting government approval, as per a new report. These missions follow the successful Chandrayaan-3, which marked India as the...

Microsoft Recall Suffers Another Delay, the AI-Powered Feature to Be Tested Later This Year

Microsoft announced yet another delay for its artificial intelligence (AI) feature Recall on Wednesday. Part of the company’s Copilot+ PCs offering with its Windows operating system, the feature tracks and shows user’s on-device history using automatically captured screenshots. The feature was first announced in May, however, due to public concerns over its privac...

Zomato to Acquire Paytm's Entertainment Ticketing Business for $244.2 Million

As part of the agreement, Paytm's platforms would to continue to offer ticketing services for 12 months before transitioning entirely to Zomato's newly launched 'District' mobile application.

iPhone 16 Series Price, Key Specifications Leaked; All Models Tipped to Support Apple Intelligence

iPhone 16 series key specifications and price have been leaked online, ahead of the anticipated debut of Apple's next generation of smartphones. This year, Apple is expected up equip all four models — iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, and iPhone 16 Pro Max — with support for Apple Intelligence. The iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max are tipped to arrive w...

Tecno Spark Go 1 With 5,000mAh Battery, IP54 Rating Unveiled: Specifications

Tecno Spark Go 1 was launched as the latest entrant in the company's Spark series. The new smartphone by the Transsion Holdings-owned company comes in two colourways and runs on Unisoc T615 SoC along with up to 8GB of RAM. The Tecno Spark Go 1 boasts a 6.67-inch display with 120Hz refresh rate. It has an IP54-rated build and packs a 5,000 mAh battery, which supports 1...

U.S. Investigating Americans Who Worked With Russian State Television

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iQOO Z9s Pro 5G With Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 Launched in India Alongside iQOO Z9s 5G: Price, Specifications

iQOO Z9s Pro 5G and iQOO Z9s 5G have been launched in India, powered by midrange Snapdragon and MediaTek processors. Both phones are equipped with 6.77-inch AMOLED screens and are equipped with a 5,500mAh battery with fast charging support, as well as a 50-megapixel primary camera.

Elon Musk Believes He Might Be Dead Before Humans Settle on Mars, Here's Why

Elon Musk, the founder of SpaceX, has openly questioned whether he will live to see humans colonize Mars. Speaking at the Satellite 2020 conference, Musk highlighted the slow pace of advancements in space travel and the enormous challenges that remain. Despite the remarkable achievements of SpaceX, including the successful launches of Falcon 9 and Falcon Heavy rockets...

Moto G45 5G With Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 SoC Launched in India: Price, Specifications

Moto G45 5G was launched in India on Wednesday as the latest 5G offering from the Lenovo-owned brand. Qualcomm's Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 chipset with up to 8GB RAM fuels the new Moto G-series phone. It features a 6.5-inch display with 120Hz adaptive refresh rate and sports 50-megapixel dual rear cameras.

Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 With On-Device Generative AI, 20 Percent Improved CPU Performance Launched

Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 has been launched as Qualcomm's latest midrange smartphone processor. The new Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 supports on-device generative AI features and Gen AI models including Baichuan-7B and Llama 2 and 1B parameters. Here's everything you need to know about the newly announced Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 processor from Qualcomm.

Redmi Pad SE 8.7 4G, Redmi Pad SE 8.7 With 6,650mAh Battery Launched: Price, Specifications

Redmi Pad SE 8.7 4G and Redmi Pad SE 8.7 were launched in select global markets as the latest tablet from the Chinese brand. Both new models are equipped with MediaTek Helio G85 chipset and have up to 6GB of RAM and 128GB of inbuilt storage. They feature an 8.7-inch LCD screen with a 90Hz refresh rate and pack a 6,650mAh battery with support for 18W charging over a US...

How a Law That Shields Big Tech Is Now Being Used Against It

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iQOO Neo 10, Neo 10 Pro Tipped to Feature Metal Frame, 100W Fast Charging, More

iQOO launched the Neo 9 and Neo 9 Pro last December and the Pro model was unveiled in India in February this year. Rumours about the iQOO Neo 10 series have now surfaced on the Web. Most recently, a Chinese tipster has suggested the key specifications of iQOO Neo 10 and Neo 10 Pro. They are said to come with 1.5K resolution flat displays and are likely to feature Snap...

