- Microsoft Unveils VASA-1, an Image-to-Video AI Model That Generates Eerily Realistic Results
Microsoft has introduced a new artificial intelligence (AI) model that can generate hyperrealistic videos of talking human faces. Dubbed VASA-1, the AI image-to-video model can generate videos from just one photo and a speech audio clip. The company says the created videos will have synchronised lip movements to match the audio as well as facial expressions and head movement to make it appear natural.
- 1 day ago 18 Apr 24, 2:06pm -
- Moto E14 Spotted on Certification Websites, May Support 20W Fast Charging: Report
Moto E14 may launch later this year as a successor to the Moto E13, which was launched in India in February 2023. Motorola hasn't confirmed the existence of the phone yet. However, some details about the purported smartphone, such as battery and charging specifications, have surfaced online via certification sites.
- 1 day ago 18 Apr 24, 2:03pm -
- iPhone 17 Plus Tipped to Sport Smaller Screen Compared to iPhone 15 Plus and iPhone 16 Plus
iPhone 17 Plus could be launched next year with a smaller display than its predecessors, according to Ross Young, CEO and Co-Founder of Display Supply Chain Consultants (DSCC). Unlike previous Plus models, the iPhone 17 Plus is said to arrive with a screen that is smaller than the iPhone 17 Pro Max.
- 1 day ago 18 Apr 24, 1:42pm -
- Ghost of Tsushima Director's Cut PC System Requirements Revealed, Will Support PlayStation Trophies
Ghost of Tsushima Director’s Cut was announced for PC in March, with the port arriving on Steam and Epic Games Store on May 16. Developers Nixxes Software have now revealed the system requirements for the title, along with details of cross-play, a new PlayStation overlay and Trophy support.
- 1 day ago 18 Apr 24, 1:31pm -
- Altstore PAL With Annual Subscription, Free Delta Nintendo Emulator Launched in Europe
Altstore PAL has been launched in Europe as an alternative app store for iOS. The first third party app store will be available with a small annual fee, while developers can choose to offer their apps via Patreon pledges. The new app store won't take commissions on donations received via Patreon, according to Testut.
- 1 day ago 18 Apr 24, 12:17pm -
- Stable Diffusion 3, Turbo Models Are Now Available via Stability AI Developer Platform API
Stable Diffusion 3 and Stable Diffusion 3 Turbo models were unveiled in preview in February. Now, Stability AI is finally making the artificial intelligence (AI) text-to-image models available for some users. The company will let developers access the AI model through the Stability AI Developer Platform API. It has partnered with the API platform Fireworks AI to bring the models to the public.
- 1 day ago 18 Apr 24, 12:01pm -
- Crypto Mining Operations Face Crackdown in Norway With New Regulations for Data Centres
Norway is tightening its noose around crypto mining operations in the country. Over the last year, Norway emerged as one of Europe’s largest locations hosting crypto miners. The main incentive for miners to flock to Norway was the provision of affordable electricity.
- 1 day ago 18 Apr 24, 11:59am -
- Google Pixel 8a Leaks in New Renders, Shows Off Four Colour Options
Google Pixel 8a is anticipated to be unveiled at the I/O event. Just a month before the annual launch event, more Pixel 8a renders have leaked once again. The new renders shows the handset from multiple angles in four colour options. The renders, which appear to be marketing material, suggest that the Pixel 8a could continue the design language of last year's Pixel 8 series.
- 1 day ago 18 Apr 24, 11:43am -
- Tecno Camon 30 Premier 5G With MediaTek Dimensity 8200 SoC, PolarAce Imaging System Launched
Tecno Camon 30 Premier 5G was launched globally on Wednesday, April 17. The handset was initially unveiled at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2024 in Barcelona in February this year. It comes with the company's PolarAce Imaging System which includes an independent imaging chip and is equipped with a triple rear camera unit.
- 1 day ago 18 Apr 24, 11:36am -
- IPL Live Streaming on JioCinema: How to Watch PBKS vs MI IPL Match 2024 for Free on Mobile and Smart TV
Here's how you can watch IPL 2024 live stream for free on mobile and on your Smart TV.
- 1 day ago 18 Apr 24, 10:33am -
- Threads Testing Real-Time Search Results for Some Users, Instagram Head Adam Mosseri Confirms
Threads is testing a feature allowing users to see real-time search results on their feeds. Ever since the launch, it has been dubbed as a competitor to X (formerly Twitter), since they share several functional similarities. A chronological feed like X though, is not available on Threads. But this will likely be available soon.
