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Best foldable smartphones: With a slew of launches from brands like Samsung, Motorola and OPPO, and more in the pipeline from the likes of OnePlus and others, it's time you checked out the best foldable smartphones in the market. Take your pick from the best from Samsung, Oppo, Motorola and Tecno Phantom.

Nvidia was the biggest contributor to Nasdaq 100's 36% surge

Experts say that the stock could go even higher, despite gains that are more than three times the expectations.

WhatsApp will now let you edit photo captions

The feature is rolling out to all users but in a phased manner, which means it could take a few weeks before all users see the option.

The best 5G phones under-Rs 20,000 you can buy

If you are in the market for a good 5G smartphone that won't burn a hole in your pocket, here are some phones you may want to have a look at

Red Dead Redemption returns not as a remake or remaster, but a divisive port

Ultimately, it’s best seen as a way for a new generation to try out a game, but unlike most remasters/remakes, the title is of little value to players who’ve already completed the game.

Mortal Kombat 1 Beta: So far, so good as series prepares for second reboot

The biggest example of Mortal Kombat returning to its roots is the manner in which it doubles down on what distinguished it from Street Fighter in the first place.

Today in AI: Adobe Express now comes with Firefly AI, Opera adds Aria AI to iOS browser and more

Our daily TLDR of important AI stories you must know about.

Adobe updates Express with Firefly AI

The AI model makes it possible to generate images and text effects.

Jio launches Netflix subscriptions on prepaid plans; all details here

The company had already bundled the subscription with postpaid and fiber plans, and are now introducing it with prepaid packages.

Microsoft introduces Enforcement Strike System for Xbox to curb online toxicity

A single-strike can mean a suspension of up to 24 hours, while eight strikes can lead to suspensions of up to a year

Opera's iOS web browser now has an AI companion

With the addition of iOS support, Aria is now available across Opera's entire portfolio on Mac, Windows, Linux, Android and iOS.

WhatsApp users can now send 'HD' photos

The feature will roll out globally over the next few weeks, and will allow users to send higher resolution images on Android, iOS and web.

Microsoft announces a 'special event' for September 21

Given the company recent history with Artificial Intelligence (AI), it wouldn't be wild to expect more AI related announcements

Today in AI: Alternatives to ChatGPT, Google adds translation to Gmail and more

Our daily TLDR of important AI stories you must know about.

IMDb introduces new 'preferred services' feature on iOS, Android

Once you choose and set which streaming platform you prefer, IMDb will start showing you customised recommendations on shows and films.

Five free alternatives to ChatGPT

ChatGPT servers for the chatbot are often stormed with users, resulting in long ques as you wait your turn.

WhatsApp allows users to share their screens with contacts

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg made the announcement on Facebook stating that the app now allows you, "to share your screen during the call".

WhatsApp adds screen lock for web, tests group call enhancements on Android beta

Users can block unauthorised access of their WhatsApp chats by locking the app down with a screen lock.

Google adds translation for Gmail on mobile devices: Here's how to use it

Gmail will automatically detect which emails need to be translated, and will show you banner above the email that you can tap to instantly translate.

Best upcoming flagship smartphones: Watch out for Apple, Samsung, OnePlus and Google launches

Looking for a new smartphone in 2023? This year is packed with exciting launches from top brands like Samsung, Google, OnePlus, and Apple. We have all the latest rumours and updates on the most anticipated smartphone launches of the year.

7 major features that WhatsApp introduced in 2023

These are the seven big features WhatsApp introduced in 2023, that you should know about.

Apple working on special Watch X series for 10th anniversary: Report

The tech giant is experimenting with microLED displays and is also working on technology that will help monitor blood pressure.

Google's 'unknown tracker alert' now rolling out for Android 6.0 and above

While these help locate lost items, it can also used for nefarious purposes, such as a bad actor using it to track your location

YouTube disables links in Shorts descriptions to fight spam

Starting on August 31, links that appear in the comments section, the descriptions of Shorts videos and the vertical live feed will no longer be clickable.

Best large screen TVs under Rs 50,000: LG, OnePlus, Samsung, Sony, Xiaomi and Acer have top options

Best large screen TVs under Rs 50,000: Looking for a budget-friendly big-screen TV? Choose between the OnePlus Y1S Pro, Samsung Crystal iSmart, Sony Bravia, Xiaomi X Pro, Acer W Series and the LG Ultra HD Smart TV.

