Zomato profits dragged down 57% amid broad-based demand slowdown

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Blinkit signals costly battle ahead in Indian quick commerce market

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FINDI acquires BANKIT for around Rs 160 Cr to expand financial inclusion in India

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The best gaming headsets for 2025

Sometimes, the best gaming headset doesnt need to be a gaming headset at all. While many people view these devices as their own niche, theyre ultimately still headphones, just with a boom mic and some fancy branding attached. While the general quality of dedicated headsets has improved over time, they still tend to cost more compared to a good pair of wired headphones (which, yes, still exist). If you need to chat with friends, you can always buy a microphone separately and get superior sound quality there as well. That said, we understand that many people just want the convenience of a headset with a mic built right in. So after testing dozens of contenders over the past couple of years, weve rounded up a few commendable gaming headsets and headphones that work well for gaming. As youll see, the two arent quite the same thing. Whichever way you go, though, all of our picks should make your game time more enjoyable, no matter which platform you use, and whether you play competitively or just for fun. What to look for in good gaming headphones The HyperX Cloud Stinger 2. Photo by Jeff Dunn / Engadget Evaluating headphones is a particularly subjective exercise, so calling one pair the absolute best is something of a fools errand. At a certain point, whether you're an audiophile or not, everything becomes a matter of taste. For most, a headphone with a wide soundscape and strong imaging performance i.e., the ability to position sounds correctly, so you can more precisely tell where footsteps and other game effects are coming from will provide the most immersive gaming experience, the kind that makes you feel like your head is within a given scene. For that, you want a high-quality pair of open-back headphones. That is to say, an over-ear pair whose ear cups do not completely seal off the ear from air and outside noise. These are inherently terrible at isolating you from external sound and preventing others from hearing what youre playing, so if you often play games in a noisy environment, their benefits will be blunted. But in a quiet room, the best open-back pairs sound significantly wider and more precise than more common closed-back models. More up for debate is how a good gaming headphone should sound. If you want something thatll help you in competitive multiplayer games, you may prefer a headphone with a flatter sound signature, which'll keep a games mix from being overly boosted in one direction and is less likely to mask the smaller details of whats happening around you. A slightly brighter sound, one that pushes the upper frequencies a tad, may also work. Open-back headphones almost never have huge sub-bass, so you rarely have to worry about low-end sounds muddying up the rest of the signature. In this light, the fact that an overwhelming amount of gaming headsets are closed-back and bass-heavy seems counterintuitive. Lots of people love bass, though. And if you don't really care about competitive play, some extra low-end can add a touch of excitement to action scenes or rousing soundtracks. You still dont want a pair that boosts the low-end too hard as many gaming headsets do but the point is that what makes a pair immersive to one person may sound dull to another. Other gaming headsets we tested The PlayStation Pulse Elite. Jeff Dunn for Engadget Note: This is a selection of noteworthy gaming headsets and headphones weve put through their paces, not a comprehensive list of everything weve ever tried. PlayStation Pulse Elite (and Pulse Explore) The PlayStation Pulse Elite is a reasonable alternative to the Turtle Beach Atlas Air for PS5 owners, as it allows you to change volume, swap between different EQ presets, adjust the game-to-chat mix and mute the mic right from the consoles native UI. Its similar to the way AirPods integrate with iPhones. This pair also lets you connect to a second device over Bluetooth at the same time, and the planar magnetic drivers a rarity for $150 headphones do a decent job of reproducing smaller details. The sound profile as a whole is narrower and more uneven in the bass and treble than the Atlas Air, however, while the all-plastic design is comfortable but flimsy-feeling. It also doesnt do much to block outside noise, despite being closed-back, and the control buttons are awkward to reach. We also tested the in-ear version of these headphones, the PlayStation Pulse Explore , but found it too uncomfortable to wear over extended sessions. That one is limited to roughly five hours of battery life, too. Astro A50 (Gen 5) The Astro A50 (Gen 5) is effectively the same headset as the A50X, just without any HDMI ports on its base station. It costs $80 less, so its a worthy alternative to the Audeze Maxwell if you mainly play on one platform and want a superior microphone. But the ability to automatically switch between consoles is the thing that makes the A50X worth buying in the first place, so that convenience is still worth paying for if you game on multiple devices. The Corsair Virtuoso Pro. Photo by Jeff Dunn / Engadget Corsair Virtuoso Pro The $200 Corsair Virtuoso Pro is another one of the few dedicated gaming headsets with an open-back design. It has a relatively dark sound with mostly underemphasized treble and elevated upper-bass, though the highs are clearer here than they are on the Astro A40, and it still delivers a wider soundstage than most gaming headsets. We preferred this signature over Astros pair with some games, though in others it felt less balanced. The Virtuoso Pros mic is decidedly less muffled than the A40s but still sounds fairly thin, so its merely decent compared to the wider headset market. Its headband adjustment mechanism feels cheap, too, and you cant detach the mic without swapping cables out entirely. Its round, breathable ear cups and manageable weight do make it easy to wear, though, and it comes with a sturdy travel case for protection. Ultimately, its a decent buy, but its hard to justify over the more featured and easier-sounding Atlas Air. HyperX Cloud Alpha Wireless The HyperX Cloud Alpha Wireless can last well over 300 hours at moderate volumes, which is remarkable and by far the best of any wireless model weve tested. Its light and not too snug on the head, and its powerful bass lends a real sense of excitement to in-game action. But it blunts more detail than the Atlas Air, Maxwell and A50 X, and its mic isnt as good. Several users have also reported latency issues when using the headset with HyperXs Ngenuity software, and theres no Xbox, Bluetooth or wired audio support. Still, if battery life is paramount, you may be able to look past all of that. The HyperX Cloud Alpha Wireless. Photo by Jeff Dunn / Engadget Logitech G Pro X 2 Lightspeed If the Audeze Maxwell is out of stock, the Logitech G Pro X 2 Lightspeed is another quality wireless headset worth considering. It sounds better than the HyperX Cloud Alpha Wireless, with satisfying but more controlled bass and more accurate mids, and its lighter on the head than the Maxwell. Logitech rates its battery life at 50 hours, but we found it to last much longer at moderate volumes. However, similar to the Astro A50 X, a dip in the treble makes it sound darker and more veiled than the Maxwell, and it doesnt have any HDMI-switching tricks to fall back on. Its mic also sounds less natural than those of the Maxwell, A50 X and Cloud Alpha Wireless. Plus, while it can connect over a USB dongle, Bluetooth or a 3.5mm cable, it cant pair to two devices at once like Audezes and Astros pairs. Our biggest issue is the price: Value-wise, its in something of a no mans land at its MSRP of $250. Its a fine choice if it dips below $200, though. Razer BlackShark V2 Pro The wireless Razer BlackShark V2 Pro is tremendously comfortable and has a good mic, but its boomy sound is less refined and detailed than the Audeze Maxwell. As a closed-back headset, it also lacks the width of the Atlas Air. Theres no support for wired audio either. Logitech G535 Lightspeed The Logitech G535 is an impressively light (0.52 pounds) and comfy wireless headset thats often available for $100 or less. It has a relatively neutral sound signature: not flat, but not beholden to big, thumping bass. It can make details in the mids sound thin, and if anything it could use a little more sub-bass, but its an agreeable listen overall. However, its mic isn't especially full, and its 35-or-so-hour battery life is a significant drop from our top recommendations. It doesnt work with Xboxs wireless protocol or Bluetooth either, and it forces you to crank the volume to reach a listenable level. But if you dont want to spend a ton on a wireless headset, its a fine value. The Logitech G535 Lightspeed. Photo by Jeff Dunn / Engadget SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X Xbox owners who want a more affordable wireless headset than the Audeze Maxwell could do worse than the SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X . Its another bass-forward pair, and its mic is comparable to that of the Cloud Alpha Wireless. It offers multiple connectivity options, including Bluetooth and a 3.5mm cable. While it's marketed for Xbox, it can also connect to PCs and PS5s. Its 30-ish-hour battery life is well short of the Maxwell and Cloud Alpha Wireless, however, and its uneven treble can cause things like in-game dialogue to sound masked in certain titles. HyperX Cloud Alpha The wired HyperX Cloud Alpha often goes for $80 or less, and at that price its a decent middle ground between the Cloud Stinger 2 and Astro A40 if you really want a closed-back gaming headset. Its old, but its plush earpads and headband are comfy, and its detachable mic, while not superb, is still better than the one on the A40. Its treble is underemphasized, however, and again it sounds more in your head than Astro's pair. SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro The SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro is comfortable and has a noticeably clearer mic than the Astro A40. It also comes with a useful DAC that makes it easy to adjust the headsets EQ and game-to-chat mix on the fly. However, its closed-back design cant provide the same enveloping sense of width, and its default sound can sound piercing in the treble. Like the Virtuoso Pro, its also a bit too pricey, typically hovering in the $200 to $220 range. SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless The SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless is largely similar to its wired counterpart but adds a passable level of active noise cancellation. Being able to hot-swap battery packs and connect to multiple devices at once is also nice. Its not as convenient for multi-console play as the Astro A50 X, though, and it usually costs more than the Audeze Maxwell, which sounds better, has a superior mic and lasts longer on a charge. The Beyerdynamic MMX 200 (left) and HyperX Cloud III Wireless (right). Photo by Jeff Dunn / Engadget Beyerdynamic MMX 200 The wireless Beyerdynamic MMX 200 locates in-game effects accurately, feels sturdy and has a great boom mic, but it sounds less articulate than the Audeze Maxwell, with heavily exaggerated bass and recessed lower-mids. There's no game-to-chat mix or custom EQ tools, which is tough for a $250 headset, and its 35-hour battery life is unremarkable. We also found its sweat-inducing ear cushions and headband to clamp down too tight for comfort. However, the built-in transparency mode is nice and the tight fit does a good job of isolating outside noise. Beyerdynamic MMX 300 Pro Theres nothing particularly bad about the Beyerdynamic MMX 300 Pro : It uses the same drivers as the DT 900 Pro X, its velour earpads are comfy and its mic works well. Its just hard to recommend spending $300 on a wired-only headset when the Audeze Maxwell offers wireless functionality and similarly excellent sound with slightly less spiky treble and more even bass for the same price. The MMX 300 Pros mic isnt detachable either, and the closed-back design keeps it from sounding as wide as the DT 900 Pro X. HyperX Cloud III Wireless The HyperX Cloud III Wireless is comfy and can last up to 120 hours per charge but sounds less dynamic than the older Cloud Alpha Wireless, with weaker bass response. Like that pair, it also lacks a 3.5mm jack, Bluetooth audio support and Xbox compatibility. The Cloud Alpha Wireless still gets nearly three times the battery life, too, so it remains a better buy if you want a wireless headset for PC or PS5 in the $150 range. Sennheiser HD 490 Pro The Sennheiser HD 490 Pro are studio-focused open-back headphones that also work well for gaming. They come with two sets of ear pads, one that slightly elevates the bass and another that bumps the midrange, though they deliver impressive width and detail either way without pushing too hard in one direction. Theyre a pleasure to wear over long stretches, both lighter than the DT 900 Pro X and less stiff than the HD 560S. That said, they cost $400 and their sound profile is more of a nice alternative to our top picks than something clearly more natural or resolving. Most people dont need to pay the premium. Recent updates January 2025 : Weve looked over this guide to ensure our picks are still accurate and added notes on a few more headsets weve recently tested, including the PlayStation Pulse Elite, Astro A50 (Gen 5) and Beyerdynamic MMX 300 Pro. November 2024 : We've updated this guide with a new recommendation for the best dedicated gaming headset, the Turtle Beach Atlas Air, and reorganized our picks accordingly. We've also added notes on other gaming-friendly headphones we've tested, including the Sennheiser HD 490 Pro and Razer BlackShark V2 Pro, and removed a couple of write-ups on headsets that are no longer available. This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/audio/headphones/best-gaming-headset-130006477.html?src=rss

