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Poco X6 series is confirmed to debut in India soon with a base Poco X6 and a Poco X6 Pro model. A new report now shows leaked renders of the handsets which show their design and colour options. The report also details similar features of a purported Poco M6 4G model and has suggested some of its key launch specifications. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/rVvmjP4

ISRO’s recently launched space observatory satellite, the XPoSat or X-ray Polarimeter Satellite is one that has been completely designed by the women scientists and engineers, working at ISRO, Mission Director Dr Jayakumar M has revealed. Speaking at a press conference after the successful launch of the XPoSat, and several other payloads on board the PSLV-C58 rocket from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikotta, the Dr Jayakumar said, “We are extremely happy to see the grand success of the launch of the PSLV. XPoSat is a space observatory.” #WATCH | On ISRO’s PSLV-C58 XPoSat Mission launch, Mission Director Dr Jayakumar M says “XPoSat is a space observatory…This is a totally women-engineered satellite for comparison of Solar irradiance and UV index. This showcases women’s empowerment in the field of science and… pic.twitter.com/FOlLgSOM9R — ANI (@ANI) January 1, 2024 He added, “What makes this more interesting, is the host of new technologies that is getting demonstrated i

Dhruva Space, a prominent player in India’s private aerospace technology startup scene, has initiated 2024 with a groundbreaking milestone—the launch of its LEAP-TD mission. Riding atop the Indian Space Research Organisation’s (ISRO) PSLV-C58 rocket, this mission promises to redefine nanosatellite technology and propel space exploration into new frontiers. Named “Launching Expeditions for Aspiring Payloads – Technology Demonstrator” (LEAP-TD), this mission serves as a comprehensive test for Dhruva Space’s state-of-the-art P-30 nanosatellite platform. Tailored for Low Earth Orbit (LEO) operations, the P-30 represents a significant stride in Dhruva Space’s mission to democratize access to space. The LEAP-TD mission strategically utilizes ISRO’s potent PSLV-DL variant, featuring the POEM platform and two solid strap-on boosters. Ingeniously repurposing the spent PS4 stage as an orbital platform for scientific experiments, this showcases Dhruva Space’s commitment to innovation and resour

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is gearing up for a groundbreaking start to 2024 with the launch of its maiden X-ray Polarimeter Satellite (XPoSat), a space-based observatory designed to explore X-ray polarization and its cosmic sources, including celestial entities like black holes, neutron stars, and magnetars. Scheduled to lift off from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota at 9:10 am on Monday, the PSLV-C58 rocket will carry the primary payload, XPoSat, along with 10 other satellites destined for deployment in low-earth orbits. XPoSat’s Mission XPoSat stands as the world’s second X-ray polarimetry mission, following NASA’s launch of the Imaging X-ray Polarimetry Explorer (IXPE) in 2021. Notably, XPoSat will operate within the medium X-ray band, distinguishing it from IXPE, which focuses on the soft X-ray band. If successful, India will secure its position as the second country globally to launch an advanced astronomy observatory dedicated to studying the i

We already looked at the best flagship phones of 2023. They are great to dream about and drool over (yes, all of them are splash resistant), but in reality, not many people have a lakh Rupees or more to spare for a smartphone. Today, we look at the best phones of this year across various budgets that most people like us can actually consider buying. We will start around Rs 60,000 and go all the way down to under Rs 25,000. So here are the smartphones that impressed us most this year. Best Smartphones of 2023 Best phone around Rs 60,000: OnePlus 11 5G After a lacklustre 2022, OnePlus turned things around in a big way in early 2023 thanks to the OnePlus 11 5G. Packed to the brim with features generally reserved for the Pro variant, the phone remains mighty impressive. This stylish phone is powered by Qualcomm’s flagship Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chip, and offers 16 GB RAM and 256 GB UFS 4.0 storage. It has a 10-bit 6.7-inch curved LTPO3 AMOLED display with a resolution of 3216 x 1440 pixels.

