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Apple tops Samsung in worldwide smartphone shipments for the first time

Apple’s iPhone has overtaken Samsung for the first time ever as the best-selling smartphone in 2023, according to a new report from IDC. The tech giant accounted for 20% of the global market with 234.6 million shipments last year. Samsung closed the year with 226.6 million shipments, while Xiaomi and Oppo saw 145.9 and 103.1 […]

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Samsung centers sleep with its first smart ring

After a brief tease at the end of its big Galaxy S24 event earlier this month, Samsung officially debuted the Galaxy Ring this morning at MWC. The earlier announcement offered little more than an image and confirmation that the hardware giant is entering that emerging corner of the wearable tech space. Following the Unpacked presser, […]

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Samsung’s Galaxy Ring, its first smart ring, arrives July 24 for $399

At Unpacked 2024, the company shared more details about the Galaxy Ring, which represents the first take on the category from a hardware giant.

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Tofino Capital reaches first close of $10M fund to back startups in frontier markets

Tofino Capital, a venture capital firm targeting early-stage startups in emerging markets, has launched its $10 million fund. It is announcing the first close of this fund at $5 million and hopes to achieve a final close nine months from now.   The firm, founded by Eliot Pence and Aubrey Hruby, wants to back startups in Africa, […]

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Learn how to land your first investor from Sequoia’s Jess Lee at TC Early Stage

Tapping personal savings or invoking the friends and family plan are signature hallmarks of fledgling startup finance. Eventually though, the majority of early-stage founders will leave their bootstrapping days behind and turn to institutional investors for the capital infusion they need to grow. It’s not easy for inexperienced, first-time founders to attract and secure their […]

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EIA increased its U.S. natural gas consumption forecast for the first quarter of 2024

The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) estimates that U.S. natural gas consumption reached a record high in January at 118 billion cubic feet per day (Bcf/d). A burst of cold weather increased demand for heating and reduced natural gas production, which led to high inventory withdrawals.




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EWA, which taps into popular media to teach languages, hits 51M downloads and 3.5M MAUs and raises its first outside funding

Online language learning continues to be a huge opportunity for startups, with the most engaging experiences meeting a surge of interest from consumers looking for more productivity out of the hours that they spend on their smartphones. In one of the more recent developments, a language learning app called EWA — which has built a […]

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How to Raise First Dollars in a Difficult Market: The Venture Perspective

Raising venture capital is rarely an easy lift for startups, but 2022 is turning out to be a more challenging year than we’ve seen for some time. As venture capital continues its slowdown after an aggressive 2020 and record-breaking 2021, it’s clear that early-stage founders looking for their first dollars will require a new approach. […]

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STEM agenda alive and kicking - PwC partners with McCarthy Catholic College for Sydney's first P-TECH Pilot - 30 May

PwC has today been announced as the first employer partner for a new Pathways in Technology (P-TECH) style pilot at McCarthy Catholic College, Emu Plains.




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Women Hit Obstacles on the Way to the First Promotion

Men outnumber women nearly 2 to 1 on the first move up the management ladder. WSJ’s Vanessa Fuhrmans explains how this can hurt women right out of the gate.





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First Detention, Now Demolition: China Remakes Its Muslim Region

After locking up as many as a million people in camps in Xinjiang, Chinese authorities are destroying Uyghur neighborhoods and purging the region's culture. They say they’re fighting terrorism. Their aim: to engineer a society loyal to Beijing. Photo illustration: Sharon Shi. Video: Clément Bürge




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NFT Artist Beeple’s First Physical Sculpture Fetches About $28.9 Million

Artist Beeple’s first real-life piece, “Human One,” sold for nearly $29 million at Christie’s on Tuesday. A few months earlier, the artist’s digital collage prompted a craze for nonfungible tokens when it fetched $69 million. Photo: Justin Lane/Shutterstock




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Elon Musk Welcomes Visitors to Tesla’s First Gigafactory in Europe

Tesla CEO Elon Musk on Saturday turned his first European Gigafactory near Berlin into a fairground where visitors could tour the facility. The project faced some delays and local resistance but Musk said the company expects to start production in November. Photo: Patrick Pleul/Associated Press




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iPhone Manufacturer Foxconn Reveals Its First Electric-Vehicle Prototypes

Foxconn, the Taiwanese company known for assembling Apple products, has unveiled three electric-vehicle prototypes. WSJ’s Stephanie Yang attended the launch event to see how the company is diversifying its business to gain a foothold in the auto industry. Photo: I-Hwa Cheng/Bloomberg News




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IDFC FIRST: ಐಡಿಎಫ್‌ಸಿ ಬ್ಯಾಂಕ್ ಕ್ರೆಡಿಟ್ ಕಾರ್ಡ್ ಪಾವತಿ ನಿಯಮ ಪರಿಷ್ಕರಣೆ, ಹೊಸತು ತಿಳಿಯಿರಿ

