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Semiconductor mission may get $10-billion booster shot
https://telecom.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/devices/semiconductor-mission-may-get-10-billion-booster-shot/113144517
ISM, a division within the Digital India Corporation tasked with furthering the country’s semiconductor manufacturing, packaging, and design capabilities was first established in 2022 with a budgetary allocation of $ 10 billion.
A big connection with mobile data
https://telecom.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/industry/a-big-connection-with-mobile-data/113141485
Low data rates, in turn, have sharply boosted data usage levels over the years with India’s average monthly data usage (AMDU) per subscriber having more than doubled to almost 26 GB in Q1FY25 from 11 GB in Q2FY20.
Telcos roll out festive offers to retain top prepaid users
https://telecom.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/prepaid-postpaid/telcos-roll-out-festive-offers-to-retain-top-prepaid-users/113141440
Vi’s limited-period festive offers, unveiled late Friday evening, in turn, will be valid till September 18. Unlike Jio and Airtel, who are primarily looking to retain high-value prepaid users via their limited period offers, Vi has rolled out sweeteners across all categories of prepaid users.
Elektron Digitakt II Review: The Most Versatile Sampler and Sequencer
https://www.wired.com/review/elektron-digitakt-ii/
Even after seven years, the original Digitakt can still hold its own against modern samplers. The Digitakt II is better in almost every way.
The More This Rolex Costs, the More You Want It. Here's Why
https://www.wired.com/story/the-more-this-rolex-costs-the-more-you-want-it-this-is-why/
A 125-year-old theory explains why humans want luxury items even more when the prices go up. Blame social media—and ubiquitous counterfeits—for making it even worse.
Honor Watch 5 With 1.85-Inch AMOLED Screen, Up to 15 Days of Battery Life Unveiled
https://www.gadgets360.com/wearables/news/honor-watch-5-launch-specifications-features-6505849#rss-gadgets-all
Honor Watch 5 was unveiled at the Internationale Funkausstellung (IFA Berlin) 2024 Honor event. The smartwatch comes with a 1.85-inch rectangular AMOLED screen and a rotating button on the right side. It is claimed to offer a battery life of up to 15 days as well as an accurate GPS tracking feature. This watch succeeds the Honor Watch 4, which was introduced in Chin...
Motorola Razr 50s Reportedly Spotted on Certification Website; Could Be an Affordable Version of Moto Razr 50
https://www.gadgets360.com/mobiles/news/motorola-razr-50s-hdr10-plus-certification-website-listing-report-6505729#rss-gadgets-all
Motorola Razr 50 was unveiled in China in June alongside the Moto Razr 50 Ultra. The phone will launch in India next week as well. The Lenovo-owned brand seems to be working on another Razr phone — Motorola Razr 50s. As we wait for a formal announcement, this new model has allegedly been spotted on the HDR10+ certification website. The purported Motorola Razr 50s ...
AlgoBharat Initiates Second Edition of ‘Road to Impact’ Initiative in India
https://www.gadgets360.com/cryptocurrency/news/algobharat-road-to-impact-initiative-india-algorand-foundation-6505770#rss-gadgets-all
AlgoBharat is bringing back its Web3-focused initiative, "Road to Impact," for a second edition in India. Aimed at enhancing the country's digital infrastructure, this programme engages India's Web3 talent to drive innovation. Participants will compete for financial rewards and ALGO credits to support mainnet deployment, as part of AlgoBharat's broader effort to stren...
Nothing Teases New Product; Could Be the Rumoured Nothing Ear Open
https://www.gadgets360.com/audio/news/nothing-ear-open-teaser-design-expected-open-ear-tws-earphones-6504975#rss-gadgets-all
Nothing Ear Open could be the next product from Nothing. Over the past few days, the rumoured true wireless stereo earphones have appeared on several certification sites suggesting an imminent launch. Now the company has officially teased a new product on socials, which is speculated to be the Nothing Ear Open.
Bluetooth 6.0 Announced With Support for Precise Device Tracking, Improved Security
https://www.gadgets360.com/mobiles/news/bluetooth-6-release-features-specification-compatibility-6503850#rss-gadgets-all
Bluetooth 6.0 has been announced by the Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG) as the first significant update to the wireless connectivity standard in nearly a decade. Future devices equipped with Bluetooth 6.0 connectivity will be able to locate each other, while digital keys will also get more secure. Bluetooth 6.0 is also expected to being power savings on compati...
