ISRO Successfully Launches PSLV-C53 With 3 Satellites From Singapore Onboard

ISRO's PSLV-C53 was launched on Thursday from Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota. It is designed to orbit the DS-EO satellites along with two other co-passenger satellites from Singapore.

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Three Arrows Capital Accused of Exceeding Assets Threshold, Providing False Information

Crypto hedge fund Three Arrows Capital has been accused of exceeding its assets threshold and providing false information by Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS). Crypto broker Voyager Digital issued 3AC with a default notice on Monday after it failed to make payments on a loan.

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Amazfit T-Rex 2 Now Available for Pre-Order in India; Deliveries to Begin on July 2: Price, Specifications

Amazfit T-Rex 2 is currently available for pre-order in India with deliveries starting on July 2 at 12pm. The smartwatch was launched globally on May 24 with a 500mAh battery pack that can power the smartwatch for up to 24 days of normal use. The smartwatch is currently available for pre-order on Amazfit’s official website.

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Tesla's Run of Record Deliveries May Take a Hit This Year Due to COVID-Related Shutdown, Predict Analysts

Tesla's long run of record deliveries may get affected this year as a prolonged COVID-related shutdown in Shanghai hit its production and supply chain, opines the analysts. While Elon Musk has been pursuing the acquisition of social media platform Twitter, Tesla has grappled with production glitches in China and slow output growth at new factories in Texas and Berlin.

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Google, Vodafone Partner to Work Towards Extending Wear OS Smartwatch Battery Life

Vodafone is working with Google to extend the battery life of on Wear OS by Google watches. The telecom network will achieve so by reducing the "chatter" between the device and the network.

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Government Approves Computerisation of Primary Agriculture Credit Societies for Transparency, Accountability

The Government on Wednesday approved the computerisation of all functional 63,000 Primary Agriculture Credit Societies (PACS) over the next five years. For the reform, the government has set up at a budget outlay of nearly Rs. 2,510 crore in order to improve efficiency, transparency and accountability in PACS' operations.

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Flipkart Big Bachat Dhamaal Sale July 2022 to Go Live on July 1: Best Deals, Offers

Flipkart Big Bachat Dhamaal Sale July 2022 is going live from July 1 till July 3 with deals and discounts on smartphones and other home appliances. The e-commerce platform will be offering new deals every day at 12am, 8am, and 4pm between the specified dates during the Flipkart Big Bachat Dhamaal Sale July 2022.

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Norway Faces Cyberattack, Pro-Russian Hacker Group Accused Behind Activity

A cyberattack temporarily hit public and private websites in Norway in the past 24 hours, Norwegian authorities said. The distributed-denial-of-service (DDOS) attack targeted a secure national data network forcing the temporary suspension of online services for several hours.

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Mercedes-Benz Makes Adjustments in Units at Germany, Hungary to Produce Electric Vehicles

Mercedes-Benz is making plans to manufacture a new range of luxury electric vehicles. The company expects to switch to electric by the end of the decade. Three plants in Germany and one in Hungary will start production of new models in the top end luxury, core luxury and entry luxury segments from the middle of the decade.

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Snapchat Plus Paid Subscription Service Launched, Now Available in US at $3.99 per Month

Snapchat Plus, the paid subscription service by Snap, was launched on Wednesday on the Snapchat app in the US, priced at $3.99 (nearly Rs. 315) a month. It was also launched in a few other markets.

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Meet the 'Zombie Star', Residing in Spiral Galaxy NGC 1309, That Survived Supernova Blast

Astronomers have observed a star that not only survived a stellar explosion called a supernova, but emerged from it brighter than before the blast. This white dwarf is gravitationally locked in orbit with another star — a pairing called a binary system.

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Airbnb Permanently Bans Party Events, Breaking Rules May Lead to Account Suspension

Airbnb has announced a permanent ban parties at the properties rented out globally through its app. Under the new policy, the rental platform will also lift its 16-person cap at rental properties. People breaking the rules will face consequences from account suspension to full removal from the platform.

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Vivo V25 Launch in India Tipped in Third Week of August; Vivo V25 Pro, V25 Special Edition to Launch in September: Report

Vivo V25 is going to launch in India in the third week of august, according to a report citing industry sources. The Vivo V25 Pro is said to launch in September alongside a Vivo V25 special edition. Vivo V25 is expected to feature a 6.62-inch display with a 90Hz refresh rate.

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Mobile Internet Services Suspended Across Rajasthan for 24 Hours to Avoid Communal Tension

Rajasthan government on Tuesday imposed prohibitory orders and suspended mobile internet service across the state in view of communal tension following the murder of a tailor in Udaipur. Leaves of police and administration officials have also been cancelled.

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Indian Education Should Follow Tech-Driven Approach, Initiatives Like Digital University: Dharmendra Pradhan

Technology-driven approach, initiatives like Digital University in line with the NEP-2020 will be key to enhance access to quality education, said Union Minster of Education Dharmendra Pradhan. He also advocated for creating robust and resilient mechanisms for making education accessible.

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Climate Tech Firm to Launch DAC Plant in Iceland to Capture CO2 From Air

Climeworks AG is planning to build its direct air capture plant in 18-24 months, with capacity to suck 36,000 tonnes of CO2 per year from the air. This will be a 10-fold increase from Climeworks' existing DAC plant, currently the world's largest.

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Haryana Government Approves State EV Policy, Announces SOPs to Manufacturers

The Haryana government has approved the State Electric Vehicle (EV) Policy 2022 offering several financial incentives to EV manufacturers. The policy provides for employment generation subsidy of Rs. 48,000 per employee per annum for 10 years in lieu of Haryana domiciled manpower being employed with EV companies.

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Oppo Watch 3 Series, Band 2 Tipped to Launch in India

Oppo is expected to launch the Watch 3 smartwatch and Band 2 fitness tracker in India. The wearables are also said to launch globally in second half of this year. Oppo is yet to confirm the details about both the wearables. The smartwatch is said to get a square dial.

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Government Approves Proposed Investments Worth Rs. 86,824 Crore for Electronics Manufacturing

The electronics and IT ministry has approved 314 applications with proposed investments worth Rs. 86,824 crore under a modified special incentive package scheme for electronics manufacturing. The government has also come up with the production-linked incentive schemes in an attempt to woo global mobile device makers.

