Download YouTube Videos Offline Laptop: In today’s time, everyone loves YouTube for its endless entertainment, information, and educational content. But what happens when you want to watch a video during a flight or journey with no internet? The solution is simple—download the video for offline viewing. Whether it’s a tutorial, a favourite show, or an educational clip, saving it on your PC, Mac, or laptop ensures you can watch it anytime.  Meanwhile, YouTube Premium also offers an official way to download videos, there are other methods you can use as well. You can also search for third-party YouTube video downloaders to download and watch a YouTube video offline on a PC, Mac or laptop. Users can download YouTube videos offline using YouTube Premium. This method requires a YouTube Premium subscription, which costs Rs 149 per month.  It is important to respect copyright laws and use downloaded content for personal use only. So, you can follow these steps to download and enjoy YouTube videos offline on your PC, Mac, or laptop.  How To Download A YouTube Video  Step 1: Open YouTube on your PC, Mac, or laptop and sign in to your YouTube Premium account.  Step 2: Search for the video you want to save for offline viewing and open it.  Step 3: Below the video player, locate the Download button (next to the share option) and click it. Step 4: Once downloaded, access the saved video through your YouTube library for offline viewing anytime.   How To Locate YouTube Videos Offline  Step 1: Open youtube.com on your PC, Mac, or laptop.  Step 2: Click the hamburger menu (three lines) on the left-hand side and select Downloads. Step 3: Access all your saved videos in the Downloads section and enjoy them anytime offline.  YouTube allows downloaded videos to be played offline for up to 29 days. After this, you’ll need to reconnect to the internet to continue accessing them. 

Restore Deleted Pics From Google Photos: The Google Photos app comes pre-installed on phones, allowing users to manage their photos and videos. However, sometimes people accidentally delete a photo and later get upset about it. They think that the photo cannot be recovered. But that’s not true. You can restore a deleted photo from Google Photos.  Google Photos is a cloud-based service provided by Google that allows users to store, organize, and manage their photos and videos. It automatically backs up images and videos from your phone, tablet, or computer, making them accessible from any device with internet access. Google Photos also offers features like intelligent search, automatic organization by people, places, and things, and advanced editing tools.  Here’s how you can recover deleted photos from Google Photos.  Check the Trash Folder When you delete a photo from Google Photos, it goes to the Trash folder. You can retrieve it from there. However, you can only restore photos and videos that are still present in the Trash folder. To restore a photo, find the one you want to recover, and then click on the Restore option. After that, the photo will be restored to your phone’s gallery or Google Photos library. Check the Archive Folder Sometimes, people accidentally archive photos and forget about it, later thinking they have deleted them. If you’re unable to find your photo, make sure to check the Archive folder. If the photo is there, choose the Unarchive option to restore it. The photo will then appear back in your phone’s gallery. Get Help from Google Support If you had stored your photo in Google Drive, you can request Google for assistance to recover it. Step 1: To restore the photo, go to Google Drive and click on the Help page. Step 2: On the Help page, click on the Missing or deleted files option. Step 3: You will then see two options in a pop-up box: Request chat and Email support. You can choose either one based on your convenience. Step 4: Here, you can explain to Google why you need the deleted photo or file back. If possible, Google may be able to retrieve your deleted photo or file.

New Delhi: Google’s list of the most popular searches in India this year reveals a mix of interests with cricket leading the way. The Indian Premier league and T20 World Cup topped the charts. This captured the nation’s passion for the sport. Election results and the Bharatiya Janata Party followed closely. The  upcoming 2024 Olympicsalso sparked controversy and made it to the top five. Here’s a glimpse at what India searched for the most this year. Google Search is our go-to tool for looking up word meanings, and this year, Indians were curious about terms like “All Eyes on Rafah,” “Akaay,” “Cervical Cancer,” “Tawaif,” and “Demure.” To make things easier, Google has even grouped these searches into different categories. Google Year in Search 2024: AQI and Onam Sadhya Top ‘Near Me’ Searches Google’s Year in Search 2024 revealed that Indians used “near me” searches for both practical and cultural needs. “AQI near me” ranked at the top as concerns over air quality in cities like Delhi and Mumbai grew. Food and traditions were also popular, with “Onam Sadhya near me” and “Ram Mandir near me” following closely, the latter gaining attention after the Ayodhya Ram Mandir’s inauguration by PM Modi in January. Other top searches included sports bars, bakeries, trendy cafes, polio drops, and temples. This highlights a mix of everyday needs and cultural interests. Here are the most searched movies in India this year: – Stree 2 – Kalki 2898 AD – 12th Fail – Laapataa Ladies – Hanu-Man – Maharaja – Manjummel Boys – The Greatest of All Time – Salaar – Aavesham Along with movies, popular web series and TV shows like “Hiramandi,” “Mirzapur,” “The Last of Us,” “Bigg Boss 17,” and “Panchayat” also captured people’s attention. These trends give us a glimpse into the diverse cultural, environmental, and global issues that shaped India’s digital curiosity this year.  Some queries were political, like “How to vote Lok Sabha,” while others were more lighthearted, such as meme-inspired searches like “Pookie meaning” and “Moye Moye.” The global Palestine conflict also sparked local interest, with many looking up “All Eyes on Rafah.” India’s search trends this year went beyond just environmental concerns. People searched for topics related to festivals, famous landmarks, food trends and entertainment. 

