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Today, Amazon is offering the powerful and high capacity Anker Prime 20,000mAh USB Power Bank for only $89.98, a hefty 31% price drop from its original $130 MSRP. This is the successor to the Anker 737 that we deemed the best Steam Deck and ASUS ROG Ally charger. It boasts an absolutely massive 200W of USB power delivery to charge all of your mobile devices simultaneously.

US publishing giant Electronic Arts has reported its financials with the company's football blockbuster EA Sports FC 24 helping to drive its growth.

Samsung Electronics Co. will feature Baidu Inc.'s Ernie Bot as a key attraction of its new Galaxy S24 smartphone series in China.

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Apple iPhone was the top-selling smartphone series in China for the first time last year, a surprisingly strong showing in the face of fierce local competition and expanding government prohibitions against the American company's technology. The iPhone ranked first in shipments in the fourth quarter and 2023 overall, market tracker IDC said. It came after several analysts, including Jefferies, said iPhone sales tanked in the fourth quarter due to a lull in enthusiasm for the Cupertino, California company's latest generation of hardware in the world's biggest smartphone market. IDC also noted rising competition from domestic names like a resurgent Huawei Technologies Co., but timely discounts and promotions helped reduce the harm for Apple. 

Amazon currently has a TEAMGROUP GO 1TB Micro SDXC card for only $53.99. This is currently least expensive 1TB Micro SDXC card available from a well-known retailer, and it's fully compatible with the Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck, and ASUS ROG Ally portable handhelds.

Intel Foundry has announced a "strategic" collaboration with the famous Taiwanese semiconductor firm UMC as they vow to move together in semiconductor development.

A talented Pokemon fan has created an evolution for Arbok, and pre-evolutions for Shellder, Slowpoke, and Rotom. Every day, Pokemon fans produce fan art reimagining their favorite monsters. With this display of creativity, the Pokemon community continually expands the franchise's universe.

Samsung Electronics Co. is exploring the development of noninvasive blood sugar monitor (glucose monitoring) and continuous blood pressure checking, setting its sights on ambitious health-care goals in a race with Apple Inc. and other tech giants.

CES helps us all get into the spirit of the new year with a slew of new devices and technologies being introduced every year. The 2024 Consumer Electronics Show was no different. But, since we are infamous for being very loud fans of smart home tech, we got attracted to the next generation of cleaning products introduced by Roborock at the event.

AI roundup: The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology's tableau will provide in-depth information about the use of artificial intelligence (AI) for various industries and the general public at the upcoming Republic Day Parade. In a surprising event, a robocall utilized AI to impersonate President Joe Biden's voice, discouraging voters from going to the polls. This and more in our daily AI roundup. Let us take a look.

A premature Nintendo Switch 2 page appeared on the website of a Japanese retailer. While likely a placeholder, the listing adds to the recent influx of signals that Nintendo's next console is on the horizon.

Korean electronics major Samsung will manufacture its latest artificial intelligence-loaded Galaxy S24 series at its India factory for both domestic sale as well as exports, senior company officials said here.

Apple iPhone dethroned Samsung Electronics Co. devices to become the best-selling smartphone series over the course of 2023, the first time South Korea's largest company has lost the top spot since 2010. The iPhone accounted for a fifth of the global market with close to 235 million shipments last year, research firm IDC estimates. Samsung, whose shipments slumped double-digits to 226.6 million, came in second, ahead of Chinese device makers like Xiaomi Corp. While Apple has dominated the holiday quarter in recent years, its surge ahead of Samsung over a full year is unprecedented and suggests Apple is weathering an industrywide slump better than rivals.

According to a recently published patent, Electronic Arts is working on a new game creation and marketplace software. The patent shows that this software would function similarly to Unreal Engine, GameMaker, and even the building games in Roblox. While there is no official confirmation on what EA is planning to do with this software, it does reveal what the company has been working on.

After legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar flagged his deepfake video doing the rounds, Union Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar slammed deepfakes as a threat to the safety and trust of Indian users, saying the government will soon notify tighter rules under the IT Act to ensure compliance by platforms.

Tech aimed at battling climate change and even pumping fresh water out of thin air attracted crowds as the annual CES gadget extravaganza showed its green side. With calls to fight climate change escalating, technology firms are finding ways to help, according to organizers of the Consumer Electronics Show (CES 2024), which wrapped up in Las Vegas on Friday. 

Technology is often designed to lighten the load from the everyday - and brushing your teeth or using the toilet are no exception. Here are some highlights from the array of gadgets on display at the Consumer Electronics Show intended to make the mundane more efficient:

The best part of any Star Trek episode is when the Enterprise comes under attack. As phased weapon blasts slam against the hull of Star Fleet’s finest, chaos ensues. Hapless red shirts are sent flying as electronics explode, denizens of the bridge stumble from side to side, and Scotty complains about not having enough power. Now, imagine an entire game based around that one moment of madness and you have This Means Warp.

