Bislang stützen sich die europäischen Suchmaschinen Ecosia und Qwant vor allem auf die Bing-Plattform von Microsoft. Künftig wollen sie nicht mehr auf US-Technologieriesen angewiesen sein.

simyo hat neue Aktionstarife im Rahmen seiner Black Friday Weeks aufgelegt.

Die Galaxy-S25-Serie könnte wieder im Januar erscheinen. Ein Gutschein-Datum soll Rückschlüsse auf den Start der Vorbesteller-Phase geben.

Wenn ein europäisches Telekommunikationsunternehmen ein anderes kaufen will, ist das nicht so einfach. Swisscom hat weitere Genehmigungen für den Kauf von Vodafone Italia erhalten.

These speeches aim to portray Muslims as a threat to other religious communities. The narratives hence paint Muslims as a community intent on depriving others of national resources, fostering discord and enmity among religious groups.

Archaeologists have discovered the ruins of a 2,000-year-old temple off the coast of the city of Pozzuoli, Italy, which has remained untouched for centuries.

Divorces have always involved disputes over kids, homes, and assets. Now, social media is another battleground.

Recent research has begun to reveal the extent of AI's impact on electronic waste and pollution, prompting concerns among scientists and environmentalists.

A scientist and astrologer, the famous Nostradamus left many predictions in his Prophecies, which have continued to fascinate people for centuries. So, what did he predict for the year 2025?

2015 has been a year like no other for Pakistan

UP By Elections 2024: यूपी के उप चुनाव में अचानक से दो फैक्टर की एंट्री हो गई है. प्रयागराज में प्रतियोगी छात्र सोमवार से ही UPPSC ऑफिस के बाहर धरने पर हैं. आज सुप्रीम कोर्ट से बुलडोज़र एक्शन पर भी फ़ैसला आ गया है. तो सवाल ये है कि ये दोनों फ़ैक्टर चुनाव में कितना असर डालेंगे ! देश की सर्वोच्च अदालत ने बुलडोज़र चलाने पर गाईडलाइन जारी किया है. यूपी के सीएम योगी आदित्यनाथ “बुलडोज़र बाबा” के नाम से जाने जाते हैं. उनका बुलडोज़र मॉडल एमपी से लेकर असम तक चलने लगा है. प्रयागराज में स्टूडेंट अपनी माँग पर अड़े है. सरकार से बातचीत की कोई नतीजा नहीं निकला है. अखिलेश यादव कहते हैं जब देश में चुनाव एक समय हो सकता है तो फिर परीक्षा क्यों नहीं ! स्टूडेंट के विरोध के बहाने समाजवादी पार्टी की नज़र युवा वोटरों पर है. डिप्टी सीएम केशव प्रसाद मौर्य ने सरकार से अलग लाईन ले ली है. यूपी लोक सेवा आयोग का दावा है कि परीक्षा में गड़बड़ी रोकने के लिए नई व्यवस्था बनाई गई है.

Stock markets ended sharply lower today, marking the fifth straight session of declines as concerns around rising inflation and a broad selloff in metal stocks dragged sentiment.

Both the Nifty and Sensex recorded their steepest fall in five months, with the Nifty closing down 1.3 per cent, or 312 points, at 23,571.

The Sensex tumbled 1,125 points, or 1.4 per cent, to settle at 77,550.

Looking for the best Torrent sites? Here is a list of the most popular ones of this year.

(Telecompaper) Testing and assurance vendor Viavi Solutions said its Xgig CXL Exerciser has secured the latest Gold Suite certification for the open CPU data interface Compute Express Link (CXL)...

(Telecompaper) Vodafone Ireland ended Q2 FY25 with 2.15 million mobile customers, with contract customers accounting for 65.7 percent...

(Telecompaper) Vodafone Group has increased the budget for its ongoing share buyback programme by EUR 20 million, to a total of EUR 520 million...

(Telecompaper) Ninety-five percent of Russian telecommunications operators expect prices for telecommunications services will increase in 2025, according to a study from the agency TelecomDaily...

