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India Today
4 days ago
- India Today
Tecno Pova Curve 5G launched in India, price starts at Rs 15,999
Tecno has introduced its latest smartphone in the Indian market under a brand-new 'Curve' series. Called the Tecno Pova Curve 5G, the device blends aggressive hardware with a premium design, and comes at a competitive starting price of Rs 15,999. Here is a look at the specs, features and design of the new Tecno highlight of the Pova Curve 5G is its 6.78-inch full-HD+ 3D curved AMOLED display that supports a 144Hz refresh rate, making it the most affordable curved-screen phone with such a high refresh rate in the segment. The screen also supports 1300nits of peak brightness and is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass the phone is the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Ultimate chipset, built on the 4nm process. Tecno is offering the phone in two variants — 6GB RAM and 8GB RAM — both coupled with 128GB of UFS 2.2 storage. There's also support for up to 8GB of virtual RAM. The phone runs HiOS 15 based on Android 15 out of the box. Tecno has promised one major OS upgrade to Android 16 and two years of security updates. It also comes loaded with Tecno's Ella AI features, which include AI Call Assistant, Auto Answer, Multilingual Support and Voiceprint Noise terms of photography, the Tecno Pova Curve 5G sports a 64-megapixel primary rear camera with Sony's IMX682 sensor and a 2-megapixel secondary camera for portraits. On the front, there's a 13-megapixel shooter. Both front and rear cameras support 4K video recording, which is great for a budget connectivity, Tecno has included features such as 5G++, VoWiFi Dual Pass, and Intelligent Signal Hub System to improve network performance. Other notable features include stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos, dual microphones, an in-display fingerprint scanner, IR blaster, and its slim 7.45mm body, the phone houses a 5,500mAh battery, and comes with 45W fast charging support. Tecno claims the phone can be fully charged in 45 minutes using the bundled charger. The phone also features bypass charging to reduce heating during gaming or prolonged Pova Curve 5G has an eye-catching "starship-inspired" design. It comes in three colours—Magic Silver, Neon Cyan, and Geek Black. The base model with 6GB RAM is priced at Rs 15,999, while the 8GB variant costs Rs 16,999. It will be available for purchase via Flipkart starting June 5.
Yahoo
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Hit musical to play at the Mayflower Theatre
A new production of Legally Blonde The Musical is set to tour the UK. Producers Royo and Curve have announced that the show will play at the Mayflower Theatre in Southampton from February 24 to February 28, 2026. The musical is based on Amanda Browning's novel and the 2001 film starring Reese Witherspoon and Jennifer Coolidge. It features a book by Heather Hach and original music and lyrics by Laurence O'Keefe and Nell Benjamin. The musical will play in Southampton from February 24 to February 28, 2026 (Image: Mayflower Theatre) The show will be directed by Curve's artistic director Nikolai Foster, who previously directed the sell-out tour of Kinky Boots. Curve's chief executive Chris Stafford and artistic director Nikolai Foster said: "Legally Blonde is firmly established in the musical theatre repertoire as a contemporary classic and it's a pleasure to be reunited with 'Little Miss Woods - comma - Elle' in the 2020s. "Laurence O'Keefe, Nell Benjamin and Heather Hach's electrifying musical about empowerment, equality and the folly of judging a book by its cover remains pitch perfect and as relevant as ever. "We have assembled a 'mad props' creative team and together we are looking forward to creating a fresh, fun and sunny SoCal production of this great musical. "And following the incredible success of Kinky Boots, it's a thrill to collaborate again with our friends at Royo. "We can't wait to share the show with audiences across the UK and Europe after Elle takes over Curve early 2026." Tickets are on sale now at The rom-com follows Elle Woods on her journey from fashionista to legal ace at Harvard Law School, all in the name of love. Elle must prove she is more than blonde ambition, swap the changing rooms for the courtroom and learn that 'being true to yourself never goes out of style.' Mayflower Theatre is a Grade II listed building and Mayflower Studios is a creative producing theatre and is open to all even if it's just for coffee or to meet in the city centre location.
Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Truckload spot rates to continue upward trend, RXO says
The overall trajectory for truckload spot rates remains 'inflationary,' but trade policy presents a significant wild card, according to a report issued by freight broker RXO on Thursday. The Charlotte, North Carolina-based company's Curve quarterly forecast said the TL market 'has remained relatively calm' with spot rates continuing to step higher despite disruption from rapidly changing tariff policies. A trend – largely in place since 2023 – of soft freight demand, reductions in carrier capacity and stable rates continued in the first quarter. RXO's (NYSE: RXO) data showed TL spot rates (excluding fuel) were up 9.1% year over year in the first quarter, which compared to an 11.6% growth rate during the fourth quarter. The company's all-in spot rate index, which includes fuel, also increased slightly again in the first quarter as it did in the fourth. The data showed contractual rates increased 1.4% y/y in the first quarter – the first y/y increase since the end of 3PL classified the first quarter as 'still primarily a shippers' market' as 'carriers remained under significant cost pressure, while shippers enjoyed relatively high tender acceptance rates, easy capacity and slight rate decreases in their RFPs.' RXO is the third-largest TL broker in North America following its acquisition of Coyote Logistics last year. 'We're as close to equilibrium, in terms of carrier supply and shipper demand, as we've been in over two years,' the update said. 'Relatively speaking, the capacity situation is much more fragile than at this time last year. With a continued difficult landscape for carriers, and (in many cases) decreasing 2025 contract rates setting in, it could set the stage for volatility later in 2025.' Market tightening during the fourth quarter held into January before unwinding in February and March as tariff rhetoric accelerated. RXO pointed to an 11-week period on the platform at the end of last year when spot rates were at a premium to contract rates, which is typically a sign of recovery. However, into the second quarter, it said spot rates are at a 5% to 8% discount to contract doesn't believe the step down in the y/y spot rate increases during the first quarter is a sign the TL market is weakening, noting significant cost pressures on carriers. It said the average cost to operate a truck is 34% higher over the past decade but absolute spot rates are largely the same as they were in 2014. 'Though the spot market has receded since January, it did the same thing in 2024, then continued to build momentum (albeit gradually) throughout the rest of the year,' the update said. 'Simply put, it is difficult for freight rates to drop materially, as many carriers have been running with unsustainable unit economics.' RXO doesn't expect a material ramp in rates during the second quarter as the spot market hasn't held the increases from one-off seasonal or weather events in recent months like it typically would at the start of a material upcycle. 'Q2 will not likely feel like a dramatically different operating environment, but we are in a changing marketplace that may set us up for a more meaningful flip later in the year,' the report continued. 'The severity of an inflationary spike in freight rates largely depends on tariffs and how shippers and carriers respond.' RXO said spot rates are expected to continue to increase in the second quarter even as imports and industrial production are receding. A typical seasonal lift for the quarter is still expected 'especially if there is some stabilization in trade policy (i.e., reduction or removal of tariffs).' The broader trend for 2025 calls for more carrier exits ('despite a couple of atypical months of operating authority growth in March and April') and high carrier operating costs to keep upward pressure on rates. RXO also pointed to a chance for a more material uptick in rates if trade tensions calm ahead of peak season and if carrier exits become more pronounced. That scenario would likely mean 'contract rates and routing guides set in the softer market of 2024 may not survive a tighter market late in 2025, when the spot market will likely become more lucrative than the contract market.' 'All that said, while we are in an inflationary rate environment, we don't anticipate the sort of extreme conditions we experienced in the last inflationary market in 2020 and 2021.'More FreightWaves articles by Todd Maiden: Activist investor pushes Forward Air to execute 'value-maximizing sale' FedEx taps leaders from within for LTL spinoff, to Wall Street's dismay April sees mixed freight trends on path to recovery The post Truckload spot rates to continue upward trend, RXO says appeared first on FreightWaves. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
RXO Releases the Latest Curve Freight Market Forecast
