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Right, let’s get into it. It’s a Tuesday morning here at Coolsmartphone Towers, and the postie has just dropped off something that—at first glance—looks like it’s come straight out of a sci-fi movie from the late 90s. We’re talking about the Groov-e Neo Buds. Now, usually, budget earbuds are as exciting as a wet weekend in Bognor Regis. You get a plastic box, two plastic beans, and sound quality that makes your favorite tunes sound like they’re being played through a tin can at the bottom of a well. But Groov-e, the UK’s champions of “affordable but cool,” have decided…

Reflecting on his tenure as CFO and experience at Zepz since 2021, Morris highlighted the impact of improved capital allocation, growth prioritization, and performance measurement. Zepz  has announced Barrie Morris as its new Interim Chief Executive Officer, marking a key moment for the company as it enters the next phase of growth. “This week marks an important moment for Zepz and for me personally. As I step into the role of Interim Chief Executive Officer, I do so with a strong sense of responsibility and focus. Having worked closely with our teams in recent years, I have seen first-hand the…

Poco C85x is the latest entry in the Poco C-series, and it brings a massive 6,300 mAh battery alongside a compelling starting price of INR 10,999 in India. The device is built around a 6.9-inch HD+ 120Hz IPS LCD with a notch cutout for the 8MP selfie camera. You also get a single 32MP main cam around the back alongside an unspecified auxiliary lens. Poco C85x The C85X is equipped with MediaTek’s Dimensity 6300 just like the regular Poco C85 and paired with 4GB RAM alongside 64/128GB storage, which is expandable via the onboard microSDXC card…

The event gathered policymakers, regulators, development partners, and telecom industry leaders to discuss strategies for closing the continent’s persistent digital divide. The CEO of Ethio telecom,  Frehiwot Tamru, called for a coordinated approach to accelerate Africa’s digital transformation during the GSMA  Ministerial Roundtable at Mobile World Congress 2026 in Barcelona. The event gathered policymakers, regulators, development partners, and telecom industry leaders to discuss strategies for closing the continent’s persistent digital divide. Tamru praised GSMA and GSMA Intelligence for creating the Digital Africa Index, which provides insights into Africa’s digital progress, but noted that only a limited number of African countries…

The Xiaomi Pad 8 was initially scheduled to launch in India alongside the Xiaomi 17 series on March 11, but the company moved the launch up by a day. The tablet is now available for purchase in India and is identical to the version sold in China. In India, the Xiaomi Pad 8 is priced at INR 33,999 ($370) for the 8GB/128GB variant, while the 12GB/256GB model costs INR 36,999 ($400). The tablet will be offered in Graphite Gray and Titanium Blue color options, with sales set to begin on March 17. There’s also a Nano Texture display variant of…

Siri 2.0 sets a new Apple record, although it is not one to brag about. Source link

As part of its long-term vision, Ethio Telecom is implementing its “Next Horizon: Digital & Beyond 2028” strategy, aimed at transforming Ethiopia’s digital landscape and strengthening the country’s global competitiveness. Ethio Telecom  has commemorated the 130th anniversary of the Victory of Adwa while also celebrating the 132nd anniversary of the company’s founding, highlighting its long-standing role in advancing telecommunications in Ethiopia and across Africa. The company traced its origins to the introduction of the first telephone service in Ethiopia, when early communication networks such as telegraph lines and long-distance telephone and telegram links were established between Addis Ababa and Harar.…

AnkerSt. Patrick’s Day 2026 is on its way—and it’s the perfect excuse to treat a friend, coworker, or loved one to something shamrock inspired. While browsing for festive ideas, I noticed quite a few gadgets and accessories come in surprisingly great shades of green. From earbuds to portable chargers, I thought I’d highlight some of the coolest green gifts I found for St. Patrick’s Day. The best part? Every single one is under $100! Yup, you can give a thoughtful, stylish tech gift without stressing your wallet. They say everyone’s Irish on St. Patrick’s Day, and I’ve always had fun…

vivo has been slowly unveiling details about the upcoming X300 Ultra, sharing new information about the phone every other day. The company recently shared information about the phone’s main rear camera and telephoto unit, and the latest teaser now highlights its ultrawide camera. Han Boxiao, vivo’s Product Manager, has shared an image revealing the internal layout of the X300 Ultra’s rear camera system, confirming that the phone will feature a 50MP ultrawide camera. The ultrawide unit uses the Sony LYTIA-818 sensor that offers a large 1/1.28-inch sensor size. It is also said to deliver improved video stabilization. According to Boxiao,…

Advanced Machine Intelligence (AMI), a new Paris-based startup cofounded by Meta’s former chief AI scientist Yann LeCun, announced Monday it has raised more than $1 billion to develop AI world models.LeCun argues that most human reasoning is grounded in the physical world, not language, and that AI world models are necessary to develop true human-level intelligence. “The idea that you’re going to extend the capabilities of LLMs [large language models] to the point that they’re going to have human-level intelligence is complete nonsense,” he said in an interview with WIRED.The financing, which values the startup at $3.5 billion, was co-led…