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  • ‘We Are Devastated And Need Help’: Lucknow Techie Goes Missing In Bengaluru, Wife Appeals For Assistance |

    New Delhi: In a desperate plea for help, a Bengaluru woman has turned to social media to find her missing husband. She expressed frustration with the police for their lack of progress in the case. The search for 37-year old Vipin Gupta has intensified after his bike was discovered at the Motherhood Hospital parking lot in Hebbal.

    He was last seen riding a Kawasaki Ninja motorcycle and wearing his beige jacket and dark gray track pants on August 4. He worked at a company in Manyata Tech Park. Originally from Lucknow, he had moved to Bengaluru with hopes of building a better future.

    His wife, Sriparna Dutta has filed a missing person report at the Kodigehalli police station. In an emotional video, she shared that Rs 1.8 lakh was withdrawn from Vipin’s account just 25 minutes after he vanished. His phone has been switched off since 2 pm on the day he went missing.

    Please reunite my husband with my children and me pic.twitter.com/ReLHLFlatL — Sreeparna Dutta (@SreeparnaD79278) August 13, 2024

    In her Facebook broadcast, Sriparna clarified that Vipin was not battling depression or any addiction. “We are devastated and desperately need help,” she pleaded.

  • Acer Launches Chromebook Plus 14 And 15 With Google Gemini AI: Check Specs, Price & More |

    New Delhi: Taiwanese electronics giant Acer introduced its new Chromebook Plus 14 and Chromebook Plus 16 laptops in India on August 14. These latest models come equipped with cutting-edge Google Gemini AI technology and offer users enhanced smart features. Equipped with Intel and AMD processors, these laptops aim to deliver solid performance for everyday tasks which makes it versatile option for different users.

    Availability and Price

    The Chromebook Plus series will be available at Acer exclusive stores, the Acer online store, and popular retail outlets like Croma, Vijay Sales, Amazon, Flipkart, and other multi-brand stores. Both the Acer Chromebook Plus 14 and Chromebook Plus 15 are priced starting at Rs 35,990.

    What color is the Acer Chromebook Plus series available in?

    The Acer Chromebook Plus series comes in Steel Grey.

    Specs: Connectivity, Durability, and Battery Life

    The Chromebook Plus series ensures fast and reliable connectivity with Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3. For durability, Acer boasts that these models have passed military-grade tests for shock, drops, vibration, and extreme temperatures. In terms of battery life, the Chromebook Plus 14 offers up to 11 hours on a single charge, while the Chromebook Plus 15 lasts up to 10 hours.

    Acer has designed these Chromebooks with features that cater to both professionals and students. They include AI-powered writing assistance, generative wallpapers, and AI backgrounds for video calls. Each model also comes with dual DTS speakers, two built-in microphones, and a Full HD webcam with noise reduction and HDR support.

  • Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold Launched In India With Gemini AI Features And Free Google VPN; Check Specs, Price |

    Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold India Launch: Google has launched its second-generation Pixel foldable phone, the Pixel 9 Pro Fold in the Indian market. The foldable phone was unveiled at the company’s latest Made by Google hardware event. Notably, this is the first foldable phone from Google to launch in India.

    Apart from the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold, the company has also rolled out the Google Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, and Pixel 9 Pro XL smartphones at the event. The newly launched phone is taller, narrower, slimmer, and lighter than the Pixel Fold. The Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold phone will be available in Obsidian (grey) and Porcelain (off-white) colours.

    Remember when all phones pretty much did the same stuff? Until they didn’t.

    Introducing Google #Pixel9 with Gemini. Welcome to the era where new phones actually do new things.#MadeByGoogle pic.twitter.com/M2mAVRHLcK — Made by Google (@madebygoogle) August 13, 2024

    Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold Price In India, Availability:

    The price of this foldable smartphone stands at Rs 1,72,999. Consumers can buy the smartphone in India through Flipkart.com, Croma, and Reliance Digital. However, the company hasn’t revealed the Indian sale date.

    Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold Specifications:

    The foldable phone features an 8-inch LTPO OLED Super Actual Flex inner screen with a resolution of 2076×2152 pixels, delivering a smooth 120Hz refresh rate and a peak brightness of up to 2700 nits. The device is equipped with a 4,650mAh battery that supports 45W fast charging and Qi wireless charging.

    The outer display is a 6.3-inch OLED Actual screen with a resolution of 1080×2424 pixels, offering the same 120Hz refresh rate and peak brightness as the inner screen. The outer screen is safeguarded by Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2, ensuring enhanced durability against scratches and drops.

    The foldable phone is powered by the Tensor G4 processor paired with a Titan M2 security co-processor. It comes with 16GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. The rear camera setup includes a 48MP main sensor, a 10.5MP ultrawide lens with Macro Focus, and a 10.8MP telephoto zoom lens offering 5x optical zoom and 20x Super Res Zoom, all supporting 4K video recording at 60 fps.

    The cover camera is a 10MP sensor with 4K60 fps video support, while the inner display houses another 10MP camera. The Pixel 9 Pro Fold will ship with Android 14 out of the box. Google also promises 7 years of OS and security updates, ensuring long-term software support.

    Here’s a first look at the vision for Gemini Live. In the future, it will be a multi-modal experience that allows you to explore the world in a whole new way and even connect to your apps during your Live conversation. Stay tuned. pic.twitter.com/Y0HjX8S5e7 — Google Gemini App (@GeminiApp) August 13, 2024

    Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold’s Gemini AI Features

    The foldable phone comes with a new Tensor G4 SoC along with newer connectivity options which include Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.3, and UWB. The phone includes exclusive Google AI features such as Add Me, Pixel Screenshot, and Reimagine.

    It also comes with a free Google VPN and a 1-year Google One AI Premium plan, which includes Gemini Advanced, Gemini integration in Gmail and Docs, and 2TB of cloud storage.

  • India’s Smartphone Market Grows 3.2 Per Cent With 39 Mn Units Shipment In Q2, Vivo Tops Chart |

    New Delhi: The Indian smartphone market grew 3.2 per cent with 39 million units shipment in the second quarter of 2024, market research firm International Data Corporation said on Tuesday.

    The market was led by Chinese smartphone maker Vivo with a 16.5 per cent share in volume terms with its shipment growing by 6.7 per cent on a year-over-year (YoY) basis, it said.

    Apple led the super-premium segment, which are smartphones priced above Rs 67,000 a piece with an 83 per cent share followed by Samsung with a 16 per cent share.

    “Overall, Vivo continued to lead for the second consecutive quarter, with multiple launches across price segments through the Y series, mid-premium V series and flagship X Fold 3 Pro. Motorola registered the highest growth backed by product portfolio across price segments,” the report said.

    Xiaomi followed Vivo with 13.5 percent market. Samsung slipped to the third sport with a 12.9 per cent share as its shipment declined 15.4 per cent on a YoY basis, according to the report.

    Apple stood at the sixth spot with a 6.7 per cent market share and a 24.2 per cent increase in shipment on a YoY basis. According to IDC Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker, the Indian smartphone market shipped 69 million smartphones in the first half of 2024.

    In the premium segment, the price range above Rs 50,000 to Rs 67,000, Apple’s share increased YoY to 61 per cent, while Samsung’s share increased to 24 per cent, from 21 per cent a year ago, the report said.

    “The entry-premium segment (USD200 or about Rs 16,700 to USD 400 or Rs 33,500) is expected to see healthy growth, while the entry-level (sub-USD100) will remain challenged at least this year despite efforts around launching affordable 5G smartphones. Also, the marketing around GenAI smartphones will be more pronounced, amid heavy promotional activities around it,” IDC, Associate Vice President, Devices Research, Navkendar Singh said.

    The biggest growth segment in the overall smartphone market was the entry-premium segment which counts devices priced in the range of Rs 16,000 to Rs 33,500.

