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Google rolls out ‘Screen Time Reminders’ to remind you of your increased phone usage: Here’s how it works
Google is introducing a new Digital Wellbeing feature known as ‘Screen Time Reminders’ to help you cut down on doomscrolling or excess usage of a smartphone.
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Google Pixel Tablet 2 key features tipped, expected to get an improved chipset and camera
Google is set to launch the successor to the Pixel Tablet next year with keyboard and stylus support. It is expected to be powered by the Google Tensor G4 SoC and may run on Android 15 or Android 16 out-of-the-box.
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Kim Kardashian beats Tesla’s humanoid robot in a game of rock-paper-scissors
Reality TV star Kim Kardashian posted a series of Instagram stories challenging Tesla’s robot, Optimus, to engage in a playful rock-paper-scissors game showcasing its ability to mimic human gestures and emotions.
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Bluesky faces spam and bot ‘problem’ as new users sign up
BlueSky has added millions of new users after the US presidential election and has now received more than 42,000 moderation reports in a day about inappropriate postings. The social media platform has also added email verification for new signups.
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Apple expected to launch AirTag 2 next year: Likely to come with better chip and privacy improvements
The next generation of AirTag could have improved range, a new wireless chip, and enhanced privacy. This new AirTag model, codenamed B589, will have a similar design.
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Qubo Q600 and Q1000 smart air purifiers with voice assistant support launched in India
Qubo, the Hero-owned smart-home devices brand, has introduced two new air purifiers, the Q600 and Q1000, in India. These purifiers feature BLDC motors, support smart connectivity via Google Assistant and Alexa, and have a four-layer filtration system.
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Xiaomi to start rolling out HyperOS 2 to its smartphones later this month
Last month, Xiaomi released its latest operating system, Hyper OS 2, alongside the Xiaomi 15 series in China. The company has now revealed the roadmap for the global release of this update, which is based on Android 15.
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Meta’s planning to bring ads on Threads, starting from January 2025: Report
Meta Platforms plans to roll out advertisements on its social media app Threads, with a small number of advertisers likely to join at launch. The change could be visible by early next year.
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Google introduces live call spam, malicious app detection features on Pixel phones
Google is bringing a real-time scam-detection feature to its Phone app for Pixel 6 onwards users. This feature uses on-device AI and aims to protect users from phone call-based scams and prevent them from installing malicious apps.
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Bluesky adds more than a million users after the US presidential election, crosses the 15 million mark
Bluesky has seen a huge surge in new users after the US presidential elections last week. This is mainly attributed to Elon Musk’s reaffirmed support for President-elect Donald Trump,
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WhatsApp users face a green screen bug causing the app to crash: All the details
Some WhatsApp beta users are experiencing a green screen bug, which is preventing them from using the app. The issue affects only the latest beta version; a fix is expected soon.
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Vivo Y300 5G confirmed to launch in India soon, rear design teased
The Vivo Y300 5G will feature a titanium-inspired design with a vertically aligned camera layout at the back. It is expected to launch in India at the end of this month.
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This 'secret' Apple feature helps protect your iPhone from thieves, here's how
iPhones have of a new ‘inactivity reboot’ feature, which is activated from Apple’s end to keep the device secure in the latest iOS 18.1 update.
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How North Korean hackers are using crypto apps to target Apple Mac devices
Hackers associated with North Korea have installed disguised malware in Apple macOS systems by reportedly using Google's Flutter app development tool to bypass security measures.
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X rival Bluesky gains 7 lakh new users in a week after the US elections
Bluesky, the rival to Elon Musk’s popular social media platform X, has seen a surge in its userbase after the US presidential election.
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Google’s new AI tool helps create more interactive responses, here's how
Google has released a new experimental ‘Learn About’ AI tool focused on improving learning through more engaging and interactive visuals with educational formatting.
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OnePlus rolls out OxygenOS 15 stable update to these OnePlus 12R users
The OnePlus 12R is now eligible to receive the latest Android 15-based OxygenOS 15 update, which has included several new features, including redesigned home screen icons, improved safety and privacy features, multiple AI features, and more.
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Apple Vision Pro 2 with M5 chipset may launch before spring 2026
Apple is gearing up to launch the second generation of the Vision Pro headset between late 2025 and early 2026. This new headset will likely be powered by the M5 chipset and may have a similar design to its predecessor.
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Google Maps to add customisable car icons for personalised navigation: All the details
Google is testing new customisable icons with multiple car choices and colour options to replace the blue arrow while navigating in Google Maps. However, this feature may not be available on Android devices.
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Google may be working on a Gemini AI app for iPhone users
Google could finally roll out Gemini AI as a standalone app for iOS users, enabling Gemini AI support for Apple devices. We can also get a customizable Gemini shortcut for quick access for iPhones.
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Beats Pill, Beats Studio Pro now come in a special Kim Kardashian edition: Price, features, and more
Apple-owned Beats has teamed up with popular American media personality Kim Kardashian to launch special-edition Beats Studio Pro headphones and Beats Pill speaker.
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Google to bring contextual AI replies to Call Screen on Pixel devices
The ‘AI Replies’ on call screen feature could be exclusive to Pixel smartphones and will suggest smart replies based on the caller’s response. This will allow for a more conversational and advanced calling experience.
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Google adds Quick Share to Android 15's setup process
Google plans to make Quick Share a more prominent file-sharing tool for Android devices as the latest Android 15 update introduces users to Quick Share during the startup process.
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Apple’s iOS 18.2 update to finally bring this Android's battery feature to iPhones
With the latest iOS 18.2 update, Apple has added a lot of new features for eligible iPhones, including some Apple Intelligence features. Now, the company is reportedly planning to launch a battery intelligence feature that calculates estimated charging times for iPhones.
