Voice typing to transliteration, Microsoft Outlook Lite introduces Vernacular features, SMS support

Many countries around the world have been considering mandating the USB-C charging port for all devices to reduce e-waste. First, the European Union took the step and introduced the USB-C charging port regulation. It forced Apple to introduce the same in its iPhone 15 lineup, discarding the old Lighting port. Now, India is aiming to bring the same law in which the country is asking smartphone manufacturers to adopt the new standard charging port. The decision may cause huge problems for Apple in various ways. Know what the iPhone USB-C problem in India is all about and what Apple wants from the Indian government.

In a much-anticipated move, Krafton, the developer behind Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI), has rolled out the latest BGMI 2.9 update for Android and iOS users. Following the introduction of the BGMI 2.8 update, which showcased the exhilarating Zombies Edge mode back in October 2023, players nationwide have eagerly awaited the next instalment. Despite initial reports suggesting a delay in the release of the BGMI 2.9 update, the company has now made it available to the gaming community in India. Packed with fresh features, the update introduces the Frozen Kingdom mode, Play Pure, and exciting collaborations with Bollywood actor Ranveer Singh, among other noteworthy changes.

India is gearing up to make a significant stride in space-based X-ray astronomy with the launch of its first X-ray polarimeter Satellite (XPoSat). This mission led by ISRO, aims to investigate the polarization of intense X-ray sources. With this mission, ISRO is set to establish a new benchmark in the field of astronomy. Check here to know all about ISRO's XPoSat mission.

Apparently, a new Type will be introduced in the DLC for , which could be considered the 19th Type in the series. Ahead of the expansion’s release later in December, a series of information about the upcoming content has been leaked or highly rumored, which further teases those waiting to play. There are many leaks about the DLC, including new forms for a few beloved Legendaries like Koraidon and Miraidon.

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) offers spectra of online courses to researchers, students, academics and others. Now, ISRO has announced a free online course named geo-data sharing and cyber security to aware people of cyber defense and its infrastructure. Cyber security has been an utmost priority in all industries and businesses due to the increase in online crime and scams. Therefore, it is important to have an in-depth knowledge of how to protect yourself and your business from cybercrime.

The Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse script has been released, and there's one major difference from the version of the movie that ended up on screen. The script features a lot more cursing than the film – more specifically, four instances of the word 'fuck'. 

Microsoft has announced that it will discontinue the support for the Microsoft 365 browser extension, a complimentary add-on accessible on browsers like Microsoft Edge and Google Chrome, facilitating users' access to Microsoft 365 apps and documents online. The extension, boasting over 6 million users on Google Chrome and installed by more than 4 million users on Edge, is set to be retired on January 15, 2024, and will be subsequently removed from web stores.

Need to write a document but short on time? Google Docs has a cool feature called Voice Typing that can save the day. It lets you talk, and like magic, your words show up on the screen. The Google Docs voice typing tool is available in Google Docs and Google Slides speaker notes, and it's super useful. However, keep in mind that it only works in Chrome browsers, and some cool features like voice commands for editing and formatting are limited to certain languages.

YouTube is expanding its offerings to Premium subscribers, adding a few new experimental features for its paying members to try out. The video-hosting and streaming service already has a major presence in gaming, but now YouTube Premium members can actually play games on YouTube, without any downloads. The platform has rolled out ‘Playables,' a new collection of over 30 arcade games that can be played on the YouTube app on Android, iOS, and Web.

India's push for local IT hardware manufacturing receives a boost as Noida-based Sahasra Group, a recent beneficiary of the government's production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme, secures its first order to produce laptops for French electronics brand Thomson. Under the deal, Sahasra will manufacture budget-friendly and readily available Microsoft Windows 11 laptops for the Indian market.

iQOO, well known for gaming smartphones, is all set to launch its new model iQOO 12 in India. This smartphone brand has already unveiled its highly anticipated iQOO 12 series globally on November 7, 2023. This series consists of the iQOO 12 and iQOO 12 Pro. The iQOO 12 is gearing up to launch in India on December 12. However, it has not been cleared when the Pro model will be released. If you are a mobile gaming enthusiast, this smartphone can be a treat for you. With its exciting features, it is all set to make your gaming experience more exciting and immersive. Let's take a deep dive into the specifications of iQOO 12 5G model:

Roguelite city-builder Against The Storm found wide popularity during its year in early access, but developers Eremite Games are now ready for a full 1.0 release on December 8th. The game will also be hitting PC Game Pass, for those of you looking for a ‘no extra cost’ gateway. Launch doesn’t mark the end of the road for the dark fantasy hit, though, since the team has also detailed upcoming newness in the form of a new mode for players in want of an extra challenge.