    The segment’s share increased to 30 per cent from 22 per cent and registered the highest growth of 42 per cent on a YoY basis According to the report, 27 million 5G smartphones were shipped in the quarter, and the share of 5G smartphones shipments increased to 77. per cent, up from 49 per cent in the year-ago period, while 5G smartphone ASPs declined by 22 per cent YoY to USD 293 or about Rs 24,600.

    Within 5G, shipments of the mass budget segment priced in the range of Rs 8,000-Rs 16,700, grew by 2.5 times to reach a 45 per cent share.

  • Lenovo Legion Tab Gaming Tablet Launched in India, Sale Starts On Independence Day; Check Specs and Price |

    New Delhi: Lenovo has launched the gaming tablet Lenovo Legion Tab in the Indian market. The gaming tablet comes with a Vapor thermal solution with three performance modes: Beast Mode, Balanced Mode, and Energy Saving Mode, tailored to different usage scenarios.

    The new gaming tablet comes in Storm Gray colour.

    Lenovo Legion Tab Price In India:

    The gaming tablet is priced at Rs 39,999. Consumers will purchase the tablet from 15th August 2024 from Lenovo.com and Flipkart.

    Lenovo Legion Tab Specifications:

    The gaming tablet sports an 8.8-inch QHD+ Lenovo PureSight gaming display with a 144Hz refresh rate and 500 nits of brightness. It weighs at 350 grams and measures 7.6mm in thickness.

    The tablet is powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8+ Gen1 4nm processor, 12GB of LPDDR5X memory, and 256GB of onboard storage (expandable up to 1TB).

    It is loaded with a 6550mAh battery with 45W fast charging support and features a USB Type-C port with DisplayPort 1.4 compatibility. This incredible tablet is designed to bridge the gap between PC and mobile gaming, by offering a high-performance gaming experience.

  • Security Alert for Google Chrome Users! Govt Issues High-Severity Warning; Here’s How to Stay Safe |

    New Delhi: Google Chrome users in India have received a high-security warning from the Cybersecurity watchdog Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (Cert-In). Amid multiple vulnerabilities discovered in Google Chrome. the government has ordered Indian users to update their browsers with the latest security update that Google rolled out earlier this month.

    Notably, Google Chrome users can update their browsers to version 127.0.6533.99/.100 (for Windows and Mac) and 127.0.6533.99 (for Linux) to prevent themselves from being affected by this security flaw.

    As per the latest security warning, Chrome users on desktops or PCs should exercise extreme caution when clicking on suspicious emails or downloading files from untrustworthy links.

    Recently, the cybersecurity agency also issued a warning for users using Android smartphones powered by Qualcomm and MediaTek chipsets. It noted that the impacted smartphones are operating on Android versions 12, 12L, 13, and 14.

    Furthermore, a “severe” warning was also issued to Apple users who own iPhones, iPads, Macs, and more regarding multiple vulnerabilities by the cybersecurity agency.

    Google has confirmed that the security update has already been released to stable users on Windows and Mac, while Linux users can expect to receive the update in the coming days or weeks.

  • Sennheiser HD 620S Headphones Launched In India For Audiophiles Under Rs 35,000; Check Specs, Price |

    Sennheiser HD 620S Headphones India Launch: Sennheiser has expanded its HD 600 series headphones portfolio in the Indian market with the launch of the HD 620S headphones for audiophiles in the country. The Sennheiser HD 620S headphones come with a metal-reinforced headband and ear cup housings that add to the headphones’ durability.

    The premium headphones feature a 42mm dynamic transducer with a 150-ohm aluminum voice coil.

    Sennheiser HD 620S Headphones Price And Availability:

    Consumers can buy the premium headphones at an introductory price of Rs 32,990 from August 12. It will be available on the company’s official website, as well as on Amazon and Flipkart.

    Sennheiser HD 620S Headphones Specifications:

    The headphones are equipped with a custom-tuned 42mm dynamic driver, featuring a 150-ohm aluminum voice coil with a high damping factor, promising superior audio quality.

