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Vodafone Idea’s enterprise arm launches solution for corporate postpaid users to buy services for personal needs
https://telecom.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/industry/vodafone-ideas-enterprise-arm-launches-solution-for-corporate-postpaid-users-to-buy-services-for-personal-needs/116131265
“In today’s connected world, employees look for an effortless experience that offers them a greater choice on services like international roaming, OTT subscriptions, data packs and more without the hassle of securing approvals or managing multiple mobile numbers,” said Roerich Kaushal, Executive Vice President, Enterprise Mobility Business & Marketing at Vi Business.
GenAI fails to spark phones, PC upgrade boom, say executives
https://telecom.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/devices/genai-fails-to-spark-phones-pc-upgrade-boom-say-executives/116120835
But for now, despite global brands such as Apple and Samsung pushing the on-device AI experience to customers with their devices, the adoption of these AI features are low.
New Honor GT Products Confirmed to Launch on December 16; Phone Design Teased
https://www.gadgets360.com/mobiles/news/honor-gt-launch-date-design-reveal-features-expected-7205307#rss-gadgets-all
Honor 90 GT was launched in China in December 2023. Successor to the handset may arrive soon. The company has announced that new Honor GT products will be unveiled later this month. The moniker of the upcoming devices has yet to be confirmed. The design of one of the awaited phones has been revealed as well.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra’s Higher Configuration Variants Tipped to Get a RAM Upgrade
https://www.gadgets360.com/mobiles/news/samsung-s25-ultra-ram-options-leak-storage-expected-specifications-galaxy-7204641#rss-gadgets-all
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is speculated to debut as part of the Galaxy S25 series early next year. In recent weeks, the rumour mill has suggested that Samsung’s purported next-generation flagship handset may undergo a design overhaul, with the boxy shape being phased out for a more curved approach. Now, a tipster claims that higher configuration variants of the Galax...
Thrustmaster H.E.A.R.T. Review: A Hall Effect Controller
https://www.wired.com/review/thrustmaster-heart/
An affordable upgrade over the default Xbox controller—but not without compromises.
Govt releases fresh rules for phone interception, IG-level officers can issue orders
https://telecom.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/policy/govt-releases-fresh-rules-for-phone-interception-ig-level-officers-can-issue-orders/116096769
The Union Home Secretary in the Ministry of Home Affairs in the case of the central government, or the secretary to the state government in-charge of the home department in the case of a state government will be competent authority as per the notification.
India Could Be Apple and Samsung’s Solution to the Future of Phones
https://www.wired.com/story/india-could-be-apple-and-samsungs-solution-to-the-future-of-phones/
A quarter of all iPhones could be made outside China by 2025, most likely in India—a rapidly growing market with hundreds of millions of potential customers. And the race is on, as Samsung and Chinese brands are betting big there too.
TikTok Ban: US Appeals Court Upholds Law Forcing Its Sale Ahead of Deadline
https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/news/tiktok-us-ban-law-upheld-sale-deadline-7193898#rss-gadgets-all
A US federal appeals court has upheld a law requiring ByteDance to divest its popular short video app TikTok in the US by early 2025, ahead of an upcoming deadline. The decision from the appeals court increases the chances that TikTok will face an unprecedented ban in six weeks, that could cut off access to the service for 170 million users in the country.
Apple Said to Be Considering Foldable iPhone, Cellular-Enabled Mac and Headset Models
https://www.gadgets360.com/mobiles/news/apple-modem-cellular-mac-headset-foldable-iphone-7193061#rss-gadgets-all
Apple could launch Mac and mixed reality headsets equipped with support for cellular connectivity, according to a Bloomberg report. The company is expected to launch the iPhone SE 4 in early 2025 as the first consumer electronics device with its in-house cellular modem. It could also set the stage for slimmer iPhone models as well as a foldable iPhone in the future.
Google Pixel 9a Design Spotted in Leaked Live Images With Oval-Shaped Rear Camera Module
https://www.gadgets360.com/mobiles/news/google-pixel-9a-design-images-leak-7192691#rss-gadgets-all
Google Pixel 9a design has been spotted on X (formerly Twitter) with an oval-shaped rear camera module that lacks the metal "visor" seen on the Pixel 9 and Pixel 9 Pro models. Here's everything you need to know about how the Pixel 9a might look like, months before its anticipated debut.
