In order to understand the viral proteins that cause COVID-19 and design therapeutics to stop them, an experimental Microsoft datacenter submerged beneath the sea in Scotland’s Orkney Islands is processing workloads for a global, distributed computing project known as the Folding@home.
Launched in October 2000, the Folding@home distributed computing project aimed to simulate protein dynamics. According to Microsoft, Proteins are molecular machines that perform many functions essential to life, ranging from providing a sense of taste and smell to muscle contraction and hair growth. How proteins – chains of amino acids – fold into structures determines their function.
Asserting that the Folding@home simulations can lead to breakthroughs such as identifying sites on a viral protein that a therapeutic drug could bind to, Spencer Fowers, a principal member of technical staff for Microsoft’s special projects research group, said, “Folding@home was one of the first distributed computing groups to start working on COVID-related problems and immediately came out with a bunch of workloads that were geared toward finding antibodies and figuring out ways they could create immunizations.”
When Folding@home announced the COVID-19 related research effort, Fowers jumped on the opportunity and deployed the software across the servers on the Northern Isles. In addition, Fowers worked with colleagues at Microsoft to enable Microsoft employees currently working from home to deploy the project on their office computers, and worked with the Folding@home community to improve the ability to install the software remotely.
In addition, these efforts are the contributions that Microsoft is making to Folding@home via the AI for Health initiative, which recently granted Azure computing resources to help Folding@home run simulations of COVID-19 proteins. That effort has already revealed sites on the virus that potential drugs could bind to, Greg Bowman, the director of Folding@home and an associate professor at Washington University in St. Louis, noted in a video prepared for Microsoft’s virtual Build developers conference.
“This COVID-19 pandemic is an example of why the distributed computing platform is still relevant today,” said Fowers, explaining that “it makes it quick for adoption, and it gives people the opportunity to feel like they are contributing.”
In a blog post, Microsoft stated that distributed computing projects harness otherwise idle computer processing power to perform specific tasks for big science research. The ongoing projects include efforts to understand climate change, map cancer markers and fight infectious disease. The trend started in the late 1990s when tens of thousands of people downloaded the SETI@home screensaver to hunt for extraterrestrial radio signals.
We have just seen the leaked hands-on video as well as images of Asus gaming smartphone ROG Phone 3. And now specification of the alleged Asus ZenFone 7 has been leaked on the web. The device has been spotted at Geekbench benchmarking site. The smartphone is the successor of the Asus 6Z in India and known as ZenFone 6 internationally which comes with a rotating camera module. As per the listing, the handset is going to be powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 chipset.
The successor of the ZenFone 6 or Asus 6Z is yeat to go official but ahead of the launch Asus ZenFone 7 has appeared on the Geekbench website revealing the key specifications of the device. The device has been spotted on the Geekbench 5 listing with the model name ‘asus ZF’ which gives the impression of Asus ZenFone 7 or Asus 7z. As per the listing, the processor is mentioned with a code name “Kona” which hints that the sequel of the ZenFone 6 will be powered by Snapdragon 865 SoC clocked at 1.80GHz paired with 16GB of RAM The mysterious device has scored 975 in single-core and 3346 in multi-core tests. Moreover, it has been revealed that the phone is going to run on Android 10.
As of now, not much has been revealed and also the information related to the upcoming Asus smartphone is also very scarce. But as per Qualcomm’s press release, Asus Zenfone 7 is confirmed to be powered by Snapdragon 865 chipset.
To recall Asus 6Z or Asus ZeFone 6 was launched last year in July. Earlier it was to release as Asus Zenfone 6 but the company has to rebrand the device after a court ruling said that Asus could not launch any products in India with ‘Zen’ or Zenfone branding. The smartphone comes with a 6.4-inch full-HD+ IPS display with 92% screen to body ratio and 19.5:9 aspect ratio. It is powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 855 SoC with Adreno 640 GPU for graphics and up to 8GB of RAM with 256GB of storage.
There is a rotating camera unit on it that includes a 48MP primary sensor with f/1.79 aperture paired with a 13MP ultra-wide-angle sensor. It boasts a 5,000mAh battery with Quick Charge 4.0 support.
With June approaching, we all strive hard to discover something unique to gift our dads on Father’s Day. If you are thinking about gifting some cool gadgets to your father with an aim to make his life much more convenient, check out the following list of amazing products from the world of technology:
Bose Frames Alto
With its classic angular shape and commanding lenses, Bose Frames Alto remixes the most iconic sunglass silhouette in history with Bose sound. It’s a new way to hear and interact with the world around you, all while discreetly listening to music. Some of the amazing features are that it has open-air-audio system and is Bluetooth enabled. It comes with an integrated microphone and UVA/UVB protection feature.
It is available at a discounted price of Rs 19,710 on Amazon India
Philips Hue
This Father’s Day why not gift you dad the convenience of turning off all your lights with one tap. Philips Hue is not just a smart bulb, it’s a smart lighting system. The smart lights, Hue Bridge and smart controls will forever change the way you experience light. There is an easy start to this smart light:
Philips Hue with Bluetooth-controlled system
A Bluetooth-controlled system can control lights within Bluetooth range. Set the mood of a single room with any Philips Hue Bluetooth-compatible bulb and the Hue Bluetooth app, which controls up to 10 lights.
Philips Hue with Bridge
Adding a Hue Bridge activates the built-in Zigbee network — a more advanced way to control your lights — and unlocks the full suite of smart lighting features: add up to 50 bulbs, set routines, and more.
It is available at a discounted price of Rs 6,500 on Flipkart.
PowerEgg X drone
If your dad loves photography, PowerEgg X drone could land and take off on water – rain or shine! In addition to the PowerEgg X’s waterproof features, this incredible device combines HD camera technology, artificial intelligence (AI), and drone technology that gives Dad the ultimate tech gadget this Father’s Day. Equipped with a 4k/60fps HD camcorder with a three-axis gimbal, the PowerEgg X produces professional-quality video and stunning 12-megapixel images. The device features a fully modular design, allowing users to quickly switch between the following modes: Autonomous Personal AI Camera, Handheld Gimbal Camera, or Smart Drone.
The PowerEgg X is now available for $899 for the Explorer package and $1249 for the waterproof Wizard package at BestBuy.com, B&H Photo, Amazon.com, Powervision.me and more.
CHOETECH Portable Waterproof Solar Charger
This charger is compatible devices at up to 5V/2.1A when under direct sunlight. It converts up to 25% of solar power into free energy with highly efficient sun power solar panel. Energy-saving, constructed with PET laminated solar panels with high-wear PVC fabric, this USB solar charger offers weather-resistant outdoor durability.
Targeting the outdoor gadget freaks, Huami’s Amazfit T-Rex smartwatch has passed 12 regulations of military standard (MIL-STD-810) quality test to resist the harsh environment which can operate under unpredictable weather conditions, rain, hail or shine. Another distinct feature the T-Rex is built to withstand extreme temperatures as well as damp, salt and any challenging outdoor conditions, surviving for two hours under rapid temperature change.
With a 20-day battery life, Amazfit T-Rex smartwatch is packed with 14 sports modes, tracking user performance in everything from indoor and outdoor running to cycling to skiing and more. The smartwatch features a 1.3-inch AMOLED screen with (360×360 pixels) capable of displaying 16.7 million colours with superb clarity. It features 20-hour GPS, GLONASS, a BioTracker PPG optical heart rate sensor, an advanced activity tracker and a sleep monitoring sensor, all providing detailed data to enable you to best reach your fitness goals.
Looking at the other features, the Amazfit T-Rex comes with 14 sport mode has 5ATM water-resistant design also allows you to advance your activities underwater, keeping track of your performance in open water swimming or triathlons. Built-in fast 28nm Sony GPS chip, so your GPS can continuously work for 20 hours. Activity-tracking with distance, active hours, calories and steps. Sweat-absorbent and comfortable silicone strap, Outer bezel made of special ink-filling technology, inner sweat-wicking design makes it breathable and keep it dry and not sticky. Bluetooth Music Control directly from your watch while exercising. A selection of 30 watch faces full of personality to choose from.
With an aim to take care of the needs of those working from home, Sony’s wireless sports headphones WI-SP510 that comes with IPX5 rating along with wireless Sports EXTRA BASS Neckband headphones for casual and daily usage. The tech company claims that “The WI-SP510 headphones enhances your audio experience with powerful and punchy audio, giving you energy to keep going.”
