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Lenovo calls on Indian artists to Showcase new vision

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Lenovo has teamed up with AMD and Microsoft to launch a contest in Asia Pacific where it has encouraged all artists and budding artists in India to conceptualize their idea of a sustainable future via a digital art piece.

The theme of the campaign is “The World We Imagine” whose aim is to call on contestants to envision what a green, peaceful and sustainable world looks like that they have to explain in language understandable to common folks.

All contestants in India are invited to submit digital art entries that best represent their vision of the future. This is an excellent opportunity as they stand a chance to win a cash prize of up to USD$5,000. The timeline is from now to 30 September 2022.

Lenovo has a long list of premium line of laptops that include Yoga Slim 7 Pro X and Yoga Slim 7 Carbon aside from regular perks like free subscriptions to the Adobe Creative Cloud and Adobe applications.

All contestants must submit their entries via the campaign microsite in a file size of less than 20MB and in JPG format. If there are any other formats through which contestants can submit their files, they will be notified immediately.

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They can apply through any form of digital artwork except commercial works, brand-related, commissioned, or competitors’ commissioned work, which has been conveyed to all participants lest they start asking.

All entries can be submitted in the following formats- 3D, animation, illustration, photo, or digital.

Apart from the above points, submissions must be accompanied by a short synopsis of their idea where they have to explain the creation and have to be original barring small inspirations, pertaining to the contest theme, unpublished, and uncommission by any reputed brand.

The contest will be reviewed by a panel of qualified judges while all entries will be judged based on their visual design, creative concept, and adherence to the theme, which all contestants have to follow without fail.

Top 10 Futuristic Gadgets in the World

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Top 10 Futuristic Gadgets

Technology has played a massive role in the betterment of mankind in many more ways than one. Each new revolutionary discovery since times of yore has contributed to a new benchmark and rendered the previous model obsolete.

For example, money replaced barter system as a medium of exchange, telephone replaced telegrams, smartphones have taken over wired telephones, email have replaced letters, and the list goes on and on.

The social media revolution in the late 2000s changed things for the better with the advent of platforms like Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, along with the countless devices and new era smartphones that has made the world a small place.

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Now life is virtually impossible to imagine without electronic gadgets and one reason for it is because they’ve considerably reduced manual labour. The average human being has always been lazy and done his best to get things done through shortcuts and dodges.

The arrival of gadgets have made jobs a lot easier although the pressure to match up to expectations remains the same. However, that does not take away from the significance that these gadgets have played in our lives.

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Technology has been defined as ‘science of craft’ where humans use brain and physical labour to bring an evolutionary change in the world that would benefit mankind in general like the discoveries made by scientists.

The millennial generation is extremely clever in having things their way and want to live a lifestyle they please. They have turned their life passion into a lucrative career opportunity with flying colours.

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This tech world is a funny place to live in as and when a change happens it is usually iterative. It is inevitable for technology to undergo a massive upgrade in order to cater to the present generation like the examples mentioned above.

Top 10 Futuristic Gadgets

It is worth noting that we haven’t lost old technology but merely bettered it and here we are in the 21st century surrounded by machines and gadgets. We have much more to come in the next decade or so with Artificial Intelligence (AI) touted to be the next major breakthrough in the technological world.

Technological advancements have been aplenty but it is very difficult, if not impossible, for a common man to gauge its impact as most of it would go over his head but there have been many examples of technology that have blown our minds in more ways than one.

It is widely being speculated that Artificial Intelligence means that robots will soon take over from humans for labouring out in the office. However, it is a mere speculation as only time will tell as to how exactly things will turn out.

In Brief

The Consumers Electronics Show (CES) is an excellent occasions where users can get to learn about many futuristic gadgets that they won’t even know exist. Most people are dumbfounded when they learn that such gadgets are in existence.

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It doesn’t change the fact that they are indeed revolutionary and there can be no better place than CES, a Las Vegas expo where you can get to see gadgets that look at least 50 years ahead of their time.

It is the place where the most powerful tech giants across the globe grace the occasion in large numbers to reveal to the world what all they are up to and what their loyal fanbase can expect as and when they roll out new devices in the market.

Top 10 Futuristic Gadgets

Every big tech giant, be it Samsung or Apple or any other, launches a new device every few months and this despite the fact that they manufacture hundreds of products and yet find something or the other that caters to people of almost all age groups.

However, 2022 has been quite different given that the entire world is grappling with a global pandemic by the name of Covid-19 and add Omicron to the woes, the halls were almost deserted.

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This left many companies with no choice but to reveal their output online, which is more or less the scenario in almost every field. Every tech giant has an official social media platform through which they can interact with their fans that are spread all over the world and reveal information about the latest updates regarding the release of new gadgets.

ccc that everyone should learn about and while it is impossible to touch it with your bare hands, the showcase is quite stunning to look at and gives an exhilarating feeling to anyone that learns about it.