OnePlus 13 Launch Timeline, Design Leaked; Price Range Tipped to Be Similar to That of OnePlus 12

OnePlus 13 is said to be in the works as a successor to the OnePlus 12. The Chinese tech brand is yet to confirm its existence, but ahead of it, a tipster has shed some light on the phone's launch timeline, design, and price range. Qualcomm's upcoming Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 chipset is expected to power the OnePlus 13. It is said to feature a mostly flat display with slig...

Honor Magic 7 Pro Design Render Surfaces Online; Camera Details Tipped

Honor recently introduced the Magic 6 Pro 5G in India. Meanwhile, rumours surrounding the Honor Magic 7 lineup have started surfacing online. It will likely include a base and Pro variant, similar to the existing series. A tipster has now shared a render of the purported Honor Magic 7 Pro handset, based on leaks over the past few weeks. The render suggests the possib...

Age of Empires Mobile to Hit Google Play Store, App Store on October 17

Age of Empires will soon be available on smartphones. The Mobile version of the historical real-time strategy game will launch globally later this year. The developers have announced the release date of the mobile version. It will be accessible to both Android and iOS users with pre-registration for the game is now live.

WhatsApp Working on Feature to Block Messages from Unknown Senders; Tests Like Reactions for Status Updates

WhatsApp will soon help users protect their account and optimise device via a new 'Block unknown account messages' toggle that prevents certain messages from being delivered to users via unknown accounts. Meanwhile, the messaging app has started testing like reactions for WhatsApp status updates on the latest beta version of the app for Android smartphones.

iQOO Z9 Turbo+ Display, Camera, Charging Details Tipped; Said to Get MediaTek Dimensity 9300+ SoC

iQOO Z9 Turbo+ is expected to be unveiled soon and join the iQOO Z9 Turbo, which was launched in China in April this year. Previous leaks and reports have suggested some key features of the purported smartphone. Now a tipster claims to have spotted it on a Chinese certification website that has hinted at the charging specifications of the phone. Meanwhile, the tipster...

Vivo T3 Pro 5G Key Specifications Leaked Ahead of Upcoming India Launch

Vivo T3 Pro 5G is set to launch in India soon and will succeed the Vivo T2 Pro 5G, which was unveiled in the country in September 2023. The company officially confirmed the launch of the upcoming handset last week but did not reveal the exact launch date. However, a new report has tipped some key specifications of the Vivo T3 Pro 5G ahead of its official reveal.

Apple Could Equip iPhone With In-House Modem in 2025, Advantages Might Not Be Visible for Years: Mark Gurman

Apple's iPhone models could be equipped with its in-house modem chip as soon as 2025, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. While the company continues to work on cutting its dependence on Qualcomm's chips, it might take years before Apple's technology rolls out across its iPhone lineup, and even longer before it begins to provide major benefits to customers.

Samsung Galaxy A06 With 6.7-Inch Display, 50-Megapixel Camera Launched: Price, Specifications

Samsung Galaxy A06 was launched in Vietnam on August 16. The smartphone sports a similar rear panel design to the preceding Samsung Galaxy A05, with a vertical pinstriped finish. However, unlike the older model, the Galaxy A06 comes with a Key Island bump on the right edge, holding the volume rocker and power button.

Pompeii Newly Uncovered Skeletons Reveal Agonising Final Moments

Archaeologists have uncovered the skeletons of a man and a woman in Pompeii, offering new insights into the tragic events of the city's destruction during the Mount Vesuvius eruption in A.D. 79. The skeletons were found in a small room, with the woman's remains discovered near valuable items including gold coins and a pair of gold-and-pearl earrings. This suggests she...

James Webb Space Telescope Discoveries Challenge Theories About Asteroid Psyche’s Origin

Recent findings from the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) have introduced new uncertainties about asteroid 16 Psyche. Known for its high iron content, Psyche was previously considered a potential remnant of a protoplanet, providing a valuable opportunity to study the early solar system. However, JWST has detected hydrated minerals on its surface, including hydroxyl a...