(Telecompaper) Videotron has added 28 more international destinations to its Canada-International wireless plan...

(Telecompaper) Tele2 Latvia has implemented a protective system that automatically blocks calls from alternate mobile numbers from foreign networks, providing customers with safer voice communication...

Vodafone Group heeft het budget voor zijn lopende aandeleninkoopprogramma verhoogd met EUR 20 miljoen, tot een totaal van EUR 520 miljoen. De aandeleninkoop is in augustus begonnen en zal deze maand worden afgerond, aldus de operator.

(Telecompaper) HKBN Enterprise Solutions (HKBNES) has signed a partnership agreement with disaster recovery vendor Information2 Software. HKBNES becomes Information2 Software's general distributor in Hong Kong...

(Telecompaper) Digital infrastructure provider Cirion Technologies has outlined further details of the new underwater cable it is currently building between Argentina, Brazil and the US...

Keep the fun alive this winter with the best water guns from Nerf, Spyra and more for epic, shriek-inducing water fights.

Mortgage interest rates moved in opposite directions, but one benchmark rate trailed off. Rates change on an hourly, daily and weekly basis.

Refinance rates were mixed, but one key rate declined. Experts expect refi activity to go up as rates drop.

Tempur-Pedic Luxe Breeze is one of the most premium options out there, but is it the right one for you? Here's everything you should know before hitting the buy button.

The 68-watt wall charger is down to a new record low of $23 ahead of Black Friday.

Are you suffering from chronic back or joint pain? The Saatva Rx Mattress -- a premium pillow-top bed -- might offer an effective zonal solution. Here's more about it.

I've tested Nokia's revamped 3210 and have the answers to the biggest questions on this 2024 retro phone.

Nog geen tekenen van een opleving in de markt voor netwerkapparatuur, op basis van de kwartaalresultaten van Ericsson en Nokia, terwijl Netflix wist te verrassen met een hogere omzet, zelfs met een seizoensgebonden vertraging in de klantengroei...

1. Android 15 QPR2 brings the newest Linux kernel to all tensor-powered phones and tablets  Android Police
2. Here’s everything new in Android 15 QPR2 Beta 1 [Gallery]  9to5Google
3. Your Google Pixel Phone's Newest Android 15 Beta Update Arrived  Droid Life
4. Google is preparing to bring back a beloved customization feature from Android 11  Android Authority
5. Android 15 QPR2 beta 1 release includes major upgrade for Tensor-powered Pixels  PhoneArena

1. 18 New Things Your iPhone Can Do in iOS 18.2  MacRumors
2. iOS 18.2 makes AirPods more powerful than ever, here’s why  9to5Mac
3. Apple Likely Planning to Release iOS 18.2 on December 9  MacRumors
4. iOS 18.2 Public Beta 2 Upgrades Find My and Brings More AI to Some iPhones  CNET
5. iOS 18.2 beta 3: 4 Apple Intelligence features you can test now  Mashable

The new report Dutch Business User Insights provides a snapshot of Dutch users of business services, with a clear focus on ICT services such as VPN, cloud, Teams and use of AI. Many employees have embraced the hybrid way way of working and this effects employer's choices of which ICT services are needed to facilitate this hybrid working.

This report estimates the size and value of the Dutch video market, consisting of both the traditional pay-TV market (TV) and the internet-based (over-the-top) services market (OTT video). It offers an overview of Dutch consumer TV and video revenues in the second quarter of 2024, and compares the findings with results from previous quarters.

This report shows the spontaneous and assisted brand awareness of video services in the Netherlands during the August 2024. We also look at what is top of mind. Brand awareness is an important indicator of how successful existing and new brands are in their marketing. It is an essential first step in convincing consumers to take out a subscription. The following brands are included: Amazon Prime Video, AppleTV+, Discovery+, Disney+, ESPN, Film1, HBO Max, Kijk, Netflix, NLziet, NPO, Pathé Thuis, SkyShowtime, Viaplay, Videoland, YouTube, Ziggo Sport Totaal. 

