Monday, 31 July 2023

Elon Musk Takes Product and Engineering Chief Role at X, Yaccarino to Lead All Other Divisions

X owner Elon Musk and Chief Executive Linda Yaccarino will both oversee the trust and safety team at the company formerly known as Twitter, the social media concern said on Monday.

X's product and engineering team will report to Musk, while Yaccarino will oversee all other divisions, including human resources, legal, finance, sales and operations, X said.

The trust and safety team, which is responsible for content moderation, has been the focus of some criticism of the platform after Musk acquired the company last October. Researchers have accused X of relaxing content guard rails, leading to a spike in harmful posts. The company has said the majority of content views are of "healthy" posts.

In an email to X employees on Monday, which was shared with Reuters, Yaccarino said the company is searching for a new leader for brand safety and suitability.

The previous head of brand safety, A.J. Brown, who worked on efforts to prevent advertisements from appearing next to unsuitable content, left the company last month.

Yaccarino said in the email that three X leaders will oversee different responsibilities within trust and safety, including law enforcement operations and threat disruptions.

The changes to trust and safety come after Ella Irwin resigned as head of the team in June.

© Thomson Reuters 2023


Samsung launched the Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Galaxy Z Flip 5 alongside the Galaxy Tab S9 series and Galaxy Watch 6 series at its first Galaxy Unpacked event in South Korea. We discuss the company's new devices and more on the latest episode of Orbital, the Gadgets 360 podcast. Orbital is available on Spotify, Gaana, JioSaavn, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music and wherever you get your podcasts.


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If Ben Stokes texts me again, I'll delete it: Jokes Moeen Ali

Moeen Ali's three-wicket spell played a key role in England's win at The Oval on Monday to draw the five-match Ashes Test series against Australia 2-0, but the all-rounder is firm to not come out of retirement again.

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ICC releases 2023 ODI World Cup poster

Building on the excitement of the 2023 ODI World Cup to be held in India in October-November, the game's governing body the International Cricket Council (ICC) released the poster of the mega event on Monday.

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'Immensely proud' Cummins happy to retain the Ashes

A spectacular Australia batting collapse at The Oval on Monday ended the world champions’ hopes of a first series win in England since 2001 but Pat Cummins’ men still hold the Ashes after one of the most absorbing and dramatic series ever played between cricket’s oldest rivals.

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'A phenomenal career draws to a close': Sachin hails Broad

Batting legend Sachin Tendulkar hailed England bowler Stuart Broad after he played his last Test match in international cricket at The Oval against Australia on Monday.

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Watch: Dwayne Bravo welcomes Team India to Trinidad

The Indian team received a warm welcome to Trinidad, the venue of their third and series-deciding ODI against the hosts, and the players were greeted at the team hotel by former West Indies all-rounder Dwayne Bravo.

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Watch: Tennis player Yibing Wu collapses on court at Citi Open

In a scary incident on Monday, Chinese tennis player Yibing Wu collapsed on court at the Citi Open in Washington, weeks after experiencing a similar health scare at the Wimbledon.

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5th Test: Broad enjoys fitting finale as England win to draw Ashes 2-2

In a fitting climax to his illustrious cricket career, Stuart Broad delivered a memorable performance, sealing England a series-tying victory on Day 5 of the fifth Ashes Test against Australia on Monday.

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Nicholas Pooran leads MI New York to inaugural MLC season title

Leading from the front, captain Nicholas Pooran smashed an unbeaten century as MI New York defeated Seattle Orcas by 7 wickets to win the inaugural Major League Cricket season title at the Grand Prairie Stadium in Dallas, Texas on Sunday.

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Sunday, 30 July 2023

Harmanpreet Kaur set to play for Trent Rockets in The Hundred

Slapped with a two-match ban by the International Cricket Council due to her boorish behaviour in the third ODI against Bangladesh on July 22, Indian women's team captain Harmanpreet Kaur is set to return to the field on August 1 when she turns out for the Trent Rockets in The Hundred competition in England.

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Dortmund down sloppy Manchester United in Las Vegas friendly

Borussia Dortmund punished Manchester United's defensive lapses on Sunday as the English Premier League giants wrapped up their North American tour with a 3-2 defeat to the Bundesliga side in Las Vegas.

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Alexei Popyrin stuns Stanislas Wawrinka to win Umag title

The 23-year-old Popyrin, ranked at 90 in the world, came through 6-7 (5/7), 6-3, 6-4 after two hours and 36 minutes on court to claim a second career title to add to his 2021 Singapore victory.

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MLC Final Live: Seattle Orcas take on MI New York



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Saturday, 29 July 2023

Bumrah bowls to Mumbai batters in practice match

Producing solid evidence that he is now completely fit for the Ireland T20Is series and more crucially, for the Asia Cup and the 2023 ODI World Cup, ace pacer Jasprit Bumrah bowled 10 overs, divided in two spells, to some of Mumbai's young batsmen in an intra-squad practice match on Friday at the picturesque Alur cricket ground near Bengaluru.

