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Oppo Reno 14 series is set to be unveiled in China soon. While the company has yet to officially announce the launch date for the phone,digital content creators in the country have started receiving invitations to the launch event that reveal the release date. The upcoming lineup is expected to include the base and Pro variants.
Google is reportedly working on a new feature for Google Lens that will allow users to share live camera feed from their devices. As per the report, the new feature will combine the functionalities of Google Lens and the recently released experimental feature of Search AI Mode. The new feature is reportedly dubbed Live for AI Mode.
Kaalamega Karigindhi is a Telugu romantic drama that delves into the nostalgia of first love through poetic storytelling and evocative visuals. Directed by Singara Mohan, the film offers a reflective cinematic experience, garnering mixed reviews for its artistic approach and emotional depth.
Wolf Man is an American Horror story that follows a man saving his family from a werewolf. As he is bitten and hurt, he discovers, he is transforming into a monster. Will he be able to make it? Watch Wolf Man, streaming from May 17, 2025, only on JioHotstar.
Google recently published a blog post which details Material 3 Expressive, its next iteration of the open-source design language system for Android. While the post seems accidental and has since been taken down, it does provide a glimpse of the new design guidelines which the Mountain View-based tech giant seems to be keeping under wraps ahead of the official unveiling at Google I/O 2025 later this month.
Netflixs Squid Game Season 3 trailer teases an intense and emotional finale, featuring Gi-huns return, betrayals, and new psychological games. With the Front Man back and a new twist involving team divisions, the final season promises a dark, thrilling end to the global phenomenon.
The Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize for American Humor 2025, honoring Conan OBrien, is now available on Netflix. The event includes comedic roasts, heartfelt tributes, and performance highlights, celebrating the cultural influence of humor. A must-watch for fans of satire, stand-up, and American comedy
Jack is a movie about Pablo, who leads a tragic life growing up. However, due to a childhood incident, he becomes an RAW agent. There, he, along with his colleague Manoj, is set on an operation to hunt the terrorists. The movie's suspense keeps the audience as what happens in this operation. Is it a successful mission, and whether the criminals are caught?
Honor 400 is expected to launch soon alongside the Honor 400 Pro variant as successors to the Honor 300and Honor 300 Pro, respectively. The purported phones have surfaced online recently as several leaks and reports have suggested their expected key features. The Pro version was recently spotted on a popular benchmarking website. Now, the standard Honor 400 handset has appeared on the same site, as well.
Apple released its base iPhone models with the Pro variants for years. Now, the Cupertino-based tech giant seems to be planning to refresh this long-standing tradition of launching all flagship iPhone models in September every year. Apple is yet to reveal its original plans, but noted analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has claimed that Apple will shift to a twice-a-year launch schedule.
Google is rolling out a homescreen widget for Gemini on Android. The widget was already available on iOS, and it is now being added to Android as well. It is a highly resizable widget that can be placed in two different style configurations and multiple size-based configurations. The widget comes equipped with all the different tools and features that the Android app offers.
The Nairobi High Court has asked Sam Altman's World project to permanently delete its citizens' biometric data and said that the controversial human ID project failed to acquire valid consent from the Office of the Data Protection Commissioner (ODPC) before obtaining the eye scans of Kenyan citizens to give them their World IDs.
Oppo Find X8 Ultra raises the bar for what a flagship camera smartphone should look like. The cut down on the weight works wonders for the Find X8 Ultra in daily use. The performance is top-notch, and the display is fantastic. Of course, the cameras are the biggest marquee feature and will remain one of the reasons why people may opt to buy this one. However, the limited availability of the Find X8 Ultra makes this one a tough recommendation. In China, the phone starts at roughly Rs. 76,000.
Samsung Galaxy S25 series was launched in January and it came with a noticeable shift in terms of its processor. While the South Korean tech conglomerate preferred to use its in-house Exynos-branded chips in the Galaxy S24 and previous S series models, it adopted Qualcomms Snapdragon 8 Elite in the entire Galaxy S25 lineup for all markets. However, an industry note suggests that Samsung may switch back to its proprietary Exynos 2600 for the purported Galaxy S26 series.
The DoT has barred companies from linking connection of users in any form with any terminal or facility located outside the country's border as well as processing of their data overseas. The move assumes significance as the government is, for the first time, gearing up to open satellite communication service for the general public
YouTube is testing a two-person subscription plan for its Premium service. The company said that they are piloting the new tier in four countries, including India. It is expected to roll out to all users eventually. This is being seen as a move to push YouTube's subscription growth. Much like the Spotify Duo plan, the two-person YouTube Premium membership will allow two individuals to share a subscription.
