- newMetaverse to Supercharge Upcoming Industrial Revolution: World Economic Forum
An estimated 92 percent of manufacturing firms in the US are exploring ways to add a metaverse twist to their existing business operations, the WEF has said in its recent report. The industrial metaverse is projected to be a $100 billion (roughly Rs. 8,29,018 crore) market globally by 2030, the report predicts.
- 14 hours ago 18 Mar 24, 5:00pm -
- newSuno, a ChatGPT-Powered Chatbot, Can Generate AI Music Using Text Prompts
Suno is an artificial intelligence (AI) music generator that can create original songs using a simple text prompt. The AI platform was first unveiled in July 2023 when it moved to open beta and began adding users to its Discord channel to test the model. Later, it also allowed users to generate AI music on its web interface.
- 14 hours ago 18 Mar 24, 4:39pm -
- newApple Readying 'Biggest AirPods Launch to Date'; Fourth-Gen Models to Arrive Later This Year: Report
Apple is said to be working on revamping its AirPods lineup, with fourth-generation AirPods models set to replace existing entry-level Apple earphones. The new models will reportedly represent the biggest AirPods launch to date and will come with several upgrades, featuring a new design and improvements to the charging case.
- 15 hours ago 18 Mar 24, 4:18pm -
- newPoco Tablet Spotted on European Certification Site, May Launch Soon: Report
Poco could be working on a new device, which will be a first for the company. According to a report, a tablet was spotted online on a certification website carrying Poco branding. While the tablet did not have any moniker, it is expected to be a rebranded Redmi or Xiaomi tablet. The company recently introduced the Poco X6 Neo 5G in India.
- 15 hours ago 18 Mar 24, 4:13pm -
- newTRAI Introduces New Guidelines for Mobile Number Porting; to Come Into Effect From July 1
The telecom regulator TRAI (Telecom Regulatory Authority of India) announced changes to its mobile number portability (MNP) rules last week. As per the latest amendment, if a SIM card has been swapped or replaced, the associated mobile number cannot be ported out to a different telecom operator for seven days. This is the ninth new amendment since the inception of MNP regulations.
- 15 hours ago 18 Mar 24, 3:40pm -
- newSony Hits Pause on PS VR2 Production as Unsold Inventory Piles Up
Sony Group has paused production of its PS VR2 headset until it clears a backlog of unsold units, according to people familiar with its plans, adding to doubts about the appeal of virtual reality gadgets. Sales of the $550 wearable accessory to the PlayStation 5 have slowed progressively since its launch and stocks of the device are building up, according to the people, who asked not to be named as the information is not public.
- 15 hours ago 18 Mar 24, 3:36pm -
- newApple Reportedly in Talks With Google to Integrate Gemini for Advanced AI Features on iPhone
Apple is reportedly in discussions with Google to bring the capabilities of Gemini, its generative artificial intelligence (AI)-based large language models, to the iPhone. If this deal comes to fruition, iOS 18 could arrive with AI features backed by Gemini. The company also held talks with ChatGPT maker OpenAI for the same, as per the report.
- 16 hours ago 18 Mar 24, 2:58pm -
- newVivo X Fold 3 Series Launch Set for March 26; Design Revealed, Key Features Teased
Vivo X Fold 3 series is confirmed to launch in China soon. The lineup is said to include a base Vivo X Fold 3 and a Vivo X Fold 3 Pro model. Now the company has confirmed the launch date of the series and a senior official has teased some important features of the phones, including the design and colour options.
- 18 hours ago 18 Mar 24, 1:13pm -
- newApple Researchers Working on MM1, a Family of Multimodal AI Model With Up to 30 Billion Parameters
Apple researchers have shared their work on building a multimodal artificial intelligence (AI) large language model (LLM), in a pre-print paper. Published on an online portal on March 14, the paper highlights how it was able to achieve the advanced capabilities of multimodality and make the foundation model train on both text-only data as well as images.
- 18 hours ago 18 Mar 24, 1:04pm -
- newApple to Bring Blood Pressure Monitoring Feature to Watch Series 10: Mark Gurman
Apple could add blood pressure monitoring features to the next-generation Apple Watch 10 series. According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, the American tech giant could add blood pressure monitoring as a hardware feature and older Apple Watches will be not able to access it via software update.
