James Webb Space Telescope Reveals Surprising Details of Westerlund 1 Star Cluster

The James Webb Space Telescope has captured groundbreaking images of Westerlund 1, a supermassive star cluster located 12,000 light-years away. The new findings offer a closer look at star formation processes, particularly the discovery of brown dwarfs, and highlight the role of energetic radiation in shaping planetary environments.

Evidence of Massive Solar Storm Strike on Earth 2,700 Years Ago Found in Tree Rings

Researchers from the University of Arizona have uncovered evidence of a powerful solar storm that occurred between 664 and 663 BCE, known as a Miyake Event. The discovery was made by analysing radiocarbon spikes in ancient tree rings, which act as natural records of past solar activity. These rare events, first identified in 2012, occur when solar radiation dramatical...

Oppo Working on Three Smartphones With Up to 7,000mAh Batteries, Tipster Claims

Oppo is said to be working on three smartphone models that could be equipped with batteries that have a capacity of more than 6,000mAh. A tipster claims that the Chinese phone maker is already developing two smartphones that could pack up to 7,000mAh batteries. Realme has also been tipped to launch a smartphone with a 7,00mAh battery in December.

Crypto’s ‘Middle Child’ Ethereum Flounders as Rivals Gain Ground

Ethereum is confronting critical questions about its role in supporting crypto commerce, following changes to the user experience that are said to have diminished activity. According to critics, there has been a rising dependence on Layer-2 blockchains, which are developed to enhance time consuming and expensive transactions.

OnePlus 13R Specifications Revealed via Geekbench Listing, Could Launch Soon

OnePlus 13R has been listed on Geekbench, and the purported successor to the OnePlus 12R could soon be launched. The handset is expected to debut in global markets in the coming months, alongside the flagship OnePlus 13 model. Here's what we know about the upcoming OnePlus 13R and is specifications.

Samsung Galaxy S25, Galaxy S25+ Colour Options Hinted via Alleged Images of Their Replacement Parts

Samsung's Galaxy S25 series is highly anticipated to be unveiled in the first half of next year. An exact launch date is still under wraps, but leaks about the series are doing rounds on the Internet. Most recently, the colour options of the Galaxy S25 and Galaxy S25+ popped up on BlueSky. The duo is said to be available in five pastel colour options.

Samsung Calendar and Other One UI 7 APKs and In-App Screenshots Surface Online

Samsung's Android 15-based One UI 7 update is speculated to be available next month in beta in select countries. Ahead of its anticipated rollout, several first-party application packages (APKs), which are expected to be part of Samsung's suite, have surfaced online, according to claims by a tipster on social media.

Tencent Announces Light of Motiram, an Open-World Title That Looks Eerily Similar to Sony's Horizon Series

A Tencent has announced a new open-world action-adventure title that seemingly blends Guerrilla Games’ Horizon series on PlayStation with Pocketpair’s controversial crafting game Palworld. Light of Motiram, developed by Tencent subsidiary Polaris Quest, looks eerily similar to Horizon games, down to tameable mechanical animals — called “Mechanimals”.

Vivo S20, Vivo S20 Pro With 1.5K AMOLED Display and 50-Megapixel Camera Launched: Price, Specifications

Vivo S20 series has been launched in China comprising of two models — Vivo S20 and S20 Pro. It arrives as the successor to the Vivo S19 lineup which debuted in May. The new smartphones boast some common features such as 1.5K AMOLED displays with 120Hz refresh rate, a 50-megapixel primary camera, and dual-SIM capabilities.

OnePlus Ace 5's Design Leak Suggests Familiar Circular Camera Module, Flat Display

OnePlus Ace 5 will launch in China next month alongside the OnePlus Ace 5 Pro. A newly surfaced image of the vanilla model has now given us what could be our first clear look at the device's design, though there's no official confirmation from OnePlus yet. It appears to have a flat display with a hole punch design. The OnePlus Ace 5 is tipped to come with a ceramic bo...

Samsung Patent Describes New Tablet-Like Device With Extendable Display Technology

Samsung has been granted a patent for a display technology for a tablet-like device with an extendable screen. The company's new display technology is shown to extend from both the left and right sides, creating a significantly larger screen in the process, that could be used on an upcoming tablet model.

Redmi Buds 6 Pro With ANC, Up to 36 Hours Total Battery Life Launched: Price, Specifications

Redmi Buds 6 Pro were launched in China on Wednesday alongside the Redmi Watch 5 and Redmi K80 series. The TWS earphones come with support for up to 55dB active noise cancellation (ANC) and up to 20ms low latency. They are claimed to offer a total battery life of up to 36 hours.

Samsung Takes Top Spot as Global Foldable Smartphone Shipments Decline in Q3 2024: Counterpoint Research

Global foldable smartphone shipments decreased by 1 percent year-on-year (YoY) in the third quarter (Q3) of 2024, according to a market research firm. The market is reported to have experienced a dip for the first time after six consecutive quarters of growth. Samsung had the largest market share in the foldable smartphone market globally, followed by brands such as H...

Indian PC Shipments Reached 4.49 Million Mark In Q3 2024, HP Lead Overall Segment: IDC

PC shipments in India reached an all-time high in the third quarter (Q3) of 2024, an analysis by a market research firm reveals. HP maintained its lead from the last quarter in the overall PC category, which comprises desktops, notebooks, and workstations, with over a million shipments.

Samsung Galaxy S25 Design, One UI 7 Interface Spotted in Leaked Images

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra images have surfaced online, offering a look at the upcoming flagship smartphone. Although the launch is anticipated to take place in early 2025, leaked images showcasing the Galaxy S25 Ultra with an S Pen have emerged. Additionally, the device is depicted running One UI 7, Samsung's upcoming custom Android interface, slated to debut with the ...

