- TSMC’s Shift to US Manufacturing Due to ongoing trade negotiations and tariffs, TSMC (Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company) is focusing its manufacturing efforts on the US, specifically Arizona, to produce 3nm and 1.4nm chipsets. This strategic move has led to delays in their previous plans for a second fabrication unit in Japan.
- Neuralink’s Impact on Hearing The video highlights the remarkable potential of Neuralink’s brain chips, showcasing how they can help individuals with congenital deafness to not only hear but also perform complex tasks like playing video games, 3D modeling, and chess using only their thoughts.
- Starlink and Drug Smuggling A peculiar incident in Colombia was reported where drug smugglers were found utilizing Starlink in the middle of the sea. It appears they were testing its internet coverage for future operations, though no drugs were found at the time of the discovery.
- Smartphone Launches and Leaks
- Oppo Reno 14 Series: The Oppo Reno 14 Pro (12/256GB) launched in India for ₹49,999, while the Reno 14 (12/256GB) is available for ₹39,999.
- Tecno POVA 7 Series: Tecno introduced the POVA 7 Pro (8/128GB at ₹18,999, 8/256GB at ₹19,999) and POVA 7 (8/128GB at ₹14,999, 8/256GB at ₹15,999), both priced under ₹20,000.
- Vivo X200 FE and XFD 5 Leaks: Upcoming Vivo phones, the foldable XFD 5 (featuring a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, 6000mAh battery, 80W charging, and expected to be priced around ₹1.5 lakh) and the compact X200 FE (12/256GB at ₹54,999, 16/512GB at ₹59,999, with a 6500mAh battery), are anticipated to launch on July 14. Both are rumored to include “ice back cameras.”
- Samsung Galaxy G Fold Tri-Fold Leak: An accidental leak from the 1UI 8 update revealed the name and design of Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy G Fold tri-fold phone. It features two inward-folding hinges, a G-shape closing animation, a flexible display, a triple camera setup, and a cover screen.
- Samsung Z Fold 7 Leak: A blue color variant of the Z Fold 7 was leaked, showcasing a ceramic back panel and an impressively thin design (8.9mm thick, 4.2mm thin).
- OnePlus 15s and 15T Development: OnePlus is reportedly developing the 15s and 15T, which are expected to come with a 6500mAh battery and Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, along with a third ultra-wide camera.
- Soaham Parekh Controversy An Indian software engineer, Soaham Parekh, garnered significant attention for working remotely for five different US-based startups simultaneously, citing financial constraints as his motivation.
- Rapid Fire News
- iPhone 17 Pro Max Battery: The iPhone 17 Pro Max is rumored to be the first iPhone ever to feature a 5000mAh battery.
- UPI Payments for NRIs: Non-resident Indians can now conveniently make UPI payments in India using their international mobile numbers.
- Google Vids AI Expansion: Google’s Vids AI video tool has expanded its availability to India, allowing Gemini AI Pro plan users to generate up to three videos per day.
- India’s First Dolby Cinema: India’s first-ever Dolby Cinema has officially opened at City Pride Multiplex in Kharadi, Pune.
- PlayStation 5 Price Increase: The price of the PS5 Digital Edition has increased by ₹5,000, now retailing at ₹49,999.
- UPI Transaction Dominance: A report by PBT indicates that a staggering 50% of the world’s real-time digital transactions occur in India, highlighting the widespread adoption of UPI.