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07 Jan 2024

Apple

After Google, Apple removes these eSIM apps from App Store

Apple has removed two international eSIM apps, Airalo and Holafly, from the Indian App Store following orders from the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) aimed at combating cyber fraud.

07 Jan 2024

Threads

Instagram boss apologizes for irrelevant, hateful recommendations on Threads

Over the last few weeks, Threads has flooded user feeds with low-quality recommendations, including irrelevant content, engagement baits, and even hate speech, particularly transphobic posts.

07 Jan 2024

Smartwatches

Fire-Boltt launches Android-powered Dream smartwatch with 4G LTE support

Homegrown brand Fire-Boltt has launched its latest smartwatch, the Fire-Boltt Dream, in the Indian market.

07 Jan 2024

Qualcomm

Qualcomm's new Rs. 177cr Chennai facility to create 1,600 jobs

Global semiconductor giant Qualcomm has announced plans for a new design center in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, with a proposed investment of Rs. 177.27 crore.

07 Jan 2024

Google

Google Pixel 8 now automatically detects when there's screen protector

Google has quietly introduced an innovative feature for the Pixel 8 series that detects the presence of a screen protector and prompts users to enable or disable the screen protector mode accordingly.

07 Jan 2024

WhatsApp

WhatsApp to let you share music audio during video calls

WhatsApp's latest beta update for Android, version 2.24.1.19, has introduced a new feature that lets users share video and music audio during video calls.

07 Jan 2024

Garena Free Fire MAX

Free Fire MAX codes for January 7: How to redeem

Garena Free Fire MAX has released redeem codes for Sunday (January 7).

06 Jan 2024

Apple

Apple might announce Siri with generative AI capabilities at WWDC

Apple is said to be gearing up to preview a new iteration of Siri featuring generative artificial intelligence (AI) and multiple novel functionalities at the Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) in 2024.

06 Jan 2024

Microsoft

Microsoft Teams to arrive on Android Auto next month

Microsoft Teams is gearing up to launch Android Auto support in February, enabling users to participate in meetings and make hands-free calls while on the road.

06 Jan 2024

Smartphones

Your next smartphone display might be made of 'transparent' wood

For a long time, glass and plastic have been the standard for most device displays, but that might change soon.

06 Jan 2024

Google

Google rolls out ChromeOS 120 update with usability tweaks

Google's latest update, ChromeOS 120, is here to enhance the user experience on Chromebooks with a variety of new features.

ISRO successfully injects Aditya-L1 spacecraft into final orbit

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has successfully performed a critical maneuver, positioning the Aditya-L1 into its final orbit approximately 1.5 million kilometers from Earth.

06 Jan 2024

WhatsApp

WhatsApp to let users choose app's main color: Here's how

WhatsApp is rolling out a new update via the TestFlight beta program, bumping up the beta version on iOS to 24.1.10.70.

ISRO's Aditya-L1 spacecraft to enter final orbit at 4pm today

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is set to make history as its first solar mission—Aditya-L1—is slated to enter a halo orbit around the Sun-Earth Lagrange Point 1 (L1) at 4:00pm on Saturday.

06 Jan 2024

Garena Free Fire MAX

Garena Free Fire MAX codes for January 6: Redeem now

Garena Free Fire MAX has unveiled a fresh batch of redeem codes for Saturday (January 6).

05 Jan 2024

NASA

NASA is letting people fly their names to the Moon

NASA is offering a unique opportunity for people around the world to send their names to the Moon aboard the VIPER (Volatiles Investigating Polar Exploration Rover) lunar rover and receive a virtual boarding pass.

05 Jan 2024

Microsoft

US-based Incase to revive Microsoft's discontinued PC accessories lineup

Microsoft's discontinued lineup of mice, keyboards, and PC accessories is making a comeback, thanks to a unique partnership with California-based accessory maker Incase.

05 Jan 2024

Google

Google removes two foreign eSIM apps from Indian Play Store

Google has removed two apps, Singapore's Airalo and Spain's Holafly, from its Indian app store due to the companies' failure to obtain necessary clearances for selling international eSIMs.

05 Jan 2024

Motorola

Moto G34 5G will start at Rs. 11,000 in India

Motorola is set to launch its budget-friendly Moto G34 5G handset in India on January 9.

