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Galaxy S23 series launch date announced, PC shipments fall, Spotify down, and more.

MC Explains | What does conversational AI like ChatGPT mean for businesses?

ChatGPT is all the rage on the internet these days but what does its implementation mean for businesses?

iQOO 11 with Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC now available for purchase in India: Check price, specifications, offers

The iQOO 11 5G price in India is set at Rs 59,999 for the 8GB/256GB variant, while the top-end 16GB/256GB model will set you back Rs 64,999.

Redmi Note 12 Pro vs Realme 10 Pro Plus: Which is the best smartphone under Rs 25,000?

Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G vs Realme 10 Pro+: Full specifications compared

Samsung announces next-gen high-performance SSD

The PCIe 4 SSD comes with a 5nm controller and can reach speeds up to 6000MB/s

Now, Google and Nvidia have problems with Microsoft's acquisition of Activision

They have told the US trade regulator that Microsoft will gain an unfair advantage in mobile, subscription and cloud services if the merger goes through

Tecno Phantom X2 Pro pre-order in India kicks off from January 17: Check expected price, specs, offers

The Tecno Phantom X2 Pro will be exclusively available for pre-order through Amazon India. We believe the Tecno Phantom X2 Pro price in India could fall under the 60K mark.

Xiaomi 13 series global launch likely next month at MWC 2023 Barcelona: All you need to know

The Xiaomi 13 series could make its debut in India as early as March 2023.

Ubisoft cancels three unannounced games and delays Skull & Bones again

The company's shares plunged 20% in the wake of cancelled projects and delays

OnePlus 11 5G India launch event Early Birds tickets sold out: Check expected prices, specifications

The OnePlus Buds 2 Pro true wireless earbuds will also be unveiled alongside the OnePlus 11 5G in India.

Intel's 'fastest-ever' desktop processor can clock 6GHz

The higher clock speeds come at a price — $699, which is around Rs 57,000

MC Explains | The difference between GPT-3 and GPT-4

How is GPT-4 different from GPT-3? Here's a quick guide to get you up to speed

Xbox, Bethesda to offer a peek into upcoming games on January 25

'Developer_Direct' will showcase The Elder Scrolls Online, Forza Motorsport, Minecraft Legends and Redfall

Samsung opens bookings for Galaxy S23 in India ahead of February 1 launch

Buyers can reserve the phone by paying a token amount of Rs 1,999 on Samsung's online store

OpenAI to pilot a paid version of ChatGPT for professionals

OpenAI shared a waitlist on their official discord server which surveys interest in payment options

UK's Guardian confirms ransomware attack compromised staff data

Editor-in-chief Katharine Viner and chief executive Anna Bateson confirm that the ransomware attack was triggered by a phishing attempt

Global PC shipments drop 16.2% in 2022, as recession fears, high interest rates bite

The shipments dropped to 65.3 million units in Q4 2022, a 28.5% decline from the year-ago period and the biggest fall since the mid-1990s, says Gartner

Apple may be working on touchscreen MacBook

A Bloomberg report has said Apple engineers are 'actively engaged in the project' and a touchscreen-powered Mac will likely be out in 2025, Apple has often said a touchscreen is better suited to iPhones and iPads than Macs

Monster Hunter Rise, Persona 3 Portable and Persona 4 Golden land on Game Pass in January

All three games will be available on Game Pass for PC and console, along with cloud streaming

Apple says App Store developers have earned $320 billion to date

Apple said that there were now 900 million paid subscriptions across Apple services

Apple faces lawsuit over App Store data collection

The lawsuit alleges that Apple records personal information of their customers without consent

Microsoft acquires data center provider Fungible Inc.

The company makes microprocessors for data centers to increase performance

Microsoft's VALL-E AI can simulate human voice using three-second audio samples

The text-to-speech model can synthesize human voices by listening to a three-second audio sample

Samsung Galaxy Unpacked event announced for February 1; where to watch, what to expect

Samsung hasn't revealed what they would be announcing but rumors suggest it could be the Galaxy S23 flagship

YouTube updates its partner program with revenue sharing for Shorts

YouTube creators can now start making money with Shorts as part of the updated partners program

iQOO 11 5G with Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC launched in India: Check price, specs of the 'fastest smartphone in the world'

The iQOO 11 is the first phone in India with Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor

Meta rolls out new ad variance system to create "equitable distribution" of ads

The new system was part of the settlement it reached with the US Department of Justice

iQOO 11 5G launching in India today: How to watch the livestream, other details

The self-proclaimed "fastest smartphone in the world" will launch at 12 noon in India and will sport Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, 144Hz display, 50-megapixel triple rear camera setup, among others on it's specs list.