The report provides a comprehensive overview and insight into the Dutch consumer multi-play market  in the second quarter of 2024, and compares the findings with results from previous quarters. We analyse the Dutch telecoms markets from a bundling perspective. We report on the number of 1P, 2P, 3P and 4P subscribers, based on both company reports and our own calculations and estimates.

This report provides insights into usage of customer service apps from telecom providers. We report on the service apps for the following brands: Ziggo, Vodafone, hollandsnieuwe, KPN, Simyo, Odido, Simpel and Ben. Data is from August 2024.

In the Telecom Business Market Insight report Telecompaper analyses the Dutch business telecoms market, focusing on quantitative data up to Q2 2024. It offers a transparent and objective overview of the business market, through detailed insights into retail revenues and customer numbers. These are split into different types of telecom services.

The report FTTP in Belgium 2024 describes the current state of the Belgian FTTx market. The latest edition covers the period ending 30 June 2024.

(Telecompaper) Satellite broadcaster Sky Italia has launched new Black Friday offers for its 'Sky Wifi' fixed broadband plus pay-TV plans. There are no activation fees and the promos are available online until Cyber Monday (02 December).

Daily roundup by CSE and Down to Earth @COP27 by Avantika Goswami and Rohini Krishnamurthy, November 7, 2022 • UN Secretary-General António Guterres said that Loss and damage can no longer be swept

Ahead of its November 27 reveal, Honda India has teased the upcoming electric scooter for the first time. The teaser briefly gives us a glimpse at the scooter’s headlight, under which there’s a Honda logo. 

1. Headlight on Honda electric scooter is a LED unit
2. Design of headlight seems new, not shared with overseas Honda EVs

Honda electric scooter: Will it be called the Activa electric? 

Very little is known about the Honda electric scooter, which will be shown to us soon. From the teaser, all that can be made out is that this headlight is not shared with any overseas Honda electric scooter, those being the EM1 e: and the CUV e:. While the former has a claimed range of 48km, the latter can cover ‘over 70km’ on a single charge. 

It remains to be seen if Honda will repurpose one of its international electric scooters, and if it does so, which one exactly. Some years ago, the company also filed a few patent applications, which show an entirely new product, one that borrows some components from the popular Activa. 

Also See: Honda showcases electric scooter, e-bike concepts at EICMA 2024

Before the end of November, Royal Enfield will launch the Goan Classic 350, its fifth product on the J-series engine platform, following the Meteor, Classic, Hunter, and Bullet. The Goan Classic will be a funky-looking bobber-style motorcycle that will share most of its fundamentals with the Classic 350.

1. Riding position will be different from Classic 350’s
2. Will use the same engine as the other RE 350s
3. Could be the most expensive 350cc RE upon launch

Royal Enfield Goan Classic 350: details

Since the Goan Classic will use the same 349cc single-cylinder engine as the rest of the RE 350s, its peak output will most likely stand at 20hp and 27Nm of torque. Even the Goan Classic’s main frame is likely to be the same as the Classic 350. The differences are likely to be in the styling, paint options, and riding position. 

Also See: Royal Enfield Classic 650 Twin review: All-Time Classic?

F1 has announced a new 2025 season launch event where all 10 teams will unveil their livery on February 18, marking the start of the championship’s 75th anniversary year. Tickets will be available for fans to attend the event, which will be held at London’s The O2.

1. F1 2025 launch event tickets go on sale on November 15
2. All 20 drivers will be present

F1 2025 season launch tickets, livestream

All 10 F1 teams will be unveiling their 2025 season liveries at the event. An official statement shared by F1 says the event will also feature interviews with key figures from the sport – including the drivers and team principals – as well as entertainment segments and special guest presenters.

The event will take place on February 18 from 8pm-10pm GMT (1:30am-3:30am IST) and ticket prices range from £58 to £113 (around Rs 6,200-12,000). Tickets go on sale on Friday, November 15.

