Semiconductor chips are now going to be subsidized for manufacturing in the United States as US President Joe Biden signed an order of implementation of the CHIPS Act, 2022 and the plan is worth $52.7 billion.
This is a big move as it will boost research and chip manufacturing in the country big time and will allow US to compete against the technological and scientific developments of China as both countries are not exactly on good terms as of late.
Brief Up
The move has met with immense disapproval from China as the Foreign Ministry of that country opines that it will disrupt international trade between the two nations and distort global semiconductor supply chains, which is why China has voiced its opposing opinion and does not want it to happen.
President Biden feels that the law will prove beneficial for the US as massive chip shortage has severely affected automobile and many other industries in the country that include home appliances, gaming and electronic devices.
This order has allowed experts to form the interagency CHIPS implementation council that comprises of 16 members, including State, Commerce, Defense, Labor & Energy, Treasury secretaries and other important personnel from all these departments.
Although the order has been signed, it hasn’t yet been revealed as to when the US Federal government will start providing funds for semiconductors as experts are waiting to receive more info on the matter.
Sony has had a great time in the past few years by rolling out some interesting devices that have met with a positive response. The company is all set to come out with brand new model of Xperia smartphones and whose details they will reveal on September 1, 2022.
It will be through a livestream on their official YouTube channel but the company hasn’t yet revealed exactly what kind of device it is although many people are speculating it to be Sony Xperia 5 IV smartphone, which also came out in the US Federal Communications Commission certification database.
Sony is collaborating with Cat Burns, a renowned musician for recording her latest music video on this new device so that it reaches the younger audience who are massive Burns fans and the device will catch their eye immediately.
There are no detailed features available on the device as of yet but it is speculated to be 155.74mm in height, and 67.1mm wide, while diagonally it will measure around 153.5mm, which implies that the device may have a 6.04 inch display screen.
We can only wait for further details from Sony in order to ascertain whether the above mentioned information is true. September 1 is the big day when Sony will reveal many things about the device.
India has come a long way in the past many years since Narendra Modi became its prime minister with many ups and downs but technological advancements have been too large to keep count.
5G services will be out in India during the latter half of 2022 with Modi claiming that preparations are in full swing to bring 6G services by the end of the 2020s and this statement was met with immense positive response at the Smart India Hackathon 2022 Grand Finale that he attended.
Ashwini Vaishnav, Telecom Minister in the Union Cabinet, has hinted that 5G services might be rolled out by October 12, 2022 although earlier it was September 29, but one needs to wait for a few more weeks until official reports come out.
PM Modi attended the function via video conferencing where he spoke about 5G and 6G services regarding their time of release and also welcomed Indianized solutions for entertainment and gaming.
Mr. Vaishnav has assured that 5G services will be available not only in metropolitan cities but also extreme rural areas in the next few years and they would be both accessible to one and all and affordable as well.
India’s biggest telecom giants like Reliance Jio, Adani Data Network, Bharti Airtel, and Vodafone are the highest bidders for the 5G service and they want to make sure that they can provide everything for the users’ convenience in both rural and urban areas.
In this day and age when we have become totally dependent on social media platforms, it is only natural that we will entrust all the relevant data to all the electronic devices with a strong operating system that stores all that data.
However, even the best laid plans of mice and men tend to go wrong especially in the software and IT field as more and more such devices are becoming vulnerable to cyber criminals with each passing day.
Shashi Tharoor, Congress MP from Kerala, who also leads the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Information Technology, has issued summons to Twitter and Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) to appear before the committee on August 26, 2022.
It is regarding an issue that concerns data privacy and security of the citizens due to which the committee wants to take no chances and this summon is mere days after the Modi-led central government revoked the Personal Data Protection (PDP) Bill, 2019, which will be replaced with a new bill.
In Brief
Twitter has been summoned for questioning by the Parliamentary panel of which Tharoor is the head for its management and composition as the panel strongly feels that it is extremely biased for a particular political party and will have to clarify regarding the same.
IRCTC has more than 10 crore users throughout India due to which it has hired a consultant service that will monetize passenger data along with other things, which is why the panel has summoned the corporation to enquire about the reason for hiring such a service along with the tender floated to hire consultants.
