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Xiaomi 14 Civi Review: Homecoming

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Xiaomi is all set to hit the 10-year milestone in India this July. But you might be surprised to know that the company hasn't been one to challenge rival smartphone makers in the sub-Rs. 50,000 until the Xiaomi 14 Civi launch. The company has tried to reinvent this price segment well and truly with its latest 14 Civi (short for Cinematic Vision) to take on the rivals in the sub-Rs. 50,000. It has a premium look and is packaged like a flagship smartphone with all bells and whistles. It's a busy time for Xiaomi as it recently unveiled 14 and 14 Ultra a few weeks back. But, the company doesn't want to leave any stone unturned when it comes to tapping consumer demand. With one foot firmly in the premium category with the Xiaomi 14 series and the other in mass market price segments (for example, Redmi and Redmi Note), 2024 already looks like an excellent year for the company with six months to go. Unlike in previous years, Xiaomi has learnt lessons on how to keep its smartph

Sennheiser Accentum True Wireless Review: Flagship Sound at Mid-Range Price?

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Sennheiser Accentum True Wireless earphones were launched in India a few weeks after the company introduced the flagship Momentum True Wireless 4 earphones in the country. The newly launched audio wearables are a mid-range offering from the German manufacturer at Rs. 12,999. They support Bluetooth 5.3 multi-point connectivity and feature 7mm TrueResponse transducers. In this review, we will talk about the audio experience of these true wireless stereo (TWS) earphones and whether they are worth your investment. Sennheiser Accentum True Wireless Review: Design and Features The Sennheiser Accentum TWS earphones are lightweight individually but the charging case they come with is chunky. Not big or heavy, in fact, it fits quite well within the palm of your hand. But it will be distinctly discernable in your skinny jeans pockets. The earphones sport a stemless, in-ear design. This usually runs the risk of each earbud being big, heavy and jutting out of the ear, but for this pair of earp

Infinix ZeroBook Ultra With Up to Intel Core Ultra 9 CPU, 100W Fast Charging Launched in India

Infinix ZeroBook Ultra was launched in India on Saturday. The new laptop comes with artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities and is equipped with up to Intel Core Ultra 9 processors. The Infinix ZeroBook Ultra runs on Windows 11 Home out-of-the-box and features a 15.6-inch full-HD+ IPS display. It packs 16GB of LPDDR5 RAM and is backed by a 70Whr battery that can be charged at 100W over a USB Type-C port. Infinix ZeroBook Ultra price in India Infinix ZeroBook Ultra price in India starts at Rs. 59,990 for the model with a Core Ultra 5 processor. The Core Ultra 7 and Core Ultra 9 variants are priced at Ultra 7 at Rs. 69,990 and Rs. 84,990, respectively. It will be available for purchase via Flipkart on July 10. Flipkart is offering up to Rs. 2,000 off on purchases made using HDFC bank cards. Buyers can avail of up to Rs. 28,000 exchange discount as well. EMI options start at Rs. 2,813 per month. Infinix ZeroBook Ultra specifications The Infinix ZeroBook Ultra runs on Windows 11 Ho

Vodafone Idea (Vi) Announces Increase in Prepaid, Postpaid Plan Prices From July 4 After Airtel, Jio Hike Tariffs

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Vodafone Idea (Vi) on Friday announced that it was hiking the prices of its mobile tariffs in India. The beleaguered telecom operator followed rivals Reliance Jio and Airtel, which both announced higher prices for their prepaid recharge plans and postpaid plans on Thursday and Friday, respectively. All three carriers are looking to raising their average revenue per user (ARPU) while increasing profits and recouping expenditure on 5G network infrastructure over the past couple of years. Vi prepaid recharge plan price increase Just like Airtel and Reliance Jio , customers who opt for a prepaid recharge plan from Vi will soon have to pay higher prices to access the same data and calling benefits as their existing plan. It is worth noting that while Vi's most expensive annual recharge plan, offers a lower daily data allowance compared to Airtel and Jio, but is cheaper by Rs. 100. All the plans that offer a daily data allowance (with the exception of the Rs. 299 plan) offer unlimi

US, India Extend Digital Tax Truce to June 30 as Deadline Approaches

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The United States and India have extended a standstill agreement on U.S. retaliation over India's digital-services tax until Sunday, aligning it with a fast-approaching deadline for a global deal to reallocate taxing rights on the world's biggest and most profitable companies, the U.S. Treasury said on Friday. In a brief announcement, the Treasury said that a November 2021 political compromise that expired March 31 would be extended through the end of the month, as negotiations on the "Pillar 1" tax agreement continue. The Pillar 1 deal is in danger of collapse, as the U.S., India and China have failed to agree on key elements of the deal related to calculation of transfer pricing to help determine local tax liabilities. The stakes of the last-minute negotiations are high. The deal's failure could prompt several countries to reinstate their taxes on U.S. tech giants such as Apple , Alphabet's Google , and Amazon.com and risk punitive duties on billions of

Top OTT Releases This Week: Sharmajee Ki Beti, The Bear Season 3, Aavesham, and More