How to Use Apple’s Distraction Control Feature in Safari
https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-use-safari-distraction-control-feature/
Distraction Control, which removes annoying elements from web pages, is coming to the iPhone’s default browser with the release of iOS 18.
Nothing OS 3.0 Update Leak Hints at Redesigned Control Centre and New Animations
https://www.gadgets360.com/mobiles/news/nothing-os-3-update-leak-features-report-6503670#rss-gadgets-all
Nothing OS 3.0 update based on Android 15 has been reportedly leaked. It is said to include a redesigned Control Centre with new quick toggles, a new clock face design, and an updated setup wizard. Additionally, the update may also bring performance enhancements and refinements related to the camera, interface and security of Nothing smartphones. The update was report...
India overtakes US to become second-largest 5G smartphone market in 1H24: Counterpoint
https://telecom.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/devices/india-overtakes-us-to-become-second-largest-5g-smartphone-market-in-1h24-counterpoint/113120230
Apple led the 5G handset shipments globally, accounting for more than 25% share, driven by strong shipments of the iPhone 15 series and 14 series. Samsung followed in the second position, capturing more than 21% share, driven by the Galaxy A series and S24 series. Xiaomi took the third spot, with India being its major driver.
Google Photos Getting a Gemini-Powered Ask Photos Feature in Early Access
https://www.gadgets360.com/ai/news/google-ask-photos-gemini-feature-early-access-improvements-6503030#rss-gadgets-all
Google Photos is getting a couple of improvements, including a new artificial intelligence (AI) feature, the tech giant announced on Thursday. The photo gallery app is now getting an Ask Photos feature that will allow users to search for specific images by sending a conversational query to Gemini. Additionally, the platform is also getting a ‘descriptive queries’ ...
Asteroid 2024 RW1 Disintegrates Over Luzon, Detected by NASA and ESA Before Impact
https://www.gadgets360.com/science/news/small-asteroid-2024-rw1-disintegrates-over-luzon-on-september-4-6498509#rss-gadgets-all
Asteroid 2024 RW1 disintegrated over Luzon Island, Philippines, on 4th September. Detected by NASA’s Catalina Sky Survey just hours before impact, the asteroid posed no risk as it burned up in Earth's atmosphere at a speed of 17.6 km per second. Despite the cloud cover caused by Typhoon Yahi, videos of the event were shared online. NASA, along with the European Spac...
STT GDC to invest $3.2 billion in India to expand data centre capacity
https://telecom.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/internet/stt-gdc-to-invest-3-2-billion-in-india-to-expand-data-centre-capacity/113141688
STT GDC India, in which Tata Communications holds a minority stake, has 28 data centres across 10 cities, with a combined capacity of more than 318 megawatt of IT load. It has about 1,000 enterprise customers.
Ecommerce companies set to run smartphone sales show this festival season
https://telecom.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/devices/ecommerce-companies-set-to-run-smartphone-sales-show-this-festival-season/113141467
Large online platforms, such as Flipkart, have already started shoring up their capacities ahead of the festive season sales. The Walmart-owned firm has opened 11 new fulfilment centres, across 9 cities, bringing the total to 83 across the country.
Best Overlanding Gear (2024): Tried and Tested Storage, Shovels, and Coolers
https://www.wired.com/gallery/overlanding-guide/
We traveled thousands of miles to bring you the best tires, tow straps, and tool kits to get you out there … and back again.
Google Nest Learning Thermostat (4th Gen) Review: Blending Beauty and Brains
https://www.wired.com/review/google-nest-learning-thermostat-4th-gen/
Nine years after its predecessor debuted, the fourth-generation Nest Learning Thermostat blends beauty with smarts.
Samsung Reportedly Developing Smart Glasses in Collaboration With Google
https://www.gadgets360.com/laptops/news/samsung-smart-glasses-development-google-qualcomm-6504516#rss-gadgets-all
Samsung may have a pair of smart glasses in development, according to a report. The South Korean technology conglomerate is said to be partnering with Google for its development and it may be powered by a Qualcomm chipset. This development builds upon the announcement that Samsung made last year regarding the development of a mixed-reality headset while teaming up wit...
Honor MagicPad 2, Magic V3 to Feature AI-Powered Defocus Eye Protection to Help Users With Nearsightedness
https://www.gadgets360.com/mobiles/news/honor-magicpad-2-magic-v3-ai-defocus-eye-protection-feature-nearsightedness-6505568#rss-gadgets-all
Honor unveiled an innovative artificial intelligence (AI) technology earlier this year, which it claimed could help people reduce the risk of myopia or nearsightedness. Further, the company also claimed that people who already suffer from the disorder might be able to reverse their condition. The feature, dubbed Defocus Eye Protection, has been added to the Honor Magi...
