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Lenovo IdeaPad Tab Pro and three other models could be unveiled at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2025, according to a report. The Chinese company is said to be planning several announcements for the world’s biggest technology showcase which kicks off on January 7 in Las Vegas.

Apple will delve into the smart home market as it looks for new growth opportunities next year, according to a report. As part of its efforts, the Cupertino-based technology giant is said to be developing a smart home doorbell that will have FaceID support, enabling users to scan their face to gain entry, much like the iPhone. For enhanced functionality of the purport…

iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, and iPhone SE (2022) are no longer available in Switzerland, and Apple is set to halt sales across the EU, two years post-launch. This is due to an upcoming EU regulation that will block Apple from selling iPhones with a phased-out Lightning port, while newer models with a USB Type-C port can continue to be sold.

OnePlus Open 2 is expected to debut next year as the company’s second foldable phone. Despite no successor to the OnePlus Fold in 2024, a tipster suggests it will debut as in H2 2025. It could arrive as a rebranded Oppo Find N5 and feature Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset.

Moto G35 5G was recently launched in India as the company’s most affordable 5G smartphone, and this handset competes with the Redmi A4 5G and the Tecno Spark 30C 5G in the country. Is the Moto G35 5G the best smartphone for CPU and camera performance under Rs. 10,000? Find out more in our Moto G35 5G review.

Google on Friday labelled the US Justice Department’s plan to sell its web browser as “extreme” and legally flawed, cautioning a judge against stifling future innovation. In a court filing, the search giant proposed its own remedy, arguing the Chrome sale doesn’t match the illegal conduct involving exclusive contracts with browsers, manufacturers, and carriers.

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Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim specifications have been leaked by a tipster, ahead of its expected launch in Q2 2025. Meanwhile, a Chinese tipster suggests it might be thicker than the iPhone 17 Air, which also anticipated to arrive next year as Apple’s thinnest iPhone model to date.

Qualcomm’s processors are legally licensed by Arm Holdings, a US jury has determined. Although the trial has cleared some doubts about Qualcomm’s entry into the laptop market, it ended in a mistrial on one of three issues. Qualcomm celebrated the decision, while Arm says that it plans to pursue another trial.

OpenAI has announced it is testing new reasoning AI models, o3 and o3 mini, highlighting competition with rivals like Google. CEO Sam Altman indicated the company aims to release o3 mini by late January, followed by o3. These advanced models could surpass current ones, attracting new investments and users.

Bronze statues, including snake sculptures and a child priest holding a divination ball, have been unearthed at a sacred hot spring in San Casciano dei Bagni, Italy. Dating back to the Etruscan era and later used by Romans, the site was a place for votive offerings tied to healing rituals. The excavation also revealed preserved organic remains, such as eggs with intac…

The Malayalam action thriller Mura, directed by Muhammad Musthafa, streams on Amazon Prime Video from December 25, 2024. Featuring Suraj Venjaramoodu, Hridhu Haroon, and Maala Parvathi, the film revolves around four friends caught in a dangerous heist that spirals out of control. Available in Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, and Hindi with English subtitles, the film promise…

A study published in The Astrophysical Journal has shed light on how the Sun’s magnetic field influences solar wind acceleration. Using data from the Parker Solar Probe and Solar Orbiter, researchers observed that sharp magnetic switchbacks smooth out into gentler waves as they travel further from the Sun. This relaxation process transfers magnetic energy into kinet…

Suraj Venjaramoodu’s political satire Madanolsavam streams on Amazon Prime Video from December 20, 2024. Directed by Sudheesh Gopinath, the film revolves around two characters with the same name and the upheavals in their lives caused by political manipulation. The ensemble cast includes Babu Antony, Rajesh Madhavan, and others

The award-winning Odia film Daalcheeni will premiere on AAO NXT on December 28, 2024. Directed by Sisir Kumar Sahu and Peenakee Singh, the romantic drama explores the emotional journey of Kaushik, an investment banker, and Marilyn, an escort. Starring Partha Sarathi Ray and Suryamayee Mahapatra, the movie gained recognition at the 7th International Film Festival of Sh…

Spanish data protection watchdog AEPD and the Bavarian State Office for Data Protection Supervision (BayLDA) have ordered Sam Altman-led World (formerly Worldcoin) to erase all the iris scanning data it has collected so far.