The Witcher 4 Moves to Full-Scale Production, Cyberpunk 2077 Crosses 30 Million Copies Sold

The fourth Witcher game, codenamed Project Polatis, has entered full-scale production, developer CD Projekt Red announced Tuesday as it reported its third-quarter financial results for 2024. The studio said it had wrapped up pre-production on the game, set to be the first instalment in a new Witcher trilogy.

Streambox Dor QLED TV With Subscription-Based Services Launched in India: Price, Specifications

Streambox Media has launched its latest range of QLED TVs called Dor in India, the company announced on Tuesday. The Indian startup, which is backed by Micromax Informatics, Nikhil Kamath, and Stride Ventures, offers the TV with a subscription-based TV service which negates the upfront cost of the QLED TV in favour of a TV-as-a-service model.

Threads Is Testing New Feature Which Lets Users Pick the Default Feed

Threads is testing a new feature that lets users pick their default feed, the company CEO announced via social media on Monday. Following its rollout, it may present them with an additional option of setting a custom feed as default, in addition to choosing from the existing two options. This development builds upon a recent algorithm change that will result in users ...

OnePlus Watch 3 Tipped to Launch Alongside OnePlus 13, OnePlus 13R Globally

OnePlus Watch 3 is expected to launch as a successor to the OnePlus Watch 2, which was unveiled at MWC 2024 in February. The company has yet to confirm the purported smartwatch or hint at its eventual launch. However, a tipster claims that OnePlus will likely introduce the Watch 3 in global markets alongside the OnePlus 13 and OnePlus 13R handsets.

Black Ops 6 Had 'Biggest Ever' Launch Month for a Call of Duty Title, Says Activision

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 has generated the highest player engagement metrics for a Call of Duty title in the first month since launch, Activision said Monday. The publisher claimed Black Ops 6 was “the biggest Call of Duty ever”, with more players flocking to the game in the first 30 days from launch than any other game in the series.

Samsung Galaxy A56 CAD Renders Leaked, Suggests Triple Rear Cameras, Hole Punch Display Design

Samsung Galaxy A56 is anticipated to be unveiled soon, but no definitive launch date or pricing details are available as of now. As we wait for the formal announcement, the first possible renders of the Galaxy A series phone has popped up on the Web, suggesting some design changes. The handset is seen with flat sides, thin bezels, and a triple rear camera setup.

Realme's Sky Li Talks GT 7 Pro, Rising Smartphone Premiumisation Trend, AI, and 2025

Realme's Founder and CEO Sky Li talks to Gadgets 360 about GT 7 Pro launch. He shared insights on how the Indian smartphone market is seeing a rising smartphone premiumisation trend and how Realme caters to the needs of consumers. Li touched upon AI features that are part of the GT 7 Pro and the all-new underwater photography mode.

Indian Ocean Gravity Hole Might Have Been Formed After the Death of an Ancient Ocean

A vast anomaly in the Indian Ocean, called the gravity hole, has been studied for decades due to its weak gravitational pull and significantly lower sea levels. Recent findings link its origins to the ancient Tethys Ocean and mantle changes caused by tectonic plate shifts. Researchers used advanced models to simulate the geological processes, revealing low-density mag...

Samsung's Next Generation Galaxy Z Foldables Tipped to Come With Exynos 2500 Chip

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 and Galaxy Z Fold 7 are expected to land in the second half of next year. The 2025 foldable lineup may likely be the first foldables to utilise the company's in-house Exynos SoC. To be more exact, the Galaxy Z Flip 7 and Galaxy Z Fold 7 are said to run on Exynos 2500. Meanwhile, the Galaxy S25 trio is rumoured to launch with a Snapdragon 8 E...

AirPods Max Will Not See Any ‘Meaningful’ Upgrades Due to Low Sales, Says Mark Gurman

Apple was expected to launch AirPods Max 2 at its September event but that did not happen. Instead, it introduced a refreshed version of the original AirPods Max headphones with a USB Type-C port which replaced the proprietary Lightning port, in line with the company’s other devices. However, the Cupertino-based tech giant does not have plans to introduce a big reva...

Infinix Inbook Air Pro+ Review: Affordable and Reliable

The Infinix Inbook Air Pro+ has a premium and sleek design language. The laptop packs a 14-inch 2.5K OLED display that offers decent colours. It also features a powerful Intel Core i5-1334U processor that can deliver decent performance and provides a long-lasting battery life. The device also features a decent keyboard with decent key travel and a large touchpad for a...

Google Pixel 9 Pro Review: A Pocketable Champion

The Pixel 9 Pro ticks most checkboxes for a compact flagship smartphone. It packs a solid build and an excellent display. The performance is decent for everyday tasks until you are more inclined towards gaming. On the camera front, the 9 Pro outshines some expensive rivals. There are tons of AI features, and it also comes with Google's 7 years of software support. All...

Oppo Reno 13 Key Specifications, Colour Options Revealed Ahead of November 25 Debut

Oppo Reno 13 series colour options have been revealed by the company, and the upcoming smartphone will be equipped with a MediaTek Dimensity 8350 chipset, and a display with a 1.5K resolution. The company also revealed that the Oppo Reno 13 will feature up to 16GB of RAM and up to 1TB of storage.

Samsung Ordered to Pay $118 Million for Infringing Netlist Patents

Samsung has been directed by a federal jury in Marshall, Texas to pay computer memory firm Netlist $118 million in damages for a patent infringement involving technology that enhances data processing in high-performance memory products. The South Korean fitm was previously ordered to pay $303 million to Netlist in a similar case.

Honor 300 Ultra Design Leaked, Could Launch in China Soon

Honor 300 Ultra could be launched soon, according to a Chinese tipster. The company has already confirmed the upcoming release of the Honor 300 and 300 Pro models, but there has been no word on an Ultra variant. Here's everything you need to know about the purported Honor 300 Ultra.

Nubia V70 Design With 6.7-Inch LCD Screen, 50-Megapixel Rear Camera Launched: Price, Specifications

Nubia V70 Design has been launched in the Philippines and the ZTE subsidiary's latest phone is equipped with a 6.7-inch LCD screen. It is equipped with 4GB of RAM and 256GB of storage, and it packs a 5,000mAh battery. The Nubia V70 Design runs on Android 14, with the company's MyOS 14 skin on top.

