Chandrayaan-3's 'Pragyan' Rover Records Natural Event on Moon's South Pole

The Indian Space and Research Organisation on Thursday said that the Pragyan Rover module of the Vikram lander has recorded a natural event on the south pole of the moon. However, the detection of its source is underway.

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SoftBank-Backed Chip Firm Arm Said to Meet Investors Ahead of IPO: Details

Softbank Group-owned chip firm Arm Holdings plans to launch its roadshow for investors after Labor Day, as the chip designer prepares for its much-anticipated initial public offering (IPO) in September, according to people familiar with the matter.

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OnePlus will roll out Android 14 to its phones later this month

• OnePlus will roll out the stable Android 14-based OxygenOS 14 update on September 25.
• There’s no word on which OnePlus devices will get the update first.
• OnePlus will introduce a proprietary performance suite called “Trinity Engine” with the update.

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OnePlus has confirmed the rollout date for its Android 14-based OxygenOS 14 software. The company has promised that the stable update carrying the new version of Android should start reaching customers on September 25. Meanwhile, we still don’t have a confirmed Android 14 release date from Google, so there are still chances that OnePlus could delay the rollout depending on when Google plans to release the stable Android 14 update from its end.

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Lenovo Legion Go is here: A massive, super-powered Windows gaming handheld

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• The Lenovo Legion Go is a new Windows-powered gaming handheld.
• It has the biggest display we’ve ever seen on a device like this, as well as Joy-Con-like detachable controllers.
• You can buy one for $699 at some point in October 2023. There will also be compatible glasses and headphones sold separately.

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In July 2021, Valve surprised us all by announcing the Steam Deck, a Linux-powered gaming handheld. Although it came years after the Nintendo Switch — a clear inspiration — it single-handedly started the gaming handheld craze we see today, with notable competitors such as the ASUS ROG Ally making headlines.

Now, Lenovo is throwing its hat in the ring. At IFA 2023, the company launched the Lenovo Legion Go, a Windows-based gaming handheld.

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Viacom18 Bags Indian Cricket Digital and TV Media Rights for Nearly Rs. 6,000 Crore

Viacom18 on Thursday created a near monopoly in Indian cricket broadcasting sphere by bagging both TV and digital rights of the national team's home series for the next five years with a cumulative bid of approximately Rs. 6000 crore, beating Star India and Sony in a three-way battle. The BCCI had invited separate e-bids for both linear (TV) and digita...

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Fairphone 5 hands-on: Feels like the best phone for a small group of people

Every year, we see the newest and best smartphones from the big brands, such as Samsung, Apple, Google, etc. Regardless of your preferred brand, the messaging is always crystal clear: “Your old phone is not as good as this new phone, so out with the old and in with the new!” While this is usually great for a company’s revenue, it’s not so great for the environment — or the usually underpaid folks who actually produce those phones on the factory line. These are trends the just-launched Fairphone 5 aims to disrupt.

In this sense, the Fairphone 5 is the anti-smartphone. It’s designed to be kept for a very long time by being easily repairable, easily upgradeable, and kept up-to-date with software for an ambitious ten years. In other words, Fairphone wants you to buy this phone and then not buy another until well into 2030. That’s not the message we get from pretty much any other brand.

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Nubia's First Phone With Large 1-Inch 35mm Camera Module Leaked; Tipped to Feature Sony IMX989 Sensor: All Details

Nubia's first smartphone featuring a 35mmm camera with a 1-inch type sensor has leaked online. According to details shared by a tipster, the Chinese company is planning to launch a new smartphone with its most advanced primary camera to date. Aside from a much larger camera module, the smartphone appears to look similar to the Nubia Z50S Pro which was launched in Chin...

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Google finally launches AI-powered Search outside US

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• Google is bringing generative AI-based search features to India and Japan.
• The company has also brought improvements to its AI-powered overview feature.

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Google may have been a little late to the generative AI game, but it’s been testing a so-called Search Generative Experience (SGE) with users as part of a limited Search Labs experiment. This effectively boils down to offering AI-powered overviews, key points for articles, and local/travel recommendations in search. Now, the Mountain View company has announced that more people can try out this tech.