New Delhi: ChatGPT faced major global outage on Thursday, hours after the OpenAI’s AI-powered chat tool announced integration with iPhone, iPad, and Mac. The AI prompt services were inaccessible across the world. However OpenAI has now restored services for millions of its subscribers. OpenAI in its status report said,ChatGPT, Sora, and the API remain down. We have identified the issue and are rolling out a remediation. We are working as fast as we can to return service to normal and apologize for the downtime. We have reports of API calls returning errors, and difficulties logging in to platform.openai.com and ChatGPT. We have identified the issue and are working to roll out a fix.”     We’re experiencing an outage right now. We have identified the issue and are working to roll out a fix. Sorry and we’ll keep you updated! — OpenAI (@OpenAI) December 12, 2024 We are continuing to work towards remediation. API traffic recovery is ongoing and we are bringing ChatGPT traffic back up by region. Sora is partially beginning to recover. API, ChatGPT, and Sora traffic has largely recovered. We are monitoring the situation to ensure full resolution, added OpenAI.

New Delhi: To improve communication and user experience, the instant messaging platform WhatsApp is launching new calling features, such as the ability to select group chat calls, add video call effects, and improve desktop app calling. With more than 2 billion calls made every day, WhatsApp is constantly enhancing its calling services for both desktop and mobile users.  New effects in video call Ten new video call effects are being added by WhatsApp, such as karaoke microphone effects, underwater appearances, and puppy ears. Video calls will be more entertaining with the addition of this feature. Choose who you want to call With the new feature, users may choose which individuals to invite to group calls, limiting the number of people they can talk to from a bigger group. This is a big step up from the last approach, which involved everyone in the conversation. Improved video call quality Call quality will now be better for users making video calls. WhatsApp makes one-on-one and group talks on desktop and mobile devices more pleasurable with its greater resolution and sharper picture quality. Improved calling features in WhatsApp desktop app Better calling features have been added to the WhatsApp desktop app, making it easier to initiate calls, and generate call links, and dial numbers. This simplified configuration is especially helpful for people who prefer making calls on their desktops.

New Delhi: A shocking case of fraud has surfaced involving WhatsApp. This has left users alarmed about the growing risks of online scams. A man from Tripunithura, Kerala fell victim to a scam and lost Rs 4.05 crore. This happened after he downloaded a malicious app from a link sent via WhatsApp. What makes this incident even more disturbing is that the scammers duped him over two and a half months without raising any suspicion. This incident in Kerala began when the victim was approached on WhatsApp by a woman named Avanthika Dev. She posed as a representative of a well-known private financial services company. She further persuaded the victim to download an app called Br-Block Pro. The app was presented as a tool for profitable share trading, according to a report by The Times of India. The scammer used fake reports to showcase impressive returns and quick profits and claimed other users had benefited from the scheme. She finally gained the victim’s trust through convincing promises and fabricated success stories. The victim believed her assurances and installed the app. After this, the victim started investing money through it. The victim made multiple deposits between September 26 and December 9 and expected significant returns. However, when he tried to withdraw the money he was denied access. After realising that he had been scammed, the victim reported the fraud to the cyber police, who have since registered a complaint. This case is part of a growing trend of scams across India where fraudsters use platforms like WhatsApp to lure victims with promises of guaranteed profits. Once the money is invested, it is misappropriated and leaves victims helpless. Tips to Stay Safe from Scams: Think Before Clicking: Avoid clicking on links or downloading files from unknown sources on WhatsApp or other messaging platforms. Be Wary of Unknown Contacts: Ignore messages or calls from unfamiliar numbers. Stay Alert for Unrealistic Offers: If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is—beware of promises like huge returns, free gifts, or lottery wins. Avoid Unofficial Apps: Only install apps from trusted sources and steer clear of third-party apps you’re unsure about.