Paytm expands international footprint with UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Singapore subsidiaries

The fintech major will initially invest up to Rs 20 crore ($2.4 million) per subsidiary.

Wipro stock jumps over 8% after Q3 earnings

Wipro on Friday topped street expectations with a 24.4% year-on-year rise in consolidated net profit for the December quarter at Rs 3,354 crore, as the top brass of India's fourth-largest IT services company guided for a more hopeful and resilient 2025.

X is rolling out a dedicated vertical video feed for US users

Social network X is trying to capitalize on the removal of ByteDance apps like TikTok and Lemon8 from U.S. app stores by launching a dedicated vertical video feed. The company is adding a video tab in the apps bottom bar for users in the U.S. to let them quickly access video content on the platform. [] 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

The best ereaders for 2025

There are really two types of ereaders: Dedicated ebook/audiobook devices or slabs that are more akin to small tablets with E Ink screens. In the first category, the competition is really between Amazons Kindle devices and Rakutens Kobo readers. Ereaders in the latter group include entries from Onyx Boox, PocketBook and a couple of smaller companies. Of course, any smartphone or tablet can act as an ereader, but for our purposes, we focused on devices with paper-like, E Ink screens. After buying, borrowing and reading ebooks using a dozen ereaders, my top recommendation is Kobos latest, the Clara Colour . But there are situations where a Kindle might make more sense, and Boox options will satisfy those who want to do more than just read. Here are the best ereaders you can buy, with picks based on more than a year of testing. Table of contents Best ereaders What to look for in an ereader How to get books for your ereader How we test ereaders Ereader FAQs Recent updates The best ebook readers for 2025 What to look for in an ereader Plenty of apps, including the Kindle app, will let you download and read digital books on a phone or tablet. But what makes ebook readers different is the screen: nearly all of them use technology from a company called E Ink. It manufactures electronic paper displays (EPD) composed of three sheets: one containing millions of microcapsules filled with black and white ink particles sandwiched between transparent electrode layers. When a charge is applied, either the black or white particles shift to the top, forming letters and the whitespace around them. Color ereaders add a color filter array on top of the standard black and white microcapsule layer. The result is two different resolutions on one screen the color clarity is 150 dpi while black and white images and text are still 300 dpi. Because these displays are so different from standard backlight LED panels, you can expect most ereaders to do a number of things well. Theyll be easier to stare at for long periods of time and easier to read in direct sunlight. Also, since E Ink displays only require power to rearrange the ink, these devices have much longer battery lives than even the best tablets: were talking weeks, not days. The ereader market is not as saturated as, say, the smartphone market, but there are still plenty of options out there and they do have small but important differences among them. They tend to range from around $100 to more than $400, though usually the higher end options are stylus-enabled read/write E Ink tablets like the Kindle Scribe. Beyond price, you should consider physical properties like buttons, lights, storage and resolution, as well as how the software lets you find and access books. Reading features With any ereader, youll navigate the OS via taps and swipes, and some add physical page-turn buttons. Most with built-in buttons have an auto-rotating screen so you can press with your right or left hand. As E Ink technology has advanced, resolution has greatly improved even the budget Kindle ereader has a 300 ppi display. You can still find models with lower resolution, but we dont recommend them. Some ereaders have front LEDs that support light temperature adjustment. That means you can switch to a warmer light after the sun goes down, which will feel easier on the eyes. If youre concerned about blue light, you should go for a reader with that feature. Other features The capabilities of these pocket libraries have advanced considerably since the early days. In addition to storing books, some let you browse the web, run apps and play music. The screens frame rate cant handle gaming, but its good enough to show you the Wikipedia entry for Strivers Row while you read Crook Manifesto . If you listen to audiobooks, you may want a Bluetooth-enabled ereader capable of playing them. Most of the models we tested have that ability, with the notable exception of the Nook ereader we tried. Keep in mind that audiobook files can take up more space than print files so you'll probably want a device with a higher storage capacity if you plan on doing a lot of listening. Above all, you should consider where and how you intend to find books to read. Most ereaders make it easiest to shop through their own digital bookstores, but all of them (even Kindles ) will now let you download titles from other sources, like libraries, unaffiliated ebook sellers and free public domain sites. Photo by Amy Skorheim / Engadget How to get books for your ereader Kindle, Nook and Kobo all have their own stores that you access directly from each brands devices. Prices are fairly competitive among the sellers, too as I write this, the current NYT bestselling fiction ebook is $12 at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, eBooks.com and the Kobo store. The top nonfiction release costs $15 at all four. Amazon offers Kindle Unlimited for $12 per month, and it includes four million titles from which you can pick your next read. It includes audio and ebooks, but you wont find many big, new releases or older bestsellers. Kobo has a subscription called Kobo Plus with about 1.3 million titles: it goes for $8 per month for ebooks only, $8 for audiobooks only or $10 for both. Buying a book from a proprietary store instantly delivers it to your device, provided youre connected to WiFi. It also syncs your reading across devices and apps, so you can pick up where you left off on your phone if you forgot your ereader at home. It truly is the most convenient way to go, but if you dont want to be locked into one brands store, or if you opt for an ereader without its own marketplace, you do have options. How to upload ePubs onto an ereader Stores like ebooks.com and Google Play have millions of ebooks for sale as digital rights-managed (DRM) ePub files, which Kobo, Nook and PocketBook readers can read in their native ereader apps. Kindles dont support DRM ePub files at all and Boox devices require third party apps (of which there are many) to ready those files. Titles from some publishers like Tor and public domain classics from sites like Project Gutenberg are also sold as ePubs, but without the added DRM. Consequently, Kindles and the Boox Neoreader do support those files. Books you get from third-party sources will look just like ones you bought from a proprietary store, thanks to the flowable, formatted nature of ePub files. While these device-agnostic ebook collections give you extra options for finding your next read, they require a few additional steps to get the files onto your ereader. To do so, youll typically need a computer running a free program called Adobe Digital Editions (ADE). After buying and downloading the ePub file, open ADE and plug your ereader into your computer (all readers here have a USB-C port for charging and data transfers). Your device should pop up in the left panel. Drag and drop the ePub file from your downloads folder into the main panel in ADE. The file will display as an image of the book cover. Drag that image onto your device on the left panel. If the file includes digital rights management (which protects against unauthorized copying) youll need to authorize your ereader, which requires using or creating a free Adobe ID . Once youve finished adding files to upload, eject the reader from your computer to complete the transfer process. Kindles use a