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In Pics: West Indies beat India to level series

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2nd ODI: India's World Cup aspirants struggle as West Indies level series

India's World Cup aspirants faced challenges during their batting audition at Kensington Oval. West Indies won the second ODI, with superb bowling from Shepherd and Motie. The Indian middle-order struggled with pace, bounce, and turn, resulting in a lacklustre total of 181 in 40.5 overs.

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ITR Filing: How to Check IT Return Status Online

The deadline to file ITR (Income Tax Return) without any late fee is approaching closer. The last date to file ITR for assessment year 2023-24 is July 31. So far, the Income Tax Department has not announced any extension in the last date for filing ITR. One can easily file ITR online using a few simple steps. Once the ITR is filed, all taxpayers await the tax returns to be credited into their bank accounts. If you have already filed ITR, but are awaiting the amount to be refunded, we are providing here some simple steps to check the ITR status online. 

The Income Tax Department has announced July 31 to be last date to file ITR. Once the process is done, and e-verification, taxpayers will receive the refund that they are eligible for in their bank accounts. To check the status of refund status, the Income Tax Department provides on online tracking facility. To check ITR refund status for individuals, one needs PAN number and the Assessment Year.

Generally, it takes around 7 to 120 days for the refund to be credited in to the account after the e-verification on the return. However, the process has become faster now, with return being returned as soon as within 2 days of the e-verification of your ITR. 

How to check ITR refund status online

  1. Visit the Income Tax e-filing portal.
  2. Login in to user account using ID, password, date of birth and captcha.
  3. Visit My Account section.
  4. Here, tap on Refund/Demand status.
  5. The screen will display assessment year, status of refund, and the mode of payment.

The Income Tax Department issues the refund either through direct credit in your provided bank account, or through a ‘Refund Cheque'. If you filed to received refund in your bank account, make sure to provide correct bank account number and IFSC code with complete address details, including the PIN code. 


Samsung launched the Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Galaxy Z Flip 5 alongside the Galaxy Tab S9 series and Galaxy Watch 6 series at its first Galaxy Unpacked event in South Korea. We discuss the company's new devices and more on the latest episode of Orbital, the Gadgets 360 podcast. Orbital is available on Spotify, Gaana, JioSaavn, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music and wherever you get your podcasts.


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England great Stuart Broad to retire after Ashes finale

England fast bowler Stuart Broad has decided to bid farewell to Test cricket, culminating a magnificent 17-year international career. With a remarkable contribution to the game, he leaves behind a legacy that will be remembered for years to come.

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5th Test: Root leads run-spree as England press for Ashes-levelling win

Former skipper Joe Root and Jonny Bairstow put on a magnificent partnership, in a crucial match to level the Ashes series at 2-2, driving England towards a commanding position in the fifth and final Test at The Oval in London on Saturday.

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Friday, 28 July 2023

Kohli can score as quickly as guys you call six-hitters: Ambrose

Ahead of the second ODI on India's tour of West Indies, Caribbean fast-bowling legend Curtly Ambrose expressed admiration for Virat Kohli's batting style, describing it as "very pleasant to watch."

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MLC Challenger Live: Texas Super Kings 3 down against MI New York



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Kia Seltos (2023) First Impressions: Tech Makes This Car Safer, Smarter, More Fun

The Kia Seltos has been among the most popular cars in its category in India, since its launch in 2019. The mid-sized urban SUV is just as well suited to city driving as on the highway, but what has truly worked for the car in India is its feature-heavy approach to the market. Various features such as Kia Connect (previously known as UVO) and autonomous safety tricks built into the car have helped set the Kia Seltos apart from the strong competition in the segment.

Kia has now unveiled the 2023 facelift for the Kia Seltos, which comes with further improvements to the already rich feature set of the car, along with a new premium ‘X-line' trim, and improved engine and transmission options across variants. I had a chance to drive the new Kia Seltos and check out the features during a drive from Nagpur to the Pench Tiger Reserve in Madhya Pradesh, and here are some of the key highlights of Kia's new mid-sized Seltos.

kia seltos 2023 first impressions matte black KiaThe Kia Seltos (2023) X-line comes in a new Matte Graphite colour and finish

 

Kia Seltos (2023) price in India, variants

The Kia Seltos (2023) is priced from Rs. 10.90 lakh to Rs. 19.99 lakh rupees (ex-showroom) in India, depending on the variant. The price depends on the engine, transmission, and trim options, with variants ranging from the entry-level HTE trim to the new top X-line, which is the only one available in the new Matte Graphite colour. Other colour options include the new Pewter Olive, along with various other glossy metallic colours.

Available in Petrol, Diesel, and Turbo Petrol variants across trims, you can also choose between different transmission options, including manual, iMT (clutchless manual), and three automatic variants such as CVT, torque converter, and DCT. Some variants also have manual override through paddle shifters. For my drive, I had the Kia Seltos (2023) GT-line with the Turbo Petrol engine in Pewter Olive, which comes with all major safety and tech-related features.

