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One more election—that’s all Pat Sullivan, precinct captain of Chicago’s 51st Ward, has to make it through. For 32 years, he’s been in charge of curb repair, potholes, snow removal, and turning out votes in his working-class South Side neighborhood. Pat is preparing a final push to re-elect alderman Eddie Byrne, after which he plans to finally retire and move with his wife, Mary, out of the city. Pat’s plans are shattered when he learns that his daughter-in-law Janice has been murdered, and that her husband—Pat’s son Tom—has been arrested as the primary suspect. Pat puts up his house and savings in order to bail Tom out of jail, only for his son to immediately go on the lam. If Pat can’t get Tom into court within 30 days, his life’s earnings will be forfeited—and to top it all off, Mary reveals to him that she’s dying of breast cancer. To save what’s left of his family, Pat must track down Tom and figure out what really happened to Janice. Along the way, he will have to contend with a...

OpenAI has been sued by five news publications in Canada: Torstar, Postmedia, The Globe and Mail, The Canadian Press, and CBC/Radio-Canada over alleged copyright infringement. The five news companies have accused the ChatGPT maker of regularly breaching copyright and online terms of use. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/vcAfVeD

In China, a major potato-producing nation, researchers are racing to develop heat-resistant potato varieties as global warming threatens crop yields. A study led by the International Potato Center (CIP) in Beijing indicates that higher temperatures, predicted by the end of the century, could accelerate tuber growth but lead to reduced harvests. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/jUhaqQu

Amazon has announced its first-ever Black Friday Sale in India which went live on midnight November 28. During this limited period, customers can avail of exciting discounts on a wide range of items such as smartphones, TVs, home appliances, gaming consoles, fashion and beauty products, and more. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/xya7sGI

A study has confirmed that terrestrial microbes colonised a Ryugu asteroid sample after its return to Earth in 2020. The micro-organisms were found to proliferate upon exposure to Earth's atmosphere, raising concerns over contamination risks in planetary exploration. Published in Meteoritics & Planetary Science, the findings underline the need for robust protocols to ... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/GtXy3MY

Global foldable smartphone shipments decreased by 1 percent year-on-year (YoY) in the third quarter (Q3) of 2024, according to a market research firm. The market is reported to have experienced a dip for the first time after six consecutive quarters of growth. Samsung had the largest market share in the foldable smartphone market globally, followed by brands such as H... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/8W5wLlm

Redmi K80 series was launched in China on Wednesday. Xiaomi's latest smartphone lineup comprises two models — Redmi K80 and Redmi K80 Pro. Both handsets are equipped with flagship Snapdragon chipsets and boast 120Hz AMOLED displays. The Redmi K80 Pro benefits from an additional 50-megapixel floating telephoto lens with 2.5X optical zoom, which the base model does no... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/stigvoU

Magnetic tornadoes twisting down from Jupiter's ionosphere create massive, Earth-sized anticyclonic storms in the planet's atmosphere. These dark ovals, detectable only in ultraviolet light, form dense hazes of aerosols stirred by swirling magnetic vortices. This phenomenon, visible at Jupiter's poles, was unveiled through data from the Hubble Space Telescope's OPAL p... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/5f9hGRn

Streambox Media has launched its latest range of QLED TVs called Dor in India, the company announced on Tuesday. The Indian startup, which is backed by Micromax Informatics, Nikhil Kamath, and Stride Ventures, offers the TV with a subscription-based TV service which negates the upfront cost of the QLED TV in favour of a TV-as-a-service model. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/k9cdVUh

Realme’s GT 7 Pro packs in everything one would expect from an affordable flagship smartphone in India. This time, Realme's GT 7 Pro incorporates the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC, which is currently absent from any flagship available in India. How does it perform, and are the cameras any good? Read on to find out. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/dG3XZRg

The H.E.S.S. Observatory in Namibia has detected the highest-energy cosmic ray electrons ever observed, suggesting sources within a few hundred light-years. The findings point to extreme phenomena like pulsars and supernova remnants, offering insights into cosmic processes and particle accelerators. The breakthrough provides crucial data for future studies, reshaping ... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/VcDA9US

OnePlus is rolling out the stable version of its latest operating system (OS) update dubbed OxygenOS 15 for the OnePlus Open in India, the company announced on Sunday. Based on Android 15, it introduces visual enhancements with Flux Themes and improved animations across the user interface (UI), adds artificial intelligence (AI) features for photo editing and productiv... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/fj8U3yr