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Lithuania Faces Cyberattack, Russia's Killnet Claims Hack of Sites in Retaliation for Transit Ban

Lithuanian state and private institutions were hit by a denial-of-service cyberattack on Monday. Russian hacker group Killnet claimed responsibility for the distributed denial of service (DDoS) cyberattack, saying it was in response to Vilnius's decision to block the transit of goods sanctioned by the European Union to the Russian exclave of Kaliningrad.

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Asus ROG Phone 6 Claimed as World's First IPX4 Rated Water Splash Resistant Gaming Smartphone

The upcoming Asus ROG Phone 6 is said to sport a 6.78-inch AMOLED display, and could pack a 6,000mAh battery.

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PlayStation Plus July 2022 Games Leaked: Crash Bandicoot 4, Arcadegeddon, Man of Medan

PlayStation Plus' free games for July 2022 will include platform game Crash Bandicoot 4, as well as survival horror title The Dark Pictures: Man of Medan, according to a report.

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Majority Altcoins Join BTC, ETH in Reflecting Losses as Price Chart Remains Drenched in Red

Majority cryptocurrencies found themselves on the loss-side of the price charts, after BTC and ETH opened with losses on Monday, June 27. From Binance Coin to Solana and Polygon, several popular cryptocurrencies remained to trade lowly on the price charts, impacted by losses. Only a few altcoins like Ripple, Tether, and USD Coin managed to see small gains.

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Stranger Things Spin-Off Series 'Different Than What Anyone Is Expecting', Duffer Brothers Say

The Stranger Things spin-off is "going to be different than what anyone is expecting", creators and showrunners Matt and Ross Duffer have teased, ahead of the two-part looming Stranger Things 4 Volume 2.

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OnePlus TV 50 Y1S Pro India Launch Confirmed; 4K UHD Bezel-Less Display, Dolby Audio Support Teased

OnePlus TV 50 Y1S Pro is set to debut in India soon. OnePlus started teasing the launch of new smart TV in India via its website and Amazon. The upcoming model will feature a bezel-less design and will pack 24W speakers featuring Dolby Audio support. The company is yet to reveal the official launch date of the OnePlus TV 50 Y1S Pro.

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Twitter 'Withholds' Journalist Rana Ayyub's Account in India

Journalist Rana Ayyub has posted a notice from Twitter which informed her that the microblogging site has withheld her account in India under Information Technology Act, 2000.

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NASA Launches 'Mini Hubble' Telescope From Australian Outback

NASA's first-ever launch from a commercial site outside of the United States blasted off from Australia's Outback late Sunday, in a "historic" moment for the country's space industry.

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Apple Reportedly Decides Not to Challenge Vote in Favour of Unionisation, to Participate in Bargaining Process

Apple has reportedly decided that it will not challenge the results of a vote by workers at its Towson, Maryland, store to unionise. The company intends to participate in the bargaining process in good faith, a person familiar with the company's plans told Reuters.

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Spain Warns of Possible Cyberattack at NATO Summit, Does Not Name the Country

Spain's defence minister Margarita Robles has warned of a possible cyberattack during the NATO summit in Madrid next week. It has also been reported that the Spanish intelligence services fear a Russian attack on strategic infrastructure such as airports, hospitals, or water and energy supply centres.

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Portronics Dash 12 TWS boombox Speakers Launched in India with 60W Audio Output, 9 Hours Playback Time: All Details

Portronics has launched its new TWS boombox speakers called Dash 12 in India. The speakers are available for purchase on Amazon.in, Portronics’ website, and other leading online and offline stores. The speakers come with twin drivers that produce an audio output of 60W. It is only available in one colour option.

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Dizo Buds P Confirmed To Launch in India on June 28 With 40 Hours of Total Playtime

Dizo has announced that its new earphones Dizo Buds P will launch in India on June. The earphones will be sold through Flipkart with 40 hours of playtime and 3.5g weight. The earphones are said to be priced below Rs. 2,000.

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US Tech Industry Fears Handing Over Data on Abortion to State Government After Verdict in Roe vs Wade Trail

The US technology industry is fearing the possibility of having to hand over pregnancy-related data to law enforcement, in the wake of the US Supreme Court's decision on the Roe vs Wade precedent.

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RBI Extends Deadline to Comply With Card Tokenisation Norms Till September 30

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has extended the card-on-file (CoF) tokenisation deadline by three months, changing it from June 30 to September 30. This date has been pushed due to requests received from industry bodies. Card-on-file, or CoF, refers to card information stored by payment gateway and merchants to process future transactions.

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Intel India Inaugurates New State-of-the-Art Design, Engineering Center in Bengaluru

Intel India has opened a new center in Bengaluru in an effort to expand its design and engineering footprint in India. The new 4.53 lakh square feet facility across two towers can accommodate 2,000 employees. It is claimed to help advance Intel India's "cutting-edge" design and engineering work in client, data centre, IoT, graphics, artificial intelligence, and automo...

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Foxconn Chairman Meets Telangana IT Minister, Vedanta's MD on India Visit to Discuss New E-Chip Plants

Foxconn chairman young Liu met Telangana IT Minister KT Rama Rao, who proposed to set up a new investment in the state. The Foxconn head also met Vedanta's MD to discuss the roadmap for their e-chip plant.

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Nunam Technologies Partners With Mumbai's BEST for E-Bus System, Will Monitor Battery Health and Performance

Nunam Technologies has been selected to partner with Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST) to run a pilot for the implementation of a battery prognostics and health management system for e-buses, accelerator programme.

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Google Chrome on iOS Gets New Features Like Enhanced Safe Browsing, AutoFill Passwords

Google has announced five new features for Chrome web browser on iPhone and iPad. The new features include enhanced Google Safe Browsing, AutoFill passwords on any application, and more. Google also said that more features to Chrome on iOS will come in the coming weeks.

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Social Media Should Act in Accordance With Indian Laws, Cannot Contravene the Rights of Citizens: MeitY

The government is not happy with the social media platforms who have failed to adequately redress the issues raised by the people, Union Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar said on Thursday. The Minister of State for Electronics and IT held an open house discussion with stakeholders on a draft notification to amend the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Dig...