  • NXTWEAR AIR Glasses– They are unique in that once strap them to your face, you will feel that you are watching a 140 inch cinema screen from a few yards away and while some might find it difficult to believe, TLC, its makers, have vouched that users will no longer be aware of their surroundings once they put it on. Once that happens, they will be transported to a whole new and surreal world as though they are part of it.
  • BMW Colour Changing Car-The heading would be shocking for many readers but it is true because BMW has used E-Ink, which is used for powering kindle, to create a car that can change colour in seconds from black to white and vice versa. Such a chameleonic feature of a vehicle is completely unheard of and the credit goes to BMW for coming up with such a sensational discovery. A body wrap has been specifically designed with inbuilt technology, which changes colour depending on whether a positive or negative charge has been pumped into it
  • Invisible Earphones– Another heading that readers would find difficult to believe but Noveto has made it a reality as it as sound knowledge about ‘sound’ and it is working on the development of Smart Beaming, a technology that pipes audio straight at you that no one but you can hear
  • Golden TV– Things are getting better and better as we move on but ever since Loewe, a luxury television manufacturer that was released in UK back in 2020, it has jumped into OLED format. Loewe completes 99 years in 2022 and was the brand that created the first ever electronic TV. But right now for this model it is creating only 99 units of its Loewe bild s.77 edition and they are made out of gold plating while the unit comes with a gold plated Loewe logo and signature badge while each model will have a serial number so that users know which badge they’ve got upon purchase
  • Freestyle Samsung Projector– It is a model that you can use in your home that will give you a surreal and dreamy feeling because we all are cine lovers deep inside that turn into intellectual experts and start considering ourselves as the next Tarantinos or Scorseses. Freestyle is a compact projector that has decent power of imaging in full HD format that has the capacity to create a screen up to a 100 inches and rotate a full 180 degrees
  • Foldable Screen– A pretty futuristic model if you look at it because while there are many foldable laptops that anyone can envision and own in present times, this Asus model goes several notches higher as it has a foldable screen, which is called the Asus Zenbook 17 Fold OLED that has a cutting edge that can slice your finger off in a stroke if not handled carefully and comes with a 17.3 inches foldable OLED touchscreen
  • Samsung Eco Remote Control– While one has heard about remote controls being charged by batteries or chargers, it is impossible to envision one that is charged by Wi-Fi but Samsung has lived up to its name and reputation by once again showing why it is a top tech giant for so long. This innovative gadget will soon render a normal remote control obsolete and has a solar panel, which means you can charge when outside in bright sunlight or resting on a hammock in your garden
  • Sony PlayStation VR2 Headset– This is an excellent model that PS5 users will love as it is meant for PS5 and has features such as eye tracking, headset feedback, and 3D audio that will enhance your gaming experience immensely
  • LiteBoxer VR– This is one that boxing enthusiasts will find right up their alley as it allows user to enter a virtual boxing ring for a full sensory workout within the confinements of your living room. A true excursion into the Metaverse where you can envision beating your enemies
  • LG Media Chair– This new gadget may look like a regular cosy armchair but once you sit on it, it will give you the feeling of being a hamster trying to balance on a wheel. This is a phenomenal media setup that comprises of a 55 inch OLED TV that rotates to give viewers an excellent angle while reclining

Conclusion

So there you have it. These gadgets are as futuristic as futuristic can be imagined in the coming decades and one that almost every tech aficionado would love to gain more information on. Whenever these gadgets launched will be a big day in the history of technology as far back as one can remember.

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Best Smartphones for Moms under Rs.25,000

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Best Smartphones for Moms

In fact, many users have gone so far as to claim that losing your smartphone is akin to losing the use of your right hand.

This statement is more or less true to a certain extent but not everybody can afford a Porsche Android or Apple smartphone that costs around Rs.70,000 or more. Then there are those that have huge pockets and can buy all the luxuries but are alien to the use of an expensive smartphone with complex applications and features.

Middle class women are quite satisfied to own a relatively cheaper smartphone for they desire nothing more than to explore new apps, play mobile games, and watch cookery shows on YouTube to learn new recipes.

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Therefore, we are going to look at some of the best smartphones under Rs.25,000 that you can gift your mom so that they too can spent their free hours learning new things not only on how to operate the device but also its interesting features.

List of Smartphones

Motorola Edge 20

Best Smartphones For Moms

It is a sleek model with a protruding camera bump at the back while the company’s main focus is on design making, which makes it extremely light to hold at 163g. It comes with a 6.7 inch full HD+ AMOLED display along with a 144Hz refresh rate and has a strong Corning Gorilla Glass 5 both at the front and back. It costs Rs.24,999

Motorola Edge 20 Specifications
Display 6.70-inch, 1080×2400 pixels
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G
RAM 8GB
Storage 128GB
Battery Capacity 4000mAh
Rear Camera 108MP + 16MP + 8MP
Front Camera 32MP

 

Samsung Galaxy F62

Best Smartphones For Moms

This one is a mid-range handset and also the second one introduced in the F series smartphones that costs Rs.21,999 where the front and back frame are built from plastic but still the phone gives you a sturdy feel despite its thickness at 9.5mm.