In addition to this, Sony WI-SP510 makes for a perfect workout buddy with its IPX5 water resistance rating which can handle splashes and sweat during your intense workout session without any disruptions.
As far as battery is concerned, Sony WI-SP510 comes with up to 15 Hours of battery life for long listening hours with 10 minutes quick charge. Sony claims, “the sports headphones comes with a quick charge function wherein just 10 minutes of charging gets you a full 1 hour of playback. You can now listen to your favourite music throughout the day.”
Sony WI-SP510 has a lightweight design of the neckband and an arc fitting support makes sure your ear-buds stay in place. In order to make it comfortable for daily usage, each earbud comes with a built-in magnet to ensure tangle-free carrying and storage. Sony WI-SP510 also carries built-In mic for hands free calling with HD. This means that you can leave your phone where it is and take calls with the touch of a button thanks to a built-in microphone.
It is available for Rs 4,990 across Sony retail stores (Sony Center and Sony Exclusive), www.ShopatSC.com portal, major electronic stores and other e-commerce websites.
Samsung Galaxy M31
Samsung Galaxy M31 carries a 64MP quad-camera setup. The Galaxy M31 smartphone comes with a powerful 8MP Ultra-Wide lens along with 123-degree and has a dedicated 5MP Macro Lens for close-up shots of objects that you love. In addition, it has a 5MP depth lens for amazing portrait shots with live focus. On the front, the 32MP selfie snapper of Samsung Galaxy M31 supports 4k video recording and slow-motion selfies.
This is always exploring the limits of smart watch battery life. With HUAWEI’s self-developed wearable chip Kirin A1, the dual-chip design and intelligent power saving technology, it serves you day and night for up to 2 weeks. Inspired by the aesthetic design of minimalism, HUAWEI WATCH GT 2 integrates a high quality 3D glass face to create the bezel-less vision. The fine craftsmanship is captured in the details of the watch case and its classic design style. The HUAWEI WATCH GT 2 tracks your workouts with precise positioning systems and monitors your heart rate with the accurate TruSeen™ 3.5. With 15 professional sport modes and 85 custom workout modes2, it is the professional companion for your indoor and outdoor activities.
The HUAWEI Watch GT 2 Classic Pebble Brown is available at a discounted price of Rs 15,990 on Amazon India.
The search giant Google has announced the launch of its AI-powered app to take on Pinterest. The company has introduced Keen that will allow the users to save as well as share ideas, links as well as resources. They can create their own boards just like we have on Pinterest to segregate the collected and liked links according to themes. Keen has been developed by Area 120 which is the company’s workshop creating experimental projects such as app and other services.
Keen is now available for down on the web as well as on the Google Play Store for Android devices. Keen is a platform specially curated for the people allowing them to save and share about what they are passionate about and also let them connect to the users on the same wavelength.
Keen co-founder CJ Adams, said in its blog post, “To explore this idea further, four colleagues and I created a new experiment called Keen as part of Area 120, Google’s workshop for experimental projects. We worked in close collaboration with a team at Google called People and AI Research (PAIR), dedicated to human-centered machine learning systems, to develop this experiment.”
Basically keen is an easy technique to save, bookmark or link in a better format just like we save something to Boards that we want it to be used in the future. Simply create a title, save related web searches to get a feed with new things to explore. You make a “keen,” which can be about any topic, whether it’s baking delicious bread at home, getting into birding or researching typography. Keen lets you curate the content you love, share your collection with others and find new content based on what you have saved. You can easily curate it yourself or for someone else. One can keep it private or public so one can easily control which content is needed to be share ore who can contribute.
According to the company Keen uses Google Search and the latest in machine learning to remain on the lookout for helpful content related to what interests you the most for instance you can easily plan your wedding or save ideas for setting up your terrace garden. The more you save to a keen and organize it, the better the recommendations become. Even if you’re not an expert on a topic, you can start curating a keen and save a few interesting “gems” or links that you find helpful. Just as we do on Pinterest we can also follow keens created by other users on the platform so that every time they post something related to the topic that you have interest in you can be notified. Save and add links, text, images and web searches. The more you save gets you more to explore. You can also invite your friends to collaborate with, share ideas and build your community.
“Keen isn’t intended to be a place to spend endless hours browsing. Instead, it’s a home for your interests: a place to grow them, share them with loved ones and find things that will help in making this precious life count, writes Adams in the blog post.
The Cupertino, California based company Apple will soon begin to manufacture or assemble the latest 2020 model of iPhone SE 2020 in India. A new report has revealed that in due course this would bring down the cost of Apple’s latest model hence will become more affordable. This will be possible because of the company’s manufacturing partner Wistron, which is already constructing iPhone 7 in Bengaluru.
The information reported that Apple is prepping up to manufacture iPhone SE 2020 models in India citing reliable sources. The Taiwanese contract manufacturer Wistron based out in Bengaluru will be taking the responsibility to manufacture the device in the country.
Wistron is Apple’s supplier, which already operates factories in Karnataka to manufacture Apple iPhone 7 in the country. Apple has also asked one of its suppliers in China to begin shipping the components for the iPhone SE to Wistron in India. This will most likely begin next month in July 2020.
“At least one Apple component supplier in China has been asked to begin shipping components for the new iPhone SE to Wistron in India starting in July, the person said. Apple already assembles older versions of the iPhone in India, but almost all their components are shipped from China. Apple and Wistron didn’t reply to requests for comment,” The Information reported.
The move taken by the company is to avoid the import tax by 20 percent being imposed on its devices. At the moment the second generation of SE models is currently available in India manufactured and imported by China. So now the manufacturing of Made in India iPhone SE 2020 will begin as soon as in July. Recently there were some reports claiming that premium smartphone companies would also begin the production of the iPhone 11 in India but due to the Coronavirus outbreak, the plans have now been put on hold.
Recently, the Government of India launched the production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme to boost domestic manufacturing as well as the assembling of smartphones in order to become self-reliant or Aatmanirbhar. Right now there are two companies Foxconn and Wistron being operated in the country to supply Apple devices.
To recall Apple started the local production in the country back in the year 2017 for its first generation of iPhone SE models. Witron was handed over the assembling responsibility at its plant-based in Bengaluru followed by the manufacturing of iPhones by Foxconn in India. Foxconn has manufactured the iPhone XR in Chennai since 2019.
The Chinese smartphone company Huawei has launched its new 5G phone in the market. The company has launched Huawei Enjoy 20 Pro in its home market China. The smartphone is powered by MediaTek Dimensity 800 chipset and comes with a triple rear camera set up. The device features a water drop-style display and will be available in multiple variants. It packs a 4,000mAh battery and supports 22.5W fast charging.
Huawei Enjoy 20 Pro pricing and availability
Huawei Enjoy 20 Pro is now official and will be available in two variants. The price of the 6GB of RAM with 128GB of storage has been set at CNY 1,999 that translates to Rs 24,800. Whereas the 8GB of RAM with 128GB of storage model has been launched with a price tag of CNY 2,299 that translates to Rs 24,800. The smartphone will be available in three colour options Dark Blue, Galaxy Silver, and Magic Night Black. The device is scheduled to go on sale on June 24 but as of now, it has been put on pre-orders. The international availability of the 5G phone is still unknown.
Huawei Enjoy 20 Pro specifications
Huawei Enjoy 20 Pro features a 6.5-inch full-HD+ display with a resolution of 1,080×2,400 pixels and a 20:9 aspect ratio. The display is supported by a 90Hz refresh rate panel. It runs on EMUI 10.1, skinned on top of Android 10 and is powered by octa-core MediaTek Dimensity 800 processor paired with up to 8GB of RAM with 128GB of storage option. The internal memory can be expanded up to 256GB using a microSD card.
In terms of imaging, Huawei Enjoy 20 Pro comes with a triple rear camera set up consisting of a 48-megapixel primary camera sensor with f/1.8 aperture. Further assisted by a secondary 8-megapixel lens with f/2.4 aperture and a tertiary 2-megapixel sensor with f/2.4 aperture. Upfront there is a 16-megapixel front-facing camera for taking selfies.
