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Based on a real-life diplomatic rescue mission, The Diplomat explores the story of Uzma Ahmed and Indian diplomat JP Singh. Starring John Abraham, this gripping political drama streams on Netflix from May 9, 2025.
CMF Phone 2 Prois now available for purchase in India. The CMF Phone 1 successor was launched in the country last week. The CMF Phone 2 Pro is equipped with a MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro chipset alongside 8GB of RAM and up to 256GB of storage. The CMF Phone 2 Pro has a 6.77-inch AMOLED display with 120Hz adaptive refresh rate and features a triple rear camera unit.
Written, directed, and edited by Pushkar Sunil Mahabal, Black White & Gray - Love Kills is a crime thriller series that follows the investigation of high-profile serial killings. The scenes are spellbinding, and the cast has delivered an outstanding performance. This series is currently streaming on Sony LIV in 8 different languages. Watch Now.
Samsung is expected to introduce the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and the Galaxy Z Flip 7 handsets later this year. A tipster now claims that the purported smartphones have entered their production stage. The book-style Galaxy Z Fold 7 is tipped to come with aSnapdragon 8 Elite SoC, while the clamshell Galaxy Z Flip 7 may arrive with anin-house Exynos 2500 chipset.
Microsoft will be retiring its legacy video-conferencing platform Skype today (May 5). It offered Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP)-based video telephony, video-conferencing and voice calling capabilities. The announcement was made in February, with the Redmond-based tech giant prioritising Teams app as the main free consumer communications offering.
Samsungreleased the One UI 7based on Android 15 alongside the Galaxy S25 series during its Galaxy Unpacked event earlier this year. The new software made its way to older models like the Galaxy S24 series and Galaxy S23 series in April. The new update is causing significant battery drain issues for some models.
Google redesigned Geminis side panel on the web client last week. The Mountain View-based tech giant has now added an infinite scrolling feature to let users find older conversations with the artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot. The new side panel design also pushes Gems higher up the panel, and consolidates previously directly available menu options within the Settings & help option.
Apple has yet to launch the iPhone 17 series, which is expected to arrive in September this year. However, details about the iPhone 18 lineup, which is not expected until late 2026, have started surfacing online. The rumoured handsets have been tipped to come with improved RAM and chipsets. A new report suggests that the Cupertino tech giant could switch up its plans for the release of its phones starting in 2026.
Spotify said on Friday its US app update has secured Apple's approval to show pricing information and external payment links. The Swedish streaming giant, along with several other tech firms, had been at loggerheads with Apple over its App Store policies, which required developers to pay a commission on in-app purchases, including subscriptions.
Google is said to be developing a new desktop experience for its Pixel phones. As per a report, the latest Android 16 beta update adds a new developer option dubbed Enable desktop experience features. It brings the familiar Android taskbar, the three-button navigation access, and other options, when a Pixel running the aforementioned beta is connected to a laptop.
Apple shared a new video on Saturday, offering a hands-on experience of the different Apple Intelligence tools it offers. The new video comes just a few days after the Cupertino-based tech giant released a video focused on its artificial intelligence (AI) clean-up tools use cases. Interestingly, the company first introduced its suite of AI features in December 2024, with the release of the iOS 18.2 update.
Vivos newest mid-range smartphone appears to check all the boxes for the perfect low-end mid-range smartphone. It has a stylish design, a capable processor and a large battery that lasts long and also charges quickly. However, after testing it out we found that it is not perfect. But it might still find its way into the hands of some buyers. Heres why.
The overall crypto market dipped by 1.50 percent in the last 24 hours. On Monday, May 5, Bitcoin and Ether both registered small losses. Majority altcoins dropped in their prices as the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) gets set to assess US' economic status this week. Market is volatile and analysts advice caution to investors.
Apple is reportedly working with Anthropic to develop an artificial intelligence (AI) supported version of Xcode. The Cupertino-based tech giants official integrated development environment (IDE) for developing software across all its platforms was upgraded with an AI coding companion dubbed Swift Assist last year. But now, the company is planning to integrate AI capabilities much more comprehensively.
Apple is reportedly eyeing a significant redesign for its iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max. The Cupertino-based tech giant is expected to pack under-display Face ID for the first time alongside a new screen layout for next year's flagship iPhone models. This design shift could serve as a transitional step toward the 2027 iPhone, which will mark the 20th anniversary of the iPhone with a completely seamless display.
Motorola Edge 60s will be unveiled in China soon. Alongside announcing the launch date, the company has revealed the design and colour options of the upcoming handset. The phone will be unveiled in the country alongside the base and Provariants of the Edge 60 and the Razr 60 clamshell foldable lineup. The company has revealed the RAM, storage configurations, and some build details of the Edge 60s version.
Honor 400 is said to be in development and could soon join the Honor 400 Lite in the companys lineup. Ahead of its introduction, specifications of the purported handset have been leaked which reveal potential upgrades.
