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Tom's Guide
a day ago
- Business
- Tom's Guide
Not a typo! You can already get the Motorola Razr (2025) for free — here's how
The Motorola Razr (2025) is already one of the more budget-friendly foldable phones out there, but less than a month into its release this flip-style phone is already getting a big discount. In fact, you'll be able to snag it for free — but that's only half of the good news. Total Wireless is giving new customers a free Motorola Razr (2025) when they port over their number and sign up for one of the carrier's 3-month unlimited data plans. For $165 (goes down to $150 with Auto Pay), you'll have access to 3-months of Prepaid Total Wireless 5G Unlimited Plan. If you need faster and priority speeds, you can choose its 5G+ Unlimited Plan for $195 ($180 with Auto Pay). Motorola Razr 2025: was $599 now free @ Total WirelessNot only is it stylish, but the Motorola Razr 2025 has a lot of utility as a flip style foldable phone. With its 3.6-inch outer screen, you'll be able to run any app without having to stretch your fingers. If you need a bigger display, you can open it up to reveal its 6.9-inch inner display. Given how the Motorola Razr (2025) normally fetches for $600 outright, paying $150 for a brand new foldable phone with 3-months of unlimited data service is an irresistible deal in my opinion. More consumers are choosing to ditch traditional wireless carriers in favor of MVNOs and other regional carriers, and this deal is yet another example of that. I've spent a lot of time with the Motorola Razr (2025), which offers a much more robust package than any of its predecessors — mainly for the fact that it boasts new Moto AI features that add to the experience. From generative AI photo creations with Image Studio, to its Catch Me Up feature that summarizes the most important notifications, you'll save time doing mundane things. Since it's a flip-style foldable, I really like how the Motorola Razr (2025) is a suitable camera phone for vlogging. Its combo 50MP main and 13MP ultrawide cameras give me all the framing I need to shoot video of myself and see the framing while using its 3.6-inch outer screen, which can only be done on flip-style phones such as this. I've also tried out Smart Connect, Motorola's desktop-like experience that allows it to seamlessly work with other devices. I saw it in action working alongside an Android tablet and Windows 11 laptop. Specifically, I find it handy having access to the phone and all of its apps within Windows — all while keeping the phone in my pocket. It's a lot like having a virtual version of the phone on my laptop. Beyond the hardware, this Motorola Razr (2025) deal bakes in 3-months of Total Wireless' unlimited service, which also includes hotspot functionality, international roaming, and more. What I also like about the plans is that Disney+ Premium is included on both the Total 5G Unlimited and Total 5G+ Unlimited plans. Now you can make good use of the foldable phone to stream your favorite shows and movies.
The Hindu
5 days ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
Faculty in private engineering colleges in Coimbatore contend with stagnant salaries
Left with limited options, faculty in even leading private engineering colleges in Coimbatore region contend with salaries that have been stagnant for years, due to which the attrition rate is also limited, it is learnt. The maximum salary offered for a faculty in Computer Science department does not exceed ₹60,000 a month. Those in Mechanical and core branches receive monthly salary between ₹20,000 and ₹30,000. The scenario is more worrisome in colleges of average standing, a faculty member pointed out requesting anonymity. The AICTE, according Anna University sources, specifies payment of faculty salary as per its norms, but the implementation remains a far cry, a functionary of a college management acknowledged. The Anna University does determine compliance of the affiliated colleges to AICTE norms in terms of teacher-student ratio, but has no authority in enforcing salary payment, university sources said. 'Exploitation' of teaching staff in the private engineering colleges does not augur well for meeting quality parameters in higher education, M. Chidambaram, former Director of National Institute of Technology - Tiruchi, said. Prof. Chidambaram, who had filed a Public Interest Litigation in Delhi High Court on the issue last year, said a substantial proportion of faculty members were exploited and were not paid even the basic minimum prescribed salary (AICTE Pay Scale), got no salary slips, had prolonged working hours, and faced forceful retention of the original documents. Prof. Chidambaram had referred to a report of the V.V. Giri National Labour Institute on the condition of faculty in private engineering colleges in his PIL. It was unfortunate that the AICTE had refused to take desired measures. The AICTE had formulated the All India Council for Technical Education Pay Scales, Service Conditions and Minimum Qualifications for Appointment of Teachers and Other Academic Staff-(Degree) Regulation, 2019, for granting 7th Pay Scale to the faculty members in the technical institutions along with other benefits, i.e., increment, promotion, health insurance, pension, leave, training and incentives, Prof. Chidambaram said. The onus was on the AICTE to strictly enforce the AICTE (Grant of Approvals for Technical Institutions) Regulations, 2020, he said. The PIL, Prof. Chidambaram said, also sought directions for increasing investment upon technical educations to meet the requirement of the vast country like India, including measures such as increasing the number of engineering seats, appointment of sufficient faculty, infrastructure, research and development in the engineering colleges.