05 Jan 2024

WhatsApp

WhatsApp working on new features for Windows and Android

WhatsApp is introducing a new feature for its Windows native app through the official beta channel on the Microsoft Store.

05 Jan 2024

Google

Google Messages preparing for dual and multi-SIM RCS support

Google may soon offer support for dual and multi-SIM Rich Communication Services (RCS) for Messages.

05 Jan 2024

Apple

This BlackBerry-style keyboard for iPhones costs around Rs. 12,000 

A company named Clicks Technology has unveiled an iPhone case called Clicks, featuring a BlackBerry-style physical keyboard at the bottom.

05 Jan 2024

Samsung

Samsung, Tesla collaborate for SmartThings Energy integration: What it means

Samsung is teaming up with Tesla to link SmartThings Energy with Tesla products like Powerwall home battery.

05 Jan 2024

OpenAI

OpenAI's ChatGPT may soon replace Google Assistant on Android phones

OpenAI's ChatGPT might soon give Google Assistant a run for its money as the go-to digital assistant on Android phones.

05 Jan 2024

Google

Google DeepMind's 'Robot Constitution' revealed: What does it entail

Google's DeepMind robotics team has revealed three exciting advancements to enhance speed, precision, and safety of robots in uncontrolled environments.

05 Jan 2024

Garena Free Fire MAX

Free Fire MAX codes for January 5: How to redeem

Garena Free Fire MAX has introduced exclusive redeem codes offering players weapons, skins, characters, and more for conquering challenging levels.

500-million-year-old 'giant' predator worms discovered in Greenland

A pathbreaking discovery in Greenland has revealed fossils of 500-million-year-old predator worms, known as Timorebestia or "terror beasts."

04 Jan 2024

Google

Google working on paid upgrade for Bard AI chatbot

Google has big plans for its conversational AI chatbot, Bard, with a paid upgrade called Bard Advanced in the works.

04 Jan 2024

Google

Google disables cookies for 30 million Chrome users: Here's why

Google has started disabling third-party cookies for 1% of Chrome users, roughly 30 million people, as part of its mission to improve online privacy.

04 Jan 2024

Dell

Dell XPS 13, 14, and 16 laptops revealed: Check features

Dell is revamping its top-tier XPS laptop series with the introduction of the XPS 13, XPS 14, and XPS 16 models.

04 Jan 2024

Microsoft

AI push: Microsoft announces Copilot key for Windows keyboards

Microsoft is shaking things up with a new Copilot key for Windows keyboards, the first major layout change in almost three decades.

04 Jan 2024

Technology

Substack under fire for refusing to ban pro-Nazi content

Substack, an email newsletter platform, is dealing with backlash from users after CEO Hamish McKenzie defended hosting and processing payments for neo-Nazi content.

04 Jan 2024

Sony

Sony launches Float Run headphones in India at Rs. 11,000

Sony has launched the Float Run WI-OE610 wireless sports headphones in India, specifically crafted for athletes.

JLab launches premium headphones with active noise cancellation at $80

JLab, a popular budget audio brand, has unveiled its first premium headphones with active noise cancellation (ANC).

04 Jan 2024

Vivo

Vivo X100 range launched starting at Rs. 64,000: Check specs

Vivo has unveiled its X100 and X100 Pro smartphones in India today, sporting MediaTek's Dimensity 9300 SoC.

04 Jan 2024

Xiaomi

Redmi Note 13 series debuts in India: Check specs, prices

Redmi, a sub-brand of Xiaomi, has launched its Redmi Note 13 series in India today.

13-year-old gamer becomes first human to beat Tetris

In a jaw-dropping feat, 13-year-old Willis Gibson from Oklahoma, United States, has become the first human to conquer the iconic video game Tetris.

04 Jan 2024

Apple

Apple to settle lawsuit over multi-million dollar gift card scam

Apple has reached a settlement in a lawsuit that accused the tech giant of knowingly allowing scammers to profit from its gift cards.

04 Jan 2024

Garena Free Fire MAX

Free Fire MAX codes for January 4: How to redeem

Garena Free Fire MAX has released fresh redeem codes, granting players valuable rewards like weapons, skins, character outfits, and more.

03 Jan 2024

Astronomy

Gaze up: Noteworthy astronomical events of January 2024

A celestial spectacle for those who enjoy the night sky is promised this January as various astronomical events are set to take place.