For fans who can’t attend the event in person, there will also be a livestream. Further details on this will be revealed in the coming weeks.

“For the first time we will bring together our fans, all 20 superstars of our sport and some very special guests to officially kick off our new season and mark our 75th year of racing,” said Stefano Domenicali, president and CEO of Formula 1.

“With 2025 set to be a classic season following all the drama so far for 2024, this is a fantastic opportunity for fans of all ages to experience up-close the incredible entertainment spectacle that is Formula 1.”

Will teams show their real cars?

It is very unlikely that teams will showcase their final 2025 contenders at the event.

2025 F1 pre-season testing will take place from February 26-28 in Bahrain. Given that most teams will not want to give away any major secrets ahead of this, we can expect the launch event to largely feature show cars simply sporting the new liveries. But this has already been the case for several years now, with majority of the teams opting to share cleverly concealed renders or displaying show cars during their individual launch events.

What about traditional F1 launches?

This replaces the standard pre-season build-up where teams usually hold their own launch events across several weeks. However, F1 hasn’t confirmed whether this will be a permanent addition. For now, it’s simply been billed as a special event to celebrate the championship’s 75th anniversary.

Also see:

F1 2024: Verstappen wins Brazil GP from P17 on grid

With the Suzuki V-Strom SX having left our fleet, I was without a long-termer for my daily commute to the office. As luck would have it though, Dinshaw, who was the custodian of our long-term Bajaj Pulsar N250, was set to go on a lengthy leave. So I was more than glad to grab the keys and draft it in as my V-Strom replacement. At least for the time being, is what I told my colleague.

But over the last few months, I’ve really grown to like the N250, so much so that Dinshaw has had to resort to using one of our other long-termers. Jumping off the Suzuki, the Bajaj feels compact and much more manageable in traffic, which is a boon. A special shoutout has to go to the superb headlight of the Pulsar; it’s a better and more effective unit than I’ve experienced on many bigger and more expensive bikes. The Pulsar also dealt with one of the longest monsoon seasons in recent memory with ease. There’s barely any rusting to speak of, apart from some small bolts, and even the plastic and rubber parts have held up well.

While our Pulsar N250 has been largely reserved for commuting, I did take it on a brief spin out on the highway and that shed light on a few things. Firstly, this 250cc mill is superbly refined with barely any vibrations at 90-95kph cruising speeds, which takes some fatigue out of riding for a long time. On the flipside though, I found the seat cushioning to be too hard. Granted, I don’t have the most padded posterior around, but even so, I’ve been finding it too uncomfortable leading me to move around on the seat every couple of minutes to ease some of the pain.

But a major reason for why it’s been hard to handover the keys of the Pulsar has been the superb fuel economy. With my regular commute and this brief highway stint taken into account, the Pulsar N250 managed an eye-opening 500km+ on a single tank. And it goes without saying that it has not all been sedate riding. I’ve genuinely been impressed with the N250’s balance of performance and efficiency.

However, as time has gone on, some issues have begun to creep in. The smaller issue is that one of the reflectors on the front fork came loose and fell off. It is held on by just an adhesive strip and I’m sure there are better ways to keep it secure. The bigger issue, however, has been with the front brake. When riding at low speeds, it feels like the brake pads are rubbing against the disc in an unusual manner even without the lever being pressed, almost as if the disc is warped. When I took over the bike this was barely noticeable, but it has grown as our time with the bike has progressed. The Pulsar is now off for its service and a check-up. More on the service costs and the front brake issue in the next report.

After having run wonderfully well for nearly its entire duration with us, the Ather 450X Gen 3 is unfortunately returning to its maker on the back of a flatbed, having thrown up a rather unusual glitch at the end of its tenure. As described in our previous report, the scooter downloads and installs updates overnight, but only completes the process the next time you turn the scooter on. Having returned from 10 days outside the country, I turned the Ather’s key on to be greeted with a message about the scooter completing an update. However, after remaining on this screen for about 5 minutes, the scooter then delivered a message saying that the update could not be completed, following which the TFT display showed the regular home screen.

