Poco F5 Pro 5G Display Specification Revealed Ahead of May 9 Launch: All Details

Poco F5 series —including Poco F5 5G and Poco F5 Pro 5G — is set to make its global debut on May 9. The company has been teasing the design and some of the key specs of the phone via its Twitter handle. In the latest development, the company has revealed the display specification of the Poco F5 Pro 5G.

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Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 Will Soon Support More Health Features Based on Skin Temperature Sensor

Samsung is working on adding more health features that can use its newly launched skin temperature sensor. The feature uses an infrared temperature sensor to provide more accurate data on menstrual cycles and overall health.

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Google Pixel Fold Leaked Renders Suggest Thinner Hinge: All Details

Google Pixel Fold is expected to launch soon in the market. It is being speculated that the company may unveil the Pixel Fold at the upcoming Google I/O, scheduled for May 2023. A recent leak by a popular tipster, displaying the design renders of the Pixel Fold, have provided new insights on the smartphone's cover design.

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Realme 11 Pro+ Display Specifications Confirmed Officially; Appears on Geekbench Listing Ahead of Launch

Realme 11 series smartphones, comprising Realme 11, Realme 11 Pro, and Realme 11 Pro+, are confirmed to launch on May 10 in China. While the smartphone's debut is still more than a week away, the company has revealed the display specifications of the Realme 11 Pro+ via a Weibo post. Additionally, the smartphone has also appeared on the Geekbench listing.

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EU Lawmakers Struggle to Finalise Law to Regulate ChatGPT and Generative AI

The members of European Parliament (MEPs) are racing to update AI regulation rules to catch up with an explosion of interest in generative AI, which has provoked awe and anxiety since OpenAI unveiled ChatGPT six months ago. The draft bill is not final and lawyers say it will likely take years to come into force. The speed of their work, though, is also a rare example ...

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Twitter to Take 10 Percent Cut on Content Subscriptions After 12 Months

Twitter CEO Elon Musk said on Friday that the social media platform will take a 10 percent cut on content subscriptions after the first year, as the company looks to monetize content on the website in a bid to diversify its revenue sources. Earlier this month, billionaire owner Musk said users of the social media platform will be able to offer their followers subscri...

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ChatGPT Restored in Italy After Microsoft-Backed OpenAI Responds to Regulator

The ChatGPT chatbot was reactivated in Italy after its maker OpenAI addressed issues raised by Italy's data protection authority, the agency and the company confirmed on Friday. Microsoft-backed OpenAI took ChatGPT offline in Italy last month after the country's data protection authority, also known as Garante, temporarily banned the chatbot and launched a probe over ...

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Intel’s Quarterly Revenue Records Historic Fall of 36 Percent as Semiconductor Sales Drop

Intel on Thursday posted a massive fall in sales for the first quarter of 2023 because of a steep drop in the demand for semiconductors -- or chips -- that power personal computers and smartphones.

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Amazon Records $3.2 Billion in Quarterly Profits as Revenue Climbs 9 Percent on Back of Cloud, Ads Units

Online retail titan Amazon on Thursday reported that its cloud and ads units helped it beat earnings expectations in the first quarter of this year despite shoppers and businesses being more careful about spending.

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iPhones, AirPods Replaced With Replicas by E-Commerce Delivery Executive in Gurugram

A delivery executive of an e-commerce firm allegedly stole 10 iPhones by replacing them with dummy phones on the way to deliver them to the customer here, police said on Thursday. On March 27 delivery executive Lalit was handed over a customer's parcel, which contained 10 iPhones and an AirPods, at his address. However, instead of delivering the parcel, Lalit replace...

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iPhones, AirPods Replaced With Replicas by E-Commerce Delivery Executive in Gurugram

A delivery executive of an e-commerce firm allegedly stole 10 iPhones by replacing them with dummy phones on the way to deliver them to the customer here, police said on Thursday. On March 27 delivery executive Lalit was handed over a customer's parcel, which contained 10 iPhones and an AirPods, at his address. However, instead of delivering the parcel, Lalit replace...

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Motorola Razr 40 Ultra Leaked Design Renders Show Big Outer Display, Hinge Colours

Motorola Razr 40 Ultra is expected to launch later this year. Ever since Lenovo's CEO confirmed the release of a new Moto Razr handset, there have been several leaks and reports surrounding the purported foldable handset. After being officially teased last week, design renders of the phone have been now leaked.

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Fast X Part 2 Sets 2025 Release Window, Vin Diesel Confirms at CinemaCon

Fast X: Part 2 will release sometime in 2025, star Vin Diesel confirmed at CinemaCon. Louis Leterrier will return to direct the sequel, which marks a two-part finale to the long-running Fast & Furious saga. The cast of Fast X — releasing May 19 — also revealed an extended trailer to the CinemaCon attendees, which reportedly saw Brie Larson’s new character Tess g...

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Microsoft Phone Link for iOS Rolling Out to All Windows 11 Users: How to Download

Microsoft Phone Link for iOS is rolling out to users on Windows 11 computers, as part of Microsoft's effort to bring seamless integration between an iPhone and Windows PCs. The feature is already available for Android users and now iPhone users can also connect their phones to their Windows 11 computers.

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Elon Musk Ordered to Be Questioned Under Oath Over Autopilot Statements in Tesla Crash Lawsuit

A California judge on Wednesday tentatively ordered Tesla CEO Elon Musk to be interviewed under oath about whether he made certain statements regarding the safety and capabilities of the carmaker’s Autopilot features.

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Microsoft, Alphabet, Other AI Companies Urged to Prioritize Security Measures for New Technologies

The chair of the Senate Intelligence Committee on Wednesday urged CEOs of several artificial intelligence (AI) companies to prioritize security measures, combat bias, and responsibly roll out new technologies. Democratic Senator Mark Warner raised concerns about potential risks posed by AI technology.

