Monday, September 30, 2024

Samsung Might Make Certain Galaxy AI Features for Smartphones Paid by the End of 2025: Report

Samsung debuted Galaxy AI for its devices with the Galaxy S24 series in January. At the time, the South Korean technology conglomerate mentioned in the footnotes of its press release that some of its introduced AI features would be free to use until the end of 2025, casting a shadow of doubt over their future availability. With the introduction of the Galaxy S24 FE, S...

PlayStation Network Services Suffer Massive Outage, Removing Access to PlayStation Store and Games

PlayStation Network services are down across all platforms, preventing players from accessing PSN features, PlayStation Store and several games. Affected users can’t sign in to their PSN account or go online. PlayStation Plus services are down, as well.

[Exclusive] Lava Agni 3 to Feature Dual Displays, to Be Priced Under Rs. 30,000: Confirms Lava’s Sumit Singh

Sumit Singh, Product Head, Lava International, has confirmed some key features and specifications of the Agni 3. The upcoming smartphone comes loaded with a 1.5K curved AMOLED display, and it will also feature a secondary display with a 1.74-inch. The handset is confirmed to pack a telephoto lens and offers a Dimensity 7300X processor.

SpaceX Crew-9 Mission Successfully Docks at ISS: Here's Everything You Need to Know

SpaceX’s Crew-9 mission successfully arrived at the International Space Station on September 29, 2024, after a one-day orbital journey. The Crew Dragon capsule, named Freedom, carried NASA astronaut Nick Hague and Russian cosmonaut Aleksandr Gorbunov. This mission is significant, not only for being the first human spaceflight launched from Space Launch Complex-40 bu...

Sunday, September 29, 2024

OnePlus 13 Officially Teased; Will Feature a BOE X2 Display

OnePlus 13 is expected to launch in China in October, succeeding the OnePlus 12, which was unveiled in India in January this year. Ahead of the official launch, a senior OnePlus official has teased the front design of the upcoming flagship phone. Notably, the existing OnePlus 12 carries a 6.82-inch BOE X1 screen.

Earth to Capture an Asteroid as Second Moon Temporarily This Weekend, NASA Confirms

Earth is set to capture a temporary second moon, asteroid 2024 PT5, starting September 29, 2024. This small asteroid, part of the Arjuna asteroid belt, will only remain in Earth’s orbit until November 25, 2024, before continuing its journey around the sun. Though not visible to the average observer, this rare event has piqued the interest of professional astronomers...

Saturday, September 28, 2024

NASA BioSentinel Investigates Space Radiation During Major Geomagnetic Storm on Earth

In May 2024, Earth experienced a magnificent geomagnetic storm, leading to dazzling auroras across the skies. During this event, NASA’s BioSentinel spacecraft collected essential data on solar radiation while orbiting the Sun over 30 million miles away. This research is vital for understanding the effects of radiation in deep space, especially as humanity prepares f...

Strange Fish Species Might Be Able to Taste Using Its Crab-Like Legs, Study Claims

The northern sea robin (Prionotus carolinus) is an intriguing marine species known for its remarkable adaptations. Unlike most fish, this species employs its six leg-like appendages to navigate the ocean floor. This ability allows it not only to move but also to explore the sea bed in search of food. While this capability was long known in the scientific community, an...

Exoplanet Orbiting a White Dwarf Star Gives Researchers Hope That Earth Might Escape Its Eventual Death

A planetary system anchored by a white dwarf star, located approximately 4,000 light-years away, provides astronomers with insights into what could happen to our Sun and Earth in about 8 billion years. This scenario unfolds if the Earth survives the Sun's transformation into a red giant, expected to occur in 5 to 6 billion years.

James Webb Space Telescope Finds Distant Galaxy That May Hold Clues to Early Universe

A recent discovery by the James Webb Telescope has uncovered a rare galaxy, offering new perspectives on how stars and galaxies formed in the early universe. Located a billion years after the Big Bang, this galaxy's unusual characteristics suggest it could hold the key to understanding a crucial stage in cosmic development.

NASA and South Korea to Conduct Joint Space Mission to Explore Deep Space

NASA and the newly formed Korea AeroSpace Administration (KASA) have signed an agreement to deepen cooperation in space exploration. Their upcoming mission will focus on exploring Lagrange Point 4, a gravitationally stable region in deep space that remains unexplored. This mission aims to advance our understanding of space radiation and the solar wind. It also signals...

Top Deals on iPads, OnePlus, Samsung, Xiaomi and Lenovo Tablets During Amazon Sale

Amazon Great Indian Festival sale has arrived with a range of discounts and deals on tablets from a range of brands. Here are the best deals on Apple's iPads and tablets from Samsung, OnePlus, Xiaomi, and Lenovo, along with details on bank offers that you can avail of during the ongoing Amazon sale.

Friday, September 27, 2024

OpenAI Sees $11.6 Billion Revenue Next Year, Said to Offer Thrive Chance to Invest Again in 2025

OpenAI is said to predict that its revenue will skyrocket to $11.6 billion in 2025, up from an estimated $3.7 billion this year. The AI firm is also said to offer Thrive Capital the opportunity to invest another $1 billion next year at the same valuation if OpenAI hits a revenue goal.

EU Privacy Regulator Fines Meta EUR 91 Million Over Password Storage

Meta has been fined EUR 91 million by the lead European Union's privacy regulator for storing some users' passwords without protection or encryption. The company says it took immediate action to fix the error after identifying it during a security review in 2019, and that there is no evidence the passwords were abused or accessed improperly.

5 Days With Elon Musk on X: Deepfakes, Falsehoods and Lots of Memes


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OnePlus Ace 5, Ace 5 Pro Battery and Charging Details Surface Online Again

OnePlus Ace 5 Pro and Ace 5 are expected to launch as successors to the OnePlus Ace 3 Pro and Ace 3, respectively. Previous leaks have suggested the base and Pro variants could come with Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 and Gen 4 chipsets, respectively. A new leak hints at the battery, charging and camera details of the purported phones. They are expected to be introduced in e...

Apple’s HomePod With Touchscreen May Get a Square Display, A18 Chip and AI Features: Report

Apple has been speculated to be developing a new type of product — a home accessory that will run on a software variant of tvOS and will sport a touchscreen display on top. According to a report, this purported device may have artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities courtesy of Apple’s latest A18 processor. It may also include support for hand gestures, FaceTime...

Thursday, September 26, 2024

Xiaomi 14T, Xiaomi 14T Pro With MediaTek Dimensity SoCs, Leica Tuned Triple Cameras Launched: Price, Specifications

Xiaomi 14T and Xiaomi 14T Pro were announced at Xiaomi's global launch event in Berlin on Thursday (September 26). The Xiaomi 14T series feature 6.67-inch displays with up to 144Hz refresh rate and 4,000nits brightness. They're equipped with MediaTek Dimensity chipsets. The pair flaunts Leica-tuned triple rear cameras matching last year's Xiaomi 13T phones. The Xiaomi...

