SoftBank-Backed Chip Firm Arm Said to Meet Investors Ahead of IPO: Details

Softbank Group-owned chip firm Arm Holdings plans to launch its roadshow for investors after Labor Day, as the chip designer prepares for its much-anticipated initial public offering (IPO) in September, according to people familiar with the matter.

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Viacom18 Bags Indian Cricket Digital and TV Media Rights for Nearly Rs. 6,000 Crore

Viacom18 on Thursday created a near monopoly in Indian cricket broadcasting sphere by bagging both TV and digital rights of the national team's home series for the next five years with a cumulative bid of approximately Rs. 6000 crore, beating Star India and Sony in a three-way battle. The BCCI had invited separate e-bids for both linear (TV) and digita...

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Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra Will Reportedly Be Powered by Snapdragon 8 Gen 3: All Details

The Samsung Galaxy S24 series will reportedly be launched early next year. While there have been no official details about the smartphones, the reports and rumours have been giving us a sneak peek into the expected specifications and features of the lineup. A recent report has tipped the processor of the purported Galaxy S24 Ultra.

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Dell, HP, Lenovo Among 32 Firms That Applied to Make Laptops in India, Says IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw

At least 32 international electronics companies have applied to India's incentive programme to make laptops, tablets and servers in the country, IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, weeks after the government announced restrictions on laptop imports.

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Google Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro Launch Date Set For October 4: All Details

Google announced that the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro models will be unveiled on October 4. The series will succeed the Pixel 7 series, which was released in October 2022. The company recently leaked the design of the Pro model from the upcoming lineup. The Mountain View, California-based tech giant confirmed the launch date of the smartphones soon after Apple announced t...

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Apple Testing Use of 3D Printers in Production of Upcoming Apple Watch Series 9 Chassis

Apple is testing the use of 3D printers to produce the steel chassis used by some of its upcoming smartwatches, according to people with knowledge of the matter, heralding a major change to how the company manufactures products.

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iPad Pro Models With M3 Chip, OLED Displays, and Redesigned Magic Keyboard to Arrive in 2024: Mark Gurman

iPad Pro will get an upgrade in 2024 with major hardware improvements, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. The most premium tablet from Apple is said to be equipped with a next-generation M3 chip and feature OLED displays. Apple will also launch a new Magic Keyboard redesigned to feature a larger trackpad, according to Gurman.

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Chandrayaan-3's Pragyan Rover Confirms Presence of Sulphur on Moon, Search for Hydrogen Underway: ISRO

The Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscope instrument onboard 'Pragyan' rover of Chandrayaan-3 has unambiguously confirmed the presence of sulphur on the lunar surface near south pole, through first-ever in-situ measurements, ISRO said on Tuesday. It also said the instrument also detected aluminium, calcium, iron, chromium, titanium, manganese, silicon and oxygen, as e...

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Xiaomi Says EV Plans Running Ahead of Schedule Amid Revenue Drop Report

Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi reported a 4 percent revenue drop in the second quarter, tracking a shrinkage in China's handset market, but said its move into making electric vehicles was running ahead of schedule. Sales dropped to CNY 67.4 billion (nearly Rs. 76,450 crore) from CNY 70.17 billion (nearly Rs. 80,650 crore) in the same quarter a year earlier.

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Netflix Unveils December Release Date for Zoya Akhtar’s The Archies Movie

Zoya Akhtar’s The Archies movie has set a December 7 release date on Netflix. The musical drama is set in the swinging 1960s, and serves as an Anglo-Indian adaptation that follows its iconic characters as they explore friendships, heartbreak, youth, and more. The film stars Agastya Nanda, Khushi Kapoor, Suhana Khan, and Mihir Ahuja in the lead roles.

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The Idol Has Been Cancelled at HBO After Five-Episode-Long First Season

The Idol has been cancelled at HBO after a five-episode-long first season. While an interview with star Da'Vine Joy Randolph raised speculations about a second season, studio HBO has now come forward stating their decision not to move forward with season 2. The show was received poorly by critics and audiences alike for its overtly graphic sexual scenes and poor direc...

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Nubia's First Phone With Large 1-Inch 35mm Camera Module Leaked; Tipped to Feature Sony IMX989 Sensor: All Details

Nubia's first smartphone featuring a 35mmm camera with a 1-inch type sensor has leaked online. According to details shared by a tipster, the Chinese company is planning to launch a new smartphone with its most advanced primary camera to date. Aside from a much larger camera module, the smartphone appears to look similar to the Nubia Z50S Pro which was launched in Chin...

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iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max Could Feature Titanium Chassis That Cuts Weight by Nearly 8 Percent: Report

iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max weight could be slightly lower than the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max. These handsets are tipped to feature a titanium chassis instead of stainless steel used on the iPhone 14 Pro and earlier handsets, which means they could be lighter than the earlier Pro models, according to a report.

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PM Modi Backs Rules for Crypto, Says There’s No Point in Ignoring Technology

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has strongly advocated a global consensus-based model to govern the crypto sector on an international level. While speaking in an interview with Business Today, PM Modi noted that technologies must be democratised and adopted with a unified approach rather than being overlooked.

