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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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HP unveils AI-powered EliteBook laptops, Z series desktop PCs at CES 2025: All the details
At the ongoing CES 2025, HP has unveiled a full lineup of four new laptops, one workstation, and a unique Z Captis machine. These new AI-powered machines enable professionals, gamers, and creatives to achieve uncompromising performance and productivity.
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Google Photos to reintroduce partner sharing feature that adds support for third-party apps
In November 2024, Google quietly limited the partner-sharing feature from the Google Photos app. However, Google is now working on a new toggle to reverse this change.
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Apple iPhone SE 4 and iPad 11 tipped to launch in April alongside iOS 18.3
Apple is expected to launch the next-generation iPhone SE 4, which could be possibly named iPhone 16E, and iPad 11 in April 2025, which could coincide with the stable release of iOS 18.3 and iPadOS 18.3.
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CES 2025: Asus unveils its new lineup of Copilot+ PCs and other innovations
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Google is rolling out ‘Undo’ button on Gboard for restoring erased text: Report
Google’s official keyboard app, Gboard, is set to receive a new ‘Undo’ button, which will help users type better by adding the ability to bring back deleted text. The feature will appear in GBoard's overflow buttons in the Settings section.
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Asus unveils full suite of ROG series with RTX 5000 series laptops and desktop GPUs: All the details
Asus, with its Republic of Gamers (ROG) series, has introduced its latest lineup of gaming laptops powered by the latest Nvidia RTX 5000 series GPUs. Moreover, the company has debuted its ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5090 and 5080 desktop GPUs as well.
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Itel A80 with 50MP main camera, 5,000 mAh battery launched in India: Price, specs, and more
Itel has expanded its budget A series in India by launching the A80 smartphone this week. The phone has a 120Hz refresh rate supported screen, is IP54-rated for dust and splash resistance, and is available for Rs 6,999.
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From AI-powered glasses to smart cutlery: Innovative products showcased at CES 2025
The Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2025 is underway now with some odd and wonderful gadgets. The event already has a list of new gadgets, tech, concepts, and AI-powered devices, showcasing advanced capabilities we can see in the future. We now take a look at the top five such gadgets.
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Apple iPhone SE4: This is what Apple might name its most affordable iPhone
Apple is gearing up to launch the next-generation budget iPhone SE 4 with an OLED display, the latest A18 chipset, and an action button in the coming months. It is also expected that the price of the device may be higher than expected.
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Realme GT 7 Pro review: Powerful performance, average cameras
The Realme GT 7 Pro offers lot of value when it comes to performance, but the camera is a big letdown.
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Nintendo Switch 2 leak reveals Joy-Con controller before ahead of official launch
Nintendo is tipped to release its next-generation handheld, the Nintendo Switch 2, soon. Ahead of its imminent release, the Joy-Cons controllers for the gaming console have apparently leaked online, with some notable differences.
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Xiaomi launches Redmi 14C 5G with biggest display in segment, Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 chip, price starts at Rs 9,999
The Redmi 14C comes with a 5,160 mAh battery and runs on Android 14 with the company's HyperOS skin on top. It has a starting price of Rs 9,999 and will be available in three different colour options.