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 and Galaxy Z Fold 7 are expected to land in the second half of next year. The 2025 foldable lineup may likely be the first foldables to utilise the company's in-house Exynos SoC. To be more exact, the Galaxy Z Flip 7 and Galaxy Z Fold 7 are said to run on Exynos 2500. Meanwhile, the Galaxy S25 trio is rumoured to launch with a Snapdragon 8 E... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/lZqe32x

iOS 19 is rumoured to be in development as the next operating system (OS) update for iPhone. The successor to iOS 18 is expected to be previewed next year in the summer and debut in September, alongside the purported iPhone 17 series. However, a new report suggests iOS 19 will initially carry only some of the new features that are said to be in development and some of... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/KSPV4z5

The Pixel 9 Pro ticks most checkboxes for a compact flagship smartphone. It packs a solid build and an excellent display. The performance is decent for everyday tasks until you are more inclined towards gaming. On the camera front, the 9 Pro outshines some expensive rivals. There are tons of AI features, and it also comes with Google's 7 years of software support. All... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/2gTXwhl

Honor 300 Ultra could be launched soon, according to a Chinese tipster. The company has already confirmed the upcoming release of the Honor 300 and 300 Pro models, but there has been no word on an Ultra variant. Here's everything you need to know about the purported Honor 300 Ultra. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/N13Asok

Nubia V70 Design has been launched in the Philippines and the ZTE subsidiary's latest phone is equipped with a 6.7-inch LCD screen. It is equipped with 4GB of RAM and 256GB of storage, and it packs a 5,000mAh battery. The Nubia V70 Design runs on Android 14, with the company's MyOS 14 skin on top. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/SdVq56m

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang stated on Saturday that the global collaboration and cooperation in technology would persist, even if the new US administration under President-elect Donald Trump enforces stricter export controls on advanced computing products. "We have entered the age of AI. It's a new era of computing that will affect every industry and every scientific fiel... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/sQ3EaPh

Amazon has invested another $4 billion into Anthropic, as the firm plans to captialise on a boom in generative AI technology. The e-commerce giant has doubled its investment in the OpenAI competitor, known for its GenAI chatbot Claude, but it will remain a minority investor in the firm. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/dN06cX9

The Solar Orbiter spacecraft has sent back the sharpest images of the sun’s surface, captured from 74 million kilometres away. These high-resolution images reveal the sun’s dynamic surface features, including granular patterns and sunspots. The spacecraft’s instruments also provided detailed maps of the sun’s magnetic fields, shedding light on the physical pro... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/B4x13ru

iPhone SE 4 is expected to launch soon as a successor to the current iPhone SE (2022) version. The display, camera and battery details of the iPhone SE 4 have surfaced online previously. A new report claims that the phone will come equipped with an in-house 5G modem. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/qpPRv5M

Apple engineers made a key decision in 2017 which led to the company being able to offer Apple Intelligence even in devices launched in 2020, said an executive. In a podcast, senior executives in the company highlighted that the engineers responsible for designing the M1 chipset decided to add neural networks to make them artificial intelligence (AI) ready. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/8KmHDRc

The Sabarmati Report, starring Vikrant Massey, premiered in theatres on November 15, 2024. Directed by Dheeraj Sarna, the drama-thriller draws inspiration from the 2002 Godhra Train Burning incident, exploring its impact through the lens of journalism. The film has been produced by Balaji Motion Pictures and Vikir Films Production, with Zee Studios handling distributi... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/zlvHDUf

Apple's AirTag 2 has been in the rumour mill for quite some time now. As we wait for Apple's official confirmation, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman has claimed that Apple is preparing to release its second-generation smart tracker next year. It is said to come with an updated design and a new wireless chip. Apple is expected to build some privacy improvements into its next Ai... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/IpEb17Z

iQOO Neo 10 series is expected to make its debut in China this month. Ahead of the anticipated launch, the company has revealed details about the processor which powers the Pro model, and it is confirmed to be a flagship SoC sourced from MediaTek, built on TSMC’s fabrication process. The launch date of the purported series has also been confirmed, in addition to its... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/84GJbOR