Kia Seltos (2023): Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) wants to take care of you

With a renewed focus on safety, the Kia Seltos puts its ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance System) at the forefront of its feature offerings, apart from having six airbags and disc brakes on all four wheels as standard across all variants. ADAS is available in various cars at different levels ranging from 0 (no automation) to 5 (full automation), and the Kia Seltos slots in at ADAS Level 2, which is able to offer some level of hands-off automation and control.

This being the first time I drove a car with any level of automation, I found the experience a little bit scary at first, with the ADAS functionality somewhat controlling the car for me in certain situations, which was a bit eerie. There are 17 functions that utilise ADAS on the Kia Seltos (2023), most of which you'll hope to never have to see put to use, such as forward collision warning and forward collision assistance.

Other ADAS features were showcased in safe test environments during the drive, while some of the smaller inclusions could be constantly seen at work during the few hours I drove the Seltos. All of this is backed by a 360-degree camera system, which provides clear views all around the car, functioning while driving as well as in slow-moving situations such as when parking.

In the safe testing environments, trained Kia drivers demonstrated how the car would autonomously apply brakes, issue loud audio warnings, or autonomously counter-steer in situations where a collision was imminent, either with another car or even in situations where a door was opened while a vehicle was approaching along the side.

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There are two 10.25-inch displays in the Kia Seltos - one for the infotainment system, and the second for the digital instrument cluster

 

I personally was able to see features such as lane-keep assist, blind-spot collision assist, and smart cruise control in action myself while driving. On multi-lane highways with well marked lanes, the Kia Seltos (2023) managed to maintain its lane much of the time, occasionally prompting me with physical feedback to make minor steering corrections. The fully-digital instrument cluster displayed the blind-spot clearly when indicating left or right, while the cruise control managed to vary its speed based on that of the car ahead of me when needed.

As mentioned earlier, it was a bit nerve-wracking when these features first started working for me, since I haven't typically been used to my car acting on its own, even if it's for my safety. That said, I got used to most of it soon enough, and to be fair, I continued to have primary control over the car at all times, with it only providing faint feedback through the wheel. That said, the Driver Attention Warning chimes every 15 minutes telling you to stop for coffee which got tiring very quickly.

Kia Seltos (2023): Kia Connect, voice commands, and big screens

Kia Connect is something I've tested previously on the Kia Sonet when it was still called Kia UVO, and things have improved a fair bit since then. This is mainly because of the large 10.25-inch touch infotainment system lining up next to the equal-sized digital instrument cluster. These two together give the Kia Seltos quite the futuristic look and feel, apart from putting a whole lot of information about the car within easy view.

While you have the option to connect your smartphone via USB for Apple CarPlay or Android Auto UI and functionality, you can just as easily rely on the Kia Connect system. The car has a fully connected system, relying on its own data connection to work with functions such as voice commands, detailed mapping for navigation, and more. I was able to navigate to major points of interest and give voice commands reliably, even in relatively remote areas such as the Pench tiger reserve in Madhya Pradesh.

For music, you can connect various devices either through wired or wireless connections, with the Kia Seltos (2023) sporting a Bose speaker system on the variant I was driving. Sound quality was expectedly decent even over a Bluetooth connection, and there were also some interesting ambient soundtracks preloaded onto the Kia connect system for quiet, peaceful listening.

kia seltos 2023 first impressions turbo petrol Kia

The Kia Seltos (2023) now comes with a 1.5L turbo petrol engine option, offering 158bhp and 253Nm of torque, and mated to an optional DCT automatic gearbox

 

The Kia Connect app also lets you view data about the car such as fuel range, status, and location, apart from remotely staring and stopping the car even when you aren't sitting in it. Other tech-focused features include full diagnostics for the car and the ADAS features which can be controlled through the screens, navigation set up through the smartphone with instructions sent to the car, remote climate control, and a handy air purifier built into the car to ensure you're breathing clean air when in the Seltos.

The voice commands work to control most car functions, such as opening the panoramic sunroof, navigating to specific locations and points of interest, turning on or off the air conditioning, and opening or closing the windows, among other things. There were occasions where I had to repeat myself, but the voice commands usually got it right. Notably, these work not only in English, but also in bilingual (Hindi with English), with commands such as ‘sunroof kholo' or ‘AC band karo' working reliably.

Kia Seltos (2023): How is it to drive?

The Kia Seltos (2023) is available in three different engine variants, with different transmission options linked to specific variants. I had the new turbo petrol variant for my test drive, which is the most capable in terms of brake horsepower and torque output, making it the most powerful of the three variants. This was mated to an automatic seven-speed dual-clutch transmission (DCT), with paddle shifters offering a manual override for the occasions where I wanted to take some control.

The car is fairly capable and responsive in both city and highway conditions, thanks to the smooth and easy shifts from the DCT gearbox. It was also fairly responsive to throttle variations, and managed to set itself up well even on inclines such as hilly roads, where automatic transmissions sometimes feel sluggish and out of sorts. The manual override was a nice option to have, but even when overtaking on the highway, I rarely ever felt the need to invoke it; simply putting my foot down sent the message, and the Kia Seltos managed to deliver enough power both in the city and on the highway.