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Web3 Apps May Benefit From Court Ruling That Called Apple’s Ban on Third-Party Payments ‘Unlawful’

The recent court ruling, which called Apple’s policy to not allow third party payment options for apps hosted on its App Store, could bring changes to Apple’s App Store payment practices and could also allow Web3 apps to add more operability to their iOS apps.

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Warner Bros. CinemaCon Highlights: Greta Gerwig’s Barbie, DC Comics, and More

Warner Bros. unveiled a packed lineup of new big-screen films at CinemaCon on Tuesday, ranging from live-action Barbie comedy to Oprah Winfrey, Steven Spielberg’s remake of The Color Purple, and DC superheroes. Across a two-and-a-half-hour presentation, Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav brought out A-list stars and directors to present their upcoming movies to...

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Vivo X90, Vivo X90 Pro With MediaTek Dimensity 9200 SoCs, Triple Rear Cameras Launched in India: Price, Specifications

Vivo X90 Pro and Vivo X90 powered by MediaTek's Dimensity 9200 SoCs have been unveiled in India. The smartphones get a 50-megapixel triple rear camera setup with Zeiss branding and come with Vivo's V2 chip for image processing.

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Instagram, TikTok and Twitter Among 19 Tech Giants Set to Face Stricter EU Online Content Rules

The European Union (EU) on Tuesday announced that 19 platforms, including Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter, would be subject to the EU's Digital Services Act. The new, stricter online content rules come into effect in a few months' time and will apply to several firms that have more than 45 million monthly active users.

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The Flash Trailer: Michael Keaton’s Batman Springs Into Action in a Multiversal Battle

Warner Bros. dropped a new The Flash trailer in English, Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu, at this year’s CinemaCon event. The film, slated to release on June 16, sees Barry Allen (Ezra Miller) trying to fix the multiversal errors caused by his Speed Force time travel — eventually causing him to seek help from Michael Keaton’s Batman.

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Zomato, Zypp Electric Partner to Deploy 1 Lakh Electric Scooters for Last-Mile Deliveries by 2024

Zomato and Zypp Electric on Tuesday announced that the firms were partnering to deploy 1 lakh electric scooter for last-mile deliveries in the country. The partnership will see Zypp provide the food delivery firm with delivery partners in various cities, according to the company.

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ChatGPT Maker OpenAI Faces Scrutiny in Germany Over Use of Personal Data

ChatGPT is facing scrutiny in Germany over its use of personal data, according to a regulator in Europe's top economy. Regional data protection authorities in Germany have asked ChatGPT maker OpenAI to respond to a questionnaire by June 11.

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007’s Road to a Million: Brian Cox to Star in Amazon Prime Video’s James Bond-Inspired Game Show

Succession star Brian Cox will star in Amazon Prime Video’s upcoming James Bond-inspired unscripted game show, 007’s Road to a Million. The show will pit contestants in teams of two on a global adventure to win the ultimate prize of up to GBP 1 million (about Rs. 10.22 crore) — filmed across iconic Bond locations. Cox will play The Controller, pulling strings fr...

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Big Tech to Face New Law Designed to Strengthen UK's Competition Watchdog

Big Tech is set to face a new law in the UK that is designed to rein in its power to stifle competition in digital markets. Companies such as Google, Facebook and Amazon may have to offer customers an easy way to out of online subscriptions while making it easier to tackle fake reviews. Companies who breach the proposed rules could face a fine of up to 10 percent of g...

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Apple vs Epic Games: US Appeals Court Says Apple's App Store Rules Don't Violate Antitrust Law

Apple on Monday was directed to allow developers to provide links or buttons to external payments outside the App Store, by a US appeals court. The iPhone maker's arguments that its App Store rules do not violate antitrust laws were accepted by the court, which ruled in favour of Apple on nine counts out of 10 and allowed its commissions of up 30 percent for in-app pa...

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iPhone 15 Pro Max Tipped to Debut With a Larger 48-Megapixel Sony Sensor: All Details

Apple is likely to bring camera upgrades to the iPhone 15 Pro Max model this year. According to a tipster, Apple is said to pack a new 48-megapixel Sony sensor on the upcoming flagship, which is almost 1-inch in size. Last year's iPhone 14 Pro Max came with a Sony IMX803 48-megapixel sensor on the rear.

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iPhone 15 Pro Max Tipped to Debut With a Larger 48-Megapixel Sony Sensor: All Details

Apple is likely to bring camera upgrades to the iPhone 15 Pro Max model this year. According to a tipster, Apple is said to pack a new 48-megapixel Sony sensor on the upcoming flagship, which is almost 1-inch in size. Last year's iPhone 14 Pro Max came with a Sony IMX803 48-megapixel sensor on the rear.

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Bitcoin Falls to $27,000 Over Weekend, Ether Value Also Recedes Amid Market Uncertainty

The overall crypto market cap has dropped notably in the last few days. Bitcoin and Ether, both of which climbed high up the price ladder last week, witnessed significant slips over the second last weekend of April. BTC and ETH along with Tether, Ripple, and Solana recorded small gains on Monday, April 24.

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Apple's Mixed Reality Headset to Feature External Battery Pack With Two-Hour Backup: Mark Gurman

Apple Reality Pro will be powered by an external battery pack that can offer two hours of battery life, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. The company's first foldable wearable headset will reportedly have two connectors, a magnetic port for the battery pack and a USB Type-C port for data transmission. The headset is expected to be unveiled at Apple's WWDC event in...

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Arm to Reportedly Start Manufacturing Its Own Semiconductor Chips for Smartphones, Laptops, More

British chipmaker Arm is reportedly building its own semiconductor to showcase the capabilities of its products, as it seeks to attract new customers and fuel growth following its Initial Public Offering (IPO) later this year.

