Nadeem Sarwar

Delhi

Technology Reporter and Reviewer at Freelance

I rant about tech. Editor says I'm an LLM. Pro napper, coffee guzzler | Words @WIRED, @restofworld @undarkmag @NDTV @DigitalTrends @nikkeiasia @AJEnglish @Slate

Articles

I’m using Perplexity iOS Voice Assistant on my iPhone, and it’s better than Siri

9 hours ago | digitaltrends.com | Nadeem Sarwar

Table of Contents “Hey Siri, book me a table for four people, 7 PM, at Blue Tokai coffee shop in New Friends Colony.”“Do you want me to use ChatGPT to answer that?”That’s how my exchange with Siri went an hour ago. I tried again, and Apple’s AI assistant opened a Map overview with directions to a furniture shop, a coaching center, and a dessert shop called Lunch on Table. None of the responses fulfilled my request. Not even remotely.
I’m using Perplexity iOS Voice Assistant on my iPhone, and it’s better than Siri

9 hours ago | flipboard.com | Nadeem Sarwar

5 hours agoSmall changes in your iPhone's settings can make a big difference in how it works. If you haven't taken a closer look at your iPhone settings lately, you're probably missing out on features that could save time, reduce distractions, and personalize your experience in a big way. Every iOS update …
WhatsApp gets an anti-leak chat feature you should enable right now

19 hours ago | digitaltrends.com | Nadeem Sarwar

WhatsApp chats are more than just for fun banter with friends and family. They’ve been heavily used during pro-democracy protests in Hong Kong, medical rescue in conflict zones, environmental justice, and political activism. Leaks, however, often put members of a group chat at serious risk. To tackle the digital perils, WhatsApp is rolling out a new feature that will prevent any member from exporting the chat records and taking them elsewhere.
WhatsApp gets an anti-leak chat feature you should enable right now

19 hours ago | flipboard.com | Nadeem Sarwar

23 hours agoYour Meta Ray-Bans just got a big update for free - and it feels like science fictionPreviously limited to early access in certain countries, this new out-of-this-world feature is expanding to all owners. The universal translator in …1 day agoAI Essentials: 27 Ways to Make Gen AI Work for You, According to Our ExpertsIf you haven't added generative AI to your skill set yet, you should.
When Was YouTube Created And What Was The First Video Ever Uploaded?

1 day ago | slashgear.com | Nadeem Sarwar

YouTube is celebrating its 20th anniversary today. It's quite surreal to see that a platform now home to over 20 trillion videos started with a 19-second clip. The first video uploaded to YouTube, which began as a dating site, was a 19-second clip recorded at the San Diego Zoo. The video, uploaded on April 23, 2025, shows co-founder Jawed Karim talking about elephants and their "cool" trunks.
How The Mercedes-Benz 600 Pullman Became A Signature Car For Dictators

1 day ago | slashgear.com | Nadeem Sarwar

The history of automobiles isn't fascinating only because of the worst car trends and the coolest vehicle innovations over the years. Often, a ride is defined by the person behind the wheel, whether they're jaw-dropping celebrity-owned cars or forbidding government limos. In the U.S., for example, Cadillacs are often seen as the preferred rides for officials. Similar is the status for Lexus and BMW cars in certain Asian pockets.
Samsung resumes rollout of Android 15-based One UI 7 for Galaxy phones

1 day ago | digitaltrends.com | Nadeem Sarwar

Table of Contents Samsung had a rather rough start with the release of its heavily anticipated One UI 7 update. After a string of delays, the company finally started seeding the update for a handful of its flagship phones, but abruptly paused it, citing vague issues. Thankfully, the rollout is back on track.
I tried Instagram’s new Edits app. I’m blown away by the sheer fun and ease.

1 day ago | digitaltrends.com | Nadeem Sarwar

Table of Contents Instagram has launched a new video editing app called Edits. I won’t mince words here. It’s eerily similar to the CapCut, a popular video editing app by TikTok’s parent company. Meta first announced the app earlier this year when CapCut was removed from app stores in the US to go with the brief TikTok shutdown. The Edits app is now globally available for download on Android and iOS devices.
The Academy Awards have new film rules. AI is now okay for the Oscars

3 days ago | digitaltrends.com | Nadeem Sarwar

Table of Contents In 2024, Hollywood was roiled by protests led by the SAG-AFTRA union, fighting for fair rights over their physical and voice identities in the age of AI. A deal was inked late last year to ensure that artists are fairly compensated, but the underlying current was obvious. AI in films is here to stay. If there was any lingering doubt about the future of AI in Hollywood, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has just confirmed it.
The Academy Awards have new film rules. AI is now okay for the Oscars

3 days ago | flipboard.com | Nadeem Sarwar

10 hours agoThis article contains spoilers for the film Conclave. In the Oscar-winning film Conclave, the complex political structure of the Catholic Church is laid out on the big screen as the College of Cardinals gather to elect a new pope. Based on a book of the same name by novelist Robert Harris, the plot …