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Realme C65 5G smartphone with MediaTek Dimensity 6300 launched: Details

The Realme C65 5G is offered in up to 6GB RAM and up to 128GB on-board storage configuration at Rs 10,499 onwards

Threads crosses 150 mn monthly active users, says Mark Zuckerberg

Meta CEO has said Threads is on way to become the next billion-user social network in company's portfolio of apps

Google extends Gemini AI app support to older-generation Android devices

Initially available for Android 12 or later, Google's Gemini app is now supported on devices based on Android 10 and Android 11 operating systems

Tata Electronics developing high-precision machines to build iPhone casings

The company has partnered with two Indian companies to enhance its capabilities and intends to eventually export these complex machines

Apple's go-to chipmaker TSMC unveils 1.6nm process for 2026 chips: Details

While the 1.6nm process is slated for 2026 chips, TSMC is set to kick off the production of the 2nm architecture process for debut in 2025 with Apple iPhones

TikTok owner ByteDance would rather shut down app in US than sell it

US President Joe Biden signs bill that would ban TikTok if its parent company ByteDance did not divest the app within 270 days

Elon Musk escalates OpenAI fight with subpoena of ex-board member Toner

The subpoena, which was signed on Tuesday, demanded that Toner hand over information by May 21, 2024

Alphabet Inc beats revenue estimates as AI fuels cloud growth in Q1

The company also said it would pay a dividend of 20 cents a share, its first ever, and repurchase an additional $70 billion in stock. The shares jumped 13 per cent in extended trading

Meta chief Zuckerberg asks for patience after AI push irks investors

After Meta revealed that it will spend billions of dollars more than expected this year - fueled by investments in artificial intelligence - the company's CEO did his best to soothe Wall Street

WhatsApp for iOS now supports passkeys: What it is, how to set up, and more

passkeys allows users to authenticate using biometrics such as fingerprints or facial scans, instead of a conventional password

Dell launches AI-enhanced Alienware x16 R2 gaming laptop: Know price, specs

Powered by Intel Core Ultra 9 H-series processors, the Dell's Alienware x16 R2 gaming laptop is offered with up to Nvidia GeForce RTX 4090 graphics configuration

Apple's new AI models could power on-device features on iOS 18 for iPhones

Apple has released "Open-source Efficient Language Models" (OpenELM), which are a series of four small language models capable of tasks such as text generation, text summarisation, and more

Elon Musk's X to take on YouTube with a video streaming app for smart TVs

X CEO Linda Yaccarino said that the new TV app for X will be "your go-to companion for a high-quality, immersive entertainment experience on a larger screen"

Qualcomm unveils Snapdragon X Plus chip for PCs with on-device AI: Details

The Snapdragon X Plus is a new addition to the Qualcomm chip family for PCs with on-device AI capabilities. It is expected to debut, together with Snapdragon X Elite-powered PCs, in coming months

'AI could replace the need for call centres': TCS CEO Krithivasan

K Krithivasan believes that the demand for IT talent will always increase and employment will not be in trouble

WhatsApp tests offline file sharing, in-app dialler features: Details here

WhatsApp has reportedly started testing offline file sharing features with beta testers. Though the early version of the app hints at in-app dialler, the feature is not currently available in beta

Meta to open Quest's Horizon OS to Microsoft, others in mixed-reality space

Third-party hardware makers can now use Meta's Horizon OS, which powers its Quest headsets, to develop their own mixed reality devices

Apple schedules 'Let Loose' virtual event for May 7; iPad Air, Pro expected

Alongside the iPad Pro and iPad Air, Apple is expected to launch a new model in its Pencil line-up, which is quite clear from the graphics on the event invite

TikTok halts reward for watching video feature on new app in France, Spain

TikTok always seeks to engage constructively with the EU Commission and other regulators," it said in a post on social media platform X

Apple slashes Vision Pro shipment estimates amid plummeting demand

A source revealed to Mashable that Apple is slashing its shipment estimates for the year, signalling a downturn in demand far below initial expectations