Apple Said to Plan Three-Year Modem Rollout in Bid to Top Qualcomm
https://www.gadgets360.com/mobiles/news/apple-three-year-modem-rollout-rival-qualcomm-7192134#rss-gadgets-all
Apple is said to be preparing to finally launch a series of cellular modem chips that will replace components from Qualcomm on its smartphones. The company's in-house modem system is expected to debut next year, as part of the iPhone SE, that is expected to arrive in the spring.
Skip the Sea Kelp Supplements (2024)
https://www.wired.com/story/pass-on-sea-kelp-supplements/
Sea kelp, otherwise known as bladderwrack, has become a trendy superfood. But the modern hype doesn’t hold up.
ISRO Successfully Launches PSLV-C59 Carrying ESA’s Proba-3 Satellites
https://www.gadgets360.com/science/news/isro-launches-pslv-c59-rocket-carrying-esa-s-proba-3-satellites-successfully-7186909#rss-gadgets-all
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully launched the PSLV-C59 rocket on December 5, 2024, from Sriharikota, deploying the European Space Agency’s (ESA) Proba-3 satellites into orbit. Proba-3, a twin-satellite mission, aims to demonstrate precision formation flying, achieving control down to a millimeter. The spacecraft will create artificial solar...
Jigra OTT Release Date: When and Where to Watch Alia Bhatt Starrer Movie Online?
https://www.gadgets360.com/entertainment/news/jigra-ott-release-alia-bhatts-film-streams-on-netflix-from-december-6-7183531#rss-gadgets-all
Jigra, starring Alia Bhatt, will be available for streaming on Netflix starting December 6, 2024. Directed by Vasan Bala, the film is set to reach a wider global audience through its OTT release. With a gripping narrative that explores themes of sacrifice and family bonds, Jigra offers a compelling viewing experience. The film, which features a talented cast including...
Solar 'Battle Zone' Could be Even Worse Than Solar Maximum, Experts Warn
https://www.gadgets360.com/science/news/sun-s-battle-zone-to-intensify-solar-activity-risks-to-satellites-loom-7186323#rss-gadgets-all
Experts warn that the sun's next phase, the "battle zone," could result in increased geomagnetic activity, lasting until 2028. This period could bring heightened solar flares and coronal holes, which may cause disruptions to satellites in low-Earth orbit. Space weather experts, including Scott McIntosh from Lynker Space, have noted that this phase could pose significa...
Bharti Airtel says AI-driven solution flags 1 mn spammers daily
https://telecom.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/industry/bharti-airtel-says-ai-driven-solution-flags-1-mn-spammers-daily/116128049
As a result, Airtel said there has been a 12% decline in the number of customers answering these suspicious calls.
Bharti Airtel urges Trai to regulate OTTs to combat spam surge
https://telecom.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/industry/bharti-airtel-urges-trai-to-regulate-otts-to-combat-spam-surge/116120546
The nation's second-largest telco urged Trai to urgently mandate scrubbing for OTT platforms using blockchain-based distributor-ledger technology (DLT) and a stringent business verification exercise modelled on telco KYC processes.
Poco M7 Pro 5G, Poco C75 5G Camera and Other Specifications Revealed Ahead of India Launch
https://www.gadgets360.com/mobiles/news/poco-m7-pro-5g-c75-camera-display-specifications-india-launch-7204805#rss-gadgets-all
Poco M7 Pro 5G and Poco C75 5G are scheduled to launch in India on December 17. Ahead of their anticipated debut, the Xiaomi sub-brand has detailed several specifications of the upcoming smartphones including their camera and display capabilities. The Poco M7 Pro 5G is confirmed to come with a 50-megapixel primary camera with a Sony sensor, while the Poco C75 5G will ...
To Build Electric Cars, Jaguar Land Rover Had to Redesign the Factory
https://www.wired.com/story/jlr-jaguar-land-rover-electric-vehicle-factory-halewood/
At Jaguar Land Rover’s historic Halewood factory in Merseyside, England, state-of-the art assembly robots are now building the cars of the future.
US House to vote to provide $3 billion to remove Chinese telecoms equipment
https://telecom.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/policy/us-house-to-vote-to-provide-3-billion-to-remove-chinese-telecoms-equipment/116096823
The Federal Communications Commission has said removing the insecure equipment is estimated to cost $4.98 billion but Congress previously only approved $1.9 billion for the "rip and replace" program.