When trying to put the scooter into a forward riding mode, it refused to cooperate. The process to start riding involves simultaneously pressing a brake lever and the starter button. But even after doing this, the scooter remains in Park mode, and keeps flashing a message saying “Press Brake + Start”. Neither a hard reset nor a full shutdown and restart has been able to rectify this issue. And an attempt to reinstall the latest update was thwarted by the fact that the Ather Connect subscription for our scooter has expired, removing many of the TFT screen’s features, including OTA updates. Speaking to the company, we are told that the glitch has been caused by the fact that the Ather Connect subscription has expired.

Ultimately, this experience serves as a prudent reminder. All the smart and connected tech that’s being showered on e-scooters these days certainly brings in a great deal of convenience and security. But at the same time, it also brings with it increased complexity, and the potential for software errors and glitches like this to present themselves. In extreme cases, these can prove to be a serious safety issue, as we’ve seen with the Ola S1 Pro – going backwards while being in a forward riding mode and vice versa. And in less severe (but still quite upsetting) cases like on the Ather, they can leave you and your vehicle stranded, even though its battery is full of juice.

For the most part, the 450X’s software package has proven to be one of the more robust and bug-free systems around, but clearly, even the best in the business is not entirely free from flaws. Software glitch aside, the 450X has proven to be an excellent companion on daily commutes. Its combination of zippy performance, extremely accurate range predictions and a slick user experience have been an absolute delight. Many of these highlights are also present on the more recent and more affordable 450S, but that scooter removes some of the excess complexity by sporting a simpler LCD screen in place of the TFT. It will be joining our long-term fleet soon, so stay tuned for a detailed account of how that scooter fares in the long run.

It’s been a few months since our last report on the Xpulse 4V and the odometer has nearly doubled in that time. Most of the miles were down to regular trips to and from Pune, but there was also some off-roading and regular commuting thrown in.

Mostly though, the bike went through a full monsoon with it being parked out in the rain for some long periods. That did take a toll and we had to have the switchgear replaced after it stopped functioning properly.

The rainy season also proved to be a bit too much for the Reise tyres we installed earlier this year. The 50/50 tyres were superb off-road and on-road  grip levels were decent in the dry as well, although the tyres did ‘feel’ quite strange in how quickly the bike fell into lean compared with normal road tyres. However, the combination of rain as well as Mumbai’s atrocious slippery concrete roads resulted in a fairly uneasy, skittish experience.

In fact, the bike did get involved in an accident on the road, but instead of poor grip, it was down to a poorly driven rickshaw that decided to swing across a multi-lane road at the last minute without any indication whatsoever. While that resulted in a broken bone for my unfortunate colleague, the Xpulse took the impact remarkably well.

The engine guard has always annoyed me off-road because it gets in the way when you’re sticking your leg forward, but it did a good job in this instance. The guard got bent but took the brunt of the impact and kept the bike safe.

In that sense, the Xpulse does feel quite robust in general, but quality levels are a bit basic. Things have improved over the years, but you can understand how Hero has always managed to price this 200cc dual sport close to 160cc street bikes. The paint quality could be nicer and our windscreen also developed a rattle, which began before the accident.

In terms of reliability, things have been decent, but not completely incident-free. In our last report, we mentioned how the bike refused to start, which was diagnosed to be a faulty lockset that needed replacing. Since then, the clutch started to throw up issues and it felt like there was no clear bite point, which made things tricky in traffic. After a few visits to the workshop, this was diagnosed as an issue with ‘spring activation’.

Overall, the Xpulse has been an enjoyable all-rounder that has managed to be a frugal commuter as well as a fun off-roader. The nicest aspect was its simplicity and lightweight – the latter is something that becomes all the more apparent when you ride the big, new Himalayan 450. Sure, the Hero can’t come anywhere close to the Himalayan in most respects, but it’s a lightweight, affordable and cheerful motorcycle, and there will always be takers for such a machine. It will be missed.

Also See:

Hero Xpulse 200 4V long term review, third report