Astronomers have discovered Eos, a massive, crescent-shaped molecular cloud only 300 light-years from Earth, making it the closest known cloud of its kind. Unlike most molecular clouds, Eos contains little carbon monoxide, which is typically used to detect such formations. Instead, it was found by tracking the faint glow of hydrogen. Shaped by cosmic radiation, the cloud offers insight into the raw materials behind star and planet formation. Scientists believe more hidden clouds like Eos await d
VML, The Organoid Company, and Lab-Grown Leather Ltd claim to be producing luxury fashion accessories using lab-grown T. rex leather made from fossilized collagen. The product is marketed as a sustainable, cruelty-free alternative to traditional leather. However, palaeontologists strongly dispute the claim, citing the lack of dinosaur DNA and preserved skin tissue. Experts argue that without authentic samples, the collagen is too generic to replicate actual T. rex skin, rendering the concept mor
iQOO recently launched its Neo 10R smartphone in India with a mid-range price tag. Given the R branding, it is the slightly watered-down model of the iQOO 10 or 10 Pro which was announced in China last year. The Neo 10R was launched all by itself with no sign of a standard or more powerful Neo 10 or Neo 10 Pro model. Turns out, theres a slightly modified Neo 10 on the way and its expected to launch sooner than later.
Google appears to be preparing a more extensive redesign for Android 16, and a recent leak highlights some of the new enhancements set to arrive with the update. Google is reportedly adding a major overhaul of the notifications and Quick Settings area in the next update. The new version is likely to apply background blur to Quick Settings and other areas.
A new geological study reveals that Yellowstone National Park may harbor a valuable source of carbon-free helium, a gas crucial for medical devices, space missions, and quantum technologies. Traditionally extracted alongside fossil fuels, helium is in global shortage and poses environmental concerns when sourced conventionally. Scientists have identified geothermal conditions and ancient uranium-rich rocks in Yellowstone that could offer a cleaner helium alternative. These findings may point the
Google listed the Android and iOS apps of NotebookLM on Thursday. These apps are currently not available for download, but those interested can pre-register, and the app will be automatically installed once it is launched. On the App Store, the app page says that it will go live on May 20, which is also the first day of Google I/O 2025.
Samsungs latest Galaxy S25 series is said to be in high demand among consumers with the Galaxy S25 Ultra seeing the highest sales numbers. As per a financial services firm, the top-of-the-line handset outperformed both of its siblings, the Galaxy S25 and the Galaxy S25+, in terms of sales combined, despite commanding a considerably higher price tag. Samsung is reported to have sold 9.16 million units across all three models which amounts to nearly half of its total smartphone sales.
Honor Watch 5 Ultra was initially unveiled at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2025 in March this year. It supports electrocardiogram (ECG) reading and is said to offer up to 15 days of battery life.It may finally be available for purchase in China. The company has teased the launch of new smartwatches in the country. A design seen in a promotional image suggests one...
The overall crypto market cap rose by nearly two percent in the last 24 hours. Bitcoin and Ether joined the rally on Friday. Cardano, Avalanche, and Chainlink also registered profits. Meanwhile, Tether and Monero recorded losses.
The hit Telugu series 3 Roses returns with Season 2, featuring Eesha Rebba and Harsha Chemudu. Directed by K. Kiran Kumar and produced by SKN, the show brings fresh characters and girl-centric narratives. Streaming soon on Aha Video, the teaser hints at new adventures and bold friendship tales.
Based on the novel by Alafair Burke, The Better Sister is an American Thriller that revolves around a brutal murder and how two sisters reunite to solve this mystery. The sequences and revelations of the secrets are horrific. The starcast has delivered outstanding performances. Each twist and turn will keep the viewers hooked to their seats.
Directed by J. Sabarish, Paraman is a Tamil family drama that revolves around a farmer named Paraman whose land has been seized by the government as a result of a conspiracy. To win the case, his entire life is at stake. Will he win the case? Or will he lose everything? To know more, watch this excellent movie streaming currently on Sun NXT. Available in Tamil Language only.
Heartbeat Season 2 is set to stream mid-2025 on JioHotstar. The medical drama delves deeper into the lives of surgical interns and their mentors at RK Multispeciality Hospital, exploring new personal and professional challenges. With returning cast and fresh faces, the series promises more gripping narratives.
Wednesday Season 2 is set to stream in two parts on Netflix starting August 6, 2025. The new season will follow Wednesday Addams through darker storylines, with Jenna Ortega returning in the lead role. Directed by Tim Burton, the season adds new characters and deepens the Addams Family lore.
Realme C75 5G could launch soon as a new entrant in the company's C series. While details about its launch date remain a mystery, the handset has been spotted on multiple certification platforms, including the Google Play supported devices list and Google Play Console website. The alleged Google Play Console listing reveals the design and specifications of the Realme C75 5G.