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Vivo V29e With 50-Megapixel Selfie Camera, 44W Fast Charging Launched in India: Price, Specifications

Vivo V29e has been launched in India on Monday. The phone is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 SoC and carries a 5,000mAh battery with 44W wired fast charging support. It is offered in two storage variants and two colour options. The handset will be available for purchase in India starting September 7.

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Crypto Price Today: Bitcoin Price Clings to $26,000 Mark Despite Minor Gains, Market Remains Volatile

The crypto market valuation went up by 0.05 percent in the last 24 hours in the backdrop of Bitcoin and Ether both registering minor profits on Monday, August 28. Small gains also fell into the kitties of Tether, Binance Coin, USD Coin, Cardano, and Solana. Meanwhile, Ripple, Dogecoin, Tron, and Polkadot reeled under losses today.

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Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra Display Specifications Surface Online; Leaked Render Hints at Flat Display

Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra specifications have leaked online, along with an image of the purported flagship smartphone that is expected to make its debut in 2024. Next year, Samsung could introduce a top-of-the-line handset with flat edges, according to an image leaked by a tipster. The handset's display is also said to offer a peak brightness of 2,500 nits.

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Japan Postpones ‘Moon Sniper’ Rocket Launch Carrying NASA, ESA-Made Satellite, for Third Time

Japan's space agency on Monday postponed for the third time the launch of its "Moon Sniper" lunar mission due to poor weather. The H2-A rocket due to blast off from the southern island of Tanegashima was also carrying a research satellite developed with NASA and the European Space Agency.

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YouTube Music Rolling Out Live Lyrics Feature on Android, iOS

YouTube Music has been working on enhancing the listening experience for its user. The music streaming app is reportedly rolling out live lyrics to all its users across Android and iOS. This will be similar to live lyrics that are available on Spotify when a user plays a song.

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Honor Magic Vs 2 Reportedly Appears on China’s 3C Listing; Could Debut as Another Foldable Phone

Honor is all set to launch its Magic V2 at the IFA 2023 electronics trade show in Berlin on September 1. The company is likely to introduce two foldable smartphones in select global markets. However, a third foldable smartphone from the company has reportedly visited China’s 3C certification site. It is being speculated to debut later this year.

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Redmi Note 13 Pro, Note 13 Pro+ Spotted on TENAA Listing; Specifications Revealed: Report

Redmi Note 12 Pro and Redmi Note 12 Pro+, which launched in March this year, could get their successors soon. The Chinese smartphone company is reportedly working on the Redmi Note 13 series as its Redmi Note 13 Pro and Redmi Note 13 Pro+ smartphone have been reportedly spotted on the TENAA certification website.

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Chandrayaan-3 Touchdown Spot on Lunar Surface to Be Known as Shiva Shakti Point: Prime Minister Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi flew down to Bengaluru on Saturday to interact with ISRO scientists on the successful Chandrayaan-3 mission and announced the decision to name the place where lander Vikram touched down on the lunar surface as "Shiva Shakti Point". August 23, the day the Chandrayaan-3 lander touched down on the lunar surface, would be celebrated as Natio...

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Sony Xperia 5 V Set to Launch on September 1, Reveals Announcement Teaser

Sony Xperia 5 V, said to be a successor to last year's flagship offering Sony Xperia 5 IV, has started making a buzz a few days ago with its promo video. The company has now announced the launch date of the smartphone. After the launch of Xperia 1 V and Xperia 10 V, this will be the company's third smartphone launch this year.

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Realme GT 5 Design Revealed Ahead of August 28 Launch, to Get a Pro-XDR Display

Realme GT 5 is set to launch on August 28 in China. The company has confirmed that the phone will be powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC paired with up to 24GB of RAM and will also support 240W wired fast charging. Now, Realme has revealed the design of the upcoming handset and confirmed a few more key specifications.

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Google Vows Transparency on Ads, Says Will Provide More Data on Its Products as EU Content Rules Kick In

Google will provide more information on targeted advertisements and give researchers more access to data on how its products work, to comply with landmark European Union online content rules, the Alphabet unit said on Thursday.

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Telecom Subscriber Base in India Grew Marginally to 1,173.89 Million at June End: TRAI

Telecom subscriber base in the country grew marginally to 1,173.89 million at the end of June on account of new customer additions led by Reliance Jio, sector regulator TRAI said on Thursday. The subscriber base growth was driven by mobile telephony where Reliance Jio added over 2.27 million new customers and Bharti Airtel added 1.4 million customers.

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Telecom Subscriber Base in India Grew Marginally to 1,173.89 Million at June End: TRAI

Telecom subscriber base in the country grew marginally to 1,173.89 million at the end of June on account of new customer additions led by Reliance Jio, sector regulator TRAI said on Thursday. The subscriber base growth was driven by mobile telephony where Reliance Jio added over 2.27 million new customers and Bharti Airtel added 1.4 million customers.

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Sun-Observing Spacecraft Sheds Light on the Solar Wind's Origin

The solar wind is a ubiquitous feature of our solar system. This relentless high-speed flow of charged particles from the sun fills interplanetary space. On Earth, it triggers geomagnetic storms that can disrupt satellites and it causes the dazzling auroras — the northern and southern lights — at high latitudes.

