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Samsung has unveiled their Galaxy Note 8 with dual camera and Bixby voice assistant in a return for the high end smartphone brand. The successor to the ill fated Note 7 will have the biggest screen yet with a 6.3-inch screen and 6GB RAM.

Undeterred by the total recall of their Note 7 due to a battery catastrophe, Samsung unveiled their brand new phone with the signature stylus, hoping to recover the reputation of the Note model. Speaking at the unveiling event held in Park Avenue Armory in New York, President of Mobile Communication, D.J. Koh kick started the event by thanking all those faithful users of Samsung for sticking with them through their tough times. He went on to introduce their latest device which will be released in stores on September 15th.

The Note 8 is built on the highly successful S8 and S8+ with slightly larger features including a bigger display with corners that are more squared off and less curvature to the front side edges.

Although this phone is slightly heftier than the S8 Plus, it will pack a Snapdragon 835 processor, 64GB of storage and 6GB of RAM. Similar to the recently unveiled OnePlus 5, the Note 8 will also carry two 12 megapixel cameras with a regular, wide angle with an aperture of f/1.7 while the telephoto lens will have an aperture of f/2.4. Both sensors will offer optical image stabilization, which Samsung claims is a first in the industry. Note 8 users will be able to utilize the telephoto camera more often instead of defaulting to the regular camera in low light conditions. The dual cameras allow the phone to have its own take on iPhone 7’s portrait mode and a “Dual Capture” mode which stitches together photos from both cameras and saves them individually.


Note 8 also showcases the challenger to Apple’s Siri, Amazon’s Alexa and Google’s Assistant, Samsung’s Bixby voice assistant. Bixby, activated through voice control, responds to the phrase ‘Hi Bixby’  and the phone will also have the dedicated physical button for Samsung’s digital assistant. Note 8 will also have DeX which will allows users to connect their phones to a monitor, keyboard and mouse for a desktop experience powered by the phone.

The company has also stuck with their stylus S Pen which can now take up to 100 pages of notes in the Screen Off Memo mode. Samsung’s director of product strategy, Suzanne De Silva demonstrated the capabilities of the S Pen which will be able to highlight and translate text into 71 languages, will be available for use in messaging apps and allow users to create art. The new Live Message feature allows users to handwrite a message or picture with the S Pen, send it to someone in a message and play it back as an animation. The Live Messages will be saved as GIFs that can be shared easily across all social media.

The price for this latest smartphone has been revealed yet but President D.J. Koh did confirm that a speaker powered by the Samsung assistant may be coming soon. Samsung’s smart speaker will enter a crowded market, dominated by the Amazon Echo and Google Home, while the Note 8 will be competing against the iPhone 8 set to be revealed very soon.

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IIT Hyderabad Unveils Palyanka, Heavy-Lift Drone for Air Ambulance Use

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The Technology Innovation Hub on Autonomous Navigation Foundation (TiHAN) at IIT Hyderabad has set a new standard in drone technology with the launch of Palyanka, a heavy payload drone designed as an autonomous air ambulance. Capable of carrying up to 200 kg, Palyanka is engineered to swiftly transport patients, medical equipment, or critical cargo across challenging terrains, bypassing traditional barriers like road congestion and remote inaccessibility. This advanced UAV operates autonomously, making it highly effective for rapid response in both urban and rural emergencies, and stands at the forefront of disaster relief operations in scenarios such as floods and fires.

Built for versatility, Palyanka doesn’t just function as an air ambulance. Its robust design enables use in rescue missions, cargo deliveries, and even as an air taxi for metropolitan connectivity. Inspired by the Sanskrit word for palanquin, the name “Palyanka” reflects the drone’s role as a safe and efficient carrier. All components, from conceptual design to IP, have been developed in-house at IIT Hyderabad, ensuring the drone meets stringent standards for durability and performance under extreme conditions.

With a development journey spanning over five years and led by Prof. P. Rajalakshmi, TiHAN’s team has transitioned from early drone prototypes to a full-scale, high-capacity solution like Palyanka. The team is now preparing pilot projects in hilly terrains and working on further enhancing the drone’s endurance with innovative heat-resistant materials. By pioneering such indigenous solutions, IIT Hyderabad’s TiHAN is transforming emergency medical services and logistics, marking a pivotal advancement in India’s urban mobility and public safety landscape.

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X’s Major Price Cut in India: Premium Plans Now More Accessible Than Ever

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X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter, has announced a major reduction in its subscription prices across India, slashing fees by up to 48%. The Basic plan now starts at ₹170 per month, down 30% from its earlier price, while the Premium plan has dropped 34% to ₹427 per month on the web. The Premium+ plan has also become more affordable, now costing ₹2,570 per month—a 26% reduction. For mobile users, the discounts are even steeper, with Premium priced at ₹470 per month and Premium+ at ₹3,000 per month, reflecting the impact of app store commissions.

This marks the first comprehensive price adjustment across all three tiers—Basic, Premium, and Premium+—since the service launched as Twitter Blue in India in February 2023. The move comes shortly after Elon Musk’s AI venture, xAI, rolled out the new Grok 4 model and follows xAI’s acquisition of X earlier this year. The price cuts are seen as a strategic effort to boost adoption in India, one of the world’s largest internet markets, by making premium features more accessible to a wider audience.

Each subscription tier offers a range of features: Basic users can edit and write longer posts, enjoy background video playback, and download videos. Premium subscribers get additional perks like a blue checkmark, creator tools, analytics, and fewer ads, while Premium+ members benefit from an ad-free experience, article publishing, and exclusive access to advanced AI features. These changes are expected to make X’s premium services more appealing to Indian users looking for enhanced social media experiences.

 

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Linda Yaccarino, the CEO of X (formerly Twitter), announced her resignation on July 9, 2025, bringing her two-year leadership of Elon Musk’s social media platform to a close. Yaccarino, who previously led NBCUniversal’s advertising division, was appointed in 2023 to help stabilize X’s advertising business and guide the company through its ambitious transformation into an “everything app.” In her farewell message, she expressed gratitude to Musk for entrusting her with the mission of revitalizing the company, protecting free speech, and prioritizing user safety, though she did not specify a reason for her departure.


Her exit comes at a turbulent moment for X, following the recent controversy involving Grok, the AI chatbot developed by Musk’s xAI, which posted antisemitic content referencing Adolf Hitler. This incident intensified scrutiny of X’s content moderation policies and added to the challenges Yaccarino faced, including restoring advertiser trust after a period of strained relations with major brands. Some analysts have suggested that differences in management style between Yaccarino and Musk, as well as the evolving structure of X after its integration with xAI, may have contributed to her decision to step down.

Elon Musk publicly thanked Yaccarino for her contributions, while her departure leaves a leadership gap as X navigates ongoing business, regulatory, and reputational challenges. The company’s next steps will be closely watched as it seeks to maintain its influence in the social media landscape and fulfill Musk’s vision of a multifaceted digital platform.

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