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  Apple's AirPods to Get Live Conversation Translation Feature With iOS 19 Update: Report

  Apple's AirPods will reportedly receive a software update that introduces a conversation translation feature. These TWS (truly wireless stereo) headsets will utilise a connected iPhone's processor to enable real-time translation of in-person conversations. While this feature is already available on Google's Pixel Buds with Pixel phones, Apple had e...

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  Google's March Pixel Drop Brings Gemini Live Upgrades, Scam Detection in Messages and More

  Google on Tuesday rolled out the March Pixel Drop for compatible Pixel devices. As per the company, it is the first Pixel Drop of the year which introduces several new features. Gemini Live, the conversational artificial intelligence (AI) tool can now be spoken to in a combination of 45 languages. Further, there’s a new Suggestions feature in the...

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  Google Pixel 10 Series Said to Arrive With New 'Pixel Sense' Contextual Assistant

  Google Pixel 10 series will debut later this year with a new contextual AI assistant called Pixel Sense, according to a report. This Pixel Sense assistant reportedly uses on-device processing and works with other Google applications for more relevant user information.

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  iPhone 17e Could Launch Around the Same Time as the iPhone 16e Next Year

  Apple announced the iPhone 16e earlier this month as the newest member of its iPhone 16 family. The latest iPhone with Apple's first cellular modem and A18 chip went on sale in India today, but details about the iPhone 17e have already started circulating online. A new leak reveals the possible launch timeline of the Phone 16e successor.

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  Google Rolling Out Video Transcripts Feature for Google Drive, to Let Users View and Search Captions

  Google is adding a new feature to Google Drive that will make it easier for users to navigate through videos. Dubbed video transcripts, this is an upgrade to the company's automatic captions feature from last year. The Mountain View-based tech giant highlighted that users can now view and search transcripts in videos. This will make it easier to lo...

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  Snapdragon 8 Elite-Powered Smartphones Will Now Receive 8 Years of OS and Security Updates

  Google on Monday announced a collaboration with Qualcomm to offer extended operating system (OS) and security updates on Android smartphones powered by its latest flagship Snapdragon 8 Elite chip. This means original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) will now be able to offer their customers with support for up to eight years. In addition to the flags...

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  Google Chrome for iOS Is Getting a ‘Search Screen with Google Lens’ Feature

  Google Chrome and the Google app for iOS are getting a new visual lookup feature. Announced on Wednesday, the new feature uses Google Lens to let users run visual queries on whatever is visible on the screen. The new search feature works similarly to Circle to Search which uses artificial intelligence (AI) to let users perform several actions such ...

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  Google TV Streamer (4K) to Reportedly Get a New Remote With Backlit Controls Soon

  Google TV Streamer (4K) could soon benefit from a new accessory which may improve its operation in low-light scenarios, as per a report. The streaming device, launched in August last year, is the latest flagship addition to the Mountain View-based technology company’s lineup of smart home entertainment solutions. While it features a redesigned se...

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  Google May Bring Adaptive Charging Feature to Pixel Watch Lineup Soon

  Google's Pixel phones offer an adaptive charging feature for optimising battery life and preventing overcharging. This technology slows down the phone’s charging speed overnight to prolong the battery lifespan. Now, Google seems to be preparing to bring this battery protection feature to the Pixel Watch lineup. Reference to this feature was repor...

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  Alphabet Faces Scrutiny on AI Spending as Google Cloud Growth Slows

  Alphabet faces new scrutiny on its capital expenditure after Chinese startup DeepSeek last month launched low-cost AI models that threaten to push the AI industry into a price war.

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  Pebble Announces Return, New E-Ink Smartwatch in Development; Google Open Sources OS Source Code

  Pebble on Tuesday announced that it is back to developing smartwatches, years after the company shut shop due to financial troubles. The Palo Alto-based company said it will introduce a new smartwatch with the “rePebble” branding. The device is claimed to come with a unique feature which may set it apart from competitors — an e-ink screen wit...

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  Google Pixel 9a's Higher Storage Variants to Reportedly Cost More than Last Year’s Model

  Google Pixel 9a is rumoured to be in development as the most affordable option in the Pixel 9 series. However, it may not be as cheap as last year. A new report suggests that some variants of the phone could be more expensive compared to their Pixel 8a counterparts. This decision is said to affect the pricing strategy of the purported Pixel 9a in C...

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  Google Pixel 11, Pixel 11 Pro and Pixel 11 Pro Fold Will Reportedly Have Bear-Themed Codenames

  Google had multiple new product announcements last year including the Pixel 9 series, Pixel Watch 3 and Pixel Buds Pro 2. The tech giant is expected to raise its bar with the Pixel 9a and Pixel 10 series announcements this year. As we wait for an official confirmation, a new leak has revealed codenames for the 2026 Pixel phones. Google reportedly ...

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  TCL X955 Max QD-Mini LED 4K TV With 115-inch Screen, Google TV OS Launched in India: Price, Specifications

  TCL X955 Max QD-Mini LED 4K TV was launched in India on Tuesday. First showcased at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2025 in Las Vegas this year, it boasts a massive 115-inch screen which is claimed to be the world’s largest. As per the company, its new TV comes with 20,000+ local dimming zones for delivering consistent colour accuracy while i...

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  Google Celebrates New Year's Eve With A Special Doodle

  New Year's Eve, celebrated on December 31, is a global celebration marking the end of the old year and the beginning of a new one.