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TVS X Electric Crossover Scooter Launched in India at Rs. 2.5 lakh: Details

TVS Motor Company has unveiled its premium electric crossover two-wheeler TVS X targeting the millennials and Gen Z population in India and abroad. The electric scooter has been launched at an introductory price of Rs. 2.50 lakh

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Honor 90 to Get Google Apps, No Bloatware, and Offer 2 Years of Software Updates in India: Madhav Sheth

Honor 90 is confirmed to launch in India soon although the date has not yet been set. The handset was released in China earlier this year in May alongside the Honor 90 Pro. Honor India head Madhav Seth has said that the phone will launch in India with bloatware-free software.

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Samsung Galaxy S23 FE Launch Timeline Leaks, Tipped to Get 6.4-Inch Display, 50-Megapixel Rear Camera

Samsung Galaxy S23 FE launch could take place soon, according to details shared by a tipster. Details of the handset have previously been leaked, and now the launch timeline has also been tipped. The handset could be unveiled by the company as early as next month. Here's everything you need to know about the purported Samsung Galaxy S23 FE.

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Apple, Meta, Other Tech Giants Brace for Rollout of EU’s Digital Services Act

More than a dozen of the world's biggest tech companies face unprecedented legal scrutiny, as the European Union's sweeping Digital Services Act (DSA) imposes new rules on content moderation, user privacy and transparency this month.

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Chandrayaan-3's ‘Pragyan’ Moon Rover Exits Lander to Explore Lunar Surface: Details

The moon rover of India's Chandrayaan-3 exited the spacecraft on Thursday morning to begin its exploration of the lunar surface, the country's space agency said on messaging platform X, formerly known as Twitter.

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Shiba Memu: Memecoin Sees Price Spike Amid Market Slump, Stirs Fanship Among Crypto Patrons

Loaded with AI capabilities, the Shiba Memu cryptocurrency has been labelled as self sufficient by its developers. Unlike other meme tokens, Shiba Memu will not need human work because AI will create its marketing strategies, help it write its own PR, and promote itself in relevant forums and social networks.

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Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE, Galaxy Tab S9 FE+ Support Pages Go Live; Design Renders, Colour Options Leaked

Samsung is gearing up to launch the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE and Galaxy Tab S9 FE+. While there have been no details on the purported tablets from the company so far, the design renders and some of the key specifications of the upcoming tablets have been leaked.

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Apple, Amazon, Microsoft, Other Arm Clients Turn Chip Firm's IPO Into Tug of War for Semiconductor Influence

A scramble among Arm Holdings's clients, including Apple, Amazon, Intel, Nvidia, Alphabet, Microsoft, Samsung Electronics and TSMC, to snap up shares in its initial public offering (IPO) is testing the semiconductor designer's adherence to not picking sides in the chip industry.

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US FTC to Probe Qualcomm's Israeli Chipmaker Autotalks Aquisition Deal: Report

US FTC s expected to open an in-depth probe on Wednesday of Qualcomm’s purchase of Israeli auto-chip maker Autotalks, Politico reported on Tuesday. In May, Qualcomm had said it would acquire Israel's Autotalks, a maker of chips used in crash-prevention technology in vehicles, but had not disclosed the terms of the deal.

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Chandrayaan-3 Lunar Touchdown May Postpone if Health Parameters of Lander Module Found Abnormal: ISRO Official

As scientists at ISRO gear up for the much-awaited soft landing of the Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft on the Moon’s surface, the space agency may postpone the touchdown to August 27 in the event that health parameters of the lander module are found to be "abnormal", a senior official has said. ISRO had planned the soft landing of the Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft at 06.04 pm ...

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Google Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro Could Ditch Physical SIM Card Slot And Ship With eSIM Only

Google Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro migth ditch the physical SIM card slots in favour of eSIM. With an eSIM, Pixel users can connect to their network without a physical SIM card in their phone. Apple brought iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro models without a physical SIM card slot in the US.

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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5, Galaxy Z Flip 5 New Offers Announced in India: All Details

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Galaxy Z Flip 5 were launched earlier this year in July and the phones went on sale on August 18 in India. The phones are powered by custom Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoCs. The company has now announced new offers and discounts that bring down the market price of the handsets.

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Nvidia Quarterly Earnings Will Test AI Demand, Dictate Tech Market

Nvidia investors expect the chip designer to forecast quarterly revenue above estimates when it reports results on Wednesday. Their only question is, by how much? The company has been the biggest beneficiary of the rise of ChatGPT and other generative artificial intelligence apps, virtually all of which are powered by its graphics processors.

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Facebook Parent Meta Seeks to Stop Privacy Breach Fine in Norway Court: Details

Meta Platforms will ask a court in Norway on Tuesday to stop a fine the country's data regulator has imposed on the owner of Facebook and Instagram for breaching users' privacy, in a case that could have wider European implications.

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AI-Created Work of Art Cannot Be Copyrighted Under US Law, Rules American Court

A work of art created by artificial intelligence without any human input cannot be copyrighted under United States law, a US court in Washington, DC, has ruled. Only works with human authors can receive copyrights affirming the US Copyright Office's rejection of an application filed by computer scientist Stephen Thaler on behalf of his DABUS system.

