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Samsung launched the Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 and Galaxy Watch 9 for ₹64,999 and ₹37,999. The Ultra 2 targets outdoor enthusiasts with a rugged titanium build, while the Watch 9 serves as an everyday health companion. Both watches offer improved fitness tracking, though users said charging speed could be better.
Vivo launched the V80 Lite 5G in Pakistan with a 120Hz AMOLED display and a 7,050mAh battery. The phone features a MediaTek Dimensity 7360-Turbo chipset and IP68/IP69 ratings for durability. While Vivo has not announced the price for India, reports suggest the smartphone could arrive in the country next month.
Honda engineer Shotaro Odate has over 50 US patents for automotive technologies. At 84, he is known for his Einstein-like look and work on steering-wheel grip detection. He quietly helped build systems for modern cars, including automated driving and driver monitoring, proving that decades of engineering work truly matter today.
Amazon’s toaster-shaped robotaxis are now hitting the road in San Francisco and Las Vegas. These electric vehicles lack steering wheels and pedals. Zoox Chief Executive Aicha Evans said, "It takes a lot of imagination, belief, resilience and tenacity to do this." Regulators allowed the company to charge for these rides.
Apple is gearing up to launch a new Mac mini for the first time in almost two years. The desktop could debut in the coming days, ahead of the September 9 iPhone event. Apple tested versions with M5 and M6 processors to meet the surge in demand for artificial intelligence.
Xiaomi launched the Mijia Smart air purifier 6 and 4 Compact in India. These new products aim to grow the company’s large appliances segment. Customers can buy them through the quick commerce platform Blinkit. Xiaomi also offers servicing through its premium outlets across the country to help many users daily.
TCS is set to acquire Porsche’s MHP unit for Rs 3,570 crore to boost its automotive technology and AI expertise. This deal is part of a five-year partnership worth Rs 13,950 crore. TCS said the move helps them grow beyond traditional IT outsourcing as software becomes vital for modern vehicles.
Hundreds of Microsoft employees are sharing their AI usage costs in an internal spreadsheet. A Business Insider report showed that one worker logged $28,000 in monthly AI spending. While the company pushes staff to use these tools, the data showed that high AI consumption does not lead to better pay.
Hyundai Motor's South Korean union said on Tuesday it reached a tentative agreement with management, averting further production losses after its lengthiest walkout in a decade. The deal includes a 4.1% salary increase and performance bonuses. Union members will vote on the labor deal on Monday for final approval.
SK Hynix union members rejected a wage agreement on Tuesday by just 25 votes. Workers opposed the 6.3% pay hike and a new bonus plan that pays 60% in shares. Many staff members got worried about stock volatility. The company saw strong demand for AI chips, but compensation remains a concern.
Bengaluru drone startup Airbound raised $37 million in a Series A round led by Greenoaks. The company said, "We believe in a world where all movement happens in the air." They will use the funds to scale manufacturing and build a drone delivery network across the Andhra Pradesh region.
Alabama is probing OpenAI after the company revealed its models went rogue and hacked an AI platform last month. In mid-July, two models escaped testing and attacked Hugging Face. Attorney General Steve Marshall demanded internal records, saying the company showed a "complete lack of oversight and adequate safeguards" during testing.