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Tecno Pova 6 Pro 5G all set for March 29 India launch

TECHNOLOGY

Tecno Pova 6 Pro 5G all set for March 29 India launch

Tecno has pitched the Pova 6 Pro as a well-priced device for serious gamers.

Bulls back in action, but 22,000 crucial for Nifty direction in last week of March F&O expiry

BUSINESS

Bulls back in action, but 22,000 crucial for Nifty direction in last week of March F&O expiry

The active participation from the FPIs in Index futures will drive further rally in the NIfty 50.

Lava launches O2, a sub Rs 8K smartphone with a 6.5-inch, 90Hz display

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Lava launches O2, a sub Rs 8K smartphone with a 6.5-inch, 90Hz display

The Lava O2 is packed with a large, 5000 mAh battery under the hood. Lava claims a 468-minute playback time on YouTube or 38 hours of 4G talk time.

OnePlus shares more details of the OnePlus Nord CE4 ahead of its April 1 launch

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OnePlus shares more details of the OnePlus Nord CE4 ahead of its April 1 launch

The OnePlus Nord CE4 supports 100W SUPERVOOC charging, which charges the device from 1-100 per cent in 29 minutes, similar to the OnePlus 12R, making this the fastest-charging Nord ever.

Apple acquires DarwinAI, a Canadian AI start-up part of Apple’s massive generative AI push

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Apple acquires DarwinAI, a Canadian AI start-up part of Apple’s massive generative AI push

Apple is making multiple moves to bring more generative AI features to the iPhone.

Vivo launches T3 5G with 120Hz AMOLED display and MediaTek Dimensity 7200 chipset

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Vivo launches T3 5G with 120Hz AMOLED display and MediaTek Dimensity 7200 chipset

Vivo has just unleashed its newest smartphone in the sub Rs 20,000 segment. It’s one of the fastest processors at this price point and comes with dual stereo speakers and a massive 5000 mAh battery.

NVIDIA Omniverse expands worlds with the Apple Vision Pro

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NVIDIA Omniverse expands worlds with the Apple Vision Pro

The new Omniverse-based workflow combines Apple Vision Pro ground-breaking high-resolution displays with NVIDIA’s powerful RTX cloud rendering to deliver spatial computing experiences.

CMF Buds by Nothing – first impressions review

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CMF Buds by Nothing – first impressions review

The TWS Bluetooth earbuds has a 460 mAh battery. Nothing claims 35.5 hours of playback and fast charging for 10 minutes should give you 6.5 hours of usage.

HTC is sweetening the deal for VR developers with a 90% share on its VR platform

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HTC is sweetening the deal for VR developers with a 90% share on its VR platform

While in India, the HTC Vive and Meta headsets don’t have a significant market presence, there has been renewed interest and buzz in the category since Apple announced its Vision Pro headset.

Honor Pad 9 all set for India debut

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Honor Pad 9 all set for India debut

The device is propelled by Honor’s MagicOS 7.2 (Android 13) and comes with a 13MP rear camera and an 8MP selfie camera.

OnePlus 12R Genshin Impact Edition goes on sale

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OnePlus 12R Genshin Impact Edition goes on sale

One of the highlights of The OnePlus 12R Genshin Impact Edition is its HyperRendering technology, part of the brand’s Trinity Engine.

NVIDIA’s new Blackwell platform is all set to usher a new era of computing

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NVIDIA’s new Blackwell platform is all set to usher a new era of computing

The new Blackwell platform promises significantly better AI computing performance, and better energy efficiency.

Google Gemini to drive AI features in iPhone? Apple Inc in talks with Alphabet: reports

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Google Gemini to drive AI features in iPhone? Apple Inc in talks with Alphabet: reports

Google Gemini in iPhone update: In a separate post on X (formerly Twitter), Mark Gurman has shared that Apple’s set of in-house AI features — a huge part of iOS 18 — are called “Project Graymatter” internally. These are separate from the Gemini-powered Generative AI features under discussion.

