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Good morning, tech fam; here are some quick tech updates for you to catch up to!
What’s New Today: Samsung Smart Glasses & Moohan XR Set for 2025 Launch
Fast-Track Insights: India’s Tech Startups Raise $2.5B in Q1 2025: Tracxn
Here’s a quick rundown of the biggest tech headlines making waves today. From the Samsung Smart Glasses to IOCL Recruitment 2025, let’s dive into the top tech stories of the day.
Samsung is reportedly developing new XR smart glasses, codenamed "Haean," alongside its Project Moohan headset. Expected to run on Google’s Android XR platform, the smart glasses aim for greater comfort and flexibility. They will likely feature the Qualcomm Snapdragon XR2 Plus Gen 2 chip, a 12MP camera, a 155mAh battery, and motion-tracking sensors. While it’s unclear if they will have a display, Google’s Android XR platform supports screenless designs. If so, Gemini AI could enhance navigation, enabling tasks like translations and notifications. Samsung may unveil both devices at a joint launch event later in 2025.
India’s tech startups raised $2.5 billion in Q1 2025, a 13.64% increase from the previous quarter, making India the third most-funded country after the US and UK. Late-stage funding surged 114.54% YoY to $1.8 billion, while seed and early-stage funding declined. Auto tech-led with $1.1 billion, followed by enterprise applications and retail. Six IPOs took place, but no new unicorns emerged. Delhi-based firms received 40% of the total funding. Acquisitions rose 40.74% YoY, with Magma General’s $516 million deal being the largest. Accel, Blume Ventures, and Peak XV Partners were the top investors of the quarter.
Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) has announced the IOCL Apprentice Recruitment 2025 for 200 Trade, Graduate, and Technician Apprentices in the Northern Region. Applications are open from March 16 to March 22, 2025. Eligible candidates with ITI, Diploma, or Degree qualifications (2020–2024) can apply. Selection is based on merit, document verification, and medical examination. Stipends range from ₹8,000 to ₹9,000. Applications must be submitted online via NAPS/NATS portals. Required documents include educational certificates, ID proof, caste certificates (if applicable), and a passport-sized photo. Visit iocl.com for details and application links.
DWF Labs, a leading crypto market maker, has launched a $250 million liquid fund to support digital asset liquidity and market efficiency. The fund aims to enhance trading volume, stabilize prices, and foster growth within the crypto ecosystem. By providing strategic investments and liquidity solutions, DWF Labs strengthens its role in shaping global digital asset markets. This initiative will benefit emerging blockchain projects, exchanges, and institutional traders. The fund underscores DWF Labs' commitment to advancing the crypto industry by ensuring sustainable market participation and innovation. Investors and market participants can expect improved liquidity and stability across various crypto assets.
The latest industry reports indicate that 43% of companies have begun implementing AI technologies. Such changes are remarkable in how organizations function. Pundits have now moved beyond whether AI will replace humans. It has come down to how best to create a working balance between artificial intelligence and human capability in the work environment.
