Tecno Pova Curve 2 5G Debuts in India Featuring 144Hz AMOLED Screen and Massive 8,000mAh Battery

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TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G with 6.78″ 1.5K 144Hz curved AMOLED display, 8000mAh battery launched in India starting at Rs. 27,999

Tecno has officially introduced the Tecno Pova Curve 2 5G in India, positioning it as a powerful successor to last year’s Pova Curve 5G. The new smartphone brings several major upgrades, especially in display and battery performance. It features a stunning 144Hz Curved AMOLED display with an impressive 4,500 nits peak brightness, offering vibrant colors and ultra-smooth scrolling. This makes it particularly appealing for gaming enthusiasts and multimedia users who demand a premium visual experience.

Under the hood, the device is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7100 chipset, paired with 8GB of RAM, ensuring reliable day-to-day performance and smooth multitasking. Whether you’re gaming, streaming, or switching between apps, the processor is designed to deliver efficient and stable performance. The handset also stands out with its massive 8,000mAh battery, one of the biggest in its segment, supported by 45W fast charging to minimize downtime.

In terms of pricing, the Tecno Pova Curve 2 5G starts at Rs. 27,999 for the 8GB + 128GB storage variant. The higher-end 8GB + 256GB model is priced at Rs. 29,999. The smartphone will be available for purchase starting February 20 at 12pm, exclusively through Flipkart, making it easily accessible to online buyers across India.

The device comes in three stylish color options — Storm Titanium, Melting Silver, and Mystic Purple — giving users a range of premium finishes to choose from. As part of the launch promotion, buyers can also benefit from bank discounts of up to Rs. 3,000, making the overall deal even more attractive for early adopters.

Italian Tax Police Search Amazon in New Probe

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Italian tax police carried out searches at the Milan headquarters of Amazon as part of a new tax evasion investigation, according to two sources familiar with the matter.

The Guardia di Finanza also searched the homes of seven Amazon managers and the offices of auditing firm KPMG. KPMG is not under investigation but provided opinions on actions now under scrutiny.

Milan prosecutors have opened an investigation into Amazon EU Sarl, based in Luxembourg, and its director Barbara Scarafia, on suspicion of failing to declare income. Authorities are examining whether Amazon had an undisclosed permanent establishment in Italy between 2019 and 2024 and therefore should have paid higher taxes locally.

According to a 13-page search warrant reviewed by Reuters, prosecutors believe Amazon maintained a permanent base in Italy even before August 2024, when the company entered a cooperative compliance program with Italy’s tax agency and began paying taxes domestically.

Investigators are reviewing employment changes made in 2024, when Amazon EU Sarl dismissed and rehired 159 employees from another Amazon entity. Prosecutors suspect this structure may indicate a permanent establishment during the years under review.

Tax police reportedly seized computers, hard drives and other IT devices, including archived staff emails stored after deletion from company systems.

The new probe adds to ongoing legal pressure on Amazon in Italy. In December, the company agreed to pay 510 million euros to settle a separate tax dispute. Prosecutors are also pursuing additional investigations concerning alleged tax evasion between 2021 and 2024, as well as a separate customs and tax fraud case involving imports from China.

The investigation underscores Italy’s broader efforts to tighten scrutiny of multinational tech firms operating across European tax jurisdictions.

Siemens Raises 2026 Outlook on AI Data Centre Boom

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Siemens lifted its full-year 2026 profit guidance after stronger-than-expected first-quarter results, fueled by accelerating demand for AI-driven data centre infrastructure. Shares rose more than 6% in Frankfurt trading following the announcement.

CEO Roland Busch said revenue linked to data centres climbed by more than one-third in the quarter through December, describing demand as having “considerably exceeded expectations.” The company now expects to sustain that momentum through fiscal 2026.

Industrial profit increased 15% year-on-year to 2.90 billion euros, surpassing analyst forecasts of 2.64 billion euros. Net profit reached 2.22 billion euros, also ahead of expectations. First-quarter sales rose 4% to 19.14 billion euros, while orders climbed 7%.

As a result, Siemens raised its basic earnings outlook for the fiscal year ending September to between 10.70 and 11.10 euros per share, up from its prior forecast range of 10.40 to 11.00 euros.

Analysts highlighted strong performance in Siemens’ Digital Industries division, particularly in factory automation and industrial software. The company continues expanding industrial AI applications, including logistics robot training systems, AI-powered machine diagnostics, and accelerated product design tools that reduce development cycles from weeks to days.

While automotive demand remains moderate, Siemens reported growing momentum in defense, aerospace, pharmaceuticals, and industrial machinery sectors. However, management cautioned that global investment sentiment remains uncertain amid ongoing geopolitical tensions and tariff debates.

The results underscore how AI infrastructure spending is extending beyond chipmakers and cloud providers into traditional industrial engineering leaders.