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Oppo Reno 13, Reno 13 Pro launched in India, features Dimensity 8350 SoC; Check price, and specs

Both, the Oppo Reno 13 and Reno 13 Pro are powered by the 4nm MediaTek Dimensity 8350 chipset, ensuring efficient performance. They come equipped with 12GB of LPDDR5X RAM and offer up to 512GB of UFS 3.0 storage

Poco X7 & X7 Pro 5G launched in India, features Dimensity 7300 & 8400 Ultra SoC; Check price, and specs

The Poco X7 Pro 5G stands out with its MediaTek Dimensity 8400 Ultra SoC, ensuring a smooth and robust performance. The base model, Poco X7 5G, is equipped with a MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Ultra chipset

CES 2025: Noise marks its debuts at tech convention, launches Luna Ring Gen 2.0, ColorFit Pro 6 series

Adding to its impressive lineup, Noise unveiled the Noise Air Buds 6, featuring up to 32dB of Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) and an impressive 50-hour playtime

Mark Zuckerberg approved Meta’s Llama team to steal copyrighted works to train AI, alleges lawsuit

The plaintiffs argue that Meta intentionally used copyrighted works without permission. Newly unsealed documents suggest that Zuckerberg himself approved the controversial decision despite internal concerns

CES 2025: Dolby wants to turn cars into theatres, launches Dolby Vision in a car, expands Atmos to more cars

Dolby's focus this year is on two major fronts: expanding its already popular Dolby Atmos technology to more vehicles and introducing Dolby Vision, its high-end visual tech, to cars for the first time

NVIDIA slams Biden for new chip rules, says measures trying to ‘preempt’ Trump

NVIDIA’s vice president of government affairs, Ned Finkle, criticised the proposed rules, arguing that targeting mainstream AI chips under the guise of an anti-China policy is counterproductive

‘Total chaos’ at Meta as employees protest Zuckerberg & platforms' changed Anti-LGBTQ+ stance

Employees have voiced their frustration on Meta’s internal platform, Workplace, with posts expressing anger, disappointment, and even resignation. Many LGBTQ+ employees have taken time off to focus on their mental health, while others are openly considering leaving the company

Elon Musk says xAI ran out of all human-made data on the internet in 2024, may move to synthetic data

Elon Musk noted that tech firms might now have to rely on synthetic data—material created by AI itself—to train and refine their models. This marks a significant shift in how cutting-edge AI systems like ChatGPT are developed

Promised yourself to be more fit in 2025? Here’s why the Apple Watch can be your ultimate health companion

Whether it's getting fitter, tracking your progress, or simply building healthier habits, the Apple Watch can be your perfect partner. With a host of features designed to keep you active, monitor your wellbeing, it’s like having a personal trainer, health coach, and safety officer

Opinion: Localized AI models, Robust Data Sovereignty, and Distributed Compute: The Key to Unlocking AI for an Amazing India

The world’s most popular AI models today are mainly trained using data in the English language, with an an Anglo-centric lens. It is critical to have large language models (LLMs) trained in Indian language data, tailored to understanding Indian nuances, and generating text in Indian languages

Someone at OpenAI created ChatGPT-powered Terminator-style robotic sentry rifle and it is scary

In the video, STS 3D demonstrated the rifle’s capabilities, instructing it to respond to an “attack” from multiple directions. The AI-powered system swiftly complied, aiming and firing what appeared to be blanks at designated targets

Apple's iPhones too expensive for China’s new subsidy scheme, ceiling capped at US$818

The subsidy programme, which allows a maximum rebate of 500 yuan per purchase and is limited to one item per product category, is open to both domestic and foreign manufacturers. Yet, its structure favours Chinese brands like Huawei, Vivo, Xiaomi, Honor, and Oppo.