web-based uploader instead of the ADE method. But since Kindle uses its own proprietary DRM technology instead of Adobe's, the only files it can accept from third parties are non-DRM files, such as from Tor Publishing or Project Gutenberg. After downloading a compatible ePub file, drag and drop it into your browser with the Send to Kindle page open. As long as youre signed into Amazon, this wirelessly transfers the files to your associated device. Boox also uses a browser uploader called BooxDrop (along with many other methods ) to deliver ePubs to the device. Open it from the Boox App menu and youll see a device-specific url. Type that into your browser to access a file delivery portal that uploads to your library. Booxs built-in ereader app, NeoReader, also doesnt support files with DRM, so you wont be able to read current titles from most publishers using that app. Fortunately, Boox devices run nearly every ereader app out there, Kobo and Kindle included, letting you access ePubs any number of ways. How to read library books on an ereader Your local library card lets you borrow audio and ebooks through a program called Overdrive and its companion app Libby . On a Kobo , you have have built-in access to Overdrive in a separate tab. Once youve linked your public library card, the search function will include results for titles available from your local library; a few taps will upload your selections to your device for the length of the loan. I personally find it easiest to borrow the title I want through the Libby app on my phone. After that, the book pops up on my Kobos home screen once the device syncs. To read library books on a Kindle , you can either go through the Libby app or the Overdrive section of your librarys website. Once you click Borrow, youll see the option to Read now with Kindle, which takes you to Amazons site to sign in. After that, the book will be delivered to your device the next time it connects to WiFi. For other ereaders, youll go through your librarys Overdrive portal and download the ePub after clicking the Borrow button. You can then use the ADE process we described above. Devices that run external apps, like Boox's Page, Go Color 7 or Palma, allow you to read library books via the Libby app, just as you would on a smartphone or iPad. You can also use the Libby app to borrow audiobooks, but you wont be able to access them through your ereader. (The exception is an ereader, like a Boox device, that allows external apps). I found it was easier to listen to an audiobook on my phone anyway, regardless of whether I borrowed it through Libby or bought it from Kindle or Kobo. Photo by Amy Skorheim / Engadget How we test ereaders When putting together any guide, the first thing we do is spend hours researching the field. We look at whats available, whats new, and what shoppers and professional reviewers have to say. Then we narrow a list to the best candidates for hands-on testing. Over the course of the past year and a half, Ive tested just over a dozen ereaders, representing five different brands: Amazon, Kobo, Barnes & Noble, Boox and PocketBook. I bought, borrowed and uploaded books for each device using the methods above. I used each one for between a few days to a few months. I evaluated each one in the areas of book access, ease of reading, extra features and overall value. Heres everything we tested so far: Amazon Kindle (2022) Amazon Kindle (2024) Amazon Kindle Paperwhite (2021) Amazon Kindle Paperwhite Signature Boox Go Color 7 Boox Leaf 2 Boox Page Boox Poke 5 Boox Palma Kobo Libra 2 Kobo Libra Colour Kobo Clara 2E Kobo Clara Colour Kobo Nia NOOK GlowLight 4 PocketBook Era Other ereaders we tested Kindle Colorsoft Amazons first color Kindle impressed with its quick page-turns and load times, auto-adjusting front light and, of course, a decently striking color E Ink display. But at $280, its more expensive than all of the other color ereaders in its size range, including the Kobo Libra Colour and the Boox Go Color 7. Also, some Colorsoft owners reported seeing a yellow band at the bottom of their ereaders display. This issue did not affect our first review unit during the original testing period, but it eventually appeared. An Amazon spokesperson told Engadget: A small number of customers have reported a yellow band along the bottom of the display. We take the quality of our products seriouslycustomers who notice this can reach out to our customer service team for a replacement or refund, and were making the appropriate adjustments to ensure that new devices will not experience this issue moving forward. Amazon sent us a new Colorsoft ereader at the end of 2024 and it does appear that the fixes the company made resolved the yellow-band issue. The screen on our second review unit appears warmer overall, but not overly so. Its more akin to the screen on the Kobo Libra Colour, and thats a good thing. Ereader FAQs Which ereaders can read Kindle books? Amazons Kindle ereaders are the obvious answer, but other devices capable of running apps can also read titles from the Kindle store. For example, you can download the Kindle app on a Boox ereader through Google Play (the store comes standard in the Boox app menu). You can then sign into your Kindle account and access all the books in your library the same way youd read Kindle books on your phone or tablet. Can you buy Kindle books without a Kindle? Yes. You can buy Kindle books through the Kindle app or through Amazons website via a browser. You can read those titles on a Kindle or any device that can run the Kindle app, such as a smartphone, tablet or computer. Just be aware that Kindle titles can only be read through one of Amazons ereaders or the Kindle app. The company uses proprietary digital rights management on all ebooks it sells that cant be read by other ereader apps like Kobo or Adobe ADE. What's the difference between Kindle and Kobo? Both Kindle and Kobo are brands of dedicated ereaders that support searching, buying, downloading and reading ebooks from their own stores. Both also support borrowing books from your local library via Overdrive and Libby. The difference is that Kindle is owned by Amazon and uses the Kindle store, whereas Kobo is owned by Rakuten and its books come from the Kobo store. Both stores come pre-loaded as a tab on their respective ereader and both carry most in-print books. Each store also carries their own exclusive ebooks as well, but Amazons library of Kindle-only books is much larger than Kobos . Amazon also offers Amazon Original stories to read on the Kindle, which are free short fiction and nonfiction reads that are free to Prime members. Which ereader is best for library books? Both Kobos and Kindles have simple systems for borrowing library books. Other ereaders, like Boox, let you borrow books after downloading the Libby App. Only Kobo ereaders let you search for and borrow books directly on the ereader, with a dedicated Overdrive tab. Kindles, on the other hand, utilize a convenient read on Kindle function from the Libby app or website. You can send a borrowed book to your Kindle just by signing into your account. Both methods are pretty easy, so which is the best for you probably depends on other factors than just the library-book feature. Recent updates January 2025: Updated the Others we tested section to include impressions of the second Kindle Colorsoft review unit we received. August 2024 : Replaced our Android tablet pick with the new Go Color 7 ereader from Boox. Updated book titles to current examples. Added an FAQ section to explain the difference between Kobo and Kindle ereaders and further detail library-book support on different models. November 2024 : Following the release of Amazon's new Kindle ereaders , we tested and reviewed the Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition, the base-model Kindle and Amazon's new color ereader, the Kindle Colorsoft . Accordingly, we updated our budget pick, added a premium pick and noted our experience with the Colorsoft. This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/mobile/tablets/best-ereader-130013808.html?src=rss

Startup news and updates: Daily roundup (January 20, 2025)

YourStory presents daily news roundup from the Indian startup ecosystem and beyond. Here's the roundup for Monday, January 20, 2025.

