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Noise has launched the new Pure Pods OWS (Open Wireless Stereo) earbuds, a first for India with the new AirWave technology. This allows for precise air conduction mechanisms, which can lead to enhanced audio quality. The earbuds can also be converted into a neckband with the detachable Pure Band. Priced at Rs 2,999, the Noise Pure Pods is available for pre-booking and will be available, starting December 19 in Power Black and Zen Beige colors.
Nothing has started rolling out the Nothing OS 2.5 update based on the latest Android 14 for the Nothing Phone (2) with loads of new features like customizations, changes for the Glyph Interface, and more. This comes after the Carl Pei-led brand released the beta version of Nothing OS 2.5 update for people back in October. The Nothing Phone (1) will soon start getting the open beta of Nothing OS 2.5.
After launching in China a few days ago, OnePlus 12, along with the OnePlus 12R is coming to India (and other global markets) and as confirmed by the company, this will happen on January 23, 2024. The OnePlus 12 is the OnePlus flagship with a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset, a display with 4,500 nits of brightness, and much more.
After boAt, Noise Introduces Its eSIM-Enabled Smartwatch in India
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Noise has introduced its first eSIM-enabled smartwatch called the Voyage in India. The smartwatch enables 4G calling without the need for a smartphone and is compatible with both Jio and Airtel eSIMs. It is now up for pre-booking and will be available for purchase, starting December 23 via Flipkart and Noise's website.
Samsung Galaxy Book4 Laptop Lineup with Intel Core Ultra CPUs & RTX Unveiled!
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Samsung Galaxy Book4 lineup has launched. Four different laptops under the Samsung Galaxy Book series have been updated, with the latest Intel Core Ultra processors. The Book4 Ultra even has an option of either RTX 4070 or RTX 4050 graphics cards from Nvidia, making them the most powerful Samsung laptop till date. The Book4 Pro comes in three variants, one even being a 2-in-1 laptop with 360-degree hinge. The new laptops will be available from January 2024.
CERT-in Highlights Security Flaws in iPhones with the Latest iOS 17.2 Update
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India's Computer Emergency Response Team of India (CERT-In), which comes under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), has highlighted major high-risk security vulnerabilities in Apple products running iOS 17.2, iPadOS 17.2, and even the latest macOS Sonoma 14.2 update. This can allow attackers to access users' sensitive details.
Vivo X100 Series with MediaTek Dimensity 9300 India Launch Confirmed
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Vivo has brought the X100 and the X100 Pro to the global markets and it has now been confirmed that these will launch in India soon. These are the latest Vivo flagship phones with the recently introduced MediaTek Dimensity 9300 chipset, ZEISS-backed cameras, and much more. The Indian launch date is yet to be announced.
Fans have been waiting over a year for the online release of the scintillating One Piece Film: Red, and well, it is finally here. The blockbuster movie from 2022, One Piece: Film Red, has been released on Netflix today, along with One Piece: Stampede. So, head to Netflix and stream Straw Hats' journey to Elegia Island to watch Uta in concert on Netflix right away.
MSI Prestige 16 & 13 AI Evo with Intel Core Ultra Processors Launched
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MSI has just launched its new Prestige series laptops with Intel Core Ultra chips. These new CPUs are based on Intel's latest 14th-generation Meteor Lake architecture, bringing forward several new features and dramatic efficiency improvements thanks to the Intel 4 manufacturing process. The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo and MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo are both launching this month, so they are basically the first 14th Gen laptops to become available.
ASUS has updated its ZenBook lineup with a brand-new laptop. The ZenBook 14 OLED (UX3405) features the new Intel Core Ultra processors, built on Meteor Lake 14th Gen architecture. This laptop will be available with up to Intel Core Ultra 9 185H processor, with Intel Core Ultra 5 125H being offered on the base variant. Other notable specs include the 2.8K OLED display with 120Hz refresh rate, the all-metal chassis, and up to 15 hours of battery life.
As expected, Poco has launched the new Poco C65 in the affordable price range in India. Starting at Rs 8,499, the smartphone comes with features like a 90Hz display with TÜV Low Blue Light certification, 50MP AI rear cameras, Turbo RAM option, and much more. It will be up for grabs via Flipkart, starting December 18.
Kung Fu Panda 4 Voice Cast: List of All Voice Actors
JioTV Premium Plans with OTT App Access Launched; Check out the Details!
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Jio has introduced three new JioTV Premium plans for prepaid users, which will act as a one-stop solution for access to multiple OTT apps like JioCinema, Disney+ Hotstar, Amazon Prime Video, and more. These plans can be purchased by new and existing Jio prepaid users, starting today.
Hideo Kojima and A24 Films Team up to Bring Death Stranding Movie
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Kojima Productions is officially collaborating with A24 Films to produce and create a movie on Death Stranding. The movie will help flesh out the game's universe, and will be an accessible movie for fans of the game, and movie lovers.