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The handset’s main highlight is the Exynos 9825 SoC and it has many excellent games that players can try out. The cameras are above average when used in broad daylight while low light performance is weak especially while taking videos. However, it is still a worthy handset to try out with great features that your mom would definitely enjoy and the features are as given below

Samsung Galaxy F62 Specifications
Display 6.70-inch, 1080×2400 pixels
Processor Samsung Exynos 9825
RAM 6GB
Storage 128GB
Battery Capacity 7000mAh
Rear Camera 64MP + 12MP + 5MP + 5MP
Front Camera 32MP

 

Poco X3 Pro

Best Smartphones For Moms

Another worthy handset that anyone with a modest budget would like to own. It is costs Rs.20,049 and is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 860 SoC, a slightly faster version of flagship Snapdragon 855 that allows the model to function at a modest pace due to which you can perform different tasks and play games as well. Its features and specifications are given here

Poco X3 Pro Specifications
Display 6.67-inch, 1080×2400 pixels
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 860
RAM 6GB
Storage 128GB
Battery Capacity 5160mAh
Rear Camera 48MP + 8MP
Front Camera 20MP

 

Realme GT Master

Best Smartphones For Moms

When it comes to mid-range models, it is difficult to leave this one out and it is reportedly meant to replace X series of smartphones. Like any other device, it has its own features and specifications but are easy to explain to your mom in layman terms.

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Of course, anyone who has limited tech knowledge on smartphones can become used to it after operating it for a few days. It costs Rs.24,195 and has a 120Hz Super AMOLED display screen that is perfect for watching movies and playing games. The other features are as given below.

Realme GT Master Edition Specifications
Display 6.43-inch, 1080×2400 pixels
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G
RAM 6GB
Storage 128GB
Battery Capacity 4300mAh
Rear Camera 64MP + 8MP + 2MP
Front Camera 32MP

 

OnePlus Nord CE 5G

Best Smartphones For Moms

It usually caters to the lower end of the smartphone market while the CE stands for Core Edition and is quite adept at delivering a core smartphone experience and costs Rs.22,999.

This model has a 6.43 inch AMOLED display screen with a holepunch for selfie camera, which is perfect for people obsessed with taking selfies and has a 90Hz refresh rate. The display has excellent viewing angles and has a fingerprint scanner at the back that unlocks at a pat. The main features are as follows

OnePlus Nord CE 5G Specifications
Display 6.43-inch, 1080×2400 pixels
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G
RAM 8GB
Storage 128GB
Battery Capacity 4500mAh
Rear Camera 64MP + 8MP + 2MP
Front Camera 16MP

 

Samsung Galaxy A52

Samsung Galaxy A52

This model is a significant part of the A series smartphone that was launched alongside Galaxy A72. It has a massive 6.5 inch full HD+ Super AMOLED display screen with a hole-punch display along with a fast 90Hz refresh rate and plastic built.

It also has a rubber seal around the SIM tray to keep dust and water at bay. A52 is excellent for taking portraits and is good to try out for anyone fond of taking selfies. Its price is Rs.22,999. The other features are as follows.

Samsung Galaxy A52 Specifications
Display 6.50-inch, 1080×2400 pixels
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G
RAM 6GB
Storage 128GB
Battery Capacity 4500mAh
Rear Camera 64MP + 12MP + 5MP + 5MP
Front Camera 32MP

 

Realme 9 Pro+ 5G

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This is the model due to which 9 Series smartphones have been elevated from mainstream to mid-range segment and costs higher than 9 Pro at Rs.24,999.

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You will find some new features such as optical image stabilization (OIS) in the camera, which was not available from Realme lineup but the added bonus is that it is available in a colour changing Sunlight Blue Finish with excellent camera performance.

Realme 9 Pro+ 5G Specifications
Display 6.40-inch, 1080×2400 pixels
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 920
RAM 8GB
Storage 256GB
Battery Capacity 4500mAh
Rear Camera 50MP + 8MP + 2MP
Front Camera 16MP

 

The aforementioned models are some of the best smartphones you can find under Rs.25,000 that your mom would definitely love although she might have problems understanding the features and specifications as most of them might go over her head.

Nonetheless, they are extremely adept due to these very features that would make mobile surfing an enjoyable occasion. You can study the manual and arrange everything as it is given there or watch YouTube videos on how to operate the device, which your mom can learn a great deal from.

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Top 10 Shopping Websites for Fashion & Lifestyle

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Top 10 Shopping Websites

What is the one thing that excites anyone above all during festive season? Of course, everyone has his/her own preference as to what they want to do to celebrate the festivals that come up.

However, there is one thing that both men and women are equally fond of in these times and that is shopping. No one can go through without hunting down and shopping at least half a dozen things especially when it comes to fashion and lifestyle.

Fashion statements are made almost every year during festivals like Holi and Diwali but right now we are into the festive season of Janmashtami, which falls on August 19, 2022, and people are, as always, excited to welcome Shri Krishna into their house with the regular festivities like every year.

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Brief Up

Shopping is many things to many people like for some, it is a way to buy luxurious items that comes out while for others, it is simply a popular pastime, especially for married men, who have to carry the bags for their wives who are totally preoccupied with new dresses or jewelry that they their fancy.

Then we have those that prefer window shopping where people spent hours outside a shop ogling at the princely looking items through the window that they ardently desire to own but can’t due to budget constraints.

However, you have those that are totally preoccupied with their work schedule that don’t have any time to fulfill their own needs and desires, let alone that of their family, which is a sad scenario.

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Nowadays, youngsters neither have time nor patience to take the trouble of dressing up and moving out of the house in search of relevant shops in the vicinity and spend an hour or two each at the countless ones lined up for purchasing fashion items.