The options available for the connectivity are 5G (SA/ NSA), 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth, GPS/ A-GPS, USB Type-C and a 3.5mm audio jack. Whereas, the sensor on the phone includes an accelerometer, an ambient light sensor, a gyroscope, a magnetometer and a fingerprint sensor on the side of the phone. The smartphone boasts a 4,000mAh battery supported by 22.5W fast charging.
Just before the coronavirus lockdown was imposed in India, Xiaomi introduced two mobile phones in the country under its sub-brand Redmi. The company launched Redmi Note 9 Pro and Note 9 Pro Max. The latter one is the top variant from the series and is available in multiple configurations of 6GB + 64GB, 6GB + 128GB and the 8GB + 128GB and today we bring to you the review of the 6GB of RAM with 128GB variant of the Note 9 Pro Max.
The smartphone features a quad rear camera and has a hole-punch display along with P2i splash-proof coating. The smartphone also includes a side-mounted fingerprint scanner and is going to take on Samsung Galaxy A71 and Vivo V17 Pro. So, to make your buying decision easy, read the rest of our review to understand should you or should you not buy this device.
In This Article
Design and Display
In terms of design and display of the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max, we see a lot of innovative changes. After unboxing the device, the first thing we noticed is a massive display and when held it felt heavy as it boasts a massive 5,020mAh battery, yet it gives a rock-solid feeling. Being bulky often makes it less manageable to be used with one hand. On most occasions we were able to manage the phone with just one hand, however, to reach the top part we had to use the other hand.
The display comes with a layering of Corning Gorilla Glass 5 to prevent nicks. There is a hole punch located at the top centre to house a selfie camera. When rolled over you get a glossy back panel for a bolder look. For the review, we received the Aurora Blue variant. Redmi Note 9 Pro Max is available in more colour options too which include Interstellar Black and Glacier White. The best part about the device is that it picked very few fingerprints, so we had to spend less time cleaning it.
Also on the back, there is a bumped up quad rear camera set up that kept the phone raised when placed on the surface. Just beneath the camera set up an LED flash has been placed to take better pictures during the dark conditions. The Redmi branding can be found just above the bottom rim on the back. On the right side volume rocker and a power button can be found. It comes with a side-mounted fingerprint scanner set inside the power button instead of an in-display sensor to bring down the cost. The fingerprint scanner is swift to unlock the device in a blink of an eye.
At the bottom, users can find a 3.5mm audio jack with the USB Type-C port for charging, a mic and a speaker grille. At this price point, we think Xiaomi is offering its best design. You get an all-glass body, a giant display and the rear camera module just intensifies the design of the smartphone.
Coming back to the display, the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max features a 6.67-inch FHD+ DotDisplay with a 20:9 aspect ratio, however, the high refresh rate was missing on this phone. It offers a 60Hz refresh rate, which is lower than the 90Hz refresh rate being offered by other popular brands and one of its siblings too. If the device has a higher refresh rate it is capable of delivering smoother gaming experience, which might be looked down upon by the gaming community. So to test it out further we did play a lot of games on it and it did not affect our performance. Game accuracy is good and graphics are pleasurable.
Redmi Note 9 Pro Max was able to take the burden of hefty games such as PUBG mobile, Asphalt 9 and Call of Duty mobile. But we would recommend you to go play in default graphics settings for best power to play ratio. The viewing angles were also fine and the display is bright enough to be used under the direct sunlight. It could easily load all the apps, was good at multitasking and we didn’t come across any lag. All in all, we would say the display is bright and the tall screen made the Netflix binge more enjoyable.
Performance and camera
Coming to its performance, Redmi Note 9 Pro Max is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G processor with Adreno 618 GPU for graphics. As said, it has been launched in multiple configurations of 6GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage, 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage and an 8GB RAM and 128GB storage model. For the review, we have got the 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage unit that costs Rs 17,999. The smartphone is good at multitasking and it can very well handle day-to-day jobs. During our review, we did not come through any lag. As we mentioned before it comes with a 60Hz refresh rate scrolling through our Instagram feeds and while online shopping is suave. In terms of gaming also it had done well and we faced no heating issues.
For the software, the handset runs on MIUI 11 on top of Android 10, which is the latest OS being offered by most of the companies. However, the UI you get is again not clean and we are pointing out at the bloatware installed on the phone. It came with several pre-installed apps as well as games such as Helo that will, unfortunately, spam your device, Domino’s, Osom Rummy to name a few more.
On the brighter side, you will get a massive 5020mAh battery that will last for more than a day if you are a heavy user and spend most of your time watching videos and gaming. But if you are a casual user then the battery would last for 2 days. For us it lasted for more than two days. The device is shipped with a 33W charger, which fuels the battery up to 50 percent in around 30 minutes.
All in all, we would say that the smartphone is a good performer and you won’t be disappointed at all.
Now here comes the important part of the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max review, which is the camera performance and we would openly say that the camera performance of the phone is the beyond best that Xiaomi could offer at sub Rs 20,000. There is a quad rear camera set up on the handset, which includes a 64-megapixel primary sensor, an 8-megapixel ultra-wide-angle lens offering 119-degree field-of-view (FoV), 5-megapixel macro lens and a 5-megapixel depth sensor. Upfront there is a 32-megapixel selfie camera.
Regular Photo Mode/ 64-megapixel
The camera set up on the phone offers several modes for clicking enhanced images. The photo mode lets you shoot pictures in 16-megapixel by default, but there is a separate mode in the camera app that allows you to shoot pictures delivering 64-megapixel resolution. To ignite the photographer in you, the company has served more options such as Portrait, Night, Panorama and Pro mode. The smartphone managed to capture a natural-looking picture and it shoots the finest detail any other smartphone in this range could.
Portrait mode
The portrait mode is just at par. The edge detection was perfect and the depth between the subject and the background was also natural. The shots taken from the ultra-wide-angle are picture-perfect. We would say the colour temperature and the white balance is just what we need to click a good-looking picture. The macro lens is also fine as we are a big fan of clicking macro images, especially of plants and flowers. But to get the perfect macro shot you have to do the hard work of clicking more than one picture as sometimes the pictures were slightly blurred. But when you get the desired shot it is well detailed, of course, all this in good lighting conditions.
Macro Shots
On the less bright side, the low light images were not as good as we expected to be. The images were grainy though and hardly any improvements were seen when the images were taken in night mode. The images turned out to be less sharp and on zooming in it lacked details. So, we do recommend to keep the flash on for night shots as that will bring more sharpness to the images.
Without Night Mode/ With Night ModeWide/Ultra Wide
For selfies, there is a 32-megapixel front-facing camera housed inside a hole-punch display. It delivered natural-looking pictures. So images turned out to be less made up and the portrait mode also does a reasonable job delivering appealing selfie portraits.
If you are looking for a smartphone, which clicks great pictures, we would surely recommend this device.
Conclusion
In Redmi Note 9 Pro Max the company has tried to cover all its spaces it could have in a budget. You get a cool design, latest UI, good processor and outstanding camera performance barring low light. You can call the phone a handy television for its tall display, but it could have been better if they provided a higher refresh rate of at least a 90Hz display. Nonetheless, you get a massive battery that will keep this smartphone going on for days. So overall, the pros massively outweigh the cons.
Pros
Long-lasting battery
Refreshing design
Rear, as well as the selfie camera, performed well during the day
The e-commerce platform is back with another new quiz on its platform. The Amazon Quiz can be played daily on the mobile app that goes live via mobile app. All you need to do is answer all the questions correctly and win free products and goodies such as gadgets and Amazon Pay Balance up to Rs 50,000, today you have a chance to win Xbox One S Gaming Console.
June 20 Amazon Quiz has gone live and a new set of questions have also been updated. The daily quiz on the Amazon app has become the hottest topic as it gives a chance to win exciting free gifts. In today’s Amazon quiz you have a chance to win Xbox One S Gaming Console. The quiz contains only five questions that are based on current affairs and general knowledge. Answering all the questions correctly will get your name selected for a lucky draw. Only one person will be selected as the winner and the results are announced at the end every month. The lucky ones might win something by answering all the questions correctly, and the wrong answers will get you eliminated from the quiz. To participate and win check out today’s answers of the Amazon Quiz.
June 20 Amazon Quiz Answers
Question 1: In recent times, India has recorded a 29% increase in the population of which of these animals?
