Liverpool remain on course to send Jurgen Klopp off as a Premier League winner after Chelsea were thrashed 4-1 at Anfield on Wednesday.Reliance Jio, in response to a consulting paper published by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI), titled Digital Transformation through 5G Ecosystem, suggested that the government should frame a policy to shut down the 2G and 3G networks in India and move the existing users to 4G and 5G networks. In a separate response, Vodafone Idea (Vi) also made the same suggestion and highlighted that the existence of such barriers lead to a digital divide and impacts the ecosystem for 5G use cases.
The regulatory body sought opinions on the barriers to the development of the ecosystem for 5G use cases, which need to be addressed and the possible policy and regulatory interventions that can overcome them. Responding to this, Reliance Jio stated, “The Government should come out with a policy and glidepath for closing down the 2G and 3G networks completely so that unnecessary network costs should be avoided, and all customers can be migrated to 4G and 5G services.” The telecom operator added that this will also boost the developing ecosystem to 5G use cases.
Separately, Vodafone Idea also submitted its suggestion highlighting a similar measure. “The inability of users to switch to smartphones on account of the cost of these devices also leads to the users continuing on older technology and hence, not using digital services and most likely ending up being not updated on latest digital technologies and services,” it added.
The two major issues with shifting users to a higher network bandwidth include the abundance of phones used in India that are only 2G/3G capable, and the pricing of the 4G and 5G enabled smartphones that might be unaffordable for the rural and remote population of the country. Vodafone Idea highlighted the issue as well and stated that the cost of smartphones for low-income groups is a very big challenge.
Reliance Jio also underlined the necessity for the availability and allocation of a “massive amount” of spectrum bands to better implement a robust 5G connectivity. To solve this, the telecom operator urged that the 6GHz band, full C-Band, and 28GHz (on a flexible use basis) should also be auctioned, along with the planned auction of the E-Band and V-Band spectrum.
It should be noted that these are just the suggestions given to TRAI by Telecom Service Providers and other enablers of the ecosystem. The suggestion does not ensure that the government will take active steps to shut down the 2G and 3G networks. In case, the Centre does move ahead with the proposed suggestion, citizens will get an ample amount of time and assistance from the government to make the transition easy.
Xiaomi 14 series with Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC and HyperOS operating system was launched in Chinese markets in October last year. They are yet to make their India debut, but ahead of it, rumours about the next-generation flagship smartphones from Xiaomi have already started surfacing online. The Xiaomi 15 series is tipped to be powered by next-generation Qualcomm flagship processor. The Xiaomi 15 and Xiaomi 15 Pro are said to go official in September.
Tipster Smart Pikachu (translated from Chinese) on Weibo claimed that the Xiaomi 15 series will be equipped with Qualcomm's unannounced Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 SoC. The displays of the purported devices are said to offer a 1.5K resolution. The Xiaomi 14 series was the first handset to feature Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC.
Previous leaks suggested that mass production of the Xiaomi 15 lineup will kick off in September. The regular model is expected to retain a flat display and have the same screen size as the Xiaomi 14 and Xiaomi 13. The Xiaomi 15 Pro is rumoured to come with a slightly curved 2K display with 0.6 mm narrow bezels. Since there's no official announcement from Xiaomi about the 15 series yet, these details should be taken with a pinch of salt.
Xiaomi's 14 and Xiaomi 14 Pro were launched in China in October. The price of Xiaomi 14 Pro starts at CNY 4,999 (roughly Rs. 56,500) for the 12GB + 256GB RAM and storage model whereas the Xiaomi 14 is priced at CNY 3,999 (roughly Rs. 50,000) for the 8GB + 256GB RAM and storage variant. There is no official word yet on their debut in markets outside China.
The Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC powers Xiaomi's 14 series. They run on Xiaomi's HyperOS interface and feature up to 16GB of RAM and up to 1TB of storage. They also have an IP68 rating for water and dust resistance. The Xiaomi 14 series has LTPO OLED displays with up to 2K resolution and 120Hz dynamic refresh rate. They have a Leica-tuned triple rear camera setup as well.
Krutrim, the AI startup founded by serial entrepreneur Bhavish Aggarwal, has gained unicorn status after securing $50 million in funding from investors including Matrix Partners India. It becomes the first Indian AI startup to gain a billion-dollar valuation, a mere month after debuting a large language model, the firm said in a blog post. Krutrim, which translates to “artificial” in Sanskrit, is also developing data centers and will ultimately aim to create servers and super computers for the AI ecosystem.
