Monday, October 31, 2022

Oppo A58 Design Renders Surface, Specifications Tipped; Expected to Launch Soon: Report

The specifications and design renders of the Oppo A58 have surfaced. This smartphone is expected to feature a 6.56-inch LCD screen with a 90Hz refresh rate. It could be powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 700 SoC.

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Corp Affairs Ministry seeks explanation on accounts from MG Motor India

MG Motor India, in a statement to ET said it was a law-abiding, professionally managed company that adhered to the highest standards of compliance and governance, and was committed to transparency. "We fully cooperate with the government authorities on all issues and are in process of providing the desired records and information to the Registrar of Companies within the stipulated time frame," the company said.

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India e-logistics industry set to touch $9 billion with e-commerce boom

India's e-logistics sector has become one of the largest and fastest growing logistics markets globally and is all set to reach the $9 billion industry, with a compound annual growth rate of 35 per cent, a report showed.

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Public Cloud spending to end-users set to reach $600 billion in 2023

The global end-user spending on public cloud services is forecast to grow 20.7 per cent to total $591.8 billion in 2023, up from $490.3 billion in 2022, a Gartner report said.

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Reliance plans to enhance fire retardant, sustainable properties of Recron FS

Nofia's unique polymeric phosphorus-based chemistry helps make Recron FS more sustainable and technically superior for polyester textile applications. Nofia additives are certified by Oeko-Tex Standard 100 for textile applications and other sustainability certifications such as ChemForward, Green Screen, and TCO, accrediting that the technology meets these global standards of safety and sustainability.

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China launches final space station module 'Mengtian'

The uncrewed Mengtian, or "Dreaming of the Heavens", module was launched atop China's most powerful rocket, the Long March 5B, at 3:37 p.m. (0737 GMT) from the Wenchang Space Launch Center in the southern island province of Hainan.

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This anode material may help to offer long life of lithium batteries, aid ultra-fast charging

The researchers believe that this is a promising technology for commercial applications where high energy density, high power, a long life and ultra-fast charging are desired. The research team plans to translate this work from the laboratory to a real-life application.

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Sunday, October 30, 2022

Realme 10 Pro+ Live Images Leaked Ahead of Launch Next Month

Alleged live images of the Realme 10 Pro+ were leaked recently and showcase the handset with a curved screen. Realme has confirmed that the Realme 10 series will launch in November. Recent rumours have hinted that the Realme 10 4G, Realme 10 5G, and Realme 10 Pro+ could be a part of this upcoming smartphone lineup.

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Twitter takeover raises fear of misinformation wave ahead of US midterm elections

With the US midterm elections less than two weeks away, Elon Musk's $44 billion acquisition of Twitter could unleash a fresh wave of election misinformation just as voters are casting ballots that will determine control of Congress for the next two years, political and media experts say.

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Elon Musk denies reports he is firing Twitter employees in attempt to avoid payouts

Twitter's new owner Elon Musk has denied a New York Times report about laying off Twitter employees at a date earlier than November 1 to avoid stock grants due on the day.

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Wordle 499 answer for October 31: Wordle 499 Hints, clues, and answer for today

The everyday puzzles keep the curiosity among the players guessing the word. Wordle can be paid for free on the New York Times website. The answer for the Wordle quiz on October 31 are here. Are you ready for today’s wordle solutions?

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Passenger vehicle sales may have hit new record in October

Two-wheeler makers, too, saw improved sales across urban, semi-urban and rural markets, especially at the entry level where demand has been depressed for nearly three years due to a rise in acquisition, insurance, and running costs since the transition to BS-VI emission standards.

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Huge business potential in India, says Maruti Suzuki MD Hisashi Takeuchi

India's growing market has huge business potential and it is a wise decision for any company abroad to enter the Indian market, Maruti Suzuki MD Hisashi Takeuchi said Sunday on the sidelines of foundation stone laying ceremony of C-295 transport aircraft manufacturing facility in Gujarat's Vadodara.

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Key management personnel of Indian auto firms have poor understanding of compliance obligations: Report

Key management personnel in Indian automobile companies have a poor understanding of compliance obligations that can range from several hundred acts to thousands of rules depending on the size of the business, according to a report by TeamLease Regtech.

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Saturday, October 29, 2022

Maruti Suzuki recalls 9,925 units 3 models to rectify possible defect in brake assembly

Considering the safety of customers and out of abundant precaution, the company has decided to recall the suspected vehicles for inspection and replacement of the faulty part, free of cost, it added. Parts for replacement are being arranged and authorised workshops shall be contacting the customers for attending their vehicles, the company said adding "necessary repair, if required, will be undertaken post inspection".

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How you can unsend and edit a message with iPadOS 16

Apple recently rolled out the much-awaited iPadOS 16 update. The latest version of the operating system brings various useful features and one such feature is the ability to unsend and edit messages. With the iPadOS 16 update you can unsend and edit messages in the Messages app. With this feature you can easily fix a typo or pull back a message that you accidentally sent to the wrong person. Your recipient sees that you unsend a message and your edit history.

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Oppo A series smartphone with 108 MP sensor tipped to launch soon

The tipster also suggests that the display could offer a 2,160Hz pulse-width modulation (PWM) dimming – a technology that reduces screen flickering and offers a smooth display experience. The rear camera module is tipped to feature a 108 MP primary sensor. Details of the other sensors are still under wraps.

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How Elon Musk funded $44 billion Twitter deal

Elon Musk closed the $44 billion deal announced in April to take Twitter Inc private and took ownership of the influential social media platform by firing top executives immediately.

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Is the hatchback segment dying a slow death? The shifting sands of India's auto landscape

The decline in the hatchback segment continues and has been exacerbated by high inflation affecting the purchasing power of those who either want to purchase their first vehicle or upgrade from a two-wheeler.

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Meta's oversight board open to discussing content moderation with Twitter

Elon Musk, who recently acquired Twitter, said the company will be forming a content moderation council with "widely diverse viewpoints".

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General Motors temporarily halts paid advertising on Twitter

GM said "as is normal course of business with a significant change in a media platform, we have temporarily paused our paid advertising." The Detroit automaker added its "customer care interactions on Twitter will continue."

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Friday, October 28, 2022

Meta's social media apps back up after brief outage

Meta Platforms Inc said it has fixed the issue that was preventing users from accessing its social media platforms.

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Moto G Play (2022) entry-level smartphone to launch soon, likely specs tipped online

Motorola is expected to soon launch a new entry-level smartphone -- Moto G Play (2022) soon. A new online leak reveals the likely design and specifications of the upcoming Moto smartphone.

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Xiaomi Discontinues Financial Services Business in India Days After Pulling Out Some Mi Apps: Report

Xiaomi is winding down its financial services business in India, as per a recent report citing sources familiar with the matter. The company recently pulled its Mi Pay and Mi Credit apps in India from the local Play Store and its own app store, the report said.

