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What are the biggest movies of 2023? Pathaan, Salaar, Tiger 3, Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania, Guardians of the Galaxy 3, John Wick 4, Fast X, Barbie, The Flash, Transformers 7: Rise of the Beasts, Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, Dune 2, and Mission Impossible 7 Dead Reckoning are the biggest names. From Bollywood and India, 2023 gives us new films starring Dh... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/hNYjQy3

What are the biggest movies of 2023? Pathaan, Salaar, Tiger 3, Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania, Guardians of the Galaxy 3, John Wick 4, Fast X, Barbie, The Flash, Transformers 7: Rise of the Beasts, Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, Dune 2, and Mission Impossible 7 Dead Reckoning are the biggest names. From Bollywood and India, 2023 gives us new films starring Dh... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/hNYjQy3

What are the biggest games in 2023 on PC, Android, iPhone, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series S/X? Call of Duty: Warzone Mobile, Dead Space, Hogwarts Legacy, Marvel’s Spider-Man 2, Tekken 8, Street Fighter 6, Diablo IV, Assassin’s Creed Mirage, Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora, Final Fantasy XVI, Sk... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/zi5JCS7

What are the biggest games in 2023 on PC, Android, iPhone, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series S/X? Call of Duty: Warzone Mobile, Dead Space, Hogwarts Legacy, Marvel’s Spider-Man 2, Tekken 8, Street Fighter 6, Diablo IV, Assassin’s Creed Mirage, Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora, Final Fantasy XVI, Sk... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/zi5JCS7

What are the biggest games in 2023 on PC, Android, iPhone, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series S/X? Call of Duty: Warzone Mobile, Dead Space, Hogwarts Legacy, Marvel’s Spider-Man 2, Tekken 8, Street Fighter 6, Diablo IV, Assassin’s Creed Mirage, Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora, Final Fantasy XVI, Sk... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/g9fVAOe

Elon Musk has announced that a new side sweep feature will be rolled out on Twitter in January. It will allow users easy access to recommended and followed tweets, trends, topics, and lists. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/Mu4AFCW

Gamers have enjoyed an eventful 2022 with Elden Ring and God of War Ragnarök grabbing the headlines for all the right reasons. On this week's Orbital podcast, we discuss what were our favourite games to come out in 2022. We also touch up on some of the major gaming developments, and what we want to see in 2023. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/eW8lKYQ

Gamers have enjoyed an eventful 2022 with Elden Ring and God of War Ragnarök grabbing the headlines for all the right reasons. On this week's Orbital podcast, we discuss what were our favourite games to come out in 2022. We also touch up on some of the major gaming developments, and what we want to see in 2023. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/eW8lKYQ

Google is working on new security features for Chrome that will protect users from downloading potentially dangerous HTTP content. The browser will block downloads from any insecure website. The browser already has a couple of security features like mixed elements and the “Always use secure connections” toggle in security settings. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/sCAkuo3

Valve’s new Steam Replay feature is out now, offering insight into your personal PC gaming experiences in 2022. Akin to Spotify Wrapped, the feature details a range of statistics, ranging from most played games, total achievements unlocked, a monthly breakdown, and more. Your accomplishments can be shared with friends as well, and simply browsing through it unlocks ... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/aq4kV2r

PlayStation Plus monthly free games for the new year have been revealed. Starting January 3, PS Plus Essential, Extra, Premium, and Deluxe subscribers can add Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, Fallout 76, and Axiom Verge 2 to their game library. Access ends on February 6, 2023, after which players will need to hold onto their subscriptions to keep playing. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/EHhOGdc

In just 14 days since its theatrical debut, Avatar: The Way of Water has now crossed $1 billion (about Rs. 8,280 crore) in worldwide ticket sales. The James Cameron-directed sequel has become the fastest to cross the threshold this year, after Spider-Man: No Way Home’s record in 2021. Avatar 2 has collected $712.7 million (about Rs. 5,900 crore) from markets outside... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/FJvGbtd

Paytm parent One97 Communications on Wednesday announced the release of Paytm 2022 Recap, highlighting the interesting trends of transactions made through Paytm in the last year. Users can also check their individual payments journey with Paytm in 2022 through paytm.com/recap. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/m8exG7B

Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery has become the sixth-biggest movie debut for Netflix, racking up 82.1 million viewed hours. This puts the Rian Johnson-directed sequel right behind Sandra Bullock’s The Unforgiveable, which amassed 85.86 million viewed hours upon debut. Netflix calculated Glass Onion’s numbers over the period of December 19–25, which saw the fil... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/E6d9Q4b