In the first quarter, while truckload spot rates continued to rise year-over-year, the growth rate eased from the fourth quarter of 2024 Spot rates, in both year-over-year and absolute terms, will likely continue to be inflationary CHARLOTTE, N.C., May 22, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today, RXO (NYSE: RXO), a leading provider of asset-light transportation solutions, released the latest update to its proprietary Curve truckload market forecast. The Q2 Curve update, which recaps first-quarter performance, covers macroeconomic indicators and trends driving the truckload market, and provides a second-quarter freight market forecast, indicates a sustained year-over-year increase in truckload rates in the first quarter. However, the rate of this growth decelerated when compared to the fourth quarter. Highlights from the report include: Spot rates increased 9.1% year-over-year in the first quarter of 2025, slightly less than the 11.6% reading in the fourth quarter of 2024. After initial volatility in January from post-holiday shipping and weather events, truckload capacity and spot rates receded to their pre-peak season baseline. Looking ahead, typical summer shipping trends should drive some incremental spot market volatility in the second quarter. "The market calmed throughout the first quarter, which we expected given typical seasonality," said Corey Klujsza, vice president of pricing and procurement at RXO. "The real question is, will we see sustained momentum when it comes to rate increases as we get deeper into the busier summer shipping season? Regardless, carriers are under tremendous cost pressure from prolonged low rates, and though freight demand may not spike, there is still potential for a tighter capacity environment later in the year." Jared Weisfeld, chief strategy officer at RXO, said, "Shippers have had to contend with a tremendous amount of uncertainty throughout the first quarter and into the second. They're employing many different strategies in response. They're also deciding whether to increase inventory and whether there will be enough demand to warrant that inventory build-up. While we're operating in a very fluid and uncertain environment, de-escalating trade tensions provide shippers with an opportunity to strategically increase inventory and plan for the second half of the year." To read the full second-quarter Curve report, visit The Curve exemplifies RXO's commitment to providing market-based, data-driven insights that help shippers and carriers navigate the dynamic truckload market. About RXO RXO (NYSE: RXO) is a leading provider of asset-light transportation solutions. RXO offers tech-enabled truck brokerage services together with complementary solutions including managed transportation and last mile delivery. The company combines massive capacity and cutting-edge technology to move freight efficiently through supply chains across North America. The company is headquartered in Charlotte, N.C. Visit for more information and connect with RXO on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube. View source version on Contacts Media Contact Nina Investor Contact Kevin Sign in to access your portfolio
Finextra
22-05-2025
- Business
- Finextra
Curve Wallet to compete with Apple Pay on iOS devices
AFter arriving on Android, London-based digital wallet curve has taken advantage of the opening up of the iPhone NFC interface to provide a compelling alternative to Apple Pay on iOS devices. 1 Apple was forced to open up its architecture to third parties after acceping a European Commission ruling in July last year on competition concerns. Until now, iPhone users have been locked into Apple Pay, with no way for banks or wallet providers to compete on experience, insight, or economics. Curve's wallet brings all of a customer's card into one place with built-in smart features— including real-time spending insights, the ability to switch payment sources post-transaction, split payments and rewards stacking — giving iOS users more functionality than the simple tap-to-pay experience from Apple Pay. "The payments ecosystem has for far too long been a one player game. Now with Apple's hands forced to open to competition, Curve Pay ushers in a new era of choice for iOS consumers," says Shachar Bialick, CEO & Founder of Curve. "Curve Pay empowers users to see and spend their money differently and opens a gateway to more intelligent spending. With Curve Pay also recently going live on Android, we are bringing universal access to all Curve users, regardless of device — so everyone can now manage their money, on any phone, with all the unique Curve benefits that comes with it." Bialick claims to be the first company in Europe to give iOS users a choice when using their Apple device. This claim may be disputed by Norway's Vipps, which in December rolled out a competing tap-to-pay option to Apple Pay on iPhones.
