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12 OMG-Worthy Street Food Places You Have To Try In Kolkata

Somdatta Saha | Wednesday May 15, 2024

Kolkata street foods have a strong influence of different cultures and communities that have been inhabiting in the city for years now.

Eat Like A Local: 10 Unmissable Hidden Food Finds In Delhi/NCR

Neha Grover | Wednesday May 15, 2024

Here's our curated list of 10 hidden gems in Delhi that will tantalize your taste buds and transport you on a delicious adventure.

Google Pixel 8a Gets AI Wallpaper Generator With First Software Update

Written by Sucharita Ganguly , Edited by Manas Mitul | Wednesday May 15, 2024

Google Pixel 8a was recently unveiled globally and in India. It is powered by an in-house Tensor G3 SoC and joins the Pixel 8 series as the budget offering in the lineup. The smartphone, which runs Android 14 out-of-the-box, has now received its first software upgrade. This update introduced an AI-backed feature, previously available on only the latest flagship handsets, to the phone.

Apple's New iPad Air, iPad Pro Get Battery Health Menu That Limits Charging to 80 Percent: Report

Written by Nithya P Nair , Edited by Manas Mitul | Wednesday May 15, 2024

Apple reportedly added a new Battery Health menu on the 2024 generation tablets similar to the iPhone 15 series. This menu will show optimised charging options and data about the battery. It would allow users to limit the battery charge percentage to maximise lifespan. This setting will hold the battery charge at 80 percent before reaching 100 percent. The menu will list the cycle count as well. Signs of Battery Health menu were first spotted in the iPadOS 17.5 code

Google I/O 2024: Text-to-Image AI Model Imagen 3 Unveiled, Gets Improved Image Generation Capabilities

Written by Akash Dutta , Edited by Manas Mitul | Wednesday May 15, 2024

Google made several new announcements at its annual developer-focused Google I/O 2024 event. Among many artificial intelligence (AI) focused announcements made during the keynote session, one was particularly surprising. The tech giant introduced the next generation of its text-to-image AI model, Imagen 3. The new AI model was introduced just months after the launch of its predecessor Imagen 2, which came out in December 2023.

"Diesel Paratha" Controversy: Owner Denies Allegedly Using Diesel

Edited by Neha Grover | Wednesday May 15, 2024

Days after the viral video surfaced online, the food vendor cleared the air about the diesel paratha.

Redmi K70 Ultra Spotted on 3C Certification Site; Tipped to Get MediaTek Dimensity 9300+ SoC

Written by Sucharita Ganguly , Edited by Manas Mitul | Wednesday May 15, 2024

Redmi K70 Ultra has been doing rounds of the rumour mill recently. The handset is expected to join the Redmi K70 series, which was unveiled in China in November 2023. Previously reports have suggested some key details about the RAM and display of the purported smartphone. Now, it has been spotted on a certification site, with the listing suggesting the processor, battery and charging specifications of the phone.

Google I/O 2024: Google Unveils AI Video Generator Veo, Takes on OpenAI’s Sora

Written by Akash Dutta , Edited by Manas Mitul | Wednesday May 15, 2024

Google I/O 2024’s keynote session was a 112-minute-long affair where the company made several major announcements focused on artificial intelligence (AI). The announcements ranged from new AI models to integration of AI into Google products, but perhaps one of the most interesting introductions was Veo, an AI-powered video generation model, that can generate 1080p resolution videos.

Summer: 10 Reasons Why We Should Apply Sunscreen Daily

Wednesday May 15, 2024

Read on we share a list of reasons why it is essential for you to apply sunscreen daily.

Sony Xperia 1 VI, Xperia 10 VI With Snapdragon SoCs, 5,000mAh Batteries Launched: Price, Specifications

Written by Nithya P Nair , Edited by Manas Mitul | Wednesday May 15, 2024

Sony Xperia 1 VI and Sony Xperia 10 VI have been launched in Europe. New Xperia phones come in three colour options and are backed by Snapdragon chipsets. The flagship Sony Xperia 1 VI features a 6.5-inch LTPO OLED display with up to 120Hz refresh rate and a vapour chamber cooling system. It has both IP65 and IP68 ratings for dust and water resistance. The Sony Xperia 10 VI, in contrast, is a budget offering with a smaller 6.1-inch screen.

Tornado Cash Developer Sentenced to 64 Months in Prison on Charges of Laundering $1.2 Billion: Report

Written by Radhika Parashar , Edited by Manas Mitul | Wednesday May 15, 2024

Alexey Pertsev, the developer of controversial crypto mixer Tornado Cash, has reportedly been found guilty of laundering unlawful funds via the platform. Prosecutors have blamed the developer for not doing enough to restrict crypto criminals from exploiting the Tornado Cash platform.

Say Goodbye To Heartburn, Bloating And Acidity Problems With These Nutritionist-Approved Home Remedies

Nikita Nikhil | Wednesday May 15, 2024

Digestive issues can occur at any age. However, you can easily tackle them with some home remedies. Try these nutritionist-approved "nuskhe" to smoothen your digestion.

"India's Only Zero Waste Food Industry?" Video Of Coconut Factory Has Internet's Attention

Edited by Somdatta Saha | Wednesday May 15, 2024

A vlogger named Amar Sihori, known for sharing insights into food-making processes, posted a video about what is reportedly "India’s Only Zero Waste Food Industry."

Pune Man Claims He Found Chicken In Veg Biryani, Zomato Responds

Toshita Sahni | Wednesday May 15, 2024

A post on X (formerly Twitter) claims that a person found a chicken piece in a veg biryani he ordered via Zomato. The company has reacted to his complaint online.

Google I/O 2024: Google Photos to Get an AI-Powered 'Ask Photos' Feature With Intelligent Search Capabilities

Written by Akash Dutta , Edited by Manas Mitul | Wednesday May 15, 2024

Google Photos received a surprise upgrade at the Google I/O 2024 event’s keynote session on Tuesday. The session, led by CEO Sundar Pichai, witnessed several major artificial intelligence (AI) announcements including new upgrades for Gemini 1.5 Pro, new Google Search features, the introduction of new image and video AI models, and more.