Fortnite Winterfest 2023 Begins; Check Start Time and Free Daily Rewards
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Fortnite Winterfest 2023 is here with lots of free daily rewards, quests and a new limited-time event. You can unwrap a present daily for 14 days. The unwrapped gifts include cosmetics like Winterfest Bushranger and Holiday Boxy Outfits. There will be winter exclusive weapons in the battle royale game mode too.
When you buy a new laptop, look for the 'Intel Evo edition' certification. To make Windows PCs better, Intel's latest implementation of a standard helps buyers in knowing which laptops have modern features. This includes new AI features being part of the updated 'Intel Evo edition' standards. Moreover, Intel is updating its Unison app with new features, bringing forward an enhanced ecosystem for your iOS/Android/Windows computing devices.
Intel Officially Launches Core Ultra CPUs for Laptops; All Details Here
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Intel has officially launched Meteor Lake 14th-generation processors for laptops. The latest features include Intel 4 manufacturing process, NPU chip for AI processing, Arc integrated graphics on H-Series for extremely capable GPU performance, and a new type of core called LP E-core. The availability begins from December 14th, 2023. Intel has also rebranded its chips, now calling the higher-end models as Intel Core Ultra, and the base variants as Intel Core.
Realme has launched a new phone under its C series called the Realme C67 in India. This is the first 5G smartphone under the lineup and comes with features like a 120Hz display, 33W fast charging, 50MP cameras, and more. The smartphone falls under Rs 15,000 and will be available via Flipkart and the company's website, starting December 20. The early sale will happen on December 16.
Apple Now Selling USB-C AirPods Pro 2 Case in India; Check out the Price!
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Apple recently launched the USB-C AirPods Pro 2 and has now started selling the standalone USB-C charging case in India. This will help people with the Lightning port-supported AirPods Pro 2 to easily switch to the charging case with a USB Type-C port. It is priced at Rs 9,990.
Instagram’s ‘Notes’ Now Supports Short Videos; Here’s How This Works!
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Instagram's Notes feature, which allows you to upload text-based disappearing status, has got a new update and now supports short videos. This will allow you upload a 2-second video and share with people. Video Notes can currently be shared with close friends and mutual followers and can will disappear after 24 hours.
Honkai Star Rail: 3 New Characters Revealed in Latest Drip Marketing Campaign
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Honkai Star Rail's latest drip marketing campaign revealed three new characters — Sparkle, Misha and Black Swan. All three characters will likely feature in the upcoming Honkai Star Rail 2.0 update, which is also set to release Penacony. The drip marketing campaign also hints about Acheron not featuring in the 2.0 banners, however she will play a big role in the Penacony Trailblazer missions.
Beeper Mini is a new Android app which brought Apple's iMessage to Android. But the app has gone down once again. It looks like Apple is persistent with its efforts to stop iMessage from working on Android. About 5% of users are experiencing the bug, reportedly caused by Apple's continued efforts. On X (formerly Twitter), Beeper has suggested uninstalling & reinstalling the application to fix the issue while it works on a solution.
Fire-Boltt has launched the new Strike smartwatch in India, which comes with an AMOLED display, Bluetooth Calling support, an IP rating, and more features. It is an affordable smartwatch, falling under Rs 2,000 and is now available to buy via Amazon.
Armadillo and Wolf Armor Now Live in Latest Minecraft Bedrock Preview
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Armadillo is a passive mob that spawns in savanna biomes. It is pretty rare and does curl in a ball if it feels threatened by undead mobs or fast-moving players. Favorite food of armadillos is spider eyes, which you can use to breed them. You can use a brush on the armadillo to collect scutes form it. With six scutes, you can make wolf armor. Walk up to your tamed wolf and right-click it with the wolf armor selected to equip this item. If you want to take off the wolf armor, you'll need to use shears on the wolf.
Kung Fu Panda 4 Trailer is Here, and it’s Jack Black Against Viola Davis!
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The first trailer for Kung Fu Panda 4 has been released, and it marks the return of our beloved Po the Panda voiced by Jack Black. In this movie, he will be joined by an adorable new character named Zhen (voiced by Awkwafina) on their quest to defeat a new villain named Chameleon (voiced by Viola Davis). Kung Fu Panda 4 will be released on March 8, 2024, and we can't wait.
The early prototypes of the rumored iPhone 16 have been leaked and this gives us a look at what the 2024 iPhone could look like. Spoiler alert, its going to be different yet familiar and we can expect some new elements like a new Capture button too.
Apple Reveals Top 2023 Apps and Games in India; WhatsApp, JioCinema, and More
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Apple has unveiled the top apps and games of 2023 on the App Store and WhatsApp became the most downloaded free iOS app in India, followed by Instagram. As for top game on the App Store, the title has been acquired by BGMI.