A clutch of Indian startups and academic groups are racing to build large language models in Indian languages, so called Indic LLMs, after the launch of OpenAI's ChatGPT more than a year ago. Countries are hoping to create their own competing AI systems, rather than relying on technology from the US or China. In Europe, investors are pouring cash into France's Mistral AI, valued at $2 billion after being founded last year. The United Arab Emirates touts its Falcon model, which is backed by an Abu Dhabi government research institute.
India, with 1.4 billion people, is focusing on building smaller, more cost efficient AI systems. Generative AI startup Sarvam, which built its system using available open-source models, launched OpenHathi, its first open-source Hindi LLM last month. The announcement came days after it had raised $41 million in an investment from Lightspeed Venture Partners, billionaire Vinod Khosla and others.
“India has to build its own AI,” Aggarwal, the founder of Indian ride-hailing startup Ola, said in the statement. “We are fully committed towards building the country's first complete AI computing stack.”
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Reeling after a defeat, India suffers a big blow as Ravindra Jadeja and KL Rahul are ruled out of the second Test against England. Sarfaraz Khan gets a maiden Test call-up as Rahul's replacement. In addition, left-arm spinner Saurabh Kumar and off-spinning allrounder Washington Sundar are added to the squad. No clarity on Virat Kohli's return.
Ollie Pope's reverse sweep, influenced by the 'Bazball' philosophy, played a crucial role in England's Test win against India. The England team prepared for the Indian spinners by practicing different variants of the sweep shot, including the reverse, scoop, and traditional sweeps. Pope's commitment to playing the shot effectively disrupted the bowlers' line and length, leading to more scoring opportunities.
Inter Miami lost 4-3 to Al Hilal in a friendly, with goals from Luis Suarez and Lionel Messi. Al Hilal secured the win with a late header from Malcom. Serbian international Aleksandar Mitrovic scored the opening goal, while Abdullah Al-Hamdan and Brazilian forward Michael also found the net for Al Hilal.
Despite facing injury from a toe-crushing yorker by Australian paceman Mitchell Starc, West Indies fast bowler Shamar Joseph showcased an outstanding performance to lead his team to one of the most extraordinary upsets in Test cricket history, stunning Australia by eight runs in Brisbane on Sunday. Arriving in Australia with a weakened squad for the Test series, the West Indies provided debuts to four players, including Joseph, over the course of the two Tests.
Debutant Tom Hartley's extraordinary performance, taking 7/62, led England to a stunning 28-run victory against India in the first Test match in Hyderabad. Hartley's figures were the fourth-best for a visiting debutant bowler in India. England overcame a 190-run deficit in the first innings with Ollie Pope's 196 runs, securing a record-breaking win on Indian soil.
Yashasvi Jaiswal is relishing his first Test in India after playing overseas. He scored 171 on debut against the West Indies and had mixed performances in South Africa. Jaiswal is enjoying the different environment and is proud to represent his country.
Tennis player Rohan Bopanna, the oldest player to attain the top doubles ranking, has been chosen for the Padma Shri award. He is on the verge of winning his first men's doubles major title at the Australian Open. Squash player Joshna Chinappa, a multiple Asian Games medalist, is also among the awardees.
Mary Kom's retirement comes after winning her eighth world medal, the highest for any boxer, male or female. She secured her sixth world title with a victorious 5-0 match against Hanna Okhota of Ukraine. Mary's legacy as a dominant force in boxing is unparalleled. The seasoned fighter won a bronze medal in the 2012 Olympic Games in London, leaving any record or title untouched from her reach. At the age of eighteen, she made her public debut in the first world meet in Scranton, Pennsylvania.
England seamer Mark Wood said his team would not curb their attacking instincts in the five-match Test series against India. Patented by their coach Brendon McCullum and skipper Ben Stokes, England’s ‘Bazball’ has been the flavour of the last few seasons. Wood, however, said his team was aware of the challenges they will face in this series.
England's uncapped spinner Shoaib Bashir has been ruled out of the first Test of the India tour due to visa issues. Bashir, of Pakistani heritage, was unable to join the squad from Abu Dhabi's training camp. The England and Wales Cricket Board initially sought assistance from the BCCI, but Bashir was instructed to address the matter directly with the Indian High Commission.
International cricketers David Warner, Keshav Maharaj, and Danish Kaneria celebrated the Ram Temple Pran Pratishtha ceremony in Ayodhya, India. Warner shared a picture of Lord Shri Ram on Instagram, Maharaj posted "Jai Shree Ram", and Kaneria celebrated the event on social media. The cricketers expressed their happiness and appreciation for Indian traditions, showcasing their love for the historic event in Ayodhya.
