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Poco C75 has been launched globally as an affordable smartphone from the Xiaomi subsidiary. It is a rebranded version of the Redmi 14C. The company unveiled it in August. It shares several specifications with that handset. The Poco C75 is equipped with a MediaTek Helio G8 Ultra chipset. It is paired with up to 8GB of RAM. The device includes up to 256GB of storage. The handset has a 50-megapixel rear camera and packs a 5,160mAh battery with support for 18W charging. It runs on Android 14, with Xiaomi’s HyperOS skin on top.

Poco C75 pricing starts at $109 (roughly Rs. 9,170) for the 6GB+128GB RAM and storage configuration. The handset is also available in an 8GB+256GB variant that is priced at $129 (roughly Rs. 10,900).

It’s worth noting that Poco’s post on X states that these are ‘early bird’ prices. This indicates that they could be revised by the company at a later date. The Poco C75 is available in Black, Gold, and Green colourways.

Samsung has quietly launched its newest processor for mobile devices. It is dubbed the Exynos 1580 and arrives as a successor to the Exynos 1480. It has been developed in-house by Samsung Semiconductor and is fabricated on a 4-nanometre process. The octa-core chipset supports up to 200-megapixel cameras. It also includes artificial intelligence (AI) features and a neural processing unit (NPU) with 14.7 TOPS of computing power. Samsung claims it can deliver up to 37 percent improved GPU performance.

Notably, the Samsung Galaxy A56 5G is one of the purported smartphones. It is expected to be powered by this chipset.

Sony LinkBuds Open (WF-L910) TWS earphones were launched in India on Thursday. They come with an open-ear design. This design helps users be aware of their surroundings because these do not block the ear canal. The 11mm ring-shaped driver unit in each earbud is placed near the ear canal instead. Sony’s Air Fitting Supporter units help the earphones stay in place and are said to offer a comfortable fit. The LinkBuds Open are claimed to offer a total battery life of up to 22 hours.

Sony LinkBuds Open price in India is set at Rs. 19,990, the company said in a press release. They will be available for purchase starting October 24. You can buy them via Amazon, Flipkart, Sony Centres, and Sony authorised dealers. They will also be available at select retail stores across the country. The product has yet to be listed online at the time of writing. The earphones are offered in black and white colorways.

The Infinix Hot 50 Pro was launched in global markets. It is the latest 4G offering by the brand owned by China’s Transsion Holdings. The new Hot series phone comes in three colour options. It runs on a MediaTek Helio G100 SoC. This is coupled with 8GB RAM and up to 256GB storage. The Infinix Hot 50 Pro features a 6.78-inch display and is backed by a 5,000mAh battery. The new smartphone has an IP54 rating for water and dust resistance and boasts a 50-megapixel rear camera unit.

Price and sale details of Infinix Hot 50 Pro are yet to be announced. It is available in Glacier Blue, Sleek Black, and Titanium Grey colors.

Honor Magic 7 series was teased on Monday. This happened at Snapdragon Summit 2024, Qualcomm’s annual launch event for its next-generation flagship mobile chipset. The smartphone maker has confirmed that the Honor Magic 7 lineup will feature the new Snapdragon 8 Elite processor. The chipmaker unveiled this processor. Honor has also revealed some of the artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities of its upcoming smartphone. These include an open ecosystem enabled by an on-device AI agent. The smartphone also offers improved mobile gaming that uses the NPU for rendering graphics.

At the ongoing Snapdragon Summit 2024, the smartphone maker made an announcement. They stated that the Honor Magic 7 series will be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset. This chipset is equipped with second-generation custom Oryon CPU cores from Qualcomm. It also comes with a dedicated Hexagon neural processing unit (NPU) and an upgraded AI image signal processor (ISP).

Amazfit Up open-ear true wireless stereo (TWS) earphones were unveiled on October 18 in select global markets. The open-ear design allows the drivers to direct sound toward the ear canal without obstructing it. This design enables users to stay aware of their surroundings. They come with a clip-on design that is claimed to help them stay in place. The earphones have an IPX4 rating for splash resistance and can be paired with Amazfit smartwatches. The Up earphones are said to offer a total battery life of up to 24 hours.

Amazfit Up price is set at $49.99 (roughly Rs. 4,200) in select markets. The earphones are listed in a black colorway. They are available via the Amazfit website and select retail stores.

A new celestial body, named 2024 PT5, has recently joined Earth’s orbit. This marks an intriguing development in our understanding of near-Earth objects. This mini-moon was discovered on August 7, 2024, by the Asteroid Terrestrial-impact Last Alert System in Sutherland, South Africa. It is approximately 10 meters (33 feet) in diameter. It officially entered Earth’s gravitational field on September 29, 2024. It will remain in orbit until November 25, 2024. This period offers a unique opportunity for scientific study.

Dr. Nico Cappelluti is an astrophysicist at the University of Miami. He highlighted the significance of such near-Earth asteroids. He stated, “These objects provide valuable insights into the early processes that shaped our Solar System.” The near-Earth asteroid is part of the Arjuna asteroid belt, where space rocks follow similar orbits to Earth. According to Dr. Cappelluti, these asteroids occasionally become temporarily trapped by Earth’s gravitational pull. This allows for observational opportunities. These observations can enhance our knowledge of their compositions and orbits.

The newly merged Disney-Reliance business in India will stream all live sporting events. These events will be available only on Disney’s Hotstar app. This includes popular Indian Premier League (IPL) cricket. Three sources familiar with the matter told Reuters this information.

The decision marks the first major integration of the businesses. The signal is clear that billionaire Mukesh Ambani’s Reliance holds a majority of the new venture. Reliance doesn’t plan to shut the Disney platform. However, it is unclear if Hotstar might be rebranded.

Disney declined to comment, while Reliance did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

Disney and Reliance in February agreed a $8.5 billion. The merger of media assets worth 71,455 crore will create India’s largest entertainment company. This new entity will have 120 TV channels and two streaming apps. However, the details of how they will combine or operate after the deal are not disclosed.

Reliance’s JioCinema has the rights to IPL cricket. It is a money-spinner and among the most-streamed content. JioCinema also has the rights to the Winter Olympics and Indian Super League football.

Hotstar has rights to the International Cricket Council’s tournaments in India. It also airs English Premier League soccer. Additionally, it broadcasts the domestic Pro Kabaddi League.

ColorOS 15 — the new operating system (OS) for Oppo and OnePlus smartphones — was unveiled on Thursday. Based on the latest Android 15, the update introduces enhanced visual elements with texture interpretation, detailed animations, and new themes. It also enables easy file transfers between Oppo and iPhone models, courtesy of the O+ interconnection app. ColorOS 15 supports artificial intelligence (AI) features in its Xiaobu assistant. Users can now hold natural language conversations. They can also take advantage of its on-screen awareness capabilities.

Vivo Y19s has been launched by the company as the latest addition to the company’s Y series of smartphones. It is powered by an octa core Unisoc chipset, along with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. The phone is equipped with a 6.68-inch LCD screen with a 90Hz refresh rate and has a 50-megapixel rear camera.  It features a 5,500mAh battery, according to the company. The Vivo Y19s runs on Android 14, along with the company’s Funtouch OS 14 interface.

Pricing for the Vivo Y19s is yet to be announced. The smartphone is also yet to be listed on the company’s online stores. It will be available in Black, Blue, and silver colorways in several countries. These include Bangladesh, UAE, Russia, Vietnam, Myanmar, and Pakistan. It will also be in Saudi Arabia, Cambodia, Egypt, Thailand, Kazakhstan, and Uzbekistan. There’s no word from Vivo on plans to launch the handset in India.