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Bharti rules BT waves: Why Sunil Mittal was on Patrick Drahi's speed dial
https://telecom.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/industry/bharti-rules-bt-waves-why-sunil-mittal-was-on-patrick-drahis-speed-dial/112509479
To be fair, Mittal's 48-year entrepreneurial journey — from bicycles to Bharti and now BT — has seen its fair share of tumult. Yet, he has always been a fierce competitor, resilient enough to think ahead of the curve. Before his homegrown peers were talking payments, he was inspired by M-Pesa's mobile money in Africa and looked to replicate it until regulations bogged him down.
Apple’s India business surpasses $23 billion as manufacturing growth reaches 50-year high
https://telecom.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/devices/apples-india-business-surpasses-23-billion-as-manufacturing-growth-reaches-50-year-high/112509393
According to the recent Economic Survey, India contributes around 14% to the US tech giant’s overall production, emerging as a key hub for its global exports. In FY23, India’s contribution was about 7%. iPhones dominate the numbers. Of the Rs 2-lakh crore valuation, iPhones worth a market value of around Rs 1.35 lakh crore ($15 billion) were exported last fiscal year, show calculations based on official data.
ChatGPT Advanced Voice Mode First Impressions: Fun, and Just a Bit Creepy
https://www.wired.com/story/chatgpt-advanced-voice-mode-first-impressions/
The new voice feature from OpenAI for ChatGPT is often entertaining and will even do a Trump impression. It likely rolls out to all paid users this fall.
For Google’s Pixel Camera Team, It’s All About the Memories
https://www.wired.com/story/google-pixel-9-real-tone-pixel-camera-interview/
In exclusive interviews, Google’s Pixel imaging team explains how its new camera tech can capture a photo that’s more realistic and natural—and how its new AI tools can reimagine an entire scene.
Google’s New Pixel Watch 3 Can Detect a Loss of Pulse
https://www.wired.com/story/google-new-pixel-watch-3-can-detect-a-loss-of-pulse/
The company’s wearables technicians talk about pioneering new health advances, along with the challenges they’ve faced and the successes they’ve earned after a decade of Wear OS.
TRAI directs telcos to stop promotional calls from unregistered senders, telemarketers
https://telecom.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/policy/trai-directs-access-providers-to-disconnect-telecom-resources-of-unregistered-senders-telemarketers/112490995
All access providers have been directed to comply with these directives and submit regular updates on the actions taken on the 1st and 16th of every month.
Pixel Watch 3 With Brighter Actua Display Launched in India Alongside Pixel Buds Pro 2
https://www.gadgets360.com/wearables/news/pixel-watch-3-buds-pro-2-price-in-india-launch-sale-date-specifications-features-6330080#rss-gadgets-all
Pixel Watch 3 and Pixel Buds Pro 2 were launched by the company at its latest Made by Google hardware launch event. The new Pixel Watch 3 has a peak brightness of 2000nits, which is twice as bright as the second-generation Pixel Watch that was launched in 2023. Google also says that the Pixel Buds Pro 2 are more effective at active noise cancellation (ANC) compared to...
Pixel 9 Pro Fold With 8-Inch OLED Inner Display, Tensor G4 Chipset Launched in India: Price, Specifications
https://www.gadgets360.com/mobiles/news/pixel-9-pro-fold-price-in-india-launch-sale-specifications-features-6329208#rss-gadgets-all
Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold was launched by the company in India and global markets on Tuesday. It is the first Pixel branded foldable phone to be launched by the company in India and is powered by a Tensor G4 chipset, paired with 16GB of RAM. The handset is equipped with a 48-megapixel primary camera, a 10-megapixel ultra-wide angle camera, and a 10.8-megapixel telephoto...
Opera One Browser on iPhone Gets Big Revamp With AI Image Generation Capabilities, More
https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/opera-one-browser-iphone-update-aria-ai-assistant-features-6328199#rss-gadgets-all
Opera One Browser has received a major overhaul on the iOS platform, the company announced on Tuesday. It brings a new web experience courtesy of redesigned elements while also offering features powered by artificial intelligence (AI). Users can choose between different navigation styles and take advantage of the new carousel view on iPhone.
Competition Commission of India Unusually Recalls All Reports Linked to Antitrust Probe on Apple
https://www.gadgets360.com/mobiles/news/cci-recalls-all-reports-linked-to-antitrust-probe-on-apple-6328022#rss-gadgets-all
India's move to recall reports around the antitrust probe on Apple will prolong a procedure, begun in 2021 and already marred by delays, that centres on Apple's alleged abuse of its dominant position in the apps market to force developers to use its proprietary in-app purchase system, at a fee of up to 30 percent.
Crypto Startups Bagged Over $2 Billion in Funding Across 503 Deals in Q2 2024: PitchBook
https://www.gadgets360.com/cryptocurrency/news/crypto-startup-2-billion-funding-across-503-deals-q2-2024-pitchbook-6328023#rss-gadgets-all
The latest report by PitchBook states that a total of $2.7 billion were invested into crypto startups between April and June this year. This amount is 2.5 percent higher than what was fetched by crypto startups between January and March.
