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  Samsung Tipped to Bring Max Boost and Other Game Booster Features With One UI 8

  Samsung recently commenced the rollout of the Android 16-based One UI 8 Beta. A tipster suggests that it will bring several new features for Game Booster — a free-to-download app which is designed to improve the gaming experience on Galaxy devices. It is tipped to get a Max boost feature which may optimise the phone’s settings to deliver maximu...

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  Apple Smart Glasses Said to Arrive By 2026-End With Built-In Siri Support

  Apple is reportedly developing smart glasses that are expected to rival Ray-Ban Meta AI glasses. A Bloomberg report suggests a 2026-end launch for the Cupertino company's smart glasses. Apple's smart glasses are expected to be equipped with cameras, microphones for Siri integration, and a built-in speaker for additional functionalities.

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  Sony WH-1000XM6 Wireless Active Noise Cancelling Headphones Launched: Price, Specifications

  Sony WH-1000XM6 wireless active noise cancelling (ANC) headphones were launched in India on Thursday. They replace the existing WH-1000XM5 as the Japanese electronics brand's flagship-level headphones and are powered by a new HD Noise Canceling Processor QN3. It uses 12 microphones for delivering more precise noise cancellation. The headphones come...

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  Ray-Ban Meta Glasses With Meta AI Integration Launched in India: Price, Specifications

  Ray-Ban Meta Glasses were launched in India on Monday. Developed in collaboration with EssilorLuxottica, the smart glasses come equipped with a 12-megapixel ultra-wide camera, open-ear speakers, and microphones which enable users to capture snapshots, listen to music, and have conversations — all on the go. With the integration of Meta AI, the co...

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  Apple Plans to Launch Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses Competitor Within Two Years: Report

  Apple is reportedly developing a custom chip to power a pair of smart glasses that could launch within the next two years. According to a Bloomberg report, these glasses are expected to arrive with a camera and microphones, and could function like the Ray-Ban Meta AI glasses. The in-house chip is being designed for power efficiency to support the w...

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  Meta Reportedly Considered Bringing Facial Recognition Support to Its Smart Glasses

  Meta explored adding facial recognition to its smart glasses, allowing users to identify nearby individuals, according to a report. This opt-in feature raises privacy concerns, as people whose faces would be scanned wouldn't be offered a choice. While current Ray-Ban Meta glasses use an LED to indicate recording, it's unclear if facial recognition ...

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  Gboard Gets New Toolbar and Voice Typing Features on Pixel and Select Other Phones

  Gboard, the virtual keyboard app developed by Google, is bringing new voice typing features for Pixel smartphones and select other devices. Users can now take advantage of voice commands which enable them to add emojis, edit text, turn off the microphone, or send the message. Although Gboard has provided voice typing capabilities for years now, the...

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  Watch: Bulldog Joins US Senator At Committee Hearing, 'Gives Testimony'

  A Senate Energy Committee hearing turned into a memorable moment after Senator Jim Justice brought his bulldog to a hearing on Thursday. He even placed a microphone in front of Babydog as if she were ready to give her testimony.

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  WhatsApp for Android Said to Be Developing New Mute and Camera Off Buttons for Audio, Video Calls

  WhatsApp is said to be testing new features for its Android app to improve the overall audio and video calling experience. According to claims by a feature tracker, the instant messaging platform is developing a new feature which lets users mute their microphone before accepting a voice call. Meanwhile, it is testing emoji reactions for video calls...

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  "She Made Television Tonight": Trump As Reporter Bumps Mic Into His Face

  During a press interaction, a reporter accidentally bumped a microphone into Donald Trump's face, prompting a sharp reaction from the US President.

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  Bengal Speaker Suspends BJP MLA, Orders Eviction Of 2 Others Amid Chaos In Assembly

  The West Bengal Assembly witnessed chaos on Monday as opposition BJP MLAs protested the Speaker's decision to switch off the microphone of one of their colleagues, prompting Speaker Biman Bandopadhyay to suspend BJP MLA Dipak Barman.

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  Meta Aria Gen 2 Glasses With New Sensors, Improved Battery Life Unveiled

  Meta Aria Gen 2 smart glasses were unveiled on Thursday. The research-focused wearable device is the successor to Project Aria, which was launched in 2020. The second generation of the artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) focused device arrives with upgrades to existing sensors and addition of a couple of new sensors. The Menlo Pa...

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  Google Might Be Redesigning Gemini Overlay Window on Android Devices

  Google might be tweaking the overlay window of Gemini on Android devices. A Reddit user shared a screenshot of the new user interface, which appears when the Gemini artificial intelligence (AI) assistant is summoned via voice command or manually. Several other users replying to the post also claimed to have seen the new interface on their Android d...

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  OnePlus Buds Ace 2 With 12.4mm Drivers, Up to 43 Hours Total Battery Life Launched: Price, Features

  OnePlus Buds Ace 2 TWS earphones were launched in China on Thursday alongside the OnePlus Ace 5 Pro and OnePlus Ace 5 handsets. They come with 12.4mm dynamic drivers, AI-backed dual microphone units, and active noise cancellation (ANC) support. The earphones have an IP55-rated build for dust and water resistance.

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  Honor MagicBook X16 Plus, MagicBook X14 Plus Laptops Launched With Up to 2.8K Display, 75Wh Battery

  Honor MagicBook X16 Plus 2025 and Honor MagicBook X14 Plus 2025 were launched in China alongside the Honor 300 series smartphones. The new Honor laptops come with Intel Core 5-220H processors and include IPS screens with up to 120Hz refresh rate and up to 2.8K resolution. They run on Windows 11 Home and feature a backlit keyboard.