Amazon Doubles Down on AI Startup Anthropic With Another $4 Billion

Amazon has invested another $4 billion into Anthropic, as the firm plans to captialise on a boom in generative AI technology. The e-commerce giant has doubled its investment in the OpenAI competitor, known for its GenAI chatbot Claude, but it will remain a minority investor in the firm.

Bluesky, Smiling at Me

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Three Short Posts Show a New Power Dynamic Between Musk and Bezos

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Vivo X Fold 4 Said to Get Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC, IPX8 Rating; Could See Delayed Launch

Vivo X Fold 4 is anticipated to launch next year, but the foldable device has already been the subject of numerous rumours for quite some time. Most recently, a prominent tipster has offered early hints about the specifications of the X Fold 4. It is tipped to come with a new Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset and feature an IPX8 rating for dust and water resistance. The fold...

Sony Announces PlayStation Black Friday Deals in India; PS5 Gets Rs. 7,500 Discount

Sony announced Black Friday deals on its PlayStation consoles, controllers, accessories and game titles in India Friday. The company is offering a discount of Rs. 7,500 on both disc and digital editions of the PS5 slim variant.

Vivo S20 Series Launch Date Set for November 28; Colour Options Revealed

Vivo S20 series is set to launch in China next week, the company has announced on Weibo. The lineup will comprise the normal Vivo S20 and Vivo S20 Pro, as a successor to the Vivo S19 and Vivo S19 Pro. Vivo has shared the design of the phones revealing its colour options and all of its specifications have purportedly leaked in the last few weeks. The Vivo S20 Pro will ...

Nubia Watch GT With 1.43-Inch AMOLED Display, Up to 15 Days of Battery Life Launched

Nubia Watch GT was launched in China on Thursday alongside the Nubia Z70 Ultra. The smart wearable is equipped with several AI-backed features and is claimed to offer a battery life of up to 15 days. The smartwatch has a 1.43-inch circular AMOLED display and a metal body with a translucent, glass middle frame. It supports dual-frequency GPS navigation and comes with ...

U.S. Proposes Breakup of Google to Fix Search Monopoly

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U.S. Proposes Breakup of Google to Fix Search Monopoly

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Control Ultimate Edition to Launch on Mac in February, Remedy Confirms

Control Ultimate Edition, the action-adventure title from Alan Wake 2 developer Remedy Entertainment, is coming to Mac computers. The game will launch on Apple’s laptops on February 12, 2025, the studio announced Tuesday.

OnePlus Pad Pro Tipped to Be Refreshed With Larger 13-Inch Screen

OnePlus Pad Pro was introduced in China in June this year with a 12.1-inch 3K display. A new leak suggests that the company is expected to launch a new variant of the tablet with a larger 13-inch screen with improved display specifications. The probable launch timeline of the purported OnePlus Pad Pro refreshed version has not yet been tipped.

Caviar Introduces Custom Luxury Apple Vision Pro Model With 24K Gold

Caviar, the luxury brand known for its limited edition variants of iPhone models and cases, has introduced a custom version of the Apple Vision Pro dubbed Oracle. While it features the same internals and specifications as the mass-production device which Apple sells globally, the mixed reality headset’s luxury factor has been dialled up a notch.

U.S. Charges Indian Billionaire Adani With Fraud Over Bribery Scheme

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Oppo Find X8, Find X8 Pro With Hasselblad Camera System, Dimensity 9400 SoC Launched in India: Price, Specifications

Oppo Find X8 and the Oppo Find X8 Pro have been launched in India, and these are the first smartphones in the country to feature MediaTek's Dimensity 9400 chipset. Both handsets are equipped with up to four 50-megapixel cameras tuned by Hasselblad. The standard Oppo Find X8 comes with a 5,630mAh battery, whereas the Pro variant packs a larger 5,910mAh battery. Both ph...

How Google Spent 15 Years Creating a Culture of Concealment

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US Government Commission Pushes Manhattan Project-Style AI Initiative

A US congressional commission has proposed a Manhattan Project-style initiative to fund the development of AI systems that will be as smart or smarter than humans. The Manhattan Project was a large-scale collaboration between the US government and the private sector during World War Two that produced the first atomic bombs.

El Ojo: Everything You Need to Know About the Mysterious Floating Island in Argentina’s Swamps

El Ojo, a perfectly round floating island in Argentina’s Paraná Delta, is both a natural wonder and a source of local legend. Believed to have formed due to erosion and water currents, the island is shrouded in mystery. Some locals associate it with ancient deities or UFO activity, though no evidence supports these claims. The island’s symmetrical shape and rotat...

Redmi A4 5G With Snapdragon 4s Gen 2, 50-Megapixel Rear Camera Launched in India: Price, Specifications

Redmi A4 5G has been launched in India as a budget-friendly 5G smartphone under Rs. 10,000. It is equipped with a 50-megapixel primary camera and is powered by 4nm Snapdragon 4s Gen 2 processor paired with 4GB of RAM. The Redmi A4 5G runs on Android 14-based HyperOS and will receive two years of OS updates and four years of security updates.

Oppo Reno 13 With Dimensity 8300 Chipset Spotted on Geekbench Ahead of Launch

Oppo Reno 13 series is scheduled to launch in China on November 25. In recent weeks, the company has revealed the RAM, storage and colourways of the upcoming smartphones. Ahead of its anticipated debut, Oppo Reno 13, the base variant in the lineup, has been now spotted on a benchmarking platform along with several of its specifications.

Vivo S20 Series Pre-Reservations Begin as Vivo S20 With Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 Surfaces on Geekbench

Vivo has opened pre-orders for the new S series via its official online store in China. The online listing confirms the rear design of the Vivo S20 family. The lineup is expected to include the base Vivo S20 and Vivo S20 Pro models, as a successor to the Vivo S19 and Vivo S19 Pro, respectively. Meanwhile, the vanilla Vivo S20 has been spotted on Geekbench benchmarking...

