Oscars 2024: Everything You Need to Know (Bloomberg)

Get ready for the Oscars: How to watch online and what you need to know

Febin MathewMarch 10, 24OTT

Following a series of winter award shows such as the Emmys, Golden Globes, and Grammys, the highly anticipated Academy Awards are approaching. The 96th Oscars are expected to be dominated by “Oppenheimer,” which leads with 13 nominations, but other contenders like “Barbie,” “Killers of the Flower Moon,” and “Poor Things” are also in contention. Here’s everything you need to know about this year’s show: WHEN ARE THE OSCARS? The Oscars will take place on Sunday, March 10 at the Dolby Theater in Los Angeles. The ceremony is scheduled to begin…

Enjoy up to 50 hours of wireless freedom with the Accentum Wireless headphones, now available for pre-order at a special price. (Sennheiser)

New Sennheiser Accentum wireless headphones with ANC now available in India! Explore specifications, cost and additional details

Adarsh V.KMarch 6, 24Sennheiser

Sennheiser, known for its high-quality audio products, has once again set a new standard with the launch of the Sennheiser Accentum Wireless headphones in India. The latest addition to the Accentum range, these wireless headphones offer outstanding sound quality and impressive battery life, meeting the demands of discerning customers. Learn more about the innovative Sennheiser Accentum wireless headphones. Vijay Sharma, General Manager, India Consumer Business, Sennheiser, expressed his excitement at the launch and stated, “The Accentum series epitomizes our commitment to Sennheiser’s premium sound quality at an incredible price. Following…

MWC 2024 has come to a close, and this year we got a glimpse of the AI future, bendable phones getting more mileage and some more launches.

Flexible Phones, Artificial Intelligence Gadgets, and Other Innovations

Febin MathewMarch 2, 24AI, Artificial Intelligence, Motorola, MWC

The second big tech event of 2024 is done and dusted as the latest Mobile World Congress 2024 in Barcelona draws to a close. Several tech companies use the platform to showcase their new products and also dazzle everyone with flashy concepts, which we saw from brands like Lenovo, Motorola, and Samsung among others. The best thing about MWC is that lesser-known brands get a chance to talk about their products and get people excited. Like every year, MWC 2024 had some interesting products that we may see on the…

A U.S. judge on Thursday will consider whether to dismiss X Corp's lawsuit against a nonprofit that has criticized a rise in hate speech on the social media platform.

Elon Musk’s X Takes Hate Speech Watchdog to Court in Lawsuit

Adriana MaraisMarch 1, 24Elon Musk

(Reuters) – A U.S. judge will consider on Thursday whether to dismiss X Corp’s lawsuit against the nonprofit that has criticized the rise of hate speech on the social media platform formerly known as Twitter since Elon Musk took it over. X sued the Center for Countering Digital Hate last July, accusing it of trying to “intimidate” advertisers by claiming Musk did little to prevent hate speech, racist messages and other misinformation from spreading on the platform. According to X, the nonprofit scraped and misrepresented data to create false and…

Check out the Top 5 gadgets announcements at the MWC 2024, including the Nothing Phone 2a. (Bloomberg)

Top 5 gadgets unveiled at MWC 2024, including the Nothing Phone 2a and Humane AI Pin

Febin MathewFebruary 28, 24Nothing

The second day of the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2024 has ended with a series of innovative and revolutionary announcements. The use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology is becoming increasingly prevalent in new product launches, with companies seemingly believing that without an AI component, their products will be quickly forgotten. Here are the top 5 gadgets that stole the spotlight at the MWC 2024. Top 5 devices at MWC 2024 Humane AI Pin: Humane, an AI startup introduced its AI pin, a wearable device powered by multiple sensors and generative…

The rise of smishing, or SMS fraud, poses a major challenge for telecom operators globally, with cybercriminals exploiting mobile messaging for fraudulent activities. (Pixabay)

Watch out for smishing! SMS fraud causing headaches for telecom companies

Nitin MisraFebruary 28, 24

The rise of SMS fraud, also known as “smishing”, is becoming more prevalent in numerous countries due to the growing popularity of smartphones. Telecom operators are facing this challenge as they convene at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona, the industry’s largest annual event. What is cheating? Smishing is a cyber security attack carried out via mobile text messages, also known as SMS phishing, which targets both individuals and businesses. The name is a play on the term “phishing”, the fraudulent practice of sending emails to supposedly reputable companies…

Tech companies unveiled cutting-edge gadgets at the Mobile World Congress 2024 in Barcelona, including the 'world's first' flying car. (AP)

At MWC 2024, Robot Dogs and Flying Cars Steal the Show as Mobile Gadgets Take Center Stage

Febin MathewFebruary 28, 24

Numerous tech companies presented a wide array of interconnected devices at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2024 in Barcelona, the largest wireless telecom fair in the world, which concludes on Thursday. Here’s a selection of highlights: The “world’s first” flying car US-based Alef Aeronautics presented to the public for the first time a working model of what it says is the world’s first real flying car. “It drives like a car, looks like a car and has vertical lift,” said company CEO Jim Dukhovny. The electric car has received a…

Ever wondered how much it costs Apple to make the Vision Pro headset, especially with its several high-end components and new technologies? Read on to find out.

