NetSnix, Mumbai (2025)

30/09/2025

Anthropic has unveiled Claude Sonnet 4.5, its latest AI model, calling it the “best coding model in the world.”

The model scored 77.2% on the SWE bench benchmark, surpassing OpenAI’s GPT-5 and Google’s Gemini 2.5 Pro.

It comes with upgrades in coding, reasoning, computer use, and domain-specific knowledge, and is available via Claude’s website, mobile apps, Claude Code, API, and Chrome extension (in testing).

🔑 Key Details:
🔸 77.2% score on SWE bench benchmark, higher than GPT-5 & Gemini 2.5 Pro. 🏆
🔸 Model can work autonomously for 30 hours on a single task. ⏱️
🔸 Available on Claude website, mobile apps, API, and Chrome extension (testing).
🔸 Wrote 436 lines of React code in 2 mins for a WhatsApp-like app. 💻
🔸 Leads benchmarks in coding, computer use, maths, finance; rivals top in reasoning & language. 📊
🔸 Improved safeguards against deception, prompt injections, and unsafe responses. 🔒

30/09/2025

A major visa reform in the UAE ! 🇦🇪

The country has rolled out 4 new visit visas and expanded residency options to attract global talent, boost tourism, and support inclusivity.

From AI experts to entertainers, visitors now have more opportunities to live and work in the Emirates. 🌍✈️

🔑 Key Details:
🔸 4 new visit visas launched: AI, entertainment, event, and tourism.
🔸 The AI visa is for professionals with sponsor/host from a tech-focused company. 🤖
🔸 The entertainment visa allows short recreational stays.
🔸 The event visa covers festivals, exhibitions, cultural & sports events with sponsorship. 🎭
🔸 UAE also introduced a humanitarian permit for war or disaster-displaced people.
🔸 Widows and divorcees get 6 months to apply for residency after loss of spouse. ❤️‍🩹
🔸 New family & friends visa lets residents sponsor relatives up to the 3rd degree. 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦
🔸 Work reforms: business exploration visa for entrepreneurs, truck driver visas with company sponsorship. 🚚
🔸 In 2024, 7.8M Indians travelled to UAE, highlighting India-UAE travel ties.

29/09/2025

Qatar National Bank (QNB), the Middle East’s largest lender, has adopted JPMorgan’s Kinexys blockchain platform to process corporate US dollar payments.

The move slashes settlement time from days to minutes, enabling 24/7 transactions worth billions daily.

Analysts call it a major step in global finance’s shift to blockchain.

🔑 Key Details:
🔸 QNB, the biggest bank in the Middle East, now uses Kinexys for USD payments.
🔸 Settlement time drops from several days to just 2 minutes .⏱️
🔸 The service is available 24/7, helping corporate treasurers with faster cross-border transfers. 🌍
🔸 Kinexys, launched in 2019 by JPMorgan, processes $3B transactions daily. 📊
🔸 This is modest compared to JPMorgan’s $10T daily payments, but growth is strong.
🔸 Executives say the platform offers “institutional-grade scale” for global finance. 💼
🔸 Adoption boosts confidence in blockchain, supporting Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) market sentiment. 🔗
🔸 Reports show 10–15% ETH volume spikes after similar banking blockchain announcements. 📈

29/09/2025

CMF has launched its first over-ear wireless headphones, the Headphone Pro, with powerful audio features, long-lasting battery, and unique customisation options. 🎧

🔑 Key Details:
🔸 First over-ear headphones from CMF, launched Monday.
🔸 Features 40mm drivers with nickel-plated diaphragms for sharp clarity.
🔸 Offers Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) up to 40dB with three noise-control levels. 🔇
🔸 Battery life: 100 hours playback (50h with ANC) & 50h talk time. ⚡
🔸 Fast charging: 5h playtime with 5 mins charge; full charge in ~2h. 🔋
🔸 Supports LDAC codec, Hi-Res audio, and Personal Sound profile.
🔸 Comes with Energy Slider for bass/treble and Roller dial for volume/ANC toggle. 🎶
🔸 Customisable button for Spatial Audio or AI assistant.
🔸 Interchangeable cushions available in Light Green & Orange.
🔸 Colour options: Dark Grey, Light Green, Light Grey.
🔸 Price: $99 (US), EUR 99 (EU), GBP 79 (UK). 💵
🔸 Availability: UK & EU from today, US from Oct 7 via Nothing website & select partners.
🔸 No launch date yet for India or other markets. 🌍

29/09/2025

Sandisk has unveiled its Creator Series in India with 5 new storage devices designed for content creators .📸

The lineup includes microSD, SD UHS-II card, USB-C flash drives, Phone Drive, and a MagSafe-compatible SSD for iPhones.

