Instagram Threads users had been clamoring for a fully functional web version of the Meta-owned Twitter alternative since the app’s July debut. But last week’s release of the anticipated web app on August 22 appears to have little signific…
Nintendo is releasing a new edition of the Nintendo Switch OLED drenched in Mario's signature color, the company announced Thursday. The Nintendo Switch OLED: Mario Red Edition will be available starting Oct. 6 for $350. It can be pr…
At Apple's June keynote event, the company announced iOS 17, the next iteration of the iPhone operating system. The software is expected to include new features like Standby mode and improvements to apps like Messages when it's released to…
Google is trialling a digital watermark to spot images made by artificial intelligence (AI) in a bid to fight disinformation.
Developed by DeepMind, Google's AI arm, SynthID will identify images generated by machines.
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X, formerly known as Twitter, will collect biometric data on its users, such as a photograph of their face, in an update to its privacy policy.
People signed up to its subscription service, X Premium, can choose to provide …
The Official Africa Tech Roadshow is thrilled to unveil the line-up of prestigious industry conferences this year, showcasing the remarkable strides being taken to foster collaboration, innovation and conversation across the Pan-African te…
Canon Inc. (https://www.Canon-CNA.com) announced today that the company is launching the MS-500 the ultra-high-sensitivity ILC (Interchangeable-Lens Camera) equipped with the 1” SPAD (Single Photon Avalanche Diode) sensor featuring…
Google has sent out invites to an event on Oct. 4 where it'll unveil the latest additions to its "Pixel portfolio of devices." The in-person Made by Google event is set to take place in New York City at 10 a.m. ET, Google said Wednesda…
General Motors has found a new way to get in on the generative AI buzz. The automaker is now using Google Cloud’s conversational chatbot, dubbed Dialogflow, to handle some non-emergency OnStar features.
GM announced the collaboration al…
It’s time to beta test Meta’s greatest technological innovation since the News Feed: legs. Now on Meta Quest headsets, you can download an update that lets you walk on two feet, just like our ancient ancestor, the Ardipithecus ramidus, an …
A hacking group called Anonymous Sudan took X, formerly known as Twitter, offline in more than a dozen countries on Tuesday morning in an attempt to pressurise Elon Musk into launching his Starlink service in their country.
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Smartphone shipments are predicted to drop 4.7% globally this year, according to a new report from the International Data Corporation, which forecast 1.15 billion devices in 2023, the lowest volume in a decade.
In its Worldwide Quarterl…
Companies increasingly see the value in mining their data for deeper insights. According to a NewVantage survey, 97.6% of major worldwide organizations are focusing investments into big data and AI.
But challenges stand in the way of ex…
AirPods with USB-C charging will be announced during the Apple event next month, a report by Bloomberg said Tuesday.
It's unclear whether the iPhone maker will be revealing a new generation of AirPods -- Bloomberg described them a…
WhatsApp, the messaging app owned by Facebook parent company Meta, has just launched an app for Mac computers.
In the continuing bid to compete with business video-calling giant Zoom, the WhatsApp Mac app includes group audio and vi…
I'm the first to admit that the future of mental health is technology. From online therapy to breakthroughs in VR-based treatment, technology has done a lot of good for breaking the stigma and bringing access to those who previously didn't…
Apple sent out invites Tuesday for its fall launch event, where we expect to see the iPhone 15 and several other devices revealed. The "Wonderlust" event will be Sept. 12 at 10 a.m. PT.
This falls within Apple's usual timeline of …
Microsoft is holding an event in September to show off its upcoming product releases and the new innovations in artificial intelligence it's making across the company.
An invitation to the Sept. 21 show in New York City went out to the …
You might be eyeballing the iPhone 14 lineup -- especially the Pro, which introduces a sharper camera and an always-on display. But if you don't absolutely need a new phone right now, you're better off waiting.
Apple usually announces …
WordPress, a company that has been around for 20 years, is now selling domains with a 100-year registration length. That means your blog or website will probably live longer than you.
The company announced in a blog post that this 100-y…
Seeking to capitalize on ChatGPT’s viral success, OpenAI today announced the launch of ChatGPT Enterprise, a business-focused edition of the company’s AI-powered chatbot app.
ChatGPT Enterprise, which OpenAI first teased in a blog post …
Imagine the biggest market for a physical product you can. Are you thinking of mobile phones? Cars? Property?
They are all chunky markets but in the coming decades a new product will be rolled out that will dwarf those giant…
A new addition to the Canon (www.Canon-CNA.com) range of innovative home printing solutions, the Canon PIXMA TS7640i and PIXMA TS7740i have been recently launched; High-quality, compact, and a true all-rounder, the Canon PIXMA TS7640i and …
Battery life span, not to be confused with your battery life, is the length of time your battery has before you need to replace it. The rechargeable battery in your iPhone should work at optimal capacity for (hopefully) a couple of years a…
As I sit in a quaint Japanese-style pub in Seoul's ritzy Gangnam district, a member of the waitstaff excitedly walks over to my table. He's spotted the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 I'd brought with me sitting alongside plates of meat skewers an…
Apple reportedly plans to overhaul its iPad Pro lineup next year with OLED displays and a revamped Magic Keyboard.
