Nothing Phone 3 price in India further deteriorates due to less sales. It is officially available to purchase for Rs.40,000 (~450$) without using any bank offer or any exchange offer.
Phone 3 was launched in July for Rs.85,000 (~950$) and when the sale started on 23rd September, it came down to Rs. 50,000 (~575$) and now after 1 week of sale, the price is further decreased by Rs.10,000 (~120$)
Never seen a modern flagship smartphone lose 50% value officially in 3 months and all those who exchanged their old devices to get it at this price have been scammed successfully 🥀
Phone 3 was launched in July for Rs.85,000 (~950$) and when the sale started on 23rd September, it came down to Rs. 50,000 (~575$) and now after 1 week of sale, the price is further decreased by Rs.10,000 (~120$)
Never seen a modern flagship smartphone lose 50% value officially in 3 months and all those who exchanged their old devices to get it at this price have been scammed successfully 🥀
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🚦 NIT Rourkela’s AI Model for Road Safety
🏫 Institution & Patent
- Developed by NIT Rourkela
- Patent: “Adaptive Contention Window Optimisation in VANETs using Multi-Agent Deep Reinforcement Learning for Enhanced Performance Model”
🚘 VANETs Explained
- Vehicular Ad-Hoc Networks (VANETs) allow vehicles to communicate with each other (V2V) and roadside units (V2I).
- Purpose: share alerts on sudden braking, road obstacles, congestion, and accidents.
- Problem: too many signals at once → congestion → delays or lost alerts.
🤖 The AI Solution
- Uses Multi-Agent Deep Reinforcement Learning (MADRL).
- Each vehicle learns when to transmit messages.
- Urgent alerts are prioritized.
- Prevents “communication traffic jams.”
- Ensures critical info arrives on time.
📊 Why It Matters
- India’s 2023 stats: 4.8 lakh accidents, 1.72 lakh deaths.
- Model impact:
- Faster emergency alerts
- Reduced collisions
- Smoother traffic flow
- Foundation for autonomous vehicles & smart cities
🌐 Applications
- 🚦 Electronic Brake Lights – warns cars behind instantly
- 🚚 Platooning – vehicles move in sync, saving fuel & time
- 🗺️ Real-Time Traffic Updates – dynamic rerouting to avoid jams
- 🚑 Emergency Services – faster hazard broadcasts
- 💳 Smart Payments – seamless tolls & retail transactions
- 🏙️ Smart Cities – integration with IoT & navigation systems
👩🔬 The Team
- Dr. Arun Kumar – Assistant Professor, CSE
- Prof. Bibhudatta Sahoo – Professor, CSE
- Dr. Lopamudra Hota – Research Graduate, CSE
🏫 Institution & Patent
- Developed by NIT Rourkela
- Patent: “Adaptive Contention Window Optimisation in VANETs using Multi-Agent Deep Reinforcement Learning for Enhanced Performance Model”
🚘 VANETs Explained
- Vehicular Ad-Hoc Networks (VANETs) allow vehicles to communicate with each other (V2V) and roadside units (V2I).
- Purpose: share alerts on sudden braking, road obstacles, congestion, and accidents.
- Problem: too many signals at once → congestion → delays or lost alerts.
🤖 The AI Solution
- Uses Multi-Agent Deep Reinforcement Learning (MADRL).
- Each vehicle learns when to transmit messages.
- Urgent alerts are prioritized.
- Prevents “communication traffic jams.”
- Ensures critical info arrives on time.
📊 Why It Matters
- India’s 2023 stats: 4.8 lakh accidents, 1.72 lakh deaths.