In a major setback to Indian plans, Virat Kohli has withdrawn from the first two matches of the five-Test series against England due to “personal reasons”. The Indian board will name a replacement soon, with the first Test beginning here on Jan 25. Kohli’s withdrawal opens up a slot in the middle order and the BCCI is optimistic the squad will front up to the challenge.
Cricket Australia is investigating an incident involving all-rounder Glenn Maxwell, who was hospitalized after a night out in Adelaide. The 35-year-old is expected to be questioned about the incident, which occurred after attending a concert featuring Six & Out, a band comprising former cricket greats like Brett Lee. Cricket Australia is aware of the incident and is seeking further information.
Indian skipper Rohit Sharma has been preparing for the upcoming five-Test series against England, which will begin on January 25 in Hyderabad and end on March 11 in Dharamshala. The Mumbai Indians, the reigning five-time Indian Premier League champions, have shared images of Sharma's intense training regimen on social media platform X. Rohit boasts an impressive record against England, having accumulated 747 runs in nine Tests at an average of 49.80.Get ready for an unbeatable shopping experience at the Croma Republic Sale 2024! As technology enthusiasts and bargain hunters unite, we present to you a curated selection of seven must-have products that will enhance convenience, entertainment, and lifestyle. From cutting-edge smartphones and immersive audio systems to impressive appliances, each product promises value at exclusive sale prices. Dive into this article to discover the top deals, discounted prices, and exciting features of these products, giving you a sneak peek into what awaits you during this sale event.
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Manchester United on Saturday confirmed they had appointed Omar Berrada as the club's new CEO, poaching him from bitter local rivals Manchester City.
Legendary Pakistan pacer Shoaib Akhtar on Saturday lauded star India batter Virat Kohli for completing 50 ODI centuries, saying that he is the best batter of modern era and wished that he would get a century of centuries. Shoaib is in UAE for International League T20 season two, a league with which he is associated as a brand ambassador and commentator. In 522 international matches, Virat has scored 26,733 runs, with 80 centuries and 139 half-centuries.
Former India spinner Harbhajan Singh doubts whether England's aggressively-styled 'Bazball' strategy will work in the upcoming Test series against India due to challenging conditions and spin-friendly pitches. Harbhajan recommends India to include at least three spinners for the World Cup in the Caribbean and USA, with Yuzvendra Chahal, Ravindra Jadeja, and Washington Sundar being his top picks.
Apple Vision Pro can now be preordered in the US, ahead of the launch of the company's first mixed reality headset on February 2. The iPhone maker's 'spatial computer features two Micro-OLED panels that offer a total of 23 million pixels and up to 100Hz refresh rate. It is powered by Apple's M2 processor and a new R1 chip that processes data from the headset's various sensors. The headset also features iris-based biometric authentication and offers up to two hours of battery life, according to Apple.
Pricing for the Apple Vision Pro starts at $3,499 (roughly Rs. 2.9 lakh) for the base model with 256GB of storage. You can also purchase the headset in 512GB and 1TB storage options that are priced at $3,699 (roughly Rs. 3.07 lakh) and $3,899 (roughly Rs. 3.24 lakh), respectively. The company will begin selling the headset via Apple Stores in the US starting on February 2.
If you wear prescription or reading spectacles, you can also buy Zeiss optical inserts — the Readers inserts cost $99 (roughly Rs. 8,200), while the Prescription inserts cost $149 (roughly Rs. 12,400).
You can also purchase AppleCare+ for the Vision Pro that costs $499 (roughly Rs. 41,500) and covers accidental damage repairs with a $299 (roughly Rs. 24,900) service fee. The company's website says that repairs without AppleCare+ could cost as much as $2,399 (roughly Rs. 2 lakh).
The first spatial computer from Apple is powered by an M2 chip paired with a second R1 chip — that is based on the same M-series processor — to handle data from the Vision Pro's many sensors with a 12ms response time and 256GB/s bandwidth. The device has dual Micro-OLED displays with 92 percent coverage of the DCI:P3 colour gamut and can display 23 million pixels. It also supports 90Hz, 96Hz, and 100Hz refresh rates.
Apple has equipped the Vision Pro headset with support for Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.3 connectivity, along with AirPlay support at up to 1080p. The device has six microphones, two primary cameras, six secondary (tracking) cameras, four cameras for eye tracking, a LiDAR scanner, a TrueDepth camera, along with six other sensors.