- 2 days ago 17 Apr 24, 7:48pm -
- Microsoft OneNote App for Apple Vision Pro With Hands-Free Note Taking, Virtual Keyboard Support Launched
Microsoft OneNote was made available for the Apple Vision Pro on Tuesday. The cloud-based note-taking app will now support Vision Pro’s augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) environments, allowing users an immersive experience. The app will offer both hands-free note-taking by using speech mode and typing through the virtual keyboard and finger-tracking sensors.
- 2 days ago 17 Apr 24, 7:38pm -
- Redmi Buds 5A Confirmed to Launch on April 23 in India Alongside Redmi Pad SE
Xiaomi has confirmed that it will launch the Redmi Buds 5A in India next week. The new true wireless stereo (TWS) earphones will be unveiled alongside the Redmi Pad SE during the Xiaomi Smarter Living 2024 event. A microsite for the earphones is currently live on the Mi India website. The listing shows black and white colourways for the Redmi Buds 5A, which features an in-ear design with stem.
- 2 days ago 17 Apr 24, 6:57pm -
- Redmi Pad Pro May Launch Globally Soon; Spotted on FCC Site With HyperOS
Redmi Pad Pro was launched in China on April 10 alongside the Redmi Turbo 3. This model joins the Redmi Pad, which was unveiled in India in October 2022. However, the India launch of the Redmi Pad Pro has not yet been confirmed. But a global launch of the newly unveiled tablet now seems imminent with the listing of the model on a certification site.
- 2 days ago 17 Apr 24, 6:34pm -
- World’s First AI Influencer Pageant 'Miss AI' Announced; Judging Criteria and Prizes Revealed
Miss AI, the world’s first beauty pageant contest to judge the best artificial intelligence (AI) models and influencers, has been announced. The competition is being held by the World AI Creator Awards (WAIC) and aims to recognise the achievements of AI creators around the world. As per the website listing, the pageant will give out prizes totalling $20,000 (Roughly Rs. 16.7 lakhs) to the winners.
- 2 days ago 17 Apr 24, 6:10pm -
- OnePlus Pad 2 Chipset Deatils Leaked; Tipped to Come With Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC
OnePlus Pad 2 may be unveiled later this year. The tablet has yet to be confirmed by the company. It is expected to succeed the OnePlus Pad, which was unveiled globally in February 2023. A new leak hints at its chipset details.
- 2 days ago 17 Apr 24, 6:06pm -
- iOS 17.5 Beta 2 Brings Supports for Installing iPhone Apps via Websites: Report
iOS 17.5 Beta 2 brings support for installing applications via websites for users in the EU, according to a report. Apple will allow developers to distribute their applications in the EU via a website instead of an alternative app marketplace or the App Store, and beta testers can now try out the upcoming functionality in the EU, on the latest iOS 17.5 beta.
- 2 days ago 17 Apr 24, 5:35pm -
- Realme Narzo 70x 5G India Launch Set for April 24, Amazon Availability Confirmed
Realme Narzo 70x 5G will launch in India next week, the Chinese smartphone brand announced on Wednesday (April 17) through a media invite and its social media handles. Realme has also posted multiple teasers to disclose the specifications and price range of the new Narzo series smartphone. It is confirmed to go on sale in the country via Amazon.
- 2 days ago 17 Apr 24, 5:28pm -
- Zoom Workplace AI Collaboration Platform Launched, Desktop App Updated With New Features
Zoom launched its artificial intelligence (AI)-powered collaboration platform, Workplace, on Monday. The company first unveiled the new platform in March, and less than a month after the announcement, it has now made it available to users globally. Zoom Workplace will be part of the same desktop app but will offer a new interface design and AI-integrated features.
- 2 days ago 17 Apr 24, 4:48pm -
- Adidas and Stepn Grant Limited Genesis NFT Sneakers to Web3 Customers via Mooar Marketplace
Adidas has entered into a partnership with Stepn, which is a Solana-based move-to-earn application. The collection is named Stepn x Adidas Genesis Sneakers and it offers 1,000 NFTs inspired by the brand’s designs.
- 2 days ago 17 Apr 24, 4:20pm -
- PS5 Pro Said to Come With Improved Ray-Tracing Performance as Developers Gear Up for Sony's High-End Console
Sony is said to be readying a Pro version of the PlayStation 5, a more powerful variant of its current-generation console. While the Japanese electronics giant has not yet confirmed the existence of the PS5 Pro, multiple leaks from credible sources have detailed the improvements coming to the console. Newly leaked documents have outlined the specifications for PS5 Pro, suggesting an upgraded console with vastly improved ray-tracing performance in demanding titles.
