Technology News

Apple's M3 chip powers all-new 24-inch iMac; elevates PC experience [see how]

The iMac with M3 redefines the desktop computing experience, offering a range of striking colors and featuring an expansive 4.5K Retina display with over a billion colors, increased wireless connectivity, and seamless integration with iPhone.

Oct 31, 2023

Apple unveils M3, M3 Pro, and M3 Max chips for PCs; uses 3nm architecture [details]

Apple has unveiled a new family of M3 chips, which includes -- M3, M3 Pro, and M3 Max for personal computers.

Oct 31, 2023

Apple all-new new MacBook Pro is a beast; starts at Rs 169,900 [key features]

The 14- and 16-inch MacBook Pro models with M3 Pro offer enhanced performance and unified memory support, providing the necessary horsepower for users in fields like coding, creative work, and research. The new space black finish looks stunning.

Oct 31, 2023

Sundar Pichai defends Google's biz practices, says our products are good for internet

Google is paying to remain the default search engine on several platforms for "preload exclusivity on a device-by-device basis", the company's CEO Sundar Pichai has testified in the ongoing US vs. Google antitrust trial, stressing that they make real good products for the internet as a whole

Oct 31, 2023

At $19bn, X's valuation plunges to less than half of $44 bn that Musk spent to acquire it

X Corp has seen its valuation drop to $19 billion -- less than half of which Elon Musk bought the social media platform for $44 billion last year.

Oct 31, 2023

Dyson launches new air purifier at Rs 39,900 in India; see how to save Rs 7,000 [details]

Global consumer electronics company Dyson on Monday launched a new air purifier at Rs 39,900 in India, ensuring optimal air quality to create a healthier home environment.

Oct 30, 2023

X posts with misinformation ineligible for revenue share: Musk

Posts on X that are corrected by users via Community Notes will become ineligible for ad revenue share, Elon Musk has announced.

Oct 30, 2023

We're not naive, will do security check before turning on Starlink in Gaza: Musk

Elon Musk on Sunday emphasised that no Starlink terminal has attempted to connect from Gaza and he will do a thorough security check before turning on even a single starling terminal in Gaza Strip, as Israel warned SpaceX owner against offering communication support to Gaza.

Oct 29, 2023

Google paid $26.3 bn in 2021 to be default search engine across platforms: Report

Google spent around $26.3 billion in 2021 to remain the default search engine in multiple browsers, phones and platforms, testimony in the US vs. Google antitrust trial has revealed.

Oct 28, 2023

Crossbeats' Secret Sauce: The story behind your favourite wearable brand [Interview]

In an exclusive interview with International Business Times, Archit Agarwal, the co-founder of Crossbeats, spoke at length about the brand's inception, growth, and its vision for the future of wearable technology in India. Read on.

Oct 28, 2023

Apple's Shazam app will tell you if there are upcoming concerts near you [how it works]

Apple has rolled out a new "Concerts" section in the iOS version of the Shazam app where music fans can discover upcoming concerts that are happening in their area.

Oct 27, 2023

Google cracks down on 'offensive' AI apps, disruptive notifications; New developer policies

Google has categorically told developers that all apps, including AI content generators, must comply with its existing developer policies, which prohibit the generation of restricted content like child sexual abuse material (CSAM) and content that enables "deceptive behaviour".

Oct 26, 2023

X takes on WhatsApp, rolls out audio and video calls

In a bid to take on Meta-owned WhatsApp, Elon Musk-owned X Corp has started to roll out support for audio and video calls.

Oct 26, 2023

Samsung launches Galaxy SmartTag2 in India; costs Rs 2,799 [details]

Samsung has launched the all-new Galaxy SmartTag2 in India, which enables new and better ways to keep track of valuables.

Oct 25, 2023

Qualcomm launches AI-based Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for flagship devices [details]

San Francisco, Oct 25 (IANS) Chip-maker Qualcomm has launched its first generative AI-based mobile platform -- Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, which will be adopted for flagship devices by global OEMs (original equipment manufacturers) and smartphone brands.

Oct 25, 2023