Extinct Walrus-like Mammal Discovered in Atlantics, Provides New Insights into Marine Evolution

Recent findings have unveiled Ontocetus posti, an extinct walrus-like mammal that lived 2.2 million years ago. Led by Dr. Mathieu Boisville from the University of Tsukuba, this discovery, made from fossils found in Norwich, UK, and Antwerp, Belgium, provides fresh insights into the evolutionary history of walruses. Initially misidentified, the fossils revealed unique ...

Harvard and Google Created the Most Detailed Map of Brain Using AI

In a landmark achievement, Harvard University and Google have developed the most detailed brain map ever created. This innovative project focused on a cubic millimeter of human cerebral cortex, a sample taken during an epilepsy surgery in 2014. Over a decade, biologists and machine-learning experts meticulously mapped approximately 57,000 cells and 150 million synapse...

Clay Figurine Considered to Be 3,000 Years Old Found in Italy, Handprints of Maker Said to Be Visible

Archaeologists have made a significant discovery in Lake Bolsena, central Italy — a 3,000-year-old clay figurine — believed to represent an ancient goddess. This artifact was found submerged in the volcanic lake, and it likely belongs to an early Iron Age village from around the 10th or 9th century BC. The figurine measures approximately 15 cm in length. The disc...

Mpox New Strain Reported in Sweden, Marks the First Case Outside of Africa

Sweden has reported its first case of clade 1 mpox, a more severe variant of the virus, previously confined to Africa. This announcement follows the World Health Organization's (WHO) declaration of the mpox outbreak in Africa as a global health emergency. Clade 1, in contrast to clade 2, which caused the global outbreak from 2022 to 2023, is known for higher mortality...

Asteroid That Triggered Dinosaur Extinction Was a Carbon-Rich C-Type Space Rock, Study Finds

Recent research has provided new insights into the asteroid that struck Earth 66 million years ago, causing a mass extinction event that led to the end of the dinosaurs. Scientists have now identified this impactor as a carbon-rich "C-type" asteroid, a type of space rock that likely originated in the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter.

Honor 200 Review: Perfect Balance of Style and Camera

The Honor 200 offers an exciting package with a good blend of premium design and useful camera features. The wavy textured design language, coupled with a sleek profile, gives a premium feel. The 6.7-inch OLED display also offers vibrant colours with some level of customisation. The performance is decent enough for daily usage, and it can also support some heavy 3D ga...

NASA's Parker Solar Probe Unveils New Insights into Solar Heating Mystery

NASA's Parker Solar Probe has delivered groundbreaking insights into one of the sun's most perplexing mysteries: why its outer atmosphere, or corona, is significantly hotter than its surface. This phenomenon, known as the "coronal heating mystery," has puzzled scientists for decades. The Parker Solar Probe, which is the fastest human-made object, has made 20 close app...

Apple Reportedly Developing AI-Powered Tabletop Robotic Device With an iPad for Smart Home Automation

Apple may be developing a tabletop device that uses robotics to control various smart home devices, according to a report. The purported device is said to have a robotic arm that can move around an iPad placed at the top which acts as a screen. It is also speculated to get Apple Intelligence features and could debut by 2027.

Moto G45 5G India Launch Date Set for August 21; Design, Colour Options, Key Features Revealed

Moto G45 5G will launch in India soon. The company has confirmed the launch date of the handset, while a microsite on a leading e-commerce website confirmed its design and colour options. The listing also revealed some key features of the upcoming smartphone as well. The phone will feature a Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 chipset and a 50-megapixel dual rear camera unit.

Samsung Galaxy M35 Review: Budget Star

The Samsung Galaxy M35 is equipped with an Exynos 1380 SoC and a triple rear camera setup with a 50-megapixel primary sensor. The phone also features Gorilla Glass Victus+ protection on the display, vapour cooling, and a large 6,000mAh battery. We tested the Galaxy M35 5G to find out if it lives up to its ‘Monster’ tagline.