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Chandrayaan-3 Moon Landing Anticipation Builds in India After Russia’s Luna-25 Crash

India's space agency ISRO on Monday released images its Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft took of the far side of the moon as it headed for an attempted landing on the lunar south pole, just days after the failure of a Russian’s Luna-25.

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ISRO Releases Images of Lunar Far Side Area Captured by Chandrayaan-3's Lander Camera

The ISRO on Monday released images of Lunar far side area captured by the Lander Hazard Detection and Avoidance Camera (LHDAC).

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Bitcoin, Ether See Profits Returning After Loss Spell, Most Altcoins Show Gains

The overall crypto market valuation rose by 0.12 percent in the last 24 hours. Bitcoin and Ether, the two top cryptocurrencies, registered small profits on Monday. Tron, Polkadot, Litecoin, Stellar, and Chainlink joined BTC and ETH in seeing gains on August 21. The crypto fear and greed index is up by a point from yesterday and is currently in the fear zone with a sco...

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ISRO Releases Images of Lunar Far Side Area Captured by Chandrayaan-3's Lander Camera

The ISRO on Monday released images of Lunar far side area captured by the Lander Hazard Detection and Avoidance Camera (LHDAC).

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Luna-25, Russia’s First Moon Mission in 47 Years, Ends in Failure After Crashing on Lunar Surface

Russia's first moon mission in 47 years failed when its Luna-25 space craft spun out of control and crashed into the moon after a problem preparing for pre-landing orbit, underscoring the post-Soviet decline of a once mighty space programme.

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Samsung Said to Be Working on 1-Inch and 440-Megapixel Camera Sensors: All Details

Samsung is said to be working on a 440-megapixel sensor and a 50-megapixel 1-inch sensor. The leak suggested that these sensors are expected to go into mass production by the latter half of 2024.

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Google Pixel Watch 2 Spotted on Google Play Console; Specifications, Chipset Tipped

Google Pixel Watch 2 is expected to launch soon as a successor to the Google Pixel Watch which was released in October 2022. There have been several rumours about the purported smartwatch. Now the wearable was reportedly spotted on Google Play Console, where some key specifications were listed.

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Google One Dark Web Report Rolls Out for Users in India: How It Works

Google is making the Dark Web Report feature available to Google One subscribers in India. As the dark web is intended to conceal users' identities and whereabouts, it serves as a hub for hackers and miscreants to conduct illicit businesses, such as the sale and purchase of sensitive personal data of persons worldwide.

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Koo Not Competing Against X, Meta's Threads by Meta; Going After Deeper, Regional Audiences: Co-Founder

Koo is not competing head-on against X (formerly Twitter), or even the recently-launched Threads by Meta, and is instead going after regional audiences with its language-based approach, co-founder of the homegrown platform, Aprameya Radhakrishna, has said. Radhakrishna said Koo can be social-media-as-a-service, tailoring itself in compliance with the laws of the coun...

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TRAI Reports Rise in Call Drops Complaint, Begins Service Quality Rules Review

Telecom regulator TRAI on Friday said that it has been receiving a number of call drop complaints from subscribers triggering the need to review existing quality of service rules to measure network performance at the district level and bring 4G-5G services also under its ambit. 

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Apple Leads India Tablet Market as Country's Overall Share Declined by 22 Percent YoY: Report

Tablet market shipment in India declined by 22 percent year-over-year in the June 2023 quarter, while it grew 29 percent quarter-on-quarter, CyberMedia Research said in a report. Apple led the tablet market with a marginally higher share than Samsung. According to the report, 5G tablets show a 7 percent year-on-year growth.

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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III Gameplay Reveal Trailer Showcases Sandbox-Like Campaign, 'No Russian' Mission

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 just got a gameplay trailer, revealing Captain Price and Task Force 141’s efforts to take down the Russian ultranationalist war criminal Vladimir Makarov. The game also introduces a non-linear campaign structure called ‘Open Combat Missions,’ which let you take varied approaches to missions, such as choosing to undertake them steal...

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Microsoft to Shut Down Xbox 360’s Online Store Next Year: Details

Microsoft said on Thursday it would pull the plug on Xbox 360's online store and marketplace next year, as it focuses on its latest consoles and subscription service Game Pass.

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AI Use Rising in Online Misinformation Campaigns, but Impact Limited Till Now, Say Researchers

Google-owned US cybersecurity firm Mandiant said on Thursday it had seen increasing use of artificial intelligence (AI) to conduct manipulative information campaigns online in recent years, though the technology's use in other digital intrusions had been limited so far.

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Guns & Gulaabs, Starring Dulquer Salmaan and Rajkummar Rao, Out Today on Netflix

Guns & Gulaabs, the new crime comedy from Raj & DK, is releasing today on Netflix. Billed as an ode to '90s Bollywood, it largely follows a big-city cop, a lovesick mechanic, a goofy gangster, and a reluctant drug empire heir into the chaotic clutches of an unprecedented opium deal. It stars Rajkummar Rao, Dulquer Salmaan, Adarsh Gourav, and Gulshan Devaiah in the lea...

