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A Texas law that bars large social media companies from censoring users based on viewpoint was reportedly upheld by a US appeals court a day ago. This is said to be a setback for technology industry groups who say the measure would turn platforms into bastions of dangerous content. The current Texas law was passed
Apple’s iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus are equipped with an easily removable back glass panel, according to a reviewer. It was also noted in the review that the display on the iPhone 14 Pro can be replaced without having to remove the True Depth Camera module. These changes are said to reduce the repair
Vivo Y52t 5G has been launched in China and it seems to be an upgrade to the Y52 handset that was unveiled last year. The smartphone is equipped with a MediaTek Dimensity SoC and comes with a dual rear camera setup. It gets a 60Hz LCD display and a waterdrop notch up front. The handset
Xiaomi 12T and Xiaomi 12T Pro will launch in October, according to a report. The smartphones were recently tipped to launch next week. The company will reportedly also launch an unidentified Redmi Pad tablet in the same month. Additionally, a Xiaomi handset with the model number 22071212AG has been spotted on the benchmarking website Geekbench.
The US Department of Justice reportedly wants to have a say in Apple’s antitrust issue with Epic Games. The lawsuit is due to go on trial on October 21. The appeals court has said to have granted the justice department the right to send a representative to the hearing that is scheduled to take place
Made in India smartphone shipments grew 16 percent YoY in Q2 2022 to reach over 44 million units, according to the latest research from Counterpoint. Oppo led the Made in India smartphone shipments with a 24 percent share. Oppo’s lead was closely followed by Samsung. The domestic brand Lava led the Made in India feature
Let’s pretend, for a minute, that you’re Apple. You didn’t create the smartwatch market, but you currently control more than one-third of it. You’re caught up in a yearly refresh cycle (of your own design). It’s not easy, but you’re used to it. That’s how your hardware — and pretty much everyone else’s — operates.
The biggest open secret in short form video has nothing to do with the algorithm. The secret is that you can’t get rich on TikTok, because even the most viral creators earn a negligible portion of their income from the platform itself. TikTok remains hugely dominant over the copycat short form video feeds that competing
Microsoft’s deal to buy Activision is reportedly expected to face a UK probe after Microsoft failed to offer remedies to assuage competition concerns. The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) had said earlier this month that takeover of the video game publisher Activision Blizzard by the American tech giant could hurt the competition in gaming consoles,
Google Pixel 7 Pro’s new benchmark, which has reportedly surfaced online, shows improvements in the Tensor G2 chip CPU and GPU performance. The Google Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro are expected to launch during Google’s hardware event scheduled for October 6. A new report has now revealed that the Tensor G2 chip is said
Escend is a U.K.-based startup that must have figured that scooters were too big, instead deciding to shrink micromobility even further (what are we calling this — picomobility?), adding a battery pack and motors to rollerblades. The company started selling its ‘blades today. The blades use regenerative braking, and have been designed to last; between
“Blade Runner” is getting its own limited series on Prime Video. Amazon confirmed to TechCrunch that the streaming service announced today it greenlit “Blade Runner 2099,” the first time the sci-fi franchise is getting a live-action TV show. Last year, Adult Swim made an anime series called “Blade Runner: Black Lotus.” The Hollywood Reporter initially
Realme has announced “Realme Festive Days” during which the company’s smartphones, laptops, and AIOT products will be available with a discount of Rs. 16,000. During the sale, the newly-launched Realme GT Neo 3T will also be available for purchase. The Realme sale will start from September 23 and the products will be available for purchase
Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collection is headed to PC next month. PlayStation dropped a trailer for their latest PC port, starring fortune hunters Nathan Drake and Chloe Frazer, as they hunt long-hidden treasures. Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collections launches on October 19 on Steam and Epic Games Store, and boasts several improvements over the original
