BMW CE 04 Electric Scooter Showcased in India Ahead of its Launch

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Dec 15, 2022

Earlier today, Oppo launched a bunch of new products in its home country China, including the latest Find N2 foldable series. The brand also introduced a new glacier grey color variant of the Oppo Watch 3 Pro. The wearable debuted in August with Snapdragon W5 Gen 1 chip, AMOLED display, 15-day battery life, and more.

Oppo has announced a new glacier gray color for the Watch 3 Pro. It will be available for purchase in China at a price of 1999 yuan ($286). It is also offered in Platinum Black and Desert Brown colors. Do note that the wearable is not available outside China yet. The international availability of the Oppo Watch 3 Pro is yet to be revealed.

To recall, Oppo Watch 3 Pro arrives with a square dial and has an aluminum alloy frame and fiberglass casing. It sports a 1.91-inch AMOLED screen which is LTPO, a first for a wearable. It packs a 550 mAh battery, which can last five days of full usage and 15 days of light mode. It takes around 65 minutes to fully charge. It weighs 37.5g without the strap.

The smartwatch is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon W5 chipset, paired with 1GB RAM and 32GB storage. There’s also an Apollo 4 Plus chip. It runs ColorOS Watch based on Wear OS and RTOS.

Further, the watch offers LTE connectivity, Bluetooth 5.0, GNSS, and NFC. It is 5ATM water resistant and features sensors, like an accelerometer, gyroscope, compass, optical heart rate sensor, SpO2 sensor, ambient light sensor, and altimeter. There’s also an ECG sensor. It can be paired with both Android and iOS.

Third Generation Marshall Acton, Stanmore, Woburn Speakers Launched In India

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Dec 15, 2022

Marshall has launched three new Bluetooth speakers in India. The Generation III Bluetooth speaker lineup comprises Marshall Acton, Stanmore, and Woburn. These speakers were announced in the global markets in June this year. They pack and carry premium features and price tag. Read on to know what the audio devices offer out of the box.

The Marshall Generation III speaker lineup features a rectangular design. They vary in size with Acton being the smallest and Woburn the biggest. All three devices have Marshall’s branding at the front. There are multi-directional control knob and a traditional power switch on the top panel in Gold colour. The speakers are said to be eco-friendly and they use PVC-free 70 percent recycled plastic and vegan ingredients.

The Marshall Generation III speakers are equipped with tweeters and waveguides for robust sound quality. They feature a new Placement Compensation technology that optimizes the EQ profile by measuring for nearby reflective surfaces which could affect the sound. There is built-in Dynamic Loudness for a more balanced output. The Acton II comes with a 30W amplifier for the woofer whereas the Stanmore has a 50W amplifier. Both speakers feature two 15W amps for the tweeters. Meanwhile, the Marshall Woburn is equipped with one 90W woofer amplifier two 15W class D amplifiers for the mids and another two 15W amplifiers for the tweeters.

The Marshall Generation III speakers come with Bluetooth 5.2 support and 3.5mm headphone jacks. The Woburn also features HDMI connectivity.

Marshal Acton costs Rs 31,999 whereas the Stanmore is priced at Rs 41,999. The Woburn carries a price tag of Rs 59,999. The new Marshall speakers are available for purchase from the company’s website and other retailers across India, starting today.

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Oppo Enco X2 Earbuds Now Available in a Golden Color

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Dec 15, 2022

Today, Oppo launched the new Find N2 foldable series in its home country China. Alongside the premium smartphones, the company also unveiled a bunch of new products, including a new golden color version of the Oppo Enco X2 Earbuds. The hearables initially debuted in Black and White colors back in March. The company also launched the TWS in the Indian market in July.

Oppo Enco X2 golden color variant has been launched in China with a price tag of 999 Yuan, which converts to $143. For reference, the standard color options of the earbuds are available at a price of around $130. The new shade is available for purchase in only China as of now. We are not sure if it will make it to the global market.

To recall, the Oppo Enco X2 buds have been jointly developed with Dynaudio, and specially tuned by international music master Joe Hisaishi. The TWS comes with the new LHDC4.0 technology and has obtained the Hi-Res Audio Wireless Gold Label certification. The standard AAC and SBC audio codecs are supported as well. The earbuds have a coding rate of up to 900kbps and Bluetooth v5.2.