Oppo Reno 11 series global and India launch could happen as early as next week, if a leak is to be believed. The Oppo Reno 11 and Reno 11 Pro handsets were launched in China last month. The global variants of the phones are being teased official by Oppo Malaysia with the standard Reno 11 having a slightly different design compared to the China variant. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/BeJb5TD

With a greater focus on premium devices and foldable, we have seen a drastic shift in interest with manufacturers (which often reflect consumer choices) in the entry-level and budget segment to the higher end of the budget range and the midrange in a quest to deliver a feature-packed smartphone that meets expectations at a tolerable price tag. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/YbRutVS

Oppo Find X7 series launch date has been confirmed. The lineup will likely include the Find X7 and the Find X7 Ultra. The company has also revealed the design and colour options of the upcoming phones. Oppo has also begun taking reservations for the handsets in China. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/wuPvH7S

Pros: – Very good design, outstanding build quality – Thickness and weight kept in check, inconspicuous display crease – Brilliant displays – inner and outer both – Powerful processing hardware, ample storage – Fluid and intuitive UI that adjusts seamlessly across displays – Impressive camera performance with a good mix of cameras – Good battery backup for the category – Phone speakers are surprisingly good Cons: – Expensive – No in-display fingerprint scanner or wireless charging – Macro shots look dull Rating: 4.2/5 Price: Rs 1,39,999 It would be fair to say that 2023 has been a good year for OnePlus; way better than 2022 for sure. It started with the OnePlus 11 – a mighty impressive smartphone that ticked a lot of boxes and raised the bar for their non-Pro phones. Their final release of the year has been the most ambitious till date and also their most expensive across categories. Foldable phones are still far from being mass-market products. The use case is also fa

Nothing Phone 2a is expected to be unveiled at the Mobile World Congress 2024. It is likely to launch with trimmed specifications as compared to the company's last handset, the Nothing Phone 2. Design renders alongside several key features of the purported phone have been tipped previously. Now, a tipster has suggested the price, colour options and RAM and storage c... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/wvkSIn1

ivo seems to be gearing up to make waves with its new foldable smartphone named Vivo X Fold 3 Pro. Ahead of the official launch, a Chinese tipster has suggested the specification of the Vivo X Fold 3 Pro. The foldable screen of the handset is said to offer a 2K resolution and 120Hz refresh rate. It could run on Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC. The Vivo X Fold 3 Pro is tipped t... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/zEF5wbQ

The year-on-year demand for Electric Vehicles in the US has sagged so much so that carmakers are now reassessing their investment plans in the sector and delaying introducing new models. According to Wall Street Journal , the demand has shifted to hybrids and traditional ICE vehicles, customer inertia being attributable to relatively exorbitant costs and patchy availability of charging stations. The demand pattern bears out the sentiment, according to WSJ , since the urban areas still have raked in good sales figures as compared to rural and semi-urban areas owing to issues with the number of charging stations. According to the WSJ report, EV inventory is piling up at the dealers’ and it takes three weeks more to sell an EV than a fossil fuel car. As per the report, sales of EVs rose in the first 11 months of 2023, but at a pace way slower compared to the last year. Car experts, though, are hopeful that sales will pick up once there are more affordable models available on the road

iQoo Neo 9 series has been launched in China. The lineup includes the iQoo Neo 9 and iQoo Neo 9 Pro. They come with 16-megapixel front cameras and feature 6.78-inch AMOLED displays. The iQoo Neo 9 series is available for pre-order in China and will go on sale later this month. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/mTHldxg

OnePlus Ace 3, said to succeed the OnePlus Ace 2, will arrive in China soon. The company recently announced that the phone will be available in a gold colour option. OnePlus has now confirmed the smartphone's launch date and revealed all its colour options that will be offered to customers. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/isR7O9y

Samsung's Galaxy S24 lineup is anticipated to be one of the first major flagship launches next year. The entire family is said to come with new chipsets and designs. Amid the upgrades, the vanilla Galaxy S24 is tipped to feature relatively slower UFS 3.1 (Universal Flash Storage). This could be part of the cost-cutting measure by Samsung. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/9Arnbxy

Oppo Find X7 series is expected to launch in China soon. A recent report suggested that the lineup will come with a base Oppo Find X7, a Find X7 Ultra and a Find X7 Ultra 'Satellite Communication' model. A new report suggests that all the Oppo Find X7 models are expected to optimise mobile gaming experiences for users. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/ILeZY49