Google revealed that its Search Labs initiative and associated SGE features are now available in India and Japan. Users in these regions will need to opt into the Search Labs experiment first to get started.

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Meta Quest 3: Specs, price, release date, and everything we know so far

Update: August 30, 2023 (5:21 PM ET): Our Meta Quest 3 rumor hub has been updated to include an unboxing video that was posted on Reddit.

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Original article: It feels like the Meta Quest 2 has been around for ages. In fact, the VR headset has been out for long enough that it even went through a mid-cycle rebrand, going from the Oculus Quest 2 to the Meta Quest 2. Even though it has only been available for three years — launched back in late 2020 — the hardware has started growing long in the tooth. As such, it’s time for the headset’s successor to take its place — the Meta Quest 3. Now that Meta has officially announced the Quest 3, here’s everything you need to know about the new VR hardware.

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Google Pixel 8 spotted at FCC after Pixel hardware event announcement

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• An approval application for the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro was spotted at the FCC.
• The listing contains five model numbers.
• The model number GKWS6 appeared earlier this year Qi certification listing.

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It’s only been a little over two weeks since the Google Pixel Watch 2 stopped by the FCC. Now, the Pixel 8 series has followed suit and made an appearance at the regulator as well.

As discovered by 9to5Google, the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro have popped up at the FCC. It appears the agency published Google’s filed paperwork sometime earlier today.

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PM Modi Backs Rules for Crypto, Says There’s No Point in Ignoring Technology

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has strongly advocated a global consensus-based model to govern the crypto sector on an international level. While speaking in an interview with Business Today, PM Modi noted that technologies must be democratised and adopted with a unified approach rather than being overlooked.

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Chandrayaan-3's Pragyan Rover Confirms Presence of Sulphur on Moon, Search for Hydrogen Underway: ISRO

The Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscope instrument onboard 'Pragyan' rover of Chandrayaan-3 has unambiguously confirmed the presence of sulphur on the lunar surface near south pole, through first-ever in-situ measurements, ISRO said on Tuesday. It also said the instrument also detected aluminium, calcium, iron, chromium, titanium, manganese, silicon and oxygen, as e...

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Surface Pro 10: Release date, price, specs, rumors, and more

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The Surface Pro 9 is now almost a year old, meaning a successor is likely just around the corner. Microsoft makes one of the best productivity tablets on the market, so we’re pretty excited to see what’s next for the Pro series. Here’s everything we know and want to see from the Microsoft Surface Pro 10.

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Xiaomi Says EV Plans Running Ahead of Schedule Amid Revenue Drop Report

Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi reported a 4 percent revenue drop in the second quarter, tracking a shrinkage in China's handset market, but said its move into making electric vehicles was running ahead of schedule. Sales dropped to CNY 67.4 billion (nearly Rs. 76,450 crore) from CNY 70.17 billion (nearly Rs. 80,650 crore) in the same quarter a year earlier.

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Google quietly ends Pixel Pass right before the Pixel 8 launch

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• Google is discontinuing its Pixel Pass subscription plan.
• Existing subscribers will be able to continue using the plan throughout the duration of their subscription.
• At the end of the subscription, Google One, YouTube Premium, and Google Play Pass will renew together at a discount.

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When the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro launched in 2021, Google also launched a subscription plan called Pixel Pass. This subscription allowed you to pay a monthly fee to pay for the cost of your Pixel phone, YouTube Premium subscription, Google One subscription, and Google Play Pass. With plans lasting for a span of two years, Pixel Pass subscribers could save a lot of money on these services. But now Google is putting an end to the program.

Today, Google published a new entry in its Pixel Pass support page. In the post, Google announced that Pixel Pass will no longer be offered for new Pixel purchases starting today. So, if you were hoping to take advantage of this deal for the Pixel 8 series, you’ll be out of luck.