They are far more content with online shopping where they simply have to place an order on Flipkart or Amazon, make the payment, and wait for the company to deliver the item on their doorstep, which is they are much more comfortable with.

While it is true that online shopping has become the most preferred form of shopping, there are still those who would much rather go to the shopping center, even if it is a bit far off, to see the items they intend to buy, scrutinize them, and try to bargain with the shopkeeper to give it in the lowest amount possible.

Popular Appeal

While there are quite a few that haven’t given up on going out for shopping, it cannot be denied that online shopping has achieved immense popularity in the past few years and this is in a country that has the second largest population on planet Earth at 135 crores, which will soon take the top spot very soon.

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But it is also a fact that you cannot purchase everything online especially tech gadgets because no one can gauge the quality of the product by simply looking at the image displayed on the shopping portal.

Smartphones, tablets, and other electronic gadgets are still purchased via outdoor shopping because tech savvy individuals that use these very items to search for online shopping portals and make the payment then and there itself, they would also take the trouble to physically go to the place and test the products for themselves.

It is only after they are satisfied would they purchase the product but that is not always the case when you’re shopping for things related to fashion and lifestyle even though gadgets are huge fashion statements themselves.

India comprises of 70% of the youth population throughout the globe, which makes it head and shoulders ahead of even developed countries in this matter. Most of them are into online shopping as they perceive outdoor shopping to be a waste of time.

Therefore they would prefer doing their shopping online regardless of whether the product is an expensive piece of art or a regular everyday item meant for household chores and cutlery items, for example.

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Nowadays, the number of people that prefer online shopping has increased manifolds and it encompasses all age groups and genders despite many Indians being cautious about the price benefits that many online shopping portals have to offer as their love for purchasing their favourite items overrides any other thing.

Therefore, let’s look at some of the best websites that makes online shopping such an interesting affair so that any newbie that is confused about where to look for to buy fashion items can get an idea where to look for.

List of Shopping Portals

Flipkart.com

Top 10 Shopping Websites

We’ll start with the obvious because a company that started out at a mere Rs.4,00,000 in 2004 and amassed a 60,000 crore turnover in just a decade deserves the top spot of any list regarding shopping portals and become an example for others to follow. It is the largest e-commerce portal in India after dethroning letsbuy.com. The unique feature of Flipkart is that it uses strategies like Behavioral and Psychographic to cater to the ever changing needs of any customer.

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Amazon.in

Top 10 Shopping Websites

When it comes to world supremacy in the ecommerce world, Amazon.com wins by a wide margin and has only recently started out in the Indian market through Amazon.in with a total revenue of Rs.11,232 crore in the 2018-19 financial year. Customers can get eateries, gadgets, books, and any item they want on this website at a cheap price and limited shipping offers.

Jabong.com

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This is a lifestyle and fashion store where you can get a variety of products from Apparel to home items and that too with excellent discount offers while its FY’19 revenue was Rs.294.6 crore

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Firstcry.com

Top 10 Shopping Websites

If you’re looking for kiddy stuff, then this is the best option and has become India’s largest kids’ store that sells more than 80,000 items collected from more than 500 Indian and international brands of high repute with a revenue of Rs.530 crores in FY’19. A unique feature of this portal is that it has come up with an excellent strategy to reach out to couples on the cusp of parenthood directly every month and providing mothers with Firstcry souvenirs before they go to the hospital

Shopclues.com

Top 10 Shopping Websites

Apart from massive discount offers, it offers gifts as varied as jewelry, computer, mobile, and other accessories where every product comes with the tag as ‘Made in India’ that gives it a distinctive advantage over rival products

Infibeam.com

Top 10 Shopping Websites

You can get accessories as varied as books, mobile games, apparel, smartwatches, food, jewelry items, bikes, cars, and many others, which is why it has more than 50 lakh visitors on its site. For a company that had humble beginnings since its launch in 2007, it has now amassed nearly 1300 employees and spread its outlets throughout the country. It recently achieved a revenue of Rs.1159.07 crore in FY’19

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Naaptol.com

Naaptol

This is a must for many shopping lovers that want different products of different varieties and is regarded as a pioneer that helped customers to compare prices of different items, in a bid to make them aware of the best products that prove their money’s worth

Homeshop18

Top 10 Shopping Websites

This is the first company that has launched its own 24/7 TV channel that promotes Home Shopping, which is a first for India and eventually it reached a revenue of Rs.1236 crores in FY’19

Snapdeal.com

Top 10 Shopping Websites

Apart from luxury items, you can also avail travel deals, local deals, restaurants, spas, and many other conveniences on this portal as it also works on a strategy to focus on people that are extremely conscious of buying items as and want something that proves their money’s worth

Myntra.com

Myntra

When it comes to ecommerce portals with the best fashion and lifestyle products, this one is another preferred option. Last in the list but definitely not the least, it offers shoes, watches, T-shirts, pants, and similar accessories at a discounted price

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Snaps Remix on Snapchat

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Snaps Remix on Snapchat

All applications come out with new and updated features on a regular basis due to the constant changing tastes of its users and the same holds true for Snapchat, which has come out with an interesting remix feature through which you can blend your original video with another’s.

With this remix features, users will now be able to create new snaps that also build on their friends’ snaps along with their own old snaps. Now they can record their own snap alongside the original while it is playing.

