Redmi , Xiaomi’s popular sub-brand, is entering a new chapter with a bold rebranding. The most noticeable change is the brand name itself, now written entirely in uppercase – “REDMI.” According to Lu Weibing, President of Xiaomi Group’s mobile phone department, the change is not just aesthetics. “Redmi changed its name from REDMI,” explained Lu, “and there’s a lot of strategic thinking behind it.” He notes that Xiaomi’s success in the high-end market with more advanced technology is creating space for Redmi to expand. And the company appears to be preparing well for this shift. The change in product strategy According to Weibing, the new “Turbo” series will take over the mantle previously held by the “K” series, which will “continue to break through.” Lu also shared that the K80 lineup will be the biggest product update in the history of the K series and will directly compete with the top-tier performance flagships offered by e-commerce sub-brands of competitors. “The K80 Pro,” he stated, “will compete with its rivals ‘Thirteen Brothers’ with its exceptionally powerful configuration and user experience.” Wang Teng Thomas, General Manager of the Redmi brand, confirmed that these changes are a response to Xiaomi’s flagship series entering a higher price bracket . “REDMI’s product line has been adjusted since the beginning of the year,” said Wang. “The new K series is positioned as the champion flagship, particularly the Pro series will create an all-round flagship experience. However, Wang Teng notes that the price range of the phones will also increase to fill the gap left by Xiaomi’s number series price hike. The new Turbo series will dominate the 2,000 to 3,000 yuan price segment (roughly $280 to $420). Wang emphasizes that, regardless of the price range, REDMI will stay committed to offering the best value for money and remain unmatched in every segment it competes. (Source 1 , 2 ) TAGS Redmi Redmi K80 Redmi K80 Pro Upcoming Smartphones: Redmi K80, Oppo Reno 13, Vivo S20, and more Redmi K80 Pro gaming results reveal incredible performance Redmi K80 Pro with Snapdragon 8 Elite, D1 graphics chip achieves 3M AnTuTu score
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UCF will attempt to shake off a dreadful offensive performance when it collides with LSU on Sunday afternoon in the third-place game of the Greenbrier Tip-Off in White Sulphur Springs, W.Va. The Knights (4-1) couldn't get anything going against No. 19 Wisconsin on Friday, going 21-for-62 from the field (33.9 percent) and just 2-for-17 from 3-point range (11.8 percent) en route to an 86-70 loss. Jordan Ivy-Curry finished with 13 points while Keyshawn Hall and Dior Johnson added 11 apiece for UCF, which never led and fell behind by as many as 23. Knights coach Johnny Dawkins is hoping that his team's struggles don't carry over into the meeting with the Tigers (4-1). "We have to do better offensively," Dawkins said. "We have to space the floor better. We have to balance our offense between our perimeter and our bigs. Those are things that we didn't do consistently (on Friday)." LSU also needs to clean things up after committing 15 turnovers in a 74-63 setback against Pitt on Friday. Tigers forward Jalen Reed doesn't believe giving the ball away will be a lingering issue. "I feel like a lot of our turnovers were more on us than them," Reed said. "I feel like a lot of the turnovers were careless, but we're a better team than that and I feel like we'll take care of the ball better moving forward." Reed and Vyctorius Miller each posted 14 points in the loss to the Panthers, with Reed also hauling in seven rebounds. Cam Carter chipped in 11 points. Carter is putting up a team-leading 16.4 points per game. Jordan Sears (12.0 points per game), Reed (11.0) and Miller (10.2) also have scoring averages in double figures. Ivy-Curry (16.8 points per game), Hall (16.2) and Darius Johnson (13.0) have been leading the way for UCF. Sunday marks the first-ever meeting between the Knights and Tigers. --Field Level Media9 best winter gloves for womenDST, AICTE announce undergraduate courses for quantumSan Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy was limited with the right shoulder injury that sidelined him last week and there is growing concern about the long-term status of left tackle Trent Williams. Wednesday's practice was not the start to the NFL workweek head coach Kyle Shanahan had hoped after Purdy was unable to bounce back from a shoulder injury in Week 11. Brandon Allen started at Green Bay and the 49ers (5-6) lost 38-10 with the backup-turned-starter committing three turnovers. Williams was reportedly spotted in the locker room with a knee scooter and is experiencing pain walking. He played through an ankle injury against the Seattle Seahawks Nov. 17. Defensive end Nick Bosa (hip, oblique) also missed practice Wednesday, leaving the 49ers to spend the holiday plotting to play the Buffalo Bills (9-2) without the three Pro Bowlers again. "I don't know anyone who gets Thanksgiving off unless maybe you have a Monday night game. You just start a lot earlier and get the players out," Shanahan said. "We cram everything in so the players