Enco X2 earbuds feature a 38 dB/Pa microphone setup and multiple noise cancellation levels, which include Smart Noise Cancellation, Max Noise Cancellation, Moderate Noise Cancellation, Mild Noise Cancellation, Transparency Mode, and Vocal Enhancement. The earbuds are equipped with a triple-core noise reduction chip and three microphones for effective noise cancellation.

The hearables can offer up to 9.5 hours of playback on a single charge with noise cancellation off. They can last up to 40 hours with the charging case. Using maximum noise cancellation and a 50% volume level, the Enco X2 can deliver up to 5.5 hours of playback on a single charge, and 22 hours using the charging case.

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Oppo Pad Artist Limited Edition 8GB+128GB Version Launched

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Dec 15, 2022

Earlier year, Oppo teamed up with artist James Jean to launch a limited “artist edition” of the OPPO Pad. The tablet debuted with some special engravings at the back, depicting Jean’s imaginative fantasy work. Now almost a year later, the company has launched a new 8GB+ 128GB storage version of the tablet in China. Here are the details.

During the Oppo Find N2 series launch event today, the company announced a new 8GB+ 128GB storage version of the Oppo Pad Artist Limited Edition. It will be available for purchase in China and carries a price tag of 2,499 yuan ($358).

To recall, the tablet was unveiled back in March with a unique design. It comes with a custom back panel, made using flash sand technology. The tablet features special engraving on its back, which resemble Artist James Jean’s imaginative fantasy work. The specifications of the tab are the same as the vanilla model.

The tablet has an 11-inch IPS LCD display that offers a Quad HD+ resolution of 1600 x 2560 pixels. It comes with a 16:10 aspect ratio, a 120Hz refresh rate, a maximum brightness of 480nits, a 2048-level intelligent backlight, and support for ambient light adaptation. The device draws from the Snapdragon 870 chipset, paired with LPPDR4x RAM.

On the camera front, Oppo Pad is fitted with an 8-megapixel front camera and a 13-megapixel rear camera with LED flash. It is backed by an 8,630mAh battery that supports 33W fast charging. The tablet runs on ColorOS 13 based on Android 13. It has AAC second-generation speakers and supports LHDC, Dolby Atmos, etc. The tablet also comes with a matching smart magnetic keyboard and OPPO Pencil.

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boAt Rockerz 333 Pro, Nirvana 751 ANC, and Airdopes 411 ANC Limited Edition Launched in Collaboration With Netflix

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Dec 15, 2022

Homegrown wearables brand boAt has partnered with American OTT streaming platform Netflix to launch limited edition audio devices. These include the boAt Rockerz 333 Pro, Nirvana 751 ANC, and Airdopes 411 ANC. This also marks Netflix’s first-time partnership in the audio segment globally. Read on to know what the devices offer out of the box.

The boAt Rockerz 333 Pro is a neckband wireless earphone. The Nirvana 751 ANC is an over-ear wireless headphone whereas the Airdopes 411 ANC are truly wiress earbuds. All three devices are engraved with Netflix logo. They are said to offer an immersive audio experience while watching movies, shows, and more on Netflix.

The boAt Rockerz 333 Pro features a shark fin around the earbuds for a secure fit. It is IPX5-rated water resistant and has magnetic earbuds. The audio device is equipped with 10mm driver and features environmental noise cancellation. It is powered by a 150mAh battery unit with up to 60 hours of playback time. A 10-minute fast charge is said to provide 20 hours of usage.

The boAt Nirvana 751 ANC comes with hybrid noise cancellation. It offers ANC up to 33dB and ambient mode. The audio device is equipped with a 40mm driver. It is claimed to offer 65 hours of battery life and 55 hours with ANC enabled. The Nirvana 751 ANC features a Type-C port and fast charging.

The boAt Airdopes 411 ANC are IPX4-rated water-resistant earbuds. They feature 10mm drivers and ANC. There is ENx technology for clear quality on calls. The earbuds are backed by a 37mAh battery cell and claimed to deliver 17.5 hours of usage. There is a USB-C port for fast charging.

The limited streaming edition range of boAt Rockerz 333 Pro, Nirvana 751 ANC, and Airdopes 411 ANC are priced at Rs 1,299, Rs 2,599, and Rs 3,999. They will be available for purchase from the brand’s website, Amazon, Flipkart, and Myntra starting December 20th.