Well into its second week, Avatar: The Way of Water is close to hitting the $1 billion (about Rs. 8,285 crore) mark at the global box office. Through late Tuesday, the James Cameron-directed sequel has collected an outstanding $955 million (about Rs. 7,909 crore) — tied for third place in 2022, against Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness. Roughly $661.9 mill... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/6UAFQHJ

Food and Consumer Affairs Minister Piyush Goyal on Saturday launched a host of new initiatives, including the right to repair portal and an NTH mobile app and opened new premises of National Consumer Helpline centre in the national capital. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/oAzeTMw

Private data of over 40 crore Twitter users has reportedly been hacked and put up for sale. According to a report, the data breach includes phone numbers and emails of prominent Twitter users like American politician Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Google CEO Sundar Pichai, and a number of celebrities. The hacker is also reportedly attempting to extort Twitter CEO Elon Musk... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/y2jwUER

What are the biggest Netflix originals in January 2023? Mission Majnu, Fauda season 4, Vikings: Valhalla season 2, Christian Bale in The Pale Blue Eye, Pamela Anderson in Pamela, a love story, Trial by Fire series, Mumbai Mafia: Police vs The Underworld, Break Point, Copenhagen Cowboy, and That ‘90s Show lead Netflix January 2023 releases. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/WpXBPvr

What are the biggest Netflix originals in January 2023? Mission Majnu, Fauda season 4, Vikings: Valhalla season 2, Christian Bale in The Pale Blue Eye, Pamela Anderson in Pamela, a love story, Trial by Fire series, Mumbai Mafia: Police vs The Underworld, Break Point, Copenhagen Cowboy, and That ‘90s Show lead Netflix January 2023 releases. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/WpXBPvr

Now into its second week, Avatar: The Way of Water has collected an outstanding $889.4 million (about Rs. 7,355 crore) at the global box office. Roughly $601.7 million (about Rs. 4,976 crore) was grossed from markets outside the US, with China maintaining its spot as a top market despite theatre shutdowns due to the COVID-19 surge. Accordion to Disney India, the film ... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/icgnhKZ

What are the biggest Netflix originals in January 2023? Mission Majnu, Fauda season 4, Vikings: Valhalla season 2, Christian Bale in The Pale Blue Eye, Pamela Anderson in Pamela, a love story, Trial by Fire series, Mumbai Mafia: Police vs The Underworld, Break Point, Copenhagen Cowboy, and That ‘90s Show lead Netflix January 2023 releases. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/UztFsKp

Google's anti-competitive activities are harming Indian consumers and the economy by stifling "swadeshi" (indigenous) competitors, a top official of home-grown navigation firm MapMyIndia said. The Competition Commission of India (CCI) in October slapped a steep penalty of Rs. 1,337.76 crore on internet giant Google for abusing its dominant position in multiple markets... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/HGxa5P6

Google is reportedly working on introducing root certificates to be synced via Google Play Services on Android 14 instead of the current mechanism that requires full system updates to be made for root certificates to be updated. The development was spotted by Mishaal Rehman and suggested that the move could have been triggered by Google's fallout with TrustCor. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/SWKEkTn

Google has challenged a CCI order accusing the tech giant of abusing its dominant position in multiple markets in the Android mobile device ecosystem. The Competition Commission had slapped a penalty of Rs 1,337.76 crore on Google for anti-competitive practices in relation to Android mobile devices in October. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/CADdRkJ

A new Avatar animated series, focused on an earthbender, is reportedly in the works at Avatar Studios. As per independent source Avatar News, the series is set in the future after The Legend of Korra and follows the next earth Avatar in the cycle. The report suggests that the series is eyeing a 2025 release window, and will be available to stream on Paramount+. Meanwh... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/CexLlo2

Scenes for Avatar 3 and Avatar 4 have already been filmed to avoid what director James Cameron calls “the Stranger Things effect.” Speaking to Entertainment Weekly, the director confirmed that footage for the upcoming sequels was filmed alongside The Way of Water, so as to avoid child actors from inevitably growing out of the parts they auditioned for. Jack Champi... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/cFO6gZP

Google said to have approached the appellate tribunal NCLAT challenging the CCI's order on unfair business practices in Android mobile device ecosystem. CCI in October slapped a steep penalty of Rs. 1,337.76 crore on Google for abusing its dominant position in multiple markets in relation to Android mobile devices and ordered the internet major to cease and desist fro... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/IzucnVq

