You are here

Author: Adarsh V.K

Adarsh V.K, Co-Founder and Editor at ReturnByte, writes about technology and consumer gadgets. He has been covering the technology beat for over seven years. Adarsh is also a web developer who contributes to ReturnByte front-end tech. You can follow him @_adarsh_vk on Instagram.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 series launches in India with focus on premium features in the affordable category this year. News 

Price, Specifications of Redmi Note 13 and Note 13 Pro Series Unveiled in India

Adarsh V.K

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 and Redmi Note 13 Pro lineup was launched in India on Thursday, making it the first major launch of 2024 in the country. The new Redmi Note series looks to build on the popular line-up and continues its push into the premium mid-range segment with the Redmi Note 13 Pro models. Xiaomi still offers the MIUI 14 version based on Android 13, but you get a high refresh rate screen and a fast charging battery. Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 and Redmi Note 13 Pro price…

Read More
Xiaomi launched the HyperOS in China recently and now users in India have got some good news about the new software UI. News 

Xiaomi India Announces HyperOS Arrival on These Devices in January 2024

Adarsh V.K, ,

Xiaomi has recently launched the new HyperOS platform in China, which will also be seen with its first electric car in 2024. But the other big news this week is that Xiaomi users in India will get a taste of the new. HyperOS software version in the next few weeks. The company has confirmed that the MIUI option will be available in India for its users, starting with some of its premium devices in January 2024. Many people have been excited and eager to see how Xiaomi plans to revamp…

Read More
People have started paying big to buy their new phones in India these days and new reports confirm those trends. News 

Indian Consumers Lead Global Market in Purchasing Premium Smartphones: These Brands Bring Maximum Satisfaction

Adarsh V.K, ,

Most Indian buyers would rather buy big than splurge on a budget smartphone. The latest industry reports even suggest that India is one of the fastest growing markets for the premium segment, which generally has a price range above Rs 50,000. We’ve seen trends change over the last 12-18 months, with brands like Xiaomi, iQOO and even Samsung noticing the shift in Indian consumer patterns. India’s premium market is mostly focused on Apple and Samsung for obvious reasons, but other brands like Vivo, Xiaomi and even Google are giving people…

Read More
The law was part of an Ohio’s law — which requires social media companies to obtain a parent’s permission for children under 16 to sign up for social media and gaming apps. (AFP) News 

Lawsuit Filed by TikTok, Meta, X Group Against US State Over Restrictive Measures on Children’s Social Media Access

Adarsh V.K,

A lawsuit has been filed by a trade group consisting of TikTok, Snapchat, Meta, and other prominent tech companies against Ohio regarding a forthcoming law that mandates parental consent for children to use social media apps. The group argues that this law, which is part of Ohio’s broader legislation requiring social media companies to obtain parental permission for children under 16 to join social media and gaming apps, violates free speech rights as it is excessively broad and unclear. Additionally, the law necessitates social media companies to furnish parents with…

Read More
A SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket carrying the X-37B spaceplane for the U.S. Space Force lifts off from Kennedy Space Center in Florida, Thursday, Dec. 28, 2023. (AP) Space 

Secretive US military spaceplane launched into orbit by SpaceX’s powerful Falcon Heavy rocket

Adarsh V.K

On Thursday evening, SpaceX successfully launched the US Space Force’s secretive space plane into orbit using the Falcon Heavy rocket. This marked the first time that the Boeing Co.-built experimental spacecraft was sent into space using this powerful rocket. The launch, which started at 8:07 p.m. local time began the seventh mission for the Space Force’s secret X-37B space plane. Shaped like a mini-space shuttle, the X-37B is an unmanned and reusable experimental test platform that the Department of Defense uses in orbit, sometimes for years at a time. Before…

Read More
OnePlus launched the Nord series has the affordable option for people who wanted to use the clean OxygenOS version and the new price makes it appealing. News 

Here’s the Current Cost of the OnePlus Nord Phone in India After a Significant Price Reduction

Adarsh V.K

The OnePlus Nord series has been popular with buyers in India, and if you’ve been eyeing one of the Nord phones, now might be the right time. OnePlus Nord 3 is the latest Nord phone in the country which was launched in July and many people have been excited to see its features. But now the new OnePlus Nord 3 price cut in India makes it even more attractive. The phone has a high refresh rate screen, fast charging battery and comes with Android 13 based OxygenOS version. OnePlus Nord…

Read More
Users are not too happy about the new limits imposed by Splitwise. Here are four alternatives you can try. News 

Here are 4 apps that don’t limit the number of expenses you can add for free, unlike Splitwise.