- Model impact:
- Faster emergency alerts
- Reduced collisions
- Smoother traffic flow
- Foundation for autonomous vehicles & smart cities
🌐 Applications
- 🚦 Electronic Brake Lights – warns cars behind instantly
- 🚚 Platooning – vehicles move in sync, saving fuel & time
- 🗺️ Real-Time Traffic Updates – dynamic rerouting to avoid jams
- 🚑 Emergency Services – faster hazard broadcasts
- 💳 Smart Payments – seamless tolls & retail transactions
- 🏙️ Smart Cities – integration with IoT & navigation systems
👩🔬 The Team
- Dr. Arun Kumar – Assistant Professor, CSE
- Prof. Bibhudatta Sahoo – Professor, CSE
- Dr. Lopamudra Hota – Research Graduate, CSE
Tech Office : Updates & Tech News ~1
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Average power consumption, from lowest (most efficient) to highest :
* iPhone 17 Pro: ~524.7 mAh/hr
* iPhone 17: ~545.4 mAh/hr
* iPhone 17 Pro Max: ~576.6 mAh/hr
* Xiaomi 17: ~620.8 mAh/hr
* Xiaomi 17 Pro: ~665.3 mAh/hr
* Xiaomi 17 Pro Max: ~707.5 mAh/hr
* iPhone 17 Pro: ~524.7 mAh/hr
* iPhone 17: ~545.4 mAh/hr
* iPhone 17 Pro Max: ~576.6 mAh/hr
* Xiaomi 17: ~620.8 mAh/hr
* Xiaomi 17 Pro: ~665.3 mAh/hr
* Xiaomi 17 Pro Max: ~707.5 mAh/hr
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🇮🇳 India Mandates AVAS for EVs
📅 Timeline
- Oct 1, 2026 → All new EV models (passenger & goods vehicles) must have AVAS.
- Oct 1, 2027 → Existing models in production must comply.
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🔊 What is AVAS?
Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System generates artificial sound to warn pedestrians when EVs are too quiet.
- Works at 0–20 km/h and when reversing.
- Turns off at higher speeds (tyre/wind noise sufficient).
- Must follow AIS-173 standards (sound levels, audibility).
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🚘 Coverage
✅ Passenger cars, buses, trucks (Categories M & N).
❌ Two-wheelers, three-wheelers, e-rickshaws (excluded for now, though they dominate India’s EV fleet).
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🛡️ Why It Matters
- EVs are 20% more likely to hit pedestrians than petrol/diesel cars.
- Risk rises 50% at low speeds.
- AVAS can cut accidents by up to 20%.
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🌍 Global Context
- Already mandatory in the US, EU, Japan.
- India aligns with global EV safety norms.
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🏭 Industry Impact
- Some EVs already feature AVAS: MG Comet EV, Tata Curvv EV, Hyundai Creta Electric, Mahindra BE6.
- Rule will standardize safety across all eligible EVs.
- Phased rollout gives manufacturers time to adapt.
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✨ Key Takeaways
- Mandatory from 2026 (new) & 2027 (existing).
- Applies to cars, buses, trucks; excludes 2- & 3-wheelers.
- Uses AIS-173 standards.
- Aims to boost pedestrian safety and match global practices.
📅 Timeline
- Oct 1, 2026 → All new EV models (passenger & goods vehicles) must have AVAS.
- Oct 1, 2027 → Existing models in production must comply.
---
🔊 What is AVAS?
Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System generates artificial sound to warn pedestrians when EVs are too quiet.
- Works at 0–20 km/h and when reversing.
- Turns off at higher speeds (tyre/wind noise sufficient).
- Must follow AIS-173 standards (sound levels, audibility).
---
🚘 Coverage
✅ Passenger cars, buses, trucks (Categories M & N).
❌ Two-wheelers, three-wheelers, e-rickshaws (excluded for now, though they dominate India’s EV fleet).
---
🛡️ Why It Matters
- EVs are 20% more likely to hit pedestrians than petrol/diesel cars.
- Risk rises 50% at low speeds.
- AVAS can cut accidents by up to 20%.
---
🌍 Global Context
- Already mandatory in the US, EU, Japan.
- India aligns with global EV safety norms.
---
🏭 Industry Impact
- Some EVs already feature AVAS: MG Comet EV, Tata Curvv EV, Hyundai Creta Electric, Mahindra BE6.
- Rule will standardize safety across all eligible EVs.
- Phased rollout gives manufacturers time to adapt.
---
✨ Key Takeaways
- Mandatory from 2026 (new) & 2027 (existing).
- Applies to cars, buses, trucks; excludes 2- & 3-wheelers.
- Uses AIS-173 standards.
- Aims to boost pedestrian safety and match global practices.
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