Blue Origin’s New Glenn Rocket Moves Closer to First Orbital Launch After Successful Second-Stage Hot Fire Test

Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket successfully completed a crucial second-stage hot fire test ahead of its first orbital launch in November. The test confirmed the smooth interaction between key subsystems and validated the performance of its two BE-3U engines. New Glenn’s maiden mission will transport the Blue Ring orbital platform into space, marking a significant ...

How to Make Typing Easier on the Phone and Leave the Laptop at Home


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Amazon Great Indian Festival 2024 Sale Starts: Best Offers on Smartphones, Electronics

Amazon Great Indian Festival 2024 sale is now live for Prime members. The sale will open for everyone else at 12am on September 27. We've scanned through hundreds of deals to bring you the best deals and offers you can grab on top smartphones and electronics during the first day of the Great Indian Festival 2024 sale on Amazon.

Intel Xeon 6 Processors and Gaudi 3 AI Accelerators With Ability to Handle Advanced AI Workloads Launched

Intel unveiled new hardware which focused towards artificial intelligence (AI) workflows on Tuesday. The company introduced the Xeon 6 processor with new Performance-cores (P-cores) and Gaudi 3 AI Accelerator for enterprise customers and data centres. The chipmaker claimed that the new hardware will offer both higher throughput and better cost optimisation. These devi...

Redmi Note 14 Pro+ With Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 Chipset Launched Alongside Redmi Note 14 Pro: Price, Specifications

Redmi Note 14 Pro+ and Redmi Note 14 Pro were unveiled in China on Thursday. The new Note series smartphones from the Xiaomi sub-brand come with 6.67-inch OLED displays with 120Hz refresh rate and up to 3000nits peak brightness. The Redmi Note 14 Pro+ runs on Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 SoC while the Pro model has a MediaTek Dimensity 7300-Ultra SoC under the hood.

Wednesday, September 25, 2024

OpenAI Executives Exit as C.E.O. Works to Make the Company For-Profit


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Amazon Great Indian Festival Sale 2024 Begins for Prime Members: Check Top Deals Here

Amazon Great Indian Festival is now live for Amazon Prime members, a day before the e-commerce giant's biggest annual sale event opens for all customers. From smartphones to laptops, tablets, and accessories, there are discounts on several products during the ongoing Amazon sale.

SpaceX Crew-9 Launch Delayed Due to Tropical Storm Helene, Here's New Timeline

SpaceX's next mission, Crew-9, was initially set to launch on 26 September but has been delayed due to Tropical Storm Helene, which is expected to impact Florida as a Category 3 hurricane. NASA and SpaceX are now targeting 28 September for the launch. The mission will send NASA astronaut Nick Hague and Russian cosmonaut Aleksandr Gorbunov to the ISS, where they will s...

NASA Perseverance Rover Discovers Strange Zebra-Striped Rock on Mars

NASA's Perseverance rover recently captured images of a unique black-and-white striped rock on Mars, dubbed Freya Castle. This 20 cm-wide rock is unlike anything seen on the Red Planet before, leading scientists to believe it may have been formed through igneous or metamorphic processes. The discovery is part of Perseverance's Crater Rim Campaign, where the rover is h...

Tuesday, September 24, 2024

Mark Zuckerberg Is Done With Politics


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Caroline Ellison, Star Witness at FTX Trial, Is Sentenced to 2 Years in Prison


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Duolingo Showcases Video Calls With AI Chatbot, Game-Like ‘Adventures’ Experience at Duocon 2024

Duolingo, the ed-tech platform focused on teaching languages, mathematics, and music, announced new features at the Duocon 2024 on Tuesday. The platform announced a new artificial intelligence (AI) feature with its Max subscription that will allow users to video call an AI chatbot and have conversations with it. The company claims that this feature will enable users t...

Necro Trojan Detected in Google Play Apps and Modded Versions of Spotify, WhatsApp

Google Play apps as well as unofficial mods of popular apps are being targeted by attackers to spread a dangerous malware, according to security researchers. Dubbed Necro trojan, this family of malware is capable of keylogging, stealing sensitive information, installing additional malware, remote execution of commands, and more. Two apps in the Google Play app store h...

Nothing Ear Open With ChatGPT Integration, Up to 8 Hours of Music Playback Launched in India

Nothing Ear Open have been launched in India as the first open-style headphones by Nothing. The latest true wireless stereo (TWS) earbuds from the UK-based electronics brand backed by OnePlus Co-Founder Carl Pei feature Nothing's trademark transparent design. They feature a 14.2mm dynamic driver and are IP54-certified for dust and splash resistance.

Monday, September 23, 2024

Google TV Devices Updated With Smart Home Hub, AI-Powered Sports Page and Content Overviews

Google TV is getting a new update which adds several new features to all the existing devices as well as the recently launched Google TV Streamer. The update comes just days after the Mountain View-based tech giant rolled out the security update for Chromecast with Google TV. With this, Google TV users will see a new home panel that acts as the central hub for all the...

iOS 18.1 Developer Beta 5 Update With Apple Intelligence in Messages and New Control Centre Toggles Released: What’s New

Apple's iOS 18.1 Developer Beta 5 update for iPhone has been released. It builds upon the features introduced with the previous developer and public beta updates by adding new toggles in the Control Centre and an option to reset its layout to factory settings. Apple Intelligence, the company’s suite of artificial intelligence (AI) features, is now available in the M...

Nothing Ear Open Design, Key Specifications Leak Online Ahead of Launch

Nothing Ear Open, the rumoured open ear true wireless stereo (TWS) earphones from the company, are set to launch later today. Design renders of the anticipated audio wearables alongside the expected key features have surfaced online. They are expected to maintain the brand-specific design language and carry larger batteries than most TWS earphones in the market. The e...

Will A.I. Be a Bust? A Wall Street Skeptic Rings the Alarm.


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Dyson OnTrac Headphones With 40mm Drivers, Up to 55 Hours of Battery Life Launched in India

Dyson OnTrac headphones were launched in India on Monday. They were initially unveiled in select global markets in July this year. These headphones have an aluminium body with CNC ceramic or anodised aluminium caps. The ear cups as well as the cushions are customisable in different colour options. They come with support for up to 40dB active noise cancellation (ANC) ...

Redmi Note 14 Pro Series to Debut on September 26; Colourways, Specifications Teased

Redmi Note 14 Pro series will be announced on September 26. The launch event will take place in China at 7:00pm (4:30pm IST). The Xiaomi Redmi Buds 6 truly wireless stereo (TWS) earbuds are also confirmed to be unveiled at the same event. Xiaomi hasn't detailed the specification sheet of the upcoming lineup, but the brand has already revealed its design and key specif...

