Creating Reels is fun. But when millions of people around the world are doing it, you’ve got to get creative. Otherwise, nobody will notice what you share. And let’s be honest, some likes and comments, despite how controversial it is, have the power to make your day. Let’s find out which Instagram Reels ideas can
Global 5G smartphone sales surpassed the sale of 4G handsets for the first time in January, as per a report by market research firm Counterpoint Research. China contributed the lion’s share for the growth with 84 percent 5G penetration in the country, while North America and Western Europe also emerged as the major drivers of
Redmi K50 Pro and Redmi K50 were launched by Xiaomi on Thursday. The smartphones are the flagship models of the Redmi brand, and feature top-end MediaTek SoCs, apart from liquid cooling tech, as well as 120Hz refresh rate and Dolby Vision capable 2K resolution displays. The two 5G-enabled smartphones are currently up for pre-booking, and
Given how hugely popular cryptocurrency has become in recent years, it’s no surprise that there is now a wide range of decentralized exchanges out there with which you can buy, sell, stake, and store your crypto. A particularly popular exchange, known as Coinbase, lets you invest in, stake, and sell over 150 coins, but is
Google I/O 2022 will take place between May 11–12, the company has announced. Similar to last year, this year’s Google I/O will be free to access virtually for everyone. The event will, however, be livestreamed from Google’s Shoreline Amphitheatre — the regular venue for the I/O conference — and will have a “limited live audience”
Xiaomi Watch S1, Xiaomi Watch S1 Active, and Xiaomi Buds 3T Pro were launched globally on Tuesday. The new wearables and true wireless stereo (TWS) earphones were unveiled alongside Xiaomi 12 series smartphones. Xiaomi Watch S1 series features a 1.43 AMOLED display and a blood oxygen saturation (SpO2) monitor. The smartwatches offer 200 watch faces
Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI) is getting a Holi Dhamaka 1.9.0 update this month that brings a new festive-themed mode and two Sky Islands. The BGMI March update is specifically designed to celebrate the festival of colours. It brings the Holi Dhamaka Theme Mode as well as Rainbow Plaza and Camp. The latest Battlegrounds Mobile India
Financial services giant Deloitte has conducted a new study that shows how powerful a tool Bitcoin can be to create a cheaper, more secure, and faster ecosystem for digital fiat currency or more specifically, Central Bank Digital Currency or CBDC. Deloitte’s report emphasises the need for a total revamp of the existing fiat ecosystem to
BenQ X3000i was launched in India on Monday as the latest addition to the Taiwanese electronics manufacturer’s 4K projector lineup. The projector was first unveiled by the company at CES 2022, and offers a 4K resolution at 60Hz refresh rate and a 16ms response time, while offering 240Hz refresh rate and 4ms input latency when
Snapchat on Wednesday announced the expansion of its augmented reality (AR) focused feature Landmarkers that will now be available to all as Custom Landmarkers through Lens Studio. Custom Landmakers will allow creators on the platform to develop AR filters — known as Lenses —that can be anchored to local places and allow Snapchatters to create
Twitter has gone back on its controversial change to promote an algorithmic-driven feed. The social media platform reversed its announcement barely four days after the official change, following backlash from users. Not surprisingly, it isn’t the first time Twitter has tried to push an algorithmic feed. Let’s explore why Twitter is desperate to do so.
Apple’s iPhone production will not take a big hit from Foxconn’s suspension of operations in the Chinese city of Shenzen, which is facing fresh curbs to contain a COVID outbreak, JP Morgan analysts said. Apple’s key supplier Hon Hai Precision Industry, known as Foxconn, said it had suspended operations in Shenzhen until further notice and
Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite is reportedly receiving the MIUI 13 update based on Android 12 in India. Along with the Android version upgrade, the current update is also said to carry the February 2022 security patch. The MIUI 13 update marks the Mi 11 Lite’s second MIUI upgrade and its first Android version upgrade. Xiaomi
macOS Monterey 12.3 has been released by Apple to bring Universal Control for Mac and iPad users. The new feature, which is currently in beta, allows you to use a single mouse and keyboard across your Mac. The new macOS release also brings spatial audio support and new emojis. Alongside the macOS Monterey update, Apple
Hogwarts Legacy — the open world role-playing game set in the wizarding world a century before Harry Potter — is expected to launch later this year, and gamers will be able to view its gameplay as part of the next PlayStation State of Play broadcast confirmed to stream later this week. The upcoming State of
Indian food-delivery firm Zomato Ltd has reached an all-stock merger with Blinkit that values the instant-delivery service between $700 million (roughly Rs. 5,350 crore) and $750 million (roughly Rs. 5,732 crore). The development was reported by TechCrunch reported on Tuesday, citing a source familiar with the matter. Zomato and Blinkit did not immediately respond to
Zebronics Zeb-Juke Bar 9500WS Pro Dolby 5.1 soundbar has been launched in India. The premium soundbar features dual wireless satellite speakers and offers Dolby Audio support. It has a 150W Subwoofer with 165.1mm drivers. For connectivity, Zeb-Juke Bar 9500WS Pro Dolby 5.1 offers Bluetooth and HDMI (ARC) input and a total 525W of power output.
