Author: Milan Nair

SanDisk Extreme Portable and Extreme PRO Portable SSD Review

Data storage is something that we can never have enough of, especially fast data storage. For those whose professional work keeps them constantly on the go, portable fast storage can be a valuable tool to help speed up productivity and keep backups of important data.

The SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD and Extreme Pro Portable are two such products designed for video and photo professionals, offering fast on-the-go storage, with the added benefits of being rugged and water-resistant. In the review, we shall check out the two SSDs that were released this year. Continue reading “SanDisk Extreme Portable and Extreme PRO Portable SSD Review”

iGear Razorbeat Wireless 10W Soundbar launched for Rs. 2000

iGear, an Indian smartphone accessories brand, has announced the launch of the RazorBeat, a wireless soundbar, in India. It features 10w of output power, supports multiple inputs such as Bluetooth, AUX and more.

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Google Pixel 6 may feature custom-made “Whitechapel” processor

Google may soon join Apple, Samsung and HUAWEI as a smartphone manufacturer who uses their own custom-made SoCs to power their smartphones. According to a leaked document, Google is reportedly developing a custom-chip called “GS101”, codenamed “Whitechapel”, that may power the upcoming Pixel smartphones in 2021.

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Twitter Spaces desktop web version coming soon

Twitter is reportedly testing desktop web browser support for their audio-based chatroom feature called Spaces. The company has been hard at work building features for Spaces and is now looking to expand platform support, which currently includes iOS and Android, to the desktop web browser.

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Apple introduces two new voice options for Siri; will no longer default to female or male voice

Apple is introducing two new updates to their digital voice assistant Siri in the latest version of iOS Beta. First, they are introducing two new voices to choose from, and second, Siri will no longer default to either a male or female voice when being set up for the first time.

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3rd Gen iPhone SE with 4.7-inch display could launch in 2022; 6.1-inch punch-hole display in 2023 model

When Apple launched the iPhone SE (2020), there was quite a bit of disappointment among the tech community when Apple made the decision to simply recycle the iPhone 8 design. Fresh rumours have surfaced now that suggest Apple will continue to use the same 4.7-inch LCD screen for an iPhone SE update in 2022.

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LG Ultra Gear 17 with 17-inch WQXGA display, 11th gen Intel Core i5, GTX 1650Ti announced

LG has announced the launch of a new high performance laptop in South Korea, called the Ultra Gear 17. It features a large 17-inch display, a 11th Gen Tiger Lake Intel Core processor, and an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650Ti GPU inside.

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Mi Home is the top exclusive smartphone retail store in India: UNOMER

According to a research study by UNOMER, Xiaomi’s exclusive experience stores, called Mi Home, has been named the top exclusive retail store in India. The research study, called the “Smartphone Retail CSAT Benchmarking Research Report”, was based on various customer satisfaction parameters and included India’s top smartphone manufacturers such as Vivo, OPPO, Samsung, Apple, etc.

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Instagram introduces Remix feature for Reels to rival TikTok’s duet feature

Instagram has rolled out a new update to Reels that adds a feature called Remix. The feature is nearly identical to TikTok’s Duet feature, allowing users to create a Reel next to one another Reel that already exists.

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You can now add GIFs and emoji to Fleets on Twitter

Fleets, a feature on Twitter that allows users to post temporary content that disappears after 24-hours, is getting a new update that will allow users to add gifs, stickers and emoji, making them more fun and personalized. The feature is rolling out today on Twitter app for both iOS and Android users.

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Microsoft Cortana app no longer available on Android and iOS

Cortana, the AI- based digital voice assistant from Microsoft, is no longer available on both Android and iOS. The company had earlier revealed plans in July, 2020 to remove the standalone Cortana app from these platforms, and along with it, they have also ended support for third-party Cortana skills.

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Skullcandy Dime truly wireless earbuds launched in India for Rs. 2249

Skullcandy, a popular manufacturer of audio products, has announced the launch of Dime truly wireless earbuds in India. These earbuds feature a 12 hour battery life, IPX4 certification, Bluetooth 5.0, micro-USB charging and more.

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Arm v9 architecture with specialized processing, improved security and artificial intelligence capabilities announced

Arm, the company that develops the instruction set that runs most of the world’s electronics, has unveiled their next generation “v9” architecture. It features improvements in three key areas – improved security,  specialized AI capabilities and maximizing performance improvements gen-over-gen.

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Google Maps update add Indoor Live View, improved weather and air quality information and more

Google is always looking into new ways to integrate Artificial Intelligence  (AI) into their products and apps. The company has begun rolling out multiple new features and experiences in Google Maps that have been made possible by AI, such as providing the most fuel-efficient routes, more information about the weather and air quality, Live View for indoor locations and more.

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ASUS launches ZenBook 13 OLED and range of VivoBook models powered by AMD Ryzen 5000 U-Series in India

ASUS has announced the launch of a bunch of new laptops in their VivoBook and ZenBook lineups in India. The entire range is powered by AMD’s latest Ryzen 5000 U-Series processors, they come in both traditional clamshell and flip-able form factors and even feature OLED display options.

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