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Saturday, December 31, 2022

December 31, 2022

Best Smartphones of 2022

There’s no one-size-fits-all when it comes to smartphones as everyone’s tastes and requirements are different. If you are still undecided on which phone you should upgrade to, we have come up with a list of all the best smartphones that launched in 2022.

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December 31, 2022

Binance’s Acquisition of Voyager Digital Could Be Delayed by US Review

Binance's $1 billion (roughly Rs. 8,275 crore) acquisition of bankrupt crypto lender Voyager Digital could be delayed or blocked by a US national security review, according to a Friday bankruptcy court filing. Binance is owned by Chinese-born and Singapore-based Changpeng Zhao and has no permanent headquarters.

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Friday, December 30, 2022

December 30, 2022

Xiaomi 13 Ultra Tipped to Get a Vastly Improved Periscope Camera

A reliable tipster has claimed that the Xiaomi 13 Ultra’s periscope camera performance will “shock everyone.” In addition, this handset could feature 16GB of LPDDR5X RAM and up to 1TB of UFS 4.0 storage. Xiaomi 13 and Xiaomi 13 Pro powered by Qualcomm's latest Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC were launched in China earlier this month.

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December 30, 2022

Spotify New Year's Hub Feature Launched, Brings Easy Access to Your Favourite Party Tunes

Music app Spotify is preparing its users for the coming year with a brand new feature that will be of great help in the spree of festivities ahead. The streaming platform launched 'New Year's Hub', a one-stop spot for users to access their favourite party tunes contained in a number of playlists. Some special numbers were also included from a host of pop artists like ...

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December 30, 2022

BTC, ETH See Miniscule Profits, Losses Strike Stablecoins Tether, USD Coin

The overall crypto market valuation has risen by 0.09 percent in the last 24 hours. Along with Bitcoin, Ether, and Binance Coin — Cosmos, Stellar, and Bitcoin SV have managed to grab small, but significant profits. Meanwhile, stablecoins including Tether, USD Coin, and Binance USD were struck by losses.

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December 30, 2022

RBI Suggests Common Approach to Crypto Assets to Avoid Potential Financial Risks

To address potential financial stability risks and protect investors, it is important to arrive at a common approach to crypto assets, the Financial Stability Report released by RBI said on Thursday. In this context, various options are being considered internationally, it said. To promote responsible innovation and to mitigate financial stability risks in crypto ecos...

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Thursday, December 29, 2022

December 29, 2022

China Set to Launch State-Backed NFT Marketplace on Special ‘Cultural Protection’ Chain

China is geared-up to launch an official, state-backed NFT marketplace, that would let Chinese NFT traders to dabble in the space, but under government oversight. Called the ‘China Digital Asset Trading Platform’, the initiative is aimed at creating a safe ecosystem for the secondary sales of NFTs, which if not monitored, can dangerously expose buyers to hack atta...

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December 29, 2022

OnePlus 11 5G RAM Options Revealed, Teased to Feature AAC-Backed Bionic Vibration Motor

OnePlus 11 5G will be unveiled in China next week. In the buildup to the launch, the company is actively teasing the design and specifications of the handset via Weibo. It is confirmed to come in two RAM options. It will feature a new Bionic Vibration Motor. The OnePlus 11 5G will have Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC under the hood.

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December 29, 2022

Avatar: The Way of Water Box Office Hits $1 Billion, Joins the Club in Just 2 Weeks

In just 14 days since its theatrical debut, Avatar: The Way of Water has now crossed $1 billion (about Rs. 8,280 crore) in worldwide ticket sales. The James Cameron-directed sequel has become the fastest to cross the threshold this year, after Spider-Man: No Way Home’s record in 2021. Avatar 2 has collected $712.7 million (about Rs. 5,900 crore) from markets outside...

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December 29, 2022

Amazon Working on Standalone App for Sports Content: Report

Amazon.com is working on a standalone app for watching sports content, the Information reported on Wednesday, citing a source with direct knowledge of the plan. The move will likely complement Amazon's effort to double down on sports programming through its Prime Video service, a key channel to attract consumers to its shopping platform.

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Wednesday, December 28, 2022

December 28, 2022

Delhi Government Said to Use DMRC Electric Bus Fleet to Improve Last-Mile Connectivity

Delhi government is said to soon take over the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) electric bus fleet to strengthen the last-mile connectivity across the city. The Delhi Cabinet recently took the decision to take over 100 existing E-buses and also operate additional 380 feeder E-buses under the transport department in 2023.

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December 28, 2022

Oppo Find N2 Flip Global Variant Spotted on FCC, BIS, More Certification Sites: Report

The Oppo Find N2 Flip global variant has been reportedly been spotted on the FCC and BIS certification sites. This handset is expected to arrive globally in Q1 of 2023. Oppo's Find N2 Flip features a 6.8-inch AMOLED primary display, 3.62-inch cover display. It is equipped with a MediaTek Dimensity 9000+ SoC.

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December 28, 2022

Oppo Find N2 Flip Global Variant Spotted on FCC, BIS, More Certification Sites: Report

The Oppo Find N2 Flip global variant has been reportedly been spotted on the FCC and BIS certification sites. This handset is expected to arrive globally in Q1 of 2023. Oppo's Find N2 Flip features a 6.8-inch AMOLED primary display, 3.62-inch cover display. It is equipped with a MediaTek Dimensity 9000+ SoC.

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December 28, 2022

Esports Now Recognised as Part of Multi-Sport Event, to Be Taken Care by Department of Sports: Government

Government of India on Tuesday gave Esports a major boost by integrating it with mainline sports disciplines in the country. The President of India, Droupadi Murmu, in exercise of the powers "conferred by clause (3) of article 77 of the Constitution" amended the rules governing Esports and asked the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology and the Sports Min...

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Tuesday, December 27, 2022

December 27, 2022

Samsung Galaxy S23 Series Tipped to See Boost in Display Brightness, Battery, Cooling Performance

A reliable tipster has shared several details regarding the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S23 series. Notably, the vanilla Galaxy S23 series is tipped to also offer 1,750 nits of peak brightness. It is believed that the Galaxy S23 series will come with Android 13-based One UI 5.1 out of the box.

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December 27, 2022

Avatar: The Way of Water Box Office Nears $900 Million, Scales Rs. 300 Crore in India

Now into its second week, Avatar: The Way of Water has collected an outstanding $889.4 million (about Rs. 7,355 crore) at the global box office. Roughly $601.7 million (about Rs. 4,976 crore) was grossed from markets outside the US, with China maintaining its spot as a top market despite theatre shutdowns due to the COVID-19 surge. Accordion to Disney India, the film ...

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December 27, 2022

Honor 80 GT With Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SoC, 6.67-Inch Full-HD+ Display Launched: Price, Specifications

Honor 80 GT has been launched in China. This smartphone is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SoC. It sports a 6.67-Inch Full-HD+ AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate. The handset has been launched at a starting price of CNY 3,299 (roughly Rs. 40,000). This latest entry into the Honor 80 series sits between the Honor 80 Pro and the vanilla variant.

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December 27, 2022

Honor 80 GT With Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SoC, 6.67-Inch Full-HD+ Display Launched: Price, Specifications

Honor 80 GT has been launched in China. This smartphone is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SoC. It sports a 6.67-Inch Full-HD+ AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate. The handset has been launched at a starting price of CNY 3,299 (roughly Rs. 40,000). This latest entry into the Honor 80 series sits between the Honor 80 Pro and the vanilla variant.

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December 27, 2022

Jio True 5G Rolls Out in Select Cities of Andhra Pradesh, Entire State to Get 5G by December 2023

Jio has started its True 5G services in Andhra Pradesh with the launch of the service in Tirumala, Visakhapatnam, Vijaywada and Guntur. Andhra Pradesh Information and Technology Minister Gudivada Amarnath and Chief Secretary KS Jawahar Reddy launched the Jio True 5G and Jio True 5G Powered wi-fi services at an event here on Monday.

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Monday, December 26, 2022

December 26, 2022

Redmi K60 Pro to Get 54-Megapixel Rear Camera, Standard Variant Design Teased: All Details

Redmi has teased a new blue colour variant with leather back design for the upcoming Redmi K60. In its Christmas post on Weibo, the company shared images of the ‘Plain Leather, Sunny Blue’ variant on the vanilla Redmi K60. Redmi also teased a black colour variant with a glass back design in a different post. Meanwhile, the Redmi K60 Pro is teased to feature a 54-m...

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December 26, 2022

Samsung Galaxy F23 Receiving Android 13-Based One UI 5.0 Update in India: Report

Samsung has reportedly rolled out the One UI 5.0 update based on Android 13 for Galaxy F23 handsets in India. The update is said to come with new features along with Samsung's customized One UI 5.0 skin, as well as performance improvements and the November 2022 security patch. It is also reportedly listed in Samsung’s quarterly update schedule.

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December 26, 2022

Google's Anti-Competitive Activities Harm Indian Consumers, Economy: MapMyIndia CEO

Google's anti-competitive activities are harming Indian consumers and the economy by stifling "swadeshi" (indigenous) competitors, a top official of home-grown navigation firm MapMyIndia said. The Competition Commission of India (CCI) in October slapped a steep penalty of Rs. 1,337.76 crore on internet giant Google for abusing its dominant position in multiple markets...

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December 26, 2022

Samsung Galaxy S23+, Galaxy S23 Ultra Leaked Promotional Images Suggest Design: Report

Alleged promotional images for the Samsung Galaxy S23+ and Galaxy S23 Ultra were recently leaked. Samsung is expected to launch the Galaxy S23 series on February 1 next year. These alleged images offer a glimpse at their design and suggest the possible signature colour of these smartphones. Samsung alters signature colours with each iteration of the Galaxy S series.

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December 26, 2022

Twitter Restores Suicide Prevention Hotline, Other Safety Features for Users

Twitter has restored a feature that promotes suicide prevention hotlines and other safety resources to users looking up certain content, after coming under pressure from some users and consumer safety groups over its removal. Reuters reported on Friday that the feature was taken down a few days ago, citing two people familiar with the matter, who said the removal was ...