Facebook owner Meta has agreed to pay $725 million to resolve a class-action lawsuit accusing the social media giant of allowing third parties, including Cambridge Analytica, to access users' personal information. The proposed settlement, which was disclosed in a court filing late on Thursday, would resolve a long-running lawsuit prompted by revelations in 2018 that F... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/K4RwOmz

Flipkart and PhonePe have completed their separation and both entities will continue to operate under US-based retail giant Walmart, a joint statement said on Friday. Walmart will remain the majority shareholder of both business groups. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/K9Ijtx8

Meta said in a report released on Thursday that it had taken down more than 2.29 crore pieces of content created by Indian users on Facebook and Instagram in November. The company said it removed over 1.95 crore pieces of content on Facebook and 33.9 lakh pieces of content on Instagram. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/BuJj6vk

Binance, the world's largest crypto exchange, has faced weeks of challenges after its rival FTX collapsed last month, eroding trust in the crypto sector. From customers withdrawing a total of over $6 billion (roughly Rs. 48,000 crore) to the possibility of CEO Changpeng Zhao facing money-laundering and sanctions-busting charges, Binance has had a been on a wild ride e... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/NBDEUxc

Binance, the world's largest crypto exchange, has faced weeks of challenges after its rival FTX collapsed last month, eroding trust in the crypto sector. From customers withdrawing a total of over $6 billion (roughly Rs. 48,000 crore) to the possibility of CEO Changpeng Zhao facing money-laundering and sanctions-busting charges, Binance has had a been on a wild ride e... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/NBDEUxc

Outer Wilds and eight other games are leaving Xbox Game Pass on January 1, 2023. These removals were not notified by Xbox in their blog from earlier this month, which detailed new entrants to the service. Other titles leaving the subscription service include Tropico 6, Scarlet Nexus, The Pedestrian, Iron Harvest, Immortal Realms: Vampire Wars, Gorogoa, and Embr. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/DgkdvPm

Airtel announced the launch of 5G network services in Visakhapatnam on Thursday. The telecom firm said that it would roll out 5G services to customers in the city in a phased manner, while customers with compatible phones can now connect to the high-speed network at no additional cost until the rollout is more widespread, according to the company. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/dNsnIyX

Netflix is partnering with Nike Training Club to bring fitness content to its platform. The streaming company announced that it will offer 30 hours of Nike exercise classes, starting next week on December 30. The sessions will be released in two batches, with the second half dropping sometime in 2023. The initiative will be available across all Netflix plans, with the... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/IXcTDyt

Assassin’s Creed Mobile Jade gameplay footage has seemingly leaked online. The series of recordings allegedly originate from an alpha test for the mobile game — the sign-ups for which have since been shut down by Ubisoft. Being the first game in the Assassin’s Creed franchise to allow character creation, the footage offers a look at the various customisation opt... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/gmj8ALr

Indian OTT platforms released over 270 originals in 2022. They came from Netflix, Disney+ Hotstar, Amazon Prime Video, Amazon miniTV, SonyLIV, Zee5, MX Player, Voot Select, Discovery+, Lionsgate Play, Hoichoi, ShemarooMe, manoramaMAX, Hungama Play, Watcho, Ullu, and Atrangii. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/eYw1gFx

Indian OTT platforms released over 270 originals in 2022. They came from Netflix, Disney+ Hotstar, Amazon Prime Video, Amazon miniTV, SonyLIV, Zee5, MX Player, Voot Select, Discovery+, Lionsgate Play, Hoichoi, ShemarooMe, manoramaMAX, Hungama Play, Watcho, Ullu, and Atrangii. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/eYw1gFx

Indian OTT platforms released over 270 originals in 2022. They came from Netflix, Disney+ Hotstar, Amazon Prime Video, Amazon miniTV, SonyLIV, Zee5, MX Player, Voot Select, Discovery+, Lionsgate Play, Hoichoi, ShemarooMe, manoramaMAX, Hungama Play, Watcho, Ullu, and Atrangii. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/OVEQTLK

YouTube was asked by the government to take down three channels that were found to have spread fake news online, while making sensational claims about the government's public welfare initiatives. The fact checking unit of the Press Information Bureau had identified three channels using thumbnails and images of TV news channels and their anchors to mislead viewers into... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/9eabvWm

