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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…

HMD Arc has been launched in Thailand as the latest affordable smartphone by the Finnish company. In line with HMD’s strategy, the phone gets a self-repairable design that allows users to replace the battery or screen with minimal training, negating the need to visit an authorised service centre for repairs. The handset comes with a 60Hz HD+ display, a 13-megapixel rear camera, and runs on Android 14 (Go Edition). However, there is no word on its availability or pricing at this time.HMD Arc SpecificationsHMD Arc is equipped with a 6.52-inch HD+ (576 x 1,280 pixels) LCD screen that offers a 60Hz…

Meta is rolling out two long-awaited features to its popular Ray-Ban Smart Glasses: real-time visual AI and translation. While it’s just being rolled out for testing right now, the plan is that, eventually, anyone that owns Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses will get a live assistant that can see, hear, and translate Spanish, French, and Italian. It’s part of the v11 update that cover the upgrades Meta described at its Connect 2024 event, which also include Shazam integration for music recognition. This all happens via the camera, speakers, and microphones built into the Ray-Ban Meta glasses, so you don’t need to…

OnePlus 13 series global launch is set to take place on January 7. The launch will include the OnePlus 13 and the OnePlus 13R. The former was unveiled in China in October. The OnePlus 13R is expected to be a rebranded OnePlus Ace 5, which is expected to launch soon in China. The 13R will offer the same battery capacity as the OnePlus 13, the company confirmed. OnePlus also teased the design and other key features of the 13R. Meanwhile, a new colour option for the OnePlus Buds Pro 3 TWS will also launch on the same day.OnePlus 13R Design, FeaturesThe OnePlus 13R will launch…

OpenAI introduced an official phone number for ChatGPT on Wednesday. People in eligible regions can make call this number to access the company’s chatbot and interact with it verbally. Additionally, people residing in the rest of the world can save the contact and text it on WhatsApp to talk to the generative artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot. Currently, voice call time is capped at 15 minutes per month, but the AI firm stated that this might be changed in the future.OpenAI Now Lets People Make Phone Calls to ChatGPTIn a post on X (formerly known as Twitter), OpenAI announced the new…

The Alexa voice assistant is a fantastic digital companion that can do everything from smart home controls to music, movie, and TV show streaming. And when it comes to the latter, one of the best smart displays (which also happens to be Alexa-powered) is the Amazon Echo Show 5. We’ve been seeing a lot of great Amazon deals in the lead-up to Christmas, and the following offer is one you don’t want to miss: For a limited time, when you purchase the Amazon Echo Show 5 (3rd Gen), you’ll only pay $5. At full price, this smart display sells for…

Apple is in talks with Tencent and TikTok owner ByteDance about integrating their artificial intelligence models into iPhones sold in China, according to three sources familiar with the matter.The US firm started the rollout of OpenAI’s ChatGPT into its devices this month, part of the Apple Intelligence product that allows its Siri voice assistant to tap the chatbot’s expertise including on user queries about photos and documents such as presentations.ChatGPT is not available in China and the country’s regulatory requirements mandate that generative AI services obtain government approval before public release, forcing Apple to seek local partners for its AI…

Threads — Meta Platforms’ microblogging app and a competitor to X (formerly Twitter) — is rolling out a new feature which lets users share photos and videos from others without quoting the original post, the platform head announced on Wednesday. Users will be able to add their own text and express their creative takes alongside the media while crediting them to the original poster. Its rollout builds upon a large number of features that have been recently introduced on the platform, including refined searches with the help of additional options and activity status indicators for real-time engagement.New Feature on ThreadsIn…

SpaceX has moved a big step closer to the seventh test flight of its enormous Starship rocket after receiving clearance from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) this week. The FAA’s award of a launch license follows recent testing by SpaceX of the engines on the Starship’s first-stage Super Heavy booster, and also on the upper-stage Starship spacecraft. The next step will be to place the spacecraft atop the Super Heavy in preparation for the launch from SpaceX’s Starbase site in Boca Chica, Texas. Please enable Javascript to view this content The Elon Musk-led spaceflight company has yet to officially announce…