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Barbie, Starring Margot Robbie, Will Be Available to Stream On-Demand in September

Barbie is reportedly getting a digital release on September 5. The film will be available to stream as VOD on the US-based Amazon Prime Video store for $24.99 (about Rs. 2,076). The Indian site hasn’t been updated yet, but we can expect the price to be anywhere in the ballpark of Rs. 499 to Rs. 650. Barbie recently broke the billion-dollar mark at the global box off...

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Close to Half of Americans Favour TikTok Ban, Shows Poll

47 percent of American adults support a ban on the Chinese ByteDance-owned social media app TikTok, according to a new Reuters/Ipsos survey that also asked questions about national security concerns and China.

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Microsoft-Backed OpenAI Acquires Start-Up Global Illumination to Work on ChatGPT, Other Core Products

OpenAI said on Wednesday it had acquired digital products company Global Illumination, in what comes as the first known acquisition by the storied artificial intelligence firm. Financial details of the deal were not disclosed.

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Apple’s AirPods to Be Made in India by Foxconn; Manufacturer Sees Chance to Invest 'Several Billion Dollars'

iPhone maker Apple will start manufacturing its wireless earphones AirPods at Foxconn's Hyderabad factory, according to sources. "Foxconn Hyderabad factory will make AirPods. The factory is expected to begin mass production by December," a source told PTI.

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Realme 11 5G, Realme 11X 5G India Launch Set for August 23; Design, Specifications, Sale Date Tipped

Realme 11 5G and Realme 11X 5G are confirmed to launch in India on August 23. The base Realme 11 5G had previously been launched in China. Although expected to share similar specifications, the Realme 11x 5G is likely to be cheaper than the Realme 11 5G. Meanwhile, the design, specifications, and sale details of the handsets have leaked online.

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Netflix Begins Testing Game Streaming on TVs, PCs, and Macs: Details

Netflix has begun rolling out beta access for cloud streaming its games to select subscribers in the US and Canada. The testing period includes two games — Oxenfree and Molehew’s Mining Adventure — which is now available to play on select TVs using the phone as a controller. The beta is also slated to arrive on PC and Mac devices in the future, with support for ...

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Xiaomi Pad 6 Max With Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SoC Launched Along Side Band 8 Pro: Details

Xiaomi Pad 6 series has got a new addition on Monday as the company launched the new Pad 6 Max at a launch event in China. Along with the tablet, the Chinese manufacturer also released its latest Xiaomi Band 8 Pro. The latest entrant to the Pad 6 series sports a 14-inch LCD display, and is powered by a Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 processor.

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Xiaomi Mix Fold 3, Slimmer Than Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5, Launched: Details

Xiaomi Mix Fold 3, the company's latest foldable offering, was launched today in China along with a number of other devices. The smartphone will be available for sale starting August 16 in China. However, the global launch date for the foldable handset has not been revealed yet. Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 is even slimmer than its already thin predecessor, the Mix Fold 2.

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OnePlus Ace 2 Pro Confirmed to Get Wi-Fi 7 Connectivity, Sony IMX890 Sensor Ahead of Launch

OnePlus Ace 2 Pro is confirmed to launch in China on August 16. The company has so far confirmed a few key specifications of the upcoming smartphone. Now, the Shenzen-based mobile manufacturer has announced some camera and connectivity details of the handset.

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Bitcoin Price Fails to See Big Movement Over Weekend, Ether Sees Dip with Most Altcoins

The overall crypto market valuation, in the last 24 hours, slipped by 0.10 percent. On Monday, August 14, majority cryptocurrencies registered losses. These include Bitcoin, Ether, Tether, Ripple, USD Coin, and Cardano among others. Wrapped Bitcoin, Monero, and Near Protocol on the other hand, managed to mint small profits.

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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 Is Still Coming to PS4 and Xbox One, Will Be a ‘Premium’ Standalone Release

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 is still coming to the previous-gen PS4 and Xbox One consoles, despite rumours flaring up over the weekend. Confusion about the lack of previous-gen release arose when content creator TheGamingRevolution tweeted an image from the Microsoft store, which only showed the Xbox Series S/X logo, while the official teaser from Activision mentio...

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Oppo A58 4G vs Samsung Galaxy F34 5G: Price in India, Specifications Compared

Oppo A58 4G was launched in India on August 8. The smartphone, priced under Rs. 20,000, is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 700 SoC paired with Mali-G57 MC2 GPU. Meanwhile, Samsung Galaxy F34 5G debuted in India a day earlier on August 7. It is equipped by an in-house octa-core Exynos 1280 SoC.

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Twitter.com Starts Switching Over to X.com; iOS Users Reportedly See Changed URLs

Elon Musk's X might have started to shift towards X.com. As per a new report, URLs generated from the share sheet of the X app on iOS are now showing X.com instead of the old twitter.com. However, the Web link and Android app are currently redirecting users to the old domain. The company could change this in the coming days.

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Google Pixel 8 Series Alleged Promo Video Tips 'Audio Magic Eraser' Feature, New Colour Option

Google Pixel 8 series is expected to be unveiled in October. Ahead of it, a leaked promo video suggests the existence of an “Audio Magic Eraser” in the Pixel 8. The feature could assist in removing unwanted noise from video clips. The Pixel 8 is shown to have a blue colour option as well.

