The 53 Most Anticipated Movies of 2023

What are the biggest movies of 2023? Pathaan, Salaar, Tiger 3, Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania, Guardians of the Galaxy 3, John Wick 4, Fast X, Barbie, The Flash, Transformers 7: Rise of the Beasts, Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, Dune 2, and Mission Impossible 7 Dead Reckoning are the biggest names. From Bollywood and India, 2023 gives us new films starring Dh...

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The 41 Most Anticipated Games of 2023

What are the biggest games in 2023 on PC, Android, iPhone, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series S/X? Call of Duty: Warzone Mobile, Dead Space, Hogwarts Legacy, Marvel’s Spider-Man 2, Tekken 8, Street Fighter 6, Diablo IV, Assassin’s Creed Mirage, Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora, Final Fantasy XVI, Sk...

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iPhone 15's A17 Chip Expected to Focus on Battery Life Over Power: Report

The Apple A17 chips expected to feature on the iPhone 15 Pro models may focus on providing an improved battery life over an increased performance. This chip is expected to be made using TSMC’s 3nm process.

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Best Smartphones of 2022

There’s no one-size-fits-all when it comes to smartphones as everyone’s tastes and requirements are different. If you are still undecided on which phone you should upgrade to, we have come up with a list of all the best smartphones that launched in 2022.

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Twitter to Soon Allow Users to Side Sweep Through Tweets, Trends, Topics, More

Elon Musk has announced that a new side sweep feature will be rolled out on Twitter in January. It will allow users easy access to recommended and followed tweets, trends, topics, and lists.

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Redmi K60 Cooling Case Said to Reduce Maximum Temperature by 4 Degrees Celsius

The Redmi K60 Series Ice Cooling Case is said to be capable of reducing the maximum temperature of a handset by up to 4 degrees Celsius. It can be purchased currently for CNY 79 (roughly Rs. 1,000).

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Binance’s Acquisition of Voyager Digital Could Be Delayed by US Review

Binance's $1 billion (roughly Rs. 8,275 crore) acquisition of bankrupt crypto lender Voyager Digital could be delayed or blocked by a US national security review, according to a Friday bankruptcy court filing. Binance is owned by Chinese-born and Singapore-based Changpeng Zhao and has no permanent headquarters.

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Google Voice to Alert Users With 'Suspected Spam Caller' Warning for Suspicious Calls

Google Voice will now make it more easy for a user to ignore spam calls with the launch of a new update. Google has now added a warning to its Voice feature which will alert the user by flagging “Suspected spam caller” label on calls that may seem suspicious.

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Xiaomi 13 Ultra Tipped to Get a Vastly Improved Periscope Camera

A reliable tipster has claimed that the Xiaomi 13 Ultra’s periscope camera performance will “shock everyone.” In addition, this handset could feature 16GB of LPDDR5X RAM and up to 1TB of UFS 4.0 storage. Xiaomi 13 and Xiaomi 13 Pro powered by Qualcomm's latest Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC were launched in China earlier this month.

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5G Services in India to Attract Rs. 1.5 Lakh Crore in Investments in 2023, Tariff Hikes Likely: Report

From connecting people with 5G services to lowering the cost of operations, the country's revitalised telecom sector is witnessing the bloom of reforms, and is reportedly said to attract more than Rs. 1.5 lakh crore investments to build up networks in the new year.

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OnePlus 11s Amazon microsite goes live confirming alert slider, Hasselblad cameras, and other details

OnePlus 11 is going to launch on January 4 in China, followed by a global launch on February 7. In anticipation of the India launch, Amazon has launched a microsite dedicated to the flagship smartphone, showing some of the key features that it will offer. The microsite also discusses the upcoming availability of this smartphone. 

OnePlus 11 Amazon microsite

The microsite dedicated to the OnePlus 11 series shows that the flagship smartphone will feature an alert slider, which happens to be a fan favourite. The alert slider was missing from a few premia OnePlus smartphones in the past few years. The microsite also shows that the brand has partnered with Hasselblad for the camera offerings. The microsite also shows details about the OnePlus Buds Pro 2. 

The upcoming smartphone shows a redesigned camera island that has a half-pill-shaped border. This border stretches to the middle of the back panel from the side frame. Images show a circular camera bump that has three sensors and an LED flash. The OnePlus 11 will come in Green and Black colours. 

OnePlus 11 specifications (expected)

The OnePlus 11 will be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC and may offer up to 256GB storage along with 16GB RAM. The smartphone is rumoured to have a 5,000mAh battery with 100W fast charging support. It may have a 6.7-inch AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate, 2K resolution, and an in-screen fingerprint scanner. 

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Battlegrounds Mobile India BGMI may return to Google Play Store in January 2023

The wildly-popular battle royale mobile game, BGMI (Battlegrounds Mobile India), was banned in India by the government earlier this year. Krafton had previously assured its player base that it is working to bring the game back to India, but there's been no update on that front yet. However, Chicken Dinner lovers would be pleased to know the game could be making its way back on the Google Play Store.

According to AFKGaming, BGMI content creators Pratik "Alpha Clasher" Jogiya and Sohail "Hector" Shaikh claim that Battlegrounds Mobile India is returning to Android a.k.a. the Google Play Store very soon. The game will allegedly be playable on Android once again in India on January 15.

BGMI returning to the Google Play Store in January 2023

BGMI is allegedly returning to Android phones in India once again. BGMI content creators Pratik "Alpha Clasher" Jogiya and Sohail "Hector" Shaikh have both confirmed this. In Alpha Clasher's recent livestream, a player with the in-game name "predatorsasuke" joined the stream and claimed to have information regarding the relaunch of BGMI.

He claimed to have worked at Google and shared a tentative relaunch date of BGMI. He said, "You’d be very happy, BGMI will launch on Google Play Store on 15th January; it is a tentative date." 

Not too long after Alpha's livestream, Hector also confirmed the timeline – revealing that BGMI is allegedly scheduled to return in January. He said, "The game is going to return in January, someone from Google said this. I don’t know this personally, but I have heard this. That person is someone important in the Google community; he is someone in a leadership position. It doesn’t matter if someone from the gaming community says that the game will return. That person said that the game would return on 15th January."

Do take all this information with a grain of salt since nothing concrete has been confirmed by Krafton or Google. 

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Samsung Galaxy Book Laptops Expected to Launch Alongside Galaxy S23 Series in February: Report

Samsung is reportedly planning to launch the next generation of Galaxy Book laptops alongside its flagship Galaxy S23 lineup of smartphones in February. According to a report, the South Korean tech giant could launch its next laptop at the Galaxy Unpacked event, expected to take place on February 1. The Galaxy Book 2 series, powered by 12th Gen Intel Core processors, ...

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Spotify New Year's Hub Feature Launched, Brings Easy Access to Your Favourite Party Tunes

Music app Spotify is preparing its users for the coming year with a brand new feature that will be of great help in the spree of festivities ahead. The streaming platform launched 'New Year's Hub', a one-stop spot for users to access their favourite party tunes contained in a number of playlists. Some special numbers were also included from a host of pop artists like ...

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BTC, ETH See Miniscule Profits, Losses Strike Stablecoins Tether, USD Coin

The overall crypto market valuation has risen by 0.09 percent in the last 24 hours. Along with Bitcoin, Ether, and Binance Coin — Cosmos, Stellar, and Bitcoin SV have managed to grab small, but significant profits. Meanwhile, stablecoins including Tether, USD Coin, and Binance USD were struck by losses.

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China Set to Launch State-Backed NFT Marketplace on Special ‘Cultural Protection’ Chain

China is geared-up to launch an official, state-backed NFT marketplace, that would let Chinese NFT traders to dabble in the space, but under government oversight. Called the ‘China Digital Asset Trading Platform’, the initiative is aimed at creating a safe ecosystem for the secondary sales of NFTs, which if not monitored, can dangerously expose buyers to hack atta...

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Apple set to change its pricing strategy for iPhone 15 Plus: Know why

After dropping the Mini iPhone from its lineup this year, Apple brought back the once fabled, Plus phones, launching the iPhone 14 Plus as a part of its latest line of phones in September. However, as per reports, the poor sales of the iPhone 14 Plus have forced Apple to take a different route with this year’s launches. This problem has reportedly affected the iPhone 14 as well.

The iPhone 14 Plus, at the time of launch, was positioned to fill the gap between the base iPhone 14 and the Pro models. The main difference between the base iPhone 14 and the iPhone 14 Plus was the bigger battery capacity and a larger 6.7-inch screen compared to the 6.1-inch screen of the base iPhone 14. As it turns out though, these differences were not enough to drive the sales of the device when it hit the stores.

Two ways out, only one to pick

To make sure that the iPhone 15 Plus does not report similar sales numbers, Apple executives have reportedly laid out a definitive plan for the next launch cycle. As per a blog post by yeux1122, Apple has two plans in the works. The first one aims to decrease the difference between the Pro and the base model iPhone. The post says the base iPhone 15 would come with the dynamic island. In the iPhone 14 line, it had been reserved for the Pro and Pro Max models.