Apple Said to Offer $100 Million to Undo Indonesia iPhone 16 Ban

After Apple submitted its increased offer, Indonesia’s Ministry of Industry, which last month blocked a permit allowing the sale of the iPhone 16, is now demanding that the technology behemoth alter its investment plans to focus more on research and development for its smartphones in the country, the people said.

DOJ Said to Push Google to Sell Chrome to Break Search Monopoly

The US DOJ has decided to ask a judge to force Alphabet Inc.’s Google to sell off its Chrome browser. The department will ask the judge, who ruled in August that Google illegally monopolised the search market, to require measures related to artificial intelligence and its Android smartphone operating system.

Google Will Soon Return to Laptop Market With New High-End Pixel Laptop: Report

Google is reportedly gearing up to re-enter the laptop space with a Pixel-branded laptop. The tech giant has allegedly assigned a team dedicated to this project and the brand could pack reasonably advanced hardware on the upcoming device. The so-called Pixel laptop may run on Android instead of ChromeOS.

Crypto Price Today: Bitcoin Settles Around $90,500 Mark as Prices of Ether and Other Altcoins Rise

The overall crypto market cap rose by 0.96 percent in the last 24 hours. Bitcoin and Ether are trading in profits on both, foreign as well as national exchanges. While Solana and Dogecoin are trading in gains, minor losses struck Avalanche and Polygon on Monday, November 18.

Google Gemini Integration With Apple Intelligence Reportedly Delayed to 2025

Gemini, the native artificial intelligence (AI) model created by Google, will reportedly not be integrated with the iPhone till at least the next year. Earlier this year, Apple announced a partnership with OpenAI, where the latter’s AI platform ChatGPT will be integrated with the former’s AI suite, Apple Intelligence. This integrated AI experience will reportedly ...

Apple’s AirTag 2 to Launch in 2025 With Better Chip, Privacy Improvements: Mark Gurman

Apple's AirTag 2 has been in the rumour mill for quite some time now. As we wait for Apple's official confirmation, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman has claimed that Apple is preparing to release its second-generation smart tracker next year. It is said to come with an updated design and a new wireless chip. Apple is expected to build some privacy improvements into its next Ai...

Oppo Reno 13 Series Launch Date Set for November 25; Tipped to Feature MediaTek Dimensity 8300 Chipset

Oppo Reno 13 series of smartphones will launch in China soon. The company has announced the launch date of the lineup in the country. Meanwhile, one of the upcoming handsets has been spotted on a benchmarking website, suggesting its chipset details. The global launch timeline of the lineup has been tipped as well.

Trump Picks Brendan Carr to Lead F.C.C.

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Realme GT 7 Pro to Launch in India With a Smaller 5,800mAh Battery Compared to China Variant

Realme GT 7 Pro is confirmed to launch in India on November 26, weeks after its debut in China. Ahead of the official launch, the company has teased the upcoming handset's battery capacity and charging speed. As per the details shared on social media, the Realme GT 7 Pro will launch with a smaller battery compared to the model launched in China.

How Bluesky, Alternative to X and Facebook, Is Handling Explosive Growth

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NASA Partners with Microsoft For Earth Copilot AI to Simplify Access to Complex Earth Data

NASA, in collaboration with Microsoft, has introduced Earth Copilot, an AI-powered tool designed to simplify access to complex Earth science data. This tool is aimed at reducing the technical barriers that prevent non-experts from effectively navigating NASA’s vast geospatial datasets. Earth Copilot allows users to ask questions about environmental events, such as t...

Cosmic Survey Reveals Surge of Black Holes in Dwarf Galaxies

A cosmic survey using the Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument has identified over 2,500 active black holes in dwarf galaxies, tripling previous estimates. Conducted by the University of Utah’s Ragadeepika Pucha, the research has also uncovered nearly 300 intermediate-mass black holes, quadrupling their known population. This milestone discovery opens new avenues fo...

New 3D Map of Local Hot Bubble Reveals Interstellar Tunnel to Superbubble

Using data from the eROSITA All-Sky Survey, astronomers mapped the Local Hot Bubble in 3D, finding a new interstellar tunnel leading towards Centaurus. This tunnel may link the bubble with another galactic superbubble, hinting at a broader network of gas corridors. The eROSITA data also unveils temperature variations within the bubble, supporting theories of supernova...

Greek Tomb Possibly Holds Alexander the Great's Tunic, New Study Suggests

A recent study suggests a tomb in Vergina, Greece, thought to belong to Philip II, may instead hold the remains of Alexander the Great's half-brother, Philip III Arrhidaeus, and a sacred tunic once worn by Alexander. Antonis Bartsiokas, a professor emeritus at Democritus University of Thrace, bases his claims on historical evidence and an analysis of the cloth’s com...

Slash First, Fix Later: How Elon Musk Cuts Costs

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Scientists Discover World's Largest Coral Discovered in Solomon Islands

A giant coral reef, the largest ever recorded, has been discovered in the Solomon Islands, measuring 111 feet wide and 104 feet long. This reef is estimated to be 300-500 years old, offering a vital habitat for marine life. Scientists are concerned about the threats it faces, including overfishing and climate change, both of which could jeopardize its survival. This d...

Study Finds Industrial Aerosols May Cause Local Snowfall by Freezing Clouds

A new study led by the University of Tartu has shown that industrial emissions, particularly aerosol particles, can influence local snowfall by triggering ice formation in supercooled clouds. Using satellite and ground-based radar observations, researchers found that factories, including cement plants and power stations, may cause localised snow plumes. This discovery...

