MindGeek — owner of several adult entertainment sites, including Pornhub, Brazzers and Redtube — was acquired by a Canadian private equity firm, Ethical Capital Partners (ECP). ECP, which was formed last year, did not disclose the terms of the deal. “In MindGeek, we have identified a dynamic tech brand that is built upon a foundation
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Tech giants will likely challenge a new European Union law aimed at reining in their power with the first cases in a potential wave of litigation expected by year-end, one of the EU’s top judges said on Friday. The Digital Markets Act (DMA), which came into force in November, will classify online platforms with more
Samsung is expected to launch the Galaxy Tab S9 series later this year with three purported models – the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9, Galaxy Tab S9+, and Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra. Previous reports have suggested that the tablets could launch at a second Galaxy Unpacked event in the second half of the year. The Samsung
Huawei Enjoy 60, an upcoming mid-range smartphone from Huawei, is expected to launch on March 23, alongside the company’s flagship Huawei P60 series and Huawei Mate X3. While the purported Huawei Enjoy 60 has been subjected to various leaks, rumours, and tips in the recent days, there hasn’t been much said about the design of
Panasonic already has some great full-frame mirrorless cameras in the market but its new Lumix S5 II finally adds a very important feature that everyone has been waiting for — a hybrid autofocus system. In this article, we’re going to share our first impressions of the Panasonic Lumix S5 II. Panasonic sent us the Lumix S5 II with a
Siri — Apple’s voice-based assistant for iPhone, iPad, Mac, HomePod, and Apple TV — could soon receive a massive upgrade, according to a report. The Cupertino company is said to be working on a new natural language technology for Siri on an upcoming version of tvOS, its operating system for Apple TV and HomePod. While the technology is expected
Alphabet-owned YouTube said on Tuesday it lifted restrictions on former US President Donald Trump’s channel, following a more than two-year suspension after the deadly Capitol Hill riot on January 6, 2021. Meta Platforms had reinstated Trump’s Facebook and Instagram accounts earlier this year, while his Twitter account was restored in November by new owner Elon Musk. “We
Bandai Namco Entertainment, the Japanese game publisher known for entries such as Elden Ring, Dark Souls trilogy, and Pac-Man, have invested in Pune-based developer SuperGaming. The company has used its ‘Bandai Namco Entertainment 021 Fund,’ a fund meant for investing in startups and building its “IP metaverse,” by investing in the Indian studio and Deepmotion,
iQoo Neo 8 is reportedly going to be launched soon as the company’s generation flagship smartphone series. The purported smartphone lineup is expected to succeed the iQoo Neo 7 series that debuted last year in China. The upcoming series from the Chinese manufacturer is expected to include two models as part of its lineup —
Update: Google tells TechCrunch that it remains committed to augmented reality, stating, “For years, we’ve been building AR into many Google products and we’ll continue to look at ways to bring new, innovative AR experiences across our product portfolio.” I know at least one TC staffer who is gutted by the inevitable second death of
“Nobody does creature work the way Wētā does,” Craig Mazin, co-creator of HBO’s “The Last of Us,” said in the official podcast for the video game adaptation series. If you’d had a chance to watch the bloater scene from episode five, then you most likely agree with him. It makes sense that HBO approached Wētā
Twitter has begun rolling out a Bookmark counts alongside the number of Retweets, Quotes, and Likes displayed on each tweet. The count will display the number of users who have bookmarked a particular tweet. However, the feature is only visible to users using Twitter for iOS devices. However, unlike the counts displays for Retweets, Quotes,
Google Pixel 7a, the rumoured mid-range successor to the Pixel 6a, is set to arrive in the market in mid-2023. This Google-branded handset’s design, key specifications, and other details were earlier leaked online. The Pixel 7a device is said to have a design and dimensions similar to its predecessor, the Pixel 6a, but with some
Britain is set to announce a ban on TikTok on government phones on Thursday, PA Media reported, a move that would follow other Western countries who have barred the Chinese-owned video app over security concerns. TikTok has come under increasing scrutiny due to fears that user data from the app owned by Beijing-based company ByteDance
Amazfit GTR Mini smartwatch with a 1.28-inch round display has been launched in India alongside the US, UK, and EU markets. The watch can be considered a smaller variant of the Amazfit GTR 4, which launched in September 2022, with a 1.43-inch HD AMOLED display and over 150 sports modes. The Amazfit GTR Mini smartwatch
