Imagine coding tools smart enough to understand your unique development needs, regardless of platform, and enterprises securing AI models while drawing from live web data. Picture robots moving with human-like grace, mastering complex tasks at home and work. This week, we explore the tech shaping our future: GitHub CoPilot expands to multiple models, from OpenAI to Google; Google Vertex AI protects private data while pushing performance; Clone Robotics crafts lifelike robotic limbs; Apple integrates privacy-focused AI into its ecosystem; Recraft AI reimagines generative design; OpenAI’s ChatGPT now pulls live web info; Autodesk bridges video and 3D interaction; and NVIDIA’s Spectrum-X partners with xAI for transparent AI. Ready for the future? Let’s dive in.
Google Maps gets Immersive View, real-time weather updates, Gemini integration, and more
Google has introduced new features for Google Maps, designed to enhance user experience with advanced tools like Gemini. These updates include improved navigation, personalized recommendations, and the innovative Immersive View, helping users explore surroundings and plan journeys more intuitively. Continue reading “Google Maps gets Immersive View, real-time weather updates, Gemini integration, and more”
AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D Zen 5 desktop gaming CPU announced
AMD has launched its new Ryzen 7 9800X3D desktop processor, engineered to deliver enhanced performance for gamers. Built on AMD’s advanced “Zen 5” architecture, this processor incorporates 2nd Gen AMD 3D V-Cache technology, providing efficient memory management and boosting gaming experiences. Continue reading “AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D Zen 5 desktop gaming CPU announced”
Android 16 confirmed for Q2 2025; minor release in Q4 2025
Google rolled out Android 15 stable version a couple of weeks back. As rumoured, the company has confirmed that the next major release of Android will happen in Q2 of 2025. Continue reading “Android 16 confirmed for Q2 2025; minor release in Q4 2025”
Apple reports September quarter global revenue, iPhone revenue record, all-time India revenue record
Apple has reported latest quarterly revenue of $94.9 billion, up 6% from a year ago and a new September quarter revenue record. It posted a net profit of $14.3 billion, down 37.8% YoY since it had to make a one-time payment of $10.2 billion to settle tax issues in the European Union. Continue reading “Apple reports September quarter global revenue, iPhone revenue record, all-time India revenue record”
OnePlus 13 with 6.82″ 2K+ 120Hz LTPO OLED display, Snapdragon 8 Elite, 6000mAh battery, IP68 + IP69 ratings announced
OnePlus just announced the OnePlus 13, the company’s latest flagship smartphone in China, as it had promised. It has a 6.82″ BOE X2 2K+ AMOLED screen with a peak brightness of 4,500 nits, and gets world’s first DisplayMate A++ ratings for the screen. Continue reading “OnePlus 13 with 6.82″ 2K+ 120Hz LTPO OLED display, Snapdragon 8 Elite, 6000mAh battery, IP68 + IP69 ratings announced”
Samsung’s Q3 2024 profits soar YoY despite chip woes
Samsung has reported its earnings for Q3 2024 that ended September 30, 2024 in which the company posted 79.1 trillion won (USD 57.34 billion approx.) consolidated revenue, up 17.35% YoY, and up 6.79% QoQ, slightly above its own expectations. Continue reading “Samsung’s Q3 2024 profits soar YoY despite chip woes”
India smartphone shipments up 3% YoY in Q3 2024: Report
India’s smartphone shipments increased by 3% YoY in Q3 2024 (July-September), while its value surged by an impressive 12% YoY to reach an all-time record for a single quarter, according to the latest report from Counterpoint Research.
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Ryzen AI 300 outperforms Intel in AI workloads: AMD
With AI becoming integrated into everyday use, many people are exploring the possibility of running Large Language Models (LLMs) locally on their laptops or desktops. For this purpose, many are using LM Studio, a popular software, based on the llama.cpp project, which has no dependencies and can be accelerated using only the CPU.
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Vi Diwali Dhamaka: Recharge and win up to Rs. 3499, extra data and discounts
The festival of lights is finally here, and Vi is set to make Deepawali celebrations rewarding by introducing assured rewards on recharges. Attractive rewards include extra data, brand vouchers, a Rs 3,499 annual recharge pack, and more.
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MacBook Air M2 and M3 get 16GB memory without price increase
Along with the new M4 MacBook Pro models, Apple also announced that it is upgrading the MacBook Air M2 and M3 with double the starting memory to 16GB, and the 16GB memory option gets upgraded to 24GB at no extra cost. Continue reading “MacBook Air M2 and M3 get 16GB memory without price increase”
Apple updates MacBook Pro 14″ and 16″ with M4, M4 Pro and M4 Max chips; India price starts at Rs. 1,69,900
Apple just introduced the new MacBook Pro powered by new M4, M4 Pro and M4 Max options as the successor to last year’s M3 models. The 14‑inch MacBook Pro with M4 is up to 3.4x faster for more demanding workloads like rendering complex scenes in Blender compared to MacBook Pro with M1, said the company. Continue reading “Apple updates MacBook Pro 14″ and 16″ with M4, M4 Pro and M4 Max chips; India price starts at Rs. 1,69,900”
HONOR Magic 7 Pro with 6.8″ 120Hz LTPO display, Snapdragon 8 Elite, 200MP telephoto camera, IP68 + IP69 ratings and Magic7 announced
HONOR just introduced the HONOR Magic7 and Magic7 Pro smartphones at an event in China, as it had promised. Continue reading “HONOR Magic 7 Pro with 6.8″ 120Hz LTPO display, Snapdragon 8 Elite, 200MP telephoto camera, IP68 + IP69 ratings and Magic7 announced”
OnePlus 12 and OnePlus 12R OxygenOS 15 open beta update released in India
After closed beta earlier this year, OnePlus has opened applications for the OxygenOS 15 Android 15 open beta for the OnePlus 12 and OnePlus 12R smartphones in India, as it had promised. Continue reading “OnePlus 12 and OnePlus 12R OxygenOS 15 open beta update released in India”