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Pepe Coin’s Team Reeling Under Internal Conflict, Financial Drama Unfolds

Three members of PEPE’s developer team, who're no longer with the company, have been blamed by the PEPE team for having stolen 16 trillion or 60 percent of the 26 trillion tokens from the multi-sig wallet. The details about the chaos that transpired last week and propelled the PEPE community into a spiral have now been released via PEPE’s official X handle. The pu...

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ASUS denies Zenfone division shutdown

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• ASUS is not shutting down the Zenfone division.
• The company denied that the Zenfone 10 would be the last flagship in the line.
• ASUS confirmed it’ll continue making smartphones under the ROG and Zenfone brands

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ASUS has denied a previous report about the possible shutdown of the Zenfone division. The company issued a press statement, rubbishing claims from a Taiwanese media outlet that reported that the Zenfone 10 would be the last flagship in the Zenfone line.

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watchOS 10: Release date, features, and what we hope to see

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An updated software experience is headed to Apple’s smartwatches in the coming weeks, alongside the launch of the company’s Apple Watch Series 9. Apple provided a sneak peek of watchOS 10 at WWDC 2023 in early June and Apple Watch users have plenty to look forward to when it lands. Find out everything we expect and what we know about watchOS 10 features and expected release.

watchOS 10: At a glance 

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Garmin Venu 3: Release date, rumors, specs, price, and what we want to see

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Garmin Venu 3: At a glance 

To charge your Apple Watch, connect your charging cable to a charging block and plug the block into an outlet. Align the magnet on your charging puck to the back of your device.

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OpenAI Introduces ChatGPT Version for Large Business With More Security

Artificial intelligence leader OpenAI said on Monday it is releasing a version of ChatGPT targeted to large businesses, increasing the overlap in what OpenAI and its financial backer Microsoft offer to customers. ChatGPT Enterprise offers more security, privacy and higher-speed access.

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Nothing OS 2.0 is starting to rollout to the Nothing Phone 1

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• Nothing is now starting to roll out Nothing OS 2.0 to the Phone 1.
• The update will add new features, more customization, and improved functionality.
• The Nothing Phone 2 got the Nothing OS 2.0 update in July.

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Nothing released Nothing OS 2.0 back in July, bringing with it new features, enhanced functionality, and more customizations. While the update came to the Nothing Phone 2 when it launched, Phone 1 users were left having to sit on their hands waiting for the update to come to the last-generation handset. It appears that the wait is now over, as the OS is finally beginning to roll out to the older hardware.

Today, the London-based technology brand announced it is starting to roll out Nothing OS 2.0 to the Nothing Phone 1. Nothing CEO Carl Pei announced back in June that the update would arrive on the Phone 1 by the end of August and it looks like the company has delivered.

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iQoo Z7 Pro 5G New Colour Option Teased Ahead of August 31 India Launch

iQoo Z7 Pro 5G is set to launch in India on August 31. The phone will join the iQoo Z7 5G, which was released earlier this year in March. The company has teased several key details of the handset. Now, iQoo has revealed a new colour option for the upcoming phone.

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The Pixel 8 camera app needs an overhaul, not meagre UI tweaks

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Google’s Pixel phones have long had a reputation for delivering fantastic cameras, harking back to the original Pixel and even the Nexus 6P. But after using my Pixel 7 Pro for over nine months, I’ve realized that the Pixel camera app needs an overhaul.

No, I’m not talking about an overhaul per our recent Pixel 8 camera UI leak. Instead, I’m talking about broader additions that would bring the camera app in line with camera apps from the likes of Samsung, Xiaomi, and others.

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ASUS reportedly shuts down Zenfone division, no more compact flagships

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• A report from Taiwan suggests that ASUS has shut down the Zenfone division, moving employees to the ROG Phone division and other areas of its business.
• The report follows incidents of disallowing bootloader unlock and removal of older firmware.
• This could mark the end of the Zenfone line.