Microsoft layoffs 2025: Tech giant to cut several thousands of underperforming employees this year

Microsoft's lates round of layoffs is part of the company’s updated performance management strategy, aligning with similar actions by other tech giants. The cuts are expected to be widespread, impacting several departments, with the security division reportedly among those affected

NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang believes IT depts may soon become HR for AI agents; Here's why

Huang predicted a dramatic transformation in the role of IT teams, suggesting they’ll soon act as HR managers for AI agents. Instead of just troubleshooting tech issues, these teams would handle recruitment, training, and performance monitoring for AI workers

McAfee launches ‘world’s first’ AI-powered deepfake detector in India, prices it at Rs 499

McAfee's Deepfake Detector arrives at a time when AI-generated scams are becoming a widespread issue. A recent research indicates that an average Indian encounters nearly five deepfake videos daily

Meta's Threads and Instagram to start recommending political content in another Zuckerberg U-turn

According to Instagram head Adam Mosseri, the platforms will now offer three levels of exposure to political content: “less,” “standard” (the default setting), and “more”

AI will soon be able to crack even the most advanced security in seconds claims NATO-backed security startup

According to a report by Goldilock, AI-powered agentic malware may become a reality within two years, leaving companies and governments with little time to prepare for AI-driven programs capable of infiltrating networks, learning their structures, and evolving to evade detection

Apple & Google to be fined in Brazil because of privacy nightmares from FaceApp

Although neither Google or Apple is directly involved in FaceApp's development, their role in making it available on their platforms has made them accountable under Brazilian law

Apple expected to launch iPad 11, iPad Air, iPhone SE 4 in April, despite strong January launch rumours

Apple has historically favoured spring for launching its iPhone SE models, avoiding the busy holiday quarter and the immediate post-Christmas lull. January is a challenging month for new releases, as most consumers who wanted new devices likely bought them over the holidays

Apple's $1 billion investment not enough to lift iPhone 16 ban, says Indonesia

While Apple’s commitment to building a new facility might seem like a major move, Indonesia insists the investment doesn’t meet its stringent local content requirements

Best True Wireless (TWS) earphones of 2024

Here are the best TWS earbuds that were music to our ears in 2024 across various price brackets in India

Meta under fire for removing internal comments criticising UFC President Dana White's appointment to board

The tension at Meta surfaced after Zuckerberg introduced three new board members — Dana White, John Elkann, and Charlie Songhurst — via Meta's internal communication platform, Workplace

CES 2025: Sony Honda Mobility unveil their first EV, Afeela 1, features ADAS and 480-kilometre range

The Afeela 1 boasts a maximum range of 480 kilometres on a single charge and is packed with over 40 sensors, including cameras, LiDAR, and ultrasonic tech, that power an advanced driver assistance system

CES 2025: HP announces new Elitebook AI PCs and Omen gaming notebooks and peripherals

HP's announcements spanned across two major areas—business-focused devices to boost productivity and gaming solutions designed to deliver unmatched performance. Both lines reflected HP’s drive to meet evolving demands with advanced AI technology

OpenAI's new O3 reasoning model is freaking out software engineers, developers; Here's why

O3 is expected to power popular tools like ChatGPT, and its potential to handle large-scale tasks autonomously is causing jitters among tech professionals. For computer science majors, the prospect of entering a job market dominated by such powerful AI systems is raising eyebrows

TikTok is pushing users in the US to sister app Lemon8 as it faces potential ban

ByteDance, TikTok’s Chinese parent company, is promoting Lemon8 as a backup option, even as discussions around the TikTok ban intensify. While the legislation specifically targets ByteDance-owned apps, the spotlight remains on TikTok, leaving the fate of Lemon8 relatively under-discussed

Meta's updated hate speech policy now allows users to say LGBTQ people are 'mentally ill'

The revised policy maintains bans on insults targeting intellect or mental health but introduces an exception for allegations tied to sexual orientation or gender identity. These allowances reflect the political and religious discourse around LGBTQ+ issues and the casual use of terms like "weird."

OnePlus launches OnePlus 13 series in India for a starting price of Rs 42,999; Check features and specs

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