This small metal box, not much larger than a 5-star bar, is the Xscace Bonsai—a compact yet powerful speaker designed to blend seamlessly into your home. (Photo: Nandagopal Rajan/The Indian Express)

These speakers are hard to spot… but are certainly heard

Technology March 9, 2025

The Xscace Bonsai is a compact speaker with advanced nano resonance technology for superior sound quality. It connects easily through Wi-Fi and delivers rich, layered, and deep audio. Its small size packs a punch with powerful bass and a versatile sound profile. Though expensive, it's a must-have for audiophiles and those who appreciate sleek design in their home.

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Michael Vaughan’s take on England’s dropped chances against Australia

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Australia ended the second day of the second Ashes test at Brisbane with a 44-run lead over England and four wickets in hand. Despite England's fightback, they dropped five catches during Australia's innings, leading to criticism from former captain Michael Vaughan. England's Joe Root defended the team's training and preparation, acknowledging that catching under lights is a challenge.

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Ahead of the decider, India gears up with an optional net session, addressing the impact of dew on the game. Ground staff employs anti-fog and anti-dew spray to combat visibility issues. Assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate talks about the difficulties of playing with a wet ball and suggests an earlier start time to reduce dew's influence.

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Indian Railways has added 116 extra coaches to 37 trains in response to widespread IndiGo flight cancellations, with Southern Railway implementing the highest number of augmentations. Northern Railway, Western Railway, East Central Railway, East Coast Railway, Eastern Railway, and Northeast Frontier Railway have all added extra coaches to high-demand trains.

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Deepika Padukone's bag is more than a fashion accessory - it's a mini survival kit. It contains sentimental keepsakes, practical items, and clever hacks for her busy life. But most importantly, it always has something that keeps her grounded, like a photo of her family.

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World’s first fully agentic AI smartphone: Is this China’s second DeepSeek moment?

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ZTE has launched a revolutionary smartphone with a human-like AI agent developed with ByteDance. The agent has full control over the device and can navigate through third-party apps. Powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset and ByteDance's Doubao AI model ecosystem, it can interact with other bots and complete tasks independently.

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Embracing full-throttle attack in the first power-play is passé; the new mantra is all-out aggression and maintaining the impetus of the first power-play in the second instalment too (from 11 to 40 overs), and reaching the crescendo in the third phase, the last ten overs.

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South Africa, ranked fifth in the ICC T20 Rankings, is a top contender for the upcoming T20 World Cup, having reached the final in 2024. With the domestic T20 competition ending just before the World Cup, former all-rounder Jacques Kallis believes it will be beneficial for the team.

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The Indian Railways is introducing the Vande Bharat Sleeper train to enhance long-distance travel experience for passengers. The train, designed for overnight journeys, offers comfort, speed, and a premium travel experience.

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The Karnataka Hate Speech and Hate Crimes (Prevention) Bill, 2025, aims to address the lack of specific legislation against hate speech in India. The current legal framework is insufficient, with low conviction rates. Previous attempts to define hate speech have failed. The proposed Bill includes collective liability for organisations and the ability to remove hateful content from the internet.

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Indian equestrian riders won five medals at the 2025 FEI Asian Equestrian Championships, with Shruti Vora earning three and Ashish Limaye claiming two, including a gold. Vora excelled in dressage while Limaye won individual gold in eventing and a silver in the team event. The event was postponed from 2023 to 2025 due to the rescheduled Asian Games, marking the second edition of the championships.

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The 2026 FIFA World Cup will take place in the United States, with a heatwave similar to the Club World Cup expected. England's coach may need to leave substitutes in the dressing room to handle the high temperatures.

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The Nothing Phone 3a Lite, a mid-range smartphone from the Carl Pei-led company, was launched in India on December 4. It features a 6.77-inch flexible AMOLED display, a triple-camera system, and Nothing OS 3.5 based on Android 15. The company also announced lucrative deals on its smartphones and CMF ecosystem as part of Flipkart's Buy Buy Sale, starting December 4.

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Experts caution against relying solely on social media's popular trend of "nervous system regulation" for reducing anxiety and healing trauma. While the body's ability to regulate after stress is important, it takes time and consistency. Those with chronic stress, anxiety, or trauma should seek professional help instead of relying on quick fixes.

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IndiGo flights in India have faced mass cancellations and delays, causing chaos and anger among stranded passengers. Celebrities like Lauren Gottlieb and Jay Bhanushali were also affected, with Gottlieb warning against flying with IndiGo and Bhanushali expressing frustration on social media.

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