Xiaomi has revealed that it launch the latest Redmi Note 13 5G series in India on January 4, 2024. The phones, which succeed the Redmi Note 12 lineup from last year, was first introduced in China in September and come with highlights like a curved display, an IP68 rating, and more look at.
E3, the biggest gaming event, has permanently been canceled, as announced by the ESA (Entertainment Software Association). The event happened digitally back in 2021 and has been seeing cancellations since. It was supposed to happen this year in collaboration with ReedPop but was eventually canceled too.
WhatsApp has introduced the ability to pin individual messages in chats to highlight the important ones, which is an extension of the already available ability to pin chats. The option to pin messages is available for both individual and group chats and you can do so by simply tapping/holding a message and selecting the More option (on iOS) and the three-dotted menu (on Android) to access the pin messages option. It is now rolling out for all.
iQOO 12 is the First Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Phone in India; Starts at Rs 52,999
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iQOO has launched its latest flagship phone, the iQOO 12 in India, which is the first Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 smartphone in the country. It comes packed with features like a 64MP periscope lens with 3x optical zoom, paired with 50MP main camera and 50MP ultra-wide. Available in two storage and RAM options (12GB+256GB and 16GB+512GB), iQOO 12 starts at Rs 49,999 for the base variant, including instant discount of Rs 3,000 on ICICI Bank and HDFC Bank cards.
Asus Chromebook Plus CX3402 Launched in India; Starts at Under Rs 40,000
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Asus has introduced the new Chromebook Plus CX3402 lightweight and affordable laptop with ChromeOS, 12th Gen Intel processor, and more in India.
Honkai Star Rail just confirmed that Penacony is coming in the 2.0 update in their new Developer Radio: Penacony Special Edition and showcased Black Swan in their new Drip Marketing. Other changes coming to Honkai Star Rail 2.0 update — salvaging relics into Lost Gold fragments, specific sub stat relic inventory filter, a new mission glossary system, new free light cones coming to the Light Cone Manifest store, new universal Path materials, and Relic enhance to the next stage function.
Google Is Prepping an AI Model That Will Tell More About Your Life
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Google could soon introduce a new AI model, Project Ellmann, which could get an insight into your life and answer previously 'impossible' questions.
WhatsApp Tests a New Change for Status Updates; Check out the Details!
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WhatsApp is testing a new change for Status Updates, which involves a new reply bar, heavily inspired from Instagram Stories.
During the official screening of What...if? season 2, a new series revolving around Wakanda and its past called "Eyes of Wakanda" was announced. This series is said to showcase the past warriors of Wakanda on a mission to find dangerous Vibranium artifacts from around the world. Along with this, two new animated series, X-Men'97 as well as Your Friendly Neighbourhood Spider-Man were confirmed as well.
Honkai Star Rail 1.6 Livestream Date and Time (Countdown Timer)
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Honkai Star Rail 1.6 Livestream has just been announced to release in December 15, 2023, at 7:30 PM (UTC+8). The Livestream will shed light on the new events and characters coming in the 1.6 update. The update is expected to feature 3 new characters: Ruan Mei, Dr. Ratio, & Xueyi, and also introduce the new Pure Fiction game mode.
Beeper Mini is a trending app that emulates iMessage for Android. It allows for seamless communication from Android to Apple devices and is touted to feature 'end to end encryption'. However, Apple broke the app recently and essentially shut it down - and despite this, the developers of Beeper Mini have brought it back alive! After all, the dream of blue bubbles & green bubbles staying friends could come true.
Genshin Impact 4.4 Promotional Leak Reveals Ganyu, Shenhe Skins & Cloud Retainer
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More Genshin Impact 4.4 leaks have surfaced and we have new information about the upcoming characters Lion Dance Boy and Cloud Retainer, and a closer look at the new Ganyu and Shenhe outfits, including the upcoming region Chenyu Vale.
Apple has finally released the iOS 17.2 update for all iPhone users after beta-testing for a while and this includes a number of new features like the Journal app, along with bug fixes.
Poco C65 is an upcoming budget smartphone. The latest update by the company reveals it is launching on 15th December exclusively in a Flipkart sale. This phone is expected to be sub-10K INR smartphone based on MIUI14. It will come with impressive features for its price including a 5000mAh battery, 50MP Triple Camera Setup, up to 256GB Storage, and Helio G85 processor by Mediatek.
Google Reveals 2023’s Top Searches in India: ChatGPT, Chandrayaan-3 & More
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Google has revealed the most searched terms in India, during the year 2023. It has been revealed that Chandryaan-3 was the most searched news in India, a highly important ISRO mission. ChatGPT, the AI chatbot made by OpenAI, also topped the charts.