In a major move towards bridging the digital divide in India, Jio Platforms Limited has entered into an agreement with SpaceX to offer Starlink's satellite-based broadband services to Indian customers. This partnership will expand the reach and reliability of high-speed internet in the country, complementing Jio's existing offerings. With Jio's commitment to providing affordable and accessible internet, the partnership with SpaceX marks a transformative step towards seamless connectivity, especially in rural and remote regions.
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According to recent reports, Vivo is planning to launch its new smartphone, the Vivo T4x 5G in March. The phone was recently spotted on the Bureau of Indian Standards website, hinting at an imminent release. It is expected to come in two color options and introduce a new Dynamic Light feature. With a massive 6,500mAh battery, the T4x 5G is set to be the largest battery in its price segment. The exact launch date is yet to be announced, but the phone is expected to be priced around Rs 15,000.
The upcoming Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is expected to have similar pricing to the Galaxy S25+ model, according to a well-known tipster. With a 6.65-inch display size and ultra slim bezels, it promises a sleek and modern design. However, the slim profile could come at the cost of a smaller battery and a dual-camera setup instead of the triple-camera setup on the S25+. The Galaxy S25 Edge is set to make its debut at the Mobile World Congress 2025.
Samsung has released its latest mid-range phones, the Galaxy A56 and A36, in India with a promise of six years of software updates. These phones have a 6.7" Super AMOLED display, a 50MP main camera, and support 45W wired charging for the first time in Galaxy A history. The A56 has a bigger sensor and a more powerful Exynos 1580 chipset, while the A36 sticks to Snapdragon 6 Gen 3. Interested buyers can check out our first impressions of these phones before making a purchase.
With the government's push for modernization, BSNL is speeding up the deployment of its 5G network, alongside its ongoing 4G upgrades. Foreign suppliers are now being considered for 5G equipment through a $2 billion bidding process. Despite their focus on domestic technology, BSNL believes that government participation is crucial for a faster rollout of their 5G services. Tejas Networks, C-DOT, and TCS are among the companies providing equipment for BSNL's 4G services.
Reliance Jio follows Airtel's footsteps in partnering with SpaceX to bring Starlink's satellite broadband internet services to India. This move is seen as a strategic step towards providing reliable and accessible high-speed internet in the country, especially in remote areas. However, SpaceX is yet to be granted permission to operate in India and discussions on spectrum allocation for satcom services are still ongoing. Meanwhile, rival Airtel also jumps on the Starlink bandwagon, despite its stake in competing satellite company Eutelsat. The telecom industry is now calling for fair policies for satcom firms, including spectrum and license fees.
Chinese startup Monica has created a buzz in the tech world with its new AI agent, Manus. This agentic model is being compared to the top AI systems created by OpenAI, Google, and Anthropic. Manus is designed to be a general-purpose AI that can autonomously tackle various real-world tasks, from website creation to trip planning and stock analysis. This revolutionary new AI system is gaining attention for its ability to think, plan, and execute without human supervision.
The popular social media platform, X, formerly known as Twitter, has experienced its third major outage in a single day, leaving thousands of users unable to access the platform. This marks the second major disruption of the day, with over 40,000 reports of service disruptions globally. Despite repeated disruptions and widespread user complaints, the company has not released an official statement on the cause of the outages, raising concerns about the platform's reliability.
On 6 March 2025, a Chinese startup named Monica revealed Manus AI, an autonomous AI system with the ability to make decisions and complete tasks without human intervention. While this advancement raises concerns over the loss of human control in AI operations, its developers assert that Manus outperformed other AI models in reasoning and automation tasks. However, the lack of open-source access and regulatory oversight raises potential risks of its state control and applications in areas such as economic warfare, state surveillance, and cyberattacks. Cybersecurity experts warn that such autonomous AI systems could bypass digital security measures, posing a significant threat to financial systems, government institutions, and global corporations. As China prioritises AI supremacy, its deployment and potential unintended consequences challenge existing regulatory frameworks and ethical guidelines.