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[Exclusive] Lava Agni 3 to Feature Dual Displays, to Be Priced Under Rs. 30,000: Confirms Lava’s Sumit Singh

The Agni series from Lava brings the brand's philosophy of providing best-in-class features and specifications at an affordable price tag into reality. The series has been known for delivering good performance and segment-leading features, targeting tech enthusiasts and value-conscious customers. Taking this legacy forward, the brand is planning to bring the next generation of Agni smartphones in India on October 04, the Lava Agni 3. The latest smartphone in the Agni series is said to bring a plethora of interesting features and specifications for customers. The brand has already teased some of the upcoming device's features, including its design and cameras. That said, Sumit Singh, Product Head, Lava International, has confirmed some key features and specifications of the device ahead of its official launch during an exclusive interaction with Gadgets360. Here's everything you need to know. Lava Agni 3 to be Priced under Rs 30,000 Singh has confirmed that the upcoming La...

[Exclusive] Lava Agni 3 to Feature Dual Displays, to Be Priced Under Rs. 30,000: Confirms Lava’s Sumit Singh

The Agni series from Lava brings the brand's philosophy of providing best-in-class features and specifications at an affordable price tag into reality. The series has been known for delivering good performance and segment-leading features, targeting tech enthusiasts and value-conscious customers. Taking this legacy forward, the brand is planning to bring the next generation of Agni smartphones in India on October 04, the Lava Agni 3. The latest smartphone in the Agni series is said to bring a plethora of interesting features and specifications for customers. The brand has already teased some of the upcoming device's features, including its design and cameras. That said, Sumit Singh, Product Head, Lava International, has confirmed some key features and specifications of the device ahead of its official launch during an exclusive interaction with Gadgets360. Here's everything you need to know. Lava Agni 3 to be Priced under Rs 30,000 Singh has confirmed that the upcoming La...

SpaceX Crew-9 Mission Successfully Docks at ISS: Here's Everything You Need to Know

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SpaceX 's Crew-9 mission successfully reached the International Space Station ( ISS ) on September 29, 2024. The NASA astronaut Colonel Nick Hague and Russian cosmonaut Aleksandr Gorbunov boarded the Crew Dragon capsule, named Freedom. After launching from Florida's Cape Canaveral Space Force Station on September 28th, the crew completed a one-day orbital journey before docking at 5:30 PM EDT (3:00 AM IST). Hague is the first active U.S. Space Force member to reach space, further highlighting the significance of this mission. First Human Spaceflight from Space Launch Complex-40 Crew-9's launch marked a historic moment as it was the first human spaceflight to lift off from Space Launch Complex-40 (SLC-40). Nick Hague and Aleksandr Gorbunov's arrival brings the total number of astronauts aboard the ISS to eleven. However, this mission is also distinctive due to NASA's decision to reduce Crew-9's original four-person roster. Instead, the mission was modified to c...

SpaceX Crew-9 Mission Successfully Docks at ISS: Here's Everything You Need to Know

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SpaceX 's Crew-9 mission successfully reached the International Space Station ( ISS ) on September 29, 2024. The NASA astronaut Colonel Nick Hague and Russian cosmonaut Aleksandr Gorbunov boarded the Crew Dragon capsule, named Freedom. After launching from Florida's Cape Canaveral Space Force Station on September 28th, the crew completed a one-day orbital journey before docking at 5:30 PM EDT (3:00 AM IST). Hague is the first active U.S. Space Force member to reach space, further highlighting the significance of this mission. First Human Spaceflight from Space Launch Complex-40 Crew-9's launch marked a historic moment as it was the first human spaceflight to lift off from Space Launch Complex-40 (SLC-40). Nick Hague and Aleksandr Gorbunov's arrival brings the total number of astronauts aboard the ISS to eleven. However, this mission is also distinctive due to NASA's decision to reduce Crew-9's original four-person roster. Instead, the mission was modified to c...