The Vision Pro is powered by an external battery pack that is connected via a cable. Apple doesn't typically reveal the capacities of its batteries, so we'll have to wait for a teardown video to find out these details. The battery is claimed to power the headset for up to two hours, and the device actually ships with a charger in the box, unlike many other Apple products, including the iPhone. Depending on your configuration, the Vision Pro can weigh up to 650g and the battery pack weighs 353g, according to the company.
Djokovic is already the most-decorated player in the men's game, with two more majors under his belt than the injured Rafael Nadal (22) and four ahead of the retired Federer (20), fellow members of the so-called 'Big Three'.
The victory achieved in the last session of the game was spearheaded by Rishabh Pant's unbeaten 89. Noteworthy performances also came from Shubman Gill and Cheteshwar Pujara, who scored 91 and 56, respectively, in the top order. Challenged with a formidable task of chasing 328 runs, the visitors put on a remarkable show. Reflecting on that momentous day, Pant revealed exclusive behind-the-scenes anecdotes in a Star Sports interview, sharing Rohit Sharma's words that he always remembers.
Former Australian player Tom Moody, director of cricket for Desert Vipers, is confident in their preparation for the DP World ILT20. Moody acknowledges the quality of the league and the dominance of the IPL. He believes Test cricket will continue despite the rise of franchise events. Moody would have enjoyed playing T20s and considers franchise cricket a privileged opportunity.
Mithali Raj has been invited to attend the 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh, on January 22. This follows the footsteps of cricket legends Sachin Tendulkar, MS Dhoni, and Virat Kohli. Mithali shared the news on her social media, expressing her blessing to be invited. The event has attracted attention from Bollywood celebrities, including Akshay Kumar, Kangana Ranaut, Amitabh Bachchan, who have also been invited.
Australia secured a 10 wicket victory over the West Indies at Adelaide Oval, thanks to Josh Hazlewood's impressive five-wicket haul of 5/35. The match saw Usman Khawaja retire injured after a head injury, while Marnus Labuschagne sealed the win off the second ball he faced. Australia's dominance was evident throughout the match, with a substantial first-innings lead of 95. Hazlewood's dismantling of the West Indies top order set the tone for the victory.Google has announced two major updates to its Search - Circle to Search and multisearch experience. The first of these new Search features will let Android users search for anything on their devices without switching apps. The feature touted as born out of recognising curiosity is called Circle to Search.
Google has introduced the Circle to Search feature to make contextual search easier. Often, we search for something specific and end up getting distracted from what we are doing. With this new feature, Google aims to solve this problem by bringing search results to users without having them leave the app they were originally using.
Google's new feature enables users to look for context about any image or item on their screen with a simple gesture using the search power of the Cupertino giant. The best is that once Circle to Search loads, with gestures such as circling, highlighting, scribbling, or tapping, you can get the information you are interested in and then go back to what you were doing without switching apps. The feature brings more contextual information at your fingertips.
The company stresses that the new feature doesn't feel disruptive, stops what you're doing, and offers whatever detail. In a limited briefing, Google showcased different use cases, some of which were relatable to our day-to-day lives. Like watching a video about fashion and circling the shoes will offer you similar shoppable options from retailers across the web.
The Circle to Search feature will be available starting January 31, 2024, on select premium Android smartphones, including the Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro and the new Galaxy S24 series. The feature will be available in all languages and locations where they're available.
Notably, the new Search feature will work on videos, too. This means that while you're watching a YouTube Short, for instance, you can pause it to look for a cap that your favourite actor was wearing. Once you have the details, you can resume watching the video.
Users can long-press the home button or navigation bar to activate Circle to Search on an Android smartphone. Once activated, users can select any item they see by circling it to find more details or similar products available for purchase from retailers across the web without leaving the current screen or app. Users can simply swipe away to return to their original screen or app when finished.
Apart from Circle to Search, Google also announced an AI-powered multisearch experience. Building on the recent string of generative AI breakthroughs, Google's multisearch experience tries to make exploring easier. Starting today, on queries not limited to text but also clicked images or screenshots, the multi-search experience will show results with AI-powered insights.
How does it work? Take a picture of an object you can't recognise and add your question, "What's this?" Google's new feature will get an AI-powered overview with more relevant information from across the web.
The new multisearch feature is launching this week in English in the US for all, and it doesn't require any enrollment in Search Labs.
How to use the new multisearch experience: Launch Lens via the Google app for Android or iOS and get started for a multisearch experience (US only). Users outside the US have to opt for Search Generative Experience (SGE) in Search Labs and can then preview this feature in the Google app.
Is the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 the best foldable phone you can buy in India right now? We discuss the company's new clamshell-style foldable handset 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.