Twitter has rolled back on its decision to use a twin-tab layout on the microblogging platform and has switched back to the original layout that shows the latest tweets on the top. The twin-tab layout — which started rolling out last week — was designed to push users to an algorithmically served timeline instead of
Have you ever dreamed of being a radio show host or DJ? Maybe you never found the time to follow your ambition or feared you wouldn’t make the cut. Amazon’s new app, Amp, will enable you to create a live show that sounds like a real radio station, using only your phone. Here’s what you
Apple iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max could sport taller screens this year to accommodate a new pill-shaped hole punch cutout rumoured to replace the display notch on previous iPhone generations, according to a report. Meanwhile, Apple will reportedly drop the iPhone 14 mini in favour of two iPhone 14 models. The iPhone
New State Mobile — previously known as PUBG New State — is set to undergo maintenance in preparation for the upcoming March update. The popular battle royale game for Android and iOS smartphones will be down for maintenance on March 17. The next update to New State Mobile will bring new content including weapons, and
With the increasing number of internet-capable devices within a modern household, the need for more LAN ports is a common problem. Although Wi-Fi access points take care of mobile devices such as phones and tablets, a wired connection is still prefered for computers, game consoles, smart TVs, and important IoT devices expected to work 100%
Asus ROG Strix Scar 15, ROG Strix Scar 17, ROG Strix G15, and ROG Strix G17 were launched in India on Tuesday. Asus had globally unveiled these laptops at CES 2022. The company also refreshed its TUF gaming lineup, with the launch of the Asus TUF F15, Asus TUF F17, Asus TUF A15, and Asus
Redmi Note 11 Pro, Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G, and Redmi Watch 2 Lite India launch is taking place today. The new smartphones from Redmi have been previously teased by the company and are part of the Redmi Note 11 Pro series that was launched in China in 2021. Redmi has already launched the Chinese
Vodafone Idea on Monday launched its gaming service that is available in partnership with mobile gaming company Nazara Technologies. Called Vi Games, the service is claimed to offer more than 1,200 Android and HTML5 based mobile games across 10 genres directly through the Vi app. Gaming titles on Vi Games are available to both prepaid
MakeMyTrip, the popular Indian travel company, has decided to launch limited-edition non-fungible tokens (NFTs), the artwork for which, the company claims, has been conceptualised and designed to commemorate some of the popular and unexplored travel spots in India. The NFTs are aimed at giving travellers a chance to own digital collectibles of their favourite destinations,
Hisense Game TV Ace 2023 has been launched in China as the company’s latest smart TV. The new model comes with 240Hz refresh rate and is equipped with a 4K display panel. The Hisense Game TV Ace 2023 also comes with support for Dolby Vision and Audio Audio-Visual Zone. For gamers, the TV includes support
Instagram is bringing a new feature that allows users to add a moderator to a live video. With the much-awaited functionality, creators can assign moderators during their streams. An Instagram live stream moderator will be able to report comments and remove viewers from live. They can also turn off comments for a viewer. Previously, only
TikTok gives users a safe space to watch videos and express their thoughts. However, there is still some content that users might find offensive on TikTok. Content featuring hate speech, impersonation, bullying, illegal content, and other content that goes against TikTok’s guidelines can be reported. If TikTok hasn’t removed something you feel should not be
Major Apple supplier and iPhone assembler Foxconn said on Monday it has suspended operations in the Chinese city of Shenzhen to comply with the local government’s COVID-19 control policies. The southern tech hub of Shenzhen has tightened its COVID-19 restrictions after it reported 60 new local cases with confirmed symptoms for Saturday, the city’s highest since