Japan’s XRISM Telescope Delivers Insights from a Supermassive Black Hole and a Supernova

Less than a year since Japan's X-Ray Imaging and Spectroscopy Mission (XRISM) launched, it has delivered its first results, uncovering crucial information about black holes and supernova remnants. XRISM is a collaborative effort between the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) and the European Space Agency (ESA). Its observations have revealed the structure, move...

Sunday, September 22, 2024

iQOO 13 Price in India, Launch Timeline Leaked; Tipped to Get Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 SoC, 6,150mAh Battery

iQOO 13 is easily among the most highly anticipated smartphones to launch this year. The Vivo sub-brand is yet to announce the launch date officially. However, ahead of it, speculations about the price, specifications and India launch timeline of the phone have surfaced online. Like last year's iQOO 12, the iQoo 13 is also expected to run on a Snapdragon chipset.

Samsung Galaxy S24 FE Price Leaked; Tipped to Be More Expensive Than Galaxy S23 FE

Samsung Galaxy S24 FE is expected to launch soon as a successor to the Galaxy S23 FE, which was unveiled in October 2023. Previously, design leaks of the purported Fan Edition phone had surfaced online. Several key features of the smartphone including chipset and display have also been leaked. A new report claims that phone's price will see a hike in the US compared...

Flipkart's Big Billion Days Sale Brings Unbeatable Deals on Mobiles to Elevate Your Festive Celebrations

Flipkart Billion Days Sale is approaching, and we cannot hold on to our excitement. The biggest festive sale from the e-commerce giant will bring amazing deals across various categories like mobiles, laptops, Smart TVs, fashion, and more.

Saturday, September 21, 2024

After Apple, Jony Ive Is Building an Empire of His Own


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Elon Musk’s Starlink Satellites Could Severely Damage Ground-Based Radio Telescopes, Says Study

Elon Musk's Starlink satellites are causing significant disruption for astronomers worldwide. Scientists from the Netherlands, particularly the Netherlands Institute for Radio Astronomy (ASTRON), have reported that the growing network of Starlink satellites is interfering with radio waves used for vital space research. The satellites, designed to provide high-speed in...

Jupiter-Like Exoplanet With Iron Winds and Molten Metal Rain Discovered by Researchers

Astronomers have discovered that the exoplanet WASP-76b, located about 634 light-years away in the Pisces constellation, experiences extreme weather conditions unlike anything on Earth. With temperatures soaring to around 4,350 degrees Fahrenheit (2,400 degrees Celsius), the planet's atmosphere is ravaged by high-speed iron winds and molten metal rain. These findings ...

WhatsApp Beta Introduces Feature to Block Messages From Unknown Accounts

WhatsApp is rolling out an update to beta testers, introducing a new feature aimed at safeguarding users from unwanted messages from unknown accounts. The optional feature automatically protects users from unidentified senders by filtering messages under certain conditions.

iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Slim to Arrive With 120Hz LTPO OLED Displays: Report

iPhone 17 display specifications have been leaked, shortly after the iPhone 16 series went on sale for the first time. The iPhone 17 series is expected to launch in the latter half of 2025, and they are expected to include a display feature currently exclusive to Pro models.

Oppo Find X8 Series Launch Date Tipped, Company Teases Slim Display Bezels Ahead of Debut

Oppo Find X8 series is expected to launch in China soon, and details of the next-generation flagship smartphones have recently begun to surface online. A tipster has now leaked the expected launch date for the Oppo Find X8 series in China. Additionally, a company executive has revealed a glimpse of the smartphone's display, featuring notably slim bezels, alongside the...

US SEC Intends to Seek Sanctions Against Elon Musk in Twitter Probe

The US Securities and Exchange Commission plans to seek sanctions against Elon Musk for not attending the court-mandated testimony on September 10 related to its investigation into his acquisition of Twitter for $44 billion. The SEC's motion seeks an order to show cause why Musk should not be held in civil contempt for informing them just three hours before his schedu...

Friday, September 20, 2024

Social Media Users Lack Control Over Data Used by AI, US FTC Says

Social media companies collect, share and process vast troves of information about their users while offering little transparency or control, including over how it is used by systems incorporating artificial intelligence, the US Federal Trade Commission said in a report released on Thursday.

Amazon Great Indian Festival 2024 Sale: Kickstarter Deals on OnePlus 11R, Samsung Galaxy S21 FE and Other Smartphones

Amazon Great Indian Festival 2024 sale kicks off on September 27, ahead of the upcoming festive season. It will bring deals on a wide range of items such as smartphones, tablets, TVs, home appliances and other electronics. Buyers will also be able to leverage lucrative bank offers, No-cost EMIs, and exchange offers during the sale.

Huawei Mate XT Ultimate Design Goes on Sale in China; Lack of Availability Reportedly Disappoints Customers

Huawei Mate XT Ultimate Design went on sale in China on Friday as the world's first tri-fold smartphone, coinciding with the global release of Apple's iPhone 16 series. However, in China, customers looking to buy Huawei's innovative foldable phone reportedly faced disappointment as the company limited sales to those with confirmed pre-orders.

Thursday, September 19, 2024

Moto G85 5G Could Soon Be Available in Two New Colour Options in India

Moto G85 5G was launched in India in July this year in three colourways. The phone has now been teased to arrive in a fourth magenta colour option. The launch timeline of the new variant has not yet been announced. Meanwhile, a report suggests that the handset may also get a new green shade. The rumoured variant is tipped to launch during the upcoming Flipkart Big Bil...

YouTube Communities With Interactive Features Announced Alongside 'Hype' Button to Boost Creators

YouTube Communities is the company's latest feature, aimed at increasing user engagement on YouTube. With this feature activated, users can post within a YouTube Community and engage with posts from other subscribers. Additionally, the company is introducing a 'Hype' button, a feature designed to promote rising creators by enabling broader discovery of their channels ...

iOS 18.1 Developer Beta 4 Update for iPhone With Type to Siri Suggestions Rolls Out

iOS 18.1 Developer Beta 4 update for iPhone was rolled out by Apple on Tuesday. Similar to prior beta updates, the fourth developer beta introduces a new feature that aims to enhance the functionality of Siri – Apple’s voice assistant. It also fixes several known issues involving Spotlight, Siri and other operating system (OS) elements.

Wednesday, September 18, 2024

Infinix Zero 40 5G With Infinix AI, MediaTek Dimensity 8200 Ultimate SoC Launched in India

Infinix Zero 40 5G was launched in India on Wednesday. The handset was unveiled alongside the Infinix Zero 40 4G in select global markets in August. The 5G version of the Infinix Zero 40 will go on sale in the country later this week. It's the first phone to come with Infinix AI features. The handset also gets a MediaTek Dimensity 8200 Ultimate SoC, a 108-megapixel...

Snapchat to Introduce AI-Powered Video Generation Tool for Creators, Improvements to My AI

Snapchat announced new artificial intelligence (AI) tools for users on Tuesday. The social media giant revealed at its 6th annual Snap Partner Summit that the company is planning to introduce an AI video tool for those with a creator account. The AI tool will allow users to generate videos from text and image prompts.

