TECHNOLOGY
BlueSky adds more than 23 million users in 2024, claims report
Recently, BlueSky published its 2024 moderation report, where the social media platform highlighted its sizable growth last year. The firm was also forced to boost its content-moderation team, which expanded to roughly 100 moderators and is further growing.
TECHNOLOGY
Oppo Find N5 with an ultra-slim design teased ahead of February announcement
Oppo Find N5 is the next foldable smartphone from the Chinese brand. Oppo’s CEO has confirmed that it would be the world’s thinnest foldable.
TECHNOLOGY
BlueSky introduces a dedicated custom feed for vertical videos: All the details
Bluesky has introduced a custom feed for vertical videos like other popular platforms such as Snapchat and TikTok in its app, allowing users to browse and pin trending videos. This launch coincides with X adding a video tab for vertical videos in the app’s bottom bar for users in the U.S.
TECHNOLOGY
Google makes Gemini AI free for these users, but there's a catch
Google is now offering its Gemini AI tools for free to all Workspace Business and Enterprise subscribers, removing the Rs 1,500 monthly fee. However, to accommodate these new features, Google has raised its subscription rates.
BUSINESS
Mark Zuckerberg defends use of pirated AI books by using YouTube’s piracy handling: All the details
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has referenced to YouTube’s handling of piracy issues to defend company’s action in the high-profile AI copyright lawsuit, where the firm is accused of using pirated e-books to train AI models.
TECHNOLOGY
Samsung S25 series key specs and new software features leaked online
Samsung is launching its Galaxy S25 series next week at its Galaxy Unpacked event on January 22. A new leak and promotional material now sheds some light on the new Galaxy AI features, with the brand teasing the smartphones as a ‘True AI companion.’
TECHNOLOGY
Huawei Band 9 and FreeBuds SE2 launched in India: Check price, features, and more
Huawei has introduced two new products in the Indian market: the Huawei Band 9 fitness tracker and FreeBuds SE2 wireless earbuds. While the Band 9 comes with a price tag of Rs 4,499, the FreeBuds SE2 is priced at Rs 2,999.
BUSINESS
Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim launch timeline delayed, expected to launch in May 2025: All the details
Samsung is set to unveil its next flagship series, the Galaxy S25 lineup, at the Galaxy Unpacked event on January 22, 2025. However, the new entrant in the series, the Samsung Galaxy S24 Slim, will be available months later in May 2025.
TECHNOLOGY
GTA 6 leaked map reveals the game is set to be even bigger than we imagined
Rockstar Games’ much-anticipated game, Grand Theft Auto VI, is set to be unveiled in the second half of 2025. Ahead of its release, a leaked map from the game reveals a sprawling world, hinting at big and expansive possibilities to do various activities.
TECHNOLOGY
Android Auto is losing popularity among car drivers, here's why
According to a new report, Google’s smart platform for cars, Android Auto, is found to be used by fewer drivers every year, with YouTube Music seeing a huge surge among car drivers across all platforms.
TECHNOLOGY
Adobe unlocks real-time collaboration with Live Co-Editing in Photoshop: All the details
Adobe has introduced Live Co-Editing for Photoshop, which allows multiple creators to edit documents simultaneously on different devices. It enhances creative collaboration by allowing live content creation for teams, creators, and educators.
TECHNOLOGY
Files by Google, the default file manager for Android devices, crosses 5 billion downloads on the Play Store
Files by Google, which was formerly known as Files: Go, has now surpassed 5 billion downloads on the Google Play Store after its inception in 2017. This makes it the 20th Google app to achieve this feat.
TECHNOLOGY
Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra confirmed to launch globally on February 6: Expected specifications, features
Asus has confirmed that its next flagship smartphone, the Zenfone 12 Ultra, will launch on February 6. The device is expected to be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC and advanced AI utility and photography features.
TECHNOLOGY
Meta accused of using pirated content from torrents to train its AI models: All the details
Meta’s CEO Mark Zuckerberg has been accused of knowingly using copyrighted material from pirated books to train artificial intelligence (AI) models, revealed via new court documents.
TECHNOLOGY
Meta to introduce Community Notes on Threads for improved fact-checking
Meta is shifting from professional fact-checking to a community-driven content moderation system, similar to X, where users can anonymously submit notes to see if the post is factually correct. If the submitted note is rated as helpful, it will appear under it to notify all viewers.
TECHNOLOGY
Apple iPad 11 tipped to use the A17 Pro SoC with Apple Intelligence support: Report
The upcoming iPad 11th generation is expected to be launched in the first quarter of 2025. Moreover, the tablet could be powered by the A17 Pro chipset from the iPhone 15 Pro series, enabling support for Apple Intelligence AI features.
TECHNOLOGY
Itel Zeno 10 with a 6.6-inch screen, 5,000mAh battery launched in India: Price, specifications
The Itel Zeno 10 has a starting price of Rs 5,699 after offers and is now exclusively available via Amazon. It ships with a 5000mAh battery and also has a Dynamic Bar feature for interactive notifications.
TECHNOLOGY
Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim spotted on Geekbench, tipped to be powered by Snapdragon 8 Elite
Now, a new smartphone from the series named the Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim is expected to be introduced at the event after being listed on the Geekbench benchmarking website.
TECHNOLOGY
Elon Musk’s GrokAI chatbot gets a dedicated app: How to access and more
Grok, the AI assistant integrated into the X social media platform, is now available as a standalone application for iPhones, offering real-time information, image generation, and more, making it accessible to a variety of users.
TECHNOLOGY
Xiaomi Pad 7 with 11.2-inch 144Hz screen, Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 SoC launched in India: Price, specs
Xiaomi has unveiled its latest tablet, the Pad 7, in India. It features an 11.2-inch 3K display with a 144Hz refresh rate and is powered by the Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 chipset, with up to 12GB RAM and an 8,850 mAh battery.
TECHNOLOGY
Google to face trial over mobile phone privacy class action, here's why
Google has failed to persuade a federal judge to dismiss a privacy class action accusing the tech giant of collecting personal data from smartphones, even after users disabled tracking settings. The trial is now scheduled for August 18.
TECHNOLOGY
Apple could introduce new ‘Invites’ app for meetings and events with the latest iOS 18.3 update
A new code in the latest iOS 18.3 developer beta indicates that Apple is working on an entirely new system application named ‘Invites,’ which would help users organize meetings and in-person events.
TECHNOLOGY
Xiaomi Pad 7 to launch soon: Expected specifications, price, and more
After a successful launch in China in October, Xiaomi is gearing up to launch the Xiaomi Pad 7 in India on January 10. The brand is also expected to launch additional accessories for the tablet, such as a folio case with a keyboard and a stylus pen.
TECHNOLOGY
Meta set to start showing political recommendations on Instagram, and Threads
Instagram head Adam Mosseri has stated that that platform will push more political content on Instagram and Threads in a phased manner nearly a year after restricting recommendations of political posts from accounts users don’t follow.
