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Nothing Won't Launch a Flagship Model in 2026; Company to Focus on Nothing Phone 4a and Audio Products, Carl Pei Says
Nothing has outlined its 2026 roadmap in a video featuring founder and CEO Carl Pei, covering products, retail, leadership, and pricing pressures. Pei confirmed there will be no new flagship smartphone in 2026, with the Nothing Phone 3 remaining the flagship. Instead, the company will upgrade its mid-range lineup with the Phone 4a and expand its audio focus, especially over-ear headphones. Pei also highlighted Nothing OS 4.0, upcoming Essential apps, and said smartphone prices may rise due to higher RAM and storage costs driven by AI demand.
Kingdom Come: Deliverance Could Get Current-Gen Update, PlayStation Store Leak Suggests
Kingdom Come: Deliverance seems to be getting updated for current-gen consoles. A leak on the PlayStation Store suggests the RPG is getting a PS5 version with updated graphics, 4K resolution, and 60fps performance. The leak suggests a current-gen version of the game is in the works at developer Warhorse Studios.
Redmi Turbo 5 Max Launched With 9,000mAh Battery, Redmi Turbo 5 Tags Along: Price, Specifications
Redmi Turbo 5 series has been launched in China. The new smartphone lineup includes two models, dubbed Redmi Turbo 5 Max and Redmi Turbo 5. The handsets are currently on sale in the country via the Xiaomi online store. While Redmi Turbo 5 is offered in Auspicious Cloud White, Shadow Black, and Shallow Sea Blue (translated from Chinese) colourways, the Turbo 5 Max is available in Auspicious Cloud White, Sea Breeze Blue, Shadow Black, and Sun Orange (translated from Chinese) shades. The new Redmi Turbo 5 Max is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 9500s chipset.
Ponies Starring Emilia Clarke and Haley Lu Richardson Now Available for Streaming
Ponies is a thrilling spy series that blends emotional loss with undercover espionage, featuring Emilia Clarke and Haley Lu Richardson in powerful lead roles.
Redmi Note 15 Pro+, Redmi Note 15 Pro First Impressions
The Redmi Note 15 Pro series provides two phones, the Redmi Note 15 Pro+ and Redmi Note 15 Pro. Both handsets offer a 6.83-inch AMOLED display. Both of them feature a 200-megapixel dual rear camera. Moreover, the Redmi Note 15 Pro+ packs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4, while the Redmi Note 15 Pro is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Ultra. Check out the first impressions to know more about both devices.
Economic Survey 2025: will NSIL pick up the slack of a flat space budget?
The gap between what the industry wants and what the Department of Space needs has never been wider
Financial sector regulators must walk the tightrope to balance growth with stability: Economic Survey
Significant improvement has been observed in the asset quality of scheduled commercial banks (SCBs), as evidenced by their Gross Non-Performing Assets (GNPA) ratio standing at 2.2% and net NPA ratio at 0.5% in September 2025, having reached a multi-decadal low level and record low level, respectively.
Explained: Why Music Publishers Filed a Fresh Copyright Lawsuit Against Anthropic
The Music Publishers sought to address the "wilful infringement" practised by Anthropic in downloading and uploading copyrighted works on piracy websites to train its AI models in the new lawsuit. The post Explained: Why Music Publishers Filed a Fresh Copyright Lawsuit Against Anthropic appeared first on MEDIANAMA.
Poco X8 Pro Max Launch Seems Imminent as Phone Bags IMDA Certification
Poco X8 Pro Max will reportedly be launched soon globally by the Xiaomi sub-brand, as the handset has been spotted on Singapore’s IMDA certification database with the model number 2602BPC18G. The phone is expected to launch in select markets along with the standard Poco X8 Pro. This comes soon after the vanilla model was listed on the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) certification database, hinting that the phone could also be unveiled in the country soon. While Poco X8 Pro is expected to be powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 8500 chip, the Poco X8 Pro Max will reportedly feature a MediaTek Dimensity 9500s SoC.
Tecno Camon 50 Pro, Tecno Camon 50 Listed on Google Play Console, Google Play Supported Devices List
Tecno Camon 50 and Tecno Camon 50 Pro have been listed on the Google Play supported devices list. The listings for thethe Camon 50 and Camon 50 Pro with model numbers CN5 and CN5c also reveal some of their key specifications. They have also spotted on the Google Play Console with official-looking images. The listings indicate that the official launch is imminent. They are expected to come with MediaTek chipsets and Full-HD+ displays.
