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iPhone 17 Slim will be launched in 2025 as the company's most expensive iPhone model, according to a report. The company's iPhone 17 lineup is reportedly expected to include a smartphone with a refreshed design and a slim chassis. It is currently unclear whether the iPhone 17 Slim will replace the 'Plus' model
Microsoft could release its next Call of Duty game to its Xbox Game Pass subscription service at launch, instead of selling the title independently. The company is likely to announce the move at its annual Xbox showcase, scheduled for June 9. Microsoft bought out Activision Blizzard last year, which closed gave the company access to the Call of Duty franchise.
Redmi Note 13R has been launched in China as a successor to last year's Redmi Note 12R. The new Note series phone is available in three colour options and five RAM and storage configurations. It flaunts a 6.79-inch display and runs on a Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 SoC. The Redmi Note 13R ships with HyperOS and boasts a dual rear camera unit, led by a 50-megapixel primary sensor.
Moto G85 5G specifications have surfaced online, ahead of the smartphone's debut in India. The Lenovo-owned smartphone maker is expected to launch the successor to the Moto G84 5G from 2023, and the listing on a popular benchmarking website suggests it will arrive with 8GB of RAM and a Snapdragon 4 Gen 3 chip.
ChatGPT is getting a new Connect Apps feature that will allow users to integrate their Google Drives and Microsoft OneDrive with the artificial intelligence (AI) platform. This feature will enable users to eliminate the hassle of downloading documents to their devices and then manually uploading them to the AI platform. However, this feature is only available for the paid users of the chatbot, which includes the ChatGPT Plus, Teams, and Enterprise users.
Google is finally bringing Android 14 for TVs to supported Android and Google TVs with multiple new features and improvements. The new operating system for smart TVs will finally add a picture-in-picture mode which will let users multitask and watch two different videos at the same time. Apart from this, the tech giant is also offering different energy modes to allow users granular control over energy consumption.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 has allegedly appeared on the Geekbench website with a custom Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset. Additionally, a tipster claims that the camera configuration of the book-style foldable phone will be better than that of the Galaxy S24.
Google has expanded its Project Gameface, an open-source project aimed at making tech devices more accessible, to Android, and now it can be used to control the smartphone interface. The project was first introduced during Google I/O 2023 as a hands-free gaming mouse that can be controlled using head movements and facial expressions. These were designed for those who suffer from physical disabilities and cannot use their hands or voice to control devices.
iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Prodisplay production is tipped to begin next month, ahead of the iPhone 16 Plus and iPhone 16 Pro Max. According to an analyst, Apple is also planning to upgrade the top-of-the-line iPhone 16 Pro Max with a new high-density battery that offers improved battery life compared to its predecessor, the iPhone 15 Pro Max.
In its suggestion to the government, the Indian markets regulator SEBI said it could oversee cryptocurrencies that can be seen as securities as well as keep an eye on Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs). Leader of Indias digital asset sectors have reacted to SEBIs suggestions rather positively.
Meta is reportedly working on a unique wearable form factor powered by artificial intelligence (AI). Dubbed Camerabuds, the device will be a pair of earphones with cameras attached at both ends. The cameras are said to pick up information from their surroundings and answer the queries of the user. The report claims that the project is currently in its initial stage an...
Take-Two Interactive Software tempered expectations for fiscal 2025 bookings on Thursday, after setting the release of Grand Theft Auto VI in the fall of calendar 2025.
Sony has revealed the lineup of games joining the PlayStation Plus Game Catalog in May. This months PS Plus offerings are led by Red Dead Redemption 2, the acclaimed action-adventure Western from Rockstar Games. Other games coming to game catalog include co-op shooter Crime Boss: Rockay City, multiplayer first-person shooter Deceive Inc., survival sim Stranded: Alien Dawn and more.
OpenAI GPT-4o artificial intelligence (AI) model was unveiled on Monday, and it is now being rolled out to some users. The newest flagship-grade AI model by the company introduced significant improvements in the speech and vision capabilities of the chatbot, as well as added a better understanding of the language and context of the queries. For now, users are getting the AI model with limited access and the voice and video features are not available to use.
Oppo Reno 12 series is all set to go official on May 23 and the Chinese tech brand is teasing its design through Weibo. Just a week before the official launch, more renders of the Oppo Reno 12 lineup have leaked on the Web. They show the Oppo Reno 12 and Oppo Reno 12 Pro from multiple angles in three distinct colour options.
Samsung Galaxy S25 and Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 could be equipped with next-generation 3nm Exynos chips, according to recent reports. The successor to the Samsung Galaxy S24 series could be powered by a 3nm Exynos 2500 processor, while the wearables that follow the rumoured Galaxy Watch 6 series could feature a 3nm Exynos W1000 chip.
OpenAI and Reddit have entered into a partnership which will see the artificial intelligence (AI) firm getting access to Reddits real-time data for ChatGPT and any new AI products the company launches in the future. Reddit will also be able to leverage OpenAIs technology to bring AI-powered features to its platform. Notably, the social media platform signed a similar deal with Google in February, reported to be worth $60 million (roughly Rs. 500 crore) a year.