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Digital Personal Data Protection Bill Is Now Officially an Act, Receives President's Assent

The Digital Personal Data Protection bill, passed by Parliament this week, has received President's assent, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Saturday. Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) law aims to protect the privacy of Indian citizens while proposing a penalty of up to Rs. 250 crore on entities for misusing or failing to protect digital data of individua...

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AI Program Now Being Used to Spot Wildfires in California

California firefighters are using artificial intelligence to help spot wildfires, feeding video from more than 1,000 cameras strategically placed across the state into a machine that alerts first responders when to mobilize. In an example of the potential of the ALERTCalifornia AI program launched last month, a camera spotted a fire that broke out at 3am local time (3...

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Jio Phones Purportedly Bag BIS Certification, Hinting at Imminent Launch in India

Reliance might launch two Jio smartphones in the Indian market soon. While details of the upcoming handsets are yet to be officially announced, they have purportedly bagged certification from the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) website, hinting at an imminent arrival.

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iPhones, iPads Use Banned for Work Purposes in Russian Military: Report

Russia's ministry of digital development has banned employees from using Apple iPhones and iPads for work purposes, Interfax news agency reported on Friday citing the minister, Maksut Shadaev. "A ban is imposed on using (Apple) mobile devices — smartphones and tablets — to access work applications and work email exchange," he told reporters at a digital conferenc...

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Xiaomi Band 8 Pro Launch Set Alongside Mix Fold 3 on August 14, Teased to Feature 1.74-Inch 60Hz Display

Xiaomi Band 8 Pro is all set to go official in China on August 14. The new wearable is confirmed to pack a square-shaped display dial and will have a 1.74-inch screen. It is teased to support fitness features including heart rate monitoring and step counts.

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Apple, Broadcom Reach 'Potential Settlement' With Caltech in WiFi Chip Patent Infringement Lawsuit

The California Institute of Technology has reached a "potential settlement" in a high-stakes patent infringement lawsuit against Apple and Broadcom over Wi-Fi chips, according to a Thursday filing in federal court.

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Heart of Stone, Starring Gal Gadot and Alia Bhatt, Is Out Today on Netflix

Heart of Stone, the new action-thriller starring Gal Gadot in the lead, is releasing today on Netflix. In it, she plays intelligence spy Rachel Stone, who is on a mission to stop a hacker from stealing a nefarious world-threatening item. Alia Bhatt stars opposite her as hacker Keya Dhawan, while Jamie Dornan plays the leader of the MI6 agency.

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Disney, Netflix, Media Firms Rake in Profit Amid SAG, WGA Hollywood Strikes

Large media companies have been reporting stronger-than-expected profits as the twin strikes by Hollywood writers and actors grind on. While the executives who make and distribute films and TV shows all say they’d like their workers to return soon, their businesses are seeing a huge short-term benefit from the work stoppages: No production means no expenses.

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Karnataka High Court Stays Previous Order Imposing Rs. 50 Lakh Fine on X

A division bench of the High Court of Karnataka on Thursday stayed a single judge bench order that had imposed a cost of Rs. 50 lakh on X (formerly Twitter) for not complying with IT Ministry orders — subject to the company depositing 50 percent of the amount (Rs. 25 lakh) within one week. The deposit is for X to show its bonafides, the court said.

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OnePlus Users Affected by Green Line Display Issue Get Lifetime Screen Warranty in India: Report

OnePlus has reportedly announced a lifetime screen warranty across its devices affected by the green line issue in the country. With this, users can have the screen of their OnePlus smartphone replaced for free and as many times as they want under specific conditions. Affected devices include OnePlus 8, OnePlus 8T, OnePlus 8 Pro, OnePlus 9, and OnePlus 9R which are co...

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Bitcoin Price Hovers Over $29,000 Mark; Losses Strike Tether, Ripple, Polkadot

In the last 24 hours, the overall valuation of the crypto sector dropped by 0.38 percent. Ripple, Polkadot, and Avalanche joined Bitcoin and Ether on the loss-making side of the crypto price chart. Experts remain optimistic about bullish trends simmering for Bitcoin at this moment. Meanwhile, among profit-making cryptocurrencies, Dogecoin and Solana made their mark.

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Chinese Tech Firms Baidu, TikTok-owner ByteDance, Tencent, Alibaba Order Nvidia AI Chips Worth $5 Billion: Report

China's internet giants are reportedly rushing to acquire high-performance Nvidia chips vital for building generative artificial intelligence systems, making orders worth $5 billion.

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Sony Shares Fall 6 Percent After Quarterly Profit Slides, Gaming and Image Sensors Demand Sparks Concerns

Shares in Japan's Sony fell 6 percent in Tokyo trade after first-quarter profit tumbled after operating profit slid 31 percent and comments by Sony executives over demand for its games and image sensors units also sparked concern.

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Epic's Bid to Let App Store Order Take Effect in Apple Case Refused by US Supreme Court

The US Supreme Court on Wednesday dealt a setback to Epic Games, maker of the popular video game Fortnite, in its legal battle against Apple, declining to let a federal judge's injunction take effect that could force the iPhone maker to change payment practices in its lucrative App Store. Liberal Justice Elena Kagan, acting for the Supreme Court, denied Epic's reques...

