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Baidu plans to launch the AI bot as standalone, and then gradually merge it into its search engine

Best premium smartphones to look forward to in 2023

Planning to upgrade your smartphone? There’s a slew of new premium smartphones coming this year. Here's our pick

WhatsApp working on new text editor for drawing tool

WhatsApp will be updating the text editor in the drawing tool with three new features

Samsung's Galaxy Book 3 Series design renders leaked online

Samsung is to launch new laptops at its Unpacked event on February 1

Xbox head Phil Spencer says they were 'light on games' in 2022

With 2022 being an admittedly a slow year, Spencer said the team would do better and promised a more exciting 2023 for Xbox fans

Apple may limit Wi-Fi 6E to iPhone 15 Pro models

The leaked document posted online features diagrams of the iPhone 15's antenna designs, indicating that Apple will limit Wi-Fi 6E to the iPhone 15 Pro models.

Amazon is reportedly prepping a Tomb Raider TV series

The series will be written by Emmy award-winning writer and actress Phoebe Waller-Bridge

Google's MusicLM: All you need to know about the AI that can generate music from text

MusicLM can handle the complexities and nuances of various genres of music, and can even be instructed using pictures and captions

Twitter says it will take 'less severe actions' on policy-violating accounts

The company said people would also be able to appeal their suspension starting next month

Windows-powered data centres still vulnerable to CryptoAPI bug, says Akamai

CryptoAPI helps developers secure their Windows apps cryptographically

Apple has reportedly hit pause on in-house Wi-Fi chips

The tech giant is still working on a chip that will combine a cellular modem, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth

The Tech Weekender | Top news from the world of technology this week

During this week, India said its ready to roll out indigenous 5G and 4G tech, Halo studio 343 industries have been hit hard by layoffs, camera features for the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra are teased and Chess.com struggles with server issues. We also tell you about a Coca-Cola phone, GitHub and about hackers, who broke into Riot Games, auctioning League of Legends source code

GitHub 101: Everything you need to know about the popular code repository

GitHub is a high-level, cloud-based platform that allows software developers to store and manage code

OnePlus 11R 5G variants leaked in India, OnePlus Pad design revealed

The OnePlus 11R price in India could fall anywhere between Rs 35,000 and Rs 40,000.

Rare's classic FPS GoldenEye 007 now available on Xbox Game Pass and Nintendo Switch Online

The game was originally released on the Nintendo 64 in 1997

Realme officially tease Coca Cola themed smartphone in India

The Coca Cola phone is likely to feature the same specifications as the Realme 10 4G.

iQOO Neo 7 RAM and storage variant revealed in India ahead of launch

The iQOO Neo 7 will come with up to 12GB of LPDDR5 RAM and up to 256GB of UFS 3.1 storage.

New Chrome for Android update enables biometric lock for incognito

The new update lets Android users lock their private tabs using their preferred screen lock method

Riot Games hackers are going to auction League of Legends source code for $1 million

The studio was the victim of a data breach earlier in the month

Samsung Galaxy S23 series will be the first to use Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2

Corning says Gorilla Glass Victus 2 features a new glass composing that focuses on improved drop protection.

The code-hosting platform GitHub says it now has 100 million active users

The Microsoft owned code repository launched in 2008

Netflix's crackdown on password sharing will begin in the coming months: All your questions answered

However, this only spells the end for Free password sharing on Netflix as the platform is gearing up to roll out paid password sharing to a global audience.

Samsung Galaxy Book 3 series launching in India alongside Galaxy S23 series, as pre-reservation begin

The Samsung Galaxy S23 series pricing in Europe was also leaked online ahead of the February 1 Galaxy Unpacked event.

OnePlus Pad to launch in India on February 7 alongside OnePlus 11, smart TV and more

OnePlus’ Cloud 11 event is shaping up to be a major one for the company in India as the number of products arriving at the event has now reached six.

Oppo Reno 8T official launch date set for February 8: Fiberglass-Leather Design, 100 MP Portrait Camera confirmed

Apart fromt the Philippines, the Oppo Reno 8T is also expected to hit Indian markets soon.

Republic Day 2023 Sale on Maple: Discounts of up to Rs 14,000 on Apple iPhone, Watch, MacBook, iPads, AirPods

The iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus are available for as low as Rs 67,900, while the MacBook Air M2 can be purchased for as little as Rs 97,899.

Infinix Note 12i launched in India with MediaTek Helio G85 SoC, AMOLED Display, 33W Fast Charging

The Infinix Note 12i appears to have impressive specifications for a smartphone under Rs 10,000.

Poco X5 Pro launch in India tipped to take place on February 6

We expect the Poco X5 Pro price in India will fall in the sub-25 smartphone segment.

OnePlus 11R launch in India confirmed for February 7 alongside OnePlus 11 5G, Buds Pro 2, OnePlus Keyboard

The One Plus 11R India launch confirmation comes less than a day after OnePlus announced the that the Q2 Pro TV would also be arriving at its flagship event.

