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.
Know all about the intense solar storm activity that triggered on the Earth after another CME strike. NASA reveals more might be coming. (Pixabay) Space 

Solar Storms Sizzle Earth: NASA Predicts More to Come!

Adarsh V.K, ,

Yesterday, December 1, it was announced that the solar activity on Earth has increased. A second coronal mass ejection (CME) was reported to be approaching the Earth, potentially intensifying the ongoing solar storm. As predicted, the second CME hit a few hours ago, causing a highly potent G3-class solar storm. This storm led to the appearance of exceptionally vibrant aurora displays worldwide. Although the storm is gradually calming down, a NASA model indicates that additional CMEs are on their way to Earth and could reach our magnetosphere before the day…

Read More
ChatGPT maker OpenAI has delayed the launch of its custom GPT store until early 2024, according to an internal memo seen by Reuters on Friday. News 

OpenAI’s Custom GPT Store: Delayed Until 2024 – Find Out Why!

Adarsh V.K

OpenAI, the creator of ChatGPT, has announced that it will delay the release of its custom GPT store. Originally scheduled for November 2023, the custom GPT store is expected to launch in early 2024. According to an internal memo seen by Reuters, the company will continue to “improve” GPT based on customer feedback. The delay is due to the startup’s surprise ouster of CEO Sam Altman and his subsequent reassignment following employee threats to quit. GPTs are early versions of AI assistants that perform real-world tasks such as booking flights…

Read More
In this picture, the desktop and mobile websites for Stable Diffusion are seen, (AP) News 

AI Image Generator Sparks Controversy: Study Reveals Prevalence of Racial and Gender Stereotypes

Adarsh V.K

US scientists have discovered that Stable Diffusion, a widely used artificial intelligence (AI) image generator, reinforces damaging racial and gender stereotypes. University of Washington (UW) researchers also found that when Stable Diffusion was asked to generate images of, say, “a person from Oceania,” it failed to fairly represent indigenous people. The generator sought to sexualize images of women from certain Latin American countries (Colombia, Venezuela, Peru) as well as Mexico, India and Egypt, they said. The findings, which appear on the pre-print server arXiv, will be presented at the 2023…

Read More
India ranks 49th among 64 economies in the 2023 World Digital Competitiveness Ranking (WDCR) published by IMD. (PTI) News 

Discover India’s Digital Edge: 49th in IMD’s World Digital Competitiveness Ranking!

Adarsh V.K

The 2023 World Digital Competitiveness Ranking (WDCR) has been released by the International Institute for Management Development (IMD), revealing that India holds the 49th position out of 64 economies. The study conducted by IMD highlights India’s notable progress in cybersecurity knowledge, but also points out its shortcomings in areas such as technology and future readiness. The World Digital Competitiveness Ranking by IMD provides valuable insights into how different countries are adapting to the digital transformation era, particularly in relation to artificial intelligence (AI). Essentially, it illuminates the essential elements that…

Read More
Conjuring Kannappan OTT release: Know when and where to watch Sathish’s starring spine-chilling horror comedy movie- Conjuring Kannappan online. (T-Series Tamil) News 

Unlock the Mystery of Kannappan: Catch Sathish’s Horror Comedy on OTT Now!

Adarsh V.K

Prepare yourself for an exciting cinematic experience with the upcoming release of Conjuring Kannappan, a horror comedy directed by Selvin Raj Xavier. The film features a talented cast including Sathish and Regina Cassandra, along with esteemed actors such as Nasser, Anand Raj, Saranya Ponvannan, and VTV Ganesh. Produced by Kalpathi S Aghoram, Kalpathi S Ganesh, and Kalpathi S Suresh under the AGS Entertainments banner, this movie serves as Selvin Raj Xavier’s directorial debut and is the 24th project for AGS Entertainment. The musical brilliance of Yuvan Shankar Raja can be…

Read More
Nothing Phone 2 launched earlier this year in India has got a new starting price which doesn't include any bank or exchange discount. News 

Price Cut Alert: Get the Nothing Phone 2 for Less Now!

Adarsh V.K

Nothing Phone 2 prices in India have been slashed by up to Rs 5,000, meaning you can pick up the latest Nothing Phone for under Rs 40,000 in the country. Nothing had recently reduced the prices of the Phone 2 during the special Diwali sale for buyers, but now the prices have been officially confirmed and you can browse the range online where the new prices of the Phone 2 will come into force. The Nothing Phone 2 was launched earlier this year at a price of Rs 44,999, confusing…

Read More
Threads has now globally released the keyword search feature allowing users to search for any topic directly through the search page. This feature will be available in all languages. (REUTERS) News 

Unlock the Power of Search: Threads Introduces Keyword Search for All Languages!

