TECHNOLOGY

HP launches Spectre x360 14 convertible laptop in India
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"The new HP Spectre x360 14 is for the modern hyperconnected consumers who want to do more with technology. With the launch of our most powerful Spectre that offers the world's first 3:2 Windows convertible, we are widening our premium portfolio to address the needs of the next generation that creates, consumes content on the go", Vickram Bedi, Senior Director, Personal systems, HP India, said in a statement.
Asphalt 8: Airborne, Baldo coming to Apple Arcade this Friday
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"Asphalt 8: Airborne" features more than 240 real cars to select from automakers and brands such as Ferrari, Ducati, Lamborghini, McLaren, Bugatti, Mercedes, Audi, Ford, and Chevrolet. This racing game offers high-speed action with plenty of stunts and chaotic takedowns, reports MacRumors.
Twitter now lets users show followers which Spaces they are attending
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Right now, Twitter only shows Spaces being hosted by accounts you follow or if someone you follow is currently speaking in that room. However, the company now wants to make it easier to let people discover more Spaces in its mobile app, reports 9To5Mac. If you want to let your followers see if you are listening to a Space, the new option can be found in Twitter's Privacy and Safety settings, as per the report.
Default settings in Microsoft tool exposes 38 mn users' data
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According to security research network UpGuard, the types of data included personal information used for Covid-19 contact tracing, vaccination appointments, social security numbers for job applicants, employee IDs, and millions of names and email addresses. UpGuard notified 47 entities of exposures involving personal information, including governmental bodies like Indiana, Maryland, and New York City, and private companies like American Airlines, J.B. Hunt, and Microsoft, for a total of 38 million records across all portals.
Apple Watch Series 7 to come in 41mm, 45mm sizes: Report
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According to new information posted on Weibo by a leaker dubbed UnclePan, Apple will offer the Series 7 in 41mm and 45mm sizes. Upcoming Apple Watch is expected to feature smaller bezels and a flat-edged design, which would naturally allow for a slightly bigger surface area for the display.
LG unveils new TV lineup in India starting at Rs 50,990
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The LG OLED TVs in 8K and 4K resolution are available in 121 cms, 139 cms, 164 cms, 194 cms, 210 cms and 223 cms at a starting price of Rs 1,44,990. The LG QNED series, in 8K and 4K resolution, are available in 164, 194 and 218 cm, with a starting range of Rs 266,990. The LG Nanocell TVs (4K resolution) have been designed in 108, 126, 139, 164, 189 and 218 cm.
Instagram ditching swipe up gesture to access links: Report
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The popular feature has historically allowed businesses and high-profile creators a way to direct their Story's viewers to a website where they could learn more about a product, read an article, reports TechCrunch. In place of the "swipe-up" call to action, Instagram users who previously had access to the feature will instead be able to use the new Link Sticker
IBM's new processor to detect fraud in real-time
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Telum is IBM's first processor that contains on-chip acceleration for AI inferencing while a transaction is taking place. "The newly launched IBM Telum, Z Series chip is designed to cater to the volume, while enabling applications to run efficiently where their data resides. The chip will also allow businesses to capture insights and fight fraud in real-time," Ravi Jain, Director - Server Sales, India South Asia, said in a statement.
Apple expected to ship 60 million iPads this year
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During the fiscal second quarter of this year, iPad sales soared by a resounding 79 per cent year-over-year. According to DigiTimes, a part of the 60 million Apple tablets being shipped this year includes the 2021 iPad mini. The new iPad mini is rumoured to feature a larger display and slimmer bezels and may come with a better processor. The new iPad will support the Apple Pencil, likely come with the same 3GB of RAM and same 8MP camera on the back.
Truke unveils new gaming TWS in India at Rs 1,999
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BTG-1 will be available at Flipkart and BTG-2 will be available on Amazon from August 24. It will be available in two attractive designs -- the futuristic radiant design and the modern tribal design that commits an unparalleled gaming experience. The TWS devices also have overcharge protection and low power consumption with durable Type-C charging port.
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