The answer is- Asiatic Lions
Question 2: Which of these actors made his Bollywood debut with the 2013 film Kai Po Che!?
The answer is- Shushant Singh Rajput
Question 3: ________ language day is celebrated by UN on June 6, the birthday of the famous poet Alexander Pushkin.
The answer is- Russian
Question 4: Which organisation introduced Captain ARJUN—a robot to screen passengers for COVID- 19 symptoms?
The answer is- Indian Railways
Question 5: Recently launched by Karnataka, the mobile app ‘Bengaluru Megha Sandesha’ and web portal ‘Varunamitra’ provides what kind of information?
According to the tech company, “The Apple Developer Forums have been completely redesigned, so they’re more engaging to use, automatically surface the most relevant content, offer simpler navigation, and make it easier to categorize and search for content. Connect with fellow developers and Apple engineers as you give and receive help on a wide variety of development topics, from implementing new technologies to established best practices. And during WWDC20, the forums will be a central place to engage with the community and over 1,000 Apple engineers, discuss new technologies, and get your questions answered.”
Completely redesigned for an even better user experience, the all-new forums are now live and will support special tags for WWDC20 starting June 22. The new version of the Apple Developer Forums includes all existing posts and supports all existing user accounts. All a developer has to do is simply sign in with his/her credentials as usual.
Once signed in, the Apple Developer Forums are a great place to post questions and share comments on a variety of development topics with fellow developers and Apple engineers. Besides this one can format their posts using a Markdown-like editor. Moreover, Tags are used to describe topics related to your question. You can choose up to four tags to add to your question. Only choose tags that are directly relevant so that users can easily find questions, provide answers, and engage productively.
While accessing the Apple Developer Forums, the tech giant further revealed that you can earn reputation points when you constructively participate on the forums, for example, when your reply is marked as the solution or as “Apple Recommended”. Reputation points may be lost if you spam the site, author indecipherable or off-topic content, or post content that violates the Apple Developer Forums Participation Agreement.
Moreover, when a question or reply gives useful information or describes something of interest to you, you can upvote it to thank the author. You must have an Apple Developer Forums account to upvote questions and replies. On the other hand, you can downvote a question to discourage the author when a question or reply gives incorrect information. Only forums users with 100 or more reputation points can downvote questions and replies.
On Apple Developer Forums, a user can share questions and replies with anyone by clicking the Share icon at the bottom of a post for this a menu will appear with share options. You can provide feedback on the forums by contacting Apple Developer Support or by creating a post and adding the “Forums Feedback” tag.
Additionally, the tech giant has also shared list of available tags to categorize questions and search for content on Apple Developer Forums like macOS- the operating system for Mac, beta- the pre-release version of software or hardware along with several other tags. You can check out the complete list of tags to be shared on Apple Developer Forums here.
Recently we came across a leaked TENAA listing revealing the alleged renders of the Asus ROG Phone 3. In a new development, the key specifications of the smartphone have now been leaked on the internet. As per a leakster the device is said to come with an OLED display panel with a higher refresh rate and will be powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 series chipset paired with a massive RAM and a huge battery with 30W fast charging support. Moreover, the tipster has also leaked the live images of the upcoming gaming smartphone by Asus.
Asus will soon launch ROG Phone 3 which is the successor of ROG Phone 2 gaming smartphone. It is expected to launch next month in the month of July. As the launch of the device is inching closer. In the past, the device has been spotted on benchmarking sites Geekbench and AnTuTu and TENAA. But now a famous Chinese leakster Digital Chat Station has shared the key specification of the gaming machine.
As per the leak Asus ROG Phone 3 is expected to arrive with a 6.59-inch FHD+ OLED display with a 144Hz refresh rate. The gaming phone is said to be powered by a Snapdragon 865 chipset clocked at 3.09GHz with a 16GB of RAM. It is said to boost a 6,000 mAh battery with a 30W fast charging support.
For the images, the ROG phone is speculated to be employing a triple rear camera set up which is said to include a 64-megapixel primary sensor. Moreover, the handset is suggested to weigh around 240 grams and 9.85mm in thickness.
Image Courtesy: Weibo
The same tipster has also shared a live hand on images of the upcoming Asus ROG Phone 3 taken from a hand-on video of the device leaked on YouTube. The alleged images revealed that the smartphone will not come with a rugged finish instead it is going to feature a new look with a black glossy finish and a horizontally placed camera module housing three cameras. At the moment only images of the rear panel have been shared with and LED ROG logo. Apart from the live image render of the smartphone shared shows the front panel. As per the render, the phone is seen sporting noticeable bezels on the upper as well as the lower ends of the panel whereas the selfie camera is hidden inside the display.
To recall, the device was spotted on the Chinese regulatory website TENAA with model number ‘ASUS_I003DD’. According to the listing Asus ROG Phone 3 is going to feature a 6.9-inch AMOLED display with 1,080×2,340 pixels of resolution. It is said to be powered by an octa-core Snapdragon 865 chipset.
The listing suggests that the will be made available in three variants of 8GB RAM with 128GB of storage, 16GB of Ram with 256GB of storage option and 16GB of RAM with 512GB of internal storage. It is likely to sport a triple rear camera set up consisting a 64-megapixel primary sensor, a secondary 13-megapixel sensor and the resolution of the tertiary lens is not known now it is expected to be a telephoto lens with 8x zoom support.
Moreover, the device will run on Android 10 and will come with a 6,000mAh battery with fast charging support. There will be no headphone jack so it is expected to have a USB Type-C or video out port on the left side of the Asus gaming phone.
Samsung introduced Galaxy Note 10 Lite had arrived in the country earlier this year in the month of January. After a few months, the company has reduced the price of the smartphone. The company today announced that the device has now received a price of Rs 4,000. The device comes with an S Pen stylus support and packs a 4,500mAh battery. The mobile phone is the Waterdown variant of Samsung Galaxy Note 10 which was released last year.
Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Lite new pricing and availability
Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Lite was launched in two storage variants of 6GB of RAM with 128GB of storage and 8GB of RAM with 128GB of internal storage. At that time the price of the 6GB RAM model was set at Rs 38,999 while the 8GB variant cost Rs 40,999. These were the introductory prices for the handset and before the price drop, the retail price was different.
But now the price of all the variants have been revised. The 6GB RAM variant will be available at Rs 37999 and Rs 39,999 for the 6GB of RAM and 8GB of RAM variants respectively. Both the variants have received a price drop of Rs 4,000.
In addition to this, the company will be offering cashback offers and discounts on the purchase of Galaxy Note 10 Lite. Transactions done using a Citibank debit or credit card are eligible for Rs 5,000 cash back, this brings down the cost of the device to Rs 32,999 and Rs 34,999 for the 6GB and 8GB RAM variant. If not willing to Citibank cashback, the buyers are entitled to Rs 2000 instant cashback. All the offers are valid till June 30.
Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Lite specifications
Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Lite comes with a 6.7-inch Full HD+ Infinity-O Super AMOLED display with a 20:9 aspect ratio with 1080 x 2400 pixels of resolution. The device runs on Android 10. It is powered by a 2.7GHz Exynos 9810 processor paired with up to 8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. The storage is expandable and can be expanded up to 1TB via a microSD card.
In terms of cameras, the newly launched Samsung smartphone features a triple rear camera set up that consists of a Dual Pixel OIS 12 megapixel, a 12-megapixel ultra wide angle camera with 123-degree field of view and a 12-megapixel tele lens. On the front, there will be a 32-megapixel front camera for selfies and video calls.
Galaxy Note 10 boasts a 4500mAh battery with super-fast charging support. The phone also comes with a built-in S Pen stylus supported by Bluetooth Low-Energy. The smartphone comes with a defense-grade security platform, Samsung Knox – that protects the user’s data against any tampering.
Netgear today introduced Armour Protection for its latest Wi-Fi 6 routers along with mesh systems to cover larger areas. The company has today announced the availability of advanced cyber protection, Netgear Armor powered by Bitdefender on Orbi Wi-Fi 6 Mesh Systems and a number of Netgear Wi-Fi 6 routers.
