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Short and sweet: Indian TikTok clones on a roll, attract 240 mn users

Taka Tak, Moj, and others gain big from the void left by the ban on Chinese app

Urbanista aims 5% Indian market share in headphone, TWS segments

The company, which has a presence in more than 90 countries around the world and more than 30,000 global stores, is aiming to have a slice of the headphones and earphones market

Apple's iMessage service should not benefit from bullying, says Google

Google has accused Apple of bullying its way into smartphone texting, saying that the iPhone maker deliberately creates peer pressure among the teens to use iMessages and shun Android-based texting.

Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G launched in India: Know price, specs, and more

Samsung Galaxy S21 FE brings premium experience and thin & lightweight form factor at an affordable price point

We want to be a broadcast services gateway in India: TBS' Anna Lockwood

We are leveraging the PoPs for our global media network inter-connection

Why India's EV sector is torn between swappable and integrated batteries

Electric vehicle makers and service providers are grappling with the question of whether swappable or integrated batteries should drive the electric future

Samsung shuts down Tizen app store for both its new and existing users

Samsung has shut down its Tizen app store for both its new and existing users.

Deepfake avatars are going mainstream

While artificial intelligence is being used to support fake information, some pioneering companies are deploying simulated videos and voices for genuine objectives

Microsoft rolls out new feature to automatically delete meeting recordings

Tech giant Microsoft has rolled out a new feature for Teams that can automatically delete recording files stored in OneDrive or SharePoint after a pre-set period of time.

Some offbeat tech and gadgets that made headlines in CES this year

Despite a last-minute surge in the number of Omicron cases, the CES 2022 in Las Vegas last week managed to deliver a stellar line-up of next-generation technology and gadgets in-person.

AirPods Pro 2 to launch later this year, says report

The second-generation AirPods Pro may support lossless audio support and a charging case that makes a sound to help you find it

Google doodle celebrates 80th birth anniversary of Stephen Hawking

A two and a half minute-long animated video includes narration in the physicist's own computer-generated voice outlining his work and painting a message of hope for the future

Facebook parent's head of communications leaves company

Chris Norton, vice president of international communications, will cover the role on an interim basis, a Meta spokesperson said

Meta opens Privacy Centre to educate users on data security

Facing an intense scrutiny over users' data privacy, Meta has introduced a Privacy Centre across its family of apps to educate billions of users.

Next iPhone SE to boast 5G but no design changes, says report

Apple is planning to launch a third-generation iPhone SE and now a new report has claimed that the handset will still look like an iPhone 8.

iPhone 14 Pro to feature pill-shaped camera cutout: Report

Recently, Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo also claimed that the 2022 iPhone 14 Pro and 14 Pro Max would be shifting over to a hole-punch cutout for the camera

WhatsApp for iOS to show profile pictures in notifications: Report

Meta-owned messaging platform WhatsApp has reportedly started testing a new feature on iOS that displays profile pictures in system notifications when users receive new messages from chats and groups.

US flights still face risks from new 5G service, FAA issues new warnings

Late Thursday, the FAA launched a dedicated webpage on 5G and aviation safety raising questions about potential impact on sensitive airplane electronics like altimeters.

Xiaomi 11i series with up to 120W fast-charge support launched in India

The Xiaomi 11i series will be available on both online and offline platforms from January 12

Google announces to launch at least 13 new software features this year

Inspired by Apple, Google has announced to launch at least 13 new software features this year, ranging from AirPods-like fast switching to unlocking your Chromebook via smartwatch.