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3 ways app developers keep kids glued to the screen: What to do about it

These apps certainly offer some fun interactive experiences, not to mention good educational content in many cases

WhatsApp tests edit message feature ahead of final release: Details here

WhatsApp is working on a number of updates and improvements to enhance user experience and security on the platform, including an option to edit sent messages

Fossil to roll out Wear OS 3 update on Gen 6 Wellness Edition smartwatches

Watchmaker brand Fossil announced on Monday that it will begin rolling out Wear OS 3 to its Gen 6 wellness edition smartwatches, which will offer improved wellness features and a streamlined design

Samsung develops 'MicroLED on Silicon' to replace glass for AR headset

Samsung is reportedly developing "MicroLED on Silicon" (LEDoS) for augmented reality (AR) headsets

Motorola launches Moto e22s in India: Know price, specifications, and more

The Motorola Moto e22s, priced at Rs 8,999, will be available on Flipkart and select retail outlets from October 22

Modicare Cuckoo Air Purifier review: Semi-smart with 3-stage filtration, UV

The Modicare Cuckoo (J1510FW) Air Purifier boasts lightweight design, three-stage air filtration system supported by ultraviolet LEDs, and touch controls

Apple festival offer of up to Rs 7,000 discount on products ends on Oct 24

Apple festival offer of seven per cent instant saving (up to Rs 7,000) on use of eligible HDFC Bank credit cards and American Express cards is ending on October 24

Google Meet calls can now be transcribed into text, saved as Doc in Drive

Tech giant Google has announced that Meet calls can now be transcribed into text, and users can further save them in a Google Doc format

Google's Pixel 7 Series to have side-mounted fingerprint sensors next year

Tech giant Google has announced that its 'Pixel Tablet' and the awaited 'Pixel foldable phones' will use side-mounted traditional sensors from next year

India and the industrial metaverse

The images inside the metaverse can be interactive and powered by artificial intelligence (AI) and edge computing, while being connected by 5G speeds.

Google Pixel 7 Pro's display drains its battery in full brightness: Report

Tech giant Google's recently launched Pixel 7 Pro display is severely draining its battery when used at full brightness, media reports say

Apple Watch Series 8 review: Iterative upgrade with temperature sensor

Apple Watch Series 8 is more of a seasonal refresh than a proper upgrade from the last gen model. Yet, it makes a good buy for older generation Watch Series users planning to upgrade

Xiaomi launches MediaTek Helio A22-powered Redmi A1+ smartphone in India

Priced Rs 7,499 onwards, the Redmi A1+ will be available online on Flipkart and Mi online store, and offline at Mi Home and select stores from October 17

Reliance Jio removes Disney+ Hotstar bundle offer from select prepaid plans

Reliance Jio has discontinued most of its Disney+ Hotstar prepaid plans in India, leaving only two options available

Crypto hackers set for record year after looting over $3 billion: Report

Hackers have become adept at exploiting weaknesses in the security, coding and structure of DeFi marketplaces

Quarterly profit $8.8 billion amid surging demand: Taiwan chipmaker TSMC

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., the biggest contract manufacturer of processor chips for smartphones and other products, said on Thursday that its quarterly profit rose 79.7 per cent over a year earlier to USD 8.8 billion amid surging demand. Quarterly revenue rose 47.9 per cent over a year ago to USD 19.2 billion, the company reported. TSMC, headquartered in Hsinchu, Taiwan, makes processor chips for brands including Apple Inc. and Qualcomm Inc. Chipmakers are benefiting for demand for next-generation telecoms, high-performance computing and chips for use in products from cars to medical devices. TSMC announced plans last year to invest USD 100 billion over the next three years in manufacturing and research and development. Most semiconductors used in smartphones, medical equipment, computers and other products are made in Taiwan, South Korea and China. That has prompted concern among American officials about reliance on supplies that might be disrupted by conflict betw

Lenovo Tab P11 Pro (2nd-generation) with 2.5K OLED screen launched in India

Powered by MediaTek Kompanio 1300T processor, the tablet will be available on Lenovo's official website, Amazon India, and Lenovo exclusive stores from October 17

Spam messages, once a menace on SMS platforms are now all over WhatsApp

According to the latest survey by LocalCircles, 95% of Indians said that they receive spam or promotional messages on WhatsApp every day

More Apple services coming to Microsoft Xbox, Windows 11: Details here

Apple Music is now available on Xbox, whereas, Apple Music and the Apple TV app will be available on Windows from next year

Google allows Donald Trump's app Truth Social on Play Store: Report

Before attempting to launch on the Google Play Store, Trump's social media app first launched on the Apple App Store in February