How ‘Deepfake Elon Musk’ Became the Internet’s Biggest Scammer

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Google Pixel 9 Series to Be Available via Walk-in Retail and Service Centres in India

Google Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, Pixel 9 Pro XL, and Pixel 9 Pro Fold will be available for purchase in India via two new Walk-in Centres that will be opened on Thursday in Bengaluru and Delhi. Another centre will be opened in Mumbai, according to Google. These new devices will be available via over 150 Croma and Reliance Digital retail outlets in 15 cities in the country...

Google Rolls Out Gemini Live, a Two-Way Voice Feature That Can Take on ChatGPT’s Advanced Voice Mode

Google launched several new Pixel devices at its Made By Google event on Tuesday. Alongside the hardware announcements, the tech giant also spent considerable time showcasing new artificial intelligence (AI) features for its Gemini chatbot. Among them, Gemini Live was the most significant upgrade of the evening which introduced voice capabilities to the chatbot. With ...

Huawei Watch GT 4 With 1.43-Inch Display, Up to 14 Days Battery Life Now Available in India

Huawei Watch GT 4 was globally introduced in September 2023. The company has now quietly listed the smartwatch on an e-commerce platform in India. Initially, the watch launched with 41mm and 46mm variants, however, according to the listing, only the 46mm option is available in the country. It comes with support for heart rate monitoring, 5 ATM water resistance and up ...

Google Pixel 8 Series, Pixel 7a Get Price Cuts in India After Launch of Pixel 9 Series

Google has announced price cuts for a slew of previous generation models in India after the launch of its flagship Pixel 9 series on Tuesday. The list of discounted smartphones includes the entire Pixel 8 lineup, comprising three models, and a select few from the Pixel 7 series too. Revised prices on old Pixel smartphones will go live in the coming weeks.

Musk’s Trump Talk: After Glitchy Start, a Two-Hour Ramble

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NASA Astronaut Captures Stunning Green Aurora Behind Russian Soyuz Spacecraft Docked at ISS

NASA astronaut Matthew Dominick, aboard the International Space Station, recently captured an extraordinary image of the Russian Soyuz spacecraft with a vibrant green aurora in the background. The photograph, taken during Expedition 71 in 2024, showcases the breathtaking beauty of space and the fascinating interplay between solar activity and Earth's atmosphere. The a...

Great Barrier Reef Faces Hottest Ocean Temperatures in 400 Years, Threatening Coral Survival

The Great Barrier Reef, one of Earth's most significant natural treasures, is currently experiencing its hottest sea surface temperatures in four centuries. According to a study published in Nature, the first quarter of 2024 recorded a temperature rise of 0.19°C above the previous peak. This extreme warming is directly linked to extensive coral bleaching, which weake...

Telegram Becomes Launchpad for Dogs Coin, the Latest Memecoin Sensation

The ‘Dogs Coin’ is the latest memecoin to stir up a buzz in the crypto sector, with Telegram acting as its pre-list host. The Dogs Coin is part of a new game on the Mini Apps marketplace on Telegram, named Dogs. The game lets Telegram users play on the app and collect Dogs Coin. The ecosystem of this game and this memecoin went live on July 9.

Scientists Take Major Step Toward Creating Heaviest Element Ever

At Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, scientists have achieved a significant milestone by creating livermorium with a novel titanium-based method. This success is seen as a precursor to synthesizing unbinilium, the heaviest element. The research highlights the importance of advancing techniques in element synthesis to explore new frontiers in atomic behavior and s...

Realme C63 5G With MediaTek Dimensity 6300 5G, 5,000mAh Battery Launched in India: Price, Specifications

Realme C63 5G was launched in India on Monday (August 12). The latest budget 5G smartphone by Realme runs on a MediaTek Dimensity 6300 5G chipset and is equipped with up to 8GB of RAM and 128GB of inbuilt storage. It gets a 5,000mAh battery with support for 10W fast charging. It comes in two colour options and has Realme Mini Capsule 2.0 feature. The Realme C63 5G has...

iPhone SE 4 to Reportedly Get Apple Intelligence Features at Launch

iPhone SE 4 is rumoured to be launched next year. Ahead of the launch, a new report has claimed that the cheapest non-flagship iPhone could also get artificial intelligence features courtesy of Apple Intelligence. However, this will not be the only upgrade coming to the smartphone, as per the report. The upcoming iPhone SE is also said to have a design similar to the ...