NASA Hubble Space Telescope Captures a Stunning Spiral Galaxy 45 Million Light Years Away

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The NASA  Hubble Space Telescope has delivered an incredible new image of the spiral galaxy IC 1954, located approximately 45 million light years from Earth in the Horologium constellation, also known as The Clock. Seen at a diagonal tilt, IC 1954's bright core and sweeping spiral arms give it the appearance of a cosmic pendulum. This galaxy is filled with star-forming regions, visible as glowing pink patches in the image, offering a deeper insight into the formation of stars within galaxies. Combined data from three advanced telescopes The new observations of IC 1954 significantly improve upon earlier images. The inclusion of H-alpha data, highlighted by red regions in the image, marks the areas where hydrogen is abundant and stars are actively forming. These glowing areas, spread across the galaxy's disc, were explained by the European Space Agency (ESA) in a statement . They mentioned that some astronomers suggest the bright ‘bar' across the galaxy could be an energet...

James Webb Space Telescope Finds Distant Galaxy That May Hold Clues to Early Universe

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The James Webb Space Telescope ( JWST ) has once again made a ground-breaking discovery— a distant galaxy that could hold the key to unlocking how the universe evolved in its earliest stages. Detected roughly one billion years after the Big Bang , this galaxy presents a fascinating glimpse into a period when stars and galaxies were just beginning to form. It is said that this dust cloud exists between fully formed galaxy where stars outweigh the gases, and whatever came before the Big Bang event. A Galaxy Like No Other One of the most intriguing aspects of this newly discovered galaxy is how its gas clouds outshine the stars. This rare phenomenon has caught the attention of astronomers, as it suggests conditions in the early universe might have been different than previously thought. Typically, stars shine brighter than surrounding gas, but in this case, the gas is so luminous that it dominates the galaxy's light profile. This odd trait might offer clues about how stars interact...

James Webb Space Telescope Finds Distant Galaxy That May Hold Clues to Early Universe

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The James Webb Space Telescope ( JWST ) has once again made a ground-breaking discovery— a distant galaxy that could hold the key to unlocking how the universe evolved in its earliest stages. Detected roughly one billion years after the Big Bang , this galaxy presents a fascinating glimpse into a period when stars and galaxies were just beginning to form. It is said that this dust cloud exists between fully formed galaxy where stars outweigh the gases, and whatever came before the Big Bang event. A Galaxy Like No Other One of the most intriguing aspects of this newly discovered galaxy is how its gas clouds outshine the stars. This rare phenomenon has caught the attention of astronomers, as it suggests conditions in the early universe might have been different than previously thought. Typically, stars shine brighter than surrounding gas, but in this case, the gas is so luminous that it dominates the galaxy's light profile. This odd trait might offer clues about how stars interact...

Apple Must Face Narrowed Privacy Lawsuit Over Its Apps

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A federal judge narrowed a lawsuit accusing Apple of violating the privacy of iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch users by collecting their personal data through proprietary apps such as the App Store, Apple Music and Apple TV. U.S. District Judge Edward Davila in San Jose, California, dismissed nearly all claims based on the "Allow Apps to Request to Track" setting on Apple mobile devices, but let some claims proceed over the "Share [Device] Analytics" setting. Mobile device users said Apple violated their user agreements and several privacy and consumer protection laws by assuring that disabling the settings would limit its collection, storage and use of their data - only to then ignore their choices and collect, store and use that data. The lawsuit seeking unspecified damages is one of many accusing technology companies such as Apple, Alphabet's Google and Meta Platforms' Facebook of allowing the collection of user data without consent. In a 39-page decis...

Love, Sitara Review: A Well-Intended but Lukewarm Take on Dysfunctional Families

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Love, Sitara opens with a Kerala wedding, with Sobhita Dhulipala's Tara in the middle of an unabashed introduction to her dysfunctional family. Outwardly portraying a delusionally happy picture of an ideal bunch, Tara's family has perfected the art of casually masking the truth. It is a typical toxic Indian family that runs on hypocrisy and harbours several hushed secrets, enough to tear it apart.   Tara isn't exactly leading a perfect sticking-to-the-plan life herself, though. In the second scene itself we find her panicking in a clinic after finding out that she is pregnant, appalled at the discovery that contraception works only 95 percent of the time. Flooded with emotions, she makes an impromptu marriage proposal to her chef boyfriend, Arjun (Rajeev Siddhartha), with whom she shares a turbulent romantic history – conveniently hiding the truth about her pregnancy. The couple decides to have their wedding at Tara's childhood home in Kerala the same month. Thus begin...