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Vivo Pad 2 Tablet With 12-Inch 144Hz LCD Display, 13-Megapixel Camera Launched: All Details

Vivo Pad 2 has been launched in China in three colour variants and two RAM and storage options. The handset is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 9000 SoC paired with upto 12GB RAM. It features a 12.1-inch display with a 144Hz refresh rate.

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Apple CEO Tim Cook Concludes His India Visit, Says ‘Can't Wait to Return’

Apple CEO Tim Cook left India with a note that he can't wait to return to the country. The visit of Cook coincided with 25 years of the iPhone maker's presence in India. On his last day of the visit to India, Apple CEO met Bharti Group founder and chairman Sunil Mittal and both of them reaffirmed their commitment to work more closely in India and Africa.

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Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 To Get Exynos W980 SoC: Report

Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 series is expected to launch later this year. The series is likely to include the Galaxy Watch 6 and Galaxy Watch 6 Pro models. Several reports have previously suggested a few key specifications that the smart wearables may feature. A new report hints that the models may be powered by an in-house Exynos W980 SoC.

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Google Bard Now Helps Write Software Codes in 20 Programming Languages

Google said it will update Bard, its generative artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot, to help people write code to develop software. Bard will be able to code in 20 programming languages including Java, C++ and Python, and can also help debug and explain code to users, Google said on Friday.

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Google Requests US Court to Dismiss Lawsuits Over Its App Store Policies

Google asked a court late Thursday to toss out several allegations made by Epic, Match and US state attorneys general about how the search and advertising giant runs its app store for Android phones. In its court filing in federal court in California on Thursday, Google asked that five claims be thrown out.

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Samsung Faces $303 Million Jury Verdict for Patent Infringement

Samsung was awarded $303 million (roughly Rs. 2,500 crore) jury verdict on Friday after Netlist’s accusation on the South Korean electronics giant. Netlist sued Samsung in 2021, alleging Samsung memory products used in cloud-computing servers and other data-intensive technology infringe its patents.

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Poco F5 5G Appears on Geekbench Revealing Key Specifications as Details on Storage Variants Emerge: Report

After appearing in several leaks and on certification websites, it’s clear that the Poco F5 is headed to India. The device, according to past leaks, was expected to arrive in three variants and is said to be powered by the recently announced Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 mobile platform. The phone has now appeared on benchmarking website Geekbench, revealing key spec...

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Honor X50i With MediaTek Dimensity 6020 SoC, 100-Megapixel Dual Rear Cameras Launched: Price, Specifications

Honor X50i has been launched in China. The handset features a MediaTek Dimensity 6020 SoC, paired with a maximum of 12GB of RAM and 256GB of onboard storage. The phone has a dual rear camera unit on the back, headlined by a 100-megapixel sensor.

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Diablo IV Is Getting a Surprise Final Open Beta With Gameplay Updates Before Launch

Diablo IV is getting a final surprise open beta weekend, before its launch on June 6. The event begins May 13 at 12:30 am IST/ May 12 at 12pm PT in the US and will be available to players on PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series S/X. It is scheduled to end on May 15 at 12:30am IST/ May 14 at 12pm PT, and is meant to test Diablo 4’s server infrastructure and durabi...

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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5, Galaxy Z Flip 5 Tipped to Debut Sooner Than Expected: Details

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Galaxy Z Flip 4 were launched last year in August. This year, the company might launch the Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Galaxy Z Flip 5 in July. The hinges for the upcoming foldable phones are said to enter mass production in early June.

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SpaceX Starship Explodes Minutes After Liftoff; Elon Musk Says ‘Learned a Lot’

SpaceX's next-generation Starship spacecraft exploded minutes after liftoff in an uncrewed test flight from South Texas on Thursday, cutting short a key step in Elon Musk's development of a rocket vessel to eventually take humans to the moon and Mars.

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Vivo S17 Pro Tipped to Pack Triple Rear Cameras With 50-Megapixel Sony IMX766V Sensor

Vivo S17 Pro's camera details have leaked online. As per the leak, the Vivo S17 Pro will come with 50-megapixel triple rear cameras. The vanilla Vivo S17 could be powered by either Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G SoC or Snapdragon 782G SoC. The Vivo S17 Pro is said to ship with MediaTek Dimensity 8200 SoC.

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Poco F5 5G Appears on Geekbench Revealing Key Specifications as Details on Storage Variants Emerge: Report

After appearing in several leaks and on certification websites, it’s clear that the Poco F5 is headed to India. The device, according to past leaks, was expected to arrive in three variants and is said to be powered by the recently announced Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 mobile platform. The phone has now appeared on benchmarking website Geekbench, revealing key spec...

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Poco F5 5G Appears on Geekbench Revealing Key Specifications as Details on Storage Variants Emerge: Report

After appearing in several leaks and on certification websites, it’s clear that the Poco F5 is headed to India. The device, according to past leaks, was expected to arrive in three variants and is said to be powered by the recently announced Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 mobile platform. The phone has now appeared on benchmarking website Geekbench, revealing key spec...

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Google to Allow UK Developers to Offer Google Play Billing Alternatives to Satisfy Regulator's Concerns

Google has made proposals to give app developers in the UK the freedom to break away from Google Play's billing system as the search giant looks to satisfy regulator concerns over in-app billing systems. The company will either let app developers offer a different payment system or give users a choice between an alternative payment system and Google Play's billing sys...

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Meta Lays Off Engineers, Adjacent Tech Teams as Employees Express Frustration With Job Cuts

Meta on Wednesday cut more jobs as the Facebook parent firm laid off engineers and adjacent tech teams. The layoffs prompted expressions of frustration from Meta employees, who said the cuts had "shattered the morale and confidence in leadership of many high performers who work with intensity."

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Apple CEO Tim Cook Meets PM Modi, Commits to Growth, Investment in India

Apple Chief Executive Officer Tim Cook on Wednesday committed to growth and investment across India in meeting with the country's prime minister, Narendra Modi, in New Delhi.

