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…

Apple Vision Pro headset is now available in the market but people still want to now why does it cost a bomb?

Apple CEO Tim Cook Explains the High Price of Vision Pro Headset, Priced at Approximately Rs 3 Lakh

Adriana MaraisFebruary 3, 24Meta

The Apple Vision Pro has finally gone on sale, and the $3,499 (approx. Rs. 2.90 lakh) headset is dividing opinion purely because of the technology the company is investing in. Apple’s entry into mixed reality (XR) has been much later than most tech giants, such as Meta and even Google to some extent. But now that the participation authority and the product are on the shelves, it’s time to see the market response, which is said to be close to around 180,000 units. It is interesting that just before the…

A group of five people was rescued after their car crashed into a palm tree, triggered by a person's Apple Watch Car Crash detection feature.

Apple Watch Comes to the Rescue, Saving 5 Lives Following Fatal Car Accident

Adriana MaraisFebruary 1, 24Apple watch

The car accident detection feature was introduced on Apple Watch in 2022 with the release of Apple Watch Series 8 and Apple Watch Ultra. Since then, the feature has made headlines for its role in saving countless lives around the world. In a recent car accident, the feature once again proved to be important in saving lives. According to a report by KTLA, a group of five people were rescued after their car crashed into a palm tree, triggered by the person’s Apple Watch Car Crash Detection feature. This prompted…

Zoom is going to bring new immersive features to Apple's mixed reality headset and add new tools that will make meetings look different.

Apple’s Vision Pro Headset to Integrate Zoom Meetings with Augmented Reality Features

Adriana MaraisJanuary 30, 24Zoom

The Apple Vision Pro headphones will hit the market and buyers later this week, and some of you are anxiously waiting to see if the device lives up to the hype. We also know that platforms like Netflix and YouTube don’t have native apps for the headset, forcing you to rely on the online versions. However, Zoom is one app that is happy to sign up with Apple for its mixed reality headset. In fact, Zoom will release its app on the same day Apple’s headset starts shipping to consumers.…

Fossil was one of the first traditional watchmakers to enter the Android smartwatch scene, but it is now sunsetting its smartwatch category. Here's why.

Fossil Decides to Discontinue Smartwatch Production

Sanjay PatilJanuary 29, 24Smartwatches

Fossil has announced that it will stop making smartwatches going forward as it looks to double down on its “core segments”. For the uninitiated, Fossil has been making Wear OS smartwatches for quite some time in addition to regular watches, and was one of the first OEMs to launch the first batch of Android Wear watches. In a statement shared with The Verge, Fossil CEO Jeff Boyer said, “As the smartwatch world has evolved significantly over the past few years, we have made a strategic decision to exit the smartwatch…

Shazam is Apple's integrated product that helps you identify music just like Google's now playing feature.

Shazam App by Apple Can Identify Songs Even with Headphones On

Adriana MaraisJanuary 27, 24shazam

Shazam is Apple’s platform that works like the Pixel’s now-play feature, helping you identify songs playing on your speaker or even a TV show. But now Shazam can help people identify songs when they’re connected to headphones. The feature is compatible when you’re using Bluetooth or wired headphones, meaning millions can take advantage of the new feature. Shazam was acquired by Apple many years ago and has had limited functionality since then. Expanding its support in apps is a definite game changer. For example, Shazam can find music on apps…

OnePlus Watch came out a few years back with its own platform but now the company could use Google's help for its wearable growth.

Next month, OnePlus may introduce its inaugural smartwatch powered by WearOS.

Adarsh V.KJanuary 26, 24WearOS

OnePlus continues its momentum from the beginning of the year, with several releases expected next month. The company has launched the OnePlus 12 series this month for India, and in February we could see the brand moving into the wearables category again. The OnePlus Watch 2 could be part of the company’s Mobile World Congress 2024 (MWC 2024) lineup in Barcelona next month. It could also be the first OnePlus watch to use the WearOS platform, suggesting that the first-generation operating system will no longer be continued. By moving to…

Apple has been hit with a major restriction with the Apple Watch in its home market and that means people should stop buying from there.

Here’s why purchasing an Apple Watch in India is now a more intelligent choice than relying on your cousin to bring it from the US.

Adriana MaraisJanuary 25, 24

Indians love Apple Watch or other Apple products so they try their best to get a good deal. In most cases, that means asking a cousin or even a friend to pick it up in the US. This has been done for years on iPhone and Apple Watch, but for various reasons the practice may have to stop and people would actually do well to buy from India itself. Recently, Apple had to stop selling the Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2 models in the US due to a patent…

The high demand for the Vision Pro has resulted in extended shipping dates for new orders, with delivery times for all models now estimated to be 5-7 weeks away from the February 2 launch date.

Kuo Reports Over 180,000 Units of Apple’s Vision Pro Headset Sold, Selling Out Rapidly

Adriana MaraisJanuary 24, 24Apple

The Apple Vision Pro mix reality headset, the company’s first product line in almost ten years, has been quite popular since pre-order. And according to analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, Apple has sold more than 1,60,000 to 1,80,000 units of headphones. The high demand for Vision Pro has led to longer delivery times for new orders. Delivery times for all models are now estimated to be 5-7 weeks from the February 2 release date. “As predicted, the Vision Pro sold out immediately after pre-orders opened, with delivery times for all models extending…

Apple Inc. signage on floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York, US, on Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2023. (Bloomberg)

BofA upgrades Apple on AI and headset potential, leading to rise in stock

Adriana MaraisJanuary 21, 24Apple, Artificial Intelligence

Following a sluggish start to the year, Apple Inc. experienced a boost in its shares on Thursday as Bank of America upgraded the iPhone manufacturer’s rating from neutral to buy, indicating a renewed sense of faith in the company’s stock. The stock rose 3.3%, its biggest one-day percentage gain since May. It’s still down 2% this year, making it one of the worst performers among the so-called Magnificent 7 megacaps that fueled market gains in 2023. According to BofA analyst Wamsi Mohan, artificial intelligence will be the driver of the…

Apple Vision Pro headset is already confirmed to get a host of games and streaming apps ahead of the launch but this major app is missing.

Here’s the reason why Apple’s Vision Pro Headset won’t have access to this popular streaming app.

Adriana MaraisJanuary 19, 24netflix

Apple Vision Pro has support for hundreds of games and streaming apps, but one platform will drop it at launch. Netflix has confirmed that it does not have a dedicated app for the Vision Pro headset. In fact, the company has also said that its iPad app is not compatible with the headset. So how do you watch Netflix on a headset that costs over Rs 3 lakh? The platform says that your only option to watch Netflix content on the Vision Pro headset is through the web browser version.…