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Optoma Wave 120SK DLP 4K Projector Review: Full of surprisesAt first glance, the Optoma Wave 120SK looks plain and understated, with its simple white design. But don’t be fooled—this compact projector is all about performance, delivering bright, sharp visuals while keeping things lightweight and efficientImage Credit: Firstpost | Mehul Reuben Das

Apple iPhone 16e First Impressions: The budget gateway into Apple IntelligenceThere’s no doubt that the iPhone 16e is a solid phone — it functions well, fits neatly into Apple’s lineup, and brings some impressive features. But the way Apple has priced it makes things trickyImage Credit: Firstpost | Mehul Reuben Das

Microsoft shuts down Skype to prioritise TeamsThe platform has struggled to keep up with easier-to-use and more reliable rivals such as Zoom and Salesforce’s Slack in recent years. The decline was partly because Skype’s underlying technology was not suited for the smartphone eraThe logo of the Internet telephone system Skype is displayed on a tablet. AFP

Microsoft to discontinue Skype, Teams takes over as primary videoconferencing platformThis photo shows the icon for Microsoft’s Skype app on a smartphone in New York. File image/ AP

Samsung expands its AI-phone range with a trio of 5G Galaxy modelsSamsung is spreading features of its flagship software to the rest of its lineup. Reuters

Hong Kong becomes new launchpad for tech startups, hit a record high in 2024The Hong Kong government, which counts more than ten unicorns due to various definitions, has stated that it plans to increase the number of unicorns to 30 by 2032. Reuters

Singapore minister says servers used in DeepSeek-linked fraud case may contain Nvidia chipsRepresentational image. Reuters

Crypto prices see surge after Trump reveals names of five coins for ‘crypto reserve’US President Donald Trump at CPAC in Maryland. AFP

US-China trade war looms as Beijing vows retaliation to Trump’s new tariffs taking effect todayChina would reportedly hit back with a series of both tariffs and non-tariff measures in response to the additional 10 per cent duties imposed by Trump. American agricultural and food products were expected to be caught in the crossfireThe US and China seem to be rushing head-first into a trade war. Representational Image- FP

US stock market: Wall Street indices sink as Trump confirms tariffs on Mexico, CanadaThe Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 1.5 per cent to 43,191.24, while the S&P 500 lost 1.8 per cent to close at 5,849.72. The Nasdaq Composite saw a steeper decline, dropping 2.6 per cent to 18,350.19A Wall Street sign hangs in front of a US Flag outside the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, US, September 18, 2024. File Photo/Reuters