Realme GT 7 Pro is confirmed to launch in India on November 26, weeks after its debut in China. Ahead of the official launch, the company has teased the upcoming handset's battery capacity and charging speed. As per the details shared on social media, the Realme GT 7 Pro will launch with a smaller battery compared to the model launched in China. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/TKriqyh

Using data from the eROSITA All-Sky Survey, astronomers mapped the Local Hot Bubble in 3D, finding a new interstellar tunnel leading towards Centaurus. This tunnel may link the bubble with another galactic superbubble, hinting at a broader network of gas corridors. The eROSITA data also unveils temperature variations within the bubble, supporting theories of supernova... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/T4XgZBf

A recent study suggests a tomb in Vergina, Greece, thought to belong to Philip II, may instead hold the remains of Alexander the Great's half-brother, Philip III Arrhidaeus, and a sacred tunic once worn by Alexander. Antonis Bartsiokas, a professor emeritus at Democritus University of Thrace, bases his claims on historical evidence and an analysis of the cloth’s com... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/nd2kl7G

In 2023, a cosmic puzzle was decoded by a father-daughter team of citizen scientists. The message, originating from Mars, reveals five amino acids. While the project simulated an extraterrestrial transmission, the meaning of these amino acids remains uncertain. Could they represent life? Or perhaps something more? This fascinating puzzle has ignited a global debate on... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/ap0NcI3

Adharma Kadhaigal, a Tamil-language fantasy thriller, will be available for streaming on Aha Tamil from November 15, 2024. Directed by Kamaraj Vel, the film stars Vetri, Sakshi Agarwal, and Ammu Abirami. Set during the pandemic, it follows a gangster’s return to his wife amidst a tense backdrop. The film has garnered positive reviews, with an IMDb rating of 9.4/10, ... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/LcGMSwq

Brother, featuring Jayam Ravi and Priyanka Mohan, is a family comedy-drama that released in theatres on October 31, 2024. Directed by M. Rajesh, the film follows the emotional journey of siblings navigating familial challenges. After a successful run at the box office, the movie will stream on Zee5, with Zee Tamil holding its satellite rights. Produced by Screen Scene... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/1irVOnI

OpenAI is reportedly planning to release artificial intelligence (AI) agents that can operate tasks on computer systems. As per a report, the company has been working on several agent-related research projects, one of which is dubbed “Operator” which can execute multi-step actions on computers. The AI agents are said to be released in January 2025 as a research pr... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/BKw5psD

ISRO and IIT Madras have launched a Centre of Excellence in Fluid and Thermal Sciences to tackle critical thermal management challenges in spacecraft and launch vehicles. This collaboration, backed by ₹1.84 crore funding, will enable advanced research, helping to improve spacecraft design reliability and longevity. The centre aims to address extreme temperature vari... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/CdAtOPy

Oppo is said to be working on the Reno 13 series. While the brand is yet to announce the China launch date, a report has surfaced online suggesting the India launch timeline of the Oppo Reno 13 series. The new lineup is expected to come with at least two offerings, namely the Oppo Reno 13 and the Reno 13 Pro. Additionally, an alleged render of the Oppo Reno 13 has lea... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/8s6jAkR

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has announced the launch of the first fibre-based intranet TV service in select regions in India. This service, dubbed IFTV, was first introduced last month alongside the unveiling of the state-owned telecommunications provider’s new logo and six other new facilities. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/DvEc36l

A new analysis of Voyager 2’s flyby of Uranus in 1986 reveals a unique magnetic anomaly caused by a rare solar wind event. Scientists from NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory and Caltech found that the solar wind’s impact on Uranus’s magnetosphere was a unique occurrence, influencing measurements of the planet’s magnetic field. The study also suggests that the pl... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/JE1ocQY

Allu Arjun, the star of Pushpa 2, will join Nandamuri Balakrishna on the iconic Telugu talk show ‘Unstoppable with NBK’. In this episode, airing November 15 on Aha, Arjun speaks about his acting inspirations, memorable co-stars, and personal insights shared by his mother. The episode will also preview Pushpa 2 and his historic National Award win. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/YuImh4i

Oppo Find N5 is expected to arrive soon as a successor to the Oppo Find N3, which was unveiled in October 2023. The purported book-style foldable has started doing rounds of the rumour mill. A tipster has hinted at the expected launch timeline of the smartphone alongside some key features it may come with. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/ICV09mX

