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  • Motorola ThinkPhone 25: Key Specs and Features

    Motorola has launched its ThinkPhone 25 in select global markets. The latest business-focused device comes with a MediaTek Dimensity 7300 SoC under the hood and is offered in a single 8GB RAM + 256GB storage option. It has a ThinkPad-style design and features a 6.36-inch screen. The ThinkPhone 25 by Motorola boasts a triple rear camera unit led by a 50-megapixel Sony LYT-700C primary sensor. It has a 4,310mAh battery with 68W wired and 15W wireless charging support.

    ThinkPhone 25 by Motorola is currently listed on Motorola’s European website; however, its pricing details have not been revealed. The handset is offered in a Carbon Black color and a single 8GB RAM + 256GB storage configuration.

  • Tecno Spark 30C 5G Launch in India: Key Specs and Features

    Tecno Spark 30C 5G is all set to launch in India next week. The Transsion holding subsidiary, via a press release, confirmed the arrival of the new Spark series smartphone in the country on Tuesday (October 1). The Tecno Spark 30C 5G is confirmed to come with a 48-megapixel Sony camera and a 120Hz refresh rate display. The handset is already available in select global markets. The international variant of the Tecno Spark 30C boasts a 6.67-inch LCD screen and a 5,000mAh battery with support for 18W wired charging.

    India launch-date of the Tecno Spark 30C 5G is set for October 8. The 5G handset is teased to come in two color options with an AI-backed camera unit comprising a 48-megapixel Sony sensor. The phone will feature a 120Hz refresh rate display with a centered punch-hole design.

  • Caviar’s 24K Gold Huawei Mate XT: Luxury Redefined

    International luxury devices manufacturer Caviar has revealed a new collection of 24-karat gold Huawei Mate XT Ultimate Design models. The collection includes the Black Dragon and Gold Dragon models. The custom versions are available in 256GB, 512GB, and 1TB storage options. The tri-fold phone runs on an octa-core Kirin 9010 chipset and houses a 5,600mAh battery.

    Caviar’s custom tri-fold Huawei Mate XT Ultimate Design comes in Black Dragon and Gold Dragon versions. The Black Dragon version is priced at $12,770 (10,69,000), $13,200 (roughly Rs. 11,06,000), and $13,630 (roughly Rs. 11,41,00), respectively for the 256GB, 512GB, and 1TB storage options.

    The Gold Dragon model costs $14,500 (roughly Rs. 12,14,700), $14,930 (roughly Rs. 12,50,808), and $15,360 (roughly Rs. 12,86,900), respectively for the 256GB, 512GB, and 1TB versions. The limited-edition models will be available in 88 units.

  • The Impact of the 2024 Geomagnetic Storm on Earth

    In May 2024, a remarkable geomagnetic storm, also known as solar storm, impacted Earth, resulting in vibrant auroras that captivated observers worldwide. These stunning natural displays occur when eruptions of solar plasma, known as coronal mass ejections, collide with Earth’s magnetic field. While these events are a visual delight, they also raise significant questions about the impact of solar radiation on humans travelling beyond Earth’s atmosphere.

    BioSentinel, a compact satellite roughly the size of a cereal box, is situated over 30 million miles from Earth in a solar orbit. Unlike life on Earth, which is shielded by the planet’s magnetic field, BioSentinel had to endure the full effects of the solar storm. Initial data suggest that although the storm was considerable, it was only associated with a moderate increase in solar radiation, indicating that the immediate threats to life may not be as severe as previously anticipated.

    During this geomagnetic event, NASA’s BioSentinel spacecraft took the opportunity to gather crucial data on solar radiation. This research is vital as NASA gears up for future missions to the Moon and Mars. As noted by Sergio Santa Maria, who leads the BioSentinel project at NASA’s Ames Research Center, the timing coincided with a solar maximum, which allowed for an in-depth examination of the radiation environment in space.

  • LG Smart TVs Introduce Screensaver Advertising

    LG smart TVs have reportedly begun showing advertisements to users on the screensaver screen. LG Ad Solutions, the company’s subsidiary focused on branded activities, announced this move earlier this month, and it appears that these ads have made it to the company’s smart TVs. Notably, the company highlighted that showing screensaver ads will make better use of the idle screen and engage users. The consumer tech company also said that showing these ads can increase clients’ brand awareness and perception.

    Earlier this month, LG Ad Solutions announced the launch of Native Screensaver Ads, a full-screen advertising experience which activates on the home screen of LG smart TVs. The company added that this “ad format capitalises on idle screen time, turning what may be perceived as a period of downtime into a valuable engagement opportunity.”

