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Sanjay Patil is a ReturnByte journalist who writes about technology. Follow him on Twitter at @sanjaypatil
Netflix's ad tier plan was launched in November 2022 in 12 markets, including the United States, to attract more customers. News 

Netflix’s Ad-Supported Plan Gaining Popularity, According to the Company

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Netflix’s ad-supported platform has reached more than 23 million global monthly active users, Variety magazine reported Wednesday, citing the streaming giant’s head of advertising, Amy Reinhard. The ad tier plan launched in November 2022 in 12 markets, including the US, to attract more customers and add a new revenue stream as competition for online viewers intensifies. A year after its launch, Netflix said the ad-level plan had reached 15 million monthly active users. The streaming giant has raised the prices of its ad-free options in an effort to attract more…

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A Delhi-based engineer lost Rs 12 lakh after falling victim to scammers on Telegram who promised him significant returns on his crypto investment. News 

Delhi Resident Falls Victim to Telegram Fraudsters, Losing Rs 12 Lakh in Major Crypto Investment Scam

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Online scams are rampant in India and over the past year we have seen many new scams affecting Indian citizens. One of these scams are investment scams like Telegram and WhatsApp. In this scam, scammers offer investment opportunities and promise significant returns on your money. However, when the victims invest, the scammers keep an eye on them, ask them to invest more and later deny the profits. By the time victims realize what has happened, it is usually too late. In a recent incident related to the same scam, an…

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Samsung's 2023 flagship phone is available for a special price thanks to bank offers but the actual price is different than what people thought. News 

Reasons Why Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra, Priced at Rs 74,999, Will Not Be Delivered Online

Sanjay Patil

Samsung fans got a great deal to buy the Galaxy S23 Ultra before the Galaxy S24 series launches later this month. Many people got excited when they came across the new S23 Ultra which could have been under Rs 75,000 for them with the right discounts and offers. Shoppers were understandably eager to snap up this deal before it disappeared, and the fact is that many people managed to add the phone with the special offer to their cart and even pay for the item. The Galaxy S23 Ultra 256GB…

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Have a look at CES 2024 day-2 product launches. (REUTERS) News 

Check out the top 10 products launched today at CES 2024, from earbuds to smart glasses

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On the second day of CES 2024, top brands have presented a range of innovative products that have captured significant attention. The event has become a focal point for remarkable technological advancements in software and hardware. The day commenced with an array of captivating items, including earbuds, TVs, and laptops, as well as groundbreaking smart glasses that will rival the Meta Rayban glasses. Take a look at the unveiled products showcased on day 2 of CES 2024. Top 10 products launched at CES 2024 Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4: The…

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Smartwatches offer a lot of features but Android users haven't got the same value as Apple users over the years. That could change soon. Gadgets 

Here’s How You Can Control TV, Lights, and Netflix in Your Home with This Smartwatch App

Sanjay Patil

Gadgets always get people excited, especially when they offer convenience and ease of use. One such device is a smartwatch, but most of us worry about charging it because the battery life of these devices is not reliable. Now, however, there’s an app that lets you do all kinds of things from your wrist, including turning on the TV, tuning into your favorite Netflix show, or dimming the lights before a movie starts. So what is this magic app that can perform all these tasks from a smartwatch as well?…

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LG's new Signature T OLED TV features a transparent contrast layer on the front of the panel. If you pull the layer down using a remote, the TV becomes transparent, providing users with a unique experience. News 

LG Unveils Stunning ‘Transparent’ OLED TV at CES 2024, a Masterpiece in Design

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What if we told you that you can soon buy an OLED TV that you can see through, just like you see through glass? This is exactly what LG plans to bring to consumers this year. While transparent panels aren’t new and we’ve seen them over the years, LG’s OLED Signature T OLED TV looks to make this technology more widely available. This announcement comes a day before the Consumer Electronics Show 2024 (CES 2024) in Las Vegas, USA. The TV is a massive 77 inches and has a transparent…

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A solar storm could be sparked due to 3 sunspots hurling out solar flares towards Earth, NASA SDO revealed. (nasa.gov) Space 

NASA warns of potential M-class solar flares as three sunspots emerge

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The space weather in 2023 was dominated by sunspots, solar storms, solar flares, and geomagnetic storms. The trend continues into 2024, as we witnessed the strongest solar flare since 2017 on the last day of the previous year. This flare caused radio blackouts in the polar regions for almost four days. Shortly after, four sunspots with unstable beta-gamma’ magnetic fields released M-class solar flares. These events serve as a reminder of the Sun’s power, which is expected to intensify as we approach the solar maximum in 2024-25. NASA has recently…

