Marc Andreessen predicts a revolutionary device will surpass smartphones, potentially creating the next Apple. This innovation, possibly involving eye-based interfaces, voice control, or environmental computing, could take years or decades to materialize. Companies are actively exploring AI, AR, and wearable technologies to usher in a hands-free, immersive future of personal computing.
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An Indian man saved Rs 36,500 on a MacBook by purchasing it in Vietnam, leveraging lower prices, VAT refunds, and remote work. His 11-day trip to Hanoi combined sightseeing with a major electronics purchase. This strategy highlights the benefits of cross-border shopping, inspiring others to consider similar approaches for high-value electronics.
A 22-year-old farmer, Gaurav Nikam, suffered a partial leg amputation after a 'Phatka gang' attack near Kalyan while traveling on the Tapovan Express. A minor struck Nikam, causing him to fall from the train, and then robbed him of his phone and cash. Kalyan GRP apprehended the 16-year-old accused from Irani Pada, a known crime hotspot.
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