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Google Reveals Italian Spyware Used for Hacking Apple, Android Smartphones

Google's new report has revealed how Italy-based RCS Lab helped to hack Apple and Android smartphones in Italy, Kazakhstan. Meanwhile, Google said it had taken steps to protect users of its Android operating system and alerted them about the spyware.

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Flipkart Electronics Sale June 2022 Goes Live: Best Offers on Televisions, Appliances

Flipkart Electronics Sale June 2022 is going live on June 23 till June 27 with deals and discounts on several electronics like TVs, Appliances, and more. The e-commerce platform is also offering 10 percent discount of up to Rs. 1,500 on SBI Credit Cards and EMI transactions with the five-day long Flipkart Electronics Sale June 2022.

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Shopify Collaborates With Twitter to Help Merchants With Online Sale, Unveils 100 New Tools

Shopify has announced its collaboration with Twitter to shore up sales to counter a post-pandemic slowdown in online shopping. In addition, the company also unveiled over 100 news tools.

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Google May Face Second Turnover Fine in Russia Over Banned Content, Warns Russian Regulator

Google may face a fine of 5-10 percent of its total turnover in Russia for continuing the use of banned content, including "misleading information" on YouTube about events in Ukraine. This is the second fine based on a percentage of turnover that Google could face in Russia.

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Google Agrees to Pay for Wikipedia Content Displayed on Search Engine

Google has agreed to pay Wikipedia for content displayed by its search engine. The new announcement mirrors Google's deal with news outlets in Europe.

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Microsoft Alleges Russian Spies of Targeting Ukraine's Allies in 42 Countries Including US

Microsoft has alleged that Russian spies have targeted Ukraine's allies in 48 countries including UK since Russia invaded the country on February 24. The state-backed Russian hackers have engaged in “strategic espionage” against governments, think tanks, businesses and aid groups, said Microsoft.

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TikTok Agrees to Boost EU Consumers' Rights, Averts Possible Sanctions

TikTok has agreed to boost European Union users' rights, as confirmed by EU regulators in an official statement. The step is said to averting possible sanctions in a case sparked by multiple complaints from consumer groups in the bloc.

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Facebook Updates Its Policy to Take Down Fake Reviews Aimed At Duping Business Pages

Facebook is cracking down on user reviews to prevent people from leaving fake feedback on business pages. The company has updated its Community Feedback policy to address this widespread issue. Last year, Facebook removed 16,000 groups that were selling and buying fake reviews of various products and services.

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Nokia X21 5G, G-Series Smartphone Alleged Renders Surface Online, Specifications Leaked

Nokia X21 5G and a new G-series smartphone renders have leaked online along with some specifications. The Nokia X21 5G can be seen in black colour, while the G-series smartphone is in green with a textured back. The G-series smartphone can be seen with a triple rear camera setup with a flash.

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Microsoft to Cease Use of Facial Recognition Tool Known for Identifying Emotion

Microsoft has announced to stop selling the facial recognition tool that enables people to guess someone's emotion based on a facial image. Existing customers will have one year before losing access to artificial intelligence tools.

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Elon Musk Predicts 10 Percent Layoff in Tesla, Paused Hirings Ahead of Expected US Recession

Tesla's CEO Elon Musk has confirmed that the company will soon see a 10 percent cut in salaried staff at the electric car maker over three months. He also predicted a US recession was more likely than not.

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New Xiaomi Smartwatch Tipped to Launch Without eSIM Support, Spotted on China 3C Website: Report

Xiaomi is going to launch a new smartwatch, as per a report. The new wearable, said to be launched as Xiaomi Watch Color 3, has reportedly been spotted on China’s 3C certification website. The wearable has been tipped to not get eSIM support. Other details about the rumoured smartwatch are still unknown.

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Elon Musk’s Twitter Deal Worth $44 Billion Reportedly Gets Unanimous Approval From Board

Twitter's board has recommended unanimously that shareholders approve the proposed $44 billion (roughly Rs. 3,43,500 crore) sale of the company to billionaire and Tesla CEO Elon Musk, according to a regulatory filing Tuesday. On Tuesday at the Qatar Economic Forum in an interview with Bloomberg, Musk listed the approval of the deal by shareholders as one of several ...

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Reliance Fined for Not Promptly Disclosing 2020 Facebook $5.7 Billion Deal

Reliance Industries and two of its compliance officers were fined for violating fair disclosure norms during Facebook's 2020 investment in its digital unit in 2020. SEBI said Reliance did not disclose the deal even after newspaper reports in March 2020 published price-sensitive details about the imminent investment that led to a spike in its shares.

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YouTube Removes US Capitol Riot Probe Video, Cites 'Election Misinformation' as the Reason

YouTube has pulled a video probing 2021’s attack on the US Capitol because. The platform has shared that the vide contained election misinformation spread by then president Donald Trump.

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Verizon, AT&T Delays Part of 5G Rollout Near Airports Until Mid-2023 to Ensure Equipment Safety

Verizon, AT&T will delay some 5G rollout near airports, informed US regulators. The move will give time to airlines to ensure that equipment on their planes is safe from interference from the wireless signals. The airline industry has already displayed their disappointment with the deal.

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TikTok Migrates US Users' Data to Oracle Servers, Ensures Safety of Information

TikTok says it has completed migrating information on its US users to servers at Oracle. TikTok had more than 1 billion active users globally, and counts the US as its largest market.

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Google Urged by US Lawmakers to Fix Abortion Searches That Steer Women to 'Fake Clinics'

US lawmakers urged Google to give accurate results to people seeking abortions rather than sometimes sending them to "crisis pregnancy centres," which steer woman away from the procedures.

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Tag Heuer Adds Support for NFT Watchfaces for ‘Connected Calibre E4’ Smartwatch

Tag Heuer will now let its users set non-fungible tokens (NFTs) as watchfaces on its ‘Connected Calibre E4’ smartwatch. Wallets Metamask and Ledger have been partnered by Tag Heuer to display these NFTs. Digital collectibles from popular series including the Bored Ape Yacht Club, CryptoPunk, Clone-X, and World of Women will be displayed on the Tag Heuer watch.