Astronomers, using China’s FAST telescope, have detected a new pulsar, PSR J1922+37, in the direction of the open cluster NGC 6791. This 1.92-second spin pulsar may become the first-ever identified within an open cluster, offering exciting opportunities for understanding stellar dynamics. Its position and dispersion measures closely align with the cluster’s known di…

Squid Game season 2 is coming to Netflix on December 26. In the days leading up to the launch, the video streaming platform is teaming up with artists all over the world to promote the show. Several public places, including many metro stations in Delhi, have seen banners with images of the masked ‘Frontman’ and the Young-hee doll. Now, you can immerse yourself in the …

Microsoft is testing an artificial intelligence (AI) real-time Translation feature in Live Captions for Copilot+ PCs powered by AMD and Intel chipsets. Announced on Wednesday, the new feature is being previewed with the latest Windows 11 Insider preview build and is available via the Dev Channel. Additionally, the tech giant is also adding improvements to the real-tim…

OnePlus 13R will be unveiled on January 7 in global markets as a successor to last year’s OnePlus 12R. It is confirmed to be available via Amazon in India. As we wait for the official reveal, the Chinese tech brand has started to disclose details of its upcoming phones through teasers. Most recently, OnePlus disclosed the chipset of the OnePlus 13R.

Zettai stated that it is awaiting Singapore Court approval to present its restructuring plan to creditors. It added that if the plan is not approved, WazirX’s only remaining option would be liquidation.

An ancient plant fossil discovered near Rainbow, Utah, has defied classification, according to a study in Annals of Botany. Named Othniophyton elongatum, the fossil shows no connection to any known plant families, modern or extinct. Found in the Green River Formation, the specimen revealed unique features, such as stamens retained after fertilisation. Despite advanced…

Samsung announced price cuts and discounts for its latest Galaxy wearables lineup ahead of Christmas. The Galaxy Watch Ultra and  Galaxy Watch 7 are offered at discounted prices as part of the festival sale. Besides smartwatches, the Galaxy Buds 3 series are also getting price cuts. Customers purchasing the Galaxy Ring during the offer period can avail of a travel…

Vivo Pad 4 Pro may soon launch as a successor to the Vivo Pad 3 Pro, which was launched in China in March. Ahead of any official announcement from Vivo, a tipster has suggested several key specifications of the Pad 4 Pro. Details such as chipset, battery and display have been leaked.

OpenAI added support for several note-taking and coding apps within the ChatGPT app for macOS on Thursday. The AI firm described this feature as agentic and highlighted that the chatbot will be able to read on-screen information in the supported apps and help users with queries. This feature is currently available to only the paid subscribers of the AI platform and us…

Genesis, a generative artificial intelligence (AI) physics model that can simulate four-dimensional (4D) worlds, was unveiled on Thursday. This is a unique AI model, as it combines several different capabilities to simulate scenarios for general-purpose robotics and physical AI applications. The researchers behind the project claimed that Genesis excels at simulation …

OnePlus Ace 5 and OnePlus Ace 5 Pro are confirmed to launch in China next week. Just days ahead of the formal reveal, they have surfaced on China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) website. The listing suggests that they will offer 5G connectivity.

OnePlus Watch 3 has seen its fair share of leaks recently. The purported smartwatch is expected to get several upgrades over the existing OnePlus Watch 2, which was introduced at MWC 2024 in February. A report has now surfaced suggesting several features of the smart wearable.

Samsung has filed a patent application that details new curved display technology, that could deliver durability improvements and limit screen damage during assembly. This advancement could feature in the company’s future flagship smartphones, and details of the technology are seen in a patent application filed with the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

Valve-free pipes inspired by shark intestines have been developed by scientists. Using a helix structure, these pipes enable one-way fluid flow without relying on traditional valves. Rigid and flexible versions were tested, with the flexible design enhancing flow speed significantly. Applications for the innovation include systems like drainage and air-flow, where rel…

Research published in Astronomy & Astrophysics revises earlier claims of an intermediate-mass black hole in Omega Centauri. Observed stellar velocities in the dense star cluster are now attributed to stellar-mass black holes. Pulsar data enabled scientists to refine their methods for detecting gravitational fields, offering deeper insights into the cluster’s dynamics….

Gulaabi, the Marathi film directed by Abhyangh Kuvalekar, is now available for streaming on Amazon Prime Video as of December 20, 2024. The movie stars Shruti Marathe, Mrinal Kulkarni, and Ashwini Bhave, and is set in the vibrant city of Jaipur. It explores the emotional journey of three women from different walks of life who come together, offering each other support…

Google Photos may be developing a new feature which lets users edit photos and videos quickly before sharing them, according to a report. The feature is dubbed Quick Edit and is said to enable quick photo editing by automatically enhancing it. Further, it is reported to also have cropping functionality.