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The ASUS Zenfone 10 is our pick for the best compact flagship, delivering a powerful experience in a compact form factor without any of the usual downsides. The Zenfone 10 and even the Zenfone 9 have received critical acclaim from reviewers like us. Many praise ASUS for continuing with trends like including a 3.5mm headphone jack and maintaining a compact flagship with no real compromises. But it could be the end of the lineup, as new reports have emerged about ASUS shutting down the Zenfone division.

According to a report from Technews Taiwan, ASUS is carrying out internal restructuring, and as part of the process, certain departments have been cut down. One of the unfortunate victims of this internal restructuring is the Zenfone division, which is said to have been shut down. Employees working in this division have been absorbed into the ROG Phone team and other parts of the business.

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Does the larger display on the Galaxy Watch 6 improve the experience?

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Samsung’s brand-new Galaxy Watch 6 lineup boasts bigger displays than ever. If you ask most smartwatch wearers, more screen space should mean a better user experience. If nothing else, larger graphics are easier to tap and larger text is easier to read. But how does the expansion actually translate on users’ wrists, and is the experience significantly different on a Galaxy Watch 6 versus a Galaxy Watch 5? We dug in.

When it comes to Galaxy Watch display space, bigger is better

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OPPO Find X7 Pro: Release date, price, specs, rumors, and what we want to see

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OPPO’s Find X series are usually among the best Android phones you can get, bringing cutting-edge chipsets, excellent screens, and great cameras. These phones usually cost a pretty penny, but they also stand out from the pack thanks to some exquisite designs. OPPO launched the Find X6 Pro exclusively in China in early 2023, but we’re expecting the brand to launch the Find X7 Pro in 2024. What should we expect from this handset, though? Here’s everything we know about the OPPO Find X7 Pro.

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Chandrayaan-3 Touchdown Spot on Lunar Surface to Be Known as Shiva Shakti Point: Prime Minister Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi flew down to Bengaluru on Saturday to interact with ISRO scientists on the successful Chandrayaan-3 mission and announced the decision to name the place where lander Vikram touched down on the lunar surface as "Shiva Shakti Point". August 23, the day the Chandrayaan-3 lander touched down on the lunar surface, would be celebrated as Natio...

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Meta Faces Criticism in Canada for Blocking News on Facebook Amid Wildfires

Meta is being accused of endangering lives by blocking news links in Canada at a crucial moment. The company on August 1 started blocking the distribution of news links and articles on its Facebook and Instagram platforms. It has been in a virtual showdown with Ottawa over the bill passed in June, but which only takes effect next year.

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Sony Xperia 5 V Set to Launch on September 1, Reveals Announcement Teaser

Sony Xperia 5 V, said to be a successor to last year's flagship offering Sony Xperia 5 IV, has started making a buzz a few days ago with its promo video. The company has now announced the launch date of the smartphone. After the launch of Xperia 1 V and Xperia 10 V, this will be the company's third smartphone launch this year.

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Swiggy Said to Have Initiated Talks for IPO Plans, Eyes Stock Listing in 2024

Swiggy, the Softbank-backed food delivery company, is eyeing a 2024 stock market listing and has initiated talks with bankers to assess its valuation, after halting the process for months due to weak markets, three sources with direct knowledge of the matter said. Swiggy, which delivers food from restaurants and also groceries, was valued at $10.7 billion (nearly Rs. ...

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WhatsApp finally rolling out support for HD video today to Android and iOS

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• WhatsApp HD video support is rolling out now to Android and iOS.
• This bumps video quality from the previous 480p limit to 720p.
• You can still choose to send videos in the lower quality.

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Last week, WhatsApp announced the support of HD photos was rolling out. This finally enabled users to send higher quality photos, should they so choose. During that announcement, WhatsApp said similar support for high-definition videos was coming soon.

Today, WhatsApp fulfilled that promise (via TechCrunch). Starting today, the latest version of the Android and iOS apps will support WhatsApp HD video.

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Zepto Becomes First Indian Unicorn in Nearly a Year, Raises $200 Million in Funding

Indian grocery startup Zepto said on Friday it has raised $200 million (nearly Rs. 1,650 crore) in fresh funding at a valuation of $1.4 billion (nearly Rs. 11,560 crore), making it the first startup in the country to cross the billion-dollar valuation mark in nearly a year.