According to the company, Netgear Armor cybersecurity safeguards the connected home devices from cyber threats both at home and on-the-go. The Netgear Armour includes Bitdefender’s award-winning anti-virus, anti-malware and data protection software integrated into the company’s Orbi Mesh Wi-Fi systems and Nighthawk Wi-Fi routers to protect Internet of Things (IoT) products, connected TVs, thermostats, mobile phones, computers, tablets and other devices.
The company says its Armor cybersecurity protects the connected networks against threats, including trojans, ransomware, zero-day exploits, rootkits, and spyware, helps block fraudulent websites trying to steal financial data such as passwords or credit card numbers and looks out for malicious links in browsers, emails, or apps.
Netgear Armor comes with Active Vulnerability Scans for all the connected devices in your home. When threats are detected it automatically alerts you and the identified danger is blocked through Netgear Orbi/Nighthawk app. It also has web protection which helps to keep your browser safe by alerting you and blocking potentially harmful webpages and anti-theft protection if your devices are lost or stolen for Android and Windows devices. The Bitdefender VPN is the latest feature that comes with Bitdefender Security for secure browsing and to encrypt the internet connection to keep online activity private and worry-free while connected to public Wi-Fi networks. According to the company, the existing customers can update to the latest version of the Bitdefender app to access the VPN feature for free for up to 200MB of encrypted data traffic per day per device.
Netgear Armor is available for a free 30-day trial period. After the trial period, a yearly subscription starting at $69.99 USD is necessary that translates to Rs 5,329 as per Indian currency. Whereas the existing customers can upgrade their VPN from the free 200MB of encrypted data traffic per day per device to unlimited encrypted data traffic for an additional yearly subscription of $39.99 that translates to Rs 3,045.
Netgear Nighthwak AX8
Accessible via the Orbi or Nighthawk mobile app for Apple iOS or Android devices, NETGEAR Armor is now available for Orbi Wi-Fi 6 Mesh System (Models: RBK 752, 753 852 and 853) and the following Wi-Fi 6 performance routers: Nighthawk Tri-Band AX12 (Model: RAX200), Nighthawk AX12 (Model: RAX120), Nighthawk AX8 (Model: RAX80), Nighthawk AX6 (Model: RAX50) and AX1800 (Model: RAX20 and RAX15).
By the third quarter of 2020, Netgear Armor is expected to be available on Nighthawk Wi-Fi 6 Mesh Systems (MK62/63), which will be provided via an automated firmware update. While the existing customers can use their app to update the firmware to the latest version and activate Netgear Armor by clicking on the ‘Security’ tile.
Recently Apple launched its new configurations for its 16-inch MackBook Pro model. Now some of the users have come up with issues occurring while connecting MacBook Pro and MacBook Air to a USB. Several users have reported this issue to the company and most of the latest MacBook Pro 2020 and MacBook Air 2020 models have been afflicted by USB connectivity issues. According to the Apple Support community forums, only USB 2.0 devices have been facing the fault.
Various users took to Reddit as well as Apple Support forums to report this connectivity issue to all the devices that call for USB-A connection this includes a USB keyboard, mouse as well as other external accessories. Those who have reported the issue suggest that it is not with a particular device actually most of the complaints are coming from the users limited to USB 2.0 accessories instead of USB 3.0 and 3.1. This issue has widely impacted Apple’s new both 13-inch 2020 models of MacBook Pro and MacBook Air.
A user reported on Reddit, “When I use an external USB-C hub in any port of my MBP [MacBook Pro], and connect USB 2.0 devices that include a Filco keyboard and a Razer DeathAdder mouse… after a while (minutes or hours), the USB 2.0 devices will stop responding (keyboard dead, mouse not moving or clicking),”
According to a report by MacRumors besides the connectivity issue, may of the users are also complaining about disconnection and freezing issues when using USB 2.0 accessories that connect to a Mac through a hub, though there seems to be no clear pattern as to which accessories are affected or when the issue occurs, making it difficult to determine what could be causing the disconnects.
SMC resets, safe mode, Disk Utility repairs, different user logins, and operating system reinstalls have all been unsuccessful addressing the bug, which suggests that it may be something that Apple needs to fix in a future software update if it is a software problem, the report said
Until the company gets a fix for this problem, one of the Reddit users seems to have solved the problem by switching to Thunderbolt CalDigit hub which is quite expensive. However, it’s still unclear if this workaround will work for all the impacted devices.
“Apple has a USB 2.0 issue with either the chipset they are using, or a Catalina bug regarding the handling and refreshing of USB 2.0 devices.
However, this can be worked around.
USB-C hubs vary in their functionality and there are two types:
USB hubs that are transparent proxies
The Anker, Satechi and StarTech hubs
USB hubs that are terminating proxies
The CalDigit hub and anonymous person on the internet and their monitor hub
Transparent proxies take the USB 2.0 input and present it as USB 2.0 to the MacBook Pro. The Mac or Catalina then will do something wrong and the USB 2.0 devices will freeze / become unresponsive at some point (minutes or hours after being attached).
Terminating proxies take the USB 2.0 input, terminate it, and present it as a fresh input that is USB 3.0 to the MacBook Pro. Everything is good in this scenario.”
The e-commerce website Amazon last year announced the launch of Amazon Flex service in India. The programme’s aim is to allow users to sign up to deliver Amazon packages part-time and earn some money during the course of time. According to the company, the users signing up for the programme can deliver a package as per their own plan or timings and return can earn up to Rs 140 per hour. At the time of the launch, the Amazon Flex delivery programme was limited to three cities only. But now it has expanded this service to 35 more cities.
In June last year, Amazon announced its Flex delivery programme for its Indian users. The company’s idea is to allow people to earn some cash for delivering packages on their own schedule. Earlier this Flex delivery programme was launched for three cities in India Bengaluru, Mumbai, and Delhi with further plans to expand to additional cities in that year. But almost after one year, the company has now included more than 35 cities in its initiative which includes metro as well as non-metro cities including Hyderabad, Jaipur, Chennai, Pune, Patna, Lucknow, Ahmedabad, Coimbatore, Kanpur, Ghaziabad, Kolkata, Chandigarh, Visakhapatnam, Gurgaon and more. In this programme, the users can sign in to this service and can earn from Rs 120 to Rs 140 for an hour. But here is a condition the participants should have a two-wheeler to deliver packages.
Fill in all your personal details in the provided form and download an app.
To get started an Android smartphone and should have a three- or four-wheeler
According to the company, all the participants in the country will be covered under a Group Accident policy while making deliveries for Amazon. For this, they have to go through a comprehensive background verification process and hands-on training before they begin delivering packages. As the latest expansion has come up at the time when the customers are staying indoors due to the coronavirus outbreak and right now preferring to order items via online platforms only. According to the company, the thermal screening of each and every flex partner is being conducted as a part of the safety measures and maintaining hands washing as well as sanitization. The company has also begun a digitised training for its Flex partners.
This initiative brings an opportunity for those looking for a part-time job. Interested individuals can visit the dedicated website to sign up and earn up to Rs 140 hourly at their own flexible timings
American company specialized in audio noise reduction and audio encoding/compression Dolby earlier this year announced its app Dolby On app for iOS and Android users. Initially, the live-streaming feature on the app was available for the iOS users only now the company has expanded it to the Android users also. Those who are unknown Dolby On is a free music and video recording and streaming app. This allows users to easily record and live stream audio and video with superior Dolby Sound quality using their device.
The company has now rolled out a live-streaming feature for Android users. According to the company, this functionality works in two ways, first through its indigenous Twitch integration and second through RTMP (real-time messaging protocol). The latter one allows you to live-stream to more platforms like Youtube, Vimeo, among others. From which one can choose Custom URL as their connection option, then copy and paste the platform’s streaming key and RTMP link and just go live.
The Dolby One app is capable of taking note of the sound coming in and automatically applies audio effects like compression, EQ, limiting, noise reduction, stereo widening, de-essing and more. The sound can be further edited with unique sound “styles” – like photo filters in Instagram, these allow you to apply sonic profiles to your recording. The app also allows creators to record and Livestream, both audio and video. One can also use an external phonemic setup to take advantage of the app’s powerful processing. Here are few tips to make most of the Dolby On App:
To record a video, make sure the place is well lit or the place video being shot has good lighting and for the audio recording you should experiment with phone placement to get the right mix of sound sources (for example, capturing the right balance of your voice and guitar.)