Yahoo
28-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Visa Expands Click to Pay Across Asia Pacific Via Hong Kong's ZA Bank
Visa Inc. V recently introduced a transformative solution, Click to Pay, across Hong Kong, and ZA Bank, the country's largest and first digital bank, has extended a helping hand by becoming the first card-issuing bank to deploy the feature across Hong Kong and the broader Asia Pacific region. This marks the beginning of a wider rollout, with 11 additional markets expected to follow. Click to Pay is designed to simplify online shopping by removing the friction associated with traditional checkout methods. Once users activate their Visa card within their issuing bank's app, they can skip entering long card numbers and avoid filling out form fields. Users will also no longer need to remember complex passwords. This not only enhances user convenience but also reduces the average checkout time. With consumer card information securely stored by Visa, users benefit from a trusted and secure environment without relying on third-party websites to store sensitive details. To further enhance ease of use, Click to Pay is embedded at the card level, meaning consumers don't need to register separately on eCommerce or merchant platforms. Activation occurs automatically once the card is onboarded via the bank's app, making it instantly available for use. Consumers can set up their Visa Payment Passkey using their device's built-in biometric tools or screen lock. This adds an extra layer of protection when authenticating future online purchases across participating eCommerce platforms. Enhanced security remains a key pillar of Visa's Click to Pay, which seems to be of immense need amid the surge in online frauds amid a booming digital era. Therefore, the ulterior motive of the Visa solution remains to revolutionize the online shopping experience, lead to a reduction in cart abandonment rates for eCommerce transactions and improve authorization rates. Therefore, it provides for higher conversion rates and lesser fraud risks for merchants as well as enables shoppers to complete purchases with just a few clicks using their registered email address, phone number or a Visa Payment Passkey. Introducing such a beneficial solution across Hong Kong is expected to expand Visa's customer base across the region while driving higher revenues from its key enablers suite, of which Click to Pay is a part. This portfolio also contains innovative solutions such as Tap to Pay and Visa Token Service. The company aims to drive growth in consumer payments by increasing acceptance points and strengthening consumer engagement through key enablers. Furthermore, rolling out Click to Pay across Hong Kong is also reflective of Visa's keen eye to capture digital growth prospects of the broader Asia Pacific region. The region's eCommerce growth is fueled by rising mobile usage, digital innovation and robust connectivity. Major acquirers like AsiaPay and an extensive network of merchants across the targeted region have already adopted V's Click to Pay. Shares of Visa have gained 30.4% in the past year compared with the industry's 24.5% growth. V currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). Image Source: Zacks Investment Research Some better-ranked stocks in the Business Services space are Limbach Holdings, Inc. LMB, APi Group Corporation APG and Shift4 Payments, Inc. FOUR. While Limbach sports a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), APi Group and Shift4 Payments carry a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) at present. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank stocks here. The bottom line of Limbach outpaced estimates in each of the last four quarters, the average surprise being 91.17%. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for LMB's 2025 earnings indicates an improvement of 21.9% from the year-ago figure. The consensus mark for revenues implies growth of 18.7% from the year-ago number. The consensus mark for LMB's earnings has moved 27.2% north in the past 30 days. APi Group's earnings outpaced estimates in three of the trailing four quarters and matched the mark once, the average surprise being 4.06%. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for APG's 2025 earnings indicates an improvement of 11.4% from the year-ago figure. The consensus mark for revenues implies growth of 6.8% from the year-ago number. The consensus mark for APG's earnings has moved 3% north in the past 30 days. The bottom line of Shift4 Payments outpaced estimates in three of the last four quarters and missed the mark once, the average surprise being 16.78%. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for FOUR's 2025 earnings indicates an improvement of 43.4% from the year-ago figure. The consensus mark for revenues implies growth of 26.1% from the year-ago number. The consensus mark for FOUR's earnings has moved 18% north in the past 30 days. Shares of Limbach, APi Group and Shift4 Payments have gained 128.2%, 30.2% and 35.2%, respectively, in the past year. Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report Visa Inc. (V) : Free Stock Analysis Report Limbach Holdings, Inc. (LMB) : Free Stock Analysis Report APi Group Corporation (APG) : Free Stock Analysis Report Shift4 Payments, Inc. (FOUR) : Free Stock Analysis Report This article originally published on Zacks Investment Research ( Zacks Investment Research 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
Al Etihad
26-05-2025
- Automotive
- Al Etihad
Over 1.4 million motorists in Abu Dhabi benefit from traffic fine discounts in 2024
27 May 2025 00:30 YOUSUF SAIFUDDIN KAPADIA, AYSHA SHAAYA (ABU DHABI)Traffic fine discount schemes have provided much respite to millions of motorists across the UAE over the years, including Abu Dhabi's ongoing 'Pay Early, Gain Surely' to a recent report by Abu Dhabi Police, around 1.4 million motorists benefitted from the emirate's campaign in 2024 alone - a 20.77% rise compared to schemes are part of the UAE leadership's broader approach aimed at easing financial pressures faced by citizens and residents through practical, humanitarian measures. While most emirates announce fine discounts - up to 50% - around major national occasions and for limited periods, Abu Dhabi's campaign has been consistently active for several years. How the Scheme WorksThe 'Pay Early, Gain Surely' initiative offers motorists a 35% discount on traffic fines if they are paid within 60 days of the violation date. If the payment is made after 60 days but within one year, a 25% discount applies. However, the discount does not extend to severe violations, Abu Dhabi Police said. In addition to the discount, the campaign enables traffic fines to be paid in interest-free instalments over a 12-month period through participating banks. The scheme applies to both vehicle and driver Dhabi Police regularly issues reminders to motorists to take advantage of the scheme, reminding the public of its benefits and deadlines through a series of General Mahmoud Yousef Al Balushi, Director of the Traffic and Security Patrols Directorate in the Central Operations Sector, said that the campaign seeks to promote happiness and positivity among users. He added that the Directorate has made sustained efforts to deliver services via channels equipped with advanced features that streamline user experience and enhance customer campaign also includes a broad awareness component. In collaboration with the Community Police Department, the Directorate hosts workshops and community councils, alongside awareness films that are shared via social pages, print, and broadcast media. Officers also regularly distribute informative booklets among Musallam Mohammed Al Junaibi, Director of the Traffic Violations Collection and Follow-up Department, explained that the awareness campaigns seek to encourage vehicle owners to pay traffic fines by informing them of the benefits of early payment and the potential consequences of delays. Easy Payment ServiceIn January 2024, the Integrated Transport Centre (Abu Dhabi Mobility), under the Department of Municipalities and Transport, launched an 'easy payment' instalment option for settling fines issued by the ITC. Currently, the service is available to credit card holders from First Abu Dhabi Bank, Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank, Emirates Islamic Bank, Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB), and Mashreq Bank, provided they contact the bank within two weeks of payment to request an instalment plan. Fines can be paid via Abu Dhabi Government's digital platforms, including Tamm Smart App, or through in-person transactions at customer service and happiness counters. Source: Aletihad - Abu Dhabi