Buyers also get free Adobe Lightroom or Creative Cloud trials .🎨

Devices are now available on Amazon and Flipkart.

🔑 Key Details:
🔸 5 devices launched: microSD, SD UHS-II, USB-C flash drive, Phone Drive, and Phone SSD.
🔸 microSD Card: up to 1TB, 190MBps read & 130MBps write speeds, priced ₹1,809–₹11,499.
🔸 SD UHS-II Card: up to 1TB, 280MBps transfer, supports 6K video 🎥, priced ₹4,999–₹17,499.
🔸 USB-C Flash Drive: up to 1TB, 400MBps transfer, starting ₹2,029.
🔸 Phone Drive: dual Lightning & USB-C, 256GB max, starts ₹4,899 .📱
🔸 Phone SSD: MagSafe, for iPhone 15 Pro & iPhone 16, 1TB/2TB, from ₹10,999.
🔸 Available now: Amazon (all) + Flipkart (Phone SSD).
🔸 Complimentary Adobe Lightroom (3 months) or Creative Cloud (1 month) subscription .🎨

29/09/2025

Sony has launched its new WH-1000XM6 wireless headphones in India.

The flagship model features advanced noise cancellation, AI-powered sound, improved microphones, and a foldable hinge design — priced at Rs 39,990. 🎧✨

🔑 Key Details:
🔸 Model: Sony WH-1000XM6, flagship over-ear wireless headphones.
🔸 Processor: Powered by QN3 chip for better sound & ANC. 🎶
🔸 Microphones: 12-mic array with AI-trained models for clearer calls & ambient passthrough.
🔸 Design: Foldable hinge returns with vegan leather headband for comfort. 🪶
🔸 New Features: Scene-based Listening, Auto Ambient Sound, button-free controls.
🔸 Audio Support: Supports SBC, AAC, LDAC, LC3; no aptX/Snapdragon Sound.
🔸 Colours: Black, Platinum, Silver, Midnight Blue. 🎨
🔸 Price: Rs 39,990 in India.
🔸 Availability: Amazon, Sony Center, Sony India website, Croma & Reliance outlets. 🛒

29/09/2025

Amazon Fresh has scaled from 60 cities two years ago to over 270 cities across India .🚀

During the first two days of its Great Indian Festival sale, it recorded 40% YoY sales growth, with categories like dry fruits, beauty, and gift sets witnessing massive demand.

🔑 Key Details:
🔸 Amazon Fresh now serves 270+ cities, up from 60 two years ago.
🔸 Sales grew 40% YoY in the first 2 days of Great Indian Festival .🎉
🔸 Dry fruits & nuts surged 21x, multivitamins 5x, sports nutrition 4x.
🔸 Beauty products jumped 70%, nail care 5x, gift sets 12x .🎁
🔸 Consumers saved ₹260 crore via SBI debit/credit card offers .💳
🔸 Farmer base doubled from 6,000 to 13,000 in 2 years.
🔸 70% of fruits & vegetables sourced within 200 km of customers.
🔸 Product range now 40,000+ items, up from 3,000–4,000 earlier .📦
🔸 Slotted 2-hour delivery windows cover 90% pincodes in each city.

29/09/2025

Paytm & Google Pay now let you create custom UPI IDs, replacing mobile-linked ones.

The move boosts security 🔒 and aligns with stricter payment rules starting Oct 2.

🔑 Key Details:
🔸 Paytm & Google Pay introduce personalized UPI IDs for users.
🔸 Users can now replace mobile-linked IDs with custom letters & numbers.
🔸 Feature aims to cut down on scams and fake payment requests. 🚫
🔸 Paytm users: Go to Profile → UPI & Payment settings → create new ID.
🔸 Backup IDs can also be set to avoid transaction failures.
🔸 Move follows regulatory push for tighter security in UPI. 📜
🔸 New rules take effect from October 2, 2025, across India. 🇮🇳

29/09/2025

India now has its first-ever gold-backed credit line!