Adarsh V.K

Threads, the social media platform fueled by Instagram, has been consistently enhancing its functionality by introducing fresh features. Many of these additions were highly sought-after by users, and their long-awaited arrival has brought immense joy to the user community. In a recent development, Threads has now made keyword search available worldwide, catering to all languages. Initially, this feature was tested in specific English and Spanish-speaking regions, but it has now been extended to encompass all users. Adam Mosseri, head of Instagram, posted on Threads and announced the feature. He said:…

Read More
The facility, operated by Padget Electronics Private Limited, a Dixon subsidiary, is poised to produce Xiaomi smartphones, bolstering India's local smartphone manufacturing landscape News 

Vaishnaw and Xiaomi Join Forces to Launch Smartphone Manufacturing Unit at Dixon Technologies!

Adarsh V.K

Dixon Technologies, a leading electronics manufacturing services company, has unveiled its state-of-the-art smartphone manufacturing facility in Noida, which was inaugurated by Union IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw. The facility, operated by Dixon’s subsidiary Padget Electronics Private Limited, is ready to manufacture Xiaomi smartphones, strengthening India’s local smartphone manufacturing landscape. A crucial step towards domestic value addition in smartphones is represented by the Rs 256 crore facility spread over 2.7 lakh sq ft with a production capacity of 25 million units per annum. Dixon Technologies CEO Sunil Vachani expressed his enthusiasm for…

Read More
Astronomers have made history by discovering the first-ever planet-forming disk outside the Milky Way Galaxy. (AFP) Space 

Unprecedented Discovery! ALMA Telescope Spots First-Ever Planet-Forming Disk Beyond the Milky Way!

Adarsh V.K

Astronomers have made a groundbreaking discovery by spotting a swirling disk of material, similar to those found around young stars in our Milky Way Galaxy, feeding a young star in the Large Magellanic Cloud, a nearby galaxy located 160,000 light-years away. Using the Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array (ALMA), a massive Earth-based astronomical project with 66 antennas in Northern Chile, a team of researchers led by Anna McLeod from Durham University observed the system known as HH 1177 within a huge gas cloud. This is the first confirmed detection of an…

Read More
Indian Himalayan Chandra Telescope captures stunning image of Comet P12/Pons-Brooks, a celestial marvel with an atmosphere having a diameter of 350,000 km. (@IIABengaluru) Space 

Glimpse the Devil Comet’s Splendour with the Indian Himalayan Chandra Telescope!

Adarsh V.K

Astronomers at the Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA) have captured an awe-inspiring image of Comet P12/Pons-Brooks, also known as Devil Comet, using the Himalayan Chandra Telescope (HCT) at the Indian Astronomical Observatory in Hanle, Ladakh. This celestial object, often called the ‘Devil Comet’ or compared to the iconic ‘Millennium Falcon’ due to its unique appearance, was first discovered in 1812 and completes an orbit around the Sun every 71 years. Recent observations have shown an increase in its activity, with multiple gas and dust outbursts that have significantly increased its…

Read More
ISRO Chairman, S Somanath, emphasises Gaganyaan as the immediate priority amid multiple targets including a space station. (@Gaganyaan_Isro) Space 

India to Reach for the Stars: ISRO Sets Sights on Gaganyaan Mission!

Adarsh V.K

The chairman of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), S Somanath, highlighted the organization’s current emphasis on the Gaganyaan mission, India’s first human space flight program. While ISRO is actively pursuing various goals, Somanath stated that their primary focus is to successfully send an Indian astronaut to space and ensure their safe return. This mission is currently their top priority. The Gaganyaan mission has the ambitious goal of sending humans into space and placing them in low Earth orbit at an altitude of 400 kilometers for a three-day mission scheduled…

Read More
Netflix is expanding its games catalog with the launch of GTA: The Trilogy - The Definitive Edition on December 14. Here's what you need to know. Gaming 

Grand Theft Auto Comes to Netflix: Play for FREE on Mobile!

Adarsh V.K

Netflix is offering subscribers Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy – The Definitive Edition starting December 14th – arguably the biggest addition to its game catalog to date. This game is not just one game, it consists of GTA III, GTA Vice City and GTA San Andreas – their remastered versions with updated graphics. It should be noted that these games will be available on the Apple App Store, Google Play Store and of course the Netflix mobile app. For the uninitiated, GTA III, GTA: Vice City and GTA: San Andreas…

Read More
30% of the Indians surveyed claimed that they found 25% or more videos that they watched to be fake. Here's a look at how deepfakes are affecting India. Gadgets 

Fake News Alert: 25% of Online Videos Watched by Indians Are Not Real!