Love, Sitara Review: A Well-Intended but Lukewarm Take on Dysfunctional Families

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Love, Sitara opens with a Kerala wedding, with Sobhita Dhulipala's Tara in the middle of an unabashed introduction to her dysfunctional family. Outwardly portraying a delusionally happy picture of an ideal bunch, Tara's family has perfected the art of casually masking the truth. It is a typical toxic Indian family that runs on hypocrisy and harbours several hushed secrets, enough to tear it apart.   Tara isn't exactly leading a perfect sticking-to-the-plan life herself, though. In the second scene itself we find her panicking in a clinic after finding out that she is pregnant, appalled at the discovery that contraception works only 95 percent of the time. Flooded with emotions, she makes an impromptu marriage proposal to her chef boyfriend, Arjun (Rajeev Siddhartha), with whom she shares a turbulent romantic history – conveniently hiding the truth about her pregnancy. The couple decides to have their wedding at Tara's childhood home in Kerala the same month. Thus begin...

Samsung Galaxy S24 FE With Exynos 2400e SoC, Galaxy AI Features Launched in India

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Samsung Galaxy S24 FE was unveiled in India on Thursday. The company has announced the sale date of the handset but has yet to reveal its price in the country. The phone has a similar design to the vanilla Galaxy S24 model. It is equipped with an Exynos 2400e chipset and houses a 4,700mAh battery. It is equipped with a 50-megapixel triple rear camera unit and a 10-megapixel selfie shooter. The phone comes with support for Galaxy AI features like Circle to Search and Live Translate.  Samsung Galaxy S24 FE Availability The Samsung Galaxy S24 FE will be available for purchase in India starting October 3. The phone will come with 8GB of RAM paired with three storage options — 128GB, 256GB, and 512GB. It will be offered in Blue, Graphite, Grey, Mint, and Yellow colourways. Although the company has not yet confirmed the price of the Galaxy S24 FE in India, it is priced  at EUR 749 (roughly Rs. 62,600) and EUR 809 (roughly Rs. 67,700), for the 128GB and 256GB options r...

Intel Xeon 6 Processors and Gaudi 3 AI Accelerators With Ability to Handle Advanced AI Workloads Launched

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Intel  recently unveiled new hardware focused at improving artificial intelligence (AI) workflows. The company introduced the Xeon 6 processor with new Performance-cores (P-cores) and Gaudi 3 AI Accelerator for enterprise customers and data centres on Tuesday. The chipmaker claims that the new hardware will offer both higher throughput and better cost optimisation to enable optimal performance per watt and lower total cost of ownership. These devices were launched to enable enterprises to handle the continuously increasing workload demands from more advanced AI models, according to the chipmaker. Intel Xeon 6 Processor Launched  The chipmaker says  that its new Intel Xeon 6 is equipped with Performance-cores. These processors are not meant for retail consumers and instead will power data centres for enterprises to help them run cloud servers. Intel claims the Xeon 6 processor offers twice the performance of its predecessor due to increased core count. It also offers do...

Intel Xeon 6 Processors and Gaudi 3 AI Accelerators With Ability to Handle Advanced AI Workloads Launched

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Intel  recently unveiled new hardware focused at improving artificial intelligence (AI) workflows. The company introduced the Xeon 6 processor with new Performance-cores (P-cores) and Gaudi 3 AI Accelerator for enterprise customers and data centres on Tuesday. The chipmaker claims that the new hardware will offer both higher throughput and better cost optimisation to enable optimal performance per watt and lower total cost of ownership. These devices were launched to enable enterprises to handle the continuously increasing workload demands from more advanced AI models, according to the chipmaker. Intel Xeon 6 Processor Launched  The chipmaker says  that its new Intel Xeon 6 is equipped with Performance-cores. These processors are not meant for retail consumers and instead will power data centres for enterprises to help them run cloud servers. Intel claims the Xeon 6 processor offers twice the performance of its predecessor due to increased core count. It also offers do...