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Saturday, December 24, 2022

December 24, 2022

Google Calendar Bug Reported To Create Incorrect Events on Android, iOS Devices

Google Calendar users are reportedly experiencing a bug that is causing the app to create random events based on messages from the user's Gmail inboxes. However, these events do not relate to any real event, and hence are bogus, according to a report by 9to5Google. Several users took to Twitter to share their concerns. However, Google hasn't officially responded to th...

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December 24, 2022

Moto E13 Alleged Render Leak Suggests Plastic Frame, Single Rear Camera: Report

Moto E13 smartphone from Motorola has reportedly been subjected to an alleged render leak that seems to suggest the basic design, and form of the upcoming entry-level smartphone from Motorola. The render, accessed by Mysmartprice, seems to suggest that the Moto E14 will come in a beige colour option. Meanwhile, the rear frame is seen as slightly curved, while the disp...

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December 24, 2022

Moto E13 Alleged Render Leak Suggests Plastic Frame, Single Rear Camera: Report

Moto E13 smartphone from Motorola has reportedly been subjected to an alleged render leak that seems to suggest the basic design, and form of the upcoming entry-level smartphone from Motorola. The render, accessed by Mysmartprice, seems to suggest that the Moto E14 will come in a beige colour option. Meanwhile, the rear frame is seen as slightly curved, while the disp...

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December 24, 2022

Google May Make Android's Root Store Updatable Via Play Services On Android 14: Report

Google is reportedly working on introducing root certificates to be synced via Google Play Services on Android 14 instead of the current mechanism that requires full system updates to be made for root certificates to be updated. The development was spotted by Mishaal Rehman and suggested that the move could have been triggered by Google's fallout with TrustCor.

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December 24, 2022

Google May Make Android's Root Store Updatable Via Play Services On Android 14: Report

Google is reportedly working on introducing root certificates to be synced via Google Play Services on Android 14 instead of the current mechanism that requires full system updates to be made for root certificates to be updated. The development was spotted by Mishaal Rehman and suggested that the move could have been triggered by Google's fallout with TrustCor.

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December 24, 2022

Google Challenges CCI Order on Android Devices, Calls It Setback for Indian Users

Google has challenged a CCI order accusing the tech giant of abusing its dominant position in multiple markets in the Android mobile device ecosystem. The Competition Commission had slapped a penalty of Rs 1,337.76 crore on Google for anti-competitive practices in relation to Android mobile devices in October.

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Friday, December 23, 2022

December 23, 2022

Steam Winter Sale 2022 Best Deals: Elden Ring, God of War, FIFA 23, and More

Steam Winter Sale 2022 is here, bringing steep discounts on PC games, up to 80 percent off. Steam Winter Sale 2022 is scheduled to end on January 5, 2023 at 11:30pm IST, and offers discounts on popular titles such as Elden Ring, God of War, FIFA 23, Red Dead Redemption 2, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2, Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice, Disco Elysium, and more.

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December 23, 2022

Apple Watch With ECG Violates AliveCor Patents, Import Ban on Hold, Says US ITC

Apple's Apple Watches with an electrocardiogram (ECG) function infringe patents belonging to medical device maker AliveCor, the US International Trade Commission affirmed on Thursday. The ITC said imports of the infringing watches should be banned, but that it would not enforce a ban until appeals were finished in a separate dispute before the US Patent and Trademark ...

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Thursday, December 22, 2022

December 22, 2022

Sam Bankman-Fried Flies to US After Extradition, Two Associates Plead Guilty to Fraud

Sam Bankman-Fried was extradited to the US from the Bahamas on Wednesday, while two of his former associates pled guilty to charges of fraud. Caroline Ellison, former CEO of Alameda Research, and Gary Wang, co-founder of FTX, decided to cooperate with the government in a move that will ramp up the pressure on the former CEO of the collapsed crypto exchange FTX.

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Wednesday, December 21, 2022

December 21, 2022

Citadel India: Varun Dhawan to Lead Indian Instalment of Russo Brothers’ Amazon Prime Video Franchise

Varun Dhawan is attached to lead the Indian instalment of the global spy series Citadel, for Amazon Prime Video. In a tweet, the Russo Brothers — Anthony and Joe Russo — confirmed the news, adding that filming on the project commences in January 2023. Creators of The Family Man, Raj Nidimoru and Krishna D.K. (Raj & DK) are attached as showrunners, writers, and dir...

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December 21, 2022

Twitter Faces Deeper FTC Probe Into Privacy, Security Practices After Elon Musk Takeover: Report

Twitter is facing a deepening probe in the US into its privacy and security practices, according to a report. The company has already been asked by the US FTC whether it has the required resources to comply with the privacy consent decree, and the investigation comes weeks after Elon Musk took over the microblogging platform, firing more than half of the company's sta...

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December 21, 2022

Elon Musk Says Will Step Down as Twitter CEO After Finding 'Someone Foolish Enough' to Replace Him

Elon Musk said on Wednesday that he would step down as Twitter CEO after he finds "someone foolish enough to take the job", adding that he would then only run software and server teams at the microblogging platform. Twitter's new owner posted a poll on Monday asking users if he should resign as head of the company, and 57 percent of users voted in favour of him steppi...

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December 21, 2022

Jio 5G Services Rolled Out in Kochi; Trivandrum to Follow by End of December

Jio on Tuesday rolled out its 5G network in Kerala, starting with the city of Kochi. The country's largest telecom operator will also make its 5G services available in the Guruvayur Temple premises. Jio will roll out the next generation of connectivity to Trivandrum by the end of the month, and to Thrissur, Kozhikode, and Malappuram by January 2023.

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Tuesday, December 20, 2022

December 20, 2022

OnePlus 11 5G, OnePlus Buds Pro 2 to Launch at Cloud 11 Event in February 2023

OnePlus 11 5G and the OnePlus Buds Pro 2 are scheduled to launch at the company’s Cloud 11 event next year. The Shenzhen-based company, in an official announcement, revealed the details of the upcoming OnePlus Cloud 11 launch event, which is scheduled to take place on February 7, 2023.

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Monday, December 19, 2022

December 19, 2022

OnePlus 11 Design Teased Ahead of Launch, Confirmed to Sport Hasselblad-Branded Triple Rear Camera Setup

OnePlus 11 teasers have been shared by the company ahead of the smartphone's launch in China. The phone's camera and design, have been teased by the company. The OnePlus 11 is tipped to arrive with the company’s iconic alert slider. It is also speculated to carry a triple camera setup with a circular camera module on the back. The phone is expected to arrive in earl...

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December 19, 2022

Oppenheimer Trailer: Cillian Murphy Muses on the Destructive Power of the First Atomic Bomb

Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer just got a full-length trailer, showcasing a tense Cillian Murphy murmuring about the trials and tribulations of creating the first atomic bomb. In it, he plays the titular theoretical physicist Robert J. Oppenheimer, leading the development at the Manhattan Project, set during World War II. The film also stars Robert Downey Jr., Matt...

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December 19, 2022

Bitcoin Slips Under $17,000 Again as Ether, Most Altcoins Record Losses: All Details

The overall crypto market cap that stood at $850 billion (roughly Rs. 70,337 crore) lost a whopping $43 billion (roughly Rs. 3,558 crore) over the weekend. In the aftermath, majority cryptocurrencies including Bitcoin and Ether stepped into the trading rink with price dips. Polygon, Polkadot, and Litecoin also saw losses today. Binance Coin and Avalanche emerged among...

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December 19, 2022

Elon Musk Restores Journalists' Suspended Accounts After Twitter Poll, But Concerns Remain

Elon Musk has restored the Twitter accounts of several journalists who were suspended from the microblogging platform for a day, after they published public data about the private jet of the company's CEO. A Twitter poll that Elon Musk conducted had showed that a majority of the respondents wanted the accounts restored immediately. Musk had accused the journalists of ...

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December 19, 2022

K.G.F: Chapter 2 Is the Highest-Selling, Most-Watched Movie in 2022, According to BookMyShow

K.G.F: Chapter 2 was among the highest-sold and most-watched films this year, as per BookMyShow’s year-ender report. The Prashanth Neel-directed sequel surpassed Baahubali 2: The Conclusion’s five-year-long record, to emerge as the best-selling film on the platform, with a whopping 17.7 million tickets sold. On its April 14 theatrical release day, K.G.F: Chapter 2...

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Saturday, December 17, 2022

December 17, 2022

Nubia Z50 Teaser Videos Show Design; Confirm MyOS 13, 64-Megapixel Triple Rear Cameras

Nubia Z50 will be launched in the Chinese market on December 19. Ahead of the launch, the company has shared multiple videos and posters on Weibo revealing its design, colour options, and specifications. It is confirmed to offer feature 64-megapixel triple rear camera unit and a 5,000mAh battery.

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December 17, 2022

Nubia Z50 Teaser Videos Show Design; Confirm MyOS 13, 64-Megapixel Triple Rear Cameras

Nubia Z50 will be launched in the Chinese market on December 19. Ahead of the launch, the company has shared multiple videos and posters on Weibo revealing its design, colour options, and specifications. It is confirmed to offer feature 64-megapixel triple rear camera unit and a 5,000mAh battery.

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December 17, 2022

Samsung Galaxy M04 Goes on Sale in India: Price, Specifications, Launch Offers

Samsung Galaxy M04 is currently available for purchase in India via the company website and Amazon. The new entry-level handset is available in two colour options with a starting price tag of Rs. 9,499. The Galaxy M04 is powered by a MediaTek Helio P35 SoC, coupled with 4GB of RAM and 128GB of onboard storage. It is backed by a 5,000mAh battery.

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December 17, 2022

Samsung Galaxy M04 Goes on Sale in India: Price, Specifications, Launch Offers

Samsung Galaxy M04 is currently available for purchase in India via the company website and Amazon. The new entry-level handset is available in two colour options with a starting price tag of Rs. 9,499. The Galaxy M04 is powered by a MediaTek Helio P35 SoC, coupled with 4GB of RAM and 128GB of onboard storage. It is backed by a 5,000mAh battery.

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December 17, 2022

YouTube is Testing 'Add To Queue' Feature for Android, iOS Premium Subscribers: Report

YouTube is testing 'Add to Queue' feature on Android and iOS devices for users having a YouTube Premium subscription. The feature, which has been available on Youtube's web platform, is now being brought to the mobile app. The feature will be accessible through the three-dot menu. Once a video is added to the queue, users will be able to use gestures like drag and dro...