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Introducing the Withings BeamO: A Multi-Functional Device Combining Thermometer, ECG, and Stethoscope

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At CES 2024, Withings is once again making waves in the health-tech industry with its latest innovation, the BeamO. This all-in-one diagnostic tool builds upon the success of its contact-free thermometer and offers a range of features. Priced at $250, the BeamO, also known as a “multiscope,” can not only determine your body temperature but also measure blood oxygenation, conduct a one-lead ECG, and function as a digital stethoscope. By placing it on your chest, you can listen to the sounds produced by your chest or share the file with…

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Clicks is an iPhone case that gives you a BlackBerry-style keyboard, allowing you to type faster and use shortcuts without sacrificing screen real estate. News 

Remember the BlackBerry era with this iPhone case priced at Rs 12,000.

Sanjay Patil

BlackBerry phones were very popular back in the day due to their BBM transmitter and physical QWERTY keyboard. However, BlackBerry phones have since been replaced by Android phones and iPhones, and now it’s hard to find a mainstream device with a physical keyboard. However, a new iPhone accessory may be able to change that, turning the iPhone into a BlackBerry-like phone. Yes, that’s right. Clicks Technology has designed a protective case for the iPhone with a built-in physical keyboard that takes you back to the days of the classic BlackBerry.…

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Beamo ‘multiscope’ device is priced at $249.95 (around Rs 20,800) and allows you to take ECG, measure blood oxygen levels, and even use its stethoscope to monitor lung and heart health. News 

New 4-in-1 Device ‘BeamO’ Allows At-Home Lung and Heart Checkup at CES 2024

Sanjay Patil

CES 2024 is on the horizon, and like every year, there are many devices to look forward to. However, one particularly exciting category at the event is health technology equipment. This year we’re kicking things off with the new Beamo device from Withings. Unveiled ahead of the event, it is a four-in-one home health monitor that can scan the heart and lungs by combining a thermometer, stethoscope, pulse oximeter and EKG into one device. Priced at $249.95 (roughly Rs. 20,800), this ‘multiscope’ device lets you take an electrocardiogram (ECG), measure…

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With computational photography and multifocal lenses from ZEISS, the Vivo X100 Pro is promising portrait phones for every light situation. News 

Vivo X100 Pro Offers Two Game-Changing Promises for Flagship Smartphone Cameras

Sanjay Patil

The Vivo X100 Pro will be among the first flagships to launch in India in 2024. Based on first impressions on social media, Vivo is trying to address two pain points of expensive flagship phones from Samsung, Apple, Google Pixel and others. high-quality zooms and portraits for every image. So, what new has Vivo planned for the X100 Pro? While ‘Portrait’ mode is a fairly common feature on phones these days, not everyone uses it to click pictures. The reasons are simple, clicking photos takes time and the blurring effect…

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Experts suggested that focusing on developing human-AI partnerships, where each side complements the other, would help enhance productivity and creativity as AI thrives in synergy with human expertise and judgement News 

AI: The Battle between Employment and Job Loss, Ethical Dilemmas and Technological Advancements

Sanjay Patil

At the same time as speculations started to emerge about Google possibly laying off employees due to advances in artificial intelligence (AI), reports highlighted that Paytm’s parent company One97 Communication laid off more than 1,000 employees in a matter of months to streamline various departments. According to reports, the restructuring of the company was facilitated primarily by advances in artificial intelligence, which made some roles redundant in the organization. Around the same time, late last year, The New York Times revealed that it had filed a copyright infringement lawsuit against…

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OnePlus Open foldable phone receives a $200 price cut on Amazon.

Sanjay Patil

The newly launched OnePlus Open foldable smartphone is now being sold at a reduced price. Amazon has reduced the cost by $200, making the device available for $1,500. This discount amounts to a 12 percent savings, which might be the push you need to make the purchase if you are interested in a top-of-the-line foldable phone. $1500 is still a lot of cheddar, but this is a lot of phone. The OnePlus Open comes with 16GB of RAM and 512GB of internal storage. This particular model is unlocked, so you…

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A 33-year-old woman from Maharashtra's Thane city allegedly lost ₹26.88 lakh to fraudsters online who lured her to invest in Bitcoin. (Pexels) News 

Woman loses Rs. 26.88 lakh in online scam involving Bitcoin fraud; learn how to protect yourself