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So anyone who’s interesting in creating snaps remix can learn about it here.

Brief Definition of Snaps Remix

A snapchat remix is one through which a user can record a video response to a friend’s Snap while their clips are playing directly next to it. Users are given the option of choosing different formats while the Remix is being recorded, like for example, when the video appears next to, above, below, or in the corner of the original clip.

Snaps Remix on Snapchat

Tiktok users might find an uncanny resemblance of this feature with the Tiktok’s duets feature, which are mostly reserved for actual song duets aside from collaborations and reactions.

To Snaps Remix on snapchat, the following steps are essential:

The first step is to open ‘Stories’ tab and select the Snap that you want remixed and then tap the ‘three vertical dots icon’ that is found on the top right where you will find the option ‘Remix Snap’ that you select.

If a user wants, he/she can choose different names of their choice from the layout menu on the left for convenience purposes. Then you can start editing the snap and add GIFs if you please, and even choose filters, stickers, and emojis. Lastly, you need to press the ‘Send’ icon to share the remix with others.

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Everything you should know about the upcoming marvel-sony movie “Madame Web”

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Cosmic Circus has reportedly confirmed the first character details for Sony Pictures’ next Marvel film, Madame Web, as production on the film continues (via MSS Reddit). Despite recently released set photos that appeared to suggest Dakota Johnson would be playing Julia Carpenter, it has been revealed that Johnson is actually playing Cassandra Web.

Meanwhile, Adam Scott and Emma Roberts play the younger versions of Uncle Ben and Mary Parker, with Mary Parker being Peter Parker’s mother. According to the outlet’s sources, Euphoria breakout Sydney Sweeney is actually playing Julia Carpenter, while Celeste O’Connor and Isabela Merced have been cast as Mattie Franklin and Anya Corazon, respectively.

The Spider-Man franchise is returning to the Marvel Cinematic Universe — and no, we’re without forgetting Tom Holland and Zendaya who could return to their roles in SpiderMan 4. A new female-led spin-off film is on the way! S.J. Clarkson’s standalone film Madame Web will star Dakota Johnson as Sony’s first female superhero.

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The cast and synopsis of the highly anticipated film have slowly emerged, but we’ve secured some details. Here’s everything we know about Madame Web so far.

Who plays Madame Web?

Over the last few months, there has been a steady flow of casting news. Emma Roberts joined the film’s already star-studded cast on June 27, according to Deadline. However, as with many of her co-stars, the details of her role are unknown. Adam Scott will also appear in Madame Web in an unnamed role.

The film will star Tony-nominated actress Isabela Merced, according to Deadline. Isabela, best known for her roles in Sweet Girl and Spirit Untamed, confirmed the news on Instagram by reposting the outlet’s story with the caption. Sydney Sweeney, Isabela’s co-star, expressed her support by commenting with two fire emojis on her post.

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Celeste O’Connor has also agreed to appear in the Marvel film, according to Deadline on May 24. As previously stated, the actor’s exact role has yet to be revealed. Celeste previously appeared in Ghostbusters: Afterlife and is currently in the Paramount+ film The In-Between with Joey King.

And, as previously reported by Deadline, Euphoria breakout star Sydney Sweeney has joined Dakota Johnson and the rest of the Madame Web cast in an unnamed role.

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On August 4th, Deadline confirmed that Flight Attendant star Zosia Mamet has joined the cast of Madame Web. Zosia previously appeared on HBO’s Girls and AMC’s Mad Men, both of which starred Lena Dunham.

What will happen to Madam Web?

According to Deadline, “Madame Web” “will be an origin story of the clairvoyant, whose psychic abilities allow her to see within the spider world.” If the film is solely based on the Madame Web comic book series, viewers will be in for a treat. Madame Web, a mutant, first It appeared in issue 210 of The Amazing Spider-Man. Cassandra Webb, an elderly woman, suffered from blindness and a chronic autoimmune disorder her entire life, causing significant neurological deterioration. She specializes in predicting the future of Spider-related superheroes, according to Marvel. She even mentored Spider-Man and led a group of superheroes who became known as Spider-Woman.

After attempting to assist Spider-Man in preventing the assassination of a political figure, Madame Web was placed in a coma and suffered from short-term memory loss. She reunites with Spider-Man and requests that he retrieve one of the required artifact fragments to aid in the arcane ritual of the Gathering of the Five in order to save her life. Spider-Man assists her in receiving immortality, which allows her to revert to a younger, healthier version of herself, out of the five options: knowledge, power, immortality, insanity, or death.

Madame Web will be played by Dakota Johnson

marvel-sony movie "Madame Web"Dakota Johnson has been cast as Madame Web in the film. Johnson is best known for her role in the 50 Shades of Grey franchise, but she has appeared in numerous Hollywood projects since then. Johnson confirmed the news in February 2022 by simply posting a spiderweb emoji on her Instagram stories.

Fans were surprised to learn that Johnson had been cast as Madame Web, as the titular character is typically an older woman suffering from myasthenia gravis, a disease that causes skeletal and muscle weakness. Johnson may be playing Julia Carpenter, a younger character who eventually became the second Madame Web, but the verdict is still out.

