July 2023

India’s Reliance launches $12 4G-enabled phone to extend reach

July 3, 2023

Reliance’s Jio Platforms has launched a new handset and tariff plans, the latest in a series of efforts from the top Indian telecom operator as it races to reach consumers still “trapped” in 2G networks. The new handset, called the Jio Bharat, supports 4G network, UPI payments as well as access to on-demand video and music […]

India’s Reliance launches $12 4G-enabled phone to extend reach by Manish Singh originally published on TechCrunch

The Download: lab-grown meat’s climate impact, and Congress’ AI plans

July 3, 2023
This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. Here’s what we know about lab-grown meat and climate change Soon, the menu in your favorite burger joint could include not only options made with meat, mushrooms, and black beans but also patties…

3 Travel Stocks to Watch in July

July 3, 2023
Despite an uncertain macroeconomic environment, the travel industry is anticipated to witness robust demand this year. Therefore, fundamentally strong travel stocks Travel + Leisure (TNL), Playa Hotels & Resorts (PLYA),…

Are Investors Buying Meta Platforms (META) in July?

July 3, 2023
Social media giant Meta Platforms (META) posted an unexpectedly strong first-quarter earnings report, boosting investor confidence. Moreover, META’s increased focus on AI has been driving solid results across its apps…

Three things to know about how the US Congress might regulate AI

July 3, 2023
This article is from The Technocrat, MIT Technology Review’s weekly tech policy newsletter about power, politics, and Silicon Valley. To receive it in your inbox every Friday, sign up here. Last week, Senate majority leader Chuck Schumer (a Democrat from New York) announced his grand strategy for AI policymaking at a speech in Washington, DC, ushering in what…