The second plan is to change the pricing of the devices. While there was no clear indication of how the pricing will change, it has been reported that a new pricing model will be adopted with the launch of the new iPhones. There is also going to be a change in materials and camera parts between the Pro and the Max models of the iPhones as well!

The Plus models of the iPhone are not the only ones to have reflected below than expected numbers. As stated earlier in the article, the Mini phones that were introduced with the iPhone 12 line were discontinued after the launch of the iPhone 13(s) owing to a similar problem. With the Plus models also headed down the same road, it will be interesting to see where they end a couple of years down the line. 

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Avatar: The Way of Water Box Office Hits $1 Billion, Joins the Club in Just 2 Weeks

In just 14 days since its theatrical debut, Avatar: The Way of Water has now crossed $1 billion (about Rs. 8,280 crore) in worldwide ticket sales. The James Cameron-directed sequel has become the fastest to cross the threshold this year, after Spider-Man: No Way Home’s record in 2021. Avatar 2 has collected $712.7 million (about Rs. 5,900 crore) from markets outside...

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Realme GT Neo 5 design and key specifications revealed ahead of launch

Realme confirmed that they will be hosting an event in China on January 5, 2023. Reports indicate that the company will be launching the Realme GT Neo 5 at this event complete with the company's next-generation charging technology. Realme has already dropped some hints about its upcoming 240 W fast charging technology and the upcoming Realme GT Neo 5 could be the first smartphone to flaunt these ludicrous charging speeds. A recently leaked poster of the Realme GT Neo 5 confirms this theory. It even reveals the possible design and some key specifications of the upcoming device. 

However, please note that Realme hasn't confirmed the authenticity of this leaked poster, so take this information with a grain of salt. Nevertheless, the design of the phone on the poster looks consistent with previously leaked images, so there's a good chance this information could be accurate. Let's look at what the key specifications and design of the upcoming Realme GT Neo 5 could be like.

Realme GT Neo 5 design and key specifications leaked

This leaked poster has been circulating around on Weibo and it shows the possible design and key specifications of the upcoming Realme GT Neo 5. As you can see in the leaked poster below, the phone houses three cameras on the back – possibly the primary sensor in one circle and the secondary sensors in another circle. There's a flash on the right side of the camera housing as well. The camera module extends across the width of the phone and the design looks pretty classy to us.

The poster also mentions that the Realme GT Neo 5 will come with the company's next-generation 240 W fast charging capabilities which the company is expected to show off at the event on January 5. Additionally, it will be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SoC, according to the poster. We can assume this would be paired with up to 16 GB RAM and up to 512 GB ROM. The poster also mentions that the Realme GT Neo 5 will house the Sony IMX890 sensor with OIS support.

Realme GT Neo 5 expected specifications

Aside from the leaked information in the poster, the Realme GT Neo 5 is expected to house a 6.7-inch AMOLED display with 1.5K resolution, 144 Hz refresh rate support and an under-display fingerprint sensor. It is expected to come with Android 13 out of the box with Realme UI 4.0 on top. 

The Realme GT Neo 5 is rumoured to come in two battery variants – a 4,600 mAh battery variant with 240 W fast charging support and a 5,000 mAh battery variant with 150 W fast charging.

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Google, YouTube Said to Face Lawsuit in US for Violating Privacy of Children Under Age 13

A US appeals court on Wednesday has said to have revived a lawsuit accusing Alphabet's Google and several other companies of violating the privacy of children under age 13 by tracking their YouTube activity without parental consent, in order to send them targeted advertising.

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Apple iPad Mini 7 could hit markets in 2023: Kuo

According to Ming-Chi Kuo, a known Apple analyst, there’s going to be a new Apple product releasing next year - the Apple iPad Mini. Based on his musings, Apple may be launching this product and then may eventually launch a foldable iPad too (a product that’s been the center of many rumours for a while now). 

New iPad Mini to launch next year

Kuo tweeted recently that the brand will launch the iPad mini which will be equipped with a new processor. The launch is believed to take place by the end of 2023 or early 2024. The brand has not revealed any details about the upcoming processor, however, many are speculating that it could be a next-gen A series or M series chip. 

Upcoming iPad Mini price

The iPad Mini price will depend entirely on the chipset used. If it does use an M series chip, then it may end up being as expensive as the iPad Air and iPad Pro models that also use M1 and M2 chips. 

The Apple iPad mini released last year worked on the A15 Bionic chipset and had a flat edge design. It also offered 5G support, Touch ID, and the 2nd generation Apple Pencil. 

Apple foldable iPad

Kuo also mentioned the alleged foldable iPad, saying that it will not be intended as a replacement for the iPad mini. Rumours indicate that Apple may launch a foldable iPad in 2024 and eventually venture into the foldable smartphone market in 2025.

Is the Apple iPad Mini a good product to buy? Read our official review here. 

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Apple Gets $105 Million Tax Bill in Japan for Bulk Sale of iPhone to Tourists: Report

The Tokyo unit of US technology giant Apple has been reportedly slapped with USD 105 million (14 billion yen) in additional taxes over bulk duty-free sales of iPhone smartphones and other Apple devices to foreign visitors. The report said that the Tokyo Regional Taxation Bureau found Apple Japan's approximately USD 1,04,16,84,000 (140 billion yen) tax-exempt sales for...

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Oppo Find N2 Flip Global Variant Spotted on FCC, BIS, More Certification Sites: Report

The Oppo Find N2 Flip global variant has been reportedly been spotted on the FCC and BIS certification sites. This handset is expected to arrive globally in Q1 of 2023. Oppo's Find N2 Flip features a 6.8-inch AMOLED primary display, 3.62-inch cover display. It is equipped with a MediaTek Dimensity 9000+ SoC.

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LG smartphone camera module with true optical telephoto zoom teased ahead of CES 2023

LG quit making smartphones a while back, but the company has been manufacturing smartphone components for a while now. LG Innotek arm announced a periscope-style true optical zoom camera module that offers a 4-9 times telephoto range. The result of this is that it can help the cameras retain a proper image quality even when zooming. 

We should be seeing phones packing this LG zoom camera at CES 2023, which is going to start from January 3. Although the names of the phones are not known yet, here’s what this camera tech can contribute to their overall offering:

LG true optical telephoto zoom: Why is this a big deal? 

Samsung had earlier created a camera module that was known as a folded lens. This was used in the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra smartphone that offers a 4x zoom. LG Innotek had created a similar version of this zoom module for the Xperia 1 IV smartphone.

Typically, smartphone cameras tend to utilise hybrid zoom setups. These setups work by combining digital zoom along with multiple camera modules. In some cases, such as 2x, 3x, 10x, smartphones leverage different lenses. They also use digital zoom to accommodate intermediary zooms like 2.5x, 4.5x, etc. 

LG optical zoom Camera: How does it work? 

LG's "Optical Zoom Camera," comes with a zoom actuator that has movable components, that can be quite close to what you'd seen on a zoom lens in a mirrorless or DSLR camera. The lens itself works quickly and is said to be accurate right down to the micrometer, according to the brand. It also helps with saving on battery. The camera also comes with a built-in optical image stabilizer that is meant to help reduce blur. 

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Oppo Find N2 Flip spotted on certification websites indicating a global launch

Oppo recently debuted the Find N2 series at the OPPO INNO day 2022 in China. There were two models that were launched together which were the Find N2 and Find N2 Flip. Now, if fresh findings by MySmartPrice are to be believed, the Oppo Find N2 Flip could make its way to the global markets. And while there may be no official confirmation about this, it could hit the store shelves as soon as the first quarter of 2023. 

While details are awaited, an Oppo smartphone which may be the Find N2 Flip has been spotted on certification websites such as FCC and the Bluetooth SIG. This suspicion was aroused in the first place because the listing reveals the length and breadth of the device as 166.2 to 75.2 mm which is similar to the measurements of the Find N2 Flip whilst in an unfolded state. Other than that the listing also has images of the schematics and images of the film which makes the doubt of the phone being a Find N2 Flip stronger. 

Oppo Find N2 Flip specs (Expected)

Based on the Chinese model of this phone, we think the global model could sport a 6.8-inch full-HD+ AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate. The screen may have a hole-punch cutout for a 32MP front camera.

The phone could come with 12GB RAM, 256GB internal storage, MediaTek Dimensity 9000+ SoC, and a 4300 mAh battery that comes with a 44W fast charger out of the box.

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TikTok Banned From All US House of Representatives-Managed Devices, says House Administration Arm

The popular Chinese video app TikTok has said to have been banned from all US House of Representatives-managed devices, according to the House's administration arm, mimicking a law soon to go into effect banning the app from US government devices.

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India recognizes e-Sports as a multisport event: What this means and heres the industrys reaction

The government of India has officially accepted e-Sports as part of the multisport event category in the country under the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports. This distinguishes it from the broader term — Gaming. The Centre identifies e-Sports as a competitive sport involving participants contesting in terms of both physical and mental abilities, albeit in a digital environment. 