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Bitcoin fraud continues to plague the volatile cryptocurrency market, providing a haven for fraudsters who employ clever tactics to deceive and exploit users through online scams. Despite this, Bitcoin has experienced a positive trend in recent months, rebounding from its lowest point. According to Bloomberg, on January 2, the price of Bitcoin increased by 3%, surpassing $45,000 for the first time since April 2022. This surge marked a strong start to 2024 for the world’s largest and most well-known cryptocurrency. Additionally, Bitcoin reached a 21-month high of $45,386 earlier in…

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Police have been deployed and artificial intelligence-powered CCTVs have been installed in the whole district, areas around the Ram Temple, and tent cities. (Representative image) (REUTERS) News 

AI-powered CCTV cameras installed by police to enhance security during the consecration of Ram Temple in Ayodhya

Sanjay Patil

A senior police official announced on Saturday that AI-powered CCTV cameras have been installed to ensure security during the Ram Temple consecration ceremony in Ayodhya on January 22, where Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other guests are expected to be present. Piyush Mordia, Additional Director General (ADG) (Lucknow Zone) told ANI that the police administration held a meeting with Shri Ram Janambhoomi Teerth Kshetra General Secretary Champat Rai on the occasion of the upcoming ‘Pran Pratishtha’ (consecration) ceremony on Saturday. “Ayodhya police met officials of Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Trust regarding…

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A solar storm is approaching Earth and will impact in the next few days. (Pixabay) Space 

Impending solar storm to reach Earth by January 1, promising visible auroras in high latitudes.

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As 2024 draws near, the occurrence of solar storms, solar flares, geomagnetic storms, and other solar events is expected to rise. Scientists have predicted that solar cycle 25 will reach its peak, known as solar maximum, in mid-2024. During this phase, the Sun will have the greatest number of sunspots, which are active regions that produce solar flares. These sunspots are responsible for sending potentially dangerous solar storms towards Earth. A recent report has indicated that Earth may be hit by a solar storm, with a possibility of generating auroras.…

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Don't have a credit card to buy the iPhone 15 with a discount? Fret not; you can now buy it for Rs 74,900 without any card offers. News 

Get an even better deal on Amazon with a Rs 5,000 discount on iPhone 15.

Sanjay Patil

Want to buy the new iPhone 15 but can’t afford to pay the full price of Rs 79,900? Well, now might be the perfect time to buy one as Amazon has discounted the iPhone 15 128GB variant for Rs 74,900, which is Rs 5,000 off the original price. So far, most of the deals we’ve found since the iPhone 15 launch were only possible after card offers, but this time you don’t have to do anything special to get this price — no gimmicks or card offers required. How to…

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Reliance Jio to develop Bharat GPT in collaboration with IIT Bombay. (PTI) News 

Akash Ambani announces Reliance Jio’s collaboration with IIT-Bombay for development of ‘Bharat GPT’ and upcoming TV operating system launch.

Sanjay Patil

Akash Ambani, chairman of Reliance Jio Infocomm, announced on Wednesday that the company is collaborating with the Indian Institute of Technology-Bombay to introduce a program called ‘Bharat GPT’. Additionally, the company, which is a subsidiary of Reliance Industries, is considering the launch of a television operating system and has been working on it for some time. Ambani, speaking at the institute’s annual Techfest, emphasized the significance of creating a development ecosystem for the company and revealed that work on the vision of “Jio 2.0” is already underway. “We have been…

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Choosing a password isn't the most difficult task, yet many people still opt for weak passwords that are easily hacked. Here are the top 25 most common ones. News 

Users’ Top 25 Most Commonly Chosen Passwords Unveiled

Sanjay Patil

We’ve all done it – we’ve chosen a simple, generic password for an important online account or device. In particular, this way is common among users, which opens up the possibility for malicious parties such as hackers to try to access our account. It goes without saying that a strong password that is difficult to crack is essential, making it difficult for cyber attackers to break into the account. Now you might be curious about what type of passwords people usually choose. A recently released NordPass report has revealed some…

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Know all about Copy.ai, the AI-powered content generation tool. (Copy,ai) News 

Get acquainted with Copy.ai, the AI-driven tool for automated content creation and marketing

Sanjay Patil

As we approach the end of 2023, it is evident that artificial intelligence (AI) has dominated the conversation this year. We have witnessed the emergence of AI chatbots and the incorporation of AI into established software like Microsoft Office and Adobe Photoshop. Additionally, innovative AI tools have emerged, simplifying tasks such as image creation and copywriting. Copy.ai is one such tool that utilizes AI to automate social media content creation and AI marketing. Discover more about what it is and how it operates. Copy.ai: What is it? Copy.ai is a…

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