Amazon Great Freedom Festival 2024 Sale Ends Today: Best Deals on Popular Smartphones, Electronics

Amazon Great Freedom Festival 2024 sale is now live for Prime members. We've handpicked the best deals and offers Prime members can grab during the first day of the sale. These offers include discounts and bundled deals on mobile phones, laptops, and other electronics.

Why Schools Are Racing to Ban Student Phones

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Ola Electric Shares Surge on Debut as Investors Bet on Increasing EV Adoption

Ola Electric's shares surged on Friday as the company's investors bet on increasing adoption of EVs in the country. Ola Electric's $734 million IPO is India's biggest so far in 2024 and with a 39% market share as of July, Ola Electric dominates sales of electric scooters in India, having launched its first model just three years ago.

Honor Magic V3 Global Model Listed on Geekbench With Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Chipset

Honor Magic V3 could be launched in global markets soon, according to a new listing spotted on a benchmarking website. The Chinese version of the Honor Magic V3 that was introduced in July is equipped with a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset, runs on Android 14-based MagicOS 8.0.1, and packs a 5,150mAh battery

Amazon Great Freedom Festival 2024 Sale: Top Deals and Discounts on Monitors and Printers

Amazon Great Freedom Festival 2024 sale has brought several discounts on computer peripherals, including monitors and printers. These devices are available at cheaper prices during the ongoing Great Freedom Festival sale, including models from Acer, Samsung, Benq, LG, Zebronics, HP, Canon, Epson, and Brother.

Redmi Note 14, Poco X7 Neo Surface on BIS Certification Website Ahead of Anticipated Debut

Redmi Note 14 and Poco X7 Neo have been spotted on the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) certification website. The listing for two smartphones hints that they will be launched in India soon, and could bear the same specifications, just like their predecessors, the Poco X6 Neo and the Redmi Note 13.

Elon Musk's X Sued for $20 Million in Shares by Ex-Twitter Chairman

A former Twitter chairman has sued Elon Musk's X platform for $20 million in shares, after the billionaire allegedly refused to pay the ex-executive's compensation. Earlier this year, former Twitter executives previously sued Elon Musk for allegedly withholding more than $128 million in severance payments after they were ousted.

Huawei’s Tri-Fold Smartphone Reportedly Spotted in the Hands of Top Official

Huawei was tipped to be developing a triple-foldable smartphone in July. This move was speculated to provide a boost to the Chinese company in the foldable smartphone segment. Now, the purported tri-fold smartphone has reportedly been spotted in the hands of a top Huawei official.

SpaceX Crew-9 Astronaut Launch Reportedly Delayed to September 24: Here's Everything You Need to Know

SpaceX’s Crew-9 mission has been delayed until September 24 due to ongoing challenges with Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft, currently docked at the ISS.

Xiaomi Said to Be Developing a 7,500mAh Battery With 100W Charging Support

Xiaomi sub-brand unveiled the Redmi K70 Extreme Edition with a 5,500mAh battery and support for 120W fast charging last month. Now, the Chinese smartphone giant seems to be gearing up to build bigger batteries for its future phones. Xiaomi is said to be working on a technology to equip a 7,000mAh battery with 120W charging or a 7,500mAh battery with 100W charging in a...

Samsung Introduces New Programme to Improve Smartphone Repairability Worldwide

Samsung announced a new programme on Wednesday that will focus on knowledge sharing of its advanced smartphone repairing skills to its service centres located globally. As a part of the programme, the South Korean tech giant is sending company experts to different countries to teach new skills when it comes to repairing devices.