The Indian government has officially recognised e-sports in the country. E-sports will now be a part of the “multisports event” category in India under the Ministry of Youth Affairs and sports.

— ANI (@ANI) December 27, 2022 e-Sports recognition: What this means for the state of Esports and gaming in India

The notification for the same was rolled out on December 23rd, 2022 marked on memo No: S.O.6062(E).

As per the official gazette issued by the GOI, e-Sports will be added to the Department of Sports (Khel Vibhag), which in itself comes under the purview of “Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports (Yuvak Karyakram Aur Khel Mantralaya).

Besides this, in the notification release, we can see that “matters relating to online gaming” now fall under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY).

In recent years, e-Sports has seen a massive surge in popularity and adoption in the country. This is partly thanks to the penetration of affordable internet and more accessible digital education and connectivity. As you know, both our government and private organizations have played a key role in all of this. 

For the growth of the industry, the Indian government has set up the e-Sports Federation of India (ESFI) is also allotting a share of its budget to the support and development of esports infrastructure like esports training centres and ensuring funds for esports events.

As mentioned already, we can't discount the involvement of private bodies in the growth of the esports industry. This could be in the form of organizing, marketing, and sponsoring e-Sports events and tournaments.

So, some of the private stakeholders in the e-Sports industry have come forward with comments on this latest piece of news. Here’s what they have to say:

“Great news for us to begin the New Year. We have been constantly working on establishing the difference between esports and iGaming, and finally, our efforts have been fulfilled. We welcome this announcement by our government under the leadership of Hon'ble PM Modi ji, which will open new avenues to pour in more investment opportunities in this booming industry. From now onwards, we will have to build the proper infrastructure, training facilities and coaching for our young esports athletes. Only a short time until we see Esports being placed in the same league as cricket, football, basketball, etc. and having similar fan power, scale and craze, ” says Mr Lokesh Suji, Director, Esports Federation of India & Vice President of the Asian Esports Federation (AESF).

He finds this a promising development for the e-Sports scene in the coming year. He adds, “With the latest announcement and India recently competing for medals at the inaugural Esports Asian Games, people are shaking off the misconceptions linked with esports as a passion or career option. The year 2023 beholds greater opportunities for esports and we are anticipating more favourable developments, only making it bigger. It surely has been a great year for Indian esports”.

Meanwhile, a prominent figure in the scene, Mr Animesh Agarwal, founder & CEO, 8bit Creatives & an ex-esports athlete, says, “The entire Esports fraternity in India will be rejoicing with this welcome news which has certainly been a result of the gaming community's collective efforts spanning over the last few years. Esports have already been considered as a medal sport in the Olympics and Asian games and this news will further boost the sport in the country as it was long overdue. The industry inclusive of developers, players and creators as a whole is growing at a fast pace and to come full-circle this recognition will be very thriving for the industry. It presents a clean slate for gamers and proves to neigh-sayers that Esports is, in fact, a serious sport that deserves to be recognised for its skilled and hard-working players who will be competing against some of the world's best players and put India on the map of professional gaming countries”.

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Esports Now Recognised as Part of Multi-Sport Event, to Be Taken Care by Department of Sports: Government

Government of India on Tuesday gave Esports a major boost by integrating it with mainline sports disciplines in the country. The President of India, Droupadi Murmu, in exercise of the powers "conferred by clause (3) of article 77 of the Constitution" amended the rules governing Esports and asked the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology and the Sports Min...

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Poco F5 5G specs like 2K display decoded from IMEI listing

The launch of the Poco F5 FG is expected to happen in January 2023. There is no official announcement from Xiaomi yet. However, according to a report by Xiaomiui, the display and the processor details of the upcoming smartphone have been deciphered. As per it, the Poco F4 was a rebranded version of the Redmi K40s and similarly the Poco F5 5G will be a rebranded version of the Redmi K60.

Poco F5 5G will feature an AMOLED panel with 2K resolution (1440*3200). The device is said to have a 120Hz refresh rate with 1000 nits screen brightness. While the Poco F4 came with Snapdragon 870, the upcoming Poco F5 5G is said to be packed with Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SoC which will be better in terms of performance.

According to the same report, A new phone with Chinese, Global, and Indian model numbers appeared in the IMEI database with the model numbers “23013RK75C, 23013PC75I, and 23013PC75G”. Decoding the model numbers, we learn “23” stands for 2023, “01” refers to January and “PC” refers to Poco. The “G and I” represents the Global and Indian version and “RK” in 23013RK75C possibly refers to the Redmi K-series.

If the leaks come true, The Poco F5 5G will be made available in early 2023, possibly in January. However, it will be first released in China as Redmi K60 and could be later made available for the Global and Indian market under the Poco moniker. Let’s see.

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BIS is standardising USB Type-C Charging Ports for devices like smartphones

The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has defined standards for the USB Type-C charging port, now that the government is all set to introduce common charging ports for wearable electronic devices and mobiles. Department of Consumer Affairs is mandating common charging ports in order to make things more convenient for users and to reduce e-waste. As a result of this, one will see the same charging ports for tablets, smartphones, and electronic wearables. 

The government is mandating common chargers

Speaking about the new mandate, the Consumer Affairs Secretary, Rohit Kumar Singh, said to PTI "In the last meeting, a broad consensus had emerged among stakeholders on the adoption of USB Type – C as a charging port for, smartphones, tablets, laptops, etc. The BIS has notified standards for Type C charger," 

He also confirmed that the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT)-Kanpur is working on studying the feasibility of the single charging port, and will be supporting a report to the government. 

Why is the government mandating the common chargers?

Speaking about the need to mandate the common chargers, the Secretary said, "We have to align with the European Union (EU) timeline i.e. 2024 because the mobile and electronics makers have a global supply chain and they don't supply to India alone."

This is a significant step towards the LiFE (Lifestyle for Environment) mission which calls for ‘mindful and deliberate utilization' by people worldwide instead of ‘mindful and wasteful consumption' and was launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at COP-26. 

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Right to Repair Online Portal, NTH Mobile App, More Announced by Piyush Goyal

Food and Consumer Affairs Minister Piyush Goyal on Saturday launched a host of new initiatives, including the right to repair portal and an NTH mobile app and opened new premises of National Consumer Helpline centre in the national capital.

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Samsung Galaxy S23 Series Tipped to See Boost in Display Brightness, Battery, Cooling Performance

A reliable tipster has shared several details regarding the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S23 series. Notably, the vanilla Galaxy S23 series is tipped to also offer 1,750 nits of peak brightness. It is believed that the Galaxy S23 series will come with Android 13-based One UI 5.1 out of the box.

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OnePlus 11 5G Design Teased in Official Renders; Hasselblad Branded Triple Rear Cameras Shown

OnePlus 11 5G will go official in China on January 4. Ahead of the launch, the company has shared the first look of the smartphone showing off its, colour options, and specifications. The OnePlus 11 is confirmed to be powered by a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC.

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Honor 80 GT With Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SoC, 6.67-Inch Full-HD+ Display Launched: Price, Specifications

Honor 80 GT has been launched in China. This smartphone is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SoC. It sports a 6.67-Inch Full-HD+ AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate. The handset has been launched at a starting price of CNY 3,299 (roughly Rs. 40,000). This latest entry into the Honor 80 series sits between the Honor 80 Pro and the vanilla variant.

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Jio True 5G Rolls Out in Select Cities of Andhra Pradesh, Entire State to Get 5G by December 2023

Jio has started its True 5G services in Andhra Pradesh with the launch of the service in Tirumala, Visakhapatnam, Vijaywada and Guntur. Andhra Pradesh Information and Technology Minister Gudivada Amarnath and Chief Secretary KS Jawahar Reddy launched the Jio True 5G and Jio True 5G Powered wi-fi services at an event here on Monday.

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Samsung Galaxy F23 Receiving Android 13-Based One UI 5.0 Update in India: Report

Samsung has reportedly rolled out the One UI 5.0 update based on Android 13 for Galaxy F23 handsets in India. The update is said to come with new features along with Samsung's customized One UI 5.0 skin, as well as performance improvements and the November 2022 security patch. It is also reportedly listed in Samsung’s quarterly update schedule.

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Fire Boltt Gladiator smartwatch comes with a design similar to Apple Watch Ultra: Know price and specs

Indian smartwatch brand, Fire Boltt, has launched a new smartphone christened the Fire Boltt Gladiator. This smartwatch has been gaining a fair bit of attention for looking like the Apple Watch Ultra. The smartwatch comes with a 1.96-inch display, 123 sports modes, and a claimed 7 days of battery life. 

Fire Boltt Gladiator also offers features such as heart rate monitoring and blood oxygen monitoring. It is a crack-resistant smartwatch, that also has an IP67 rating and is dust resistant. Let’s go over the  Fire Boltt Gladiator price, specifications, and availability. 

Fire Boltt Gladiator Specifications

Fire Boltt Gladiator comes with a 1.96-inch display with an HD resolution and an ultra-narrow frame design. The smartwatch offers 7 days of battery life, along with a claimed 20 days of battery life on standby. The makers claim it only needs a 10-minute charge to offer 24 days of battery. 

