Windows 11 update adds Amazon Appstore Preview, Taskbar improvements and more

Microsoft has begun the rollout of a new update to Windows 11 that brings a couple of new features and changes to app update. It includes redesigns to the Media Player and Notepad, a few updates to the Taskbar and finally a preview of Android apps on the Amazon Appstore.

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Sennheiser HD400 Open-back Studio headphones Review

When it comes to audio, the brand ‘Sennheiser’ carries a lot of value. They are well known among the audio community as a company that offers products with a focus on pure audio quality. They have both consumer and studio-grade products, and the HD 400 Pro open-back headphones belong to the latter. It is a budget-friendly, reference-style pair of headphones that are designed for studio-grade listening. Here is our review of its features and audio quality. Continue reading “Sennheiser HD400 Open-back Studio headphones Review”

Sony LinkBuds WF-L900 with an open ring driver surfaces

Among the many premium truly wireless earbuds in the market, Sony’s WF-1000XM4 is easily one of the most uniquely designed offerings. The company is apparently looking to launch an even more unique pair of TWS earbuds called the LinkBuds WF-L900, featuring an open ring driver design.

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AMD completes acquisition of semiconductor company Xilinx

AMD has announced the completion of their acquisition of American semiconductor manufacturing company Xilinx, as the deal has received regulatory approval. The acquisition will expand AMD’s portfolio of products in the industry, and it will also double the number of employees under AMD in India.

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India TWS Market shipped 20.3 million units in 2021; records 74.7% YoY growth: IDC

According to a new report from the International Data Corporation (IDC), the Indian market for truly wireless earbuds recorded a healthy growth of 74.4% YoY in 2021 after shipping 20.3 million units. The top 5 manufacturers were boAt, realme, Noise, pTron and Samsung.

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Truke Air Buds and Air Buds+ Unboxing and First Impressions

German audio manufacturer Truke has a number of products in the Indian market that target the budget audio segment. The latest to join their family of truly wireless earbuds are the Air Buds and Air Buds+, which retail for Rs. 1599 and Rs. 1699. They are the first Truke truly wireless earbuds to feature support for a companion smartphone app, enabling 20 EQ modes. Here is our unboxing and first impressions of the Air Buds and Air Buds+.

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Flipkart launches “Sell Back” program for easy reselling of mobile phones

Flipkart has launched a new program in India called “Sell Back” that aims to reduce the large amount of e-waste generated in India from old mobile phones. The program will provide customers with a reliable platform to resell their old smartphones for a fair price and earn Flipkart Electronic Gift Voucher in return.

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Galaxy Racer announces expansion plans into South Asia and India

Galaxy Racer, a large eEsports organization that is popular in the Middle East and North Africa regions, has unveiled their plans to expand to more countries in South Asia and India. As part of their expansion plans, they have signed up a number of new creators including Soneeta Thapa Magar aka Soneetafrom Nepal, Ravichandra Vigneshwer aka Gaming Tamizhan and more.

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Samsung introduces Live sharing on Google Duo, YouTube preview in Messages and more on the Galaxy S22 series

Yesterday, Samsung introduced their flagship Galaxy S22 series and the Galaxy Tab S8 series during their Unpacked event. During it, Samsung introduced a number of new software features that will first roll out to the Galaxy S22 series, including the ability to live share your display in Google Duo, integrated Voice Access capabilities and more.

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India smartwatch market records 274% YoY growth in 2021, Noise leads with 27% share: Counterpoint

In 2021, the Indian smartwatch market was highly successful as it witnessed a record growth of 274% YoY. Among the nearly 80 brands that are competing in the market, Noise and boAt had the highest market share, with 27% and 26% respectively.

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Google Chrome introduces History Journeys page, new widgets for Android and more

Google has a released a new feature called “Journeys” that is designed to help users quickly resume their browsing activities that will be grouped by topic. Along with this, Chrome is also introducing more Chrome Actions and new widgets for Android smartphones and tablets.

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Apple unveils Tap to Pay on iPhone for merchants in the US

Apple has announced a new finance-focused feature on the iPhone called Tap to Pay that is designed for merchants in the US. It will enable small businesses to large retailers to use their iPhone to complete transactions using Apple Pay, contactless credit and debit cards, and other digital wallets with a simple tap.

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NVIDIA’s $40 billion acquisition of ARM falls through due to regulatory hurdles

NVIDIA’s plans to acquire ARM Ltd from its owner, Softbank Group Corp. has collapsed due to regulatory hurdles. In December 2021, the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) sued to block the acquisition, and along with the added pressure from regulatory bodies in other countries, NVIDIA and Softbank Group have decided to terminate the agreement.

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Vivo X70 Pro Long Term Review: A flagship Gimbal-stabilized camera

The X70 Pro is one of their latest flagship smartphones from vivo in India, that promises to deliver a flagship level camera experience, a beautifully designed body made out of high quality materials and a smooth software experience. It comes with a custom version of MediaTek’s flagship Dimensity-1200 processor and features a whole host of custom-developed Zeiss-lens camera effects. So how does it perform and is the X70 Pro worth its price? Let’s find out. Continue reading “Vivo X70 Pro Long Term Review: A flagship Gimbal-stabilized camera”

ASUS ROG Fusion II 500 and Fusion II 300 gaming headsets announced in India

ASUS ROG, a brand well known for their gaming products, has revealed two new gaming headsets for the Indian market, namely the ROG Fusion II 500 and Fusion II 300. It features the high-quality ESS 9280 Quad DAC inside, along with their AI Beamforming microphones with AI Noise Cancelation technology, and more.

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