- Animoca Brands, The Sandbox Join Web3 Alliance Group in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia has launched a Web3 alliance group as part of its Saudi Vision 2030 program that aims to diversify the country’s economy. The newly construed Web3 Alliance of Saudi Arabia (WASA) will bring together players from the international Web3 industry.
- 3 days ago 14 Feb 25, 8:04pm -
- YouTube Shorts Now Supports Veo 2 AI Model, Lets Users Create Standalone AI-Generated Videos
YouTube added a new artificial intelligence (AI) feature for the creators on the platform on Thursday. The video streaming platform announced that Google’s Veo 2 AI model is being integrated with the Dream Screen feature. The new video generation model also adds the capability for users to generate standalone AI-generated videos.
- 3 days ago 14 Feb 25, 7:56pm -
- SEBI Said to be Seeking Greater Access to Social Media Records
SEBI is seeking broader powers from the government to remove unauthorised financial advice from social media platforms. This is the second time since 2022 that the Securities and Exchange Board of India has sought such powers, with approval from the government still pending.
- 3 days ago 14 Feb 25, 6:49pm -
- Income Tax Bill 2025 Clarifies Virtual Digital Asset Definition, Includes NFTs: Key Details
The Income Tax Bill 2025 classifies any cryptographically generated code, number, or token representing inherent value as part of the country's VDA ecosystem.
- 3 days ago 14 Feb 25, 6:45pm -
- Reliance-Disney Said to Stop Completely Free IPL Cricket Streaming in India
The Reliance-Disney joint venture will no longer offer completely free streaming for IPL cricket matches. The decision to change the terms of streaming the Indian Premier League (IPL) comes after Indian billionaire Mukesh Ambani's Reliance and Walt Disney combined their India media assets in an $8.5 billion (roughly Rs. 73,787 crore) merger last year.
- 3 days ago 14 Feb 25, 6:37pm -
- iQOO Neo 10R Charging Speed Revealed Ahead of March 11 Launch in India
iQOO Neo 10R is scheduled to launch in India on March 11. With less than a month remaining, the company has begun sharing some key specifications about the smartphone. Earlier, iQOO revealed that the handset will be priced in the sub-Rs. 30,000 segment, and claimed that it has achieved the highest AnTuTu score in its price segment. Now, the brand has revealed details about the phone's fast charging features.
- 3 days ago 14 Feb 25, 6:36pm -
- Meta to Allow Rival Ads Providers to List on Facebook Marketplace After EU Antitrust Fine
Meta Platforms will allow rival classified ads service providers to post listings of their ads on Facebook Marketplace. Calling it the Facebook Marketplace Partner Progam, Meta said the scheme is a response to the EU competition watchdog even as it challenged the fine in court.
- 3 days ago 14 Feb 25, 6:23pm -
- Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 Has 'Significantly Outperformed' Expectations as Sales Near 2 Million Mark
Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 has delivered a success for Embracer Group and has nearly sold two million copies, the company announced as part of its third-quarter FY 2024-25 earnings on Thursday. The medieval RPG was released across PC, PS5 and Xbox Series S/X on February 4 and sold one million copies within 24 hours of its launch.
- 3 days ago 14 Feb 25, 6:14pm -
- iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone 17 Design Renders Leak Online Showing Rear Camera Bar
iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 renders have leaked online, suggesting that both models will feature an elongated camera bar on the rear panel. The iPhone 17 is seen with two horizontally aligned rear cameras, while the Pro model may retain the same camera layout as the iPhone 16 Pro.
