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If your smart TV keeps pausing, freezing, or buffering while watching movies, videos, or web series—even with fast internet—the problem may not be with your WiFi or internet provider. In many cases, the issue lies within your TV’s internal settings. A few simple adjustments can dramatically improve your streaming experience. Here are the key settings you should check and fix. 1. Switch to the Correct WiFi Bandwidth If your TV is connected to a 2.4GHz WiFi band, it may struggle to stream high-quality content because this band is often crowded and slower.Switch your TV to the 5GHz WiFi band, which provides: Faster speed Less interference Smooth HD/4K playback Multiple devices connected to the same network can also reduce available bandwidth. By shifting your TV to a diffe...

A new wave of cyber fraud is spreading rapidly across India, with online scammers specifically targeting women by posing as foreign professionals and luring them with the promise of marriage and expensive gifts. The latest case has emerged from Uttar Pradesh, where a young woman fell victim to this elaborate trap. A New Form of Online Fraud on the Rise According to cybercrime experts, fraudsters are now using social media platforms to befriend women, send them seemingly luxurious gifts, and then blackmail them for money. These scams have increased sharply over the past few months, affecting women and young girls across the country. Cyber expert Ajay Singh warns that thousands to lakhs of rupees are being siphoned off through this technique, and multiple new cases are being reporte...

Google has officially launched its next-generation AI image model, Nano Banana Pro, and it is now being rolled out globally. Built on the newly released Gemini 3, the upgraded model promises dramatically better image creation, refined editing capabilities, superior text rendering and deeper real-world understanding. A Major Leap Over the Previous Nano Banana Nano Banana Pro is significantly more advanced than the earlier Nano Banana (Gemini 2.5 Flash). It has stronger world knowledge, improved reasoning, enhanced precision and gives users more granular control while designing or editing images. Google expects Nano Banana Pro to create a wave similar to the massive popularity enjoyed by its predecessor on social media. Sundar Pichai Confirms Launch Google CEO Sundar Pichai an...

Bengaluru: BSNL appears to be playing a stealthy game with its customers. While the company has not increased the prices of its prepaid recharge plans, many of them have effectively become more expensive. This is because BSNL has reduced the validity of several popular plans, resulting in an implicit tariff hike of up to 20%. The Hidden Price IncreaseAmid ongoing reports of tariff hikes expected from telecom operators starting 1 December, BSNL’s move could negatively impact its customers. Despite previously assuring users that it would not raise plan prices, the government-owned telecom company has quietly shortened the validity period of its prepaid plans, making them costlier per day of service. Some affected plans include: ₹99 Plan: Previously offered unlimited calls and 50MB ...

New Delhi: Vodafone Idea (Vi) has introduced a new prepaid plan priced at ₹548, offering 84 days of validity. Designed primarily for users who require long-term calling with minimal data usage, the plan includes unlimited voice calls, 100 free SMS per day, and 7GB of mobile data for the entire validity period. Affordable Plan Ahead of Expected Tariff Hike With reports indicating that telecom companies may increase prepaid tariffs from 1 December 2025, Vi’s latest plan comes as a relief for customers seeking an economical long-validity option. The pack is positioned as a calling-centric plan and costs less than ₹550, making it a practical choice for users who need extended validity without heavy data consumption. Daily Cost Less Than ₹7 The ₹548 plan essentially offers all benef...

**. Superintelligence Could Be a Threat As major global tech companies accelerate their efforts to build technologies beyond today’s AI, a new frontier—known as superintelligence—is gaining attention.Superintelligence represents an extremely advanced form of AI, far more capable than current systems. But according to Suleyman, speaking on The Silicon Valley Girl podcast, this technology could become impossible to control. What is Superintelligence? Suleyman explains that superintelligence would be an AI system that: Improves itself constantly without human help Sets its own goals Operates independently, beyond human command Becomes too powerful to restrict or regulate Such a system, he warns, could ultimately slip outside human control and pose a major risk ...

Beijing: China has successfully apprehended Xi Zhijiang, one of Asia’s largest cyber fraudsters, who had been running an extensive illegal online gambling network that had troubled the world. Xi, a Chinese national, was extradited from Thailand after a two-year legal battle. Global Cybercrime NetworkXi Zhijiang allegedly operated a massive online gambling and fraud network across Myanmar, Cambodia, and Laos, defrauding thousands of people. He was first arrested in Bangkok in 2022 following an Interpol Red Corner Notice. Though Xi held a Cambodian passport, China pursued his extradition. After prolonged hearings, a Thai court approved his return to China. Scale of the Alleged CrimesAccording to reports, Xi’s operations were not limited to online gambling. The Chinese Ministry of Publi...

OnePlus has officially launched its latest flagship, OnePlus 15, in India. The phone is expected to compete with Samsung Galaxy S25 and iPhone 17, all priced between ₹70,000 and ₹85,000. Here’s a detailed comparison of their key features, specifications, and performance. Display Comparison OnePlus 15: Features a 6.78-inch QHD+ LTPO AMOLED display with a 165Hz refresh rate, HDR10+ support, and Gorilla Glass Victus 2 protection. Samsung Galaxy S25: Comes with a 6.2-inch LTPO AMOLED 2X display, HDR10+ support, and 120Hz refresh rate with Gorilla Glass Victus 2. iPhone 17: Offers a 6.3-inch LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED display, 120Hz refresh rate, and Ceramic Shield 2 coating, with peak brightness reaching 3,000 nits. Processor and Operating System OnePlus 15: Powered by Qua...

Uber has launched a new in-app video recording feature in 10 Indian cities, aiming to address disputes and conflicts between drivers and passengers. According to reports, the feature is designed to ensure safety, transparency, and accountability during rides. Addressing Longstanding ChallengesConflicts between cab drivers and passengers are frequently shared on social media. Companies like Uber and Ola have long struggled with complaints from both sides. While dashcams offer a solution, most drivers in India do not use them. To overcome this, Uber has introduced video recording within the app, which can help capture the truth in case of disagreements. Cities Where the Feature is LiveInitially launched as a pilot project in May, the service is now active in Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, a...

A prominent computer scientist has made a startling claim: technology could make humans immortal by 2030, with artificial intelligence (AI) playing a central role in this revolutionary development. The Scientist Behind the ClaimAccording to a report by The Times of India, the claim comes from Ray Kurzweil, a veteran computer scientist and former Google engineer. Kurzweil, who has received the National Medal of Technology (1999) and been inducted into the National Inventors Hall of Fame (2002), believes that a combination of biotechnology, nanotechnology, and AI could dramatically extend human life, potentially making death a thing of the past. AI as the Key to ImmortalityIn his book, The Singularity Is Near, Kurzweil argues that by 2029, AI will match human intelligence, passing the ...