The Fire Boltt Gladiator offers 24x7 heart rate monitoring, SpO2 monitoring, sleep monitoring, menstrual cycle tracking, 123 sports modes, and GPS-assisted modes (like GPS running, GPS trail, GPS walking, GPS onfoot, and GPS cycling). 

Fire Boltt Gladiator price and availability

The Fire Boltt Gladiator is available for ₹ 2499. It will hit markets on December 30, 12:00 pm, and will be available on Amazon. 

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Death Stranding is now available for free on the Epic Games Store

Earlier this month, Kojima Productions announced Death Stranding 2 during The Game Awards right before declaring that there’s also a Death Stranding film in development. To celebrate the holiday season, Epic Games launched a campaign called ‘15 days of free games’, during which a different game is available for free every day. Now, the latest to be available for free is Death Stranding. 

Epic Games ‘15 days of free games’

Epic Games has already given away many titles for free as a part of this campaign. Some of these include Sable, Wolfenstein: The New Order, Horizon Chase Turbo, Bloons TD 6, Costume Quest 2, Them’s Fightin’ Herds, Sable, Metro: Last Light Redux, Encased and Fallout Classic Collection. 

The games were given away for free as long as they were claimed on a specific day. Once the day ends, there’s a new game available for free. Epic Games has not released a list of games that will be available each day - it’s basically a surprise. The campaign will run till December 29. 

The Epic Games store is also offering discounts of up to 75% until January 5, 2023, as a part of its annual holiday sale. 

Download Death Stranding for free

You can download the full Death Stranding game for free via the Epic Games store. The game can be claimed for free until December 26, 8 am PT / 11 am ET/ 4 pm GMT/ 9:30 pm IST.

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Google's Anti-Competitive Activities Harm Indian Consumers, Economy: MapMyIndia CEO

Google's anti-competitive activities are harming Indian consumers and the economy by stifling "swadeshi" (indigenous) competitors, a top official of home-grown navigation firm MapMyIndia said. The Competition Commission of India (CCI) in October slapped a steep penalty of Rs. 1,337.76 crore on internet giant Google for abusing its dominant position in multiple markets...

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Twitter Restores Suicide Prevention Hotline, Other Safety Features for Users

Twitter has restored a feature that promotes suicide prevention hotlines and other safety resources to users looking up certain content, after coming under pressure from some users and consumer safety groups over its removal. Reuters reported on Friday that the feature was taken down a few days ago, citing two people familiar with the matter, who said the removal was ...

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Redmi Note 12 Pro Speed Edition is launching alongside the Redmi K60 series

Xiaomi is all set to launch yet another Redmi Note 12 series phone, Redmi Note 12 Pro Speed Edition is going to launch on December 27 along with the Redmi K60 series. Xiaomi recently launched a Redmi Note 12 series in China which will be launching in India on January 5. The phones Xiaomi launched in China are the Redmi Note 12 5G, Note 12 Pro 5G, Note 12 Pro Plus 5G and the Note 12 Pro Explorer Edition. The Explorer Edition is not gonna launch in India. Along with the launching news of the Redmi Note 12 Pro Speed Edition, the Chinese company also revealed its key specifications.

 

Redmi Note 12 Pro Speed Edition specifications

 

Xiaomi has revealed the specifications and details of the Redmi Note 12 Pro Speed Edition. The smartphone runs on a Snapdragon 778G SoC processor. The phone will come with an OLED display and it is expected to come out with 120Hz refresh rate support. The phone will sport a flat frame design.

Redmi Note 12 Pro Speed Edition is expected to roll out with a battery of 5000mAH with 67W fast charging support at least and a 3.5mm headphone jack for connecting wired earphones.

Onto the camera setup, the phone is said to have a triple-camera setup. The specs of the camera are not confirmed yet but we can expect an 8MP ultrawide camera and a 2MP macro camera. The text on the camera module has confirmed that it has a 108MP main camera.The LED flash module is placed inside the camera module as well. Next to the camera module is the Redmi 5G branding. The specs of the camera are not confirmed yet but we can expect an 8MP ultrawide camera and a 2MP macro camera.

Xiaomi also confirmed that the phone will come out with the latest Android 13 and will boot MIUI 14 out of the box.

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Moto G13 and Moto E13 press renders leak revealing their respective designs

Motorola budget phones are much sought-after and we have the press renders of two such forthcoming phones, namely Moto G13 and Moto E13. These new images leaked via MySmartPrice give us a good close look at their respective designs.

  Moto G13 render and leaked specs

 

From the looks of it, Moto G13 has got a squared-off design with flat edges, a dual camera setup on the back, a punch-hole camera on the front, a rather thick bottom bezel on the front, USB-C port, a 3.5mm headphone jack, and a speaker grille on the bottom. 

Previous leaks state the G13 could carry the model number XT2331-3 and sport a 50MP primary camera, and a 5000mAh battery with 20W fast charging support.

Moto E13 render and leaked specs

 

Meanwhile, the Moto E13 renders reveal slightly curved edges on the back. It could be featuring a single rear camera, a waterdrop notch, 2GB RAM, an Android 13 (Go edition), and Unisoc T606 chipset, among other things. The rumours that it might not come with a 3.5mm headphone jack. 

That's pretty much what we know about these upcoming Motorola E-series and G-series smartphones.

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Google Santa Tracker is live: Heres how to track Santa Claus on Google

It’s Christmas and Google has brought back its annual holiday-themed website called Santa Tracker that consists of fun, edutainment games, and activities. The home page has a map of virtual Santa’s live location as he goes delivering presents to children across the globe. 

Here’s what the Santa Tracker looks like:

You get to see the list of locations he is shown to have travelled to and check out the Google Maps view of some of those places.

Google Santa Tracker Games: How to play them

Either you can click on the hamburger menu in the top left corner or scroll down the page to try various games and activities. They are all themed around Christmas with vibrant colours and joyful music. 

They are targeted at the kids with the main purpose of educating them about the Christmas spirit in a fun way. Through games and activities, kids are taught the history and traditions of the holiday season and how various cultures celebrate Christmas.

That said, some games like Elf Jetpack, Snowball Storm, and Penguin Dash can be competitive and hence thrilling for older folks. Here’s how you play these Google Santa Tracker games:

Elf Jetpack: You are an elf flying up using a jetpack and have to collect as many presents as possible whilst avoiding crashing into obstacles on the way. Snowball Storm: A battle royale in which you an elf has to throw snowballs at other players and escape their throws at you. Penguin Dash: You play as a penguin dashing on the ice blocks and collecting presents while also avoiding obstacles and falling into the water.

Have fun playing them and wish you a merry Christmas!

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PlayStation VR2 likely to be showcased at the Sony CES 2023 press conference

The PlayStation VR2 headset is most likely to be showcased at the Sony CES press conference that is scheduled on January 4 at 5 PM PST. Sony has officially not said anything about what they will talk about or show at the press conference. However, recently they scheduled a YouTube live stream for the CES 2023 press conference and the thumbnail of the video says it all. 

We don't have official information in regards to the PS VR2 but looking at the YouTube thumbnail, we can surely say that the PS5’s VR headsets will be at the show as we can see a person wearing them and holding the Sense controllers. There will also be several games coming to the PS VR2 at the launch. There will be over 30 game titles including Horizon call of the Mountain, Moss and Moss II, Resident Evil Village’s VR mode, Crossfire Sierra Squad, and more.

The PlayStation VR2 will launch on February 22, 2023, for $549.99. It includes PS VR2 headsets, PS VR2 Sense controllers, and stereo headphones. Along with this, it also comes with a separate charging station for the headsets using which players can charge their PS VR2 Sense controllers. This separate charging station helps to keep the PS5 console’s USB port free. The separate charging station can be bought for $49.99.

Izumi Kawanishi, President of Sony Honda Mobility recently said that it's technically possible to integrate PlayStation 5 into their cars. Aiming towards building a premium entertainment experience around electric cars, Sony Honda Mobility is most likely to show its presence at the Sony CES press conference. For those who don't know, They are planning to launch their first electric vehicle in North America by the year 2025. 

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Twitter Said to Have Removed Suicide Prevention Helpline, Other Safety Features on Elon Musk’s Order

Twitter is said to have removed a feature in the past few days that promoted suicide prevention hotlines and other safety resources to users looking up certain content. According to two people familiar with the matter, it was ordered by new owner Elon Musk. The removal of the feature, known as #ThereIsHelp, has not been previously reported.

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Google Challenges CCI Order on Android Devices, Calls It Setback for Indian Users

Google has challenged a CCI order accusing the tech giant of abusing its dominant position in multiple markets in the Android mobile device ecosystem. The Competition Commission had slapped a penalty of Rs 1,337.76 crore on Google for anti-competitive practices in relation to Android mobile devices in October.

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Elon Musk to Gadgets 360: "Several Major UI Updates Coming in Jan"

A late-night exchange between Elon Musk and Twitter users led to an interesting teaser of the soon-to-be-ex CEO's ideas and priorities.