- 3 days ago 14 Feb 25, 5:32pm -
- Game of Greed on JioHotstar: Abhishek Malhan Hosts Intense Reality Show
Game of Greed, hosted by Abhishek Malhan, lands on JioHotstar on February 14. This high-stakes reality show revolves around contestants competing for a significant prize by forming alliances or betraying each other. With a unique format focused on elimination and strategic play, the show brings psychological tactics, financial temptation, and cutthroat decisions to the forefront. The trailer teases intense gameplay, unexpected twists, and shifting loyalties. Fans of survival-based reality shows…
- 3 days ago 14 Feb 25, 5:08pm -
- Generations Aaj Kal on JioHotstar Brings Celebs and Parents Together for Heartfelt Talks
Generations Aaj Kal, hosted by popular YouTubers Shyam Sharma and Dhruv Shah (Funcho), is set to stream on Disney+ Hotstar from February 14. The show features candid conversations between celebrities and their parents, exploring generational differences, societal shifts, and personal experiences. Celebrities like Uorfi Javed and Poonam Pandey will share heartfelt and humorous stories, offering a mix of nostalgia and lighthearted moments. The format encourages open dialogue about evolving values,…
- 3 days ago 14 Feb 25, 5:05pm -
- Yeh Kya Bana Diya! on JioHotstar: Chef Ranveer Brar’s Bold Culinary Show
Yeh Kya Bana Diya!, hosted by Chef Ranveer Brar, premieres on JioHotstar on February 14, 2025. This culinary reality show challenges contestants to create unconventional and sometimes bizarre food combinations, leading to genuine and often hilarious reactions from the celebrated chef. The trailer hints at surprising dishes, unexpected flavours, and moments of culinary chaos as participants push the boundaries of traditional cooking. Chef Brar, known for his expertise and engaging personality, br…
- 3 days ago 14 Feb 25, 4:58pm -
- Munawar Faruqui’s Hafta Vasooli Brings Satirical Newsroom Comedy, Now Streaming on JioHotstar
Hafta Vasooli, featuring Munawar Faruqui, is a satirical newsroom comedy premiering on JioHotstar from February 14. The show blends humor, debates, and roasts while tackling current events in an engaging format. With a mix of scripted and unscripted elements, it promises unpredictability and sharp social commentary. Each episode will feature a rotating lineup of surprise guests, including comedians, journalists, and social commentators, offering diverse perspectives on trending topics. The show…
- 3 days ago 14 Feb 25, 4:55pm -
- Victim or Victor: Rahul Dua Hosts a Fun-Filled Comedy Game Show on JioHotstar
Victim or Victor, a fresh comedy game show hosted by Rahul Dua, premieres on JioHotstar on February 14. The show blends humour with interactive challenges, where contestants take on amusing tasks. Their success or failure directly impacts popular celebrities, who face hilarious punishments based on the results. The format ensures an unpredictable and engaging viewing experience, keeping audiences entertained with light-hearted competition and comedic twists. While the full celebrity lineup remai…
- 3 days ago 14 Feb 25, 4:54pm -
- Maruti Prioritises Infrastructure Development Over Immediate EV Sales In India
Mr. Partho Banerjee, Senior Executive Officer, Marketing & Sales, Maruti Suzuki India Limited, told Gadgets 360 that, even though the electric car is being introduced in 2025, it will be 'worth the wait' for customers. He called the e-Vitara "worth the wait." The e-Vitara marks the start of a new chapter and highlights our commitment to creating electric vehicles tailored specifically for Indian customers. Additionally, he mentioned that Maruti is in no rush to sell electric vehicles in India.
- 3 days ago 14 Feb 25, 3:51pm -
- NASA’s PRIME-1 Mission to Study Lunar Ice and Advance Moon Exploration
NASA’s PRIME-1 mission, set to launch on Intuitive Machines’ Athena lander, will explore lunar ice and subsurface materials at Mons Mouton near the Moon’s South Pole. The mission features the TRIDENT drill, which will extract soil samples up to one meter deep, and the MSOLO spectrometer, which will analyze gases released from these samples to detect water ice and other volatiles. Insights gained will support future Artemis missions by enabling the use of lunar resources for human explorati…
- 3 days ago 14 Feb 25, 3:37pm -
- Asus ExpertBook P5 (P5405) Review: Sleek and Sensible
Asus’s first Copilot+ PC aims to offer a sensible balance of performance, value and style along with some AI chops to assist employees and self-employed professionals as well. Despite being slightly inferior to its higher-priced sibling, the Zenbook S14, it still manages to deliver excellent value, making it an attractive choice for everyday work computing requirements.
