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15 Apr 2024

Netflix

Netflix's AI-generated images in true crime documentary stir controversy 

Netflix is facing criticism for its use of artificial intelligence (AI) to modify images in its latest true crime documentary What Jennifer Did.

15 Apr 2024

Google

Gmail's upcoming feature will make unsubscribing from emails a breeze

Google is developing a new tool for Gmail, which aims to simplify email management and improve the user experience.

Tech executive foresees billion-dollar boom for 'AI girlfriends'

Greg Isenberg, a former WeWork executive, has predicted the rise of a billion-dollar industry centered around AI companions or "AI girlfriends."

15 Apr 2024

WhatsApp

WhatsApp status updates will soon be shareable on Instagram

WhatsApp is developing a new feature that will allow users to share their status updates directly on Instagram, according to WABteaInfo.

15 Apr 2024

Android

Google Photos to introduce 'Recover Storage' feature for Android users

Google Photos is developing a new feature called 'Recover Storage' aimed at addressing the common issue of storage space for Android users.

15 Apr 2024

Android

Samsung dethrones Apple in global smartphone market

Recent data from IDC reveals a significant shift in the global smartphone market, with Samsung surpassing Apple as the leading manufacturer.

15 Apr 2024

Google

Google Pixel 9 set to incorporate iPhone-like Emergency SOS feature

Google's upcoming Pixel 9 will include a feature similar to Apple's Emergency SOS, according to Android Authority.

15 Apr 2024

iPhone

Apple iPhone SE 4 to launch with major upgrades

Apple is preparing for the launch of the iPhone SE 4, a model set to bring significant upgrades to the company's cost-effective range.

15 Apr 2024

Garena Free Fire MAX

Garena Free Fire MAX releases redeem codes for April 15

Garena Free Fire MAX, the action-packed battle royale game, has released its redeem codes for today.

15 Apr 2024

Google

What made Google Podcasts better than YouTube Music

Google officially discontinued its dedicated podcast platform, Google Podcasts, on April 2, with all its features being integrated into YouTube Music.

DoT to consult TRAI on satcom spectrum allocation and licensing

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) is set to collaborate with the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) on spectrum allocation and licensing for satellite communication services.

14 Apr 2024

Motorola

Motorola gearing up for new RAZR foldable smartphone launch

Motorola, a prominent player in the smartphone industry, recently unveiled its Edge 50 Pro smartphone.

14 Apr 2024

Robots

This mini robot can hop in zero-gravity to investigate asteroids

SpaceHopper, a revolutionary three-legged robot, is set to change the way we explore low-gravity environments like those found on asteroids and moons.

14 Apr 2024

Google

Google's Pixel Tablet faces criticism for lack of specialization

Google's multifunctional device, the Pixel Tablet, has been criticized for its lack of specialization in any particular area.

14 Apr 2024

WhatsApp

WhatsApp introduces new banner to increase user engagement on platform

WhatsApp is launching a new feature aimed at boosting user engagement.

14 Apr 2024

Google

Google developing unified location-sharing feature for Android: How it works

Google is currently working on a centralized location-sharing feature for Android users, according to reports by PiunikaWeb.

14 Apr 2024

Poco

POCO Pad launching soon in India: What to expect

POCO is reportedly expanding its product line by entering the tablet market.

14 Apr 2024

Google

Google Wallet now requires device unlocks for every tap-to-pay transaction

Google's digital payment system, Google Wallet, has updated its verification process.

14 Apr 2024

Research

Scientists find out the true source of hospital infections

Contrary to common assumptions, most infections contracted in healthcare settings are not due to superbugs present in hospitals.

14 Apr 2024

Social Media

Meet Airchat: An audio-centric social media app for introverts

Airchat, a unique social media platform, has been reintroduced to iOS and Android users.

14 Apr 2024

Apple

Apple denies breaching US court order in Epic Games lawsuit

Apple has denied allegations that it breached a court order related to its App Store practices.

