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Huawei launches world's first triple-folding smartphone at $2,800

Huawei has introduced its innovative trifold smartphone, the Mate XT, with a starting price of $2,800. The announcement was made by Richard Yu, Huawei's Executive Director and Chairman of the Consumer Business Group Board of Directors. "We have spent five years striving for this," Yu said during the launch event at Huawei's headquarters in Shenzhen. The device is now available for pre-orders and will hit stores on September 20.

Sports

Who is Randhir Singh, the first Indian president of OCA?

Randhir Singh, a seasoned sports administrator and five-time Olympic shooter, has made history by becoming the first Indian to be elected as the president of the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA). His election was held during the 44th General Assembly of the OCA. The 77-year-old former Olympian was unanimously chosen for this prestigious position, marking a significant milestone in his career.

Politics

'I know about EVMs...': Pitroda says 2024 polls weren't fair

Congress leader Sam Pitroda while speaking at an event in the United States questioned the reliability of electronic voting machines. He also raised concerns over the fairness and transparency of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. To recall, in the general elections, the incumbent Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) failed to secure a majority on its own and had to rely on its alliance partners to form a government for the third time.

Technology

Huawei launches world's first triple-folding smartphone at $2,800

Huawei has introduced its innovative trifold smartphone, the Mate XT, with a starting price of $2,800. The announcement was made by Richard Yu, Huawei's Executive Director and Chairman of the Consumer Business Group Board of Directors. "We have spent five years striving for this," Yu said during the launch event at Huawei's headquarters in Shenzhen. The device is now available for pre-orders and will hit stores on September 20.

Entertainment

Emotional Selena Gomez reveals she can't carry her own children

American singer and actor Selena Gomez recently opened up about her struggles with fertility, revealing that she "can't carry [her] own children" due to various health issues. The 32-year-old star, who has been open about her battle with lupus and a kidney transplant, shared this personal information in an interview with Vanity Fair. She also discussed her future family plans and her relationship with record producer Benny Blanco.

Business

Liminal Custody denies role in $230 million hack, blames WazirX

Liminal Custody, a digital asset custodian, has refuted allegations of its involvement in the $230 million cyberattack that took place on July 18, 2024. The company commissioned an independent audit by Grant Thornton, which found no security flaws within Liminal's systems. Liminal has suggested that the breach may have originated from WazirX's end.

Miscellaneous

After dumping husband on Insta, Dubai princess launches perfume 'Divorce'

Sheikha Mahra Al Maktoum, the daughter of Dubai's ruler, has launched a new perfume line named Divorce under her brand Mahra M1. The fragrance is a direct reference to her recent high-profile divorce. The 30-year-old princess shared a glimpse of the perfume on social media, featuring a black bottle engraved with the word "Divorce." The accompanying video filled with imagery of broken glass and a black panther further emphasized the theme of separation.