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Friday, December 16, 2022

December 16, 2022

Realme 10 Pro 5G Goes on Sale Today: Price in India, Specifications, Launch Offers

Realme 10 Pro 5G is set to go on sale in the country for the first time starting from today via Flipkart and Realme.com. The smartphone comes in Hyperspace Gold, Dark Matter, and Nebula Blue colour options. The handset is said to have a 120HZ refresh rate display. It features a 16-megapixel eelfie camera, and hyperspace design.

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December 16, 2022

Google Rivals Introduce Overture Maps Foundation With Open Access to Mapping Data

Google rivals Meta, Microsoft, TomTom and Amazon Web Services on Thursday introduced a project called the Overture Maps Foundation, which aims to make comprehensive mapping data openly available for public use. The search giant was notably absent from the list of companies teaming up in Overture, and the project says it is looking to speed up progress by expanding mem...

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December 16, 2022

Elon Musk’s SpaceX Will Allow Smartphones to Directly Connect to Starlink Broadband in Coming Years: Report

Elon Musk’s SpaceX is working to provide its Starlink satellite broadband internet directly to smartphones. The company received a go-ahead to launch 7,500 new Starlink satellites over the next 10 years, expanding its satellite fleet in low-Earth orbit to over 10,000.

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December 16, 2022

Elon Musk’s SpaceX Will Allow Smartphones to Directly Connect to Starlink Broadband in Coming Years: Report

Elon Musk’s SpaceX is working to provide its Starlink satellite broadband internet directly to smartphones. The company received a go-ahead to launch 7,500 new Starlink satellites over the next 10 years, expanding its satellite fleet in low-Earth orbit to over 10,000.

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December 16, 2022

OnePlus Set to Introduce Its First Keyboard With Customisable Design: Details

OnePlus is all set to unveil its first customisable mechanical keyboard. The product, which will launch for global markets, is a part of products that will be unveiled through OnePlus Featuring. It will be compatible for Mac, Windows and Linux. The layout will be similar to MacBook keyboard, but can work with MS Windows as well. 

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Thursday, December 15, 2022

December 15, 2022

Apple, Microsoft Accused of Not Doing Enough to Stop Child Exploitation by Australian Regulator

Australia's e-Safety Commissioner, the country's regulator set up to protect Internet users, has accused Microsoft and Apple of not doing enough to protect children from online abuse. In a report, the regulator said that Apple and Microsoft did not proactively screen for child abuse material on iCloud and OneDrive, and did not use any technology to detect live-streami...

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December 15, 2022

Hogwarts Legacy For PS4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Delayed: All You Need to Know

Hogwarts Legacy, the upcoming open-world Harry Potter RPG to be published by Warner Bros. Games and developed by Avalanche Software, has seemed to hit another delay in release, but only for certain platforms. The game will only make its way to PlayStation 4 and Xbox One consoles by April 4, 2023, while the Nintendo Switch version of the game will arrive by July 25, 20...

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December 15, 2022

Realme GT Neo 5 Design Renders Leaked, Camera Module Tipped: All Details

Realme GT Neo5 is reportedly in the works. The purported renders of this smartphone surfaced online revealing the expected camera module and rear panel design. It is believed to have a similar camera module as the Realme 10 Pro series launched last week. The phone is likely to be powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 8200 SoC.

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Wednesday, December 14, 2022

December 14, 2022

FTX's Sam Bankman-Fried Denied Bail in the Bahamas, Chances of Extradition to the US Increased, Experts Say

FTX's Sam Bankman-Fried was denied bail in the Bahamas on Tuesday, and the judge ordered the former CEO to be held at the Bahamas Department of Corrections until at least February 8. The failure to secure his release on bail has increased the chance that Bankman-Fried could be extradited to the US to faces charges of fraud, according to legal experts.

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Tuesday, December 13, 2022

December 13, 2022

Meizu 20 Series Charger 3C Certification Listing Hints at 80W Fast Charging Support

A charger associated to the purported upcoming flagship series from Meizu, the Meizu 20 series has reportedly been spotted on China's 3C certification website database. The tip from tipster Whylab on the Chinese microblogging website Weibo indicates that a charger manufactured by Aohai Technology that is believed to be attached to the Meizu 20 series has appeared with...

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December 13, 2022

ZTE Nubia Z50 Launch Date Set for December 19; Teased to Feature Starry Sky Photography Support

Nubia Z50, backed by ZTE, is all set to launch for Chinese markets on December 19. The smartphone will feature brand-new 35mm custom optical system which will exceed the light input 1-inch primary camera sensor. It will offer several different photography modes including Starry Sky Photography.

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December 13, 2022

Apple to Topple Samsung in Q4 Smartphone Global Market Share: Trendforce

Apple is reportedly set to overtake Samsung as the leader in the global smartphones market share in the fourth quarter of 2022. According to a report by Trendforce, the overall market added a total of 289 million smartphone units in the period. However, Samsung only posted a 3.9 percent increase in produced units while Apple has managed to continue on a more positive ...

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December 13, 2022

ZTE Nubia Z50 Launch Date Set for December 19; Teased to Feature Starry Sky Photography Support

Nubia Z50, backed by ZTE, is all set to launch for Chinese markets on December 19. The smartphone will feature brand-new 35mm custom optical system which will exceed the light input 1-inch primary camera sensor. It will offer several different photography modes including Starry Sky Photography.

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Monday, December 12, 2022

December 12, 2022

Tata Group Plans to Open 100 Apple Stores in India, Will Only Sell Apple Products: Report

Tata is reportedly planning to open 100 stores across India, that will only sell Apple products. The Tata Group-owned Infiniti Retail operates the Croma chain of stores could set up the outlets, according to a report. Last month, it was reported that Tata was in talks to buy Wistron's only iPhone manufacturing facility in India for up to Rs. 5,000 crore.

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December 12, 2022

Tata Group Plans to Open 100 Apple Stores in India, Will Only Sell Apple Products: Report

Tata is reportedly planning to open 100 stores across India, that will only sell Apple products. The Tata Group-owned Infiniti Retail operates the Croma chain of stores could set up the outlets, according to a report. Last month, it was reported that Tata was in talks to buy Wistron's only iPhone manufacturing facility in India for up to Rs. 5,000 crore.

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December 12, 2022

Twitter Blue to Relaunch With 1080p Video Uploads, Blue Checkmark; Apple Users to Pay $11

Twitter Blue will be relaunched on December 12, the company announced on Saturday. The company's subscription service will let users edit tweets, upload 1080p video, while showing a blue checkmark against their name. However, accounts will be verified manually, according to the company, and Apple users will pay $11 (roughly Rs. 900) which is higher than the $8 (roughl...

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Saturday, December 10, 2022

December 10, 2022

FTX's Sam Bankman-Fried to Testify Before US House Committee Next Week

FTX's Sam Bankman-Fried is set to testify before a US House committee on Tuesday. The chair of the House of Representatives Committee on Financial Services told that she was prepared to subpoena Bankman-Fried if he did not agree to appear before the panel.

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Friday, December 9, 2022

December 09, 2022

Redmi K60 Series Launch Tipped for January, All Three Models Said to Get Snapdragon SoC

Redmi K60 series has been tipped to launch in January, 2023, ahead of the Chinese New Year. It is believed that the launch window for the series has been adjusted after delays in the Xiaomi 13 series launch. The series is expected to include three models, the Redmi K60, K60 Pro, and K60E. All three models have been tipped to run on Snapdragon SoCs.

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December 09, 2022

Microsoft Activision Deal: US FTC Sues to Block $69 Billion Takeover Deal Over Competition Concerns

Microsoft's $69 billion (roughly Rs. 5,66,800 crore) bid to acquire Activision Blizzard, maker of the popular Call of Duty series, hit a roadblock on Thursday after the US FTC sued to block the takeover deal. Brad Smith, the company's president, tweeted on Thursday that the company would fight the FTC to complete the deal.

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December 09, 2022

Twitter Set to Introduce New Controls for Ad Placements to Lure Advertisers Back After Elon Musk Takeover

Twitter is set to roll out new controls for companies to control where their ads appear on Twitter, according to an email sent to advertisers. The company earns 90 percent of its revenue through advertising, and new CEO Elon Musk has blamed civil rights organisations that have pressured brands to pause their Twitter ads for a "massive drop in revenue".

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December 09, 2022

iQoo 11 Series India Launch Date Confirmed, BMW M Motorsport Variant Revealed: Details

iQoo 11 series, the Chinese smartphone manufacturer's flagship smartphone lineup that was unveiled in China on Thursday, will soon be launched in India. The company has confirmed that the phones will launch in India on January 10, 2023. A landing page for the iQoo 11 handset is also live on the company's website, featuring a poster of the iQoo 11 Legend Edition which ...

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December 09, 2022

TSMC Expects Annual Revenue of $10 Billion From US Chip Plants; Apple to Use New Chips, Tim Cook Says

TSMC on Tuesday said that it expects an annual revenue of $10 billion (roughly Rs. 82 crore) from its chip fabrication plants in the US. The Taiwan-based chipmaker said that the first fabrication plant would be operational by 2024, followed by a second one in 2026 for more advanced chips.

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Thursday, December 8, 2022

December 08, 2022

Ariyippu Trailer: Kunchacko Boban Malayalam Movie to Stream December 16 on Netflix

Ariyippu, the upcoming Mahesh Narayanan film starring Kunchacko Boban in the lead, just got a trailer and release date. Netflix acquired the film in October, after it made rounds in the international film festival circuit. Ariyippu follows a struggling Kerala couple, who dream of immigrating out of the country for a better life. But when an incriminating video surface...

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December 08, 2022

FTX Collapse: Sam Bankman-Fried Reportedly Faces Market Manipulation Inquiry by US Prosecutors

FTX Founder Sam Bankman-Fried is reportedly facing a market manipulation inquiry by US prosecutors. The prosecutors are probing whether Bankman-Fried controlled the prices of two interlinked currencies, TerraUSD and LUNA, to benefit the entities he controlled including FTX and Alameda Research.

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December 08, 2022

Apple Announces End-to-End Encrypted iCloud Backups, Security Keys Support for Apple ID, More

Apple on Wednesday announced support for Advanced Data Protection, a feature that enables end-to-end encryption of iCloud data. iCloud currently protects 14 sensitive data categories with end-to-end encryption technology, and the new feature will raise the number to 23. Apple has also added support for security keys, and will show iMessage users a security warning for...