- 18 hours ago 18 Mar 24, 12:58pm -
- newBitcoin Value Remains Pinned Around $66,000, Small Gains Hit Ether, Solana
The overall market cap of the crypto sector rose by 2.16 percent in the last 24 hours. Bitcoin and Ether – both registered small gains on Monday, March 18. Avalanche, Dogecoin, Shiba Inu, and Chanlink saw profits alongside BTC and ETH. Meanwhile, cryptocurrencies that registered losses on Monday include Stellar and Zcash.
- 19 hours ago 18 Mar 24, 12:16pm -
- newLeaked PS5 Pro Specifications Hint at Improved System Memory, CPU Speed and Faster GPU
Sony is said to be working on a ‘Pro’ version of the PlayStation 5, aiming for a launch later this year. Industry analysts had said last month that a PS5 Pro with updated hardware capabilities will likely be released before Grand Theft Auto 6 launches in 2025. Now, a new report has detailed the specifications of the upcoming console.
- 19 hours ago 18 Mar 24, 12:04pm -
- newElon Musk’s xAI Takes Its AI Chatbot Grok Open Source for Researchers and Developers
Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence (AI) venture, xAI, made its large language model (LLM) Grok-1 available in open source on March 17. Last week, the billionaire revealed on his social media platform X (formerly known as Twitter) that the AI chatbot will be open-sourced. Now, it is available for researchers and developers.
- 19 hours ago 18 Mar 24, 11:24am -
- newiPhone SE 4, Foldable iPhone, AR Glasses, More; Apple's Product Roadmap for Next 3 Years Leaked
Apple’s product roadmap for the next few years has leaked online. The Cupertino-based tech giant's upcoming product lineup is said to include the much anticipated iPhone SE 4, a foldable iPhone, a foldable iPad and AR glasses. The brand is tipped to unveil an iPad with an OLED display this year. It could also release an OLED MacBook in 2026.
- 20 hours ago 18 Mar 24, 11:20am -
- newOnePlus Ace 3V Launch Set for March 21; Design and Colour Options Revealed
OnePlus Ace 3V is confirmed to launch in China soon. Previously the company teased several key features of the upcoming model. Now, OnePlus has announced the launch date of the phone and revealed its design. Earlier leaks and reports have suggested several key specifications of the OnePlus Ace 3V. It has been tipped to launch outside China as a OnePlus Nord model.
- 20 hours ago 18 Mar 24, 10:49am -
- Samsung Galaxy S24 Review: Best Compact Phone of the Year?
Samsung's latest compact flagship, the Galaxy S24, comes with an Exynos 2400 SoC, a 6.2-inch AMOLED 120Hz display, a 4,000mAh battery, and a triple rear camera setup. The phone is mostly similar in design to the outgoing Galaxy S23, however, you do get a brighter display, improved cameras, slightly longer battery life, and Galaxy AI. Here's our review of the Galaxy S24.
- 2 days ago 17 Mar 24, 9:50am -
- Motorola Teases Upcoming Smartphone With Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 SoC, Curved Display
Motorola Edge 50 Fusion or Motorola Edge 50 Pro could be launched in India soon. A new smartphone will be launched by the Lenovo-owned smartphone maker in India in the coming days, according to the company. Some of the specifications of the next smartphone from Motorola are now being teased on X (formerly Twitter), with a few days to go before the phone makes its debut in the country.
- 2 days ago 16 Mar 24, 7:32pm -
- Apple to Face Lawsuit Claiming AirTags Are Weapon of Stalkers, US Court Rules
Apple must face a lawsuit that claims the company's AirTag device was used by stalkers to track their victims. The company was accused in the case of negligently releasing the AirTag despite warnings that the product would be re-purposed for surveillance.
- 3 days ago 16 Mar 24, 3:36pm -
- Lava O2 Key Specifications Revealed via Amazon Listing, Design Teased Ahead of Launch in India
Lava O2 key specifications have been revealed via an Amazon listing, ahead of the smartphone's arrival in India. According to the listing, the Lava O2 will be powered by an octa-core Unisoc T616 chipset paired with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of inbuilt storage. The handset and its design have also been teased via a post on X (formerly Twitter).
- 3 days ago 16 Mar 24, 2:13pm -
- Realme GT Neo 6 SE Confirmed to Feature Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 Chipset
Realme GT Neo 6 SE specifications are now being teased by the company, ahead of the launch of the smartphone. According to Realme, the upcoming successor to the Realme GT Neo 5 SE will be powered by an octa-core Snapdragon 7 series chip from Qualcomm. Here's everything you need to know about the upcoming Realme GT Neo 6 SE.