Check your levels and keep an eye on the in-app level meter if you’re in the red, reduce your volume or move the phone further away to avoid clipping.
While using the live streaming feature, make sure you have your Facebook or Twitch feeds available nearby on a separate device so you can view feedback and engage with your viewers in real-time. While live streaming will work from a good cell data signal, the use of a strong WiFi connection for best results is recommended.
The Amazon Quiz is becoming more popular these days as the company announces daily new quizzes on its Mobile app platform and lets you win exciting prizes. All you need to do is answer 5 easy questions and you could get a chance to win prizes such as iPhone X, iPhone Xs, Seagate HDD, GoPro Hero 8 Camera, LG Smartphones, Samsung Galaxy S20, Air Purifier, Oppo smartphones, Amazon Pay Balance among other exciting free gifts. Today you can stand a chance to win Bose 700 Bluetooth Headphones.
June 19 Amazon Quiz has gone live on its Mobile app platform. The quiz can be played from 8 AM which runs till 12 noon. To participate log in to the e-commerce app and then answer 5 questions based on general knowledge and current affairs. You have to answer all the questions correctly otherwise the wrong answer will eliminate you from the quiz. After clearing the daily quiz you will get selected for a lucky draw. The winner’s name will be announced at the end of the month. To make sure you answer all the questions correctly Gadget Bridge everyday updates all the correct answers to all the 5 questions to win Bose 700 Bluetooth Headphones. Check out today’s answers:
June 19 Amazon Quiz Answers:
Question 1: Which article of the Constitution states that ‘India, that is Bharat, shall be a Union of States.’?
The answer is- Article 1
Question 2: The headquarters of OPEC (Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries) is located in which international city since 1965?
The answer is- Vienna
Question 3: What was the theme for this year’s World Oceans Day celebrated on 8th June 2020?
The answer is- Innovation for a Sustainable Ocean
Question 4: ‘Lockdown Liaisons’ is a new series of e-books from which Indian author?
The answer is- Shobhaa de
Question 5: ‘Bande Utkala Janani’ written by KL Mohapatra has recently been assigned the status of ‘State Song’ by which Indian state?
TCL today has launched its new line up of QLED TVs in India. The newly-launched television series comprises C715, C815, and X915 QLED Television starting at Rs 45,990 and going up to Rs 2,99,990. Among the three devices, the X915 is the flagship model of the company and it has been made available in a single variant. While the other two which are C715 come in three screen sizes and C815 in three variants. Read on to know more about the pricing and the specific details of the TCL 4K and 8K Android Televisions.
TCL C715, C815 and X915 QLED TVs pricing and availability
TCL’s latest 8K QLED 75X915 is priced at Rs 2,99,990 for the single 75-inch screen size. While the other two are the company’s 4K QLED additions, the C715 is the entry-level Television and is available in three variants. The 50-inch model price has been set at Rs 45,990, 55-inch at Rs 55,990 and the 65-inch model will cost Rs 79,990. Whereas the C815 series is the premium 4K QLED TV also comes in three variants. The 55-inch will be available with a price tag of Rs 69,990, the 65-inch and the 75-inch will be offered at Rs 99,990 and Rs 1,49,990 respectively. All the variants of the TCL QLED range of Televisions are now up for sale via e-commerce website Amazon as well as Reliance digital stores and offline retailers in the country.
TCL C715, C815 and X915 QLED TVs specifications
The 75 inch X915 8K QLED Android TV comes with IMAX Enhanced and Pop-up camera, and with Dolby Vision ultra-vivid imaging and Dolby Atmos immersive audio support. All the televisions are powered by Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos. Moreover, 4K QLED additions- C815 and C715 also comes equipped with Quantum Dot Display technology. According to the company the Quantum Dots, when struck by light, will emit the most finely-tuned RMB colors, helping the TV to display billions of colors, reproducing 100% DCI-P3, and maintain a longer lifespan of the display up to 60,000 hours. It further upscale non-8K content to 8K performance with its AI 8K Processor and all the TVs comes with Hands-Free voice control and a separate Onkyo soundbar with IMAX Enhanced, DTS and Dolby Atmos for premium audio output.
C715 QLED TV
Speaking on the development, Mike Chen, General Manager, TCL India said, “It gives me immense pleasure to launch this year’s TV line-up which includes the highly anticipated X915, C715, and C815. At TCL, we strive to redefine the TV viewing experience via pioneering technologies. With these latest additions, perhaps, a new benchmark will be established within the segment. We are confident that all three feature-rich televisions will generate positive traction within the market and create new milestones for the brand.
The much-awaited Apple WWDC 2020 is inching closer and the company, just ahead of its annual developer conference, updated its 16-inch MacBook Pro with more hardware options for customisation along with a new SSD kit for Mac Pro, globally.
Apple is now offering new graphics options with the latest AMD Radeon Pro 5600M GPU paired with 8GB of HBM2 @ 1540 MHz memory that is the peak level the company could configure the MacBook Pro thus far with up to 75 percent faster performance than the existing Radeon Pro 5500M with 4GB of GDDR6. Accompanied by a 2048-bit memory interface it can serve you a bandwidth of 394 GB/s. This is possible because of the TDP (Thermal Design Power) of only 50W.
The GPU is based on a Navi 12 silicon that uses RDNA 1.0 @ 7nm architecture with 40 Compute Units that can deliver a total of 2560 Stream Processors at a frequency of 1035 MHz. This is the maximum theoretical performance in FP32 of 5.3 TFLOPs.
Apple is yet to reveal the India pricing however in the United States the new configuration will be available with an extra cost of $700 that translates to Rs 53,100 over the currently available Radeon Pro 5500M GPU option that comes at $2,799 and this translates to Rs 2,12,300.
The 16-inch MacBook Pro model is suitable for professionals such as developers, photographers, filmmakers, scientists as well as music producers. It is an upgrade over the 15-inch model and was launched in November last year. The laptop comes with a 16-inch Retina Display powered by the latest 8-core processors coupled with 16GB of RAM and up to 512GB of internal storage memory. The laptop is accompanied by a new Magic Keyboard with a redesigned scissor mechanism and 1mm travel. The MacBook comes with a six-speaker sound system, longer battery life, Touch Bar, Touch ID, the Force Touch trackpad and the Apple T2 Security Chip.
In addition to this, the company has also launched new SSDs options for Mac Pro in order to surge the storage. There will be two installable SSD modules that can be mounted to increase the internal storage with capacity options including 1TB, 2TB, 4TB, and 8TB. The company has also provided instructions for the users on how to install the kit by themselves on Apple’s official website.
These days Twitter is coming up with new features on its platform. Recently it introduced Fleets which is similar to WhatsApp’s status and Instagram and Facebook stories. Twitter’s Fleets will vanish after 24 hours from the user’s timeline. Now the company has rolled out another interesting feature that is Voice tweets. However, this functionality is under testing and allows users to record their voice clippings to publish as tweets.
“Over the years, photos, videos, gifs, and extra characters have allowed you to add your own flair and personality to your conversations. But sometimes 280 characters aren’t enough and some conversational nuances are lost in translation. So starting today, we’re testing a new feature that will add a more human touch to the way we use Twitter – your very own voice,” the senior software engineer Remy Bourgoin said in a blog post.
The Voice tweet functionality works as similar to Tweeting with text. The feature is being tested and at this stage, it will be released to a limited number of people on Twitter for iOS. In the future, it will be made available to everyone on the iOS platform that will be able to have access to this feature. Rather than using the whole thing besides iOS, Android and web users will only be able to get access to see voice tweets in their feed and be able to listen to them.
How to compose a Voice Tweet?
Tweeting using your voice is similar to a regular text. To begin with, Open the Tweet composer and then tap on the new wavelength icon. After this, you will be shown your profile picture along with the record button at the bottom. Hit the button to record your voice clipping. Each voice Tweet captures up to 140 seconds of audio. If you have more to say then keep on recording your voice as soon as you reach the time limit for a Tweet, a new voice Tweet starts automatically to create a thread. Once you are done hit the Done Button to end your recording and go back to the composer screen to Tweet.
The Voice Tweet will appear on your follower’s timeline alongside other tweets. One can tap the image to listen to the tweet. According to the company on the iOS platform, the playback will start in a new window docked at the bottom of your timeline and you can listen as you scroll. You can also keep listening while doing other things on your phone or on the go.
