Qualcomm on Tuesday said it is launching a paid cloud software service to help companies that use its chips keep tabs on goods as they move through the supply chain. The San Diego, California company is the world’s biggest provider of chips that help smartphones connect to mobile data networks. But Qualcomm has used its wireless
Month: February 2023
Janky and Guggimon, “synthetic” celebrities conceived in a studio and big on social platforms like TikTok and Instagram, where they exist as influencers with millions of followers, hyping up other brands, music acts and themselves, are soon coming to a streaming screen, and maybe a Whole Foods, near you. Superplastic, the startup that created and
Three months ago, Elon Musk announced an $11 (roughly Rs. 910) monthly subscription service to give Twitter users a blue verification check mark. On Sunday, Meta Platforms announced largely the same thing: a $15 (roughly Rs. 1,240) subscription service for users to get a blue verified badge, so long as they provide a government-issued ID. Meta Chief
OnePlus unveiled the OnePlus 11 5G alongside other devices at the Cloud 11 launch event, as well as a sneak peek at its upcoming foldable smartphones. The teaser only demonstrates that the Shenzhen company intends to release what appear to be foldable smartphones in the third quarter of 2023. According to recent leaks, OnePlus will
Google Meet has finally rolled out 360-degree backgrounds on Android and iOS devices. With the new feature, users can select from multiple available backgrounds. Users can now apply these effects while attending a Google Meet call on their smartphones. The feature has been rolled out for both Android and iOS devices for all Google Workspace
Fire-Boltt Blizzard smartwatch has been unveiled in India at an introductory price of Rs. 3,499. The smartwatch sports a 1.28-inch HD display and features a stainless-steel body with a bezel made of high-technology ceramic. The Fire-Boltt Blizzard smartwatch comes with support for Bluetooth calling, and offers several smart health trackers including heart rate monitors and
The Last of Us episode 7 trailer is here. Keeping in with tradition, HBO has dropped a preview for the upcoming episode of the post-apocalyptic zombie drama based on the beloved PlayStation video game, teasing a pivotal character from the DLC — Riley. Appropriately titled ‘Left Behind,’ the new episode is directed by Liza Johnson
Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) will bring out a consultation paper to further strengthen digital inclusion, looking at three key aspects of devices, connectivity and literacy. The consultation paper on the issue is expected to be released in coming months, TRAI Chairman PD Vaghela said on the sidelines of India Digital Summit 2023, organised
Home fitness had a huge moment at the outset of the pandemic — and understandably so. People were stuck at home, gyms closed and suddenly workout options seemed to dramatically decrease. As with the teleconferencing revolution, plenty of startups were waiting in the wings to pounce on the sudden opportunity. As predicted, when the world
Following the major integration of Showtime into Paramount+ two weeks ago, Paramount reported its quarterly earnings this morning, announcing that Paramount+ gained 9.9 million subscribers in Q4 to bring the total to 56 million subs, up from 46 million in the previous quarter. This means Paramount+ has more customers than Hulu, which recently reported 48
Google is rolling out the stable version of ChromeOS 110 for Chromebooks to large number of users, as announced by the company on Thursday. The latest stable channel update for ChromeOS brings along with it a host of new features which includes super resolution audio. It utilises a machine learning (ML) algorithm to reconstruct high
Facebook, the social network that was supposed to stay free “always,” and its stablemate Instagram launched on Sunday a paid subscription service, as the advertising-based business model that has long dominated the internet falters. Mark Zuckerberg, the CEO of Facebook-parent Meta, announced on Sunday the launch of Meta Verified, a service starting at $11.99 (roughly Rs.
Samsung One UI 5.0 based on Android 13 was announced by the South Korean company at the Samsung Developer Conference (SDC) 2022 held in October last year. The Galaxy S22 Series received the stable version of the OS update by October end, followed by a series of Samsung smartphones being updated to One UI 5.0.