The speculations are ripe that the panel has also been holding meetings with many other stakeholders regarding data privacy and security that include ministries, social media portals, regulators, and several tech companies.
Skullcandy is going great guns by churning out excellent devices at regular intervals and given that it has such huge expectations to live up to, this is a herculean achievement indeed but now all eyes are on a brand new device that it has come out with.
The company has now launched the Mod True Wireless Earbuds that has excellent features and specifications to boast of as makers have pinned all their hopes that it will surpass its previous models in terms of sales.
The fact that it is packed with premium features that are the brainchild of the brand’s tech-experts and value-minded fans, Mod is all set to set new benchmarks as the perfect music- or play-from-anywhere audio companion that any music lover would want to own.
Brief Up
These earbuds come with an all new multipoint pairing that enables seamless toggling between multiple devices simultaneously, irrespective of its platform or manufacturer thereby ensuring that music alone will resume on a user’s smartphone once the Zoom meeting wraps on their device.
They have tremendous flexibility that is further underscored by the Skullcandy App’s compatibility, which enables button function and equalizer mode personalization to give a customized audio experience.
Mod earbuds are now available at Skullcandy.in, Amazon and select retailers all over the country and users that want to give it a try can go directly to these platforms and gain more information about it along with user reviews that will tell them whether it is their money’s worth or not.
Now there are many audio enthusiasts and music lovers that are looking for a premium, work-horse bud that won’t break the bank and they can’t find a better option than Mod in this regard for obvious reasons.
Features
These value-packed true wireless earbuds are specifically selected and expertly tuned drivers that are bound to deliver powerful sound quality for any music genre, podcast or video, which is a boon for music lovers.
It has an all new Clear Voice Smart Mic technology that utilizes artificial intelligence to reduce background noise and isolate the speaker’s voice, which ensures that phone calls and Zoom meetings are crystal clear in terms of audio.
Then you have the adjustable Stay-Aware Mode, which comes in handy to users as they can now dial outside noise levels up or down so they can tune in and out as much as they please but it entirely depending on their situation.
The earbuds are IP55 rated, which means that they are resistant to water, sweat, and dust so people with an affinity to any of the tasks where you get the three of them in huge quantity need not worry about the buds getting spoiled.
Moving on, users can also avail up to 34 Hours of battery life and can listen for a longer period what with 7 hours of battery life in the earbuds and 27 hours in the charging case, which is more than enough to work things out.
Conclusion
We are living in an era where we can work-from-anywhere due to which multi-tasking is more commonplace, which is why everyone is expected to perform numerous tasks simultaneously and with excellent results, which is why Mod was engineered to keep up with it all.
This new alternative makes seamlessly toggling between work and play a breeze, while also ensuring users can personalize their audio experience to best suit their listening styles.
It is very important for people, both young and old, to take care of their health by keeping a regular watch on it most of the time. It’s no secret that children as young as 10 years are falling prey to life threatening ailments.
For old people, it is far worse and one big reason for that is that the three basic necessities essential for survival- food, water, and oxygen are replete with pollutants, which is why the body needs healthy food and drink that are nutritious and devoid of any artificial colour or chemicals.
The Boat Xtend Smartwatch that was launched recently is an excellent fitness tool that people can use to keep track on matters relating to health and fitness. But there are many folks that are not that tech savvy so they need to be told about its features so as to know how much this device is important for them.
Features & Specifications
Boat Xtend comes with a 1.69 square inch display screen that has a HD+ resolution and is IP68 rated, which implies that it is completely invulnerable to water, dust, and sweat while it can be operated via the navigation button on the right side.
You can find more than 150 watch faces in the Boat Xtend Talk Smartwtch that can be found on the company’s official website. Coming back to the features, it has many of them like oxygen level tracking, sleep tracking, heartrate monitoring, calories, steps, etc. to name a few.
The battery power is 3000mAh units that lasts for 8 days on a single charge and for 2 days when the Bluetooth calling feature is enabled. The smartwatch comes at a starting price of Rs.2,999 in four colour options- Cherry Blossom, Pitch Black, and Teal Green.