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Here are Google’s Favourite Chrome Extensions

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Dec 15, 2022

Many of us are already aware of what browser extensions are. Basically, they allow us to further modify the browser according to our needs. They surely make our task easy and we try to find out and use the best possible extension for whatever the purpose it is. Chrome comes with millions of different extensions and each one of them serves a different purpose. While some of them are really very famous, some of them aren’t. Well, now Google has officially released a list of their favourite extensions available on Chrome. While the list has many names which you might have heard multiple times, there are some names which you never heard as well.

The brand has officially posted the list of its favourite Chrome extensions on its very own blog. The brand has selected some popular extensions from the four different areas; productivity, focus, gaming and viewing, and learning. After selecting the popular ones, the brand further checked their usage and based upon that, they finally chose a few winners in each field. There is a total of 6 different extensions announced by Google as their favourite. Let’s have a look at them.

Under the productivity field, Google has declared these extensions are their favourites; Tango: An app that automatically generates a how-to guide when you record yourself walking through a process, SwiftRead: A speed reading app that claims to help users read two to three times faster, Liner: A research tool that lets you highlight, save, organize, and get reading recommendations, Compose AI: An AI writing tool, Visbug: A tool that allows designers to make alterations to text and images on websites and Check US Visa Slots: Allows you to check for US visa openings.

Workona Tab Manager and CrXMouse Chrome Gestures were the two choices in the focus category. The first extension helps in managing all of your open tabs, while the second generates unique mouse shortcuts. Google only chose two extensions for viewing and gaming. RoPro, the top choice in this category, was created with Roblox users in mind. The game gains new functionality thanks to this addon. The runner-up was eJoy, which lets users view movies and videos with dual subtitles in many languages to improve their language skills.

There were just 2 choices in the final category, learning, which was geared toward students. The first option was a digital arithmetic tool called Equatio, and the second was MyBib: Free Citation Generator. That’s all there was to the list of favourite extensions chosen by Google.

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Moto G53 Launched With 120Hz Display, 5000mAh Battery, and 50MP Main Camera

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Dec 15, 2022

Motorola held an event in China today where it launched its latest Snapdragon 8 Gen 2-equipped flagship, dubbed Moto X40. Alongside it, the Lenovo-owned company also unveiled a new mid-range smartphone, called Moto G53. The 5G handset has features like a 5000mAh battery, 120Hz LCD display, a 50MP primary rear camera, and much more. Let’s have a closer look at its specifications and pricing.

Moto G53 Specifications

The newly launched Moto G53 flaunts a 6.5-inch LCD panel that produces a 120Hz refresh rate and a 720 x 1600 pixels resolution. The display comes with a punch-hole cutout design to make room for the selfie camera. Under the hood, the smartphone is powered by an unknown octa-core Qualcomm chipset, paired with up to 8GB of RAM and 128GB of onboard storage, which can be expanded up to 1024GB using a MicroSD card.

On the camera front, the Moto G53 features a double rear camera setup with the combination of a 50-megapixel primary camera sensor, accompanied by a 2-megapixel depth sensor along with an LED flash. For selfies, the smartphone houses an 8-megapixel camera.

The Motorola mid-ranger packs a 5,000mAh battery with 18W charging support. It runs Android 13 with the MyUi 5.0 layer on top. It measures 162.7 x 74.6 x 8.1mm and weighs around 183 grams. For security, the handset has a side-mounted fingerprint sensor. The handset comes with a 3.5mm headphone jack and includes all the basic connectivity options.

Moto G53 Price and Availability

The Moto G53 is priced at 899 Yuan (~$129) for the base 4GB+128GB edition. There’s also an 8GB+ 128GB variant of the phone, which comes with a price tag of 1099 Yuan ($157). It is offered in Black and Grey colors. The handset is currently available in the Chinese market only. We can expect it to make a global debut soon.

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Motorola ThinkPhone Spotted In More Images Along With Key Specifications

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Dec 15, 2022

In October, the Lenovo ThinkPhone was spotted in leaked renders. Now, new information about the smartphone has surfaced online courtesy of reliable tipster OnLeaks in collaboration with publication TechOutlook. The report reveals key specifications of the Motorola ThinkPhone in a series of images. We also get a better look at the device compared to previous render.

