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Samsung launched the Galaxy F70 Pro 5G in India, starting at Rs 23,999 for a limited period. The phone features a 6,000mAh battery, a 120Hz Super AMOLED display, and a Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 processor. It will go on sale August 8 during the upcoming Flipkart Freedom Sale for many buyers.
Oppo A7 Pro Max will launch in China on August 4 at 2:30 pm. The phone features a massive 10,000mAh battery, 50-megapixel front and rear cameras, and an IP69K rating for durability. Customers can pre-reserve the device online. It will come in three storage variants and three unique colour options.
Samsung is banning smart TV apps that share user internet connections with strangers. Research published on Monday showed these apps turn TVs into tunnels for outside web traffic. A Samsung spokesperson said, "We are currently implementing strict platform-wide developer policies explicitly banning residential proxy SDKs," to keep customer networks safe.
Samsung launched the Galaxy Z Fold 8 this year with a slimmer design and AI upgrades. Now, rumors suggest Apple might soon debut its first foldable iPhone to compete in the premium segment. Reports indicate the device could feature a 7.8-inch display, aiming to challenge Samsung’s latest foldable phone design.
The Indian Museum in Kolkata joined hands with IIT-Kharagpur for the use of AI-based restoration of archaeological artefacts, the government said on Monday. The museum also started virtual exhibitions with Google Art and Culture. These digital tools help preserve heritage and give visitors an immersive experience at the galleries.
Vivo is set to launch the Vivo S2 in India on August 6. The phone features a 6.83-inch curved AMOLED display, a 7,050mAh battery, and a 50MP rear camera. It runs on a MediaTek Dimensity 7360-Turbo chipset. Buyers can choose from Regal Bronze, Sapphire Blue, and Silk White colour options.
Anthropic and Nvidia differ on how to contain Chinese AI-model barriers or chip denial. Anthropic CEO Amodei wants to block China’s ability to build AI using chips. Meanwhile, many industry leaders argue that open-weight models help businesses. “Open source has to win,” says Uljan Sharka, as the debate continues.
TCS announced it intends to build a team of up to 8,900 engineers to help businesses use AI. CEO K. Krithivasan said these experts will compete with firms like Microsoft. While Indian IT companies know legacy systems well, they now need staff who can bridge complex business needs and technical code.
SpaceX will release its first earnings report after the market closes on Tuesday. Investors want to see if Starlink profits can support Elon Musk’s massive AI spending. Will Rhind said, "Starlink is executing beautifully, but it cannot single-handedly fund a $30 billion annualized AI capex program." Many analysts remain cautious.
Sarvam AI is set to raise ₹698 crore in a new funding round led by NVIDIA. The company board approved issuing shares at ₹3,44,570 each. NVIDIA will invest ₹238 crore, giving it a 1.66% stake. This round values the firm at ₹14,342 crore, while founders keep a 38.44% stake.
Reliance Jio launched the JioTag 2 in India for ₹1,249. This new tracker supports both Google Find Hub and Apple Find My networks to help users find lost items. It comes in Black, Red and Green colours. The device is currently available through Amazon India and features a loud buzzer.
China's largest chipmaker CXMT plans a second memory-chip plant in Beijing and is in talks on its funding, sources said. The company aims to boost production capacity amidst global chip demand. This move highlights intense competition among Chinese local governments for investment as the firm pursues a major expansion project.