X CEO says video calls will soon be part of the platform

CEO Linda Yaccarino said that this is part of the service's transition into an "everything app".

Google rolls out Android 14 Beta 5 for Pixel phones

Google implied that the Beta 4 released last month would be the final beta build before final release.

Today in AI: RBI may use AI for conversational UPI payments, Google says AI can mine online data, and more

Our daily TLDR of important AI stories you must know about.

US Supreme Court denies Epic Games appeal in Apple App Store case

In 2021, the lower court ruled in favor of Apple in nine out of ten counts and said that Apple did not hold a monopoly or tried to break federal laws

MeitY announces Indian web browser challenge

The challenge is spearheaded by MeitY, in collaboration with CCA and C-DAC Bangalore

iPhone 15 Pro may get A17 chip with 6 GPU cores

Last year's A16 chip housed a 5-core GPU along with a 6-core CPU.

YouTube now lets you disable recommendations

Google said that it is rolling the changes out slowly, over the next few months.

Google proposes AI to mine online content with opt-out option

The company says that online data should be fair play for AI training unless the publisher's opt-out of it.

Today in AI: Apple Music has a new 'Discovery Station', OpenAI will allow websites to block its web crawler bot and Spotify expands DJ AI to more countries

Our daily TLDR of important AI stories you must know about.

Sony begins rolling out PS5 cloud game streaming to beta testers

While there is no official announcement from Sony yet, users on the PlayStation community on Reddit have posted screenshots of a beta invite for the program

Spotify expands DJ AI feature to more countries

The feature uses Artificial Intelligence (AI) to sort through your music library and find music that you might be interested in

Under fire, OpenAI allows websites to block bot that mines data

OpenAI is facing lawsuits which claim that the ChatGPT maker has been illegally mining data from online sources to train its bot

Apple Music gets a 'Discovery Station' to help you find new songs, artistes

The station is available as an option in the 'Listen Now' tab under the category 'Stations for You'

Today in AI: Google Search has an AI grammar check, Zoom reverses AI data policy after blowback and more

Our daily TLDR of important AI stories you must know about.

Microsoft releases Bing Chat on Safari and Chrome mobile

There is a catch, however. Microsoft said that users on Edge will "unlock longer conversations, chat history, and more Bing features built right into the browser".

Zoom reverses terms of service after blowback over AI data policy

In a blog post, Zoom's chief product officer, Smita Hashim wrote that Zoom will seek consent before using customer data for AI training.

Google Search now has grammar check, powered by generative AI

To use it, simply type in a phrase or a sentence in the Search box and add "grammar check", "check grammar" or "grammar checker" at the end.

WhatsApp puts voice call with 32 participants on trial

The feature is being tested with Android users in Beta.

Nothing Phone (2) review: Unique experience for pure Android lovers

Launched in India in July, the Nothing Phone (2) is the second generation of the Phone (1), which generated significant buzz and created a niche, loyal fan following. Currently retailing at a starting price of Rs 41,999, can the Phone (2) carry on the legacy? Let's find out.

MC Interview | AI to revolutionise e-commerce immersiveness: Meesho Co-founder and CTO

Meesho's founder and CTO, Sanjeev Barnwal, chats with us about how his company is using Artificial Intelligence (AI) to help customers and grow the e-commerce industry.

Best portable projectors 2023: Under Rs 1 lakh, see the big picture in image quality and battery life

Best portable home projectors under Rs 1 lakh: With great image quality, improved battery life and superb form factor, the popularity of portable projectors is at an all-time high. Check out our pick of the best from this segment, including the Viewsonic M1 Pro, Samsung Freestyle, BenQ GV30, Optoma LV 130 and others.

Today in AI: Alibaba open-sources two AI models, AI-based HYRGPT eliminates the first two steps of hiring and more

Our daily TLDR of important AI stories you must know about.

Indian smartphone market declined 10% YoY in H1 2023: IDC

Market share for entry-level smartphones declined by 5%, while the mid-range segment remained flat at 22%. The mid-to-high segment grew 5%, while the premium smartphone segment registered the highest growth at 9%

Apple reportedly set to unveil the iPhone 15 series on September 13

According to a new report, mobile carriers have requested employees not to take the day off on September 13, due to a major smartphone announcement.

The AI war between US and China heats up as Alibaba open-sources two models

Like Meta, Alibaba will make the code, weights and documentation available to the public for commercial use.