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Apple Offers iPhone Discounts in China as Competition Intensifies
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Apple is offering rare discounts on its latest iPhone models in China. The discounts come as consumers remain cautious with spending amid China's slowing economy and deflationary pressures.
Hyundai Creta Electric With 473KM Claimed Range, Active Air Flaps Unveiled in India: Features, Launch Date
https://www.gadgets360.com/auto/news/hyundai-creta-electric-launch-india-features-specifications-7384673#rss-gadgets-all
Hyundai Creta Electric was unveiled in India on Thursday after months of anticipation. The electric vehicle (EV) will be launched at the Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025 which kicks off on January 17. According to Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL), the Creta Electric is the company’s first localised electric SUV that will sit below the Ioniq 5 in the company’s EV...
Vivo T3x 5G Price in India Slashed by Rs. 1,000: Here's How Much It Costs Now
https://www.gadgets360.com/mobiles/news/vivo-t3x-5g-price-in-india-drop-revised-specifications-features-7384091#rss-gadgets-all
Vivo T3x 5G price in India has been slashed by Rs. 1,000. The Vivo T series smartphone was launched in April last year with a Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 SoC under the hood. It has a 6.72-inch full-HD display and houses a 6,000mAh battery with support for 44W fast charging. Besides the price drop, customers can avail of bank discounts on Flipkart to further bring the price dow...
Redmi Turbo 4 With MediaTek Dimensity 8400-Ultra SoC, 6,550mAh Battery Launched: Price, Specifications
https://www.gadgets360.com/mobiles/news/redmi-turbo-4-price-availability-specifications-features-7383735#rss-gadgets-all
Redmi Turbo 4 was launched in China on Thursday. It is said to be the first smartphone to be powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 8400-Ultra chipset. The phone is backed by a 6,550mAh battery with support for 90W wired fast charging. It is said to meet IP66, IP68, and IP69 ratings for dust and water resistance.
CSharpCorner Launches Blockchain Initiative to Connect Software Professionals With Recruiters: Details
https://www.gadgets360.com/cryptocurrency/news/csharpcorner-blockchain-certification-programme-connect-software-professionals-recruiters-7383967#rss-gadgets-all
CSharpCorner has launched a blockchain-based Certification Programme, enabling developers to upskill in advanced technologies and secure permanently verified credentials. This initiative highlights the practical applications of blockchain technology.
eBay and Beazley Reportedly Being Targeted by Advanced AI-Generated Phishing Scams
https://www.gadgets360.com/ai/news/ebay-beazley-corporate-executives-ai-generated-phishing-scam-target-report-7383116#rss-gadgets-all
eBay, the ecommerce giant, and several other companies are reportedly witnessing an increased volume of personalised phishing attacks aimed towards high-level employees. As per the report, these phishing scams are being carried out using artificial intelligence (AI) systems to make them appear human-like and avoid the telltale signs of a typical scam email.
X to Offer Streaming and Financial Services in 2025 With X TV and X Money, Says CEO
https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/x-tv-money-services-launch-2025-7382797#rss-gadgets-all
X (formerly Twitter) will offer financial and streaming services in 2025, the company CEO announced on Wednesday. This move builds upon the microblogging platform’s ambitions of becoming an “everything app” and competing against other platforms such as China’s WeChat under the leadership of Elon Musk. The official also highlighted X’s efforts to allow users ...
OpenAI’s AI Training Opt-Out Tool for Creators Not Releasing Anytime Soon: Report
https://www.gadgets360.com/ai/news/openai-ai-training-opt-out-tool-media-manager-creators-release-delay-report-7382759#rss-gadgets-all
OpenAI, in May, announced a new machine learning (ML) tool that could enable creators to specify whether they wanted OpenAI to train its artificial intelligence (AI) models on their content or not. Dubbed Media Manager, the tool was said to identify copyrighted text, images, audio, and videos across multiple sources and could reflect creators’ preferences.
ICEA bats for cut in duties on parts, components to spur electronics manufacturing
https://telecom.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/devices/icea-bats-for-cut-in-duties-on-parts-components-to-spur-electronics-manufacturing/116887370
In its Budget recommendations for 2025-26, the association said high tariffs on sub-assemblies and their components inflate manufacturing costs, limiting India's competitiveness.
Poco X7 Pro 5G Battery Size, More Features Revealed Ahead of January 9 India Launch
https://www.gadgets360.com/mobiles/news/poco-x7-pro-5g-battery-size-design-features-series-india-launch-7381834#rss-gadgets-all
Poco X7 Pro 5G is set to launch in India on January 9 alongside the base Poco X7 5G variant. The company has previously confirmed the Flipkart availability of the handsets in the country and teased their designs. The chipset details of the Pro option had also been revealed earlier. Now, Poco has announced the battery size of the upcoming Poco X7 Pro 5G model.