WhatsApp Message Reminders Rolling Out to Beta Testers on Android
https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/whatsapp-beta-update-message-reminders-feature-7195346#rss-gadgets-all
WhatsApp message reminders are now rolling out to beta testers, making it easier to users to keep track of messages received on the app. The status updates reminders feature has been updated with the ability to receive reminders for messages that users may have missed, on the latest beta version of WhatsApp for Android.
Smartphone Firms to Drop Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 for Chipmaker's Affordable Alternative in 2025, Tipster Claims
https://www.gadgets360.com/mobiles/news/snapdragon-8-elite-2-cheaper-alternative-smartphones-leak-7194361#rss-gadgets-all
Smartphone makers could equip some of their upcoming models with a less powerful high-end processor in 2025, according to a tipster. The successor to the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 could arrive on next generation high-end smartphones, as the Snapdragon 8s Elite, as companies look to cut costs on some of their handsets.
Samsung Galaxy S24: The Ultimate Camera Phone With Smarter On-Device AI
https://www.gadgets360.com/mobiles/sponsored/samsung-galaxy-s24-the-ultimate-camera-phone-with-smarter-on-device-ai-7193228#rss-gadgets-all
Telcos to DoT: Discourage internet suspension by states
https://telecom.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/telcos-seek-dot-intervention-to-discourage-internet-suspension-by-states/116062662
At times, state governments issue orders barring internet services in certain areas to address law-and-order concerns.
OpenAI Said to Aim to Attract More Investment by Removing 'AGI' Clause With Microsoft
https://www.gadgets360.com/ai/news/openai-microsoft-talks-remove-agi-clause-report-7192321#rss-gadgets-all
OpenAI is in talks to remove a clause that prevents Microsoft from accessing the firm's most advanced Artificial general intelligence (AGI) models once they are developed, as part of the company's efforts to secure additional investment, according to a report in the Financial Times.
13 Deals on WIRED-Approved Gear at Walmart
https://www.wired.com/story/weekend-deals-december-7-2024/
Treat yourself or someone else to discounts on our favorite TVs, headphones, and more.
China Unveils $553M Spaceport with Successful Long March-12 Rocket Launch
https://www.gadgets360.com/science/news/china-launches-553m-spaceport-with-long-march-12-boosting-satellite-plans-7186791#rss-gadgets-all
China has launched the Long March-12 rocket from its new $553 million Wenchang Commercial Space Launch Site on Hainan Island. The rocket, capable of carrying 10 tons to low-Earth orbit, delivered two experimental satellites on November 30, 2024. Designed with advanced fuel systems and lighter materials, the rocket enhances payload capacity. The spaceport's coastal loc...
Matinee OTT Release Date: When and Where to Watch Kannada Horror-Comedy Movie Online
https://www.gadgets360.com/entertainment/news/matinee-kannada-movie-ott-release-date-announced-streaming-on-sun-nxt-7183576#rss-gadgets-all
The Kannada horror-comedy Matinee, directed by Manohar Kaampalli, will stream on Sun NXT starting December 6, 2024. Released in theatres on April 5, the film stars Sathish Ninasam and Rachita Ram. The story revolves around a group of friends who trick their way into selling a haunted property but encounter real supernatural events. While the film faced criticism for i...
Google Live Captions Upgraded With AI-Powered Expressive Captions on Android
https://www.gadgets360.com/ai/news/google-live-captions-expressive-upgrade-feature-7188411#rss-gadgets-all
Google introduced a new artificial intelligence (AI) feature in Live Captions on Thursday. Dubbed Expressive Captions, the feature is being rolled out to the Android operating system. With this, users will be able to see live captions of videos played across the device in a new format to better convey the context behind the sounds. The AI feature will convey excitemen...
Google Chrome Doubles Speedometer Benchmark Scores on Android Devices
https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/google-chrome-faster-snapdragon-8-elite-android-devices-7188395#rss-gadgets-all
Google Chrome runs twice as fast on Android smartphones than it did in April 2023, according to the company. According to Google, Chrome will now run even faster, especially on Android devices, after it recently doubled its score on the popular Speedometer benchmark test. Here's how Google optimised Chrome to run faster on Android phones.