Varun Dhawan is attached to lead the Indian instalment of the global spy series Citadel, for Amazon Prime Video. In a tweet, the Russo Brothers — Anthony and Joe Russo — confirmed the news, adding that filming on the project commences in January 2023. Creators of The Family Man, Raj Nidimoru and Krishna D.K. (Raj & DK) are attached as showrunners, writers, and dir... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3PmFEtd

Amazon on Tuesday reached a settlement with the EU in two antitrust investigations that probed the company's use of seller data and treatment of sellers while ranking offers for the "buy" box on its website. Under EU law, the US-based e-commerce giant could have faced a fine of up to 10 percent of its global annual turnover. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/lmwtZ3F

Six lakh complaints of cybercrime were registered between August 30, 2019 and December 12, 2022 according to Minister of State for Home Ajay Kumar Mishra. The minister said a financial amount of over Rs. 188 crore was saved from more than 1.11 lakh complaints received by the Citizen Financial Cyber Fraud Reporting and Management System that was established in 2019. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/AkW7ZYe

Amazon Prime Gaming has been launched in India. The subscription service offers access to multiple free PC games and in-game content to Amazon Prime members every month. The company is offering free games like The Amazing American Circus, Doors: Paradox and more via Amazon Prime Gaming. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/ApzdVmO

A YouTube channel has been accused of spreading fake news about Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Supreme Court of India, the Chief Justice of India, and the Election Commission, according to a tweet by the fact-checking team of the Press Information Bureau (PIB). The nodal agency also stated that the channel has almost 10 lakh subscribers and 32 crore views on the vi... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/pcm4wRh

WhatsApp on Tuesday announced the rollout of a feature designed to allow users to briefly undo the action of pressing the "Delete for Me" button on Android and iOS. Accidentally pressing the button instead of "Delete for Everyone" will show users a popup for 5 seconds, allowing them to restore the message and then delete it for all users. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/DINxrRJ

Google CEO Sundar Pichai on Monday announced that the company was extending its multimodal AI model to cover 100+ Indian languages, along with bilingual search results pages powered by machine learning. The company also announced other features such as access for Digilocker documents on the Files by Google app, and the rollout of YouTube Courses in India to enable new... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/oOsAi6G

Netflix’s The Archies, the upcoming musical drama from director Zoya Akhtar (Gully Boy), has wrapped up filming. Set in the 1960s, the Indian adaptation follows the iconic comic book characters at the fictional hill station town of Riverdale, as they explore “youth, rebellion, friendships, first loves,” and more. Akhtar cleared in an earlier interview that The A... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/I6onGPu

Avatar: The Way of Water has collected an impressive $435 million (about Rs. 3,598 crore) at the global box office in its opening weekend. The hotly-anticipated sequel from James Cameron earned roughly $301 million (about Rs. 2,490 crore) from markets outside the US, including China. Avatar 2 had a reported budget of $400 million (about Rs. 3,310 crore), and its perfo... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/yOx5jkz

Twitter on Monday backtracked from its new policy to ban accounts that linked to other social media platforms, such as Instagram, Mastodon, and Facebook, after some notable accounts were suspended under the new policy, including tech investor Paul Graham. The company's support handle has deleted its tweets announcing the new policy, which has also been taken down from... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/54DiBoy

Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer just got a full-length trailer, showcasing a tense Cillian Murphy murmuring about the trials and tribulations of creating the first atomic bomb. In it, he plays the titular theoretical physicist Robert J. Oppenheimer, leading the development at the Manhattan Project, set during World War II. The film also stars Robert Downey Jr., Matt... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/muYaphE

Elon Musk has restored the Twitter accounts of several journalists who were suspended from the microblogging platform for a day, after they published public data about the private jet of the company's CEO. A Twitter poll that Elon Musk conducted had showed that a majority of the respondents wanted the accounts restored immediately. Musk had accused the journalists of ... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/cMBvwmi

K.G.F: Chapter 2 was among the highest-sold and most-watched films this year, as per BookMyShow’s year-ender report. The Prashanth Neel-directed sequel surpassed Baahubali 2: The Conclusion’s five-year-long record, to emerge as the best-selling film on the platform, with a whopping 17.7 million tickets sold. On its April 14 theatrical release day, K.G.F: Chapter 2... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/J3nLBhM

Elon Musk has made a number of changes to Twitter since he took over the company at the end of October. The platform's new CEO laid off half of the company's 7,500 employees and its top executive, forcing more to resign after he issued an ultimatum to commit to being "extremely hardcore". Here's how Musk's archaic style of management prioritises profit over people. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/iJdPVy8

