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After a thrilling IPL 2024 season, it is now time to witness another rollercoaster season of cricket tournament. Yes, we are talking about the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024, which starts on June 01, 2024. The annual T20 World Cup tournament will be taking place in two countries: the West Indies and the United States. This season, we have 20 teams divided into four groups of five teams each. The top two teams from each group will advance to the Super 8 stage. Here, eight teams will be divided into two groups of four teams each. The top two teams will then advance to the semi-finals, while the Final of the T20 World Cup 2024 will take place on June 29. If you are wondering where you can watch all the action of the World Cup, then you have come to the right place. In this article, we will discuss all the details you need to know about the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024. So, without further ado, let's get started. ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024: Today's Match Details The

Apple Inc. is planning to overhaul its Siri virtual assistant with more advanced artificial intelligence, a move that will let users control individual app functions with their voice, according to people with knowledge of the matter. The new system will allow Siri to take command of all the features within apps for the first time, said the people, who asked not to be identified because the initiative isn't public. That change required a revamp of Siri's underlying software using large language models — a core technology behind generative AI — and will be one of the highlights of Apple's renewed push into AI, they said. The upgrade is one piece of the company's larger AI strategy, which will be unveiled at its Worldwide Developers Conference on June 10. Apple is preparing several features, including voice memo transcriptions and summaries, quick recaps of websites and notifications, automated message replies, advanced photo editing, and AI-generated emojis, Bloomberg

Apple will be hosting its annual developer-focused event, the Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC), in less than two weeks. It is expected that the Cupertino-based tech giant will introduce several new artificial intelligence (AI) features to Siri, Safari browser, Photos app, and more during the event. Previously, it was reported that some of these features might be server-based, which could create privacy concerns among its user base. However, a new report now suggests that the company has developed a confidential computing technique to ensure privacy even on the cloud. Apple said to bring Confidential Computing for AI features According to a report by The Information, the company is working on a technology that lets it process data on the servers in a way that will be inaccessible to anyone, including Apple employees. In industry terms, it is known as confidential computing, a method of isolating data within a processing unit. Once, it is processed, the data is encrypted and s

Redmi Pad Pro 5G has been introduced in China with dual-SIM support. The tablet gets a 12.1-inch display and runs Xiaomi's HyperOS out-of-the-box. It joins the 4G version of the Redmi Pad Pro , which was launched in April. The 5G variant shares similar specifications with the existing model and is available in two RAM and storage configurations. The tablet is powered by a Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 SoC and is backed by a 10,000mAh battery with 33W fast charging support. Redmi Pad Pro 5G price The Redmi Pad Pro 5G starts in China at CNY 1,999 (roughly Rs. 23,000) for the 6GB + 128GB option, while the 8GB + 256GB variant is priced at CNY 2,399 (roughly Rs. 27,600). The tablet is available for purchase via the Xiaomi China website  in a Dark Grey colourway. Redmi Pad Pro 5G specifications, features Redmi Pad Pro 5G sports a 12.1-inch 2.5K (2,560 x 1,600 pixels) LCD screen with a 120Hz refresh rate, a 180Hz touch sampling rate, and up to 600 nits peak brightness as well as Dolby Vision

Apple's WWDC 2024 event is set to kick off in a few days and the company has now shared additional details about its annual Worldwide Developers Conference, including the keynote event time as well as the full schedule for the event. This year, Apple is expected to announce its next generation of software updates for iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Apple TV, HomePod, AirPods, Apple Vision Pro, and Mac computers. While the company isn't expected to unveil new hardware, this year's event is expected to focus on artificial intelligence (AI) features, an area where Apple is playing catch-up with its rivals. WWDC 2024 Keynote Event Time, How to Watch Livestream WWDC 2024 will kick off with an in-person keynote event for select developers at Apple Park in California that will also be streamed live globally via the company's YouTube channel, the Apple website, Apple Developer app, and the Apple TV app. The keynote is scheduled to begin at 10am PDT (10:30pm IST). Apple will al

Poco F6 5G will go on sale in India for the first time today (May 29) via Flipkart . The Poco F series smartphone was launched in the country last week with Qualcomm's new Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 SoC. It comes in three RAM and storage configurations and two finishes. The Poco F6 5G features an OLED display with 1.5K resolution and flaunts a 50-megapixel dual rear camera setup. It houses a 5,000mAh battery with support for 90W wired fast charging. Poco F6 5G price in india, sale offers The Poco F6 5G price in India  starts at Rs. 29,999 for the base 8GB RAM + 256GB storage variant. Meanwhile, the 12GB RAM + 256GB and 12GB + 512GB options are priced at Rs. 31,999, and 33,999, respectively. It is available in Black and Titanium colourways. The handset will go on sale on Flipkart at 12pm IST today. Flipkart is offering 5 percent cashback on Flipkart Axis bank cards. HDFC, ICICI, and SBI card users can avail Rs. 2,000 off on transactions. This will bring down the starting price to Rs.