All of this is handled smoothly, with the Kia Seltos (2023) feeling almost sedan-like in the ride it offers. When cruising at around 70-80 kmph on the highway in seventh gear, the Seltos was at its absolute best, offering a smooth ride with the low revs ensuring good fuel efficiency. The DCT gearbox is nimble enough to quickly switch up as needed, setting me up quickly for lane changes and overtaking as needed.

Final thoughts

Car safety is an increasingly important factor in purchase decisions for buyers in India, and the Kia Seltos (2023) promises a lot more of that thanks to its ADAS Level-2 feature set. Apart from protecting you from potentially serious accidents, the Seltos is also well set up to prevent even small and typically avoidable incidents, thanks to its impressive 360-degree camera setup and various assistance features such as lane keep assist and blind-spot assistance. Some ADAS features such as Driver Attention Warning were a bit bothersome, but you can disable the various ADAS features as per your preferences.

Technologically, this is among the best cars in its price segment right now, representing the future of connected driving and giving drivers a taste of the future in the form of minor automation aimed at making the overall driving experience safer and easier. Features such as voice controls for car functions and navigation, as well as the Kia Connect app and interface for vehicle diagnostics, make the experience a lot better.

All of this is backed up by a great driving experience on the whole. That said, with such a wide price range across variants of the Kia Seltos, you'll have to make sure you pick the variant that actually has everything you need. The well-equipped variants cost considerably more than the basic ones; the top-end X-line variants cost nearly twice as much as the entry-level variant.


Apple unveiled its first mixed reality headset, the Apple Vision Pro, at its annual developer conference, along with new Mac models and upcoming software updates. We discuss all the most important announcements made by the company at WWDC 2023 on Orbital, the Gadgets 360 podcast. Orbital is available on Spotify, Gaana, JioSaavn, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music and wherever you get your podcasts.


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Chipmakers Hint at Ease of Chip Supply Glut but Demand Recovery Still Slow

From Intel to Samsung, global chipmakers are celebrating the beginning of the end of a semiconductor supply glut, but the outlook for demand from customers outside the artificial intelligence (AI) industry remains gloomy.

All the major markets for chips — smartphones, PCs and data centres — have shrunk this year, as both corporate customers and consumers scale back spending amid a weak global economy, high inflation and rising interest rates.

This has created an unprecedented oversupply of commodity chips, causing a record combined KRW 15.2 trillion (nearly Rs. 98,650 crore) first-half operating loss for the world's two largest memory chipmakers, Samsung and SK Hynix

This glut, however, has started to ease largely due to production cuts and as a decline in PC shipments eased to 11 percent in the June quarter compared to a 30 percent slump in each of the previous two quarters, data from tech analysts Canalys showed.

The smartphone market is also improving, with cellphone shipments falling 8 percent in the June quarter, versus 14 percent in the first quarter, according to research firm Counterpoint.

"Demand is recovering very gradually," Woohyun Kim, chief financial officer at SK Hynix, said on an earnings call this week.

"The recent improvement in PC shipments has been mainly led by promotions and low-end models, meaning it provided limited impact on chip demand recovery," he said, adding that shipment forecasts for PCs and smartphones this year have been downgraded from earlier predictions.

While demand for chips to support generative AI has rapidly increased since OpenAI's ChatGPT was launched late last year, the sector still accounts for a small fraction of overall chip demand and is crimping corporate spending on servers, as some companies prioritize investment in AI.

Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger said on Thursday an inventory glut in server central processing units (CPUs) will persist until the second half of the year and that data centre chip sales will decline modestly in the third quarter before recovering in the fourth quarter. Intel shares rose 6.4 percent Friday after stronger than expected results.

A sluggish recovery in China, the world's biggest chip buyer, is also dampening the overall outlook.

Both Samsung and SK Hynix said China's reopening failed to live up to expectations that it would revive the smartphone market, and that they were extending production cuts of NAND memory chips, widely used in smartphones to store digital data.

Analog chipmaker Texas Instruments, which has heavy exposure to China, forecast third-quarter revenue and profit below Wall Street targets on Tuesday, bogged down by a sluggish recovery in end-market demand that has forced clients to cancel orders. Shares were up 1.5 percent Friday.

"China was roughly half of sales at the end of fiscal 2022, so China has the largest impact on TI's business," said Logan Purk, analyst at investment firm Edward Jones. 

AI winners

Manufacturers of the equipment used to make chips such as KLA Corp and Lam Research are early winners of the AI boom. Both companies forecast quarterly revenue above Wall Street estimates this week. Shares were up 4.9 percent and 2.2 percent, respectively, on Friday.

"Advanced AI servers have significantly higher leading-edge logic, memory and storage content versus traditional servers, and every incremental 1 percent penetration of AI servers and data centres is expected to drive $1 billion (nearly Rs. 8,200 crore) to $1.5 billion (nearly Rs. 12, 330 crore) of additional (chip equipment) investment," Lam CEO Tim Archer said on a conference call with analysts.

Chipmakers are also increasing production of the high-end chips used to support AI related chips.