The third T20I clash between India and Afghanistan in Bengaluru made cricket history by necessitating two Super Overs to establish the winner of the match.
Mexico withdraws bid for 2036 Olympics due to intense competition. Instead, they will focus on bidding for the Youth Olympic Games and possibly the 2027 Pan American Games. President of the National Olympic Committee, Maria Jose Alcala, mentioned ongoing discussions with the IOC for the Youth Olympics and confirmed interest from Nuevo Leon for the Pan American Games.Mercedes, the German luxury carmaker has decided to express its stance on the controversial Web3 sector, in a rather bold and artistic way. In a revamp to its operating system, Mercedes-Benz has decided to include a digital gallery, showing off non-fungible tokens (NFTs). Built on blockchains, NFTs are digital collectibles that hold underlaying values, which makes them a lucrative investment item for members of the Web3 community. NFTs could be inspired by artworks, cartoons, game characters, or even imaginary elements.
During its recent presentation at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, the German automaker showcased its next-generation Mercedez-Benz Operating System (MB.OS) that brings changes to its in-car entertainment provisions, Decrypt reported.
As part of these tweaks to its OS, the dashboard of Mercedes-Benz now features a new app called ‘MBUX Collectibles'. Through this app, users of these cars will be able to browse through NFTs linked to the brand. Last year, the car company had dropped its second NXT Icons NFT collection. The 18,860 digital that are collectibles part of this collection, for instance, will be shown as part of the car's NFT gallery.
1/ We are excited to announce our next core collection, Mercedes-Benz NXT Icons, which takes you on a journey through @MercedesBenz's design heritage and features icons from both the past and present. Find out more about this collection in this thread. ↓ pic.twitter.com/6EauPdTBEi
— Mercedes-Benz NXT (@MercedesBenzNXT) August 22, 2023
The first ever NFT collection from Mercedes-Benz debuted in April last year, and it was named ‘Maschine'. NFTs from this series will also be featured in the revamped dashboard. Hoping to connect with a younger generation of customers, the German luxury car brand has been trying to establish itself as a pro-Web3 brand for a while now.
Apart from NFTs, Mercedes-Benz had inked a sponsorship deal with the FTX crypto exchange in September 2021. The partnership automatically fell apart after the FTX exchange collapsed last year and ended up filing for bankruptcy. Not just NFTs and crypto exchanges – the company has also taken into conscience, the use of blockchain in its operations. In 2020, the company piloted a blockchain project to track the amount of CO2 emissions triggered by its cobalt supply chain.
Rafael Nadal has been appointed as the ambassador for the Saudi Tennis Federation, marking a significant move by the Gulf kingdom to boost its professional tennis presence. Nadal, who has 22 Grand Slam titles, expressed his enthusiasm for Saudi Arabia's growth in sports and expressed his desire to help the sport grow globally. He expressed his love for tennis and his desire to contribute to the sport's development in Saudi Arabia, highlighting the country's potential.
New Zealand cricket captain Kane Williamson will be sidelined for the final three matches of the Twenty20 series against Pakistan due to a minor hamstring strain sustained during the second T20I match in Hamilton. Despite the setback, the Black Caps secured a 2-0 lead in the series. New Zealand Cricket confirmed the injury occurred while Williamson was batting and is establishing a timeline for his rehabilitation and return to cricket.
Sri Lanka won the first Twenty20 International against Zimbabwe in a thrilling match at Colombo. Dushmantha Chameera's decisive four off the penultimate ball and two runs off the last delivery secured a three-wicket win for the hosts. Veteran Angelo Mathews, making a comeback to T20 Internationals after nearly three years, top-scored with 46 runs. Mathews credited Chameera for scoring six runs in two balls, stating that all their hard work would have been useless without his contribution.
With the series against Afghanistan in bag, India skipper Rohit Sharma on Sunday said he is happy that the players are actually walking the talk as the team ticks all the boxes ahead of the T20 World Cup. India beat Afghanistan by six wickets in the second T20I to in Indore take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-game series, which is the last before the T20 World Cup in the USA and West Indies.
The 2024 tennis season opened to a busy note – comebacks after maternity breaks and injury enforced stoppages, momentum shifts and the chatter of an Elite Tour that has gone flat at the onset of the opening Grand Slam of the year – the Australian Open, starting on Sunday. Novak Djokovic, 24 going on 25? Who can stop the Serb? And how ready is defending champion Aryna Sabalenka for the big stage, where fans can be fickle?