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Sydney Sweeney Has Been Cast As The Lead

Not long after Johnson was cast, Euphoria breakout star Sydney Sweeney was cast in an unspecified lead role. Sweeney had previously been fan cast as a possible replacement for Felicia Hardy, aka Black Cat, but there is no word on who she will play in the film at the time of writing.

Sweeney has become a sought-after actress in the last year, thanks to her commanding performance in season 2 of Euphoria. An actress of her caliber will fit right in as a co-lead alongside Johnson, and her popularity may skyrocket even further after the release of Madame Web.

The film will be released on July 7, 2023

According to Sony’s announcement in April 2022, Madame Web will be released on July 7th, 2023. With filming set to begin in the summer of 2022, the film will be released in the middle of the summer movie season the following year. It will be released on January 13th, 2023, following Sony’s other film, Kraven the Hunter.

Sony’s decision to release the film during the peak of the summer movie season demonstrates their confidence in the project. It will, however, almost certainly face stiff competition from other studios. Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning Part One, Barbie, and The Marvels are currently scheduled for release in July 2023.

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It’ll Happen in Sony’s Spider-Man Universe

Because the film is being produced by Sony, it will take place in Sony’s Spider-Man Universe. That is, it will follow the same timeline as Venom (2018), Venom: Let There Be Carnage (2021), and Morbius (2022). Furthermore, Kraven the Hunter (2023) will enter the universe six months before Madame Web.

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Given that Madame Web has traversed dimensions and multiverses in the comics, it’s unclear how much the film will be linked to the larger universe. It’s also possible that the character will cross paths with Spider-Man from the MCU, or any Spider-Man before that, as Tom Hardy’s Venom appeared in Spider-Man: No Way Home.

S.J Clarkson will direct the film

Madame Web will be directed by S.J. Clarkson, a British filmmaker. Clarkson rose to prominence as a director of television shows such as Heroes, Dexter, and Orange Is the New Black. Her success prompted her to direct two episodes of Jessica Jones and two episodes of The Defenders for Marvel’s Netflix.

While Madame Web will be S.J. Clarkson’s second feature film as director, she has a wealth of television directing experience. Her previous Marvel experience, as Jessica Jones and The Defenders, were streaming service hits, should reassure fans.

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Matt Sazama and Burk Sharpless will wrote “Madame Web”

The screenplay for Madame Web was written by Matt Sazama and Burk Sharpless. The writers have previously worked on Dracula Untold, The Last Witch Hunter, and Morbius.

Fans may be concerned about the direction of the duo’s script, as Morbius was panned by critics and audiences alike. Not to mention that the pair’s films are currently rated at 25% or less on Rotten Tomatoes, which does not bode well for their script’s prospects. Fans are hoping for a course correction with Madame Web.

Emma Roberts’ Headlines A Powerful Supporting Cast

Sony has been filling out the cast of Madame Web over the last few months. Emma Roberts, who joined the cast earlier this month, was the most notable addition. Isabela Merced, Celeste O’Connor, and Tahar Rahim are among the other notable cast members.

Madame Web’s ensemble cast is brimming with talent. Fans are curious about the roles they will play, as well as whether their characters will be classic Spider-Man comic characters, variations of characters from different universes, or brand-new inventions for the film. Unfortunately, because the film is shrouded in mystery, fans may have to wait a while for answers.

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Sony has released the first Madame Web plot details

While Sony has said little about the film, they did recently release the first synopsis. Madame Web will “follow the clairvoyant, whose psychic abilities enable her to see within the spider world.

It doesn’t get much more general than that for a synopsis. Apart from confirming that it will be an origin story, Sony’s synopsis simply confirmed who the character of Madame Web is. Fans’ best chance of learning more about the plot of the film may not come until many months later when the first trailer is released.

The involvement of Spider-Man is 50/50

Because Madame Web is a Spider-Man supporting character, many fans are wondering if the fan-favorite webhead will appear at all in the film. Obviously, Sony has kept this under wraps, but that doesn’t stop fans from speculating on how Spider-Man might appear.

Speculation suggests that it could go one of two ways. One, because the film is an origin story for the character of Madame Web, Spider-Man could not appear at all. Or, in a post-credits scene, Spider-Man, or a variant of the character yet to be seen on film, could appear, setting up a future appearance in Sony’s Spider-Man universe.

Some rumors claim that it is not even a Madame Web Movie

One intriguing rumor about the project is that it is not at all a Madame Web film. According to entertainment reporter John Campea, the film is merely disguised as a Madame Web film and is actually a secret Spider-Man film.

However, there is no proof of this, and it is currently classified as “fanciful. While Sony has not officially announced the project, it has set up some social media accounts for it. Not only that, but if it had been a different film, people would have figured out the ruse by now. It will most likely be a Madame Web film, as Sony intended.

Also Read: Your favourite Marvel superhero might join the Avengers

How to Check RAM Slot Availability in Windows 11

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RAM Slot Availability in Windows 11

What is RAM memory exactly?

RAM memory is the primary memory of the system. RAM, contrary to popular belief, is not permanent storage memory, but rather volatile memory.

RAM memory is significantly faster than storage memory, but it is also more expensive per megabyte, so it is generally smaller.

