Indian premium smartphone market grew 36% YoY in 2024: CMR

India’s smartphone market in 2024 reflected varied consumer preferences, with notable growth in premium segments. According to the CyberMedia Research (CMR) India Mobile Handset Market Review Report for CY2024, the premium smartphone segment (Rs. 25,000- Rs. 50,000) continued its double-digit growth. Continue reading “Indian premium smartphone market grew 36% YoY in 2024: CMR”

Vi launches ‘Number Rakshak’ to aid pilgrims at Maha Kumbh Mela 2025

Vi has introduced a new initiative, ‘Vi Number Rakshak,’ at the ongoing Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 in Prayagraj to address the growing concern of people getting lost during the event. With millions of pilgrims in attendance, the risk of family separation is significant. Continue reading “Vi launches ‘Number Rakshak’ to aid pilgrims at Maha Kumbh Mela 2025”

Global smartphone market rebounds with 7% growth in 2024: Report

The global smartphone market rebounded in 2024, growing by 7% and reaching 1.22 billion units, according to the latest Canalys research. This marks a recovery after two consecutive years of decline. Continue reading “Global smartphone market rebounds with 7% growth in 2024: Report”

Redragon K673 PRO SE mechanical RGB gaming keyboard launched

REDRAGON has expanded its keyboard line-up with the K673 Pro SE, a mechanical RGB gaming keyboard now available in India. This 81-key compact keyboard caters to both casual and serious gamers, combining functionality and style, according to the company. Continue reading “Redragon K673 PRO SE mechanical RGB gaming keyboard launched”

Bharti Airtel’s Gopal Vittal appointed as acting chair of GSMA board

Bharti Airtel’s Vice-Chairman and Managing Director, Gopal Vittal, has been appointed Acting Chair of the GSMA board following the resignation of José Maria Álvares-Pallete, former Chairman and CEO of Telefónica.

Álvares-Pallete stepped down from his role at Telefónica, making him ineligible to continue as GSMA Chair, the association confirmed in an official statement on Monday. Continue reading “Bharti Airtel’s Gopal Vittal appointed as acting chair of GSMA board”

YouTube expands Communities feature to more creators

YouTube has announced a broader rollout of its Communities feature, first introduced at the Made on YouTube 2024 event. This feature creates dedicated spaces for creators and viewers to interact directly on the platform. Continue reading “YouTube expands Communities feature to more creators”

Blind anonymous workplace community app now available in India

Blind, a widely used anonymous platform for professionals, has officially launched its Blind Professional Community app in India. Continue reading “Blind anonymous workplace community app now available in India”

Grooves Fort Gaming TWS earbuds with up to 45dB ANC, up to 80h total playback, RGB lights launched

Grooves expanded its gaming earbuds lineup with the launch of the Fort TWS in India. The earbuds showcase a distinctive ABS spaceship-inspired design, complemented by Jaguar Mechanical RGB lighting and an RGB breathing charging case for a bold gaming aesthetic. Each earbud weighs just 5.5g, ensuring comfort during extended use. Continue reading “Grooves Fort Gaming TWS earbuds with up to 45dB ANC, up to 80h total playback, RGB lights launched”

Apple could launch Powerbeats Pro 2 on February 11

Apple is gearing up to launch the Powerbeats Pro 2, an upgraded version of its fitness-focused earbuds. According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, the release is just a week away, with the earbuds set to hit the market next week. Continue reading “Apple could launch Powerbeats Pro 2 on February 11”

OpenAI rolls out Deep research in ChatGPT for expert-level report generation

OpenAI has introduced a new feature called Deep Research in ChatGPT, designed to tackle complex, multi-step internet research tasks. This advanced capability enables ChatGPT to complete in “tens of minutes what would take a human many hours,” according to the company. Continue reading “OpenAI rolls out Deep research in ChatGPT for expert-level report generation”

Samsung’s first tri-foldable device could be called as Galaxy G Fold

Samsung is preparing to launch its first tri-folding smartphone later this year, according to industry sources cited by display analyst Ross Young and blogger yeux1122 on Naver. Continue reading “Samsung’s first tri-foldable device could be called as Galaxy G Fold”

OpenAI rolls out o3-mini AI reasoning model for all users

OpenAI has launched o3-mini, the latest model in its reasoning series, now available in ChatGPT and the API. Initially previewed in December 2024, this model enhances performance in science, math, and coding while offering lower costs and faster processing speeds compared to its predecessor, o1-mini. It is optimized for complex STEM tasks, providing efficiency and affordability. Continue reading “OpenAI rolls out o3-mini AI reasoning model for all users”

Indian smartphone market revenue grew 9% YoY in 2024: Counterpoint

The Indian smartphone market witnessed a significant increase in wholesale revenue by 9% year-over-year (YoY) in 2024, reaching an all-time high, according to Counterpoint’s Monthly India Smartphone Tracker. Continue reading “Indian smartphone market revenue grew 9% YoY in 2024: Counterpoint”

Microsoft Surface Pro and Surface Laptop Copilot+ PCs for Business with Intel Core Ultra processors announced

Microsoft on Thursday announced updates to its Surface for Business Copilot+ PC lineup, introducing new Surface Pro and Surface Laptop models equipped with the latest Intel Core Ultra processors (Series 2). Continue reading “Microsoft Surface Pro and Surface Laptop Copilot+ PCs for Business with Intel Core Ultra processors announced”

Google updates Gemini App with Gemini 2.0 Flash and Imagen 3

Google on Thursday announced updates to the Gemini app, now featuring Gemini 2.0 Flash as its default model. This update follows the model’s initial reveal in December. Continue reading “Google updates Gemini App with Gemini 2.0 Flash and Imagen 3”