Bitcoin price on Friday rose while the overall crypto market cap incurred a loss of 0.90 percent over the last 24 hours. Ether, Dogecoin, Ripple, and Bitcoin Cash are among popular cryptocurrencies trading in the losses as of May 17.
Android 15 Beta 2 is now available for Google Pixel phones and select other smartphones. At Google I/O 2024, the company showed off the latest Android 15 beta version with new powerful security and privacy features such as Private Space, anti-theft protections, and improved threat detection, that are available to beta testers on recent Pixel phones and eligible phones from select manufactures.
Google has started rolling out Android 15 Beta 2 update for several smartphones and tablets alongside many Pixel handsets.This update is claimed to offerincreased productivity, minimised battery effect, and smoother app performances. Following are some of the new features and the devices that they are rolling out to.
Microsoft had announced in February that it would bring four of its exclusive Xbox titles to rival platforms from Sony and Nintendo. It seems the company is not stopping with its four first-party games coming to PlayStation and Nintendo Switch. A new report claims that the Xbox parent intends to make a multi-platform push for more of its games. Under the plan, internally codenamed Latitude, more upcoming first-party Xbox titles are said to be in development for the PS5.
Apple revealed its efforts to prevent fraudulent transactions via the App Store between 2020 and 2023 on Tuesday. The Cupertino-based tech giant highlighted the rise of digital threats and the measures it has taken to protect users from falling for scams and phishing attacks. The company said it has prevented transaction frauds in the App Store totalling $7 billion (roughly Rs. 5,844 crores) in the given period.
Samsung Galaxy S24 FE firmware has been spotted by a tipster on the company's server. The South Korean smartphone manufacturer is said to be working on a successor to the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE, that could be launched later in 2024. The smartphone is likely to be launched in Europe and other markets, according to details shared by a tipster.
Human Protocol has gained unicorn status after it raised $30 million in a fresh funding round led by Kingsway Capital. Other venture capital firms that participated in the seed funding round included Animoca Brands, Blockchain.com, Hashed, and Shima Capital.
Square Enix shares fell 16 percent in the biggest decline in over a decade following disappointing sales of games like Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, Final Fantasy XVI and Foamstars. The publisher's mobile games have also been struggling, with many games shut down in a little over a year due to poor sales.
Apple is reportedly working on two artificial intelligence (AI)-powered features that could be added to multiple apps in iOS 18. The Cupertino-based tech giant is said to be readying a real-time audio transcription and summarisation feature that could power its Voice Memos and the Notes app. These features could also appear on iPadOS 18 and macOS 15.
Assassins Creed Shadows, the next instalment in Ubisofts stealth/action-RPG franchise, will be released November 15 across PC, PS5, Xbox Series S/X and Amazon Luna. Previously known as Assassins Creed Codename Red, the upcoming title will explore the long-requested setting of Feudal Japan through the eyes of two playable protagonists with distinct playstyles and abilities.
Google made a large number of artificial intelligence (AI)-based announcements during the keynote session of I/O 2024. These include new AI models, upgrades to existing foundation models, integration of AI features into Googles products, and more. The tech giant also focused on AI safety and expanded the usage of its native watermarking technology for AI-generated content, dubbed SynthID.
Mastercard has onboarded five new startups to be part of its Web3-focussed Smart Path programme. France-based startup Kulipa joined UK-based Parfin and Singapores Peaq to be handpicked by Mastercard for the Start Path programme, alongside Belgium-based Venly and US-based Triangle.
iPhone 16 Pro Max is expected to feature a larger display than the iPhone 15 Pro Max, and leaked images of a dummy unit for the handset have now surfaced online. A tipster has leaked images of iPhone 16 Pro Max dummy units that show a slightly larger screen compared to the iPhone 15 Pro Max.
Google I/O 2024s keynote session allowed the company to showcase its impressive lineup of AI models and tools that it has been working on for a while. Most of the introduced features will make their way to public previews in the coming months. However, the most interesting technology previewed in the event will not be here for a while. Developed by Google DeepMind, this new AI assistant was called Project Astra and it showcased real-time, computer vision-based AI interaction.
Google Pixel 8a was recently unveiled globally and in India. The smartphone comes with an in-house Tensor G3 SoC and a 4,492mAh battery with support for 18W wired fast charging. It is available in 128GB and 256GB storage options. The phone ships withAndroid 14 out-of-the-box. Now reportedly the Pixel 8a is quietly getting its first software update.
Apple reportedly added a new Battery Health menu on the 2024 generation tablets similar to the iPhone 15 series. This menu will show optimised charging options and data about the battery. It would allow users to limit the battery charge percentage to maximise lifespan. This setting will hold the battery charge at 80 percent before reaching 100 percent. The menu will list the cycle count as well. Signs of Battery Health menu were first spotted in the iPadOS 17.5 code
Google made several new announcements at its annual developer-focused Google I/O 2024 event. Among many artificial intelligence (AI) focused announcements made during the keynote session, one was particularly surprising. The tech giant introduced the next generation of its text-to-image AI model, Imagen 3. The new AI model was introduced just months after the launch of its predecessor Imagen 2, which came out in December 2023.
