This year was supposed to be a slow year for games, a gap year for major releases before 2025 brought out the big guns. But in hindsight, 2024 has been a bountiful year for video games, with some standout titles on all platforms. From Helldivers 2 and Palworld becoming multiplayer phenomenons, to Elden Ring: Shadow…
HMD Pulse Pro officially becomes the first Nokia smartphone to receive the Android 15 software update, according to a report. The handset was launched in April and is powered by an octa-core Unisoc T606 processor, running on Android 14. However, the latest software update for the HMD Pulse Pro reportedly brings Android 15 features such…
The world of foldable phones was once reserved for those willing to spend a significant amount, but that’s no longer the case. Last year, Motorola and Tecno were among the first to introduce affordable clamshell foldable phones in India, and this year, Infinix has joined the fray. In October, Infinix launched its first foldable phone…
Alibaba’s Qwen research team has released another open-source artificial intelligence (AI) model in preview. Dubbed QVQ-72B, it is a vision-based reasoning model that can analyse visual information from images and understand the context behind them. The tech giant has also shared benchmark scores of the AI model and highlighted that on one specific test, it…
Poco — Xiaomi’s sub-brand — is planning a strategic expansion of its offline channel in India, the company head reportedly revealed in an interview. As per the conversation, Poco India has ambitions to capture the offline market and achieve double-digit growth in 2025, aiming to take on the top five players in the Indian smartphone…
Redmi 14C 5G, succeeding the Redmi 13C 5G, will soon launch in select global markets including India. The company has teased the India launch of the handset but has yet to confirm a launch date. The phone is expected to be a revised version of the Redmi 14R 5G, which was launched in China in September. The…
With the festive season in full swing, streaming platforms have lined up a stellar selection of movies and series to keep you hooked. From long-awaited sequels to gripping dramas and documentaries, this week’s offerings are packed with diverse genres and compelling narratives. Whether you’re a fan of high-stakes action, psychological thrillers or emotional storytelling, there’s…
Google is reportedly comparing Gemini’s responses against those generated by Anthropic’s Claude artificial intelligence (AI) models. As per the report, the Mountain View-based tech giant asked third-party contractors who work on evaluating the quality of Gemini’s responses to also rate whether Claude’s responses are better. While it is not an uncommon practice, using third-party AI…
NASA has confirmed delays to its Artemis program, postponing the first two crewed lunar missions. Artemis 2, which will send astronauts around the moon, has been rescheduled from September 2025 to April 2026. Artemis 3, aiming to return humans to the lunar surface for the first time in over 50 years, has shifted from late…
iQOO Z9 Turbo was launched in China in April alongside the iQOO Z9 and iQOO Z9x. The phone is powered by a Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 SoC and houses a 6,000mAh battery. The company has announced that it would soon launch a “Long Battery Life Version” of the handset, which suggests that it will get a bigger…