Itel A50, Itel A50C With Unisoc T603 SoC Launched in India: Price, Specifications
https://www.gadgets360.com/mobiles/news/itel-a50-a50c-price-in-india-launch-specifications-features-6327306#rss-gadgets-all
Itel A50 and Itel A50C were unveiled in India on Tuesday (August 13) as the latest budget-friendly offerings from the Chinese smartphone brand. The new handsets come in multiple colour options with Unisoc T603 SoC under the hood. They feature 8-megapixel rear cameras. The Itel A50 houses a 5,000mAh battery, while the A50C has a 4,000mAh cell.
Red Dead Redemption PC Version Seemingly Teased on PlayStation Store
https://www.gadgets360.com/games/news/red-dead-redemption-pc-version-release-teased-playstation-store-psn-6327710#rss-gadgets-all
Red Dead Redemption was ported to PS4 and Nintendo Switch last year with minimal upgrades over the original release. The action-adventure Western, however, skipped the long-requested PC version. Now, almost 15 years after its original release, the Rockstar Games’ classic has been seemingly teased to make the jump to PC. A reference to Red Dead Redemption’s PC laun...
Vivo T3 Pro 5G Design, Specifications Surface Online Ahead of Rumoured India Launch
https://www.gadgets360.com/mobiles/news/vivo-t3-pro-5g-design-specifications-leak-india-launch-date-6326829#rss-gadgets-all
Vivo T3 Pro 5G may launch in India later this month, according to a report. The smartphone is expected to join Vivo T3, T3 Lite, and T3x in the Chinese company’s expansive lineup, ranging from budget to mid-tier options. It is expected to offer an upgrade over the specifications offered by the Vivo T2 Pro.
Sony Bravia 8 OLED Smart TV Series With Google TV, Dolby Vision Support Launched in India
https://www.gadgets360.com/tv/news/sony-bravia-8-oled-smart-tv-series-price-in-india-launch-55-65-inch-specifications-features-6326658#rss-gadgets-all
Sony Bravia 8 OLED smart TV series has been launched in India on Monday. The latest smart TV lineup comes in 65-inch (K-65XR80) and 55-inch (K-55XR80) screen sizes and runs on Google TV. They include features like Auto HDR Tone Mapping, Variable Refresh Rate (VRR), and Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM). The screens offer a refresh rate of 120Hz at up to 4K resolution. The ...
Huawei Watch GT 4 With 1.43-Inch Display, Up to 14 Days Battery Life Now Available in India
https://www.gadgets360.com/wearables/news/huawei-watch-gt-4-price-india-launch-availability-features-specifications-6333673#rss-gadgets-all
Huawei Watch GT 4 was globally introduced in September 2023. The company has now quietly listed the smartwatch on an e-commerce platform in India. Initially, the watch launched with 41mm and 46mm variants, however, according to the listing, only the 46mm option is available in the country. It comes with support for heart rate monitoring, 5 ATM water resistance and up ...
Google Pixel 8 Series, Pixel 7a Get Price Cuts in India After Launch of Pixel 9 Series
https://www.gadgets360.com/mobiles/news/google-pixel-8-pro-7a-price-cut-india-6333625#rss-gadgets-all
Google has announced price cuts for a slew of previous generation models in India after the launch of its flagship Pixel 9 series on Tuesday. The list of discounted smartphones includes the entire Pixel 8 lineup, comprising three models, and a select few from the Pixel 7 series too. Revised prices on old Pixel smartphones will go live in the coming weeks.
The Google Pixel 9’s AI Camera Features Let You Reshape Reality
https://www.wired.com/story/all-the-new-generative-ai-camera-features-in-google-pixel-9-phones/
Add Me, Reimagine, Autoframe, and Zoom Enhance—these camera features allow you to alter your photos with zero technical know-how.
Google Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro Fold, Pixel Watch 3, Pixel Buds Pro 2: Specs, Features, Release Date
https://www.wired.com/story/made-by-google-pixel-9-phones-pixel-watch-3-pixel-buds-pro-2/
The Pixel 9 series now features four phones, including the Pixel 9 Pro Fold, alongside the Pixel Watch 3 and Pixel Buds Pro 2.
Vi prepaid users porting out to BSNL after latest tariff hikes; to finalise 4G, 5G contracts soon: CEO
https://telecom.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/industry/vodafone-idea-prepaid-users-porting-out-to-bsnl-after-latest-tariff-hikes-to-finalise-4g-5g-contracts-soon-ceo/112498844
“Our expectation is that customers who are used to using good coverage and experience of 4G, probably the current offering of BSNL may not be to that extent and people who may have taken a quick decision in terms of the tariff actions may most likely come back,” he added.