Beginning with the design, the Motorola ThinkPhone has a slightly compact form factor. There are three buttons on the right edge whereas an additional button accentuated in Red colour is located on the top left side of the device. The back panel has a squarish camera module housing 50MP, 13MP, and 2MP sensors along with an LED flash. It also has diagonal stripes and it is called an Aramid Fibre Inlay body as per the report. One of the images reveals that the smartphone will be IP68 dust and water-resistant.

The Motorola ThinkPhone has a centre-aligned punch-hole cutout. It is tipped to feature a 6.6-inch pOLED display bearing a resolution of 1,800 x 2,400 pixels, 144Hz refresh rate, 1,200nits peak brightness, and HDR+ support. The device will have an in-screen fingerprint scanner.

The Motorola ThinkPhone will come with ‘Ready For’ feature for multi-screen collaboration. It is seen with a 68W Type-C charger (also spotted on 3C) that will likely power up the 5,000mAh battery unit. The device will also reportedly support 15W wireless charging. Other core specifications of the Motorola ThinkPhone are expected to include a Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SoC and up to 12GB RAM and 512GB storage.

The Motorola ThinkPhone is expected to debut sometime in 2023.

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Huawei Mate 50 Pro Named Best Smartphone for Selfies by DxOMark

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Dec 15, 2022

DxOMark is a website that provides independent analysis and benchmarking for image and video quality on cameras and smartphones. The company is best known for its in-depth testing and scoring of cameras and lenses, using a range of scientific and engineering methods to evaluate performance across a range of metrics, including exposure, color, autofocus, and noise. DxOMark’s scores and reviews are widely regarded as a reliable and impartial guide to the performance of cameras and lenses. Lastly, DxOMark has named the Huawei Mate 50 Pro as the best smartphone for selfies, awarding it a score of 145 points.

Huawei Mate 50 Pro named top smartphone for selfies by DxOMark

Huawei Mate 50 Pro has been hailed as the best smartphone for selfies by DxOMark. The camera benchmarking website awarded the Chinese smartphone 145 points for its front-facing camera, the same score as the Apple iPhone 14 Pro.The Mate 50 Pro features a 13-megapixel f/2.4 front-facing camera, which sits alongside a dedicated depth camera in a wide notch. The camera has an equivalent focal length of 18mm, and can record 4K footage at up to 60fps, or 1,080p slow motion at 240 frames per second.

In its analysis, DxOMark praised the Mate 50 Pro’s front camera for its accurate exposure, large dynamic range, and correct representation of skin tones. The camera also performed well in group shots, thanks to its sharp depiction of people. However, the small sensor and effective noise reduction meant that detail was lost in low light, and the video had some issues with saturation, contrast, and ghosting artifacts.

Despite its strong performance in the camera department, Huawei has almost disappeared from the international smartphone market due to tough US sanctions. The company continues to produce some of the best smartphone cameras in the world, however, with the Mate 50 Pro’s rear camera also taking the top spot in DxOMark’s rankings.

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Huawei Adds New Turbo Fast Charging Mode Via December Patch Update to its Huawei P50

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Dec 15, 2022

Huawei has now started rolling out the December patch update to its Huawei P50 series which reportedly adds a new turbo fast charging mode. The brand is rolling out a major update of HarmonyOS to its Huawei P50 phones with the build number 3.0.0.190/191. The new update is currently rolling out for the Huawei P50 and Huawei P50E smartphones. The update weighs around 1.09GBs in size, and since it’s a major update, being large in size is nothing extraordinary.

It should be noted that P50 units running the HarmonyOS 3.0 software version are now compatible with the software upgrade. The changelog is interesting, though, as it adds a new, incredibly fast turbocharging option for the Huawei P50 line. Based on the information that is currently available, this charging mode will increase charging speed to improve the smartphone charging experience. The update reportedly improves the software algorithms for charging to provide a better charging option. Here is the complete changelog of the update:

Charge

Added super fast charging Turbo mode, after entering Turbocharging mode, you can enjoy an accelerated charging experience.

App

Optimize the user experience of the application clone function.

Safety

Integrates the December 2022 security patch to enhance system security.

In addition to the charging mode, the update makes improvements to the app clone feature’s user interface. Additionally, it will direct you to the HarmonyOS security patch for December 2022. We advise you to download this firmware because it features the most recent security patch for secure user interactions. Although some users claim that this upgrade is only announced for the Kirin version, there is no proof of such. Some users in the Huawei community made the assumption that the phone’s charging capacity would now rise. That is dependent on the hardware, though, and a software update might make that happen.