Matka OTT Release Date: When and Where to Watch Varun Tej's Crime Drama Online

Varun Tej's latest film Matka, a gangster drama set in the 1950s-80s, will stream on Amazon Prime Video by mid-December. Despite mixed reviews from critics and audiences, the film is expected to garner a larger audience through its OTT release. The film's retro aesthetics and Varun Tej's performance have been praised, but its predictable storyline failed to impress at...

New Global Policies to Cut Plastic Waste and Reduce Carbon Emissions by 2050

A study from UC Santa Barbara and Berkeley suggests four key policies that could reduce global plastic waste mismanagement by 91 percent and cut related emissions by 30 percent by 2050. The policies include a mandate for 40 percent recycled plastic in new products, a cap on plastic production, greater investment in waste management, and a fee on plastic packaging. The...

India and Other Developing Nations Demand for Fair Climate Finance Commitments at COP29 Summit

At COP29, India and other developing countries, as part of the LMDC bloc, called for fair and equitable climate finance. Concerns were raised about the predominance of loans in climate funding, which places additional burdens on vulnerable countries. The LMDCs emphasised the importance of holding developed nations accountable for meeting financial commitments and stre...

Cameron Diaz Makes Comeback with Netflix Spy Comedy 'Back in Action'

Cameron Diaz ends her 11-year acting break in Netflix’s Back in Action. Co-starring Jamie Foxx, the action-comedy follows a retired CIA couple forced back into espionage after their cover is blown. Directed by Seth Gordon, the film streams on 17 January 2025, with a cast that includes Glenn Close, Kyle Chandler, and Andrew Scott.

Tech Elite Push Tech Elite to Elon Musk for Cabinet Positions

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Netflix Hopes for Live Sports Knockout with Jake Paul-Mike Tyson Fight

Mike Tyson and social media influencer-turned-fighter Jake Paul on Friday is the latest one-two punch from Netflix. The OTT streaming service has dabbled in sports content before, with exhibition golf and tennis events and the wildly popular docuseries "Formula 1: Drive to Survive".

iPhone 'Inactivity Reboot' Feature Restarts Device After 72 Hours, Expert Says

Apple's iOS 18.1 update added a new 'Inactivity Reboot' security feature that restarts a user's smartphone if it remains unlocked for three days, thereby protecting the device's data from unauthorised access. A security researcher has discovered the 'inactivity reboot' function included in the latest iOS update kicks in after 72 hours of inactivity.

Windows 11 ISOs for Arm-Based PCs and Virtual Machines Released by Microsoft

Microsoft has released Windows 11 disk image for Arm-based PCs. With its rollout, users can create bootable installation media or access Windows Setup from within a running copy of Windows to clean install the operating system (OS). However, those with an older Arm64 PC may require some additional workaround before being able to boot it.

Xiaomi’s Android 15-Based HyperOS 2 Update to Roll Out This Month: Global Release Schedule

HyperOS 2 — the latest Android 15-based operating system (OS) for Xiaomi devices — was introduced last month, building upon the success of the HyperOS which debuted in 2023. The Chinese smartphone maker has now revealed the roadmap for the release of its update, and the Xiaomi 14 series will be one of the first handsets globally to get it soon.

Nubia Z70 Ultra Launch Set for November 21, Teased to Feature 6.85-inch 1.5K Display

Nubia Z70 Ultra will launch in China next week, the brand announced through its official social media channel. The company, which is a sub-subsidiary of ZTE, has also offered us a first official look at the front design of the phone. The Nubia Z70 Ultra is teased to come with a 6.85-inch display with a 144Hz refresh rate and a high 95.3 percent screen-to-body ratio. I...

Samsung Galaxy A36 Tipped to Arrive With Upgraded Front Camera

Samsung Galaxy A36 is said to be in the works as a successor to Galaxy A35. While Samsung has not confirmed the exact launch date of this new Galaxy A series device, early leaks suggest that it will come with a notable upgrade to its front camera. On the rear, the Galaxy A36 is expected to retain the 50-megapixel primary sensor from its predecessor.

Xiaomi AI Glasses Reportedly in Development With Goertek; to Compete With Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses

Xiaomi is reportedly developing smart glasses with AI features in partnership with Goertek. Xiaomi's upcoming wearable is tipped to arrive with support for AI features. It is expected to compete with Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses, which are available in select markets.

Nothing OS 3.0 Open Beta 2 for Phone 2 and Phone 2a Rolling Out: What’s New

Nothing OS 3.0 Open Beta 2 is now available for Phone 2 and Phone 2a users, the company has announced. Users can experience the new Android 15-based operating system (OS) before its public rollout in December and try out more features such as shared widgets, smart drawer enhancements, refined animations, and camera improvements.

Google Chrome for iOS Receives Shopping Insights, Other New Features

Google Chrome for iOS has rolled out several new features that aim to make finding information and completing tasks easier. The web browser now lets iPhone users add text queries to visual searches via Google Lens for more helpful and relevant results. It also introduces new ways to save space on iPhone, find better deals while shopping online, and view maps of addres...

Microsoft to End Support for Windows Mail, Calendar and People Apps This Year to Prioritise Outlook

Microsoft has announced that it will end support for Mail, Calendar, and People apps for Windows by the end of the year. It is migrating users to the new Outlook for Windows app, where they will be able to access their local emails, calendar events, and stored contacts on a single platform — services previously available on three separate apps.

Crypto Price Today: Micro Losses Strike BTC, ETH Leaving Altcoins Turbulent

The overall crypto market cap tumbled by 4.12 percent over the last day due to market fluctuations. Bitcoin and Ether both registered losses on Wednesday. Tether, Solana, and Tron also saw registered losses alongside BTC and ETH. Ripple and Tron saw losses. 

Xiaomi Shows Off HyperConnect Feature for Easy File Sharing With iPhone and Other Apple Devices

Xiaomi announced the the latest operating system (OS) for its devices dubbed HyperOS 2.0 last month. A company official has now previewed another new feature which improves compatibility of Xiaomi smartphones with Apple devices such as the iPhone, enabling the user to share files easily across ecosystems.

iPhone SE 4 Camera Production to Begin Soon Ahead of Anticipated Debut in March 2025: Report

iPhone SE 4 could be launched in early 2025, according to a report. An Apple supplier is reportedly gearing up for mass production of camera components for the iPhone SE 4, which is expected to succeed the iPhone SE (2022).