On Sunday, marking their first T20 International appearance since the disappointing exit in the 2022 T20 World Cup semifinals, where Team India suffered a ten-wicket defeat against England in Adelaide, cricket stalwarts Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma are set to play together. Virat Kohli is likely to replace Tilak Varma in the lineup. Both players had been absent from India's T20 squad for the past 14 months, but the selectors controversially reintroduced them for this series.
Australia (world rank 25) score most of their goals from set-pieces and crosses. Against India, the game plan will be no different. Asked how he intends to counter the threat from the former champions, Stimac had a simple answer. “Don’t give away set pieces,” he said with a laugh. Understandably, nobody is giving India a chance against the mighty Socceroos, ranked 77 places above. But, regardless of the feeling outside, at least within the squad, there is no shortage of belief.
Left-hander Shimron Hetmyer has been left out of the West Indies ODI and Twenty20 squads for the upcoming white ball series in Australia.Amazon Great Republic Day 2024 sale has kicked off for Prime subscribers. The sale will open up for everyone else at 12pm on January 13. Amazon's first big sale of the year brings exciting discounts and bundled offers on a wide range of smartphones, laptops, Amazon devices, TVs, and other electronics. We've handpicked the best deals and offers Prime members can grab ahead of the sale event. Amazon is offering 10 percent additional discount to SBI credit card users. Please note that the following offers are available only to Prime members and prices are subject to change throughout the sale.
Apple iPhone 13 128GB (Rs. 50,999)
Apple iPhone 13 (128GB) is down to Rs. 50,999 on Amazon during the Great Republic Day Sale 2024 this week. You can exchange an old smartphone in working condition, and get an additional instant discount worth up to Rs. 41,250. Apple iPhone 13 comes with the company's A15 Bionic chipset and a 12-megapixel dual rear camera setup. SBI credit card users can avail an additional 10 percent instant discount on the purchase.
Buy now: Rs. 50,999 (MRP Rs. 59,900)
Honor 90 (Rs. 28,999)
Amazon Great Republic Day Sale 2024 includes a pretty decent deal on the Honor 90. You can grab the smartphone for as low as Rs. 22,999 (MRP Rs. 47,999) by using the Rs. 6,000 coupon available on the product listing page. You can swap an old smartphone for another instant discount worth up to Rs. 27,100. That's a pretty sweet deal for a smartphone with a 200-megapixel primary camera and quad-curved AMOLED display. Honor 90 is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 SoC, supported by 8GB of RAM.
Buy now: Rs. 28,999 (MRP Rs. 47,999)
Samsung Galaxy A34 (Rs. 27,499)
If you're looking for something under Rs. 30,000, the Samsung Galaxy A34 5G is down to Rs. 27,499 and you can grab a coupon-based discount worth Rs. 1,500 during Amazon Great Republic Day Sale 2024 this week. The bundled exchange offer can help sweeten the deal further by up to Rs. 25,350. Samsung Galaxy A34 features a 48-megapixel triple rear camera setup, and is powered by MediaTek MTK D1080 chipset, supported by 8GB of RAM.
Buy now: Rs. 27,499 (MRP Rs. 35,499)
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE 5G (Rs. 59,999)
Amazon is offering a coupon-based discount worth Rs. 2,000 on the Galaxy S23 FE 5G during the Great Republic Day Sale 2024 this week. The bundled exchange offer can knock off another Rs. 41,250 (maximum) from the listed price. Additionally, Amazon is also offering another discount worth up to Rs. 9,250 on select credit card payments. You can also opt for no-cost EMI payment options with select payment methods.
Buy now: Rs. 59,999 (MRP Rs. 79,999)
Fire TV Stick
Amazon sale events are ideal for buying the company's hardware products. You usually don't get such good discounts on the company's products. Fire TV Stick is down to Rs. 2,999 (MRP Rs. 4,999) during the Great Republic Day Sale 2024 on Amazon this week. You can grab the powerful 4K Max variant for as low as Rs. 4,999 (MRP Rs. 6,499) during the sale.
Buy now: Rs. 2,999 (MRP Rs. 4,999)
Kindle Oasis
Upgrade your Kindle e-reading experience with the Kindle Oasis e-reader this year, currently selling at a discounted price of Rs. 18,999 (MRP Rs. 21,999) during the Great Republic Day Sale on Amazon. The 10th generation Kindle Oasis comes with an adjustable warm light, 8GB of storage, and support for Wi-Fi connectivity.