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Facebook-Owner Meta Launching High-Fashion Clothing Store for Avatars

Facebook-owner Meta Platforms is launching a digital clothing store where users can purchase designer outfits for their avatars, Chief Executive Mark Zuckerberg said on Friday.

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Snapchat Internally Testing Its Paid Subscription Called Snapchat Plus: Report

Snapchat is reportedly testing for its paid subscription called Snapchat+ internally, as confirmed by Snap spokesperson Liz Markman. The paid subscription from Snapchat is said to provide users an early access to features as well as other abilities announced on the app.

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How Mindfulness and Dance Can Stimulate a Part of the Brain That Can Improve Mental Health

The somatosensory cortex arcs across the top of brain, responsible for processing sensory information from various body parts, can be stimulated to keep our mental health in check. The cortex can be stimulates using activities like dance, movements, mindfulness.

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YouTube Removes US Capitol Riot Probe Video, Cites 'Election Misinformation' as the Reason

YouTube has pulled a video probing 2021’s attack on the US Capitol because. The platform has shared that the vide contained election misinformation spread by then president Donald Trump.

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Verizon, AT&T Delays Part of 5G Rollout Near Airports Until Mid-2023 to Ensure Equipment Safety

Verizon, AT&T will delay some 5G rollout near airports, informed US regulators. The move will give time to airlines to ensure that equipment on their planes is safe from interference from the wireless signals. The airline industry has already displayed their disappointment with the deal.

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TikTok Migrates US Users' Data to Oracle Servers, Ensures Safety of Information

TikTok says it has completed migrating information on its US users to servers at Oracle. TikTok had more than 1 billion active users globally, and counts the US as its largest market.

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Google Urged by US Lawmakers to Fix Abortion Searches That Steer Women to 'Fake Clinics'

US lawmakers urged Google to give accurate results to people seeking abortions rather than sometimes sending them to "crisis pregnancy centres," which steer woman away from the procedures.

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Poco X4 GT Launch Set for June 23, Could Be Rebranded Redmi Note 11T Pro

Poco X4 GT will be launched on June 23 in the global markets via a virtual event. Redmi Note 11T Pro launched in China is expected to arrive in global markets as Poco X4 GT. Price of Redmi Note 11T Pro starts at CNY 1,799 (roughly Rs. 20,900).

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Elon Musk Sued for $258 Billion Over Alleged Dogecoin Pyramid Scheme

Elon Musk was sued for $258 billion on Thursday by a Dogecoin investor who accused him of running a pyramid scheme to support the cryptocurrency.

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Thor: Love and Thunder Tickets Now Live on INOX Screens Across India

Thor: Love and Thunder ticket bookings are now live in India — in English, Hindi, and IMAX. Disney Star opened ticket sales for the highly-awaited Marvel Cinematic Universe movie 21 days ahead of release.

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Best EA Play Games on PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series S/X

We’ve curated a list of the best games on EA Play right now. The list includes some classic first-person shooter games such as Battlefield 1 and Crysis Remastered. Sport simulator fans can also rejoice with the inclusion of games such as FIFA 22 and EA Sports UFC 4 in the game library amongst others. Gamers can enjoy these titles on PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series S/X, Pl...

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Atumobile Gets ARAI’s Approval to Launch AtumVader E-Bike With No Clutch

Atumobile has received ARAI's nod to launch AtumVader e-bike. The new bike can go up to 100 kms on a single charge at a top speed of 65 kmph.

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DualSense Pro? Sony Set to Unveil New PlayStation 5 Pro Controller Soon: Report

PlayStation 5 might soon get a professional controller from Sony — a DualSense Pro, if you will — akin to Microsoft’s Xbox Elite Wireless Controller, according to a new report. As with the Xbox Elite joystick, the DualSense Pro will sport trigger stops, rear buttons/ flappy paddles, and removable analogue sticks. The DualSense Pro could launch “soon”, as soo...

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Apple 13-Inch MacBook Pro (2022) With M2 Pre-Orders Start in India on June 17: Price, Specifications

The 13-inch MacBook Pro (2022) was launched earlier this month during the WWDC 2022 and it is now going on pre-orders in India for the first time on Friday, June 17. Users interested in buying Apple's latest M2-powered MacBook Pro can start pre-booking the device via the company website and authorised resellers.

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5G Spectrum Services to Rollout in August-September: IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw

5G Spectrum Services will begin rollout by August or September, revealed Telecom and IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw. He also announced an MoU signed between UPI and a France-based payment settlement organization.

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Government to Introduce AI-Enabled Portal Bhavishya for Pensioners: Union Minister Jitendra Singh

Government has announced to launch an AI-based portal for pensioners. Union Minister Jitendra Singh revealed that Bhavishya will send alerts to pensioners and also solve grievances.

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Tesla Reports Highest Automated Tech Vehicle Crashes in the US, Reveals NHTRA Report

Tesla, in its disclosure to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, has reported 273 vehicle crashes involving advanced driving assistance systems like Autopilot since July 2021. The US regulator mandated all automakers and tech companies in June 2021 to immediately report all crashes involving advanced driver assistance systems.

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5G Spectrum to Go on Auction by July-End, Union Cabinet Approves DoT’s Proposal

5G Spectrum will go on auction in India by the end of July, after Union Cabinet nodded to Department of Telecommunications’ proposal. A total of 72097.85 MHz of spectrum with a validity period of 20 years will be put to auction in various low, medium and high frequency ranges.

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Apple Rumoured to Launch 14.1-Inch iPad With Traditional LED Display in Early 2023

Apple is working on a regular 14.1-inch iPad with a traditional LED display, analyst Ross Young has said. The analyst previously reported that the Cupertino company was planning to launch a 14.1-inch iPad Pro.

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Big Tech Antitrust Bill May Pass in US Parliament Soon Despite Opposition From Amazon, Google

Big Tech antitrust bill, which aims at reining in the market power of platforms like Amazon and Google, may pass both chambers of US Congress in next few weeks. While Big Tech have constantly tried to quash the bill, companies including Yelp, Sonos, DuckDuckGo and Spotify have supported the measure.