The revamp -- the first major makeover of the line of tablets in half a decade -- is intended to reinvigorate consumer in…
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Bluesky introduced a bunch of updates on Friday to its mobile apps and website including a new tab to see your own likes, notification support for apps, and an emoji picker for the web composer.
Earlier this month, Bluesky’s rival Threa…
Vertiv (NYSE: VRT), a global provider of critical digital infrastructure and continuity solutions, has been named as 'The Most Innovative Data Centre Cooling Company of the Year' at the 19th annual Titans of Tech Africa Awards.
Also kno…
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. has announced the availability of its highly anticipated Galaxy Z Flip5, Galaxy Z Fold5, Galaxy Watch6 series and Galaxy Tab S9 series.
“Early users’ response to the new Galaxy devices has been demonstrated…
The iPhone 15 may be just weeks away, and we've already seen a host of exciting rumors about Apple's next phone. From solid-state buttons to USB-C charging, the iPhone 15 series may get a wealth of upgrades. But I'm a professional ph…
If you own a modern smartphone, like the iPhone 14 Pro Max or the Galaxy S23 Ultra, you also have a mobile hotspot, which allows you to connect your computer, tablet, smart TV and other devices to the internet. This is useful when you don'…
It can be hard for Apple Watch Series owners to know when is the right time to invest in an upgraded model. Year after year, Apple makes small improvements to the Series lineup -- and older models hold up very well throughout the years.
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Meta is shutting down Messenger Lite, its lightweight stripped-down version of Messenger, the company confirmed to TechCrunch. Users of the app are starting to see a message that advises them to “use Messenger to keep chatting.” The app ha…
Building with Lego bricks has stayed a formative and important practice for kids around the world, partly because it’s so easily enjoyed by anyone, regardless of location, language, or ability. Now the company has made its Braille Bricks, …
Shein and Forever 21 have entered into a partnership that will give both brands new ways to reach customers, the retailers announced on Thursday. As part of the partnership, Shein will acquire around a third of Forever 21′s operator, Sparc…
Reddit is launching the “Mod Helper Program” to reward moderators who offer helpful advice to other moderators, along with an updated moderator help center.
The announcement comes amid growing discontent among the site’s moderators, man…
If you've heard the name Glowforge before, there's a reasonable chance your first thought is big. While incredibly capable machines with some extremely cool software, both Glowforge models you could buy last week were designed for either i…
Generative AI like ChatGPT and Midjourney have dazzled imaginations and disrupted industries, but their debut has mostly been limited to browser windows on desktop computers. Next year, you'll be able to make use of generative AI on the go…
Instant grocery delivery startup Zepto has raised $200 million in a new funding round at a valuation of $1.4 billion, it said Friday, at a time when most other firms in the category have either died or are struggling. The funding makes Zep…
Former President Trump tweeted for the first time in more than two years on Thursday night, breaking a long silence on the platform, now known as X, that persisted into Elon Musk’s chaotic takeover.
Trump’s first tweet since January 8, …
Just about every major smartphone company has released a foldable phone, or has announced plans to do so.
This story is part of Samsung Event, CNET's collection of news, tips and advice around Samsung's most popular products.
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Meta, intent on making a splash in a generative AI space rife with competition, is on something of an open source tear.
Following the release of AI models for generating text, translating languages and creating audio, the company today …
If you live in the right neighborhood of the Dallas-Fort Worth area in Texas, you'll be able to get products and food from Walmart delivered by drone to your house within a half hour later this year.
Wing, the drone delivery company fro…
Google Chrome is testing an option to let users move the address bar to the bottom of the screen on iOS. This comes nearly two years after Apple shifted Safari’s tab bar to the bottom with iOS 15.
Chrome’s change is currently in the tes…
South Korean internet search company Naver on Thursday rolled out its own generative artificial intelligence tool, HyperCLOVA X. The company’s large language model (LLM) offers services such as a ChatGPT-like AI chatbot, CLOVA X, and a gen…
Apple announced iOS 17 at its June keynote event, and the next iteration of the operating system is expected to include new features like Standby mode and improvements to apps like Messages when it's released to the general public. But so …
Meta on Tuesday introduced a new "all-in-one" AI translation model that it framed as a major step forward in the "quest to create a universal translator."
The model, dubbed SeamlessM4T, is able to handle multiple kinds of translations -…
Chandrayaan-3, the latest iteration of India’s ambitious mission to the moon, has successfully landed on the lunar surface — making history after its predecessor failed in 2019.
The landing, which took place at the targeted time of 5:34…
Snap has restructured its reporting system in India and named Pulkit Trivedi as the new country head, underscoring the increasing importance of the South Asian market to the company.
Snapchat’s parent company has directed its Indian tea…