These days it seems like every company on the internet is calling itself a metaverse company, and everyone is calling every online activity a metaverse experience, particularly in gaming. But, what does it take for something to be considered “metaverse?” Do games like Minecraft, Roblox, and Fortnite fit the bill? There is considerable discussion over
Redmi Note 11 Pro, Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G, and Redmi Watch 2 Lite were launched in India on Wednesday, March 9. The Redmi phones sport AMOLED displays with a refresh rate of 120Hz and run on 5,000mAh batteries with support for 67W fast charging. The Redmi Note 11 Pro is powered by a MediaTek
iOS 15.4, iPadOS 15.4, and macOS Monterey 12.3 are releasing next week, Apple confirmed alongside unveiling its new devices including the iPhone SE (2022), Mac Studio, Studio Display, and the green shades of the iPhone 13 series. One of the most useful changes that iOS 15.4 will bring to users is the ability to unlock
US Federal prosecutors and securities regulators are investigating large bets that Barry Diller, Alexander von Furstenberg and David Geffen made on Activision Blizzard shares in January, days before the videogame maker agreed to be acquired by Microsoft, the Wall Street Journal reported on Tuesday. IAC Chairman Diller, his stepson von Furstenberg, and music mogul Geffen
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has charged siblings John and JonAtina Barksdale with fraud for misleading investors through false claims in a cryptocurrency scheme. The SEC has filed charges against the pair for allegedly “defrauding thousands of retail investors out of more than $124 million (roughly Rs. 950 crore) through two unregistered fraudulent
Two days after Russia invaded Ukraine, an account on the Telegram messaging platform posing as President Volodymyr Zelensky urged his armed forces to surrender. The message was not authentic, with the real Zelensky soon denying the claim on his official Telegram channel, but the incident highlighted a major problem: disinformation quickly spreads unchecked on the
If you just created a new Instagram account, your hands must be itching to share photos, videos, and more. But hold on a minute. You should do a few important things before sharing your first post on the platform. This is mainly to make your profile more approachable, secure, and easier to use. So, let’s
Apple hosted its first product event of the year on Tuesday, where it unveiled the anticipated iPhone SE (2022) — alongside the iPad Air (2022), Mac Studio, and the Studio Display. While the Mac Studio is the showstopper here, the iPhone SE might be the most important announcement for both Apple and its audience at
Google Pixel 6, Samsung Galaxy S22, and some other new devices running on Android 12 are affected by a highly severe Linux kernel vulnerability called “Dirty Pipe.” The vulnerability can be exploited by a malicious app to gain system-level access and overwrite data in read-only files on the system. First noticed on the Linux kernel,
Poco is said to be working on a new smartwatch. The launch of the wearable from the Xiaomi sub-brand appears to be imminent, as it has been spotted on multiple certification websites. The Poco smartwatch has reportedly received approvals from SGS in Belgium, SIRIM in Malaysia, SDPPI in Indonesia, and EEC in Russia. The certification
Flipkart is hosting its Big Saving Days sale starting Saturday, March 12. The five-day online sale, which will be live until March 16, is touted to bring deals, discounts, and offers on various mobile phones, smartwatches, laptops, cameras, and Bluetooth speakers. Devices including the iPad Air (2020), Lenovo Yoga Tab, and the Realme Watch 2
Vu Masterpiece Glo QLED TV series was launched in India on Monday as the company’s latest high-end luxury smart TV lineup. It is available in 55-inch, 65-inch, and 75-inch bezel-less display sizes and offers a refresh rate of 120Hz. The models in the Vu Masterpiece Glo QLED TV series run on a quad core processor
When Russia invaded Ukraine last week, some of social media’s youngest users experienced the conflict from the front lines on TikTok. Videos of people huddling and crying in windowless bomb shelters, explosions blasting through urban settings and missiles streaking across Ukrainian cities took over the app from its usual offerings of fashion, fitness and dance
When looking to save some money, many people turn to platforms that sell secondhand items. While buying these items is a great way to save money on the products you need, you also take on additional risks that you don’t have to worry about when purchasing from large retailers. Potential scams are a problem that
Apple’s ‘Peek Performance’ event is scheduled to be held later today. The Cupertino-based outfit will likely debut the 5G-enabled iPhone SE 3, a new iPad Air, a couple of new MacBook laptops, Mac mini, Mac Studio, and probably a 7K Apple Studio display. Apple is likely to unveil its M2 Silicone chip as well, which
