Here are some of the top technology news stories as of December 24, 2024:
As part of Airtel Wi-Fi Plans starting from Rs 699, free Zee5 OTT Subscription is now bundled.
Bharti Airtel is teaming up with the streaming platform Zee5. All Zee5 content will be free to be accessed to all customers with Airtel Wi-Fi plans in India from Rs. 699 for duration of the plan. According to the OTT platform, it features more than 1.5 lakh hours of content. Reliance Jio offers free Zee5 subscriptions to post paid Wi-Fi plan users from Rs. 599 onwards. In fact, Airtel Broadband users already have access to Disney+ Hotstar, Netflix, and more such streaming websites, and much more!
Zee5 Subscription has come up with its new offer for all the Airtel Broadband Users that the broadband users with more than 100GB/month can subscribe Zee5 free.
Recently Airtel has also rubbished that it has linked up with Zee5 to give all its material for nothing to Airtel Wi-Fi plan clients, beginning at Rs 699. The offer is available on Rs. 699, Rs. 899, Rs. 1,099, Rs. 1,599, and Rs. 3,999 plans, including free Amazon Prime on Rs. 1,099 plan and the Disney+ Hotstar on Rs. 899 and Rs. 699 plans users. Apart from the Airtel Wi-Fi plans that just begin at Rs 2,399, Rs 1,599 and Rs 3,999, these also include free Netflix access. Free subscriptions are included to over 20 other OTT platforms with all plans.
Reportedly, India’s Vodafone Idea (Vi) Rolls Out 5G Service
According to a report, Vodafone Idea (Vi) has silently rung the bell in India, and launched 5G services. According to the telecom service provider, operations of 5G have been launched in 17 circles across the country including Kolkata, Mumbai, Bangalore, Chennai, and New Delhi. The rollout follows a CEO reference in January that India would see the start of 5G rollout within six to seven months. The telecom operator in 5g
5. Honeywell's Quantum Computing Business Valued at $20 Billion: Quantinuum digital computing model could cost $20 of billion in case Honeywell International Inc will undergo a split. There are predictions of an IPO within the next 18 months, a sign of the expanding importance of quantum computing in technology markets.
6. 2024's Big Tech Lessons and Surprises: The role of artificial intelligence and wearable technology as well as changes across e-commerce and digital assets in the fashion-tech industry in 2024. Predictive experiences became personalized while brands underlined application, digital operations and efficiency through AI.
7. Reddit Communities Protest API Changes: Most popular subreddits turned into black yesterday to protest against threats to third-party apps as a result of API modifications. The development of this led to talks regarding the future of the platform and the arrival of possibilities such as Lemmy and Kbin.
8. New Privacy-Focused Browser Launches: The Tor Project unveiled a new free browser that is not built around the Tor network, as its creators trying to give users of the browser better protection of their data.
9. Advancements in AI for Wildlife Protection: New AI models to adapt the personality tests and self-navigating help for the blind and those with low vision indicate the versatility of the tech.
10. Tech Industry's Uneven Recovery: The global chip industry has had an unequal revival with much demand for AI chips, yet the rest of the industry is lagging behind. Car manufacturers are also advised to build underlying chip capabilities to overcome the rising trend in the automotive industry that leverages information technology system and electrification.
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