Intel Shareholders Sue Chipmaker After Job, Dividend Cuts Cause Stock Plunge

The lawsuit came after Intel said last Thursday it would lay off more than 15 percent of its workforce, or more than 15,000 jobs, and suspend its dividend starting in the fourth quarter as part of a restructuring meant to save $10 billion (roughly Rs. 83,976 crore) in 2025.

Redmi Note 14 3C Reportedly Listed on 3C Website; Charging Details Leaked

Redmi Note 14 handsets have recently been doing rounds of the rumour mill. The Redmi Note 14, Note 14 Pro, and Note 14 Pro+ models were recently spotted on the IMEI database. Now the base Redmi Note 14 appears to have received a 3C certification. The listing has revealed the expected charging details of the purported handset.

Realme Buds Air 6 Review: Decent Budget ANC Earphones

Realme Buds Air 6 TWS earphones are equipped with 12.4mm drivers, LHDC audio codec support and up to 50dB active noise cancellation (ANC). Along with the charging case, the TWS earphones are claimed to offer a total playback time of up to 40 hours without ANC. Do they live up to the claim? We will explore that and more in this review.

OnePlus Smartphones to Get Monthly Updates With New Software Series: Eligible Devices

OnePlus is rolling out a new software series for its smartphones in India and other countries, the company announced on Wednesday. Following its introduction, eligible handsets will receive new monthly software updates in addition to periodic updates and security patches. It is also said to bring OnePlus’ self-developed apps and new features to the smartphones.

Google Pixel Watch 3 Tipped to Pack Same Processor as Pixel Watch 2; May Get 60Hz Display

Google Pixel Watch 3 is expected to be officially unveiled on August 13 together with the Pixel 9 series. Days ahead of the Made By Google event, a new leak suggests several details about the Pixel Watch 2 successor. Similar to last year's Pixel Watch 2, the new model is also said to run on the Qualcomm Snapdragon W5 SoC with a custom co-processor.

Realme 13 4G With 50-Megapixel Main Camera, 67W SuperVOOC Charging Launched: Price, Specifications

Realme 13 4G has been launched in Indonesia. It comes with a 50-megapixel dual rear camera unit, a Snapdragon 685 SoC, and a 5,000mAh battery with wired charging support. The phone sports the same luxury watch-inspired design that we saw in the Realme 12 series. It joins the Realme 13 lineup which includes the Realme 13 Pro 5G and Realme 13 Pro+ 5G.

OnePlus Open Apex Edition With 1TB Storage, Crimson Red Colourway Debuts in India: Price, Features

OnePlus Open Apex Edition has been launched in India. This new variant of the OnePlus Open comes nearly a year after the debut of the standard model and is offered in a fresh red shade with a leather finish at the rear. The OnePlus Open Apex Edition brings a new RAM + storage option along with a couple of new software features.

Apple Arcade Adds NFL Retro Bowl '25, Monster Train+ and Vision Pro Game Puzzle Sculpt in September

Apple Arcade, the game subscription service from Apple, is adding three new games to its catalogue next month. The new additions to the service include sports title NFL Retro Bowl ’25, deckbuilder Monster Train+, and a new Apple Vision Pro spatial title, Puzzle Sculpt.

Google TV Streamer (4K) With 32GB Storage, AI Features Launched: Specifications, Price

Google TV Streamer (4K) was launched on Tuesday. The device replaces 2020’s Chromecast with Google TV (4K) as the company's latest smart home entertainment solution. It comes loaded with features such as support for media streaming in 4K resolution, 32GB of onboard storage and artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities.

Crypto Price Today: Bitcoin Continues to See Losses, Majority Altcoins Recover After Experiencing Slump

The overall crypto market cap grew by over two percent in the last 24 hours with most cryptocurrencies trading in profits. Ether, Ripple, Cardano, and Polkadot were among altcoins that reflected gains on Wednesday, August 7. Bitcoin, meanwhile, continued to trade in the losses for another day.