Sony WF-C510 was introduced in the Indian market in September this year. It sits on the lower end of Sony’s audio wearable products. It does not support high-end audio codecs or active noise cancellation, which seems to be a popular feature in almost all TWS earphones today. With its 6mm drivers and up to 22 hours of total battery life, are they still worth your mon... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/fA2kQdK

Instagram is implementing a change for the removal of a feature that was long been considered annoying by users, the company head has confirmed via social media. From now on, the social media platform’s feed will not automatically refresh when the app is opened after a period of brief inactivity, enabling the user to see the posts which first appear on their screen. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/EeQugKr

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is expected to launch in early 2025, and the flagship phone is said feature a revamped design. Now design renders of the purported Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra provide a glimpse into the look and four colourways of the handset. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/d0BoGDh

Reliance lobbied the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) on Friday to reconsider its plan to administratively allocate satellite spectrum, instead of auctioning it. Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia said in October that the government would allocate spectrum in line with global trends. However, it will issue a final notification on how spectrum is allotted ... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/wp0rgEy

Two years before writing this book, the author, an avid runner, completed the 2022 New York City Marathon at the age of 51. The race was grueling, she says, but far shorter and easier than her lengthy and often discouraging struggle to have children. Her first pregnancy in the late 1990s was difficult; she experienced shortness of breath, she says, and labial swelling that “resembled a cow’s udder.” Her baby, Hannah, was born premature but healthy. However, after the author was diagnosed with a genetic condition that overtaxes the heart, she was warned not to have more kids. Unwilling to give up her dream of a large biological family, she turned to a procedure that involved implanting an embryo into a surrogate mother. After painful fertility treatments and repeated failures, Beder Solway and her husband left their Canadian home for a New Jersey fertility clinic. They discovered that one potential surrogate mother had a history of drug addiction, but a perfect match later materialized...

Samsung Galaxy Ring 2 could be launched earlier than Samsung originally planned to, according to a tipster. The first-generation Galaxy Ring was launched earlier this year in various markets including India, and its successor is said to feature a slimmer design, improved battery life. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/yBMGhFx

The 2024 crime thriller Prasanna Vadanam is now available in Tamil on Aha Tamil and OTTplay Premium. Directed by Arjun Y.K., the film follows a man with face blindness who becomes an unexpected key witness in a murder investigation. The movie stars Suhas and has garnered moderate reviews for its suspense-filled storytelling. Stream now to watch this gripping thriller ... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/8BX1clW

Android 16 is the purported operating system (OS) expected to arrive as a successor next year to Android 15 which debuted in September. While Google has confirmed a timeline of the update’s release, an exact date is yet to be revealed. However, a recent report suggests that Android 16 could be released for devices much sooner than previous updates, with the summer o... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/oUHpvmx

Gumasthan, directed by Amal K. Joby and featuring Jaise Jose, Bibin George, and Dileesh Pothan, is set to release on OTT platforms following its theatrical debut on September 27, 2024. The film combines suspense and drama against a rural backdrop. While an official confirmation for streaming on Amazon Prime is pending, audiences are eagerly awaiting its digital releas... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/KnyeF8V

Samsung Galaxy S25 series is expected to make its debut early next year. Rumour mills hint towards major changes coming to Samsung's flagship smartphone lineup in terms of hardware. The latest leak comes courtesy of a tipster who has shared images of the alleged cases of the Galaxy S25 series. The images suggest a shift in the design strategy of the purported top-of-t... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/badotC0

Rohit Wad was part of the Binance Blockchain Week, that was recently held in Dubai. Speaking to Gadgets360, Wad said his future plans for Binance are centered around merging the convenience of familiar apps and interfaces with heightened security for upcoming services that assist users dabbling with volatile cryptocurrencies.   from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/kgqxnGN

Apple last week introduced the iOS 18.1 update which brought Apple Intelligence. Now, a recent report suggests that the next batch of Apple Intelligence features, including ChatGPT integration in Siri and a new Image Playground app, might arrive with the iOS 18.2 update for iPhone sooner than expected. The release timeline of other iOS 18 updates, along with the impro... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/adxQoZH

The European Space Agency’s Proba-3 mission is en route to India for a launch scheduled for December. This pioneering project involves two satellites designed to create artificial solar eclipses, allowing for extensive observation of the Sun’s corona. The spacecraft, developed with contributions from various European partners, is poised to offer unprecedented insi... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/ne0Wwi5