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iPhone 15 Pro Models to Sport Solid-State Buttons, Three Taptic Engines: Ming-Chi Kuo

Apple is tipped to unveil the iPhone 15 lineup comprising iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Ultra models next year. According to market analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, high-end models in iPhone 15 Pro lineup will feature solid-state volume and power buttons. Apple is said to include three Taptic Engine vibration motors on the forthcoming models to simulate ...

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Thursday, October 27, 2022

HTC Wildfire E Plus With 6.5-Inch HD+ Display, MediaTek MT6739 SoC Listed Online: Price, Specifications

The HTC Wildfire E Plus has been listed on a Russian e-commerce site. The handset packs a quad-core MediaTek MT6739 SoC and houses a 5,150mAh battery with 10W charging support. This HTC smartphone is priced at RUB 7,990 (roughly Rs. 11,000).

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Apple Reports 8 Percent Boost in Quarterly Revenue, Warns of 'Increasingly Difficult Economic Conditions'

Apple on Thursday reported that the company's quarterly revenue was up by 8 percent, an improvement over the 2 percent increase in revenue for the April-June quarter. The company's iPhone sales accounted for most of its success during the past quarter, even though the company didn't sell quite as many of the devices as analysts had hoped. Apple CEO Tim Cook acknowledg...

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Elon Musk fires CEO Parag Agrawal, CFO Ned Segal and legal affairs and policy chief Vijaya Gadde

Elon Musk became Twitter Inc's new owner on Thursday, firing top executives he had accused of misleading him and providing little clarity over how he will achieve the lofty ambitions he has outlined for the influential social media platform.

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Meta stock craters over bleak forecast and expensive metaverse bets

Facebook parent Meta Platforms Inc forecast a weak holiday quarter and significantly more costs next year, sending shares down nearly 20% as investors voiced skepticism about the company's pricey metaverse bets.

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Samsung Expects Chip Demand to Recover in 2023 as Q3 Profits Fall, Names Lee Jae-Yong Executive Chairman

Samsung on Thursday said Q3 operating profits fell 31.39 percent year-on-year, as "demand for consumer products remained weak". The South Korean company also announced that Samsung heir and de facto leader Lee Jae-yong, who received a presidential pardon in August over a fraud conviction, would be promoted to executive chairman.

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Turkey fines Meta $18.63 million for violating competition law

Turkey's Competition Authority announced on Wednesday that it has fined Meta Platforms Inc. 346.72 million liras ($18.63 million) for violating competition law.

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Wednesday, October 26, 2022

Apple’s App Store Said to Start Displaying More Ads From Today: Report

While ads were previously visible in the App Store, the new ads appearing in the Today tab, will allow better visibility for advertisers, according to a report. The Today tab is the first tab users see when they open the App Store on iPhone or iPad. Developers will also reportedly be able to promote their app on other app pages.

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Redmi Note 12 Explorer Edition Teased to Offer 210W Fast Charging Ahead of Launch Today

Redmi Note 12 series is set to launch at 4.30pm IST today. Ahead of the launch, the company has confirmed the fast charging feature of the Redmi Note 12 Explorer Edition. A few specifications of the handset have also leaked online. Here’s what to expect from the smartphone in terms of specifications.

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Apple Working to Address iPhone14 Pro Supply Constraints: MoS Rajeev Chandrasekhar

Minister of State For Electronics and IT Rajeev Chandrasekhar on Wednesday said he has spoken to Apple on reports of stores in the national capital running out of stock of the firm's latest phone offering iPhone14 Pro. The minister also said there has been a surge in demand for iPhone 14 Pro and Apple is addressing the supply constraints.

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Tuesday, October 25, 2022

Hyundai sales in India on track to scale new highs

Tarun Garg, director, sales and marketing, at Hyundai Motor India, recently told ET that the semiconductor supply situation has improved and that is reflecting on the company's sales numbers.

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Apple starts paying out $100 million fund to its affected App Store developers

The tech giant agreed to settle a lawsuit brought by US developers concerned with App Store policies in August 2021. The company agreed to create the Apple Smart Developer Assistance Fund as part of the settlement, which would pay out cash to affected developers, reports AppleInsider.

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iPhone 14 Plus Production Reportedly Cut by Apple Due to Weak Demand, iPhone 14 Pro Output Share Increased: TrendForce

iPhone 14 Plus production has been cut by Apple, due to lukewarm demand for Apple's new 6.7-inch smartphone, according to a report by market research firm TrendForce. Meanwhile, the Cupertino company has reportedly increased the output share of the iPhone 14 Pro series to 60 percent from the initially planned 50 percent, which could eventually rise to 65 percent, as p...

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Vertu Announces Web3 Flagship With 18GB RAM, Here Are Other Mind-Blowing Facts About It

Vertu, a London-based luxury mobile phone brand recently announced that its next flagship named the ‘Metavertu’ will come with an array of Web3 capabilities. Users of this phone will be able to create a wallet in a few clicks with private keys protected by the phone’s trusted execution environment (TEE). The top-most model of this Web3 phone is price at $41,000 ...

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YouTube Redesign with Immersive Interface, Pinch-to-Zoom, More Announced: All You Need to Know

Google-owned video-sharing platform YouTube has announced a refreshed design that includes a dynamic colour sampling for an ambient dark mode, alongside a broad launch of a precision seeking feature for video navigation. The refreshed look and new features are being rolled out to users globally starting today.

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Samsung Galaxy S22 Series Receiving One UI 5 Stable Update, Brings New Camera Assistant App: Reports

Samsung has reportedly started rolling out the Android 13-based One UI 5 update for the Galaxy S22 series in Europe and South Korea. The company has also released a new Camera Assistant app that is only compatible with this OS.

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Realme 10 Series Specifications Surface Again, Tipped to Launch in November

The TENAA listings of the Realme 10 5G and Realme 10 Pro+ 5G have been updated to reveal the specifications of the two smartphones. In addition, a tipster has hinted that the Realme 10 series might launch on November 5.

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Apple’s App Store Said to Start Displaying More Ads From Today: Report

While ads were previously visible in the App Store, the new ads appearing in the Today tab, will allow better visibility for advertisers, according to a report. The Today tab is the first tab users see when they open the App Store on iPhone or iPad. Developers will also reportedly be able to promote their app on other app pages.

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Monday, October 24, 2022

How the US Plans to Control Semiconductor Exports, Transfer of Chip Technology to China

The US recently announced that it had expanded controls on the transfer of US semiconductor technology to China, bringing restrictions similar to sanctions on the chip industry. Here's how these restrictions could affect not just China, but American tech firms such as Apple, that will be forced to buy chips at market prices, instead of sourcing them at subsidised rate...

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Solar Eclipse 2022: 9 tips to get the right photos from your smartphone



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OnePlus 10T 5G Gets Jio 5G Support, October Android Security Patch With Latest Firmware Update

The OnePlus 10T 5G has received a new firmware update that brings Jio 5G support. The handset is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SoC and sports a 6.7-inch Full-HD+ AMOLED display with 10-bit colour depth, 950nit peak brightness rating, and HDR10+ support. The phone also runs Android 12 out of the box.

