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Redmi Note 14 Pro Review: SuperNote Supercharged 

The Redmi Note 14 Pro is a pretty impressive device in a number of ways — it performs well, has a pretty decent main camera, and one of the best displays at this price point. However, it is its battery life that steals the show

Apple almost ready to switch to in-house Bluetooth and WiFi modem for iPhone, smart home

Apple's custom-designed chips are set to debut in future iPhones and smart home devices, with TSMC taking the reins on production. By designing its own connectivity chips, Apple aims to optimise performance and streamline integration across its ecosystem

Meta gives $1 million to Trump's inauguration, Mark Zuckerberg personally gifts him Meta Ray-Bans

Trump’s first inauguration in 2016 shattered records, raising $107 million, far surpassing Obama’s 2009 and 2013 totals. Contributions came from major players in defense, finance, and technology sectors, with AT&T emerging as the top donor

Where AI dies: Europe’s AI progress ‘insufficient’ to compete with US & China, says report

Despite some notable European companies like France’s AI firm Mistral, critical components of the AI supply chain, such as semiconductor and graphics processing unit manufacturing, remain underdeveloped in the region

How Russia found a cheeky solution to bypass US sanctions, buy AI GPUs & other hardware

US officials have long been puzzled by the appearance of American-made technologies in Russian weapons battlefield. A detailed investigation has now unveiled a shadowy supply chain, revealing how Russian distributors exploit loopholes to procure these components

US Congress pulls up Apple, Meta, Google, Microsoft, other big tech cos, demands action on deepfakes

Apple’s App Store policies were directly called out in Congress’s letter to Tim Cook. Despite the company’s App Review Guidelines, some apps with the potential for misuse have slipped through the cracks

The Anti Elon Tesla Club: How Tesla EV owners are distancing themselves from Musk over ties with Trump

Elon Musk’s outspoken political leanings and his strong ties to President-elect Donald Trump, have made owning a Tesla a rather complex symbol, because of an awkward clash between the brand’s identity and its CEO’s actions

Xiaomi's stocks jumped a record 103%, latest push powered by its latest EV ventures

The company’s rapid success in the EV market mirrors its meteoric rise in the smartphone industry. Xiaomi’s first smartphone, launched in 2011, quickly propelled it into the ranks of global giants like Apple and Samsung. Now, the company’s EV business is following a similar trajectory

YouTube's AI tool bombards comment sections of videos with AI-generated nonsense to boost engagement

Launched as “editable AI-enhanced reply suggestions,” YouTube had hoped that the feature would provide personalised, time-saving responses for creators. However, its AI-generated responses range from oddly intimate to outright nonsensical

OpenAI gives ChatGPT new sets of eyes, chatbot can now watch live streams, see your screen

The feature acts like a one-sided video call, where users can hear ChatGPT’s voice while it analyses the visuals they share. To use it, users need to tap the voice icon in the ChatGPT app and then switch to the video mode for live streaming

Vivo launches the X200 Pro series powered by MediaTek Dimensity 9400 SoC; Check price, specifications

The Vivo X200 series also boasts triple rear cameras co-engineered with Zeiss, with the Pro model featuring Vivo’s in-house V3+ imaging chip. The X200 series also features new age, massive batteries

Apple’s new AI-powered ‘Layered Recordings’ in iOS 18.2 update, makes Voice Memos the ultimate recording studio

The AI-driven feature, called "Layered Recordings," allows users to simultaneously record vocals and instruments using the iPhone's speaker and the microphones on the iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max. The feature works thanks to the A18 Pro chip and machine learning

Google announces Gemini 2.0, to come with major AI Agent capabilities

The first model available, Gemini 2.0 Flash, is already outperforming its predecessor, Gemini 1.5 Pro, on crucial benchmarks such as code generation, factual accuracy, math, and reasoning—all while processing data at twice the speed

Google lobbying FTC to break up Microsoft & OpenAI's cloud deal

Google argues that Microsoft’s exclusive position as the cloud provider for OpenAI’s popular models, such as ChatGPT, could unfairly limit market competition and lead to higher costs for businesses looking to access OpenAI's technology

Bluesky is testing paid subscription features, may introduce paid tier like Elon Musk's X

According to Bluesky’s GitHub page, the team is experimenting with several paid add-ons, which could include a profile badge, enhanced analytics, longer video uploads, and more profile customisation options

SpaceX is now more valuable than McDonald's, Coca-Cola, Elon Musk becomes richest person of our era