ಬೆಂಗಳೂರು, ಜುಲೈ 30: ಐಡಿಎಫ್‌ಸಿ ಫಸ್ಟ್ ಬ್ಯಾಂಕ್ ತನ್ನ ಕ್ರೆಡಿಟ್ ಕಾರ್ಡ್ ಪಾವತಿ ನಿಯಮಗಳಿಗೆ ಪ್ರಮುಖ ಬದಲಾವಣೆಗಳನ್ನು ತಂದಿದೆ. ಉದಾಹರಣೆಗೆ ಬಾಕಿ ಇರುವ ಕನಿಷ್ಠ ಮೊತ್ತ (MAD) ಮತ್ತು ಪಾವತಿಯ ಅಂತಿಮ ದಿನಾಂಕ ಇವೇ ಮೊದಲಾದವು. ಬ್ಯಾಂಕ್ ತನ್ನ ಗ್ರಾಹಕರಿಗೆ ಕಳುಹಿಸಿರುವ ಸಂದೇಶದಲ್ಲಿ "ಆತ್ಮೀಯ ಕಾರ್ಡ್‌ಮೆಂಬರ್, 17 ಆಗಸ್ಟ್ 2024 ರಿಂದ ಜಾರಿಗೆ ಬರುತ್ತದೆ, ನಿಮ್ಮ ಮೊದಲ




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When Gangster Lawrence Bishnoi Was Arrested For The First Time

Lawrence Bishnoi first grabbed headlines when he publicly threatened to kill Bollywood actor Salman Khan in 2018.




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WATCH | First Visuals From India's Practice In Australia: ডনের দেশে 'গোপন ডেরায়' ভারত! চলছে মহারণের মহড়া, চলে এল প্রথম ভিজুয়াল...

First Visuals From India's Practice In Australia: গোপনে ভারত রুদ্ধদ্বার অনুশীলন করছিল... কিন্তু সেই ভিডিয়ো চলে এল সামনে  




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IND vs SA 1st T20I Live Streaming: How To Watch South Africa vs India First T20I Live Streaming?

Suryakumar Yadav will lead Team India in a four-match T20I series against South Africa, starting on Friday. Just under five months ago, Aiden Markram's South Africa suffered a heartbreaking seven-run loss to India in the final of the 2024 T20 World




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AUS vs PAK 3rd ODI Live Streaming: How To Watch Australia vs Pakistan First 3rd ODI Live Streaming?

On Sunday, November 10, at 9 AM IST, the cricketing world will turn its eyes to the Optus Stadium, Perth, where Australia and Pakistan will clash in the eagerly awaited series decider for the third One Day International (ODI). This match




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Bheeshma First Day Collections : దుమ్ములేపిన భీష్మ.. మొదటి రోజే షాకింగ్ కలెక్షన్స్

కొత్తగా ట్రై చేస్తూ వస్తూ ఉన్నా.. తీసిన ప్రతీ సినిమా ఫ్లాప్ అవుతున్నా ఏ మాత్రం నిరాశ చెందకుండా పట్టు పదలతో ప్రయత్నిస్తూ వచ్చాడు యంగ్ హీరో నితిన్. హిట్టు కొట్టాలన్న అతని తపన ఎట్టకేలకు భీష్మ చిత్రంతో నెరవేరింది. చాలా రోజుల తరువాత సరైన కమర్షియల్ కథను ఎంచుకుని మంచి విజయాన్ని అందుకున్నాడని టాక్ వచ్చింది.




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Poco X7 Pro Will Debut as India’s First Android 15-Based HyperOS 2.0 Smartphone: Here's What to Expect

Poco is gearing up to unveil a new smartphone in India. The Poco X7 Pro is currently in the works and might make its debut in India's mid-range soon. As of now, there is no official release date, although a new




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Apple Mac Mini with M4 and M4 Pro Chips Launched in India: Debuts as First Carbon Neutral Mac

Apple has unveiled an updated Mac mini, featuring the M4 and M4 Pro chips. These advancements enhance performance and connectivity within a compact 5 by 5-inch design. The new model focuses on power efficiency and innovative thermal architecture, delivering up to




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Canon EOS R1 Mirrorless Camera in Development: First Flagship Model for the EOS R SYSTEM

Canon has recently unveiled plans for the EOS R1, a groundbreaking full-frame mirrorless camera. This model is poised to serve as the flagship for the EOS R SYSTEM, featuring RF mounts and aiming for a grand launch in 2024. The Canon




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Trump's First Week as President-Elect: Focus on Administration Building at Mar-a-Lago

Donald Trump spends his first week as president-elect at Mar-a-Lago, focusing on building his administration and reconnecting with foreign leaders.




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Dubai's First Aerial Taxi Vertiport Approved for 2026 Launch Near International Airport

Dubai's first aerial taxi vertiport near the airport is set to launch in 2026, enhancing urban aerial transport with sustainable technology.




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'Yaariyaan' Star Hemansh Kohli Ties The Knot: Shares First Wedding Pics

Actor Hemansh Kohli, known for 'Yaariyaan,' has married in an intimate temple ceremony in Delhi, with pictures from the wedding shared on social media.