Concord Review: Firewalk's Hero-Shooter Didn't Deserve to Die, but Sony Dug Its Grave
https://www.gadgets360.com/games/reviews/concord-ps5-review-firewalk-studios-hero-shooter-online-pvp-offline-sony-6504394#rss-gadgets-all
The blame of Concord's demise doesn’t lie at the feet of developers as much as it does with the people who mandated the financial strategy of its launch, who presided upon its protracted, expensive development and who couldn’t foresee the writing on the wall for a $40 live-service shooter in a sea of entrenched free-to-play titles that do everything that Concord d...
DJI Neo Drone With 4K Video Support, 135 Gram Weight, AI Subject Tracking Launched: Specifications, Price
https://www.gadgets360.com/cameras/news/dji-neo-drone-launch-price-sale-date-specifications-features-6505508#rss-gadgets-all
DJI Neo was launched as the company’s lightest and most compact drone to date, on Thursday. It boasts capabilities such as subject tracking powered by artificial intelligence (AI), QuickShots feature, 4K ultra-stabilized video recording and remote-less operation via smartphone pairing. The company also announced an assortment of useful accessories that aid in video ...
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition Leaked Render Suggests Slimmer Chassis, Other Features
https://www.gadgets360.com/mobiles/news/samsung-z-fold-special-edition-design-render-leak-thin-chassis-report-galaxy-6505120#rss-gadgets-all
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 was launched alongside the Galaxy Z Flip 6 in July during the Galaxy Unpacked event. Since then, rumours about the Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition have started appearing on the Web. Most recently, an alleged render of the phone has leaked online giving us the first look at Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition. The leaked image mostly falls in line wit...
Qualcomm has explored acquiring pieces of Intel chip design business
https://telecom.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/devices/qualcomm-has-explored-acquiring-pieces-of-intel-chip-design-business/113127011
Intel's client PC design business is of significant interest to Qualcomm executives, one of the sources said, but they are looking at all of the company's design units.
All the Top New Gadgets at IFA 2024
https://www.wired.com/story/all-the-top-new-gadgets-at-ifa-2024/
A phone with magnetic mods, a new handheld gaming console, and a robot vacuum that can climb stairs. Here’s the best new gear announced at IFA in Berlin.
Tecno’s Phantom V Fold 2, Phantom Flip 2 Leak in Live Images; Launch Date Tipped
https://www.gadgets360.com/mobiles/news/tecno-phantom-v-fold-2-flip-live-images-launch-date-report-6503182#rss-gadgets-all
Tecno Phantom V Fold 2 and Phantom V Flip 2 are seemingly set to debut soon. Tecno is yet to provide an exact launch date for the foldables, but before that, a new leak reveals their live images and a tentative launch date. The Tecno Phantom V Fold 2 is said to feature 50-megapixel triple rear cameras.
Maharashtra says Tower-Adani to set up $10 billion semiconductor unit
https://telecom.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/devices/maharashtra-says-tower-adani-to-set-up-10-billion-semiconductor-unit/113108969
Sources in the ministry of electronics and information technology said that while the project might have been approved at the state level, a joint application submitted by Israel's Tower Semiconductor and Adani Group was still under consideration by the India Semiconductor Mission (ISM) and the IT ministry.
Samsung Galaxy S24 Series, Other Models Get Chat Assist and More AI Features With One UI 6.1.1 Update
https://www.gadgets360.com/mobiles/news/samsung-one-ui-6-1-1-update-galaxy-ai-features-eligible-devices-6502814#rss-gadgets-all
Samsung has commenced the rollout of the One UI 6.1.1 update for the Galaxy S24 series and previous models. This update brings several Galaxy AI features such as Interpreter and Chat Assist that the South Korean technology conglomerate introduced with the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Galaxy Z Flip 6 in July.
HMD Fusion With Modular Design, Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 SoC Unveiled: Price, Specifications
https://www.gadgets360.com/mobiles/news/hmd-fusion-price-launch-smart-outfits-specifications-features-6502571#rss-gadgets-all
HMD Fusion was unveiled at the IFA 2024 as the latest offering by Human Mobile Devices. The handset can be paired with interchangeable covers (sold separately) called Smart Outfits, which can alter the phone's hardware and software. The HMD Fusion runs on Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 SoC with up to 8GB RAM. It has a 108-megapixel dual rear camera setup and a 50-megapixel selfie...