Adarsh V.K

When you’re out partying, traveling with friends, or sharing an apartment with roommates, what’s the first thing that comes to mind when you want to split expenses? For most of us, it’s Splitwise. It has been the quintessential app that most fall back on when it comes to sharing expenses, and rightly so, given the feature set it brings and the polished interface that users have come to appreciate. However, the app has added limits on how many spends you can add per day for free, and introduced a 10-second…

Read More
Android Auto works both in wired and wireless mode on select cars but Android 14 update has caused issued for some users. News 

These Users Are Experiencing Android Auto Breakage Due to Android 14 Update

Adarsh V.K, ,

Android Auto is quite popular among users who rely on the system to work in their car and give them seamless access to their device on the screen. But recently, many users complained that Android Auto in wireless mode was broken when they installed the new Android 14 update on certain devices. The problem especially affects those who use Samsung Galaxy phones and have recently updated to the new Android 14-based One UI 6.0 version. Galaxy phone owners have shared their issues on the Google forums as per this report,…

Read More
Amnesty International and The Washington Post have conducted a joint investigation, revealing that Indian journalists have been targeted with Pegasus spyware. The software, sold by NSO Group, allows surveillance and access to phone data. (Unsplash ) News 

Amnesty claims India is using spyware to target prominent journalists.

Adarsh V.K,

According to a joint investigation by Amnesty International and The Washington Post, high-profile journalists in India have been recently subjected to surveillance using Pegasus spyware by the government. Pegasus software, created by Israel’s NSO Group and sold to governments around the world, can be used to access phone messages and emails, browse photos, eavesdrop on phone calls, track locations and even film the owner with a camera. According to Amnesty, The Wire’s reporters Siddharth Varadarajan and The Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project’s Anand Mangnale were targeted by spyware on…

Read More
Amazon Prime members have the option to pay for the Lite version in India that has some cutbacks on the benefits. News 

Here’s the Cost of Amazon Prime Lite in India: Reduced Prices for These Features

Adarsh V.K

Amazon Prime Lite membership is a cheaper version of its original Prime plans with toned down features. Amazon already released a Lite version in June this year, allowing more people to use its services, even if some of them were not offered. With Prime Lite, they can enjoy two-day shipping on Amazon purchases at no additional cost. Amazon Prime Lite Price Calculated in India: What You Pay Now Amazon Prime Lite subscription in India is now available at Rs 799 compared to its original price of Rs 999 for a…

Read More
Meet NASA's humanoid robot Valkyrie. Know what the space agency hs planned for the robot. (REUTERS) Space 

Introducing Valkyrie: NASA’s humanoid robot paving the way for human-like robots in space

Adarsh V.K

NASA’s Valkyrie, a towering humanoid robot measuring 6 feet 2 inches (188 centimeters) in height and weighing 300 pounds (136 kilograms), is currently undergoing testing at the Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas. Named after a prominent female character from Norse mythology, Valkyrie is specifically engineered to function in hazardous or compromised human-made settings, such as regions affected by calamities, as stated by NASA. But robots like him could also someday operate in space. A humanoid robot resembles a person, typically having a body, a head, two arms and two…

Read More
As outlined in the Request for Empanelment (RFE) document dated December 21, NeGD is seeking applications from consulting organisations, referred to as 'agencies', to participate in the Digital India programme. The RFE sheds light on the comprehensive vision of the programme, aiming to transform India into a digitally empowered society and knowledge economy News 

Consulting Organisations Encouraged to Support Digital India Programme by National e-Governance Division

Adarsh V.K

The National e-Governance Division (NeGD) has announced a comprehensive Request for Empanelment (RFE) inviting consulting organizations to join hands to drive the transformative Digital India programme. RFE sheds light on the overall vision of the Digital India program, which aims to transform India into a digitally empowered society and knowledge economy. It covers various government services available through multiple channels such as online, mobile and service points. Needless to say, the Digital India initiative covers a host of programs including Aadhaar, DigiLocker, UMANG, API Setu, UPI, CoWIN, Direct Benefit Transfer,…

Read More
The made-in-India battle royale game looks to compete with the likes of BGMI in the gaming arena after it officially releases. News 

People in India are being invited to beta test an unreleased game that rivals PUBG.