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Meta Chief Mark Zuckerberg Comments on Threads About Cage-Fight Against X's Head Elon Musk

Meta co-founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg took to Threads on Monday to post about his 'cage-fight' with Elon Musk, the owner of X (formerly Twitter). The development comes as Musk on Sunday said that his potential in-person fight with Mark Zuckerberg would be streamed on his social media site X.

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Red Dead Redemption Is Coming to PS4 and Nintendo Switch on August 17, No PC Release in Sight

Red Dead Redemption is coming to PS4 and Nintendo Switch on August 17. Instead of being a reported leak or a remaster, this is a port of the original 2010 game with no improvements. There is no mention of 60fps support and it is priced at $49.99, causing fans to be upset with the announcement. Rockstar Games has partnered with Double Eleven Studios for this port, whic...

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iPhone 15 Pro Models Said to Offer 256GB Base Storage, Might Get Up to 2TB Storage

iPhone 15 Pro models are said to start with 256GB of storage, compared to 128GB of the iPhone 14 Pro models. The 2TB storage option will be the largest storage capacity offered on any iPhone model yet. More storage options up to 2TB for the top-end model would justify rumoured price hikes across the lineup this year.

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Chinese Regulator CAC Draws Up Rules to Govern Facial Recognition Technology Amid Concerns of Overuse

China's cyberspace regulator said on Tuesday it has issued draft rules to oversee the security management of facial recognition technology in the country, following concerns raised in public about overuse of the technology.

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CMF by Nothing Tipped to Have Received BIS Approval for Smartwatch, Earphones in India

Nothing was previously reported to have announced the launch of its sub-brand names CMF by Nothing. The new startup aims at providing access to more affordable devices. Now, it seems like India will be one of the First Nations where CMF by Nothing will be launching its upcoming products. A new tips hints that the UK-based company has already registered two products...

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Meta Chief Mark Zuckerberg Comments on Threads About Cage-Fight Against X's Head Elon Musk

Meta co-founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg took to Threads on Monday to post about his 'cage-fight' with Elon Musk, the owner of X (formerly Twitter). The development comes as Musk on Sunday said that his potential in-person fight with Mark Zuckerberg would be streamed on his social media site X.

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Personal Data Protection Bill: Entities May Face Penalty of Up to Rs. 250 Crore on Failing to Protect Data

Entities misusing or failing to protect digital data users may face penalty of up to Rs. 250 crore, according to the Digital Personal Data Protection Bill 2023 which lays down obligations of entities handling and processing data as well as rights of individuals. The bill which was introduced in Parliament on Thursday moots creation of Data Protection Board of India a...

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Tencent Begins Testing of Self-Developed AI Model; Integrates With Internal Services, Products

China's Tencent Holdings said on Thursday that it has started internal testing of its self-developed artificial intelligence (AI) model, which is now being integrated with a number of internal services and products. In a statement sent to Reuters on Thursday, Tencent said its foundation AI model named "Hunyuan" has been integrated with a range of products such as Ten...

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Google Pixel Watch 2 SoC, Battery, Other Specifications Tipped Again

Google Pixel Watch 2 is expected to launch as the successor to the first-generation Pixel Watch, which was released in October 2022. It is expected to get an upgraded SoC and battery. A new report suggests the updates that the Pixel Watch 2 is likely to come with.

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Best Deals on Laptops Under Rs. 50,000: Amazon Great Freedom Festival 2023 Sale Day 2

Amazon Great Freedom Festival Sale 2023 is live in India with massive discounts on a range of products. The ongoing sale will last till August 8. The sale has also brought deals worth considering on laptops and notebooks from popular brands including Dell, Lenovo, HP, and more.

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Poco M6 Pro 5G With Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 SoC Launched in India: Price, Specifications

Poco M6 Pro 5G smartphone has launched in India on Saturday. With a dual rear camera setup, this handset is powered by a Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 SoC. The smartphone will be available for purchase in India starting August 9 at 12PM IST. It is backed by a 5,000mAh battery with support for 18W fast charging. It runs Android 13-based MIUI 14 out-of-the-box.

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Coinbase Requests US Judge to End Violation Lawsuit Filed by SEC

Coinbase Global asked a judge to end the US Securities and Exchange Commission's lawsuit accusing the world's largest publicly traded cryptocurrency exchange of violating federal securities laws. Coinbase said the SEC had no authority to pursue its lawsuit.

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India Delays Laptops Import Restrictions by Three Months

India will provide a transition period of about three months before a new licensing regime for imports of laptops, tablets, and personal computers comes into effect, the country's trade regulator said late on Friday. This is a partial reversal of a surprise decision on Thursday.

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Bharat Web3 Association Notes India’s Interest in DeFi as Country Posts G20 Presidency Note on Crypto

India is among the fastest global adopters of DeFi, Dilip Chenoy, the chief of India's crypto advocay group, Bharat Web3 Association told Gadgets 360. Chinoy said, Web3 elements like asset tokenisation and the eRupee CBDC are likely to make Indians more comfortable with dabbling in the Web3 sector via real estate, art, supply chain, and gaming among other avenues in t...

