WhatsApp Beta adds Instagram-like ‘Close Friends’ feature for status updates | Technology News

With the introduction of the latest WhatsApp Beta for the iOS 25.23.10.80 update, and its availability on the TestFlight app, the Meta-owned messaging service is working on a feature that would allow users to share status updates with their close contacts. WhatsApp is exploring the prospect of adding a feature that would let users choose … Read more

‘We are here to make sure people switching to iOS feel safe and secure’: Apple VP Wendy Beckman on Hebbal store launch | Technology News

For Apple, the Indian market offers significant opportunities for first-time customers transitioning to iOS from other platforms, and this is why the tech giant is focused here on creating a secure ambience for this transition. “That personal setup is especially important for people who are switching to iOS. They need to feel secure and safe … Read more

Apple adds MacBook with Touch Bar to its obsolete and vintage product lineup | Technology News

Ahead of the iPhone 17’s release next week, Apple has added four items to its official list of vintage and obsolete products. These are the iPhone 8 Plus, MacBook Pro 15 (2017), MacBook Pro 13-inch (2017, four Thunderbolt 3 ports), and MacBook Air 11-inch (early 2015). The iPhone 8 Plus will still receive some service … Read more

Battlefield 6 developer reveals why ray-tracing isn’t coming anytime soon | Technology News

Battlefield 6, one of the most anticipated games of the year, will be coming to the PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S on October 10 this year. While most modern AAA titles now come with ray-tracing support, players who had access to Battlefield 6’s open beta noted that the game did not support ray-tracing. … Read more

New AI-powered stethoscope developed by UK doctors can detect heart problems ‘in seconds’ | Technology News

Invented more than 200 years ago, the doctor’s stethoscope has long been an essential part of every medic’s toolkit for listening to sounds within the body. Now, the humble medical device is getting a hi-tech, AI upgrade. A team of doctors in the UK has designed an AI-powered stethoscope that can detect heart conditions in … Read more

Swarovski and Motorola collaborate to launch Razr 60 and Moto Buds LOOP fitted with crystals | Technology News

Motorola has collaborated with Swarovski to launch the Brilliant Collection, which includes a Swarovski edition of Motorola’s Razr 60 smartphone and Moto Buds Loop earbuds. This collaboration between the two giants offers users a premium range of integrated technology and jewellery. The collection is available in the Ice Melt shade for the Motorola Razr 60 … Read more

Intel’s new patent aims to increase CPU performance with software: Here’s how it may work | Technology News

Intel, the US-based company known for making some of the best and most controversial chips on the planet, has filed a new patent that aims to improve CPU performance using software rather than scaling up hardware. The technology, called “Software Defined Supercore” or SDC for short, works by combining the processing power of two or … Read more

Humanoid robots showcase skills at Ancient Olympia. But they’re on a long road to catch up to AI | Technology News

With jerky determination, robots played soccer, wowed children with shadow-boxing skills and shot arrows on Monday at the birthplace of the Olympic Games. As they shuffled and occasionally froze for a battery change, their creators and futurologists debated the central question of when robots will be ready to tidy closets and wash dishes. Outer space … Read more

Ahead of iPhone 17 launch, Apple flexes AI muscle with FastVLM and MobileCLIP2 | Technology News

A week before Apple hosts its “Awe Dropping” event on September 9, the Cupertino-based tech giant released two new AI models – FastVLM and MobileCLIP2. Available on the popular open-source platform Hugging Face, both AI Models run locally and offer instantaneous responses. While FastVLM is a Visual Language Model (VLM) that offers almost instant high-resolution … Read more

Apple AirPods Pro 3 could launch next week: Here’s what we know | Technology News

When Apple debuts the iPhone 17 lineup next week at its September 9 event, the new iPhones with major design changes and superior cameras won’t be the only exciting announcements. Cupertino could also launch a new pair of AirPods, which haven’t been upgraded in three years. In fact, as Apple continues to emphasise health as … Read more