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India’s third largest telecom operator Vodafone Idea (Vi) is all set to be acquired by the Indian government.  PTI reports that the Indian government will become the largest single shareholder with a 33 percent stake in the debt-ridden telco once the company’s share price stabilizes at Rs 10 or more. The move will reduce promoters’ equity to 50 percent from the current 74.99 percent.  For those who don’t know, the Ministry of Finance has already given permission to acquire a stake in VIL (Vodafone Idea Limited).  However, as per market regulator SEBI (Securities and Exchange Board of India) norms, the…

After leaks and rumours, the Amazfit GTS 4 has been officially launched. The GTS 4 joins the GTS 4 Mini and GTR 4 as Amazfit’s latest smartwatches, which were unveiled at IFA 2022 in Berlin. The new GTS 4 Mini is the largest of Amazfit’s fourth-generation smartwatches. The GTS 4 has a 1.75-inch AMOLED display, while the GTR 4 and GTS 4 Mini have 1.43-inch and 1.65-inch displays respectively. Amazfit also claims that the GTS 4 will last up to a week between charges. The GTS 4 uses Amazfit’s new BioTracker 4.0 PPG optical sensor and includes the same dual-band GPS as…

Lenovo finally launched the Legion VR700 headset in China. The VR headset was first announced a few weeks ago. The Lenovo Legion VR700 headset is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon XR2 chipset, paired with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage onboard. The VR700 is equipped with a fast-response LCD screen with a resolution of 3664 x 1920 pixels with 72/90Hz refresh rate support. The headsets have a similar Y design to the Lenovo Rescue series, although they perform better. In addition, the video bandwidth of the device has increased significantly. There is an 11x increase in AI performance speed…

The battle royale genre started as one of the top mobile gaming genres worldwide with the launch of PUBG Mobile in 2018 and since then, many different and exciting titles like Free Fire Max, COD Mobile and Apex Legends Mobile have come out under the BR genre. Now, aiming to put India on the global gaming map, Pune-based gaming studio, SuperGaming, has revealed the first trailer of its upcoming game, titled Indus – Battle Royale, at New York’s Times Square. The game will be available on mobile, PC and consoles. Obviously from the name, we can guess that this is…

Spotify Premium subscribers will get play buttons and shuffle buttons in the coming weeks.  The Play and Shuffle buttons are currently unified for Spotify Premium and Spotify free users. “This new change will allow you to choose the mode you prefer at the top of playlists and albums and listen the way you want,” Spotify wrote on its blog. “If you like the unexpected joy of using shuffle mode, or prefer to press play and listen to tunes in order, Spotify has you covered. Spotify listeners may recall that the platform only offered a “shuffle play” option for albums, much…

5G telecom spectrum worth Rs 1.5 lakh crore sold in seven-day auction that ended on Monday. In this Jio has emerged as the top bidder to consolidate its leadership position. Provisional figures show that the total bids are Rs. 1,50,173 crores. A mop-up from the 5G spectrum, capable of offering ultra-high-speed mobile internet connectivity, is almost double the Rs 77,815 crore worth of 4G airwaves sold last year. 50,968.37 crores was tripled from the 2010 3G auction. Reliance Jio was the leading bidder on the airwaves, capable of offering lag-free connectivity and almost 10 times the speed of 4G. It…

On July 4, Geely’s Xingji Times announced the official acquisition of Meizu. The company, which has acquired a majority stake in the brand, also shared other interesting future plans with the announcement. Currently, Xingji Times has a controlling stake of 79.09 percent in Meizu Technology. After the acquisition, the top management of the Chinese smartphone maker will remain largely the same. However, Shen Xiu, vice chairman of Xingji Times, will now also serve as chairman of Meizu Technology. On the other hand, Huang Shipan is still the CEO of the brand. Notably, the acquisition is in line with our earlier…

Huawei recently launched two new colors for their P50 pocket smartphone, which went on sale on July 4. Along with the smartphone, the Chinese company launched its first anti-lost device. In an attempt to further explore smartphone accessories, Huawei launched the device. Huawei’s first anti-lost tool is officially named Huawei Tag Anti-Lost Wizard. According to the official introduction, the device weighs 6g and is 5.6mm thick. It supports near-field search technologies with a maximum 92-decibel siren and a pop-up window that quickly alerts you when items are left behind. Huawei Tag Anti-Lost Wizard provides superior functionality with long-range object detection, remote…

