iPhone 16 range was launched in September, but details about Apple’s next-generation smartphones have already begun to surface online. The Cupertino-based company could discontinue the iPhone Plus model next year and replace it with an iPhone 17 Slim version, according to recent reports. A well-known analyst now states that the purported Slim model will be thinner…
Google has separate operating system (OS) versions based on the device type. There’s Android for smartphones and ChromeOS for Chromebooks. However, there is one such product category where both the OSs overlap — tablets. That is not likely to be the case anymore, according to a new report. Google is said to be planning to…
Perplexity added two new features to its platform on Monday to offer users a new shopping experience. The artificial intelligence (AI) search engine is rolling out ‘Buy with Pro’ and ‘Snap to Shop’ features for paying subscribers. With the former, Perplexity Pro users can now purchase products directly on the platform after asking for recommendations….
The Game Awards announced the nominees for the best video games of 2024 across multiple categories Monday. PS5 exclusive Astro Bot and Square Enix’s Final Fantasy VII Rebirth lead the pack with seven nominations each, including the coveted Game of the Year honour. Other nominees for the night’s biggest prize include action-RPG Black Myth: Wukong,…
Researchers have uncovered traces of a hallucinogenic beverage in a 2,200-year-old Egyptian vase depicting Bes, a dwarf deity associated with childbirth and merriment. The findings, detailed in Scientific Reports on November 13, suggest the vessel was used during rituals to recreate a mythical tale involving the calming of a sky goddess. The vase, held at…
A 37,000-year-old saber-toothed kitten, preserved in near-perfect condition, has been unearthed in the Siberian permafrost, shedding light on an extinct predator. The discovery was made in 2020 near the Badyarikha River, north of the Arctic Circle. The frozen remains, which include the head, forelimbs, and upper body, belong to the species Homotherium latidens. This late…
A new Telugu and Tamil mystery thriller, Vikkatakavi, featuring Naresh Agastya and Megha Akash, is set to captivate audiences. Directed by Pradeep Maddali, the series combines elements of folklore with suspenseful storytelling. Produced under the banner of SRT Entertainments, it will stream on Zee5 starting November 28. With its unique backdrop set in Telangana during…
Vivo S20 series is set to launch in China soon. We’re still waiting for an official launch date from the Chinese smartphone maker, which has opened pre-orders for the new S series via its official online store in the country. The online listing reveals the rear design of the Vivo S20 family. The lineup is…
Asus ROG Phone 9 is set for its global launch today (Tuesday), nearly a month after being officially announced. Ahead of its imminent debut, the AnTuTu benchmark scores of the upcoming handset have been revealed and it is claimed to have achieved the highest numbers of any smartphone to date. It also details information about…
HMD Icon Flip 1 design and colour options have begun to surface online, and the company’s foldable feature phone could soon make its debut. A tipster has leaked some of the key features of the purported handset. It appears to be a slightly improved version of the Nokia 2660 Flip, which was unveiled in India in…