Elon Musk's Neuralink Gets FDA's 'Breakthrough Device' Tag for Implant Aimed at Restoring Vision

Elon Musk's brain-chip startup Neuralink said on Tuesday its experimental implant aimed at restoring vision received the US Food and Drug Administration's "breakthrough device" designation.

Xiaomi Tri-Fold Smartphone Could Be in Development, Leaked Patent Suggests

Rumours about Xiaomi working on its own tri-folding smartphone popped up online a few months ago. Back then, it was suggested that the phone would have two hinges and open up into a tablet-like display much like Huawei’s Mate XT, which recently launched in China. Now, there’s a new rumour about this mystery foldable including a leaked render giving us an idea abou...

Tuesday, September 17, 2024

Trump Rolls Out His New Cryptocurrency Business


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Reliance Jio Goes Down: Several Users Reported Network Outage Across India

Reliance Jio users reported complaints of a network outage on Tuesday, highlighting issues with both the mobile network and broadband connectivity. The reports were spotted across various regions in India, highlighting a widespread issue. Many users took to social media platforms to highlight that they were getting a “no service” error on their Jio SIM cards. The ...

Flipkart Big Billion Days Sale 2024: Sale Date, Bank Offers, Best Deals on Mobiles, Laptops, and More

Flipkart has confirmed that it will be announcing its biggest festive sale of 2024 in September. Dubbed Flipkart Big Billion Days, the sale will kickstart on September 27, 2024. For Flipkart Plus users, the Early Access will start on September 26, 2024. Check out the full details of the Flipkart Big Billion Days Sale 2024 along with its sale date, best deals, and othe...

Apple Watch Series 10 Design Changes Said to Delay Blood Pressure Monitoring Feature

Apple Watch Series 10 didn't include the much awaited blood pressure detection feature when it was unveiled at the company's 'It's Glowtime' event on September 9. The Apple Watch Series 10 smartwatch, along with its predecessor, will support a new sleep apnea detection feature, but the reason for the delay in the blood pressure measurement has not surfaced online.

Monday, September 16, 2024

Why We Forget Thoughts Instantly? Brain Functions Behind Memory Loss Explained

Forgetting a thought you just had is a common experience. This happens due to the brain’s working memory, which can only hold a limited amount of information at any given time. It juggles multiple thoughts, which can lead to information slipping away. Recreating the context where you had the thought may help in retrieving it. Neuroscientists like Earl K. Miller sugg...

iPhone 16 Launch Offers: How to Buy New iPhone Models at Lower Prices

iPhone 16 series was unveiled by Apple at the “It’s Glowtime” event on September 9. The series, comprising the base model, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, and the iPhone 16 Pro Max, are now available to pre-order on the online Apple Store and at other major e-tailers. While the smartphones are available at a premium price point, there are some ways users can pre-...

Amazon Great Indian Festival Sale 2024: Sale Date, Bank Offers, Best Deals on Mobiles, Laptops, and More

Amazon has confirmed that it will be announcing its biggest festive sale of 2024 in September. Dubbed as Amazon Great Indian Festival, the sale will kickstart on September 27, 2024, for non-Prime members and from September 26, 2024 midnight for Prime members. During the sale period, customers can get up to 40 percent off on mobiles, up to 75 percent off on electronics...

Clipper Malware Poses Threat to Crypto Transactions: Binance Urges Users to Triple-Check Withdrawal Addresses

Crypto hackers are using Clipper malware to manipulate transaction details and steal tokens. Android users and those using web applications in the crypto community face a higher risk of attack. People frequently copy wallet addresses during transactions. As per Binance, Clipper malware intercepts and alters this clipboard data.

Disney+ Hotstar Introduces New AI Video Optimisation Tool to Offer Data-Efficient Viewing Experience

Disney+ Hotstar, the over-the-top (OTT) platform, introduced a new artificial intelligence (AI) tool on Monday that will improve the user experience. The streaming giant claimed that the AI tool will optimise video streaming so that less data is consumed while keeping the quality of the video unchanged. The new feature will also make it more data-efficient to download...

Archaeologists Unearth 2,300-Year-Old Ancient Celtic Helmet in Poland’s Lysa Gora

A 2,300-year-old Celtic helmet has been discovered at the Łysa Góra site in Poland, marking the first evidence of Celtic settlement in northern Poland. This significant find, led by Bartłomiej Kaczyński from the State Archaeological Museum in Warsaw, suggests that Celts settled in the region to secure valuable amber supplies.

Supercooling of Earth's Inner Core May Finally Reveal its True Age, Highlights New Report

New research into Earth’s inner core suggests that supercooling, a process where a liquid cools below its freezing point without solidifying, may reveal that the core is much younger than previously thought. Composed of iron and nickel, the core plays a critical role in maintaining Earth’s magnetic field, which protects the planet from harmful solar radiation. Stu...

Earth Might Gain Another Moon Temporarily as a Small Asteroid Could Begin Orbit It, Claims Study

Earth might gain another Moon, a miniature one, due to a rare phenomenon called gravitational trapping. Carlos de la Fuente Marcos and Raúl de la Fuente Marcos, researchers from Universidad Complutense de Madrid, have announced an intriguing celestial event. A small asteroid, named 2024 PT5, is set to become Earth's temporary mini-moon for approximately two months ...

Sunday, September 15, 2024

Flipkart Big Billion Days Sale 2024 to Start on September 27; Offers Teased

Flipkart Big Billion Days Sale 2024 dates have been announced ahead of the upcoming festive season. The e-commerce platform is also teasing deals on products across categories such as mobiles, laptops, tablets, TVs, home appliances and other electronics, among other offers to build anticipation before the sale’s official kick-off.

SpaceX Polaris Dawn Becomes First Spacecraft Mission to Let Non-Professional Crew Perform a Spacewalk

Jared Isaacman, a billionaire entrepreneur, and Sarah Gillis, a SpaceX engineer, have achieved the first private spacewalk, stepping out of the SpaceX Dragon capsule 435 miles above Earth. This historic event demonstrates the potential for private companies in space exploration, using innovative EVA suits and a unique approach without an airlock. The mission marks a s...

Saturday, September 14, 2024

El Nino and Massive Volcanic Eruptions Triggered Mass Extinction of Life 250 Million Years Ago

The worst mass extinction in Earth's history, 250 million years ago, was triggered by extreme El Niño events and volcanic eruptions in Siberia. These eruptions released vast amounts of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere, causing severe climate changes. The warming environment led to the death of 90% of species on land and in the oceans. While this event occurred mill...

Vivo X200 Series Surfaces on 3C Website; Geekbench Listing Hints at Dimensity 9400 SoC for Vivo X200 Pro

Vivo X200 and Vivo X200 Pro have appeared on a Chinese certification site along with a third unidentified model that could debut as part of the X200 series. Meanwhile, the Vivo X200 Pro has been listed on Geekbench, suggesting it will feature MediaTek's purported flagship Dimensity 9400 chipset.