Vivo X200 series India Launch: Chinese smartphone brand Vivo has launched the Vivo X200 series in the Indian market. The series includes Vivo X200 and Vivo X200 Pro. After the OPPO Find X8 series, the Vivo X200 series is the second smartphone lineup in India to feature the flagship Dimensity 9400 chipset.    Vivo X200 and Vivo X200 Pro smartphones run Funtouch OS 15 based on Android 15. The company has promised 4 OS updates and 5 years of security updates. These have IP68 + IP69 ratings for dust and water resistance. The Vivo X200 comes in Cosmos Black and Natural Green colour options. Meanwhile, the Vivo X200 Pro comes in Titanium Gray and Cosmos Black colour options.   Notably, the Vivo X200 series is likely to compete with the likes of the OnePlus 13, which is set to debut in India next month.  Vivo X200 and Vivo X200 Pro Price In India And Availability:  The Vivo X200 is priced at Rs 65,999 for the 12GB + 256GB storage model and the 16GB + 512GB model costs Rs. 71,999. On the other hand, the Vivo X200 Pro smartphone is priced at Rs. 94,999 for the single 16GB + 512GB storage model. Consumers can order the smartphone from Vivo India eStore, Amazon.in, Flipkart and offline stores starting from today with sales starting from December 19th.  Adding further, the Vivo X200 series is now available with convenient EMI options starting at just Rs 2,750 per month. Vivo X200 and Vivo X200 Pro Launch Offers  HDFC Bank and SBI card users can enjoy an instant discount of Rs 9,500. Adding further, buyers can avail themselves of a 10 per cent instant cashback offer when making purchases with select HDFC Bank and SBI cards, adding extra value to the already attractive price points.   

Text-To-Video AI Model Sora Turbo: Sam Altman-led OpenAI has launched its artificial intelligence model named Sora Turbo which creates video from text expanding its foray into multimodal AI technologies. The text-to-video artificial intelligence (AI) model is released for ChatGPT Plus and Pro users and was previewed in February.  AI Model Sora Turbo: Features   OpenAI has developed a new interface to make it easier for users to prompt Sora Turbo with text, images and videos. People will be able to generate videos up to 1080p resolution and with a maximum duration of 20 seconds.  The new ‘Remix’ feature lets you replace, remove, or reimagine elements in your clips, while the ‘Re-cut’ option helps you identify and isolate the best frames, extending them in either direction to seamlessly complete a scene.  Moreover, users can also organise and edit unique sequences from their videos on a personal timeline with the ‘Storyboard’ feature.  AI Model Sora Turbo: Availability It is now available to ChatGPT Plus and Pro users as Sora Turbo at no additional cost in select countries, including India, Canada, Australia, and Japan (excluding the EU, UK, and Switzerland). The text-to-video AI model enables users to generate videos quickly and efficiently.   Text-To-Video AI Model: Interface  Users now can enjoy enhanced text, image, and video input capabilities, complemented by a new storyboard tool that enables precise frame-by-frame adjustments for a seamless creative experience.  Sora Turbo Plus And Pro Subscription Plan And Price   The AI model Sora Turbo is included at no extra cost with a ChatGPT Plus subscription, users can create up to 50 videos per month at 480p resolution, or a smaller number at 720p for higher-quality outputs.  On the other hand, the Pro Plan is designed for heavy users, the upcoming plans will offer 10 times more usage, support for higher resolutions, and the ability to create longer-duration videos. However, the pricing options are set to launch in early 2025.  AI Model Sora Turbo: Safety And Privacy   Videos are embedded with C2PA metadata, allowing users to verify their origin from Sora, ensuring authenticity. Adding further, strict measures are in place to block child sexual abuse materials and harmful deepfake content, prioritising safety and privacy. 

New Delhi: Apple on Wednesday announced the release of iOS 18.2, iPadOS 18.2, and macOS Sequoia 15.2, with a new set of Apple Intelligence features that will elevate users’ experience with iPhone, iPad, and Mac.  Now, users can explore creative new ways to express themselves visually with Image Playground, create the perfect emoji for any situation with Genmoji, and make their writing even more dynamic with new enhancements to Writing Tools, the company said in a statement. Building on Apple Intelligence, users with an iPhone 16 or iPhone 16 Pro can instantly learn more about their surroundings with visual intelligence with Camera Control. And now with ChatGPT integrated into Writing Tools and Siri, users can tap into ChatGPT’s expertise without having to switch between apps, helping them get things done faster and easier than ever before. Apple Intelligence also begins language expansion with localised English support for Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, South Africa, and the UK. “Additional languages, including Chinese, English (India), English (Singapore), French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Spanish, and Vietnamese will be coming throughout the year, with an initial set arriving in a software update in April,” said the tech giant. According to the company, the Image Playground experience allows users to easily create fun and unique images, with concepts like themes, costumes, accessories, and places. “Users can add their own text descriptions, and can even create images in the likeness of a family member or friend using photos from their photo library. \ Image Playground generates images in distinct styles, including Animation — a modern, 3D-animated look — and Illustration, which offers images with simple shapes, clear lines, and colourblocking,” said Apple. With the power of Apple Intelligence, emoji is taken to the next level with Genmoji, making conversations with family and friends more fun and playful, and opening up entirely new ways to communicate. The Notes app gets new tools to make note-taking more visual and dynamic. With Image Wand in the tool palette, users can quickly create images in their note using the written or visual context already captured within the note. “Writing Tools build on the existing options of Rewrite, Proofread, and Summarise with the new ability for users to specify the change they’d like to make, using the new Describe Your Change option,” according to Apple.