OpenAI has announced it will not convert into a traditional for-profit company, following legal consultations and external feedback. Instead, the firm will transition its commercial arm into a Public Benefit Corporation (PBC), ending its 100x profit cap and allowing more investor returns while maintaining its non-profit governance structure. The non-profit entity will continue to govern the PBC.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Galaxy Z Flip 7 are rumoured to be in development as the latest-generation foldables from the company. Ahead of their anticipated debut some time later this year, battery capacities of both the purported book-style and clamshell-style foldable phones have been revealed via a certification site. While the Galaxy Z Flip 7 is said to get an increase in its battery size, its foldable equivalent may have an unchanged capacity.
The US DoJ has proposed that Alphabet's Google divest its AdX advertising marketplace and ad server DFP. Google has said the company supported behavioural remedies such as making real-time bids available to competitors, but that prosecutors cannot legally pursue a bid to force it to sell parts of its business.
OnePlus India announced its plans to release OnePlus 13s in India last month. The brand has not yet shared the exact launch date, but it has posted a new teaser revealing the display design and colour options of the latest OnePlus 13 series phone. It appears to arrive as a rebranded version oftheOnePlus13Tthat went on sale in China last month.
iQOO Neo 10 Pro+ could arrive as an addition to the existing iQOO Neo 10 series in China. A tipster suggested the moniker of the purported handset, while another hinted at its probable launch timeline and expected key specifications. The standardiQOO Neo 10and theNeo 10 Prowere launched in the country in November 2024.
Motorola Razr 60 Ultra could be launched in India soon. The Lenovo-owned brand has teased the arrival of the Razr 60 Ultra in India via a social media post. The clamshell-style foldable phone was launched in the global markets on April 24 as the successor to the Razr 50 Ultra and comes with the flagship Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, 50-megapixel dual rear cameras, and support for artificial intelligence (AI) features. The Indian variant of the handset is also confirmed to offer similar internals.
A French Egyptologist says that he has discovered encrypted messages praising Pharaoh Ramesses the great as divinely chosen by the gods on the Luxor Obelisk in Paris. These hidden hieroglyphs, visible only from a specific angle, were allegedly meant for Egyptian nobility arriving at Luxor Temple during ancient rituals. While the discovery offers a new perspective on royal propaganda, some experts remain skeptical due to visibility concerns. The full findings will be published soon in a peer-revi
NASAs SPHEREx space telescope has begun its mission to scan the entire sky in 102 infrared wavelengths, capturing 3,600 images daily. Over the next two years, it will create a 3D map of hundreds of millions of galaxies, explore cosmic inflation, and search for life-forming ingredients in the Milky Wayunlocking new insights into the universes origin and structure.
Cosmos 482, a Soviet Venus lander stranded in Earths orbit since a failed launch in 1972, is expected to reenter the atmosphere between May 8 and May 14, 2025. Experts believe it may partially survive reentry due to its durable Venus-resistant design, sparking interest among scientists and space watchers globally.
AI bots posing as real users infiltrated Reddit to test their power of persuasion. The covert study, run by Zurich researchers without consent, posted over 1,700 comments and triggered backlash. Moderators condemned the experiment as unethical, while Reddit vowed legal action, warning of AIs growing influence over digital discourse.
A team of archaeologists has unearthed two 2,300-year-old swords, accompanied by burial artifacts like brooches, jewelry, etc., in the necropolis in France. The presence of swastikas remains a matter of consideration. These swords belong to the second Iron Age.
Get ready to witness the ultimate elections battle, as Panchayat returns with its season four. This village series is coming back with its original star cast and outstanding plot. The story will follow the elections and the heat to win the victory will demand everything to be kept on stake. Watch Panchayat Season 4 from 2nd July 2025 only on Prime Video.
Artificial intelligence (AI) technology and automation driven by it could soon impact 40 percent of the global workforce, claims a new report by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD). The report highlights that by 2033, AI could become a multi-trillion-dollar market. However, the economic growth could be highly concentrated, leading to wider inequalities.
Dubai-based MBS crypto exchange is set to allocate $8.8 billion (roughly Rs. 74,164 crore) over a period of five years to grow the Web3 ecosystem in Maldives. The creation of the Maldives International Financial Centre is the focus point of Maldives' crypto-related masterplan, Financial Times claimed in its report.
Realme C75 5G has been launched in India. The handset comes with an octa-core MediaTek Dimensity 6300 chipset paired with up to 6GB of RAM and 128GB of onboard storage. It is backed by a 6,000mAh battery with45W wired and 5W reverse charging support. The smartphone is equipped with a 32-megapixel dual rear camera unit and an 8-megapixel selfie shooter.
Grand Theft Auto 6 was delayed last week, shifting its original Fall 2025 release window to a definitive launch date of May 26, 2026. While a section of fans was left surprised by the announcement, several employees at developer Rockstar Games reportedly saw the initial launch window as unrealistic.
Lava Yuva Star 2was launched in India on Monday. The latest budget offering from domestic smartphone brand Lava has a 6.75-inch HD+ display and a 5,000mAh battery. The Lava Yuva Star 2 comes in two distinct colour options and runs on a Unisoc processor alongside 4GB of RAM. It has a dual rear camera unit led by a 13-megapixel primary sensor.