EU Said to Be Unlikely to Issue Break-Up Order to Google for Now

EU antitrust authorities are said to be contemplating an order for Alphabet's Google to halt anti-competitive practices in its adtech operations, but they will not order a breakup as previously suggested. Regulators are expected to announce a decision related to the investigation into Google's adtech practices in the upcoming months, accompanied by a substantial fine.

Vivo V40e Will Reportedly Launch in India by September-End With 5,500mAh Battery, Curved Display

Vivo V40e will soon be launched in India, according to a recent report. The newest member of the company's V-series, will reportedly be equipped with a curved display and a 5,500mAh battery. The expected launch timeline and some key specifications of the Vivo V40e have surfaced online.

CCI Accuses Samsung, Xiaomi of Colluding With Amazon and Flipkart

Samsung, Xiaomi and other smartphone manufacturers have been accused of colluding with Amazon and Walmart's Flipkart for exclusive product launches on their Indian e-commerce platforms, violating antitrust laws, as per regulatory reports from the Competition Commission of India. The involvement of smartphone manufacturers such as Samsung and Xiaomi in the lawsuit coul...

iPhone 16 Series Available to Pre-Order in India Ahead of Sale on September 20: Check Price, Offers

iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, and iPhone 16 Pro Max are available to pre-order in India, a week before the phones go on sale in the country on September 20. Authorised third-party retailers are offering discounts and cashback deals on these new models.

Friday, September 13, 2024

Inside Elon Musk’s Mushrooming Security Apparatus


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NASA Shares Red Spider Nebula Photos, Showcasing Fiery Colours and Massive Shockwaves

NASA has released awe-inspiring photos of the Red Spider Nebula, located 3,000 light-years away in the constellation of Sagittarius. The nebula, with its vibrant red hues and spider-like structure, showcases shockwaves as high as 62 billion miles, created by one of the hottest stars known. This celestial marvel has left the internet buzzing, with social media users me...

Realme Pad 2 Lite With 10.95-Inch Display, 8,300mAh Battery Launched in India: Price, Specifications

Realme Pad 2 Lite was launched in India on Friday alongside the Realme P2 Pro 5G. The tablet is equipped with an octa-core MediaTek Helio G99 chipset paired with up to 8GB of RAM and 128GB of onboard storage. It runs on Realme UI 5 for Pad out-of-the-box and sports a dual-tone vegan leather finish.

Thursday, September 12, 2024

Xiaomi 14T Series Global Launch to Take Place on September 26; Design Leaked in Alleged Hands-on Video

Xiaomi 14T series will launch later this month, Xiaomi confirmed in a tweet on Thursday. While the company only mentioned the Xiaomi 14T series, we can expect it to include the vanilla Xiaomi 14T and Xiaomi 14T Pro, successors to last year's Xiaomi 13T and Xiaomi 13T Pro, respectively. Additionally, hands-on videos of these phones have leaked online showing the new f...

Google NotebookLM Gets Audio Overviews Feature That Turns Documents into Audio Discussions

Google NotebookLM is getting a new feature that can turn your documents into engaging podcast-like audio discussions. The Mountain View-based tech giant announced the new feature dubbed Audio Overviews on Wednesday. The feature is available to all users who consent to try out NotebookLM which is still available as an experimental tool. The feature is not a simple text...

Acer Aspire 7 Refreshed With 13th Gen Intel Core i5 CPU, Up to Nvidia GeForce RTX 3050 GPU in India

Acer Aspire 7 has been refreshed with the 13th Gen Intel Core i5 CPU in India. The laptop comes with support for Nvidia GeForce RTX 2050 and GeForce RTX 3050 GPUs. It features a 15.6-inch full-HD screen with a 144Hz refresh rate, as well as 16GB of DDR4 RAM and 512GB of SSD storage. The gaming laptop is backed by a 54Wh battery and ships with a 3-pin 120W AC adapte...

Samsung Galaxy M05 With MediaTek Helio G85 SoC, 5,000mAh Battery Launched in India: Price, Specifications

Samsung Galaxy M05 was launched in India on Thursday. The latest entry-level smartphone is equipped with a MediaTek Helio G85 SoC, coupled with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of onboard storage. It supports Samsung's RAM plus feature and is confirmed to get two years of OS updates. It boasts a dual rear camera setup led by a 50-megapixel primary camera and houses a 5,000mAh batt...

PS Plus Game Catalog for September Includes The Plucky Squire, Night in the Woods, Chernobylite and More

Games joining the PS Plus Game Catalog this month include action-adventure platformer The Plucky Squire, indie adventure Night in the Woods, survival-horror shooter Chernobylite, marine adventure game Under the Waves and more.

Amazon Great Indian Festival 2024 Sale Announced With Early Access for Prime Members, SBI Card Benefits

Amazon Great Indian Festival 2024 has been announced by the online e-commerce platform ahead of the upcoming festival season. While the exact dates are yet to be revealed, Amazon is teasing some early deals and discounts on its website. Buyers will be able to take advantage of up to 45 percent discount on laptops, and up to 75 percent off on electronics and accessorie...

Wednesday, September 11, 2024

NXP Semiconductors to Invest Over $1 Billion in India Pushing R&D Efforts

India is getting an investment of over $1 billion (roughly Rs. 8,398 crore) from NXP Semiconductors. India expects its semiconductor market to be worth $63 billion (roughly Rs. 5,29,102 crore) by 2026.

Vivo T3 Ultra Price Range, Key Specifications Revealed Ahead of September 12 Launch in India

Vivo T3 Ultra is all set to go official in India on September 12 and will go on sale through Flipkart. As the launch date nears, Vivo has revealed more details about the new T series phone. The Vivo T3 is confirmed to boast a dual rear camera setup led by a 50-megapixel main camera. It is already teased to come with MediaTek Dimensity 9200+ SoC, an AMOLED 3D curved di...

Standard Chartered Bank Announces Digital Custody Service for Bitcoin, Ether in UAE

London-headquartered Standard Chartered bank launched a custody service for digital assets in the UAE. As per Margaret Harwood-Jones, Global Head of Financing and Securities Services at Standard Chartered, the newly launched service goes beyond just simple wallet offerings.

Microsoft-Backed G42 Introduces Nanda, a Hindi Large Language Model for India

Microsoft-backed G42, an Abu Dhabi-based artificial intelligence (AI) technology company, unveiled a Hindi large language model (LLM) for India on Tuesday. Dubbed Nanda, the AI model is said to be trained with large volumes of datasets in both Hindi, English, and Hinglish languages. The generative AI model was developed in collaboration with MBZUAI and Cerebras System...