Lenovo has reportedly been working on the successor to the Lenovo Legion Go, its Windows-based gaming handheld. The manufacturer has remained tight-lipped about its next portable gaming device, said to be the Lenovo Legion Go S, but recent leaks have revealed design details of the Legion Go follow-up. Now, Lenovo seems to have confirmed its next handheld for CES 2025 …

Vivo X200 Pro is an all-rounder with outstanding cameras. If you’re a camera enthusiast, your search should end with this phone, as it offers a better camera setup than most phones in this price segment. In terms of performance, the phone delivers flagship-grade prowess with no complaints. The battery performance is class-leading, too, with no match in the entire prem…

Firefly Aerospace’s Blue Ghost lunar lander will launch on SpaceX Falcon 9 in mid-January with 10 NASA payloads designed to test cutting-edge technologies. The mission includes tools like a radiation-resistant computer system, a GPS-like navigation system for lunar use, and dust-repelling technology for equipment maintenance. These payloads aim to advance lunar scie…

The Telugu thriller Pottel, starring Yuva Chandra Krishna and Ananya Nagalla, explores the societal and cultural dynamics of rural Telangana during the 1980s. Directed by Sahit Mothkuri, the film follows a shepherd’s determination to educate his daughter amidst caste-driven societal challenges. The disappearance of a sacrificial sheep adds a suspenseful layer to the…

Samsung Galaxy S25 series will be one of the biggest launches of next year. While the Galaxy S25, Galaxy S25+, and Galaxy S25 Ultra are rumoured to go official on January 22, a tipster suggests that the base model will get a much needed RAM upgrade. This would be a welcome boost over the Galaxy S24 base models, which were launched with 8GB RAM.

The hacking amount exceeded $1 billion (roughly Rs. 8,502 crore) for the fourth straight year and the number of incidents rose to 303 from 282 in 2023, it said.

Lava Blaze Duo 5G was launched in India on December 16 with a secondary display placed on the rear panel. The handset is equipped with a 6.67-inch 3D curved AMOLED main display and a 1.58-inch AMOLED secondary screen. It is available for purchase in the country starting today.

Rapido has addressed a security flaw that exposed user and driver personal information via a feedback form, revealing names, email addresses, and phone numbers, according to a TechCrunch report. Discovered by a security researcher, the issue has been acknowledged and resolved by securing the portal to prevent unauthorised access and potential scams.

SpaceX is preparing for a significant dual lunar mission in January 2025, using its Falcon 9 rocket to carry two private landers. Japan’s ispace will deploy its upgraded Resilience lander, aiming for Mare Frigoris as part of Mission 2. The lander carries multiple scientific payloads, including a microrover named Tenacious, which will collect lunar soil for NASA. Sha…

The overall crypto market valuation saw a drop of 4.47 percent in the last 24 hours. Bitcoin and Ether, both saw losses on Friday, December 20. Cardano, Dogecoin, Shiba Inu, and Solana – all registered losses on the price chart alongside BTC and ETH.  

Google released a new artificial intelligence (AI) model in the Gemini 2.0 family on Thursday which is focused on advanced reasoning. Dubbed Gemini 2.0 Thinking, the new large language model (LLM) increases the inference time to allow the model to spend more time on a problem. The Mountain View-based tech giant claims that it can solve complex reasoning, mathematics, …

Amazon Prime Video is revising the number of devices which can be connected to one account in India, the video streaming platform has announced. It previously allowed Prime users to connect up to 10 devices to a single account but is cutting down the limit exactly in half. The video streaming platform is also reducing the number of TVs which are allowed on one account…

Asus NUC 14 Pro AI has been unveiled and is expected to roll out in select global markets soon. It was initially showcased at IFA 2024 in Berlin in September this year. It is said to be the world’s first mini PC with Core Ultra (Series 2) processors and Microsoft Copilot+ integration.

Building on the foundation of its predecessor, the Vivo X200 Pro brings enhanced camera technology, refined design, and flagship-grade performance to the table

Oppo A5 Pro is set to launch next week. Just a week before the official reveal, the Chinese brand posted teasers revealing its design and colour options. The Oppo A5 Pro is confirmed to be available in three colour options. Oppo is highlighting the durable design of the phone in the latest posts. The Oppo A5 Pro is tipped to come with a 6.7-inch AMOLED screen. It is s…

On December 18, 2024, ISRO began assembling the Human-Rated Launch Vehicle Mark-3 (HLVM3) for the Gaganyaan-G1 uncrewed mission, a significant milestone in India’s human spaceflight programme. The HLVM3, designed for human spaceflight, will carry the Crew Module with upgraded safety features. This mission builds on past successes, such as the LVM3-X/CARE mission in 20…

Through the capital alliance, Sony and Kadokawa plan to strengthen their collaboration, such as joint investments in the content field.