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Business Standard
a day ago
- Business
- Business Standard
Vivo's answer to Apple Vision Pro headset launches on August 21: Details
Chinese consumer electronics brand Vivo has announced that it will be launching its Vision Discovery Edition Glasses on August 21. The announcement was accompanied by a teaser video highlighting the headset's design. Vivo has yet to confirm whether this will be a global event or limited to its home market in China. Vivo Vision Discovery Edition Glasses: What to expect The teaser reveals a design reminiscent of Apple's Vision Pro, featuring a metal build and a front visor likely housing the display. It also shows a digital crown, which is expected to control passthrough functionality for blending real-world and virtual visuals. As reported by FoneArena, Vivo's General Manager of Smart Device Products, Hong Yi, shared further insights on Chinese social platform Weibo. He stated that the device will support gesture-based precision control, enabling an experience akin to physically grabbing objects. Yi claimed Vivo is the only brand besides Apple to achieve this interaction style. 'It completely breaks away from the limitations of two-dimensional touch, allowing you to reach out and 'grab' props in games and effortlessly drag and drop floating documents at work, returning interaction to its most instinctive form,' Yi said, according to FoneArena. The report also stated that the Vivo Vision Discovery Edition Glasses are expected to be powered by a chip based on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4nm platform, and be designed for lightweight comfort, making it suitable for long sessions. Vivo Vision Discovery Edition Glasses: Expected availability According to FoneArena, Yi in his post on Weibo clarified that the Vision Discovery Edition Glasses will not be commercially available in 2025. However, following the August 21 launch, Vivo will begin taking reservations for in-store demo sessions across China. Availability in other regions has not yet been confirmed. Vivo had previously displayed its Vision headset prototype at the Boao Forum for Asia earlier this year.
Yahoo
08-08-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Early backers of Tesla sound off after years of delays and unmet promises: 'It is frustrating to see Tesla take so long'
Tesla opened a long-awaited showroom in India in July. However, nearly a decade of delayed promises, a competitive electric vehicle market, and CEO Elon Musk's forays into politics dampened enthusiasm for the launch among early backers of the company. What's happening? After Tesla opened its Mumbai showroom at the Maker Maxity mall July 15, TechCrunch spoke with supporters who pre-reserved their Model 3s in 2016, when Musk first promised he'd be bringing his EVs to the Indian market. For early backers such as Vishal Gonda, who prebooked his Tesla in a matter of hours after reservations went live in 2016, the promise fulfilled came far too late. "I felt a little bit underwhelmed," the founder and CEO of fitness-tech startup GOQii said, detailing how it took multiple emails for Tesla to refund his $1,000 reservation fee. Gonda added that he doesn't intend to purchase a Tesla at this time. "The joke was, had we invested that money in Tesla IPO stock, we would have made more money," he said of an initial public offering. Other former Tesla enthusiasts shared similar sentiments, including Varun Krishnan, founder of Chennai-based tech blog FoneArena. "It is frustrating to see Tesla take so long," Krishnan said. Why is this important? The delayed opening wasn't the only factor turning early backers' love for Tesla into what Amit Bhawani, founder of tech blog Phoneradar, called the "coldest launch," per TechCrunch. In addition to their public health and environmental benefits, given their status as zero-tailpipe-pollution vehicles, a major draw of EVs is that they are easier and cheaper to maintain than gas-guzzlers because they have fewer moving parts and don't require oil changes. However, uncertainty remains over how Tesla will handle its after-sales care in India. What's more, the automaker's Supercharger network there isn't yet up and running. Musk said that Tesla would deploy V4 Superchargers before beginning EV deliveries, as reported by The Economic Times. However, early Tesla supporters in India told TechCrunch that they were hesitant to believe those promises after their previous experiences. Which of these factors is your biggest obstacle to purchasing an EV? Cost concerns Range concerns Performance concerns Already switched Click your choice to see results and speak your mind. "Having gotten older in nine years, I've also gotten more prudent in my vehicle purchase process. I'm more worried about practical things," Krishnan said. He added that Musk's involvement in politics also changed his perception of the brand. EV-focused investor Kunal Khattar had a similar take, telling TechCrunch that Musk's politics and his public feud with U.S. President Donald Trump overshadowed his initial judgment that Tesla was saving the world with its clean tech. "It's no longer there," he said. Could negative perception of Tesla hinder EV adoption in India? Back in 2016, EV sales in India were "almost negligible," as TechCrunch reported, which is one reason why Tesla sparked so much interest. In the years since, that has changed. In January, JMK Research & Analytics described India as "riding the wave of the e-mobility revolution" as it had annual EV sales surpass 2 million for the first time in 2024, representing a growth rate of 24% compared to the previous year. Electric two-wheelers accounted for around 60% of all EV sales. "These days, everyone can get a beautiful, amazing, super powerful electric vehicle in India," Bhawani told TechCrunch. Despite Tesla's disappointing sales numbers in the first half of 2025 and its struggling image, Khattar believes the company's name recognition could be enough to pique the interest of consumers considering the benefits of EVs — regardless of brand. "Will Tesla sell a lot of cars? I don't think so. … Will Tesla increase the sales of other EV brands? I think so," the founder of VC firm AdvantEdge Founders told TechCrunch. Join our free newsletter for good news and useful tips, and don't miss this cool list of easy ways to help yourself while helping the 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