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WhatsApp Sorts Out Group Chat Issue
It has been more than a decade since WhatsApp became the proverbial messaging platform by completely taking over from text messaging thereby rendering it obsolete and becoming the first popular app.
It has a huge responsibility to live up to the expectations of the users whilst simultaneously receiving cut throat competition from the likes of Signal and Telegram, both of which have their own significance among other messaging apps.
Nowadays, WhatsApp is burning midnight oil to catch up with its messaging counterparts with a new feature pertaining to group chats. It is working on new updates like polling feature, moderating operations, and including past members’ list for group chats.
The latest update is that it is coming up with a new feature pertaining to profile pictures for group chats. This is a feature is already available on Slack, Telegram, Signal, and Skype where users can see the individual’s profile pic alongside his messages.
WhatsApp is reportedly working on this feature in order to join the bandwagon so that message recipients may recognize the messages at once as being send by the real sender thereby leaving no room for confusion or skepticism regarding the sender’s identity.
If you’re looking for a game that will improve your focus and increase knowledge by identifying words, Wordle is the best option as far as web-based games are concerned that has become a hugely popular venture with millions of people tuning in on it every day.
It has become a routine feature as many people are working out the riddle given in the form of subtle hints and clues that they have to guess by entering characters in the given maze box as the alphabets can be identified via different colours.
All players will get six attempts to guess the Wordle puzzle correctly. The Wordle Puzzle for August 26, 2022, has two vowels that begins with a vowel and ends with a consonant and refers to using the language that generally implies the opposite of one’s actions in a humorous or emphatic manner. The word is IRONY.
This is a game that is played every day that is good for sharpening your mind through which you can solve every day problems with ease thereby helping you in gaining confidence and trying out more difficulty endeavors in life.
Garena Free Fire Redeem Codes for August 26
Garena Free Fire has become a massive battle royale action adventure game that has copious action sequences that contains entertainment galore, a big reason why it has become such a successful venture in the long run.
Although the game is banned in India, people from other countries can enjoy it to a whole new level as they will get to learn more about such adventure games and its characters but sometimes it is difficult to manage things out.
It so happens that the levels keep getting tougher as the game moves on due to which players’ need redeem codes to comfortably crack through and also win rewards in return like costumes, weapons, gold, silver, skin, etc. that will completely enhance the gaming experience of the players.
The redeem codes are 12 digit words that consist of numericals and alphabets that you can learn more about by visiting the Rewards Redemption Site on Garena Free Fire as the codes come out every day.
The redeem codes for August 26, 2022 are as follows:
YouTube TV, Google’s answer to cable TV, is working on a new feature that will allow users to watch up to four live streams at the same time, according to Protocol. “Mosaic Mode” will be the name given to this mode.
This is according to a presentation given by Google to its smart TV hardware partners, which was not made public. During this presentation, Google also revealed upcoming improvements for YouTube Shorts when viewed on a large screen, as well as new features for YouTube Music.
The PlayStation Vue service, which Sony has since discontinued, used to include a feature similar to what is now known as Mosaic Mode. Given that Google prefers to keep its services consistent across different hardware, Protocol expects the feature to eventually appear on non-Android smart TVs from Samsung and LG.
Despite the fact that the feature was announced in a presentation for Google TV and Android TV hardware manufacturers, Protocol notes that it will most likely be available on non-Android smart TVs in the future.
Other new features highlighted in the presentation include enhancements to YouTube Shorts, the company’s short-form video service similar to TikTok. These enhancements are intended to work better on larger screens.
According to the source, the user interface for YouTube Shorts on smart TVs may eventually do away with the scroll bar used to scroll through standard YouTube videos in favor of easy access to thumbs up and thumbs down buttons.
Although YouTube Shorts are currently available in the YouTube app on select smart TVs (such as LG’s), they play using YouTube’s standard interface, which is unsuitable for the short-form nature of the videos.
TikTok has had greater success in breaking into the market for smart TVs, which coincides with Google’s decision to build this function. TikTok is now available on a number of smart TV platforms, including those from Samsung, LG, Google, and Amazon.
