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iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, and iPhone SE (2022) are no longer available in Switzerland, and Apple is set to halt sales across the EU, two years post-launch. This is due to an upcoming EU regulation that will block Apple from selling iPhones with a phased-out Lightning port, while newer models with a USB Type-C port can continue to be sold.
Moto G35 5G was recently launched in India as the company's most affordable 5G smartphone, and this handset competes with the Redmi A4 5G and the Tecno Spark 30C 5G in the country. Is the Moto G35 5G the best smartphone for CPU and camera performance under Rs. 10,000? Find out more in our Moto G35 5G review.
Google on Friday labelled the US Justice Department's plan to sell its web browser as extreme and legally flawed, cautioning a judge against stifling future innovation. In a court filing, the search giant proposed its own remedy, arguing the Chrome sale doesn't match the illegal conduct involving exclusive contracts with browsers, manufacturers, and carriers.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim specifications have been leaked by a tipster, ahead of its expected launch in Q2 2025. Meanwhile, a Chinese tipster suggests it might be thicker than the iPhone 17 Air, which also anticipated to arrive next year as Apple's thinnest iPhone model to date.
Qualcomms processors are legally licensed by Arm Holdings, a US jury has determined. Although the trial has cleared some doubts about Qualcomms entry into the laptop market, it ended in a mistrial on one of three issues. Qualcomm celebrated the decision, while Arm says that it plans to pursue another trial.
The Malayalam action thriller Mura, directed by Muhammad Musthafa, streams on Amazon Prime Video from December 25, 2024. Featuring Suraj Venjaramoodu, Hridhu Haroon, and Maala Parvathi, the film revolves around four friends caught in a dangerous heist that spirals out of control. Available in Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, and Hindi with English subtitles, the film promises a thrilling watch this Christmas
Suraj Venjaramoodu's political satire Madanolsavam streams on Amazon Prime Video from December 20, 2024. Directed by Sudheesh Gopinath, the film revolves around two characters with the same name and the upheavals in their lives caused by political manipulation. The ensemble cast includes Babu Antony, Rajesh Madhavan, and others
The award-winning Odia film Daalcheeni will premiere on AAO NXT on December 28, 2024. Directed by Sisir Kumar Sahu and Peenakee Singh, the romantic drama explores the emotional journey of Kaushik, an investment banker, and Marilyn, an escort. Starring Partha Sarathi Ray and Suryamayee Mahapatra, the movie gained recognition at the 7th International Film Festival of Shimla
Spanish data protection watchdog AEPD and the Bavarian State Office for Data Protection Supervision (BayLDA) have ordered Sam Altman-led World (formerly Worldcoin) to erase all the iris scanning data it has collected so far.
Squid Game season 2 is coming to Netflix on December 26. In the days leading up to the launch, the video streaming platform is teaming up with artists all over the world to promote the show. Several public places, including many metro stations in Delhi, have seen banners with images of the masked 'Frontman' and the Young-hee doll. Now, you can immerse yourself in the frenzy by playing theRed Light, Green Light game on Google Search.
Microsoft is testing an artificial intelligence (AI) real-time Translation feature in Live Captions for Copilot+ PCs powered by AMD and Intel chipsets. Announced on Wednesday, the new feature is being previewed with the latest Windows 11 Insider preview build and is available via the Dev Channel. Additionally, the tech giant is also adding improvements to the real-time translation feature in Snapdragon-powered Copilot+ PCs.
OnePlus 13R will be unveiled on January 7 in global markets as a successor to last year's OnePlus 12R. It is confirmed to be available via Amazon in India. As we wait for the official reveal, the Chinese tech brand has started to disclose details of its upcoming phones through teasers. Most recently, OnePlus disclosed the chipset of the OnePlus 13R.
Zettai stated that it is awaiting Singapore Court approval to present its restructuring plan to creditors. It added that if the plan is not approved, WazirXs only remaining option would be liquidation.
Samsungannounced price cuts and discounts for its latest Galaxy wearables lineup ahead of Christmas. The Galaxy Watch Ultraand Galaxy Watch 7are offered at discounted prices as part of the festival sale. Besides smartwatches, the Galaxy Buds 3 series are also getting price cuts. Customers purchasing the Galaxy Ring during the offer period can avail of a travel...
Vivo Pad 4 Pro may soon launch as a successor to theVivo Pad 3 Pro, which was launched in China in March. Ahead of any official announcement from Vivo, a tipster has suggested several key specifications of the Pad 4 Pro. Details such as chipset, battery and display have been leaked.
Samsung has filed a patent application that details new curved display technology, that could deliver durability improvements and limit screen damage during assembly. This advancement could feature in the company's future flagship smartphones, and details of the technology are seen in a patent application filed with the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
OpenAI added support for several note-taking and coding apps within the ChatGPT app for macOS on Thursday. The AI firm described this feature as agentic and highlighted that the chatbot will be able to read on-screen information in the supported apps and help users with queries. This feature is currently available to only the paid subscribers of the AI platform and users can use the Advanced Voice Mode while working with these apps.