get out, tries to be home with the family by 5. I usually get home by 7 and they're all mad at me, then get back to red-zone (installation)." The 49ers are in danger of a three-game losing streak for the first time since Oct. 2021. Injuries have been a common thread since September when running back Christian McCaffrey was a surprise scratch with an Achilles injury for the opener. Wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk (ACL) is out for the season at a position dinged from top to bottom. Star linebacker Fred Warner also is ailing and said Wednesday that he fractured a bone in his ankle on Sept. 29 against the New England Patriots. The game against the Bills will mark his eighth straight game playing with the injury. "It's something I deal with every game," Warner said. "I get on that table before every game and get it shot up every single game just to be able to roll. But it's not an excuse. It's just what it is. That's the NFL. You're not going to be healthy. You've got to go out there, you've got to find ways to execute, to play at a high level and to win every single week." Shanahan wasn't interested in injury talk. He said the 49ers have not played well in the past two weeks, and puts part of his focus on getting more out of the running game with snow in the forecast on Sunday night. He's not in agreement with pundits who doubt McCaffrey's ability early into his return from injured reserve, with a per-carry average of 3.5 yards compared to 5.4 in 2023. "The speculation on Christian is a little unfair to him," Shanahan said. "Christian is playing very well. He's playing his ass off. To think a guy who misses the entire offseason is going to come back and be the exact same the day he comes back would be unfair to any player in the world." San Francisco opened the 21-day practice window for linebacker Dre Greenlaw, who tore his Achilles in the Super Bowl in February. His return date is unclear. --Field Level Media
Nvidia has had a year that few companies could have predicted, solidifying its position as one of the most influential players in the technology sector. Advertisement With revenue soaring, stock prices reaching record highs, and a growing dominance in artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure, the company’s influence now extends beyond the tech industry, reshaping entire markets and drawing significant attention from investors worldwide. Advertisement Revenue growth and market cap milestone Nvidia’s rise to prominence in 2024 can largely be attributed to its early investments in AI technologies. As the generative AI wave gained momentum, Nvidia’s graphics processing units (GPUs) emerged as the cornerstone for AI applications, from data centers to autonomous vehicles. This strategic positioning has resulted in Nvidia’s market capitalization repeatedly surpassing $3 trillion, trading places with Apple as the most valuable publicly traded company. In its latest quarter, Nvidia reported $35.1 billion in revenue, with $30.8 billion—or 87%—attributed to its data center business. These figures underscore the outsized role AI and cloud computing now play in driving Nvidia’s success. CEO Jensen Huang has been at the forefront of this expansion, becoming one of Silicon Valley’s most sought-after executives. The AI hardware advantage: Blackwell chip production Central to Nvidia’s continued growth is the production of its high-powered Blackwell chip, designed specifically for AI applications. Expected to generate billions in revenue during the fourth quarter alone, the Blackwell chip represents a significant leap in computing power. Companies like Amazon have already begun retrofitting their data centres to accommodate the immense heat output of these processors, signalling strong demand for Nvidia’s products. Daniel Newman, CEO of Futurum Group, highlighted Nvidia’s integrated approach to AI, emphasizing the company’s dominance in both hardware and software. “Nvidia really has the [hardware and software] for the AI computing era,” Newman said. “It’s all connected inside the [server] rack, outside the [server] rack, and then the software is very well liked within the developer communities.” Competition intensifies but Nvidia holds its lead Despite Nvidia’s dominance, competitors are racing to gain a foothold in the AI chip market. AMD, Intel, and even Nvidia’s customers are developing alternatives to Nvidia’s semiconductors. AMD’s MI300X chips are designed to rival Nvidia’s Hopper series, while Intel’s Gaudi 3 processor aims to break into the AI space. 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By comparison, Tesla attracted $14.7 billion. “Nvidia turned out to be the one stock that kind of stole the show from Tesla because of impressive price gains,” said Marco Iachini, senior vice president at Vanda Research. The company’s 180% stock price increase in 2024 has made it a cornerstone of retail portfolios, with Nvidia now representing over 10% of the average investor’s holdings. Challenges on the horizon Despite its current success, Nvidia faces several potential challenges. One of the biggest risks stems from the transition to inferencing AI models, which require less powerful hardware than the training phase. This shift could reduce the demand for Nvidia’s high-end chips in the future. Additionally, Nvidia’s own customers are actively developing AI chips to diversify their supply chains. Amazon’s Trainium 2 and Google’s tensor processing units (TPUs) are prime examples. Still, Huang remains optimistic. 