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Samsung Topped Global TV Market in 2024, LG Led OLED TV Segment: Report
Samsung announced that it led the global TV set shipment market in 2024 on Tuesday. The information was based on a recent report from a market research firm. With this, the South Korean tech giant has secured its top position for the 19th consecutive time, a title it has held since 2006. Separately, LG announced that it topped the OLED TV market sh...
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Crypto Scams Likely Set New Record in 2024, Helped by AI: Chainalysis
The use of generative AI likely lifted revenues from crypto scams to a record high in 2024, Chainalysis has said in its recent report. The company pointed to marketplaces that support pig butchering operations and the use of GenAI as factors making it easier and cheaper for scammers to expand operations.
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Apple’s AI-Powered Siri Upgrade Reportedly Facing Delays Due to Bugs and Consistency Issues
Apple’s Siri upgrade could reportedly be delayed due to software bugs and engineering issues. The AI-powered Siri was first showcased in June 2024 with several new features as well as enhanced conversational capabilities, and was expected to be launched in April. As per the report, the Cupertino-based tech giant is now considering delaying the fe...
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Sony Reportedly Undecided on Holding Full-Length PlayStation Showcase in 2025
Sony might not hold a full-length PlayStation Showcase this summer and instead opt for a smaller State of Play event to share updates on upcoming games. The company has reportedly not finalised its plans for a summer showcase event yet.
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iPhone 17 Series to Sport Samsung's Latest OLED Screen Technology, Tipster Claims
iPhone 17 series of smartphones will feature Samsung's latest M14 OLED technology, according to a tipster. Expected to debut in the second half of 2024, these successors to the iPhone 16 series may offer improved brightness, contrast, and better colour reproduction, thanks to the latest M14 panels from Samsung.
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Moon Also In Danger From Asteroid Projected To Collide With Earth In 2032: Report
The asteroid colliding with the Moon could release energy in upwards of 340 Hiroshima bombs with the spectacle very likely to be "visible from Earth".
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China's 2024 Coal Projects Threaten Climate Goals: Report
China began construction on 94.5 gigawatts of coal power projects in 2024 -- 93 percent of the global total.
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JioHotstar May Launch Soon; JioStar Reportedly Shares Teaser for Viacom18, Star India’s Joint Venture Platform
JioHotstar, the speculated new platform emerging from the joint venture between Reliance and Disney Star, could reportedly launch soon. As per a report, the social media page of JioStar made a cryptic post hinting at the launch of the new over-the-top streaming platform that will combine JioCinema and Disney+ Hotstar. Separately, several users have...
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Record Number Of Journalists Killed In 2024: Report
A record number of journalists was killed around the world last year, the Committee to Protect Journalists said on Wednesday, adding that Israel was responsible for nearly 70% of the deaths.
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Vodafone Idea (Vi) to Launch 5G in Mumbai Next Month, Expansion to Delhi and Bengaluru in April
Vodafone Idea (Vi) announced the commercial rollout of its 5G services in India on Tuesday. The telecom operator revealed its plans in its Q3 2024-25 report and highlighted that 5G services will first be launched in Mumbai in March. The company will then expand the services to four more cities in April. In December 2024, Vi first started 5G operati...
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Apple Witnesses Record Growth as India’s Smartphone Shipments Rise 4 Percent YoY in 2024: IDC Report
Apple witnessed a record number of shipments in India in 2024, according to a report by a market research firm. Overall, smartphone shipments in India grew four percent year-over-year (YoY) in 2024, reaching a total of 151 million units. The growth was reportedly a result of a strong first-half performance with a seven percent growth, which compens...
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ISRO Dismisses Glitch Reports in SpaDeX Docking, Confirms Mission Progress
ISRO has confirmed that its maiden space docking mission, SpaDeX, was successfully completed without technical issues. While docking precision was achieved, orbit-raising efforts faced setbacks due to an oxidiser valve issue. The agency is working on solutions and plans to conduct further experiments. The mission, launched on December 30, 2024, dem...
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No More Government Jobs For Families Of Dead Civil Servants In Pakistan: Report
This decision aligns with a Supreme Court ruling from October 18, 2024, which deemed the practice unconstitutional and discriminatory.
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Global Tablet Shipments Rebounded in 2024 as Apple Retains Top Spot: Report
Global tablet shipments reached 148 million units in 2024, a 9 percent increase from the previous year, according to a Canalys report. After three years of decline, the market is growing, with Apple leading with 56.9 million units and a 38.6 percent market share. Samsung, Lenovo, Huawei, and Xiaomi followed in that order.
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Apple Reportedly Begins Production of M5 Chips Expected to Power Upcoming iPad Pro, Mac Models
Apple's M5 chips are reportedly in mass production, according to a South Korean publication. Following the October 2024 launch of MacBook Pro models with M4 Pro and M4 Max chipsets, the M5 chips are expected to debut in the second half of 2025. Produced using TSMC's 3nm process technology, the new processors are expected to power Apple's upcoming M...