    They boast a metal-reinforced headband and earcup housings, along with a 1.8-meter detachable cable ending in a 3.5mm stereo plug, complete with an integrated locking screw for the included 6.3mm adapter. Inside, a steel plate is incorporated to minimize internal reflections, ensuring a pristine listening experience.

    For audiophiles, an optional balanced 4.4mm cable is available, ideal for high-fidelity devices.

  • Jio Offers Cheapest Validity Plan At THIS Price With 200 GB Data; Jio Vs Airtel |Benefits Compared |

    Jio Vs Airtel Recharge Plans: After increasing the prices of its tariff plans, Reliance Jio is offering several prepaid plans to its customers, one of which is the Rs 899 plan. This plan is known for its validity and data benefits. Meanwhile, Airtel is also offering a prepaid plan with 90 days of validity, SMS benefits, and data benefits.

    If you are looking for more data, unlimited calling, better network coverage, and additional features, this article will help you pick the plan that best suits your needs and budget.

    Jio Rs 899 Prepaid Recharge Plan With 90 Day Validity

    This Jio plan comes with a validity of 90 days, which means you can use it for 3 months. In terms of data, it offers 2 GB of data per day. Adding further, consumers will get an extra 20 GB of data in this plan. Overall, the consumers will enjoy 200 GB of data in this plan. The new plan also offers unlimited calling, meaning you can make unlimited calls to any network for 90 days. (Also Read: Jio Unveils Rs 888 Plan With 15+ OTT Subscriptions; Airtel Counters with Rs 838 Offer—Which Has Better OTT Benefits?)

    Additional Benefits And 5G Internet At Rs 899

    Apart from this, users can get 100 SMS per day with this plan. This plan also offers additional benefits which include free subscriptions to Jio TV, Jio Cinema, and Jio Cloud. Under the hood, users can also use a 5G smartphone and a 5G network is available in your area, you can also enjoy high-speed internet.

    Prepaid Recharge Plans Comparison Feature/Plan Jio Rs 899 Prepaid Recharge Plan Airtel Rs 779 Mobile Recharge Plan Validity 90 Days 90 Days Daily Data 2 GB 1.5 GB Additional Data 20 GB Unlimited 5G Data Total Data 200 GB 135 GB Post Data Limit Speed ​​N/A 64 Kbps Unlimited Calling Yes Yes Daily SMS 100 SMS 100 SMS Post SMS Limit Charges N/A Re 1 (Local SMS), Rs 1.5 (STD SMS) 5G Internet Yes, if available Yes Additional Benefits Jio TV, Jio Cinema, Jio Cloud Apollo 24|7, Wynk Music, Hello Tunes OTT Benefits No No Plan Cost Rs 899 Rs 779

    Airtel Rs 779 Mobile Recharge Plan With 90 Day Validity

    This plan offers a 90-day validity period, providing unlimited calling, 100 SMS per day, and 1.5GB of daily data, along with unlimited 5G data and Airtel Thanks benefits.

    Once the daily data limit is exceeded, the speed drops to 64 Kbps, allowing for basic communication like instant messaging or emails. After reaching the daily SMS limit, users will be charged Re 1 per local SMS and Rs 1.5 per STD SMS.

    Airtel also offers rewards such as Unlimited 5G Data, Apollo 24|7 Circle Membership, Wynk Music for free, and complimentary Hello Tunes. However, this Rs 779 recharge does not include any OTT benefits.

  • Realme C63 5G Launched In India With 5000mAh Battery, Starting At Rs 10,999; Check Specs |

    Realme C63 5G India Launch: Realme has launched the budget-friendly Realme C63 5G smartphone in the Indian market. The smartphone comes in two color options: Forest Green and Starry Gold colour. It runs on Android 14-based Realme UI 5.0 and comes with the Realme Mini Capsule 2.0 feature.