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In a major boost to the operations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the Nigerian capital market, the Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria has passed the Investments and Securities Bill 2024. The Investments and Securities Bill, meant to repeal the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Act, was passed on the floor of the Senate Wednesday. During the consideration of the report on the Bill from the committee on Capital Market, Senate Chief Whip, Tahir Monguno stated that it will protect investors and eliminate fraudulent dealings in the capital market. Leading the debate, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Capital Market, Senator Osita Izunaso said the bill sought to repeal the Investments and Securities Act, of 2007 and enact the Investments and Securities Act, 2024 stating that the ISB is capable of transforming the capital market, encourage the influx of foreign investors as well as boost investors’ confidence, among others. Izunaso said: “The Bill seeks to repeal the existing Investments and Securities Act 2007, and to establish a new market infrastructure and wide-ranging system of regulation of investments and securities businesses in Nigeria especially in the areas of derivatives, systematic risk management, financial market infrastructure and Ponzi scheme and platforms. He said, “It was meant to establish the Securities and Exchange Commission as the apex regulatory authority for the Nigerian Capital Market. It will be a regulation of the Market to ensure capital formation, the protection of investors, maintenance of fair, efficient and transparent market, and reduction of systemic risk.” Izunaso further said the main objective of the bill was to enact legislation that aligned with global dynamics as they relate to the regulation of capital market through the provision of an innovative regulatory framework. “It will protect the integrity of the security market against all forms of market abuse and insider dealing. It will prevent unauthorised, illegal, unlawful, fraudulent and unfair trade practices, relating to securities and investments.” Speaking recently, Director General of the SEC Dr. Emomotimi Agama said the Bill is pushing for harsher penalties on Ponzi scheme operators through the proposed Investments and Securities Bill (ISB) 2024, which mandates a minimum fine of N20 million or up to 10 years in prison, or both. Agama explained that the bill explicitly prohibits Ponzi and pyramid schemes, fortifying protections for investors against illegal fund managers adding that it aims to shield Nigerian investors from fraudulent schemes and enhance the capital market’s global competitiveness. A notable amendment in the Bill would allow the Investor Protection Fund (IPF), established by securities exchanges, to cover investor losses linked to the deregistration of brokerage firms, extending beyond the current coverage of bankruptcy or negligence cases. Agama also noted the need for updates to the existing ISB 2007 to reduce ambiguities and align Nigeria’s capital market regulations with international standards. “This bill’s passage would be pivotal in setting Nigeria on the path to a world-class capital market,” he stated, underscoring the role of a robust capital market in economic diversification. The ISB 2024 also introduces regulatory frameworks for Commodity Exchanges and Warehouse Receipts, essential steps for developing Nigeria’s commodities sector.After final game, Iowa State's Jaylin Noel roasts Iowa Hawkeye fans on social media
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Police want to find the owner of a dog which may have died after a horror attack by Alsatians in Exeter . One dog has already died following the incident, at Exwick Playing Fields on December 21. Now police suspect a second dog has had to be euthanised due to its injuries and want to trace the owner. Officers also want to hear from anyone else with information or evidence that could help their inquiries. They are also calling for calm after social media posts “caused concern to the local and wider community”. Police urged the public to avoid speculation on social media. A police spokesperson said: “We are appealing to the public for help in tracing the owner of a second dog which may have had to be euthanised due to its injuries, as well as anyone with any information or evidence to assist our investigation.” Police said they received a report of an incident in Exwick Playing Fields, a spot popular with dog walkers, on December 21 in which people and dogs were reportedly injured by a dog or dogs. Police said a woman suffered wounds to her hands while trying to protect a dog. The injuries sustained by people and dogs required hospital and