Category: Gadgets

Gemini’s flawed AI racial images seen as warning of tech titans’ power

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AUSTIN, March 17 — For people at the trend-setting tech festival here, the scandal that erupted after Google’s Gemini chatbot cranked out images of Black and Asian Nazi soldiers was seen as a warning about the power artificial intelligence could give tech titans. Google CEO Sundar Pichai last month slammed as “completely unacceptable” errors by his company’s Gemini AI app, after gaffes such as the images of ethnically diverse Nazi troops forced it to temporarily stop users from creating pictures of people. Social media users mocked and criticized Google for the historically inaccurate images, like those showing a female black…Continue Reading

Tech News of the Week: Tata chip plant, Sundar Pichai tells employees “we are wrong”, Apple kills car project and other top tech news of the week |

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There’s a lot that happened in the tech world the past week. Apple killed its decade-long smart car project, touted to be rival to Elon Musk’s Tesla. Indian government gave green signal to three chip plants in the country, of these Tata Group will be setting up two. Google removed some prominent Indian apps from Play Store over policy violation. Big names include Shaadi.com, Naukri.com and more. Google CEO Sundar Pichai sent a strongly-worded letter to company employees over the recent embarrassing errors in its image generation tool that showed many white celebrities as dark or those of Asian origin.…Continue Reading

Our favorite tech gadgets for a spring break trip

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GoPro, Amazon The birds are already chirping, the weather is warming up and millions of people are booking travel for a much-anticipated spring break vacation. Whether you’re planning a family getaway, heading on a travel adventure with friends, or even looking to travel solo and just relax, you have plenty of destination options.  Regardless of where you’re headed, our team of consumer tech experts have compiled this roundup of helpful gadgets you’ll definitely want to bring along on your next trip. These compact powerhouses will keep you entertained on long flights, help you relax during your downtime and make it…Continue Reading

Gadgets to Help You Sleep Better

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In the whirlwind of our everyday routines, sleep often gets pushed aside. But it’s crucial for our health, affecting both our bodies and minds. World Sleep Day serves as a timely nudge to focus on good sleep habits and creating a restful space for ourselves. Yet, even in our bedrooms, unseen threats can disturb our sleep; dangers lurk beneath the surface and in your bedroom air, compromising the very essence of a good night’s sleep. Enter Dyson’s lineup of gadgets designed to maintain a healthy home environment for better sleep. Here are a few suggestions that can help you sleep…Continue Reading

Realme 12 5G to come with iPhone’s Action Button-like Dynamic Button |

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The Realme 12 Pro serieswhich includes the Realme 12 Pro 5G and the Realme 12 Pro+ 5G smartphones, were launched in India in January. The Chinese smartphone maker is now set to launch the Realme 12 series in the country. The upcoming lineup will also include two smartphones — Realme 12 5G and the Realme 12+ 5G models. The Realme 12 5G series is set to launch tomorrow (March 6) at 12 pm and the company has been teasing both smartphones on social media platform X (previously Twitter). The X posts have revealed some of the key highlights of the…Continue Reading

The Smartest New Tech and Gadgets for Men 2024

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SHOP The perfect 1980s gift for fans of Meat Loaf, Bon Jovi or Patti Smith, the Sound Burger was a bright-red portable plastic record player that came in a clam-shell design and with the advisory sticker, “Do not move while playing!” Created in 1982 in a doomed attempt to head off the inexorable rise of shiny new CDs, the vinyl player — “Today’s high-tech takeaway. Amazing looks… even more amazing sound!” — was soon consigned to the “Where are they now?” files. A fixture of hi-fi nerds’ weirdest-products-ever lists since, the Sound Burger has recently enjoyed a minor comeback. A…Continue Reading

60K Nothing Phone 2a Sold In 60 Minutes, Next Samsung Smartwatch May Get Square Dial, More

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60K Nothing Phone 2a Sold In 60 Minutes, Company Says Last week, Nothing unveiled its newest smartphone, the Nothing Phone 2a, in India and now, the device has gone on its debut sale. The company has now revealed that the reception to the Phone 2a has been exceptional. Within 60 minutes of its release, 60,000 units were sold across multiple channels. Earlier this month, Nothing collaborated with Croma for Nothing Drops for Phone 2a in India. Next Samsung Smartwatch May Get Square Dial According to a report by SamMobile, Samsung is considering returning to square design for its upcoming Galaxy…Continue Reading

Simple kitchen gadgets for cooks who like things hassle-free

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Right now, it feels like there’s a never-ending array of kitchen gadgets making their way to the market.  If you’re shopping for something new, it’s important to be sure it’s a gadget that’s reliable and easy to operate, as well as being something you’ll actually use. While gadgets with lots of buttons and multiple settings might work for some, they’re not for everyone – particularly if you have a busy lifestyle or want to focus on recipes rather than an instruction manual. At Which?, our tests cover how simple a product is to use, meaning our experts are well-placed to…Continue Reading