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Motorola Razr 40 Ultra, Edge 40 Clear BIS Certification in India, Could Launch Soon: Report

According to recent leaks, the upcoming Motorola Razr foldable will be known by different names in different markets. A new product listing has shown up on Geekbench, a benchmarking website, for a phone tagged as the Motorola Razr 40 Ultra. The listing not only hints at details regarding the handset's performance, but also gives us an idea about its underlying process...

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Apple Reality Pro Headset to Offer Support for iPad Apps, Sports and Productivity Features: Report

Apple Reality Pro could be unveiled by the company in the coming months, and the Cupertino company is reportedly working to bring several apps to its upcoming wearable device. The headset could come with support for several iPad apps, as well as other Apple services adapted to work on a 3D interface.

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US FTC Says It Will Target AI in Violation of Discrimination Laws as Calls for Regulating ChatGPT Grow

Leaders of the US Federal Trade Commission said on Tuesday the agency would pursue companies who misuse artificial intelligence to violate laws against discrimination or be deceptive.

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Netflix CEO Ted Sarandos Is Prepared for a Potential Writer’s Strike With a Long-Running Slate

Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos claims they are prepared ‘better than most’ studios in case of a potential writers’ strike. During its Q1 2023 earnings review, the executive pointed at its large slate of upcoming movies and shows — planned well in advance — which would keep disruptions to the minimum. Netflix is also halting its long-running DVD rental service, ...

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iPhone 15 to Come in New Colours, Non-Pro Models to Get Frosted Glass Backs: Report

iPhone 15 series is expected to launch later this year. The lineup is expected to include the base iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro, and the iPhone 15 Pro Max models. There have been many rumours and reports surrounding the series over the past few months. A new report suggests that the series will launch with new colour options.

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Google Wins Appeal in $20 Million Patent Lawsuit Over Chrome's Anti-Malware Technology

Google won an appeal in a US patent lawsuit after the firm convinced an appeals court to cancel three anti-malware patents it was accused of infringing on its Chrome browser. The Alphabet-owned firm was accused of infringing patents related to anti-malware functions on Chrome that prevented malware from accessing critical files on a computer.

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Elon Musk Modifies 'Government Funded Media' Label for CBC After Publisher Pauses Twitter Activity

Elon Musk on Monday changed the 'Government Funded Media' for the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) after it stated that less than 70 percent of its funds were from the government. The CBC says it has paused activity on its corporate Twitter account and all CBC and Radio-Canada news-related accounts.

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Alphabet Shares Fall 4 Percent as Samsung Mulls Replacing Google With Bing as Default Search on Its Devices

Alphabet shares fell over 4 percent in premarket trading on Monday after a report that South Korea's Samsung Electronics was considering replacing Google with Microsoft-owned Bing as the default search engine on its devices.

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Apple Offers New High-Yield Deposit Account for US Card Customers With 4.15 Percent Interest Rate

Apple is seeking to attract US savers with a new high-yield deposit account it announced on Monday with partner Goldman Sachs Group amid increased competition among financial institutions for consumer dollars.

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Apple Craze, Tim Cook Draw Long Queues at Opening of First India Store in Mumbai

Long queues were formed at Apple's first retail store in India, ahead of its inauguration on Tuesday. People came from different parts of India to catch a glimpse of Apple CEO Tim Cook, who is set to inaugurate the 28,000-sq-foot store, the first in the country. Apple will also open a second store in Delhi later this week.

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5G Rollout: 600 Indian Districts Covered in Less Than 200 Days, MoS Communications Says

Indian telecom providers have rolled out 5G connectivity to 600 districts in less than 200 days, according to details shared by Union Minister of State for Communications Devusinh Chauhan. The minister, who was speaking at the second meeting of G20 Digital Economy Working Group (DEWG), stated that India is one of the fastest countries to roll out 5G connectivity.

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Apple Readying Multiple New MacBooks, Mixed Reality Headset, iOS 17 and More for WWDC: Mark Gurman

Apple will host its new WWDC event of the year in the first week of June. The yearly conference may see the launch of Apple's first mixed-reality headset and new laptops. According to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, Apple will unveil a 15-inch MacBook Air, an updated 13-inch MacBook Air, and an entry-level 13-inch MacBook Pro during the event.

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WhatsApp Introduces Three New Security Features on Android and iOS: All Details

WhatsApp has recently been working on a few updates and functionalities and has now rolled out three new security features for its users. The features include ‘account protect,’ ‘device verification,’ and ‘automatic security codes.’

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Apple TV, Amazon’s AWS and Alexa Back Up After Thousands of Users Experience Outage

Amazon.com said its cloud computing division Amazon Web Services (AWS) and its voice assistant service Alexa were back online after a brief outage on Sunday. Downdetector, an outage tracking website, also reported Apple TV to be down for several users.

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Sega to Acquire ‘Angry Birds’ Developer Rovio for $1 Billion: Report

Japanese gaming giant Sega is set to acquire Rovio - the developer of the popular Angry Birds series - for $1 Billion, as per reports. Apart from the video games, the Angry Birds franchise has also seen the release of films, TV series, and merchandise, among others.

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Sega to Acquire ‘Angry Birds’ Developer Rovio for $1 Billion: Report

Japanese gaming giant Sega is set to acquire Rovio - the developer of the popular Angry Birds series - for $1 Billion, as per reports. Apart from the video games, the Angry Birds franchise has also seen the release of films, TV series, and merchandise, among others.

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Apple Supplier Cirrus Logic’s Shares Fall 12 Percent After Kuo Says iPhone 15 Will Drop Solid-State Buttons

Shares of Apple supplier Cirrus Logic tumbled about 12 percent after a renowned analyst said the iPhone maker will abandon the solid-state button design for premium variants of its iPhone 15 series of smartphones.