- 3 days ago 16 Mar 24, 12:20pm -
- CCI to Probe Google Amidst Dispute With Indian Firms Over In-App Billing Policy
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) on Friday ordered a probe into Google amidst an ongoing dispute with companies in India over the former's in-app billing system. The antitrust body has said that the search giant implemented its policies in a "discriminatory manner".
- 3 days ago 16 Mar 24, 10:51am -
- X-Plus VickyBoard Ergo Split-V Keyboard Review: For a Select Few
Many will find X-Plus VickyBoard Ergo Split-V keyboard’s looks to be highly subjective. While it’s a proper conversation starter (whether or not you are a keyboard enthusiast), it will add to your collection of unique and quirky keyboards. While it brings several ergonomic benefits one needs to keep in mind its rather unique layout is very different from most ergonomic keyboards out there, and so it’s not for everyone solely because it comes with a steep learning curve.
- 3 days ago 16 Mar 24, 10:25am -
- Dragon's Dogma 2, Rise of the Ronin, WWE 2K24 and More: The Biggest Game Releases of March
2024 is shaping up to be top-heavy for video game release, with major titles like Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth and Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League already out of the gates. March promises to be a busy month for video games, too. Here are our picks for the biggest titles on PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series S/X and Nintendo Switch in March.
- 3 days ago 15 Mar 24, 8:27pm -
- Call of Duty: Warzone Mobile Trailer Released Ahead of Global Launch on March 21: All You Need to Know
Call of Duty: Warzone Mobile will be launched globally in less than a week’s time. But ahead of the launch, the publishers have shared a new trailer of the game that shows the gameplay, visuals, and some of the locations. After spending months in limited release, Activision will finally make the game available on March 21.
- 3 days ago 15 Mar 24, 8:09pm -
- Infinix Note 40 5G Series India Launch Confirmed; to Feature AI-Backed Active Halo Lighting Effect
Infinix Note 40 5G series is set to launch globally on March 18. The company has not yet confirmed the models that will be unveiled in the lineup. From earlier leaks, we can expect there to be the base Infinix Note 40, Infinix Note 40 Pro 4G, Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G and the Infinix Note 40 Pro+ 5G models. Now, the company has also confirmed the India launch of the Infinix Note 40 series.
- 3 days ago 15 Mar 24, 7:42pm -
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 With Support for On-Device Generative AI, 200-Megapixel Camera Support Launched
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 has been launched by the chipmaker as the latest mobile processor. The new chip offers support for over 30 on-device generative AI models including Gemini Nano and Llama 2 according to Qualcomm. It features support for capturing images at 200-megapixel resoluton and supports up to 24GB of LPDDR5x RAM and UFS 4.0 storage.
- 3 days ago 15 Mar 24, 7:19pm -
- From Murder Mubarak to Big Girls Don’t Cry, Here Are Top OTT Releases of the Week
Top OTT releases this week include Netflix’s thriller Murder Mubarak, Prime Video’s all-girls boarding school drama Big Girls Don’t Cry, Disney+ Hotstar’s concert film Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour, long-running medical drama Grey’s Anatomy’s Season 20, and Apple TV+’s historical thriller Manhunt. Pankaj Tripathi’s Main Atal Hoon also had its OTT premiere this week on Zee5.
- 3 days ago 15 Mar 24, 7:09pm -
- Intel Core 14th Gen i9-14900KS, With 24 Cores and Up to 6.2GHz Speed Launched: Details
Intel launched its latest addition to the 14th Gen Core desktop processor family on Thursday. The 14th Gen Intel Core i9-14900KS is being touted by the company as the world’s fastest desktop processor. The CPU is said to deliver a clock speed up to 6.2GHz. It includes 24 cores and 32 threads, and the chipmaker claims that the new desktop chip offers up to 15 percent better gaming performance compared to the previous generation of processors.
- 3 days ago 15 Mar 24, 7:01pm -
- Vivo Pad 3 Alleged Geekbench Listing Suggests MediaTek Dimensity 9300 SoC, 16GB RAM
Vivo Pad 3 has allegedly been spotted on the Geekbench website which suggests the Android tablet could be powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 9300 SoC. The listing shared a couple more possible specifications of the rumoured tablet including the Android 14 operating system and 16GB of onboard memory.
- 4 days ago 15 Mar 24, 6:51pm -
- iQoo Z9 Turbo May Launch Soon; Key Specifications Tipped
iQoo Z9 Turbo is expected to launch soon. It is tipped to join the iQoo Z9 5G which was unveiled in India on March 12. The Turbo model, owing to its moniker, may come with upgraded features over the existing vanilla model. A tipster has now suggested some key specifications of the purported iQoo Z9 Turbo.