Apple’s Cost to Produce the Vision Pro Headset Finally Unveiled

Adriana MaraisFebruary 27, 24Apple

The Apple Vision Pro is definitely not a cheap product, coming in at a whopping $3,500 for the base 256GB storage model. Apple states that the price is high because of the many high-end components and new technology in this game, but do the components really make up the full retail price? Well no. Like most products, the bill of materials, or BOM as it’s called, is said to be around $1,500. That’s a full $2,000 less than what you pay Apple for headphones. According to Omdia‘s research, the materials…

OnePlus is using the WearOS platform for its new smartwatch and also promises a long battery life that is worth keeping an eye on.

OnePlus Watch 2 debuts in India with WearOS 4 and impressive 100-hour battery life: Price and features revealed

Adarsh V.KFebruary 27, 24WearOS

The OnePlus Watch 2 has been announced, and the wider rollout includes India. OnePlus released the first generation Watch a few years ago, and it didn’t do well. The company is now ready to make up for lost time, and what better way than to introduce a new smartwatch. Unlike the first model, the Watch 2 has Google’s WearOS 4 platform and you get a Snapdragon Gen chip under the hood. But things get exciting as the battery life looks to be the highest we’ve heard in the ecosystem. OnePlus…

OTT Releases this Week: Explore top OTT releases this week from Maamla Legal Hai, Sunflower Season 2, Napoleon and more. (Prime Video, Hotstar, Netflix)

New Releases on OTT Platforms: Watch Maamla Legal Hai, Sunflower Season 2, Napoleon, and other shows online this week

Nitin MisraFebruary 26, 24Amazon prime video, Australia, Hotstar, OTT

New content is set to hit popular OTT platforms this week, including Disney+ Hotstar, JioCinema, Zee5, Netflix, Prime Video, and more. With a diverse range of movies and web series in various genres and languages, viewers can look forward to a binge-worthy experience. For those seeking quality additions to their watchlist, we have curated a list of upcoming releases on different OTT platforms. Here’s a look at upcoming releases on leading OTT platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, Disney Hotstar and more: 1. Anyone But You – February 27 (Amazon Prime…

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg had been skiing in Japan with his family and was due to meet with Facebook developers in Tokyo on Monday and Tuesday. (AFP)

Mark Zuckerberg’s Asia tour includes AI, swords, headsets, and an Indian wedding

Adarsh V.KFebruary 26, 24Bloomberg, Facebook, Samsung, South Korea

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg visited Japan on Monday as part of a brief tour of Asia, which included activities such as sword-making and trying out mixed-reality headsets in Seoul. Additionally, he reportedly attended extravagant pre-wedding festivities for the son of an Indian billionaire. Zuckerberg shared videos on social media showcasing his experience learning about crafting katanas with a sword master, demonstrating his skills in hammering molten metal and wielding a blade. Bloomberg News reported that the 39-year-old had been skiing in Japan with his family and was scheduled to meet…

Apple Watch's Fall Detection feature has once again proven its effectiveness by playing an instrumental role in the saving of an 82-year-old individual who was struck by a car in the UK.

Elderly Man Hit By Car Saved by Apple Watch’s Fall Detection Feature

Adriana MaraisFebruary 17, 24Apple, Apple watch

Apple introduced the Apple Watch’s Fall Detection feature in 2018, at the same time the Apple Watch Series 4 was launched. Since its release, this feature has continuously garnered attention for its life-saving features. The feature has once again proven its effectiveness by playing a key role in saving an 82-year-old man who was hit by a car in the UK. According to the Shropshire Star newspaper (via AppleInsider ), the elderly man received an Apple Watch as a Christmas present, and it proved instrumental in his life-saving experiment. The…

Apple got over 1.8 lakh pre-orders for the Vision Pro headset which is now available but some people are done using the device and want their money back.

Reason for Many Vision Pro Buyers Returning the Headset to Apple and Requesting a Full Refund Revealed

Adriana MaraisFebruary 16, 24Apple

Apple released the Vision Pro headphones with great fanfare, and according to reports, the company has ordered more than 2,000,000 units of the device. The headset was available on February 2nd to select buyers in the market, and most people loved the experience and intrigued others about how the new technology actually works and looks in real life. But it looks like the early excitement and craze for the product has ended, with many Vision Pro buyers returning the device and getting full refunds for the $3,499 headset purchase. Some…

An individual in Bengaluru was seen wearing the $3,499 Apple Vision Pro, and it is straight out of something like a Black Mirror episode.