- 2 days ago 17 Apr 24, 3:32pm -
- Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 Charging Case Battery Specifications Surface on Certification Websites: Report
Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 is expected to be unveiled soon. They are likely to be launched at the firm's I/O event in May this year or at the Pixel Hardware event alongside the Pixel 9 series of smartphones. Details about the charging case of these anticipated TWS earphones have now surfaced online.
- 2 days ago 17 Apr 24, 2:47pm -
- Google Wants to Improve Its Circle to Search Feature by Eliminating Accidental Touches
Google is planning to improve Circle to Search by eliminating the accidental touch issue with the feature. Circle to Search was launched in January this year with the Samsung Galaxy S24 series as a visual lookup feature where users can circle an image or block of text and the feature recognises what is being highlighted and shows Google Search results for it. However, reportedly, some users have complained that the feature activates even when not intended.
- 2 days ago 17 Apr 24, 2:47pm -
- Vivo T3x 5G With Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 SoC, 6,000mAh Battery Launched in India: Price, Specifications
Vivo T3x 5G has been launched in India on Wednesday, April 17. The new Vivo T series handset features a full-HD+ screen with 120Hz refresh rate and runs on Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 SoC. The T3x 5G comes in two colour options and houses a 6,000mAh battery with support for 44W fast charging. The handset ships with Android 14 and has an IP64-rated build.
- 2 days ago 17 Apr 24, 2:32pm -
- Samsung Brings AI Features to Your Living Room With New Range of Premium Smart TVs in India
Samsung's 2024 premium Smart TV line-up includes 55-inch and above screen sizes.
- 2 days ago 17 Apr 24, 1:59pm -
- iPhone 16 Pro Cameras Tipped to Get New Anti-Reflective Technology to Help Reduce Lens Flare
iPhone 16 Pro is expected to arrive in the markets later this year alongside the base iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus and iPhone 16 Pro Max models. They are tipped to come with many upgrades over the iPhone 15 lineup. A new leak suggests that the iPhone 16 Pro model cameras are likely to launch with a new protective layer.
- 2 days ago 17 Apr 24, 1:26pm -
- Samsung Neo QLED 8K, Neo QLED 4K and OLED TV Models Launched in India
Samsung unveiled new Neo QLED 8K, Neo QLED 4K and OLED TVs in India on Wednesday (April 17). The new portfolio offers several AI-integrated features and is made available in different display sizes ranging from 55-inch to 98-inch. The Samsung Neo QLED 8K, the most premium offering in the lineup, runs on the NQ8 AI Gen 3 SoC.
- 2 days ago 17 Apr 24, 1:18pm -
- Amazon Music Launches Maestro, an AI-Powered Playlist Generator, in the US
Amazon Music launched an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered feature that can create playlists based on text prompts on Tuesday. The feature, dubbed Maestro, is currently in beta and is being rolled out to a limited number of users in the US. Amazon said that users on all tiers of Amazon Music, including the free tier, can access the new feature.
- 2 days ago 17 Apr 24, 1:01pm -
- GTA 6 Maker Take-Two to Cut 5 Percent of Staff, Scrap Projects to Cut Millions in Annual Costs
Take-Two Interactive has announced it will lay off around 600 workers, or 5 percent of its workforce, while also scrapping several projects as the company looks to cut costs. The move to lay off workers and cut ongoing projects is expected to drive more than $165 million of annual cost savings, according to the firm.
- 2 days ago 17 Apr 24, 12:41pm -
- Bitcoin, Ether Clock Small Gains Alongside Solana, Cardano as Most Altcoins Bag Profits
The crypto market valuation, in the last 24 hours, rose by 2.34 percent. Bitcoin and Ether both reflected gains on Wednesday on national as well as international exchanges. Most altcoins followed BTC and ETH on the profit-making side of the crypto chart.
- 2 days ago 17 Apr 24, 12:00pm -
- Google Wallet Play Store Listing Hints at Imminent India Launch, to Work Alongside Google Pay: Report
Google Wallet India launch could take place soon with support for local integrations, according to a report. The company's Google Wallet app was recently listed on the Play Store in India, with screenshots that show support for local integrations. While Google later removed these screenshots showing Indian banks, airlines and other services that offer loyalty points, the company plans to continue operating the UPI-based Google Pay app in India, according to a report.