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Solana Saga Smartphone: Titanium Accent, Seed Vault Unveiled as Part of Web3 Device

Solana’s Saga smartphone will feature a crypto layer built atop the Android operating system (OS), along with titanium accents, a 6.67-inch AMOLED display with full-HD+ resolution (1080×2400 pixels) and a 120Hz refresh rate among several other features. Users will be able to sign all digital transactions using a read fingerprint sensor along with an inbuilt Seed Va...

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Samsung Galaxy A14 5G Design, Case Renders Leaked Ahead of Launch

The Samsung Galaxy A14 5G will launch as a successor to the Galaxy A13 5G and is expected to come with some minor design tweaks. Recently, renders of the phone had also leaked online, which showed a design similar to the predecessor. The Galaxy A14 5G may get a triple rear camera setup and an Infinity-U display.

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Redmi Note 12 Pro+, Realme 10 Pro+ Tipped to Have Curved AMOLED Displays

A leaked image of the Redmi Note 12 series shows an alleged Redmi Note 12 Pro+ sporting a display with curved edges. Xiaomi is expected to launch the new series in China in October. The Realme 10 Pro+ is also expected to have a similar display.

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TSMC Said to Have Suspended Work for Chinese Chip Startup Amid US Curbs

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) has suspended production of advanced silicon for Chinese startup Biren Technology to ensure compliance with US regulations, according to a person familiar with the matter.

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Sunday, October 23, 2022

Samsung India's Revenue Up 10 Percent in FY22, Highest in Last 5 Years: Tofler

Samsung India Electronics' profit after tax for FY22 fell 4.86 percent to Rs. 3,844.40 crore, while its revenue from operations went up 8.65 percent to Rs. 82,451.60 crore, said data accessed by business intelligence platform Tofler. The electronic major had reported a PAT (profit after tax) of Rs. 4,040.80 crore and its revenue from operations was at Rs. 75,886.30 c...

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How to create shared meeting notes using Google Calendar and Meet

Google has simplified the method for creating, sharing, and attaching meeting notes in both Meet and Calendar. It has made it very simple for a Google Meet organiser to start a new Google Doc for meeting notes from within Google Calendar events and use it further to collaborate on it with other participants.

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Passenger vehicles sales gather speed on Dhanteras

Dhanteras is celebrated as the first day to mark the beginning of Diwali. Hindus, Jains and Sikhs buy brass, silver and gold on this day as it is regarded as one of the most auspicious days to purchase expensive objects. This year, Dhanteras was celebrated on October 22 and 23.

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How to check what audio Google has recorded on your Android smartphone

If you are an Android user then you would have made use of Google Assistant at some point of time, if not regularly. For that, Google records your voice to provide you with the answers to your query. If you wish to listen to your voice recordings done by Google through its AI voice assistant, here is how you can do it on your phone.

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New iPads and Apple TV 4K debuts, Google gets fined in India, JioBook launched, and other top tech news of the week



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Saturday, October 22, 2022

Vivo Tech Day 2022 Roundup: 5G, V1+ Chip, Gimbal Stabilisation, Zeiss Partnership, Design, More Showcased

Vivo showcased several of its achievements in 5G, design, and camera hardware during the first ever Vivo Tech Day held this week in New Delhi, India. The Chinese manufacturer detailed its V1+ chip that improves night video capture, the super cool gimbal stabilisation, and its partnership with Zeiss optics that helps Vivo phones produce sharper images and reduce glare.

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Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra Surfaces on Benchmarking Site, Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC Tipped

Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra, the purported successor to the Galaxy S22 Ultra, has been spotted on a benchmarking website. The handset is listed on Geekbench with with the model number SM-S918U and is shown to feature a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset and 8GB of RAM.

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How to use WhatsApp 'Call Link ' feature on your Android or iOS devices

The WhatsApp Call Link feature allows you to create and share a voice or video call link with your contacts. It will directly connect your contacts to the active voice or video call after they open the link. You can share the call link with an individual or in a WhatsApp group.

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Amazon Great Indian Festival Sale Is About to End and You Don't Want to Miss Out on the Biggest Deals of the Year on the Samsung Galaxy M Series!

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Here’s why Facebook warns to block news content in Canada

The Online News Act, introduced in April, laid out rules to force platforms like Meta's Facebook and Alphabet's Google to negotiate commercial deals and pay news publishers for their content, in a move similar to a ground-breaking law passed in Australia last year.

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Automobile dealers expecting record deliveries of cars, two-wheelers on Dhanteras

Automobile dealers are expecting a bumper sale of two- and four-wheelers during the auspicious occasion of Dhanteras this year. The rebound is expected after the two pandemic-hit years disrupted the functioning of the automobile segment. A rush is expected by the dealers for automobiles across categories.

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Friday, October 21, 2022

Amazon sale final days: Smart gadgets under Rs 15,000 you buy as gifts this Diwali



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Diwali 2022: The pros and cons of buying smart lights for your home



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Realme 10 5G, Realme 10 Pro+ 5G Get TENAA Certification, Designs Leaked: Report

Realme 10 5G and Realme 10 Pro+ 5G variants have been reportedly spotted on the TENAA database, which also includes design renders of these smartphones. In addition, the Realme 10 Pro+ has also bagged 3C certification.

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Spectre: Rolls-Royce first electric vehicle

Luxury car maker Rolls-Royce has unveiled its first electric car, the Spectre.

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iQoo 11 Pro Key Specifications Tipped, Said to Get Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC, 200W Charging

iQoo 11 Pro is reportedly inching towards its launch. Ahead of the official debut, a tipster has offered a glimpse into the key specifications of the handset. It is said to be powered by a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC, coupled with up to 12GB of RAM and up to 512GB of storage. The iQoo 11 Pro is tipped to include triple rear cameras led by a 50-megapixel sensor.

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Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra Updated Renders Show Rounded Corners, Thinner Metal Frame

Updated design renders of the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra showcase the device with rounded corners and a thinner metal frame than the Galaxy S22 Ultra. The handset is also expected to feature significantly improved night photography capabilities.

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Thursday, October 20, 2022

SpaceX is all set for its 30th Starlink launch of 2022

According to Teslarati, no earlier than (NET) 10:50 am EDT (14:50 UTC) on Thursday, a Falcon 9 rocket is scheduled to lift off from SpaceX's Cape Canaveral Air Force Station (CCAFS) LC-40 launch pad with 54 internet satellites in tow.

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Samsung A04e With 5,000mAh Battery 50-Megapixel Dual Rear Cameras Listed on Company Website

Samsung A04e is listed on the official company website. The listing has revealed the full specifications of the handset alongside its design. The smartphone gets 50-megapixel dual rear cameras and a 5,000mAh battery. It is powered by an unknown octa-core processor.

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Elon Musk says excited by Twitter deal despite overpaying

Elon Musk said he was excited about his pending acquisition of Twitter Inc, although he and other investors were overpaying for the social media company.

