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Fireboltt revolutionizes wearable tech with the launch of its android wristphone- DREAM
Mumbai: Fireboltt, the leading Indian smart wearable brand, announces the launch of its DREAM wristphone, a cutting-edge Android smartwatch set to redefine the landscape of wearable technology. With the inclusion of the Android 8.1 OS and the convenience of the Google Play Store, this wristphone distills the expansive capabilities of a smartphone into a sleek and compact smartwatch design. Priced aggressively at Rs 5999 for its launch day, this wristphone will be available for purchase starting today on Flipkart, Fireboltt.com, and across PAN India offline stores. The wristphone offers a diverse range with 12 different colours and strap designs, providing users with personalized style options.
This 4G LTE nano SIM-enabled wristphone boasts a remarkable 2.02-inch true view display, delivering vibrant visuals with 600 nits brightness and a smooth 60 Hz refresh rate. Connectivity is taken to new heights with features such as WiFi and GPS, ensuring users stay seamlessly connected and navigated. The powerhouse within is fueled by a Cortex Quad-Core CPU, 2GB RAM, and 16GB storage, providing a robust and efficient user experience. The device is not only a technological marvel but also a durable companion with IP67 water resistance.
Fireboltt CEO & founder Arnav Kishore said, “We are thrilled to unveil the Fireboltt Android wristphone, a true marvel in the realm of wearable technology. This groundbreaking device seamlessly merges style with substance, offering users an unparalleled experience in communication, health monitoring, and entertainment. The integration of Nano SIM support and the Google Play Store empowers users to break free from the limitations of traditional smartwatches. With a powerful Quad-Core CPU, a vibrant display, and a suite of advanced sensors, the Fireboltt wristphone is designed to exceed expectations. This launch marks a significant milestone for Fireboltt, reaffirming our commitment to pushing the boundaries of innovation and delivering cutting-edge solutions that enrich the digital lives of our users. We are excited about the potential this product holds and the positive impact it will have on the wearable tech landscape.”
Packed with features like a voice assistant, Google Suite integration, cloud-based watch faces, 800 mAh battery, wireless charging, and an intuitive control system, the DREAM wristphone goes beyond expectations. The inclusion of a comprehensive health suite further cements its position as a holistic and indispensable device in the realm of smart wearables.
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UK’s OnlyFans seeks US investor at $3bn valuation after owner’s death
The adult video platform is seeking stability after the death of its billionaire owner
LONDON: OnlyFans is looking for a new partner. The London-based adult video platform is in advanced talks to sell a minority stake of less than 20 per cent to Architect Capital, a San Francisco-based investment firm, in a deal that would value the business at more than $3bn (£2.2bn).
The move is driven by an urgent need for stability. Leonid Radvinsky, the Ukrainian-American billionaire who owned OnlyFans, died of cancer last month at the age of 43, leaving the future of one of Britain’s most profitable privately held businesses suddenly uncertain.
The choice of Architect Capital is not arbitrary. The firm has deep expertise in financial services, which aligns neatly with OnlyFans’ ambitions to offer banking products to its creators, many of whom have long struggled to access basic financial services because of the nature of their work.
The numbers behind OnlyFans are, by any measure, staggering. The platform posted revenues of $1.4bn in the year to 30th November 2024, with a pre-tax profit of $684m, up four per cent on the prior year. Payments to creators totalled $7.2bn over the same period, a rise of nearly ten per cent. Radvinsky personally collected $701m in dividends from the business in 2024 alone, on top of more than $1bn in such payments he had already received. The platform, run through its parent company Felix International, hosts 4.6m creator accounts, with performers keeping 80 per cent of subscription proceeds and the platform pocketing the remaining 20 per cent. It has 377m fan accounts in total.
The current minority stake talks represent a notable scaling back of ambitions. In January, OnlyFans was reported to be in discussions with Architect about selling a majority stake of 60 per cent. Before that, the company had explored a sale to a consortium led by Forest Road Company, a Los Angeles-based investment firm. Neither deal materialised.
OnlyFans has built an enormously lucrative business on content that mainstream finance has long refused to touch. Now, with its owner gone and a $3bn valuation on the table, it is looking for the kind of respectable institutional backing that might finally persuade the banks to take its calls.