- 2 days ago 17 Apr 24, 11:39am -
- WhatsApp Adds Chat Filters to Catch Up on Unread Messages Quickly
WhatsApp is rolling out new Chat Filters to keep messages organised. With the new update, users can quickly find the most important conversations without needing to scroll through the entire chat list. WhatsApp's Chat Filters feature works like Google's Gmail and offers three filter options to navigate through messages more efficiently.
- 2 days ago 17 Apr 24, 11:27am -
- HMD Pulse, Pulse Pro Leaked Renders Surface Online; Price, Key Features Tipped
HMD is expected to introduce self-branded smartphones later this year. The company has teased the prospect but has not confirmed any models. Now, a tipster has leaked design renders of two rumoured HMD models - HMD Pulse and HMD Pulse Pro. He has also suggested the expected price, key features and specifications of the phones.
- 2 days ago 17 Apr 24, 11:20am -
- Next Gen Brand Infinix Invites You to Take Charge! Unveiling the Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G Series With Groundbreaking Charging Tech
- 3 days ago 16 Apr 24, 11:13pm -
- Motorola Edge 50 Ultra, Edge 50 Fusion With 50-Megapixel Main Cameras Launched: Price, Specifications
Motorola Edge 50 Ultra and Edge 50 Fusion were unveiled globally on Tuesday, April 16. The handsets are equipped with Qualcomm Snapdragon chipsets and Pantone-validated displays and cameras. The Ultra model is equipped with a triple rear camera unit, while the Fusion model carries two rear cameras. These models were launched alongside the Edge 50 Pro model which was recently introduced in India.
- 3 days ago 16 Apr 24, 7:36pm -
- Metaverse Experience Centre With VR, AR and Immersive Technologies Launched in Noida
Indian metaverse research and advisory firm Metaverse911 has launched its Metaverse Experience Centre in Noida. Here visitors will be able to indulge in immersive technologies that include AR and VR that make for essential metaverse components.
- 3 days ago 16 Apr 24, 7:27pm -
- YouTube Confirms “Appropriate Action” on Third-Party Ad-Blocking Apps in Renewed Crackdown
YouTube is strengthening its efforts against third-party apps that block in-video apps on the platform. In a new announcement on April 15, the company highlighted that it will begin taking “appropriate action” against apps that let viewers watch videos without ads by violating its API services terms of service. The video streaming giant also urged viewers to shift to its YouTube Premium subscription plan to get an ad-free experience on the platform.
- 3 days ago 16 Apr 24, 7:26pm -
- Haier S800QT 4K QLED Smart TV Series With 120Hz Refresh Rate Launched in India: Price, Specifications
Haier has launched a new S800QT QLED TV series in India. The new range of smart TVs is offered in four display sizes ranging from 43-inch to 75-inch and runs on the Google TV platform. The Haier S800QT series comes with 4K QLED display with Dolby Vision and Atmos support and has a variable refresh rate of 120Hz. It supports Motion Estimation Motion Compensation (MEMC) technology and DLG (Dual Line Gate) technology.
- 3 days ago 16 Apr 24, 7:19pm -
- Elon Musk Confirms Plans to Charge New Users on X a ‘Small Fee’ Before They Can Write Posts
Elon Musk-owned X (formerly known as Twitter) could soon start charging new users an annual fee to give them access to write posts, like, reply, or bookmark posts. The billionaire entrepreneur confirmed the development to bring this policy to the social media platform on April 15, highlighting that the move was aimed at reducing spam on the platform.
- 3 days ago 16 Apr 24, 7:04pm -
- Crypto Tax Compliance in India 'Very Low', Clearances Imperative to Gain Government's Trust: Taxnodes CEO
Avinash Shekhar, the CEO of Taxnodes has pointed out that crypto tax compliance in India has continued to be ‘very low’ since these taxes were levied back in 2022. He has reminded the community that discipline and compliance is the way to gain the government’s trust on India’s crypto circle.
- 3 days ago 16 Apr 24, 6:10pm -
- Google's Next Foldable to Be Reportedly Called Pixel 9 Pro Fold
Google unveiled the Pixel Fold in May last year, marking its first foray into the foldable space. The Pixel Fold 2 is said to be in the pipeline with a new design and hardware upgrades. However, a new report hints that Google could change the naming convention for its foldable smartphone. The tech giant will reportedly launch the next foldable with the "Pixel 9 Pro Fold" moniker.
