Reportedly, Apple's next-generation iPhone models may feature a "side-by-side" camera layout aimed at improving spatial video recording capabilities

iPhone 16 Pro Max and Google Pixel 9 Pro XL

The layered recordings feature for Voice Memos is available for iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max for users running iOS 18.2 operating system

Layered recording on Voice Memos

OpenAI has added a festive "Santa" voice option to its AI-powered chatbot, ChatGPT. This new feature, available for a limited time, allows users to converse with ChatGPT in a Santa-inspired voice

Santa voice in ChatGPT mobile app

The Xiaomi Sound Outdoor Speakers and Redmi Buds 6 go on sale too with introductory offers. These Xiaomi ecosystem products were launched alongside the Redmi Note 14 series

Redmi Note 14 Pro

WhatsApp has enhanced video call quality and desktop calling, introduced selective calling in groups and new effects on the mobile and desktop app

Image: WhatsApp

Android XR is an operating system developed by Google in collaboration with Samsung, designed to bring AI, AR, VR to headsets and glasses, with Qualcomm chips powering the experience

Google's Android XR and Samsung's Project Moohan headset

The IT ministry is working on a mechanism to assess safety and trust elements in artificial intelligence (AI) solutions but does not want to start with a regulation as it may hurt innovation in the AI space, a top official said on Thursday.
Speaking at CII's Global Economic Policy Forum, Ministry of Electronics and IT Secretary S Krishnan said the government has broadly addressed key regulations barring a couple of the issues like copyright and existential crisis.
He said under the IndiaAI mission, the government has tried to make a subtle distinction between responsible AI as defined by the West -- which is not expected to be regulated by the government -- and safe and trusted AI.
"Safe and trusted AI is when you do the innovation, try and be responsible about it but there would be an assessment. We will try and see that it is safe and trusted in a manner that works for everybody. That is the other space that we are working on right now. We don't want to start with regulation, and 

artificial intelligence

There is a need for regulation around harms from AI, misrepresentation and deepfakes in the AI domain and there are enough laws in the country to act on misrepresentation

The Vivo X200 and X200 Pro smartphones are now available for pre-booking on Vivo India's official website. Sales begin on December 19

Vivo X200 Pro

The rollout is part of a wider deployment of artificial intelligence-powered tools in the latest updates to the operating systems for iPhones, iPads and Mac computers

Apple iPhone 16 - Black

The Moto g35 5G will be available in a 4GB RAM + 128GB storage variant starting December 16 on Motorola India's official website, Flipkart, and select retail stores

Motorola Moto G35 5G

Alongside the Redmi Note 14 series, Xiaomi introduced two audio accessories in its product ecosystem. These are the Xiaomi Sound Outdoor Speakers and Redmi Buds 6 wireless earbuds

The Google Pixel 9 Pro inherits many of the strengths of the XL model, but also shares some of its limitations, such as the absence of Dolby Vision and Atmos support and relatively slow charging

Google Pixel 9 Pro

The Redmi Note 14 Pro is a strong contender for those seeking a feature-packed mid-range smartphone, provided Xiaomi improves the software experience with updates

Features like seamless control integration on an iPhone, Spatialize Stereo and spatial audio options, and dynamic head tracking position the Beats Studio Pro as a worthy alternative to AirPods Max

Beats Studio Pro (Kim Special Edition) in Moon colourway

The Sony LinkBuds Open (WF-L910) prioritises design and comfort over traditional wireless earphones that focus on sound and performance

Sony LinkBuds Open

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