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FirstClub raises $8mn in seed funding round from Accel and RTP Global

The company was founded by Ayyappan R, former senior VP at Flipkart, chief business officer at Myntra, and the erstwhile CEO of Cleartrip

Tech recap 2024: Monitors to cameras, check top 5 creator-focused gadgets

From laptops to action cameras, here are five creator-focused gadgets designed to enhance productivity and creativity, reviewed in 2024

Tech recap 2024: Top 5 mid-range smartphones from OnePlus, Motorola, more

Some mid-range smartphones in 2024 rivalled flagships in certain aspects, while others introduced unique designs and innovative features to enhance the user experience

Tech recap 2024: Apple MacBook Air M3 to HP Spectre x360, top five laptops

Sleek designs, AI-powered features, gaming performance, and long lasting battery life highlight this year's top picks from Apple to HP and Asus

Google reinforces AI with Gemini 2.0 model, deep research mode, and more

Google has unveiled its Gemini 2.0 Flash model for all Gemini users, introducing capabilities such as native multimodal output

Meta's Instagram says services back up after hours of technical outage

The platforms faced another outage in October, when services were largely restored within an hour

Instagram introduces 'trial reels' feature: What it is, how it works, more

Trial reels allow creators to experiment with content by sharing reels with non-followers first, said Instagram

iQOO 13, powered by Qualcomm SD 8 Elite, goes on sale: Check offers, specs

Priced at Rs 54,999 onwards, iQOO 13 is available with introductory offers on the iQOO e-store, Amazon, and offline at Vivo exclusive stores

Realme 14x 5G with IP69 protection to be launched on Dec 18: What to expect

The Realme 14x 5G will be India's first smartphone under Rs 15,000 to feature IP69 dust and water resistance, the company announced

OpenAI continues announcement streak, releases 'Canvas' workspace interface

OpenAI's Canvas interface serves as a collaborative document, allowing users to partner with ChatGPT for writing, coding, and more

Surging global tourism emissions are driven by just 20 countries: Study

The study draws together multiple datasets, including those published directly by 175 governments over 11 years

Japanese takeover could spell long-term decline of US Steel: Union chief

The Detroit-based car company said it would no longer fund work on self-driving robotaxis

Google Maps expands free usage for developers worldwide on all products

The move is aimed at encouraging developers, so they can build more for free

Startup contribution to economy projected to reach $1 trillion by 2030

India's startup ecosystem, valued at over $349 billion, ranks third globally in unicorn count as of May 2024

Apple to adopt OLED display without a notch for 2026 MacBook Pro: Report

The iPad Mini and iPad Air are reportedly expected to transition to OLED displays by 2027, while the MacBook Air may follow in 2028

Google announces Willow quantum computing chip: All you need to know

Google claims its new Willow chip completed a task in under 5 minutes, a calculation the fastest supercomputer would take 10 septillion years to perform

Indian professionals flagbearers in global technological adaptation: Report

With a majority of Indian professional actively seeking opportunities to upskill, the country has emerged as the global leader in technological adaptation, according to a report. More than 70 per cent of Indian professionals are actively seeking opportunities to upskill, said the report released by the Riyadh (Saudi Arabia)-based Global Labor Market Conference (GLMC). The report highlights the dynamic nature of India's job market, where artificial intelligence, machine learning, and automation are becoming integral. "While global trust in governments to support upskilling remains low at 20 per cent, Indian respondents (31 per cent) and those in Saudi Arabia (35 per cent) demonstrated significantly higher confidence in their governments. "In contrast, countries like the USA (15 per cent) and UK (12 per cent) reported markedly lower trust levels. Indian respondents also expressed 49 per cent trust in businesses, further emphasizing the private sector's role in workforce development,"

Xiaomi launches Redmi Note 14 series in India: Check price, offers and more

Alongside the Redmi Note 14 series, Xiaomi introduced two audio accessories in its product ecosystem. These are the Xiaomi Sound Outdoor Speakers and Redmi Buds 6 wireless earbuds

Realme 14 Pro series India launch soon, to rival Redmi Note 14 Pro models

Realme has announced that its next-generation models in the number series will be powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 and feature an advanced periscope telephoto camera

European Union on collision course with Trump on Big Tech crackdown

The most immediate dilemma for the EU may be how to approach the X platform