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Cisco to cut 7% of jobs globally as it pursues AI, cybersecurity
https://telecom.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/telecom-equipment/cisco-to-cut-7-of-jobs-globally-as-it-pursues-ai-cybersecurity/112538577
Cisco expects to incur pre-tax charges of up to $1 billion in connection with the restructuring plan.
Shrinking entry-level demand stalls smartphone market growth
https://telecom.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/devices/shrinking-entry-level-demand-stalls-smartphone-market-growth/112538002
The sub-Rs 10,000 segment was recently enthused with the launch of an affordable 5G chipset by Qualcomm, with market leader Xiaomi announcing plans to introduce a budget 5G handset by the end of the year.
Bharti raises $1.8 billion from Barclays for BT stake buy
https://telecom.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/industry/bharti-raises-1-8-billion-from-barclays-for-bt-stake-buy/112537943
Bharti is buying the stake from BT’s largest shareholder, Altice UK. The BT stock has surged more than 10% this week to a market capitalisation of $18.55 billion following the stake purchase announcement.
MTNL board approves 10-year service agreement with BSNL
https://telecom.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/industry/mtnl-board-approves-10-year-service-agreement-with-bsnl/112522894
Currently, MTNL offers services in Delhi and Mumbai while the remaining country is served by BSNL.
Honor to Start Global Rollout of Its Intent-Based Eye-Tracking Technology Later This Month
https://www.gadgets360.com/mobiles/news/honor-magic-6-pro-eye-tracking-technology-global-rollout-date-announcement-6336098#rss-gadgets-all
Honor's AI-based eye-tracking feature will soon start rolling out globally. The Chinese tech brand introduced the feature for Honor Magic 6 Pro users in its home country at the beginning of the year. The advanced functionality lets users interact with their smartphones using their eyes. Users can perform various tasks through compatible apps just by gazing at the phon...
HyperOS 1.5 Update for Xiaomi 14 Series, Other Smartphones Reportedly Rolled Out
https://www.gadgets360.com/mobiles/news/hyperos-1-5-update-xiaomi-14-series-rollout-date-features-report-6336210#rss-gadgets-all
Xiaomi has commenced the rollout of the next big update for its smartphones, according to a report. The update is dubbed HyperOS 1.5 and it is said to come with the August patch, new features, performance enhancements, and bug fixes. The first batch of smartphones to receive the update include China-only Xiaomi 14 series, Redmi K70 series and other handsets.
Google Pixel 9 Series, Watch 3, and Buds Pro 2 Get New AI Features at the Made by Google Event
https://www.gadgets360.com/ai/news/google-pixel-9-series-watch-3-buds-pro-2-ai-features-announced-made-by-google-event-6334889#rss-gadgets-all
Google Pixel 9 series, Pixel Watch 3, and Pixel Buds Pro 2 were introduced by the company at its annual Made by Google on Tuesday. Alongside hardware announcements, the tech giant also announced several new artificial intelligence (AI) features for all the devices such as a new Pixel Screenshot and Pixel Weather app, new camera and editing features, and a better integ...
Realme Unveils 320W SuperSonic Technology With 4-Minute Smartphone Charging Capability
https://www.gadgets360.com/mobiles/news/realme-320w-supersonic-charge-technology-features-fan-fest-china-6334521#rss-gadgets-all
Realme took the wraps off its latest innovation in proprietary fast-charging technology at its annual 828 Fan Fest in China on Wednesday. The technology, dubbed 320W SuperSonic Charge”, is claimed to be capable of charging a smartphone in about four and a half minutes.
iQOO TWS 1e India Launch Set for August 21; Teased to Offer Up to 42 Hours of Battery Life
https://www.gadgets360.com/audio/news/iqoo-tws-1e-india-launch-date-teaser-announcement-expected-specifications-6334295#rss-gadgets-all
iQOO TWS 1e is all set to launch next week in India. The Vivo sub-brand, via X, has announced the arrival of the new truly wireless (TWS) earbuds. The iQoo TWS 1e will be unveiled alongside the iQOO Z9s series. They are confirmed to go on sale through Amazon. The earbuds are teased to come with active noise cancellation (ANC) feature and are said to deliver up to 42 h...
Intel Sells Stake in Chip Designer Arm Holdings
https://www.gadgets360.com/laptops/news/intel-sells-stake-in-chip-designer-arm-holdings-6334735#rss-gadgets-all
Intel, which is cutting thousands of jobs as it struggles to stay relevant in the chip industry, sold its 1.18 million share stake in British chip firm Arm Holdings in the second quarter, a regulatory filing showed on Tuesday.