How African VC firm Oui Capital returned its first fund with Moniepoints unicorn exit

At a recent investor meeting, early-stage African investor Oui Capital informed limited partners that it had returned its $4 million debut fund following the sale of some shares in the business banking platform Moniepoint. The African fintech unicorn has so far proven to be a standout investment for five-year-old Oui Capital. When it launched its [] 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

GSV Ventures-backed BrightCHAMPS acquires K12 education marketplace Edjust

BrightCHAMPS said that the acquisition aims to enforce stricter customer acquisition standards, with Edjusts founders planning to refine the sales model and expand parent networks across the 30 geographies the company operates in.

AI procurement platform ProcureYard raises $1.72M in Seed round led by Powerhouse Ventures

The capital raised will be used for product development and working capital management. ProcureYard plans to leverage its custom-built conversational AI platform which drove success in metals and replicate it to other raw materials.

One97 Communications swings to Rs 208.5 Cr loss in Q3

The fintech company reported a 36% year-on-year decline in revenue from operations for the third quarter of FY25 at Rs 1,827.8 crore.

India is targeting engineering exports of $250B by 2030: Commerce secretary

Addressing a conference of construction equipment manufacturers, Commerce Secretary Sunil Barthwal said, in the process of energy transition, there will be a demand for adopting technologies that have net-zero carbon emission.

Bluesky launches a custom feed for vertical videos

It is the product shipping time for all social networks withTikToks services in the restoration phase,and the app still unavailable in the App Store and the Play Store. Bluesky said Sunday that it is launching a custom feed for vertical video in its app. Users can see a trending videos section in the explore tab [] 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

The impact of H-1B visas on the tech industry in U.S.

Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy, both immigrants and Mr. Trumps picks to overhaul the U.S. government, are supportive of the skilled foreign worker visa programme

How to stream Donald Trumps Inauguration Day 2025

Donald Trump will take the presidential oath of office on Monday in front of the Capitol building in Washington, D.C., once again. The event takes place at noon ET and is expected to attract considerable attention from both supporters and opponents. How to stream Trumps inauguration You can watch the inauguration live with cable or [] 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

AI helps solve missing children cases; Dacio making roads safer

Founded by father-son duo Abhishek Gupta and Dhruv Gupta in November last year, Khoji.in acts as an AI-powered one-click missing person identification system and has partnered with DigiLocker for quick identity verification.

From data to decisions: Empowering SMEs with AI cloud for strategic business insights

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has emerged as a gamechanger, driving innovation and growth across industries. For small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), embracing AI isn't just an option; it's a strategic requirement. By leveraging the power of cloud-based AI solutions, SMEs can unlock the potent

Bluesky's 2024 moderation report shows how quickly harmful content grew as new users flocked in

Bluesky experienced explosive growth last year, particularly toward the end , necessitating that the platform ramp up its moderation efforts. In its recently released moderation report for 2024, Bluesky said it grew by about 23 million users, jumping from 2.9 million users to nearly 26 million. And, its moderators received 17 times the number of user reports they got in 2023 6.48 million in 2024 compared to 358,000 the previous year. The bulk of these reports were related to harassment, trolling or intolerance, spam and misleading content (including impersonation and misinformation). The presence of accounts posing as other people has been a known issue in the wake of Blueskys popularity spike, and the platform updated its impersonation policy in November with a more aggressive approach in an attempt to crack down on it. At the time, it said it had quadrupled its moderation team. The new report says Blueskys moderation team has grown to about 100, and hiring is ongoing. Some moderators specialize in particular policy areas, such as dedicated agents for child safety, it notes. Other categories Bluesky says it received a lot of reports about include illegal and urgent issues and unwanted sexual content. There were also 726,000 reports marked as other. Bluesky says it complied with 146 requests from law enforcement, governments, legal firms out of a total of 238 last year. The platform plans on making some changes to the way reports and appeals are handled this year that it says will streamline user communication, like providing users with updates about actions it has taken on content theyve reported and, further down the line, letting users appeal takedown decisions directly in the app. Moderators took down 66,308 accounts in 2024, while its automated systems took down 35,842 spam and bot profiles. Looking ahead to 2025, we're investing in stronger proactive detection systems to complement user reporting, as a growing network needs multiple detection methods to rapidly identify and address harmful content, Bluesky says. This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/social-media/blueskys-2024-moderation-report-shows-how-quickly-harmful-content-grew-as-new-users-flocked-in-000149354.html?src=rss

Indian cryptography research gears up to face the quantum challenge

Areas where Indian researchers are working extensively include communication complexity, proof complexity, and algebraic coding theory

Samsung Unpacked: How to watch the Galaxy S25 event on Wednesday

Good news, Android fans: You've got just a few days left before the unveiling of 2025's latest (and presumably greatest) new Samsung phones. The company's first Galaxy Unpacked event of the year is slated for Wednesday, January 22 and as in past years, you'll be able to watch along from home. Between credible leaks and historical precedent, we can reasonably assume that the event will include a new lineup of Galaxy S25 phones (including Ultra, Plus and regular models) at the very least. The new phones are more or less guaranteed to use Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite chip , and sport some amount of design tweaks, and new colors. And Samsung's recent blog post effectively confirmed that its new One UI 7 announced at a Samsung developer event in 2024 will be part of the Wednesday reveal, so expect more details on how the operating system revamp will actually impact using the company's new devices. Beyond that, Galaxy AI will be featured prominently, based on Samsung's original announcement of the event, and it seems possible the company could include an update on its wearables and more information about Project Moohan, the headset it's developing for Google's Android XR platform . The event begins at 1PM ET / 10AM PT in-person in San Jose and online everywhere else. If you plan on watching, you can find a stream on Samsung.com , in Samsung's Newsroom , or watch along right here in the YouTube video below. Engadget will also be liveblogging the event (we'll add the link here once it's live). This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/mobile/smartphones/samsung-unpacked-how-to-watch-the-galaxy-s25-event-on-wednesday-211629772.html?src=rss

From recruiting for Palantir to landing a plane on Highway 85: meet defense techs wildest power broker

Peter Conway has recruited for some of the buzziest defense and hard tech firms in Silicon Valley over the last decade, like Palantir and Mach Industries. 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Instagram is rushing out a new video editing app that sure sounds a lot like CapCut

