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Huawei secured the top spot in the global wrist-worn wearable shipments with significant year-over-year growth, as per the latest report by market research firm IDC. The Chinese tech brand has surpassed Apple to grab the top spot in global wrist-worn wearable shipment for the first three quarters of 2024. Xiaomi came in third, while Samsung and BBK brands made it to fourth and fifth positions, respectively. The launch of the Huawei GT 5 series and Watch D2 are considered to be the major reasons for Huawei’s growth. China emerged as the largest market for wrist-worn devices in the same period.Apple Lagging Behind the MarketIDC…
It’s safe to say that no one expects Nvidia’s best graphics cards to be cheap, but wow, these leaked listings are something else. Otto.de, a German retailer, briefly listed two Acer Predator Orion gaming PCs equipped with the RTX 5090 and the RTX 5080, and the prices are pretty crazy. The PC that comes with the RTX 5090 was priced at 5,999 euros, meaning around $6,240. These listings were taken down shortly after they appeared, but VideoCardz snapped some screenshots before it was too late. Both seem to be newer versions of the Acer Predator Orion, equipped with Nvidia’s upcoming RTX…
Oppo Reno 13 was launched in China in November alongside the Reno 13 Pro. The base Reno 13 handset, as well as the Pro option, have since been spotted on several certification sites suggesting an imminent global launch. A leaked live image of the purported Oppo Reno 13 India variant has surfaced online. It shows the design and the colourway of the Indian version of the handset. Key features of the Indian variant of the Oppo Reno 13 are expected to be similar to its Chinese counterpart.Oppo Reno 13 India Variant Design, Colour OptionA leaked live image of the Oppo Reno 13 India…
YouTube will take punitive measures against videos which have clickbait thumbnails or titles, the Google-owned company announced on Wednesday. This crackdown is claimed to be beginning in India and will especially exercise vigilance on YouTube videos which are based on topics such as breaking news or current events. The company says it is enforcing this measure to ensure that viewers are not misled about the content they consume on the video-streaming platform in India.Crackdown on Egregious ClickbaitYouTube detailed its crackdown on clickbait thumbnails and titles in India in a blog post. As per the video-streaming platform, it aims to tackle…
Table of Contents Table of Contents Faster charging speeds Increased storage for Pro models No more 60Hz displays Better telephoto camera resolution Improved battery life An exciting year lies ahead As the year winds down, it’s the perfect time to take a look back and reflect. After all, we did get some pretty exciting smartphones in 2024, and Apple went above and beyond with the iPhone 16 series. But as we inch closer to the new year, there are some things I hope that Apple will take into consideration with the iPhone. Here’s what I am hoping to see with…
Android 16 Developer Preview 2 (DP2) has been released by Google, allowing testing of new APIs and features. In addition to improving upon the features introduced with the first preview last month, the latest update is said to enhance the battery life. Further, it bundles a new feature which is exclusive to Pixel devices. Following its arrival, Pixel users will be able to use the fingerprint unlock sensor even when the screen is turned off.Android 16’s New FeaturesAccording to an Android Authority report, the Android 16 Developer Preview 2 adds a new setting called Screen-off Fingerprint Unlock. At present, the…
Table of Contents Table of Contents What is a smart home gym? What are the benefits of a smart home gym? What are the drawbacks of a smart home gym? Is a smart home gym worth it? Home gyms have come a long way over the past few years. Instead of a simple workout bench and some weights, you’ll now find smart home gyms that can provide custom workouts tailored to your needs. They can also track your stats, provide advice, showcase lessons, and even sync you with a larger community of users working with the same gear. However, many…
GitHub launched a free tier of the artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot Copilot on Wednesday. The platform’s Copilot is geared towards coding-related tasks and comes with several third-party agents, extensions and features such as multi-file editing. The free version of the chatbot comes with higher rate limits in code completions and chat messages compared to the paid version. GitHub Copilot Free will also not include the Gemini AI models. The Microsoft-owned coding and file-hosting platform also announced reaching the milestone of 150 million registered users.GitHub Launches a Free Tier of Copilot for DevelopersIn a blog post, the coding platform announced the…
Samsung Galaxy Ring was launched in India in October. It is the first smart ring from the South Korean tech giant and is currently offered in nine size options. Although Samsung has not yet confirmed any additions to the existing options, a recent leak and certification site listing has suggested that the smart wearable could soon arrive in two new sizes. Notably, a successor to the first-generation Galaxy Ring with some upgrades has previously been tipped to launch in 2025.Samsung Galaxy Ring New Size OptionsThe Samsung Galaxy Ring User Guide now includes (spotted via) two new variants with model numbers SM-Q514…
Realme certainly knows how to make an impression with the design of its phones. From Coca-Cola to Claude Monet, the brand always seems keen to embrace unusual trends, and for the Realme 14Pro series, it has created something we’ve not seen before — a rear panel that changes color with the ambient temperature. I’ll let Realme explain what it does: “It employs advanced thermochromic pigments that react to temperature changes. When the temperature drops below 16-degrees Centigrade, the phone’s back cover transitions from pearl white to a vibrant blue, reversing as environmental temperatures rise.” realme 14 Pro, a symphony of…