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OnePlus Ace 2 Dimensity Edition specifications leaked; may be rebranded as OnePlus Nord 3 for global markets

The new version of the OnePlus Ace 2 is expected to feature a MediaTek Dimensity 9000 SoC as opposed to the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chip on the original OnePlus Ace 2.

Samsung Galaxy A34 5G, Galaxy A54 5G full specifications leaked ahead of launch

Samsung Galaxy A54 5G and Galaxy A34 5G could show up at MWC 2023

European Commission bans use of TikTok on staff devices; here's why

The commission said that all employees must remove the app, no later than March 15.

YouTube Music to add Podcasts to its library soon

Podcasts on YouTube Music will be accessible to both free and Premium tier users.

YouTube introduces multi-language audio for creators

The video streaming platform tested the feature with one of its most popular channels MrBeast

Nokia C02 entry-level smartphone announced, comes with removable battery, IP52 rating

The Nokia C02 is available in Dark Cyan and Charcoal. The company has not said anything about its pricing or availability, an announcement that is likely during MWC 2023

Data Safety labels for apps on Google Play misleading: Mozilla study

A review of 40 of the Play Store's most popular apps found that 80 percent of them had false information

Samsung Exynos 1380 SoC announced ahead of MWC 2023; could show up on the Galaxy A54 5G first

The Exynos 1380 mobile platform arrives with support for a 200 MP primary camera, a 144Hz display, UFS 3.1 storage, and an improved AI engine.

Hogwarts Legacy sells 12 million copies within two weeks of launch

Publisher Warner Bros. Games announced that this was their biggest global launch

YouTube reportedly testing high bitrate 1080p streaming option for Premium users

The move comes at a time when longtime CEO Susan Wojcicki resigned after nine years in charge, which could mark changes in the company’s strategies.

Realme working on own version of Apple's Dynamic Island feature, titled Mini Capsule

The upcoming feature will be showcased on a Realme C series smartphone, presumably the Realme C55.

HP Omen 17 gaming laptop launched with 13th Gen Intel Core i9 CPU, Nvidia RTX 4080 GPU

The HP Omen 17 price in India is set at Rs 2,69,990.

Apple Watch opens up new frontier for heart health research

Since Apple launched ResearchKit and CareKit in 2015, researchers, clinicians, and developers have found innovative new ways to study, track, and treat a broad range of conditions.

Notion's generative AI model that can refine writing skills available to public

Notion said more than 2 million people signed up for the waitlist during the trials

Discover your personalized music guide with Spotify's DJ AI

DJ is based on OpenAI technology and will curate music for you in partnership with music editors on the platform

Infinix Smart 7 budget smartphone launched in India with 6,000 mAh Battery, 13 MP Dual Cameras

The Infinix Smart 7 price in India is set at Rs 7,299 for the sole 4GB/64GB model.

Artifact, the news app from Instagram's co-founders, is available on iOS, Android

The app, which had a waitlist, is now live on Apple's App store and Google's Play Store

Garmin launches second generation MARQ watches in India: All you need to know

The line-up includes the MARQ Athlete, MARQ Adventurer, MARQ Golfer, MARQ Captain, and MARQ Aviator.

Samsung's R&D centre in Noida 'worked on key features' in Galaxy S23 series

Samsung R&D Institute in Noida is one of three such centres in India

Microsoft extends Bing AI to mobile and Skype, enables voice input

The Redmond-based technology giant announced that Bing's new AI features will be available on the Bing app and Edge browser for Android and iOS

WhatsApp is working on a private newsletter feature

Details for the feature were discovered in WhatsApp latest beta build for Android

ChatGPT listed as author or co-author of 200 e-books on Amazon Kindle

Amazon's Kindle e-book store does not require authors to disclose the use of AI in their works

Microsoft increases limits on chat sessions with Bing AI

The Redmond-based technology giant has said it will bring back longer chat sessions slowly

Lenovo Tab P11 Pro (Gen 2) Review: A premium Android tablet that makes a few compromises

With a starting price of Rs 44,999, the Lenovo Tab P11 Pro (Gen 2) is a strong contender for the best Android tablet under Rs 50,000 in India.