MC Interview | We have a big focus on design, since that makes us stand out in the sea of sameness: Manu Sharma, VP and GM, Nothing

The company’s focus now is to strengthen its offerings in the smartphone and wireless earbuds space. Going forward, it will evolve its ecosystem of devices, he added.

Oppo A78 5G affordable 5G smartphone launched with MediaTek Dimensity 700 SoC, 90Hz Display, 50 MP Dual Cameras

Oppo hasn’t confirmed the price of the A78 5G yet, although reports suggest that the phone will feature a starting price of Rs 19,000 in the country.

Oppo A56s launched with MediaTek Dimensity 810 SoC, 90Hz Display: All you need to know

The Oppo A56s price is set at CNY 1099 (Roughly Rs 13,330) in China for the base 8GB/128GB model, while the 8GB/256GB variant will set you back CNY 1,299 (Roughly Rs 15,750).

Realme 10 4G launched in India with MediaTek Helio G99 SoC, 90Hz AMOLED Display, 33W Charging

The Realme 10 4G price in India is set at Rs 13,999 for the 4GB/64GB model, while the phone is also offered in an 8GB/128GB configuration that will set you back Rs 16,999.

Realme 10 Pro Plus Review: A solid sub-25K smartphone but that curved display is the star of the show

But looks aren't everything, so here's what we think about the Realme 10 Pro+ beyond its good looks.

CES 2023 | Lenovo launches dual-screen laptop alongside several Yoga, Legion variants

Lenovo's latest laptops run on 13th Gen Intel or AMD Ryzen 7000 series processing hardware.

Xiaomi 13 Pro launch in India could take place sometime in March: Report

The Xiaomi 13 Pro features a starting price of CNY 4,999 (roughly Rs 59,500) for the base 8GB/128GB variant, which is a price hike over last year’s Xiaomi 12 Pro. We believe the Xiaomi 13 Pro price in India could fall under Rs 70,000.

Samsung Galaxy A series smartphones launching in India on January 18: All you need to know

We believe that the smartphones in question will likely be the Samsung Galaxy A34 5G and Galaxy A54 5G, although we can’t rule out the Galaxy A74 5G as well.

CES 2023 | MSI Creator, Prestige Studio laptops unveiled alongside new Pen 2 Stylus

The new laptops are equipped with the latest 13th Gen Intel laptop CPUs and Nvidia RTX 40 Series laptops GPUs.

CES 2023 | LG OLED TVs unveiled alongside new Gram laptops, UltraGear gaming monitors

Additionally, LG’s Signature OLED M debuts as the world’s first 4K 120Hz wireless AV-connected OLED TV.

Samsung website accidentally confirms Galaxy S23 series launch date through official poster: Report

The Samsung Galaxy S23 series launch will take place on February 1.

CES 2023 | Samsung unveils SmartThings Station smart home hub and wireless charger

The smart home hub offers simple control and interoperability of multiple connected devices.

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

CES 2023 kicks off with a bang, Microsoft partners with ISRO, Redmi Note 12 series in India, and more.

CES 2023 | Acer announces new Predator Helios, Nitro laptops with 13th Gen Intel CPUs, Nvidia RTX 40 Series GPUs

The Acer Predator Helios 16 features a starting price of $1,650 (roughly Rs 1,36,450) in North America, while the Acer Nitro 16 and Nitro 17 feature a starting price of $1,200 (roughly 99,250).

CES 2023 | Samsung announces new Neo QLED, OLED and Micro LED premium TVs

The new Neo QLED TVs are offered in 8K and 4K options.

Apple discreetly rolls out AI-narrated audiobooks

Generative AI that can mimic human voice and text have been in the news a lot lately

CES 2023 | Sony says it will now be easier to get PS5

PlayStation boss Jim Ryan said that the stocks for the in-demand console should now stabilise

CES 2023 | Acer Nitro 16, Nitro 17, Swift Go 14 OLED laptop launched with AMD Ryzen 7000 series CPUs

The Nitro laptops are paired with Nvidia's RTX 40 series laptop GPUs

CES 2023 | Sony's new PS5 controller 'Project Leonardo' will make gaming easier for people with disabilities

The circular gamepad comes with reconfigurable buttons that can be swapped to fit the users needs

CES 2023 | Lenovo ThinkPhone by Motorola launched with Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SoC, IP68 rating, OLED display

Lenovo’s ThinkPhone by Motorola will be available in the US, Europe, Latin America, the Middle East, Australia, and select countries across Asia in the coming months.

CES 2023 | Qualcomm, Iridium partner to bring satellite messaging to Android phones

Iridium Communications and Qualcomm partnership will enable SOS, SMS and low-bandwidth messaging applications

Samsung Galaxy A14 5G launched with MediaTek Dimensity 700 SoC, 90Hz Display, Android 13

The Samsung Galaxy A14 5G price is set at $200 (Roughly Rs 16,500) for the base 4GB/64GB model.