Good morning, tech fam; here are some quick tech updates for you to catch on to!
What’s New Today: Top CES 2025 Tech Launches: Must-See Innovations
Fast-Track Insights: Indian Fintech Startups Face 19% Funding Drop in 2024
Here’s a quick rundown of the biggest tech headlines making waves today. From the Top CES 2025 Tech Launches to RRB NTPC 2025, let’s dive into the top tech stories of the day.
CES 2025, starting January 7, promises exciting tech innovations, with AI expected to dominate discussions. Highlights include Honda’s updates to its 0 Series EVs, a new vehicle operating system, and advancements in automated driving, plus Sony AFEELA EV pre-order details. Display giants Samsung, Asus, MSI, and LG are set to unveil high-refresh-rate OLED monitors, while Lenovo will expand its Legion GO lineup with new handheld gaming models. Nvidia is expected to launch its RTX 5090 GPU, boasting a 50% performance boost. Mixi introduces Romi Lacatan, an AI robot for emotional support. CES 2025 sets the tone for future tech advancements.
According to Inc42’s Annual Funding Report, the Indian fintech sector raised US$2.5 billion in 2024, a 19% drop from US$3.1 billion in 2023, mainly due to fewer late-stage mega deals, which fell to six. Despite this, the total number of fintech deals rose by 23% to 162, with the median deal size increasing by 32% to US$5.4 million. Two new unicorns, Moneyview and Perfios, emerged. Lending technology dominated the sector, securing US$1.7 billion, accounting for 68% of the total funding through 88 deals.
The RRB NTPC Admit Card 2025 will be issued by the Railway Recruitment Board to fill 11,558 graduate-level positions across various states. Candidates can expect the admit card a few weeks before the exam date, applicable for roles like junior clerk, accounts assistant, and traffic assistant. The RRB NTPC exam comprises multiple phases, starting with a Computer-Based Test (CBT). Eligible candidates can download their admit cards using their registration number and password. The recruitment process includes four stages: CBT 1, CBT 2, Skill Test, and Document Verification/Medical Examination. Candidates are advised to download their admit cards early.
Google will implement significant changes to its UK advertising policy on January 15, targeting financial scams, especially in the cryptocurrency sector. The updated policy aligns with the UK's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) regulations. Google will allow ads for hardware wallets but will ban promotions for crypto trading, buying, selling, or exchanging services. Ads from crypto platforms will need FCA verification for licensing. Non-compliant firms will not face immediate suspension; instead, they will receive a warning and a seven-day grace period to comply with FCA registration. If guidelines are not met, account suspensions will follow.
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