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From Hello To Head Over Heels : What’s The Science Behind Love At First Sight?

Srishty felt relieved walking into her first class, thinking she'd avoided any kind of ragging-until she saw a group lounging on the teacher's desk, lining up classmates for initiation. A slim girl with purple-streaked hair, piercings, a lace top and jeans




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Feed Them Right From Day 1 : Don’t Let These Foods Sneak Into Your Kid’s Diet For The First 1,000 Days

We all know how tempting it can be to give your little one a quick snack to keep them quiet or happy, especially when you're juggling a million things at once. But what if I told you that those quick fixes




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Kia Syros Name Confirmed: First SUV Under The Automaker's 2.0 Strategy

Kia has officially announced the name of its upcoming SUV, the Syros. This vehicle will be the first to launch under Kia's 2.0 strategy in India. Following the success of the Seltos, Kia has expanded into various segments, and the Syros




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US President-elect Donald Trump appoints Susan Wiles as White House chief of staff, first woman to hold position

Wiles was the campaign manager for Trump's highly successful 2024 Campaign for President.




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How Trump's 'America First' policy opens doors for India's regional power

Trump's focus on 'America First' and domestic issues could make the US more isolated from other countries.




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As Vistara bids goodbye, Air India-Vistara's first flight takes off from Mumbai to...

Air India-Vistara's first flight departed from Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport at 1:15 IST and landed at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport at 3:27 IST.




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Yaariyan actor Himansh Kohli ties the knot with mystery girl in Delhi temple, first wedding pics out

Himansh Kohli was previously in a relationship with singer Neha Kakkar, but they parted ways in December 2018 after dating for a year.




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Delhi-NCR weather report: National capital to witness clear skies on first day of Navratri, know IMD updates for next...

As the monsoon marked its exit from the national capital and the adjoining NCR, the city has been witnessing hot weather as well as clear skies.




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Delhi-NCR update: Jewar Airport to run 25 domestic, three international flights on first day of operations

Noida International Airport, named Jewar Airport, is set to start commercial flight operations on April 17, 2025.




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Social, health, and economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and the epidemiological control measures : First results from SHARE Corona Waves 1 and 2 [Electronic book] / ed. by Axel Börsch-Supan, Anita Abramowska-Kmon, Karen Andersen-Ranberg, Agar B

Berlin ; Boston : De Gruyter, [2023]




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The experience of occupation in the Nord, 1914-18 : Living with the enemy in First World War France [Electronic book] / James E. Connolly.

Manchester : Manchester University Press, [2018]




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The Cambridge companion to British theatre of the First World War [Electronic book] / edited by Helen E. M. Brooks, University of Kent, Michael Hammond, University of Southampton.

Cambridge, United Kingdom ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 2023.




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Shooting short-wavelength nonlinear optical materials with targeted balance performances in hydroxyborates through first-principles high-throughput screening

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024, 11,7843-7852
DOI: 10.1039/D4QI02234C, Research Article
Chenxu Li, Abudukadi Tudi, Huanhuan Cheng, Qingyu Liu, Zhihua Yang, Shilie Pan
High-throughput screening of 222 hydroxyborates identified three as promising short-wavelength ultraviolet nonlinear optical. with phase-matching second harmonic generation capacity extending to the solar blind region (200–280 nm).
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Propane dehydrogenation on an extra-framework and framework-embedded metal site within ZSM-5 zeolite from first-principles microkinetic simulations

React. Chem. Eng., 2024, 9,2892-2901
DOI: 10.1039/D4RE00269E, Paper
Yujue Du, Wende Hu, Yunlei Chen, Chuanming Wang, Weimin Yang
The Lewis acid sites in ZSM-5 zeolite involving Co, Ni, and Cu cations were computationally studied on the stability and the PDH catalytic activity.
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A novel amine-first strategy suitable for preparing both functional and engineering bio-polyamides: furfurylamine as the sole furan source for bisfuranic diamine/diacid monomers

Polym. Chem., 2024, 15,4433-4446
DOI: 10.1039/D4PY00567H, Paper
Hong-Hui Shu, Yun Liu, Sheng-Li Han, Xiu-Qin Fang, Chang Wang, Cheng-Mei Liu
Biomass-based polyamides (bioPAs) are renewable materials that are viable alternatives to petroleum-based polyamides in the engineering field.
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Bigg Boss 10: Manveer is season's first finalist!

There are some victories in the house that make you smile along. And Manveer's victory is one of them, says Divya Nair.




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Meet Kaun Banega Crorepati's first crorepati

'The moment he said my answer was right, I wanted to cry with happiness. But I did not want to cry in front of everyone and spoil my kajal. But I couldn't control my tears' Anamika Majumdar looks back at her winning moment on Kaun Banega Crorepati.







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CBSE: NEET 2017 will be counted as first attempt




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The gender leap: India sent its first woman athlete to the Olympics in 1924

While India began sending women athletes to the Olympics fairly early, a few countries started doing so as late as 2000