Sony Xperia 1 VI and Sony Xperia 10 VI have been launched in Europe. New Xperia phones come in three colour options and are backed by Snapdragon chipsets. The flagship Sony Xperia 1 VI features a 6.5-inch LTPO OLED display with up to 120Hz refresh rate and a vapour chamber cooling system. It has both IP65 and IP68 ratings for dust and water resistance. The Sony Xperia 10 VI, in contrast, is a budget offering with a smaller 6.1-inch screen.
Alexey Pertsev, the developer of controversial crypto mixer Tornado Cash, has reportedly been found guilty of laundering unlawful funds via the platform. Prosecutors have blamed the developer for not doing enough to restrict crypto criminals from exploiting the Tornado Cash platform.
Samsung Galaxy M35 has reportedly appeared on the Google Play Console with an official-looking image. It is listed to run on an Exynos 1380 chipset with 6GB of RAM. It could get a 6,000mAh battery. The Galaxy M35 could come as a rebrand of the Galaxy A35.
Helldivers 2 far exceeded the expectations at Sony, selling 12 million units in first 12 weeks since release, the PlayStation parent said in its earnings call Tuesday. The live service shooter is now PlayStations fastest-selling title of all time, surpassing the record set by God of War Ragnarok in the same period after its November 2022 launch.
The overall crypto market cap dropped by 1.45 percent in the last 24 hours. BTC and ETH continue to exhibit choppy price action, remaining within a range and experiencing liquidations on both sides. Cosmos, Cronos, and Stellar also recorded losses.
Google held the keynote session of its annual developer-focused Google I/O event on Tuesday. During the session, the tech giant heavily focused on new developments in the artificial intelligence (AI) front and introduced various new AI models as well as new features for the existing infrastructure. A major highlight was the introduction of a two million token context window for Gemini 1.5 Pro, which is currently available for developers.
Apple's roadmap detailing big product announcements and feature upgrades has been leaked online. The latest leak offers an overview of what's on the way from the Cupertino-based company in the next couple of years. The much-awaited iPhone SE 4 is tipped to go official next year, whereas we might see the foldable iPhone and OLED MacBook launch in 2026. Apple's upcoming product lineup is said to include a foldable iPad and AR glasses as well.
ChainML, a Web3-enabled AI platform, is the latest company in the Web3 sector to have secured a notable investment. Led by Hack VC, this investment round fetched $6.2 million (roughly Rs. 51 crore) for ChainML, that aims to decentralise access to artificial intelligence (AI).
Google I/O 2024 saw the company unveil new features powered by AI that will soon come to the company's Android smartphones. During the keynote event on May 14, the company's executives didn't unveil Android 15, but showcased off new features powered by artificial intelligence (AI), that are likely to arrive on Android phones in the coming months.
Motorola Razr 50 Ultra could debut soon. The company is yet to reveal the launch details officially, but ahead of it, a tipster has suggested the key specifications and price of the clamshell foldable phone. The Motorola Razr 50 Ultra is tipped to run on Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 SoC and 50-megapixel dual rear cameras. It is said to feature a 4,000mAh battery and a rated build
Google shared a video on its social media platforms on Monday, teasing new capabilities of its artificial intelligence (AI)-powered chatbot Gemini. The video was released just a day before the companys annual developer-focused Google I/O event. It is believed that the tech giant could make several announcements around AI and unveil new features and possibly new AI models.
OnePlus Watch 2 was initially unveiledat the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2024 in February this year and later launched in select global markets including India. The watch comes witha dual-engine architecture which allows it to run two operating systems. A new report suggests that OnePlus 2 users are getting a software update which introduces two new applications a...
Vivo X Fold 3 Pro is expected to land in the Indian market soon. The Chinese smartphone brand is yet to confirm the arrival of its latest foldable phone in the country, but a media report reveals that the global variant of Vivo X Fold 3 Pro will flaunt Zeiss-branded cameras and the company's in-house V3 chip. The model launched in China runs on Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC.
Nothing is expanding ChatGPT integration to its entire audio device lineup as well as all the earphones launched under its CMF brand. The London-based smartphone brand launched the Nothing Ear and Nothing Ear A last month which were the first wireless earphones from the brand to get a native integration of OpenAIs artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot. Users could t...
Google could reportedly release a new Memory feature that will allow its artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot Gemini to remember specific details about the users in future conversations. It appears the tech giant has taken a page out of OpenAIs book as the latter introduced a similar feature for its ChatGPT app in February 2024. Based on the information provided by the report, Geminis Memory feature might function the same way.
iOS 17.5 update was been released for iPhone 15 and older models. The software upgrade comes alongside the iPadOS 17.5 update. Users will also be able to identify unknown third-party item trackers traveling with them. The iOS 17.5 update has also added support for downloading apps from websites instead of using third party apps or the App Store, but this functionality will only be available for users in the EU.