- 3 days ago 14 Feb 25, 3:31pm -
- Assassin's Creed Shadows Pre-Orders in Line With Series' Second Biggest Launch, Says Ubisoft
Assassin’s Creed Shadows pre-order numbers have been encouraging, Ubisoft said at its third-quarter 2024-25 earnings call on Thursday. The Japan-set action-RPG is set for launch on March 20 and is the first mainline Assassin’s Creed title since 2020’s Assassin’s Creed Valhalla.
- 3 days ago 14 Feb 25, 3:28pm -
- Physicists Discover Singularities-Free Black Holes Using Pure Gravity
Physicists at ICCUB have mathematically proven that black holes can form without singularities, eliminating the need for exotic matter. The study, published in Physics Letters B, demonstrates that higher-order gravitational corrections alone can generate regular black holes. This breakthrough challenges previous models and provides new insights into quantum gravity. Researchers plan to extend their work to four-dimensional space-time and investigate astrophysical implications, including stabilit…
- 3 days ago 14 Feb 25, 3:27pm -
- Android 16 Beta 2 Rolls Out to Beta Testers With New Camera Features, Privacy Improvements
Android 16 Beta 2 began rolling out to developers and testers on Thursday. The latest update enhances camera performance with features like hybrid auto-exposure mode and UltraHDR HEIC photos. It also introduces new privacy improvements. The stable version of Android 16 is expected to be released to eligible Google Pixel smartphones in Q2 2025.
- 3 days ago 14 Feb 25, 3:27pm -
- Tiny Plasma Jets on Sun Identified as Key Drivers of Solar Wind
Observations from ESA’s Solar Orbiter have revealed that tiny plasma jets, known as picoflares, are responsible for both the fast and slow components of the solar wind. The discovery challenges previous assumptions that different mechanisms drive these solar wind types. With further research, scientists hope to refine space weather predictions, potentially mitigating risks to satellite communications and astronaut safety. The study highlights how these short-lived jets influence the Sun’s ac…
- 3 days ago 14 Feb 25, 3:26pm -
- NASA’s Curiosity Rover Captures Stunning Feather-Shaped Iridescent Cloud on Mars
A remarkable feather-shaped iridescent cloud was spotted by NASA’s Curiosity rover on Mars. Captured during a seasonal imaging campaign, this phenomenon provides valuable data on Martian weather patterns. Scientists believe such clouds help study particle sizes and atmospheric changes. The cloud, composed of either water ice or carbon dioxide ice, appeared shortly after sunset. Researchers continue to investigate how these unique formations develop and why they are regionally specific on Mars.…
- 3 days ago 14 Feb 25, 3:26pm -
- Scientists Detects Most Energetic Neutrino Ever in the Mediterranean Sea
A record-breaking neutrino with 220 quadrillion electron volts has been detected in the Mediterranean Sea. Captured by the KM3NeT deep-sea telescope, this rare cosmic event could be linked to powerful astrophysical phenomena such as black holes or supernovae. Neutrinos, nearly massless particles that rarely interact with matter, provide crucial insights into the universe’s most extreme occurrences. Scientists aim to expand detection capabilities to explore more high-energy neutrinos and their…
- 3 days ago 14 Feb 25, 3:25pm -
- Historical Records Unveil 16th Century Transylvania’s Climate Struggles
Centuries-old records from Transylvania offer insight into the extreme climate events of the 1500s. Researchers examined handwritten manuscripts in multiple languages to trace shifts in temperature, droughts, and floods. The study reveals how people endured environmental hardships, including famine and disease. Evidence suggests the Little Ice Age affected Eastern Europe differently from Western Europe. Experts highlight the significance of these findings in understanding historical and future c…
- 3 days ago 14 Feb 25, 3:24pm -
- JioHotstar Subscription Plans: Price in India, Subscription Details, Benefits, and More
JioHotstar is the new OTT platform that combines JioCinema and Disney+ Hotstar. It offers different subscription plans that allow users to watch exclusive content easily. The platform will also host content from various international studios and streaming platforms. JioHotstar features content in 10 Indian languages across a wide range of genres and content formats.