RAM memory is used as work memory; this means that when we open an application, it is loaded into RAM memory and the processor operates on it directly from RAM; in general, the processor does not read anything from the hard disc. There are some cases where the storage disc is used as RAM memory (swap or paging files), but this is usually because we have run out of available RAM and the system’s performance suffers as a result.

One of the most important considerations when purchasing a new PC or laptop is its upgradeability. Is your computer equipped with extra RAM slots, PCIe SSD slots, or an HDD bay? Having the ability to add more memory in the future will help you futureproof the computer and improve performance based on your workload. While the traditional method of checking the number of RAM slots involves opening the system, there are software-based alternatives. In this article, we will go over six different methods for checking available RAM slots in Windows 11.

Also Read: How to Change Your Password in Windows 11

Examine the RAM Slots in Windows 11 (2022)

RAM Slot Availability in Windows 11

This article includes six different methods for checking available RAM slots in Windows 11. You can inspect the memory slots using built-in tools such as Task Manager and Command Prompt, as well as third-party software and physically disassembling the PC. You can read about the method you want to try by expanding the table below.

Find Available RAM Slots in Windows 11 Task Manager

  1. To open the Task Manager, press the Windows 11 keyboard shortcut “Ctrl+Shift+Esc.” Then, from the left sidebar, select the “Performance” tab.
  2. The used RAM slots are now visible in the “Slots used” section. For example, the Windows 11 laptop I’m using has two RAM slots, one of which is currently in use.

Examine RAM Slots in Windows 11 Using Command Prompt

  1. To begin, hold down the Windows key and type “Command Prompt” into the Windows Search bar. Then, select “Run as administrator” to launch a Command Prompt window with administrative privileges.
  2. Run the following command in Command Prompt to determine the total number of RAM slots:

“wmic Memphysical get MemoryDevices”

  1. My Windows 11 laptop, as you can see, has two memory slots. Use the following command to see which RAM slots are currently in use:

“wmic MemoryChip get BankLabel, DeviceLocator, Capacity”

Also Read: How to Set up and Test Your Microphone in Windows 11?

Find RAM Slots Using PowerShell on Windows 11 PC

  1. PowerShell can also be used to locate available RAM slots. To begin, run the following command in an elevated PowerShell window (i.e. open PowerShell with administrative privileges):

Get-WmiObject -Class “Win32_PhysicalMemoryArray”

  1. The command below will help you find the active RAM slot on your computer:

Get-WmiObject -Class “Win32_PhysicalMemory” | Format-Table BankLabel

CPU-Z can be used to locate available RAM slots in Windows 11

RAM Slot Availability in Windows 11

Apart from monitoring the CPU temperature, CPU-Z is a third-party program in Windows 11 that displays the available RAM slots as well as the RAM type. It’s a fantastic free program for discovering all kinds of hardware information about your computer. Follow the steps mentioned below.

  1. Download CPU-Z from the link provided. Get the most recent Classic version.
  2. Install and launch the program. Navigate to the “Memory” tab to learn more about your installed RAM, including its type and size.
  3. Navigate to the “SPD” tab at the top to find the available RAM slots. Click on the drop-down menu and select the tab “Memory slot selection” here. The entries in the drop-down menu will be displayed based on the number of RAM slots available. For example, I have four memory slots, only one of which is currently in use.

Learn More About Installed RAM in Windows 11

While the methods above allow you to check the available memory slots, you can also use the System Information utility in Windows 11 to find information about the installed RAM. Steps mentioned below.

  1. In the search function, type “system information” and press the Windows key. Open “System Information” now.
  2. In the System Information window, in the left sidebar, click “System Summary.” Scroll down in the right pane to see the total amount of installed physical memory (RAM), as well as how much is usable and how much virtual memory is available. This is how you can obtain detailed information about the memory you have installed.

Examine the RAM Slots on Your Windows 11 PC

RAM Slot Availability in Windows 11

If you want to check the RAM slots on your Windows 11 PC, you must open the case and physically check the memory slots. The DIMM slots, where RAM is installed, are located on the motherboard. Check how many RAM slots are available on your PC’s motherboard. Most motherboards have two RAM slots, but advanced and expensive boards can have up to eight RAM slots.

Small strips for plugging RAM into laptops. This is how you can physically check the RAM slots on your laptop or computer.

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Check and upgrade the RAM on your Windows 11 computer

So, those are the steps for checking the RAM slots on Windows 11. If you are experiencing RAM-related problems on your PC, please see our article on how to fix memory problems in Windows 11. We also have a separate guide dedicated to tips for speeding up Windows 11 and improving system performance.

What amount of RAM does my system require?

You are most likely an office user if you are unaware. In general, most computers on the market now come with 8 GB RAM memory, which, depending on the operating system, is what I consider to be the standard for a well-functioning office computer. If you are a Poweruser, Content Creator, Software Developer, or IT Professional, 8 GB of RAM will most likely be insufficient very quickly, depending on your workflow and applications.  In general, in these cases, you should choose between 16 and 32 Gb of RAM, and for extremely complex tasks requiring a lot of computing power, you should go with more than 32 Gb.  Speaking of workstations, from a server standpoint, these numbers skyrocket, but that is a topic for another article.

As a side note, your system will be as fast as its slowest component, so simply increasing RAM will not result in a universal performance improvement. In addition to understanding that memory size is not directly proportional to performance, you must consider other important factors such as speed and latency.