OnePlus 12 and OnePlus 12R are confirmed to launch in India on January 23. The flagship model was launched in China earlier this month. The OnePlus 12R, on the other hand, is said to be a rebranded version of the OnePlus Ace 3, which is expected to launch in China in early January. Now a tipster has suggested the colour options and price range of the two models in Ind... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/NBqKhUF

Among the many upgrades expected to make it to the soon to be launched Asus ROG Phone 8 series, it has now been confirmed that an IP68 rating will be one of them. Asus, in a post on a Chinese microblogging site, confirmed that its upcoming ROG Phone 8 series will offer an IP68 rating, which would make these the first smartphones in its gaming lineup to feature the sam... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/kLRD8Q2

Vivo Y100i Power 5G has been launched in China as the newest addition to the company's Y100 series. The latest 5G smartphone from Vivo comes in three colour options and sits alongside the Vivo Y100 and Vivo Y100i in the Chinese market. The Vivo Y100i Power 5G runs on a Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 SoC, coupled with 12GB of RAM. It is backed by a 6,000mAh battery with support fo... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/ftipgnl

Poco X6 series is expected to launch in India soon. It is expected to succeed the Poco X5 lineup which was first unveiled globally in February this year. The anticipated Poco X6 series is also likely to include a base and a Pro model like its preceding lineup. Now the India launch of the Poco X6 series has been teased officially. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/SZEOU1p

Redmi Note 13 series is confirmed to launch in India on January 4. The series was unveiled earlier this year in September in China with a base, a Pro and a Pro+ model. All smartphones in the lineup come with 6.67-inch 1.5K full-HD+ AMOLED panels and 16-megapixel front cameras each. Microsites of the base and the Pro model have previously been spotted online. Now, the... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/gOIRrvJ

Nothing Phone 2a is likely to launch soon as the third smartphone from the company. From the leaked details so far, the Phone 2a is expected to be a skimmed-down version of the Nothing Phone 2, which was launched in July this year. A new leak suggests some key specifications of the purported smartphone. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/Fs8iZcB

Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra could be equipped with a 50-megapixel telephoto camera that supports 5x optical zoom, according to details shared by a tipster. The top-of-the-line Galaxy S24 Ultra could offer the same 5x optical zoom that is available on Apple's iPhone 15 Pro Max — the latter uses a tetraprism telephoto lens for improved optical zoom compared to its predec... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/1S2zuxT

OnePlus Ace 3V specifications have been leaked by a tipster, and the purported successor to the OnePlus Ace 2V that was unveiled in China earlier this year has suggested that the company is working on a midrange phone. The handset is expected to succeed the OnePlus Nord 3 in global markets. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/e69Xosg

As the year comes to an end, let’s look at the best phones available under Rs 75,000 in India at the moment. Typically this segment doesn’t see much of a churn every quarter, and most of the usual suspects have managed to hold on to their positions. However, there are a couple of surprises, especially on the pricing front. So let’s look at the best premium phones you can gift yourself (or someone lucky) this Christmas under 75K. Best phones to buy under Rs 75,000 in India Google Pixel 7 Pro Let’s start with the best deal around right now. Google’s previous flagship smartphone officially launched at Rs 84,999 in India, and can now be purchased for a shade over 60K on Flipkart, which makes the Google Pixel 7 Pro a great buy. The phone is powered by Google’s Tensor G2 processor and offers 12GB RAM and 128GB internal storage. It has a curved 6.7-inch QHD+ AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and 1500 nits peak brightness. The HDR10+ compliant screen is protected against scratches by

Honor 90 GT was launched in China on Thursday. The smartphone comes with Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC and a 5,000mAh battery with 100W wired fast charging support. The handset is equipped with a 50-megapixel dual rear camera system and has up to 24GB of RAM and up to 1TB of onboard storage. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/94Ix8Q1

