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16 Dec 2023

Google

Google Messages introduces background wallpaper for RCS chats

Google has introduced a new background wallpaper feature for Rich Communication Services (RCS) chats in its Messages app, reported 9to5Google.

16 Dec 2023

Apple

Why Apple Watch users should not use non-certified chargers

Apple has issued a support document warning customers about the potential risks of using non-certified Apple Watch chargers.

16 Dec 2023

OpenAI

OpenAI suspends TikTok parent ByteDance's account: Here's why 

ByteDance, TikTok's parent company, is in hot water for allegedly using GPT-generated data through Microsoft Azure to train its own AI model in China, violating the developer license of both OpenAI and Microsoft.

16 Dec 2023

Garena Free Fire MAX

Garena Free Fire MAX codes for December 16: Redeem now

Garena Free Fire MAX's redeem codes for Saturday (December 16, 2023) have been revealed.

16 Dec 2023

Apple

iOS 17.3 may release in January with two important features

Apple's iOS 17.3 is currently in its beta testing phase. Although it won't be as packed as the iOS 17.2 update, some upcoming features are still worth mentioning.

15 Dec 2023

Sam Altman

Human identification crucial amid rising AI dominance, says Sam Altman

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman recently voiced his support for his cryptocurrency project Worldcoin during a virtual Q&A session hosted by fintech-focused investment bank FT Partners.

15 Dec 2023

OnePlus

Vivo X100 Pro v/s OnePlus 12: Which flagship is better

The Vivo X100 Pro and OnePlus 12 are part of the first batch of high-end Andriod smartphones set to arrive in India early next year.

15 Dec 2023

Smartwatches

Noise reveals eSIM-enabled Voyage smartwatch in India

Noise has unveiled its first eSIM-enabled smartwatch, the Noise Voyage. Earlier this month, competitor Boat launched its eSIM-supporting Lunar Pro LTE smartwatch.

15 Dec 2023

Samsung

Samsung S23 FE's Snapdragon variant listed on Flipkart, launch soon

Samsung is gearing up to launch the Galaxy S23 FE variant with Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset in India, as hinted by a promotional banner on Flipkart.

15 Dec 2023

Asus

ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED laptop breaks cover: Check features

ASUS has unveiled a new premium laptop, dubbed Zenbook 14 OLED (UX3405), featuring Intel's latest Core Ultra processors and integrated Intel Arc graphics.

15 Dec 2023

OnePlus

OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite gets OxygenOS 14 in India

The OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite 5G is now getting the Android 14-based OxygenOS 14 update in India.

15 Dec 2023

Elon Musk

Elon Musk takes a jab at Microsoft Word: Here's why

Elon Musk has expressed his disapproval of Microsoft Word's inclusivity feature, on X.

15 Dec 2023

Google

Google Pixel 9 could offer Gemini-powered 'Pixie' AI assistant

Google is reportedly developing a new AI assistant named "Pixie," exclusively for its Pixel smartphones, as per The Information.

15 Dec 2023

YouTube Music

YouTube Music adds song play counts, AI playlist art creator

YouTube Music is stepping up its game by introducing play counts for each song and broadening the accessibility of its AI-generated playlist art creator.

Meet Bhavish Aggarwal's Krutrim, India's answer to ChatGPT

Bhavish Aggarwal, co-founder of Ola, ventured into the world of artificial intelligence (AI) with Krutrim Si Designs.

15 Dec 2023

Intel

How Intel's new AI-focused PC chips compare with Apple M3

Intel is embarking on a new competition in the emerging 'AI PC' segment with its latest Core Ultra Meteor Lake processors.

15 Dec 2023

OpenAI

Strange theory claims OpenAI's ChatGPT is 'seasonally depressed'

OpenAI's well-known chatbot ChatGPT has been accused of becoming "lazier" and more irritable lately.

15 Dec 2023

Android 14

Here's when your smartphone will get Android 14 OS

Android 14's release in October has smartphone users eagerly anticipating the OS update for their devices.

Agility Robotics's Digit warehouse robot demonstrates AI-enhanced natural language understanding

Agility Robotics has revealed a demo video featuring its AI-enhanced Digit robot, which can now understand and carry out natural language commands.

