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The second major update for Threads has added translations, a follow tab on the activity feeds and the ability to subscribe to unfollowed users.

Twitter quietly renames Notes to Articles, testing new tools for long-form tweets

In response to a tweet that broke the news about Notes being renamed to Articles, Elon Musk confirmed that this will allow users to post, "very long, complex articles with mixed media".

Instagram rolls out new update for Reels templates

The social media platform has improved the template browser and sped up the creation process for Reels.

Corsair acquires mechanical keyboard company Drop

Drop is a peripheral developer that is best known for its mechanical keyboards and switches

Microsoft to replace Xbox Live Gold with Game Pass Core in September

Any Xbox 360 titles that have been redeemed in the past will still be kept in the users libraries. Xbox One titles, however, will require a subscription to Game Pass Core or Game Pass Ultimate.

Microsoft gets a two-month pause over UK appeal of Activision Blizzard merger

Microsoft, Activision Blizzard and UK's Competitions and Markets Authority had asked for a two-month stay to give parties time to resolve the dispute.

Norway slaps ban on Meta's behavioural advertising, threatens daily fine of $100,000

The Norwegian Data Protection Authority considers Meta's behavioral advertising one of the biggest threats to privacy.

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The hacker who leaked GTA VI footage deemed unfit to stand trial

Late last year, a hacker breached Rockstar Games security and released early GTA VI footage on the internet.

Google Play Games PC Beta launches in India

Google recommends at least a 4-core Intel CPU and 8GB of RAM as minimum.

Apple could reveal new Macs with M3 chips by October this year: Report

Apple is also working on a new M3 iPad model with an OLED screen but that is not expected to ship until next year.

Twitter will not let you receive DMs from non-Blue accounts by default

A new option has been added for direct messages on Twitter that allows users to receive DMs only from verified users or users they follow.

Viewsonic launches Omni VX28 180Hz monitors: Check price, specs

The panels have a response time of 0.5ms and cover 104 percent of the sRGB color space.

Best smartwatches under Rs 10,000: These are the most affordable, feature-loaded smartwatches

Smartwatches: Looking for an affordable smartwatch? Check out our list of the best smartwatches under Rs 10,000. From Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 to Boult Crown R Pro, these wearables offer premium features, stylish designs, and advanced wellness tracking.

Today in AI: Hollywood writers, actors go on strike, Study finds ChatGPT helps weaker writers and more

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Meta to train ASR models by clustering speech at an 'utterance level'

The goal is to meld similar utterances from a diverse group of speakers together in one data set, and then use that to train the ASR model.

Microsoft says goodbye to Calibri, Aptos is now Office's default font

Calibri has been the default font for Microsoft Office since 2007.

New study says ChatGPT makes weak writers perform closer to more proficient ones

The experiment consisted of 453 volunteers including professionals, marketers, managers, grant writers and more.

3 India-specific Apple features you must try on iOS 17

While there are a bunch of new features to try in iOS 17, Apple has added some India-specific features that you must know about.

Apple releases iOS 17 public beta: Here's how you can try it out

You need to sign up for Apple's Beta Software Program to get access to the beta.

Discord bans AI-generated CSAM and teen dating servers

The platform came under scrutiny after an NBC investigation last month found that the platform was being used for child grooming, extortion and exploitation.

Workers who train Google's Bard say they are overworked and underpaid

Reports say that the workers are given minimal training and earn as less as $14 per hour.

Tesla investigated Elon Musk over misappropriation of funds: Report

The electronic vehicle maker's board launched an investigation to see if Musk was using company funds to build a house, Wall Street Journal reported.

Anthropic launches its second gen AI chatbot Claude 2

Anthropic says the new bot has improved performance and can generate longer answers.

Asus' handheld console ROG Ally launched in India, priced at Rs 69,990

The Ally runs on AMD's 4nm Z1 Extreme processor with AMD RDNA3 on-board graphics with 4GB of VRAM.

