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WhatsApp for iPad may finally be happening; there's a catch [read now]

Meta-owned WhatsApp is reportedly working on adding compatibility with iPad as a new linked device, meaning users will be able to link WhatsApp for iPad to their existing account in the future.

Jun 4, 2023

Artifact's new feature to let AI rewrite headline of clickbait article; uses GPT-4 model [details]

Artifact, the AI-powered news app from Instagram co-founders Kevin Systrom and Mike Krieger, has launched a new feature which will let AI (artificial intelligence) rewrite a headline for users if they come across a clickbait article.

Jun 4, 2023

New low-cost clip can monitor BP using your smartphone's camera; how it works

US engineers have developed a simple, low-cost clip that uses a smartphone's camera and flash to monitor blood pressure at the user's fingertip.

Jun 4, 2023

Apple may provide hands-on demos of AR/VR headset at WWDC; what to expect

Apple is reportedly planning to provide some developers and attendees with an opportunity to try out the new AR/VR headset (mixed reality) at its Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) 2023.

Jun 4, 2023

Google rolling out new 'viewer' mode in Meet; Transition from viewers to contributors possible

Tech giant Google is rolling out a new viewer mode in its video communication service 'Meet', which will allow users to select "Everyone is a viewer" when creating their Calendar invite.

Jun 3, 2023

Musk 'loves' his AI avatar in sherwani, Twitterati welcomes 'Indian groom'

Tesla CEO Elon Musk on Saturday hailed an artificial intelligence (AI)-generated image of him dancing in an Indian attire, where his digital avatar is seen wearing a sherwani surrounded by people in traditional dresses.

Jun 3, 2023

Google introduces new 'Reading practice' feature for Play Books

Tech giant Google has introduced a new 'Reading practice' feature for its Play Books Android application and Kids Space, which will help new readers independently improve their vocabulary and comprehension skills.

Jun 2, 2023

Foxconn to start manufacturing iPhones at K'taka plant in Devanahalli by next April [details]

Foxconn has plans to start manufacturing iPhone units at its proposed plant in Devanahalli by April 2024, and the state government will hand over the required land to the company by July 1 to facilitate the process.

Jun 1, 2023

Between OnePlus 11 Marble Odyssey and Genshin Impact edition, OnePlus nails craftsmanship

OnePlus has yet again nailed the limited edition mantra with two of its OnePlus 11 models coming to India sooner than later. Read on.

Jun 1, 2023

Over 33 mn content pieces on FB, Instagram removed in April in India: Meta

Between April 1-30, Facebook received 8,470 reports through the Indian grievance mechanism, and said that it provided tools for users to resolve their issues in 2,225 cases.

Jun 1, 2023

Twitter's worth down to just $15 bn under Musk: Report

Twitter is now worth only about $15 billion, a massive 33 per cent lower than $44 billion Elon Musk and his co-investors paid to acquire the platform, the media reported on Wednesday.

May 31, 2023

"We want to build ecosystem for eSports": HitWicket CEO talks success, Apple's role [Interview]

HitWicket CEO and co-founder Kashyap Reddy hails Apple's role in helping make HitWicket a global game and how it has been a part of its success journey.

May 30, 2023

Electric-2 wheeler that charges within 12 minutes arrives in India

Battery tech startup Log9 Materials on Tuesday announced the launch of India's fastest-charging two-wheeler commercial electric vehicle (CEV) in partnership with Hyderabad-headquartered EV firm Quantum Energy.

May 30, 2023

WhatsApp rolls out 'status archive' feature for businesses on Android

Meta-owned WhatsApp is reportedly rolling out a new feature called -- 'status archive' for businesses to beta tester on Android.

May 30, 2023

"This is India's time": How Indus-developer SuperGaming puts India on global gaming map [Interview]

Roby John, CEO and co-founder of SuperGaming, talks about the upcoming battle royale title Indus, India's potential in the gaming space, Apple's role in SuperGaming's journey and more importantly, why "Apna time aagaya".

May 30, 2023