Tuesday, September 10, 2024

iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus Feature Same Amount of RAM as iPhone 16 Pro Models: Report

iPhone 16 series was launched on Monday, September 9, at Apple's 'It's Glowtime' event. As always, the RAM details of the iPhone units were not disclosed by the Cupertino-based company. However, a new report suggests that all models in the iPhone 16 series are equipped with more RAM than last year's iPhone 15 models.

Sony Announces PlayStation 5 'Technical Presentation', Could Reveal PS5 Pro

The PlayStation 5 Pro seems to be inching closer to an official announcement. Following leaks that said the PS5 Pro would make its debut in September, Sony has now confirmed a PlayStation 5 “Technical Presentation” for September 10.

JioPhone Prima 2 Feature Phone With 2.4-Inch Curved Screen, Front Camera Launched in India: Price, Specifications

JioPhone Prima 2 has been unveiled in India. It is a feature phone from Jio which succeeds the JioPhone Prima 4G that was introduced in the country in November 2023. The second generation of JioPhone Prima retains some of the key features of the older handset but comes with a couple of improvements as well. It runs KaiOS 2.5.3 with support for UPI payments.

iPhone 16 vs Samsung Galaxy S24 vs Google Pixel 9: Price in India, Features, and Specifications Compared

The iPhone 16 price in India starts at Rs 79,900. The handset competes directly with the Galaxy S24 and Google Pixel 9. All three smartphones offer flagship-grade performance and features. Here’s everything you need to know about iPhone 16 vs Samsung Galaxy S24 vs Google Pixel 9 comparison.

Monday, September 9, 2024

iPhone 16 Launch: All The Apple Intelligence Features Rolling Out With iOS 18.1 Update Next Month

Apple Intelligence, the much-awaited integration of artificial intelligence (AI) features into Apple devices, was one of the main highlights of the company’s “It’s Glowtime” event on Monday. These features were first unveiled at the Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) 2024 in June. The company is rolling them to the iPhone 16 series which was launched at th...

iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, iPhone 16 Pro Max Prices in India Announced

iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, and iPhone 16 Pro Max price in India was announced at Apple's latest launch event on September 9. The latest handsets will support the new Apple Intelligence features announced at WWDC 2024 that will roll out with a future version of iOS. Apple has announced pricing and availability details for the iPhone 16 series in India.

A.I. Can Now Create Lifelike Videos. Can You Tell What’s Real?


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Xiaomi 14T Pro's Early Render Showcases Black Colour Variant, Leica-Branded Rear Cameras

Xiaomi is speculated to unveil the high-end Xiaomi 14T Pro later this month. As we wait for an official launch announcement, a fresh leak has revealed an alleged render of the flagship. The phone is pictured in a black colour with a hole punch display design in the render. The Xiaomi 14T Pro appears to have a triple rear camera unit, tuned by Leica.

Apple Intelligence’s Reported Delay Might Impact iPhone 16 Series Sales

Apple Intelligence features are the main attraction for the next major update to the iOS. The iOS 18 will arrive with multiple new artificial intelligence (AI) features, however, a new report claims that all of these features may not be available at the launch of iOS 18. This is said to negatively impact the sales of the iPhone 16 series, as Apple is reportedly bankin...

Apple Watch Ultra 2 Black Titanium Option to Arrive at Apple Event, No Watch Ultra 3 Model Expected: Gurman

Apple Watch Ultra 3 might not be unveiled at the 'It's Glowtime' hardware launch event that will be held today. Bloomberg journalist Mark Gurman claimed in a post on X (formerly Twitter) that Apple will update the Watch Ultra 2 model that was launched alongside the iPhone 15 series last year. It is currently unclear whether the company's high-end smartwatch will be re...

Realme Narzo 70 Turbo 5G With MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Energy 5G SoC Launched in India: Price, Specifications

Realme Narzo 70 Turbo 5G was launched in India on Monday as the latest gaming-focused offering from Realme. The new Narzo series phone runs on MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Energy 5G chipset and comes in three RAM and storage configurations. The Realme Narzo 70 Turbo 5G sports a 6.67-inch Samsung E4 OLED screen and has a GT mode that is said to offer 90fps on major game tit...

Sunday, September 8, 2024

Apple iPhone 16 'It's Glowtime' Event Today: How to Watch Livestream, What to Expect

Apple's 'Glowtime' launch event is set to take place tonight, September 9 at 10:30pm IST. The event's main focus could be the iPhone 16 series — comprising the iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, and iPhone 16 Pro Max. During it, we expect the Cupertino-based tech giant to reveal some new Apple Watches, and AirPods along with other Apple products.

Apple Might Hold October Launch Event for Updated iPad Mini, M4-Powered Mac Models: Gurman

Apple could launch a new iPad Mini model at a launch event in October, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. The company could also launch new Mac models powered by its M4 chip, including a new Mac Mini with a smaller body, a new iMac, and updated MacBook Pro models. Here's everything you need to know about the Apple devices that could launch in October.

Ancient Roman Silver Coins Unearthed in the Mediterranean, Said to Be Hidden During Pirate Raids

A significant discovery of ancient silver coins has been made on the Mediterranean island of Pantelleria, located between Sicily and Tunisia. Archaeologists from the University of Tübingen, Germany, unearthed 27 Roman silver coins, known as "denarii," dating back more than 2,000 years. The coins were found hidden in a hole in the wall during excavations at the Acropo...

Great White Sharks Gather at a Mysterious Spot in the Pacific Ocean Called White Shark Café

The White Shark Café, located in the Pacific Ocean between Baja California and Hawaii, is a mysterious region where great white sharks gather every winter and spring. This area, once thought to be an ocean desert, has puzzled scientists for years. Great white sharks, typically found off the coast of California, make a long journey to this remote location.

Placebo Effect Link Discovered With Previously Unassociated Parts of the Brain

Patients suffering from chronic pain have limited treatment options, often relying on medications like opioids that come with harmful side effects and high addiction risks. A new study in mice, published in Current Biology journal, suggests a new way to use the placebo effect for treating chronic pain. By activating specific neurons in the brain linked to pain relief,...

Infant Mortality Rate and Decline of Bat Population Might Have a Strange Correlation, Study Claims

In 2006, a fungal disease called white-nose syndrome began decimating bat populations across New England. Over the following decade, the loss of these bats, essential for controlling insect populations, led to significant consequences for agriculture and human health, according to a new study. With fewer bats around to consume insects, farmers resorted to increased us...

Saturday, September 7, 2024

Honor 200 Pro Review: Honourable yet Expensive Camera Phone

The Honor 200 Pro offers an exciting package with a good blend of premium design and useful camera features. The wavy textured design language and sleek profile give a premium feel. The 6.78-inch AMOLED 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 games. Th...

How Telegram Became a Playground for Criminals, Extremists and Terrorists


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iPhone 16 Series' A18 Chipsets Uses Arm's V9 Technology: Report

Apple’s latest iPhone with its A18 chip, which is set to be unveiled at an event on Monday, has reportedly been developed using SoftBank-owned Arm’s newest V9 chip design. Apple signed a deal with Arm in September last year that "extends beyond 2040" in a boost for Arm for chip technology.