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Flipkart End of Season Sale 2022: Top Deals, Discounts, and Offers on Laptops

Flipkart End of Season Sale 2022 is live on the ecommerce website and customers can purchase consumer electronics and other products, during the sale. Flipkart is currently offering discounts on brands such as Lenovo, Asus, HP, Xiaomi, MSI, and Acer along with a 10 percent instant discount on Axis Bank credit cards, and a 10 percent cashback on Paytm wallet and UPI tr...

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Squid Game the Challenge: Netflix Unveils Reality Series With $4.56 Million Prize Money

Netflix's most-watched series is no longer just a fictitious television show, after the streaming service greenlit "its biggest reality competition ever" called Squid Game: The Challenge, with $4.56 million prize money at stake for 456 contestants.

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OnePlus 10T Renders, Specifications Leaked; Lacks Hasselblad Branding

OnePlus 10 or OnePlus 10T is reportedly in the works. The OnePlus 10 series phone is yet to be officially announced by the Chinese brand, but ahead of that, it has leaked in renders that hint at the design. The OnePlus 10T is said to carry 50-megapixel triple rear cameras and a 16-megapixel selfie shooter at the front. The design of the phone is similar to OnePlus 10 ...

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Adobe Introduces New Updates, Remodels Metaverse Design Tools for Apple's M Chips

Adobe has reworked on its software to make them it compatible with Apple computers’ proprietary M series chips. Apple's laptops and desktop are helpful for creative fields like music production, while game developers still depend on power graphics chips from Nvidia.

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Oppo K10 5G Goes on Sale in India Today at 12pm: Price, Specifications

Oppo K10 5G will go on sale in India today, June 15 at 12pm IST. It was launched in the country on June 8. The handset sports a MediaTek Dimensity 810 SoC. It features a 5,000mAh battery with 33W SUPERVOOC technology. The phone will be available for purchase in two colour options.

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Apple TV, Major League Soccer Strike 10-Year Exclusive Deal for New Streaming Service

Apple TV announced its exclusive deal with Major League Soccer on Tuesday, claiming broadcasting rights for all MLS, League games for the coming decade. From 2023 to 2032, MLS fans can watch the games with league’s streaming service. The deal is said to be worth $2.5 billion (nearly Rs. 19,500 crore).

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Lightyear: UAE, Malaysia, Others Ban Pixar Movie Over Kiss Between Lesbian Characters

The United Arab Emirates on Monday banned Walt Disney-Pixar's animated feature movie "Lightyear" from screening in cinemas because it features characters, in a same-sex relationship, kissing each other.

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Realme V20 5G With MediaTek Dimensity 700 SoC, 6,000mAh Battery Launched: Price, Specifications

Realme V20 5G has been launched in China. The new handset comes in two colour options and features a 6.5-inch full-HD+ LCD display. The Realme V20 5G carries a dual rear camera setup, which is headlined by a 13-megapixel primary snapper.

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IPL: Viacom18 Said to Win Digital Rights, While Disney Star Lands TV Again

Viacom18 Media — a joint venture between Paramount Global and Mukesh Ambani’s Reliance Industries — won the digital streaming rights to the Indian Premier League, outbidding entertainment giants including Disney and Sony, according to a person familiar with the matter.

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Amazon to Start Flying Deliveries Later This Year, Drone Service to Begin in California

Amazon has announced to begin its drone delivery service later this year, starting with California. The company will pack the purchases into drones, deposit packages from safe height, and fly away.

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Elon Musk Said to Address Twitter Employees for the First Time Since Acquisition Bid

Elon Musk is said to meet Twitter employees for the first time on this Tuesday, according to an internal mail shared by Chief Executive Parag Agrawal. The billionaire will also take direct question from employees, who have repeatedly shown concerns regarding his takeover.

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Nagpur’s Institute of Science’s Website Targeted by Malaysian Hackers, Restoration in Progress

Nagpur’s Institute of Science’s website was hacked on Sunday by DragonForce Malaysia following communal issues. The hackers called it “a special operation on the insult of our Prophet Mohammad” following remarks by now-suspended BJP spokesperson.

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Google to Pay $118 Million Settlement Against Class-Action Suit on Pay Disparity, Gender Discrimination

Google has agreed to pay a $118 million to settle class-action lawsuit filed on the company in 2017 alleging pay disparity, gender discrimination against women. While the company denies all allegations, it is “very pleased” to settle the lawsuit.

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Starfield Gameplay Trailer Shows Off Thousands of Explorable Planets, Space Combat, More

Starfield will be released in the first half of 2023, Bethesda announced at the Xbox & Bethesda Games Showcase 2022. The Starfield gameplay trailer reveals over 1,000 planets across more than 100 star systems. Gamers will be able to set up bases on each planet, and engage on combat in space. Starfield will also allow deep customisation while creating heroes, and will ...

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NASA, Astra to Send Another Set of Satellites in Orbit After Failure of Previous Weather Mission

NASA, along with Astra, will send another tiny storm-monitoring satellites to orbit as the companies lost their previous mission after engine failure. The earlier test had a rocket carrying two MIT-designed small satellites to measure moisture and precipitation in tropical storm systems.

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Tesla’s Shareholders to Vote on 3-to-1 Stock Split In August, Elon Musk’s Ally Ellison to Leave Board

Tesla has proposed a three-to-one stock split to make shares more affordable following recent sell-offs. The EV maker will keep the proposal to shareholders in August, along with a vote to reduce board of directors' terms to two years from three. Elon Musk’s ally and Oracle Corp co-founder Larry Ellison will leave the board when his term ends.

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Squid Game Season 2: Netflix, Hwang Dong-hyuk Officially Confirm Return of Korean Hit

Netflix has officially renewed its hit Korean survival drama series "Squid Game" for a second season, with writer-director Hwang Dong-hyuk promising fans that "a whole new round is coming".

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Facebook Parent Meta to Launch Metaverse Academy, Aims to Train 100 Students in First Year

Facebook parent Meta will launch a Metaverse Academy for the upcoming academic year in collaboration with a French digital training firm. The academy will teach 3D world and interactions in the virtual universes.