India smartphone shipments grow 7.2% to 69 mn units in 1H24: IDC
https://telecom.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/devices/india-smartphone-shipments-grow-7-2-to-69-mn-units-in-1h24-idc/112489400
As per IDC, 27 million 5G smartphones were shipped in the quarter, and the share of 5G smartphone shipments increased to 77%, up from 49% in Q2 2023, while 5G smartphone ASPs declined by 22% year-on-year to $293 (~Rs 24,000). Within 5G, shipments of the mass budget ($100
Google Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, Pixel 9 Pro XL With Tensor G4 SoC Debut in India: Price, Specifications
https://www.gadgets360.com/mobiles/news/google-pixel-9-pro-xl-series-price-in-india-launch-specifications-features-6329293#rss-gadgets-all
Google Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro and Pixel 9 Pro XL were launched at the tech giant's Made By Google event on Tuesday. The new flagship smartphones come with Tensor G4 SoC alongside the Titan M2 security chip All three phones ship with an IP68 rating for water and dust resistance and are confirmed to receive seven years of OS updates. The standard Pixel 9 gets a dual came...
Lenovo Legion Tab With Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SoC, 2.5K Display Launched in India: Price, Specifications
https://www.gadgets360.com/tablets/news/lenovo-legion-tab-price-india-launch-sale-august-15-specifications-features-6328293#rss-gadgets-all
Lenovo Legion Tab was launched in India on Tuesday (August 13), a few weeks after the Chinese tech brand opened pre-orders for the tablet in the country. The new Android tablet features an 8.8-inch display with 144Hz refresh rate. It is powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SoC coupled with 12GB of RAM. The Lenovo Legion Tab was unveiled in select global markets i...
Sakana AI Introduces The AI Scientist, Claims It Can Fully Automate Scientific Discovery
https://www.gadgets360.com/ai/news/sakana-the-ai-scientist-open-source-model-automatic-scientific-discovery-introduced-6328123#rss-gadgets-all
Sakana AI, a Tokyo-based artificial intelligence (AI) firm, introduced its latest AI model that can conduct scientific research on Tuesday. The company claims that the AI model, dubbed The AI Scientist, can run an end-to-end scientific discovery process in the AI and machine learning (ML) fields on its own. This would include idea generation, running experiments, writ...
Huawei Mate 80 Series Tipped to Feature In-Display 3D Face Recognition Technology
https://www.gadgets360.com/mobiles/news/huawei-mate-80-series-3d-face-recognition-feature-6327738#rss-gadgets-all
Huawei Mate 80 series, which isn’t slated to launch at least until next year, could feature advanced facial recognition technology, according to claims on social media by a tipster. The handset could reportedly provide increased security and privacy to users, courtesy of advanced 3D facial recognition technology embedded under the display.
CERT-In Warns Users of Multiple Vulnerabilities in Different Versions of Microsoft Windows OS
https://www.gadgets360.com/laptops/news/cert-in-warning-multiple-vulnerabilities-microsoft-windows-10-11-server-os-6327265#rss-gadgets-all
The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) has issued an advisory regarding multiple vulnerabilities affecting Microsoft’s Windows operating systems. Two separate vulnerabilities were found in various builds of Windows 10, Windows 11, and Windows Server, the company’s platform for running network-based applications. The cybersecurity agency has flagged ...
Pixel Buds Pro 2 Tipped to Feature New Tensor A1 Chip and More Ahead of Expected Launch
https://www.gadgets360.com/audio/news/pixel-buds-pro-2-tws-tensor-a1-chip-leak-6327858#rss-gadgets-all
Ahead of the launch of the new Pixel 9 series of smartphones, where Google is also expected to announce its new smartwatch series, comes some more news about its TWS earphones. While details about the Pixel Buds Pro 2 earphones have already leaked out in the past, we now have an idea about what makes the new ones different compared to the previous models.
Xiaomi Working on Compact Flagship Tablet With OLED Display That Could Debut in 2025, Tipster Says
https://www.gadgets360.com/tablets/news/xiaomi-compact-tablet-oled-display-launch-timeline-report-6327345#rss-gadgets-all
Xiaomi is said to be developing a new compact flagship tablet that could be launched in 2025. According to details shared by a tipster, the company's next flagship-grade tablet could sport an OLED display, which would make it the first tablet from the company to arrive with the more advanced display technology.
Nacon Delays Terminator: Survivors Until 2025, Says Game Needs Time to Meet Expectations
https://www.gadgets360.com/games/news/terminator-survivors-delayed-to-2025-open-world-survival-game-nacon-6326964#rss-gadgets-all
Terminator: Survivors, the open-world sci-fi survival game, has been delayed till 2025, publisher Nacon announced Monday. The game, developed by Nacon Studio Milan, was set to be released in early access on Steam on October 24, 2024. It has now been pushed back to an unspecified date next year.
Meta and Universal Music Group Expand Licensing Agreement, Focus on AI-Generated Music
https://www.gadgets360.com/ai/news/meta-universal-music-group-expand-licensing-agreement-ai-generated-music-deepfakes-6326546#rss-gadgets-all
Meta and Universal Music Group (UMG) announced the expansion of their licensing agreement to a new global multi-year deal on Monday. The new agreement includes new monetisation opportunities for the music label, artists and songwriters as well as focuses on the unauthorised use of AI-generated content. The latter part refers to the usage of artificial intelligence (AI...