Sony announces "State of Play" PlayStation event for February 23

The event will give players a detailed look at Rocksteady's upcoming DC game, Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League.

Activision Blizzard employee, game data stolen by hackers

The data contained employee details, contact information, and scheduled content for Call of Duty

Sony to let Gran Turismo 7 players race against Sophy AI

GT Sophy is an AI racing agent that has already beaten the world's best Gran Turismo players

Microsoft's new AI can play Minecraft, but it won't be released to the public

The Redmond-based technology giant reportedly demoed the new AI internally to employees.

Microsoft Outlook technical glitch overwhelms users with spam emails

Reportedly the spam filters on the mail service have been mysteriously turned off for many.

OnePlus teases new concept with glowing back strips

The company will reveal more at the upcoming Mobile World Congress in Barcelona

Celestis to send hair samples from ex-US presidents into space

The hair samples being sent into space belong to former US Presidents Dwight Eisenhower, John F. Kennedy and Ronald Reagan

First generation iPhone sells for $63,000 at an auction

The factory sealed, first-generation iPhone was valued at $5,000

WhatsApp rolls out picture-in-picture video calls on iOS

The new WhatsApp feature was being tested since December last year

Microsoft limits Bing AI to five questions per session

The limit is now five questions per session and fifty questions per day

iQOO Neo 7 5G vs Redmi Note 12 Pro Plus: Which is best smartphone under Rs 30,000 in India this year?

Check out our full specs comparison between the iQOO Neo 7 5G and the Redmi Note 12 Pro+ to see who comes out on top.

Vivo Y56 5G launched in India with MediaTek Dimensity 700 SoC, 5,000 mAh Battery, Android 13

The Vivo Y56 5G price in India is set at Rs 19,999 for the sole 8GB/128GB model.

Poco C55 budget smartphone to be launched in India on February 21: All you need to know

The Poco C55 appears to bare a striking resemblance to the Redmi 12C, which suggests that this could be a rebrand for the Indian market.

Ransomware group Clop mass hacks 130 US organisations

The group took responsibility for a data breach at Forta, a cybersecurity firm that provides software to community health systems

Vivo V27 Pro price in India leaked ahead of expected February 25 launch date

The Vivo V27 Pro price in India will fall below the 40K-mark, as per reports

Samsung begins early deliveries of Galaxy S23 series for pre-order customers

This year, pre-order results were even higher than those for the Galaxy S22 series, with 60 percent of consumers opting for the premium Galaxy S23 Ultra

Microsoft working on integrating AI with Windows 11

Microsoft is reported to be working on enhancing Snap Layouts and Snap Assist features in the operating system

iPhone 15 Pro renders surface online, reveal new design and larger camera bump

The iPhone 15 series will be the first iPhone to use the USB-C port, particularly due to restrictions placed by lawmakers in several regions.

Microsoft admits long chat sessions confuse Bing's new ChatGPT model

The revamped Bing with ChatGPT integration has had an interesting first week in a limited preview

Lenovo plans job cuts, ‘cost reduction measures’ as revenue slumps 24% in Q3

This was Lenovo's second consecutive quarter with a decline in revenue

MediaTek launches Dimensity 7200 chipset with support for up to 200 MP camera, 144Hz display

The MediaTek Dimensity 7200 SoC features an octa-core processor with two ARM Cortex-A715 cores that is clocked up to 2.8GHz and six Cortex-A510 cores

Realme GT 3 with 240W charging support to be launched at MWC 2023 on February 28

The design of the Realme GT 3’s back panel and its 240W charging support are similar to the Realme GT Neo 5, which was unveiled in China last week

New AMD drivers causing problems with Windows

AMD's Adrenalin 23.2.1 drivers for the RX 6000 and 7000 series GPUs are reportedly bricking Windows installs

Tecno Pop 7 Pro budget smartphone launched in India: Check price, specs, availability

The Tecno Pop 7 Pro price in India is set at Rs 6,799 for the base 2GB/64GB model, while the 3GB/64GB variant will set you back Rs 7,299.

Google tests revamped shortcut bar for Gboard in Beta

Google's Gboard is the default keyboard layout on Android smartphones