Elon Musk has made a number of changes to Twitter since he took over the company at the end of October. The platform's new CEO laid off half of the company's 7,500 employees and its top executive, forcing more to resign after he issued an ultimatum to commit to being "extremely hardcore". Here's how Musk's archaic style of management prioritises profit over people. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/iJdPVy8

Meta has removed over 40 accounts operated by an Indian firm CyberRoot Risk Advisory, allegedly involved in hacking-for-hire services, the social media firm said in a report. The company also said that it took down a network of about 900 fake accounts on Instagram and Facebook operated from China. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/ZV7NoxF

Henry Cavill is reportedly attached to a Warhammer 40,000 series at Amazon Prime Video. As per Deadline, the actor has been exploring multiple opportunities, after stepping down from the role of Superman for DC Studios. Reports suggest that Amazon is in the final stages of acquiring rights to Warhammer 40,000 from board game manufacturer Games Workshop. Cavill is atta... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/ak9YXVd

Google rivals Meta, Microsoft, TomTom and Amazon Web Services on Thursday introduced a project called the Overture Maps Foundation, which aims to make comprehensive mapping data openly available for public use. The search giant was notably absent from the list of companies teaming up in Overture, and the project says it is looking to speed up progress by expanding mem... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/USAR3Ya

Twitter suspended the accounts of prominent journalists who covered Elon Musk, the company's new owner. The microblogging service on Wednesday suspended @elonjet, an account tracking Musk's private jet in real-time using data available in the public domain. On Thursday, the Twitter account of Mastodon, a Twitter alternative, was also suspended on the platform. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/KLO6lnv

Reducing the number of emails that are sent and deleting them is claimed to reduce an individual's carbon footprint, an idea that has also been propagated in various news stories. However, quantifying the carbon footprint of sending emails, or any other digital service, is not an easy task. Here's everything you need to know about whether sending fewer emails or empty... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/dy8hXit

Apple is reportedly planning to launch a MacBook Air in 2023 with a larger display. According to DSCC'S Ross Young, its panel production will start in the first quarter of next year and the laptop will be launched in spring 2023. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/ibaNnEI

Margin trading, also called leverage trading allows people to borrow capital from a broker to invest in crypto assets. The broker can be an individual as well as an entity such as a crypto exchange that offers the service. This practice enables traders to access more capital based on a collateral, than what they originally have to bet on a crypto asset. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/xbmcHr8

Margin trading, also called leverage trading allows people to borrow capital from a broker to invest in crypto assets. The broker can be an individual as well as an entity such as a crypto exchange that offers the service. This practice enables traders to access more capital based on a collateral, than what they originally have to bet on a crypto asset. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/xbmcHr8

ZTE Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro is all set to launch for Chinese markets on December 16. The smartphone will feature a a triple rear camera setup - 50-megapixel main sensor, an 8-megapixel ultrawide and a 2-megapixel tertiary camera and a 16-megapixel selfie shooter. It will have a screen resolution of 2,480 x 1,116 pixels, and narrow bezels. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/JaXdwp6

Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 is heading on to PS5 in the autumn of 2023. Developer Insomniac Games announced the release window in a blog post, which promises an even more exciting chapter in the lives of web-crawling duo Peter Parker and Miles Morales, as they face off against the symbiote Venom. Bryan Intihar and Ryan Smith, who worked on the previous two Spider-Man game... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/SCqyWtD

TikTok algorithms boost posts related to self-harm and eating disorders, which are shown to vulnerable teenagers, a new report claims. Researchers created TikTok accounts for fictional teen personas in the US, United Kingdom, Canada and Australia, and liked videos about self-harm and eating disorders and saw that the algorithm recommended similar content within minute... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/psOzVLK

Sidharth Malhotra-led Mission Majnu is getting a teaser tomorrow, Netflix has confirmed. Directed by debutant Shantanu Bagchi, the film explores a thrilling covert mission, “which transformed the politics between India and its neighbouring nation in the 1970s.” It also stars Rashmika Mandanna, Kumud Mishra, Parmeet Sethi, Sharib Hashmi, Mir Sarwar, and Zakir Hussa... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/MwDBQ53

Dust devils, known to appear on Mars since the 1970s, have been observed both from the ground and from orbit. Thanks to a new study led by Naomi Murdoch of Toulouse University in France, we now know what these dust devils sound like. Here's everything you need to know about dust storms on Mars and what they sound like. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/d34sO6g