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Telecom Subscriber Base in India Grew Marginally to 1,173.89 Million at June End: TRAI

Telecom subscriber base in the country grew marginally to 1,173.89 million at the end of June on account of new customer additions led by Reliance Jio, sector regulator TRAI said on Thursday. The subscriber base growth was driven by mobile telephony where Reliance Jio added over 2.27 million new customers and Bharti Airtel added 1.4 million customers.

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The best new streaming shows this week on Netflix, Paramount, Hulu, and more

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It’s hard to keep track of which streaming service is premiering which new show or movie from week to week. Netflix used to be king, but the streaming field is full of alternatives, and they’re all regularly pumping out new content. So, what are the best new streaming shows and where can you watch them?

Every week, we answer that question for you, offering some exciting new and returning titles, including streaming originals, from services like Max, Hulu, Prime Video, Paramount Plus, and, yes, Netflix. We’ll be updating this list every week, so stay tuned for more new streaming shows on every major service.

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Mastercard, Binance to End Crypto Card Programmes in Four Countries

Mastercard and crypto exchange Binance will end their four crypto card programmes in Argentina, Brazil, Colombia and Bahrain as of September 22, a spokesperson for Mastercard said via email on Thursday. The Binance cards allow users to make payments in traditional currencies, funded by their cryptocurrency holdings on the exchange.

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Pixel 8 could introduce a sweet new way to reply to notifications using voice

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• Code-sleuthing has revealed a possible new Google Pixel 8 feature.
• It would allow you to quickly respond to notifications using only your voice.
• It’s unclear if this will debut with the Pixel 8, land as a feature drop, or be widely available across all Pixels.

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When you get a message notification on your Android phone, you can already quickly reply to the message right from the notification. Of course, to do so, you need to use your hands. This might be inconvenient at certain times.

However, according to Android expert Mishaal Rahman’s paywalled Patreon, there might be a Google Pixel 8 feature that makes this process hands-free. Rahman’s exploration of Android code revealed plans for a voice-activated response to notifications that would allow you to use Google Assistant to dictate what you want to say. It appears to be similar to how it works on Android Auto, but without Assistant first asking you if you want to respond.

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BGMI Maker Krafton India Urge for Support Measures to Promote Online Gaming

Krafton India, makers of the popular online game BGMI, on Thursday pitched for government support measures to promote the online gaming industry in the country. Krafton India CEO Sean Hyunil Sohn highlighted subsidies given to gaming companies for labour costs by countries like the UAE and Canada and stated that innovative ways can be found to promote the industry in...

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Details leak about Apple’s USB-C cable for the iPhone 15 series

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• Apple’s UBB-C cable for the iPhone 15 series may only support USB 2.0 data transfer speeds.
• Previous rumors have suggested that the Pro iPhone 15 models could feature higher-speed transfers.
• The bundled cable is expected to be longer, more durable, and have no MFi restrictions.

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Images of alleged Apple-made braided USB-C cables for the iPhone 15 series leaked not long back. Now, an Apple researcher named Majin Bu has leaked additional details about the cord.

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Chandrayaan-3's ‘Pragyan’ Moon Rover Exits Lander to Explore Lunar Surface: Details

The moon rover of India's Chandrayaan-3 exited the spacecraft on Thursday morning to begin its exploration of the lunar surface, the country's space agency said on messaging platform X, formerly known as Twitter.

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Shiba Memu: Memecoin Sees Price Spike Amid Market Slump, Stirs Fanship Among Crypto Patrons

Loaded with AI capabilities, the Shiba Memu cryptocurrency has been labelled as self sufficient by its developers. Unlike other meme tokens, Shiba Memu will not need human work because AI will create its marketing strategies, help it write its own PR, and promote itself in relevant forums and social networks.