SK Hynix said demand for AI server memory had more than doubled in the second quarter compared to the first quarter. Its DRAM chips, which hold information from applications while the system is in use, sold for a higher price in the second quarter versus the first, on average.

The company leads the market in high bandwidth memory (HBM) DRAM used in generative AI. It had a 50 percent market share in HBM as of 2022, followed by Samsung's 40 percent and Micron's 10 percent, according to TrendForce.

© Thomson Reuters 2023


Samsung launched the Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Galaxy Z Flip 5 alongside the Galaxy Tab S9 series and Galaxy Watch 6 series at its first Galaxy Unpacked event in South Korea. We discuss the company's new devices and more on the latest episode of Orbital, the Gadgets 360 podcast. Orbital is available on Spotify, Gaana, JioSaavn, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music and wherever you get your podcasts.


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F1: Leclerc starts from pole at Belgian GP after Verstappen penalty

Ferrari's Charles Leclerc will start from pole position for the Belgian Grand Prix despite Max Verstappen having set the fastest time in qualifying on Friday. Double world champion Verstappen incurred a five-grid penalty for a change of gearbox on his Red Bull demoting him to sixth for Sunday's race.

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Thursday, 27 July 2023

1st ODI: Kuldeep & Jadeja create an ODI record as left-arm spinners

Yadav and Jadeja are now the first pair of Indian left-arm spinners to take seven wickets between them in an ODI. While chinaman bowler Yadav took four wickets for just six runs, Jadeja's figures read 3 for 37.

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5th Test: Brook falls short of century as Australia take charge on Day 1

England's Harry Brook came close to scoring his maiden Test century against Australia on Day 1 of the fifth and final Ashes Test at The Oval.

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Wednesday, 26 July 2023

Foxconn Subsidiary in Talks to Set Up $200 Million Components Plant in Tamil Nadu: Report

A Foxconn subsidiary is in talks with India's Tamil Nadu state to invest up to $200 million (roughly Rs. 1,638 crore) to build a new plant for electronic components in the southern region, two sources with direct knowledge told Reuters on Wednesday.

Brand Cheng, CEO of Foxconn Industrial Internet (FII), and other company representatives last week met Tamil Nadu officials including its chief minister to discuss investments in the state, the government said in a statement after the meeting, without elaborating.

FII, which makes communication, mobile network and cloud computing equipment, has shared a plan with state officials to initially invest $180 million (roughly Rs. 1,475 crore) to $200 million in the facility, said one of the sources.

Foxconn, the world's largest contract electronics manufacturer, and a spokesperson for Tamil Nadu's industries department declined to comment.

Foxconn already has a sprawling campus near Chennai city in Tamil Nadu where it assembles Apple's iPhones.

The sources, who declined to be named as the talks are private, did not elaborate on the plan or say if parts made at the proposed facility would be used in iPhones or another company's products.

Foxconn aims to complete the plant by 2024, with further investments expected afterward, the first source said.

A final decision has not been made, both sources said.

Foxconn is also in talks with western Gujarat state as it eyes entry into India's semiconductor sector. Its chairman Young Liu is expected to speak at an annual semiconductor event hosted by the government this week.

Last week, Karnataka state government in south India said it held talks with FII, which had committed to invest $1.07 billion (roughly Rs. 8,771 crore) for a new plant.

© Thomson Reuters 2023


Samsung launched the Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Galaxy Z Flip 5 alongside the Galaxy Tab S9 series and Galaxy Watch 6 series at its first Galaxy Unpacked event in South Korea. We discuss the company's new devices and more on the latest episode of Orbital, the Gadgets 360 podcast. Orbital is available on Spotify, Gaana, JioSaavn, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music and wherever you get your podcasts.


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WATCH: Pollard his a monstrous 110m six, the biggest in MLC

Known for his big-hitting prowess in white-ball cricket, the West Indies all-rounder smashed a monstrous six in the Major League Cricket game on Wednesday, depositing the ball 110 metres away to record the biggest maximum in MLC so far in its inaugural edition.

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Samsung Galaxy Watch 6, Galaxy Watch 6 Classic Price in India Announced: Details

Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 series was launched in Seoul on July 26 at the Galaxy Unpacked event. The lineup includes the Galaxy Watch 6 and the Galaxy Watch 6 Classic. The wearables are available in different colours and sizes, and can be pre-ordered on Samsung's official website, or Samsung offline stores. Both the smartwatches — the Galaxy Watch 6 and Galaxy Watch 6 Classic — can be connected with devices running Android 10 or higher. A day after the wearable's official launch, the South Korean giant has now revealed the Indian prices for the Galaxy Watch 6 series.

Samsung Galaxy Watch 6, Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 Classic price, availability in India

In India, the Galaxy Watch 6 comes at a starting price of Rs. 19,999 for the 40mm dial with Bluetooth/WiFi connectivity. Meanwhile the 40mm Galaxy Watch 6 with LTE connectivity costs Rs. 33,999. On the other hand, the 44m Galaxy Watch 6 with Bluetooth/WiFi support is marked at Rs. 32,999, whereas the LTE variant in 44mm will be available for Rs. 36,999.

