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What makes a Lotus, a Lotus? Anyone familiar with automotive history would likely say it’s the coy “simplify, then add lightness” philosophy that defined Colin Chapman’s scrappy sports car manufacturer and UK Formula One legend. But last year, the company began shipping its all-new electric SUV, the Eletre. It weighs 2600 kilograms. It’s built in China. It has more settings than a high-end washing machine. It’s… an SUV. Absolutely nothing about this car says “Lotus” — aside from the many Lotus logos on…

A dozen betting websites, which were part of the infamous Mahadev betting syndicate banned by the central government in November 2023, have resurfaced in new avatars and are continuing to operate with different internet addresses, multiple gaming analysts told ET.These proxy websites have resurfaced with new betting games under different labels. The banned URL Parimatch has become pari-match-bet.in, Lotus365 is now lotus365.co while Fairplay has become fair-play.com.in or fairplay24.in. Elevate Your Tech Prowess with…

In the exhilarating world of sports and entertainment, few experiences rival the thrill of sports betting with games such as football, and cricket. So for many bettors, if you are looking for the best betting sites in Bangladesh, we have compiled a list for you. In this curtain raiser, we shed light on an entry point to this world of excitement – the best betting sites that open their doors to Bangladeshi bettors. You will learn everything that you need to learn to bet on different kinds of sports, deposits…

The entire new XPS line.Image: DellRemember the Dell XPS Plus 13 released at CES last year that we weren’t the biggest fans of? Dell just released a revamped version of that, called the XPS 13, along with two new XPS size variants, the XPS 14 and the XPS 16. All of these are, you guessed it, AI PCs.Asus Zenbook 14X OLED Space Edition ReviewOne of the biggest features that the entire XPS portfolio boasts is its AI and generative AI (GenAI) architecture. The laptops have built-in AI acceleration engines with NPUs (neural…

Last month, Figma, the wildly popular design platform that’s become a go-to for creatives and designers alike, launched a public beta of FigJam AI, a set of tools that are aimed squarely at improving meetings. FigJam AI is part of a series of big bets on AI by Figma this year, moves that have recently taken on even bigger stakes. This month, Adobe and Figma mutually agreed to withdraw Adobe’s long-stalled $20 billion acquisition offer after regulators in the U.K. and Europe raised antitrust concerns over the sale. (Adobe…

New Delhi: The electronics and information technology ministry (Meity) has asked tech companies in India…

As a woman in her 20s with an Instagram account, I’ve witnessed the explosive rise and destigmatization of medical spa treatments. From the influencer I ran track with in high school posting promos for lip blushing and fillers, to constantly discussing buying a Groupon for Baby Botox with my friend Emily, these treatments have become a part of regular conversation in a way they haven’t in the past. The underlying medical spa industry has grown rapidly alongside its new popularity, too. Medical…

In 2017, Telangana enacted a ban on online gambling and betting. Three years…

India's online gaming industry has received show-cause notices amounting to Rs. 1 lakh crore say sources. The notices come even as the industry has raised concerns on the applicable GST Rates.The government has asserted that a 28 percent GST rate should have been in place starting from October 1, as per the law.In August 2023, the GST Council amended the law, making it explicit that all online games involving bets, regardless of skill or chance, would be subject to a 28 percent GST rate on the full value of the bets…

BetMGM, an online sports betting app, turned a profit in the latest quarter, hitting that milestone sooner than expected.The company, a joint venture between MGM Resorts International and Entain Plc, said Wednesday it achieved the positive result for the second quarter. The company previously projected it would reach that goal in the second half of the year. Shares of Entain rose 4% in London, while MGM Resorts added 1.1% in New York. BetMGM said optimizing player bonuses contributed to its strong financial performance,…