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Wednesday, October 19, 2022

Tesla doubles net income to $3.3 billion in third quarter

Elon Musk-run Tesla has reported $3.3 billion in net income for the third quarter (Q3), more than double from a year ago, and its automotive revenue jumped 55 per cent from the same period last year.

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Oracle bets big on multi-cloud offerings for Indian government, public sector

As the Indian government doubles down on modernising its infrastructure in the digital era, Oracle said its multi-Cloud offerings, which are fresh out of the oven, can help the public sector and state governments move to the cloud faster and in an efficient manner.

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ZTE Axon 40 SE With Unisoc T618 SoC, 50-Megapixel Triple Rear Cameras Launched: Specifications

ZTE Axon 40 SE has been launched in Mexico. The handset is powered by an Unisoc T618 SoC, paired with 4GB of RAM and 128GB of onboard storage. The phone has a triple rear camera unit on the back, headlined by a 50-megapixel sensor. The ZTE Axon 40 SE packs a 4,500mAh battery with 22.5W fast charging support.

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Explained: What is Parler social media app Kanye West is buying

US rapper Kanye West, who now goes by Ye, has agreed in principle to buy social media platform Parler, which is popular among US conservatives, the app's parent company said.

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Samsung Galaxy A24 specs leaked: Display, camera and more

The South Korean tech giant is now planning to expand its affordable A-series with a new handset that will succeed the Samsung Galaxy A23. Some details about the upcoming Samsung Galaxy A24 smartphone have reportedly leaked online. The report doesn’t mention the expected launch but has revealed some key specifications. Currently, the base variant of the Galaxy A23 smartphone is available at Rs 17,499 on Samsung’s online store.

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EV startup Motovolt Mobility plans to expand their fleet, here's how

The company is now sourcing lithium-ion battery cells from China, while the packing is done at the city production facility, he said, adding that it has a manufacturing facility for 50,000 two-wheelers per annum.

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Here’s how Germany plans to expand its electric vehicle charging infrastructure

That is not enough to sufficiently fulfil the current needs, and it will be even less so as the number of electric cars grows quickly. There is also a big difference in the availability of charging points between big cities and rural areas, where it is even harder to find charging stations.

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Tuesday, October 18, 2022

Samsung Galaxy S23 Tipped to Feature Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC, 3,900mAh Battery

Samsung Galaxy S23 series is expected to launch early next year. Samsung is yet to confirm the arrival of the new smartphones, but according to a new leak, the vanilla Galaxy S23 will feature a 6.1-inch full-HD+ AMOLED display, triple rear cameras led by a 50-megapixel main sensor, and a 3,900mAh battery.

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Microsoft lays off 1000 employees: Report

Tech giant Microsoft has laid off nearly 1,000 employees across multiple divisions of the company, media reports said.

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Google Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro cannot authenticate payments via Face Unlock like iPhones: Here's why

The company says that "for secure activities like app sign-in and making payments on Pixel 7 or Pixel 7 Pro, you can use Fingerprint Unlock or rely on a strong pin or password." Google even thanks Tensor G2 on Pixel 7 for achieving good facial accuracy performance with the front-facing camera to unlock the phone.

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Goa govt to create mobile app to help taxi drivers

"We will discuss this app with everybody before finalising the project," the minister said, adding that the taxi business in Goa cannot stay away from adopting technology.

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Nissan looks to drive in more SUVs after Magnite success

“SUV is one of the most strategic pillars in our future ideas for India. We have global leadership (in this space); there is also a growing demand in India,” Nissan India president Frank Torres told ET.

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iPhone 14 'SIM Not Supported' Bug Being Investigated by Apple: Report

iPhone 14 series has reportedly been hit by another bug issue, this time related to cellular data and SIM card support, according to a report by MacRumors. Apple is currently investigating the issue, according to the report. The iPhone maker had previously released updates to iOS 16.0.2 and iOS 16.0.3 that addressed earlier reported bugs and is set to release an iOS 1...

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Redmi Note 12 Series Listing Spotted Online Ahead of Launch: All Details

Redmi Note 12 series, including the standard Redmi Note 12, Redmi Note 12 Pro, and Redmi Note 12 Pro+ have been listed on an e-commerce site ahead of their launch. The listing seemingly confirms that these will be 5G smartphones.

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Meta surpasses $2 billion revenue mark in India

Meta Platforms, which owns Facebook, WhatsApp and Instagram, surpassed $2 billion in revenue in India in FY22, which has become a strategic market for the US company.

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Monday, October 17, 2022

Poco F5 5G Surfaces on EEC Certification Website, May Launch Soon: All Details

Poco F5 5G with the model number 23013PC75G was spotted on the EEC certification site by a reliable tipster. This smartphone is tipped to launch as the Redmi K60 in China, before it makes its way to global markets as the Poco F5 5G.

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Cheetah Reintroduction Project: How to apply for different activities online

In his Mann Ki Baat on September 25, PM Narendra Modi asked citizens to suggest names for the project, and there are different activities which are open for citizens via the myGov portal to help them participate in the initiative.

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Perfect Camera Smartphones to Buy This Diwali, Now Available With Great Offers

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Realme 10, Realme 10 Pro+ Storage, Colour Options Leaked Ahead of Upcoming Launch: Report

The storage and colour options of the standard Realme 10 and the Realme 10 Pro+ have been leaked, ahead of the launch of the smartphones. In addition, the Realme 10 Pro+ has also been spotted on the China Quality Certification (CQC) database.

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Samsung Galaxy M04, Galaxy A04e Get Bluetooth SIG Certification, May Launch Soon: Report

The Samsung Galaxy M04 and Galaxy A04e have been spotted on the Bluetooth SIG certification site. They have previously surfaced on BIS and Geekbench databases as well. These alleged listings could indicate that Samsung may soon launch these smartphones.

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Android 13 Audio Output Switcher Feature Update to Choose Cast Devices Spotted in Development: Details

Android 13's audio output switcher, which lets users switch the audio output from the phone between paired Bluetooth audio accessories, has been present since Android 11, but has yet to be used to transfer streams between cast devices. Android 13 may finally make the same available after developers enable support for the same.

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Moto X40 Tipped to Feature Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC, My Support 68W Fast Charging: Reports

The Moto X40 has been tipped to feature a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC. It may also pack a 50-megapixel main camera. The handset is rumoured to debut in China later this year.

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Samsung Galaxy M54 5G Tipped to Feature Snapdragon 888 SoC, 6000mAh Battery: Details

Samsung Galaxy M54 5G could be the first Samsung Galaxy M-series phone to feature a Snapdragon 8-series SoC. The smartphone is tipped to launch later this year or by early 2023, and is said to get some significant upgrades over its predecessor.

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Sunday, October 16, 2022

Moto E22s With 90Hz LCD Display, 5,000mAh Battery Launched in India: Price, Specifications

Moto E22s was launched in India on Monday by the smartphone manufacturer.