Samsung Galaxy S25+ US Variant With Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 SoC Surfaces on Geekbench

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Samsung Galaxy S25+ may launch alongside the base Galaxy S25 and the Galaxy S25 Ultra early next year. It is expected to launch as a successor to the  Galaxy S24+ , which was unveiled in January this year. Previous leaks have revealed CAD-based design renders as well as battery details of the purported handset. Now, the US variant of the smartphone has been spotted on a popular benchmarking website. Notably, the US variant of the Galaxy S25 Ultra was also spotted on this site. Samsung Galaxy S25+ Geekbench Listing A Samsung handset with the model number SM-S936U, speculated to be the Galaxy S25+, has been spotted on Geekbench. The "U" suggests that this is the US variant of the purported handset. It appears with an octa-core Qualcomm chipset with two cores clocking 4.19GHz and six cores with a speed of 2.90GHz. The listed chipset comes with an integrated Adreno 830 GPU. The chip architecture suggests that this is the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 SoC, whi...

Whoop 4.0 Fitness Band With Heart Rate Tracker, Blood Oxygen Monitor Launched in India

Whoop announced its first wearable in India — Whoop 4.0 —on Tuesday, September 24. Designed for athletes and wellness enthusiasts, Whoop's 4.0 fitness band come with features like sleep tracking, heart rate monitoring, skin temperature sensing, and pulse oximetry among others. The Whoop 4.0 band is claimed to offer a battery life of more than five days on a single charge. It comes with several features like Whoop coach, sleep coach and any wear technology for tracking physical activities and wellness. Whoop 4.0 Price in India, Availability  The Whoop 4.0 is priced at Rs. 29,990 in India. Buyers can grab the wearable during the upcoming Flipkart Big Billion Days sale starting  September 26 for Rs. 26,990 by adding a discount of Rs. 3,000. Further, there will be no-cost EMI offers. The wearable is available in a single Onyx strap option.  Whoop 4.0 Specifications  The Whoop 4.0 doesn't have a screen, but it boasts a rectangle dial with a nylon strap. The wearable ...

Samsung Galaxy S25+ US Variant With Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 SoC Surfaces on Geekbench

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Samsung Galaxy S25+ may launch alongside the base Galaxy S25 and the Galaxy S25 Ultra early next year. It is expected to launch as a successor to the  Galaxy S24+ , which was unveiled in January this year. Previous leaks have revealed CAD-based design renders as well as battery details of the purported handset. Now, the US variant of the smartphone has been spotted on a popular benchmarking website. Notably, the US variant of the Galaxy S25 Ultra was also spotted on this site. Samsung Galaxy S25+ Geekbench Listing A Samsung handset with the model number SM-S936U, speculated to be the Galaxy S25+, has been spotted on Geekbench. The "U" suggests that this is the US variant of the purported handset. It appears with an octa-core Qualcomm chipset with two cores clocking 4.19GHz and six cores with a speed of 2.90GHz. The listed chipset comes with an integrated Adreno 830 GPU. The chip architecture suggests that this is the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 SoC, whi...

Duolingo Showcases Video Calls With AI Chatbot, Game-Like ‘Adventures’ Experience at Duocon 2024

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Duolingo , the ed-tech platform focused on teaching languages, mathematics, and music on Tuesday announced new features at its annual Duocon 2024 conference. The platform announced a new artificial intelligence (AI) feature with its Max subscription that will allow users to have conversations with an AI chatbot while simulating a video call. The company claims that this feature will enable users to have realistic conversations and improve their language proficiency. Apart from this, a game-like feature dubbed Adventures, and an expansion of its music courses with the partnership with Loog was also announced at the event. Duolingo Unveils AI-Powered Features at Duocon 2024 At Duocon 2024, the platform unveiled several new capabilities, including the AI-powered 'Video Call with Lily' feature that allows users to start a conversation with Lily, one of the prominent virtual characters on Duolingo and engage in spontaneous and realistic conversations with the chatbot. The compan...