Jio Star Website Goes Live Ahead of Anticipated Merger of Reliance Jio and Disney+ Hotstar

The merger between Reliance Jio’s Viacom18 and Star India Private Limited is expected to reach its conclusion this week. Ahead of the anticipated completion, a new website has surfaced which could allegedly be the home of the new OTT service formed courtesy of the amalgamation of JioCinema and Disney+ Hotstar — two popular streaming services in India.

Apple Announces Share Item Location Feature on iOS; to Be Available With iOS 18.2

Apple recently released the iOS 18.2 Developer beta 2 update which reportedly included a new feature that enabled users to share the location of lost or misplaced items with third parties such as airlines. The Cupertino-based tech giant has now confirmed the arrival of this feature which is dubbed Share Item Location. It is said to have been rolled out in most region...

Vivo Y18t With 5,000mAh Battery, Unisoc T612 Chipset Launched in India: Price, Specifications

Vivo Y18t was silently launched in India as the latest entrant in the company's Y series. The new Vivo handset arrives in two colourways with an IP54-rated build. The Vivo Y18t sports a dual rear camera unit led by a 50-megapixel primary sensor. It runs on a Unisoc T612 chipset with 4GB RAM and 128GB storage. The budget smartphone carries a 5,000mAh battery with 15W ...

iPhone 17 Air Might Not Be as Thick as Apple Planned Due to Technical Challenges, Tipster Claims

Apple's iPhone 17 Air model might not be as thin as the company previously planned, according to a tipster. Expected to replace the 'Plus' model in its lineup in 2025, Apple has reportedly encountered challenges in lowering the device's thickness due to the battery.

Google's Quick Share App Now Available for Snapdragon X Elite, Other ARM Devices Running Windows 11

Google has announced the silent rollout of its Quick Share app for ARM-powered devices running Windows 11 or later. Users can now easily send and receive photos, documents, and more data between nearby Android devices and ARM-based Windows PCs including the new Snapdragon X Elite laptops.

iOS 18.2 Developer Beta 3 Update for iPhone Rolling Out Now: Here's What’s New

iOS 18.2 Developer Beta 3 update for iPhone was released by Apple on Monday. It builds upon the previous updates as the Cupertino-based tech giant continues to test the second batch of features powered by Apple Intelligence — the company’s artificial intelligence (AI) suite for iPhone and other devices. Apple’s latest update is not a substantial introduction but...

‘Chonkus’ Algae Found Off Italian Coast Holds Promise for Improve Climate Change Situation

The newly identified ‘Chonkus’ strain of cyanobacteria, discovered in Italy's volcanic waters, may be a natural ally in carbon sequestration. With its CO₂-absorbing properties and ability to thrive in extreme environments, Chonkus shows promise in industrial carbon storage and bio-manufacturing, potentially lowering costs while contributing to climate action.

Rajinikanth’s Vettaiyan Now Available on Amazon Prime Video

Rajinikanth’s Vettaiyan, the action-packed drama, is now streaming on Amazon Prime in multiple languages.

Honor 300 Pro Tipped to Get Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC, 50-Megapixel Periscope Telephoto Camera

Honor 300 Pro will likely be launched alongside the vanilla Honor 300 soon. The Chinese smartphone maker has not yet confirmed the launch date, but some details of the lineup have been leaked online. The Honor 300 series is said to come with a 1.5K resolution display and 100W fast charging support. The Honor 300 Pro is expected to run on Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset.

Oppo Find N5 Launch Timeline Tipped Again; Key Features Surface Online

Oppo Find N5 is expected to arrive soon as a successor to the Oppo Find N3, which was unveiled in October 2023. The purported book-style foldable has started doing rounds of the rumour mill. A tipster has hinted at the expected launch timeline of the smartphone alongside some key features it may come with.

iPhone 16 Plus Survives Durability Test, Shows Better Scratch Resistance Compared to Other Phones

iPhone 16 series was launched by Apple in September comprising four models: iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, and iPhone 16 Pro Max. Nearly two months after its debut, YouTube users have been testing the smartphone's durability through various "scratch" tests and the handset appears to survive better compared to other devices in the market.

How Tech Created a ‘Recipe for Loneliness’

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Elon Musk Is Positioning X Behind the New Trump Presidency

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Drop-Off in Democratic Votes Ignites Conspiracy Theories on Left and Right

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Itel S25, Itel S25 Ultra With 6.78-Inch AMOLED Screens, 50-Megapixel Rear Camera Launched: Price, Specifications

Itel S25 and Itel S25 Ultra were launched in the Philippines on Friday, equipped with 6.78-inch AMOLED displays and under-display fingerprint scanners. The Itel S25 series boasts a 50-megapixel main camera and a 32-megapixel front-facing camera. Both smartphones in the Itel S25 lineup pack a 5,000mAh battery.

OTT Releases This Week: Vijay 69, Devara, Citadel: Honey Bunny and More

Blake Lively’s It Ends with Us, which was only available to rent until now, is making its OTT debut on Netflix on November 9

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra Leaked Renders Hint at Tweaked Design and Four Colour Options

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is expected to launch in early 2025, and the flagship phone is said feature a revamped design. Now design renders of the purported Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra provide a glimpse into the look and four colourways of the handset.

Ola Electric's Q2 Loss Narrows, Says Most Service Issues 'Minor'

Ola Electric on Friday reported a narrower loss for the second quarter, attributing this to a significant increase in sales. The company also claimed that the recent rise in service requests primarily concerned "minor issues." Between July and September, Ola Electric delivered a total of 98,619 two-wheelers, marking a 73.6 percent increase from the previous year, acco...