Buy now: Rs. 18,999 (MRP Rs. 21,999)
Echo Dot 5th Generation
If you're looking for a smart speaker that's packed with features, yet sounds great too, the Echo Dot 5th generation is great for its price. Echo Dot 5th generation is currently selling at a lower price of Rs. 4,949 (MRP Rs. 5,499) on Amazon during the Great Republic Day 2024 sale. The speaker comes with motion detection capabilities, a temperature sensor, and is powered by Amazon's Alexa virtual assistant.
Buy now: Rs. 4,949 (MRP Rs. 5,499)
Samsung Galaxy Tab S8
Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 is a feature-packed Android-based tablet that's currently selling at a discounted price of Rs. 47,999 (MRP Rs. 66,999) on Amazon during the Great Republic Day Sale. You can grab an additional Rs. 6,000 discount on select credit cards. You can also exchange an older smartphone or a tablet to get another instant discount worth up to Rs. 41,250.
Buy now: Rs. 47,999 (MRP Rs. 66,999)
Mi Xiaomi Robot Vacuum-Mop 2i
If you're eyeing an affordable robot vacuum cleaner this year, the Mi Xiaomi Robot Vacuum-Mop 2i is down to one of its lowest prices ever. Currently selling at Rs. 13,999 (MRP Rs. 24,999), this robot vacuum cleaner supports both Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant. It comes with a 270ml water tank and a 450ml dustbin. SBI credit card users can also avail an additional 10 percent instant discount.
Buy now: Rs. 13,999 (MRP Rs. 24,999)
AirPods Pro 2nd generation
Another great deal you shouldn't miss is the one on Apple's AirPods Pro (second generation). The latest and greatest AirPods Pro TWS earbuds are down to Rs. 19,999 (MRP Rs. 26,900) on Amazon's Great Republic Day 2024 sale as a Prime exclusive deal before the sale opens for everyone else. SBI card users can avail an additional instant discount worth up to Rs. 1,500.
Buy now: Rs. 19,999 (MRP Rs. 26,900)
Amazon Great Republic Day sale is now live for Prime members. Customers who have a Prime subscription can now access the company's ongoing sale. Other users will be able to purchase products at discounted prices when the sale is opened to everyone at 12pm on Saturday — which is when Flipkart's Republic Day sale is scheduled to begin. If you're looking to buy a new smartphone, tablet, laptop, smartwatch, or other consumer electronics, you can take advantage of lowered prices as well as bank offers and exchange discounts in order to lower the final price before placing an order.
Now that the Amazon Great Republic Day sale is live, you can avail of discounts on several smartphones such as the iPhone 13, which now has an effective price of Rs. 48,999 (MRP Rs. 52,999), which is inclusive of a bank discount. You can also pick up the OnePlus Nord 3 5G at Rs. 26,999, which is lower than its launch price of Rs. 33,999. Similarly, the iQoo Neo 7 5G is priced at Rs. 23,999 if you take advantage of the additional SBI card discount, bringing the cost of the phone down from Rs. 29,999.
For customers who are in the market for a new laptop, the Dell Vostro 3510 is available at an effective price of Rs. 47,490. Similarly, the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 and HP 15s (Intel Core i3) are priced at Rs. 34,990 (MRP Rs. 35,390) and Rs. Rs. 37,990 (MRP Rs. 39,699), respectively, while the Asus Vivobook 16X now costs Rs. 49,990 (MRP Rs. 68,990).
The OnePlus 43-inch 4K LED TV that was previously retailing at Rs. 29,999, is now on sale at Rs. 23,990 as part of the ongoing sale. Similarly, the Vu 55-inch GloLED Series 4K LED TV currently costs Rs. 36,990 (previously Rs. 38,999). More expensive models like the LG 55-inch 4K Smart OLED TV can be purchased at Rs. 84,990 (previously Rs. 1,09,990).
You can also pick up Amazon-branded devices like the Echo Dot (4th Gen, with clock) which is currently priced at Rs. 3,749 instead of its previous Rs. 5,499 price. The Kindle Oasis (10th Gen) now costs Rs. 18,999, down from Rs. 21,999. Meanwhile, the Fire Stick Lite with Alexia Voice Remote Lite is priced at Rs. 2,599 instead of Rs. 3,999.
Stay tuned to Gadgets 360 for the latest Amazon Great Republic Day sale updates and guides to some of the best deals across various categories. You can also avail of a 10 percent instant discount on SBI Bank credit card and EMI transactions, while exchanging eligible devices to lower the cost of the products you are purchasing during the ongoing sale event.
Despite the uncertainty surrounding Indian wrestling, Aman Sehrawat has quietly been going about his business to offer hopes to the country that a medal might be around in the men’s freestyle 57kg category at the Paris Olympics.