LG Gram 2025 ‘Hybrid AI’ Laptops With Intel Arrow Lake Chip, Cloud AI Services Unveiled: Features
https://www.gadgets360.com/laptops/news/lg-2025-gram-laptops-launch-ces-features-specifications-7381380#rss-gadgets-all
LG unveiled its 2025 LG Gram laptops on Tuesday ahead of the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2025. The company says its latest laptops come with on-device and cloud-based artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities powered by up to Intel Core Ultra H-Series (Arrow Lake) processors. The lineup includes four new models — LG Gram Pro, Gram Pro 2-in-1, Gram, and Gram Book...
Telecom industry posts 6.75% AGR Growth in Q2 FY25 driven by tariff hikes, data surge
https://telecom.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/industry/telecom-industry-posts-6-75-per-cent-agr-growth-in-q2-fy25-driven-by-tariff-hikes-data-surge/116860347
Higher quarterly AGR translated into higher licence fee and spectrum usage charge (SUC) collections for the Department of Telecommunications (DoT). The licence fee mop-up climbed 6.69% sequentially to Rs 6,023 crore, data showed.
Top Series and Movies to Watch on Apple TV+ for Free This Weekend
https://www.gadgets360.com/entertainment/features/apple-tv-offers-free-streaming-weekend-for-original-shows-and-movies-7368999#rss-gadgets-all
Apple TV+ is offering free streaming on January 4-5, 2025, allowing viewers to explore its critically acclaimed library without a subscription. Among the top picks are Ted Lasso, a heartwarming sports comedy-drama led by Jason Sudeikis, and Severance, a gripping sci-fi thriller that explores memory and identity. Movie highlights include Shrinking, CODA, the Oscar-winn...
New Species Discovered in Peru’s Alto Mayo Region, Including Blob-Headed Catfish
https://www.gadgets360.com/science/news/new-species-discovered-in-peru-s-alto-mayo-region-including-blob-headed-catfish-7368824#rss-gadgets-all
A recent biodiversity survey in Peru’s Alto Mayo region led to the discovery of 27 new species, including a unique blob-headed bristlemouth armored catfish. The survey, conducted by Conservation International, uncovered new mammals, amphibians, fish, butterflies, and plants, emphasizing the area’s ecological importance. Researchers used innovative techniques like ...
12,000-Year-Old Wolf Remains in Alaska Show Early Signs of Human Interaction
https://www.gadgets360.com/science/news/12000-year-old-canine-remains-reveal-early-human-wolf-connection-in-alaska-7368704#rss-gadgets-all
A 12,000-year-old wolf leg bone discovered at the Swan Point archaeological site in Alaska has provided new insights into early human-wolf interactions. DNA analysis confirmed the animal was related to wolves, while chemical isotope testing showed it had a diet rich in salmon, suggesting possible human involvement. Researchers debate whether this animal was intentiona...
Samsung Said to Be Readying 500-Megapixel Camera for Galaxy Devices, New Image Sensors for iPhone
https://www.gadgets360.com/mobiles/news/samsung-200-megapixel-three-layer-stacked-image-sensor-iphone-apple-leak-galaxy-7384802#rss-gadgets-all
Samsung is known for producing a variety of smartphone camera sensors with the brand said to use its 200-megapixel camera in the upcoming Galaxy S25 Ultra. However, a new leak now suggests that the South Korean company might up the ante with a new 500-megapixel sensor. Additionally, Samsung is said to be preparing a three-layer image stacked sensor for iPhone.
OnePlus Ace 5V Key Features Leaked; Said to Get MediaTek Dimensity 9350 SoC, 7,000mAh Battery
https://www.gadgets360.com/mobiles/news/oneplus-ace-5v-soc-display-battery-features-expected-launch-weibo-leak-7384426#rss-gadgets-all
OnePlus Ace 5V could launch arrive as a successor to the OnePlus Ace 3V, which was unveiled in China in March 2024. The company has yet to confirm the moniker, but details around the purported handset have started doing rounds of the rumour mill. A tipster has leaked key specifications of the rumoured phone.
Samsung Odyssey OLED G8, Four Other Monitors Announced Ahead of CES 2025
https://www.gadgets360.com/laptops/news/samsung-odyssey-g8-3d-monitor-launch-features-ces-2025-7383922#rss-gadgets-all
Samsung will launch the Odyssey OLED G8, Odyssey 3D and several other monitors at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2025, the company announced on Thursday. The lineup comprises five models — 2025 Smart Monitor M9, Odyssey OLED G8, Odyssey OLED G6, Odyssey 3D, and Viewfinity S8. As per the company, the monitors are equipped with artificial intelligence (AI) featur...
PS Plus Monthly Games for January Include Suicide Squad, NFS: Hot Pursuit Remastered and More
https://www.gadgets360.com/games/news/ps-plus-monthly-free-games-january-2025-suicide-squad-kill-the-justice-league-nfs-stanley-parable-ps4-ps5-sony-7383968#rss-gadgets-all
Sony has announced the slate of monthly games joining PlayStation Plus in January. Rocksteady’s looter shooter Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League leads the free titles coming to PS Plus this month. The two other titles arriving on PS Plus in January include the racing title Need for Speed Hot Pursuit Remastered and the decision-based story title The Stanley Para...