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Samsung Topped Global TV Market in 2024, LG Led OLED TV Segment: Report
Samsung announced that it led the global TV set shipment market in 2024 on Tuesday. The information was based on a recent report from a market research firm. With this, the South Korean tech giant has secured its top position for the 19th consecutive time, a title it has held since 2006. Separately, LG announced that it topped the OLED TV market sh...
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Crypto Scams Likely Set New Record in 2024, Helped by AI: Chainalysis
The use of generative AI likely lifted revenues from crypto scams to a record high in 2024, Chainalysis has said in its recent report. The company pointed to marketplaces that support pig butchering operations and the use of GenAI as factors making it easier and cheaper for scammers to expand operations.
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Apple’s AI-Powered Siri Upgrade Reportedly Facing Delays Due to Bugs and Consistency Issues
Apple’s Siri upgrade could reportedly be delayed due to software bugs and engineering issues. The AI-powered Siri was first showcased in June 2024 with several new features as well as enhanced conversational capabilities, and was expected to be launched in April. As per the report, the Cupertino-based tech giant is now considering delaying the fe...
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Sony Reportedly Undecided on Holding Full-Length PlayStation Showcase in 2025
Sony might not hold a full-length PlayStation Showcase this summer and instead opt for a smaller State of Play event to share updates on upcoming games. The company has reportedly not finalised its plans for a summer showcase event yet.
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iPhone 17 Series to Sport Samsung's Latest OLED Screen Technology, Tipster Claims
iPhone 17 series of smartphones will feature Samsung's latest M14 OLED technology, according to a tipster. Expected to debut in the second half of 2024, these successors to the iPhone 16 series may offer improved brightness, contrast, and better colour reproduction, thanks to the latest M14 panels from Samsung.
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Moon Also In Danger From Asteroid Projected To Collide With Earth In 2032: Report
The asteroid colliding with the Moon could release energy in upwards of 340 Hiroshima bombs with the spectacle very likely to be "visible from Earth".
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China's 2024 Coal Projects Threaten Climate Goals: Report
China began construction on 94.5 gigawatts of coal power projects in 2024 -- 93 percent of the global total.
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JioHotstar May Launch Soon; JioStar Reportedly Shares Teaser for Viacom18, Star India’s Joint Venture Platform
JioHotstar, the speculated new platform emerging from the joint venture between Reliance and Disney Star, could reportedly launch soon. As per a report, the social media page of JioStar made a cryptic post hinting at the launch of the new over-the-top streaming platform that will combine JioCinema and Disney+ Hotstar. Separately, several users have...
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Record Number Of Journalists Killed In 2024: Report
A record number of journalists was killed around the world last year, the Committee to Protect Journalists said on Wednesday, adding that Israel was responsible for nearly 70% of the deaths.
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Vodafone Idea (Vi) to Launch 5G in Mumbai Next Month, Expansion to Delhi and Bengaluru in April
Vodafone Idea (Vi) announced the commercial rollout of its 5G services in India on Tuesday. The telecom operator revealed its plans in its Q3 2024-25 report and highlighted that 5G services will first be launched in Mumbai in March. The company will then expand the services to four more cities in April. In December 2024, Vi first started 5G operati...
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Apple Witnesses Record Growth as India’s Smartphone Shipments Rise 4 Percent YoY in 2024: IDC Report
Apple witnessed a record number of shipments in India in 2024, according to a report by a market research firm. Overall, smartphone shipments in India grew four percent year-over-year (YoY) in 2024, reaching a total of 151 million units. The growth was reportedly a result of a strong first-half performance with a seven percent growth, which compens...
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ISRO Dismisses Glitch Reports in SpaDeX Docking, Confirms Mission Progress
ISRO has confirmed that its maiden space docking mission, SpaDeX, was successfully completed without technical issues. While docking precision was achieved, orbit-raising efforts faced setbacks due to an oxidiser valve issue. The agency is working on solutions and plans to conduct further experiments. The mission, launched on December 30, 2024, dem...
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No More Government Jobs For Families Of Dead Civil Servants In Pakistan: Report
This decision aligns with a Supreme Court ruling from October 18, 2024, which deemed the practice unconstitutional and discriminatory.
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Global Tablet Shipments Rebounded in 2024 as Apple Retains Top Spot: Report
Global tablet shipments reached 148 million units in 2024, a 9 percent increase from the previous year, according to a Canalys report. After three years of decline, the market is growing, with Apple leading with 56.9 million units and a 38.6 percent market share. Samsung, Lenovo, Huawei, and Xiaomi followed in that order.
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Apple Reportedly Begins Production of M5 Chips Expected to Power Upcoming iPad Pro, Mac Models
Apple's M5 chips are reportedly in mass production, according to a South Korean publication. Following the October 2024 launch of MacBook Pro models with M4 Pro and M4 Max chipsets, the M5 chips are expected to debut in the second half of 2025. Produced using TSMC's 3nm process technology, the new processors are expected to power Apple's upcoming M...