- 3 days ago 14 Feb 25, 3:16pm -
- Apple Secures Ultra-Thin Glass Supplier for Its Upcoming Foldable Device: Report
Rumours and reports suggest that Apple plans to launch its first foldable device in the second half of next year. While speculation has been widespread, concrete signs are now emerging as Apple reportedly takes definitive steps to establish supply chains for key components. This development strongly indicates that the company is moving closer to bringing its foldable device to market.
- 3 days ago 14 Feb 25, 3:00pm -
- Apple Confirmed to Partner With Alibaba in China for AI-Powered Apple Intelligence Features: Report
Apple’s partnership with Alibaba was reportedly confirmed on Thursday. As per the report, Alibaba chairperson Joseph Chung-Hsin Tsai confirmed the news at the recently concluded World Governments Summit 2025 held in Dubai. The Chinese e-commerce giant will reportedly offer its artificial intelligence (AI) models and infrastructure to power Apple Intelligence features in China.
- 3 days ago 14 Feb 25, 2:59pm -
- TikTok Returns on Apple, Google US App Stores as President Trump Delays Ban
US President Donald Trump has delayed a ban on TikTok. Owing to the development, the app has returned to the US app stores of Apple and Google. Although TikTok resumed service after Trump's assurances, Google and Apple kept the app removed from their US app stores.
- 3 days ago 14 Feb 25, 2:02pm -
- Intel Ramps Up Efforts to Support Handheld Gaming Console Manufacturers WIth Dev Kits, Support Staff
Intel is ramping up its support for handheld gaming consoles amid rising demand. Amidst its ongoing rivalry with AMD, Intel is taking several steps to support the development of handheld gaming PCs. These include providing dev kits and offering developers access to specialist staff for its next-generation chip technology. Meanwhile, new handheld gaming consoles with Intel Arrow Lake H processors are expected to launch soon.
- 3 days ago 14 Feb 25, 1:49pm -
- China's Baidu to Make Latest Ernie AI Model Open-Source as Competition Heats Up
Baidu CEO Robin Li had long advocated for closed-source models as the only viable path for AI development, but the advent of DeepSeek has upended the sector. The startup offers open-source AI services that it claims are comparable in performance to US pioneer OpenAI's advanced systems but come with a lower operational cost.
- 3 days ago 14 Feb 25, 1:39pm -
- Telegram Adds AI-Powered Custom Sticker Search and Video Improvements
Telegram added several new features to its platform on Thursday. The instant messaging platform is now expanding its artificial intelligence (AI) sticker search capability to show custom stickers created by the community. Additionally, there are several video-based upgrades. Users can now copy and share video links in the app with a specific time stamp. Telegram channel owners will also be able to add cover photos to the videos they share in the channel.
- 3 days ago 14 Feb 25, 12:37pm -
- Asus Refreshes Vivobook 16, 14, 14 Flip, S14, Zenbook 14, and Zenbook Duo in India; Gaming V16 Unveiled
Asus has refreshed the Vivobook S14, Vivobook 16, Vivobook 14, Zenbook 14, and Zenbook Duo laptops in India. Meanwhile, it also introduced the new Vivobook 14 Flip with a 360-degree hinge, and the Gaming V16 laptops. The laptops come with the latest Intel Core Ultra Series 2 processors.
- 3 days ago 14 Feb 25, 12:32pm -
- Crypto Price Today: Bitcoin Hovers Just Below $97,000, Altcoins Trade Sideways
The global crypto market cap slipped down by 0.30 percent in the last 24 hours. Bitcoin and Ether, both registered losses on Friday, February 14. While Solana and Dogecoin also clocked losses, crypto assets like Cardano and Stellar managed to bring profits to the price charts.
- 3 days ago 14 Feb 25, 12:30pm -
- OnePlus Says it Won't Launch the OnePlus Open 2 in 2025; Reaffirms Support for OnePlus Open Owners
OnePlus Open 2 won't be launched as the successor to the first generation foldable phone in 2025. A OnePlus product manager confirmed in a community post that the company doesn't plan to release a foldable this year. The first Open model debuted in 2023, followed by the Open Apex Edition in 2024.
