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Daniel Craig’s Secret Omega Seamaster Diver Has Dropped

21-11-2024 14:37 via wired.com

After “leaking” the new model on the wrist of the former James Bond actor at Paris 2024, the watch brand finally releases this much-anticipated diver.

Chinese DeepSeek-R1 AI Model With Advanced Reasoning Capabilities Released, Can Rival OpenAI o1

21-11-2024 14:28 via gadgets360.com

A Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) model was released on Wednesday which claims to take on OpenAI’s o1 AI model in terms of advanced reasoning. Dubbed DeepSeek-R1-Lite-Preview, the large language model (LLM) is said to have outperformed the o1 model on several benchmarks. Notably, the AI model is available to test on the web for free, although its advanced reaso...

Samsung's Black Friday Sale: Discounts on Galaxy Watch Ultra, Galaxy Watch 7, Galaxy Buds 3 Series, More

21-11-2024 14:26 via gadgets360.com

Samsung announced its Black Friday sale in India. The sale brings discounts on the latest Galaxy wearables line-up in the country. Samsung's premium smartwatches Galaxy Watch Ultra and Galaxy Watch 7 are getting discounts during the Black Friday sale. Those buying the Galaxy Buds 3, Galaxy Buds 3 Pro, and Galaxy Buds FE can also receive cashback or upgrade bonuses up ...

Nubia Z70 Ultra With Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC, 64-Megapixel Telephoto Camera Launched: Price, Specifications

21-11-2024 14:10 via gadgets360.com

Nubia Z70 Ultra was launched in China on Thursday. It comes with a Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, a 6,150mAh battery, a 6.85-inch AMOLED display and a 64-megapixel telephoto shooter. The handset, currently available for pre-sale in the country, is confirmed to launch globally on November 26 at 7 am EST (5:30 pm IST).

9 Best Cooling Mattresses (2024): Hybrid, Soft, Foam

21-11-2024 14:04 via wired.com

Nothing ruins a great night of sleep faster than getting too hot. We slept on multiple cooling mattresses to find which ones drew the heat away best.

Redmi K80 Series Launch Set for November 27; Design Officially Revealed

21-11-2024 14:03 via gadgets360.com

Redmi K80 series is all set to hit the Chinese market next week. The Xiaomi sub-brand, via its official website, has confirmed the arrival of the new K series smartphones in its home country. The lineup will include the regular Redmi K80 and K80 Pro. Official images of the handsets have also been posted. They are confirmed to ship with Android 15-based HyperOS 2.0 and...

The 18 Best Pillows We Found After Months of Nighttime Testing (2024)

21-11-2024 13:39 via wired.com

We spent months sleeping on various pillows to find the right support for your noggin whether you snooze on your side, back, or in a tangle of blankets.

Norton warns Black Friday and Cyber Monday online shoppers to beware of digital traps

21-11-2024 13:07 via techguide.com.au

Cyber safety brand Norton has issued a warning to Australians who plan to spend big online on Black Friday and Cyber Monday to take even greater care as cybercriminals will be out in force setting digital traps.
Almost half of Australians (46 per cent) will take part in these major online shopping days and more than half (54 per cent) are worried about being scsmmed on Black Friday and Cyber Monday.
The latest Norton Cyber Safety Insights Report says 70 per cent of Australians are looking for th

Oppo Announces Android 15-based ColorOS 15 Globally with Find X8 Series: Compatible Models

21-11-2024 11:45 via gadgets360.com

ColorOS 15 was launched globally on Thursday, a month after its introduction at the Oppo Developer Conference in China. It is based on Android 15 and brings enhancements to visual elements with new themes, detailed animations, and texture interpretation. The update makes it easier to transfer files between Oppo smartphone and iPhone models, taking advantage of the new...

Realme GT Neo 7 Series Launch Timeline Leaked; Said to Get 7,000mAh Battery

21-11-2024 11:44 via gadgets360.com

Realme GT Neo 7, expected to succeed the Realme GT Neo 6, was recently spotted on a certification website suggesting an imminent launch. It could soon be unveiled alongside an SE variant in China. Some important features of the Realme GT Neo 7 series phones have been tipped as well.

