TECHNOLOGY
YouTube tests new ‘Play Something’ button: Here's what it does
YouTube is testing a floating ‘Play Something’ button on the Android application, which will randomly suggest videos to simplify content discovery. Moreover, tapping the button will play a video that has been selected by YouTube, taking the user's video preference into account.
TECHNOLOGY
WhatsApp Web to get reverse image search feature soon to help users identify fake photos
WhatsApp is introducing a new reverse image search feature to tackle the spread of fake information. This will allow WhatsApp users to authenticate received images via Google and provide a more reliable way to judge the authenticity of shared images.
TECHNOLOGY
BlueSky adds X-like Trending Topics feature to view popular current conversations: Here’s how it works
BlueSky is rolling out the Trending Topics feature as a beta on its interface, where the top viral content on the platform will be visible. It will allow users to browse through current popular topics on the mobile app as well as the desktop version.
TECHNOLOGY
Nothing brings the Circle to Search AI feature with Nothing OS 3.0 update: Check out list of eligible devices
Google’s popular Circle to Search feature, first introduced on Samsung Galaxy S series and Pixel smartphones in early 2024, is now available for Nothing Phone 2, Phone 2a, and Phone 2a Plus
TECHNOLOGY
Instagram working on a new feature that allows users to view Story Highlights from a week ago
Instagram is testing a new feature to view Story highlights from mutual followers, even after the 24-hour time limit. This new feature will allow users to catch up on the followed users' profile stories from the past week.
TECHNOLOGY
OnePlus Open 2 tipped to release earlier than expected timeline: Here’s what we know
OnePlus’s next-generation foldable smartphone, the OnePlus Open 2, was expected to launch in the second half of 2025. However, according to a new leak, the timeline seems to have shifted again, and the foldable might be released in the first quarter of 2025.
TECHNOLOGY
Camera control, AI in phones and more: Tech innovations we saw in 2024
The year 2024 was predictably busy and full of shiny new gadgets that arrived with exciting innovations and cool features. Here are some that caught our eye
TECHNOLOGY
LG to introduce innovative indoor gardening appliance with a lamp design at CES 2025: All the details
LG Electronics is set to unveil a unique indoor gardening appliance at the upcoming CES 2025. It will enable users to nurture a wider variety of plants, including taller species, under a height-adjustable glowing lamp with multiple adjustable LEDs.
TECHNOLOGY
Asus ROG Strix laptops with new Nvidia RTX 5000 series GPUs set for CES 2025 launch
Asus has officially confirmed the launch date for its next-generation ROG Strix gaming laptops, which are expected to debut with Nvidia’s RTX 5000 series mobile GPUs, including the RTX 5080 and RTX 5090.
TECHNOLOGY
Meta’s Ray-Ban smart glasses may soon get a display to view notifications and enable interactions
Meta's popular Ray-Ban smart glasses could see further upgrades in the upcoming version, as according to a new report, the company plans to add a display to its upcoming smart glasses for a variety of purposes.
TECHNOLOGY
Google tells US court that it's ready to change the Apple deal
Google has offered a long list of remedies over its long-standing antitrust case with the Department of Justice, which revolves around changing its payment agreements with companies like Apple and Mozilla, who use the company’s services.
TECHNOLOGY
Google unveils Gemini 2.0 Flash Thinking AI model with advanced reasoning abilities: All the details
Google has launched its first artificial intelligence reasoning model based on Gemini 2.0, called Flash Thinking, which has advanced reasoning capabilities. It is now accessible on Google’s AI prototyping platform, AI Studio.
BUSINESS
Google releases second developer preview update of Android 16: Here are all the new features
Google has released the Android 16 Developer Preview 2 (DP2) update for eligible Pixel smartphones. This second version introduces screen-off Fingerprint Unlock for Pixel devices and is claimed to improve battery life and app performance.
BUSINESS
Samsung Galaxy Ring might get two new sizes for bigger fingers: All the details
Samsung Galaxy Ring may soon get two new sizes for bigger fingers. A leaked Samsung user manual mentions sizes 14 and 15, which could be available from January 2025.
TECHNOLOGY
Apple partners with Nvidia to enable faster speed of text-generation with LLM AI models
Apple is collaborating with Nvidia to improve and efficiently manage the speed of AI text generation with its Large Language models (LLMs). Further, Apple claims the process now results in 2.7x faster token generation for decoding these LLM files.
TECHNOLOGY
Vivo Y300 5G with MediaTek Dimesnity 6300 SoC, 6500 mAh battery launched: Price, specs
Vivo has launched the Y300 5G in China, which has an IP64-rated build and includes a three-way speaker system with hi-res audio certification.
TECHNOLOGY
Apple ‘slams’ Meta for demanding all user data, says your privacy is at risk
Apple and Meta are in a heated debate over data privacy under the European Union's (EU) Digital Markets Act (DMA) to access the iPhone maker's software tools for its devices, which could impact the users' privacy and security.
TECHNOLOGY
Realme 14x 5G vs Redmi Note 14 5G: Which is the better budget smartphone?
As the competition heats up in the budget 5G smartphone market, the Realme 14x 5G and Redmi Note 14 5G are the latest devices offering compelling features at less than Rs 20,000. We now compare these two smartphones to help you make the best choice.
TECHNOLOGY
Motorola may be banned from selling phones in the US, here's why
Lenovo-owned Motorola is facing a lawsuit for violating Ericsson's patents on 5G wireless technology, which could result in a ban on importing and selling Motorola smartphones into the US market if the decision is upheld.
TECHNOLOGY
Nvidia unveils Jetson Orin Nano Super, its cheapest and smallest supercomputer
The Jetson Orin Nano Super from Nvidia is the successor of the Jetson Orin Nano, which was launched in March 2023. It offers 67 INT8 TOPS of performance and is priced at $249 (around Rs 21,100).
TECHNOLOGY
India’s refurbished smartphone witnesses increased growth, outpaces new sales in 2024: All the details
A new report by Counterpoint Research has confirmed that the refurbished smartphone market has recorded rapid growth in India. Moreover, organized sellers dominate the market as consumers seek more affordable yet reliable options.
TECHNOLOGY
Apple's foldable iPhone will be sleeker, expected to launch by 2026: Report
Apple is reportedly developing a foldable iPhone in 2026 and a foldable iPad in 2028. Moreover, we can expect Apple to release an iPhone next year that will be thinner than all the current models.
TECHNOLOGY
Poco launches M7 Pro 5G and C75 5G smartphones in India: Price, features and more
The Poco C75 5G is currently the most affordable 5G phone in India. On the other hand, the Poco M7 Pro 5G succeeds last year’s M6 Pro 5G and brings several hardware upgrades over it. Both phones run on Android 14-based HyperOS, which offers several customizations.
TECHNOLOGY
Huawei Watch GT 5 and GT 5 Pro special festive edition smartwatches launched
Huawei has introduced festive editions of its Watch GT 5 and Watch GT 5 Pro smartwatches in Europe. These limited-edition models come in six variants with different strap colours.