- 3 days ago 14 Feb 25, 12:07pm -
- iPhone SE 4 Debut Speculated as Tim Cook Teases ‘Apple Launch’ Next Week
Apple CEO Tim Cook confirmed that the company will be launching a new product on Wednesday, February 19. The launch is expected to introduce a single device instead of multiple devices. The confirmation comes just days after reports claimed that the Cupertino-based tech giant is planning to unveil the iPhone SE 4 next week. The iPhone maker is also speculated to introduce an entry-level iPad 11 (2025) and a new MacBook Air model powered by the M4 chipset.
- 3 days ago 14 Feb 25, 9:55am -
- JioHotstar Streaming Platform Launched, Combines JioCinema and Disney+ Hotstar
JioHotstar, the new streaming platform created by bringing together JioCinema and Disney+ Hotstar, was launched by JioStar on Friday. The newly created platform will host the entire content library of both of the over-the-top (OTT) platforms. Apart from shows and movies from the two merging entities, the platform will also host content from various international studios and streaming platforms. The JV has also announced a free tier for the streaming service.
- 4 days ago 13 Feb 25, 10:56pm -
- PS Plus Game Catalog Titles for February Announced: Jedi Survivor, TopSpin 2K25, Lost Records and More
Sony revealed the lineup of games joining the PlayStation Plus Game Catalog in February at its State of Play broadcast on Wednesday. Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, Respawn’s action-adventure title from 2023, is the headline Game Catalog addition this month.
- 4 days ago 13 Feb 25, 8:54pm -
- South Korea’s FSC Unveils Plan to Define Corporate Participation in Virtual Digital Asset Market
South Korea's FSC shared a document that states that around 3,500 listed companies and corporations have registered as professional investors under the Capital Market Act. As part of the roadmap, select institutional investors will be permitted to open real name trading accounts for VDA participation.
- 4 days ago 13 Feb 25, 7:21pm -
- Sony Lifts Profit Forecast as Games Business Shines
Sony has raised its operating profit forecast for the year ending in March. Its profit at the gaming business grew 37 percent in the October-December quarter, driven by higher sales including from network services and reduced losses from hardware.
- 4 days ago 13 Feb 25, 7:12pm -
- Elon Musk Will Pull OpenAI Bid if ChaGPT-Maker Remains Non-Profit, Lawyers Say
A consortium led by Elon Musk will withdraw its bid for OpenAI's non-profit arm on one condition -- that OpenAI lets go of its plans to become a for-profit entity. OpenAI's board has not yet received a formal bid from Musk's group, a source familiar with the matter told Reuters on Tuesday, adding to the confusion over the unsolicited attempt.
- 4 days ago 13 Feb 25, 7:00pm -
- Nothing Phone 3a Series Confirmed to Use a Snapdragon Chipset, Get Faster AI Processing
Nothing Phone 3a Series is set to be launched on March 4. Ahead of the launch, the company has shared key information about the upcoming smartphones. Nothing CEO Carl Pei revealed that the handsets will be equipped with a Snapdragon chipset. In comparison, its predecessor, the Nothing Phone 2a series was powered by MediaTek Dimensity processors.
- 4 days ago 13 Feb 25, 6:51pm -
- Apple Exploring Humanoid and Non-Humanoid Robots, Mass Production Could Start in 2028: Ming-Chi Kuo
Apple is exploring robots to add to its future smart home ecosystem, according to TF Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. The Cupertino-based tech giant is said to be looking at both humanoid and non-humanoid form factors. The roadmap is currently said to have reached the proof-of-concept stage, and mass production is unlikely to begin before 2028. However, it appears that the iPhone maker is seriously considering entering the robotics space, and looks at it as a sensor-based software-focused techno…
- 4 days ago 13 Feb 25, 6:32pm -
- Realme GT 7 Pro Racing Edition With Bypass Charging, Dual Rear Cameras Launched: Price, Features
Realme GT 7 Pro Racing Edition was launched in China on Thursday. The handset has an improved cooling system that is said to reduce lag and offer a more stable frame rate. Instead of three cameras, the Racing Edition drops the telephoto shooter from the vanilla GT 7 Pro and packs a dual rear camera unit.