OnePlus Nord 5 is tipped to launch in India soon. A tipster has suggested the expected launch timeline, price and key features of the purported handset. It is expected to be powered by a binned version of the MediaTek Dimensity 9400e chipset. The phone could be a modified version of the OnePlus Ace 5V, which is expected to be unveiled in China later this month.
The device would help those affected by amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), stroke, spinal cord injury, cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis, and other neurological conditions.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is rumoured to be in development as the fourth addition to the Galaxy S25 lineup. Ahead of its anticipated debut which is said to take place this month, a major leak has surfaced which provides details about the phones specifications as well as its price. The phone could be powered by the same Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy chip as other S25 models and may become the only model in the lineup to debut with two cameras instead of three.
Eric Trump has reportedly announced that the USD1 stablecoin has been picked as the mode of payment for MGXs purchase of a minority stake in Binance. The announcement was made at the ongoing Token2049 event in Dubai on Thursday, May 1.
Visa has partnered with Bridge to let developers build on its platform offer stablecoin-linked Visa cards to their users. Both companies shared official announcements on the development on April 30. They said that the main aim of this deal is to introduce stablecoins as legitimate payment options for day-to-day purchases.
Ripple has offered to acquire USDC-issuer Circle for $4 billion (roughly Rs.33,843 crore) to $5 billion (roughly Rs. 42,300 crore) but the offer was deemed too low and rejected. While Ripple remains interested in Circle, it hasnt decided whether to make another offer.
DeepSeek, the Hangzhou, China-based artificial intelligence (AI) firm, released an updated version of its Prover model on Wednesday. Dubbed DeepSeek-Prover-V2, it is a highly specialised model that focuses on proving formal mathematical theorems. The large language model (LLM) uses the Lean 4 programming language to check if the mathematical proofs are logically consistent by analysing each step independently.
This weekend, OTT is ready to introduce a fresh set of new releases, including movies and web series. The list includes one of the most anticipated biographies of Costao Fernandes, while Robinhood will expose the journey of a man transforming from stealing to protecting a high-profile client. This week, a French animated movie will be worth watching with family. There...
Google is expanding the artificial intelligence (AI)-powered native image editing feature to the Gemini app. Announced on Wednesday, this new capability will allow users to make specific changes to images without leaving the AI chatbot. This new capability was first unveiled in March within the Google AI Studio platform.
Apple violated a court order requiring it to open up the App Store to third-party payment options and must stop charging commissions on purchases outside its software marketplace, a federal judge said.
Vivo Y19 5G was launched in India on Thursday. It is powered by an octa-core MediaTek Dimensity 6300 processor which is complemented by LPDDR4X RAM and eMMC 5.1 storage. The phone sports a 6.74-inch 90Hz screen with a 70 percent coverage of the NTSC colour gamut. Vivo has equipped the Y19 5G with a dual rear camera setup, headlined by a 13-megapixel primary shooter.
Duolingo announced the launch of 148 new language courses on Wednesday. These courses were generated using the companys native artificial intelligence (AI) systems. The ed-tech learning platform introduced these new courses just days after the company CEO revealed shift to an AI-first strategy. These new courses were created within a year and they more than double the platforms total offerings.
Kooman is the story of an honest constable disliked by his colleagues and annoyed by his villagers. He is praised for his observant skills and for finding clues. It is when the new CI insults him, and he opts to take revenge and takes the bad road. However, his seniors ensure he is cared for by providing medical assistance.
Directed by Ting Poo, Lee Soo Man: The King of K-pop is a documentary film that revolves around the life of Lee Soo Man, and glorifies his visions and bold moves to bring Korean industry achieve global recognition. The film will stream from 13th May 2025 only on Prime Video.
Brown Heart is a compelling documentary spotlighting the surge of heart issues in India. Produced by Drs. Nirmal and Renu Joshi, it features expert advice, patient stories, and celebrity voices. The film streams on JioHotstar from May 3, 2025, aiming to raise awareness and spark preventive action globally.
The overall crypto market cap clocked a loss of 0.26 percent in the last 24 hours. While Bitcoin saw a minor loss, Ether logged a small gain on Thursday, May 1. The majority of altcoins reflected price dips influenced by unfavourable US economic indicators. Analysts do, however, believe that the market sentiment is optimistic.
Amazon has announced the ninth edition of its biggest sale event of the year, dubbed the Amazon Prime Day Sale 2025, for India and other markets. In line with previous editions, it is expected to be a two-day affair that will be exclusive to Amazon Prime members. Customers will be able to take advantage of price drops on products across a wide range of categories such as smartphones, tablets, laptops, home appliances, fashion, apparel, and beyond.
The Samsung Galaxy Book5 Series isn't just a laptop, it's a smarter way to work. Whether you're a student tackling assignments or a professional juggling deadlines, these AI-powered devices are designed to keep up.