Amazon Electronics Festive Sale: Mobile Offers, Discounts on Laptops and Other Products

Amazon Electronics Festive Sale 2024 kicked off in India for all users on September 6 and will last till September 10. Customers can get personal gadgets like smartphones, smartwatches, and more alongside large home appliances like washing machines and refrigerators at considerably lower price ranges than their usual rates. Users can avail of additional coupons, excha...

iPhone 16 Series Camera Features Tipped; Pro Models May Support 4K 120 FPS Recording

The iPhone 16 series is expected to be unveiled at the “It's Glowtime” Apple event on September 9. The lineup is expected to include a base iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max variants. A new report suggests some camera features that the iPhone 16 Pro handsets may launch with, including some video recording improvements.

Realme 13+ Review: Good Performance on a Budget

Realme has been launching new phones left and right. After the Realme 13 Pro+ series launch, the company recently unveiled the Realme 13 series in India. I had the chance to test the new Realme 13+, which gets a MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Energy SoC, 80W fast charging support, 120Hz OLED display, and a vapour cooling chamber. Should you upgrade? Read our review to find o...

Samsung Galaxy S24 FE Colour Options Surface Online Again; Key Features Tipped

Samsung Galaxy S24 FE is expected to succeed the Galaxy S23 FE. The design, expected colourways and some specifications of the purported handset have surfaced online previously. Now, a report has shared leaked renders of the rumoured smartphone which hints at the expected colour options again. It has also suggested several key features that the phone will likely launc...

Vivo Y37 Pro With Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 SoC, 6,000mAh Battery Launched: Price, Specifications

Vivo Y37 Pro has been launched in China. The handset comes with a Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 chipset paired with 8GB of RAM and a 6,000mAh battery with support for wired fast charging. It carries a 50-megapixel dual rear camera system and a dual stereo speaker unit. The phone has a 6.68-inch HD+ LCD screen with up to 120Hz refresh rate.

Friday, September 6, 2024

Nothing Teases New Product; Could Be the Rumoured Nothing Ear Open

Nothing Ear Open could be the next product from Nothing. Over the past few days, the rumoured true wireless stereo earphones have appeared on several certification sites suggesting an imminent launch. Now the company has officially teased a new product on socials, which is speculated to be the Nothing Ear Open.

Bluetooth 6.0 Announced With Support for Precise Device Tracking, Improved Security

Bluetooth 6.0 has been announced by the Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG) as the first significant update to the wireless connectivity standard in nearly a decade. Future devices equipped with Bluetooth 6.0 connectivity will be able to locate each other, while digital keys will also get more secure. Bluetooth 6.0 is also expected to being power savings on compati...

Lenovo ThinkBook 16 Gen 7, IdeaPad 5X 2-in-1, IdeaPad Slim 5X Debut With Snapdragon X Plus 8-Core Chipset

Lenovo has launched a trio of Windows laptops — ThinkBook 16 Gen 7, IdeaPad 5X 2-in-1, and IdeaPad Slim 5X — at the IFA 2024 in Berlin, Germany. The latest laptops run on Snapdragon X Plus 8-core chipset and have Copilot+ designation that offers access to several AI features. The ThinkBook 16 Gen 7 has an 84Wh battery while the IdeaPad 5X 2-in-1 and IdeaPad Slim 5...

NASA Invites Digital Content Creators to Experience the Europa Clipper Mission Launch

NASA is offering digital content creators the chance to witness the launch of the Europa Clipper spacecraft, a mission aimed at exploring Jupiter's icy moon, Europa. This mission will help scientists determine if the moon has the potential to support life, with research suggesting an ocean beneath its frozen crust. The spacecraft, equipped with nine scientific instrum...

Nothing OS 3.0 Update Leak Hints at Redesigned Control Centre and New Animations

Nothing OS 3.0 update based on Android 15 has been reportedly leaked. It is said to include a redesigned Control Centre with new quick toggles, a new clock face design, and an updated setup wizard. Additionally, the update may also bring performance enhancements and refinements related to the camera, interface and security of Nothing smartphones. The update was report...

Thursday, September 5, 2024

North Korean Hackers Intensifying Attacks on Crypto Sector, FBI Warns

The FBI has said that North Korean hackers are increasingly deploying sophisticated hack attacks over the crypto sector. The aim of these hackers, as per the FBI, is to steal hefty crypto reserves from firms that are operating services around digital assets.

MSI Prestige, Summit, Stealth and Creator Laptops With Latest Intel Core Ultra, Ryzen AI 9 Chips Launched in India

MSI has unveiled new Prestige, Stealth, Summit, and Creator series laptops in India. They are equipped with the latest Intel Core Ultra (Series 2) or AMD Ryzen 9 AI processors, and four of these new laptops have received Intel Evo certification, and all come with up to 32GB of RAM. Here's everything you need to know about these laptops.

Acer Predator Orion 7000 Desktop, Nitro V Gaming Laptops With : Specifications

Acer Predator Orion 7000 desktop and Nitro V gaming laptops were launched at the Global Press Conference (GPC) 2024 on Wednesday. The new devices boast specifications such as Intel Core 14th generation processors, Nvidia GeForce RTX graphics processing units (GPUs) and liquid cooling systems to deliver optimum gaming performance. The AMD powered laptops are also equip...

Gemini Live Two-Way Voice Conversations Feature Rolled Out to Gemini Advanced Users

Gemini Live, Google’s two-way voice conversation feature for its artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot is now rolling out to a larger number of users. The feature was first unveiled at Google I/O earlier this year. It allows users to have a natural and free-flowing conversation with Gemini, without needing to type prompts or reading the responses.

India’s IT Ministry Launches an Array of Blockchain Stacks for Developers to Explore Usecases: Details

MeitY, this week, unveiled a suite of blockchain platforms aimed at empowering Indian developers to build secure, transparent, and reliable digital solutions. For these varied use cases, the MeitY has launched – Vishvasya, NBFLite, and Praamaanik blockchain system.

Wednesday, September 4, 2024

OnePlus Ace 5, Ace 5 Pro Key Features Leaked; Said to Get Ultra-Thin Optical Fingerprint Sensors

OnePlus Ace 5 series is expected to launch soon. Previous leaks have suggested that the OnePlus Ace 5 and the OnePlus Ace 5 Pro, may come with flagship Snapdragon chipsets and 1.5K LTPO displays. Design details about the purported handsets have also been tipped. A recent leak has reiterated some of the earlier claims and suggested more key features.

Opera Browser for Android Adds AI-Powered Image Understanding Feature to the Aria AI Assistant

Opera browser for Android is getting a new artificial intelligence (AI) feature that will let users run search queries about images. The feature is being integrated within Aria, the browser’s native AI assistant, as a part of the company’s AI Feature Drop programme. The feature will be available in the Opera Developer build of the Android browser.