Samsung Galaxy S25 Allegedly Spotted on Geekbench With Snapdragon 8 Elite Chipset
https://www.gadgets360.com/mobiles/news/samsung-s25-snapdragon-8-elite-geekbench-listing-galaxy-specifications-7383111#rss-gadgets-all
Samsung Galaxy S25 is expected to launch this month at a Galaxy Unpacked event. The handset has been subject to several rumours and leaks recently. The Galaxy S24 successor has now allegedly been spotted on benchmarking website Geekbench with a Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset.
Realme 14 Pro 5G Series Camera Features Revealed; to Get 50-Megapixel Telephoto Sensor
https://www.gadgets360.com/mobiles/news/realme-14-pro-5g-series-camera-features-india-launch-availability-7383021#rss-gadgets-all
Realme 14 Pro 5G series is confirmed to launch in India in January and include the Realme 14 Pro 5G and Realme 14 Pro+ 5G. While the company has yet to announce the exact launch date of the handsets, it did reveal the design elements and chipset details of the phone previously. Now, Realme has. confirmed some of the camera features of the upcoming models.
OnePlus 13 Series: A Sneak Peek at the Next Big Thing
https://www.gadgets360.com/mobiles/sponsored/oneplus-13-series-a-sneak-peek-at-the-next-big-thing-7382892#rss-gadgets-all
Vivo X200 Ultra Design Leaked; Tipped to Feature Snapdragon 8 Elite Chipset, 6,000mAh Battery
https://www.gadgets360.com/mobiles/news/vivo-x200-ultra-design-specifications-leak-7382502#rss-gadgets-all
Vivo X200 Ultra has been part of several leaks and rumours over the past few weeks. While Vivo is yet to reveal anything about the arrival of the Vivo X100 Ultra successor, its render and specifications have leaked online. The Vivo X200 Ultra is tipped to feature a 6.82-inch 2K resolution display and could run on Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset.
Xiaomi India Appoints Sandeep Singh Arora as CBO
https://telecom.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/devices/xiaomi-india-appoints-sandeep-singh-arora-as-cbo/116877848
Arora will lead the business development initiatives, driving revenue growth, cultivating new strategic partnerships, and expanding market presence, the company said.
Apple May Delay 2nm Chipsets for iPhone 17 Pro As TSMC Struggles With Wafer Yield: Report
https://www.gadgets360.com/mobiles/news/apple-2nm-chipset-delay-tsmc-wafer-yield-report-7381518#rss-gadgets-all
Apple was speculated to use 2nm chipsets to power its upcoming iPhone 17 Pro models but that may not be the case anymore, according to a report. The Cupertino-based technology giant could reportedly postpone its plans by up to 12 months due to Wafer Yield issues faced by TSMC. Thus, the chips are yet to be certified for mass production and the application process (AP)...
Vodafone Idea likely to sound war bugle with aggressively priced 5G plans
https://telecom.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/industry/vodafone-idea-likely-to-sound-war-bugle-with-aggressively-priced-5g-plans/116868770
As per Jefferies, Vi spent around Rs 3,583 crore (or 8.4% of sales) in FY24 towards dealer commissions. It was much higher than Jio’s Rs 3,000-crore dealer commissions payout at 3% of sales in FY24, as per the global brokerage’s calculations. Airtel, though, was the biggest such spender in FY24, shelling out around Rs 6,000 crore (or 4% of sales) towards dealer commissions to maintain leadership on the ARPU front.
The Cumulus Machine Review: Fast and Frothy Cold Brew
https://www.wired.com/review/cumulus-coffee-the-cumulus-machine/
An innovative new coldbrew machine makes for wonderfully frothy nitro and espresso martinis. But is the flavor fully cooked?
Could We Ever Retrieve Memories from a Dead Person's Brain? Neuroscientists Weigh In
https://www.gadgets360.com/science/news/can-memories-be-retrieved-from-a-deceased-persons-brain-neuroscientific-insights-7368239#rss-gadgets-all
Neuroscientists are exploring whether memories can be retrieved from a deceased person’s brain, but current research indicates significant challenges. Memories are thought to be stored in the brain as engrams, which are formed by groups of neurons in the hippocampus and other regions. While some studies have identified these engrams in animals, replicating this in h...
Recyclable Stretchable Plastic Developed with 3D Printing for Multiple Uses
https://www.gadgets360.com/science/news/recyclable-stretchable-plastic-developed-with-3d-printing-for-multiple-uses-7368752#rss-gadgets-all
Princeton University researchers have developed a new 3D printed plastic material that is stretchable, flexible, and recyclable. Using thermoplastic elastomers and thermal annealing, the material can be tailored to different mechanical properties, making it suitable for applications in soft robotics, medical devices, prosthetics, and more. The cost-effective and scala...
The 17 Best EVs Coming in 2025
https://www.wired.com/story/the-17-best-evs-coming-in-2025/
After Jaguar's chaotic relaunch and the pomp and theater of Tesla's Cybercab reveal party, it's hard to imagine the coming year will top 2024—until you see our picks for the best EVs of 2025.