  • Redmi Note 14 5G: Specifications and Pricing

    Redmi Note 14 5G was launched in China on Thursday alongside the Redmi Note 14 Pro+ and Redmi Note 14 Pro handsets. Similar to the Pro variants, the vanilla version runs on Android 14-based Xiaomi HyperOS out-of-the-box and carries a 6.67-inch AMOLED display with Corning Gorilla Glass protection. It is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 7025 Ultra chipset paired with up to 12GB of RAM. The phone is backed by a 5,110mAh battery with 45W wired fast charging support.

    Price starts in China at CNY 1,199 (roughly Rs. 14,300) for the 6GB + 128GB option, while the 8GB + 128GB variant is listed at CNY 1,399 (roughly Rs. 16,700). Meanwhile, the 8GB + 256GB and 12GB + 256GB configurations are respectively marked at CNY 1,499 (roughly Rs. 17,900) and CNY 1,699 (roughly Rs. 20,300).

  • Vivo V40 Lite 5G vs 4G: Key Differences Explained

    Vivo V40 Lite 5G and the Vivo V40 Lite 4G have been launched in Indonesia. The handsets share a similar design and some key specifications. The 5G option is powered by a Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 SoC, while the 4G variant carries a Snapdragon 685 chipset. Both phones are equipped with a dual rear camera unit and 32-megapixel selfie shooters. They come with IP64-rated builds for dust and splash resistance. Both handsets get 5,000mAh batteries with 80W fast charging support.

    Vivo V40 Lite 5G price in Indonesia is set at IDR 4,299,000 (roughly Rs. 23,700) for the 8GB + 256GB option. The official Vivo listing shows a 12GB + 512GB configuration but its price has not yet been confirmed.

    The Vivo V40 Lite 4G, on the other hand, starts at IDR 3,599,000 (roughly Rs. 19,900) for the 8GB + 128GB option, while the 8GB + 256GB variant is priced at IDR 3,699,000 (roughly Rs. 20,400). The phones are available for purchase in Indonesia via the official Vivo e-store.

  • Google Launches Gemini 1.5 Pro AI Models

    Google released newer versions of the Gemini 1.5 Pro artificial intelligence (AI) model on Tuesday. These arrive just months after the Mountain View-based tech giant released the last version of Gemini, which increased the context window to up to 2 million tokens. Dubbed Gemini-1.5-Pro-002 and Gemini-1.5-Flash-002, the company said these AI models not only offer higher output and lower costs but will also provide a higher rate limit to users. Additionally, the filter settings have also been updated to make the AI models adhere to instructions more closely.

    The company detailed the Gemini-1.5-Pro-002 and the Gemini-1.5-Flash-002 AI models. These models are currently available as experimental model releases and are built on top of Gemini 1.5 Pro which was first released at Google I/O in May. Currently, these are available to developers and enterprise customers of the company. Developers can access it for free from Google AI Studio and the Gemini API. Enterprises can access it via Vertex AI.

    The latest Gemini 1.5 Pro and Flash models also outperformed the previous generation’s Gemini model, as per internal testing conducted by Google. The company claimed that the new models noted a seven percent increase in the Massive Multitask Language Understanding Pro (MMLU-Pro) benchmark. Further, the AI models are said to offer roughly 20 percent improvement on MATH and HiddenMath benchmarks compared to Gemini 1.5 Pro.

  • Tecno Pop 9 5G Launch in India: Specs & Price

    Tecno Pop 9 5G was launched in India on Tuesday. The new budget smartphone from the Transsion-owned firm is equipped with a 48-megapixel rear camera and it is also equipped with NFC support. The handset is powered by an octa core MediaTek Dimensity 6300 chipset. It is currently available for pre-booking and will be available for purchase in early October, according to the company. The handset is the successor to the Tecno Pop 8, which was unveiled in the country earlier this year.

    Tecno Pop 9 5G price in India starts at Rs. 9,499 for the 4GB + 64GB option, while a 128GB storage variant is listed at Rs. 9,999. The phone is currently available for pre-booking via Amazon and will go on sale for the first time on October 7.

  • Samsung Galaxy S24 FE Price and Features Leak

    Samsung Galaxy S24 FE is expected to launch soon as a successor to the Galaxy S23 FE, which was unveiled in October 2023. Previously, design leaks of the purported Fan Edition phone had surfaced online. Several key features of the smartphone including chipset and display have also been leaked. Meanwhile, a recent leak had suggested that the Galaxy S24 FE may launch at a higher price than the Galaxy S23 FE in European markets. Now, a new report claims that phone’s price will likely follow a similar trend in the US.

    Samsung Galaxy S24 FE may launch in the US with a higher price tag than the Galaxy S23 FE. A Smartprix report in collaboration with tipster Steve H.McFly (@OnLeaks) suggests that the anticipated Galaxy S24 FE will likely start in the US at $649 (roughly Rs. 54,200) for the 128GB option, while the 256GB variant will be listed at $709 (roughly Rs. 59,200). Notably, this is a $50 (roughly Rs. 4,200) jump over the Galaxy S23 FE launch price, which started at $599 (roughly Rs. 50,000).