Good morning, tech fam; here are some quick tech updates for you to catch up to!
What’s New Today: Motorola Razr 60 Ultra: India's 1st Foldable of 2025
Fast-Track Insights: OrbitAID Bags Funds for On-Orbit Service Operations
Here’s a quick rundown of the biggest tech headlines making waves today. From the Motorola Razr 60 Ultra to Amazon Graduate Vacancy, let’s dive into the top tech stories of the day.
Motorola, owned by China's Lenovo, is reportedly preparing to launch the Razr 60 Ultra, its next-generation flip-style foldable smartphone, in India soon. The device has appeared on the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) portal, indicating an early launch. The Razr 60 Ultra, likely the successor to the Razr 50 Ultra, could feature the upcoming Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Elite chip. The Razr 50 Ultra boasts a 6.9-inch pOLED display with a 165Hz refresh rate, Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 processor, 12GB RAM, and 512GB storage. The new model is expected to build upon these specifications.
Spacetech startup OrbitAID raised $1.5 million in pre-seed funding led by Unicorn India Ventures, with participation from TANSIM. The Chennai-based company plans to use the funds to demonstrate in-space docking and refueling, expand facilities, develop its SIDRP technology, and scale its team. Founded in 2021, OrbitAID recently tested its SIDRP on a zero-gravity flight and achieved Technology Readiness Level 7. The funding comes as India's spacetech ecosystem grows, highlighted by Pixxel's Firefly constellation launch and Digantra's SCOT satellite launch. Despite the growth, Indian spacetech funding fell 35% YoY to $81 million in 2024.
Amazon is hiring Operations Analysts in Bengaluru, India. The role involves performing root cause analysis, problem-solving, and recommending solutions. Candidates should handle ambiguity, make critical business decisions, and have proficiency in SQL. Responsibilities also include back-office operations, escalation management, troubleshooting, and managing high-priority queues. The basic qualification required is a bachelor’s degree, with a preferred qualification of 1+ years of operations experience.
President-elect Donald Trump's incoming SEC leadership, including commissioners Hester Peirce and Mark Uyeda, plans to overhaul cryptocurrency policies starting as early as next week. They aim to clarify when cryptocurrencies are considered securities and review pending enforcement cases, potentially freezing or withdrawing those not involving fraud. Trump's nominee for SEC chair, Paul Atkins, is expected to end the crypto crackdown initiated by outgoing chair Gary Gensler. The new administration's efforts to create clearer cryptocurrency regulations could take months, and dismissing enforcement actions may set a contentious precedent.
The electric vehicle industry is always on the move, and 2025 promises to be a transformative year for innovation. The revelations that are set to come forth will change how vehicles are powered, manufactured, and integrated into daily life. Here are ten key innovations that stand out as transformative forces in the future of electric mobility.