Moto G67, Moto G77 Launched With 5,200mAh Battery, 6.78-Inch AMOLED Display: Price, Features
Motorola has launched the Moto G77 and Moto G67 in select EMEA markets as new mid-range smartphones running Android 16. Both phones feature a 6.78-inch Extreme AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate, Gorilla Glass 7i protection, and IP64-rated, MIL-STD-810H-certified builds. The Moto G67 uses the MediaTek Dimensity 6300 chipset, while the Moto G77 runs on the Dimensity 6400. They offer up to 108-megapixel cameras, stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos, 5,200mAh batteries, and 30W wired charging.
Consumer And Pricing Data Gives Us An Edge Over LLMs: CarTrade Founder
As AI search reshapes how users find information, CarTrade believes it still holds an edge over LLMs. Its founder explains why data may matter more than answers. The post Consumer And Pricing Data Gives Us An Edge Over LLMs: CarTrade Founder appeared first on MEDIANAMA.
Red Magic 11 Air Launched Globally With Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC, ICE Cooling System: Price, Specifications
The Red Magic 11 Air was launched in the global markets on Thursday. The latest gaming-focused smartphone from the Nubia sub-brand is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, coupled with up to 16GB of LPDDR5x Ultra RAM. It sports a 6.85-inch 1.5K display with a 144Hz refresh rate. For thermal management, the Red Magic 11 Air has an ICE Cooling System with dual active cooling fans. The handset packs a 7,000mAh battery with 120W fast charging support.
Vaa Vaathiyaar Now Streaming Online: Know Everything About This Tamil Action Comedy Film
Vaa Vaathiyaar is a Tamil Action Comedy film that stars Karthi in the lead role. The film will begin streaming on Jan 28th, 2026, only on Prime Video.
Trade deals should not damage domestic industries on either side, says World Bank President Ajay Banga
On the issue of tariffs leading to a new world order, Mr. Banga says tariff should be seen an opportunity to grow
Budget session: India is emerging as a ray of hope for the world, says PM Modi
PM Modi characterised the President’s address as an expression of confidence from 140 crore citizens that outlined the aspirations of India’s youth
Global Smartphone SoC Shipments to Decline by 7 Percent in 2026 Amid Rising Memory Costs: Counterpoint
Global smartphone system-on-chip (SoC) shipments could witness a decline in 2026, according to a new Counterpoint report. The analysts have shared their forecast for this year’s chipset market, claiming that the rising memory prices could emerge as a major headwind for smartphone brands and impact the shipments of processors. However, it is said that despite the decline, demand for premium smartphones could boost the overall SoC market revenue in this calendar year.
Economic Survey 2025-26 flags high customer acquisition costs in insurance industry
Escalating costs due to heavy reliance on expensive intermediary networks despite the digital transformation push as well as administrative costs resulted in increased operating expenses for both life and non-life insurers
World faces copper shortage as AI data centres drive power demand: Economic Survey
Copper price has become increasingly volatile due to mine outages in Indonesia, Congo and Chile, raising concerns about supply deficits in the medium to long term, the Survey said.
Kerala Budget 2026: UDF slams it as ‘political tool filled with empty promises’ ahead of Assembly elections
Kerala Budget 2026 : United Democratic Front(UDF) leader V.D. Satheesan said the ruling Left Democratic Front’s (LDF) ‘political manifesto feigned populist, pro-development and welfare to dupe the electorate’
Thursday Special Now Available For Streaming: Where to Watch Award-Winning Short Film by Shoojit Sircar
Thursday Special is a globally acclaimed short film that celebrates subtle emotions, everyday rituals, and enduring love through a poetic and minimalist narrative. The short film has won globally around 25 awards. It shares a special bond despite being at the old age and kills the monontony of old age by keping the promises of following their tradition of weekly special meals on Thursday.
Karnataka Govt Constitutes Gig Workers Welfare Board: What Comes Next
The Karnataka Gig Workers Act has entered the implementation phase with the formation of the Gig Workers Welfare Board, whose immediate duty now is to register "workers and platforms" and "notify operational rules". The post Karnataka Govt Constitutes Gig Workers Welfare Board: What Comes Next appeared first on MEDIANAMA.
Stock markets advance for 3rd day; Sensex rises 221 points, L&T major driver
The 50-share NSE Nifty edged higher by 76.15 points or 0.30% to end at 25,418.90; the broader index fell 182.95 points or 0.72% to a low of 25,159.80 in early trade