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Apple Said to Halt Use of YTMC Memory Chips for iPhone Models Amid Tighter US Export Rules

Apple is said to have halted its use of memory chips from YMTC, or Yangtze Memory Technologies Co. The Cupertino company has reportedly paused the use of NAND flash memory chips which were expected to be used only for iPhone models sold in China, according to a report by Nikkei.

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Apple store workers of another US location votes to unionise

Fifty-six workers at the store, located at Oklahoma City's Penn Square Mall, voted to be represented by The Communications Workers of America, while 32 voted against it, according to a preliminary tally by National Labor Relations Board. The approximate number of eligible voters was 95, the board said.

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Saturday, October 15, 2022

Microsoft Surface launch, Xiaomi’s slate launched at Rs 599, Google Pixel 7 series on sale and more top tech news of the week



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Maruti Suzuki is driving the Japanese auto resurgence in India

The primary driver has been Maruti Suzuki, which improved its market share by 7.8% in September. This gain though came at the expense of Korean, European, American and Chinese makers. Indian-origin OEMs-Tata Motors and Mahindra & Mahindra-combined grew their market share by 2.3% year-on-year during this period, according to Jato Dynamics estimates.

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Infosys CEO Salil Parekh clears company's stance on moonlighting: Does not support dual employment and more

Infosys recently reported a bigger-than-expected increase in the second-quarter profit, boosted by strong margin growth.

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iQoo Neo 7 Specifications Teased, to Sport Samsung E5 AMOLED Display, 5,000mAh battery

iQoo Neo 7 will be launched in China on October 20. Ahead of the official launch, the company has started teasing the key specifications of the smartphone via Weibo. It is confirmed to include a Samsung E5 AMOLED display and will be backed by a 5,000mAh battery with support for 120W fast charging.

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Google Pixel 7 Pro Early Users Report Scrolling Issues

Google Pixel 7 Pro users have complained about facing scrolling issues with their devices. A Reddit user claims that scrolling on Pixel 7 Pro feels inconsistent. Google is yet to acknowledge the issue or provide a fix.

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Google Pixel Fold Tipped to Use Samsung-Made Displays, Inner Screen May Offer 1200 Nits of Peak Brightness

Google Pixel Fold has been in the news for quite some time now. Now, a report has popped up suggesting the specifications of the foldable smartphone. As per the leak, the foldable phone codenamed ‘Felix' from Google will come equipped with Samsung’s in-house displays. It is said to sport triple rear cameras led by a Sony IMX787 primary sensor.

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Friday, October 14, 2022

Meta's virtual-reality avatars are finally getting legs, here's why

Why is it so hard to build a metaverse avatar - a visual representation of ourselves in the digital world - that walks on two legs? "I think everyone has been waiting for this," said a cartoonish digital version of Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, unveiling his new avatar legs and jumping up and down at a virtual-reality event Tuesday. "But seriously, legs are hard. Which is why other virtual reality systems don't have them either."

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Bajaj Auto crosses Rs 10,000-crore revenue mark in Q2 as local sales double

The manufacturer of the Pulsar and Platina motorcycles sold almost 1.2 million vehicles during the quarter, 23% more than the preceding quarter and 1% higher than a year earlier. Domestic sales almost doubled quarter-on-quarter to more than 694,000 units. Exports declined 21% sequentially to 581,000 units as the global economy faces headwinds.

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iPhone 14 Pro Review: Islands in the Screen

Apple promises a whole new way to interact with your phone, but the iPhone 14 Pro isn't a revolutionary upgrade.

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Google Pixel 7 Pro Display Draining Its Battery Faster: Report

The Google Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro have just gone on sale in India. But a report has now pointed out how the display on the bigger Pixel 7 Pro seems to drain its battery a lot quicker than expected. Research conducted by the source explains that it consumes more power compared to similar sized displays on competing smartphones.

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OnePlus Nord N300 5G Launch Timeline Revealed, Key Specifications Including 33W Charging Confirmed: Report

OnePlus Nord N300 5G will support 33W fast charging, confirmed OnePlus spokesperson Spenser Blank, a flagship-level feature not previously seen in the affordable segment the latest Nord series entrant will slot into. The smartphone will also feature a display that supports 90Hz refresh rate while packing a MediaTek processor under the hood, according to the report.

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Redmi A1+ With MediaTek Helio A22, 5,000mAh Battery Launched in India: Price, Specifications

Redmi A1+ was launched in India on Friday. The budget smartphone comes with a clean Android experience and is equipped with a MediaTek processor. It offers features such as a dual rear camera setup, a large 5,000mAh battery, fingerprint scanner, and an HD+ resolution display.

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Thursday, October 13, 2022

The Lord of the Rings Heroes of Middle-earth: 10 things you need to know



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Google Makes It Easier to Customise Its Search Widget on Android

The Google Search widget’s customisation feature that was made available several Android versions ago has now been made more accessible. A new update rolling out to Pixel smartphones now shows an edit button on the Search widget that will take users directly to the customisation menu, instead of going through the app settings to change the same.

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Passenger vehicle wholesales surge 92% in Sep on robust festive demand

During the September quarter, PV sales increased by 38% to 10,26,309 units, as against 7,41,442 units in the similar period of the last fiscal. Similarly, total two-wheeler sales rose 13% to 46,73,931 units, as compared with 41,36,484 units in the September quarter of the last fiscal. Total commercial vehicles sales rose by 39% to 2,31,880 units, as against 1,66,251 units in the year-ago period.

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Oppo Reno 9 Specifications, Hands-On Images Surface Online, Snapdragon 778G+ SoC Tipped

Oppo Reno 9 is reportedly making its way to the markets soon. Ahead of the official launch, the live renders and key specifications of the handset have surfaced online. The Oppo Reno 9 is tipped to come with 120Hz refresh rate display. It could be powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ SoC, coupled with 12GB of RAM.

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Wednesday, October 12, 2022

Samsung One UI 5 Introduced at SDC 2022, Galaxy S22 Series to Get the Update First

Samsung held the Samsung Developer Conference 2022 on Thursday where it introduced the Android 13-based One UI 5. During the keynote, the company confirmed that the Galaxy S22 series will be the first to receive the stable version of this OS by the end of October.

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Apple to Move Major Portion of iPhone Production to India, MacBook Assembly to Thailand: Ming-Chi Kuo

Apple intends to shift a majority of iPhone and MacBook production to India and Thailand, respectively, over the next three to five years, with Tata Group included in the Cupertino company's plans for iPhone assembly in India, according to Apple analyst Ming Chi-Kuo. The long-term plan will see Apple fulfilling all non-China device requirements in assembly locations o...

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iQoo Neo 7 Announced to Launch in China on October 20, Design Revealed

iQoo has scheduled a launch event on October 20 to unveil the iQoo Neo 7. This smartphone has been tipped to feature a MediaTek Dimensity 9000+ SoC. It may also get a 50-megapixel Sony IMX 766V main camera. iQoo has also teased the rear design of the smartphone.