Genesis, a generative artificial intelligence (AI) physics model that can simulate four-dimensional (4D) worlds, was unveiled on Thursday. This is a unique AI model, as it combines several different capabilities to simulate scenarios for general-purpose robotics and physical AI applications. The researchers behind the project claimed that Genesis excels at simulation speed and is up to 80 times faster than typical GPU-accelerated systems.
OnePlus Ace 5 and OnePlus Ace 5 Pro are confirmed to launch in China next week. Just days ahead of the formal reveal, they have surfaced on China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) website. The listing suggests that they will offer 5G connectivity.
OnePlus Watch 3 has seen its fair share of leaks recently. The purported smartwatch is expected to get several upgrades over the existingOnePlus Watch 2, which was introduced at MWC 2024 in February. A report has now surfaced suggesting several features of the smart wearable.
The hacking amount exceeded $1billion (roughly Rs.8,502 crore) for the fourth straight year and the number of incidents rose to 303from282 in 2023, it said.
Vivo X200 Pro is an all-rounder with outstanding cameras. If you're a camera enthusiast, your search should end with this phone, as it offers a better camera setup than most phones in this price segment. In terms of performance, the phone delivers flagship-grade prowess with no complaints. The battery performance is class-leading, too, with no match in the entire premium Android smartphone range.
Lenovo has reportedly been working on the successor to the Lenovo Legion Go, its Windows-based gaming handheld. The manufacturer has remained tight-lipped about its next portable gaming device, said to be the Lenovo Legion Go S, but recent leaks have revealed design details of the Legion Go follow-up. Now, Lenovo seems to have confirmed its next handheld for CES 2025 event on January 7, while also hinting a SteamOS variant of the Legion Go S.
Gulaabi, the Marathi film directed by Abhyangh Kuvalekar, is now available for streaming on Amazon Prime Video as of December 20, 2024. The movie stars Shruti Marathe, Mrinal Kulkarni, and Ashwini Bhave, and is set in the vibrant city of Jaipur. It explores the emotional journey of three women from different walks of life who come together, offering each other support as they face personal challenges. The film focuses on themes of friendship, resilience, and self-discovery, capturing the power o
Google Photos may be developing a new feature which lets users edit photos and videos quickly before sharing them, according to a report. The feature is dubbed Quick Edit and is said to enable quick photo editing by automatically enhancing it. Further, it is reported to also have cropping functionality.
Valve-free pipes inspired by shark intestines have been developed by scientists. Using a helix structure, these pipes enable one-way fluid flow without relying on traditional valves. Rigid and flexible versions were tested, with the flexible design enhancing flow speed significantly. Applications for the innovation include systems like drainage and air-flow, where reliability is crucial, and valve maintenance is challenging. Researchers anticipate further studies to refine this concept and explo
The Telugu thriller Pottel, starring Yuva Chandra Krishna and Ananya Nagalla, explores the societal and cultural dynamics of rural Telangana during the 1980s. Directed by Sahit Mothkuri, the film follows a shepherds determination to educate his daughter amidst caste-driven societal challenges. The disappearance of a sacrificial sheep adds a suspenseful layer to the narrative. Despite its compelling theme, the film received mixed reviews due to a predictable screenplay but was praised for its per
Samsung Galaxy S25 series will be one of the biggest launches of next year. While the Galaxy S25, Galaxy S25+, and Galaxy S25 Ultra are rumoured to go official on January22,a tipster suggeststhat the base model will get a much needed RAM upgrade. This would be a welcome boost overtheGalaxyS24base models, which were launched with 8GB RAM.
Research published in Astronomy & Astrophysics revises earlier claims of an intermediate-mass black hole in Omega Centauri. Observed stellar velocities in the dense star cluster are now attributed to stellar-mass black holes. Pulsar data enabled scientists to refine their methods for detecting gravitational fields, offering deeper insights into the cluster's dynamics. While the existence of intermediate-mass black holes remains uncertain, researchers remain optimistic about future discoveries wi
Lava Blaze Duo 5Gwas launched in India on December 16 witha secondary display placed on the rear panel. The handset is equipped with a 6.67-inch 3D curved AMOLED main display and a1.58-inch AMOLED secondary screen. It is available for purchase in the country starting today.
Rapido has addressed a security flaw that exposed user and driver personal information via a feedback form, revealing names, email addresses, and phone numbers, according to a TechCrunch report. Discovered by a security researcher, the issue has been acknowledged and resolved by securing the portal to prevent unauthorised access and potential scams.
The overall crypto market valuation saw a drop of 4.47 percent in the last 24 hours. Bitcoin and Ether, both saw losses on Friday, December 20. Cardano, Dogecoin, Shiba Inu, and Solana all registered losses on the price chart alongside BTC and ETH.