Bengaluru, India – In a surprising move that reflects the entrepreneurial spirit of the city, a Bengaluru cab driver, identified only as “Mr. Lokesh” has entered the competitive ride-hailing market by launching his own app, “Nano Travels.” The announcement was made through a tweet by a user who personally experienced Lokesh’s service. According to the tweet, “Nano Travels” already boasts an impressive fleet of over 600 drivers, a notable feat given the dominance of industry giants Uber and Ola in the ride-hailing sector. The tweet also revealed the recent launch of the iOS version of the app, expanding its accessibility to Apple users. Peak Bengaluru: Mr Lokesh my uber cab driver informed me that he has launched his own app to compete with uber and ola and already has more than 600 drivers on his app. Moreover, today they launched their IOS version for apple too. #Bengaluru #peakbengaluru @peakbengaluru pic.twitter.com/IGdiWItPG4 — The Bengaluru Man (@BetterBengaluro) December 2

WazirX, the prominent Indian crypto trading platform, disclosed its business trajectory for the year 2023, shedding light on the challenges faced by the crypto market in India amid ongoing regulatory uncertainties. The platform reported a substantial decline in trading volume, reaching around $1 billion (approximately Rs. 8,315 crore), marking a stark 90 per cent drop from the previous year’s $10 billion (approximately Rs. 83,151 crore) and 2021’s figure of $43 billion (approximately Rs. 3,57,534 crore). While WazirX refrained from elaborating on the reasons behind the decline in trading volumes, its competitor CoinDCX attributed a 12 per cent reduction in its workforce to the impact of India’s tax regime, suggesting that regulatory uncertainties played a role in deterring investors. Despite the challenges, WazirX provided insights into trading patterns observed in India during 2023. Bitcoin (BTC), Shiba Inu (SHIB), Ripple (XRP), Ethereum (ETH), and Polygon (MATIC) emerged as the m

Samsung's upcoming flagship line, the Galaxy S24 series, is said to be a few weeks away from its debut. All three models of the lineup have leaked in thorough detail for a few months, but the company haven't confirmed an exact date. Now a new leaked teaser suggests that Galaxy Unpacked event will take place on January 18. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/sjSAHMp

In a significant milestone for the Indian automotive industry, Tata Motors, a leading automobile brand, has set a new standard for safety with its flagship SUVs, the new Safari and the premium SUV Harrier. Both vehicles have earned the prestigious 5-star rating for adult occupant protection and child occupant protection under the Bharat New Car Assessment Programme (Bharat-NCAP), India’s independent safety performance evaluation protocol. Bringing Global Safety Standards to India!Tata’s Safari/Harrier shine with top-notch adult and child safety ratings in Frontal, Side, and Pole Side Impact Tests by BNCAP. Taking the first stride towards #SafetyBeyondRegulations ! #MoreStarsSaferCars #SafetyFirst pic.twitter.com/E0yGund5VO — Bharat NCAP (@bncapofficial) December 20, 2023 The announcement was made today, showcasing Tata Motors’ commitment to delivering the safest vehicles on Indian roads. The Bharat-NCAP, benchmarked against global standards, plays a crucial role in advancing

Samsung Galaxy A14 5G was launched in India in January this year alongside the Galaxy A23 5G. The phone arrives with an in-house octa-core Exynos 1330 SoC and a 5,000mAh battery with 25W wired fast charging support. Now Samsung has announced offers that lower the effective price of the handset in the Indian market.  from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/6Ht4PMC

Pros: – Bright and vivid Retina XDR display – Amazing battery life that can last almost an entire day – Impressive performance in the M3 SoC – Has some major graphical prowess – Great speaker set up – Plenty of ports as per today’s standards – Solid gaming capabilities – Great keyboard setup Cons: – Supports only 1 external display – No Space Black option for M3 MacBook Pros Price: Rs 2,09,900/- for the tested 16GB+1TB variant Rating: 4.75/5 Apple has been on a roll with their M line of SoCs and has been delivering one massive hit after the other, with the various Pro and Air devices that they have launched. In the new MacBook Pro 14-inch, we get the latest, M3 silicon, which, as per Apple’s demonstration at the Scary Fast even where it was launched, was significantly faster than the MacBook Pro with the M1 silicon. Image Credit: Firstpost | Mehul Reuben Das On paper, it may seem that the M3 is getting only a marginal upgrade over the M2 SoCs that we saw in the 15-i