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December 08, 2022

Apple Announces End-to-End Encrypted iCloud Backups, Security Keys Support for Apple ID, More

Apple on Wednesday announced support for Advanced Data Protection, a feature that enables end-to-end encryption of iCloud data. iCloud currently protects 14 sensitive data categories with end-to-end encryption technology, and the new feature will raise the number to 23. Apple has also added support for security keys, and will show iMessage users a security warning for...

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Wednesday, December 7, 2022

December 07, 2022

Apple Music Sing Karaoke Mode With Real-Time Lyrics, Duet View Announced: All Details

Apple Music Sing, a new karaoke mode for Apple's music streaming service, was announced by the company on Tuesday. Users can access real-time lyrics that are synced to the rhythm of the vocals and Apple will offer users over 50 dedicated "companion playlists" with karaoke-ready songs to pick from. The feature will be available to all users globally, on compatible devi...

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December 07, 2022

Bitcoin, Ether See Gains on Crypto Price Charts; BTC Remains Under $17,000 Mark for Third Week

The overall crypto market rose by a miniscule 0.01 percent in the last 24 hours. Gains fell in the kitties of BTC and ETH along with hitting Tether, USD Coin, and Binance USD among others. Among loss-making altcoins, DOGE and SHIB joined Cardano and Litecoin to register minor, but significant dips.

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December 07, 2022

Xiaomi 13 Series Launch Date Leaked, Tipped to Debut on December 11

A tipster has leaked the new launch date for the Xiaomi 13 series. The launch event will now be held on December 11 at 7pm local time. Xiaomi has confirmed that these new flagship smartphones will be powered by a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC.

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December 07, 2022

TSMC Expects Annual Revenue of $10 Billion From US Chip Plants; Apple to Use New Chips, Tim Cook Says

TSMC on Tuesday said that it expects an annual revenue of $10 billion (roughly Rs. 82 crore) from its chip fabrication plants in the US. The Taiwan-based chipmaker said that the first fabrication plant would be operational by 2024, followed by a second one in 2026 for more advanced chips.

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Tuesday, December 6, 2022

December 06, 2022

Samsung’s Multi-Fingerprint Sensor Will Be 2.5 Billion Times More Secure, May Release by 2025: ISORG CEO

Samsung’s fingerprint ID could become 2.5 billion times more secure with multi-fingerprint scanning technology. The tech giant has revealed plans of an All-in-One OLED 2.0 panel that would turn the phone’s entire display into one giant sensor capable of scanning multiple fingerprints at the same time.

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December 06, 2022

Star Wars Jedi: Survivor Gameplay Reveal Confirmed for The Game Awards 2022, Merely Hours After Release Date Leak

Star Wars Jedi: Survivor is getting a gameplay reveal at The Game Awards 2022, EA has confirmed. The announcement comes in the wake of a release date reveal on Steam, which also included details on pre-order bonuses and system requirements for the same. The sequel is set five years after the events of Fallen Order, and follows Cal Kestis’ story as a powerful Jedi Kn...

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December 06, 2022

Google Pixel Fold With 12GB RAM Surfaces on Geekbench, Codenamed Felix

The Google Pixel Fold has purportedly been listed on the Geekbench database. It is said to bear the moniker ‘Felix’ and appears to offer similar performance to the Pixel 7 Pro. This foldable smartphone from Google could launch in Q1 of 2023. It is tipped to run on Android 13, and pack 12GB of RAM.

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December 06, 2022

Microsoft Offers Sony 10-Year Contract for Upcoming Call of Duty Titles on PlayStation: Report

Microsoft has reportedly offered Sony a 10-year contract for upcoming Call of Duty releases on PlayStation. The company is facing a full-scale EU probe into its acquisition of Activision Blizzard, and previously offered a 3-year deal to Sony after the current agreement expires, which the latter termed inadequate.

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December 06, 2022

KuCoin to Conduct Proof-of-Reserve Verification, Ropes-In Audit Firm Mazars Group

KuCoin, the Singapore-based crypto exchange, is getting their proof-of-reserves verified. The Singapore-headquartered platform has roped-in Mazars Group (MG), a third-party audit firm, to verify its proof-of-reserves. The move is aimed at regaining customer trust during this ongoing crypto winter.

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Monday, December 5, 2022

December 05, 2022

The Last of Us Trailer: Pedro Pascal, Bella Ramsey Journey Into the Post-Apocalyptic, Hostile West

HBO has dropped a trailer for The Last of Us TV series, ahead of its debut in January. A bit chattier than the previous reveals, this new trailer focuses on hardened survivor Joel (Pedro Pascal) and teenage girl Ellie’s (Bella Ramsey) journey to the hostile west coast. We get glimpses at their original voice actors Troy Baker and Ashley Johnson’s characters, along...

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December 05, 2022

Vivo Y02 With Octa-Core MediaTek SoC, 5,000mAh Battery Launched in India: Price, Specifications

Vivo Y02 was launched in India on Monday as the company's latest budget model. The new Vivo phone comes with a waterdrop-style display notch and is powered by an octa-core MediaTek SoC. The Vivo Y02 features an 8-megapixel main camera. For selfies, there is a 5-megapixel shooter at the front as well.

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December 05, 2022

BTC Touches $17,000 With Minor Gains; ETH, DOGE, SHIB Follow Suit

Bitcoin and Ether, along with majority other cryptocurrencies, rose in prices. The overall crypto market grew by 1.40 percent in the last 24 hours. Binance Coin, Uniswap, and Avalanche reeled-in gains. Meanwhile, Tron, Monero, and Bitcoin Cash traded at lower prices among only a small number of other cryptocurrencies.

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December 05, 2022

Apple, Amazon Resume Advertising on Twitter After Elon Musk Takeover: Reports

Amazon and Apple have resumed advertising on Twitter, according to reports. The social media firm acquired by Tesla CEO Elon Musk sent emails to advertising agencies, offering what it called the "biggest advertiser incentive ever on Twitter", allowing US advertisers to have their ad spending matched with a "100 percent value add," up to a $1 million (roughly Rs. 8 cro...

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December 05, 2022

Vi Offers 850GB Data, Unlimited Calling With Rs. 2999 Yearly Prepaid Plan: Details

Vi is offering several prepaid yearly plans with unlimited voice calling, data benefits and SMS service. While the Rs. 2,999 prepaid plan comes with 850GB of 4G data connectivity, unlimited voice calls, 100 SMS per day limit and much more, the Rs. 2,899 prepaid plan offers 1.5GB daily data benefit with validity of 365 days.

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Saturday, December 3, 2022

December 03, 2022

iQoo 11 5G's Launch Confirmed for December 8, iQoo Neo 7 SE Reveal Expected

iQoo 11 5G's launch event, which had initially been scheduled for December 2, has now been postponed to December 8, according to the iQoo Indonesia Instagram post. The smartphone had earlier been confirmed to feature Qualcomm's latest Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC with LPDDR5x RAM and UFS 4.0 storage. Rumours around the event suggest that the company could also launch the iQ...

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December 03, 2022

iQoo 11 5G's Launch Confirmed for December 8, iQoo Neo 7 SE Reveal Expected

iQoo 11 5G's launch event, which had initially been scheduled for December 2, has now been postponed to December 8, according to the iQoo Indonesia Instagram post. The smartphone had earlier been confirmed to feature Qualcomm's latest Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC with LPDDR5x RAM and UFS 4.0 storage. Rumours around the event suggest that the company could also launch the iQ...

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December 03, 2022

Amazon's Media Chief Jeff Blackburn Announces Plans to Retire in 2023

Amazon.com's top media executive Jeff Blackburn plans to retire at the start of 2023, the e-commerce giant said on Friday. The company said that the media and entertainment businesses, led by Blackburn since May last year, will be overseen by two current executives, Mike Hopkins and Steve Boom, who will report directly to Chief Executive Officer Andy Jassy.

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December 03, 2022

Digital Personal Data Protection Bill Likely to Be Introduced in Budget 2023 Session

The Digital Data Protection Bill, which the Central government is working on, is likely to be introduced in the upcoming Budget Session of 2023-24. The bill is currently in its draft stage and has been placed in the public domain for consultation. The bill is based on the following principles around the Data Economy.

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Friday, December 2, 2022

December 02, 2022

Infinix Zero 5G 2023 With 50-Megapixel Triple Rear Cameras, 5,000mAh Battery Launched: Price, Specifications

Infinix Zero 5G 2023 been officially launched by the company. The 5G smartphone comes with a punch-hole display and has been made available in black, orange, and white colour options. The smartphone is equipped with a triple rear camera setup and is backed by a 5,000mAh battery with support for 33W fast charging.

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December 02, 2022

Twitter Offers Advertisers Incentives Amid Marketer Exodus After Elon Musk Takeover: Report

Twitter will offer incentives to advertisers in an attempt to increase their spending on the platform, as marketers leave the platform following Elon Musk's takeover. Many companies from General Mills to luxury automaker Audi of America have stopped or paused advertising on Twitter, while Musk has claimed that Twitter has seen a "massive drop in revenue".

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December 02, 2022

Oppo Reno 8T Spotted on Several Listings; Tipped To Come With 33W Charging Support: All Details

Oppo Reno 8T has appeared on a number of certification sites including TKDN, EEC, BIS, SIRIM, and Element Materials Technology with model number CPH2481. Though the listings do not reveal much details about the handset, it does suggest the branding and charging speed for Oppo Reno 8T. The device will reportedly carry support for 33W fast wired charging.

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Thursday, December 1, 2022

December 01, 2022

Twitter Faces Ban Over Content Moderation, EU Chief Warns Elon Musk: Report

Elon Musk has been warned by EU industry chief Thierry Breton that Twitter could face a ban in the region unless he abides by its strict rules on content moderation. The checklist of rules includes ditching an "arbitrary" approach to reinstating banned users and agreeing to an "extensive independent audit" of Twitter by next year.

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December 01, 2022

iQoo Neo 7 SE Leaked Renders Tip Three Colour Options, Triple Rear Camera Setup

iQoo Neo 7 SE was supposed to launch in China on December 2, but the event was postponed. Ahead of an official unveiling, the renders of the handset have surfaced online, suggesting the colour options and design of the smartphone. iQoo is said to bring the new smartphone in three distinct shades.

