Apple recently announced that it will soon allow third party developers from countries in the European Union (EU) and select other regions to access the NFC technology on iPhone, on an upcoming beta build of iOS 18.1. This technology that supports contactless payments is currently restricted to Apple Pay and Apple Wallet. This decision could…
Redmi Buds 6 Active was launched in select global markets on Thursday. The true wireless stereo (TWS) headset features a charging case with a transparent cover and a USB Type-C port for charging. It has a half in-ear design and an IPX4 rating for splash resistance. The wireless headset is equipped with 14.2mm dynamic drivers…
Google released its in-house artificial intelligence (AI) model for image generation, Imagen 3, on Thursday. The tech giant did not make any announcement for the release, and instead released the model quietly to users. Additionally, a research paper detailing the workings of the image generation model was also published in an online journal. Currently, the…
Geekbench AI 1.0 platform, which can measure the performance of artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities of a device, was launched on Thursday. Developed by Primate Labs, the app is a benchmarking suite dedicated to measuring and evaluating the overall AI-centric performance of devices. It is available to download for free across all major platforms. The AI…
A new approach to personalized computer instruction could help mitigate the impact of teacher shortages, understaffed classrooms, and lackluster self-learning, issues that have worsened since the pandemic. The EdYOU solution is built around an AI-powered learning tool that uses a visionary approach to enhance learning experiences for students and career-changing adults. According to data from…
Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) achieved another milestone with the successful launch of the EOS-08 Earth-observing satellite on August 15, 2024. The satellite was launched aboard the Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV) from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre at 9:17am IST on August 16. This launch marks the third mission for the SSLV, a relatively…
WhatsApp has introduced a slew of new additions for Android and iOS users to express themselves more creatively. It has partnered with US-based online database Giphy which makes its extensive sticker collection available to users. Additionally, Android users can now take advantage of the custom sticker maker to show their creativity and create new stickers….
Redmi A3x was initially launched in Pakistan in May this year and was listed on the company’s global website in June. A couple of weeks back the handset was spotted on Amazon India. Now, the phone has been listed on the Xiaomi India website. The Indian version of the smartphone is similar the global counterparts….
Ola Electric took the wraps off its latest range of electric two-wheelers dubbed the Roadster series in India at its Sankalp 2024 event on August 15. The event, held at the company’s new FutureFactory in Tamil Nadu, saw the debut of three new electric vehicle (EV) bikes: Roadster Pro, Roadster X, and Roadster, with the…
A recent study has found that forests destroyed by wildfires continue to emit carbon dioxide (CO₂) for years after the flames have been extinguished. The boreal forest, a critical CO₂ sink stretching across Earth’s northern latitudes, plays a crucial role in removing carbon from the atmosphere. However, when these forests burn, they release large amounts…