Rhythm Sangwan heaved a sigh of relief after winning bronze in the women’s 25m pistol at the Asia Olympic qualification in Jakarta on Thursday.
Shivam Dube's unbeaten half-century led India to a comfortable win over Afghanistan in the first T20 international, despite bitterly cold weather. India's bowlers restricted Afghanistan to 158/5, and Dube's batting steered the hosts to victory.
The Australian Open draw has set the stage for Novak Djokovic's 11th title and 25th Grand Slam crown. Djokovic faces a qualifier in the opening round and could potentially face Greek seventh seed Stefanos Tsitsipas in the quarter-finals, setting the stage for a thrilling rematch of last year's title clash. On the women's side, defending champion Aryna Sabalenka starts her campaign against a qualifier, while 2023 runner-up Elena Rybakina faces former world number one Karolina Pliskova.
Former cricketer Mahendra Singh Dhoni's ex-business partners Mihir Diwakar and Soumya Vishwas are facing allegations of cheating in Gujarat and Tamil Nadu. Despite Dhoni canceling their contract, the duo continues to open sports academies in his name, extorting a significant amount of money. A complaint from MR Enterprises in Ahmedabad claims that Diwakar and Vishwas approached the company in 2020, claiming Dhoni wanted to establish cricket academies nationwide.
Cameron Green was on Wednesday elevated to Australia’s Test XI after selectors opted not to pick a specialist opener to replace the retired David Warner for the series-opening match against West Indies in Adelaide, starting January 17. Without releasing a batting order, CA confirmed allrounder Green would start.Alphabet's Google is set to go before a federal jury in Boston on Tuesday in a trial over accusations that processors it uses to power artificial intelligence technology in key products infringe a computer scientist's patents.
Singular Computing, founded by Massachusetts-based computer scientist Joseph Bates, claims Google copied his technology and used it to support AI features in Google Search, Gmail, Google Translate and other Google services.
A Google court filing said that Singular has requested up to $7 billion (roughly Rs. 58,172 crore) in monetary damages, which would be more than double the largest-ever patent infringement award in US history.
Google spokesperson Jose Castaneda called Singular's patents "dubious" and said that Google developed its processors "independently over many years."
"We look forward to setting the record straight in court," Castaneda said.
An attorney for Singular declined to comment on the case.
The trial is expected to last two to three weeks.
Singular's 2019 complaint said Bates shared his computer-processing innovations with Google between 2010 and 2014. Singular said Google's Tensor Processing Units, which enhance the tech giant's AI capabilities, copy Bates' technology and infringe two patents.
The lawsuit said that Google's circuits use an improved architecture Bates discovered that allows for greater processing power and has "revolutionized the way AI training and inference are accomplished."
Google introduced its processing units in 2016 to power AI used for speech recognition, content generation, ad recommendation and other functions. Singular said that versions 2 and 3 of the units, introduced in 2017 and 2018, violate its patent rights.
Google told the court in December that its processors work in different ways than Singular's patented technology and that the patents are invalid.
"Google engineers had mixed feelings about the technology and the company ultimately rejected it, explicitly telling Dr. Bates that his idea was not right for the type of applications Google was developing," Google said in a court filing.
A US appeals court in Washington also will hear arguments on Tuesday about whether to invalidate Singular's patents in a separate case that Google appealed from the US Patent and Trademark Office.
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Former Pakistan spinner Danish Kaneria has joined the debate on the Maldives controversy expressing support for local beaches and travel destinations in India. The controversy began when a Maldivian minister accused India of targeting the island nation after Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Lakshadweep. Indian celebrities and citizens have been expressing their support for local destinations on social media.
Novak Djokovic, the favorite at the Australian Open, faces challenges in his quest for an unprecedented 25th Grand Slam title. A wrist problem and the rise of young talent Carlos Alcaraz pose potential threats to his reign. Djokovic, who won the French and US Open in 2023, lost to Alcaraz in a Wimbledon final. Alcaraz, a two-time major champion and world number two, is a significant contender at the Australian Open.
Monday morning marked a dismal chapter in Delhi cricket's history. Facing Puducherry, a team new to First-Class cricket for just five years, Delhi suffered a humbling defeat by nine wickets at their home ground in the opening match of the Ranji Trophy season. Amidst Puducherry's understandable celebration, Delhi's unexpected collapse against a less experienced opponent has once again highlighted the longstanding issues within the Delhi and District Cricket Association (DDCA). Himmat Singh has assumed the leadership role, while Ayush Badoni continues as vice-captain.