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Bluetooth Mesh in a Blackout: Use Cases and Security Implications for India

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 Bluetooth Mesh in a Blackout: Use Cases and Security Implications for India Introduction Internet shutdowns are policies that aim to disconnect the digital communication. Bluetooth mesh apps undermine shutdowns by allowing the phones to communicate with each other without using mobile data, wi fi, sim cards, servers etc The technology can create backdoors for communication during disasters, blackouts and other disruptions. It can also create plausible deniability for the organisations sending the messages, targets or other evidence. The dilemma this presents to India is how to balance between their security needs and other freedoms that shutdowns interfere. Table of Contents 1. How bluetooth mesh apps work 2. Why people use them 3. India’s security dilemma 4. The privacy issue 5. A realistic policy response How Mesh Apps Work Mesh apps enable phones to communicate directly or indirectly with each other over short ranges. This means that a Bluetooth message can travel from one phon...
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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Series Sets New European Preorder Record

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 Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Series Sets New European Preorder Record Samsung’s new Galaxy Z supersized phones saw a bigger demand than any of the previous Galaxy Z series in Europe during pre-sales. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, and Galaxy Z Flip8 together posted an impressive figure over Samsung’s previous Galaxy Z preorder record in Europe, up more than 17%.  A Stronger Showing than Last Year Within the first 11 days of the launch on July 22, the demand for the new Galaxy Z series was more than 20% higher than for the Galaxy Z Fold7 and Galaxy Z Flip7 during the same period in 2025.  The Galaxy Z Fold8 and Fold8 Ultra in particular have a big role to play here: combined new pre-orders for the two devices jumped 70% on the previous Galaxy Z Fold generation.  Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Drives the Demand All in all, the Galaxy Z Fold8 has made up almost 40% of all pre-orders in Europe for Galaxy Z family of smartphones. High demand for such a model indicates t...
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Realme Buds T310: Budget TWS Earbuds with 46dB ANC, 40H Battery, Spatial Audio Review

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 Realme Buds T310: Budget TWS Earbuds with 46dB ANC, 40H Battery, Spatial Audio Review Realme’s Buds T310 has managed to grab attention in the Indian market as a value-for-money offering. Packed with features that rival some premium TWS earbuds, this product offers 46 dB hybrid active noise cancellation, 360-degree spatialised audio, 40-hour playback, making it a worthy consideration for Jaipur-based buyers seeking a sub-2000 INR earphone. Design and comfort The Buds T310 follows the principle of minimalism in its design. Being only 4.2 grams heavy per each earbud, small size and lightness of the buds guarantee their comfort throughout all the wearing time. Also, there are several sizes of silicone ear tips in the realme earbuds to improve the sound isolation and ear fitting. The realme earbuds also have an equally small charging case. The buds and the case are glossy, have LED indicators in the case and come in three colors: Monet Purple, Vibrant Black, and Agile White. An IP55 r...
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