Apple started rolling out iOS 16.4 beta 1 for developers on Thursday. The update includes new emojis, Safari browser improvements, and more. The Cupertino company has also improved support for third-party browsers with this beta update. Such apps are purportedly now capable of allowing users to add websites to their home screen. A new “5G
Xiaomi is scheduled to host a launch event at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2023, which begins on February 27. The Chinese tech giant will unveil the Xiaomi 13 for the global market at this event. It may also announce its premium smartwatch for the global market, the Xiaomi Watch S1 Pro, which has already
Legacies are complicated. They carry the weight of what came before, but live in the light of what’s happening now, forever grappling with the wills of two different worlds. With time, legacies lose relevance, or acquire new meaning. To understand them better is a study in multiple timelines. So, what then is the legacy of
SoftBank Group-backed Ola Electric would invest $920 million (roughly Rs. 7,600 crore) in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu to manufacture electric cars and batteries for electric vehicles (EVs), a state government statement said on Saturday. Ola will invest $920 million (roughly Rs. 7,600 crore) through its subsidiaries Ola Electric Technologies and Ola Cell Technologies,
Traeger’s latest pellet smoker brings welcomed innovations to a new price point. The company just unveiled its latest Ironwood design, which offers a handful of features that debuted on the more expensive Timberline product line a few months ago. As a longtime Traeger smoker owner, I’m excited about these updates as they make using the
Hey, TechCrunch besties. After a week in Korea and the Philippines, it’s great to be back in the States — and slightly more tan (i.e., burnt) than before. Massive thanks to Henry, who was forced to step in over the past two weeks thanks to my failing to realize that Korean Air does not offer
WhatsApp for iOS is receiving an update that will allow iPhone owners to multitask on their phone while on a video call. Unlike the Android version of the app, which has supported multi-tasking while on video calls for ages, WhatsApp for iOS would pause a user’s video stream when the app was minimised or the user
Xiaomi 13 series will be launched in global markets on February 26, just in time for the upcoming Mobile World Congress (MWC 2023). On the same day, the company has confirmed that the Xiaomi 13 Pro will be released in India. Qualcomm’s latest-generation Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC powers the Xiaomi 13 smartphone lineup. Details
Apple has reportedly updated the process of repairing the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max, which could make it easier to fix issues with Face ID, the company’s biometric unlocking mechanism for smartphones, and the selfie camera. According to a report, while the process of repairing these phones typically involves replacing the smartphone,
OnePlus launched its latest pair of earbuds OnePlus Buds Pro 2R alongside its flagship OnePlus 11 smartphone series on February 7. The new true wireless earbuds from the company are the budget offering alongside the more premium OnePlus Buds Pro 2, and hence lack some of the high-end features like wireless charging. While the features,
Ubisoft has finally confirmed the reason behind its several game delays and cancellations over the past couple of years. During its Q3 2022–23 investors call held early Friday, CEO Yves Guillemot claimed that the measure was necessary because the company was producing too many titles at the same time. Just last month, Ubisoft cancelled three
India has proven its mettle with its indigenous 4G/5G technology stack which is “now ready” and the country is poised to emerge as a major telecom technology exporter to the world in the coming three years, Communications Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Saturday. Speaking at the Economic Times Global Business Summit 2023, Vaishnaw, who is
Indian startup Ultrahuman has made a name for itself since 2019 by building out a subscription fitness platform which offers a range of workout and wellness-related content, integrating with third party wearables like the Apple Watch. In 2021 it expanded into offering medical grade sensing hardware which monitors real-time blood glucose — spinning up a
Susan Wojcicki is stepping down as YouTube CEO after nine years at the helm. In a letter to employees (first published by Recode), Wojcicki says that she’s leaving in order to “start a new chapter focused on my family, health and personal projects I’m passionate about.” “Today, after nearly 25 years here, I’ve decided to
ZTE Nubia Pad 3D is all set to be launched at the 2023 Mobile World Congress (MWC) event, which is scheduled to take place on February 28. The ZTE booth at Barcelona for this year’s MWC will showcase the 5G capable Nubia Pad 3D, which will offer users a 3D image display without the need
Twitter has announced that it will soon stop supporting SMS based two-factor authentication (2FA) for users that are not subscribed to Twitter Blue. Users will have up to March 20 to disable text-based login authentication codes on their accounts, according to the microblogging service. This means that several users who rely on receiving SMS codes
Vivo Y56 5G smartphone was launched in India by the company on Saturday. Sales of the handset via offline retail shops began on February 15. The device is now also listed for purchase on the official Vivo website. The newly launched smartphone from Vivo is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 700 SoC, coupled with 8GB
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