Sony announces INZONE gaming headsets and gaming monitors. The new products focus on PC gamers and offer better sound, 360 spatial sound for gaming, and higher resolution graphics (for monitors).The new Sony INZONE M9 IPS monitor can display HDR 4K resolution visuals, high contrast and full-array local dimming. The Sony INZONE M3 gaming monitor has a FHD screen with a variable refresh rate of 240Hz. The INZONE M3 and INZONE M9 come with low-depth tripods and monitor stands. Both models have adjustable height and slope, as well as other sophisticated features and accessories. Allows users to control two PCs from…

Noise Introduces ColorFit Pro 4 and ColorFit Pro 4 Max smartwatches in India. So let’s look at their features and price. ColorFit Pro 4 The ColorFit Pro 4 has a large 1.72-inch display with a pixel density of 311 ppi and a peak resolution of 500 nits. On the side, it presents a digital crown that can be used to navigate menus and adjust volume. It also helps to change the faces of the watch. The notable feature of the new smartwatch is the Bluetooth calling option. The device supports more than 100 sports modes like cycling, walking and running.…

It is expected that the price of smartphones will come down this coming festive season. Buyers can expect steep discounts and multiple sales and offers across online and offline channels. The festive season usually begins in mid-August and lasts until the end of the year. Market observers and retailers say the brands’ goal is to liquidate additional inventories caused by sluggish global demand and rising inflation. OEMs will try to control demand during the upcoming festive season to mitigate the weak revenue impact of the first half of the year. With the introduction of new phones there is an over-distribution…

Micron has announced the world’s most powerful microSD card, It has 1.5 TB of storage. This is made possible by the brand’s new i400 microSD card with a maximum storage capacity of up to 1.5TB, which is a huge additional storage for electronic devices that support memory expansion via a microSD card slot. While it is still unfortunate that most modern smartphones do not support this technology, there are still many other applications. Micron was able to achieve record breaking capacity using 176 layer 3D NAND technology, the same technology used on SSDs. In other words, it means that the…

Samsung unveils 2022 Soundbar lineup in India.The launch coincides with this year’s World Music Day, and includes some of the best soundbars on offer. Importantly, the lineup includes soundbars with in-built wireless Dolby Atmos. The 2022 Samsung soundbars with wireless Dolby Atmos will provide seamless connection to Samsung TVs. Q-Symphony, SpaceFit Sound Advance and DTSX present them for a unique sound experience. This lineup includes Samsung’s flagship Q series and S series. They offer 3D audio for the home entertainment experience. The models in this range include Samsung Soundbar 200W S61B, Soundbar 330W S801B, Soundbar 360W Q600B and Top Rated…

Japan plans to establish a domestic manufacturing base for the production of 2nm process based chips. The country will work with the US to help implement these plans by 2025. According to a report by NikkeiAsia, Japan is preparing to enter the competition to commercialize the next generation of advanced chipsets. Thus, Tokyo and Washington will support each other through semiconductor technology partnerships. In addition, the collaboration will involve private companies from both countries, which will also facilitate research on design and mass production. Notably, TSMC (Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company) is on track to develop large-scale production technology for its…

Sony launches Bravia XR X90K TV Series in India. It is offered in three screen sizes. The television packs premium specifications including 4K display, high upgrade rate and gaming related features. Sony Bravia XR X90K specifications The Bravia XR X90K comes in 55, 65 and 75 inch screen sizes. The television features a full-array LED panel with a 4K resolution of 3,840 x 2,160 pixels. It comes with a cognitive processor XR that supports 4K upscaling. For gaming purposes the TV offers up to 120Hz upgrade rate, variable upgrade rate and auto low latency mode. It supports Dolby Vision, HDR10…

Qualcomm Technologies has announced a new BGMI-tournament, the Snapdragon ConQuest Mobile Open. Sports lovers and Battleground Mobile India players can participate in the tournament, which starts registration on June 9. Thirty-two professional teams have been invited to the tournament, with 112 teams joining in the final round after they face off in the qualifying round. The teams are vying for an attractive prize of Rs 50,00,000. The tournament will run until early October and live coverage of the competition begins in July. Winners of the Snapdragon ConQuest Mobile Open will have the opportunity to compete in the Snapdragon Pro Series…