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This week, among the Indian originals, we have anthology-style drama Sharmajee Ki Beti and Nawazuddin Siddiqui's hilarious murder mystery Rautu Ka Raaz . The former focuses on the challenges that women of different age groups face. At the same time, the latter introduces us to a funny murder mystery. Amongst the post-theatrical releases, we have A24's action-packed Civil War , set in a dystopian future where America is under a dangerous civil war. We also have Aavesham , a funny saga where we see Fahadh Faasil as a bizarre gangster helping three collegegoers. Those looking for a critic-certified pick can go for Hulu's The Bear on Hotstar, which has also been renewed for a third season . The show has been time and again praised for its writing and nuanced performances and offers a perfect platter of humour and drama. Documentary and music enthusiasts could go for Prime Video's I Am: Celine Dione , an emotional account of the Canadian singer's tryst with stiff pe

Crypto Price Today: Bitcoin, Ether Prices Fluctuate as Biden vs Trump Debate Skips Mention of Crypto, Analyst Says

Bitcoin opened with a minor price loss on Friday, and the world's most widely used crypto asset is presently trading at $61,637 (roughly Rs. 51.4 lakh) on international exchanges like CoinMarketCap, after incurring a loss of 0.23 percent. On national exchanges such as WazirX and CoinSwitch however, the value of BTC stood much higher at $66,863 (roughly Rs. 55.8 lakh). Macro-economic factors have always played a vital role in setting the temperament for the crypto market on a global level. Despite expectations from crypto investors, US President Joe Biden and Donald Trump didn't mention cryptocurrencies during their televised debate on Thursday, leading to volatility on the crypto price charts and experts predict more upheaval in the coming days. “In a notable shift, Bitcoin posted gains as optimism swelled ahead of the anticipated Biden vs. Trump debate, with investors expecting cryptocurrency to be a focal point. However, the absence of any mention of crypto during the debat

Airtel Price Hike for Prepaid Recharge Plans, Postpaid Plans Announced: New Tariffs Effective From July 3

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Airtel on Friday announced that it was revising the price of its prepaid recharge plans and postpaid plans, with costs increasing by as much as 20 percent. The telecom operator said the new prices are part of its efforts to increase the mobile average revenue per user (ARPU). The tariffs for prepaid and postpaid data plans will be revised next week, according to the operator. The Airtel price hike comes hours after rival Reliance Jio announced new tariffs on Thursday, increasing the prices of its plans in the country. Airtel price hike for prepaid plans Once the new tariffs go into effect, Airtel prepaid customers will have to pay more to access the company's data and calling plans. The telecom operator says that it is looking to increase the ARPU beyond Rs. 300 in order to remain profitable while continuing to invest in spectrum and network technology. You can refer to the table below to see the updated pricing for each plan. The annual Rs. 1,799 recharge plan and Rs. 2,999 pla

Galaxy A55 | A35 5G With Samsung Wallet – Payments, Documents and Tickets Are Just a Tap Away!

In today's fast-paced world, where convenience is key, making payments must be quick and secure. The Samsung Galaxy A55 5G and Galaxy A35 5G, with Samsung Wallet, make this a breeze, ensuring you can make your transactions with ease and peace of mind. The new video shows how easy it is to use Samsung Wallet. We see Rohan Gurbaxani, Shanaya Kapoor and her family having lunch. After eating, the waiter brings the bill. Shanaya's father starts counting cash, but his brother-in-law stops him and looks at his cards. Rohan, smart as always, immediately picks up his Galaxy A55 5G and pays using Samsung Wallet. The waiter confirms the payment, and Shanaya's grandmother, impressed, approves of Rohan, saying, "He is awesome." Samsung Wallet on the Galaxy A55 5G and Galaxy A35 5G changes the way we pay. With Samsung Wallet, you can safely store and use your debit and credit cards, making payments easy. However, Samsung Wallet does more than just make payments. It also lets

CMF Phone 1 Confirmed to Get Super AMOLED Display With 120Hz Refresh Rate and HDR Support

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CMF Phone 1 will feature a Super AMOLED display with support for HDR and a high refresh rate, the company confirmed via a social media post on Wednesday. The handset is scheduled to launch during Nothing's next Community Update on July 8 and will be the first-ever mobile device from CMF – the company's sub-brand. Ahead of its launch, CMF said that it will reveal one component of the smartphone every day leading up to the launch day, starting with the display specifications. CMF Phone 1 display In a post on X (formerly Twitter), the official CMF account posted that the CMF Phone 1 will feature a 6.67-inch Super AMOLED display. The screen will have a refresh rate of 120Hz and come with HDR support for “vibrant and lifelike colours”. Day 1 of revealing CMF Phone 1. Over the next 9 days we will reveal one component at a time, starting with our impressive 6.67" Super AMOLED display: enjoy smoother scrolling with a 120Hz refresh rate, vibrant and lifelike colours with

Infinix GT Book Review: Gaming Laptop on a Budget

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Infinix makes several affordable products, from smartphones to laptops to televisions. Naturally, when the company reached out to us to review their affordable gaming laptop, I was very interested. The Infinix GT Book is the first gaming laptop from the company, and it offers a lot for the price. The base model comes with an Nvidia GeForce RTX 3050 GPU, which isn't common in this price range. The laptop also has a large 16-inch display, some RGB lighting, and a unique design. Does the Infinix GT Book make for a good starter gaming laptop? Is it worth the money, and can it play some serious games? These are some of the questions I'll be answering in my review. Read on to find out. Infinix GT Book price in India The Infinix GT Book is available in three CPU+GPU options in India. The base model, which Infinix sent us for review, is priced at Rs. 59,990 and is equipped with a 12th Gen Intel Core i5 12450H CPU and an Nvidia GeForce RTX 3050 GPU. The laptop uses aluminium for t