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India on Way to Become Global Leader in Mobile Devices, Says IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw

With the doubling of smartphone exports from India to over $11 billion (roughly Rs. 90,000 crore), the country is on its way to become global leader in the mobile devices segment, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Wednesday.

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Warner Bros Discovery Unveils Revamped 'Max' Streaming Service, Launching May 23

After reports of Warner Bros Discovery planning to create a single 'Max' streaming service for all of its content, the company has finally announced May 23 as the date for unveiling the new service. Max will combine content from across Warner Bros Discovery properties, including HBO's catalogue of scripted content, and reality shows from Discovery+.

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Regulatory Action on Crypto Assets Requires Global Coordination: FM Nirmala Sitharaman

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday said that there was a greater acceptance among Group of 20 (G20) member countries that any new regulations on the crypto assets need to be globally coordinated.

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Apple Continuously Expanding Operations in India, Government in Regular Touch With Company: Piyush Goyal

US-based iPhone maker Apple is continuously expanding its operations in India and the government is in regular touch with the company to support its business, commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal has said.

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WhatsApp Introduces Three New Security Features on Android and iOS: All Details

WhatsApp has recently been working on a few updates and functionalities and has now rolled out three new security features for its users. The features include ‘account protect,’ ‘device verification,’ and ‘automatic security codes.’

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Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League Delayed to February 2024

Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League has been delayed once again. Developer Rocksteady Studios confirmed in a tweet that its upcoming DC Comics looter-shooter will now release on February 2, 2024. The game was originally slated for a May 26 release but got pushed forward to ensure a polished gameplay experience at launch. Fan backlash might have also played a part i...

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European Privacy Watchdog Sets Up ChatGPT Task Force; Will Look at Privacy Rules on AI

The move by the European Data Protection Board (EDPB) follows a unilateral move by Italy last month to curb ChatGPT - a stance that Germany's commissioner for data protection said could be followed in Europe's biggest economy. Spain's AEPD watchdog said on Thursday that it too would launch a preliminary investigation into potential data breaches by ChatGPT.

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Microsoft Adds Bing AI Chatbot to SwiftKey Keyboard on Android and iOS: All Details

Microsoft has integrated its Bing chatbot into SwiftKey on Android and iOS. The new update will let users chat with the bot directly from their mobile keyboard. Bing comes with Chat, Search, and Tone options and they can be accessed from the Bing icon displayed on top of the keyboard.

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Twitter Launches User Content Subscriptions; Elon Musk Says Platform Won’t Take Cut for 12 Months

Twitter-owner Elon Musk said on Thursday users of the social media platform will be able to offer their followers subscriptions to content, including long-form text and hours-long video.

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Xbox Game Pass Is Finally Available at Retail in India: Report

Xbox Game Pass memberships are finally available to buy at retail. Digital codes for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass are now up for purchase from Amazon at MRP, granting access to hundreds of games, an EA Play membership, cloud gaming, and an Xbox Live Gold subscription for online multiplayer. Xbox Game Pass Ultimate is available at Rs. 499 per month and in a...

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Asus ROG Phone 7, ROG Phone 7 Ultimate Renders, Specifications, and Price Leaked Ahead of Launch

Asus ROG Phone 7 series is set to be unveiled on April 13. The series is expected to include the Asus ROG Phone 7, ROG Phone 7D, and a top-tier ROG Phone 7 Ultimate. A series of new leaks show design renders of the base and Ultimate models and suggest their specifications and price.

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Mobile Phone Exports From India Cross $11 Billion; iPhone Maker Apple Clocks 50 Percent Share: ICEA

Mobile phone exports from India reached close to $11.12 billion (roughly Rs. 90,000 crore) with iPhone maker Apple accounting for around half of the total exports, according to industry body ICEA and estimates from industry sources.

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Apple in Talks With Suppliers to Make MacBook Models in Thailand as Company Looks Beyond China: Report

Suppliers who are participating in talks with Apple have existing manufacturing complexes in Thailand for other clients and are discussing possible assembly and production of components and modules for MacBooks, sources from three suppliers directly involved in the conversations with Apple told Nikkei.

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Apple in Talks With Suppliers to Make MacBook Models in Thailand as Company Looks Beyond China: Report

Suppliers who are participating in talks with Apple have existing manufacturing complexes in Thailand for other clients and are discussing possible assembly and production of components and modules for MacBooks, sources from three suppliers directly involved in the conversations with Apple told Nikkei.

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iPhone 15 Pro Models May Not Feature Solid-State Volume Buttons: Reports

The iPhone 15 series is expected to come later this year, with four variants — the base model iPhone 15, the iPhone 15 Plus, the iPhone 15 Pro, and the iPhone 15 Pro Max. Previously the Pro models were reported to feature solid-state volume buttons with haptic feedback. Some new reports suggest that the models may not feature the buttons at all.

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US Government Seeks Public Comments on Ways to Regulate ChatGPT-Like AI Amid Privacy, Security Concerns

The Biden administration said Tuesday it is seeking public comments on potential accountability measures for artificial intelligence (AI) systems as questions loom about its impact on national security and education.

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HBO Max and Discovery+’s Merged Streaming Platform to Be Revealed This Week, Tipped to Be Called ‘Max’

HBO Max and Discovery+’s merged streaming platform will be revealed this week. It will reportedly be called ‘Max’ and cost $16 (about Rs. 1,313) per month, though multiple tiers, including a less expensive plan with advertisements, are expected. The service will debut sometime in May or June, and feature HBO shows like Succession and Game of Thrones, along with ...

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Apple Doubles Its Investment in Carbon Removal Fund, Will Inject Further $200 Million

Apple said on Tuesday it doubled its financial commitment to a fund it had established two years ago to invest in projects that remove carbon from the atmosphere. The iPhone-maker said it will invest up to an additional $200 million (roughly Rs. 1,641 crore) in its Restore Fund, which was created in 2021 with an initial $200 million commitment.

