Intel India unveils domestic manufacturing at Tech Ecosystem Summit

Intel India has introduced a range of locally made laptops and IT products at the India Tech Ecosystem Summit in New Delhi. The summit showcased devices from various local manufacturers, emphasizing Intel’s commitment to supporting India’s technology-driven growth through the Make in India initiative.

Xiaomi announces Leica collaboration in India hinting at Xiaomi 14 series launch

Xiaomi has announced its collaboration with Leica in India, showcasing the renowned camera technology featured in its ultra-premium smartphones.

Paytm Payments Bank to deepen ties with third-party banks amid RBI guidelines

Paytm, today, has announced changes in response to the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) recent directions. Paytm Payments Bank Limited (PPBL), an associate of One 97 Communications Limited (OCL), has received specific instructions from the RBI under section 35A of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949.

Microsoft CEO urges AI safeguards as Taylor Swift deepfake images go viral

Deepfake images of Taylor Swift, featuring explicit and abusive content, have surfaced on various social media platforms, notably on X.

Global Semiconductor revenues declined 8.8% in 2023: Counterpoint

The global semiconductor industry faced an 8.8% revenue decline in 2023. This drop was primarily attributed to reduced spending in both enterprise and consumer sectors, as reported by the Counterpoint semiconductor tracker.

boAt Immortal 201 gaming earbuds with 40ms low-latency launched

boAt has launched the Immortal 201, the newest addition to the Immortal Series of gaming earbuds. This comes after the company’s recent launch of the Lunar Pro LTE smartwatch. The charging case of the TWS comes with RGB lighting support, offering gaming vibes. 

Samsung India partners with Blinkit to deliver Galaxy S24 series in select cities in 10 minutes

Samsung India today announced a partnership with quick-commerce platform Blinkit to deliver the newly launched Galaxy S24 series within 10 minutes in specific cities.

Google Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro get new Mint colour

Google introduced the Pixel 8 and 8 Pro smartphones back in October. The Pixel 8 was launched in Obsidian, Hazel and Rose colours, and the Pixel 8 Pro was launched in Obsidian, Bay and Porcelain colours. Now it has launched a new Mint colour officially, after a cryptic ‘Fresh year, fresh drop’ teaser.

Netflix gains 13.1 Million subscribers in Q4 2023; retires ad-free basic subscription

In its earnings report released on Tuesday, Netflix revealed plans to discontinue the ad-free Basic subscription in certain countries. The change will commence in the second quarter, starting with Canada and the UK.

Lenovo Legion 9i with 16″ 3.2K Mini-LED 165Hz display, 13th Gen Core i9 processor, RTX 4090 GPU launched in India

Lenovo has introduced its latest gaming laptop, the Legion 9i, in India after unveiling it at IFA last year. The Legion 9i packs a 13th Gen Intel Core i9-13980HX processor, an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU, and 32GB of overclocked 6400Mhz DDR5 Dual Channel RAM.

Sony INZONE Buds noise cancelling gaming TWS earbuds launched in India

Sony launched INZONE Buds, the company’s latest noise-cancelling earbuds in India. These buds are designed in collaboration with professional gamers and support a 2.4 GHz wireless connection through a USB Type-C dongle, ensuring low-latency connectivity for gaming.

Foxconn-HCL JV eyes Tamil Nadu or Telangana for chip plant

This week, the HCL group and Foxconn announced their partnership for a semiconductor assembly and testing facility in India. This aligns with Foxconn’s vision of utilizing India’s chip making incentives by applying for a separate chip manufacturing unit in the country.

RedMagic Shadow Blade GamePad 2 gaming controller announced

RedMagic announced Shadow Blade Gamepad 2, the company’s latest gaming controller for mobile gamers. It boasts a Type-C port, offers zero latency while gaming, and has an upgraded grip design with two custom back triggers.