Duolingo Showcases Video Calls With AI Chatbot, Game-Like ‘Adventures’ Experience at Duocon 2024

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Duolingo , the ed-tech platform focused on teaching languages, mathematics, and music on Tuesday announced new features at its annual Duocon 2024 conference. The platform announced a new artificial intelligence (AI) feature with its Max subscription that will allow users to have conversations with an AI chatbot while simulating a video call. The company claims that this feature will enable users to have realistic conversations and improve their language proficiency. Apart from this, a game-like feature dubbed Adventures, and an expansion of its music courses with the partnership with Loog was also announced at the event. Duolingo Unveils AI-Powered Features at Duocon 2024 At Duocon 2024, the platform unveiled several new capabilities, including the AI-powered 'Video Call with Lily' feature that allows users to start a conversation with Lily, one of the prominent virtual characters on Duolingo and engage in spontaneous and realistic conversations with the chatbot. The compan...

iQOO Z9 Turbo+ With MediaTek Dimensity 9300+ SoC, 6,400mAh Battery Launched: Price, Specifications

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iQOO Z9 Turbo+ was launched in China on Tuesday. The smartphone runs on a MediaTek Dimensity 9300+ SoC along with a dedicated Q1 gaming chipset, up to 16GB of RAM and a 6,400mAh battery with 80W fast charging support. The phone sports a 6.78-inch 1.5K display, a 50-megapixel dual rear camera unit and a 16-megapixel front camera sensor. It carries an infrared and an in-display fingerprint sensor. The handset joins the  iQoo Z9 Turbo ,  iQoo Z9 , and  iQoo Z9x  in the country. iQOO Z9 Turbo+ Price, Availability iQOO Z9 Turbo+ price starts in China at CNY 2,299 (roughly Rs. 27,300) for the base model with 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. The 12GB + 512GB, 12GB + 512GB, and 16GB + 512GB variants are priced at CNY 2,599 (roughly Rs. 30,900), CNY 2,499 (roughly Rs. 29,700) and CNY 2,899 (roughly Rs. 34,500), respectively. The phone is offered in three colour options — Midnight Black, Moonlight Shadow Titanium and Starlight White (translat...

iQOO Z9 Turbo+ With MediaTek Dimensity 9300+ SoC, 6,400mAh Battery Launched: Price, Specifications

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iQOO Z9 Turbo+ was launched in China on Tuesday. The smartphone runs on a MediaTek Dimensity 9300+ SoC along with a dedicated Q1 gaming chipset, up to 16GB of RAM and a 6,400mAh battery with 80W fast charging support. The phone sports a 6.78-inch 1.5K display, a 50-megapixel dual rear camera unit and a 16-megapixel front camera sensor. It carries an infrared and an in-display fingerprint sensor. The handset joins the  iQoo Z9 Turbo ,  iQoo Z9 , and  iQoo Z9x  in the country. iQOO Z9 Turbo+ Price, Availability iQOO Z9 Turbo+ price starts in China at CNY 2,299 (roughly Rs. 27,300) for the base model with 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. The 12GB + 512GB, 12GB + 512GB, and 16GB + 512GB variants are priced at CNY 2,599 (roughly Rs. 30,900), CNY 2,499 (roughly Rs. 29,700) and CNY 2,899 (roughly Rs. 34,500), respectively. The phone is offered in three colour options — Midnight Black, Moonlight Shadow Titanium and Starlight White (translat...

iOS 18.1 Developer Beta 5 Update With Apple Intelligence in Messages and New Control Centre Toggles Released: What’s New

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iOS 18.1 Developer Beta 5 was rolled out to eligible iPhone models on Monday. It builds upon the features introduced by Apple on the previous developer and public beta updates by adding new toggles in the Control Centre and an option to reset its layout to the default iOS configuration. Apple Intelligence — the company's suite of artificial intelligence (AI) features — is now available on the company's Messages app, adding new ways for quickly replying to chats and fetching summaries of messages. iOS 18.1 Developer Beta 5 Update Features One of the most notable highlights of the iOS 18.1 Developer Beta 5 update is the introduction of Apple Intelligence in Messages. iPhone  users who are beta testing the latest build will be able to see a summary of each of their unread conversations. Meanwhile, a new smart replies option enables them to choose an appropriate quick response to messages. The Cupertino-based tech giant has added a dedicated Apple Intelligence option in the N...