NASA’s Perseverance Rover Finds Organic Molecules on Mars

21-11-2024 11:38 via gadgets360.com

NASA’s Perseverance rover has discovered possible organic molecules on Mars using the SHERLOC instrument. While these findings are intriguing, the scientific community remains divided. Some believe the signals suggest ancient life, while others argue the data could point to non-organic sources. The debate underscores the difficulty of interpreting findings on Mars, ...

Samsung Gauss2 Multimodal AI Model With Support for Up to 14 Languages Unveiled at SDC24

21-11-2024 11:35 via gadgets360.com

Samsung unveiled the second generation of its Gauss artificial intelligence (AI) model on Thursday. Dubbed Gauss2, the new multimodal AI model is said to feature improved performance, efficiency, and enhanced use cases for application integration. The new large language model (LLM) was introduced during the keynote address of the Samsung Developer Conference Korea 202...

Android Switch App for iOS Users Launched; Google Says Improved Data Transfers Coming to More Phones in 2025

21-11-2024 11:32 via gadgets360.com

Google has launched a redesigned app called Android Switch as it attempts to simplify the process of transferring data from an iPhone to a new Android smartphone. The company has also announced that the delayed data transfer feature, first seen on the Pixel 9 series, will be available on other Android devices in 2025.

Oppo Pad 3 Pro With Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Leading Version SoC, 9,510mAh Battery Launched

21-11-2024 10:45 via gadgets360.com

Oppo Pad 3 Pro was launched in global markets outside China on Thursday alongside the Oppo Find X8 series smartphones. Oppo's new Android tablet boasts a 12.1-inch display with 3K resolution and maximum 144Hz refresh rate. It runs on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Leading version with 12GB RAM and carries a 9,510mAh battery with support for 67W fast charging.

Android 16 Will Reportedly Automatically Hide Sensitive Lock Screen Notifications

21-11-2024 10:30 via gadgets360.com

Android 16 was released in developer preview on Wednesday. A dive into the Android 16 Developer Preview 1 has revealed that it might bring a new feature which automatically hides sensitive notifications, such as OTPs and two-factor authentication codes, from the smartphone’s lock screen, according to a report. With this step, it may reportedly become more difficult ...

Vivo Y300 5G With Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 SoC, 50-Megapixel Camera Launched in India: Price, Specifications

21-11-2024 10:29 via gadgets360.com

Vivo Y300 5G was launched in India on Thursday. It comes with a 6.67-inch full-HD AMOLED display, an octa-core Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 chipset and a 50-megapixel dual rear camera unit. The phone supports 8GB of RAM and up to 256GB of onboard storage. It is equipped with dual stereo speakers, offers an IP64-rating, and an in-display fingerprint sensor.

Five Charged in US for Crypto Hacking Spree Using ‘Scattered Spider’ Method: Details

21-11-2024 09:58 via gadgets360.com

The US Attorney’s Office announced that the individuals allegedly targeted corporate employees with malicious text messages to steal funds and sensitive information through phishing.

Elon Musk’s Neuralink Cleared to Start Brain Chip Trial in Canada

21-11-2024 09:51 via gadgets360.com

Toronto Western Hospital would be the first non-US site of a trial for a device created by Neuralink Corp. Neuralink’s first product aims to allow patients to control external devices, such as computers, through their thoughts.

Disney Bets on Korean and Japanese Originals in Asia Growth Push

21-11-2024 09:35 via gadgets360.com

Disney is focusing on select Asian markets to help scale up the local subscriber base and draw international viewership, while cutting content investment in Southeast Asia. Its India operation merged with Reliance Industries’s media business to form a joint venture called JioStar.

iPhone 17 Slim Design, Price Range Leaked; Tipped to Get Single Rear Camera, 24-Megapixel Front Camera

21-11-2024 09:29 via gadgets360.com

Apple is expected to launch the iPhone 17 series in September next year. Rumors surrounding the new iPhone 17 Air model which is expected to replace the Plus version in the next lineup have been buzzing for a while, and recently, some renders of the speculated model have come to light alongside price range. The iPhone 17 Air is said to have a thin build and it could g...