Adarsh V.K

Deepfakes on social media have become a huge problem recently, and many actors and public figures have had to deal with this nasty practice. Not only has the frequency of deepfake content increased in India, but the ability of synthetic AI-based apps to create more convincing and authentic-looking content has also rapidly evolved. In fact, deep fakes have even reached India’s election-bound states, giving the government a major reason to curb this menace. Now, according to a survey by LocalCircles, 30% of Indians watched a lot of videos that they…

Read More
The James Webb Space Telescope's Near-InfraRed Camera unveils the celestial ballet of Herbig Haro object 797, exposing dual protostars in a captivating display of infrared hues,NASA said. (representative image) (unsplash) Space 

Twirling Through Space: The Spectacular Dual Protostar Dance Revealed by NASA’s James Webb Telescope

Adarsh V.K

The captivating image of the Herbig Haro object 797 (HH 797), a luminous area surrounding newly formed stars, has been revealed by NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope. These objects are created when protostars expel stellar winds or gas jets, causing shockwaves upon impact with the surrounding gas and dust at high velocities. HH 797, which is prominently displayed in the lower portion of the image, is located near the youthful open star cluster IC 348, positioned near the eastern edge of the Perseus dark cloud complex. Taken with the Webb…

Read More
The US and Europe still need a lot more battery and Electric Vehicle plants, but manufacturers are reviewing the timing of some of that spending. (AP) News 

Big Three Automakers Forced to Cut Back on Electric Vehicle Production

Adarsh V.K

Bayerische Motoren Werke AG CEO Oliver Zipse expressed disbelief when questioned about the possibility of reducing production in response to a fierce price competition in the electric vehicle market. He humorously pointed out that just two years ago, the situation was quite the opposite. Automakers not called Tesla Inc. have spent the past decade being cajoled by governments, capital markets and journalists like me to accelerate the transition to electric vehicles—and for good reason, because the planet is overheating. Now that electric vehicle sales aren’t growing as fast as expected,…

Read More
Know all about Amazon Q, the latest business-focused AI-powered chatbot by AWS. (AWS) AI 

Unlock the Power of AI: Discover Amazon Q, AWS’ Generative AI-Powered Assistant for Businesses

Adarsh V.K, ,

Amazon Web Services (AWS), the cloud technology platform of Amazon, is currently holding its yearly event called re:Invent 2023. The event started on November 28 and will run until December 1. During the first two days’ keynote session, numerous announcements and updates were made, with one announcement standing out – the introduction of Amazon Q, an AI-powered assistant created using generative AI technology. Share your thoughts on this new development. What is Amazon Q Amazon Q is an AI chatbot similar to OpenAI’s ChatGPT or Google Bard. But functionally it…

Read More
From starting a new email to muting a thread, these are the best Gmail keyboard shortcuts we found. (Pixabay) News 

Unlock Gmail Mastery: Master These Shortcuts!

Adarsh V.K

Gmail is a popular choice for professional communications, but mastering it can be challenging. However, if you want to become a Gmail expert, we have some helpful tips for you. Going from ‘Compose email’ to ‘Forward email’ every day can be a tedious process using the trackpad. Despite practicing this skill, it is not efficient, especially with a large number of incoming emails. This is where Gmail keyboard shortcuts come in and make a significant difference. These shortcuts are easy to use and greatly reduce the time it takes to…

Read More
Poco M6 Pro 5G 8GB RAM+ 256GB storage variant is priced at Rs 14,999 however consumers can buy this at a discounted price of Rs 12,999. News 

Poco M6 Pro 5G: Get Ready for More Storage and Speed in India!

Adarsh V.K

Chinese smartphone maker Poco has launched the 8GB RAM and 256GB storage variant of the Poco M6 Pro 5G in India. This latest Poco M6 Pro 5G model will be available for purchase on e-commerce platform Flipkart from November 29 (today). Poco M6 Pro 5G Price, colors The Poco M6 Pro 5G 8GB RAM + 256GB storage variant is priced at Rs 14,999, but consumers can buy this at a discounted price of Rs 12,999 using their HDFC or ICICI Bank credit cards and get Rs 2,000 off on Flipkart.…

Read More
Let us discuss a few of the most critical measures you can take to protect yourself from fraudsters who use your Aadhaar card information to execute their modus operandi. News 

9 Tips To Keep Your Aadhaar Card Safe From Frauds In India

Adarsh V.K

It is a well-known fact that digital fraud is on the rise in India. Fraudsters have developed new and sophisticated methods to cheat people of their hard-earned money, and the growing threat is also making it difficult to secure national identities like Aadhaar and others. Here we tell you about the most important steps you can take to protect yourself from scams that use your Aadhaar data to carry out their operations. These consist of a few must-dos and a few things you need to be careful about at all…

Read More
The Noise ColorFit Pro 5 and Noise ColorFit Pro 5 Max smartwatches are priced at Rs 3,999 and Rs 4,999 for the standard editions. News 

Experience the Best of Fitness with Noise ColorFit Pro 5 and Pro 5 Max – Now Available in India!

Adarsh V.K

Domestic wearables manufacturer Noise has launched its new smartwatches — Noise ColorFit Pro 5 and Noise ColorFit Pro 5 Max — in India. The latest ColorFit Pro smartwatches have SOS connectivity, advanced tracking, over 150 watch faces, and support multiple sports and health modes. Noise ColorFit Pro 5 and Noise ColorFit Pro 5 Max: price, colors and availability Noise ColorFit Pro 5 and Noise ColorFit Pro 5 Max smartwatches are priced at Rs 3,999 and Rs 4,999 for the standard variants and Rs 4,999 and Rs 5,999 for the elite…

Read More