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Jio Happy New Year 2023 plan with unlimited data launched: Benefits

Reliance Jio has launched its new plans under Happy New Year offer 2023 and offers its customers unlimites data, calling as well as Jio app benefits. This plan comes with long term benefits which will allow users to stay away from the fret of recharging for the same period. Along with the plan, the telecom company will also give access to all Jio applications for the same time.

The newly launched plan will cost Rs 2023 and will offer 2.5GB of daily data for 252 days, amounting to a total of 630GB data. Along with the plan users will get 100 messages per day and unlimited calling for the duration of the pack. One added benefit along with Jio Applications will be the Amazon Prime Membership that the company is offering to new customers. This pack, however, will be made available for a limited period and can be discontinued anytime. Customers can get their hands on this plan on Jio.com, the MyJio app, and it will also be available on  all third-party applications such as Paytm, Google Pay etc. 

In addition to the Happy New Year offer, Jio has also revised its existing plan of Rs2,999. It will now offer 75GB extra data along with an extended 23 days validity in addition to 912.5GB of data i.e. 2.5GB daily data for 365 days. It also offers 100 SMS per day and free access to all Jio Apps.

The Happy New Year Plan 2023 plan which will cost Rs2023 will offer an Amazon Prime Membership, as mentioned earlier. This offer was not available earlier on any other packs. The catch here remains that this offer can be taken down anytime, those who wish to avail it should do so at the earliest.

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New Samsung Galaxy F-Series smartphone to launch in India in January Could possibly be Galaxy F14

Samsung is all set to launch a new F-Series smartphone in India in the month of January. According to exclusive information by 91mobiles, the new F-Series phone might probably be the Samsung Galaxy F14, a much-awaited successor to the Galaxy F13. The phone is said to debut in the first week of January, so Samsung might start teasing its latest launch in the next few days. 

 

The phone will be available on the Samsung e-store, but other than that, it will be exclusively sold via Flipkart. According to the sources of 91mobiles, it is unclear whether Samsung Galaxy F14 will support 5G network connectivity or not. 

Since we have no idea whether Galaxy F14 will launch in January or not, we will take a look at the specifications of its predecessor, the Samsung Galaxy F13, because the phone might surpass its specifications.

Samsung Galaxy F13 specifications

 

The Galaxy F13 has a 6.6-inch Full-HD+ LCD display with a waterdrop cutout for the front camera. The phone is powered by the Exynos 850 processor, which is paired with Mali G52, 4GB RAM, and up to 128GB storage. The storage can be further expanded using a microSD card. RAM expansion is also possible in the Galaxy F13.

The Galaxy F13 has Android 12-based OneUI 4.0 custom skin, with connectivity options including 4G network connectivity, dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, and USB Type-C port for charging and data transfer. It does not have a headphone port. It also has a beefy 6,000mAh battery and has 15W fast charging support, with a fingerprint sensor mounted on the side for security.

The Galaxy F13 has a triple rear camera setup, with a 50MP primary sensor, a 5MP ultra-wide-angle lens, and a 2MP macro shooter. The front camera is 8MP.

We are hoping for these specifications to be improved in the new phone that is launching in January.

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Steam Winter Sale 2022 Best Deals: Elden Ring, God of War, FIFA 23, and More

Steam Winter Sale 2022 is here, bringing steep discounts on PC games, up to 80 percent off. Steam Winter Sale 2022 is scheduled to end on January 5, 2023 at 11:30pm IST, and offers discounts on popular titles such as Elden Ring, God of War, FIFA 23, Red Dead Redemption 2, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2, Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice, Disco Elysium, and more.

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Google Pixel roadmap leaks and here is what we learn about Pixel 8 and other upcoming phones

After the wild success of the Google Pixel 7 (and the earlier success of the Google Pixel 6 lineup), it's safe to say that the company has finally hit the nail on the head. Google is working on a future Pixel lineup and has outlined plans for new smartphones in the coming years. Android Authority recently revealed these plans via a trustworthy, anonymous source.

Google Pixel 8 updates

Android Authority shared a roadmap that revealed that the Google Pixel 8 is already in the works. The two smartphones were labelled in the roadmap via codenames - Shiba (which is presumed to be the Google Pixel 8) and Husky (which may be the Google Pixel 8 Pro). The Pixel 8 is believed to be smaller than the Pixel 7, while the Pixel 8 Pro and Pixel 7 Pro will be identical. 

Moreover, we may also see the Google Pixel 7a launch in May/June of 2023, along with the Google Pixel Fold. The former may feature wireless charging and a 90Hz refresh rate. Rumours indicate that the Google Pixel Fold will be priced at $1,799. (approximately ₹65,484). Google is also working on a flip phone that may be a direct competitor to the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4.

Google’s plans for 2024

The roadmap shows that Google is planning to launch the Google Pixel 8a in 2024 (codenamed Akita), along with the Google Pixel 9 lineup in late 2024. What’s interesting is that the Pixel 9 lineup may have two pro-level models and one regular model. The pro-level models will feature a 6.7-inch screen and a 6.3-inch screen. These smartphones may have the Tensor G4 chip.

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Apple Watch With ECG Violates AliveCor Patents, Import Ban on Hold, Says US ITC

Apple's Apple Watches with an electrocardiogram (ECG) function infringe patents belonging to medical device maker AliveCor, the US International Trade Commission affirmed on Thursday. The ITC said imports of the infringing watches should be banned, but that it would not enforce a ban until appeals were finished in a separate dispute before the US Patent and Trademark ...

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NASA Formally Retires Mars InSight Lander 4 Years After Its Arrival on Red Planet

NASA has formally retired its Mars InSight lander, the first robotic probe specially designed to study the deep interior of a distant world, four years after it arrived on the surface of the red planet, the US space agency announced on Wednesday. Mission controllers at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) near Los Angeles determined the mission was over when two co...

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iQoo 11 5G Variants, Price Range, Colour Options Revealed Ahead of January Launch: Details

iQoo 11 5G is scheduled to launch in India on January 11. Ahead of the launch, the company has announced the colour models, RAM variants and price range of the smartphone that will launch in India.

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Viewsonic smart laser projectors with 4K HDR visuals and Harman Kardon speakers launched in India

Viewsonic has launched Ultra Short Throw Smart Laser Projectors - X2000B-4K and X2000L-4K in India. These offer 4K HDR images from a second-gen laser phosphor technology. This is complemented by sound from Harman Kardon speakers. Here are their price and features.

Viewsonic X2000B-4K/X2000L-4K specs and features

These new Viewsonic smart laser projectors are equipped with 4K Ultra HD resolution at 2,000 lumens of brightness. The underlying technology is a 0.22 ultra-short throw lens backed by 2nd generation laser phosphor technology. The projectors also support the proprietary Cinema SuperColor Technology providing 100% coverage of Rec.709 colour space.

Viewsonic claims the projectors can present a 100% screen at about a 23 cm distance from the wall. Thanks to their 60-point adjustable design, they are said to offer a proportionate projection on all surfaces, even if they are curved or spherical.

As already mentioned, the audio is delivered by a 50W Harmon Kardon speaker setup. This is aided by Dolby and DTS audio. The external audio devices can benefit from HDMI ARC support too.

Besides audio video, the devices have a USB-C port, WiFi and Bluetooth connectivity. You can use the former for wireless screen mirroring.

While speaking at the launch, Mr Muneer Ahmad, Vice President – Of Sales and Marketing ViewSonic India, said, "Lamp-free technology is taking a wider space in the projector segment, and we at ViewSonic are imperatively focusing on bringing this in our latest projectors. Our flagship models - X2000B-4K and X2000L-4K, are our first Ultra Short Throw smart laser projectors, ideal for home entertainment giving a best-in-class visual and audio performance. We at ViewSonic are committed to updating and implementing new technology. Our X series intends to add aesthetically pleasing design to the projectors to enhance the home interior. We hope to see the same positive feedback from the audience for X2000 as we witnessed with our X1000 projector.”

Viewsonic X2000B-4K/X2000L-4K price and Indian availability

You can buy the ViewSonic X2000L/B-4K HDR Ultra Short Throw Smart Laser Projector at ₹3,99,000.

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OnePlus 11 5G Spotted on TENAA, 5,000mAh Battery, Triple Rear Cameras Tipped

OnePlus 11 5G is confirmed to launch in India on February 7 during the company's OnePlus Cloud 11 event. Ahead of the official debut, a OnePlus smartphone with model number PHB110, said to be the OnePlus 11, has been spotted on the TENAA certification website, offering a glimpse at its key specifications.

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Paytm CEO Vijay Shekhar Sharma Declares End of Cash Burn Ahead of Firm's Plans to Turn Cash Flow Positive

Paytm on Wednesday announced that the company would turn off its cash burn, while the company's founder revealed that the payments firm was "far ahead" on re-setting its strategy. Softbank-backed Paytm said last month that it plans to become free cash flow positive in the next 12-18 months.