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Microsoft’s working on an Xbox streaming device, and here’s how it looks like

Last year, Microsoft confirmed that it is working on an Xbox game streaming device that has been doing the rounds of the internet for a while now. Now, the Redmond giant has confirmed the development, and Phil Spencer, head of Microsoft gaming, has given us a first look at the device.

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Tuesday, October 11, 2022

Google Pixel 6 to reportedly miss this ‘important’ Pixel 7 feature

Google has announced a new feature drop for the Pixel 6 series that brings a slew of recently launched Pixel 7 series features to the older device. This includes Clear Calling, Guided Frame, and the quick phrase for silence call options. Apart from that, Google Pixel 7 series finally brings a face unlock feature which is missing in Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro.

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Moto G72 Goes on Sale in India for the First Time Today: Price, Specifications, Launch Offers

Moto G72 is set to go on sale in the country starting today at 12pm. This Motorola smartphone features a MediaTek Helio G99 SoC and a 108-megapixel triple rear camera setup.

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Intel may cut thousands of jobs globally: Report

Chipmaker Intel Corp is planning a major reduction in headcount, likely numbering in the thousands, in the face of a slowdown in the personal computer market, Bloomberg News reported, citing people with knowledge of the situation.

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Apple, Google Will Reportedly Bring 5G Update to iPhone, Pixel Devices by December

Apple will reportedly introduce 5G update to iPhone 12 and other compatible smartphones by December. This may come combined with a new iOS update. Moreover, Google Pixel 5G-compatible devices could also receive 5G services by December with a new software update.

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Samsung Galaxy S23 Tipped to Pack Larger Battery Than Galaxy S22

Samsung Galaxy S23 series is reportedly in the works. We don’t have any confirmation from Samsung at the moment, but according to noted tipster Digital Chat Station, Samsung will pack a bigger 3,900mAh battery on the vanilla Galaxy S23 smartphone. It is said to come with a 6.1-inch full-HD+ display as well.

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Monday, October 10, 2022

This US-based crypto giant has got its Singapore licence

Coinbase, the largest crypto exchange in the United States, said it has received approval from Singapore's central bank to offer payment services in the city-state.

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Lava Yuva Pro With Triple Rear Cameras, 5,000mAh Battery Launched in India: Price, Specifications

Lava Yuva Pro has been launched in India as the company's latest entry-level smartphone. It is powered by the MediaTek Helio SoC and carries a triple rear camera unit led by a 13-megapixel main sensor. It offers 32GB storage and packs a 5,000mAh battery.

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Apple Workers in Australia Set to Strike Over Stalled Pay, Benefits Negotiations on October 18

Apple workers in Australia represented by the Retail and Fast Food Workers Union (RAFFWU) are set to go on a one-hour strike on October 18, due to a lack of progress on wage negotiations. The union said that the strike will restrict most customer services in at least three of the company's 22 stores in the country. The three unions say they want Apple to guarantee wag...

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Toyota to focus on Prime Minister's vision of carbon, import reduction: Vikram Kirloskar

"Our focus over the years has been how to make ourselves competitive in quality, cost and localisation of equipment. The exports of e-drives and motors will be critical for building our competitiveness towards future cleaner vehicles."

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Philippines mandates SIM card registration for mobile devices to combat frauds, scams

The Philippines has one of Asia's highest smartphone penetration rates, at 61% of its population of 110 million. People have relied heavily on mobile devices for shopping, food delivery orders, and banking during the pandemic.

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Now Twitter locks rapper Kanye West as Elon Musk welcomes him

After Meta-owned Instagram, Twitter has now locked rapper Kanye West, who now goes by the account name "Ye", out of his account after he posted an anti-Semitic tweet, as Tesla CEO Elon Musk welcomed him on the micro-blogging platform.

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How Elon Musk "caught" Tesla employee who leaked data

Vaibhav Balghare became a well-known Twitter follower of Elon Musk after the Tesla CEO responded to his tweet about how the electric car-maker caught an employee who leaked the trade secrets in 2008.

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Apple iPhone SE 4 Could Feature a 6.1-Inch LCD Display With a Top Notch: Report

Apple is reportedly planning to launch a new iPhone SE model soon. The next generation of iPhone SE is claimed to sport a 6.1-inch LCD display and a notch cutout at the top of the display. The iPhone SE 4 could adopt the design of the iPhone XR.

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Sunday, October 9, 2022

Apple AirPods, Other Accessories Could Get USB Type-C Port by 2024: Report

Apple is said to already have a plan in place to adopt USB Type-C charging on its AirPods and other accessories, in addition to iPhones. This comes after a recent ruling that will mandate a single USB Type-C charging standard for smartphones in Europe from 2024 onwards.

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Inside US' new plan to take on Chinese chip companies

The Biden administration published a sweeping set of export controls, including a measure to cut China off from certain semiconductor chips made anywhere in the world with US equipment, vastly expanding its reach in its bid to slow Beijing's technological and military advances.

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Car prices to rise with stricter emission rules

Vehicles will need to have an on-board self-diagnostic device to monitor the real time driving emission levels. "The new norms are likely to lead to a marginal increase in the overall vehicle price, with the changes required relatively lower vis-a-vis the previous transition (BS IV to BS VI)," ICRA VP & sector head, (corporate ratings) Rohan Kanwar Gupta noted.

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Cars to become expensive as auto cos gear up to comply with stricter emission norms

The prices of passenger and commercial vehicles are likely to witness arise as automobile companies are investing in upgrading vehicles to meet stricter emission norms that kick in from April next year. The Indian automobile industry is currently working to make their products meet the second phase of Bharat Stage VI, equivalent to Euro-VI emission norms, in real time driving conditions.

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Saturday, October 8, 2022

NASA's Hubble captures spectacular pair of interacting galaxies

NASA's Hubble Space Telescope has captured a stunning pair of two face-on galaxies, providing spectacular views of their spiral arms, background stars and galaxies.

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Google Pixel Fold Tipped to Launch in Q1 2023, Panel Shipments to Start in January

Google is believed to be working on a foldable smartphone. A tipster has hinted that this smartphone could launch in Q1 of 2023. Previous reports have suggested that it could be named either Pixel Fold or Pixel Notepad.

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Amazon Great Indian Festival Sale: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 Price in India Slashed by Over 30 Percent

Samsung Galaxy Fold 3 is currently available for purchase at a discounted price of Rs. 1,09,999 as part of the reduced pricing on smartphones during the Amazon Great Indian Festival Sale. discount of 30 percent, according to the listing on Amazon. The smartphone was launched by the company in August 2021 and is powered by an octa core Qualcomm Snapdragon 888. It spor...

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Bots offer US, Europe a way out of workforce shortage, and delays for customers

Layoffs make headlines, but in the post-pandemic world, businesses are neck-deep in the U.S. and Europe in an unprecedented workforce shortage, which, when combined with the supply chain crisis and macroeconomic uncertainties, can be like a migraine that refuses to part ways with you.