Huawei MatePad Pro 12.2 With 2.8K Dual-Layer OLED Display Debuts Alongside MatePad Air: Price, Specifications

Huawei MatePad Pro 12.2 (2024) and MatePad Air (2024) have been launched in China as Huawei's latest Android tablets. Both new models come with HarmonyOS 4.2 and feature a 10,100mAh battery. The Huawei MatePad Pro features a 12.2-inch dual-layer OLED display while the MatePad Air gets a 12-inch IPS LCD panel. The latter offers 66W charging while the MatePad Pro has 10...

Huawei Watch Fit 2 With 1.74-Inch AMOLED Screen, Up to 10 Days Battery Life Launched in India

Huawei Watch Fit 2 was unveiled in select European markets in May 2022. The smartwatch is now available for purchase in India. It comes with a 1.74-inch AMOLED screen with Always-on-Display (AOD) support, interchangeable straps with a press-to-release 'Link' design, and is claimed to offer up to 10 days of battery life with typical usage.

How the Google Antitrust Ruling May Influence Tech Competition

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What Are ‘Digital Signatures’ That Were Accessed by WazirX Hackers?

Digital signatures are virtual signing algorithms based on mathematics. Like human signatures, these digital signatures also prove the authenticity of any command linked to crypto transactions or smart contracts.

Amazon Great Freedom Festival 2024 Sale Live Updates: Best Offers on Day 1

Amazon Great Freedom Festival sale has kicked off on August 6. We're bringing you live updates, deals, and offers straight from the sale in the form of handpicked deals and carefuly curated list of products that are worth buying during the sale.

‘Google Is a Monopolist,’ Judge Rules in Landmark Antitrust Case

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CEO Nipun Marya Talks to Gadgets 360 on iQoo's Four Years in India, AI and Upcoming Z9s Series

iQoo's upcoming Z9s series is set to launch in India on August 21. Ahead of the big launch, the company's CEO, Nipun Marya, sat with Gadgets 360 for a chat.

Amazon Great Freedom Festival 2024 Sale Goes Live for Prime Members: Best Deals on Smartphones, Electronics

Amazon Great Freedom Festival 2024 sale is now live for Prime members. We've handpicked the best deals and offers Prime members can grab during the first day of the sale. These offers include discounts and bundled deals on mobile phones, laptops, and other electronics.

Flipkart Flagship Sale to Start on August 6 With Discounts on iPhone 15, Galaxy S23, More

Flipkart Flagship Sale will take place this week. The domestic e-commerce company announced its discount sale with attractive deals on a wide array of products ahead of Independence Day. Flipkart is partnering with different lenders to provide discounts on payments through their cards during the sale. Smartphones from brands including Apple, Samsung, and Motorola are ...

Infinix Note 40X Review: Focused on Entertainment

Infinix Note 40X is a budget smartphone that has arrived in India under the Rs. 15,000 mark, and the handset is equipped with 256GB of inbuilt storage. Read our Infinix Note 40X review to get a better understanding of the phone’s performance, cameras, and battery life and how it fares against competing handsets in India.

Crypto Price Today: Bitcoin and Ether Hit Hard by Economic Turbulence, Altcoins Follow Suit

The overall market cap of the crypto sector dropped by notable 12.27 percent in the last 24 hours. Bitcoin and Ether, both recorded substantial price losses on Monday, August 5. Majority cryptocurrencies including Tether, Binance Coin, and Solana are also trading in the reds as of Monday.

iPhone 16 Launch On Schedule for September Despite Apple Intelligence Features Facing Delay: Gurman

iPhone 16 is Apple’s next flagship smartphone series which is expected to debut later this year. While no official information about the handsets has been revealed, one of the headlining features on iPhone 16 is already known – Apple Intelligence. In recent weeks, rumours have swirled around if the next iPhone series could be delayed. However, a new report suggest...

Samsung Galaxy F14 4G With Snapdragon 680 SoC, 50-Megapixel Camera Debuts in India: Price, Specifications

Samsung Galaxy F14 4G was launched in India last week. The handset joins the 5G version in the lineup, which was introduced in the country in March this year. The 4G variant comes with Qualcomm's Snapdragon 680 SoC and is equipped with a 50-megapixel triple rear camera system. Like the Galaxy F14 5G, the newest Samsung F14 4G also gets a 13-megapixel selfie shooter.

