Twitter, under shareholder pressure, begins deal talks with Musk
Twitter Inc kicked off deal negotiations with Elon Musk on Sunday after he wooed many of the social media company’s shareholders with financing details on his $43 billion acquisition offer, people familiar with the matter said. The company’s decision to engage with Musk, taken earlier on Sunday, does not mean that it will accept his […]
Google Sues Puppy Scammer After Tip From AARP; Scammer Used Services to Sell Fake Pets
Alphabet’s Google on Monday sued an alleged puppy scammer who used its services to sell fake pets, the first of what the company said would be a growing number of lawsuits targeting apparent misuse by its users. Elder advocacy group AARP tipped Google to the scam last September following a complaint from a South Carolina […]
Musk reveals 9.2% stake in Twitter, shares surge 26%
Tesla Inc (TSLA.O) Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk has built a 9.2% stake in Twitter Inc (TWTR.N), a regulatory filing showed on Monday, potentially making him the biggest stakeholder in the micro-blogging site. Twitter shares soared 26% in premarket trading after the filing, which comes close on the heels of Musk tweeting that he was […]
IIT Madras, US Uty develop AI-based algorithms to enhance 3D effects in phone videos
New Delhi: Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Madras and the US-based Northwestern University have developed deep learning algorithms that can greatly enhance the depth perception and 3D effects in videos shot using smartphone cameras. According to officials, such algorithms will prevent mobile phone images from being “flat” and impart a realistic 3D […]
IIT Madras, US Uty develop AI-based algorithms to enhance 3D effects in phone videos
New Delhi: Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Madras and the US-based Northwestern University have developed deep learning algorithms that can greatly enhance the depth perception and 3D effects in videos shot using smartphone cameras. According to officials, such algorithms will prevent mobile phone images from being “flat” and impart a realistic 3D […]
HTC to launch new flagship Android phone in April
Washington: It seems like Taiwanese tech-company HTC might be looking to bring a flagship Android phone as early as next month. According to GSM Arena, the confirmation for the news was given by HTC Vive Asia-Pacific GM Charles Huang at an HTC event part of MWC 2022. HTC’s new flagship would be the first of […]
Twitter might be testing a way to let you untag from threads
Washington: Twitter might be testing a way to untag for users who do not wish to be part of a thread. The Verge obtained a screenshot of a new “leave this conversation” feature, according to which, the feature would untag your username from a Twitter conversation, preventing people from mentioning you in the conversation again, […]
Instagram rolling out new likes feature for Stories
Washington: Social networking platform Instagram has launched a new feature, Private Story Likes, which will let users like somebody’s Insta Story without sending them a DM. Previously, responses sent to someone on a Story, whether an emoji or a full-on message, showed up as a response in their DM inbox. However, now with this new […]
Vivo Y15s With Dual Rear Cameras, 20:9 Display Launched in India: Price, Specifications
Vivo Y15s (2021) was launched in India on Friday. Debuting in Singapore last year, the new Vivo phone comes with a waterdrop-style display notch and carries dual rear cameras. The Vivo Y15s is also based on Google’s Android Go edition — the streamlined version of Android. It comes in two distinct colours and packs a […]
Samsung Galaxy S22 Series Pre-Booking Offers Include Discounts on Galaxy Watch 4, Galaxy Buds 2 TWS, More
Samsung Galaxy S22 series pre-orders will begin in India next week, and the company has revealed new offers and deals for customers who are pre-booking the company’s recently launched Galaxy S22 series smartphones. The South Korean smartphone manufacturer is offering discounts on its Galaxy Buds 2 true wireless stereo (TWS) earbuds, and Galaxy Watch 4 […]
Realme 9i to be launched in India on January 18
Washington: Realme, one of the fastest-growing smartphone brands, will launch a new flagship smartphone from Realme 9i in India on January 18. The Snapdragon 680-powered phone– Realme 9i debuted in Vietnam earlier this week. As per GSM Arena, the screen of the new gadget is a 6.6″ LCD with FullHD plus resolution and 90Hz refresh […]
Samsung has huge incoming selection of official Galaxy S22 accessories
Seoul: As we inch closer to the likely February unveiling of the Galaxy S22 family, there have been more and more specs leaks of the upcoming devices.As per GSM Arena, new leaks list a large number of official accessories for the Galaxy S22 family, over 60 different items (colour options included) across the trio of […]
Apple’s iPhone 14 Pro might sport 48MP camera
Washington: American tech giant Apple has been relying on 12MP sensors for the main cameras of its smartphones for the better part of a decade now. According to GSM Arena, this is finally about to change in the iPhone 14 Pro series, as the company is aiming to put a 48MP sensor behind the main […]
Huawei Watch D to come with blood pressure monitoring feature
Shenzhen: Huawei is soon going to launch a new smartwatch and it’s going to come with a pretty rare health feature. The tech giant has received certification for a wearable that will be able to monitor blood pressure. Leaksters found a promo image of the device dubbed Huawei Watch D and immediately posted it on […]
WhatsApp Spotted Developing UWP App for Windows Users, Apple Catalyst-Based macOS Update
WhatsApp has been spotted developing new apps for Windows and macOS users. The new apps are found to have user interface (UI) improvements over existing WhatsApp desktop versions. WhatsApp has separately started rolling out the ability to pause and resume voice message recordings for some iOS beta testers. People using a recent WhatsApp for iPhone […]
OnePlus Nord 2 x Pac-Man Edition With Unique Glow-in-the-Dark Back Launched: Price in India, Specifications
OnePlus Nord 2 x Pac-Man Edition has been officially launched in India and around the world. The new OnePlus phone is the same model hardware-wise that the company introduced in July. However, it comes with a list of cosmetic changes as well as an all-new packaging to reflect the iconic maze action game. One of […]
Google Pixel 6 gets early access to heart rate, respiratory tracking features
Washington: Google Pixel 6 series, which recently got the Adaptive Sound feature, will now pick up a couple more features as it gained heart rate and respiratory tracking support through Google Fit, which was announced in March. These features let you measure your heartbeat and track respiratory rate using the smartphone’s camera and flash, reported […]
Some Echo speakers will now be able to detect people
Washington: Starting this week, new Echo and Echo Dot speakers can use ultrasound to detect occupancy and turn on and off other connected devices such as lights or Fire TV. According to The Verge, first mentioned at Amazon’s fall hardware event in September, the Echo and Echo Dot fourth-gen speakers can now emit an “inaudible […]
Instagram commences testing new feature that reminds users to take break
Washington: Photo and video-sharing social networking platform Instagram’s head Mr Adam Mosseri has announced that the company has started testing a new feature called ‘Take a Break’. According to GSM Arena, this feature will help users curb their Instagram addiction and encourage them to take a break after spending a certain amount of time on […]
Microsoft announces Windows 11 SE, Surface Laptop SE
Washington: Microsoft has announced Windows 11 SE, a lighter version of Windows 11 designed for educational purposes, along with Surface Laptop SE. As per GSM Arena, the OS that’s running on the Surface Laptop SE is Windows 11 SE, which has been stripped of some functionality, in order to fit the needs of the classroom. […]