Instagram, owned by Meta, has introduced a new feature allowing users to download Reels from public accounts. This feature enables users to save Reels to their camera roll, but it’s important to note a few details. Continue reading “Instagram gets Reels download feature for public accounts”
HONOR has just announced the HONOR 100 and HONOR 100 Pro smartphones at an event in China, as promised. The phones feature a unique design inspired by Art Nouveau and Gaudí’s architecture, with the HONOR 100 showcasing Natural Art Curves resembling moon phases. Continue reading “HONOR 100 and HONOR 100 Pro with 120Hz curved OLED display, Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 / 8 Gen 2, 5000mAh battery announced”
IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced today that the government is taking urgent action against deepfake technology, known for creating deceptive videos and images using artificial intelligence (AI). This comes after MeitY addressed deepfake concerns with an advisory to social media earlier this month. Continue reading “Government to draft new regulations to combat deepfake: IT Minister”
Some Pixel 8 Pro owners have noticed circular bumps on their screens, possibly caused by pressure on the soft underside of the 6.7-inch OLED panel, reported some users on the Google support community. The bumps are consistently seen on the top edge, near the front-facing camera, and along the left and right edges. Continue reading “Pixel 8 Pro display bump doesn’t affect durability: Google”
TeknoDome’s brand, Elista, has introduced its first line of Smart LED TVs in India, powered by Google TV. This follows their recent launch of the Elista 75″ QLED 4K TV, powered by webOS TV, in October. The ‘Xplore Smart LED TV series’ offers feature-rich smart TVs in various screen sizes (32”, 43”, 50”, 55”, and 65”). Continue reading “Elista Xplore series 32″ HD, 43″ FHD, 43″, 50″, 55″ and 65″ 4K Google TVs launched in India”
Noise has introduced the ColorFit Pro 5 Max, a new smartwatch with Bluetooth calling capabilities, expanding its ColorFit Pro 5 series. The device features a square dial design equipped with a functional crown and power button. It offers a variety of strap options, including leather, silicone, nylon, and metal. Continue reading “Noise ColorFit Pro 5 Max with 1.96″ AMOLED display, Bluetooth Calling launched”
According to the report by Counterpoint’s IoT Service, India witnessed a substantial 21% year-on-year growth in smartwatch shipments during Q3 2023, aligning with the broader trend of the country’s wearables market, which expanded by 29.2% during the same period. Continue reading “India smartwatch shipments grew 21% YoY in Q3 2023: Counterpoint”
Google is taking steps to improve Bard’s ability to comprehend YouTube videos. This means you can now ask Bard questions about the content of YouTube videos. For instance, if you’re watching a tutorial on making olive oil cake, you can inquire about the number of eggs needed in the recipe. Continue reading “Google improves Bard’s interaction with YouTube Videos”
Ather Energy, the Bengaluru-based EV maker, plans to roll out a family-oriented scooter in 2024, promising a more spacious and comfortable ride, Co-founder and CEO Tarun Mehta shared this exciting development on X (formerly Twitter). Continue reading “Ather to launch family-oriented scooter, upgrade Ather 450 series in 2024”
Sam Altman is set to resume his role as CEO of OpenAI after overcoming a recent attempt to remove him from the position. This move follows a period of chaos at the company. Former president Greg Brockman, who resigned in protest of Altman’s firing, will also be returning. Continue reading “Sam Altman to resume CEO role at OpenAI after board shake-up”
Hero Electronix’s brand, Qubo, has introduced a new line of Smart Air Purifiers in India, following the recent launch of Dashcams and GPS Trackers. The three variants, Q200, Q400, and Q500, cater to various homes, including bedrooms, home offices, and large living rooms. Continue reading “Qubo Q200, Q400 and Q500 Smart Air Purifiers launched in India”
YouTube acknowledges the delay reported by users to The Verge, clarifying that it’s not browser-related but part of their broader strategy against ad blockers. Users on platforms like Reddit and Hacker News raised concerns about a deliberate five-second delay in video page loading on Mozilla’s Firefox and other browsers. Continue reading “YouTube points to ad-blockers for Firefox video slowdown”
India is nearing an agreement with Tesla to allow the U.S. company to import its electric cars to the country starting next year and establish a factory within two years, as per a Bloomberg report. Continue reading “India gets closer to Tesla deal for EV imports and plant setup: Report”
Sunbird, has halted its iMessage app for Android due to ongoing security concerns about potential lapses in end-to-end encryption, as reported by 9to5Google. The decision to pause Sunbird usage stems from an investigation into reports suggesting that messages might not be as securely encrypted as claimed. Continue reading “Sunbird halts iMessage app on Android amid security concerns”
In the ongoing Epic v. Google trial, The Verge reveals that Spotify secured a unique deal with Google for Android-based payments. According to Google’s global partnerships head, Don Harrison, Spotify paid no commission for subscriptions through its system, but 4% if users chose Google—a significant reduction from Google’s 15% fee. Continue reading “Google admits Spotify’s Play Store fee exemption”