Axis Bank and Freecharge have rolled out a new UPI-powered facility that lets MSMEs, self-employed, and merchants borrow against gold instantly — anytime, anywhere. ✨

🔑 Key Details:
🔸 Axis Bank partners with Freecharge to launch this new product.
🔸 Target group: MSMEs, self-employed, merchants .🏪
🔸 Customers pledge gold as collateral for instant, flexible credit.
🔸 Facility works via UPI and Freecharge, fully digital .💻
🔸 Real-time pay and repay; no branch visit after onboarding.
🔸 Interest applies only on the amount used.
🔸 Supported by NPCI guidelines for secured credit on UPI .📲
🔸 Aim: ease access to working capital, finance growth, and meet urgent liquidity.
🔸 Axis Bank exec Munish Sharda: combines safety of gold with convenience of UPI.
🔸 NPCI exec Sohini Rajola: shows UPI credit infra can simplify loans across India .🌍

25/09/2025

Xiaomi unveils the new Xiaomi 17 in China alongside Xiaomi 17 Pro & Pro Max .📱

The phone packs a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset, Leica-tuned triple rear cameras, and a 7,000mAh battery with 100W wired & 50W wireless charging .⚡

Available in blue, black, white & pink, starting at CNY 4,499 (~Rs. 56,000).

🔑 Key Details:
🔸 Display: 6.3-inch 1.5K OLED, 120Hz refresh rate, 3,500 nits peak brightness 🌈
🔸 Processor: Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, 3nm octa-core, peak 4.6GHz 🧠
🔸 RAM & Storage: 12–16GB LPDDR5X, 256–512GB UFS 4.1
🔸 Cameras: Triple rear Leica-tuned sensors, 50MP each; 50MP front selfie, 8K video recording 📸
🔸 Battery & Charging: 7,000mAh, 100W wired & 50W wireless fast charging ⚡
🔸 OS & AI: Android 16-based HyperOS 3 with HyperAI suite 🤖
🔸 Connectivity: Dual-band WiFi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C
🔸 Build: IP68 dust & water resistance, weighs 191g, dimensions 151.1x71.8x8.06mm 🌊

25/09/2025

Xiaomi unveils its Pad 8 series in China alongside the 17 series phones. 📱

The tablets feature 11.2-inch 3.2K LCD screens, HyperOS 3 based on Android 16, Snapdragon processors, and massive 9,200mAh batteries. ⚡

The Pro version has faster 67W charging and higher-end specs.

🔑 Key Details:
🔸 Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro starts at CNY 2,999 (~₹34,500) for 8GB+128GB. 💰
🔸 Pad 8 starts at CNY 2,199 (~₹27,500) for 8GB+128GB.
🔸 Both tablets run HyperOS 3, based on Android 16, with 11.2-inch 3.2K LCD displays at 144Hz. 🌟
🔸 Pad 8 Pro has Snapdragon 8 Elite; Pad 8 uses Snapdragon 8s Gen 4.
🔸 RAM & Storage: Up to 16GB RAM and 512GB storage on Pro; Pad 8 up to 12GB+256GB.
🔸 Cameras: Pad 8 Pro – 50MP rear, 32MP front; Pad 8 – 13MP rear, 8MP front. 📸
🔸 Battery: 9,200mAh on both; 67W fast charging on Pro, 45W on Pad 8. ⚡
🔸 Connectivity: 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, USB Type-C, side fingerprint sensor. 🔒
🔸 Audio: Quad speakers with Dolby Atmos support. 🎵
🔸 Dimensions & Weight: Pad 8 Pro – 251.22×173.42×5.75mm, 485g.

25/09/2025

Xiaomi has unveiled its new 17 series in China, introducing the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max and Xiaomi 17 Pro with cutting-edge features! 📱

Both run Android 16-based HyperOS 3 and are powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chip.

The Pro models include a secondary rear display and Leica-tuned triple cameras. 🌟

🔑 Key Details:
🔸 Display: 17 Pro Max has a 6.9-inch 2K main screen, 17 Pro has 6.3-inch display, both with Xiaomi Dragon Crystal Glass.
🔸 Rear Screen: M10 back display offers 3,500 nits brightness for AI portraits, alarms & Post-it Notes 📸
🔸 Processor: Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, 3nm chip, paired with up to 16GB RAM and 1TB storage.
🔸 Camera: Triple rear setup – 50MP Light Hunter 950L, 50MP ultrawide, 50MP periscope 5x zoom; front 50MP selfie camera. 🤳
🔸 Battery: 17 Pro Max packs 7,500mAh, 17 Pro has 6,300mAh, both support 100W wired & 50W wireless charging 🔋
🔸 Software: HyperOS 3 introduces HyperIsland, similar to iPhone’s Dynamic Island.
🔸 Connectivity: 5G, 4G, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, GPS, NFC, USB-C, and UWB ultra-wideband.
🔸 Price: 17 Pro Max from CNY 5,999, 17 Pro from CNY 4,999. Available in Black, Cold Smoke Purple, Forest Green, White. 💰

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