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Existing Telecom Infrastructure Insufficient to Sustain the Metaverse, Huawei Official Says

The current web ecosystem is still not ready to support the metaverse technology. For metaverse to work out as a fully functional virtual universe, it needs to be supported by high-speed Internet and as per Purohit, only 25 percent of the global population will have access to 5G by 2025.

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Elon Musk Says Twitter on Track to Be "Roughly Cash Flow Break-Even" in 2023

Elon Musk said Twitter is now on track to be "roughly cash flow break-even" next year, as the billionaire owner defended his deep cost-cutting measures at the social media platform. Twitter was previously tracking toward a "negative cash flow situation of $3 billion (nearly Rs. 24, 870 crore) per year" before the cost cuts, Musk said on Wednesday while speaking in a T...

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Twitter Faces Deeper FTC Probe Into Privacy, Security Practices After Elon Musk Takeover: Report

Twitter is facing a deepening probe in the US into its privacy and security practices, according to a report. The company has already been asked by the US FTC whether it has the required resources to comply with the privacy consent decree, and the investigation comes weeks after Elon Musk took over the microblogging platform, firing more than half of the company's sta...

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Google Pixel 8 could pack an upgraded Samsung camera with Staggered HDR feature: Know what it is

Google’s Pixel 6 and Pixel 7 lineup uses different Samsung components such as the ISOCELL GN1 camera sensors, OLED panel, and co-developed processors. Continuing that relationship, Google could use an upgraded Samsung camera sensor on the Pixel 8 series. 

Google Pixel 8 camera (expected)

It is believed that the Google Pixel 8 lineup may offer the Staggered HDR functionality via the ISOCELL GN2, which is said to provide a more dynamic range. The 50MP ISOCELL GN2 is a 1/1.12-inch sensor, while the ISOCELL GN1’ has a 1/1.31-inch sensor.

The camera also confirms the existence of the "pro" version of the Pixel Tablet - TangorPro. pic.twitter.com/rrEr3cM8yO

— Kuba Wojciechowski (@Za_Raczke) December 19, 2022

According to developer Kuba Wojciechowski, the Google Camera Go app now supports the Staggered HDR feature, and this indicates that the camera will be getting the aforementioned upgrade. 

How will the new Samsung lens in the Google Pixel 8 work?

Samsung’s HDR algorithm works by taking three frames, including a short-exposure frame, a medium-exposure frame, and a long-exposure frame. The three frames are merged into a single HDR image.

According to Samsung, the ISOCELL GN2’s Staggered HDR offers a wide dynamic range, and the sensor offers 24% more power efficiency. The sensor also offers a new mechanism for autofocus, known as Dual Pixel Pro.

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OnePlus Nord Keyboard live images leaked online

OnePlus will be launching its first-ever keyboard, made in collaboration with KeyChron, in India. MySmartPrice shared live images of the device (courtesy of tipster Yogesh Brar), showing us a glimpse of what we can expect once it's out. The product will be known as the OnePlus Nord Keyboard.

OnePlus Nord Keyboard specifications (expected)

The OnePlus Nord keyboard will be made of plastic and aluminium materials. It is going to be compatible with multiple operating systems such as Mac and Windows. It will come with USB Type A and Type C ports, and will also support Bluetooth 5.2.

The keyboard will be available in different colours, and will also support RBG lighting. It can be used in wireless mode, as well as wired mode, which means you can arguably get this for your tablet and turn it into a laptop when required.

OnePlus Nord Keyboard price

The OnePlus Nord keyboard price is estimated to be around ₹8,000 - ₹10,000

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Twitter Blue for Business Announced, Brings Square Profile Picture for Brands: Details

Twitter Blue for Business introduces two new features making it easier for companies and businesses to verify and distinguish themselves from others on the platform. The feature will let companies link their affiliated individuals, businesses, and brands to their accounts. Once linked, the affiliated accounts will get a small badge of their parent company's profile pi...

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Jio 5G Services Rolled Out in Kochi; Trivandrum to Follow by End of December

Jio on Tuesday rolled out its 5G network in Kerala, starting with the city of Kochi. The country's largest telecom operator will also make its 5G services available in the Guruvayur Temple premises. Jio will roll out the next generation of connectivity to Trivandrum by the end of the month, and to Thrissur, Kozhikode, and Malappuram by January 2023.

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This Messi Instagram post is the most-liked picture on the platform

Even off the field, Messi is breaking records after the FIFA world cup 2022. His post-world-cup celebration photo on Instagram is the most liked post on the social media platform. Here, we will have a look at this most-liked Instagram picture. However, that’s not all the record Lionel Messi and the world cup match have broken off late. Let’s unpack all details one by one.

Messi's picture is the most-liked Instagram post of all time           View this post on Instagram                      

A post shared by Leo Messi (@leomessi)

In his Instagram post, Messi thanked his family and fans and lauded the Argentinian spirit. A loose translation of his photo caption reads, “CHAMPIONS OF THE WORLD!!!!!!! So many times I dreamed it, so much I wanted it that I still don't fall, I can't believe it...... Thank you so much to my family, to all who support me and also to all who believed in us. We prove once again that Argentinians when we fight together and united we are able to achieve what we aim. The merit is of this group, which is above individuals, is the strength of all fighting for the same dream that was also the one of all Argentinians... We did it!!! LET'S GO ARGENTINA DAMN!!!!!  We're seeing each other very soon…”

This particular Instagram carousel that garnered the most number of likes consists of photos showing Messi lifting the world cup, Messi kissing the world cup trophy, some candid on-ground post-match celebration moments, and the whole Argentinian team celebrating on the FIFA podium.

Before Messi, the most-liked Instagram post record was held by an egg. So, it goes without saying his picture is definitely more deserving of that record.

More than a million fans flooded the streets of Buenos Aires after Argentina's World Cup win  pic.twitter.com/SjAvmoiSaO

— ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) December 19, 2022

Meanwhile, there have been reports of Messi being evacuated by helicopter as masses swarmed the winning team’s bus in Argentina. 

If offline this is the situation, then you may be amazed to know that Google Search marked its highest-ever traffic in 25 years, during the FIFA World Cup 2022 finale. Google and Alphabet CEO, Sundar Pichai tweeted:

One of the greatest games ever. Well played Argentina and France. Jogo Bonito. Nobody deserves it more than #messi, imho the greatest ever to play the game. What a swansong. #FIFAWorldCup

— Sundar Pichai (@sundarpichai) December 18, 2022

Search recorded its highest ever traffic in 25 years during the final of #FIFAWorldCup , it was like the entire world was searching about one thing!

— Sundar Pichai (@sundarpichai) December 19, 2022

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Bitcoin, ETH Continue to See Price Dips, Most Altcoins Follow

The crypto price charts recorded more losses than profits on Tuesday, December 20. Bitcoin, Ether, Polygon, and Polkadot saw losses. Chainlink and Monero were among the small number of altcoins that did see profits.

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YouTube will let you use text prompts to search within videos: Here is how it works

Google announced a new Youtube feature at the Google for India 2022 event that lets users input text prompts to search for specific moments in a video. When you search for a topic on Google and are presented with a related video, you must watch the entire video to reach the point with the information you’re looking for. Google is now trying to simplify this experience by letting users search within the videos via text prompts. 

How does Youtube’s Search in Video feature work?

Google Search currently displays YouTube videos with highlighted sections that show the part of the video that correlates with your search query. These key moments may not always give you all the answers you’re looking for, which is where the new ‘search in video’ comes into play. On selecting the feature, you need to enter a text prompt related to what you’re looking for, and the video will start playing from the desired moment. 

This feature has not started rolling out to all users yet but will be done soon. 

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Twitter Will Restrict Voting on Major Policy Decisions to Twitter Blue Subscribers, Elon Musk Says

Elon Musk has announced that Twitter will make a change to only allow Twitter Blue subscribers to vote on major policy decisions, hours after his poll asking users whether he should step down as the head of Twitter concluded on Monday. Twitter's new owner agreed with a user's suggestion that only Twitter Blue subscribers should have a voice in future policy, adding th...

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Xiaomi Slashes 15 Percent of Jobs in Smartphone and Internet Services Business: Report

Xiaomi has reportedly started to lay off workers in its smartphone and internet services business. According to a report, the company is reducing its workforce by 15 percent, and thousands of workers who were hired in December last year could be affected by the layoffs.

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Samsung Galaxy A04, Galaxy A04e With 5000mAh Battery Launched in India: Price, Specifications

Samsung Galaxy A04 and Galaxy A04e are launched in India. The handsets ship with a MediaTek Helio P35 SoC coupled with up to 4GB of RAM, a 5,000mAh battery, and more. Samsung Galaxy A04e is available in Black, Blue, and Copper color options.

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Infinix Zero Ultra launch set for December 20: Expected price, specs, and more

Infinix’s new premium flagship, the Infinix Zero Ultra will be launching in India on December 20. The smartphone will feature high-quality specifications like a 200MP camera, 180W fast charging, and a curved AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate. 