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December 01, 2022

Google Announces Best Android Apps, Games for 2022; Apex Legends Mobile Named Best Game in India

Google Play Store has announced the Best of 2022 list which features the best apps and games across various categories. The list has been curated to reflect distinctly in each region. The Indian list was topped by the e-learning platform Questt which won the Best App of 2022 award. Meanwhile, Apex Legends Mobile won the Best Game of 2022 award. Google also introduced ...

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December 01, 2022

OnePlus Promises 4 Years of OxygenOS, 5 Years of Security Updates for Upcoming Phones

OnePlus has announced 4 years of OxygenOS updates and 5 years of security updates for selected phones launching next year. Although the names of the smartphones getting additional OS updates have not been confirmed, it is most likely to be applicable to its flagships coming in 2023. As of now the company offers three major OxygenOS updates and four years of security u...

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Wednesday, November 30, 2022

November 30, 2022

TRAI Seeks Public Comment on Caller ID Display for Mobile Phones to Detect Fraudulent Callers, Spam

Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) is set to roll out its mobile phone caller identification system soon. The telecom regulator has started a public consultation on this new technology. The facility would allow telephone consumers to take an informed decision while receiving calls. It is also expected to reduce the harassment of consumers from unknown or spa...

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November 30, 2022

Samsung Galaxy M54 5G Specifications Tipped via Geekbench, May Come With Android 13, 8GB RAM

Samsung Galaxy M54 5G has been spotted on Geekbench, and the listing suggests that the handset will come with 8GB of RAM and run Android 13. The smartphone has been listed with the model number SM-M546B. The alleged specifications and the launch timeline of the upcoming Samsung Galaxy M54 5G have also been spotted online.

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November 30, 2022

Samsung Galaxy M54 5G Specifications Tipped via Geekbench, May Come With Android 13, 8GB RAM

Samsung Galaxy M54 5G has been spotted on Geekbench, and the listing suggests that the handset will come with 8GB of RAM and run Android 13. The smartphone has been listed with the model number SM-M546B. The alleged specifications and the launch timeline of the upcoming Samsung Galaxy M54 5G have also been spotted online.

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November 30, 2022

Bitcoin, Ether Bag Profits, Usher Majority Altcoins Towards Gains on Last Day of November

The overall crypto sector rose by 3.07 percent in the last 24 hours. Bitcoin and Ether along with majority other cryptocurrencies rose in values. These include Dogecoin, Shiba Inu, Polygon, Polkadot, and Solana among others. Only a few underdog cryptocurrencies settled with losses today, including Leo and Zcash.

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November 30, 2022

Tata Said to Be in Talks to Buy Wistron's iPhone Manufacturing Plant in India

Tata is said to be in talks with Wistron, the Taiwan-based contract smartphone manufacturer, to purchase its manufacturing facility for up to 5000 crore rupees, according to a report. The salt-to-software conglomerate was previously reported to be in talks with Wistron to establish a joint electronics manufacturing venture in India, to produce iPhone models in the cou...

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November 30, 2022

Twitter Stops Enforcing COVID-19 Misinformation Policy, Experts Express Concerns Over False Claims

Twitter has rolled back its COVID-19 misinformation policy, as public health experts and researchers have expressed concern that the change would have major repercussions as the virus continues to spread and vaccination numbers remain low. The company's new CEO, Elon Musk, has signalled an interest in rolling back many of Twitter's previous rules meant to combat misin...

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Tuesday, November 29, 2022

November 29, 2022

The Super Mario Bros. Movie Trailer Release Date Set for November 29, Nintendo Direct

The Super Mario Bros. Movie is getting a second trailer tomorrow. In a tweet, Nintendo confirmed that it has reserved a Direct event for the Chris Pratt-led animated film, alongside a new poster featuring Princess Peach’s throne. Voiced by Anya Taylor-Joy (The Queen’s Gambit), the first The Super Mario Bros. Movie trailer never featured the damsel in distress — ...

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November 29, 2022

Realme 10 Pro+ 5G Global Variant Tipped to Feature MediaTek Dimensity 920 SoC

A Realme 10 Pro+ 5G variant will reportedly sport the MediaTek Dimensity 920 processor. The Realme 10 Pro+ launched in China earlier this month with the MediaTek Dimensity 1080 SoC and runs on Android 13-based Realme UI 4.0. The handset is expected to launch in the Indian market with MediaTek Dimensity 1080 SoC itself.

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November 29, 2022

Realme 10 Pro+ 5G Global Variant Tipped to Feature MediaTek Dimensity 920 SoC

A Realme 10 Pro+ 5G variant will reportedly sport the MediaTek Dimensity 920 processor. The Realme 10 Pro+ launched in China earlier this month with the MediaTek Dimensity 1080 SoC and runs on Android 13-based Realme UI 4.0. The handset is expected to launch in the Indian market with MediaTek Dimensity 1080 SoC itself.

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November 29, 2022

Elon Musk Claims Apple Threatened to Pull Twitter From App Store, Ready to 'Go to War' Over In-App Purchases

Elon Musk on Monday accused Apple of threatening to block Twitter from the App Store and claimed that the iPhone maker had halted advertisements on the microblogging service. He has stated that Apple is pressuring Twitter over content moderation demands. Musk also said he was willing to "go to war" with Apple over its in-app purchases commission.

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Monday, November 28, 2022

November 28, 2022

Henry Cavill’s Superman Return Was Opposed by Warner Bros., Black Adam's Dwayne Johnson Reveals

Dwayne Johnson has revealed that Warner Bros. did not want Henry Cavill back as Superman. In a video posted to Twitter, The Rock confirmed that the studio “inexplicably and inexcusably” did not want Cavill to return in Black Adam. He and his Seven Bucks Productions team fought hard for the idea, despite being rejected by DC Films president Walter Hamada. Johnson n...

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November 28, 2022

FTX Collapse: Bahamas Attorney General Says Crypto Exchange Remains Focus of 'Active' Investigation

FTX, formerly one of the world's largest cryptocurrency exchanges, continues to be investigated by the authorities in the Bahamas, according to Bahamian Attorney General Ryan Pinder. He said that the securities commission, the country's financial intelligence unit and the police's financial crimes unit would "continue to investigate the facts and circumstances regardi...

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November 28, 2022

Realme 10 Pro+ Price in India Teased to Be Below Rs. 25,000 Ahead of Launch

Realme Vice President Madhav Sheth has suggested that the Realme 10 Pro+ will be priced below Rs. 25,000 at launch in India. The Realme 10 Pro series will debut on December 8 in the country. The Realme 10 Pro+ features a 6.7-inch AMOLED curved display with a 120Hz refresh rate.

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November 28, 2022

Elon Musk Says Twitter Will Add Encrypted DMs, Payments; Claims Signups at All-Time High as Advertisers Leave

Twitter CEO Elon Musk said on Twitter that the social media firm would add features like encrypted direct messages (DMs), longform tweets and payments. He also said he sees a "path to Twitter exceeding a billion monthly users in 12 to 18 months." The company's new owner said new signups were at an all-time high, even as advertisers and users leave the platform followi...

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Saturday, November 26, 2022

November 26, 2022

Paytm to Resubmit Application for Authorisation of Payment Aggregator Services

Paytm has shared an update with the exchanges about its 100 per cent subsidiary, Paytm Payments Services. The company can now resubmit the application within 120 calendar days for the payment aggregator services. Ahead of that, the company will seek necessary approval for past downward investment from Paytm into its subsidiary.

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November 26, 2022

Huawei, ZTE Sale, Import Banned in US After Being Listed as Threats by FCC

US authorities announced a ban Friday on the import or sale of communications equipment deemed "an unacceptable risk to national security" — including gear from Chinese giants Huawei Technologies and ZTE. Both firms have been on a roster of companies listed as a threat by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), and the new rules bar future authorizations of the...

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November 26, 2022

Deepfakes Sharing to Be Criminalised in UK Under New Online Safety Bill

Under a planned amendment to the UK’s new Online Safety Bill, people who share so-called “deepfakes” — explicit images or videos which have been manipulated to look like someone without their consent — will be among those to be specifically criminalised for the first time and face potential time behind bars. The UK government said it will also bring forward...

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November 26, 2022

WhatsApp Reportedly Testing Voice Status Update for iOS Beta: All Details

WhatsApp is reportedly working on a feature that will allow iOS users on the app to share voice notes in their status updates, similar to pictures, videos and links. The feature is currently under development and is expected to roll out in the coming iOS update. The voice status updates will only be shared with the people selected in the privacy settings.

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November 26, 2022

iPhone November Shipments to See Further Decline at Foxconn's Plant in China

Foxconn's flagship iPhone plant in China is set to see a further reduction in November shipments after the latest bout of worker unrest this week, a source with direct knowledge of the matter said on Friday, as thousands of employees quit. The world's largest Apple iPhone factory has been grappling with strict COVID-19 restrictions that have fuelled discontent among w...

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Friday, November 25, 2022

November 25, 2022

Crypto-Friendly African Nations Attract IMF Attention Amid Sector Expansion

The IMF has advised all crypto-friendly African nations to implement tighter regulations around the digital assets sector. In its post, the IMF noted that regulating a highly volatile and decentralised system remains a challenge. As per the IMF, Kenya, Nigeria, and South Africa have the highest number of crypto users in the region.

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November 25, 2022

iPhone Factory Workers' Protest: Over 20,000 New Hires Said to Leave Foxconn's Zhengzhou Plant

Foxconn is said to have seen over 20,000 new hires leave the company's Zhengzhou iPhone plant in China, after widespread worker protests that rocked the facility over a pay dispute. The company apologised for committing a pay-related "technical error" when hiring new recruits, offered remuneration to employees who wanted to resign and leave the chaos-hit plant.

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November 25, 2022

Twitter Responds to France Communication Regulator's Query on Deadline

Twitter has met a Thursday deadline to respond to France's communications regulator about whether the company can meet its legal obligations, a spokesperson for the regulator said. Arcom sent a letter on Monday to Twitter asking if it can meet its legal obligation to guarantee transparent information in spite of steep job cuts at the firm.