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What Elon Musk thinks of Donald Trump's social media app

Tesla and SpaceX billionaire Elon Musk called former US President Donald Trump's "Truth Social" app as a "Trumpet" of "right-wing echo chamber".

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Friday, October 7, 2022

Snapdragon 7 Gen 2 SoC Specifications Surface Online, Tipped to Feature Tri-Cluster Design

Snapdragon 7 Gen 2 SoC specifications have surfaced online, ahead of the launch of the company's successor to the first-generation Snapdragon 7 series chipset. The upcoming smartphone chipset is expected to make its debut at the Snapdragon Summit for 2022, which starts in just over a month. Qualcomm's Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 SoC has been used in only a couple of phones so ...

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Jaguar Land Rover retail sales decline by 4.9% in Jul-Sep

Similarly, sales of Land Rover brand were down 3.65 per cent at 70,781 units as compared to 73,462 units in the same quarter a year ago. While there was improvement in sales in the second quarter, it remained constrained by semiconductor shortages, the company said in a statement.

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Booking Holdings announces centre of excellience in India, its 2nd globally

Booking Holdings on Thursday announced a new centre of excellence (CoE) in Bengaluru that will serve as a hub for specialised talent, leveraging industry-best practices, supporting financial system and software development, and enabling collaboration opportunities across fintech and other key functions.

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Samsung has no plans to cut chip production despite slowing demand

Samsung Electronics is not considering a cut in production of its memory chips despite slowing demand amid concerns over a global economic recession, a senior company executive has said.

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Samsung Flags 32 Percent Drop in Q3 Profits Amid Lower Demand for Electronics, Memory Chips

Samsung on Friday flagged a 32 percent drop in Q4 operating earnings, amid a fall in demand for electronic devices and memory chips, amid an economic downturn. The company's shipments of memory chips were expected to be below downgraded expectations from analysts, with priced expected to fall even further in Q4 2022. Samsung is currently not discussing a memory chip p...

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US blacklists drone maker DJI, BGI Genomics for links to Chinese military

The US Department of Defense has added Shenzhen-based consumer drone maker DJI Technology to a list of firms allegedly connected to the Chinese military.

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Uber back in robotaxi game, inks 10-year deal with Motional

Rude-hailing platform Uber and Motional, a global driverless technology leader, on Thursday announced a 10-year agreement to offer fully driverless rides using Motional's new all-electric IONIQ 5-based robotaxis.

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Moto E32 With 50-Megapixel Rear Camera, 5,000mAh Battery Launched in India: Price, Specifications

Moto E32 budget smartphone has been launched in India on Friday. The latest phone from Motorola comes with a 90Hz display and is powered by the MediaTek Helio G37 SoC. The smartphone gets a 50-megapixel rear camera setup and houses a large 5,000mAh battery. 

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Thursday, October 6, 2022

Google Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro smartphones: Price, new design and complete buyers guide into Google's premium phones



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Samsung Q3 Profit Set to Decline 25 Percent Amid Reduced Demand, Analysts Say

Samsung's Q3 profit is expected to decline by 25 percent, according to analysts. One of the world's largest chip manufacturers could see the first decline in profits in three years, amid rising inflation, fears of recession, and uncertainty about the fallout from Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Until the latest quarter, robust demand for devices as people were forced to...

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Samsung Q3 prediction: Quarterly profits may decrease 25% for the first time in three years

Globally, inflation is on the rise, central banks are aggressively hiking interest rates, fears of recession are growing and uncertainty about the fallout from Russia's invasion of Ukraine is ever-present. As a result, businesses and consumers alike have reined in spending.

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Ex-Uber security chief found guilty of covering up 2016 data breach

Joe Sullivan, the former chief security officer at Uber, has been found guilty of covering up the massive 2016 cyber attack when a hacker downloaded the personal information of more than 57 million people.

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Wednesday, October 5, 2022

Moto G32 5G Design, Specifications Leaked Ahead of Launch; Motorola Maui Also Surfaces: Reports

The specifications and design of the Moto G32 5G have been leaked. In addition, design renders and details of a Motorola Maui have also surfaced.

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Explainer: What is an 'everything app' and why Tesla CEO Elon Musk wants to make one

The question arose after the billionaire chief executive of Tesla Inc reversed course on his earlier decision not to buy Twitter Inc. Musk is now willing to proceed with his original plan to buy the social media company for $44 billion and late on Tuesday he tweeted: "Buying Twitter is an accelerant to creating X, the everything app."

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Google Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro to Launch at Made by Google Event Today: How to Watch, What to Expect

Google Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro will be launched by the tech giant today at the ‘Made By Google’ event scheduled to begin at 10am ET (7.30pm IST). The Google event will launch a number of other products, including the Google Pixel Watch which was first teased by the company in May.

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Twitter, Musk confirm plan to close $44 billion deal, shares rise by 22%

Twitter said it has received a letter from Elon Musk to go ahead with their original deal of $54.20 per share (or $44 billion). Twitter shares went up 22 per cent after the news.

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Moto E32 With MediaTek Helio G37 SoC to Launch in India on October 7, Specifications Revealed

The Moto E32 is set to launch in India on October 7 via Flipkart and other leading retail stores. The smartphone is powered by a MediaTek Helio G37 SoC. It also features a 50-megapixel dual rear camera setup, a 6.5-inch HD+ display, and packs a 5,000mAh battery.

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After iPhones, it may be time for 'made-in-India' AirPods and Beats headphones

Apple Inc is asking its suppliers to move some AirPods and Beats headphone production to India for the first time, Nikkei reported, in what could be an another win for New Delhi in its push for local manufacturing.

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Google Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro India Pre-Order Offers Bring Discounts on Pixel Buds A-Series, Fibit Inspire 2

Google Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro India pre-order offers will bring discounts on the company’s Fitbit Inspire 2 and Pixel Buds A-Series truly wireless stereo (TWS) earphones, Google announced on Tuesday. The company is set to launch its first flagship smartphones in the country in nearly four years.

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How to enable 5G on your smartphone: A brand-wise guide, things to know and more

Happen to be in one of the twelve 5G-supported cities? You must be curious to try out all the added benefits of 5G and the fast data speed that it offers But using 5G services goes beyond just the network availability and to help you out we’ve put together a comprehensive guide for you. Read on:

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Tuesday, October 4, 2022

Oppo A77s With Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 SoC, 50-Megapixel Main Camera Launched: Price, Specifications

The Oppo A77s launched in Thailand. It appears to boast similar specifications to the Oppo A77 4G. However, it features an upgraded Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 SoC. This Oppo smartphone also features a 50-megapixel main camera and is available in two colour options.

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With Elon Musk bid back on, Twitter employees 'just along for the ride'

Some Twitter employees were engaged in a company-wide planning process for next year when their phones began buzzing with news that Elon Musk had again reversed course in his on-again, off-again $44 billion bid to buy the company.

