Daily News Wrap: Moto G04s Launch Confirmed, Sony Shows PS Controller Concept, and More

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Sony has showcased a PlayStation concept which gives us a glimpse of how its wireless gaming controller might look 10 years from now. Motorola has also revealed Moto G04s India launch details. Lava has also dropped the first teaser for the Lava Yuva 5G India launch. Check out the top five tech news of the day.

Moto G04s India Launch Date Revealed

Motorola will launch the Moto G04s, a new entry-level smartphone, on May 30 in India. The Moto G04s is an improved version of the Moto G04 and brings with it a 50MP camera and Corning Gorilla Glass 3-protected display. The smartphone is powered by a UniSoC T606 processor.

The Moto G04s offers a 50MP rear camera with portrait mode. It features a 90Hz display with a centred punch hole notch. It is equipped with a 5,000mAh battery and weighs 178.8 grams. It will be available exclusively via Flipkart and retail in four colour options – Orange, Green, Blue, and Black. Read more here.

Sony PlayStation Controller Futuristic Concept Showcased

Sony has unveiled a new PlayStation controller concept in an attempt to represent how its wireless gaming controller might look 10 years from now. The video, shared by the company on YouTube, showcases a controller without traditional buttons.

The controller, showcased in the concept, features circular touchpads with glowing lights instead of traditional signature PlayStation buttons. Also, an LED in a circular shape can be seen in the mid-part of the controller. Read more here.

Lava Yuva 5G India Launch Confirmed

Lava will soon introduce the Lava Yuva 5G smartphone in India. The Lava Yuva 5G will be the first 5G-enabled smartphone in the Yuva lineup. The Yuva 5G will feature a circular camera module, which will include a 50MP primary camera and an LED flash.

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The Lava Yuva 5G will likely be powered by a MediaTek Dimenisty processor. It might launch in 6GB and 8GB memory configurations. The handset will boot Android 14 out of the box. Read more here.

Dixon Technologies to Manufacture the Google Pixel 8 Series in India

In an attempt to decentralise its supply chain from China, Google has reportedly started manufacturing Pixel 8 series devices, in collaboration with Dixon Technologies in India. The made-in-India Pixel 8 series smartphones are expected to hit shelves in September in the country.

Dixon Technologies reportedly plans to produce 1,00,000 units per month, of which 25-30% of devices will be exported. With the Made in India initiative, Google might finally be able to price their Pixel smartphones more competitively in India. Read more here.

Google Brings YouTube Music Integration to Gemini AI

Google, earlier this month at Google I/O, announced its plans to integrate YouTube Music with Gemini AI. The company has now started rolling out the YouTube Music Gemini Extension. With this integration, the Gemini AI has gained all the abilities of Google Assistant.

The YouTube Music Gemini extension isn’t turned on by default and users will have to activate it. With this integration, users can show find, and play music from YouTube Music using prompts. Read more here.