For the Galaxy Watch 6 Classic, the 43mm variant with Bluetooth/WiFi support is priced at Rs. 36,999, and the LTE variant costs Rs. 40,999. In the 47mm dial size, the Bluetooth/WiFi variant is marked at Rs. 39,999, while the LTE model is priced at Rs. 43,999.

The Galaxy Watch 6 is available in three colour options — Gold, Graphite, and Silver. Meanwhile, the Galaxy Watch 6 Classic comes in Black and Silver colour models. Pre-orders for the watches in India start at 12pm today. Those who pre-book will also be eligible for a cashback of Rs. 6,000 and an upgrade bonus of Rs. 4,000, effectively bringing the prices down.

Samsung Galaxy Watch 6, Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 Classic specifications, features

The Galaxy Watch 6 series get Sapphire Crystal AMOLED panel, which comes with an Always-On-Display (AOD) feature. Both the variants are equipped with Samsung's Exynos W930 SoC coupled with 2GB of RAM and 16GB of storage. These wearables run Wear OS-based One UI 5 Watch OS.

The 40mm and 43mm variants in both the watches get a 1.3-inch screen, whereas the 44mm and 47mm models have a 1.5-inch display. The Galaxy Watch 6 series gets several health features like heart rate and oxygen monitor, sleep tracker and menstrual cycle predictor. The watches are compatible with any device running Android 10 or higher.

In terms of battery, the 40mm and 43mm size watches pack a 300mAH battery, while the 44mm and 47mm size models are backed by a 425mAH battery, all with WPC-based wireless charging support. On a single charge, the Galaxy Watch 6 watches are claimed to last up to 30 hours with the Always-On Display mode turned on.


Samsung Galaxy A34 5G was recently launched by the company in India alongside the more expensive Galaxy A54 5G smartphone. How does this phone fare against the Nothing Phone 1 and the iQoo Neo 7? We discuss this and more on Orbital, the Gadgets 360 podcast. Orbital is available on Spotify, Gaana, JioSaavn, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music and wherever you get your podcasts.


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Delhi Capitals to invest in Fereozeshah Kotla upgradation

Delhi and District Cricket Association's (DDCA) has entered into an agreement with IPL franchise Delhi Capitals to look after the maintenance and upgrade of the Arun Jaitley Stadium, previously known as Fereozeshah Kotla.

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Lionel Messi turning out to be an instant hit in Miami

Lionel Messi's impact for Inter Miami has been clear to see, with three goals and an assist in 120 minutes on the field, but his team-mates say his influence behind the scenes may be just as vital.

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Watch: Rohit Sharma on the importance of West Indies ODI series

After winning the two-Test series 1-0, India gear up to face the West Indies in a three-match ODI series starting with the first match at Kensington Oval, Bridgetown in Barbados on Thursday.

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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5, Galaxy Z Flip 5 Price in India Revealed: All Details

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Galaxy Z Flip 5 were launched on Wednesday during the Galaxy Unpacked event in Seoul, South Korea. The foldable smartphones were unveiled alongside the Galaxy Watch 6 series and the Galaxy Tab S9 series. The phones are powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy custom SoC that offers overclocked CPU and GPU cores. The Galaxy Z Flip 5 is backed by a 3,700mAh battery, while the book-style Galaxy Z Fold 5 packs a 4,400mAh battery. At an event held at Samsung's, Gangnam store in Seoul, South Korea, the company has now confirmed the prices and availability of the phones in India.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5, Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 price in India, availability

The Galaxy Z Fold 5 comes with 12GB of RAM. Offered in Cream, Icy Blue and Phantom Black colourways, the 256GB variant is priced in India at Rs. 1,54,999, while the 512GB and 1TB variants are marked at Rs. 1,64,999 and Rs. 1,84,999 respectively. The phone is exclusively available in Icy Blue, Phantom Black and Cream colour options on the official Samsung website.

Offered in Cream, Graphite, Lavender and Mint, the Galaxy Z Flip 5 comes with 8GB of RAM. The 256GB and the 512GB storage variants of this clamshell foldable are listed at Rs. 99,999 and Rs. 1,09,999, respectively.

The phones are already available for pre-orders starting July 26 and will go on sale in the country on August 11.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5, Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 specifications, features

The primary display of the Galaxy Z Fold 5 comes with a 7.6-inch QXGA+ (2,176 x 1,812 pixels) Dynamic AMOLED 2X Infinity Flex panel and the outer screen has a 6.2-inch full-HD+ (2,316 x 904 pixels) Dynamic AMOLED 2X display, both with refresh rates of up to 120Hz. Meanwhile, the Galaxy Z Flip 5 sports a 6.7-inch full-HD+ (1,080x2,640 pixels) Dynamic AMOLED 2X Infinity Flex panel on the inside, and houses a bigger 3.4-inch Super AMOLED folder-shaped cover screen.

Both phones are powered by a custom octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC for Galaxy. The Galaxy Z Fold 5 comes with 12GB of RAM with up to 1TB of inbuilt storage, while the Galaxy Z Flip 5 has 8GB of RAM with up to 512GB of inbuilt storage. They run Android 13-based OneUI 5.1.1 out-of-the-box.