“There’s a lot that can be left unsaid or uninterpreted using text, so we hope voice Tweeting will create a more human experience for listeners and storytellers alike. Whether it’s #storytime about your encounter with wild geese in your neighborhood, a journalist sharing breaking news or a first-hand account from a protest, we hope voice Tweeting gives you the ability to share your perspectives quickly and easily with your voice. We can’t wait to see how people will use this to make their voices heard and add to the public conversation,” the blogpost said.
Transsion holding brand Tecno Mobile last month introduced Spark 5 in India that comes with a quad rear camera and a 5,000mAh battery. Now the company has Tecno Spark Power 2 in the country. Tecno Mobile has served the smartphone with a massive 6,000mAh battery. Moreover, it is powered by MediaTek Helio P22 processor and features a large water drop-style display. There is a quad rear camera set up with a 16-megapixel main sensor. Read on to know more about the lately launched mobile handset by Tecno.
Tecno Spark Power 2 pricing and availability
Tecno Spark Power 2 has been launched in India in a single 4GB of RAM with 64GB of storage option. The price of the variant has been set at Rs 9,999. The device will be offered in two colour options Ice Jadeite and Misty Grey. The handset is scheduled to go on sale in the country via e-commerce website Flipkart on June 23 starting at 12 AM midnight.
Tecno Spark Power 2 specifications
The Tecno Spark Power 2 comes with a tall 7-inch HD+ waterdrop-style notch display with 720×1640 pixels of resolution. It will be offering a 20.5:9 aspect ratio and a 90.6 percent screen-to-body ratio with 480 nits of brightness. The newly launched smartphone runs on HIOS 6.1 OS based on the top of Android 10. Under the hood, there is an octa-core MediaTek Helio P22 MTK6762 processor clocked at 2GHz. It is coupled with 4GB of RAM with 64GB of internal storage option. The device comes with a dedicated slot to expand the internal memory using a microSD card up to 256GB.
For taking photos and videos Tecno Spark Power 2 features a quad rear camera set up that includes a 16-megapixel primary camera with f/1.85 aperture. The camera system is further assisted by a secondary 5-megapixel wide-angle lens with a 115-degree field of view, a tertiary 2-megapixel macro lens and lastly an AI lens to help with the bokeh effect. The rear camera supports several modes such as the Bokeh effect, Auto Scene Detection, AI Body Shaping, AI HDR, AR Mode, Google Lens, AI Beauty, and Panorama.
For taking selfies, there is a 16-megapixel front-facing camera with f/2.0 aperture and a 78.3-degree viewing angle. While the selfie camera is supported by AI Beauty, Wide Selfie, AR Mode, Portrait Mode and Custom Beauty Modes among others.
In terms of connectivity, there is Bluetooth v5, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac. The smartphone boasts a 6,000mAh battery supported by an 18W fast charger. The phone is touted to deliver up to four days of battery life on a single charge. It comes with 376 hours of standby time, 37 hours of calling, 19 hours of internet, 155 hours of music playback, 13 hours of gaming, and 14 hours of video playback. The device also sports a dedicated Google Assistant button and a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor for authentication.
The Taiwan based company Acer has announced the launch of its next product in the laptops lineup. The company has introduced Acer One 14 laptop India at an affordable price. The device is a commercial laptop which is specially designed for Educational Institutes and Enterprises to set up or upgrade IT infrastructure.
Speaking on this occasion, Sudhir Goel, Chief of Commercial Business Group, Acer India said,“I am thrilled to announce the launch of a new affordable Acer One 14 laptop designed specially keeping in mind the enterprise & education sector. Acer has always tried to stay ahead of the consumer’s demand be it the productivity at work or empowering students. This launch will enable working professionals, students and teachers to optimize their time with the laptop offering best performance and features for the price. This is an excellent laptop when it comes to affordability, security & loaded operating system is concerned.”
Acer One 14 has been launched in India. The Acer laptop is powered by Intel Pentium Gold 4415U Processor. The dual-core four-thread processor is based on the 14nm architecture. The laptop is paired with 4GB DDR4 RAM that can be expanded up to 32GB. It comes preinstalled with a 64-bit version of Windows 10 Home. The laptop features a 14-inch display. According to the company, Acer One 14 laptop comes in a compact form-factor and impressive screen to body ratio specifically designed for educational, Small-Medium Businesses and Enterprises to help them in the digital revolution.
On the connectivity front, there is one Gigabit LAN port, two USB 3.0 Type-A, one USB 2.0 Type A, VGA port, an HDMI port, Wi-Fi as well as Bluetooth. The Acer One 14 also comes with an HD Cam with Microphone for making video calls.
The company stated that it is driven by the goal of digital transformation, Acer India is reaching out to schools and educational institutions as well as businesses, for learning and workstyle transformation.
Acer One 14 laptop pricing and availability
Acer One 14 laptop has been launched in India with an affordable price of Rs 22,999. This is the price of the 4GB RAM option. The Acer laptop will be available in a single Black colour variant. The laptop comes with fully loaded specifications with 3 years warranty. The device can be purchased via at Acer E-store along with over 1500 Acer channel partner stores across India.
Get ready to answer a new set of questions as the Amazon Quiz is live on its platform. The quiz can be played every day from 8 AM till 12 noon. Today you can stand a chance to win Rs 50,000 Amazon pay balance.
By participating in Amazon Quiz every day you can stand a chance to win prizes such as iPhone X, iPhone Xs, Seagate HDD, GoPro Hero 8 Camera, LG Smartphones, Samsung Galaxy S20, Air Purifier, Oppo smartphones, Amazon Pay Balance among other exciting free gifts. The E-commerce platform brings a daily quiz on its mobile platform which every day gives chances to millions of people across the country to win gadgets and goodies. The quiz goes live on the Amazon app but the quiz is not available for the desktop users only app users can participate in the daily quiz. The quiz contains 5 questions based on general knowledge and current affairs to which the contestants have to answer all the questions correctly. Any wrong answer will eliminate you from the quiz. Further, your name will be selected for a lucky draw and the company will announce the results at the end of the month. We have updated all the five questions with their correct answers below so that you can win Rs 50,000 Amazon pay balance.
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June 18 Amazon Quiz Answers
Question 1: What is the name of Amitabh Bachchan’s character in the movie ‘Gulabo Sitabo’ recently released on Amazon Prime?
The answer is- Chunnas ‘Mirza’ Nawab
Question 2: Which country has recently been elected as a non-permanent member for the Asia-Pacific seat in the UN Security Council?
The answer is- India
Question 3: Which awards, known as Asia’s version of the Nobel Prize, have been cancelled this year due to the global pandemic?
The answer is- Ramon Magsaysay Award
Question 4: What is the name of the ‘Internet-controlled’ robot made by Pratik Tirodkar to address the needs of hospitals treating COVID-19 patients?
The answer is- Coro-Bot
Question 5: Which of these companies has acquired Turkish game maker Peak for $1.8 Billion?
The answer is- Zynga
How to Participate in the Amazon Quiz
Sign in to Amazon App. We urge you to download the app if you have not as the quiz is not available on the desktop platform.
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By signing in and then scroll down on the home screen to find the Amazon Quiz banner.
Tap on the Amazon Quiz banner and then tap on the Start button to begin the Quiz.
There will be a total of 5 questions and you need to answer them correctly to enter the lucky draw. One wrong answer will eliminate you from the Quiz.
The winner’s name will be announced on the 30th of every month.
Hike has now rolled out HikeLand, a mobile-first magical virtual world for people to hangout online where great relationships can blossom around shared experiences. HikeLand is a homegrown product that has been built from the ground up keeping India in mind. It is an India first product built for a mobile-first/mobile-only audience. This has influenced the innovation in the UX in a big way as HIkeLand brought together a design team of not only UI and UX but also Fashion, Art, and 3D artists.
“With advancements in technology, so much is possible today that wasn’t even just a few years ago. The world has evolved, it’s time for social products to as well. With HikeLand, we’re launching the world’s first mobile-first Virtual World. A brand new take on how people can hangout online, transcending beyond the limitations of the offline world,” said Kavin Bharti Mittal, Founder & CEO, Hike.