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Moto X40 With Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, 165Hz Display Launched

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Dec 15, 2022

Motorola X40 has launched in China today. It arrives as the successor to the Moto X30 that debuted last year. The latest offering comes with top-of-the-line specifications. Some features of the smartphone were teased before today’s launch. The Moto X40 competes goes up against the likes of the recently launched Xiaomi 13, iQOO 11, and Vivo X90 in the market. Read on to know what the device offers out of the box.

Beginning with the display, the Motorola Moto X40 sports a 6.7-inch AMOLED screen bearing an FHD+ resolution and a 165Hz refresh rate. There is a centre-aligned punch-hole camera cutout and curved edges. The display features 10-bit colours, HDR support, and an integrated fingerprint scanner.

Design-wise, the Moto X40 has a small rectangular camera module. It is IP68-certified dust and water-resistant. For audiophiles, it has stereo speakers tuned by Dolby Atmos.

On the imaging front, the Moto X40 features triple rear cameras. The setup comprises a 50MP main sensor with OIS support, a 50MP ultra-wide-angle lens, and a 12MP telephoto unit. There is a 60MP front-facing selfie snapper. The smartphone packs support for 4K HDR video recording and there is a horizontal lock feature while clicking action scenes.

Under the hood, the Moto X40 is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset. It packs up to 16GB of LPDDR5x RAM and up to 512GB of UFS 4.0 storage. The device is equipped with a three-dimensional liquid cooling system. The smartphone is backed by a 4,600mAh battery unit with support for 125W wired and 15W wireless charging. Software-wise, the device runs on Android 13 OS with MY UI 5.0 skinned on the top.

Connectivity options on the Moto X40 include dual SIM, 5G, WiF 6E, Bluetooth 5.3, dual-frequency GPS, NFC, and a USB Type-C port.

The Moto X40 is offered in Smoky Black and Tourmarine Blue colours. The smartphone starts at RMB 3,399 (~$487) for the base 8GB + 128GB variant. The 8GB + 256GB and 12GB + 256GB models are priced at RMB 3,699 (~$530) and RMB 3,999 (~$573). The higher 12GB + 512GB configuration carries a price tag of RMB 4,299 (~$617).

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Unknown Nothing Product Listed on Bluetooth SIG; Could Be Nothing Ear (2) TWS

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Dec 15, 2022

Nothing recently introduced its brand-new Nothing Ear (Stick) TWS earphones to the market. The original Nothing Ear (1) TWS was removed from the market shortly after a new product was introduced. Now, it appears that the company is getting ready to introduce a second new pair of TWS earbuds, which might very well be the upcoming Nothing Ear (2) TWS. Anyhow, new details regarding the forthcoming Nothing device have been discovered in a certification post that was found in the database of the Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG), which registers and certifies each Bluetooth product that is scheduled to be released in nations all over the world.

According to the listings, Nothing B155, a new product with that model number, has been found. The certification doesn’t actually tell us much about the product other than its model number and Bluetooth V4.2 support. But it’s possible that the item is the forthcoming Nothing Ear (2) TWS, which is the replacement for the Nothing Ear (1), which has already been discontinued. Don’t expect the device to be released within a few days or weeks, even if the assumption proves to be accurate. Although the device hasn’t been launched yet, this is presumably the first online appearance of the item.

Anyway, 91Mobiles long ago published the first image of the upcoming Nothing Ear (2) TWS online. The earphones’ entire appearance is visible at first glance, and strangely, there aren’t many differences between them and their predecessor. But there was no picture of the case, which suggests that the company might remodel it and make some hidden hardware tweaks. All of them, however, appear to be rumours and pieces of speculation, and nothing has been officially confirmed as of yet. Perhaps a few months will pass before we learn more about the product.

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Apple iPhone 14’s emergency feature helps rescue couple from car accident

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Dec 15, 2022

It appears that Apple has saved more human lives yet again. This time around, the company’s iPhone 14 helped in getting a couple rescued thanks to its dedicated set of emergency features that rushed the rescue efforts.

The news arrives from a tweet from the Montrose Research and Rescue Team. As per official notes, the incident took place on the Angeles Forest Highway in the Angeles National Forest in California, US. The couple faced a single vehicle accident that had their car fall 300 feet down the side of a mountain. This had them be stranded in a damaged car in a remote side of the canyon. This is where the iPhone 14 came into play.