- 4 days ago 15 Mar 24, 6:44pm -
- SIM Swappers Are Exploiting eSIM Vulnerabilities for Financial Frauds: Report
SIM swapping crimes are on the rise globally, according to a new report. These crimes are primarily committed using eSIM (Embedded Subscriber Identity Modules) users. eSIMs are digitally stored SIM cards which are embedded into a device using a software. Hackers are now reportedly exploiting vulnerabilities within this technology to brute force into the victim’s phone account to port the number to their own device.
- 4 days ago 15 Mar 24, 5:47pm -
- OnePlus Ace 3V RAM, Storage Details Teased; Claimed to Surpass OnePlus 12 in Battery Life
OnePlus Ace 3V will launch in China next week. Ahead of the official launch, the Chinese smartphone brand has released multiple teasers revealing the key specifications of the next Ace series phone. It is confirmed to come with 16GB of RAM and 512GB of storage. The OnePlus Ace 3V is already teased to run on Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 SoC.
- 4 days ago 15 Mar 24, 5:21pm -
- Motorola Edge 50 Fusion Tipped to Launch Soon; Key Features Surface Online
Motorola Edge 50 Fusion may launch soon. A tipster has claimed that this purported model is in the works. Key specifications of the phone including, processor, display, camera and battery, have been tipped. If the model does launch, it is expected to succeed the Motorola Edge 30 Fusion that was unveiled in September 2022.
- 4 days ago 15 Mar 24, 5:18pm -
- Tesla Handed a Boost as Government Promises to Lower EV Import Taxes for Automakers Investing $500 Million
India said on Friday it will lower import taxes on certain electric vehicles for companies committing to at least $500 million in investment and manufacturing facilities within three years, potentially bolstering Tesla's plans to enter the market.
- 4 days ago 15 Mar 24, 5:13pm -
- YouTube Premium Widens Global Presence, Rolls Out to 10 More Countries
YouTube Premium has been expanded to ten new countries. The paid tier of the popular video-streaming giant was already available in a large number of regions, but Google has now expanded further, bringing the total number of countries with an option to purchase the subscription to 100. Alongside its basic subscription tiers, the tech giant has also introduced its more affordable student plans in all the newly added countries.
- 4 days ago 15 Mar 24, 4:07pm -
- ‘Cannot Be Currencies’: FM Nirmala Sitharaman Spells India’s Stance on Crypto
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman was asked Friday about India’s stance on cryptocurrencies. Sharing her response, the finance minister said that cryptocurrencies were not seen or perceived as ‘currency’ in India.
- 4 days ago 15 Mar 24, 3:52pm -
- Realme 12 Pro+ Review: Big on Cameras… and Just About Everything Else
The Realme 12 Pro+ made quite an impression at launch offering some impressive specifications at what appears to be a very competitive price for the Indian market. Also thrown into the mix this year is a flagship grade camera which is also available in some premium flagship devices from various brands. But can the phone keep up with all of its hardware promises or does it fall flat on execution? Read on to find out.
- 4 days ago 15 Mar 24, 3:40pm -
- Beeper for Android Update Brings Revamped Design, New Features
Beeper for Android is now in beta as the company begins testing a revamped version of its messaging app, with a revamped design and new features. Users will be able to pick between Material You and OLED Black themes, while the Beeper app for Android now supports native features like chat bubbles and lets you add new services from the mobile app, according to the company.
- 4 days ago 15 Mar 24, 3:25pm -
- Redmi Note 13 Turbo Specifications Tipped, Said to Get Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 SoC
As Qualcomm prepares for the launch of its next flagship processor, a new leak gives out information of an upcoming smartphone which could feature it. Tagged as the Redmi Note 13 Turbo, the phone could be one of the first devices to feature the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 SoC. Other details about its hardware specifications have also been leaked.
- 4 days ago 15 Mar 24, 2:40pm -
- Vivo T3 5G India Launch Date Set for Next Week; Teased to Run on MediaTek Dimensity Processor
Vivo T3 5G will launch in India next week, the Chinese smartphone brand confirmed on Friday (March 15). It is confirmed to be sold via Flipkart in the country. The e-commerce website is teasing the arrival of new T-series smartphones via a dedicated microsite on its India website. The Vivo T3 5G is confirmed to run on a MediaTek Dimensity series processor.