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November 25, 2022

Stellantis May Come to India to Make Affordable EVs for Europe

Fiat parent Stellantis has concluded it can't currently make affordable electric vehicles (EVs) in Europe and is looking at lower-cost manufacturing in markets such as India, its chief executive told reporters. If India, with its low-cost supplier base, is able to meet the company's quality and cost targets by the end of 2023, it could open the door to exporting EVs t...

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Thursday, November 24, 2022

November 24, 2022

Meta Allows Quest VR Headset Usage Without Facebook Account As Firm Bows to German Regulator

Meta will allow the use of its Quest VR headsets without a Facebook account, clearing the way for the wearable headset to be sold in Germany. The German cartel office has been closely watching Meta since May when it declared it was of "paramount significance for competition across markets". In a statement on Wednesday, the office said Meta will allow the device to be ...

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November 24, 2022

iPhone 14 Series OLED Displays Were Largely Supplied by Samsung: Report

Samsung is reportedly the largest supplier of OLED displays for the Apple iPhone 14 series of smartphones, beating LG and BOE, which also supply displays to Apple, but in much smaller quantities. Samsung is supplying over 70 percent of the displays for the phone series.

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November 24, 2022

iPhone 14 Series OLED Displays Were Largely Supplied by Samsung: Report

Samsung is reportedly the largest supplier of OLED displays for the Apple iPhone 14 series of smartphones, beating LG and BOE, which also supply displays to Apple, but in much smaller quantities. Samsung is supplying over 70 percent of the displays for the phone series.

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November 24, 2022

Elon Musk Polls Users on 'General Amnesty' for Suspended Twitter Accounts

Elon Musk on Wednesday floated the idea of a 'general amnesty' for suspended accounts on the platform, polling users to ask if they should be unbanned. Polls on Twitter are open to all users and are unscientific and potentially targeted by fake accounts and bots. Former US President Donald Trump's Twitter account was reinstated last week after a narrow majority of res...

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November 24, 2022

Microsoft Could Face FTC Antitrust Lawsuit to Block Activision Blizzard Takeover Bid: Report

Microsoft could face an antitrust lawsuit to block its bid to acquire video game publisher Activision Blizzard, according to a report. A lawsuit challenging the deal is reportedly not guaranteed, and the FTC's four commissioners have yet to vote out a complaint or meet with lawyers for the companies. Microsoft is betting on the acquisition to help it compete better wi...

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Wednesday, November 23, 2022

November 23, 2022

Tecno Phantom X2 Series Launch Date Set for December 7, to Feature Mediatek Dimensity 9000 SoC

Tecno Phantom X2 series, featuring the Tecno Phatom X2, and Tecno Phantom X2 Pro models are expected to debut as the Chinese smartphone maker's next flagship series with a launch in Dubai on December 7, according to a report by Fonearena. The upcoming flagship series is expected to feature the Mediatek Dimensity 9000 SoC under the hood alongside improved image low-lig...

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November 23, 2022

OTT Communication Services Should Be Licensed, Compensate Telcos for Data Traffic, COAI Says

COAI on Tuesday pitched for licensing and light-touch regulation for OTT communication services, as part of its suggestions on definition of OTT networks as part of the draft telecom bill. The telecom operators' body also said that OTT services, which include apps like WhatsApp, Signal, Google Meet, and Telegram, should directly compensate telcos for data traffic they...

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November 23, 2022

Elon Musk Tells Employees He Wants Twitter to Have Encrypted DMs With Video, Voice Chat Support: Report

Elon Musk, Twitter's new CEO, has outlined his plans to employees, to bring encrypted DMs to the microblogging platform, as per a report. The firm's new owner is also reportedly planning on adding encrypted voice and video calling for Twitter users. In 2018, Twitter warned that an undisclosed number of DMs between businesses and their customers had been accessible by ...

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Tuesday, November 22, 2022

November 22, 2022

Samsung Galaxy S21 FE, Galaxy S20 FE Get Android 13 Update with One UI 5: Reports

Samsung Galaxy S21 FE, Galaxy S20 FE have begun receiving an update to Android13-based One UI 5. The milestone software update is reportedly available for the Exynos-powered variant of Galaxy S20 FE which is limited to 4G/LTE connectivity in India. The latest Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G has also started receiving its Android 13 software update, as per a report.

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November 22, 2022

WhatsApp Desktop App Testing Screen Lock Feature for PC, Laptops: Report

WhatsApp for Desktop is working on a new privacy feature that will let users set up a password to restrict unauthorized access on their PCs or laptops. Currently, users have the feature to set up security access on WhatsApp for Android and iOS app using password.

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November 22, 2022

Samsung Galaxy A14 5G Listed on Geekbench Again, to Feature Android 13: Details

Samsung Galaxy A14 5G has been spotted on Geekbench again with the model number SM-A146P. The smartphone from Samsung is listed to be powered by an octa-core processor with a 2+6 core configuration. This has been said to be the MediaTek Dimensity 700 SoC. This is the Galaxy A14 5G’s second appearance on the benchmarking website. The handset was listed on Geekbench a...

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November 22, 2022

Elon Musk Tells Staff Twitter Ready to Hire Again, Weeks After Massive Layoffs: Report

Elon Musk reportedly told Twitter employees that the company has completed layoffs and will now begin to fill its engineering and sales teams. The news comes weeks after Twitter's new owner purged nearly half of the company's workforce after completing his takeover deal and shortly after several workers were said to have resigned from the company following an ultimatu...

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November 22, 2022

Infinix Hot 20 5G Series India Launch Date Set for December 1, Flipkart Availability Confirmed

Infinix Hot 20 5G series will be unveiled on December 1, the company confirmed via its official Twitter handle. The lineup is expected to include Infinix Hot 20 5G and Hot 20 Play. The Infinix Hot 20 5G was recently launched in select global markets with a price tag of $179.9 (roughly Rs. 15,000) for the sole 4GB RAM + 128GB storage configuration.

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November 22, 2022

India Tablet PC Market See Rising Demand for 5G Capable Devices in Q3 2022: CMR

The tablet PC market in India grew 22 percent quarter-on-quarter in July-September with demand for 5G capable devices picking up the steam, CyberMedia Research said on Monday. Samsung led the market with a 28 percent market share, followed by Lenovo and Apple with 26 and 19 percent share, respectively, during the quarter.

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Monday, November 21, 2022

November 21, 2022

Smartwatches Could Help Detect Emerging Health Problems Using AI, Skin-Like Electronics, Study Shows

Researchers are developing skin-like electronics that could work with artificial intelligence (AI) to potentially detect problems such as heart disease, cancer or multiple sclerosis before obvious symptoms appear. They have developed a skin-like neuromorphic "chip" that consists of a thin film of a plastic semiconductor combined with stretchable gold nanowire electrod...

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November 21, 2022

Tesla Recalls 3.21 Lakh US Vehicles Over Intermittent Rear Light Issue, Public Filing Shows

Tesla revealed in a public filing to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) that it was recalling more than 321,000 vehicles in the US because tail lights may intermittently fail to illuminate. The electric vehicle manufacturer said the tail light-related recall covers some 2023 Model 3 and 2020-2023 Model Y vehicles. Last week, Tesla recalled near...

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November 21, 2022

Donald Trump Snubs Twitter After Elon Musk Reactivates Former US President's Account

Donald Trump on Saturday snubbed Twitter, hours after Elon Musk's public poll asking users whether he should reinstate the former US president over a year after he was banned from the social media platform for inciting violence. He said he would stick with his new platform Truth Social, which he said had better user engagement than Twitter and was doing "phenomenally ...

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Saturday, November 19, 2022

November 19, 2022

Xiaomi Outfolding Smartphone Prototype Leaked via Twitter: All Details

Xiaomi outfolding smartphone prototype has been leaked recently. The prototype, leaked by tipster Kuba Wojciechowski, hints at a Xiaomi smartphone with an outward folding ability. The spotted prototype comes with a Snapdragon 855 with X50 modem for 5G support. The tipster has mentioned that “the device was super-secret and very few units made their way into the publ...

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November 19, 2022

Vivo X90 Specifications Officially Teased Ahead of Launch; to Support 120W Fast Charging: Details

Vivo X90 specifications are officially out and the smartphone will come with support for 120W fast charging among other features. The smartphone will come in two different display options from which the users can choose, including the BOE Q9 and the Samsung E6 panel. The handset from Vivo will launch in China on November 22.

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November 19, 2022

Vivo X90 Specifications Officially Teased Ahead of Launch; to Support 120W Fast Charging: Details

Vivo X90 specifications are officially out and the smartphone will come with support for 120W fast charging among other features. The smartphone will come in two different display options from which the users can choose, including the BOE Q9 and the Samsung E6 panel. The handset from Vivo will launch in China on November 22.

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November 19, 2022

Google Fixes Rules for Inviting Guest Speakers to Its Offices After Recent Row Over Indian Speaker

Google this week introduced rules for inviting guest speakers to its offices, days after it cancelled a talk by an Indian historian who has disparaged marginalized groups and their concerns, according to company emails seen by Reuters. The policy released Thursday is Google's latest effort to preserve an open culture while addressing divisions that have emerged as its...

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November 19, 2022

Elon Musk Begins Twitter Poll on Donald Trump’s Account Reinstating

Elon Musk started a Twitter poll late on Friday asking followers to vote on whether to reinstate former US President Donald Trump's account on the platform, with early results showing roughly 60 percent voting yes. Musk, Twitter's new owner, said in May he would reverse Twitter's ban on Trump.

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November 19, 2022

Elon Musk Reinstates Some Banned Twitter Accounts, No Decision on Donald Trump Yet

Elon Musk, in a tweet on Friday, announced his decision to reinstate some Twitter accounts, including those belonging to Kathy Griffin, Jordan Peterson & Babylon Bee. The Tesla CEO, however, mentioned that there has been no decision yet to bring back US former President Donald Trump to Twitter.

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November 19, 2022

WhatsApp Business Now Lets Users Search, Chat and Shop Products on the App

WhatsApp has added the option to find and shop products directly from the app. The feature is currently rolling out in Brazil, Colombia, Indonesia, Mexico, and the UK. The new feature will help people easily contact businesses without even saving their phone numbers or searching for their phone numbers on business websites.