Reliance, Disney Said to Offer Concessions to Win Antitrust Nod for India Media Merger
https://www.gadgets360.com/entertainment/news/reliance-disney-offer-concessions-to-win-antitrust-nod-for-india-media-merger-6334378#rss-gadgets-all
Antitrust experts have warned that the Reliance-Disney merger, announced in February, could face intense scrutiny as it will create India's biggest entertainment player. The merged company will be majority owned by Asia's richest man Mukesh Ambani's Reliance.
HMD Skyline Review: The First Qi2 Android Smartphone
https://www.wired.com/review/hmd-skyline/
I tried the world’s first Qi2 Android smartphone, which adds a MagSafe-like charging experience.
MediaTek says, continue to enable affordable, true 5G phones
https://telecom.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/devices/mediatek-says-continue-to-enable-affordable-true-5g-phones/112518496
The executive further said that it has powered Rs 8,799-priced ($104) homegrown Lava 5G Blaze smartphone with MediaTek Dimensity 700, an 8-core chipset.
Infinix InBook Air Pro+ Design, Specifications Tipped; Said to Get Intel Core i5-1334U CPU
https://www.gadgets360.com/laptops/news/infinix-inbook-air-pro-plus-renders-design-specifications-report-6333722#rss-gadgets-all
Infinix released its first gaming laptop, the Infinix GT Book in India in May. Now, the Transsion Holdings subsidiary is reportedly planning to unveil the Infinix Inbook Air Pro+ laptop soon as the latest entrant in its InBook lineup. Ahead of an official announcement, design renders of the upcoming laptop leaked along with the key specifications. The Infinix Inbook A...
India an exciting market, will exceed top markets in premium smartphones: Google exec
https://telecom.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/devices/india-an-exciting-market-will-exceed-top-markets-in-premium-smartphones-google-exec/112509635
"India is one of the most exciting countries in our footprint right now, and we are fully committed. For us to succeed in India, the first thing we have to take care of is our portfolio," Ramachandran said.
Telcos AGR rises 8% to Rs 2.7 lakh cr; govt SUC collection drop 32% in FY24
https://telecom.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/industry/telcos-agr-rises-8-to-rs-2-7-lakh-cr-govt-suc-collection-drop-32-in-fy24/112538074
Bharti Airtel AGR grew by 12.12 per cent to Rs 80.52 thousand crore. Vodafone Idea posted an AGR of Rs 29,605 crore, BSNL Rs 8,019 crore, Tata Rs 2,533 crore, MTNL Rs 610 crore and Reliance Communications Rs 185.26 crore.
Administrative costs of Jio, Airtel rise in Q1, Vodafone Idea's dip
https://telecom.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/industry/administrative-costs-of-jio-airtel-rise-in-q1-vodafone-ideas-dip/112537980
Analysts, though, expect Vi to also turn aggressive on the SG&A front in the coming quarters, especially once it improves 4G coverage in priority markets, rolls out 5G in key cities and looks to slug it out with its bigger rivals, Jio and Airtel, in the battle for high-value customers.
TRAI Directs Indian Telcos to Stop Spam Calls, Blacklist Callers Using Blockchain Technology
https://www.gadgets360.com/telecom/news/trai-directs-indian-telcos-stop-spam-calls-blacklist-callers-blockchain-help-6337285#rss-gadgets-all
In a recent move, TRAI issued a directive to all network providers, asking them to stop promotional calls from unregistered callers. An official statement on the development was released by TRAI on August 13.
Nascar Pit Crews Are Using AI for the Perfect Pit Stop
https://www.wired.com/story/lenovo-has-built-richard-childress-racing-its-own-nascar-pit-stop-ai/
In a sport where speed is everything, Richard Childress Racing has embraced artificial intelligence to time its refueling down to the millisecond.
Future of Computing Is Here With Flipkart’s Top AI PC Deals
https://www.gadgets360.com/laptops/sponsored/future-of-computing-is-here-with-flipkart-s-top-ai-pc-deals-6336590#rss-gadgets-all
Google Rolls Out New AI-Powered Accessibility Features for Pixel, Android Devices
https://www.gadgets360.com/ai/news/google-ai-powered-accessibility-features-pixel-smartphones-android-devices-rolled-out-6336232#rss-gadgets-all
Google introduced new artificial intelligence (AI) accessibility features for Pixel smartphones and Android devices on Tuesday. There are four new features, out of which two are exclusive to Pixel smartphones, and two have a wider availability across Android devices. These features are aimed at people with low vision and vision loss, people who are deaf, and those wit...