In the camera department, the triple rear camera unit of the Galaxy Z Fold 5 includes a 50-megapixel sensor with a wide-angle lens, a 12-megapixel sensor with an ultra-wide-angle lens and a 10-megapixel sensor with a telephoto sensor. A centre-aligned punch-hole slot at the top of the outer display houses a 10-megapixel sensor for selfies and video calls and a 4-megapixel under display camera placed beneath the inner panel. The Galaxy Z Flip 5, on the other hand, carries two 12-megapixel rear camera sensors and a 10-megapixel selfie sensor. 

The Galaxy Z Fold 5 packs a 4,400mAh battery with 25W wired, Fast Wireless Charging 2.0 and Wireless PowerShare support. Meanwhile, the Galaxy Z Flip 5 is backed by a 3,700mAh battery with similar charging capacities.


Will the Nothing Phone 2 serve as the successor to the Phone 1, or will the two co-exist? We discuss the company's recently launched handset and more on the latest episode of Orbital, the Gadgets 360 podcast. Orbital is available on Spotify, Gaana, JioSaavn, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music and wherever you get your podcasts.


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'Not anti-Messi': Argentina's Rodriguez defends Ronaldo tattoo

Argentina forward Yamila Rodriguez defends her Cristiano Ronaldo tattoo on her left shin, stating that her preference for the Portugal star doesn't mean she doesn't respect Lionel Messi. Rodriguez also has a tattoo of Argentina legend Diego Maradona on her left thigh.

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Tuesday, 25 July 2023

WATCH: Team India's photo shoot ahead of the West Indies ODIs

India's cricket team prepares for the three-match One Day International (ODI) series in the Caribbean, starting on Thursday. Six white-ball specialists, including Suryakumar Yadav, Sanju Samson, Hardik Pandya, Yuzvendra Chahal, Kuldeep Yadav, and Umran Malik, have joined the remaining 11 Test squad. The BCCI shared a video of the Indian team in the new ODI jersey, showcasing their readiness for the ODIs.

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Amol Muzumdar likely to be batting coach of Indian women's team

“The BCCI is in talks with a big name to coach the Indian women’s team. Amol is in the ‘short list’ but he is likely to become the batting coach of the side,” a reliable source told TOI.

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Ishant reveals 'Virat angle' on why Zaheer didn't play 100 Tests

Ishant Sharma attributed Virat Kohli's dropped catch to Zaheer Khan's inability to play 100 Test matches for India. In February 2014, Kohli's drop catch against New Zealand led to Zaheer's career ending, as he announced his retirement from international cricket. The match saw Kohli drop Brendon McCullum's catch, which later scored 300 runs.

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Lionel Messi scores twice as Inter Miami crush Atlanta United 4-0

Lionel Messi led Inter Miami to a 4-0 victory over Atlanta United in the Leagues Cup, securing their spot in the knockout rounds. In his first start, Messi scored two goals and established a strong rapport with Finnish winger Robert Taylor. He made his debut as a substitute against Cruz Azul, scoring the winning goal in the 94th minute.

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Monday, 24 July 2023

England still 'massively up for' Ashes finale: Zak Crawley

England aim to end the Ashes on a high note by winning the final Test against Australia, according to batter Zak Crawley. Australia retained the coveted urn after the fifth and final day of the drawn fourth Test was washed out. England will enter the final Test at The Oval on Thursday to salvage their pride and build for the future.

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2nd Test: Rain ruins India's plans as Rohit & co. settle for 1-0 series win

Team India's push for a victory on the final day of the second Test against West Indies came to an agonizing end as Day 5 got washed out due to rain in Port of Spain on Monday. Not a single ball was bowled on the final day as torrential rain robbed India a chance for a potential 2-0 series series whitewash. As the rain forced a draw in Trinidad, India settled for a 1-0 series win in their first assignment of the new World Test Championship cycle.

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Google to Pay $338.7 Million in Damages Over Chromecast Patent Case, Rules US Jury

Alphabet's Google violated a software developer's patent rights with its remote-streaming technology and must pay $338.7 million (nearly Rs. 2,770 crore) in damages, a federal jury in Waco, Texas decided on Friday.

The jury found that Google's Chromecast and other devices infringe patents owned by Touchstream Technologies related to streaming videos from one screen to another, a court representative said on Monday.

Google spokesperson Jose Castaneda said on Monday that the company will appeal the verdict and has "always developed technology independently and competed on the merits of our ideas."

Attorneys for New York-based Touchstream did not immediately respond to a request for comment on Monday.

Touchstream, which also does business as Shodogg, said in its 2021 lawsuit that founder David Strober invented technology in 2010 to "move" videos from a small device like a smartphone to a larger device like a television.

According to the complaint, Google met with Touchstream about its technology in December 2011 but said it was not interested two months later. Google introduced its Chromecast media-streaming devices in 2013.

Touchstream said that Google's Chromecast copied its innovations and infringed three of its patents. It also said its patents were infringed by Google's Home and Nest smart speakers and third-party televisions and speakers with Chromecast capabilities.