Apple Said to Be in Discussions With Several Indian Firms to Replace Chinese Suppliers

21-11-2024 09:26 via gadgets360.com

Apple is in discussions with several Indian companies to develop its supply chain ecosystem within the country, according to a report. The company has been shifting its production to other areas in recent years, such as India and Vietnam, after relying heavily on Chinese suppliers until 2020. Apple is reportedly exploring opportunities to establish joint ventures with...

Oppo Find X8 Series to Get Google’s Gemini AI Features, Circle to Search With ColorOS 15 Update

21-11-2024 09:24 via gadgets360.com

Oppo announced on Tuesday that Google’s in-house artificial intelligence (AI) model Gemini will be powering some of the features in ColorOS 15. The company is also introducing Circle to Search with the major update to its operating system. Both of these features will first come to the Oppo Find X8 series, which was globally launched on Thursday.

Meta Rolls Out AI-Powered Backgrounds, HD Video Calls and More for Messenger Calling

21-11-2024 09:20 via gadgets360.com

Meta Platforms has introduced new features for Messenger which aim to improve the experience during audio and video calls. Powered by artificial intelligence (AI), users will be able to take advantage of custom backgrounds during Messenger video calls for better expressivity. It also brings HD video calls to the app, in addition to other updates such as background noi...

Google Faces Call from DuckDuckGo for New EU Probes into Tech Rule Compliance

21-11-2024 09:14 via gadgets360.com

Google faced a call on Wednesday for additional investigations into its compliance with EU rules. Privacy-focused internet search engine DuckDuckGo urged the European Commission to open three additional investigations.

Control Ultimate Edition to Launch on Mac in February, Remedy Confirms

21-11-2024 08:45 via gadgets360.com

Control Ultimate Edition, the action-adventure title from Alan Wake 2 developer Remedy Entertainment, is coming to Mac computers. The game will launch on Apple’s laptops on February 12, 2025, the studio announced Tuesday.

OnePlus Pad Pro Tipped to Be Refreshed With Larger 13-Inch Screen

21-11-2024 08:26 via gadgets360.com

OnePlus Pad Pro was introduced in China in June this year with a 12.1-inch 3K display. A new leak suggests that the company is expected to launch a new variant of the tablet with a larger 13-inch screen with improved display specifications. The probable launch timeline of the purported OnePlus Pad Pro refreshed version has not yet been tipped.

Caviar Introduces Custom Luxury Apple Vision Pro Model With 24K Gold

21-11-2024 08:07 via gadgets360.com

Caviar, the luxury brand known for its limited edition variants of iPhone models and cases, has introduced a custom version of the Apple Vision Pro dubbed Oracle. While it features the same internals and specifications as the mass-production device which Apple sells globally, the mixed reality headset’s luxury factor has been dialled up a notch.

Google Pixel Tablet 3 Development Reportedly Cancelled; May Exit Tablet Business Once Again

21-11-2024 07:56 via gadgets360.com

Google has reportedly cancelled the development of its rumoured Pixel Tablet 3. People who have been working on the project are said to have been reassigned to different projects within the company. Previous rumours suggested a 2027 launch timeline for Google's third-generation tablet. It was believed to ship with a Tensor G6 chipset. The purported Pixel Tablet 2 migh...

Oppo Find X8, Find X8 Pro With Hasselblad Camera System, Dimensity 9400 SoC Launched in India: Price, Specifications

21-11-2024 07:27 via gadgets360.com

Oppo Find X8 and the Oppo Find X8 Pro have been launched in India, and these are the first smartphones in the country to feature MediaTek's Dimensity 9400 chipset. Both handsets are equipped with up to four 50-megapixel cameras tuned by Hasselblad. The standard Oppo Find X8 comes with a 5,630mAh battery, whereas the Pro variant packs a larger 5,910mAh battery. Both ph...

Xbox Cloud Gaming Now Allows Game Pass Ultimate Members to Stream Select Games They Own

21-11-2024 07:26 via gadgets360.com

Microsoft is expanding its Xbox Cloud Gaming service beyond the select Game Pass titles currently available for streaming. The Xbox parent announced Wednesday that Game Pass Ultimate members would be able to stream select games from their library of purchased games on supported devices.