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Xiaomi 13 Ultra Launch Set for April 18, Teased to Feature Leica-Tuned Cameras

Xiaomi took to Weibo to confirm the arrival of the Xiaomi 13 Ultra in China. The handset will launch on April 18 and is teased to feature Leica-tuned quad rear cameras. It is expected to be powered by a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC. 

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Twitter No Longer an Independent Company After Merger With Elon Musk's Newly Formed Shell Firm X

Twitter has ceased to be an independent company after merging with a newly formed shell firm called X, driving speculation about what Elon Musk intends for the social media platform.

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Ethereum's Shapella Upgrade to Unlock Around $33 Billion of Staked Ether

Investors are finally set to gain access to more than $33 billion of ether this week under a planned revamp of the blockchain. A new software upgrade to the Ethereum blockchain, dubbed Shapella, will let market players redeem their "staked ether" - coins they have deposited and locked up on the network over the past three years in return for interest.

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Poster of Upcoming Film Bazooka Starring Mammootty Revealed

Malayalam film star Mammootty's next film Bazooka is an action film, and the veteran actor's look in the film has been revealed in the official poster, shared by him on Twitter. The movie is being made by Yoodlee Films, and is written and directed by Deeno Dennis.

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Former Twitter CEO Parag Agrawal, Others to Sue Twitter Over Legal Bills

Three top Twitter executives who were sacked by Elon Musk last year when he took over the social media company filed suit on Monday, seeking to be reimbursed for costs of litigation, investigations and congressional inquiries related to their former jobs.

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Salman Khan's Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan Official Trailer Out Now, Film Releases April 21 in India

Salman Khan's upcoming movie Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan has dropped its official trailer just a few days before the release of the film on April 21. The family entertainer movie also stars Pooja Hegde and Olympic medal winning boxer Vijender Singh, who plays one of the antagonists in the film.

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Apple BKC to Open Doors on April 18, Apple Saket in Delhi to Follow on April 20: All Details

Apple has announced that the Apple Mumbai store, Apple BKC, will open its doors to customers on April 18. The Cupertino giant also confirmed that the Apple store in Saket, New Delhi, aptly named Apple Saket, will open on April 20. Apple also unveiled the barricade for the Saket store. 

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Internet Suspended in Jamshedpur Over Stone-Pelting Incident, Arson; Section 144 Imposed

Internet has been suspended in Jharkhand's Jamshedpur following stone-pelting between two groups over the alleged desecration of a religious flag.

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Google Pixel 7a Leaked Renders Suggest New Colour Options May Be Coming: All Details

After appearing in the rumour mill several times, we were recently treated to a proper hands-on of the upcoming Google Pixel 7a. The smartphone is meant to replace the outgoing Pixel 6a model and is also expected to bring several improvements. Now, a new source has hinted at all of its colour options or finishes in some detailed renders.

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Apple Takes Biggest Hit as Global PC Shipments Fall by 29 Percent in Q1 2023: Report

Global shipments of personal computers (PCs) fell by 29 percent in the first quarter of 2023 due to weak demand, excess inventory and a deteriorating macroeconomic climate, with Apple taking the largest hit, market research firm IDC said.

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Vivo T2 5G Confirmed to Launch With 64-Megapixel Main Camera

Vivo is all set to expand its T series of smartphones with the upcoming Vivo T2 5G. The phone will make its debut in India on April 11. The landing page for the phone has already been made live on Flipkart revealing some of its key details like display and camera specifications.

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The Super Mario Bros. Movie Opens with $377 Million at the Worldwide Box Office

The Super Mario Bros. Movie has collected $377 million (about Rs. 3,088 crore) at the global box office, during its opening weekend. With these numbers, the film now holds the record opening for an animated movie, beating the one set by Disney’s Frozen 2. The Mario movie collected roughly $173 million (about Rs. 1,416 crore) from markets outside the US and the remai...

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Japan Considers Government Adoption of ChatGPT-Like AI Technology, Wants Privacy Concerns Resolved

Japan will consider government adoption of artificial intelligence technology such as OpenAI's ChatGPT chatbot if privacy and cybersecurity concerns are resolved, Chief Cabinet Secretary Hirokazu Matsuno said on Monday.

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Baidu Sues Apple, Other App Developers Over Fake Copies of Ernie Bot App

Chinese search engine giant Baidu has filed lawsuits against "relevant" app developers and Apple over fake copies of its Ernie bot app available on Apple's App Store. The company's artificial intelligence powered Ernie bot, launched last month, has been touted as China's closest answer to the US-developed chatbot ChatGPT.

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Vivo T2 5G Specifications Tipped via Geekbench Listing Ahead of Launch, Could Feature Snapdragon 695 SoC

Vivo T2 will be launched in India on April 11. Ahead of the official launch, the handset has been spotted in a Geekbench listing that offers a glimpse at some of the key specifications.

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Fastrack Limitless FS1 Smartwatch With Bluetooth Calling, Alexa Support Launched in India

Fastrack Limitless FS1 smartwatch has been unveiled in India on Friday. The new smartwatch comes with a 1.95-inch display and is available in three colour options.

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iPhone 15 Pro CAD Renders Tip Large Camera Bump, Thinner Bezels and More

Apple iPhone 15 Pro computer-aided design (CAD) renders have surfaced online. The leaked renders give a glimpse of the design of the upcoming smartphone. The handset is shown in a new red shade with a large camera bump, titanium frame, with a rounder-edged design. 

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iPhone 15 Pro CAD Renders Tip Large Camera Bump, Thinner Bezels and More

Apple iPhone 15 Pro computer-aided design (CAD) renders have surfaced online. The leaked renders give a glimpse of the design of the upcoming smartphone. The handset is shown in a new red shade with a large camera bump, titanium frame, with a rounder-edged design. 