15 Dec 2023

Apple

Apple's high-end iPad with OLED screen to debut in 2024 

Apple is gearing up to bring advanced OLED screens to iPads, with high-end iPads expected to feature the technology by 2024.

15 Dec 2023

Poco

POCO C65, with 50MP main camera, launched at Rs. 8,500

POCO has broadened its budget smartphone portfolio in India with the POCO C65.

15 Dec 2023

Indian Government

Government issues security advisory for Samsung phones: What it means

The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) has sounded the alarm for Samsung mobile users.

15 Dec 2023

Asus

ASUS ROG Phone 8 revealed ahead of CES 2024 debut

ASUS is set to announce the ROG Phone 8 series at CES 2024.

15 Dec 2023

Vivo

Vivo X100 Pro debuts with 1.0-inch camera and AI chops

Vivo has introduced its flagship X100 series, which includes the X100 and the X100 Pro, globally.

15 Dec 2023

WhatsApp

WhatsApp makes it easier to share statuses on Android

WhatsApp has introduced a fresh layout for the status updates header, which is currently accessible to beta users.

15 Dec 2023

Garena Free Fire MAX

Garena Free Fire MAX redeem codes December 15 now available

Garena Free Fire MAX has released fresh redeem codes for today.

15 Dec 2023

Meta

Meta's Threads is heading to fediverse: What changes

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has shared that Threads is testing integration with ActivityPub, which would make posts accessible on Mastodon and other ActivityPub-supported platforms.

14 Dec 2023

Elon Musk

Musk, SEC to face off in court today: Here's why

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is taking billionaire Elon Musk to court in San Francisco on Thursday.

14 Dec 2023

Meta

Meta's Threads app now finally available in the EU

Meta's new social media platform, Threads, has finally reached the European Union, opening its doors to nearly 448 million users.

14 Dec 2023

Realme

Realme C67 5G goes official in India at Rs. 14,000

Realme has launched the C67 5G smartphone in India, the first in the C-series lineup to support 5G connectivity.

14 Dec 2023

iQOO

iQOO 12 now on sale in India: Check offers

iQOO's latest flagship, the iQOO 12, is now available for purchase in India. It is the first Snapdragon 8 Gen 3-powered smartphone in the country.

14 Dec 2023

Lava International

Lava Yuva 3 Pro debuts in India at Rs. 9,000

Lava has launched the Yuva 3 Pro in India, expanding its affordable smartphone range.

14 Dec 2023

Aadhaar Card

Update Aadhaar details online for free till March: Here's how

The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has extended the deadline to update Aadhaar card details for free, from December 14, 2023, to March 14, 2024.

14 Dec 2023

Apple

Apple blocks iMessages on Beeper Mini for some users

Beeper has revealed that Apple seems to be "deliberately blocking" iMessages for about 5% of Beeper Mini users.

14 Dec 2023

Instagram

Instagram makes it easier to remove fake followers: Here's how

Meta is introducing new tools on Instagram to help users take control of spam and bot content on their feeds.

14 Dec 2023

Garena Free Fire MAX

Garena Free Fire MAX codes for today: How to redeem

Garena Free Fire MAX is an upgraded version of the popular Free Fire game, boasting high-resolution graphics for an immersive gaming experience.

14 Dec 2023

Astronomy

Geminid meteor shower peaks tonight: How to watch

Get ready for a dazzling display of celestial fireworks as the Geminid meteor shower lights up the night sky on December 14-15.

13 Dec 2023

Apple

Apple's self-service repair program now covers latest iPhones and MacBooks

Apple has announced an expansion of its self-service repair program, enabling iPhone 15 users and owners of newer M2-powered MacBooks to fix their devices themselves.

13 Dec 2023

Samsung

Samsung considering compact smartphone with features of flagship 'Ultra' model

Samsung is planning to shake things up in its Galaxy S range of smartphones. Rumors are rife about a smaller Galaxy S Ultra smartphone that could rival Apple's 6.1-inch iPhone Pro model.

Watch: Channel 1's newscast demo impresses with AI-generated anchors

Channel 1 News, an innovative artificial intelligence (AI)-generated news show, has unveiled its first demo episode with lifelike avatar presenters—none of whom are human.