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How to watch La Liga in the USA

Lionel Messi may be tearing it up in the MLS, but he spent a decade doing it in Spain first. La Liga, Spain’s premier soccer league, is renowned for its thrilling matches, world-class players, and iconic clubs like Real Madrid, Barcelona, and Atletico Madrid. With the increasing popularity of Spanish football among American fans, many are seeking ways to watch La Liga in the USA. If you’re one of them, here’s a comprehensive guide to help you catch all the action.

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Apple TV Plus: What is it? Should you get it? Pricing, what to watch, and more

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Apple helped to launch the personal computer revolution in the 1980s with the Mac, and revolutionized the music industry in the 2000s with the iPod and iTunes. It jump-started the smartphone craze with the iPhone in the late 2000s. It’s even led the tablet and smartwatch markets with the iPad and Apple Watch. More recently, though, CEO Tim Cook and the team at Cupertino have gone after one of the biggest tech success stories of all time: Netflix. Their answer is Apple TV Plus (officially labelled as “Apple TV+”), a streaming service with a small but mighty library of original titles. New shows and movies are being added regularly.

If you’re confused, it may be because Apple has another product in the market called the Apple TV 4K (no Plus), which is set-top streaming hardware. There’s also an “Apple TV” app that loads onto many smart devices, whether made by Apple or otherwise.

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The best Chromebook deals of August 2023

It’s relatively easy to find a good Chromebook on a budget. After all, the whole idea behind Chrome OS devices is that they serve as a cheaper alternative to Windows laptops or MacBooks. We’ve rounded up some of the best Chromebook deals on the internet, so you won’t have to search too hard for a good price.

If you’re in the market for a new affordable laptop, scroll on to find a host of the best Chromebook deals available this month.

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6 alternatives to lithium-ion batteries: What’s the future of energy storage?

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From smartphones to electric vehicles, batteries single-handedly power some of the single most impactful technologies in our lives. And while batteries themselves aren’t some new technology, the lithium-ion (Li-on) kind that powers most of our devices only began gaining ground a few short decades ago. But just as the world has moved on to renewable and sustainable sources of energy like wind and solar, similar breakthroughs in lithium-ion battery alternatives have also emerged in recent years.

So in this article, let’s take a quick look at the lithium-ion battery alternatives on the horizon. But first, let’s recap how modern batteries work and the many problems plaguing the technology.

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MediaTek-powered flagship phones will get on-device AI support in 2024

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• MediaTek has announced that its next-generation flagship chipset will better support on-device generative AI.
• The company is working with Meta to offer the Llama 2 large language model for on-device AI capabilities.
• It adds that the first phones with this chip will be available by the end of the year.

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Qualcomm announced last month that on-device generative AI was coming to 2024’s flagship phones thanks to Meta’s Llama 2 large language model (LLM). Now, MediaTek has confirmed that it will offer on-device generative AI capabilities too.

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How to watch the German Bundesliga in the USA

The German soccer season is never short of drama. Bayern Munich scored in the 89th minute of the last game of the 2022-23 season to snatch the title and maintain their dominance of the top division. With marquee signing Harry Kane already amongst the goals in the opening weekend, they will take some stopping. There’s also growing American interest with stars like Gio Reyna and the Aaronson brothers showcasing their talents in the league, so there’s no better time for US fans to tune in. If you’re wondering how to watch the Bundesliga in the USA, we’ve got you covered.

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NVIDIA GeForce Now will work with Microsoft PC Game Pass this week

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• Microsoft Store and PC Game Pass titles will work with NVIDIA GeForce Now starting this week.
• There will be some limits as not all titles will be available at first.
• Microsoft’s goal to acquire Activision Blizzard is why this is happening.

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Starting August 24, Microsoft’s popular “Netflix of games” service will integrate with NVIDIA’s console-less gaming experience to create an unstoppable force of gaming convenience.

In other words, Microsoft’s PC Game Pass will work with NVIDIA GeForce Now (via The Verge). This will allow you unlimited access to popular PC titles through a service that works almost anywhere — no console or expensive gaming PC rig required. In the near future, you could be playing Starfield on a Chromebook, for example.

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