Frore System has unveiled a new compact "solid-state drive" solution, the AirJet Mini Slim, to target next-gen SSDs with up to 5.25W cooling.

An audio electronics company claimed in a press release on Thursday that Nintendo’s next console will be released in September, only to later claim it was “guessing”.

An unsettling AI-powered hologram of Nintendo mascot Mario at the Consumer Electronics Show 2024 event in Las Vegas was unlicensed and unofficial, the company behind the technology has now admitted.

Roberta Wilson-Garrett looked at the glove keeping her right hand steady and smiled. At bay for the moment were tremors caused by Parkinson's disease affecting her muscle control. She could do things others take for granted, like write crisply with a pen or hold a cup of coffee without spilling. The reprieve shared by the Canadian woman at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES 2024) in Las Vegas came thanks to a GyroGlove.

The Consumer Electronics Show (CES) is currently taking place in Las Vegas, and Sony’s car which you can control with a PS5 DualSense controller is no longer the wackiest thing on display. It’s now, probably, this creepy AI Mario.

CES 2024: They don't own smartphones and can't go online, but that doesn't prevent them from being connected: Pets are benefitting from a slew of animal-oriented technology at this year's Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. How's Fido feeling? Tracking your dog's steps, detecting its heart problems, knowing exactly when kitty's litterbox has become too full -- it's all possible.

VESA has unveiled its DisplayPort 2.1a standard which will be entering the market later this year with new displays & next-gen GPUs.

After years spent dominating living rooms, big flat-screen televisions could start getting out of the way of the decor. That is if new see-through TV models showed off by South Korean consumer electronics giants LG and Samsung catch on. "How about a screen that gives you back your space?" an LG executive asked on stage Monday while introducing a transparent Signature OLED T planned for release later this year.

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One question has gotten the retro gaming fandom up in a tizzy, and now the community is trying to decide what the biggest generational leap in gaming history really was.

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During this year's Consumer Electronics Show, Nvidia announced that Ray Tracing is coming to Diablo 4 this March! After bringing DLSS to Diablo 4 just in time for launch, Nvidia's second flagship performance-enhancing graphics feature is finally coming to Blizzard's ARPG in about two months. Diablo 4 Ray Tracing Announcement

Nexon Korea Corp has been issued with the largest fine ever for violating South Korea’s Act on Consumer Protection in Electronic Commerce in games such as MapleStory. The data makes it clear that users were knowingly misled, but the fine seems insignificant in light of the profits.

Sony is showcasing an upcoming collection of PlayStation 5 Slim console covers.

Sony showed off the latest prototype of its electronic vehicle collaboration with Honda by driving the car on stage using a PlayStation 5 controller.

The Consumer Electronics Show is a place where tech companies go to show not just upcoming commercial products but also concepts, such as the Samsung 2D/3D Gaming Monitor, which received the CES 2024 Innovation Award in the Gaming & eSports category.

Valve's Steam Deck is back at the top of the Steam charts.

A day after Apple announced the sale of its AR/VR headset, the Apple Vision Pro, in the US, Sony has previewed its own headset that competes against Apple's at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2024. Unlike other mixed reality headsets, the Sony headset is primarily not meant for consumers but for engineers and developers, much like the Apple Vision Pro. Sony plans to collaborate with developers of a variety of 3D production software, including in the entertainment and industrial design fields.

The Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2024 has finally kicked off in Las Vegas and top brands are revealing their new and latest electronic devices - laptops, chips, mobiles, TVs and much more. The most interesting aspect here is how these tech companies are bringing innovative products and investing in artificial intelligence. While there were multiple product launches at the event such as laptops, TVs, AI computer chips, smartphones, and much more, there were some products that really caught the eye. Top brands such as Asus, Nvidia, LG, and more announced new age technologies which will start to sell in 2024. Check out the top product launches of CES 2024.

The first footage of the currently in production Gravity Rush film has been shown.

 Apple Inc.'s iPhone sales slump in China is deepening and the company is likely to see volumes decline further this year, according to Jefferies analysts led by Edison Lee. The iPhone maker's latest generation, iPhone 15, got off to an atypically sluggish start in China last year, which most recently expanded to a 30% year-on-year decline, Lee and colleagues said in a note on Sunday, citing industry checks. The rest of the country's mobile market grew in December, with Huawei Technologies Co. growing fastest on the back of its new Mate 60 device lineup.