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Friday, November 18, 2022

November 18, 2022

iPhone 13 Pro, 13 Pro Max in 2022: Should You Upgrade?

iPhone 13 Pro Max was launched in 2021 and came equipped with A15 Bionic SoC and starts at Rs. 1,29,900 for the 128GB storage variant. It is still a very capable device in 2022 and gives most of the Android flagships a run for their money.

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November 18, 2022

Xiaomi 13, Xiaomi 13 Pro Internal Testing Kicks Off in Asia, Expected to Launch in 2023: Report

Xiaomi 13, Xiaomi 13 Pro internal testing has reportedly begun in different countries in Asia. The smartphones from the Chinese company are expected to launch in early 2023. Xiaomi 13 was reportedly spotted on the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) website recently. The Xiaomi 13 and the Xiaomi 13 Pro have been tipped to be equipped with a triple rear camera setup.

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November 18, 2022

Twitter Employees Said to Exit Firm in Mass Exodus After Elon Musk's Ultimatum

Twitter employees are said to have resigned from the beleaguered social media firm, days after Elon Musk issued an ultimatum asking them to sign up for "long hours at high intensity" or exit the company. Musk was meeting some top employees to try and convince them to stay, said one current employee and a recently departed employee who is in touch with Twitter colleagu...

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Thursday, November 17, 2022

November 17, 2022

Oppo Reno 9 Series Launch Date Set for November 24, Specifications Teased

Oppo Reno 9 series is all set to launch on November 24 in China. Oppo took to Weibo to confirm the arrival of the new Reno-series smartphones in China. A dedicated microsite on the company website has teased some of the specifications of the upcoming Oppo Reno, Reno 9 Pro and Reno 9 Pro+ models.

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November 17, 2022

Oppo Reno 9 Series Launch Date Set for November 24, Specifications Teased

Oppo Reno 9 series is all set to launch on November 24 in China. Oppo took to Weibo to confirm the arrival of the new Reno-series smartphones in China. A dedicated microsite on the company website has teased some of the specifications of the upcoming Oppo Reno, Reno 9 Pro and Reno 9 Pro+ models.

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Wednesday, November 16, 2022

November 16, 2022

iPhone Manufacturing Unit to Be Set Up Near Hosur, Will Employ 60,000 Workers, IT Minister Says

An Apple iPhone manufacturing unit will be set up near Hosur in Bengaluru, Telecom and IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Tuesday. The Cupertino company has outsourced the manufacturing of iPhone enclosures to Tata Electronics, which has a plant at Hosur, while its iPhone models are manufactured by electronics giants Foxconn, Wistron and Pegatron in India.

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November 16, 2022

Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC With Wi-Fi 7, INT4, Ray Tracing, and More Launched: All Details

Qualcomm has officially launched the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 mobile platform for high-end smartphones. Qualcomm says the first Snapdragon 8 Gen 2-powered device will be launched by the end of 2022. The Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 is claimed to be the world's first 5G AI processor in a mobile platform and features Unreal Engine 5 Metahumans Framework that allows gamers to experience...

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November 16, 2022

WhatsApp India Head, Meta India Public Policy Director Quit Days After Massive Layoffs Announcement

WhatsApp's India head Abhijit Bose and Meta's public policy director in India Rajiv Aggarwal have quit the firm, the company confirmed on Tuesday. Facebook parent Meta is currently in the middle of massive layoffs and the firm will cut 13 percent of its workforce, or nearly 11,000 workers. However, Meta stated that the high-profile exits were not related to the curren...

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November 16, 2022

Apple Preparing to Source Chips From US Plant, Plans Expansion in Chip Supply From Europe: Report

Apple is reportedly working to begin sourcing chips for its devices from a US plant, likely referring to an Arizona factory that will be run by Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (TSMC), the world's largest contract chipmaker and a major supplier to the firm. TSMC last year announced plans to begin production of chips at its upcoming US plant in 2024. The Cupertino f...

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November 16, 2022

Twitter Blue to Be Relaunched on November 29 to Ensure 'Rock Solid' Release, Elon Musk Says

Elon Musk on Tuesday said that Twitter Blue, the company's subscription service would be relaunched on November 29. The company's new CEO had previously stated that he expected to release the paid verification service by the end of this week, but said the release date would be 'punted' to make sure that it was 'rock solid', in a tweet.

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Tuesday, November 15, 2022

November 15, 2022

Samsung Galaxy M04 Official Support Page Goes Live in India, Expected to Launch Soon

Samsung Galaxy M04, which is tipped to be a rebranded version of the Galaxy A04e that was earlier spotted on the South Korean company's website, has now been spotted with a model number SM-M045F/DS on the company's user manual support page. Both devices are expected to have similar specifications and designs that will be offered in the entry-level category by the comp...

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November 15, 2022

Google Pixel Fold First Look Leaked, Expected to Launch in May 2023

The first look of Google’s rumoured foldable smartphone, the Pixel Fold, has been leaked. It is expected to launch in May 2023 and could cost $1,799 (roughly Rs. 1,50,000). Most notably, the handset’s main inner display appears to sport bezels, instead of a hole-punch selfie camera.

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November 15, 2022

Elon Musk's $55 Billion Tesla Pay Package Challenged in US Court Weeks After Twitter Takeover

Elon Musk's $55 billion (roughly Rs. 4,47,500 crore) pay package at Tesla has been challenged in a US court, weeks after the world's richest man completed his takeover of Twitter. The lawsuit seeks to challenge a 2018 performance-based stock option grant was negotiated by a compensation committee and approved by Tesla board members who allegedly had conflicts of inter...

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Monday, November 14, 2022

November 14, 2022

Vivo Y02 Price, Specifications Tipped, Could Debut as a Budget Phone with MediaTek Helio P22 SoC

Vivo is reportedly gearing up to launch the Vivo Y02 in India. Ahead of the official announcement, the specifications, and India price details of the rumoured Vivo Y-series phone have leaked online. The upcoming device is said to come in a single 2GB RAM + 32GB storage configuration.

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November 14, 2022

Black Panther: Wakanda Forever Claws Its Way to $330 Million Opening at Global Box Office

Black Panther: Wakanda Forever has collected an impressive $330 million (about Rs. 2,659 crore) at the global box office, during its opening weekend. Marking the second-biggest global opening this year, earning $150 million (about Rs. 1,208 crore) from overseas markets. Black Panther 2 had a reported budget of $250 million (about Rs. 2,017 crore), and faced a few hurd...

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November 14, 2022

Tesla to Assist Police Probe Into Fatal Model Y China Crash That Killed Two After Driver Lost Control

Tesla said on Sunday that it would assist the Chinese police in the investigation of a Model Y car that was involved in an accident that caused the death of two people and injured three other persons. The incident, which allegedly took place on November 5, resulted in the death of a motorcyclist and a high school girl. Police are currently seeking a third-party apprai...

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November 14, 2022

Vivo X90 Series Launch Date Set for November 22, Teased to Feature Zeiss Branded Quad Rear Cameras

Vivo X90 series will be unveiled on November 22, the company confirmed on Monday. The lineup is expected to include Vivo X90, Vivo X90 Pro, and Vivo X90 Pro+models. The teaser shows quad rear cameras and Zeiss co-engineered camera setup. The Vivo X90 series will succeed the Vivo X80 models.

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November 14, 2022

Twitter's Outsourced Content Moderators Face Layoffs After Elon Musk Takeover

Twitter's content moderators are being laid off by the company, weeks after Elon Musk fired half of the company's regular workforce. Like other big social media firms, Twitter has also relied heavily on contractors to track hate and enforce rules against harmful content. Twitter is said to have eliminated an untold number of contract jobs over the weekend, and the m...

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Saturday, November 12, 2022

November 12, 2022

Oppo Reno 10 Pro+ May Feature Periscope Zoom Camera: Report

Oppo Reno 10 Pro+ is tipped to feature a periscope zoom camera that was previously seen on Oppo Reno 10x Zoom and Oppo Reno 2. The Oppo Reno 10 Pro+ model, tipped as the 'super cup' higher-end variant, may offer 2x optical zoom. The smartphone is tipped to launch in mid-2023.

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November 12, 2022

Poco X5 5G Spotted on BIS, FCC Databases; Expected to Launch Soon in India, US

Poco X5 5G, Poco's successor to the Poco X4 series, may launch in India and US soon after media reports spotted the device on BIS and FCC databases. The smartphone appeared on BIS and FCC databases with the model numbers 22101320I and 22101320G, respectively. The FCC listing also seemed to suggest specifications in regards to software, battery, design, and connectivit...

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November 12, 2022

Poco X5 5G Spotted on BIS, FCC Databases; Expected to Launch Soon in India, US

Poco X5 5G, Poco's successor to the Poco X4 series, may launch in India and US soon after media reports spotted the device on BIS and FCC databases. The smartphone appeared on BIS and FCC databases with the model numbers 22101320I and 22101320G, respectively. The FCC listing also seemed to suggest specifications in regards to software, battery, design, and connectivit...

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November 12, 2022

Google Pixel 7a Tipped To Feature Dual Camera Sensors, 90Hz OLED Display: Report

Google Pixel 7a, expected to launch in 2023, will feature a dual camera sensor setup instead of the previously suggested triple camera setup as per the latest tip by a tipster. Meanwhile, the tip also suggests that the upcoming affordable smartphone may sport a 90Hz OLED panel display. In terms of display, this could make the smartphone one of the best in the segment.

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November 12, 2022

Google Pixel 7a Tipped To Feature Dual Camera Sensors, 90Hz OLED Display: Report

Google Pixel 7a, expected to launch in 2023, will feature a dual camera sensor setup instead of the previously suggested triple camera setup as per the latest tip by a tipster. Meanwhile, the tip also suggests that the upcoming affordable smartphone may sport a 90Hz OLED panel display. In terms of display, this could make the smartphone one of the best in the segment.

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November 12, 2022

Twitter Restores 'Official' Label; $8 Blue Check Mark Option Vanishes

Elon Musk's Twitter on Friday brought back the "official" badge to some accounts, just days after doing away with it, while several users reported the new subscription option for the blue verification check mark had disappeared. The move follows a surge in fake accounts on the platform after new boss Elon Musk allowed users to pay $8 (nearly Rs. 650) for the coveted...