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Xbox and Bethesda Games Showcase 2022: Time in India, How to Watch Live Stream, and More

Xbox and Bethesda Games Showcase 2022 will be live streamed in an online event on Sunday, June 12. Xbox and Bethesda Games Showcase 2022 time in India is 10:30pm IST. Both Microsoft and Bethesda are expected to reveal details of their upcoming gaming line-up, new Xbox Game Pass titles, along with updates to existing titles like Forza Horizon 5 and Halo Infinite, as we...

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IPL Media Rights: Amazon Pulls Out of Bidding War, Viacom18 is Strongest Contender, Says BCCI

The much-anticipated duel between Jeff Bezos and Mukesh Ambani for acquisition of one of world's costliest sporting properties won't materialise now as OTT giants Amazon on Friday pulled out of IPL media rights bidding, scheduled to start on Sunday, says BCCI.

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Apple Says to Allow More Payment Options for Dutch Dating App Developers

Apple on Friday laid out how developers of dating apps offered in the Netherlands can skip Apple's in-app payment systems, a closely watched step by the iPhone maker in the face of global antitrust concerns about its control over the mobile app industry. Apple has long mandated use of its in-app payment system, which charges commissions of up 30 percent that some deve...

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Apple, Google's Mobile Browser Dominance to be Investigated, Says UK Watchdog CMA

Britain's competition watchdog says is planning to investigate the market dominance of Apple and Google's mobile browsers, as well as the iPhone maker's restrictions on cloud gaming through its app store. The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) says it'll also be taking enforcement action against Alphabet's Google over its app store payment practices.

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Meta Ex-COO Sheryl Sandberg Reportedly Being Investigated Over Use of Company Resources

Lawyers are investigating Meta Platforms outgoing operations chief Sheryl Sandberg's use of company resources over several years, according to a report by the Wall Street Journal. Among the activities being scrutinized is the work of Meta employees to support Sandberg's foundation, Lean In, and towards writing and promotion of her second book, the report added.

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Telegram Premium Paid Subscription Plan to Launch This Month, Says Founder Pavel Durov

Messaging app Telegram will launch a paid subscription plan for its users this month. Users who will opt for Telegram Premium will get a higher limit for chats, media and file uploads, says founder Pavel Durov.

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HTC Launching New Phone on June 28, Expected to Be 'Metaverse' Focussed

HTC has announced that it is hosting an event on June 28 where it is expected to launch its 'metaverse' phone under the newly created Viverse brand.

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BTC, ETH Remain Loss-Ridden as Overall Crypto Market Continues to Lay Low

BTC and ETH have not been able to move past their loss-ridden value marks for a while now. Despite incurring small profits or losses, their respective values remain stuck around $31,000 (roughly Rs. 24 lakh) and $1,886 (roughly Rs. 1.4 lakh). In a conventional move, majority other altcoins also treaded down the loss trail. Tether, USD Coin, Shiba Inu, and Litecoin, al...

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Nothing Phone 1 Tipped to Support 45W Charging Ahead of July 12 Launch

Nothing Phone 1 is tipped to support 45W fast charging, according to a listing for a charger on a certification website. The UK brand led by OnePlus co-founder Carl Pei is set to launch its first smartphone on July 12, which will also be sold in India. Nothing is also tipped to be working on a second pair of true wireless stereo or TWS earbuds, the Nothing Ear 2, whic...

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Realme Narzo 50 Pro 5G Sale in India Begins Today at 12pm: Price, Specifications

The Realme Narzo 50 Pro 5G is set to go on sale in India for the first time today at 12pm. It costs Rs. 21,999 for the base model with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage.

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OPPO K10 5G: Top 7 Reasons Why You Should Buy This Smartphone

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Xiaomi, Realme, Honor Dominate Russian Smartphone Market as Apple, Samsung Pause Sales: Report

Chinese manufacturers Xiaomi, Realme and Honor accounted for 42 percent of Russia's smartphone sales in May 2022, as Apple and Samsung paused new sales in the country amid Ukraine’s invasion.

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Tesla Autopilot System Faces Probe, US Regulators Intensify Investigation Into Controversial Feature

Tesla Autopilot system will now face an expanded probe by US regulators as the authorities consider potential recall of a controversial feature in Elon Musk's EVs after multiple crashes.

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Realme New Model With Up to 8GB RAM, 4,890mAh Battery Spotted on TENAA Certification Site

A new Realme smartphone model has surfaced on the TENAA certification site. It is listed to feature up to 8GB of RAM and pack a 4,890mAh battery.

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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4, Galaxy Z Flip 4, Galaxy Watch 5 Launch Date, Colour Options Tipped

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4, Galaxy Z Flip 4, and Galaxy Watch 5 will be launched on August 10 and they will be available for purchase from August 26 in multiple colour options.

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Moto G62 5G With Snapdragon 480 Plus SoC, Triple Cameras Launched: Specifications

Moto G62 5G has been launched by the company in Brazil as the company’s newest G-series smartphone. The 5G capable handset is powered by a Snaodragon 480 Plus SoC, and comes with 4GB of RAM and 128GB of inbuilt storage. The smartphone features a 6.5-inch IPS display and comes with a 50-megapixel triple camera setup, along with a 16-megapixel selfie camera. The Moto ...

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NASA Says Tiny Meteoroid Struck James Webb Space Telescope, Knocked Gold-Plated Mirror Out of Alignment

A tiny meteoroid struck the newly deployed James Webb Space Telescope in May, knocking one of its gold-plated mirrors out of alignment but not changing the orbiting observatory's schedule to become fully operational shortly, says NASA.

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Apple Says Will Fund Pay Later Loans Off Its Own Balance Sheet

Apple says it plans to fund loans for its forthcoming Apple Pay Later service off its corporate balance sheet. Loans and creditworthiness decisions will be handled by a wholly owned subsidiary, Apple Financing LLC. ​

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Intel Said to Freeze Hiring in Desktop, Laptop Chip Division for Two Weeks

Intel has frozen hiring in the division responsible for PC desktop and laptop chips, according to a memo, as part of a series of cost-cutting measures. The memo said that some hiring could resume in as little as two weeks after the division re-evaluates priorities and that all current job offers in its systems will be honoured.

