Uber CEO aims to get into cheap rides in ‘Toughest Market’ India

After weeks of anticipation, the Poco X6 Neo has been launched in India. It is the latest entry into the Poco X series which already includes the Poco X6 and X6 Pro and aims to compete in the mid-range segment against the likes of Redmi Note 13 5G and OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite 5G. At launch, Himanshu Tandon, Country Head, POCO India said, “POCO X6 Neo is designed with sleek sophistication and boasts AMOLED display technology, specifically tailored to meet the demands of GenZ.” From features to price, know all about the Poco X6 Neo.

AI roundup: The use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is growing and in some places, it has found greater acceptability than in others. Now, a study highlights the fact that India finds the technology to be quite relevant and influential. In other news, a 16-year-old Indian-American boy Adrit Rao has developed several apps and is now collaborating with Stanford University to use AI to revamp the healthcare sector. Know about more such AI news from today.

Tech Mahindra CEO sees AI as an amplifier of human capabilities, not a job threat; Rakuten to invest $10 mn in India on AI and 6G development; AI knowledge consortium launched by 12 research organizations in India; Zora expands into AI, offering revenue streams for model makers- this and more in our daily roundup. Let us take a look.

The annual HP Amplify partner conference in Las Vegas unfolded with a wave of discussions and revelations, all centered around the profound impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on various industries. From partnership program upgrades to a strategic shift towards subscriptions and services, the two-day event brought tech leaders, including Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella and Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai, to a unanimous agreement on the pivotal role of AI. Analysts are dubbing 2024 as the year when AI takes center stage in product pitches.

Poco has set the stage for a game-changer in the Indian smartphone market with the launch of its most budget-friendly 5G smartphone to date. The Poco M6 5G has now made its mark as an Airtel-exclusive offering, bundling in a one-time data package for Airtel prepaid users. Initially introduced to the Indian market in December 2023, this device boasts a MediaTek Dimensity 6100 plus SoC and a robust 5,000mAh battery with 18W wired charging support. This marks Poco's second foray into Airtel exclusivity, following the earlier introduction of the Poco C51 variant at Rs. 5999, which included a generous 50GB one-time mobile data offering.

Puget Systems has released its CPU market trend report for 2023 showing Intel leading the desktop mainstream space while AMD remains the workstation king.

PlayStation has been part of India’s vibrant gaming scene for over two decades. In May 2023, we embarked on an ambitious journey with the India Hero Project. We aimed to unearth and empower India’s brightest game development talents to share their unique visions with gamers globally. The response was spectacular, with an avalanche of entries that showcased the rich tapestry of Indian culture, innovation, and storytelling.

Sony Interactive Entertainment has announced the first five titles as part of its India Hero Project, a new initiative that aims to “unearth and empower India’s brightest game development talents to share their unique visions with gamers globally.”

Carl Pei-led Nothing unveiled its latest smartphone, the Nothing Phone 2a, at an event held in New Delhi today, March 5. The smartphone is Nothing's first offering in the mid-range segment, offering features such as a 120Hz AMOLED display, MediaTek 7200 Pro SoC and the iconic Glyph Interface, as it looks to capture the Indian smartphone market. The company has also jumped on the AI bandwagon and announced a partnership with Aravind Srinivas-led Perplexity AI, giving away a freebie in the process for Nothing Phone 2a users!

Quordle today: March has been a tricky affair for Quordle players so far. While there have been some easy words, a handful of tricky words have also been encountered. This inconsistency in the difficult level can be daunting, especially to new Quordle players. That is exactly what describes the answers to Quordle today. While most of the words are fairly common, one could prove to be very challenging. If you're stuck, then check out hints and clues for Quordle today.

Anticipation is building as Realme gears up to unveil its much-awaited smartphone, the Realme Narzo 70 Pro 5G in India. The company has been teasing the smartphone for weeks now, offering glimpses of its standout features, including a distinctive circular rear camera module reminiscent of the recently unveiled Realme 12 series. It is also tipped to make waves by introducing an innovative Air Gesture feature that could redefine the way users interact with their phones.

After much anticipation, Nothing, the tech company founded by Carl Pei, is gearing up to unveil its latest mid-range smartphone, the Nothing Phone 2a, in India on March 5. With this launch, Nothing aims to solidify its position in the competitive and rapidly evolving affordable smartphone market, directly challenging established players like Realme and Xiaomi.