HMD Fusion Teased to Launch in India Soon; to Be Available on Amazon

21-11-2024 07:25 via gadgets360.com

HMD Fusion was introduced at IFA 2024 in September this year. The smartphone has now been teased to launch in India. However, the company has yet to announce the exact launch date. The Indian variant of the handset is expected to have features similar to those of the global version. Globally, the phone comes with a Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 SoC with up to 8GB RAM.

Australia Launches 'Landmark' Bill to Ban Social Media for Children Under 16

21-11-2024 07:13 via gadgets360.com

Australia's government has introduced a bill in parliament that aims to ban social media for children under 16. The proposals are the highest age limit set by any country, and would have no exemption for parental consent and no exemption for pre-existing accounts.

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra Dummy Units Surface, Showcasing Design Tweaks With Rounded Corners

21-11-2024 04:53 via gadgets360.com

Samsung Galaxy S25 series is expected to launch in January, this time comprising four models rather than the usual three: the base Galaxy S25, Galaxy S25+, and Galaxy S25 Ultra, and a new Galaxy S25 Slim variant that may debut later. The top-of-the-line Galaxy S25 Ultra model may feature certain tweaks to its iconic boxy design, and the recently surfaced dummy units ...

Redmi Note 14 5G Series India Launch Set for December 9: Expected Specifications

21-11-2024 04:15 via gadgets360.com

Xiaomi will launch the Redmi Note 14 5G series in India next month, the company confirmed via its social media channels on Thursday. It will succeed the Note 13 series, which debuted in January, and may comprise three models: a base, a Pro, and a Pro+ variant. Xiaomi’s sub-brand already debuted its latest Note 14 series in China in September and the Indian, along wi...

Oclean’s new AirPump A10 is a powerful yet gentle water flosser that can fit in your pocket

20-11-2024 23:55 via techguide.com.au

Oral care brand Oclean has just unveiled its new AirPump A10 portable water flosser – a palm sized device that keeps your teeth clean anywhere and anytime.
The AirPump A10 was designed for customers with sensitive gums who bleed when using regular dental floss.
The AirPump A10 uses water to flush out residue between teeth and braces which reduces discomfort and offers a much lower risk of bleeding.
Unlike other water flossers, AirPump A10 doesn’t purely rely on the high water pressur

Amazon Just Dropped the Biggest Echo Show Ever

20-11-2024 20:06 via wired.com

The Echo Show 21 is the largest yet, plus the Echo Show 15 gets a second generation.

NASA Showcases AI-Powered Computational Tools to Advance Scientific Research at SC24 Event

20-11-2024 19:23 via gadgets360.com

At SC2024, NASA’s Nicola Fox revealed the agency’s new AI-powered computational tools aimed at improving space science. These tools will be deployed across divisions, including Earth science, heliophysics, and astrophysics. A key example presented was a heliophysics model using data from the Solar Dynamics Observatory to predict solar wind and sunspot activity.

Heart-Shaped Clams Channel Sunlight Using Fiber Optic-Like Structures, Says Study

20-11-2024 19:21 via gadgets360.com

Heart cockles, small marine bivalves from the Indian and Pacific Oceans, exhibit a unique adaptation in their shells. These structures, resembling fibre-optic cables, channel sunlight to symbiotic algae living within, facilitating photosynthesis while filtering out harmful ultraviolet rays. The algae provide essential nutrients to the clams in return.

No Verifiable Evidence of UFO Sightings But ‘Very Anomalous Objects’ Exist, Says US Government Agency

20-11-2024 19:19 via gadgets360.com

In a Senate testimony on November 19, Jon T. Kosloski, Director of the Pentagon's All-Domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO), clarified that his office has not found any verifiable evidence to support the idea of extraterrestrial life or activity related to UAPs. While the majority of UAP reports have been linked to known objects, a small number remain unexplained.