Acer Chromebook Plus 15, Chromebook Plus 14 With Google Gemini AI Features Launched in India
https://www.gadgets360.com/laptops/news/acer-chromebook-plus-15-14-price-in-india-launch-sale-date-specifications-features-6334965#rss-gadgets-all
Acer Chromebook Plus 15 and Acer Chromebook Plus 14 has been launched in India as the company's latest laptop models equipped with Full-HD LCD displays and up to Intel and AMD Ryzen processors. Acer also says that the Chromebook Plus laptops run on Chrome OS and support Gemini AI features as well as other AI tools from Google.
Bitcoin Price Crosses $61,000, Most Altcoins See Profits as Market Shows Signs of Stabilisation
https://www.gadgets360.com/cryptocurrency/news/bitcoin-price-usd-61000-most-altcoins-see-gains-market-stable-6334979#rss-gadgets-all
In the last 24 hours, the overall crypto market cap has risen by 2.50 percent. Bitcoin reflected a notable profit alongside Cardano, Tron, and Avalanche. Litecoin and Cosmos found their way on the loss-making side of the crypto charts.
Samsung Galaxy A06 Renders Surface Again; Suggests Three Colour Options
https://www.gadgets360.com/mobiles/news/samsung-galaxy-a06-design-renders-leak-colour-options-expected-features-6334219#rss-gadgets-all
Samsung Galaxy A06 may launch soon as a successor to the Galaxy A05, which was launched in India in November 2023. Recent leaks and reports have suggested the price range and key features of the purported handset. A tipster also leaked design renders of the Galaxy A06 that showed two colour options alongside the front and rear design of the rumoured phone. Now, the ...
NASA Explains How Intense Geomagnetic Storms Lead to Stunning Auroras
https://www.gadgets360.com/science/news/nasas-insights-on-how-intense-geomagnetic-storms-create-stunning-auroras-6331078#rss-gadgets-all
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has issued a warning about an intense geomagnetic storm at level G4, which is likely to disrupt power grids, GPS, and radio signals. Despite these potential issues, the storm offers a remarkable visual treat with colourful auroras visible in high-latitude areas of Canada and the United States. NASA astronaut M...
The 2025 Ford Maverick Shows That Hybrid Pickup Trucks Are Going Mainstream
https://www.wired.com/story/the-2025-ford-maverick-shows-that-hybrid-pickup-trucks-are-going-mainstream/
Just as Tesla ditches its $60,000 Cybertruck, Ford finally allows buyers to pair its efficient hybrid powertrain with all-wheel drive and a towing package. Hallelujah.
The English Premier League Will Ditch Its Hated VAR Offside Tech for a Fleet of iPhones
https://www.wired.com/story/the-english-premier-league-has-a-new-iphone-powered-offside-detection-system/
Later this season, the UK’s top soccer division will replace its controversial VAR offside-detection system in favor of a phalanx of Apple’s smartphones.
Google Rolls Out Gemini Live, a Two-Way Voice Feature That Can Take on ChatGPT’s Advanced Voice Mode
https://www.gadgets360.com/ai/news/google-gemini-live-two-way-voice-feature-chatgpt-advanced-voice-mode-rival-6333849#rss-gadgets-all
Google launched several new Pixel devices at its Made By Google event on Tuesday. Alongside the hardware announcements, the tech giant also spent considerable time showcasing new artificial intelligence (AI) features for its Gemini chatbot. Among them, Gemini Live was the most significant upgrade of the evening which introduced voice capabilities to the chatbot. With ...
Google Pixel 8a Will Be the Latest ‘Made in India’ Smartphone After Pixel 8 Production Commences
https://www.gadgets360.com/mobiles/news/google-pixel-8a-made-in-india-price-6333836#rss-gadgets-all
Pixel 8a will become the latest smartphone from Google to be assembled in India, the company confirmed on Tuesday. The handset debuted in India on May 7 as a successor to the Pixel 7a, joining the Pixel 8 and 8 Pro in Google’s latest smartphone portfolio. It is unclear if this would result in a price drop of the handset.
Underground Reservouir on Mars Could Fill Oceans on Planet's Surface, Study Reveals
https://www.gadgets360.com/science/news/underground-reservoir-on-mars-could-fill-oceans-study-reveals-6330904#rss-gadgets-all
Recent research based on data from NASA’s InSight mission has identified a substantial underground reservoir on Mars. This reservoir, located between 7 and 12 miles below the Martian surface, could hold enough water to cover the planet to a depth of 1 mile. The data, gathered by InSight’s seismometer between 2018 and 2022, suggests that water is trapped in tiny cr...