For those unaware, the Cupertino based giant’s offers Crash Detection feature on the iPhone 14 series that can determine whether you’ve faced an vehicular accident. Furthermore, this information is then shared to the relevant authorities to make rescue efforts quick and accurate. Notably, this feature was also supplemented by another emergency feature that Apple had marketed during its iPhone 14 launch event, which is the Satellite SOS feature.

After the accident, the iPhone didn’t have even single cell of service, so the emergency SOS via Satellite service helped contact the rescuers. The satellite connectivity helped in sending a text message to one of Apple’s relay centers that then placed a call to the L.A County Sheriff’s department. The tweet also showcased a video of the rescue being conducted, so it appears that the emergency feature is already being quite effective in real life.

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Acer Swift Edge OLED Laptop Launched In India

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Dec 15, 2022

Acer launched the Swift Edge OLED laptop in the global markets in October this year. Now the brand has brought the device to the Indian market. It is touted to be the lightest 16-inch OLED laptop. The machine packs premium specifications. Read on to know what it offers out of the box.

The Acer Swift Edge boasts a 16-inch OLED display bearing a resolution of 3,840 x 2,400 pixels. It offers a 92 percent screen-to-body ratio, 500 nits brightness, and a 100 percent DCI-P3 colour gamut. The display also supports DisplayHDR and is TUV Rheinland eyesafe certified.

In terms of design, the Acer Swift Edge is made up of aluminium alloy that is 20 percent lighter and 2x as strong as normal aluminium. Dimension-wise, It is slim and lightweight measuring 12.95mm thin and weighing just 1.16 kg. The laptop features a backlit keyboard, stereo speakers, and an FHD webcam with temporal noise reduction and AI noise reduction. There is also Windows Hello authentication.

Under the hood, the Acer Swift Edge houses the AMD Ryzen 7 6800U processor. It packs 16GB LPDDR5 RAM and 1TB SSD storage. There is Microsoft’s Pluton security processor to shield the device and user against sophisticated attacks. The laptop draws its power from a 54WHr battery unit with support for 65W charging.

The Acer Swift Edge comes with connectivity options like two USB-C ports, two USB-A ports, HDMI 2.1 port, a headphone jack, WiFi-6E, and Bluetooth 5.4.

The Acer Swift Edge carries a price tag of Rs 1,24,999. It is offered in Olivine Black colour and can be purchased from the brand’s website and Amazon.

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Here’s how much it costs to build a Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4

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Dec 15, 2022

There are only a couple of brands in the smartphone market that offer a foldable phone model. However, all of these arrive with a heft price tag. Now, a new report has revealed what it actually costs to build a foldable phone from Samsung, so let’s see if its actually worth their exorbitant price tags.

The foldable handset is a fairly recent breed of smartphones with its unique flexible display technology. In the foldable segment, the South Korean tech giant is the leader in this category with its latest Galaxy Z Fold 4 5G model being its flagship model. This foldable phone had been first launched for an eye watering price tag of 1,799 US Dollars. But this is the official pricing and not its official production cost.

However, a new report has found the official cost of actually building a Galaxy Z Fold 4. As oer an independent teardown from Fomalhaut Techno Solution, Samsung has to spend around 670 US Dollars for each unit of this model. In other words, the manufacturing expense of the flagship foldable smartphone is around 40 percent of its actual retail price tag. This means that the company still has a larger left for its profit margin.

Although, this profit margin is still nothing compared to the margins brought in by a brand like Apple. Furthermore, this cost would likely include the company’s efforts in marketing and advertising as well as other operations cost. Regardless, with cutting edge technology and other features, the hefty price tag for the Galaxy Z Fold 4 seems understandable now.

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WeChat Hinders Progress of AI With ChatGPT Restriction

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Dec 15, 2022

ChatGPT is a large pre-trained language model developed by OpenAI. This is a variant of the GPT-3 model that can engage in conversation-like interactions with humans, answering probing, sequential questions, acknowledging errors in its answers, pointing out incorrect premises when a human asks a question and refusing to answer inappropriate questions. However, seems like not everyone is happy with the app. WeChat has restricted the ChatGPT and related applets, according to latest reports. The applet has been suspended by WeChat due to its content falling outside of the platform’s service scope.