Naughty Dog co-president Neil Druckmann has chosen his next game but hasn’t revealed if it is an entirely new IP or The Last of Us Part 3. With the first season of HBO’s The Last of Us series wrapped with generally positive reception, one would assume publisher Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) would try capitalising on
Electric vehicle charging stations are also susceptible to cyber attacks and cyber security incidents like any other technological application, Parliament was informed on Thursday. In a written reply to Lok Sabha, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari said the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In), which is mandated to track and monitor cyber security incidents in India, received reports of vulnerabilities
Ember has been a fascinating company to watch. The Los Angeles-based startup entered the scene with a self-heating mug, only to leverage its temperature tech learnings to enter the cold chain space, where it has developed containers for medical supply shipping. I suppose you could say that the firm has returned to its roots with
U.S. employees at Bandcamp, an online audio distributor, have announced their formation of a union. Last year, the platform was acquired by Epic Games, the multi-billion dollar company behind games like Fortnite and the Unreal gaming engine. According to the union, known as Bandcamp United, a super-majority of workers are in favor of forming a
iPhone 15 series — comprising the iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro, and iPhone 15 Pro Max — is likely to be unveiled sometime in September this year, based on the Cupertino company’s previous launch schedules. However, unlike previous models, the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max models will come with a higher
New York-based quantum computer startup SEEQC said on Wednesday it has developed a digital chip that can operate at temperatures colder than outer space so it can be used with quantum processors that are often in cryogenic chambers. Quantum computers, based on quantum physics, have the potential one day to complete some calculations millions of
Huawei Mate X3 foldable smartphone is all set to go official in China on March 23. In a buildup to the launch, the Chinese smartphone brand has shared new teasers to show the design of the smartphone. In the new poster, Huawei showcases the lightweight design of the Huawei Mate X3. It is expected to
Meta Platforms is cutting off support for digital collectibles or non-fungible tokens (NFTs) on its platforms less than a year after rolling it out, as the crypto market continues to spiral. “We’re winding down digital collectibles (NFTs) for now to focus on other ways to support creators, people, and businesses,” the social media firm’s fintech
Apple Reality Pro, the company’s upcoming mixed reality headset, is expected to be launched in the coming months. This device is said to feature support for augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) content and offer functionality that would be compatible with other Apple devices. While Apple’s mixed reality headset is tipped to make its debut
PUBG publisher Krafton has launched its new mobile game in India. Road to Valor: Empires, now available to download on Android and iOS, is a real-time PvP strategy game where players assemble armies of mythical guardians and troops and head into battle across villages and terrains, in a top-down view. The title is a successor
Instagram is reportedly testing improvements to how users can search for and rediscover previously shared Reels in Direct Messages (DM). In the future, Instagram could feature an additional row in the DM page, with avatars of the friends with whom you shared a reel, making it easier to access and reshare previously shared reels with
The Nest Protect is the single best piece of smart home hardware I’ve ever purchased. Not everything in your home would benefit from being connected, but smoke detectors really do. They go a long way toward providing peace of mind when you’re away from home. Hopefully you’ll never need it, but if you do, it
T-Mobile is acquiring Mint Mobile, the budget-friendly wireless provider partially owned by Ryan Reynolds in a deal valued at up to $1.35 billion, the company announced on Wednesday. The move indicates that T-Mobile is looking to boost its prepaid offerings. In a blog post, T-Mobile said it reached a deal to acquire Ka’ena Corporation, the
iPhones have long been hailed as the “go-to” smartphone of choice when it comes to video recording. Whether its content creators or mobile photography enthusiasts, Apple’s iPhones pack enough power and capabilities to satiate everyone’s video capturing requirements. However, this year more than ever, Apple seems to have fallen behind in terms of still imaging quality. In my previous
Nothing Ear 2 have been confirmed to launch on March 22. Now, days ahead of the expected launch, the price, availability, and specifications of the earbuds have been leaked by a tipster. However, it is to be noted that the company has not disclosed much detail about the Nothing Ear 2 TWS earphones yet. Meanwhile,
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