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Apple introduces HomePod mini in midnight colour: Price, features, more

Priced at Rs 10,990, the HomePod mini in midnight is available for pre-order, with sale set to commence from July 17

Amazon Prime Day a big event for scammers, experts warn customers

Consumers might need to be more vigilant this year than ever before

Google extends UltraHDR support to 3rd-party apps: What is it, how it works

Ultra HDR is an image format developed by Google that allows non-HDR displays to view HDR content in SDR, and with full dynamic range on supported displays

Basement to battlefield: Ukrainian startups creating robots to fight Russia

Defense startups across Ukraine about 250 according to industry estimates are creating the killing machines at secret locations that typically look like rural car repair shops

iQOO Z9 Lite 5G, powered by MediaTek Dimensity 6300, launched: Details here

Priced at Rs 10,499 onwards, the iQOO Z9 Lite 5G smartphone will be available for purchase with introductory offers starting July 20 on iQOO e-store and e-commerce platform Amazon

OpenAI working on new reasoning tech under project code name 'Strawberry'

The project, details of which have not been previously reported, comes as the Microsoft-backed startup races to show that the types of models it offers are capable of delivering

Google Pixel 9 series to launch on Aug 13: Price to specs, what to expect

Reportedly, the Pixel 9 series will encompass four models, including a foldable and an XL model with a large display compared to the baseline and Pro model

Apple allows PC OS emulator on iPhone, iPad: What are these, how these work

Reportedly, Apple initially rejected App Store submissions of UTM-SE and other PC OS emulators citing that the company only allows retro-gaming console emulators on iPhones

Google eyes largest-ever deal, in talks to buy cybersecurity firm Wiz

The mega acquisition, if successful, would be Google's largest ever, surpassing its previous high of $12.5 billion for Motorola Mobility in 2012

Amkette launches 'EvoFox Deck' gamepad for Android, iPhones: Details here

EvoFox Deck supports both Android smartphones and iPhones, but allows key mapping for touch-only games exclusively through its Android app

Global smartphone market grows 6% as AI and discounts boost demand

Global smartphone shipments rose 6.5 per cent, according to IDC, while sales to consumers jumped 6 per cent, per Counterpoint Research figures

TB fight gets shot in arm from AI's diagnosis, Wadhwani AI, Qure.ai lead

AI models can help in early TB detection due to their ability to analyse medical images with enhanced precision

OpenAI whistleblowers urge US SEC to investigate restrictive NDAs

The AI company made employees sign agreements that required them to waive their federal rights to whistleblower compensation, according to the letter seen by the Washington Post

Jio, Airtel, Vi, vs BSNL: Tariffs comparison and how to port to BSNL

Recently major telecom companies increased the prices of their plans. Here's a quick tariffs comparison between all the top companies

Kerala govt unveils slew of sops to promote AI, focused policy on anvil

Minister for Industries and Law P Rajeeve made the state's AI Declaration at the valedictory of the two-day international Gen AI conclave here, laying the road map for the transformative shift

Tech wrap Jul 12: Reno 12 series, OnePlus 12R Sunset Dune, WhatsApp, more

OPPO launched the Reno 12 series. Apple to bring back camera parity between iPhone Pro, Max models this year. OnePlus 12R gets gold-pink themed 'Sunset Dune' colour option

EU slaps charges on Elon Musk's X over disinformation and illegal content

The EU Commission on Friday issued formal charges against X, accusing it of violating the EU's stringent social media regulations

iPhone 16 series: Apple to bring back camera parity in Pro models this year

Moreover, Apple is anticipated to equip all four models in the iPhone 16 series with the same chip. Pro models, however, could get more graphic processing power than the standard and Plus models

OnePlus 12R gets gold-pink themed 'Sunset Dune' colour option: Take a look

The OnePlus 12R in new Sunset Dune colour option is offered in 8GB RAM and 256GB on-board storage configuration. It will be available for purchase from July 20

Reno 12 series: OPPO debuts gen-AI features packed midrange phones in India

The series comprises Reno 12 and Reno 12 Pro, both midrange smartphone powered by generative artificial intelligence features from Google and OPPO