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Toyota to Release 10 New EV Models by 2026, Aims to Sell 3.5 Million Units by 2030: Report

Toyota Motor’s new president and CEO Koji Sato made his first public on Friday afternoon, where it was announced that the company will release 10 new EV models by 2026, according to a report. Toyota's reshuffled management faces the urgent task of ramping up development in the field.

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Smartphone Usage Over 3 Hours a Day in Teens May Cause Back Pain, Other Health Issues

Because of the popularity of smartphones and tablets, as well as the growth of television channels, computer games, and educational applications, children and teenagers are spending more amount of time gazing at screens, sometimes with poor posture, which can lead to back pain and other issues. A study by Brazilian researchers, funded by FAPESP and reported in an arti...

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India Among Top 3 Markets for ChatGPT-Powered Bing Search Engine, Says Microsoft

India has emerged as one of the top three markets for Microsoft's new Bing preview, which has ChatGPT incorporated into it, and is its biggest image creator market, a senior company official has said, asserting that the search engine is much better than its rival Google.

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Bitcoin, Ether Slip with Minor Losses, Crypto Market Remains Volatile

The total crypto market valuation dropped by 0.61 percent in the last 24 hours. Bitcoin, along with Ether, Dogecoin, Shiba Inu, Polygon, and Polkadot saw losses. Only a small number of altcoins including Monero and Avalanche recorded profits.

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Samsung Vows to Cut Chip Production Amid Global Downturn in Demand; Shares Surge 4.5 Percent

Samsung Electronics said on Friday it would make a "meaningful" cut to chip production, following the lead of smaller rivals, as it grapples with a sharp global downturn in semiconductor demand that has sent prices plummeting.

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Xiaomi Leads India's Smart TV Market in 2022 With 11 Percent Share: Counterpoint Research

India's smart TV shipments recorded double-digit growth of 28 percent in 2022, which was led primarily by the festive season in the third quarter of multiple new launches, discount events, and promotions, said a Counterpoint Research report. Moreover, demand for bigger screen-size TVs in the lower price tier also fueled the growth, it said.

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Xiaomi Leads India's Smart TV Market in 2022 With 11 Percent Share: Counterpoint Research

India's smart TV shipments recorded double-digit growth of 28 percent in 2022, which was led primarily by the festive season in the third quarter of multiple new launches, discount events, and promotions, said a Counterpoint Research report. Moreover, demand for bigger screen-size TVs in the lower price tier also fueled the growth, it said.

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Apple Shifts iPhone Production Base to India as Part of Secretive Gamble to Move Beyond China

Apple’s China formula is under its greatest strain in recent memory. Even as CEO Tim Cook was smoothing things over in Beijing in late March, Apple executives were hard at work developing ties to other countries to lessen reliance on the country, according to multiple people familiar with Apple’s operations.

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Bitcoin Slips Slightly Down on Price Ladder, Minor Market Blip Affects Most Altcoins

The overall crypto market cap tumbled by nearly one percent in the last 24 hours. Bitcoin along with Ether, Solana, Polygon, and Polkadot — all recorded price dips. Ether, just days ahead before getting its much-awaited Shanghai upgrade, is doing better than Bitcoin in terms of maintaining a healthy balance against the volatility of the crypto market.

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iPhone Models Supporting iOS 16 Will Be Compatible With iOS 17: Report

Apple is hosting the Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) 2023 in June. The event may see the launch of new software versions like iOS 17 and iPadOS 17. The iOS 17 was said to ditch support for the iPhone X, iPhone 8, and iPhone 8 Plus. Now a new report claims that all iPhone units that received iOS 16 will be eligible to b updated to the upcoming iOS 17.

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Britain's Digital Tax on Big Tech Companies Like Google, Facebook, Amazon Could Become Permanent, Say Experts

A levy imposed by Britain on the revenues of big tech companies such as Google, Facebook and Amazon in 2020 as a stopgap measure pending an international tax agreement risks becoming permanent, a group of tax experts said on Wednesday.

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iOS 17 Update: iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, and iPhone X Unlikely to Get Upcoming Update

iOS 17 is expected to be announced at WWDC 2023. The upcoming iOS 17 update is said to feature several user-requested features. While the newer iPhone models will get iOS 17 later this year, the iPhone X and iPhone 8 series will reportedly not be eligible for Apple's latest update.

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Apple's Bid to Register "Apple Music" Federal Trademark Rejected, Court Rules in Favour of Jazz Musician

Apple lost a bid to register part of a federal trademark for "Apple Music" on Tuesday after a US appeals court ruled for a jazz musician who challenged the tech giant's application.

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Samsung Galaxy Tab S9+ Design Renders Leaked; Tipped to Come With 12.4-Inch Display

Samsung is gearing up to launch the successor to its flagship tablet Galaxy Tab S8 series that was launched in February 2022. While there have been no details on the purported flagship tablet from the company so far, the design renders and some of the key specifications of the Galaxy Tab S9+ have been leaked by a reliable tipster.

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Cyber Criminals Create Fake Websites for D Mart, Big Basket, Big Bazaar; Arrested for Fraud in Noida

Noida Police on Tuesday said they have arrested six members of a cyber gang which allegedly created fake websites of D-Mart, Big Basket, Big Bazaar and duped people of crores of rupees.

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Raji: An Ancient Epic Is Now Available on Android and iOS via Netflix Games

Raji: an Ancient Epic is now live on Android and iOS via Netflix Games. The Hindu mythology-inspired title can be accessed by Netflix members, regardless of their subscription plan. Raji’s mobile version also includes graphics options and a toggle to pick between 30 and 60 fps framerates.