14 Apr 2024

Jack Dorsey

Bluesky reverses usage policy to welcome heads of state

In a significant policy shift, Bluesky, the widely-used social networking site, has now opened its doors to heads of state.

14 Apr 2024

Garena Free Fire MAX

Garena Free Fire MAX releases redeem codes for April 14

Garena Free Fire MAX, a popular battle royale game, has released redeem codes for April 14, 2024.

13 Apr 2024

NASA

NASA's Artemis 2 Orion spacecraft undergoes testing for Moon mission

NASA's upcoming lunar spacecraft, the Artemis 2 Orion, has begun critical testing at the Kennedy Space Center.

13 Apr 2024

xAI

Elon Musk's xAI launches Grok-1.5V with advanced image processing capabilities

Elon Musk's xAI, a competitor to OpenAI, has unveiled the first version of Grok capable of handling visual data.

13 Apr 2024

Xiaomi

POCO F6 Deadpool Edition discovered in HyperOS codebase, launch soon

POCO is gearing up to introduce its latest smartphone, the POCO F6, in the Indian market.

13 Apr 2024

Elon Musk

SpaceX's Starship set to reach new heights for Mars missions

SpaceX's Starship, currently the world's largest rocket, is set to become even larger.

13 Apr 2024

Elon Musk

Elon Musk's Starlink could receive approval from Indian government soon

Elon Musk's satellite communications company, Starlink, is nearing approval from the Indian government for its license application.

13 Apr 2024

Google

Google developing one-click feature to disable active extensions on Chrome

Google is developing a new feature for its Chrome browser that will allow users to disable all active extensions with just one click, according to Gamer Stones.

13 Apr 2024

WhatsApp

WhatsApp will let you attach notes to saved contacts

WhatsApp is set to roll out a new update via the Google Play Beta Program, pushing the app version to 2.24.9.12.

13 Apr 2024

Meta

Advocacy groups raise concerns as Meta lowers WhatsApp age limit

Meta, the parent company of popular messaging app WhatsApp, has reduced the age requirement for users in the UK and EU from 16 to 13.

13 Apr 2024

Japan

Japanese man arrested for modifying Pokemon games, selling custom characters

Yoshihiro Yamakawa, a 36-year-old Japanese man, was recently arrested on suspicion of illegally manipulating saved data from the Nintendo Switch games, Pokemon Scarlet and Pokemon Violet.

13 Apr 2024

Android

Beeper announces major overhaul for desktop and iOS apps

Beeper, a multi-platform chat application, has announced plans to revamp its desktop and iOS apps.

13 Apr 2024

Samsung

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leak reveals potential display, camera upgrades

Samsung is working on its next-generation Ultra smartphone, the Galaxy S25 Ultra.

13 Apr 2024

Epic Games

Epic Games advocates for Play Store overhaul post antitrust victory

Epic Games, having recently triumphed in an antitrust lawsuit against Google, is now advocating for significant changes to the Play Store.

13 Apr 2024

NASA

NASA's DART mission inadvertently redirects space debris toward Mars

In an unforeseen turn of events, NASA's asteroid deflection mission from September 2022, has inadvertently set a trajectory for space debris toward Mars.

13 Apr 2024

Layoff News

Indie game studio Possibility Space ceases operations, lays off employees

Independent game studio Possibility Space has been closed down by its CEO, Jeff Strain.

13 Apr 2024

SpaceX

SpaceX achieves new milestone with 20th Falcon 9 re-flight

SpaceX has set a new benchmark in space technology by successfully launching its Falcon 9 rocket.

13 Apr 2024

Microsoft

Microsoft initiates trials for ads within Windows 11 Start menu 

Microsoft has announced plans to test in-menu advertisements within its latest operating system, Windows 11.

13 Apr 2024

TCL

TCL ventures into original film production with an AI-crafted romance

TCL, a tech company primarily known for its television hardware, is set to debut its first original film on TCLtv+ this summer.