📱 Elecom Launches World’s First 9,000mAh Sodium-Ion Power Bank – Na Plus
Japan-based tech brand Elecom has unveiled the Na Plus, the world’s first sodium-ion battery-powered 9,000mAh power bank. This breakthrough in battery tech offers a safer, more sustainable alternative to lithium-ion, with the promise of faster charging and better durability.
💼 Alphabet to Acquire Cybersecurity Firm Wiz for $32 Billion
In one of the biggest cybersecurity deals in history, Google-parent Alphabet will acquire Wiz, an Israeli cloud security startup, for a staggering $32 billion. This acquisition strengthens Google Cloud’s cybersecurity capabilities as threats across digital infrastructure continue to rise.
🚗 Hyundai Motor India to Increase Car Prices by Up to 3% Starting April
Citing input costs and inflationary pressures, Hyundai Motor India has announced a price hike of up to 3% across its vehicle lineup, effective April 2025. Buyers are advised to book their vehicles early to avoid the hike.
🤖 Nvidia CEO Predicts Humanoid Robots Will Revolutionize Manufacturing Within 5 Years
Jensen Huang, CEO of Nvidia, has forecast that AI-powered humanoid robots will soon take center stage in global manufacturing, transforming production lines and redefining human-machine collaboration by 2030.
📲 Android to Roll Out iOS-Style Call-to-Video Switch Feature
A much-requested feature is finally coming to Android: the ability to switch voice calls to video mid-conversation, similar to Apple’s FaceTime functionality. The update is expected to roll out gradually across Android devices starting this quarter.
📦 Amazon and Flipkart Found Violating Quality Control Norms During Raids
In a surprising revelation, Indian regulators discovered that Amazon and Flipkart warehouses had violated multiple quality control standards. The raids uncovered non-compliant goods and packaging lapses, raising concerns over consumer safety.
🧠 OpenAI Introduces O1-Pro AI Model with Enhanced Performance
OpenAI has launched the O1-Pro model, a next-gen AI system boasting improved performance, faster reasoning, and deeper contextual understanding. However, this model comes at a higher price point, targeting advanced enterprise applications.