Instagram head Adam Mosseri took to Threads on Sunday with yet another announcement this weekend , the timing of which surely had nothing at all to do with TikTok and other ByteDance-owned apps (briefly) going dark : a new, free video-editing app called Edits is on the way. Instagram's Edits will cater to people who edit videos on their phone, and will offer a full suite of creative tools. That includes higher-quality recordings, shareable drafts, trending audio, insights about your Reels performance and an inspiration tab, on top of the usual editing tools. If all that reminds you of CapCut, TikToks sister app for video editing, youre not alone. In response to the immediate comparisons, Mosseri called Edits CapCut, but more for creators than casual video makers. Edits isnt available yet, but you can pre-order it on the App Store if youre an iOS user and Mosseri says an Android version is coming soon. While he puts the release sometime in February, the App Store page says March 13. And dont expect anything too polished when it arrives. The first version is going to be incomplete, so please be patient, but Im really excited to put this in all your hands, Mosseri said. The Edits app logo Edits/App Store The announcement came shortly after TikTok said its app was coming back online in the US, a mere 12 hours or so after it shut down. CapCut hasnt come back yet, but its expected to follow suit. Trump said on social media that he would announce an executive order after hes sworn in that would extend ByteDances time to sort out TikToks future. While Threads users have been calling Instagram out for the timing of the announcement, Mosseri said the app has been in development for months, and I think it'll end up pretty different than CapCut. On that note, he said, Edits will have a much broader range of creative tools and probably a smaller addressable audience. Think a place to track all your ideas instead of templates. Think AI video editing tools on a per clip or per video basis. Think new insights on why your videos are succeeding or struggling. One way it appears Edits may have a leg up on CapCut, at least, is the App Store page says videos wont have a watermark when theyre exported. While the free version of CapCut has long added the easily removable ending logo to videos at the time of export, it recently started adding a corner watermark too. This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/social-media/instagram-is-rushing-out-a-new-video-editing-app-that-sure-sounds-a-lot-like-capcut-205054034.html?src=rss

AI benchmarking organization criticized for waiting to disclose funding from OpenAI

An organization developing math benchmarks for AI didnt disclose that it had received funding from OpenAI until relatively recently, drawing allegations of impropriety from some in the AI community. Epoch AI, a nonprofit primarily funded by Open Philanthropy, a research and grantmaking foundation, revealed on December 20 that OpenAI had supported the creation of FrontierMath. [] 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

The Pentagon says AI is speeding up its kill chain

Leading AI developers, such as OpenAI and Anthropic, are threading a delicate needle to sell software to the United States military: make the Pentagon more efficient, without letting their AI kill people. Today, their tools are not being used as weapons, but AI is giving the Department of Defense a significant advantage in identifying, tracking, [] 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Meta announces a new video editing app called Edits amidst TikTok and CapCut ban

Meta today announced a new video editing app called Edits, after ByteDances video editing app CapCut was removed from Apples App Store and the Google Play Store as part of the TikTok ban. Instagram head Adam Mosseri (pictured above) said on Threads that the app will launch next month on iOS, with an Android version [] 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

TikTok Is Already Back Online

Less than 24 hours after the app went dark, TikTok says President-elect Donald Trump has given it the reassurance it needs to resume service in the US.

TikTok says its restoring service in the US

It hasn't even been a full day since ByteDance shut down TikTok in the US , and now it says the app is coming back. In a statement posted on X Sunday afternoon, TikTok wrote, In agreement with our service providers, TikTok is in the process of restoring service. The statement also thanked Trump, who will be sworn in on Monday and who previously said he was considering giving TikTok an extension amid reports of potential bidders (though ByteDance has expressed no interest in selling). We will work with President Trump on a long-term solution that keeps TikTok in the United States, TikTok said. At the time of this writing, the TikTok app is once again up and running for me despite previously showing a message saying I can't use TikTok for now. Phew, what an agonizing checks watch 12 hours that was without it. TikTok doesn't yet seem to be back in the App Store or Google Play Store, though, so if you deleted the app from your phone, you'll probably have to wait a little longer to get it back. CapCut, one of the other ByteDance-owned apps affected by the ban , also isn't available. STATEMENT FROM TIKTOK: In agreement with our service providers, TikTok is in the process of restoring service. We thank President Trump for providing the necessary clarity and assurance to our service providers that they will face no penalties providing TikTok to over 170 TikTok Policy (@TikTokPolicy) January 19, 2025 While the law banning TikTok was set to go into effect today, January 19, the outgoing administration has expressed that it would not be enforcing it in Bidens final hours as president. MSNBC reported on Saturday that White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre called TikToks threat to go dark a stunt, saying we see no reason for TikTok or other companies to take actions in the next few days before the Trump Administration takes office on Monday. But TikTok maintained that it couldnt stay online without assurance that service providers would not be punished. Trump chimed in on Sunday morning, writing on Truth Social, Im asking companies not to let TikTok stay dark! I will issue an executive order on Monday to extend the period of time before the laws prohibitions take effect, so that we can make a deal to protect our national security. The order will also confirm that there will be no liability for any company that helped keep TikTok from going dark before my order. He also outlined a vague plan for how he envisions TikToks future in the US. I would like the United States to have a 50% ownership position in a joint venture. By doing this, we save TikTok, keep it in good hands and allow it to say [sic] up. Without U.S. approval, there is no Tik Tok. I sure hope you arent already exhausted by the back and forth ridiculousness of this situation because, my friends, its not over. This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/social-media/tiktok-says-its-restoring-service-in-the-us-175440013.html?src=rss

TikTok is restoring service in the US

Barely more than 12 hours after TikTok went dark in the United States, the video-sharing app is coming back online. In agreement with our service providers, TikTok is in the process of restoring service, the company said in a statement. We thank President Trump for providing the necessary clarity and assurance to our service providers [] 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Samsung Galaxy S25 Unpacked 2025 event: What to expect on Wednesday