Dust devils, known to appear on Mars since the 1970s, have been observed both from the ground and from orbit. Thanks to a new study led by Naomi Murdoch of Toulouse University in France, we now know what these dust devils sound like. Here's everything you need to know about dust storms on Mars and what they sound like. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/d34sO6g

Specifications for the upcoming Vivo S16 and Vivo S16e have been tipped ahead of their December 22 launch. The two handsets are expected to run on Snapdragon 870 SoC and Exynos 1080, respectively. Both variants will also feature a 4,600mAh battery, with support for 66W fast charging. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/pKkyxP8

Sony has revealed the list of games coming to the PlayStation Plus Extra and Deluxe catalogue in December. Key highlights include Far Cry 6, Far Cry Primal, Far Cry New Dawn, Yakuza: Like a Dragon, and Yakuza 6: The Song of Life. The games will be available on PS Plus’s higher-tier plans, starting December 20. WWE 2K22 is also part of the list, though it will be ava... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/4f9Pwmb

Elon Musk has brought several changes to Twitter, weeks after he took over the microblogging platform. The company's new CEO has dissolved the Trust and Safety Council, which was made up of dozens of independent civil, human rights and other organisations. He has also given selected journalists access to some of the company's internal communications. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/eG681Tl

Elon Musk has brought several changes to Twitter, weeks after he took over the microblogging platform. The company's new CEO has dissolved the Trust and Safety Council, which was made up of dozens of independent civil, human rights and other organisations. He has also given selected journalists access to some of the company's internal communications. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/KGmtP8E

Elon Musk has brought several changes to Twitter, weeks after he took over the microblogging platform. The company's new CEO has dissolved the Trust and Safety Council, which was made up of dozens of independent civil, human rights and other organisations. He has also given selected journalists access to some of the company's internal communications. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/KGmtP8E

The AIIMS Delhi cyberattack, which crippled the online services of Delhi's largest medical institute, originated from China, according to the FIR. Hackers breached five out of 40 physical servers, and the data from all five servers has now been successfully retrieved, senior officials from the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India (MoHFW) said on... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/sUwNTPW

Jack Dorsey said on Tuesday that he would give an annual grant of $1 million to Signal, the non-profit privacy-oriented messenger. The Twitter Co-Founder said that the grant to the private messaging app was the first in a series of grants to support "open internet development" and that social networking should not be owned by a single company or group of companies. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/mEqaD1v

Microsoft President Brad Smith on Tuesday revealed that the US firm, which is seeking approval for its takeover of Activision Blizzard that was announced earlier this year, offered to agree to a consent decree with the US FTC to provide its Call of Duty games to Sony and other rivals, like Nintendo. The company's acquisition deal is also facing scrutiny outside the US... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/drFxpcI

Apple’s macOS Ventura 13.1 stable update has been released, and is available for compatible devices. The update includes 33 security and vulnerability fixes, according to the company's release notes. The two major introductions on macOS Ventura 13.1 are end-to-end encryption for iCloud, and the Freeform app which is also available on iOS 16.2. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/7ndWzN5

Apple's Emergency SOS via satellite service feature that allows users to send an SOS even when they are disconnected from the Internet is now available in the United Kingdom, France, Germany, and Ireland, the company announced on Tuesday. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/x3TJBYQ

Spotify has launched a new Rewards Program in India. The new initiative is available only for Premium Mini subscribers and rewards users for various challenges. Spotify’s product manager Szymon Kopeć announced the feature on Twitter. The rollout started with India before gradually reaching other Asian countries. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/5bOnfto

Elon Musk has made a number of changes to Twitter since he took over the company at the end of October. The platform's new CEO laid off half of the company's 7,500 employees and its top executive, forcing more to resign after he issued an ultimatum to commit to being "extremely hardcore". Here's how Musk's archaic style of management prioritises profit over people. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/vWjCc7X

Elon Musk has made a number of changes to Twitter since he took over the company at the end of October. The platform's new CEO laid off half of the company's 7,500 employees and its top executive, forcing more to resign after he issued an ultimatum to commit to being "extremely hardcore". Here's how Musk's archaic style of management prioritises profit over people. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/w4a9SHo

Elon Musk has made a number of changes to Twitter since he took over the company at the end of October. The platform's new CEO laid off half of the company's 7,500 employees and its top executive, forcing more to resign after he issued an ultimatum to commit to being "extremely hardcore". Here's how Musk's archaic style of management prioritises profit over people. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/w4a9SHo