Bengaluru Techie Suicide Case: Atul Subhash, a 34-year-old engineer from Jaunpur, Uttar Pradesh, who worked at a private company in Bengaluru, tragically took his own life. His body was found in Marathahalli, Bengaluru, where he had hung himself. Police discovered a 24-page death note in which he accused his wife and her family of harassing him. However, the police have launched an in-depth investigation into the circumstances surrounding his death.  According to early investigations, Atul had been facing problems in his marriage, and his wife had filed a case against him in Uttar Pradesh. Before ending his life, Atul emailed his suicide note to several people, shared it in a WhatsApp group of an NGO he was part of, and hung a sign at his home that read “Justice is due.” He also recorded a video and posted it online, saying, “…A legal genocide of men happening in India currently.” Before ending his life, Subhash allegedly pasted important details on a cupboard, including information about his 24-page suicide note, vehicle keys, and a list of tasks he had completed and those still pending.  A Heartbreaking Loss: Atul Subhash, a young man, tragically took his own life. – His wife, driven by greed, was already receiving ₹40,000 every month as maintenance, despite working at Accenture and earning her own money. – Yet, she demanded ₹2-4 lakhs more. – In a moment of… pic.twitter.com/nSbQ6JNGWN — Akassh Ashok Gupta (@peepoye_) December 10, 2024 What Did Atul Subhash Say Before His Suicide? Atul, in the video he recorded, explained that his wife had filed multiple cases against him and blamed her for his extreme decision. He said, “My wife has registered nine cases against me. Six cases are in the lower court and three in the high court.” This is not suicide but murder, the law, justice process and judiciary of this country are responsible for this. pic.twitter.com/HHfFEd8uMl — खुरपेंच (@khurpenchh) December 10, 2024 He also mentioned that in 2022, his wife filed a case against him, his parents, and his brother, accusing them of serious charges like murder, dowry harassment, and unnatural sex, though she later withdrew the case. Atul Subhash Accuses Judge of Corruption Atul also accused a family court judge in Jaunpur, Uttar Pradesh, of taking bribes from people with cases in her court. He claimed that when he went to court, the judge asked him to settle the case and that his wife had initially demanded Rs 1 crore, later increasing the demand to Rs 3 crore. When Atul told the judge that his wife had filed false cases, the judge allegedly ignored his complaint and said, “So what? She is your wife, and this is common.” Atul further claimed that when he pointed out that many people die because of false cases, his wife reportedly said, “Why don’t you do the same?” The judge is also accused of asking for a Rs 5 lakh bribe to settle the case. This incident highlights the severe consequences of unresolved marital issues and mental health struggles. Authorities are encouraging individuals facing emotional distress to reach out for help and support. Here’s How Netizens Reacted Evidence and conversations with the judge cited by Atul clearly show the instances of instigation for him to commit suicide as well as the alleged corruption charges on Judge Reeta Kaushik which needs a thorough investigation…!!! pic.twitter.com/3tSxl3Os5N — Akassh Ashok Gupta (@peepoye_) December 10, 2024 SMT. REETA KAUSHIK is the judge who destroyed the life of this innocent man. What are the procedures people can take against unhuman judges like this lady? She should be tried legally and be put behind bars immediately. @indSupremeCourt https://t.co/8eqJRd3STr pic.twitter.com/JmMNN0xwbA — The Social Warrior (@zorro_warrior) December 10, 2024 True gender equality requires neutral and just laws. Misuse of pro-women laws by a few undermines their intent and fairness. Addressing these issues is crucial to ensuring justice for everyone and building trust in the legal system. Neutrality is the key to progress. — Gagan Sharma (@fromgagan) December 10, 2024   Unless we ask our lawmakers to change the laws, it wont change.. why we are not asking for these changes yet, is surprising. Police and judiciary will only follow the set laws. — Indic Spiritual Wisdom (@AnjanikaHanuman) December 10, 2024 (Discussions on suicides can be triggering for some. But suicides are preventable. If you are looking for help, some suicide prevention helpline numbers in India are 011-40769002 from Sanjivini (Delhi-based, 10 am – 5.30 pm) and 044-24640050 from Sneha Foundation (Chennai-based, 8 am – 10 pm), +91 9999666555 from Vandrevala Foundation (Mumbai-based, 24×7).