Korea Herald
26-05-2025
- Business
- Korea Herald
Visa launches Click to Pay in Hong Kong with ZA Bank, the first issuing bank in Asia Pacific
SINGAPORE, May 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Visa, a global leader in digital payments, today announced a significant advancement that will transform the eCommerce experience. Hong Kong's first and largest digital bank [1], ZA Bank, pioneers Click to Pay, enabling cardholders to complete online transactions in seconds without the need for manual card entry. ZA Bank is the first card issuing bank to enable Visa Click to Pay in Hong Kong and across Asia Pacific, with 11 more markets to follow. Click to Pay is the new standard in online shopping; it brings greater convenience to online shopping. When Click to Pay is enabled, consumers can skip guest checkout, bypass form fields and forgo the hassle of remembering passwords after setting up their Visa card on the issuing Bank's app. By eliminating the need to manually enter your Personal Account Number (PAN), or your 16-digit card number, and passwords, reducing checkout time from five minutes to under one minute [2]. Data is also securely stored with Visa, ensuring trust and security without the need for consumers to store their information on third-party sites. With cart abandonment rates as high as 84% 2 for eCommerce, Click to Pay seeks to reduce friction by improving authorisation rates by an average of 2.5% [3], improving business for merchants. Without the complexity of card information input, it is like contactless payment, for online shopping. Click to Pay enables consumers to complete online transactions within a few clicks, powering a more seamless and secure checkout experience at scale. Consumers only need their registered email, phone number or Visa Payment Passkey to check-out online. T.R. Ramachandran, Head of Products and Solutions, Asia Pacific, Visa, said, "eCommerce in Asia Pacific has been accelerated by mobile phone ownership, digital advancements and connectivity in Asia Pacific. Our partnership with ZA Bank is a great example of Visa's ongoing industry collaboration to bring innovative payment solutions that benefit the consumer, merchant and issuer. When Click to Pay is used, and combined with Visa Payment Passkey, consumers can enjoy a seamless checkout experience with just three clicks [4] while merchants will benefit from a quicker checkout time, improved authorisation rates and far lower fraud rates. Visa will continue to uplift the consumer retail and online experience while bringing greater commercial success and more innovations to our bank and merchant partners across the region." By making Click to Pay a card-level feature that comes ready with Visa cards, cardholders can access the solution without having to sign up separately on third-party eCommerce or merchant sites for Click to Pay. There is no additional setup required by consumers. To provide additional peace of mind with the Click to Pay capability, cardholders can set up their Visa Payment Passkey using their native device's biometric capability or screen lock and use the Passkey for future payment authentication when they check out at participating eCommerce sites. In the Asia Pacific region, major acquirers, including AsiaPay, and a wide range of merchants have geared up with Visa Click to Pay solutions. Consumers can now enjoy enhanced checkout and payment experiences at their favourite shops or merchants. The ZA Bank partnership highlights a growing demand among issuers, acquirers and merchants for prioritising safe, seamless and frictionless checkouts to increase customer satisfaction with a better online shopping experience. It also gives us a glimpse into what next generation eCommerce will look like – safe, seamless, secure and fast. Visa (NYSE: V) is a world leader in digital payments, facilitating transactions between consumers, merchants, financial institutions and government entities across more than 200 countries and territories. Our mission is to connect the world through the most innovative, convenient, reliable and secure payments network, enabling individuals, businesses and economies to thrive. We believe that economies that include everyone everywhere, uplift everyone everywhere and see access as foundational to the future of money movement. Learn more at