Nothing Ear Open Design, Key Specifications Leak Online Ahead of Launch

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Nothing Ear Open, the rumoured open ear true wireless stereo (TWS) earphones from the company, are expected to launch later today. So far, the UK-based OEM has teased the arrival of an upcoming product but has yet to reveal any details. Design renders of the anticipated audio wearables alongside the expected key features have surfaced online. They are expected to maintain the brand-specific design language and carry larger batteries than most TWS earphones in the market. The earphones are also tipped to arrive with support for OpenAI's ChatGPT. Nothing Ear Open Design (Expected) Winfuture leaked  (in German) the design of the purported open-ear TWS earphones from Nothing with a partially transparent design. They are seen with long, curved bands that are expected to help the earphones remain in place. The earphones appear in a white shade, placed in a pill-shaped charging and storage case. Nothing Ear Open earphones front and back design Photo Credit: Winfuture   Nothin...

Nothing Ear Open Design, Key Specifications Leak Online Ahead of Launch

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Nothing Ear Open, the rumoured open ear true wireless stereo (TWS) earphones from the company, are expected to launch later today. So far, the UK-based OEM has teased the arrival of an upcoming product but has yet to reveal any details. Design renders of the anticipated audio wearables alongside the expected key features have surfaced online. They are expected to maintain the brand-specific design language and carry larger batteries than most TWS earphones in the market. The earphones are also tipped to arrive with support for OpenAI's ChatGPT. Nothing Ear Open Design (Expected) Winfuture leaked  (in German) the design of the purported open-ear TWS earphones from Nothing with a partially transparent design. They are seen with long, curved bands that are expected to help the earphones remain in place. The earphones appear in a white shade, placed in a pill-shaped charging and storage case. Nothing Ear Open earphones front and back design Photo Credit: Winfuture   Nothin...

Samsung Galaxy S24 FE Price Leaked; Tipped to Be More Expensive Than Galaxy S23 FE

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Samsung Galaxy S24 FE is expected to launch soon as a successor to the  Galaxy S23 FE , which was unveiled in October 2023. Previously, design leaks of the purported Fan Edition phone had surfaced online. Several key features of the smartphone including chipset and display have also been leaked. Meanwhile, a recent leak had suggested that the Galaxy S24 FE may launch at a higher price than the Galaxy S23 FE in European markets. Now, a new report claims that phone's price will likely follow a similar trend in the US. Samsung Galaxy S24 FE Price (Expected) The Samsung Galaxy S24 FE may launch in the US with a higher price tag than the Galaxy S23 FE. A Smartprix report in collaboration with tipster Steve H.McFly (@OnLeaks) suggests that the anticipated Galaxy S24 FE will likely start in the US at $649 (roughly Rs. 54,200) for the 128GB option, while the 256GB variant will be listed at $709 (roughly Rs. 59,200). Notably, this is a $50 (roughly Rs. 4,200) jump over the...

Samsung Galaxy S24 FE Price Leaked; Tipped to Be More Expensive Than Galaxy S23 FE

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Samsung Galaxy S24 FE is expected to launch soon as a successor to the  Galaxy S23 FE , which was unveiled in October 2023. Previously, design leaks of the purported Fan Edition phone had surfaced online. Several key features of the smartphone including chipset and display have also been leaked. Meanwhile, a recent leak had suggested that the Galaxy S24 FE may launch at a higher price than the Galaxy S23 FE in European markets. Now, a new report claims that phone's price will likely follow a similar trend in the US. Samsung Galaxy S24 FE Price (Expected) The Samsung Galaxy S24 FE may launch in the US with a higher price tag than the Galaxy S23 FE. A Smartprix report in collaboration with tipster Steve H.McFly (@OnLeaks) suggests that the anticipated Galaxy S24 FE will likely start in the US at $649 (roughly Rs. 54,200) for the 128GB option, while the 256GB variant will be listed at $709 (roughly Rs. 59,200). Notably, this is a $50 (roughly Rs. 4,200) jump over the...

Elon Musk’s Starlink Satellites Could Severely Damage Ground-Based Radio Telescopes, Says Study

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Elon Musk's Starlink satellites are causing significant disruption for astronomers worldwide. Scientists from the Netherlands, particularly the Netherlands Institute for Radio Astronomy (ASTRON), have reported that the growing network of Starlink  satellites is interfering with radio waves used for vital space research. The satellites, designed to provide high-speed internet in remote areas across the globe, are blocking signals that allow astronomers to observe deep space objects, including black holes, exoplanets, and galaxies millions of light-years away. Impact on Astronomical Research According to Professor Jessica Dempsey, Director of ASTRON, the interference from Starlink's second-generation satellites (V2) is much stronger than the earlier versions. She highlighted that the electromagnetic radiation emitted by these satellites is up to 32 times stronger than what was detected from previous models, making it increasingly difficult for scientists to gather important ...