- 3 days ago 16 Apr 24, 6:10pm -
- Instagram Said to Be Testing AI-Powered Chatbots for Influencers That Can Interact With Followers
Instagram is reportedly working on a new artificial intelligence (AI)-powered initiative that will allow the influencers — users with large followings — on the platform to automate direct engagement with their followers. As per the report, the programme is dubbed Creator AI and currently, it is under testing. The feature is said to offer AI chatbots to influencers that can be trained using their data and be deployed to Direct Messages (DMs) to interact with followers.
- 3 days ago 16 Apr 24, 5:34pm -
- Moto G64 First Impressions: No Big Improvements
Motorola has launched their new Moto G64 5G budget smartphone in India at a starting price tag of Rs. 14,999. The phone is equipped with a new MediaTek Dimensity 7025 SoC, paired with up to 12GB RAM and 256GB storage. It houses a large 6,000mAh battery and offers 33W fast charging. You also get a 6.5-inch IPS LCD panel with 120Hz refresh rate. Here's our first impressions of the Moto G64 5G.
- 3 days ago 16 Apr 24, 5:23pm -
- iQoo Z9, iQoo Z9x, iQoo Z9 Turbo Specifications Leaked Ahead of April 24 Launch
iQoo Z9 series is confirmed to go official in China on April 24. While the Vivo sub-brand has only mentioned the iQoo Z9 and iQoo Z9 Turbo, the upcoming lineup is expected to include the iQoo Z9x as well. Just a week ahead of the official debut, a tipster has leaked the key specifications of the iQoo Z9 series smartphones.
- 3 days ago 16 Apr 24, 5:04pm -
- Redmi Pad SE Confirmed to Launch in India on April 23; Design, Key Features Teased
Redmi Pad SE was initially unveiled in select European markets in August 2023. Now the tablet is ready to make its debut in India. Xiaomi recently announced its Smarter Living 2024 event in India on April 23. An official teaser confirms the launch of the tablet on that day. It has also revealed the design, colourways and key features of the Indian variant of the model.
- 3 days ago 16 Apr 24, 5:01pm -
- Baidu Claims Ernie Bot Garnered Over 200 Million Users Amid Rising Competition
Baidu has claimed that its Ernie Bot has gained over 200 million users in China, even as the search giant faces rising comeptition from other generative AI chatbots in the country. Ernie Bot was the first locally developed ChatGPT-like chatbot to be announced in China, but it only won approval for public release in August, one of the first eight AI chatbots that Beijing approved.
- 3 days ago 16 Apr 24, 4:55pm -
- Adobe Explores OpenAI Partnership as It Adds Firefly AI to Premiere Pro Video Tools
Adobe is exploring the possibility of allowing third party generative AI (GenAI) services like OpenAI's Sora for AI video generation in Premiere Pro. The company said on Monday that it is developing a way to let users tap third-party tools from OpenAI, Runway and Pika Labs to generate and use video in Premiere Pro.
- 3 days ago 16 Apr 24, 4:34pm -
- Adobe Premiere Pro to Get Support for New Generative AI-Powered Video Editing Tools
Adobe Premiere Pro could soon get artificial intelligence (AI)-powered video editing tools, however, there is a catch. There is no timeline for when these features might be integrated into the video editing software. The company, sharing its vision for the platform, revealed that it is actively exploring integration with third-party AI video generation models such as OpenAI Sora to bring their capabilities to its software.
- 3 days ago 16 Apr 24, 3:50pm -
- Oppo A1s, Oppo A1i With MediaTek Dimensity 6020 Chips, 5,000mAh Batteries Launched: Price, Specifications
Oppo A1s and Oppo A1i have been unveiled in China. These phones are powered by MediaTek Dimensity 6020 chipsets and are backed by 5,000mAh batteries with support for up to 33W fast charging. The Oppo A1s is equipped with a dual rear camera unit, whereas the Oppo A1i model carries a single rear camera sensor.
- 3 days ago 16 Apr 24, 3:21pm -
- Google Pixel 9 User Interface for Purported iPhone 15-Like Satellite Connectivity Feature Leaked: See Video
Google is speculated to offer emergency satellite connectivity on the Pixel 9 series. A Samsung Exynos 5400 modem integrated into the company's next-generation Tensor G4 chipset is believed to enable satellite access on Pixel 9 and Pixel 9 Pro. Google is yet to confirm this development, but ahead of it, a new leak has offered us a clear look at how the satellite connectivity system will work on the Pixel 9 series
- 3 days ago 16 Apr 24, 2:34pm -