Author: Kavish

Apple iPhone 16e, which was referred to as iPhone SE 4 so far in leaks, has finally been launched globally, including in India, after years of speculation and leaks. The phone packs a slew of flagship-grade features, including support for Apple Intelligence, which is undoubtedly its standout feature. It shares this capability with the iPhone 16 lineup as well. Additionally, the iPhone 16e gets top-end hardware, including the Apple A18 chipset, a 3nm processor also used in the standard iPhone 16 models. And yes, the iPhone 16e adopts a modern design with thin, symmetrical bezels and Face ID, reminiscent of…

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The Honda-Nissan merger plan is dead. Good riddance. The news that the two Japanese auto giants were exploring a partnership was surprising and perplexing, with no clear advantage for either firm. Rather unsurprisingly, Nissan is walking away scorned, with Honda unwilling to pursue an equal-parts merger with such a troubled automaker. Yet the company is not walking away empty-handed. The failed courtship was a wake-up call for Nissan’s CEO, who has seemingly realized that the company was sleepwalking toward oblivion. “Nissan’s overall restructuring plan was being executed slowly,” James Hong, an auto analyst at Macquarie Group, told Automotive News in…

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Summary The League of Legends MMO is Riot Games’ co-founder’s most time-consuming project. Riot is focused on recapturing the “feeling” that made MMOs so popular. Despite facing challenges, Riot Games remains optimistic about the League of Legends MMO and aims to deliver a unique experience for players. The Riot Games co-founder said during a recent interview that the League of Legends MMO development continues and that it is the project he has spent the most time on. The League of Legends MMO is still a mysterious project that nobody knows much about, though Riot Games continues to work on it,…

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Since the past few months, the Meta-owned instant messaging platform, WhatsApp has been working on bringing several custom features to the app. In recent weeks, we have had several new features such as video call background, filter, event scheduling, and much more. Now, WhatsApp has rolled out new features which enable users to set different chat themes and introduced new wallpaper. Know more about how WhatsApp chat themes work and how users can customise their app experiences.WhatsApp chat themes and new wallpapersNow WhatsApp users can customise their chat experience with that “reflect their style” with different chat themes. This new…

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 Oppo and OnePlus are reportedly testing a new 8,000mAh battery, designed for future smartphones, according to a tip shared by Digital Chat Station. The tipster claims that the new battery will feature 80W SuperVOOC charging, similar to the technology already found in the companies’ high-end models. The development indicates the Chinese brands’ push to advance their battery technology and enhance smartphone performance with the addition of Silicon Carbon (Si/C) technology.Both brands are part of the Ouga Lab, a combined research and development effort between Oppo and OnePlus. The 8,000mAh battery, still in testing, is built using Silicon Carbon, a material…

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Asus has refreshed the Vivobook S14, Vivobook 16, Vivobook 14, Zenbook 14, and Zenbook Duo laptops in India. Meanwhile, it also introduced the new Vivobook 14 Flip with a 360-degree hinge, and the Gaming V16 laptops. The laptops come with the latest Intel Core Ultra Series 2 processors. Notably, the Asus Zenbook Duo 2024 was introduced in the country in April 2024. The refreshed Asus laptops are currently available for purchase in the country via multiple online and offline retail outlets.Asus Vivobook 16, 14, 14 Flip, S14, Gaming V16, Zenbook 14, Duo AI Price in IndiaThe Asus Vivobook 14 Flip (TP3407SA) starts at Rs.…

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The first public crash test of the Tesla Cybertruck has been conducted by the NHTSA. The angular electric pickup scored a five-star safety rating, the highest possible. All the Tesla models tested by the NHTSA to date have scored five stars. The Tesla Cybertruck finally has an official crash safety rating more than a year after deliveries began in Nov. 2023. The result is impressive: five stars overall and in almost all individual categories. The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) crashed several 2024 Tesla Cybertrucks as part of the New Car Assessment Program (NCAP). Let’s start with the frontal…

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Toll payments through FASTag are about to change, and commuters need to be prepared. Starting February 17, 2025, the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) will implement new validation rules to ensure smoother transactions at toll plazas. These changes will directly impact FASTag users who fail to maintain sufficient balance or keep their accounts updated. Violations could result in declined transactions and financial penalties.Key Changes in FASTag ValidationAccording to the latest NPCI circular issued on January 28, 2025, FASTag transactions will now be validated based on the time of scanning and account status. The new rules introduce two critical time-based…

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Samsung is reportedly working on a new affordable foldable device, the Galaxy Z Flip FE, set to compete in the budget flip foldable segment. A recent leak from tipster PandaFlash X reveals some key details of the device, hinting at a design and feature set similar to the Galaxy Z Flip 6, with a few changes.Samsung Galaxy Z Flip FE: Design and Display Features (Leaked)The prototype, identified by model number SM-F761B, is said to retain several elements from the Galaxy Z Flip 6, such as the ultra-thin glass (UTG) and hinge mechanism. These features ensure a similar foldable experience. The Galaxy…

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