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Smartwatches are no longer slow devices with limited functionality that seem to be searching for a reason to exist. They’ve come a long way in the past decade, offering vibrant screens, accurate fitness tracking and the ability to make calls without being tethered to your phone. In fact, today’s smartwatches provide solutions to a variety of problems, and what started as a niche product for tech enthusiasts can now be found on wrists around the world.

Galaxy Unpacked event in South Korea today where it launched new Galaxy Z Flip 5, Galaxy Z Fold 5, Galaxy Tab S9 series and Galaxy Watch 6 series. The new-genEration of Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 series consists of two new smartwatches - Galaxy Watch 6 and Galaxy Watch 6 Classic.

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SEOUL (Reuters) — South Korea's LG Display (NYSE:LPL) on Wednesday posted its fifth consecutive quarterly loss as poor demand for mobile display panels was compounded by continued weakness in premium TV demand in its key market Europe.

ChatGPT, OpenAI has now made the AI chatbot available for Android user as well. ChatGPT is now available on Play Store for Android users. Till now, ChatGPT is not available for all the Android users worldwide, but in selected countries.

Rick and Morty' fame, premiering on August 9. The show delves into life's absurdities, sharing profound stories of beings on a distant planet. Showrunner Amalia Levari leads a talented voice cast, including Lori Tan Chinn, Demi Adejuyigbe, Danny Pudi, Tunde Adebimpe and Hannah Einbinder. The whimsical comedy showcases beings on a distant planet, exploring themes familiar to our own lives. The show is co-created and executive produced by Nathan Pyle, whose graphic novel serves as the series' inspiration. Executive producers Alex Bulkley, Corey Campodonico, Lauren Pomerantz, Steve Levy and Taylor Alexy Pyle collaborate with Levari on the animated series, which is produced by Apple Studios and ShadowMachine. 'Strange Planet' marks Harmon's fourth animated series, adding to his successes with 'Rick and Morty' on Adult Swim, 'Krapopolis' on Fox, and 'Little Demon' on FXX. Levari, an Emmy-winning writer, brings her creative prowess to the project after her work on Comedy Central's 'Over the Garden Wall' and Nickelodeon's 'Harvey Breaks.' The first season, comprising 10 episodes, premieres on August 9, with the initial three episodes available for streaming on that date. Subsequently, every Wednesday, the remaining seven episodes will be released, concluding with the season finale on September 27.

(Reuters) — ChatGPT is now available for Android users in the United States, India, Bangladesh and Brazil, the viral chatbot's owner OpenAI said on Tuesday, as it looks to take advantage of the popularity of the artificial intelligence tool.

PARIS (Reuters) — France's antitrust watchdog said on Tuesday it had issued a statement of objections against Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL), citing concerns the U.S. company could have used «discriminatory and non-transparent conditions» for using user data for advertising purposes on iOS devices.

It's no secret that large U.S. tech companies have experienced a reduction in their weighting on the Nasdaq 100 index after the 'special' rebalancing. The weightage of the 7 biggest companies in the index has decreased from 56% to 44%.

Spotify has decided to hike its subscription rates. The company will increase its monthly subscription rate for individual plans by GBP 1 to GBP 10.99. For a premium duo plan, one has to pay GBP 14.99, and GBP 17.99 for a family plan.

iPhone users, along with corresponding updates for other devices. The latest software release features "important bug fixes and security updates," as stated in the release notes. All users can now access the new software updates starting today.

₹8,233 crore) class action lawsuit initiated by over 1,500 app developers in the UK regarding its App Store fees. Apple's services division, which encompasses the App Store, has experienced substantial revenue growth in recent years, reaching approximately $20 billion ( ₹1.63 lakh crore) per quarter. However, the fees charged by Apple, ranging from 15% to 30%, to certain app makers for using their in-app payment system, have drawn criticism from app developers and become a focal point for antitrust regulators in various nations.

Functionality is a key feature. Being seen with an Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max costing ₹1.9 lakh also provides features considered 'worth the value'. But a product's 'luxury quotient' alone can be enough for an increasing number of consumers.

Back in 1998 and 2011, the Nasdaq 100 index faced a similar problem it faces today. First, with Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) making up more than 25% of the entire basket, and later with Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) taking up 20% of the index.

global economy and an anticipated decline in the overall smartphone market, Apple Inc., headquartered in Cupertino, California, is determined to maintain stable shipments of the iPhone 15. According to Bloomberg, the company is contemplating increasing the price of the Pro models, which could contribute to a rise in overall revenue. However, the specific targets are not public information.

Investing.com — U.S. futures traded higher Monday, starting a crucial week, which includes more corporate earnings and a Federal Reserve meeting, on a positive note.

Apple is reportedly working on a new mode of delivery for its devices. The company is said to be planning the introduction of ‘EasyPay Online Ordering’ in its retail stores, which will allow customers to purchase products in-store and have them delivered to their home or office. The service will offer various fulfillment methods, including home shipping and product personalization, all in a single transaction.

Marc Gurman in his newsletter for Bloomberg, has mentioned that Apple usually releases the 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models with the latest technology. However, these gadgets will not be released until the middle of next year.  As per Gurman, MacBook Air and the 13-inch MacBook Pro are likely to arrive in the market featuring M3 chipsets by the end of next year. Speaking of Apple's possible new additions, Forbes reported that the technology giant is working on a new patent which is likely to be a touch screen for the primary screen of its laptops.

Electronics became the fourth largest exported item from India in the June quarter, jumping two spots, as the category grew the fastest among the top 30 exported items. As per an analysis of the data released by the Ministry of Commerce, electronics exports grew over 56% in the April-June period, reaching ₹57,220.24 crore as against ₹36,533.18 crore in the same period last year. In fact, electronics is the only sector to record growth in the top five categories of exports.

Amazon, Twitter, Apple, Ola, Flipkart, Oracle, JP Morgan, Goldman Sachs, among others, are some of the favourite hunting grounds for talent. According to data from Native, there was a 30-40% increase in demand for senior tech talent from global firms and new age companies in the last 6-12 months compared to a year ago.

Atlanta United in 2023 Leagues Cup group stage match, days after Lionel Messi had a dream debut for David Beckham co-owned Major League Soccer (MLS) club in the US. The upcoming match between Inter Miami and Atlanta United will be an all MLS-clash. 2023 Leagues Cup is featuring football teams from US' MLS and Liga MX, the professional football league in Mexico.