    The Chinese smartphone brand has promised that the Realme C63 5G smartphone will get three years of security updates and two years of software updates for the phone. The phone is offered in 4GB RAM+128GB, 6GB RAM+128GB and 8GB RAM+128GB storage model.

    Realme C63 5G Price And Availability

    The Realme C63 5G is priced at Rs. ₹10,999 for the 4GB RAM + 128GB storage model. Meanwhile, the 6GB RAM+128GB model costs Rs 11,999 and the 8GB RAM+128GB variant is priced at Rs 12,999. The first sale of the smartphone will begin at 12:00 pm on August 20. Consumers can buy the smartphone through the Realme India website and Flipkart.

    Realme C63 5G Introductory Offer:

    Consumers can avail upto Rs. Rs.1,000 on payments using select bank cards as part of an introductory offer. This will bring down the starting price tag to Rs. 9,999.

    Realme C63 5G Specifications:

    The smartphone sports a 6.67-inch HD+ (720×1,604 pixels) display with up to 120Hz refresh rate, 625nits of peak brightness, 89.97 per cent screen-to-body ratio, and 240Hz touch sampling rate. The phone runs on a MediaTek Dimensity 6300 5G chipset and is loaded with a 5000mAh (typical) battery with 10W quick charge and reverse charging support. The battery is expected to provide up to 29 days of standby time and up to 40.1 hours of talk time on a single charge.

    On the optics front, the phone comes with a 32-megapixel AI-backed main rear camera with a Galaxycore GC32E1 sensor. For selfies and video chats, there is an 8-megapixel camera for selfies and video chats.

    For connectivity, the new Realme C63 5G includes Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, and a USB Type-C port. It has an IP64 rating for dust and splash resistance. The virtual RAM feature allows users to expand the onboard RAM up to 16GB.

  • YouTube Tests Sleep Timer Feature For Premium Users; Here’s How To Use It |

    YouTube New Feature: The Google-owned company YouTube is testing a new “Sleep Timer” feature for Premium subscribers. The new feature allows premium users to pause video playback in case they plan to fall asleep while watching content. Notably, this feature is especially useful for those who prefer to fall asleep with long podcasts or white noise playing in the background.

    For a limited time, eligible Premium members can explore new features in development, including AI experiments. This feature is reportedly will be available until September 2, but hopefully, the streaming platform will make it permanent and extend it to free users.

    With the “Sleep Timer” feature, it allows premium users to set a video pause at intervals of 10, 15, 20, 30, 45, or 60 minutes, or to pause until the video ends.

    Once YouTube pauses playback, you will see a pop-up asking you to extend the timer in case you want to. YouTube has lagged behind its competitors in implementing this feature. For instance, Spotify has provided sleep timers for a while, and even TikTok has tested similar functionalities. Earlier, a Google-owned company worked on an AI-powered assistant which is capable of answering video-related questions and a lock screen feature to prevent accidental taps.

    What Is YouTube Premium Subscription?

    It is a paid subscription to YouTube videos with a set of exclusive benefits which include ad-free videos, background playback, offline video access, personalized user statistics, and exclusive offers.

    How To Use “Sleep Timer” Feature On YouTube

    Step 1: If you’re not already a YouTube Premium subscriber, you need to sign up for the service through the YouTube app or website.

    Step 2: Open the YouTube app on your mobile device or open YouTube on your desktop. Step 3: Start playing any video that you want to use the sleep timer with.

    Step 4: On mobile, tap the video screen to reveal the controls, then tap the three-dot menu icon (•••) or the profile icon in the upper right corner. On the desktop, hover over the video player and click the gear icon (⚙️) in the lower-right corner of the video player.

    Step 5: Go to the Sleep Timer Option: Look for the “Sleep Timer” or a similar option in the settings menu.

    Step 6: Enable the Sleep Timer: Select the sleep timer option to activate it. Step 7: Pick a timer duration from the available options, ranging from 10 to 60 minutes, or choose to pause playback at the end of the video.

    Step 8: Confirm your selection to set the sleep timer, and the video will automatically stop playing or pause based on your chosen settings.