Einstein’s Theory of Relativity Passes Its Biggest Test After Observations From Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument

20-11-2024 19:17 via gadgets360.com

A new study by the Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument (DESI) suggests dark energy might not be constant over time, potentially altering cosmological models. Conducted at the Kitt Peak National Observatory, the project’s 3-D galaxy map highlights the role of dark energy in shaping the universe’s expansion. Researchers found evidence that dark energy’s density m...

James Webb Space Telescope Finds First Evidence of Einstein Zig-Zag Phenomenon In a Distant Quasar

20-11-2024 19:16 via gadgets360.com

Data from the James Webb Space Telescope has revealed the first-ever Einstein zig-zag, where light from quasar J1721+8842 bends through two distinct warped space-time regions. Six mirrored images of the quasar and a faint Einstein ring confirm this rare lensing effect. Scientists believe this discovery could help resolve critical issues in cosmology, including precise...

Mountain Lions in Los Angeles Are Turning Nocturnal Due to Humans Encroaching Their Habitat, Study Finds

20-11-2024 19:14 via gadgets360.com

Mountain lions in Los Angeles are adapting to human recreational activities such as hiking, jogging, and cycling by becoming more nocturnal, a recent study in Biological Conservation has revealed. Researchers tracked 22 GPS-collared mountain lions in the Santa Monica Mountains between 2011 and 2018 and found that the animals shifted their activity from dawn and dusk t...

Apple to Urge Judge to End US Smartphone Monopoly Case

20-11-2024 15:32 via gadgets360.com

Apple has moved to dismiss the case, saying its limitations on developers' access to its technology were reasonable, and that forcing it to share technology with competitors would chill innovation.

12 Best Turntables (2024), Tested and Reviewed

20-11-2024 15:30 via wired.com

Streaming music giving you the blues? These record players will help you rock on to analog audio at home.

Google Reportedly Working on AI-Powered ‘Help Me Draw’ Feature for Google Keep

20-11-2024 15:17 via gadgets360.com

Google is reportedly working on a new artificial intelligence (AI) feature for Google Keep. As per the report, the company’s note-taking app might soon offer AI-powered enhancement to hand-drawn text and sketches. Dubbed Help Me Draw, the evidence of the feature were said to be found within the latest version of the Google Keep app for Android.

Google Keep to Get AI-Powered ‘Help Me Draw’ Feature: Report

20-11-2024 15:17 via gadgets360.com

Google is reportedly working on a new artificial intelligence (AI) feature for Google Keep. As per the report, the company’s note-taking app might soon offer AI-powered enhancement to hand-drawn text and sketches. Dubbed Help Me Draw, the evidence of the feature were said to be found within the latest version of the Google Keep app for Android.

Vivo S20 Series Design, Key Features Revealed; Confirmed to Feature MediaTek Dimensity 9300+ Chipset

20-11-2024 15:02 via gadgets360.com

Vivo S20 series will launch in China soon. The lineup will include a base and a Pro variant. The company had previously teased the design of the upcoming handsets. Now, a senior company executive has revealed the back panel design of the Vivo S20 series smartphones alongside several of its key features.

Insta360 Link 2 Review: A Cheaper, Better Webcam

20-11-2024 15:00 via wired.com

This second-generation motorized webcam makes steady improvements across the board.

iQOO 13 Key Specifications Revealed Ahead of December 3 Launch in India

20-11-2024 14:46 via gadgets360.com

iQOO 13 is all set to launch in India in the first week of December. As the launch date nears, the Vivo sub-brand has disclosed more details about the Indian variant of iQOO 13. Like its Chinese counterpart, it is confirmed to ship with Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, iQOO's in-house Q2 chip and an LTPO AMOLED display. The iQOO 13 will offer IP68 and IP69 ratings. It is c...

Quantum Breakthrough Observed as Scientists Define Photon Shape for the First Time

20-11-2024 14:36 via gadgets360.com

In a major scientific achievement, researchers at the University of Birmingham have defined the shape of a single photon for the first time. The study reveals how photons interact with their surroundings and emit energy, providing new insights into quantum physics. This work opens avenues for innovations in nanophotonic technologies, such as improved sensors, solar en...