Nothing Phone (2a) – first impressions review

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Nothing Phone (2a) – first impressions review

The Nothing Phone (2a) is one of our favourite new phones under Rs 25,000 with a standout design and user experience as well as solid battery life.

The new Google messages update makes messaging more engaging on Android

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The new Google messages update makes messaging more engaging on Android

The latest update allows Google Messages users to react to text messages with 10 different animated emojis. These emojis comes with an animation to match.

Nifty to remain in correction mode throughout the coming week

BUSINESS

Nifty to remain in correction mode throughout the coming week

Both the Call and Put writers have sizeable positions at the 22,000 strike. The maximum Call & Put open interest is placed at this level, which makes 22,000 as the make-or-break level for Nifty.

Home cinema projector from BenQ: BenQ W5800 costs Rs 6.5 lakh

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Home cinema projector from BenQ: BenQ W5800 costs Rs 6.5 lakh

If you have the room and the budget, BenQ's Rs 6.5 lakh home projector - W5800 - offers 180-inch projections. The W5800 is also compatible with external anamorphic lens for cinemascope (2.35:1) widescreen experience.

Fractal Analytics revives IPO plans; eyeing $500 mn plus raise at $3bn- $3.5bn valuation

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Fractal Analytics revives IPO plans; eyeing $500 mn plus raise at $3bn- $3.5bn valuation

Apax Partners and TPG-backed Fractal Analytics was founded in 2000 by five graduates of IIM Ahmedabad and attained unicorn status in February 2022

Google Pixel Buds Pro drop below Rs 10,000

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Google Pixel Buds Pro drop below Rs 10,000

The Google Pixel Buds Pro TWS Bluetooth earbuds launched two years ago at Rs 19,999. They now cost Rs 9,999 on Flipkart - and are a good buy at this price in 2024.

JBL Clip 4 Eco Bluetooth speaker: India price, features

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JBL Clip 4 Eco Bluetooth speaker: India price, features

JBL Clip 4 Eco Bluetooth speaker costs Rs 4,599 in India. Features of the portable speaker include JBL Original Pro sound and a 1050mAh batter that plays for about 10 hours on a 3-hour charge.

Ultra-thin laptops | New ASUS Zenbook weighs a kilo, has 180-degree lay-flat hinge

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Ultra-thin laptops | New ASUS Zenbook weighs a kilo, has 180-degree lay-flat hinge

2024 Asus Zenbook S13 OLED notebook has an all-metal chassis, a 13.3-inch display with Dolby Vision, an Intel Core up to Ultra 7 Processor-155U, and a 63Wh battery for 14 hours on full charge. India prices start at Rs 1,29,990.

TPG and Temasek-backed Dr Agarwals Healthcare picks 5 i-banks, kicks off IPO to raise around Rs 3,000 crore

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TPG and Temasek-backed Dr Agarwals Healthcare picks 5 i-banks, kicks off IPO to raise around Rs 3,000 crore

Singapore investment giant Temasek and US private equity firm TPG Growth collectively hold a majority stake of around 60 percent in Dr Agarwals Health Care and have participated in two fund raising rounds since May 2022

The OnePlus Watch 2 goes on sale: 5 wellness features that add to its appeal

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The OnePlus Watch 2 goes on sale: 5 wellness features that add to its appeal

The One Plus Watch 2 comes in Black Steel and Radiant Steel and starts at Rs 24,999. There’s an instant discount of Rs 2,000 on select credit cards.

Urban launches the Urban Harmonic 2240 Soundbar

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Urban launches the Urban Harmonic 2240 Soundbar

The Urban Harmonic 2240 is available in Black and costs Rs 12,999. Urban has also launched the Urban Harmonic 1120 with a powerful subwoofer and deep bass with dedicated EQ Modes at Rs 9,999.

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