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November 12, 2022

FTX Files US Bankruptcy Proceedings, Sam Bankman-Fried Steps Down as CEO

Crypto exchange FTX filed US bankruptcy proceedings on Friday and Sam Bankman-Fried stepped down as CEO, after a rapid liquidity crisis at the cryptocurrency group that has prompted intervention from regulators around the world. The distressed crypto trading platform had been struggling to raise billions in funds to stave off collapse after traders rushed to withdraw...

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Friday, November 11, 2022

November 11, 2022

iQoo 11 Specifications Tipped via Geekbench Listing, May Come With Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC

iQoo 11, a new handset from the Vivo sub-brand is reportedly making its way to the market soon. The handset was spotted on the Geekbench benchmarking site with scores ranging between 1,451 and 1,453 points in the single-core tests and between 4,660 and 4,681 points in the multi-core tests.

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November 11, 2022

ASML Launches EUR 12 Billion Buyback, Upgrades 2025 Forecast

ASML, a key supplier of equipment to computer chip manufacturers, on Thursday said it would launch a EUR 12 billion (nearly Rs. 98,380 crore) share buyback programme to run through 2025. In an announcement ahead of an investors' day on Friday, the company said it expects revenue of EUR 30 billion (nearly Rs. 2,45,600 crore) to EUR 40 billion (nearly Rs. 3,27,550 cror...

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November 11, 2022

ASML Launches EUR 12 Billion Buyback, Upgrades 2025 Forecast

ASML, a key supplier of equipment to computer chip manufacturers, on Thursday said it would launch a EUR 12 billion (nearly Rs. 98,380 crore) share buyback programme to run through 2025. In an announcement ahead of an investors' day on Friday, the company said it expects revenue of EUR 30 billion (nearly Rs. 2,45,600 crore) to EUR 40 billion (nearly Rs. 3,27,550 cror...

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Thursday, November 10, 2022

November 10, 2022

iPhone Assembler Foxconn Set to Update Q4 Outlook After COVID Curbs Lifted at Major China Plant

iPhone assembler and Apple supplier Foxconn said on Wednesday that it plans to update its Q4 outlook on Thursday. The firm's main Zhengzhou plant in central China, which employs about 200,000 people, has been rocked by discontent over stringent measures to curb the spread of COVID-19, with many workers fleeing the site. Meanwhile, Foxconn is set to release its third-q...

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November 10, 2022

iOS 16.1.1 Update Limits AirDrop File Sharing Feature Used by iPhone Users at Protests in China

Apple on Wednesday limited the AirDrop wireless file sharing feature on iPhone models in China, as part of the latest iOS 16.1.1 update. The company said that it plans to roll out the new AirDrop setting globally in the coming year, adding that the idea is to mitigate unwanted file sharing. Individuals won’t be able to get an AirDrop transfer from a stranger withou...

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November 10, 2022

OnePlus Nord CE 3 5G Specifications Leaked, Could Get Snapdragon 695 5G SoC, 67W Fast Charging Tipped

OnePlus Nord CE 3 5G specifications have been leaked online. The phone is said to come with a Snapdragon 695 5G SoC. The smartphone is tipped to carry a triple rear camera unit led by a 108-megapixel primary sensor. The Nord CE 3 5G is expected to succeed the OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G.

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November 10, 2022

FTX CEO Exploring All Options for Crypto Firm After Binance Deal Collapses

FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried on Wednesday told employees that he was looking at all options for the crypto firm after a non-binding deal with rival Binance collapsed, leaving the 30-year-old, who had previously been throwing lifelines to other faltering digital asset platforms, with dwindling options himself. The CEO also said in the staff message that his goals were to ...

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November 10, 2022

OnePlus Nord CE 3 5G Specifications Leaked, Could Get Snapdragon 695 5G SoC, 67W Fast Charging Tipped

OnePlus Nord CE 3 5G specifications have been leaked online. The phone is said to come with a Snapdragon 695 5G SoC. The smartphone is tipped to carry a triple rear camera unit led by a 108-megapixel primary sensor. The Nord CE 3 5G is expected to succeed the OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G.

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November 10, 2022

Elon Musk Scraps New 'Official' Label for High-Profile Accounts Hours After Launch

Elon Musk on Wednesday scrapped a new grey "Official" label for high-profile accounts on the platform, hours after the feature was added. "Please note that Twitter will do lots of dumb things in coming months. We will keep what works & change what doesn't," Musk said, to explain the U-turn. The latest move will invite further scrutiny of his plans for Twitter a week a...

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Wednesday, November 9, 2022

November 09, 2022

Oreo Maker Mondelez Pulls Twitter Ads, Says Hate Speech Increased 'Significantly' After Elon Musk Takeover

Oreo maker Mondelez has pulled its ads off Twitter, the company's CEO said in an interview on Tuesday. The Mondelez chief executive said the firm felt there was a risk of its advertising appearing next to the wrong messages on Twitter, and that the company has decided to take a pause and a break from advertising on the microblogging platform until that risk was as low...

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November 09, 2022

Twitter Engineer Allegedly Fired for Helping Coworkers Facing Layoffs After Elon Musk Takeover, Complaint Says

A former Twitter engineer has accused the firm of firing him days after new owner Elon Musk completed his takeover of the platform. Emmanuel Cornet has filed a complaint with the US National Labor Relations Board on Monday claiming he was engaged in protected activity when he shared the software on an internal Twitter messaging channel to help his coworkers facing lay...

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November 09, 2022

ISRO to Conduct First Runway Landing Experiment of Reusable Launch Vehicle,

ISRO, the Indian Space Research Organisation, is set to conduct the first runway landing experiment (RLV-LEX) of Reusable Launch Vehicle - Technology Demonstrator (RLV-TD), the space agency said on Tuesday. According to ISRO Chairman S Somanath, the agency is monitoring weather conditions ahead of the test of the reusable launch vehicle technology.

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Tuesday, November 8, 2022

November 08, 2022

Samsung Galaxy Note 20, Galaxy S20, Galaxy S21 Series Getting Android 13 Update: Report

Samsung is reportedly rolling out the Android 13 update for its Galaxy S20, Galaxy S20+, Galaxy S20 Ultra, Galaxy Note 20, Galaxy Note 20 Ultra, Galaxy S21, Galaxy S21+, and Galaxy S21 Ultra handsets. Samsung had officially unveiled the Android 13-based One UI 5 a couple of weeks ago at the Samsung Developer Conference (SDC) 2022.

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November 08, 2022

Twitter Alternatives: From Mastodon to Clubhouse, Here Are the Top Platforms Users Are Moving To

Twitter alternatives are being sought out by users eager to move away from the microblogging platform after Elon Musk took over the company over a week ago. As Musk seeks to charge for user verification and plans changes to Twitter's content moderation policies, many users are looking to move elsewhere. From Mastodon to Clubhouse, here are some of the top alternatives...

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November 08, 2022

Call of Duty: Mobile Season 10 Brings Footballers, New Multiplayer Map

Call of Duty: Mobile is bringing popular footballers — Lionel Messi, Neymar Jr., and Paul Pogba — into the game as playable operators. The update arrives November 10 at 5:30am IST in India/ November 9 at 4pm PT in the US. CoD Mobile Season 10: World Class adds a brand-new battle pass, three new areas in the battle royale segment, and a new small-sized multiplayer ...

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November 08, 2022

Unacademy to Cut 10 Percent of Workforce in Second Round of Layoffs Over 'Harsh Economic Conditions'

Unacademy will cut 10 percent of its workforce due to harsh economic conditions, the firm's Founder and CEO Gaurav Munjal said in a letter to employees on Monday. This is the second round of layoffs for the company in 2022, and it is expected to affect 350 of the company's 3,500 employees. Unacademy, which was set up in 2015 and has raised funding from Softbank among...

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November 08, 2022

WhatsApp Business Beta Users Nudged to Link Facebook, Instagram Accounts to Reach More Users

WhatsApp Business, the Meta-owned instant messaging app for business users, is testing a banner showing Android users the advantages of linking their Facebook and Instagram accounts on the app. Linking accounts can redirect potential customers to the WhatsApp accounts of the businesses they are interested in via Instagram and Facebook as well, according to a popular f...

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Monday, November 7, 2022

November 07, 2022

Facebook Parent Meta Said to Prepare Large-Scale Layoffs This Week Ahead of Weak Holiday Quarter

Facebook parent Meta is said to be planning to begin large-scale layoffs that are expected to affect thousands of employees this week, according to a report. The company had forecasted a weak holiday quarter and said it anticipated significantly more costs next year, amid the company contending with slowing global economic growth, competition from TikTok, privacy chan...

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November 07, 2022

Indian 'Hack-for-Hire' Companies Infiltrate VIPs Phones, Emails for Private Investigators: Report

An undercover investigation has exposed illegal “hack-for-hire” firms, that are operating across India and infiltrate emails and phones of VIPs and states for a fee paid by private investigators. Malicious software which takes control of computer cameras and microphones, and allows hackers to view and listen to their victims are some of the methods used in such ha...

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November 07, 2022

Samsung Galaxy S23 Series to Feature Snapdragon Chipsets Globally, Suggests Qualcomm

Samsung Galaxy S23 series is reportedly in the works. We don’t have any confirmation from Samsung at the moment, but they are suggested to use Qualcomm's Snapdragon chipsets. During Qualcomm's Q4 earnings call, company CFO Akash Palhiwala indicated that they would have a "global share" in the Galaxy S23, up from about 75 percent on the S22 series.

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November 07, 2022

Stranger Things Season 5 Episode 1 Title Revealed as “The Crawl”

Stranger Things season 5 episode 1 title has been revealed. In a tweet, Netflix dropped a photo of the screenplay written by the Duffer Brothers, with the first episode being titled, “Chapter One: The Crawl.” Stranger Things 5 will be primarily be set in Hawkins, Indiana, as the Upside Down realm starts spilling into the real-world town.

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November 07, 2022

iPhone 14 Output in China Reduced by Apple Over Covid-19 Restrictions

iPhone 14 production has been temporarily reduced at the company's assembly plant in China, the company said on Sunday. The facility is operating at reduced capacity, the company said. The move will significantly impact Apple's quarterly sales and make it harder for consumers to get their hands on Apple's high-end models. The iPhone 14 Pro assembly plant in Zhengzhou,...

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