Samsung Galaxy F23 5G was launched in India on Tuesday, March 8. The Samsung phone comes as a successor to the Galaxy F22 that was launched last year. It includes triple rear cameras and is powered by an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G SoC. The Samsung Galaxy F23 5G also comes preloaded with a feature called
Coinbase, one of the largest cryptocurrency exchange platforms in the world, has said it has blocked over 25,000 addresses related to Russian individuals or entities believed to be engaged in illicit activity. Coinbase and a number of other big-name global crypto companies like Binance and Kraken have abstained from blocking crypto accounts that belong to
Redmi Watch 2 Lite will come with GPS support. Updated: 3 March 2022 12:57 IST Redmi Watch 2 Lite’s India launch date is set for March 9, as announced by Xiaomi on Thursday. This is a breaking news story. Details will be added soon. Please refresh the page for latest version. Refresh Follow Gadgets 360
Video sharing platform YouTube’s creator ecosystem generated “considerable” economic value and contributed an estimated Rs 6,800 crore to the Indian economy in 2020, according to a report released on Thursday. The report by Oxford Economics, an independent consulting firm, assessed YouTube’s economic, societal, and cultural impact in India. The report shows “YouTube’s growing creator ecosystem
WhatsApp is working on a new feature that could allow users to create polls on group chats, according to a popular WhatsApp feature tracker. The world’s most widely used messaging service is currently working on a few features that are yet to be introduced to beta testers, including the ability to react to specific messages
Since cryptocurrency became popular, scams have been rife throughout the industry, and now dating apps have become a prime target for such cybercriminals to get their hands on other people’s crypto. But why are catfishers keen on crypto? And how are they scamming people out of their cash? Why Are Criminals Targeting Dating Sites and
iPhone SE 3 and new iPad Air could be joined by a new external display at the Apple launch event on March 8. Although Apple has maintained suspense on what exactly we could see at the forthcoming ‘Peek Performance’ event, new reports suggest that the Cupertino-based company may unveil a new external display called Apple
Poco M4 Pro India sale begins for the first time today (Monday, March 7). The smartphone was launched in the country on the same day it made its debut at the Mobile World Congress (MWC 2022) on February 28. The company’s newest 4G-capable smartphone sports a 6.43-inch AMOLED display, with a refresh rate of 90Hz.
Smartphones come at various price points. From under $100 to over $1000, there’s something available for everyone. But how much should you really spend on a new phone? What features can you expect from each price point? And most importantly, which price is right for you? Let’s find out. Under $100: Fit for Kids or
Samsung Galaxy A13, Galaxy A23, Galaxy M33, and Galaxy M23 smartphones have been unveiled. All the smartphones are equipped with a 6.6-inch TFT full-HD+ display. While the Galaxy M33, Galaxy A23, and Galaxy A13 come with quad rear cameras, the Galaxy M23 gets a triple rear camera setup. All these phones come with 50-megapixel primary
Apple’s shareholders have approved a proposal urging the iPhone maker to undergo an independent audit assessing its treatment of female and minority employees, delivering a rare rebuke to a management team that runs the world’s most valuable company. The measure passed Friday during Apple’s annual meeting is nonbinding, so the Cupertino, California, company isn’t required
Jio broadband service, or Jio Fiber, can be booked online. It offers a list of postpaid and prepaid plans across various parts of India. The broadband service also has a range of speeds to choose from, starting from 30Mbps to up to 1Gbps to let customers pick a suitable option depending on their requirement. Alongside
Garmin Descent G1 has been launched as a rugged smartwatch aimed at divers. The Descent G1 comes in two variants — a solar-powered model and a non-solar variant. The watches are available in four different colour options and offer a variety of diving modes for users. Apart from diving, the wearable can also track various
As Russia’s invasion of Ukraine continues, global technology companies have joined governments and the international business community in cutting ties with the world’s largest country over its ongoing military actions. Companies including Apple, Google, and Meta are restricting the availability of their products and services to Russian users. Similarly, AMD, Dell, TSMC, and Intel are
Russia is blocking Facebook in its country according to its communications regulator on Friday. Russia said that Meta Platform’s Facebook was being blocked for restricting state-backed channels. In a statement posted on Twitter, Meta’s head of global affairs Nick Clegg said the company would continue to do everything it could to restore its services, it