vet treatment and a police spokesperson said: “We now understand that at least one dog had to be euthanised by a vet, due to the severity of its injuries.” A search warrant was obtained from Exeter Magistrates' Court on December 24 and three dogs, believed to have been involved, were seized by police . The spokesperson said: “The dogs will be retained and cared for by police whilst the investigation continues.” The owner of the dog which had to be put down has since spoken to DevonLive . Helen Adams, aged 65, described how her husband was walking their pet Romeo when it was attacked by three Alsatian dogs. She said Romeo had to be euthanised due to the extent of his injuries. Mrs Adams said she was “relieved” when she heard that three dogs had been seized. Police want anyone with any information about the events in Exwick Playing Fields to contact them quoting crime number 50240321127.India At Work 2024 Report By Apna Reveals Over 7 Crore Job Applications, 12 Lakhs Jobs Posted In 2024
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Leaving an Arby's in Santa Barbara, California, this is the first time that the son of President Biden has been photographed since he was pardoned by his father. (Backgrid) First son Hunter Biden was spotted on camera for the first time since his father, President Biden, pardoned him, smiling for the cameras as he picked up a fast-food order in California. Hunter was seen on Wednesday afternoon in Santa Barbara sporting a T-shirt, jeans and baseball cap while picking up food from an Arby's. The media was heard asking Hunter in a short video outside the restaurant if he had any comment on the pardon. The first son did not respond, and instead was seen hopping into the back of an SUV while flanked by security. The photos and video come after President Biden announced Sunday evening that he would spare his son from being sentenced in a pair of separate court cases in which Hunter was found guilty of illegally purchasing a gun and failing to pay $1.4 million in taxes. Biden cited in his statement that Hunter's convictions were politically motivated and a "miscarriage of justice." 2 TIMES BIDEN SAID HE WOULD NOT PARDON SON HUNTER BIDEN Hunter Biden is seen leaving an Arby's in Santa Barbara, California, on Wednesday. (The Image Direct for Fox News Digital) "Today, I signed a pardon for my son Hunter," Biden wrote in a statement. "From the day I took office, I said I would not interfere with the Justice Department’s decision-making, and I kept my word even as I have watched my son being selectively, and unfairly, prosecuted." He continued: "It is clear that Hunter was treated differently. The charges in his cases came about only after several of my political opponents in Congress instigated them to attack me and oppose my election. Then, a carefully negotiated plea deal, agreed to by the Department of Justice, unraveled in the court room — with a number of my political opponents in Congress taking credit for bringing political pressure on the process. Had the plea deal held, it would have been a fair, reasonable resolution of Hunter’s cases." BIDEN PARDONS SON HUNTER BIDEN AHEAD OF EXIT FROM OVAL OFFICE Hunter Biden flashes a big smile as he leaves an Arby's in Santa Barbara, Callfornia, on Wednesday. (The Image Direct for Fox News Digital) "I believe in the justice system, but as I have wrestled with this, I also believe raw politics has infected this process and it led to a miscarriage of justice — and once I made this decision this weekend, there was no sense in delaying it further. I hope Americans will understand why a father and a President would come to this decision," he added. The pardon stands in stark contrast to what the president said earlier this year, vowing he would not pardon his son both before and after Hunter was found guilty in a June gun trial. WHO ELSE MIGHT BIDEN PARDON AFTER HE SPARED HUNTER FROM SENTENCING? "I am not going to do anything," Biden said after Hunter was convicted in the gun case. "I will abide by the jury’s decision ." Wednesday was the first time that the son of President Biden had been photographed since he was pardoned. (The Image Direct for Fox News Digital) Hunter was found guilty on June 11 of lying about his drug use when buying a gun in 2018. He was found guilty on three charges — making a false statement in the purchase of a gun, making a false statement related to information required to be kept by a federally licensed gun dealer and possession of a gun by a person who is an unlawful user of or addicted to a controlled substance. Hunter has an extensive and well-documented history of addiction, which was best captured in his 2021 memoir "Beautiful Things," which walked readers through his spirals of crack cocaine use. CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP Hunter faced another trial regarding three felony tax offenses and six misdemeanor tax offenses over his alleged failure to pay at least $1.4 million in taxes in a California court in September. As jury selection was about to kick off in Los Angeles federal court , Hunter entered a surprise guilty plea.
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