Google's head of AR quits the company citing 'unstable commitment'

Mark Lucovsky is an industry veteran who has gained recognition for his work on Microsoft's Windows NT platform. He also worked at Meta as the head for its AR projects before landing at Google.

Nothing reveals Phone 2, plans to start selling from July 21

The second smartphone from Nothing features an enhanced Glyph system and runs on Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC.

Best over-the-ear headphones under Rs 15,000: Marshall, JBL, Logitech and Sony on our wishlist

Looking for the best over-the-ear wireless headphones under Rs 15,000? We've got you covered. Check out our top picks, including Marshall Major IV, Sennheiser HD 450 BT, Sony WH-CH720N, JBL LIVE 660NC, Logitech G733 Lightspeed, and Audio Technica ATH-S200BT.

WhatsApp testing logins using phone numbers on WhatsApp Web

The feature is being tested with select testers in Beta and will let users authenticate themselves using a phone number on WhatsApp Web.

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Google's medical AI chatbot is reportedly being tested in hospitals

The chatbot called Med-PaLM 2 can answer medical questions and is reportedly being tested in hospitals since April.

Samsung's delayed its XR headset because of Apple Vision Pro

Reportedly Samsung planned to begin mass production of its headset in early 2024 but the launch windows has been pushed back.

Apple reportedly testing larger iMac models

Apple currently sells the 24-inch iMac M1 as the largest model.

Oppo Reno 10 series launched in India: Check here for price, specs

All three phones taut photography as a prominent feature with triple camera modules and were initially launched in China in May.

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Samsung launches Galaxy M34 5G in India: Check here specs, price

The mid-range smartphone has been priced starting at Rs 16,999 and will come in two variants.

The EU has opened an investigation into Amazon's iRobot acquisition

The antitrust watchdog says the deal may reduce competition and improve Amazon's position in the market.

Samsung opens pre-reservations for next Galaxy Z foldables in India

Customers can pre-reserve the devices by paying a token amount of Rs 2,000.

Sega scraps blockchain gaming plans, says play to earn is 'boring'

Sega co-chief operating officer Shuji Utsumi, once a cheerleader of Web 3, now says the company is 'looking into whether this technology is really going to take off in this industry'

Nothing ear (2) black review: Same premium feel with balanced sound

Nothing, which launched the ear (2) truly wireless earbuds in April, has now come up with a new black colour variant prices at Rs 9,999, along with a new equalizer setting on its app that the company claims provides a better sound. Read on to know whether it actually does.

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XR headset market declined 33% in Q1 2023: Report

According to Counterpoint Research, one of the main causes of the decline is the absence of any new Quest hardware from Meta.

Humans vs bots 2.0? OpenAI forming team to take on 'superintelligent AI'

Superintelligence is theoretical AI model expected to be smarter than the smartest human. Open AI, the maker of ChatGPT, thinks it could be here before this decade runs out

Sonova India appoints Vijay Sharma as general manager for Sennheiser's Consumer Business

Sharma has previously worked for companies like Johnson & Johnson, Lenovo and Samsung.

Samsung teases Galaxy Z Flip 5, Unpacked event on July 26

This is the first time Samsung will host an Unpacked event in its home country South Korea

OnePlus Nord Buds 2r review: Powerful bass that does not overpower

OnePlus Nord Buds 2r review: The third iteration of the Nord Buds series tries to pack in all that appeals to a casual, budget-segment listener. But with a price tag of Rs 2,199, is all good in the truly wireless earbuds? Read on to find out.

OnePlus Nord 3 5G Review: Solid performance that checks most boxes

OnePlus Nord 3 5G Review: The OnePlus Nord 3 5G combines super specs with good performance and a fluid OS. Let's see if it can deliver amidst stiff competition

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Razer Blade 16 (2023) review: A beast of a machine but it will cost you

The Blade 16 has one of the best displays in a gaming laptop ever, capable of 4K at 120Hz and FHD+ at 240Hz.

Facebook will have to seek permissions for personalised ads in the EU

The EU Court has ruled that Meta will need to obtain explicit permission before delivering personalized ads in the region.