Reliance Lobbies for Satellite Spectrum Auction in New Clash With Starlink

Reliance lobbied the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) on Friday to reconsider its plan to administratively allocate satellite spectrum, instead of auctioning it. Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia said in October that the government would allocate spectrum in line with global trends. However, it will issue a final notification on how spectrum is allotted ...

MacBook Air With OLED Screen Said to Be Delayed Beyond 2027 Due to Price Concerns

Apple's MacBook Air with an OLED screen will reportedly be delayed beyond 2027. The company reportedly plans to equip its MacBook Pro and MacBook Air models with OLED displays in 2026 and 2027, respectively. A new report that the debut of the OLED MacBook Air may not arrive until after 2027, because of pricing concerns and supply chain concerns.

iQOO 13 With Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC Will Launch in India on December 3

iQOO 13 has been confirmed to arrive in India in December. The company's India head has also announced the launch date of the flagship handset in the country. It will come with Qualcomm's latest octa-core Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC paired with iQOO's Q2 gaming chipset. The smartphone will come with a Q10 AMOLED display panel from BOE.

Huawei MatePad 11.5 With 2.2K LCD Screen, 7,700mAh Battery Launched: Price, Specifications

Huawei MatePad 11.5 has been launched in China with a 2.2K LCD screen. The tablet is available in a PaperMatte Edition as well. The display comes with support for several eye-protection technologies which are said to reduce screen glare and visual fatigue. It runs on HarmonyOS 4.2 and supports multi-device connectivity. The MatePad 11.5 can be paired with the Huawei S...

Redmi K80 Series Teased; Redmi K80 Pro Could Be Priced Lower Than OnePlus 13

Redmi K80 series launch is expected to happen soon. The Chinese company has yet to announce a launch date, but ahead of that, Redmi's General Manager teased the upcoming lineup on the Web. The forthcoming series is confirmed to include the vanilla Redmi K80 and Redmi K80 Pro.

After Trump Took the Lead, Election Deniers Went Suddenly Silent

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Google Said to Skip Android 15 for TVs and Introduce Android TV 16 in 2026

Google has a separate Android-based operating system (OS) that powers smart TVs. The Mountain View-based tech giant released Android TV 14 earlier this year as the latest update and it was speculated to be followed by the Android 15-based OS next year. However, that might not be the case anymore as Google is said to be changing its release schedule to a bi-yearly basi...

ToxicPanda Banking Trojan Infects Over 1,500 Android Smartphones, Targets 16 Banks: Report

ToxicPanda has been detected by security researchers as a new banking trojan, infected devices in Europe and Latin America. It is used to remotely take over accounts on compromised phones, allowing attackers to transfer funds while bypassing a bank's security measures. ToxicPanda was reportedly found on over 1,500 devices, while targeting users of 16 banking instituti...

India One of the Fastest Growing Markets, AI Companions to Bring New Digital Experience: Microsoft

Microsoft AI division CEO Mustafa Suleyman, also known for cofounding DeepMind, has said that India is one of the company’s fastest-growing markets. He believes AI companions are set to create a new class of digital experience, aligned to each person’s interests and unlike anything that technology has created before.

Binance's Tri-Party Model: How It’s Calming Institutional Investor Concerns, According to Division Head

In conversation with Gadgets 360, Catherine Chen, Head of VIP & Institutional at Binance, highlighted that crypto asset volatility continues to make investors hesitant to explore the asset class. Chen emphasized that the primary challenge for exchanges in gaining investor trust—across all levels—lies in continuous research to precisely identify and meet the needs ...

Google Messages May Soon Allow Users to Send HD, HD+ Quality Photos Over RCS: Report

Google Messages may soon allow users to send high-quality images over RCS. The feature is currently said to be available for certain beta users. It is similar to the HD image-sharing option that WhatsApp offers, where a user can choose to send an image in standard version with maximum compression or HD option with lesser compression.

Nintendo Switch Games Will Be Playable on Switch Successor, Nintendo Confirms

The successor to the Nintendo Switch will support backwards compatibility with the Switch, Nintendo confirmed Wednesday. At a company briefing, Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa announced that Nintendo Switch software would be playable on the Switch 2.

Suzuki e Vitara With Electric 4WD System Unveiled as Company's First-Ever EV; India Launch Set for 2025

Suzuki unveiled the production-spec first-ever electric vehicle (EV) — the Suzuki e Vitara — at an event in Milan, Italy, ahead of its public launch in 2025 in India as well as the global markets. It is based on the eVX prototype that was first showcased at the 2023 Auto Expo and is built on a new born-electric platform. The EV comes with an electric 4WD ALLGRIP-e...

Bitcoin Creates New All Time High Trading Close to $75,000 Ahead of US Election Results

The overall crypto market cap rose by 11.05 percent over the last day. As BTC trades at a new all-time high, most altcoins have shown a rise in prices on Wednesday, November 6. Profits struck the crypto market as the US election results approach.

Honor X9c With Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 SoC, IP65M Rating Launched: Price, Specifications

Honor X9c was launched in Malaysia on Tuesday. The smartphone is powered by a Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 paired with up to 12GB of RAM. It is backed by a 6,600mAh battery with 66W wired charging support. The company says that the phone comes with a 2m drop resistance as well as an IP65M rating for dust and 360-degree water resistance.

Maruti Suzuki, Qualcomm Join Forces for Use of Snapdragon Elite Chips in Vehicles: Report

Maruti Suzuki, India’s largest automotive manufacturer, is partnering with Qualcomm for the use of the new Snapdragon Elite automotive chips in its fleet of future vehicles, according to a report. It is speculated that Snapdragon’s new automotive chips could power a host of advanced safety systems, connected car technologies and other technologies in Maruti Suzuki...

Google Pixel 10’s Tensor G5 SoC Benchmarks Suggest Only Slight Improvement Over Previous Chip

Google Pixel 10 series isn’t slated to make its debut until late next year but a new leak sheds some light on the benchmarks of its alleged chipset. The company is expected to equip its purported smartphone lineup with the Tensor G5 SoC which might offer only slight upgrades in terms of GPU prowess over the Tensor G4 chip which currently powers the Pixel 9 series.