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Google Claims Its AI Supercomputer That Uses Tensor Chips Is Faster, More Power Efficient Than Nvidia

Google on Tuesday released new details about the supercomputers it uses to train its artificial intelligence models, saying the systems are both faster and more power-efficient than comparable systems from Nvidia.

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Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny to Premiere at the 2023 Cannes Film Festival on May 18

Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny will have a world premiere at the 2023 Cannes Film Festival. Lead Harrison ford will be accompanied by director James Mangold and the remaining cast, as they walk the red carpet to a John Williams soundtrack. It will premiere May 18 at the festival, followed by a worldwide theatrical release on June 30. In India, Indiana Jones 5 w...

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Enforcement Directorate Probing Several Cryptocurrency, Digital Currency Fraud Cases: MoS Finance

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has has attached, seized, or frozen proceeds of crime amounting to Rs 936.89 crore as on January 31, Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary said in a written reply to the Lok Sabha on Monday. The minister also said the ED is probing several cryptocurrency and digital fraud cases in the country, while some crypto exchanges have ...

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Harry Potter TV Series Adaptation in Talks at HBO Max and Warner Bros.

Warner Bros. Discovery is close to a deal for a new online TV series based on Harry Potter. The company’s CEO David Zaslav and HBO chief Casey Bloys have worked to convince author J.K. Rowling to produce a new series, but the deal hasn’t been completed. The author will be involved in the series to ensure it remains loyal to her original material but will not run t...

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iPhone 17 Lineup May Use 120Hz LTPO Panels, iPhone 19 Pro to Get Under-Display FaceID: Leaked Roadmap Suggests

Apple is reportedly planning to launch iPhone 15 series in the second half of this year. DSCC analyst Ross Young tweeted a timeline detailing the future of iPhone display technology through 2027. According to the leak, Apple will update all iPhone models with LTPO display panels starting in 2025.

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Apple Said to Make 'Small Number' of Job Cuts in Some Corporate Retail Teams: Details

Apple is said to be cutting a small number of jobs within the company's corporate teams, as part of the first job cuts at the Cupertino firm since it began cost cutting measures last year. The firm is cutting jobs of workers responsible for the construction and upkeep of Apple retail stores and other facilities around the world.

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Apple Said to Make 'Small Number' of Job Cuts in Some Corporate Retail Teams: Details

Apple is said to be cutting a small number of jobs within the company's corporate teams, as part of the first job cuts at the Cupertino firm since it began cost cutting measures last year. The firm is cutting jobs of workers responsible for the construction and upkeep of Apple retail stores and other facilities around the world.

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Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G With Snapdragon 732G SoC, 108-Megapixel Triple Rear Cameras Unveiled: Specifications

Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G powered by Snapdragon 732G SoC has been unveiled in Indonesia. It will go on sale in the country starting in May. The smartphone gets a 108-megapixel triple rear camera setup and a 5,000mAh battery.

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John Wick: Chapter 4 Director Chad Stahelski Open to a Fifth Movie With Keanu Reeves

John Wick: Chapter 4 director Chad Stahelski has stated that he is open to working with Keanu Reeves on a fifth film in the popular assassin series. Meanwhile, the fourth film in the franchise has already earned $245 million (roughly Rs. 2,020 crore) worldwide at the box office in its second weekend run

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ISRO Chairman Congratulates RLV Project Management Team After Successful Test Landing Mission

Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) on Sunday announced that it successfully conducted the autonomous test landing mission of the Reusable Launch Vehicle (RLV) at the Aeronautical Test Range (ATR) in Karnataka's Chitradurga. On Sunday, ISRO Chairman Sreedhara Panicker Somanath on Sunday congratulated Reusable Launch Vehicle (RLV) project management team for succ...

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Survey Shows 'High-Level' Public Support for Some Forms of Government Surveillance

A "high-level" of public support for certain forms of government surveillance like through CCTV cameras was found in a recently conducted survey. One out of two people responding to a recent survey said they fully support the use of FRT (facial recognition technology) by the government and police. Meanwhile, nearly two out of three respondents believe that political p...

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Huawei Partners With More 'Legacy' Automakers to Produce Aito-Branded EVs in China

China's Huawei Technologies is partnering with Chery Automobile, BAIC Motor and Anhui Jianghuai Automobile Group in jointly developing and manufacturing Aito-branded vehicles, the company's senior executive announced at the China EV 100 forum in Beijing on Saturday. The Chinese technology conglomerate is working to expand its presence in the auto industry.

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Elon Musk Removes Verified Check Mark From New York Times' Main Account

Elon Musk on Sunday removed the gold "verified" marker from the New York Times' main account, after the publication said it wouldn't pay for the company's verification service. The microblogging site's CEO made the decision via a tweet, as the platform transitioned to a paid verification scheme over the weekend.

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The Best Phones Under Rs. 30,000 in India

The sub Rs. 30,000 smartphone segment in India consists mainly of well-performing smartphones that also focus on design. While daylight camera performance is generally not a problem, the focus here is on delivering better low-light performance. With enough of a budget to play with, most manufacturers are even able to add some interesting features such as 200-megapixel...

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Activision Blizzard Accused of Spying on Employees, Threatening Them

Activision Blizzard violated US labour law by illegally surveilling employees during a walkout and threatening to shut down internal chat channels as a union sought to organize its workers, a federal labour agency said on Friday. The Communication Workers of America union (CWA) has accused the Call of Duty maker of a series of illegal labour practices.

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Elon Musk Requests US Judge to End $258 Billion Dogecoin Lawsuit Against Him

Elon Musk asked a US judge on Friday to throw out a $258 billion (roughly Rs. 21,20,200 crore) racketeering lawsuit accusing him of running a pyramid scheme to support the cryptocurrency Dogecoin. In an evening filing in Manhattan federal court, lawyers for Musk and his electric car company Tesla called the lawsuit by Dogecoin investors a "fanciful work of fiction" ov...

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