NASA's Advanced Composite Solar Sail System Successfully Deploys in Space

After more than four months in orbit, NASA’s Advanced Composite Solar Sail System has achieved full deployment. The solar sail, which launched aboard Rocket Lab's Electron vehicle in April, harnesses photon momentum to propel itself through space. Equipped with cameras, the spacecraft is set to capture high-resolution images of the deployed sail.

Dell XPS 13 9350 With Intel Lunar Lake Processors Launched: Price, Specifications

Dell XPS 13 (9350) has been launched with the second-generation Intel Core Ultra 200V 'Lunar Lake' laptop CPUs. The new Dell XPS 13 (9350) model runs on Windows 11 Home, sports a 13.4-inch IPS LCD screen, and features up to 32GB of RAM. It packs a 3-cell 55Wh battery and offers support for 60W charging over a USB Type-C port.

Vivo X200 Design Leaked, Vivo X200 Pro Tipped to Get 200-Megapixel Telephoto Camera, 6,000mAh Battery

Vivo's upcoming X200 series was subject to its fair share of leaks and speculations in the past few months. Most recently, a prominent Chinese tipster has shared an alleged render of the vanilla Vivo X200. It is tipped to come with a 6.3-inch screen. Meanwhile, specifications of the Vivo X200 Pro have also surfaced separately. 

Tuesday, September 3, 2024

Left-Wing Misinformation Is Having a Moment


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iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus Roundup: Launch Date, Expected Price in India, Features, Specifications, and More

The iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus will offer some improvement as compared to its predecessors. The new iPhone models will come with a new Capture button, allowing users to capture photos by clicking on it. The models are also rumoured to be powered by the A-series chipset coupled with better display and design capabilities.

WazirX Hacker Moves Millions Worth of ETH Using Tornado Cash, Suggests Arkham Research

Data collected by Arkham Research showed that the hacker who exploited the WazirX wallet for over $230 million (roughly Rs. 1,900 crore) is using the controversial Tornado Cash platform to do so. The exchange said it is working with law enforcement agencies and the CERT-In to identify the hacker.

Microsoft AI Recall Feature Reportedly Cannot Be Uninstalled From Windows 11

Microsoft’s artificial intelligence (AI) feature Recall, which is yet to be available to the public, reportedly cannot be uninstalled from Windows 11. Recently, it was said to be available to Windows Insiders in the 24H2 version of Windows 11 in preview. Interestingly, that version allowed users to uninstall the feature.

iPhone 16 Pro Leaked Video Suggests New Coffee Colour Option and Camera Changes

iPhone 16 series is expected to launch at the Apple event on September 10. Continuing the trend of yesteryears, Apple's flagship smartphone lineup may comprise four models, with the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max models being the top-of-the-line variants. While these handsets are speculated to receive several internal upgrades, a new report now hints at a new col...

Realme Buds N1 India Launch Date Set for September 9; Design, Key Features Revealed

Realme Buds N1 will soon launch in India, the company confirmed officially. It is set to launch in the country alongside the Realme Narzo 70 Turbo 5G. The design of the upcoming true wireless stereo (TWS) earphones has been revealed alongside several of their key features. The TWS earphones will support hybrid noise cancellation and spatial audio effects. Availability...

Monday, September 2, 2024

Crypto ATMs See Twice as Many Illicit Activities as Overall Industry: TRM Labs

A report by blockchain intelligence firm TRM Labs claims that the rate of illicit activities around crypto ATMs is double of what the entire ecosystem usually witnesses. In 2023, illicit volumes in the cash-to-crypto industry stood at 1.2 percent of total volume, double the 0.63 percent for the overall crypto ecosystem.

OnePlus Nord Buds 3 India Launch Date Set for September 17; Design Teased

OnePlus has officially teased the upcoming Nord Buds 3, which are set to launch in India later this month. The company has not only confirmed the launch date but also offered a sneak peek at the design of the charging and storage case or the TWS earphones. The new design seems to be a significant departure from the OnePlus Nord Buds 2, which were launched in India in...

WhatsApp for Android Meta AI Voice Mode Feature’s New Interface Reportedly Spotted

WhatsApp for Android is reported to soon get a new feature for the in-app artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot Meta AI. As per a WhatsApp feature tracker, the instant messaging platform is working on adding a Voice Mode to Meta AI that will allow users to have a two-way conversation with the chatbot.

Bitcoin, Ether See Losses; Upcoming Macro-Economic Events Likely to Change Market Momentum

In the last 24 hours, the total market cap of the crypto sector dropped by 1.44 percent. Bitcoin and Ether both reflected losses on Monday, September 2. Cardano, Tron, and Avalanche are among cryptocurrencies that saw losses alongside BTC and ETH. Meanwhile, Augur and Circuits of Value managed to register profits.

Apple iMac, MacBook Pro Models With M4 Chipset Could Launch in November: Report

Apple could launch its refreshed lineup of Mac models in November, according to a report. The new devices are speculated to be powered by the next-generation Apple Silicon chipset dubbed M4 which debuted with the new iPad Pro models on May 7. The Cupertino-based tech giant has been reported to introduce new variants of its iMac, MacBook Pro, and other models.

Sunday, September 1, 2024

Samsung Galaxy Quantum 5 With QRNG Chipset Launched: Price, Specifications

Samsung Galaxy Quantum 5 was unveiled in the company's home country. The new handset is an enhanced version of the Galaxy A55 smartphone with AI functions and quantum cryptography security. The Galaxy Quantum 5 boasts a metal flat frame and is offered in three colourways. The latest Samsung handset made in collaboration with South Korean telecom carrier SK Telecom fea...

Vivo T3 Ultra Spotted on Geekbench With 12GB RAM; Said to Get MediaTek Dimensity 9200+ SoC

Vivo T3 Ultra may launch in India soon. Several leaks and reports have suggested the probable launch timeline of the phone alongside its expected RAM and storage variants and their prices. Key features of the anticipated smartphone have also been tipped. The Vivo T3 Ultra is expected to join the existing Vivo T3 series of phones in the country. A Vivo handset speculat...

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-9 Mission Adjusts Crew Ahead of September Launch

NASA has updated the crew for its SpaceX Crew-9 mission, now set for launch no earlier than September 24, 2024. The revised team includes NASA astronaut Nick Hague and Roscosmos cosmonaut Aleksandr Gorbunov, who will travel to the International Space Station (ISS) as commander and mission specialist, respectively. Initially, NASA astronauts Zena Cardman and Stephanie ...

Woolly Mammoth Comeback? Science Might Revive Extinct Species by 2028

The ambitious field of de-extinction is inching closer to reality with companies like Colossal Biosciences leading the charge. The company aims to revive extinct species such as the woolly mammoth by 2028. Their method involves transferring mammoth genes, which encode traits like shaggy fur and curved tusks, into the DNA of Asian elephants. Despite significant advance...

She Is in Love With ChatGPT

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