Just around the time expansive open-world games had decidedly started showing signs of fatigue, Ghost of Tsushima arrived like a summer breeze. Sucker Punch's Japan-set action-adventure game didn't reinvent the wheel by any means, but it reshaped player interaction with familiar open-world tropes in inventive ways to deliver a memorable samurai story. Ghost of Tsushima and its resounding success on PlayStation consoles showed that the open-world playbook — largely written by Ubisoft's Assassin's Creed and Far Cry series of games — had gotten so stale that small but clever new ideas were enough to engender a meaningful experience. Through its pared back quest design, its diegetic approach to map markers, and its evocative visuals and music, Ghost of Tsushima set the bar for what a modern open-world action-adventure title should be. Now, the game arrives on PC in a package that amplifies what it already did well on PS4 and PS5 . Ghost of Tsushima Director's Cut ,

Apple's iPad could be redesigned with a small cosmetic change that affects the appearance of the rear panel of the company's upcoming tablet models. A product designer at the Cupertino company recently told a publication that the company was considering switching its logo on the rear panel to a horizontal orientation, due to the increasing usage of the iPad in landscape mode. Recent versions of iPadOS also show the company's logo in portrait and landscape mode when starting the device, depending on its orientation. Apple Considering Landscape-oriented Logo Numerama recently interviewed Apple product designer Molly Anderson, who said (translated from French) that the Apple logo — currently shown as upright in portrait mode — could eventually be rotated so that it appears upright when the tablet is used in landscape mode. "We are thinking about it. The iPad has long been a product that can be used in portrait mode, but we are increasingly using it in landscape mode

Honor 200 and Honor 200 Pro  were unveiled in China on May 27, Monday. The smartphones ship with Android 14-based MagicOS 8.0. The get an AI-backed portrait feature that has been trained on the French Studio Harcourt portrait datasets. The handsets carry 50-megapixel triple rear camera units as well as 50-megapixel selfie cameras each. The Pro model features an additional 3D depth camera alongside the selfie shooter. The Honor 200 series will launch globally on June 12. Honor 200, Honor 200 Pro price, availability The base Honor 200 carries a  starting price of CNY 2,699 (roughly Rs. 31,000) for the 12GB + 256GB option, the 12GB + 512GB and the 16GB + 256GB variants are priced at CNY 2,999 (roughly Rs. 34,400), and the 16GB + 512GB option is listed at CNY 3,199 (roughly Rs. 36,700). Meanwhile, the Honor 200 Pro is priced at CNY 3,499 (roughly Rs. 40,200) and CNY 3,799 (roughly Rs. 43,600) for the 12GB + 256GB and the 12GB + 512GB variants. The higher-end 16GB + 512GB and the 16GB

Activision has confirmed that the next Call of Duty will be Black Ops 6. After several leaks and teasers, the publisher announced Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 last week. “A dark new chapter of the Black Ops franchise begins,” the official Call of Duty handle on X posted May 23, alongside a short video revealing the title. Additionally, Activision has confirmed that Black Ops 6 will be fully revealed in Direct presentation immediately following the Xbox Games Showcase on June 9. The Call of Duty maker had begun its marketing push for the next title in its popular shooter franchise last week, revealing a teaser website for the game with “The Truth Lies” branding. The next instalment in the Black Ops series follows Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War , which was released in 2020. Activision and Microsoft have also confirmed that the Direct presentation at Xbox Games Showcase slated for next month will be dedicated to Black Ops 6. Microsoft's initial announcement of the showcase in

Motorola Razr 50 and Motorola Razr 50 Ultra are said to be in the works and are expected to launch in select markets including US and Canada as Razr (2024) and Razr+ (2024). Ahead of any official announcement, an alleged TENAA listing for the Motorola Razr 50 with a live photo and some specifications has surfaced online. The listing suggests a 3.6-inch cover display and a 6.9-inch inner screen on the Razr 50. It is likely to run on a MediaTek Dimensity 7300X SoC. Motorola Razr 50 specifications (expected) TENAA has  listed a new Motorola phone with the model number XT2453-2. This model, which could be the Motorola Razr 50, is shown with a 3.6-inch OLED cover display with a 1,066x1056pixel pixels resolution and a 6.9-inch OLED full-HD+ (1,080x2,640 pixels) inner screen with 120Hz refresh rate. Also, it is listed to come with 8GB, 12GB, and 16GB RAM options along with 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, and 1TB inbuilt storage. It is shown to pack an octa-core chipset with a 2.5GHz peak frequency.

Nothing has come a long way from its early Ear 1 days. In a very short time, the company has churned out some decent products, starting with TWS and moving on to phones and more wireless audio products. 2024 for Nothing is already looking exciting, and I recently got our hands on the all-new set of TWS from Carl Pei's London-based venture - Nothing Ear and Nothing Ear (a). Notably, the third-generation TWS from Nothing have launched, dropping any signs of iteration, which is both confusing and interesting. It's confusing because, for someone like me who has been closely following Nothing from the early days, the naming convention was always not great. But, by the second generation, I, along with other users, almost got the hang of it, only to see the company dropping it altogether for third-generation. Nothing Ear is a successor to the Ear 2 launched last year. What's a bonus here is Nothing Ear (a) - the new affordable TWS offering from the company sporting the signature t