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Sony Teases New Audio Product as LinkBuds Clip Price and Features Leak

Sony is expected to unveil a new audio product on January 21, with leaks suggesting it will be the Sony LinkBuds Clip, a new pair of open-ear, clip-style true wireless earbuds. Reportedly separate from the upcoming WF-1000XM6, the LinkBuds Clip may feature an ear-hook design, Bluetooth multipoint support, and 360 Reality Audio. The earbuds are also tipped to offer long battery life, fast charging, IPX4 water resistance, and multiple colour options, with pricing similar to the LinkBuds Open.

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Alphabet’s rise to $4 trillion cements status as AI trade winner

Alphabet Inc. has crossed the $4 trillion market cap, becoming a leading player in the AI boom. With a significant partnership with Apple and strong stock performance, Alphabet is positioned as a dominant force in artificial intelligence, outpacing competition and attracting investor confidence.

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PFC plans public bond issue to raise Rs 5,000 crore

Power Finance Corp is launching a public bond issue to raise up to ₹5,000 crore. This comes after the company cancelled private bond sales due to market volatility. The new issue aims to attract retail investors and offers various maturities. PFC is also benefiting from lower borrowing costs compared to previous private placements.

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Bluecopa raises $7.5 million to kill month-end closures: How the money will reshape finance teams

As CFOs grapple with real-time reporting demands and shrinking tolerance for errors, Hyderabad-based Bluecopa is betting that the traditional month-end close is obsolete. Backed by fresh Series A funding, the AI-native fintech is scaling its autonomous finance platform to help enterprises move from retrospective number-crunching to continuous, always-on financial operations.