Google denied infringing Touchstream's rights and argued that the patents are invalid.

Touchstream filed similar complaints against cable providers Comcast, Charter and Altice in Texas earlier this year. Those cases are still pending.

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OnePlus Nord 3 brings some serious upgrades over its predecessor, including some flagship-grade specifications. We discuss this and more on the latest episode of Orbital, the Gadgets 360 podcast. Orbital is available on Spotify, Gaana, JioSaavn, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music and wherever you get your podcasts.


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Argentina star Yamila surprises by picking Ronaldo over Messi

Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are the two biggest football icons in the world and both of them boast of the most passionate and fervent fan followings.

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Sunday, 23 July 2023

NBA's Kyle Anderson obtains Chinese citizenship

Beijing's basketball association has said that NBA star Kyle Anderson has acquired Chinese citizenship, opening up the opportunity for the American-born forward to play for the Asian giant on the international stage.

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India break 22-year-old Test record for fastest team hundred

The opening pair of captain Rohit Sharma (57 off 44 balls) and Yashasvi Jaiswal (38 off 30 balls) added 98 runs in 11.5 overs, after which India reached the 100-run mark in 12.2 overs (74 balls) to break the record set by Sri Lanka in 2001.

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Golfer Akshay Bhatia earns big win at Barracuda in playoff

Akshay Bhatia, a 21-year-old playing on a special temporary membership, made par on the first playoff hole to beat Patrick Rodgers and win the Barracuda Championship on Sunday in Truckee, California.

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Croatia down Switzerland to clinch Hopman Cup title

Croatia's Borna Coric battled past Switzerland's Leandro Riedi 6-1, 6-4 on Sunday to seal a 2-0 victory in the Hopman Cup final that earned his country only their second title in the mixed-gender team competition.

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2nd Test: India on course for series sweep against West Indies after batters' blitzkrieg

An ultra-aggressive approach from the batters after Mohammed Siraj produced career-best figures in the morning session gave India a chance to win the second Test as West Indies ended rain-marred Day 4 at 76 for two in chase of an improbable 365 in Port of Spain on Sunday. Claiming figures of 5 for 60, Siraj allowed India to bundle out West Indies for 255 in their first innings after the hosts began the day at 229 for five.

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Jonas Vingegaard retains Tour de France title

Jonas Vingegaard of Denmark won back-to-back men's Tour de France titles after finishing safely in the main bunch in Sunday's final stage, which was won by Belgian Jordi Meeus.

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Saturday, 22 July 2023

In Pics: Labuschagne's ton, rain frustrate England on Day 4

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India leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal turns 33

Having made his international debut in 2016, Chahal has been a vital asset for the Indian team, significantly contributing to its success in white-ball cricket.

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Mudryk on target as Chelsea beat ten-man Brighton 4-3

Mykhailo Mudryk finally found the net for Chelsea and new signings Christopher Nkunku and Nicolas Jackson also scored in a 4-3 friendly win over Brighton in Philadelphia on Saturday.

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2nd Test: Ashwin, Siraj keep India's hopes alive as Windies employ negative batting tactic

India bowlers toiled hard, managing four wickets as a defensive West Indies crawled their way to 229 for five on a rain-marred third day of the second Test in Port of Spain. With a couple of rain interruptions, only 67 overs were possible in which West Indies added just 143 runs as it looked the hosts were looking for a draw. Mohammed Siraj, R Ashwin, Mukesh Kumar and Ravindra Jadeja picked up a wicket apiece as West Indies the day 209 runs behind India's first innings score of 438.

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Friday, 21 July 2023

Lionel Messi nets free-kick winner in Inter Miami debut

In his much-anticipated Inter Miami debut, Lionel Messi delivered a spectacular performance by scoring a sensational free kick in the dying moments of the second half. His remarkable goal served as an exclamation point and led his new team to a thrilling 2-1 victory over Cruz Azul in their Leagues Cup opener on Friday.

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Can’t punish a person who hasn’t been convicted: Court on Brij Bhushan bail

Granting bail to former Wrestling Federation of India chief and BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, a Delhi court has observed that it would be “quite contrary to the concept of personal liberty enshrined in the Constitution” that a person should be punished in a case in which he has not been convicted.

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Alcaraz overcomes Goffin on Hopman Cup debut

World No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz, who recently crowned Wimbledon champion, made a triumphant return to the court after his Grand Slam victory. In a hard-fought Hopman Cup match against David Goffin on Friday, he exhibited his determination by securing a 4-6, 6-4 (10-8) victory. This crucial win helped Spain level the tie with Belgium at 1-1.

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2nd Test: West Indies batters fight back after Kohli century in India's 438

The West Indian batters put on a much-improved and spirited performance after a couple of horrendous outings in the series opener as the hosts reached 86 for one at stumps on the second day of the second Test in Port of Spain. After India finished at 438 riding on Virat Kohli's 29th Test century, openers Kraigg Brathwaite and Tagenarine Chanderpaul put up superb fight, adding 71 runs for the opening wicket as India bowlers found it a tough grind in the final session of the day.

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