Google Photos is set to receive an update that will give users access to a range of creative tools including an in-built collage editor, as well as a revamped Memories feature with brand-new cinematic visual effects and music support. The company announced the changes earlier this week. It will be rolled out to users as
SpaceX and T-Mobile may have hogged the headlines with their flashy pre-announcement about Starlink connectivity last month, and Apple last week, but Lynk has been putting in the work and may very well steal their lunch with a satellite-to-phone connection that already works — with any device out there. In fact, they just got FCC
Meta-owned messaging app WhatsApp is stepping into the film business. Earlier this week, WhatsApp announced its first original short film “Naija Odyssey,” which tells the story of NBA player Giannis Antetokounmpo, who was born in Athens, Greece to Nigerian parents. “Naija Odyssey” will premiere on Prime Video on September 21, 2022. The short film signifies
DJI Osmo Action 3 was launched on Wednesday as the third action camera from the maker of drones and gimbals. The camera sports two touchscreen displays — one on the front and one on the back. It gets a single 12-megapixel 1/1.7-inch CMOS sensor which is paired with a lens that has f/2.8 aperture and
Instagram has rolled out parental supervision tools and Family Center in India. Meta had announced the parental supervision tools and the Family Center tool in March 2022. The Family Center is place for parents and guardians to access supervision tools and resources from leading experts. These tools will let them see the screen time spent
Apple has revealed that iMessage and FaceTime might not work properly on the recently launched iPhone 14 series due to some bugs. The Cupertino tech giant has said that the issues have been fixed in the latest version of iOS 16, and thus recommends iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro model users to update their
Xiaomi 12T and Xiaomi 12T Pro’s alleged renders and specifications have leaked online ahead of its launch, according to a report. The renders suggest that the rumoured smartphone series could launch in at least two colour options. The report highlights that the Xiaomi 12T and Xiaomi 12T Pro will feature different SoCs and primary camera
Honor Pad 8 has been teased to soon launch in India, according to a report. The tablet will reportedly be available in the country via Flipkart. The Indian variant of the Honor Pad 8 is said to feature the same specifications as the global variant. It was unveiled globally in August with a single storage
Apple’s new patent application suggest that its mixed reality (MR) headset could allow users to view invisible things, as per a report. It highlights that users might be able to see gas leaks and Wi-Fi signals. The MR headset will reportedly use additional signals to enable this feature. It could also allow musicians to tune
Resident Evil Village DLC, Winters’ Expansion releases on October 28. Capcom dropped a trailer for the expansion, at the Tokyo Game Show, held Thursday, revealing the major additions coming to its newest survival-horror title. The DLC brings a third-person mode to Resident Evil Village, alongside a “Shadows of Rose“ story campaign and new characters and
Blinkit, a quick product delivery firm, has now partnered with Unicorn to deliver iPhone 14. The e-commerce firm announced the new collaboration with Apple reseller Unicorn on Friday. However, the iPhone 14 delivery will be currently limited to Delhi and Mumbai. In India, the sale for newly launched iPhone 14 series (except iPhone 14 Plus),
It may surprise the casual reader to learn that I don’t run a trillion-dollar multinational corporation. Like any decent tech writer, however, I’m more than happy to offer all my opinions on the matter in a very public forum. Having most closely followed hardware makers over the years, I’m often struck by one specific subject
AI Dungeon realized the dream many gamers have had since the ’80s: an evolving storyline that players themselves create and direct. Now, it’s going further with a new feature that enables players to generate images that illustrate those stories. Developed by indie game studio Latitude, which was initially a one-person operation, AI Dungeon writes dialogue
iPhone 14 lineup went on pre-order in India last week alongside the Apple Watch Series 8 and Watch SE (2nd Generation). These devices have gone on sale today in India via various online stores like Amazon, Flipkart, Croma, and more along with offline Apple-authorised retail stores. Only the iPhone 14 Plus’ arrival has been delayed
Call of Duty: Warzone 2.0 is coming to PC and consoles on November 16. During the Call of Duty: Next event on Thursday, Activision revealed the latest chapter, or extension, to their free-to-play battle royale title Warzone. Billed as a “fully revamped experience,” Warzone 2.0 features a massive new map, a new Gulag mode, and
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