Uber on Monday said it was probing the data breach of a third-party vendor after it was reported that the data of 77,000 employees was leaked along with source code for the Uber and Uber Eats mobile device management platforms. The company's vendor, Teqtivity, said it doesn’t collect or store sensitive information such as bank account details or government identific... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/qlayXp6

Elon Musk on Monday relaunched Twitter Blue, the company's subscription service that gives users a blue verification check mark. The relaunch of the service comes weeks after the first attempt to introduce the service saw several fake accounts impersonate celebrities and brands on the platform. Twitter will now verify users' identities before a blue check mark is enab... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/2Iuo51Y

A greenhouse near Amsterdam is using solar energy to mine Bitcoin, while using the heat generated from the miners to grow tulips. The system helps cut the reliance on gas, as prices increased after Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The greenhouse is also selling tulips online for bitcoin via a business called Bitcoinbloem. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/S3GHEib

ChatGPT, the artificial intelligence and machine learning powered text-generation system from OpenAI can effortlessly write essays, screenplays and limericks within seconds. However, the better the artificial intelligence gets, the harder it will be to distinguish between human and machine-made text, which means that OpenAI needs to work on labelling the work of its m... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/0PXRkBd

The Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) on Sunday said that its new rules for content providers that alter facial and voice data will take effect from January 10. The regulations are designed to protect people from being impersonated by deepfakes without their consent, according to the regulator. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/T3g5FU7

Twitter Blue will be relaunched on December 12, the company announced on Saturday. The company's subscription service will let users edit tweets, upload 1080p video, while showing a blue checkmark against their name. However, accounts will be verified manually, according to the company, and Apple users will pay $11 (roughly Rs. 900) which is higher than the $8 (roughl... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/iqsQd01

Twitter is set to roll out new controls for companies to control where their ads appear on Twitter, according to an email sent to advertisers. The company earns 90 percent of its revenue through advertising, and new CEO Elon Musk has blamed civil rights organisations that have pressured brands to pause their Twitter ads for a "massive drop in revenue". from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/rwnP5M0

The Game Awards 2022 date and time is December 8 at 4:30pm PT (6am IST on December 9). Hosted by Geoff Keighley, the event will be available to stream for free on YouTube, Twitch, Twitter, Facebook Live, and more. A total of 108 titles, individuals, and teams will compete across 31 categories to come out on top. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/6ien3og

The Game Awards 2022 unveiled a slew of new trailers and announcements, live from the Microsoft Theatre in Los Angeles on December 8. Key highlights include Death Stranding 2, Hades 2, gameplay for Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, Diablo 4, Street Fighter 6, a release date for Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League, and a whole lot more. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/CwWsr6M

The Game Awards 2022 unveiled a slew of new trailers and announcements, live from the Microsoft Theatre in Los Angeles on December 8. Key highlights include Death Stranding 2, Hades 2, gameplay for Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, Diablo 4, Street Fighter 6, a release date for Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League, and a whole lot more. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/yYloXma

The Game Awards 2022 unveiled a slew of new trailers and announcements, live from the Microsoft Theatre in Los Angeles on December 8. Key highlights include Death Stranding 2, Hades 2, gameplay for Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, Diablo 4, Street Fighter 6, a release date for Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League, and a whole lot more. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/yYloXma

The draft Digital India Bill, which is set to replace the 22-year old Information Technology (IT) Act, will be available for public consultation by the end of December, according to Minister of State for IT Rajeev Chandrasekhar. The proposed legislation will deal with issues such as ownership of non-personal data and even data portability, according to the minister. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/L9MTpAQ

Foxconn has invested $500 million (roughly Rs. 4,100 crore) in Foxconn Hon Hai Technology India Mega Development Private Limited, the company said on Thursday. The iPhone assembler's Singapore unit has acquired 4.08 million shares in the India affiliate. It was previously reported that Foxconn plans to boost the workforce at its Tamil Nadu plant to 70,000 by adding 53... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/2Y8Mtul

Twitter reportedly built blacklists and actively limited visibility of accounts on the platform using specialised tools. The second instalment of Elon Musk's "Twitter Files" published on Thursday claims that the company's executives and employees accessed a "Visibility Filtering or VF" tool that was used to block searches of users and to limit the scope of a particula... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/FW7p06i

Google will have to remove data from online search results once users are able to prove that the information is inaccurate, according to a ruling of the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU). The judges said such proof would not need to come from a judicial decision against the publisher of a website, while users would only have to provide evidence that could ... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/uQjz4LX