WeChat blocks access to ChatGPT chatbot

After ChatGPT was launched, it quickly gained popularity and many related small programs appeared on WeChat. Some users even managed to connect ChatGPT to WeChat, allowing everyone to play “answer questions” in the WeChat dialog box. However, the good times didn’t last long. WeChat has now restricted the ChatGPT related applets and they cannot be found in the search keywords on the platform.

The ChatGPT applet also shows a message stating that “the service has been suspended because the content belongs to the platform’s unopened service scope.”

It is unclear why WeChat has taken this action, as ChatGPT has been widely popular and has been used by many people to engage in conversation-like interactions with the chatbot. It is possible that WeChat has restricted the applet due to concerns about the accuracy and reliability of the answers provided by ChatGPT, or due to concerns about the applet being used for malicious purposes.

In any case, the restriction of ChatGPT on WeChat is likely to be a disappointment to many users who have enjoyed interacting with the chatbot. It remains to be seen whether the applet will be restored on the platform in the future.

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Wings Phantom 110 Gaming neckband earphones launched with 20Hr battery

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Dec 15, 2022

Wings has just released a new audio based product in the Indian market. The company has launched the Phantom 110 Gaming neckband earphones. So let’s have a look at the new hearable.

The brand had just recently unveiled its Phantom 200 truly wireless gaming earbuds in the region just last month. Now, the latest hearable products unveiled by the company is the Phantom 110 Gaming earphones. As the name suggests, it features a neckband format with an in ear design for the eartips. The wireless earphones is launched for mobile gamers thanks to its ultra low latency mode that reduces delay down to 50ms and a dedicated Gaming Mode with zero audio lag.

Under the hood, the Phantom 110 is also equipped with the latest Bluetooth version 5.3 chipset that offers dual pairing and Speed Sync high speed connectivity. This basically lets users switch between two paired devices. Furthermore, the earphones also offers the company’s proprietary Open and On tech that automatically connects the neckbands when turned on. This makes auto pairing faster as well. The Phantom 110 Gaming Neckband also houses 13mm drivers that promises to offer high bass and improved audio quality.

The earphones comes with tactical buttons on the stem control, with bass boost, volume, and multi function buttons switch modes. This also contains an ENC mic for noise cancellation when the users make calls. As per official notes, the Phantom 110 will offer up to 20 hours of audio playback that supports Bullet Charge technology through a USB Type C port. With a 15 minute charge, the earphones offer an impressive 7 hours of playback. Other features include, battery level indicators, voice assistant support, and IPX5 water and sweat resistance.

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Apple’s Satellite Plans Could Extend Beyond Emergencies

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Dec 15, 2022

Apple’s Emergency SOS via Satellite feature, which allows users to send text messages to emergency services in areas with no cellular or WiFi coverage, has been expanded to four new countries. The service launched in the US and Canada last month and was recently extended to the UK, France, Germany, and Ireland. More countries are expected to be added in the future. But Apple’s plans go beyond that.

Apple satellite plans could go further than emergency services

While the emergency service is currently limited to text-based communications, a patent granted on the same day suggests that Apple’s plans for satellite communications may extend beyond emergency use. The patent describes how the company could use satellite comms for voice, video, and other media data. Here’s how Apple describes its new patent:

“If a user is not able to reach emergency services because no cellular or Wi-Fi coverage is available, an easy-to-use interface appears on iPhone to get the user help utilizing a satellite connection. A short questionnaire appears to help the user answer vital questions with a few simple taps, which is transmitted to dispatchers in the initial message, to ensure they are able to quickly understand a user’s situation and location…

Following the questionnaire, the intuitive interface guides the user where to point their iPhone to connect and sends the initial message. This message includes the user’s questionnaire responses; location, including altitude; iPhone battery level; and Medical ID, if enabled. The questionnaire and follow-up messages are relayed directly via satellite to dispatchers that accept text messages, or to relay centers staffed by Apple‑trained specialists who can call for help on the user’s behalf. The transcript can also be shared with the user’s emergency contacts to keep them informed.”

Apple has currently committed $450m to support the satellite communications feature, a significant amount of money even by Apple’s standards for a service that will only be used by a small fraction of iPhone owners. However, if the service is the start of something bigger, then the investment could look rather modest.

Apple satellite communications technology is evolving from being used only by adventurers and yacht owners to being accessible to ordinary internet users. As such, there may be sense in Apple investing in the technology. Of course, as with all patents, it’s important to note that Apple patents many more ideas than ever make it into actual products and services.

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