Xiaomi 14 Android 15-Based HyperOS 1.1 Stable Update Reportedly Rolling Out to Users

Xiaomi 14 runs on Android 14-based HyperOS out-of-the-box. Previously, the company confirmed that the Android 15-based HyperOS 2.0 will roll out to the Xiaomi 14 series phones. However, a report now suggests that a stable version of the HyperOS 1.1 update based on Android 15 has started rolling out to Xiaomi 14 users in select regions.

Samsung Galaxy S25 Series Cases Leak, Hinting Towards Design Tweaks on Ultra Model

Samsung Galaxy S25 series is expected to make its debut early next year. Rumour mills hint towards major changes coming to Samsung's flagship smartphone lineup in terms of hardware. The latest leak comes courtesy of a tipster who has shared images of the alleged cases of the Galaxy S25 series. The images suggest a shift in the design strategy of the purported top-of-t...

On Telegram, a Violent Preview of What May Unfold on Election Day and After

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NASA's Voyager 2 Finds Clues of Ancient Ocean on Uranus' Moon Miranda

Recent analysis of images captured by NASA's Voyager 2 has suggested that Miranda, a moon orbiting Uranus, may have once contained a significant ocean beneath its icy exterior. Research led by Tom Nordheim at Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory reveals that this ocean could have existed hundreds of millions of years ago, driven by tidal forces from interactions w...

Square Enix Plans to Launch 'More and More' Games Simultaneously on Xbox in Future

Square Enix intends to release “more and more” of its games simultaneously on Xbox going forward. In a recent interview, Final Fantasy producer and industry legend Naoki Yoshida said that the Japanese studio would follow a multi-platform release strategy for more of its future titles.

Realme GT 7 Pro With Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC to Launch in India on November 26: Expected Specifications

Realme GT 7 Pro launch date in India has been announced and it will make its debut later this month. It is confirmed to be the first smartphone in the country to be powered by Snapdragon 8 Elite. In addition to powerful hardware, the upcoming smartphone will also leverage artificial intelligence (AI) features such as AI Sketch to Image, AI Motion Deblur technology and...

HMD Partners With Xplora to Make Phones Focused on Children and Teenagers

HMD announced a strategic partnership with Norwegian-based Xplora, which offers smartwatches for kids. The collaboration is aimed at creating a new type of phone, an alternative to a smartphone, for children and teenagers. The company has yet to announce the moniker of the phone, probable launch timeline or any other details.

I Took a ‘Decision Holiday’ and Put A.I. in Charge of My Life

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Samsung One UI 7 Beta Release Timeline Tipped to Debut by Mid-November

Samsung's One UI 7 update is expected to arrive in early 2025, which means that the software isn't expected to arrive on the company's smartphones for the next couple of months. However, a tipster has now leaked details of the expected rollout of Samsung's upcoming One UI 7 beta release.

Oppo Find X8 Mini Tipped to Launch Soon; Might Compete With Vivo X200 Pro Mini

Oppo Find X8 Mini could be launched in the coming months, alongside the purported Find X8 Ultra model, according to a Chinese tipster. These handsets could join the recently launched Oppo Find X8 and Find X8 Pro models, and the Find X8 Mini could compete with the Vivo X200 Pro Mini.

Apple to Buy Pixelmator, Maker of Popular Photo-Editing Apps

Apple will purchase Pixelmator, the maker of a popular high-end photo-editing app for iPhone, iPad, and Mac computers. Pixelmator said in a blog post that its team would be joining the iPhone maker. Apple's customers should gain access to a high-end photo editing app for the first time since the company discontinued Aperture.

iPhone 14 Plus Service Program for Rear Camera Issue Announced by Apple: Check Eligibility

Apple has launched a service program addressing a rear camera issue in certain iPhone 14 Plus models produced over the span of one year. iPhone 14 Plus units impacted by this issue will be eligible for free servicing at authorised Apple service providers, according to the company while customers who already paid for repairs can contact the company for a refund.

Nothing Exploring Development of Own Mobile OS as Android Alternative, Carl Pei Says

Nothing is exploring the development of its own mobile operating system, according to a statement from Nothing CEO and founder Carl Pei at TechCrunch Disrupt. The company's devices currently run on Google's Android system, like smartphones from most companies except Huawei and Apple.

Apple to Invest Up to $1.5 Billion in Globalstar for Satellite Coverage Expansion

Apple is set to invest as much as $1.5 billion in Globalstar, as the iPhone maker looks to enhance the satellite communication services available on its smartphones. The agreement includes a $1.1 billion cash investment by Apple, along with a $400 million purchase for a 20% equity stake in Globalstar. The satellite firm plans to allocate some of the investment towards...

Anthropic Releases Claude Desktop App for Mac and Windows in Beta

Anthropic released Claude's desktop apps for Mac and Windows on Thursday. The move comes after both OpenAI and Perplexity launched native apps for macOS. Claude desktop for Mac and Windows is currently in beta, however, all users can download and install the app for the device. While the company did not specify if the app version will get any additional features over ...

Asus ROG Phone 9 Design, Key Features Leaked Ahead of November 19 Launch

Asus ROG Phone 9 series is confirmed to launch in select global markets on November 19. Key features of the lineup have been teased officially. Meanwhile, new details about the upcoming handsets and an image of the design have surfaced online. The phones are said to come with 185Hz refresh rate displays.

OpenAI Introduces ChatGPT Search AI-Powered Web Search to Take On Google’s AI Overviews, Perplexity

ChatGPT Search, the artificial intelligence (AI) search engine for the OpenAI-built chatbot, was introduced on Thursday. The feature arrives after months of speculation about the AI firm’s SearchGPT waitlist. The web search feature allows users to run a web search about a topic and get natural language results based on information sourced from various websites. This...