The Biden administration on Wednesday argued that Section 230 of the US Communications Decency Act that protects social media firms from liability has limits. The legislation protects firms like Google and Meta, and states that these firms can't be treated as the publisher or speaker of information posted by users. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/VwQbm65

PlayStation is holding a free online multiplayer weekend, the company confirmed in a tweet. From December 10 to December 11, players will be able to access online multiplayer modes on PS4 and PS5 games, without having to pay for a PS Plus subscription. The lowest tier (Essential) PS Plus subscription costs Rs. 499, and offers free multiplayer access in addition to a m... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/LORoCFa

Instagram will now inform users and creators about posts that are blocked from being recommended to other users. Users will be able to check which posts are blocked from recommendations via their account settings. The Meta-owned service shows users recommendations in places like the explore page and home feed. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/kKaPWxC

Wonder Woman 3 is reportedly no longer moving forward at DC Studios. As per The Hollywood Reporter, new DC Studios co-heads James Gunn and Peter Safran examined Patty Jenkins’ treatment for the third Gal Gadot-led film and came to the conclusion that it didn’t fit in with their new plans. The newly-appointed executives are expected to meet with Warner Bros. Discov... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/DMQwRmb

Ariyippu, the upcoming Mahesh Narayanan film starring Kunchacko Boban in the lead, just got a trailer and release date. Netflix acquired the film in October, after it made rounds in the international film festival circuit. Ariyippu follows a struggling Kerala couple, who dream of immigrating out of the country for a better life. But when an incriminating video surface... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/L5YoqmQ

Uber was fined AUD 21 million (roughly Rs. 115 crore) by an Australian court on Wednesday, for misleading customers over fares, and threatening cancellation fees that it never charged users. Uber apologised to Australian users on its website, and said it had made changes to its platform based on concerns that were raised with the ride-hailing firm. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/NI92H58

Airtel has announced new ‘World Pass’ plans for prepaid and postpaid users that works seamlessly across 184 countries. The plans start at a price of Rs. 649 and offers unlimited data (500MB high speed) with 100-minute calling (local/India) for both postpaid and prepaid options for a validity of one day. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/VixHqN9

Tony Fadell, the co-creator of the iPod, has launched the Ledger Stax, a hardware wallet used to store cryptocurrency offline. The Ledger Stax is a credit-card sized device featuring a curved spine and e-ink display, and is priced at $279 (roughly Rs. 23,000). from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/0qEPaI2

In its biggest change to the App Store pricing structure to date, Apple is introducing 700 new price points for developers listing apps on its storefront. The new price points will provide greater flexibility and control over setting the price for an app. The new App Store pricing update is in effect for subscription-based apps and will be extended to paid apps and in... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/arvcUD7

Microsoft is said to have recently considered building a "super app" to loosen the hold of Apple and Google on the mobile search space. The company may have considered a super app with shopping, messaging, news and web search services according to a report. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/Galuws2

Telegram will allow users to sign-up without a SIM card, the company has announced. It is also rolling out Topics 2.0, auto-delete for chat messages, aggressive anti-spam mode and more. The app has allowed users to now sign up by using blockchain-powered anonymous numbers available on the Fragment platform. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/AqSLHZ6

Google has been asked by the central government to stop direct and surrogate advertising of overseas betting firms like Fairplay, PariMatch, and Betway in the country. Ads for these companies were showing up in search and YouTube, according to a letter reportedly sent to the company by the government last week. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/I6F3iAR

Apple faces antitrust complaints from MercadoLibre in Brazil and Mexico. The e-commerce giant has accused Apple of indulging in anti-competitive practices and said the iPhone maker has abused its monopoly in the distribution of digital goods and in-app purchases. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/1QjbvFP

The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has opened investigations into several cryptocurrency firms over "possible misconduct" related to digital assets. The US regulator's investigation is linked to misleading advertising according to a report. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/kVr9sMc

Gadgets 360 interviewed Himanshu Tandon, Country Head, POCO India, to get his take on Poco's performance in India and its future plans. Poco hopes to also explore IoT and other categories to expand its ecosystem, which is currently dominated by smartphones. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/ioPXz3l

Gadgets 360 interviewed Himanshu Tandon, Country Head, POCO India, to get his take on Poco's performance in India and its future plans. Poco hopes to also explore IoT and other categories to expand its ecosystem, which is currently dominated by smartphones. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/ioPXz3l