TECHNOLOGY
Apple iOS 18 public beta is here: What’s new, how to download, and more
The new iOS 18 public beta 4 update brings several new improvements and features along with some bug fixes ahead of its official release with next-generation iPhones next month.
TECHNOLOGY
Paris Olympics gold medalist Imane Khelif files lawsuit against Elon Musk and JK Rowling: All the details
Both Rowing and Musk had questioned Khalif’s gender eligibility, and now in response the gold medal-winning boxer has filed a cyberbullying lawsuit against them.
TECHNOLOGY
Google Pixel Watch 3, Pixel Buds Pro 2 launched in India: Price, specs, and more
Google has launched the Pixel Watch 3 and Pixel Buds Pro 2 TWS earbuds alongside the Pixel 9 series smartphones. The Google Pixel Watch 3 is available in 41mm and 45mm size options.
TECHNOLOGY
Oppo F27 Pro Plus to get AI features; F27 5G India launch confirmed
The Oppo F27 Pro Plus is set to receive AI features such as AI Eraser 2.0, AI Studio, and more as part of a new system update on August 22. The company is also ready to launch the Oppo F27 this month.
TECHNOLOGY
Microsoft warns of unpatched Office vulnerability that lets attackers steal sensitive data: All the details
Microsoft has disclosed a serious security flaw in its Office suite, that could allow hackers to gain confidential data through malicious websites. A patch to fix this issue will be released on August 13.
TECHNOLOGY
LG wants Apple to pay for cancelling a ‘project’: All the details
Apple had earlier made plans to bring a micro-LED display to the upcoming Apple Watch series, but then cancelled the project, which has led to significant losses for LG Display.
TECHNOLOGY
Samsung Galaxy S24 FE renders, colour options, battery details leaked online, to come with Galaxy AI features
The Samsung Galaxy S24 FE is expected to be launched in October and will be powered by the Exynos 2400 SoC, which is also present on the Galaxy S24 and S24 Plus.
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Apple iPhone SE 4 could launch in early 2025 with Apple Intelligence features, iPhone 14-like design: Key details
The upcoming Apple iPhone SE 4 will have meaningful upgrades over its predecessors and could have Apple Intelligence features out of the box.
TECHNOLOGY
Apple set to launch the new Mac Mini with the M4 chipset, could be the smallest Mac ever
The upcoming Apple Mac Mini M4 is expected to come with a smaller body and could have many Apple Intelligence features. It will be the first major design change on a Mac since 2010.
TECHNOLOGY
YouTube block fears grow in in Russia, widespread accessibility issues reported
Many YouTube users have now switched to VPNs to access the social media website after Russian lawmakers issued a warning last month that YouTube speeds could decrease by up to 70%.
TECHNOLOGY
ChatGPT users can now create images with the help of DALL-E 3 for free
OpenAI has now introduced DALL-E 3 image generation for ChatGPT free-tier users, but you can only generate two images per day. The feature aims to make advanced AI tools available to a wider audience.
TECHNOLOGY
Sam Altman teases ‘Project Strawberry,’ hinting at ChatGPT 5
OpenAI seems to have been working on ‘Project Strawberry’ for quite some time now and this new foundation model could be known as GPT-5.
TECHNOLOGY
WhatsApp replaces the green verification badge with a blue checkmark for business or channel identification
Meta is streamlining its verification system, as the company has now introduced a blue verification badge for WhatsApp, like all of its other social media platforms.
TECHNOLOGY
Apple iPhone 16 Pro series may get bigger batteries with faster charging capabilities: All the details
The upcoming iPhone 16 Pro models may support up to 40W wired fast charging, and a 9% battery increase. The Apple iPhone 16 series is expected to launch in a few weeks.
TECHNOLOGY
OnePlus Open Apex Edition with 1TB storage, Crimson Red colour shade launched in India: Price, features
The new OnePlus Open Apex Edition also comes with new privacy features, a new alert slider design, and a new RAM plus storage option. It is priced at Rs 1,49,999.
TECHNOLOGY
YouTube tests X’s Community Notes-like feature to fight fake news
YouTube is testing a new feature similar to X’s community notes tab, where user notes will be written for any videos deemed inaccurate or unclear. It is currently available to limited users in the US.
TECHNOLOGY
Google integrates Gemini AI to Google Home products, with new Assistant voices: All the details
Google has introduced new devices and AI models to improve the smart home experience. Further, with the help of Gemini AI, Google Nest will provide more detailed event descriptions.
TECHNOLOGY
Microsoft blames Delta after CrowdStrike outage, says Satya Nadella’s email was 'ignored'
Previously, Delta’s CEO Ed Bastien had sought compensation of around $500 million after the Windows CrowdStrike update caused a major IT outage last month.
TECHNOLOGY
OnePlus Nord CE4 Lite review: Enhanced display, familiar performance
The OnePlus Nord CE4 Lite is the latest entry-level smartphone from OnePlus and comes with some incremental upgrades over its predecessor smartphones.
TECHNOLOGY
Vivo V40, V40 Pro with 50MP Zeiss cameras, 120Hz AMOLED display launched in India: Price, specs
The Vivo V40 is powered by the Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 chipset and the V40 Pro is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 9200+ SoC. The Vivo V40 series in India starts at Rs 34,999 for the base model.
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Google TV Streamer 4K with AI feature and improved performance unveiled, to be available from September
The Google TV Streamer 4K replaces the Google Chromecast and offers better performance and internal storage. It is available for preorder at $99 and will go on sale from September 24.
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Xiaomi and Samsung lead India's smartphone market, Vivo ahead in 5G phones
According to a new report released by CMR, the budget smartphone segment (Rs 7,000 or below) saw fewer customers in the last year and a 26% decline in total.
TECHNOLOGY
Apple may launch two new foldable devices in 2026, including a MacBook-iPad hybrid: Report
According to a new report by Apple analyst Jeff Pu, we could see a full-screen iPad/Mac foldable and a foldable flip iPhone in 2026, to compete against popular Android foldable smartphones.
TECHNOLOGY
WhatsApp to stop working on 35 older Android and Apple smartphones: Check the complete list
WhatsApp is set to discontinue support for some older handsets, which means users of these smartphones will need to upgrade to use the new additions of the messaging platform.