The Infinix Zero Ultra will be 5G-enabled, which is thanks to the MediaTek Dimensity 920 SoC. The phone was supposed to launch in India in October but was delayed. It will share the stage with Infinix Zero 20, which will also be launched on December 20.

Infinix Zero Ultra: All You Need to Know

When it comes to the build and design of the Zero Ultra, the phone has curved edges on both sides of the display, and the front camera is positioned in the center, with the volume and power buttons present on the right edge of the phone. 

On the back, there are triple camera sensors with an LED flash. The Infinix logo is engraved on the back of the phone. The phone also has a USB-C port at the bottom, along with the SIM tray and the speaker grille.

The Infinix Zero Ultra boasts a 6.8-inch FHD+ AMOLED display with 900nits peak brightness, 460Hz touch sampling rate, punch-hole cutout, and a 120Hz refresh rate. The phone is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 920 6nm processor along with Mali-G68 MC4 GPU, which is also coupled with 8GB of RAM and 256GB in-built storage. The phone will run on Android 12 XOS.

When it comes to the camera, the phone has a massive 200MP primary camera with 13MP ultrawide camera and a 2MP depth sensor. The front camera is 32MP as well. The phone sports a 4,500mAh battery with 180W fast charging. Infinix’s new ‘Thunder Charge’ system brings a plethora of software and hardware security mechanisms that ensure proper charging and prevent overheating.

The phone is priced at $520, meaning it may be around the price range of Rs. 45,000 in India.

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OnePlus 11 Design Teased Ahead of Launch, Confirmed to Sport Hasselblad-Branded Triple Rear Camera Setup

OnePlus 11 teasers have been shared by the company ahead of the smartphone's launch in China. The phone's camera and design, have been teased by the company. The OnePlus 11 is tipped to arrive with the company’s iconic alert slider. It is also speculated to carry a triple camera setup with a circular camera module on the back. The phone is expected to arrive in earl...

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Oppenheimer Trailer: Cillian Murphy Muses on the Destructive Power of the First Atomic Bomb

Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer just got a full-length trailer, showcasing a tense Cillian Murphy murmuring about the trials and tribulations of creating the first atomic bomb. In it, he plays the titular theoretical physicist Robert J. Oppenheimer, leading the development at the Manhattan Project, set during World War II. The film also stars Robert Downey Jr., Matt...

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Bitcoin Slips Under $17,000 Again as Ether, Most Altcoins Record Losses: All Details

The overall crypto market cap that stood at $850 billion (roughly Rs. 70,337 crore) lost a whopping $43 billion (roughly Rs. 3,558 crore) over the weekend. In the aftermath, majority cryptocurrencies including Bitcoin and Ether stepped into the trading rink with price dips. Polygon, Polkadot, and Litecoin also saw losses today. Binance Coin and Avalanche emerged among...

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Sam Bankman-Fried Said to Reverse Decision to Contest Extradition to the US

FTX's former CEO Sam Bankman-Fried is said to plan to reverse his decision to contest his extradition to the US from the Bahamas. The move will pave the way for Bankman-Fried to be extradited to the US where he will appear before a court to face wire fraud, money laundering and campaign finance charges.

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Elon Musk Restores Journalists' Suspended Accounts After Twitter Poll, But Concerns Remain

Elon Musk has restored the Twitter accounts of several journalists who were suspended from the microblogging platform for a day, after they published public data about the private jet of the company's CEO. A Twitter poll that Elon Musk conducted had showed that a majority of the respondents wanted the accounts restored immediately. Musk had accused the journalists of ...

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Elon Musk Could Resign as Twitter CEO Today, Asks Twitter Users to Vote on His Future

Musk had previously indicated that he didn't want to serve as Twitter CEO for very long, and this poll comes after several controversial moves following his $44bn takeover of the social media platform.

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K.G.F: Chapter 2 Is the Highest-Selling, Most-Watched Movie in 2022, According to BookMyShow

K.G.F: Chapter 2 was among the highest-sold and most-watched films this year, as per BookMyShow’s year-ender report. The Prashanth Neel-directed sequel surpassed Baahubali 2: The Conclusion’s five-year-long record, to emerge as the best-selling film on the platform, with a whopping 17.7 million tickets sold. On its April 14 theatrical release day, K.G.F: Chapter 2...

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Koo migrate feature allows you to import all your tweets from Twitter and more

Koo, the Indian Twitter alternative is introducing a ‘migrate’ feature that lets you transfer all your tweets from Twitter to Koo. With this new feature, Koo co-founder and CEO Aprameya Radhakrishna aim to help you to escape "intellectual assassination" caused by account suspensions on Twitter at the whims and fancies of Elon Musk.

New Koo feature: Tweet migration tool

Go to Koo settings, there is a migrate button. Click on it and follow the on-screen instructions and all your tweets will be moved to Koo.

Note that replies, likes and reshares are not migrated.

Well, it’s not just tweets but also all accounts followed by the migrating user will also be transferred, provided they are available on Koo, to begin with.

Speaking on the Elon-Twitter situation to Press Trust of India (via Yourstory), Mr Radhakrishna says, "it is unimaginable that in this day and age, one man has the ability to wipe out your digital existence and remove all traces of your creativity. History and creativity cannot be held hostage to a $44 billion, billionaire's toy".

"Koo provides everyone with an equal opportunity to express themselves in a language of choice and preserve their thoughts and opinions for all times to come. So go ahead, escape Twitter and engage in a platform that truly sets you free," he adds.

Meanwhile, Mayank Bidawatka has also shared his concern over the way Twitter is being run currently. 

How does this make sense? Aren't journalists the biggest source of reliable information around the world? Journalists need to be treated with the respect they deserve. At Koo we have a special carousel highlighting journalists and media outlets! pic.twitter.com/G8tUNC3deL

— Mayank Bidawatka (@mayankbidawatka) December 15, 2022

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Heres what the new Motorola Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 phone brings to the table

Motorola recently launched the Moto X40 powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC. It also flaunts a 165Hz display and 125W charging support, among other things. Let’s glean all the details about the Motorola phone here.

Top Moto X40 specs and features

1. Moto X40 has got a 6.7-inch FHD+ OLED display with 165Hz refresh rate, 1B colours, and HDR10+ support. 

2. The front camera of the Moto X40 sits within a central punch hole and is a 60-megapixel sensor. Meanwhile, the primary camera on the back is a 50MP snapper accompanied by a 50MP ultrawide shooter and a 12MP 2x zoom telephoto sensor. You get to shoot 4K30 fps videos from both sides.

3. You can use the front camera to unlock the device. Or you can use the in-screen fingerprint scanner. Either way, you’ll be welcomed by Android 13-based MYUI 5.0. This is rather stock Android only with some Moto bits and pieces flavoured on top.

4. The software is backed by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset.

5. The memory configuration available is up to 12GB RAM and 512GB storage.

6. A 4600mAh battery keeps the phone running and the device supports 125W fast wired charging, 15W wireless facility, and 5W reverse wireless charging support. 

7. The various connectivity options are WiFi 6e, Bluetooth, GPS (L1+L5), USB-C port, and NFC.

8. There is IP68 dust and water resistance.

9. The back of the phone is protected by Gorilla Glass Victus. 

10. The device is available in Black and Blue colours.

The Moto X40 price in its home market starts at CNY 3,400 (~₹40,500) for the base 8+128GB model.

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Tecno Phantom X2 India sale to take place on Jan 9: Pre-booking, specs, and other details

Tecno India has revealed the pre-booking and sale dates of its upcoming smartphone called Tecno Phantom X2. It’s a 5G phone powered by MediaTek Dimesity 9000 processor. The phone go on sale via Amazon. So, now that we know where it will be available through and when, let’s learn more about the device itself.

Tecno Phantom X2 specs and features (expected)

Tecno has equipped the Phantom X2 with a 6.8-inch FHD+ 120Hz AMOLED screen with an embedded fingerprint reader and Gorilla Glass Victus protection. There is a punch hole cutout in the middle that houses a 32MP selfie shooter. 

The rear cameras include a 64MP main sensor, a 13MP ultrawide and a 2MP token sensor.

With the World's First 4nm Flagship Processor for everything faster & MediaTek Dimensity 9000 for everything stronger, #TECNOPHANTOMX2 is here to bring you an experience that will be #BeyondTheExtraordinary with unparalleled flagship performance. Exciting Right?#PHANTOMX2 pic.twitter.com/1hrkSCYaxc

— TECNO Mobile India (@TecnoMobileInd) December 15, 2022

The internals of the Phantom X2 consists of a Dimensity 9000 SoC, along with up to 8GB RAM, 256GB UFS 3.1 storage, and a 5160 mAh battery with 45W charger support.

Tecno Phantom X2 could boot with Android 12 based HiOS software. 

It could bring connectivity options like WiFi ac, Bluetooth 5.3, NFC, and a USB-C 2.0 port.