Samsungs first big launch of 2025 is almost here. Galaxy Unpacked will take place on January 22 at 1PM ET in San Jose, CA, where Samsungs Next Big Thing (to borrow a 14-year-old marketing slogan ) will be revealed. What exactly will be on tap? Well, apart from a few sure bets and some likely leaks, only those sworn to a blood oath under an NDA know for certain. But here are the most likely products and features well see. Spoilers: There will be phones. Galaxy S25, S25+ and S25 Ultra Galaxy S24 Ultra Sam Rutherford for Engadget Much like Apple reveals its latest iPhones at its first fall event , Samsung typically launches its mainline Galaxy S flagships at its first Unpacked shindig of the year . You can bet the farm that there will be Galaxy S25 phones at this event. And given Samsungs recent trend of launching three tiers of flagships standard, Plus and Ultra you can bet well see that again. (Samsung could technically change the brand names, but the three-layered lineup is practically guaranteed.) Theres even an FCC certification (first spotted by 91Mobiles ) to dispel any doubts. The degree of certainty falls sharply once we dig into the phones features. A subtle redesign with rounded corners, flatter edges and thinner bezels appears likely based on a leaked video posted to Reddit and images from reputable tipster Ice Universe. But this isnt expected to be the generation where Samsungs hiring of a former Mercedes-Benz designer will lead to drastic aesthetic changes. Android Headlines also posted plenty of pictures of the purported Galaxy S25, S25+ and S25 Ultra that confirm the relatively minor redesign. The site also claims the screen size for the Galaxy S25 and S25+ are unchanged from last year at 6.2 and 6.7 inches, respectively. The Ultra gets an ever-so-slightly bigger display at 6.9 inches. Qualcomm At least in the US, the phone is practically guaranteed to use Qualcomms Snapdragon 8 Elite processor, which the chip-maker revealed in October. (Qualcomm even listed Samsung among the companies launching devices with that processor in the coming weeks.) Like just about every flagship processor these days, the Snapdragon 8 Elite is built for on-device generative AI, which aligns with Samsungs Galaxy AI blitz in recent models. We dont know whether the company will split its S25 processors between Snapdragon (US and other markets) and Exynos (everywhere else), but Ice Universe has claimed it will be all Snapdragon this generation. That would be a good thing, given whats often a glaring performance and battery life disparity favoring Qualcomm. There would be precedence, too: although the vast majority of Galaxy S generations have had different processors regionally, the S23 had the same Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy chip globally. Samsung is rumored to stick with last-generation OLED displays (made with M13 organic materials) instead of the brighter and more efficient M14 OLED panels used in the iPhone 16 Pro and Google Pixel 9 . Logic suggests Samsung would want its best homemade screen in its best phones especially when its competitors are already using it. But it could stick with the cheaper panels to keep the bill of materials down. Perhaps it calculated that better displays dont make for better generative AI (the obsession of nearly every tech company right now), while the latest Qualcomm chip does. Speaking of AI, expect Samsung to devote a perhaps agonizingly long portion of the event to generative AI features. The hit-or-miss DigiTimes reported last month that the Galaxy S25 series will include an AI Agent that provides personalized clothing suggestions and transport information. What that would look like in practice is anyones guess, but Im not sure I want to know. Samsung The phones will run Samsungs One UI 7 on top of Android 15. We know this because Samsung said in October that its user experience (based on Android 15) will launch on the next Galaxy S flagships . Its already available in beta for Galaxy S24 phones . Samsung has said that One UI 7 will be its first integrated AI platform. It added that Galaxy phones will become true AI companions that are able to understand natural language derived from speech, images and text. On the camera front, Ice Universe claims (via Android Headlines ) its confirmed that only the ultra-wide sensor will see an upgrade in the Galaxy S25 Ultra to 50MP from 12MP in last years model. The leaker says the S25 Ultra will stick with a 200MP main sensor, 10MP 3x zoom and 50MP 5x zoom. Galaxy S24 Ultra Sam Rutherford for Engadget Samsung will add the Qi2 wireless charging standard to its new flagships and that comes straight from the horses (aka, the Wireless Power Consortiums) mouth. However, leaker chunvn8888 (aka yawn) says Samsungs phones wont have built-in magnets for Qi2s native MagSafe in everything but name charging. Given that's the main benefit of Qi2, this would be disappointing news. Instead, the leaker says Samsung will sell a first-party case with a Qi2 magnetic ring to enable that. (Gotta move those accessories, baby!) Is it really Qi2 if you need a case? Rumors have buzzed about an alleged Galaxy S25 Slim with a you guessed it slimmer design joining the trio at some point this year. Thats something Apple is also rumored to be working on . Leakers have posted numerous renders this past week comparing how the different size options may compare to each other. A post from Ice Universe puts the S25 Slim at 6.4mm. However, given the FCC certifications only appear to cover the familiar trio of flagships, that phone (if its in the pipeline at all) may not arrive until later in the year. Galaxy Ring 2, Samsung XR and AR glasses Galaxy Ring Sam Rutherford for Engadget DigiTimes reported in December that Samsung would show off (or maybe just tease) the Galaxy Ring 2 and augmented reality (AR) glasses during its January Unpacked event. The Taiwanese publication says the Galaxy Ring 2 will add two more sizes to the nine from the original model , which only launched in July. The second-gen wearable health tracker is said to add new AI features (surprise!) and updated sensors for more accurate measurements. The Galaxy Ring 2 is also rumored to last longer than the current models maximum of seven days. Google DigiTimes also claims Samsungs AR glasses which the company has confirmed its working on will look like regular prescription glasses and weigh around 50g. It says the futuristic glasses would use Googles Gemini AI , which aligns with what we already know about Samsungs partnership with Google and Qualcomm on Android XR. But given the lack of supply chain rumors surrounding the glasses, its likely that any mention at the event would amount to little more than a teaser, a la its grand reveal of... a stinkin render for the first Galaxy Ring at Unpacked 2024. We also know Samsung is co-developing an Android XR (extended reality) headset codenamed Project Moohan alongside Google and Qualcomm. The lightweight and ergonomically designed headset will have a state-of-the-art display, passthrough video and natural multi-modal input. Googles renderings show a wearable reminiscent of Apples $3,500 Vision Pro . Project Moohan Google / Samsung Since Google only recently began offering a developer kit and API for the platform, any glimpse of it at Unpacked wouldnt likely include an imminent release or deep dive into its hardware. Engadget will have full coverage of Samsungs first Unpacked event of 2025. More to come on January 22! Update, January 13 2025, 12:58PM ET: This story has been updated with purported images and more details on the Galaxy S25, S25+ and S25 Ultra from Android Headlines. Update, January 14 2025, 3:20PM ET: This story has been updated with some more information about One UI 7. Update, January 17 2025, 12:45PM ET: This story has been updated with more details on the Galaxy S25's processor and the history of processors in the Galaxy S series. Update, January 19, 2025, 12:15PM ET: This story has been updated with more information about the rumored Galaxy S25 Slim. This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/mobile/smartphones/samsung-galaxy-s25-unpacked-2025-event-what-to-expect-on-wednesday-202024600.html?src=rss

Functioning of biological membranes can be controlled by DNA origami: Study

Scientists at the University of Stuttgart have succeeded in controlling the structure and function of biological membranes with the help of 'DNA origami'. It will help in facilitating the transportation of large therapeutic loads into cells. It now paves a new way for the targeted administration of medication and other therapeutic inventions

TP-Links already-affordable Matter Smart Light Switch falls further, now $16 (Reg. $25)

TP-Link Tapo Matter Smart Light Switch Buy for $16 (Reg. $25) What we love This new release hit the scene just two months ago with Matter support and a head-turning $25 price tag. Well, things just got even better with a 36% discount. Its also worth noting that it tracks energy usage as well. As already mentioned, these wield Matter support, paving the way for you to use them across all the major ecosystems ranging from Apple to Google, Alexa, Samsung, and others. more

It doesnt get much more affordable than $7 for a 3-card MagSafe wallet with a built-in stand (53% off)

UGREEN 3-Card MagSafe Wallet with Stand Buy for $7 (Reg. $15) What we love I finally made the switch to a MagSafe wallet several months ago and its nice to have it effortlessly attach to my iPhone. This way it feels like I only have one thing in my pocket, instead of two. This UGREEN offering boasts three card slots, a built-in stand, and even a nylon loop to enhance your grip. more

Trump says he will delay TikTok ban, suggests a joint venture with US ownership

TikTok went dark for users in the US on Saturday night, but it may not be gone for long. President-elect Donald Trump posted on Truth Social Sunday morning that he will issue an executive order Monday that will extend the period of time before the laws prohibitions take effect, so that we can make a [] 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Employees of failed startups are at special risk of stolen personal data through old Google logins

As if losing your job when the startup you work for collapses isnt bad enough, now a security researcher has found that employees at failed startups are at particular risk of having their data stolen. This ranges from their private Slack messages to Social Security numbers and, potentially, bank accounts. The researcher who discovered the [] 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Maldives to repatriate undocumented expatriates under biometrics-based operation

Colombo: The Maldives will begin to repatriate undocumented expatriates identified through biometrics data collection under the ongoing Kurangi Operation, PSM News, the official media outlet, reported on Sunday quoting the Ministry of Homeland Security and Technology. PSM said the operation was launched in May 2024, which aims to provide a permanent solution to the issue Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

5 Posture Corrector Picks for Support (2025), Tested and Reviewed

Youre hunched over your desk and phone for hours. We rounded up gadgets, a DIY trick, and even some yoga advice to help you straighten up.

AI isnt very good at history, new paper finds

Top LLMs performed poorly on a high-level history test, a new paper has found. 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

9to5Toys News Weekly recap Nintendo Switch 2, new magnetic carabiner clips, Find My card, more

Welcome to 9to5Toys News Weekly your go-to spot to catch up on the latest new product releases, features, and hands-on reviews. This weekly roundup collects all of the coolest new gadgets, the most interesting updates in the world of tech, and more from the past week, and organizes it into a single handy reading list for you to sift through every Sunday morning. This week we have some new UGREEN tech, in the form of its latest Apple Find My wallet tracker card and its new MagSafe aluminum SSD enclosure , joining a hands-on look at the Roborock Qrevo Curv and, of course, all of the details on the official reveal of the new Nintendo Switch 2 . more

22 Best Wireless Chargers 2025: Wire-Free Charging for Devices

Stop fumbling for cables in the dark. These WIRED-tested stands and pads will take the hassle out of refueling your phone, wireless earbuds, and watch.

Apples 16-inch M4 Pro MacBook Pro with 48GB of RAM is now up to $270 off

Anyone out there looking to land a banger 16-inch M4 Pro MacBook Pro? Amazon is now offering the upgraded model with 48GB of RAM at $270 off the sticker price today. It would seem the 16-inch model is a more niche option than the 14-incher, never mind one with 48GB of RAM, but if this is what youre after we are now looking at one of the best prices to date starting from $2,629 shipped. more

Hisenses RGB LED Could Be the Future for Cheap Screens

With incredible colors, brightness, and contrast, is this a glimpse into the next 10 years of display tech?

Theres a New Way to Count Prime Numbers

To make progress on one of number theorys most elementary questions, two mathematicians turned to an unlikely source.