Adarsh V.K,

The Made-in-India battle royale game is getting closer to its official release. The game is finally ready for developers and select beta users to test. SuperGaming has started accepting people who want to beta test the game with other members of the gaming community. However, to use the beta version, you need to get the Indus Closed Beta Key, which is expected to be limited in quantity. Indus Battle Royale Close Beta Test: How to Register SuperGaming invites interested testers to its Discord channel, where they must fill out a…

Read More
The Indian government has issued an advisory to social media platforms against deepfakes. (Pixabay) AI 

India releases guidelines to tackle deepfakes and safeguard users; Get complete information

Adarsh V.K,

Deepfakes have emerged as a growing worry in recent times, with numerous well-known individuals, including celebrities, being targeted. In some cases, malicious actors have gone as far as deceiving victims through the use of deepfakes or fabricated voices. Although artificial intelligence (AI) advancements have brought about increased efficiency and convenience for users, they have also been exploited for fraudulent activities and identity theft. Following discussions with technology and social media firms, the Indian government has released a guidance for these platforms. Learn more about this advisory. Government advice against deep…

Read More
Pika 1.0, an AI video generator by Pika Labs can create videos from text prompts as well as from image prompts. Users can also edit the generated video and apply changes to a certain part of the video. (Pika Labs) News 

Pika Labs unveils Pika 1.0, an AI-powered video generator; Invites public to join waitlist for more information

Adarsh V.K

The field of artificial intelligence is rapidly advancing. Recently, we witnessed the emergence of multimodal large language models (LLM) that could produce responses in both voice and images. Now, there are AI models that can even create videos based on basic text prompts. Initially, only one such AI model was available to the public through Runway, but now there is another option. Pika Labs, an AI company, has introduced its own AI video generator called Pika 1.0 and has made it accessible to the public by opening its waitlist. The…

Read More
OnePlus, after making the stable Oxygen OS 14 builds available for the OnePlus 11 and OnePlus 10 series, has now brought the latest Android 14 to its OnePlus 9 phones. News 

Stable Android 14-Based Oxygen OS 14 Now Rolling Out to OnePlus 9 Series Phones in India

Adarsh V.K

If you own a OnePlus 9 series phone in India like OnePlus 9, OnePlus 9 Pro or OnePlus 9RT in India, then there is good news for you as you will be happy to know that the company has started rolling out the stable version of Oxygen OS 14 based on Android 14 to. As discovered by MySmartPrice, this update is only available to OnePlus 9, OnePlus 9 Pro, and OnePlus 9RT users who have signed up to receive the closed and open beta versions of this update. However, this…

Read More
Vivo X100 series made its debut in China recently and buyers in India will get a chance to get the phone in early 2024. Here are the details. News 

Confirmed: Vivo X100 Series to Launch in India – Price and Expectations Revealed

Adarsh V.K

Vivo X100 and X100 Pro smartphones finally have a release date for the Indian market. The company’s new X-series flagship phones continue the tradition of high-end Zeiss Optics cameras. Vivo competes with the likes of Xiaomi 13/14 series and OnePlus 12 in the market with these devices. The Vivo X90 Pro was a solid package that was launched in the country earlier this year, and the brand is all set to enter 2024 with its latest premium products. Vivo X100 Series India Release Date The Vivo X100 and X100 Pro…

Read More
Know all about this viral video where a group of girls are competing against a flock of chickens to claim the best dance this Christmas. (ilgallinaio_special/Instagram) News 

Learn about the origin and creators of the viral video of a Christmas-themed chicken dance that has left netizens in stitches.

Adarsh V.K

Mean Girls, step aside because there’s a new Christmas dance sensation in town! Recently, a video with a Christmas theme has taken the internet by storm. In this video, a group of girls engages in a dance-off with a flock of chickens, earning it the nickname ‘chicken dance’ among internet users. The video is not only entertaining but also incredibly funny, causing it to spread like wildfire across social media platforms. From TikTok to Instagram, X, Facebook, and even WhatsApp group chats, this video has been shared far and wide.…

Read More
India's 5G median speeds have already made it to the top 10 global charts but can the country keep up with these speeds in 2024? News 

Here is the complete list of global rankings for India’s 5G speed in 2023, with India securing the 10th position.

Adarsh V.K

India launched 5G networks in October 2022, but just one year after the official launch, the country’s 5G speeds have risen to the top ten in the world. According to details shared by Ookla in its report this month, India will be one of the 5G countries in 2023, which shows the huge impact of network deployment and how quickly operators have been able to respond to network needs. consumers in the country. While countries like the UAE and South Korea lead the 5G median speed charts with speeds of…

Read More
Asteroid 2020 KT4 belongs to the Apollo group of asteroids, according to NASA. Know how close it will get. (Pixabay) Space 

NASA reveals details of 250-foot asteroid passing Earth today at close proximity; Learn about its speed and other information

Adarsh V.K,

NASA, along with other space agencies, has created advanced technology to monitor and potentially redirect asteroids that pose a threat to Earth. Utilizing this impressive technology, NASA has recently provided information on an asteroid named Asteroid 2020 KT4, which is projected to pass by Earth on December 25. The details regarding its close encounter can be found through NASA’s Center for Near-Earth Object Studies (CNEOS). Asteroid 2020 KT4: speed, size, distance and more Asteroid 2020 KT4 is expected to pass Earth at a distance of about 5.1 million kilometers today.…

Read More