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Google’s online advertising practices face renewed scrutiny in Britain, after the competition watchdog said on Tuesday that “concerns remain” over the company’s plans to retain third-party cookies as part of its Chrome browser.In July, the tech giant scrapped longstanding plans to remove cookies, the tiny packets of code that track users across the internet, from Chrome. Advertisers, the company’s biggest source of revenue, complained the move would limit their ability to personalise ads, leaving them dependent on Google’s own user databases.In an attempt to appease critics, Alphabet-owned Google said users would be given the choice to allow cookies to track them…

Redmi Watch 5 Lite was launched in India on Wednesday. The smartwatch is equipped with a 1.96-inch AMOLED screen, multiple health trackers, and is claimed to deliver up to 18 days of battery life. It runs on Xiaomi’s HyperOS and has inbuilt Amazon Alexa control. The watch supports Bluetooth calling and GPS connectivity. It comes with more than 150 preset sports modes and 5 ATM water resistance. The smart wearable will soon be available for purchase in the country in two colourways. Notably, the Redmi Watch 5 Active was launched in India in August this year.Redmi Watch 5 Lite Price in India,…

Fall has arrived, and the year is inching closer to its end. We now have all of the major phone releases out for 2024, with powerful phones from Google, Apple, Samsung, and more. If you’re in the market for a new phone right now, you may be eyeing the Google Pixel 9. It’s a pretty great phone, but there are some other fantastic alternatives to consider as well. Let’s take a look at five other options to think about before you go out and buy a Pixel 9. Google Pixel 9 Pro One issue Google had with the Pixel series…

Moto G Stylus 5G (2025) has surface online. As the name suggests, the phone is not expected to launch until next year. However, a leaked render of the purported handset has surfaced showing the expected design of the Moto G Stylus (2024) successor. The rumoured smartphone will likely get a larger rear camera module than the existing model. The current version of the Moto G Stylus was introduced in select markets in May this year.Moto G Stylus 5G (2025) Design, Launch (Expected)An Android Headlines report has shared a design render of the Moto G Stylus 5G (2025). It shows a design…

Snapchat has partnered with Google Cloud to bring the capabilities of its artificial intelligence (AI) model Gemini to My AI. Announced on Tuesday, the strategic partnership has allowed the social media platform to add computer vision capabilities as well as improved processing of text, audio, and code. As per the Mountain View-based tech giant, Snapchat’s My AI is utilising Gemini AI models available on Vertex AI. Interestingly, the media-focused social media platform was also launched on Google Cloud in 2011.Snapchat’s My AI Is Powered by GeminiIn a press release, Google Cloud explained the details of the partnership. While the announcement…

Wear OS 5 – the latest operating system (OS) for Android-based wearables such as smartwatches – has begun rolling out to Google Pixel Watch 2 and older models. First unveiled at the Google I/O 2024 developer conference in May, the update brings enhancements to the Watch Face Format in partnership with Samsung, a grid-based app launcher, and recording functionality to Pixel smartwatches. It also bundles system improvements and fixes for critical security vulnerabilities.WearOS 5 Update for Pixel SmartwatchesIn a blog post, Google announced that its Pixel Watch 2 and Pixel Watch, running on Wear OS 4 and 3.5, respectively, will…

Capcom has treated us to another long look at Monster Hunter Wilds, including that all-important release date. The hunt is on beginning February 28, 2025, on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC. The latest trailer for the next entry in the massively popular Monster Hunter franchise showed off a more personal side to the story, opening with a child fleeing the wrath of the White Wraith and introducing us to many of the characters we can look forward to bonding with while slaying giant beasts. The adorable Palicos are back in full force, helping with cooking and on the battlefield…

Apple Watch Ultra MSRP $799.00 “The Apple Watch Ultra’s expertly made special features give it surprisingly wide appeal, with the long battery life and characterful, luxurious design making it a fantastic choice even for those not planning any daring adventures.” Pros Highly durable build Luxury materials Three-day battery life Expertly judged special features Characterful design Does everything the normal Apple Watch does LTE as standard Cons Twice the price of the Series 10 Apple makes amazing products almost anyone can pick up, use, and enjoy. When you first hear about the Apple Watch Ultra, however, it doesn’t sound like it’s…

Xiaomi is set to unveil the Xiaomi 14T and Xiaomi 14T Pro on September 26. Ahead of the official debut, the Xiaomi 13T series successors have been listed on an e-commerce website revealing their price details and launch offers. The Xiaomi 14T Pro is likely to come in 256GB and 512GB storage options. The vanilla Xiaomi 14T is expected to run on a MediaTek Dimensity 8300 Ultra chipset, while the Xiaomi 14T Pro could be equipped with the MediaTek Dimensity 9300+ SoC.Amazon Italy accidentally published the price details and promotional offers for Xiaomi 14T and Xiaomi 14T Pro, as spotted…

Google Street View has received one of its biggest updates in recent years. It is now available in nearly 80 countries, some of which have Street View imagery for the first time ever. The feature, available on Google Earth and Maps, stitches together billions of panoramic images to provide street-level views which users can access from home. Following the update, users will be able to access more picturesque locations, with contributions from its more portable Street View camera.Google Street View UpdateIn a blog post, Google detailed the new updates coming to Google Earth and Maps. Street View will now be…