2 Skills to master to thrive in the AI-driven job market

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Fall back in love with books: 4 must-reads for 2025

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You might be using ChatGPT wrong

Macworld Theres more to AI than just answering basic prompts. Sure, that can save you time, but thats only a fraction of what tools like ChatGPT can do. Dont know how people are getting AI to automate different parts of their job? Check out the ChatGPT and Automation E-Degree for 12 lectures breaking it down into simple steps. Its only $24.99 (reg. $790) when you use code CHAT5OFF at checkout. You know all those little repetitive tasks throughout the day that take up so much time? This course introduces you to 20 new AI tools to help take them off your plate. There are also lessons on AI tools to help improve your communication, streamline data analysis, develop creative solutions to problems, and just make work so much easier to handle. This course has 25 hours of instruction, but theres no rush to complete it. All course materials are yours for life, so the only reason to rush is if youre in a hurry to get AI to write your emails, visualize your data, and so much more. Let AI do the work you dont want to. Get $5 off the ChatGPT and Automation E-Degree , now only $24.99 with code CHAT5OFF. ChatGPT & Automation E-Degree $24.99 See Deal StackSocial prices subject to change.

Bye, bye, iWorkswitch your apps to Microsoft Office for less than $40

Macworld Tired of trying to make iWork, well, work? It might supposedly be a good alternative to Microsoft Office, but lets be honest: it really cant compare! Its time to upgrade your Macs productivity apps in 2025 to Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and more, and now might be the best time to grab a license. Rather than pay a recurring fee for Microsoft 365, you could get a lifetime Microsoft Office license for your Mac for only$39.99 (reg. $229). Thats over $30 less thanwhat youd normally pay for a yearly subscription to Office 365. Imagine Word, Excel, PowerPoint , Outlook, OneNote, and Teams Classic right on your Macthats exactly what this Office 2019 license gives you. You can immediately access and install your apps after purchasing since youll get a download link and activation key via email ASAP. iWork, who? While this isnt the latest version of Office, keep in mind that youre getting more apps for less. Plus, if youre not super into the complete AI integration of Office 2024, this might be the suite for you! Start the new year on the right foot and own this lifetime Microsoft Office download for Mac for just $39.99. No coupon needed. Microsoft Office Home & Business 2019 for Mac Only $39.99 at Macworld StackSocial prices subject to change.

Apple lists all apps it removed alongside TikTok in the U.S.

Amid the TikTok shutdown, in a rare move, Apple published a statement and a support document listing all affected apps that are inaccessible in the U.S. The iPhone maker typically doesnt publish information for when it blocks apps. Notably, other ByteDance apps, including CapCut, Lemon8 which surged in the last few months and [] 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

5 Reasons why you always stay unhappy and how to overcome it

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2025 to be marked by key innovations, localised features for India: OnePlus

New Delhi: The year 2025 for global technology brand OnePlus in India will be marked by key innovations, localised features tailored specifically for the domestic market, and exceptional end-to-end customer support, the company said on Sunday. The country is a key market for OnePlus and to further this, we recently announced Project Starlight that marks Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

Design and dignity how Project Tarasha empowers rural craftpreneurs

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Must-watch TED Talks for a personal transformation in 2025

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Its Not Just TikTok: These Other ByteDance Apps Are Gone Too

Lemon8, CapCut, and Gauth are among the other victims of the US ban on ByteDance-owned apps.

How to Get Around the US TikTok Ban

TikTok is now unavailable in the United Statesand getting around the ban isnt as simple as using a VPN. Heres what you need to know.

AI, agriculture, delivery: test your business creativity with Edition 171 of our weekly quiz!

This insightful feature from YourStory tests and strengthens your business acumen! Here are 5 questions to kick off this 171st quiz. Ready?

Mobility startup Rapido set to expand to 500 cities

Rapido is also looking to enter new states including Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand and others, it said at the Bharat Mobility Expo 2025.

TikTok Is Unavailable in the USand Gone From the App Stores

After President Biden declined to reassure Apple, Google, and Oracle that they wouldnt be fined for giving Americans access to TikTok, the apps hopes now hang on President-elect Trump.

TikTok goes dark in the US

TikToks app was removed from prominent app stores on Saturday just before a federal law that would have banned the popular social media platform was scheduled to go into effect

'Generational problem': Youth still struggling in pandemic's shadow

Like many other young people, Amelie feels that the Covid-19 pandemic -- and its procession of lockdowns and restrictions -- marked a urning point for her mental health. I came face to face with everything I had been repressing -- and it triggered an enormous depression, the French university student, who was 19 years old when the pandemic broke out in 2020, told AFP. Five years later, Amelie is still receiving treatment for her mental health.

Maha Kumbhs mega celebrations; Exploring Copenhagens canals

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The impact of electric vehicles on urban planning and infrastructure

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Perplexity AI submits bid to merge with TikTok

With a TikTok ban looming in the United States, Perplexity AI is the latest bidder hoping to give the video app a new corporate home. CNBC first reported on Perplexitys interest. A source with knowledge of the offer confirmed to TechCrunch that Perplexity (whose CEO Aravind Srinivas is pictured above) has submitted a bid to [] 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

FTC says partnerships like Microsoft-OpenAI raise antitrust concerns

The Federal Trade Commission said in a staff report issued Friday that there are potential competitive issues in partnerships between big tech companies and generative AI developers specifically, Microsofts backing of OpenAI and Amazon and Alphabet/Googles partnerships with Anthropic. The FTCs report sheds light on how partnerships by big tech firms can create lock-in, [] 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Instagram swoops in with 3-minute Reels and rectangular profile grids as the TikTok ban gets real

Instagram is rolling out a bunch of changes this weekend that will conveniently make it look a lot more like TikTok, which could go dark in the US on Sunday now that the Supreme Court has ruled in favor of the law banning the app if parent company ByteDance doesnt sell it. Those changes include extending Reels to three minutes long and changing the longstanding square grid on your profile to a rectangular layout, as Adam Mosseri announced in an Instagram post and on his Story, respectively. Considering how some users have crafted a specific look for their pages around the square grid, the latter isnt likely to go over well with everyone. Nor is the third thing: theres now a tab in your Reels feed that shows you videos your friends have liked or added Notes to, Mosseri shared on Threads . Which means, of course, that your friends can more easily see what youve been liking and interacting with, too. Didnt we already agree this was kind of invasive back when Instagram had and eventually removed a whole feed dedicated to seeing the activity of the people you follow? In any case, the changes have already begun rolling out. You'll now see a button showing your friends' activity at the top right of the Reels tab, which will bring you to the new feed. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Adam Mosseri (@mosseri) Addressing the switch from the square grid in his Stories, Mosserri chalked it up to aligning with users posting habits. I know some of you really like your squares, and square photos are kind of the heritage of Instagram, but at this point most of whats uploaded both photos and videos are vertical in their orientation, so portrait versus landscape or square, and it just is a bummer to overly crop them, he said. So I know its a change, I know its a bit of a pain, but I think its a transitional pain. He went on to say, I think that people will over the long run be excited not to have their posts appear aggressively cropped. Instagram already had offered a somewhat TikTok-like view of users profiles under the Reels tab, but the latest move gives photos on the main grid the rectangular treatment too (only on the grid though, theyll expand to normal size when you click them individually). On making Reels longer, Mosseri said in a separate post that while Instagram has long focused on short-form video, weve heard the feedback that this is just too short for those who want to share longer stories. Instagram previously only allowed Reels of up to 90-seconds long, though you could work around this by sharing a longer video as a non-Reel post. TikTok, which also began with a focus on short-form, extended its post length to three minutes several years ago, and later upped this to 10 minutes in 2022. If TikTok really does shut down, users are going to be looking for a new home for that type of content. This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/social-media/instagram-swoops-in-with-3-minute-reels-and-rectangular-profile-grids-as-the-tiktok-ban-gets-real-201316339.html?src=rss

The man who bridged the skies and the seas

January 18, 1911 will forever remain etched in the history of naval aviation. It was on this day that aviation pioneer Eugene Burton Ely accomplished the first successful landing and take-off from a naval vessel, marking the birth of naval aviation. A.S.Ganesh brings you the short, eventful life of Ely, the man who demonstrated that the skies and the seas could in fact be joined

