OnePlus 12 series becomes official. Elon Musk backs India as a permanent member of the United Nations Security Council. Google Pixel 9 Pro breaks surface. The world of tech was dominated by these headlines, and more, over the past week. Take a look.
OnePlus 12, OnePlus 12R Now Official
In a global and Indian market unveiling, OnePlus has introduced its highly anticipated OnePlus 12 series, putting an end to a series of speculations and leaks. The latest flagship lineup includes the OnePlus 12 and OnePlus 12R, accompanied by the third-generation flagship wireless audio earbuds, OnePlus Buds 3. Adding to the excitement, OnePlus teased the imminent release of the OnePlus 12R Genshin Impact Edition during the “Smooth Beyond Belief” event held in New Delhi.
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Elon Musk Wants India To Be Permanent UNSC Member
Elon Musk expressed his surprise and dissatisfaction on January 21 concerning India’s omission from the roster of permanent members of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC). Leveraging his online communication platform, X (previously known as Twitter), the head of Tesla conveyed his disbelief, remarking, “It’s preposterous that India, the world’s most populous country, is not granted a permanent seat on the Security Council.”
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Google Pixel 9 Pro Leaks
Recent leaks have surfaced providing a glimpse of the anticipated Google Pixel 9, despite the Google Pixel 8’s recent debut. OnLeaks, a reliable source, has disclosed exclusive renders to MySmartPrice, unveiling details of the purported Pixel 9 Pro flagship device. Notably, the leaked images suggest a departure from the curved edges, featuring a design reminiscent of the Apple iPhone with flat edges. A notable modification to the Pixel 9 Pro could be observed in the redesigned camera island, now housing a triple-sensor setup.
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Microsoft Crosses $3-Trillion Mark
In a noteworthy development in the financial markets this Wednesday, Microsoft marked a significant achievement as its valuation surpassed the $3 trillion mark for the first time. This propelled the tech giant into the position of the world’s second-most valuable company, trailing closely behind Apple. Over the course of the year, Microsoft and Apple have been locked in a competitive battle for the title of the most valuable stock on Wall Street. Earlier in January, Microsoft briefly claimed the top spot, experiencing a momentary shift in leadership.
During the recent upswing, Microsoft shares reached a historic pinnacle at $405.63, representing a 1.7 per cent uptick. This surge played a crucial role in pushing the company’s market capitalisation past the $3 trillion threshold. However, by the time the closing bell rang, the stock had retraced to $402.56, resulting in a valuation of $2.99 trillion—just below the significant $403.65 mark needed to sustain the $3 trillion status.
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In a significant turn of events within the financial markets on Wednesday, Microsoft achieved a noteworthy milestone by surpassing the $3 trillion valuation mark for the first time. This accomplishment solidified Microsoft’s position as the world’s second-most valuable company, closely trailing Apple. Throughout the year, a fierce competition unfolded between Microsoft and Apple, vying for the title of the most valuable stock on Wall Street. Notably, Microsoft briefly claimed the top spot earlier in January, experiencing a temporary shift in market leadership.
During the recent surge, Microsoft shares reached a historic high of $405.63, reflecting a 1.7 per cent increase. This surge played a pivotal role in propelling the company’s market capitalisation beyond the $3 trillion threshold. However, as the closing bell tolled, the stock retraced to $402.56, resulting in a valuation of $2.99 trillion—falling just short of the significant $403.65 mark required to sustain the $3 trillion status.
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That’s it from the world of tech headlines this week. Stay tuned to this space for more top stories next week.
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