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Business Standard
13-06-2025
- Business Standard
POCO F7 may launch soon with 7550 mAh battery, Snapdragon 8s Gen 4: Details
POCO is reportedly going to launch its F7 smartphone in India. Ahead of the official launch, the smartphone has surfaced on several benchmark platforms including Geekbench, as reported by FoneArena. The smartphone is also said to have received IMDA (Infocomm Media Development Authority) certification last month. POCO F7 is expected to be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 system-on-chip (SoC) coupled with 12GB of RAM. POCO F7: What to expect According to the report, the POCO F7 is expected to sport a 6.83-inch 1.5K AMOLED display with sleek bezels. The device is likely to be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 system-on-chip (SoC) coupled with a 12GB of RAM and up to 512 GB of internal storage. For camera optics, the smartphone is likely to feature a dual camera set-up featuring a 50MP primary camera accompanied with an 8MP ultra-wide sensor. The smartphone is expected to pack a 7,550mAh battery with 90W wired charging. For reference, the Redmi Turbo 4 Pro, on which the POCO F7 is said to be based on, sports a 6.83-inch 1.5K OLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate. It is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 processor. For imaging, the smartphone sports a 50MP main camera, and a 20MP front camera. It runs on Android 15 with HyperOS 2. POCO F7: Expected specifications Display: 6.83-inch 1.5K AMOLED display Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 chip RAM: 12GB Storage: up to 512GB Rear camera: 50MP primary+ 8MP ultrawide Battery: 7550mAh Charging: 90W wired charging
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Business Standard
25-04-2025
- Business Standard
Motorola unveils Edge 60 and Edge 60 Pro phones: Check specs and features
Motorola has expanded its Edge 60 series of smartphones, unveiling two new models that have more processing power and better display among other features. New Delhi Motorola has expanded its Edge 60 series of smartphones, unveiling two new models that have more processing power and better display among other features. Motorola Edge 60 and Edge 60 Pro are expected to be launched in the Indian subcontinent soon. Edge 60 is powered by MediaTek Dimensity 7300 SoC processor and Pro has MediaTek Dimensity 8350 Extreme. Featuring a 6.7-inch pOLED quad-curved display, the two phones resemble the Edge 60 Fusion model. Here is more about the two phones. Motorola Edge 60 and Edge 60 Pro: Details Both smartphones sport a 6.7-inch pOLED quad-curved display with a resolution of 1.5K and a refresh rate of 120Hz. It offers a peak brightness of up to 4500 nits. The devices boast PANTONE Validated Colors and a PANTONE SkinTone-validated display. Support for Dolby Atmos complements the display to offer a rich multimedia experience. Motorola Edge 60 is powered by MediaTek Dimensity 7300 SoC and Pro has MediaTek Dimensity 8350 Extreme processor. According to a report by FoneArena, both smartphones will feature up to 12GB of LPDDR4X RAM and up to 512GB of UFS 4.0 storage. Motorola Edge 60 and Edge 60 Pro feature a triple camera setup on the back with the 50MP lens leading the module, complemented by a 50MP ultra-wide lens and a 10MP telephoto camera. As for the selfie camera, both smartphones feature a 50MP lens. Edge 60 packs a 5200mAh battery with a 68W TurboPower charging support which is claimed to offer power to last up to a day in just eight minutes of charging. The Edge 60 Pro on the other hand, features a 6000mAh battery with a 90W TurboPower charging support which is claimed to offer enough juice to last for up to a day in just six minutes of charging. It also offers a wireless charging support of 15W. The Lenovo-owned company has introduced new features such as Next Move, and Smart Connect with artificial intelligence (AI). Motorola said in a press release: 'Giving users recommendations in real-time, Next Move recognises what's on one's screen, such as a recipe or itinerary, and offers suggestions for next steps. This could include saving important details to recall later, generating a playlist based on the recipe they're viewing with Playlist Studio, or tapping into Image Studio for an image, avatar, wallpaper, or sticker that's inspired by their upcoming trip.' 'Plus, with Smart Connect with AI, they can use a simple voice or text command like 'show me this on my TV', and stream to a TV, mirror to a PC or tablet or launch a multitasking hub.' According to FoneArena, the 12GB RAM + 512GB Storage variant of Motorola Edge 60 is priced in the United States at $506 and the 12GB RAM + 512GB Storage Pro model is priced at $799. Indian pricing will be revealed later. Motorola Edge 60: Specifications Display: 6.7-inch pOLED quad-curved display, 1.5K resolution, 120Hz refresh rate, up to 4500 nits of peak brightness, PANTONE SkinTone-validated display Processor: MediaTek Dimensity 7300 RAM: Up to 12GB LPDDR4X Storage: Up to 512GB Rear camera: 50MP Sony LYTIA 700C sensor + 50 MP (Ultra-wide) sensor + 10MP (Telephoto) sensor Front camera: 50MP Battery: 5200mAh Charging: 68W TurboPower charging Motorola Edge 60 Pro: Specifications Display: 6.7-inch pOLED quad-curved display, 1.5K resolution, 120Hz refresh rate, up to 4500 nits of peak brightness, PANTONE SkinTone-validated display Processor: MediaTek Dimensity 8350 Extreme RAM: Up to 12GB LPDDR4X Storage: Up to 512GB Rear camera: 50MP Sony LYTIA 700C sensor+ 50 MP (Ultra-wide) sensor + 10MP (Telephoto) sensor Front camera: 50MP Battery: 6000mAh Charging: 90W TurboPower charging, 15W Wireless charging