What we know about the TikTok ban

Welcome back to Week in Review. This week, were looking at the impacts of the looming TikTok ban in the U.S., including the TikTok refugees moving to Chinese app RedNote, the surge of English speakers learning Mandarin on Duolingo, and more! Lets get into it. The Supreme Court upheld the law that will effectively ban [] 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Matter-ready bulbs for $5? Yep, Amazon will ship this 4-pack to your door for under $20 (Save 33%)

4-pack of Linkind Matter RGBTW Light Bulbs Buy for $20 (Reg. $30) Clip the on-page 20% off coupon. Prime-exclusive discount. What we love Increase your smart homes reach when you add four of these Matter-ready bulbs to your space. Gone are the days of spending loads of cash on smart bulbs, with these clocking in at just under $5 each. These bulbs produce 800 lumens of light and Ive been personally using them in my office for about six months. I have no complaints so far, and love that they work with Apple Home, Alexa, Google Home, Samsung SmartThings, and more. RGB is also onboard, allowing you to switch up the vibe whenever you want. more

Top off the tech bin while VOLTMEs 35W 2-port USB-C wall chargers are $9 each (50% off)

VOLTME 35W USB-A/Type-C Wall Charger Buy for $9 (Reg. $18) What we love With less wall chargers included in the box when you buy tech products these days, its nice to stock up when a sale comes along. Well, right now you can score this 2-in-1 unit thats outfitted with not just USB-A, but also Type-C. When both are used at once, it delivers 18W to each port, but if you go all-in on USB-C, it offers 35W. Thats enough juice to handle everything from smartphones and tablets, to something like a MacBook Air. more

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This 3-in-1 Apple Watch cable also has USB-C and Lightning ports to spare, now $14.50 (Reg. $30)

LISEN 3-in-1 USB-C, Lightning, and Apple Watch Cable Buy for $14.50 (Reg. $30) Clip the on-page 42% off coupon. Prime-exclusive discount. What we love While we all dream for a day when everything can be charged the same way, at least one category of devices will hold us back for the foreseeable future, and thats wearables. Brands ranging from Apple to Google, Samsung, and others all have some sort of unique wireless charging situation going on. If youre an Apple Watch user, this cable will help out by merging that charging puck with USB-C and Lightning charging as well. more

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This 21-in-1 electric precision screwdriver kit wields 3 levels of torque and USB-C charging at $18 (Reg. $40)

JAKEMY 21-in-1 Electric Precision Screwdriver Kit Buy for $18 (Reg. $40) Clip the on-page 50% off coupon. Prime-exclusive discount. What we love This precision set steps up your DIY game with an electric screwdriver that offers three levels of torque. Youll also find 20 bits, a magnetizer, and a USB-C cable for recharging the screwdriver. Ive owned a set like this for several years and its come in handy for much more than electronics since loads of gear these days rely on tiny screws. more

Live again: Doorbuster pricing returns on Natural Apple Watch Ultra 2 at $79 off

Update : The Green/Grey Trail Loop configuration is also now down at the $719.99 shipped deal price detailed below. If you happen to miss out on the doorbuster offers for Apple Watch Ultra 2 during Black Friday or ahead of the holidays, theres still a chance. While the selection of band types is far less extensive, Amazon is offering the Apple Watch Ultra 2 with the Natural Titanium Case and the Blue/Black Trail Loop down at $719.99 shipped . Thats $79 off the regular $799 list price and the lowest price we can find on a brand new unit it is within $1 of the Black Friday doorbuster price. more

Once high-flying proptech startups Divvy Homes and EasyKnock are the latest to struggle

Many proptech startups, born and funded during the low-interest-rate heydays, are in the throes of struggle. With investments into U.S.-based real estate startups falling from $11.1 billion in 2021 to $3.7 billion last year, according to PitchBook data, some are selling themselves off, while others are closing shop. The two most recent examples are the [] 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Apple Find My integration headlines this bifold wallet with room for six cards, ID, more at $30 (Save 25%)

Miroddi Bifold Wallet with Apple Find My Buy for $30 (Reg. $40) Clip the on-page $10 off coupon. What we love Apple Find My is making its way into all sorts of gear these days, and now you can score this bifold wallet with built-in tracking at a reasonable price. Miroddi touts up to 4-month battery life and thanks to built-in wireless charging youll only need to set it on a Qi pad every now and then to keep it going. Inside youll find an ID window, room for six cards, and even a coin pocket. more

AI model identifies obesity risk factors beyond BMI for better precision

The research in Decision Analytics Journal highlights BMIs limitations and emphasises the need for comprehensive data like diet, activity, and regional factors

DOJ confirms arrested US Army soldier is linked to AT&T and Verizon hacks

The alleged hacker claimed to have access to huge amounts of call records, including VP Kamala Harris and President Trump. 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Best of 9to5Toys All of this weeks best deals: M4 Pro Mac mini, AirPods Max, Anker chargers, Nike, more

Good morning and welcome to Best of 9to5Toys Weekly a one-stop shop for all of the weeks best deals on Apple gear, Samsung and Android tech, accessories for smartphones and Macs, intelligent household upgrades, and even deals to update your wardrobe. The all-new Best of 9to5Toys collects all of the most notable deals and organizes them neatly into one handy catalog for you to peruse every Saturday morning. This week we have the M4 Pro Mac mini and the best price ever on the USB-C AirPods Max alongside loads of apparel deals and chargers for days. more

TikTok says it will go dark Sunday unless Biden offers definitive statement

It remains unclear whether TikTok will still be available in US app stores Sunday, with the company claiming that President Joe Bidens outgoing administration needs to offer definitive assurances that it wont enforce the ban. On Friday, the Supreme Court upheld a law that would effectively ban TikTok in the United States if the apps [] 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Fake job interview emails installing hidden cryptocurrency mining malware

Scammers have a new trick where they pretend to be job recruiters to plant malicious apps on your devices. It all starts with a deceptive email.

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Apples M4 Pro Mac mini 24GB/512GB just fell back to the $1,298 all-time low at $110 off

Amazon has now brought back all-time low pricing on the new M4 Pro Mac mini. Regularly $1,399, you can now score one down at $1,289 shipped , or $110 off the sticker price. This is the M4 Pro configuration with 24GB of RAM and the 512GB SSD the entry-level M4 variant with 16GB of RAM and the 25GB SSD is still sitting at $569 ($30 off). more

Want to Smell Like Donuts? Beauty Brands Think You Do

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Amazon puts its drone deliveries on hold following two crash incidents

Amazon's drones won't be making any deliveries in the foreseeable future. According to Bloomberg , the company has paused all commercial drone deliveries in Texas and Arizona after a previously undisclosed event in which two of Amazon's MK30 drones had crashed at the Pendleton, Oregon airport it uses for testing. MK30 is the company's next-gen drone model, which is lighter and has a longer range than its predecessor, the MK27. The incidents took place in December, with one of the drones even catching fire after it fell. Amazon reportedly determined that its drones crashed due a software issue that's linked to the light rain drizzling at the time the tests were being conducted. The company said, however, that the crashes weren't the primary reason why it's putting its drone deliveries on hold. Amazon spokesperson Sam Stephenson told Bloomberg that it's currently in the process of making software changes to the drone and that the operational pause is voluntary. After the updates are completed, Amazon still has to secure an approval from the Federal Aviation Administration before it can resume its operations. Employees at the drone sites, who were told of the action Friday, will continue to be paid during the pause, Stephenson added. In addition to the crashes in December, two MK30 drones collided during another test a few months earlier. Stephenson explained that Amazon expects to see incidents like these during testing and that they help the company improve the service's safety. Amazon has been sending out non-medical shipments via drones in Texas since 2022 before adding prescription medication a year later. In 2024, Amazon halted drone deliveries in California, but it also launched the service in Phoenix, Arizona. This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/big-tech/amazon-puts-its-drone-deliveries-on-hold-following-two-crash-incidents-140026835.html?src=rss