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Amazon is testing a new artificial intelligence (AI) feature that can purchase products from other websites on the users’ behalf. Announced on Thursday, the “Buy for Me” feature is currently available in beta to select users via its Android and iOS apps. The e-commerce giant says that it is an agentic feature which is powered by native and third-party AI models. Since Amazon is currently testing the feature, only some products from specific brand websites can be purchased using Buy for Me.Amazon’s Buy for Me Uses Nova and Claude AI ModelsIn a newsroom post, the tech giant announced the release…
We knew Switch 1 games would be playable on Switch 2 via backward compatibility, but Nintendo confirmed certain first-party games will have enhanced editions to make them play better than ever. The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wilds/Tears of the Kingdom, Kirby and the Forgotten Land, Super Mario Party Jamboree, Pokémon Legends Z-A, and Metroid Prime 4: Beyond are the first titles confirmed to play better on Switch 2. The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild/Tears of the Kingdom The Switch 2 editions of the acclaimed titles feature improved resolution and framerates and now support HDR. They’ll also…
Though most text messages you typically send might be just a few words long, occasionally you need to draft out a longer message — and that can be annoying on an Android device. Google Messages has an infamously small compose box, which has been a source of annoyance for many users. Now, though, that looks set to change, with a new feature spotted in the latest beta version of the Messages app of an expandable compose box. The change was spotted in an APK teardown of the latest Android beta by Android Authority, which suggests that a change to the…
YouTube Shorts is set to introduce a redesigned video editor alongside new tools aimed at improving the process of creating content on the platform. Users will soon able to create videos with edits synced to the beat of the music track they have selected, or add image stickers from their smartphone’s gallery app. The service will also add support for AI stickers that can be generated using prompts. When users select a Shorts template, the platform will attribute the original creator.YouTube Shorts Video Editor to Support Precise Edits and AdjustmentsThe Alphabet-owned video streaming platform will introduce a revamped video that…
Today’s Nintendo Direct has brought a wealth of new info about Nintendo’s upcoming console, including an extensive detailing of its hardware tech specs. The Switch 2 features a 7.9 inch screen with double the pixels of the original Switch. The 1080p LCD screen allows for up to 120 frames per second and supports HDR, with a focus on smoother gameplay. The system features a USB-C connection port on both the top and bottom, allowing for simultaneous connection of multiple external devices or cables; Nintendo highlighted the ability to connect both the charger in tabletop mode and the newly announced Nintendo…
The saga of Samsung’s ultra-thin Galaxy S25 Edge has taken a couple of interesting turns, and not necessarily the good kind. We’ll start with the good news first. It was recently reportedly that management struggles at the company may have delayed the phone’s launch to the May-June period. Now, it seems Samsung has locked on a release date, and it’s sooner than expected. A reliable leakster (via SamMobile) has claimed that the phone will be announced officially on May 13. Previously, it was heavily rumored to arrive midway through April, before the corporate shuffle happened. As far as the announcement…
iQOO is gearing up to launch its iQOO Z10 series in India soon. The series will feature the Z10 and Z10X variant in India. Meanwhile, the company has now confirmed that the lineup will also include a Turbo Pro model in China. This higher-end model is claimed to launch as the first smartphone with the recently unveiled Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 chipset. The iQOO Z10 Turbo Pro will be unveiled later this month. Other competing brands like Xiaomi, Oppo, and Meizu are expected to introduce their Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 equipped phones later this year.iQOO Z10 Turbo Pro LaunchiQOO confirmed…
Amid a number of other new game announcements today, Nintendo showed off a first look at Kirby Air Riders, the new game from acclaimed director Masahiro Sakurai. Sakurai is the originator of both the Kirby franchise and Smash Bros., so his involvement with the new Air Riders is exciting news. Details are scarce on the new game, but footage revealed Kirby flying along on a star beside three of his other-colored Kirby friends. The original Kirby Air Ride released on GameCube over 20 years ago. It was a racing game with simplified controls and high-speed course navigation, which also highlighted…
Even though MidJourney set out to be one of the most promising image generation models in the early days of AI, it appears to have fallen behind more accessible, easy to use, and free tools such Gemini, ChatGPT, and Bing. Adding to its woes is the latest update to OpenAI’s GPT-4o model which allows exceptionally good image generation with the ability to recreate real photos and produce immaculate text. So to stay relevant — or perhaps catch the hype train being shunted by the wave of Studio Ghibli-inspired AI art flooding the internet, MidJourney is rolling out an updated model…
Honor 400 Lite has been launched as the company’s latest smartphone in select global markets. The latest number series smartphone from the Chinese tech brand succeeds last year’s Honor 200 Lite 5G, as the current Honor 300 series does not include a Lite version. The Honor 400 Lite boasts a 6.7-inch AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and runs on a MediaTek Dimensity 7025 Ultra SoC. Other key features of the smartphone include a 108-megapixel dual rear camera unit, 5,230mAh battery, and an IP65-rated build.Honor 400 Lite PriceThe Honor 400 Lite is priced at FT 1,09 999 (roughly Rs.…