HikeLand is a creation of an idea to push the boundaries on the UX and go beyond the decade-old user experiences such as messaging & feed etc. To begin with, in its Early Preview, HikeLand is introducing 2 unique shared experiences for users, Home & Big Screen.
Home
This is the user’s very own private space on HikeLand. To begin with, users can hang out with their closest friends & watch videos together while interacting over a voice-led experience just like they would in real life. Home gives users their own space where they can watch & talk together while enjoying videos powered by YouTube. Users will also have 8 amazing themes to choose from so they can customize their home with decor that reflects their personality. Keeping user privacy at the heart of the experience, no one can enter a Home in HikeLand without the user’s invitation.
Big Screen
Big Screen is currently powered by YouTube and would be running shows 24×7 around Comedy, Sports, and much more. Users can hop into a show of their choice, hang out, watch videos with other like-minded people, & find out more about who they are watching this content with through their profiles and even message them.
“In the early preview, users will have 2 experiences. First, the Home, your very own private space online where you can hang out with your favourite people just like you would in real life. Second, Big Screen, a place that brings together people around the content they love. Think of it as a fun way to bump into like-minded people,” added Kavin.
While HikeLand’s Early Preview initially brings users 2 unique experiences, the company is working on enhancing this magical virtual world with multiple experiences planned in the near future.
Meanwhile, the Android and iOS users of this app can update to the latest version of Hike Sticker Chat to get on HikeLand. With the Early Preview rolled out, the platform will be co-created rapidly with feedback & insights from the Hike community.
In order to improve overall network performance on slow Internet connections, Google has now introduced a software update to make Google Nest Wi-Fi even much better to offer enhanced support for multiple video calls, gaming sessions and more simultaneously.
The software update, which includes general security and stability improvements, will also improve device connection speeds on wireless networks and optimizations so that the devices move to faster Wi-Fi radio channels.
According to Sanjay Noronha, Product Manager, Google Nest, “Our priority device feature is also getting smarter, so you can rest assured Wi-Fi traffic will be prioritized to the device you choose. This means you can make sure your work laptop is getting the strongest Wi-Fi available, as opposed to the kids’ YouTube sessions. And the best part is these updates will be pushed automatically, no action required on your end.”
In case your TV is always buffering, follow these simple steps to fix the issue:
Don’t hide your router
Don’t hide your old black box router in drawers or behind furniture as this compromises its usefulness and weakens your Wi-Fi signal. According to tech giant, Metal (like a filing cabinet) and water (like an aquarium) are the biggest offenders.
Reboot your router
Google further stated that if you’re noticing network congestion, rebooting cleans up stale software buffers and forces the reconnection of your devices.
Run a speed test
Is your problem your Wi-Fi range? Get close to your router and run a speed test, then try again from farther away. If it’s slower the second time, you may have a dead zone. If you can, try moving your router out into the open or closer to the potential dead zone to see if that helps. You can find a free speed test at speedtest.net.
In case your entire family is online at once, try following these steps to fix the Wi-Fi related issue:
Know how much speed you need
Most video calls require 5 Mbps of consistent speed, but the reality is a bit more nuanced. Because you’re receiving video from the internet (download) and sending video as well (upload), you’ll want to make sure that your upload speed is a good, consistent 5 Mbps as well. Conduct a speed test during a busy time of day when you’ve had a bad video call.
Call to your Internet Service Provider
If it feels like your Wi-Fi gets bogged down during the work day, but otherwise works fine, your issue could be your ISP. If you’ve already run a speed test and spent time rebooting your router and modem, it may be time to work with your ISP to solve the problem. If your ISP modem is really old, it might be time for an upgrade. Buying one yourself rather than getting it from your ISP might save you up to $10 a month. Check your ISP’s website for compatible modems before you purchase one, then call your ISP to get it added to their network.
In case your home has dead zones, follow these steps to solve the issue:
Upgrade your router: If your router is more than five years old, consider changing it. According to Google, “There were substantial changes in Wi-Fi standards in the U.S. back in 2015, allowing higher radio power and therefore better coverage from routers made in 2016 or later.”
Try using a mesh network: A mesh network is a group of routers (actually Wi-Fi access points) that wirelessly communicate with each other to create a single, connected Wi-Fi network over a large area. “We created Nest Wifi as a mesh system because having multiple points work together to create a seamless, single network. While network strength varies depending on things like the size of your house and your ISP, the idea is that this system provides consistently strong coverage for all connected devices throughout your home,” a Google blog post revealed.
Oppo Find X2 and Find X2 Pro has been officially launched in India today. Alongside both the devices the company has introduced a special Oppo Find X2 Pro Automobili Lamborghini Edition for the Indian market. All the devices offer a display with 120Hz of refresh rate and are powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 processor for 5G connectivity. To recall, the company introduced the Oppo Find X2 series in China in March this year.
Oppo Find X2 and Find X2 Pro pricing and availability
Oppo Find X2 has been launched in India with a price tag of Rs 64,990 for the 12GB of RAM with 256GB of storage. The device will be available in two colour options Black (Ceramic) and Ocean (Glass). The pricing of the Oppo Find X2 and the Oppo Find X2 Pro Automobili Lamborghini Edition is yet to be revealed. Also, the company has not shared the concrete date for the sale of the smartphone but Oppo Find X2 is now up for pre-orders via e-commerce website Amazon.
Oppo Find X2 Pro and Oppo Find X2 Pro Automobili Lamborghini Edition specifications
Oppo Find X2 Pro runs on ColorOS 7.1 on top of Android 10. The device is powered by an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 processor with Adreno 650 GPU and 12GB of RAM with 512GB non-expandable memory. It features a 6.7-inch QHD+ Ultra Vision display with 120Hz refresh rate and a 240Hz touch sampling rate. The screen is supported by a pixel density of 513ppi and it is protected with a layer of Corning Gorilla Glass 6.
Whereas the Oppo Find X2 Pro Automobili Lamborghini Edition features a Lamborghini-branded 3D-ridged finish on the rear panel. As per the company on the top, it has four layers of carbon fibre and it is shipped with an Automobili Lamborghini Edition Microfibre Leather Case for protection. Inside the specially-crafted scissor door retail box there will be the company’s wireless earphones SuperVOOC 2.0 Car Charger, 65W SuperVOOC 2.0 Adapter, and a 65W SuperVOOC 2.0 Cable. Whereas all the specifications remain the same as Find X2 Pro.
On the camera front, Oppo Find X2 Pro comes with a triple rear camera set up supported by Dual Native ISO, 12-bit True Capture, Ultra Night Mode 3.0, Ultra Steady Video Pro and 4K video recording. The setup consists of a 48-megapixel Sony IMX689 sensor with f/1.7 aperture, another 48-megapixel secondary ultra-wide-angle lens with 120 degrees of field view and f/2.2 lens and lastly a 13-megapixel telephoto lens with f/3.0 aperture.
For connectivity, it includes 5G, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth v5.1, GPS/A-GPS, NFC, and USB Type-C port. The sensor includes an accelerometer, ambient light sensor, barometer, magnetometer, colour temperature sensor, and proximity sensor. The handset houses a 4,260mAh battery supported by 65W SuperVOOC 2.0 Flash Charge tech.
Oppo Find X2 specifications
Oppo Find X2 also runs on ColorOS 7.1 based on Android 10. It features a 6.7-inch QHD+ with 1440×3168 pixels of resolution Ultra Vision display with 120Hz refresh rate and up to 240Hz touch sampling rate. The display is protected with Corning Gorilla Glass 6. The smartphone is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 processor paired with 12GB of RAM and 256GB of non-expandable storage.
In terms of imaging, there is a triple rear camera set up which includes a 48-megapixel Sony IMX586 sensor with f/1.7 aperture. Further aided by a 12-megapixel Sony IMX708 sensor with f/2.2 aperture and a 13-megapixel sensor with f/2.4 aperture. On the front, there is a 32-megapixel selfie camera with f/2.4 aperture.
The connectivity options on the phone include 5G, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth v5.1, GPS/ A-GPS, NFC, and USB Type-C. On the connectivity front, there is an accelerometer, ambient light sensor, barometer, magnetometer, colour temperature sensor, and proximity sensor. The Oppo smartphone packs a 4,200mAh battery supported by 65W SuperVOOC 2.0 Flash Charge technology.
