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The US is considering rejecting the creation of a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) through the Anti-CBDC Surveillance State Act. Unlike cryptocurrencies, a CBDC is a blockchain-based digital version of fiat currency issued and regulated by a central bank.Republican lawmakers, led by Congressman Tom Emmer, are pushing this bill to prevent financial surveillance of US citizens. Emmer, who serves on the House Financial Services Committee, sponsored the legislation, which passed the committee this week with a 27-22 vote.The US stance on CBDCs contrasts sharply with nations like India, Russia, and China, which are already conducting advanced trials of their own…
Lumio is all set to launch new smart TVs in India next week. Just days ahead of the official reveal, the consumer tech brand founded by former Xiaomi and Flipkart executives has teased details of the picture and audio quality of the upcoming smart TVs. The Lumio Vision smart TV lineup is confirmed to include the Lumio Vision 7 and the Lumio Vision 9 QLED TV models. They will support Dolby Vision format and are equipped with 30W speakers.Lumio Vision 7, Lumio Vision 9 Features TeasedIn a press release, Lumio teased the specifications of the Vision 7 and Vision 9…
Xiaomi appears to be readying its new foldable smartphone — Mix Flip 2. The handset has allegedly received a certification from the China Compulsory Certification (CCC aka 3C) authority ahead of its official launch. The listing suggests the fast-charging speed of the upcoming handset. The Xiaomi Mix Flip 2 could offer the same charging speed as last year’s Xiaomi Mix Flip. It is expected to run on the Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset. It could house a 5,100mAh battery.As per a report by Xpertpick, the Xiaomi Mix Flip 2 appeared on the 3C site with model number 2505APX7BC. The screenshots of the…
Xiaomi QLED TV X Pro series is set to launch in India next week. The company has teased the key features of its upcoming smart television lineup. The new models are claimed to offer users a cinematic experience with improved audio-visual features in comparison with existing models. The upcoming smart TVs will feature a dedicated gaming mode. The company introduced the X Pro QLED series of smart TVs in August 2024 in 43-inch, 55-inch, and 65-inch display sizes with 4K resolution. Xiaomi QLED TV X Pro Series India Launch ConfirmedThe Xiaomi QLED TV X Pro series is confirmed to launch in India on…
Midjourney released its latest image-generation artificial intelligence (AI) model, V7, on Friday. The V7 AI model is currently available in an alpha version, and the company is currently letting its user base test the model’s capability. Arriving nearly a year after its predecessor V6, the V7 Alpha model is also the first in the AI firm’s lineup to have personalisation turned on by default. The foundation model also introduces a new “Draft Mode,” which is said to cost half as much as the standard mode while offering 10 times the speed.Midjourney’s V7 Brings New Modes and FeaturesIn a post on…
Samsung is said to have commenced the rollout of the One UI 7 Beta for the Galaxy A55 5G. According to a community forum post, select users in South Korea who are enrolled with a particular mobile network provider are receiving the Android 15-based update. It requires them to sign up for Samsung’s One UI Beta programme. With this move, the Galaxy A55 5G becomes the latest device to get One UI 7 Beta following the update’s rollout for the Galaxy S23 series, Galaxy Z Fold 6, and Galaxy Z Flip 6 last month.One UI 7 Beta for Samsung Galaxy…
Realme GT 7 is set to arrive in China in April. The smartphone is confirmed to be powered by a 3nm MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ chipset. Ahead of the launch, the battery and charging details of the upcoming handset have been revealed by a senior company executive. Meanwhile, a tipster has leaked other expected key features of the Realme GT 6 successor. Notably, the Realme GT 7 Pro launched in November 2024 with a Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC and a 6,500mAh battery with 120W wired fast charging support.Realme GT 7 Battery, Charging DetailsThe Realme GT 7 will pack a 7,000mAh battery with support for 100W wired fast…
Science Quiz | A reference point where water meets earth The second lowest-lying lake in the world, which lies just north of the Dead Sea.START THE QUIZ 1 / 6 | The first step to scientifically understanding the earth’s sea level is to determine the _____ — the shape that the surface of the ocean would take under the influence of gravity and the planet’s rotation and minus the effects of tides and wides. Fill in the blank. 2 / 6 | In 1948, geophysicists discovered an anomaly in the _____ _____ in the form of a 3 million sq.…
Intel and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co have reached a preliminary agreement to form a joint venture to operate the US chipmaker’s factories, the Information reported on Thursday, citing two people involved in the discussions.TSMC, the world’s largest contract chipmaker, will take a 20 percent stake in the new company, the report said.The White House and Commerce department officials have been pressing TSMC and Intel to strike a deal to resolve the long-running crisis at Intel, the report added.Intel and TSMC declined to comment, while the White House did not immediately respond to a Reuters request for comment.Reuters reported in March…
Air India on Thursday announced the integration of Apple AirTag into its baggage tracking system and the mobile app. Claiming to be the first airline in Asia to offer this integrated tracking service to guests, it allows customers to locate their lost baggage using an iPhone, iPad, or a Mac, expediting recovery. Air India’s authorised airport teams will use the AirTag link of the lost item shared by the flyer to locate the baggage if it is within the airport premises.Air India Integrates Apple AirTagIf the baggage containing the AirTag does not arrive at the destination, guests can report it…