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Microsoft is Removing a Key Feature from Windows Defender
Microsoft has announced that it will disable a feature in Windows Defender—its VPN service. This change will take place on February 28. The interesting part …
OpenAI Unleashes o3-mini: A Cost-Effective Reasoning Powerhouse
OpenAI has just dropped o3-mini, a new, more affordable reasoning model that’s now available for both ChatGPT and the OpenAI API. This release follows a …
Xiaomi’s India Comeback: Real Success or Just Luck?
India’s smartphone market boomed in 2024. Demand for high-end phones drove this growth. Even though shipments only went up 1%, revenue grew by 9%, says …
How Android 16’s Live Updates Will Transform Your Notifications
Waiting for an Uber? You probably keep checking the app or pulling down notifications to see where your driver is. iPhone users don’t have to …
Google Blocks Over 2 Million Risky Android Apps in 2024
Google has significantly ramped up its efforts to protect Android users from malicious apps, blocking a staggering 2.36 million risky app submissions from the Play …
Fear of Donald Trump: Amazon, Apple and others resume advertising on X
In a surprising turn of events, major US tech companies like Amazon are reconsidering their advertising strategies on X (formerly Twitter), despite its controversial reputation …
Apple Achieves Record Revenues Despite Slower iPhone Sales
Apple’s holiday quarter is its most profitable period. The three months leading up to December 28, 2024, were no exception. Apple set a new revenue …
Samsung falls as vivo leads the Indian smartphone market in 2024
The Indian smartphone market saw big changes in 2024, according to Counterpoint Research. Brand rankings shifted, 5G adoption grew, and emerging brands made an impact. …
MrBeast Bids Over $20 Billion to Buy TikTok
Jimmy Donaldson, better known as MrBeast, has made a bold move in the business world. He has offered more than $20 billion to buy TikTok, …
Android 16: Big Changes Coming to Quick Settings
Google updates the Quick Settings panel with almost every major Android release. Android 16 will follow this trend. Reports suggest Google is bringing back a …
YouTube Expands Features for Premium Users
YouTube is testing new features for Premium subscribers. Some of these features can elevate the experience for the platform’s avid users. One of the biggest …
Get Ready: Xiaomi Resumes HyperOS Updates This February
Xiaomi has delayed its software updates starting on January 28, 2025, because of the Chinese New Year holidays. Many users are waiting for updates, including …
Future-Proof Your Samsung: Check If You’re Getting 7 Years of Updates
Samsung has made a significant move by promising 7 years of One UI software updates for its new flagship phones. This shows they care about …
Elon Musk Criticizes DeepSeek Over Its GPU Usage
After more than a week of silence, Elon Musk has finally spoken out about DeepSeek, the Chinese AI startup gaining attention for its low-cost, high-performance …
Samsung Updates Good Lock App with Major Redesign
Samsung has rolled out a big update for the Good Lock app, its first in almost a year. The update comes just in time for …
Samsung One UI 7.0 Update Coming February 7 for Galaxy Devices
Samsung will release the One UI 7.0 update on February 7, 2025. The Galaxy S25 series launched with this software, and now other Galaxy users …
Google Updates Gemini Flash 2.0 for Faster AI Responses
Google’s AI chatbot, Gemini, competes with services like Meta AI and OpenAI’s ChatGPT. But using it isn’t as simple as opening a chat. Google offers …
Why Xiaomi Pressed Pause on HyperOS Updates
Chinese New Year is an important holiday in China. Many businesses close so people can celebrate with their families. Xiaomi has also decided to pause …
Ulefone Armor 28 Ultra Series: The Ultimate Rugged Smartphone is on the Horizon
Ulefone is gearing up to shake up the rugged smartphone market! The company’s presence at CES 2025 was a good show of its commitment to …