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Apple cuts prices of all iPhone models in India, here are the new prices

TECHNOLOGY

Apple cuts prices of all iPhone models in India, here are the new prices

The price cuts come in the wake of India’s recent budget announcement, where basic customs duty was reduced from 20% to 15%

iOS 18 review: The ‘Androidisation’ of the iPhone is here with a twist of Apple

TECHNOLOGY

iOS 18 review: The ‘Androidisation’ of the iPhone is here with a twist of Apple

Wait till September and you are in for a nice treat as far as iPhone features are concerned. iOS 18 brings a lot of customisations which will appeal to iPhone users

Xiaomi Civi 14 review: A compelling package

TECHNOLOGY

Xiaomi Civi 14 review: A compelling package

The Xiaomi Civi 14 is the new entrant in the competitive 'affordable' premium phone segment. It comes armed with Leica-branded cameras, powerful processor and more.

One year and 175 million users later, Threads is still not a Twitter ‘killer’

TECHNOLOGY

One year and 175 million users later, Threads is still not a Twitter ‘killer’

Musk wants X to be the digital town square where people come, share, discuss and do whatnot. That really hasn't happened one year later.

Realme GT 6T review: A smooth operator

TECHNOLOGY

Realme GT 6T review: A smooth operator

The Realme GT 6T starts at Rs 30,990 and at this price point, it is quite a compelling package. The Realme GT 6T is the ‘comeback’ kid for the Chinese smartphone maker in this price segment

Marshall Motif ANC II review: All about that bass

TECHNOLOGY

Marshall Motif ANC II review: All about that bass

For Rs 19,990, the Marshal Motif ANC II are firmly in the premium category of true wireless earbuds. They offer a bass-heavy audio output, stylish design and more.

Why Apple would have never accepted Meta’s ‘friend’ request on AI

TECHNOLOGY

Why Apple would have never accepted Meta’s ‘friend’ request on AI

There have been public spats, hurting of revenues, full-page ads and then some more. Apple partnering with Meta over anything might just be a bridge too far

Apple’s AI moment is here: It’s different, intelligent and quintessentially Apple

TECHNOLOGY

Apple’s AI moment is here: It’s different, intelligent and quintessentially Apple

While this was just an unveil and as users start testing/interacting with Apple Intelligence, we will see how it performs in the real-world

WWDC 2024: Apple brings new Siri Interactions, Voice Isolation to AirPods

TECHNOLOGY

WWDC 2024: Apple brings new Siri Interactions, Voice Isolation to AirPods

During the keynote, Apple revealed that AirPods software updates will change the way users respond to Siri, take calls with friends and enhance gaming.

Apple announces its big AI move called Apple Intelligence: Smarter Siri, new writing, imaging tools and more

TECHNOLOGY

Apple announces its big AI move called Apple Intelligence: Smarter Siri, new writing, imaging tools and more

All Apple Intelligence features will be available later this year with iOS 18, iPadOS 18 and other software updates.

WWDC 2024: Apple unveils iOS 18 with all-new Control Centre, Lock apps feature and more

TECHNOLOGY

WWDC 2024: Apple unveils iOS 18 with all-new Control Centre, Lock apps feature and more

Apple announced iOS 18 with a host of new features coming to Messages, Mail, Control Centre, Maps and more.

Meet the woman driving Windows’ key AI features for Microsoft

TECHNOLOGY

Meet the woman driving Windows’ key AI features for Microsoft

She spoke to Moneycontrol in an exclusive chat and she light on the Recall feature and why Microsoft is being extra cautious when it comes to responsible AI.

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman on AI models getting better, faster and becoming "great enablers"

TECHNOLOGY

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman on AI models getting better, faster and becoming "great enablers"

Altman said that this era of AI is as exciting as the mobile and internet revolutions.

Microsoft wants AI to be the copilot on its journey to beat Apple MacBook Air

TECHNOLOGY

Microsoft wants AI to be the copilot on its journey to beat Apple MacBook Air

Microsoft is optimistic that with Copilot+ PCs and all the AI magic sprinkled over it, it can make Windows PCs 'cool' again and challenge the MacBook Air's supremacy

Satya Nadella on how Microsoft is ushering in a new era of computing

TECHNOLOGY

Satya Nadella on how Microsoft is ushering in a new era of computing

“We're entering this new era where computers not only understand us but can actually anticipate what we want and our intent is,” said Nadella

Microsoft unveils new Surface Pro, Surface Laptop, its first Copilot+devices

TECHNOLOGY

Microsoft unveils new Surface Pro, Surface Laptop, its first Copilot+devices

Copilot+ PCs are the fastest, most intelligent Windows PCs ever built and Microsoft unveiled the new Surface Pro and the Surface Laptop

Why Apple may be plotting a measured approach to AI with ChatGPT, Google in the mix

TECHNOLOGY

Why Apple may be plotting a measured approach to AI with ChatGPT, Google in the mix

WWDC 2024 is where Apple would announce its AI strategy and it is unlikely that Apple will go with a one-size-fits-all approach when it comes to integrating AI into its software.

Sonos Era 100 review: Packs a punch

TECHNOLOGY

Sonos Era 100 review: Packs a punch

The Sonos Era 100 is a good option if you don’t want to spend more than Rs 30,000 as the sound profile is balanced and offers versatility in terms of features and audio output.

Meet Arc, the new browser that’s ready to take on Chrome, Edge on Windows

TECHNOLOGY

Meet Arc, the new browser that’s ready to take on Chrome, Edge on Windows

Developed by The Browser Company, Arc was first launched for Mac. After being in beta for months, it is now available to download on Windows PCs.

The age of AI browsing: How Microsoft, Google, others are making browsers smarter

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The age of AI browsing: How Microsoft, Google, others are making browsers smarter

Here an AI, there an AI, everywhere an AI is the mantra these days. And AI is very much getting there in your web browser.

The iPhone effect: India may emerge as third largest market for Apple

TECHNOLOGY

The iPhone effect: India may emerge as third largest market for Apple

India ranks fifth behind US, China, Japan and the UK in terms of iPhone sales. CounterPoint Research estimates that in 2024 India will surpass the UK and by 2026, it will also edge out Japan .

Apple’s ‘last resort’ is here: Why the company laid off 700 employees 

TECHNOLOGY

Apple’s ‘last resort’ is here: Why the company laid off 700 employees 

Apple was the one tech company that didn't announce mass layoffs. That was till now. Close to 700 employees have been asked to leave as two high-profile projects have reportedly been shelved

ChatGPT-5: What we know, when it may launch, and other details

TECHNOLOGY

ChatGPT-5: What we know, when it may launch, and other details

OpenAI says that ChatGPT 5 is 'a state-of-the-art language model that makes it feel like you are communicating with a person rather than a machine'

Gmail@20: Two decades of you’ve got mail, spam, and more

TECHNOLOGY

Gmail@20: Two decades of you’ve got mail, spam, and more

No one could’ve predicted Gmail would be around for two decades in 2004. Yet current trends indicate that it could last for another two decades.

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