Tecno Phantom X2 India launch details

Are you ready to experience #BeyondTheExtraOrdinary? TECNO is here with the flagship product PHANTOM X2 crafted with World's first 4nm MediaTek Dimensity 9000 5G Processor, 64MP OIS RGBW(G+P) sensor & many more. Get Notified & unlock the features on -https://t.co/KDmoX6xNUm pic.twitter.com/CasAh57iR0

— TECNO Mobile India (@TecnoMobileInd) December 17, 2022

You could pre-book the Tecno Phantom X2 starting Jan 2 and finally on Jan 9, the phone will be available through Amazon India. The likely color choices would be Stardust Gray and Moonlight Silver.

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Vivo X90 global launch could be in January 2023: Heres the alleged date

Vivo X90 series debuted in China in November, but it is yet to come out in other markets. Now, a seemingly legit Vivo X90 global launch poster from Twitter user Ankit reveals the date to be January 31, 2023. So, if that’s when the Vivo X90, Vivo X90 Pro, and other models set to show up on the global stage, then here’s what you could expect them to bring in terms of specifications, and feature set.

Vivo X90 Series Launching on 31st January Globally pic.twitter.com/CSmQwWL4sU

— Ankit (@TechnoAnkit1) December 16, 2022 Vivo X90 vs Vivo X90 Pro vs Vivo X90 Pro+ specs

All three phones present a distinct design including a giant camera mesa on the back and a central punch-hole display on the front. The differences between them is evident in the display and camera specs itself. 

While all of them have a 6.7-inch AMOLED panel, the one on the Pro + is LTPO4 with QHD+ resolution.

The Vivo X90 comes with a 50+12 (2x telephoto)+12MP(ultrawide) triplet. The Vivo X90 Pro sports a 50.3+50 (2x telephoto)+12MP(ultrawide) trio. The Vivo X90 Pro+ meanwhile has got a 50.3+ 64MP (3.5x periscope)+ 48MP (ultrawide) troika. You do get Zeiss optics, Zeiss T* lens coating, Pixel Shift, and dual-LED dual-tone flash on all three Vivo phones.    

Another major difference between the phones is that the Pro+ variant comes with Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC while the standard and Pro models ship with MediaTek Dimensity 9200 SoC.

The battery size of Vivo X90 is 4810mAh (with 120W charging), while the Vivo X90 Pro has got a 4870mAh battery (with 120W charging), and Vivo X90 Pro+ packs in a 4700mAh cell (with 80W charging).

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I wearied of the fight says John Carmack, CTO of Metas virtual reality efforts

John Carmack, the CTO for Meta’s virtual reality wing has quit the company. His exit happened on Friday, according to sources who are familiar with Meta’s inner workings. Carmack has been fairly critical about Meta’s advancements so far in the VR and AR space, along with its metaverse ambitions. He posted on the company’s internal Workplace forum to inform people about his decision to leave. 

John Carmack leaves Meta

"We built something pretty close to the right thing," Carmack said in the note "The issue is our efficiency.” He also added that he was ‘wearied of the fight’ with Meta. Meta acquired Oculus back in 2014, and then changed the name of the brand to Meta Quest, in spite of the fact that Oculus was already one of the most popular and best-known VR headsets. Palmer Luckey founded Oculus in 212 and Carmack joined as the first CTO in 2013. 

"I have my own startup to run, but the fight is still winnable!" Carmack added in his note. "Maybe it is actually possible to get there by just ploughing ahead with current practices, but there is plenty of room for improvement. Make better decisions and fill your products with 'Give a Damn!'"

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YouTube Music will offer a custom radio playlist feature soon

According to a report in 9to5Google, Youtube is working on a new feature that will let users make a custom radio list. As of now, the platform allows you to customise the music queue in the Now Playing section, and this can be done based on the mood of the song as well as the genre. Now, there will be a new feature called ‘Create a Radio’. 

How will the new YouTube radio playlist feature work?

The new feature is still being tested at the moment and will roll out to the masses soon. It offers three options - Blend, Familiar, and Discover. Users can select the artists they want to listen to so that the app knows about their preferences. Once this is done, you can set up a few more filters like Upbeat, Focus, Downbeat, Pump-up, Deep cuts, new releases, and popular. Once all of this is done, the YouTube radio playlist will be available for you to access. 

YouTube has also created a poll to gain a better understanding of what kinds of features users are expecting. The poll offers many options like improvements to lyrics, background play, sleep timer and so on. 

Youtube recently released a new feature that helps reduce spam comments and spam bots.

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HTC to Unveil New Mixed Reality Headset at CES 2023, May Take on Meta Quest: Report

HTC is reportedly gearing up to launch a new headset with virtual reality and augmented reality support during the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2023. The company teased the arrival of the device revealing its design, according to a recent report.

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Nubia Z50 Teaser Videos Show Design; Confirm MyOS 13, 64-Megapixel Triple Rear Cameras

Nubia Z50 will be launched in the Chinese market on December 19. Ahead of the launch, the company has shared multiple videos and posters on Weibo revealing its design, colour options, and specifications. It is confirmed to offer feature 64-megapixel triple rear camera unit and a 5,000mAh battery.

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5 AI Art Generators you should check out

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools have been making headlines lately, showing people just how many feats these tools are capable of. The latest in a line of new tools comes in the form of AI art generators that create beautiful works of art once you input text describing exactly what you want. You may have heard of OpenAI’s DALL-E, but guess what, there are quite a few other tools in the market that are just as capable. 

So, if you're looking to make some cool artwork, check out these tools:

1. Dream Studio (Stable Diffusion)

Stable Diffusion happens to be one of the most popular text-to-art AI generators. This is basically an open-source model that creates images in just a few seconds. It has been trained on 4,000 Nvidia A100 GPUs over a period of a month. 

This free-to-use tool only requires a text prompt to create visually stunning images. Its character creation capacities are a little weak, but we can expect it to get better as the tool is still learning. 

2. Nightcate

NightCafe is an AI text-to-art generator that is available online. This generator is known for offering a lot of variety when it comes to art forms. It also offers a range of customisation features so that you can alter the output based on your needs. You can also tweak the algorithm used by the AI in order to control the output even further. 

3. Pixray

Pixray can be used in the form of a website as well as by installing it on your PC. The tool is also available as an API for developers who want to make AI art Discord bots. Pixray can take close to six minutes to create just one image and it runs on the Nvidia T4 GPU hardware.

4. StarryAI

StarryAI is an app that is available for Android as well as iOS and can generate artwork based on the text you input. It starts by offering you 5 free credits, however, once these are all used up, you’ll have to pay for each output. It can also understand a wide range of prompts, however, it does tend to make mistakes at times. 

5. Wonder AI

Wonder AI is a free-to-use app that lets you create as many artworks as you want. The only downside is that it makes users watch a 30-second ad before it generates the art, however considering that it doesn’t ask you to pay for each artwork, this isn’t a big deal. You can always choose to buy the membership plan if you want to get rid of the ads.  Want to create artwork of your face? Check out the Lensa AI app! 

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Samsung Galaxy M04 Goes on Sale in India: Price, Specifications, Launch Offers

Samsung Galaxy M04 is currently available for purchase in India via the company website and Amazon. The new entry-level handset is available in two colour options with a starting price tag of Rs. 9,499. The Galaxy M04 is powered by a MediaTek Helio P35 SoC, coupled with 4GB of RAM and 128GB of onboard storage. It is backed by a 5,000mAh battery.

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YouTube is Testing 'Add To Queue' Feature for Android, iOS Premium Subscribers: Report

YouTube is testing 'Add to Queue' feature on Android and iOS devices for users having a YouTube Premium subscription. The feature, which has been available on Youtube's web platform, is now being brought to the mobile app. The feature will be accessible through the three-dot menu. Once a video is added to the queue, users will be able to use gestures like drag and dro...

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New family premium plan by Truecaller: Everything you need to know

Truecaller has launched a new subscription plan named Family Premium Plan, which can be shared between 5 family members. The new plan is not available in the United States, but the company has rolled out the Truecaller Family Premium Plan in other regions. The buyer has to invite the other four people after buying the family plan and their accounts will automatically upgrade.

The Truecaller family plan has been launched at a price of Rs 132 per month or Rs 925 per year in India. In the latest version, Truecaller offers three subscription plans; Premium, Gold and Family Premium Plan. The price of a premium subscription is Rs 529 per year for an individual member whereas a Gold plan costs Rs 5,000 per year.

Features you will get with the Truecaller Family Premium Plan are:

- No ads - Who viewed my profile - Incognito mode - Advanced spam blocking - Unlimited contact request - Announce calls (android only) - Ghost calls (android only)

For now, only Android users can buy the family premium plan but then they can add iOS users to the member list. The family members and the owner need to be from the same country otherwise they won’t be able to share the plan. Truecaller users who are already on a Connect plan will be upgraded to the family plan from the Premium screen.

Truecaller says it doesn’t share any personal information with the other family members except names and phone numbers used during the invitation process. The call logs, messages, or any other activity are kept private from other family members.

TrueCaller is a smartphone application that has features of caller identification, call-blocking, flash-messaging, call-recording (on Android up to version 8 ), and Chat & Voice by using the Internet. It requires users to provide a standard cellular mobile number for registering with the service.   

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