Despite the fact that the app has traditionally been regarded as a mobile-only service. However, Protocol claims that Google has the advantage because YouTube is pre-installed on many TVs, but buyers must actively seek out TikTok’s apps. Google has this advantage, according to Protocol.
YouTube Music will also soon introduce a few new features designed specifically for smart TVs. One of these is the ability for users to search for and add playlists and albums to their libraries.
Google did not immediately respond to The Verge’s request for comment; however, Protocol claims that at least one of the new capabilities will be included in an update “in the coming months.”
Peiter Zatko, Twitter’s security chief until January, has filed a shocking whistleblower complaint alleging that the organization ignored major security flaws and misrepresented the number of “bots,” or fake profiles, on the platform. on the platform.
Zatko, also known as “Mudge,” is a well-known former hacker who filed a complaint with the Securities & Exchange Commission and the Federal Trade Commission last month. The Washington Post and CNN were the first to report on the complaint.
According to Zatko, Twitter executives ignored a number of security flaws, including failing to follow basic conventions such as properly safeguarding staff access to the core software, promptly deleting closed accounts, as well as installing and updating security software on company laptops and servers.
The whistleblower also claims that Twitter misled federal regulators about its progress in tightening up the privacy and security of its users’ accounts following a major hack.
According to the complaint, Twitter’s policy toward fake accounts incentivized “deliberate ignorance” by undercounting spam accounts and rewarding executives for increasing the number of users on the platform but not detecting bots.
According to Zatko, Twitter’s security flaws make the platform vulnerable to foreign spies, hacking, and disinformation campaigns.
The allegations come as Twitter is battling Elon Musk.
The complaint comes at a critical juncture for Twitter, which is preparing for a high-profile legal battle to compel billionaire Elon Musk to buy the company after agreeing to a $44 billion purchase deal.
But Musk is now looking to back out of the deal, claiming that Twitter was withholding information about the number of bots and spam on its platform, which the social media company has strongly denied.
The case between Twitter and Musk is set to go to trial on October 17.
Former CEO Jack Dorsey hired Zatko as Twitter’s security chief in 2020 after teenage hackers took over high-profile verified accounts, including those of former President Obama, then-presidential candidate Joe Biden, and Musk.
Twitter said in a statement that Zatko’s complaints are “riddled with inconsistencies and inaccuracies,” and that he was fired in January for poor performance. The complaint was also “opportunistic,” according to the company, and “designed to capture attention and inflict harm on Twitter, its customers, and its shareholders.”
Zatko claimed he tried to warn Twitter’s risk committee in January that executives were ignoring security flaws, but was fired two weeks later by CEO Parag Agrawal.
pTron is a rapidly fast growing and leading maker of affordable digital lifestyle and audio accessories in India that has just announced its newest addition to the earbuds collection- Bassbuds series of earbuds called Bassbuds Revv and Bassbuds Eon.
These are the latest pTron earbuds that will continue the legacy of the much beloved Bassbuds series and their main aim is to target gen z customers in Tier 1 & 2 cities as they’re extremely fond of them.
pTron has come up with some of the most uniquely designed Bassbuds Eon that have DSP ENC for calls along with 13mm drivers, BT5.3 & fast charging will be available at Rs.99 only for the first 100 customers so those who want to avail the offer need to do it fast
Features & Specifications
The earbuds are fully equipped with the latest and most advanced BT5.3 chipset that gives faster pairing, more stable connection, low power consumption while the earbuds are IPX4 rated, which means they are immune to water, dust, and sweat
Users can also get the dual and mono bud capability that manages voice control to awake Alexa, Google Assistant or Siri for a seamless hands-free experience. The earbuds can be fast charged through the USB-C charger.
Commenting on the launch, Mr. Ameen Khwaja Founder & CEO said, “The audio devices and accessories have always been showstoppers at pTron. With the wireless sound that packs top end features, specifications, and performance, the two new earbuds in our Bassbuds series offer the best of both worlds in terms of ground-breaking design & incredible sound. The Bassbuds Revv with its unique design appeal inspires real world game play, while the premium and chic Bassbuds Eon is made to offer most seamless audio experience in a sleek and supremely compact graphite finish charging case that stands out. The growing need for music and online games is a compatible match for our feather touch earbuds. And we are looking forward to coming up with more such devices for a unique entertainment experience.”