Sony WF-LS900N Review: A strong contender for the title of best true wireless earbuds under Rs 15,000

The WF-LS900N TWS earbuds make a strong case as the default choice for those looking for earphones under Rs 15,000.

Coca-Cola phone reportedly launching in India soon: Design, dual cameras revealed

The Coca-Cola smartphone appears to have to the same dual-camera setup and LED flash module placement as the Realme 10 4G.

Apple M2 Pro, M2 Max powered MacBook Pro 14-inch, MacBook Pro 16-inch now shipping in India, globally

The new 14-inch Apple MacBook Pro (2023) with the M2 Pro features a starting price of Rs 1,99,990 in India. The new 16-inch Apple MacBook Pro (2023) with the M2 Pro features a starting price of Rs 2,49,990 in India.

Moto G23, Moto G13 affordable smartphones launched with MediaTek Helio G85 SoC, 90Hz Display, 50 MP Triple Cameras

The Moto G23 price is set at €200 (roughly Rs 17,600) for the sole 4GB/128GB model. The Moto G13 price is set at €180 (roughly Rs 16,050) for the sole 4GB/128GB configuration.

Moto G73, Moto G53 5G smartphones launched with 120Hz Display, 50 MP Dual Cameras, 5,000 mAh Battery

The Moto G53 price in Europe is set at €300 (Roughly Rs 26,700) for the sole 8GB/256GB model. The Moto G73 price is set at €250 (Roughly Rs 22,250) for the sole 4GB/128GB variant.

Apple iOS 16.3 update rolls out for iPhones: Check compatible devices, how to download, what's new

Apple is also rolling out watchOS 9.3 for the Apple Watch.

Tecno Phantom X2 Pro sale in India is live starting today: Check price, specs, offers

The Tecno Phantom X2 Pro price in India is set at Rs 49,999 for the sole 12GB/256GB configuration.

Tecno Spark Go (2023) entry-level smartphone launched in India for Rs 6,999

The Tecno Spark Go (2023) is an entry-level smartphone with a large battery, fingerprint reader, dual cameras, and Android 12.

Best iPad under Rs 50,000: iPad 9th Gen vs 10th Gen vs iPad Mini vs iPad Air

It can be confusing to buy an iPad under Rs 50,000 right now. There is no go-to iPad, but here is a look at the choices available to you when you go out to buy one.

OnePlus 11 price in India leaked ahead of February 7 launch; OnePlus Buds Pro 2 pricing also revealed

The OnePlus 11 5G price in India will start from Rs 54,999 for the 12GB/256GB storage variant.

Vijay Sales Mega Republic Day Sale | Check out best deals on mobile phones, laptops, accessories, more

The sale will bring discounts of up to 65 percent on various tech gadgets from smartphones to laptops.

Infinix Note 12i (2022) price in India confirmed ahead of January 25 launch; full specs confirmed

The company recently shared a press release confirming that the upcoming Infinix Note 12i price in India will fall under Rs 10,000.

Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra camera features official teased, full camera specs leaked ahead of launch

The teaser hints to an improved night mode on the Galaxy S23 series. The clip also teases the new moon capturing capability of the Galaxy S23 series.

Upcoming Smartphones February 2023: Here are some of the smartphones to look out for next month

It is worth noting that there is no confirmation that all these smartphones will make their debut next month, although the chances are quite high given recent reports.

Will ChatGPT take your job? Here are some areas that the AI will affect

While it might not be ready to replace you, ChatGPT will still have a big impact on your workplace

Infinix Zero 5G 2023 affordable 5G smartphone launching in India on February 4

We expect the Infinix Zero 5G 2023 price in India to fall in the sub-20K smartphone segment.

Halo studio 343 Industries 'hit hard' by Microsoft layoffs

Bloomberg is reporting that creative director Joe Staten has also left to join Xbox publishing

Microsoft is shutting down social VR platform Altspace VR

The virtual reality platform will be shutting down on March 10, 2023

Vivo X90 series global launch will reportedly take place on February 3 with pre-sales starting January 27

The Vivo X90 price starts from CNY 3,699 (Roughly 42,300), while the Vivo X90 Pro starts from CNY 4,999 (Roughly 57,200) in China.

HP Envy x360 15 laptop launched in India with Intel Core i7 Evo CPU, OLED Touch Display, Emoji Keyboard

HP Envy x360 15 price in India is set at Rs 82,999 for the base Intel Core i5 model, whereas the top-end Core i7 variant is priced at Rs 1,14,999.

Samsung Galaxy S23 series pre-order promotional material leaks, Galaxy S23 Ultra retail box surfaces online

The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra will come in a variant worth $1,400 (Roughly Rs 1,13,400), which appears to be for the 12GB/512GB model.