With Smugglers and Front Companies, China Is Skirting American A.I. Bans

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Moto G85 Review: Old Wine, Slightly Newer Bottle

Moto G85 was recently launched by the company as Motorola’s latest G series smartphone in India. It features a curved display and runs on a Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 chipset. We take a closer look at the performance, cameras, and battery life in our Moto G85 review.

From Brinda to Umbrella Academy Season 4: Here Are the Top OTT Releases This Week to Stream Online

Divya Khosla’s thriller Savi was the most streamed movie on Netflix this week in several countries, including UAE, Singapore, Malaysia, and Qatar.

Realme 13 Pro+ Review: Best Camera Phone in Its Segment?

Realme 13 Pro+ is part of the newly launched Realme 13 Pro series. The Plus variant features a more premium build, a triple rear camera setup with dual Sony sensors, a Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 SoC, a 5,200mAh battery with 80W fast charging, and more. We’ve been using the 13 Pro+ for a couple of weeks now, and here’s why it’s an excellent mid-range camera phone.

PlayStation Portal Remote Player With 8-Inch LCD Display Launched in India: Price, Features

The PlayStation Portal, Sony’s game streaming device that lets players access PS5 games remotely, is finally coming to India. PlayStation India announced the launch of the handheld in the Indian market on Friday.

Paris Olympics 2024: How Technology Is Transforming The World’s Oldest International Sporting Event

Paris Olympics 2024, or the Olympic Games, are underway in Paris. More than 10,000 athletes across 200 countries have assembled to compete in humanity's oldest international sporting event. However, over the years, the event has also become an intersection of humanity and technology, where the latter has assisted in not only making the event grandiose and secure but a...

Apple Says AI Features Will Boost New iPhone Sales After Sluggish Third Quarter

Apple predicted that its new artificial intelligence features will spur iPhone upgrades in coming months, helping the company reemerge from a sales slowdown that has hit its China business especially hard. 

Realme 13 5G Allegedly Emerges in TENAA Certification; May Get 50-Megapixel Dual Rear Cameras

Realme 13 Pro and Realme 13 Pro+ with Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 SoC were launched early this week. The vanilla Realme 13 5G is now said to be in the works as the latest entrant in the company's number series. Realme is yet to confirm its arrival, but TENAA reportedly listed the phone with live photos and some specifications ahead of it. 6.72-inch LTPS screen with full-HD+...

Google Pixel 9’s Tensor G4 Chipset May Not Bring Significant Upgrades Over Pixel 8: Report

Google Pixel 9 series is the company’s upcoming flagship smartphone lineup which is set to debut on August 13. Ahead of its official launch, the benchmark scores of the handsets’ Tensor G4 chipset suggest it may not offer much of an upgrade in terms of power but may have a positive impact on its efficiency.

Samsung Confirms Exynos 2500 SoC, Aims to Ensure Stable Supply of the Chipset for ‘Flagship Products’

Samsung confirmed the existence of its upcoming Exynos 2500 chipset during an earnings call with its investors on Thursday. As per the company, the SoC will be developed by Samsung System's large-scale integration (LSI) division. In the second half of the year, the South Korean technology conglomerate aims to maintain a stable supply of Exynos 2500 for its “flagship...

Gemma 2 2B AI Model Released by Google DeepMind, Said to Outperform GPT 3.5 Models in Benchmark

Gemma 2 2B artificial intelligence (AI) model was released by Google DeepMind on Thursday. It has become the latest addition to the Gemma 2 family of AI models and joins Gemma 2 27B and 9B models. Despite the lightweight size, the company claims that it outperformed GPT-3.5 models on the LMSYS Chatbot Arena benchmark.

Getty Images Upgrades Its AI-Powered Image Generation Model, Adds Modification Capabilities

Getty Images upgraded the artificial intelligence (AI) image generation model integrated within the platform, on Tuesday. The updated AI model is now built on the Nvidia Edify model architecture and offers faster generation speeds and a higher number of variations from a single prompt. The company also claims that the the new image generator adds more details to 4K im...