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Tecno is set to showcase its Tecno Spark Slim concept phone at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2025 in Barcelona next week. The concept phone is claimed to be the world’s thinnest smartphone boasting a 5.75mm thick profile while also packing a 5,200mAh battery. The Tecno Spark Slim is confirmed to feature a 6.78-inch AMOLED display. It will have a 50-megapixel dual rear camera setup.Through a press release on Friday, Tecno announced that its Spark Slim concept smartphone will be showcased at MWC next week. The concept phone will be displayed at the company’s MWC booth. The phone will measure 5.75mm thick…

Detroit is the heart of American automaking, and the great state of Michigan is seeing almost $9 billion in private investments and 14,000 jobs to craft the new era of electrified vehicles. Yet last fall, Michigan’s Elissa Slotkin—a Democrat and a supporter of Joe Biden and later Kamala Harris—had to run ads with an “I don’t know about this whole EV thing” vibe in her run for the U.S. Senate. Ultimately, for Slotkin, that approach worked. Or at least, it didn’t hurt her successful election bid. But anyone who watches the car industry or is just a fan of EVs…

Supermassive Games is a developer known for squeezing juicy horror tropes for all they’re worth, and the upcoming Directive 8020 is no different in this respect. Exuding paranoia, claustrophobia, and raw, isolated terror, Directive 8020 is shaping up to be a solid, appropriately pulpy thrill ride with stunning visuals and blockbuster storytelling. Directive 8020 is part of the larger Dark Pictures Anthology, the fifth in the series as a whole. Set on an advanced space station light years away from a dying Earth, Directive 8020 follows humanity’s first contact with what appears to be a shapeshifting alien species. Based on…

The Xiaomi 15 series is set to make its global debut on March 2, 2025. The series will likely consist of two models, the standard Xiaomi 15 and the Xiaomi 15 Ultra. Both the phones have been launched in the home country, China and now it will be launched in the global market with similar features. While fans are excited about the two new flagship models, the Xiaomi 15 Pro launch has not been confirmed for a global launch. If you are someone who experienced the hype around last year’s Xiaomi 14 series model, then the upcoming Xiaomi 15 series…

Apple is facing a likely antitrust fine as the French regulator prepares to rule next month on the company’s privacy control tool, two people with direct knowledge of the matter said.Called App Tracking Transparency (ATT), the feature allows iPhone users to decide which apps can track user activity, helping companies like Meta Platforms’ Facebook and online advertisers tailor ads to users and measure their impact.Digital advertising and mobile gaming companies including Facebook say it has made it more expensive and difficult for brands to advertise on Apple’s platforms.The French regulator charged Apple in 2023, saying it was concerned that the…

General Motors is no stranger to navigating storms. It survived the 1970s oil crisis, managed to stay relevant after the onslaught of Japanese automakers in the 1980s, got a colossal bailout from the U.S. government after the 2008-2009 financial crisis, survived the pandemic and now offers the most diverse electric lineup of any legacy automaker in the U.S. But 2025 could be a different beast altogether for America’s largest automaker and arguably one of its toughest tests yet. Welcome to the Friday edition of Critical Materials, your daily dose of news and events shaping up the world of electric cars,…

Borderlands 4, much like the rest of the series, promises a near-infinite supply of guns, but inevitably, some guns will be better than others. Legendary guns have always been the prize pony of the series; guns that are so good that their drop rates have to be significantly lower than anything else in the game. Most often, they come with some special gimmick or unique firing mode or benefit that truly makes them stand out from the rest. The series has seen countless legendaries come and go over the years, with very few guns making the jump from entry to…

While the smartwatch segment in India is going through a bit of a crisis and many brands are even considering exiting the segment, Lava has decided to double down on its efforts by introducing an ambitious new offering called Prowatch X. Priced at ₹4,499, the new smartwatch from the Lava sub-brand is an attempt to go head-to-head with the premium offerings in the market. But does the home-grown brand succeed in its attempt? I’ve been testing the Prowatch X for the last 15 days and here’s my detailed review of the new smartwatch.Also Read | OnePlus 13R Review: Misses out…

Samsung Galaxy A56 and Galaxy A36 are expected to launch on March 2 in India. As we wait for the formal reveal, the price details and pre-order benefits of the phones have allegedly been listed online by a Nigerian retailer. The Galaxy A56 and Galaxy A36 are likely to come with 8GB RAM and up to 256GB storage. The Galaxy A56 is expected to run on Exynos 1580 SoC. Both phones are said to feature 50-megapixel triple rear camera units.Samsung Galaxy A56 and Galaxy A36 Price (Leaked)Nigerian retailer Pointekonline has listed the alleged pricing and pre-order offers of the Galaxy…

Hyundai’s electrified vehicle sales grew 35% year-over-year, whereas Kia’s increased 22%. The Ioniq 5, Ioniq 6, Santa Fe HEV and the Kia EV9 were some of the best-selling electric and hybrid models. The Hyundai Tucson and Kia Sportage were the overall best-sellers. It’s that time of the month again. Two Korean brands, more record sales for their hybrids and fully electric models. If that sounds familiar, it’s because it is. U.S. car buyers are increasingly warming up to Hyundai and Kia’s electrified models. Hyundai set a new record for overall February car sales—including all powertrain types—with 62,032 units sold, a…