- 4 days ago 15 Mar 24, 2:35pm -
- JBL Go 4 Portable Speaker With Auracast Technology, Up to 7 Hours of Playback Time Launched: All Details
JBL Go 4 has been launched in China after its initial unveiling at CES 2024. It is also set to launch in other markets later this year. The portable speaker comes with an updated chassis alongside a wider and more durable strap over the older JBL Go 3. The mini speaker also allows multi-connection and it is offered in six colour options.
- 4 days ago 15 Mar 24, 2:29pm -
- Microsoft Copilot Pro Rolled Out Globally; Know Its Price in India, Features
Microsoft Copilot Pro, the premium tier of the company’s artificial intelligence (AI) platform, is now available in 222 countries, including India. The tech giant announced on Thursday that the chatbot-based AI suite is available to individuals as well as small and medium-sized organisations. Copilot Pro was first introduced in January 2024 in select markets as a higher tier of Microsoft’s AI offerings and it bundled the access of AI in Microsoft 365 web apps along with it.
- 4 days ago 15 Mar 24, 2:03pm -
- Vivo Y18 Spotted on Google Play Console; Key Features Tipped
Vivo Y18 may be available in the markets soon. The phone has been spotted on certification sites and is tipped to launch alongside the Vivo Y18e. The company has not yet announced any information regarding the handset, but some details have surfaced online. It is said to be a rebadged version of the Vivo Y03 which was recently launched in Indonesia.
- 4 days ago 15 Mar 24, 1:39pm -
- Apple Offers Up to Rs. 500 Bonus for Adding Funds to Apple ID in India
Apple is now giving a 10 percent bonus to customers adding funds directly to their Apple ID from the App Store in India. The Cupertino-based tech giant currently notifying users in the country about the bonus offer that is valid through March 26. The offer can be availed while adding Rs. 2,000 and Rs. 5,000 to the Apple ID balance
- 4 days ago 15 Mar 24, 1:28pm -
- Bitcoin, Ether Record Big Drops, Overall Crypto Chart Reflects Losses
The overall crypto market cap tumbled by 5.73 percent in the last 24 hours. Bitcoin and Ether, both recorded notable losses of 7.90 percent and 11.45 percent, respectively. Most altcoins have followed BTC and Ether and are also trading in losses.
- 4 days ago 15 Mar 24, 12:11pm -
- Google Chrome Safe Browsing Feature Updated With Real-Time Privacy-Preserving URL Protection
Google Chrome Safe Browsing feature has been updated with real time scanning for malicious URLs. The new privacy-preserving real-time link scanning mechanism for Google Chrome will check an encrypted version of a link that a user is visiting via an independently operated server, preserving user privacy, according to the company.
- 4 days ago 15 Mar 24, 11:45am -
- Apple Reportedly Acquires Startup DarwinAI, Could Fuel Tim Cook’s AI Vision
Apple has reportedly acquired DarwinAI, a Canda-based startup focused on artificial intelligence (AI). The deal was struck earlier this year, and it is believed that it could boost the tech giant’s AI ambitions. In February, CEO Tim Cook revealed during the company's quarterly earning calls that it was spending a “tremendous amount of time and effort” on AI.
- 4 days ago 15 Mar 24, 11:36am -
- Honor Pad 9 India Launch Confirmed via Amazon Microsite; Design, Key Features Revealed
Honor Pad 9 was globally unveiled at the 2024 Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona in February. Now the tablet is confirmed to launch in India. Company official and online listing of the upcoming model has revealed key details including the design and specifications. HonorTech has yet to confirm the launch date in the country for the tablet.
- 4 days ago 15 Mar 24, 11:34am -
- Google I/O 2024 Set to Take Place on May 14: Android 15, Pixel 8a, More Expected
Google is hosting its next I/O developer conference on May 14. The company followed its tradition of posting a 'Break the Loop puzzle' before revealing the dates for its developer-focused annual conference. This will be an in-person event and it will be live-streamed across all Google's official channels. The annual event is expected to focus on Google's latest advancements in AI.
- 4 days ago 15 Mar 24, 11:29am -
- Paytm Gets Third-Party UPI App License From NPCI as Payments Bank Ceases Operations
Indian digital payments firm Paytm, formally known as One 97 Communications, was on Thursday granted a third-party application provider license by the country's payments authority, which will enable it to facilitate payments after its banking unit ceases operations.
- 4 days ago 15 Mar 24, 10:50am -