The government of the Kyrgyz Republic signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Binance on May 4 aiming at a long-term partnership. Sadyr Nurgozhoevich Japarov, the President of the land-locked central Asian country, was present for the MoU signing.
OnePlus Nord 5 is rumoured to be in development as the successor to the OnePlus Nord 4 which debuted in April 2024. The purported phone was spotted on a certification website which reveals details about its battery capacity and charging speed. According to a report, it may be equipped with a 6,650mAh battery a significant increase over the 5500mAh battery capacity of the current Nord 4.
iQOO Neo 10 will soon join theiQOO Neo 10Rhandset in India. The company has officially teased the arrival of the standard model in the country. Alongside teasing the design, the brand has confirmed that the phone will be equipped with dual chipsets, possibly including a dedicated gaming chip. Notably, theiQOO Neo 10was launched in China alongside a Pro variant in November 2024.
Google can reportedly use content from publishers even if they have opted out of artificial intelligence (AI) training. As per the report, a Google DeepMind executive revealed the information during a testimony in the companys ongoing antitrust case against the US Justice Department. The executive reportedly highlighted that such content is not used in the AI models developed by DeepMind.
Based on a real-life diplomatic rescue mission, The Diplomat explores the story of Uzma Ahmed and Indian diplomat JP Singh. Starring John Abraham, this gripping political drama streams on Netflix from May 9, 2025.
CMF Phone 2 Prois now available for purchase in India. The CMF Phone 1 successor was launched in the country last week. The CMF Phone 2 Pro is equipped with a MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro chipset alongside 8GB of RAM and up to 256GB of storage. The CMF Phone 2 Pro has a 6.77-inch AMOLED display with 120Hz adaptive refresh rate and features a triple rear camera unit.
Written, directed, and edited by Pushkar Sunil Mahabal, Black White & Gray - Love Kills is a crime thriller series that follows the investigation of high-profile serial killings. The scenes are spellbinding, and the cast has delivered an outstanding performance. This series is currently streaming on Sony LIV in 8 different languages. Watch Now.
Samsung is expected to introduce the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and the Galaxy Z Flip 7 handsets later this year. A tipster now claims that the purported smartphones have entered their production stage. The book-style Galaxy Z Fold 7 is tipped to come with aSnapdragon 8 Elite SoC, while the clamshell Galaxy Z Flip 7 may arrive with anin-house Exynos 2500 chipset.
Microsoft will be retiring its legacy video-conferencing platform Skype today (May 5). It offered Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP)-based video telephony, video-conferencing and voice calling capabilities. The announcement was made in February, with the Redmond-based tech giant prioritising Teams app as the main free consumer communications offering.
Samsungreleased the One UI 7based on Android 15 alongside the Galaxy S25 series during its Galaxy Unpacked event earlier this year. The new software made its way to older models like the Galaxy S24 series and Galaxy S23 series in April. The new update is causing significant battery drain issues for some models.
Google redesigned Geminis side panel on the web client last week. The Mountain View-based tech giant has now added an infinite scrolling feature to let users find older conversations with the artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot. The new side panel design also pushes Gems higher up the panel, and consolidates previously directly available menu options within the Settings & help option.
Apple has yet to launch the iPhone 17 series, which is expected to arrive in September this year. However, details about the iPhone 18 lineup, which is not expected until late 2026, have started surfacing online. The rumoured handsets have been tipped to come with improved RAM and chipsets. A new report suggests that the Cupertino tech giant could switch up its plans for the release of its phones starting in 2026.
Spotify said on Friday its US app update has secured Apple's approval to show pricing information and external payment links. The Swedish streaming giant, along with several other tech firms, had been at loggerheads with Apple over its App Store policies, which required developers to pay a commission on in-app purchases, including subscriptions.
Google is said to be developing a new desktop experience for its Pixel phones. As per a report, the latest Android 16 beta update adds a new developer option dubbed Enable desktop experience features. It brings the familiar Android taskbar, the three-button navigation access, and other options, when a Pixel running the aforementioned beta is connected to a laptop.
Apple shared a new video on Saturday, offering a hands-on experience of the different Apple Intelligence tools it offers. The new video comes just a few days after the Cupertino-based tech giant released a video focused on its artificial intelligence (AI) clean-up tools use cases. Interestingly, the company first introduced its suite of AI features in December 2024, with the release of the iOS 18.2 update.
Vivos newest mid-range smartphone appears to check all the boxes for the perfect low-end mid-range smartphone. It has a stylish design, a capable processor and a large battery that lasts long and also charges quickly. However, after testing it out we found that it is not perfect. But it might still find its way into the hands of some buyers. Heres why.
The overall crypto market dipped by 1.50 percent in the last 24 hours. On Monday, May 5, Bitcoin and Ether both registered small losses. Majority altcoins dropped in their prices as the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) gets set to assess US' economic status this week. Market is volatile and analysts advice caution to investors.