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'Friday Night Plan' Starring Irrfan Khan's Son Babil Releasing September 1 on Netflix

Friday Night Plan, a new India-produced film from Netflix, is expected to release on the streaming service on September 1. The film stars Babil Khan - the son of late actor Irrfan Khan - and will also feature Juhu Chawla in a special appearance, with Farhan Akhtar attached to the project as a producer.

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Nothing Announces CMF Sub-Brand in Community Update, Carl Pei Teases Launch of Smartwatch and Earbuds

CMF by Nothing was announced by the UK, startup led by OnePlus Co-Founder Carl Pei on Thursday. The brand says it is aiming to provide access to more affordable devices and will launch a smartwatch and a pair of earphones under the new sub-brand later this year.

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iPhone Sales Declined in Q2 2023 as Services Revenue Saw Record Growth With 1 Billion Subscriptions

Apple shares dropped about 2 percent after the company predicted what could be the fourth quarter in a row of declining sales. For the just-ended period, strength in services drove the profit beat, but weaker than expected sales of Apple's most famous device, the iPhone, underwhelmed investors. Executives said iPhone sales would improve in the fourth quarter, but did ...

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Amazon Great Freedom Festival Sale 2023 Now Live for All Users: Grab Best Deals and Discounts

Amazon Great Freedom Festival Sale 2023 is now live for all the users — including Prime and non-Prime members. The sale includes a number of offers and discounts on smartphones, wearables, laptops, home appliances and other electronics. The Great Freedom Festival Sale, which started for Prime users on August 3, will conclude on August 8.

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Vivo V29 5G Confirmed to Launch in Europe First; Specifications, Design Revealed

Vivo V29 5G has gone official in Europe, revealing the design, colour options and the specifications of the phone. The smartphone will be launched soon in European markets. The phone’s launch and other details have been confirmed by the company itself via its newsroom post. The smartphone will pack a triple rear camera setup along with a large light ring called Aura...

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Tesla in India: How the Automaker Could Enter World's Third-Largest Market With No Threat From Chinese Rivals

Tesla could benefit from increased scrutiny on Chinese brands like BYD in India, and the EV maker has received a red-carpet welcome from the government. The Elon Musk-led firm could enter the world's third-largest auto market without facing competition from BYD like it does in other markets — like Thailand. Tesla reportedly plans to build a low-cost electric vehicle...

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Qualcomm Predicts Q4 Sales Below Market Estimates Due to Macroeconomic Headwinds, Weaker Global Handset Units

Qualcomm has predicted that its fourth-quarter sales would fall below market estimates, as the California-based chipmaker deals with slowing global economic growth and consumer spending on smartphones remained weak. The firm also said that its forecast for the remainder of 2023 assumes no "material revenue" from Chinese smartphone maker Huawei.

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Binance Reportedly Saw Monthly Illegal Crypto Transactions Worth $90 Billion in Banned China Market

Binance users reportedly traded $90 billion (roughly Rs. 7,42,800 crore) of cryptocurrency-related assets in a single month in China, where cryptocurrency trading has been illegal since 2021.

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Meta Starts Blocking News in Canada on Facebook, Instagram Over Law on Paying Publishers

Meta Platforms has begun the process to end access to news on Facebook and Instagram for all users in Canada, it said on Tuesday, in response to a law requiring internet giants to pay news publishers.

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iPhone 15 Display Panels Enter Mass Production Weeks Ahead of Anticipated Debut: Report

iPhone 15 displays have reportedly entered mass production and the panels for the upcoming iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro, and iPhone 15 Pro Max model are currently being manufactured by Samsung. According to a report, the company is facing production yield issues related to the purported periscope camera on the iPhone 15 Pro Max smartphone.

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AMD Aims to Ramp Up AI Chip Production for Release by Q4, Raises Q3 Forecast to $5.7 Billion

Advanced Micro Devices on Tuesday forecast a strong finish to the year, driven by the planned launch of artificial intelligence chips that could compete with Nvidia semiconductors.

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Lenovo LOQ Gaming Laptops With Up to 13th Gen Intel Core i7 CPU, Nvidia GeForce RTX 4060 GPU Debut in India

Lenovo LOQ gaming laptop series were launched in India on Tuesday. The laptops sport a 15.6-inch WQHD IPS display and comes with dual 8GB DDR5 RAM and 512GB of SSD storage. They are powered with up to a 13th Intel Core i7 or AMD Ryzen 7000 series CPUs, paired with up to an Nvidia GeForce RTX 4060 GPU. The laptops pack a 60Wh battery.

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Lava Yuva 2 Teased to Launch in India Soon; Price Confirmed

Lava Yuva 2 has been confirmed to launch in India soon. The company has teased the price of the smartphone, but design and other key details are yet to be revealed. The smartphone will join the Lava Yuva 2 Pro, which launched earlier this year.

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OnePlus Nord CE 3 5G Sale Date in India Confirmed One Month After Launch: Price, Specifications

OnePlus Nord CE 3 5G sale date in India has been confirmed by the company, a month after it unveiled its latest core edition (CE) series handset in the country. The phone will be available in two RAM and storage configurations and pricing starts at Rs. 26,999. The OnePlus Nord CE 3 comes in Aqua Surge and Gray Shimmer colour options.

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