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Everything You Need To Know About Samsung Galaxy Note 9

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We are just 10 days away from the most anticipated launch of Samsung Galaxy Note 9, the latest Samsung smartphone.

Ever since the news dropped regarding the launch of the next flagship of Samsung, a lot of rumours are doing the rounds. As the launch event of Samsung Galaxy Note 9 approaches, the excitement levels are only getting intense by the minute. The event is all set to kick start on 9 August in Brooklyn, New York City. With each passing day, a lot of speculations are coming in and various leaked images are doing the rounds. 

Apart from leaked images, we are flooded with a wide range of new features too!

According to the latest leaks, Samsung Galaxy Note 9 comes with a base model of 128 GB of storage. It appears that Samsung will only offer two variants of the Galaxy Note 9 this year, with 128 GB and 512 GB of onboard storage. As per the report by Sammobile, a new leaked poster for buyers based in Indonesia revealed the price and designs of the phone.

According to the leaked images, the Galaxy Note 9 will arrive in Indonesia in three colour variants including artisan copper, engineered blue and mystic black. These images also suggest that in Indonesia, both the 128GB and 512GB models of the Galaxy Note 9 will come with a free Samsung TVs as pre order gifts. Whether or not these images are true, only time will tell! The Galaxy Note 9 will have a massive 4,000 mAh battery, according to Brazil’s National Telecommunications Agency ‘ANATEL.’ This breathtaking battery of 4k mAh lasts for two days and could playback 25 hours of non stop video! Not only that but this sassy phone would display with maximum brightness on a single charge. Is that not stunning?

As far as the prices are concerned, according to a source, the 128 GB in built storage model of the Galaxy Note 9 will be priced at IDR. 13,500,000 (Rs. 64,400) in Indonesia. The 512 GB variant of the smartphone’s price will be significantly higher at IDR. 17,500,000 (Rs. 83,500). However, there is no mention of a 64GB or a 256GB model of the handset. The phone will come with a 6.4 inches high resolution OLED screen and consists of Samsung’s customised software, Android Oreo. The Note 9 will also sport dual camera system on the rear, with one of the cameras supporting optical zoom.

Samsung Galaxy Note 9 will be available in a wide range of vibrant colours including black, silver, lilac purple, brown and coral blue.

Flipkart also released a teaser in which it hints Samsung Galaxy Note 9 to launch in India on August 9.

The Samsung Galaxy Note is a series of high end Android based smartphones and tablets, developed by Samsung Electronics. All the Galaxy Note models ship with a stylus pen and are incorporated with a pressure sensitive Wacom digitizer. These models also include software features that are oriented towards the stylus and the devices’ large screens, such as note taking and digital scrapbooking apps and split screen multitasking. The first ever launch of this series took place at IFA Berlin in 2011.

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ZILO Raises $4.5M to Boost Quick Fashion Delivery

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Mumbai-based fashion tech startup ZILO has raised $4.5 million in seed funding, with Info Edge Ventures and Chiratae Ventures co-leading the round. Founded in 2025 by ex-Flipkart and Myntra executive Padmakumar Pal and entrepreneur Bhavik Jhaveri, ZILO aims to transform urban fashion retail by delivering products from over 250 brands—including Levi’s, Louis Philippe, and Puma—within 60 minutes of order placement. The new capital will be used to strengthen ZILO’s hybrid supply chain, deepen brand partnerships, and expand operations beyond Mumbai into other major metro cities by year-end.

ZILO’s quick commerce model stands out by combining the convenience of online shopping with the efficiency of offline retail. The platform operates through a network of dark stores and brand outlets to ensure fast delivery of fresh, in-season fashion items. Customers benefit from scheduled home trials, allowing them to try multiple sizes upon delivery with the option for instant returns, and receive AI-powered style recommendations for a more personalized shopping experience.

The funding comes amid surging investor interest in ultra-fast fashion delivery startups, as rapid fulfillment becomes a key differentiator in India’s competitive ecommerce landscape. With plans to expand its product range to include footwear, bags, and accessories by the festive season and scale up to nearly 100,000 styles, ZILO is positioning itself to meet the growing demand for speed, personalization, and reliability in fashion retail.

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Meta in Advanced Talks to Acquire Voice Cloning Startup PlayAI to Boost AI Capabilities

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Meta Platform is reportedly in advanced talks to acquire PlayAI, a Palo Alto-based startup renowned for its cutting-edge voice cloning technology powered by artificial intelligence. While the deal is not yet finalized, sources indicate that Meta aims to acquire both PlayAI’s proprietary technology and a significant portion of its staff. Though financial details remain confidential, industry insiders estimate the acquisition could be worth between $300 million and $500 million.

PlayAI has made a name for itself by developing tools that generate highly realistic voice clones, with applications spanning customer service, virtual assistants, and conversational AI agents. A key differentiator for PlayAI is its low-latency, edge-computing architecture, allowing for near-instant, natural-sounding voice responses. The startup has attracted over $23 million in funding from notable investors such as 500 Startups and Kindred Ventures, positioning itself as a leader in the rapidly growing field of voice AI.

For Meta, this potential acquisition fits squarely within CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s broader strategy to make artificial intelligence central to the company’s future. Integrating PlayAI’s advanced voice technology could significantly enhance Meta’s AI assistant, smartglasses, and other hands-free devices, helping the company keep pace with competitors like Google and OpenAI. The move also follows Meta’s recent multi-billion dollar investment in Scale AI and its aggressive recruitment of top AI talent, signaling Zuckerberg’s commitment to leading in the next wave of AI innovation. Both Meta and PlayAI have declined to comment on the ongoing negotiations.

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Elon Musk Bans Hashtags from X Ads, Ushering in a New Era of AI-Driven Marketing

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Elon Musk has announced that, starting June 27, 2025, hashtags will be banned from all promoted posts on X (formerly Twitter). This policy applies exclusively to paid advertisements, meaning regular users can still include hashtags in their personal posts. Musk described hashtags in ads as an “esthetic nightmare,” emphasizing that the change is intended to create a cleaner, less cluttered feed where advertisements blend more seamlessly with organic content. 

The ban reflects Musk’s long-standing criticism of hashtags, which he has called “ugly” and unnecessary. He argues that with the platform’s advanced AI tools, such as the Grok chatbot, hashtags are no longer essential for content discovery or categorization. Instead, X’s algorithms can now surface and organize relevant content and ads without relying on manual tags, signaling a broader industry shift toward AI-driven content curation.

For advertisers, this marks a significant departure from traditional social media marketing strategies, where hashtags have been key for engagement and campaign tracking. Brands will now need to adapt by focusing on compelling visuals, concise copy, and leveraging X’s AI-powered targeting. The move has sparked debate among marketers and users, with some supporting the cleaner look and others lamenting the loss of a familiar engagement tool.

 

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