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At the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) on Monday, Nvidia showed off the latest advancements in its generative AI-powered NPCs, showcasing automated conversations between a player and computer-generated characters that could change how games are made. Nvidia’s Avatar Cloud Engine (ACE) tech combines speech-to-text recognition and text-to-speech responses with generative AI facial animation and automated character personas to spit out computer-created character interactions.

The virtual reality market, while not as niche as it was years ago, is still a relatively small one. Even Sony's PlayStation VR2 launch last year seemed to come and go with little fanfare (and even less support for the platform nearly a year later). However, tech giant Apple is making its own case for VR and it's doing so with the $3,500 Vision Pro headset launching next month. 

Apple has announced a US launch date for its mixed reality headset, Vision Pro.

Apple has announced that their Vision Pro headset will launch in the US next month on 2nd February 2024, with pre-order going live on 19th January.

You know what wireless headsets need? That's right, near infinite battery life, and we're one step closer to that goal with 3M's solar powered comms headset which has just been announced at CES this week.

After months of anticipation, Apple has finally announced the availability of the Vision Pro, its first AR/VR headset. The Apple Vision Pro will go on sale starting February 2. However, there's a catch. The device will initially only be available in the US. So, if you're an Apple enthusiast residing in the US and looking to get your hands on the Apple Vision Pro, then you'll be able to do so starting January 2, and it will be available for purchase from Apple Store locations and the US Apple Store online.

Samsung has unveiled its AI-enhanced Neo QLED 8K TV alongside a range of Micro-LED, and OLED options for its 2024 TV lineup.

In a groundbreaking revelation, the XRISM (X-ray Imaging and Spectroscopy Mission) observatory, spearheaded by Japan's Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA), has provided an initial glimpse of the extraordinary data it will soon gather as it embarks on its scientific operations later this year. A snapshot released by the satellite's science team showcases a conglomerate of hundreds of galaxies and a spectrum of stellar remnants from a nearby galaxy, offering scientists an intricate understanding of its chemical composition.

Samsung, a global electronics giant renowned for its extensive product range, is poised to introduce its latest addition to the highly popular Galaxy A series of smartphones. Over the years, the Galaxy A series has earned recognition for striking a balance between compelling features and affordability. Notable predecessors in this series include the Galaxy A71, A51, A31, A21s, and A11, among others. These devices have consistently offered competitive specifications, modern aesthetics, and innovative features, making them suitable for a diverse range of budget segments and user preferences.

Today, as part of CES 2024, Samsung unveiled a new partner accessory program designed specifically for its Samsung Gaming Hub streaming discovery platform.

An insider claims that the PlayStation 5 Pro is getting announced this year, but much later in the year.

The Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2024 is a great platform where top tech and gadget companies showcase their new or upcoming innovations and plans for the coming year. The event will be the first big technology showcase of the year that is being organized by the Consumer Technology Association (CTA). During the showcase, Nvidia is expected to make big announcements about its AI initiatives along with the new GeForce RTX 40-series Super GPUs which is the most awaited highlight for the gaming industry. Know what Nvidia might reveal in the upcoming CES 2024 event.

Qualcomm Inc., the biggest maker of mobile phone processors, announced the Snapdragon XR2 chip designed for virtual and mixed reality headsets that will compete with Apple Inc.'s forthcoming Vision Pro.

Sony’s first press conference of 2024 is just days away, but perhaps don’t set your expectations too high. The Consumer Electronics Show will get underway next week, and as is always the case, the Japanese giant will host its own press conference. While we’d expect references to PlayStation, the focus on the event will be to “showcase various technologies and initiatives that support creators, based on Sony's purpose to fill the world with emotion, through the power of creativity and technology”.

Loot box researcher Leon Xiao has released the results of his latest study into loot box advertising, which found that ads for games on social media routinely run afoul of UK and EU regulations when it comes to disclosing the presence of loot boxes, or even in-game purchases of any kind.

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Apex Legends’ crossover with the Final Fantasy 7 franchise, teased last month at The Game Awards, is much more than just a handful of skins. Electronic Arts’ collab with Square Enix will bring Cloud’s trademark Buster Sword, Materia drops, and even a Nessie summon to the Apex Games next week, developer Respawn Entertainment revealed Thursday.

Nexon Korea Corp. is facing a fine of 11.6 billion won (around $8.8 million, or £6.9 million) after it allegedly misled its customers by altering the probability structure of ‘Cubes’ in MapleStory, The Korea Economic Daily reports. This stands as the largest-ever fine as a result of an alleged violation of the Act on Consumer Protection in Electronic Commerce in South Korea.

AMD is reportedly searching for alternate CoWoS suppliers, as Taiwanese giant TSMC reaches full production capacity amid high industry demand.

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The developer behind Korean MMO MapleStory has been fined just under $9 million for violating South Korea's Act on Consumer Protection in Electronic Commerce.

