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Perplexity added two new features to its platform on Monday to offer users a new shopping experience. The artificial intelligence (AI) search engine is rolling out ‘Buy with Pro’ and ‘Snap to Shop’ features for paying subscribers. With the former, Perplexity Pro users can now purchase products directly on the platform after asking for recommendations. The latter is similar to Google Lens and allows users to capture an image of a product and share it with the AI search engine to find a match.In a blog post, the AI firm detailed the two new features. Both of these AI commerce…
Back in the day, it was enough for one person in your family or group of friends to have a single Netflix account that got shared around. However, all of that changed in May 2023 when Netflix cracked down on password sharing, making it much more difficult to share an account outside of your home. Netflix is one of the most popular streaming services out there, and with good reason. It delivers a massive library full of old favorites and new movies and shows like Stranger Things, Bridgerton, and Will & Harper. The sudden shift away from Netflix password sharing…
Apple Inc. has increased its offer to invest in Indonesia by almost tenfold, according to people familiar with the matter, in the US tech giant’s latest bid to persuade the government to lift its sales ban on the iPhone 16.The proposal would see Cupertino-based Apple invest almost $100 million (roughly Rs. 844 crore) in Southeast Asia’s largest economy over two years, the people said, asking not to be identified because they’re not authorised to speak publicly. Apple’s previous investment plan of close to $10 million (roughly Rs. 84 lakh) would have involved the company investing in a factory making accessories…
I’ve been using one of the bravest phones of the year. It’s the HMD Fusion, and it has found a way to stand out in the current, congested world of smartphones, allowing HMD to break free of its Nokia brand name ties. It hasn’t simply gone all-out with a $1,000-plus flagship to capture attention and has arguably gone down an even tougher road to do so. The Fusion is a modular smartphone, and it’s a very brave move on HMD’s part. HMD Fusion specs Dimensions 164.1 x 75.5 x 8.3 mm Weight 202 grams Display 6.56-inch,, 1612 x 700 resolution,…
Asus ROG Phone 9 is set for its global launch today (Tuesday), nearly a month after being officially announced. Ahead of its imminent debut, the AnTuTu benchmark scores of the upcoming handset have been revealed and it is claimed to have achieved the highest numbers of any smartphone to date. It also details information about the ROG Phone 9’s various specifications, such as its operating system (OS) version and chipset.Asus ROG Phone 9 AnTuTu Benchmark Score In a post on the Chinese social media platform Weibo, AnTuTu detailed the benchmark scores of the Asus ROG Phone 9 with the model number…
Google on Tuesday announced its annual list of top games and apps on the Play Store in India. The Google Play Best of 2024 awards focus on apps that have a practical and user-centric design at their centre, developed by Indian developers for niche audiences. The company highlights the advancements made across sectors such as personalised news, fashion styling, social gaming, and smart expense tracking, courtesy of artificial intelligence (AI).Alle, Indus Battle Royale, Squad Busters, WhatsApp, and Sony LIV are some of Google Play’s Best of 2024 apps and games in India. Read on to know more about the company’s…
AI startup Perplexity has launched a new shopping feature that it describes as a “one-stop solution where you can research and purchase products.” Available initially for U.S.-based users of its paid Pro subscription tier before expanding soon internationally, Perplexity Shopping is a shot across the bows of rival services like Google and Amazon as the company seeks to attract more users to its AI chatbot while building out related services like search and online shopping. “You can use it to research and make purchases on all things like building your library, buying electronics for throwing a party, and so on,”…
With some great early Black Friday deals going on, we’ve homed in on the best Black Friday microwave deals happening right now. While other kitchen appliances grow in popularity (hi, air fryers), the humble microwave is still perfect for many different purposes. Because of that, we’ve picked out the microwaves you should really own while they’re heavily discounted. We’ve included a wide range of products, from budget offerings to high-end choices that will be perfect for more than just warming up food. Some of these deals number among the best early Black Friday Best Buy deals, with all the major…
Samsung Galaxy A55 was launched in India in March this year alongside the Galaxy A35 5G. They run on Android 14-based One UI 6.1 out-of-the-box. They are slated to get four generations of Android OS upgrades and five years of security updates. Samsung is expected to introduce its One UI 7 software update based on the latest Android 15 next year. Now, the Galaxy A55 has been spotted on a benchmarking website with the Android 15 update, well before Samsung has rolled out its One UI 7 beta.Samsung Galaxy A55 Geekbench Listing DetailsThe Samsung Galaxy A55 with the model number Samsung SM-A556E has surfaced on…
Vivo is gearing up to launch multiple smartphones in the global markets soon. Three handsets, including two models from the Vivo V50 series, have now been spotted on a certification platform, hinting at their imminent debut as the successor to the Vivo V40 lineup, whose latest model was launched on September 25, according to a report. Further, Vivo Y29 4G is also reported to have been listed on the same platform.Vivo V50 Series LaunchAccording to a MySmartPrice report, the Vivo V50 and Vivo V50e were spotted on the EEC database with the model numbers V2427 and V2428, respectively. Meanwhile, the…