- 4 days ago 13 Feb 25, 6:30pm -
- JioHotstar May Launch Soon; JioStar Reportedly Shares Teaser for Viacom18, Star India’s Joint Venture Platform
JioHotstar, the speculated new platform emerging from the joint venture between Reliance and Disney Star, could reportedly launch soon. As per a report, the social media page of JioStar made a cryptic post hinting at the launch of the new over-the-top streaming platform that will combine JioCinema and Disney+ Hotstar. Separately, several users have reported online that JioCinema is cancelling their subscription autopay mandates.
- 4 days ago 13 Feb 25, 6:04pm -
- UCLA Unveils SPLITTER, a Tethered Jumping Robot for Space Exploration
Researchers at UCLA’s RoMeLa lab have developed SPLITTER, a robotic system designed for planetary exploration through tethered jumping. The system consists of two quadrupedal robots connected by a tether, allowing efficient movement in low-gravity environments like the Moon and asteroids. Unlike traditional rovers, SPLITTER’s design enables stable mid-air travel without thrusters. The robot’s motion is controlled using an inertial morphing mechanism based on the Tennis Racket Theorem. The…
- 4 days ago 13 Feb 25, 4:38pm -
- IIT Madras and ISRO Unveil IRIS, India’s First Aerospace-Grade Semiconductor
IIT Madras and ISRO have successfully developed and booted IRIS, an indigenous aerospace-grade semiconductor chip for space applications. Based on the SHAKTI processor, IRIS is designed for IoT and compute systems, integrating fault-tolerant memory and advanced serial buses. The entire design, fabrication, and assembly were completed in India under the Digital India RISC-V initiative. ISRO Chairman Dr. V Narayanan hailed the achievement as a milestone in India’s ‘Make in India’ push for se…
- 4 days ago 13 Feb 25, 4:37pm -
- James Webb Telescope to Study Potentially Hazardous Asteroid 2024 YR4
Asteroid 2024 YR4, identified in December 2024, has a 2.3% chance of Earth impact in December 2032. Due to uncertainties in ground-based size estimates, JWST will conduct infrared observations in March and May to determine its true dimensions. The European Space Agency estimates its width at 55 metres, but it could be as large as 90 metres. The findings will refine impact probability models and aid planetary defence strategies. The data will be publicly released after processing.
- 4 days ago 13 Feb 25, 4:35pm -
- Increased Seismic Activity at Mount Spurr Raises Eruption Concerns
Seismic activity at Mount Spurr, Alaska, has intensified over the past ten months, with recent earthquakes shifting towards Crater Peak, a vent that erupted in 1992 and 1953. Scientists estimate a 50 percent chance of an eruption at Crater Peak, though the main crater remains stable. If an eruption occurs, ashfall and air travel disruptions could be significant, similar to the 1992 event that temporarily shut down Anchorage’s airport. The Alaska Volcano Observatory continues to monitor the sit…
- 4 days ago 13 Feb 25, 4:35pm -
- Scientists Discover Two New Supernova Remnants in a Surprising Location
Two previously unknown supernova remnants, J0624-6948 and J0614-7251, have been detected in the outskirts of the Large Magellanic Cloud. Their unexpected location suggests a higher-than-expected concentration of ionised gas, raising new questions about galactic evolution. Scientists propose that gravitational interactions between the Milky Way and its neighbouring dwarf galaxies may be influencing gas distribution, leading to unanticipated regions of supernova activity. These findings could prov…
- 4 days ago 13 Feb 25, 4:34pm -
- Realme P3x 5G India Launch Set for February 18 Alongside Realme P3 Pro; Design, Colours Revealed
Realme P3x 5G India launch date has been finally revealed by the company. It also confirmed the design, colour options and availability details of the upcoming P3 series smartphone. It is set to join the Realme P3 Pro, which will also be unveiled in the country next week. The Pro variant has been teased to come with a glow in the dark rear panel.
- 4 days ago 13 Feb 25, 4:23pm -