This surge in SpaceX's valuation comes after a secondary share sale, which has contributed to the company's growing financial strength. SpaceX has reached a valuation of $350 billion, with Musk's personal wealth now standing at $400 billion

Apple 2024 App Store Award winners: Kino wins iPhone app the of the year, Lightroom wins for Macs

The winners were chosen from a list of 45 finalists that Apple previously announced, and they each receive a shiny, bright blue App of the Year trophy. The list this year features 17 apps and games that have been recognised as the best across various categories

Apple launches iOS 18.2, Apple Intelligence finally gets ChatGPT-powered Siri, Image Playground and more

The iOS 18.2 update, with build number 22C152, includes several key additions, most notably in image generation using AI. Users can expect more advanced features that leverage Apple's generative AI tools, which were first introduced in the previous update

Elon Musk's Tesla seeks showroom space in New Delhi, may be rethinking Indian market entry

Recent policy changes by the Indian government, aimed at attracting global automakers, could allow Tesla to import certain EVs at a reduced 15% tax rate if it commits to local investments

Google to partner with NCERT, launch edu-channels on YouTube in 29 Indian languages

Google's partnership with NCERT will introduce dedicated YouTube channels for students from grades 1 to 12, offering content in 29 Indian languages, including Indian Sign Language. Google is also working with the NPTEL to offer certified courses on YouTube

Google's Year in Search: From K-dramas to the Olympics, what piqued India's interest this year?

Sports continued to dominate Indian searches, with cricket leading the way. Matches such as India vs England and India vs Bangladesh were trending topics, alongside the IPL and Pro Kabaddi League. Globally, the Olympics, T20 World Cup, and Copa America also grabbed attention

Amazon Autos: E-commerce giant is now a car dealership, starts selling Hyundai cars in 48 US cities

Through Amazon Autos, customers can filter cars by make, model, trim, colour, and features. The platform also provides transparent pricing and an instant trade-in evaluation for current vehicles, calculated by an independent third party

Apple's budget iPhone SE 4 set to come with OLED display, 48MP rear camera claims reports

The iPhone SE 4, rumoured to launch in March 2025, is expected to borrow heavily from the tech seen in Apple’s iPhone 16 series devices. The introduction of an OLED screen and advanced camera technology could make this model a standout among budget smartphones

Google invests big in clean energy company as it looks to aggressively expand AI data centres

Google, TPG Rise Climate and other backers, are participating in a funding round in Intersect Power worth over $800 million. This move aligns with Google's strategy to expand its data centre network, driven by a surge in demand for AI and cloud services

OpenAI CFO believes Elon Musk will prioritise national interest over everything, sees Trump as the AI President

OpenAI’s Chief Financial Officer, Sarah Friar has dubbed President-elect Donald Trump as potentially the “AI president.” At the same time, Friar addressed public concerns regarding Elon Musk, claiming that she is confident that Musk would prioritise national interests while competing fairly

Scammers love ruining Christmas and New Year’s. Meta’s anti-scam awareness campaign is here to save the day

Holiday scams often come in various shapes and sizes, and Meta has outlined the most common ones to keep an eye on. One popular tactic involves fake holiday coupons and gift cards

Lenovo launches ThinkPad T14s Gen 6, a pro-grade laptop with up to 60 TOPs of AI performance

Designed for creators and innovators, the ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 runs on AMD’s RDNA 3.5 architecture for stellar performance. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 processor ensures smooth multitasking with its eight high-performance "Zen 5" cores and cutting-edge 4nm architecture

Xiaomi dreams big in EVs, plans to take on Tesla with a massive SUV set to launch in summer '25

The YU7 represents a significant step in Xiaomi’s $10 billion EV project, which billionaire founder Lei Jun has described as his final entrepreneurial venture. The company entered the EV market earlier this year with the SU7 sedan, a $30,000-plus vehicle reminiscent of Tesla’s Model 3

Uber to roll out robotaxi service in Abu Dhabi soon, plans to go for completely driverless rides in 2025

The Abu Dhabi launch is part of Uber’s broader push to expand its presence in the autonomous vehicle market. The company already operates self-driving ride services in the US and plans to increase its partnerships with tech firms specialising in this field

Facebook’s UK office laid off over 700 workers, reduced tax bill to aggressively cut costs last year

Meta has channelled its energy into artificial intelligence, predicting capital expenditure could reach $50 billion next year. The Meta AI assistant, already boasts over 500 million active users. However, user growth across Meta’s platforms has been slower than analysts hoped