Now we will look at both earbuds one by one so that users can get to know about them and accordingly choose whichever one they want based on preference because they’re extremely particular about the device and want to gain as much info about it as they can.
So for starters, pTron Bassbuds Revv offers fast gaming-grade BT5.3 wireless connection with large 13mm drivers to give an illuminating in-game audio experience and unlimited thrills to the players.
It is designed in a way that fits for unique playing styles, which is why it is considered the bold & stellar one of the two as Bassbuds Revv offers total gaming comfort and efficiency, courtesy of the in-ear design and proprietary AptSense gaming technology that offer 50ms ultra-low latency so that viewers enjoy their gaming sessions.
pTron Bassbuds Eon is the one for people that are music and fashion aficionados. These earbuds feature a unique design proposition with a DSP ENC function so that users can make crisp and clear calls. They also have 13mm drivers with TrueSonic Bass output and connect via Bluetooth 5.3 that includes Dual HD mic.
Users also get Type C fast charging support through compact charging case, which features a graphite metallic finish on the outer side of the body that works as a good style statement for youngsters.
The pTron Bassbuds Revv is available for purchase with two colour options viz. Black & White on Amazon India at the starting price of Rs.1299 while Bassbuds Eon is available only in Graphite Black colour variant on Amazon India from August 26, 2022 at the special price of Rs.899, although it is valid for 2 days only.
Technical Specifications
Bassbuds Revv
Bassbuds Eon
Bluetooth version
Bluetooth v5.3
Bluetooth v5.3 + Dual HD Mic
Transmission distance:
10 meters
10 meters
Battery
30mAh each bud
30mAh each bud
Charge Power
DC5V-1A
DC5V-1A
Driver
13mm Powerful bass boosted dynamic drivers
13mm Powerful bass boosted dynamic drivers
Music & Play time
28 Hrs Playtime
30 Hrs Playtime
Mic
Stereo &Mono Bud Capability
Stereo &Mono Bud Capability
Charge time
50 min
60 min
Charging Port
USB C Fast Charging
USB C Fast Charging
Waterproof
IPX4 water & Sweat proof
IPX4 water & Sweat proof
Noise Cancellation
DSP technology for Environmental Noise Cancellation (ENC)
DSP technology for Environmental Noise Cancellation (ENC)
OPPO has launched brand new wireless stereo earbuds called OPPO Enco Buds2 in India, which is the perfect successor to the adept Enco Buds and will be available on OPPO Store and Flipkart at the starting price of Rs.1,799 from August 31, 2022 thereby putting an end to all rumours circulating around it.
The earbuds can easily adapt a 10mm large driver that moves more air into your ears to give a powerful bass performance while the titanium diaphragm coating on these drivers improves the earbuds’ treble to give an overall balanced sound.
In Brief
TWS supports the company’s proprietary Enco Live Stereo Sound Effects that includes Dolby Atmos and feature three types of settings viz. Original Sound, Bass Boost and Clear Vocals, which viewers can choose based on preference.
The TWS is lightweight and one almost gets the feeling of holding a feather. It also has an IPX4-rating, which implies that it is resistant to water, dust, and sweat during workouts sessions and shenanigans involving water.
The Enco Buds2 support seven hours of listening on a full charge along with three recharges up to 28 hours of listening. Then you have a fast charge of 10 minutes that allows users to enjoy music non-stop for an hour.
If you want crystal clear calling, then this model has an AI deep noise cancellation algorithms that simulate binaural hearing, which is based on a deep neural network (DNN) for tracking human voices and segregate them from background noises in the real surroundings.
It comes with a low-latency Bluetooth® 5.2 Transmission through which users can avail stable connectivity while its latency level is the highest while using OPPO smartphones, which means users will be able to experience the same audio-video synchronisation as wired headphones during gaming sessions.
The device has a smart connect function that enables quick pairing through which users can tap on a pop-up window on their handset in order to pair the buds for the first time and listen to anything they feel like.
Then there is the open-up flash connect feature that allows automatic pairing when the case is opened and disconnect after it is closed.