Elon Musk’s Starlink Satellites Could Severely Damage Ground-Based Radio Telescopes, Says Study

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Elon Musk's Starlink satellites are causing significant disruption for astronomers worldwide. Scientists from the Netherlands, particularly the Netherlands Institute for Radio Astronomy (ASTRON), have reported that the growing network of Starlink  satellites is interfering with radio waves used for vital space research. The satellites, designed to provide high-speed internet in remote areas across the globe, are blocking signals that allow astronomers to observe deep space objects, including black holes, exoplanets, and galaxies millions of light-years away. Impact on Astronomical Research According to Professor Jessica Dempsey, Director of ASTRON, the interference from Starlink's second-generation satellites (V2) is much stronger than the earlier versions. She highlighted that the electromagnetic radiation emitted by these satellites is up to 32 times stronger than what was detected from previous models, making it increasingly difficult for scientists to gather important ...

Jupiter-Like Exoplanet With Iron Winds and Molten Metal Rain Discovered by Researchers

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Astronomers have discovered that the exoplanet WASP-76b, located about 634 light-years away in the Pisces constellation, experiences extreme weather conditions unlike anything on Earth. With temperatures soaring to around 4,350 degrees Fahrenheit (2,400 degrees Celsius), the planet's atmosphere is ravaged by high-speed iron winds and molten metal rain. These findings highlight how truly alien the atmospheres of exoplanets can be, especially on "hot Jupiters" like WASP-76b. Unique Atmospheric Phenomena The exoplanet's close proximity to its star makes it tidally locked, meaning one side of WASP-76b is permanently facing the star. This dayside reaches extreme temperatures that vaporize iron, which is then carried to the planet's cooler nightside by powerful winds. Once there, the iron condenses and falls as molten metal droplets, creating an intense and hostile environment. The discovery was made by a team of scientists from the University of Geneva (UNIGE) and...

Jupiter-Like Exoplanet With Iron Winds and Molten Metal Rain Discovered by Researchers

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Astronomers have discovered that the exoplanet WASP-76b, located about 634 light-years away in the Pisces constellation, experiences extreme weather conditions unlike anything on Earth. With temperatures soaring to around 4,350 degrees Fahrenheit (2,400 degrees Celsius), the planet's atmosphere is ravaged by high-speed iron winds and molten metal rain. These findings highlight how truly alien the atmospheres of exoplanets can be, especially on "hot Jupiters" like WASP-76b. Unique Atmospheric Phenomena The exoplanet's close proximity to its star makes it tidally locked, meaning one side of WASP-76b is permanently facing the star. This dayside reaches extreme temperatures that vaporize iron, which is then carried to the planet's cooler nightside by powerful winds. Once there, the iron condenses and falls as molten metal droplets, creating an intense and hostile environment. The discovery was made by a team of scientists from the University of Geneva (UNIGE) and...

Jo Tera Hai Woh Mera Hai Review: A Light-Hearted Comedy About Greed That Steers Clear of Depth

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When Emily Dickinson wrote “The heart wants what it wants,” it hit home for many of us. Like Dickinson said, human desires and fixations are often beyond rationale and reasoning. JioCinema's latest original, Jo Tera Hai Wo Mera Hai, is based on the same concept. The film tells the story of a man called Mitesh (Amit Sial), who has had his heart set on Utsav, a gorgeous Bungalow in Mumbai, for years. Like a love-struck teenager, he keeps scrolling through photos of the villa on his phone, daydreams about it, and doesn't mind holding up traffic just to get a moment to admire the villa in its full glory. The only obstacle that stands in the way of his childhood dream house is Govinda (Paresh Rawal), the perpetually cranky owner of Utsav, who pelts unwanted visitors away and stays with his household help at the villa. He is well aware of the place's magnetism and can't stand the sight of brokers hovering over him, waiting for him to agree to sell the place. A notice outsid...