Man seen wearing the Rs 3 lakh Apple Vision Pro headset on the streets of Bengaluru

Adriana MaraisFebruary 14, 24Apple

After its Vision Pro mixed reality headset was launched in the US, the internet was flooded with videos and photos of early adopters in various public places – subways, restaurants, streets and more – practicing special hand gestures and appearing out of place with the headset on. Many observers considered this “dystopian” and drew parallels to scenes from the Netflix series Black Mirror. Despite the headset’s current US exclusivity, the viral content has mainly come from there. Surprisingly, this trend has now reached India as a person was spotted wearing…

MacRumors says that Apple is aware of the ghost touch issue and is “investigating” the same.

Report: Alleged ‘Ghost Touch’ Issue Affects Certain Apple Watch Series 9 & Ultra 2 Models

Adriana MaraisFebruary 12, 24Apple, Apple watch

The Apple Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2 are Apple’s latest smartwatches available to consumers, released alongside the iPhone 15 series in September of last year. While the watches were well-received, recently a few users have expressed concern about a potential “ghost touch” issue affecting some Series 9 and Ultra 2 watches. As reported by MacRumors, Apple is said to be aware of the issue and may be “investigating” the same, according to a note and release from Apple’s authorized service providers. “Some customers may report false touches on the…

Have you ever wondered how someone as busy as Sundar Pichai, CEO of Google, manages to watch videos on the platform? Well, here's the answer.

Google CEO Sundar Pichai Discloses His Preferred Speed for Watching YouTube Videos: 1x or 2x?

Adriana MaraisFebruary 12, 24Sundar Pichai, YouTube

If you’re reading this, you probably use YouTube a lot to watch videos – whether it’s for entertainment or work. In that case, you probably need to know about YouTube’s playback speed feature. People have different preferences when it comes to free time or work. But keeping this in mind, have you ever wondered how someone as busy as Google CEO Sundar Pichai manages to watch videos on the platform? Well, we finally have an answer. Sundar Pichai, quoting popular tech YouTuber Marques Brownlee, also known as MKBHD, revealed that…

Sennheiser's latest wireless headphones in the market supports ANC, fast-charging for quick playback and different equaliser modes.

Price, Features of Sennheiser Accentum Plus Wireless Headphones With ANC Revealed as They Hit the Indian Market

Adarsh V.KFebruary 11, 24Sennheiser

Sennheiser has launched wireless headphones in India this week. Accentum Plus wireless headphones belong to the middle and premium segment, which includes brands such as Sony, JBL and Creative. The headphones have active noise cancellation support and are compatible with hi-def music codecs. The ear cups get touch control for playback, which is the absolute highlight of the product. Sennheiser Accentum Plus Headphone Price in India The Sennheiser Accentum Plus headphones have been launched in India at a price of Rs 15,990 and will be available in the country from…

Apple's mixed reality headset now reaching people who have spent $3,499 on the device and their use case has got everyone surprised.

Apple’s Vision Pro Headset is Present in Flights, Subways, and Cars, Creating a Frightening Sight

Adriana MaraisFebruary 5, 24Apple

Apple recently launched its first Vision Pro headset, and it seems like millions of people have snapped up the $3,499 (approx. Rs. 2.90 lakh) headset in no time. Apple has been talking about opening up the world to spatial computing, which is nothing more than sticking a computer to your face and all kinds of cameras to give you a true lifelike virtual experience. How do people use headphones in their free time and what do they do with them? Well, pictures that have surfaced on social media over the…

Apple aims to improve the privacy features on its mixed reality (MR) headset, Vision Pro, by acquiring Brighter AI, a German startup.

Apple’s strategy to enhance Vision Pro Headset involves acquiring this startup

Adriana MaraisFebruary 5, 24Apple

Apple plans to buy a German artificial intelligence startup – Brighter AI, which specializes in anonymizing facial and license plate data, according to a media outlet. Citing sources, according to 9to5Mac, the tech giant aims to use this acquisition to improve the privacy features of its Mix reality (MR) headset Vision Pro. Apple is reportedly considering using Brighter AI technology to minimize the risk of Apple Vision Pro capturing identifiable information from public photos or videos. These concerns are usually not present when using footage on the iPhone. However, the…

Apple aims to improve the privacy features on its mixed reality (MR) headset, Vision Pro, by acquiring Brighter AI, a German startup.

Apple’s strategy to enhance Vision Pro Headset involves acquiring this startup

Adriana MaraisFebruary 5, 24Apple

Apple plans to buy a German artificial intelligence startup – Brighter AI, which specializes in anonymizing facial and license plate data, according to a media outlet. Citing sources, according to 9to5Mac, the tech giant aims to use this acquisition to improve the privacy features of its Mix reality (MR) headset Vision Pro. Apple is reportedly considering using Brighter AI technology to minimize the risk of Apple Vision Pro capturing identifiable information from public photos or videos. These concerns are usually not present when using footage on the iPhone. However, the…