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Roku Inc., the maker of TV streaming boxes and software, is debuting its first high-end televisions in a bid to continue sales momentum for the company's devices. 

VESA's Adaptive-Sync display standard has been updated with support for dual-mode which lets users switch between 4K 144Hz & 1080p 280Hz in upcoming gaming monitors.

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After weeks of anticipation, Samsung has finally announced its annual event, the Samsung Galaxy Unpacked, and it is set to take place later this month. The South Korean tech giant has announced that this event will unveil an “all-new mobile experience powered by AI”. The most anticipated launch from the event is expected to be the Samsung Galaxy S24 series, which is the company's flagship product. This year, Samsung has again shifted the launch venue from its headquarters in South Korea to San Jose, California. Know all about the Samsung Galaxy Unpacked event.

Hogwarts Legacy ends 2023 as the UK’s biggest physical video game.

Shigeru Miyamoto, the father of Mario and Zelda, opened up about his history with video games and his current role in the industry in a new interview. 

Union Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar has said the NYT-OpenAI-Microsoft case is important and interesting one, and represents the broader issue of the nature of a relationship between those scraping internet and monetising from it versus the copyrighted content on the internet. Last Wednesday, New York Times sued OpenAI and Microsoft over copyright infringement, alleging that millions of its articles were used without consent to train chatbots and AI models, which now compete with it.

While the unaided eye or binoculars can reveal much of the night sky, a telescope reveals so much more. Seeing Saturn's rings or the Moon's craters with your own eyes can be an “oh wow” moment. However, choosing the right telescope can be tricky. There are telescopes with lenses and telescopes with mirrors.

CES 2024: The countdown to the highly anticipated Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2024 has begun, promising a spectacle of groundbreaking tech innovations set to unfold in Las Vegas starting January 9. This year, the spotlight is firmly on Artificial Intelligence (AI), with industry giants like Amazon, Asus, Dell, NVIDIA, Samsung, and Intel converging to showcase their latest offerings.

Union Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar has said that for a large, connected nation like India, deepfakes and misinformation represent a "very problematic issue" for conducting safe, free and fair elections.

The anticipation for the Consumer Electronics Show (CES 2024) has begun rising. The physical event which will be held in Las Vegas starting January 9 to January 12 is going to bring some of the biggest consumer tech brands together as they showcase gadgets that will be launched in 2024. Apart from that, many startups will also showcase their technologies and products in front of tech enthusiasts, journalists, distributors, and important dignitaries from the tech ecosystem. But what exactly can you expect from the CES 2024 event? Let us take a look.

Today is the second last day of the year, and many are already on their end-of-the-year vacation. But pay attention, because some really interesting developments are taking place in the world of artificial intelligence. Ahead of the Consumer Electronics Show (CES 2024), LG has revealed that it will be unveiling its AI agent — a smart home hub, a robot, and a house and pet monitoring system. In other news, the global managing partner in generative AI at IBM, Matt Candy, has advised professionals that those who are capable of working with AI using language and creative thinking will have their jobs secured in this field. This and more in today's AI roundup. Let us take a closer look.

Over the years, boAt has made a name in the affordable and mid-range earphone segment for its bass-heavy, and feature-rich products. The company has a distinguished style that resonates with the Indian youth. Earlier this year, boAt released its Nirvana Ion earbuds, true wireless stereo (TWS) earphones, whose biggest claim was 120 hours of playback time (including in-case charging).

The countdown to the highly anticipated Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2024 has officially begun, with the event set to dazzle tech enthusiasts from January 9 to 12 in Las Vegas. Preceding the main event, early festivities will kick off on January 7, promising an immersive experience for attendees and online viewers alike. Organized by the Consumer Technology Association (CTA), this year's CES is poised to be a spectacular showcase, spanning 2.4 million square feet of exhibit space and featuring over 3,500 exhibitors.

In the year 2023, we witnessed the rise of generative artificial intelligence, as big players such as Microsoft, Google, and Meta, were among those who entered the AI arms race and launched their own chatbots and other tools. The Consumer Electronics Show 2024 (CES 2024) is also expected to be filled with companies showcasing their AI innovation. We already know Samsung will be displaying its AI-powered refrigerator, and LG will be unveiling its smart home AI. Let us take a look at the AI announcements we can expect at the event, which is set to take off on January 9 in Las Vegas.

NVIDIA has spent big money on HBM3E memory as it tries to secure enough stock for its next-gen Hopper H200 & Blackwell B100 AI GPUs.

In what may turn into a massive blow for cryptocurrency sector in India, Centre's Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU), which is under the Finance Ministry, has issued show cause notices to as many as 9 offshore cryptocurrency and virtual digital assets platforms, including Binance and Kucoin. The notifications were issued for non-compliance with anti-money laundering law.