Google released a new artificial intelligence (AI) model in the Gemini 2.0 family on Thursday which is focused on advanced reasoning. Dubbed Gemini 2.0 Thinking, the new large language model (LLM) increases the inference time to allow the model to spend more time on a problem. The Mountain View-based tech giant claims that it can solve complex reasoning, mathematics, and coding tasks.
Amazon Prime Video is revising the number of devices which can be connected to one account in India, the video streaming platform has announced. It previously allowed Prime users to connect up to 10 devices to a single account but is cutting down the limit exactly in half. The video streaming platform is also reducing the number of TVs which are allowed on one account. This change is said to take place starting early next year.
Asus NUC 14 Pro AI has been unveiled and is expected to roll out in select global markets soon. It was initially showcased at IFA 2024 in Berlin in September this year. It is said to be the worlds first mini PC with Core Ultra (Series 2) processors and Microsoft Copilot+ integration.
Through the capital alliance, Sony and Kadokawa plan to strengthen their collaboration, such as joint investments in the content field.
Oppo A5 Pro is set to launch next week. Just a week before the official reveal, the Chinese brand posted teasers revealing its design and colour options. The Oppo A5 Pro is confirmed to be available in three colour options. Oppo is highlighting the durable design of the phone in the latest posts. The Oppo A5 Pro is tipped to come with a 6.7-inch AMOLED screen. It is said to run on MediaTek Dimensity 7300 chipset.
Nintendos next console, the successor to the Nintendo Switch, may feature magnetic Joy-Con controllers that will finally do away with stick drift the hybrid console is infamous for. The Nintendo Switch 2 will reportedly also come with a more powerful dock than its predecessor and a sturdier kickstand.
Lenovo has been showing off a laptop with a rollable screen as a concept for years and now it appears that its retail counterpart might finally be unveiled. According to a reliable tipster, the Chinese company is gearing up to debut the Lenovo ThinkBook Plus at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2025 which kicks off from January 7 in Las Vegas. It is speculated to be the worlds first-ever retail laptop with a rollable display.
Instagram is working on a new artificial intelligence (AI) feature that will allow users to reimagine their videos. The AI-powered video editing tool is built on Metas Movie Gen AI model, an early research project that can generate videos from text prompts. On Instagram, instead of letting users generate videos from scratch, the feature will add enhancements to videos shot using cameras and featuring real humans.
On December 18, 2024, ISRO began assembling the Human-Rated Launch Vehicle Mark-3 (HLVM3) for the Gaganyaan-G1 uncrewed mission, a significant milestone in India's human spaceflight programme. The HLVM3, designed for human spaceflight, will carry the Crew Module with upgraded safety features. This mission builds on past successes, such as the LVM3-X/CARE mission in 2014, and paves the way for future space exploration efforts, including the Bharatiya Antariksh Station
NASA researchers have uncovered a black hole in the NGC 5084 galaxy that rotates at an unexpected angle, revealed through re-analysed Chandra X-ray data. The black hole is surrounded by unusual X-shaped plasma plumes, indicating disruptions in the galaxy's past. A tipped dusty disk further supports this, confirming the black hole's unique sideways orientation. These findings could reshape our understanding of black hole alignments in galaxies, with future studies focused on understanding the ori
UIDAI now allows free online Aadhaar address updates until June 14, 2025. The process is simple: visit the Self-Service Update Portal to make changes online or head to an Aadhaar Seva Kendra for an offline update at Rs. 50. A valid Proof of Address (PoA) document is required. You can track your update status online using SRN or URN. Once the changes are approved, the ...
Honor Magic 7 Lite has been part of the rumour mill for quite some time now. Honor is yet to announce the launch of the new Magic series smartphone, but ahead of it, the handset has been listed on the Honor Italy website revealing its colour options and RAM and storage details. The listing shows the Honor Magic 7 Lite in two colour options with 8GB RAM and up to 512GB of onboard storage.
Vivo Y29 5G may soon launch in India as aVivo Y28 5Gsuccessor. The design, colour options, and key features of the purported handset had recently surfaced online. Its possible RAM and storage configurations have also leaked previously. Now, a report has leaked the price details of all the alleged variants of the handset, including bank offers and discounts.
Samsung Galaxy S10 FE is rumoured to be in development and may debut as the successor to the Galaxy Tab 9 FE, which was launched in October last year. Ahead of its anticipated release, a key component of the purported tablet was spotted on an Indian certification website, hinting at its possible launch in the country. This model is speculated to join the Galaxy Tab S10 series which comprises the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10+ and Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra.
Apple is close to getting Indonesia to lift its ban on iPhone 16 sales. Indonesia warmed to Apples proposal after Prabowo was briefed on it over the weekend at a meeting that discussed the tug-of-war between the government and Apple.
A groundbreaking study published in Science Advances has revealed the extensive microbial life thriving beneath Earth's surface. The research led by Emil Ruff uncovers diverse ecosystems at depths of up to 4,375 metres, challenging previous assumptions about energy limitations in deep environments. It also suggests that Earth's subsurface microbes could provide insights into survival mechanisms and extraterrestrial life, particularly on Mars