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Auto sales surge in September amid easing supply woes

Data available with the Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations of India (FADA) showed 1,464,001 vehicles were retailed in September, which is an increase of 10.94% compared with 1,319,647 units sold in the same period last year. Sales were, however, 3.80% lower when compared with pre-Covid September in 2019, when 1,521,893 vehicles were registered in the country.

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Australia's Telstra hit by data breach, two weeks after attack on Optus

Australia's largest telecoms firm Telstra Corp Ltd said it had suffered what it called a small data breach, a disclosure that comes two weeks after its main rival Optus was left reeling by a massive cyberattack.

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Cryptoverse: Trading names in a mind-boggling crypto craze

A new NFT trading craze where names are bought and sold for eye-popping sums is providing a multi-million-dollar lifeline for speculators shivering in the bleak crypto winter.

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Supreme Court to scrutinise US protections for social media

The US Supreme Court agreed to hear a challenge to federal protections for internet and social media companies freeing them of responsibility for content posted by users in a case involving an American student fatally shot in a 2015 rampage by Islamist militants in Paris.

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US to block carriers if they fail to stop pre-recorded calls to customers

The US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has threatened to block calls from voice service providers that have failed to take action against illegal robocalls.

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Mahindra Finance reports 110% yoy growth in September

The collection efficiency (CE) was at 98% for September 2022, against CE of 96% for August 2022. The asset quality further improved during the month & the quarter. As on 30th September 2022, the Company expects its Gross Stage 3 to be around 7% (compared to 8% as of 30th June 2022) and Gross Stage 2 to be around 10% (compared to 11.7% as of 30th June 2022).

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Monday, October 3, 2022

Amazon Great Indian Festival Happiness Upgrade Days 2022: Best Offers on Mobile Phones, Electronics

Amazon Great Indian Festival sale 2022 is live with hundreds of deals on mobile phones, laptops, TVs, wearables, and other gadgets. We've put together this simple guide to help you find the best deals on gadgets available right now.

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MCX signs an agreement with 63 moons for tech support and solutions

MCX has issued a Purchase Order to 63 Moons, formerly known as Financial Technologies, to extend support and managed services for its existing trading and clearing platform for a period of three months, beginning from October 1 to December 31.

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Stellantis boss expects chip supply to remain 'complicated' until end 2023

Over the past couple of years, shortages of semiconductor chips, due among other factors to the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, have forced global automakers to scrap production plans for millions of cars. Shortages are now easing, but at a new and permanent cost to the car companies.

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Bajaj Auto reports 2 pc dip in total sales in September

Total two-wheeler sales last month declined 4 per cent to 3,48,355 units from 3,61,036 units in the same month last year, the company said in a regulatory filing. However, total commercial vehicle sales during the month under review went up 13 per cent to 46,392 units as against 40,985 vehicles in September 2021.

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Sunday, October 2, 2022

Tecno Pova 4 Renders, Specifications Surface Online; Tip MediaTek Helio G99 SoC, 6,000mAh Battery

Tecno Pova 4 is reportedly making its way to the markets soon. Ahead of the official launch, the renders and key specifications of the handset have surfaced online. The handset is tipped to feature MediaTek Helio G99 SoC. The Tecno Pova 4 could sport dual rear cameras led by a 50-megapixel main sensor.

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Tesla delivers record 343,830 vehicles in Q3, Musk elated

Electric car-maker Tesla delivered a record 343,830 vehicles in the third quarter (Q3), after a weak performance in the second quarter owing to Covid shutdowns especially in China.

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Moto G72 Design, Specifications Leaked Ahead of Launch in India: All Details

Moto G72 design and specifications have been leaked online, ahead of the launch of the handset in India. The smartphone is tipped to feature a 108-megapixel camera setup, will be powered by a MediaTek Helio G99 SoC, and pack a 5,000mAh battery with support for 30W fast charging.

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Honda Motorcycles and Scooter overtakes Hero Motorcorp in retail sales

Last month, over 2.85 lakh two wheelers, rolled out by Honda Motorcycle and Scooter, were registered across the country as against over 2.51 lakh two wheelers of Hero Motocorp, as per the Indian government's Vahan portal. This is the first time that Honda Motorcycle and Scooter pipped Hero Motocorp in retail sales.

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Telegram reduces prices of its Premium service in India, these are the new prices

Encrypted messaging platform Telegram has reduced its monthly subscription fee in India for premium users, down to Rs 179 from Rs 469.

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Google removes over 550,000 pieces of content in India, most related to copyright violations complaints

In accordance with the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021 (IT Rules), Google, along with other social media platforms, is mandated to publish monthly transparency reports with details of complaints received from users in India and the actions taken, as well as removal actions taken as a result of automated detection.

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Saturday, October 1, 2022

Flipkart Big Dussehra Sale 2022 Dates Announced: Everything You Can Expect

Flipkart Big Dussehra Sale 2022 will run from October 5 to October 8 this year. The online marketplace has started teasing upcoming deals and offers ahead of the sale.

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PM Modi launches 5G in India, new devices from Fitbit, WhatsApp bans and other top tech news of the week



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Samsung Galaxy S23’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC Configuration Tipped, May Get New Telephoto Camera

The Samsung Galaxy S23 series is rumoured to feature a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC. Now, a tipster has revealed the CPU core configuration and more details regarding this chipset. This flagship lineup could also feature a telephoto camera with sensor shift stabilization technology.

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Hyundai sales rise 38 pc to 63,201 units in September

Exports last month rose to 13,501 units from 12,704 units in the year-ago period. "With the excellent resilience shown by the Indian economy over the last few quarters, the festive season has further fuelled the demand momentum. All three of our new launches -- Venue, Venue N Line and Tucson -- have received unprecedented customer response," Hyundai Motor India Director (Sales, Marketing & Service) Tarun Garg said in a statement.

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Pakistan government's Twitter account withheld second time in India this year, this is the likely reason

New Delhi [India], October 1 (ANI) The Twitter account of the Pakistan government has been withheld in India. This is reportedly the second such incident in recent months.

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Skoda Auto wholesales up 17 per cent in September at 3,543 units

"The Kushaq and Slavia models have been successfully established in the market and drive the sales impetus. In addition, our D-Segment products like the Octavia and Superb are leading their respective categories," Skoda Auto India Brand Director Petr Solc said in a statement.

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MG Motor retail sales up 17 per cent in September at 3,808 units

The company stated that its models like Gloster, ZS EV, Hector and Astor continue to do well in the market. "However, the semiconductor availability issue persists, limiting MG to supply only the Astor MT (manual transmission) model for the time being," it added.

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Toyota Kirloskar sales up 66 pc to 15,378 units in September

TKM Associate Vice President - Sales, and Strategic Marketing, Atul Sood said dispatches of Urban Cruiser Hyryder have commenced. "Our segment leading models like the Fortuner, Legender and the Innova Crysta petrol continue to garner customer orders whilst models like Glanza continue to clock promising wholesales as well as customer orders," he added.

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India could define future strategy as Honda, Nissan explore merger deal

Japanese automakers Honda and Nissan's planned global merger raises questions about their Indian operations. Both companies face challen...