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Twitter Says Will Have Shareholder Vote by August on Sale to Elon Musk

Twitter says it anticipates a shareholder vote on its $44 billion sale to Elon Musk could come by early August, as it continues to work constructively to complete the deal with the world's richest person, as per social media company's top executives.

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BTC Stays Stuck to $31,000-Mark, Most Altcoins Show Movement Towards Recovery

ETH followed BTC to register gains on the crypto world. While these profits are small, they are expected to add to the recovery status of these top two cryptocurrencies by marketcap. While Binance, Cardano, Avalanche saw gains, stablecoins such as Tether and USD Coin are riddled with losses.

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Moto G32 India Launch Tipped, May Feature Unisoc T606 SoC, 5,000mAh Battery

Motorola is reportedly gearing up to launch a new Moto G32 smartphone in India. The specifications of the smartphone have surfaced online ahead of the official announcement. As per the leak, the upcoming phone could feature a 90Hz refresh rate display.

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iOS 16 Found to Have References of Always-on Display Capability That May Come With iPhone 14 Pro Models: Report

iOS 16 is found to have multiple references for an always-on display capability, according to 9to5Mac. The feature could be limited to the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max.

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Big Tech Urges US Administration to Provide Relief to ‘Documented Dreamers’ as Country Faces Low Unemployment

Amazon, Google and other tech firm urged the Biden administration to protect young adults who could lose US immigration status because of processing delays for permanent residency. The US immigration rule states that foreigners who turned 21 can no longer stay in the United States under parents' work visas.

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Twitter Said to Prepare for Most Ambitious Quarter as Company Aims to Add 13 Million Daily Active Users

Twitter is reportedly gearing up for its most ambitious quarter of user growth. The social media platform aims to grow its monetizable daily active users by 13 million this quarter —the highest goal the team has ever set, leaders told staff.

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Elon Musk's Twitter Deal Threats Said to Put New Financing on Hold

Elon Musk's efforts to arrange new financing that will limit his cash contribution to his $44 billion (roughly Rs. 3,41,800 crore) acquisition of Twitter said to have been put on hold because of the uncertainty surrounding the deal, according to people familiar with the matter.

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Facebook Parent Meta Appoints Vice President Guy Rosen as Chief Information Security Officer

Facebook parent Meta Platforms has appointed Guy Rosen, a company vice president as chief information security officer (CISO). He will be the first person to fill that role at the social media company.

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watchOS 9 With Improved Health Tracking, New Watch Faces Unveiled at WWDC 2022

watchOS 9 was unveiled by Apple at its WWDC 2022 keynote on Monday as the latest operating system for Apple Watch users. The new watchOS release brings an enhanced fitness and health tracking experience as well as new watch faces.

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iOS 16 Unveiled With Revamped Lock Screen, Notifications, System Apps at WWDC 2022: All the New Features

Apple has official unveiled iOS 16, the next major software update for compatible iPhone models. Announced at the annual WWDC keynote event, Apple’s iOS 16 update comes with improvements to the operating system, lock screen and notification system. Users will also gain access to improved and redesigned system apps. iOS 16 will be available for iPhone 8 and later dev...

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China Launches Shenzhou 14 Capsule to Complete Tiangong Space Station Assembly

China on Sunday launched a new three-person mission to complete assembly work on its permanent orbiting space station. The Shenzhou 14 crew will spend six months on the Tiangong station, during which they will oversee the addition of two laboratory modules to join the main Tianhe living space that was launched in April 2021.

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Google to Pay Politician $515,000 Over Defamatory YouTube Videos, Says Australian Court

An Australian court on Monday ordered Google to pay a former lawmaker A$715,000 ($515,000), saying its failure to take down a YouTuber's "relentless, racist, vilificatory, abusive and defamatory campaign" of videos drove him out of politics.

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From BTC to DOGE and SHIB, Most Altcoins Swell With Gains Despite Stablecoins Seeing Losses

Along with Bitcoin and Ether, majority altcoins started the week with small profits. It is predicted that for some days, the profits in cryptocurrencies will be within limits. Talking to Gadgets 360, Edul Patel, the CEO of Mudrex crypto investment platform said that the rather lacklustre market climate indicates towards a low-risk appetite among crypto traders.

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Apple Reportedly Planning to Launch Own Search Engine at WWDC 2022

Apple is planning to launch its own search engine as it prepares for its annual WWDC event. A tweet from writer Robert Scoble, which appears after a thread summarizing the Apple surprises he expects in the coming year, is the source of the speculation.

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Elon Musk's Tesla Workforce Cut May Signal a Recession for Auto Industry: Report

Tesla CEO Elon Musk's "super bad feeling" about the economy could be the auto industry's "canary in the coal mine" moment, signaling a recession for an industry whose bosses have shown no signs of concern.

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WWDC 2022 Keynote Today: How to Watch Livestream, What to Expect

WWDC 2022 keynote is set to take place today (Monday, June 6) where we could expect Apple to unveil its new software updates, and possibly some new products. The event will be livestreamed on Apple's YouTube channel and other sources.

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West Bengal to Add 2,000 Electric Buses, Convert 3,000 to CNG-Powered, Says Transport Minister

In a bid to reduce vehicular pollution, the West Bengal government is focusing on adding 2,000 electric buses to its fleet and also converting at least 3,000 diesel-run buses into CNG-powered vehicles in the next few years, state Transport Minister Firhad Hakim said on Sunday.

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Moto E32s Sale in India Begins Today at 12pm: Price, Specifications

Moto E32s will go on sale for the first time today. The phone’s price in India starts at Rs. 8,999 for the base 3GB RAM + 32GB storage variant. It will be available for purchase on Flipkart, Jio Mart, Jio Mart Digital, and Reliance Digital.

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Twitter Says US Antitrust Waiting Period for Musk’s Acquisition Ended, Deal Now Subject to Closing Conditions

Twitter cleared on Friday that the US antitrust waiting period for Elon Musk's $44 billion acquisition of the social media giant had expired. Now, completion of the deal is subject to remaining customary closing conditions, including approval by Twitter stockholders and any other regulatory approvals.

