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01 Aug

Apple hits 3 Billion iPhones sold since 2007, reports strong June quarter

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Apple has reached a significant milestone, selling 3 billion iPhones since the release of the first model in 2007. CEO Tim Cook made the statement during the company's earnings call for the June quarter. However, while the corporation had enough to celebrate with a great quarter and higher-than-expected iPhone sales, there are indications that growing import taxes may pose additional hurdles in the months ahead. In the most recent quarter, Apple generated $44.6 billion on iPhone sales, a 13 percent increase over the same period previous year. This surpassed market expectations and accounted for over half of the company's total…

18 Feb

Tech Innovation: South Korea to Lead Global Semiconductor Race

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South Korea has announced a new strategy to strengthen its semiconductor industry, aiming to become the world’s leading producer. The plan includes a $50 billion investment in research, development, and manufacturing facilities. South Korean tech giants, such as Samsung and SK Hynix, will play a pivotal role in advancing chip technology. The government also plans to collaborate with international partners to secure supply chain stability. As global demand for semiconductors continues to rise, South Korea’s initiative is expected to enhance its competitiveness in the tech industry.

21 Jan

TikTok has officially suspended its service in the US, citing national security concerns

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TikTok officially suspended its services in the United States following a federal ban citing national security concerns. The ban stems from allegations that the Chinese-owned app could be used for data collection by the Chinese government. In response, TikTok is exploring legal avenues and potential partnerships to address the concerns and resume operations in the U.S. The situation has sparked debates over data privacy and international business relations.

11 Jan

Debris-Free Space Missions by End of the Decade, Says ISRO Chief Somanath

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The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has announced an initiative to achieve debris-free space missions by 2030. ISRO Chairman S. Somanath stated that the policy, set to be implemented by January 2025, will apply to all Indian space actors, both governmental and non-governmental. The initiative aims to address the growing concern of space debris, which poses risks to operational satellites and future missions. ISRO has already demonstrated efforts in this direction by deorbiting spent rocket stages to burn up in Earth's atmosphere. The organization plans to review agreements with all space stakeholders, including commercial entities, to ensure compliance with debris…

08 Jan

Scottish hiker arrested in India for carrying GPS device

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Heather Mackins, a 38-year-old hiker from Scotland, was detained at Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi for possessing a Garmin inReach satellite device, which is illegal in India without prior permission. Mackins was en route to a yoga retreat in the Rishikesh mountains when the incident occurred. She described the experience as "overwhelming" and cautioned others against similar mistakes. Despite contacting the embassy, she was taken to a police station, questioned, and required to sign multiple documents before being released on the condition of attending a future court hearing. This case mirrors a previous incident involving a Canadian national detained…

14 Sep

Honor 200 Lite has officially confirmed launch date

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Honor has officially confirmed the India launch date for its upcoming smartphone Honor 200 Lite 5G. The device is set to launch on September 19 at 12pm IST and will be available for purchase via Amazon, Explore Honor website, and offline retail stores. The Honor 200 Lite 5G is expected to have similar specifications to its global variant.Price and AvailabilityThe Honor 200 Lite 5G is expected to come in three colour options - Cyan Lake, Starry Blue, and Midnight Black.The Honor 200 Lite 5G will likely feature a 108-megapixel triple rear camera setup, consisting of a primary sensor with an…

10 Jul

Samsung Launches New Foldable Phones Galaxy Z Fold6 and Z Flip6 to Elevate Galaxy AI to New Heights

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Samsung today announced its all-new Galaxy Z Fold6 and Galaxy Z Flip6, along with Galaxy Buds3 and Galaxy Buds3 Pro at Galaxy Unpacked in Paris. With the introduction of the new Galaxy Z series, Samsung is opening the next chapter of Galaxy AI by leveraging its most versatile and flexible form factor perfectly designed to enable a range of unique mobile experiences. Galaxy AI uses powerful, intelligent, and durable foldable experience to accelerate a new era of communication, productivity, and creativity. “Samsung’s long history of innovation has allowed us to lead in the mobile space, creating the foldable form factor…

10 Jul

Is the AC compressor in the open? Rain can cause damage

Banasree SarkarTechnologyAir Conditioner

The monsoon has brought relief from the heat with its high mercury. There have been many incidents of explosions in air conditioners due to the extreme heat this year. Leaving the AC compressor open in direct sunlight causes more problems, like accidents like AC compressor explosions. Now that the heat has subsided and the monsoon season is on, carelessness with compressors can prove dangerous. Leaving the AC compressor exposed to rain in the open can cause major damage. can Let's find out what problems can occur in such situations and what steps can be taken to avoid them. Danger of…

06 Jan

Google Messages finally brings out Dual SIM Rich Communication Services (RCS) Support

Priyanka Bhowmick0 CommentsTechnology

The eagerly anticipated Rich Communications Services feature is now available on Google Messages, supporting dual SIM functionality. This much sought after capability was activated by a Telegram user and shared by tipster Assemble Debug on Twitter. Users, after enabling RCS for both SIMs, can effortlessly switch between connections to send RCS messages. Previously, Google Messages restricted RCS chats to a single number, but the latest beta version revealed dual SIM RCS support, as noted by the 9to5 Google team. According to Assemble Debug, those who successfully accessed this feature used the Samsung-specific version of the app, and the feature only…

16 Dec

‘India’s own AI’ Krutrim unveiled by Ola CEO Bhavish Aggarwal

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Ola founder Bhavish Aggarwal on Friday announced a "made for India" ChatGPT equivalent that he said will support 10 Indian languages. Several enterprises in India are working on similar initiatives, partly based on the government's Bhashini Mission which is creating a database of Indian languages that can be used to train AI models.Called Krutrim, Sanskrit for artificial, Aggarwal's AI company will have a distinct identity from Ola's mobility and EV business. Agarwal says the company was incorporated in April as Krutrim SI Design with teams based in Bengaluru and San Francisco.Krutrim will debut in January with a beta version that…