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The prices of electric vehicles in Karnataka will go up as the government has now imposed a new tax on the premium EVs sold in the state. The tax rate is of 10%, on vehicle cost and is applicable only on the premium electric vehicles sold. This rule will be applied to a range of vehicles including electric cars, jeeps and buses. From the past 7 years the Karnataka government has been giving tax exemptions on the EVs. This was done to promote eco friendly sources of travelling and to start the EV culture in India.…

Google Pixel 8a price, storage, colours tippedGerman publication WinFuture has learned from its retail sources that the Pixel 8a could come in a 256GB storage variant also. More particularly, it has found only the Pixel 8a black edition with this larger storage SKU. So, expect the phone in 128GB and 256GB models. The Pixel 7a came only in the former.What’s surprising though is the WinFuture claim that the Pixel 8a 128GB model could start at 569.90 Euros (about Rs 51,282.95). That’s around a 60 Euro jump from the Pixel…

A Boeing 737 passenger aircraft of American Airlines arrives from Austin at JFK International Airport in New York as the Manhattan skyline looms in the background on February 7, 2024.Charly Triballeau | Afp | Getty ImagesAmerican Airlines said Monday that 80% of its revenue this year will come from loyalty program members and passengers who buy more expensive tickets, up from a 70% share in 2017.American and other carriers have poured billions of dollars into new cabins, lounges and onboard upgrades to cater to…

Mahindra & Mahindra, a well-known Indian car manufacturer renowned for its SUVs and commitment to safety has once again increased the prices of its popular Scorpio-N SUV. This is the second price hike for the Scorpio-N since its launch in June 2022. The automaker is sitting on a huge booking list for the Scorpio-N, and the latest price hike is expected to do nothing to dampen demand. Following this latest revision, the ex-showroom prices of the Scorpio-N now range from Rs. 13.6 lakh to Rs. 24.54 lakh, reflecting an…

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 Ultra (rumours)As per Roland Quandt via German publication WinFuture, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 could have a pricier sibling with the Ultra moniker. The journalist has gathered this scoop from MWC 2024. So, Samsung could be adopting the Galaxy S-series strategy in a way. The regular Z Fold 6 could be positioned for folks who want the essential high-end experience without breaking the bank. The Ultra could be for those who are ready to pay up for the ultimate flagship experience.  The exact…

Last updated: February 28th, 2024 at 17:28 UTC+01:00 There have been some speculations about Samsung possibly wanting to release a 2nd Galaxy Z Fold 6 model alongside the upgraded standard version later this year. Rumors had it that this variant could be cheaper than the regular Galaxy Z Fold 6, but a new theory is emerging. It might be the other way around. According to this new theory, Samsung's second Galaxy Z Fold 6 variant might not be cheaper but more expensive. Essentially, the lineup for 2024 could consist of…

Spotify may charge extra for lossless HiFi (high fidelity) audio. The music streaming giant is reportedly planning a pricier new subscription tier that will include HiFi streaming. The company is targeting to launch the new tier later this year, starting with select international markets. It could arrive in the US in October. Spotify first announced plans to add HiFi music in February 2021. While some services already offered lossless streaming back then, a few of its competitors lacked it. So the company wasn’t lagging…

If you follow the portable gaming PC scene at all, you've probably heard of Aya Neo. The Chinese manufacturer has quietly made a name for itself since 2021 with high-performing handheld Windows PCs. In that short window, Aya Neo has released a bunch of different handhelds (with several more on the way), which could be considered both a good and bad thing. On the negative side, it means that customers who buy an Aya Neo may feel like their handheld is outdated in a few months. But on the positive side, Aya…

The pandemic is over, according to Airbnb (that's debatable), so the company is gearing up for a massive summer of vacationing. It's introducing over 50 new features to its rental platform, including an expansion of the more transparent pricing it unveiled last year. Most importantly, though, it's refocusing on the pitch that made the company a success: Being able to easily rent low-cost rooms. It's relaunching that experience as "Airbnb Rooms," which will make it easier to find private rooms, as well as offer more…

Trumzz | Istock | Getty ImagesOver the past two years, millions of low-income U.S. households have received broadband internet at a discount through two consecutive government programs.But they could soon lose that benefit. More than 16 million U.S. households are currently enrolled in the federal government's Affordable Connectivity Program, or ACP, which offers a $30 discount on broadband services to qualifying low-income households. Funding for it is expected to run out next year."In 2024, or when the money runs out,…