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Micron Downgraded to ‘Underweight’ Rating as PC, Mobile Demand Slows With Inflation

Micron's stock received a rare ‘underweight’ rating from a brokerage as the memory-chip maker faces heavy exposure to mobiles and PCs amid rising inflation leading to limited purchase among customers. Micron shares were down about 6 percent in early trading on Friday.

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New York Legislators Pass Bill to Limit Cryptocurrency Mining Operations Burning Fossil Fuels

New York lawmakers have passed a bill to pull brakes on the spread of cryptocurrency mining operations that burn fossil fuels. Both supporters and opponents say that the closely watched bill, approved early Friday by the state Senate, is the first of its kind in the US.

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FTC Reports Over 46,000 People Lost More Than $1 Billion in Cryptocurrency Scams Since 2021

A Federal Trade Commission (FTC) report has revealed that more than 46,000 people have lost over $1 billion in cryptocurrency scams since the start of 2021. Most of the people losing digital currencies in a scam said it started with an ad, post or a message on a social media platform.

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Amazon Consumer Business CEO Dave Clark Resigns After 23 Years of Service, Replacement to Be Named Soon

Dave Clark is stepping down as chief executive of the Amazon to pursue other opportunities. The executive turned Amazon into a worldwide delivery behemoth. Amazon CEO Andy Jassy said he expects to name a replacement in the next few weeks.

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Apple Announces Flexible Working Hours for Retail Staff Amid Unionisation Efforts: Report

Apple will reportedly make flexible work schedules for retail staff amid a surge in unionisation. According to a Bloomberg report, the company told staff at some stores that the scheduling changes will take effect in coming months.

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Moto G82 5G India Launch Set for June 7; 120Hz pOLED Display Teased

Motorola via Twitter confirmed the arrival of Moto G82 5G in India. The handset will launch on June 7 and will go on sale via Flipkart and other major retailers. A dedicated microsite on the e-commerce website is teasing the specifications of the smartphone ahead of launch. The India variant will have a pOLED panel with 120Hz refresh rate.

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Sony Introduces New Satellite Service Unit Dedicated to Build, Supply Space Lasers

Sony has announced the formation of a new company, Sony Space Communications, which will build and supply devices that allow small satellites in orbit to communicate with one another via laser beams. The devices will work between satellites in space and satellites communicating with ground stations.

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Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness Disney+ Hotstar Release Date Set for June 22

Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness OTT release date set for June 22 on Disney+ Hotstar and Disney+. Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness available in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, and English on Disney+ Hotstar.

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Elon Musk Informs Tesla’s AI Day Pushed to September 30 as Company Is Working to Prepare Optimus Prototype

Elon Musk has tweeted on Thursday that Tesla's AI Day has now been pushed to September 30 as the company is actively working on an Optimus prototype. Optimus is a humanoid robot that Tesla is working on priority.

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Oppo K10 5G Specifications, Image Leaked Ahead of Alleged India Launch

Oppo K10 5G specifications and images have been leaked. The phone is tipped to launch in India next week, and have different specifications as compared to the Chinese variant.

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Asus Confirms ROG Phone 6 Series Global Launch for July 5; Event to be Held Virtually

Asus ROG Phone 6 series' global launch has finally been confirmed as July 5 with the tagline “For Those Who Dare”. The event will be held virtually and users can watch the live stream of the event at 5:30pm in India and 8pm in Taipei. Asus also announced that new accessories and gaming headphones will be two more things to look out for at the event.

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FBI Director Claims Iranian Hackers Attempted to Target Boston Hospital Last Year to Disrupt Services

FBI Director Christopher Wray recently claimed in his speech at the Boston College that Hackers sponsored by the Iranian government last year attempted a ‘despicable’ cyberattack against Boston Children's Hospital that threatened to disrupt services to patients.

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Obi-Wan Kenobi: Ewan McGregor Says Racist Trolls Are Not Real Star Wars Fans

Obi-Wan Kenobi star Ewan McGregor hit back Wednesday at people targeting fellow "Star Wars" actor Moses Ingram with racist abuse, saying they are not true Star Wars fans.

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Oppo A77 5G With MediaTek Dimensity 810 SoC, 48-Megapixel Dual Rear Cameras Unveiled: Price, Specifications

Oppo A77 5G has been launched by the Chinese brand in Thailand. The new handset is powered by MediaTek Dimensity 810 SoC, along with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of inbuilt storage. It sports a 6.56-inch display and is equipped with a 48-megapixel dual rear camera setup along with an 8-megapixel selfie camera. The smartphone packs a 5,000mAh battery and comes with support for...

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Big Tech Ramps Up Efforts to Challenge US Antitrust Bill as Senate Prepares to Take Decision This Month

Big tech has launched a media blitz aimed at derailing US antitrust bill that proposes to bar tech companies like Amazon from giving preference to their own businesses on their websites.

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Meta COO Sheryl Sandberg Says Leaving Company After 14 Years, Javier Olivan to Replace Her

Meta chief operating officer Sheryl Sandberg, whose close partnership with chief executive officer Mark Zuckerberg powered the growth of the world's biggest social network, is leaving the company after 14 years, she says in a Facebook post on Wednesday.

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India Said to Oppose Moratorium on Customs Duties on E-Commerce Trade at Next WTO Meeting

India is said to oppose the continuation of moratorium on customs duties on e-commerce trade at the next WTO's meeting in Geneva. Waiver on custom duties adversely impacting the developing countries, said an official.

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WhatsApp Spotted Testing Option to Edit Messages; Adding Support for Skin Tones in Message Reactions

WhatsApp has been spotted testing an option to edit messages after they are sent. Separately, WhatsApp has also started beta testing different skin tones for message reactions.

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Realme GT 2 Explorer Master Edition Specifications Surface Online, Tipped to Sport Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SoC

Realme GT 2 Explorer Master Edition specifications have been tipped online. The handset is tipped to be powered by a Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SoC, paired with up to 12GB of RAM and up to 512GB of storage. The handset could feature a 120Hz OLED display and support up to 150W fast charging. Realme is yet to announce plans to launch a successor to the Realme GT Explorer Maste...

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