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Government Considers MDR Fee on UPI Transactions for Merchants

The Indian government may introduce a Merchant Discount Rate fee for UPI transactions, affecting only merchants and not end users. Proposals suggest the fee could apply to high-value transactions by larger businesses. No final decision has been made.

07-Aug-2026 09:30 AM

Stanford Researchers Use AI to Design 16 New Bacteriophage Viruses

Stanford University and Arc Institute researchers used AI to design 16 new bacteriophage viruses that infect E. coli but do not harm humans, marking a first in AI-driven genome creation and raising biosafety concerns.

07-Aug-2026 09:30 AM

Bose QuietComfort (2nd Gen) Headphones Leak: Design, Features, and Expected Price

Bose is set to launch the QuietComfort (2nd Gen) headphones with a modern design, six color options, improved noise cancellation, and Lossless sound via USB Type-C. The expected price is $359, with a possible launch next week.

07-Aug-2026 09:30 AM

Samsung Developing New RTOS Smartwatch Codenamed Galaxy Aero

Samsung is developing a new smartwatch codenamed Galaxy Aero, running RTOS instead of Wear OS. Positioned between the Galaxy Fit and Galaxy Watch FE, it may launch in September with extended battery life.

06-Aug-2026 02:30 PM

Huawei Launches 2026 MateBook Fold Extraordinary Master Edition With Kirin X90 Plus

Huawei has released the 2026 MateBook Fold Extraordinary Master Edition in China, featuring a Kirin X90 Plus chipset, up to 32GB RAM, 2TB storage, an 18-inch foldable OLED display, and prices starting at CNY 24,999.

06-Aug-2026 12:30 PM