Tech News Wrap: iPhone 14 Series launch…and more

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iPhone 14 Series launch
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iPhone 14 Series launch

People are waiting with bated breath for the launch of the new iPhone 14 series smartphone because Apple has claimed that it will be very different than all the previous models, which is saying something as Apple has always something new to offer in every new model of every device.

 

iPhone 14 Series launch

The company is expected to launch the iPhone 14 line very soon the coming days or weeks where there are speculations that it will include iPhone 14 base, iPhone 14 large screen, iPhone 14 Pro, and iPhone 14 Pro Max.

In Brief

Apple is known for hosting a massive event in the first week of September each year so there is a buzz going around that the company has set September 7, 2022 as the target date for the launch of its brand new product.

The event is most likely to be streamed online where there are talks about the Pro models having flashier upgrades along with the next-generation-A-series processor. The iPhones released at events in the last few years have gone for sale very soon afterwards.

Also, there are rumours afloat that Apple will also reveal updates about the Apple Smartwatch, which includes a higher-ended rugged model and a revised Apple Watch Se along with some information regarding the next generation of Air Pods Pro that it is working on.

Also Read Here: Apple iPhone 14 series to be unveiled in a few months

Vivo V25 finally launches in the market

Vivo has finally unveiled its newest model of smartphone, V25 Pro, in India whilst simultaneously unveiling the vanilla Vivo V25 although it hasn’t yet revealed further details about the latter like price, features, specifications, or release date.

In comparison to V25, the vanilla model comes with a 90Hz AMOLED display screen with a dimensity chip of lesser power, a triple rear camera of 64 megapixel, and a 44W fast charging.

Coming back to V25 Pro, it has quite a few features and specifications to its name that users would be interesting in knowing about because they want it to be far more updated than the previous models and this will give them an idea on what to expect of it.

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Features & Specifications of Vivo V25

Vivo V25 comes with a 6.44 inch AMOLED display screen with a waterdrop notch and supports full HD + resolution, HDR 10+, and a 90Hz refresh rate. Then you have the Dimensity 900 chip with a storage capacity of 8GB RAM/12GB RAM + 128GB internal configuration that can extend up to 256GB and has battery power of 4500mAh.

The device comes with three colour options- Aquamarine Blue, Diamond Black, and Sunrise Gold although only blue and gold can change colours like the previous model, Vivo V25 Pro, but is no less effective.

Also Read Here: Vivo V25 Pro India launch date leaks

Amazon App Quiz for August 18

Amazon has truly changed the lives of many an individual in more ways than one but it is not that well known for the App Quiz that it conducts every day and is available on Amazon App, where the participants can get an opportunity to win Rs.500 as Amazon Pay Balance. It is sad that many people are totally ignorant about any such quiz because Amazon conducts this daily app quiz on its official app.

To win the Rs.500 prize, the participant needs to answer five questions based on GK and current affairs correctly where they will receive four different options out of which they need to pick the right one.

Once the answers are submitted, you can enter a lucky draw following which the winners will be selected. However, it needs to be mentioned that the daily app quiz is available only on the mobile app so if you’re a user who intends to participate and don’t have the Amazon app, install it immediately.

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Steps

Amazon App can be logged in by entering your email ID or mobile number following which you need to scroll to the bottom and click on Amazon quiz. Some users may have difficulty locating it so what they need to do is search Amazon quiz in the search bar at the top.

Once you tap on Amazon quiz, you can answer all five questions one by one and if all of them are correct, you can submit them to enter into the lucky draw following which the winners will receive an email from Amazon.

The app quiz questions for August 18, 2022, are as follows:

Question 1: Who among these Sri Lankan bowlers has taken 21 wickets in his first 2 Test matches?

Answer 1 – Prabath Jayasuriya

Question 2: In the movie ‘DC League of Super- Pets’ , who gives the voice for Krypto- Superman’s dog?

Answer 2 – Dwayne Johnson

Question 3: The closure of which company’s copper smelter plant at Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu has resulted in an INR 14,749 crore loss to the economy?

Answer 3 – Vedanta

Question 4: The boy in the center of this picture is affected by which genetic disorder?

Answer 4 – Down’s Syndrome

Question 5: What are the 3 protruding elements on this equipment held by the woman called?

Answer 5 – Fins

Garena Free Fire Max Redeem Codes for August 18

Today’s millennial generation is easily bored as they find it difficult to pass their time despite having so many conveniences at their disposal like mobile games, social media platforms, indoor and outdoor games, etc.

Free Fire

However, there are certain online games that can hold their attention, one of which is Garena Free Fire Max, which has held on to the pulse of its loyal fanbase for 5 years, which it will complete in a few days.

To celebrate the occasion, Garena Free Fire North America has announced a tournament that will be held on August 26, 2022, where many players can participate and show their expertise in the venture.

A big part of the credit for the success of this action adventure goes to its redeem codes, which allow players to crack the most difficult of levels and win rewards in return like arms, weapons, gold, silver, costumes, etc. to name a few.

The codes for August 18, 2022, are as follows:

BKSK-ECCM-JZEB

L8LN-F5WK-2YPN

TPNA-MS84-ZE8E

26JT-3G6R-QVAV

A46N-U6UF-Q2JP

6LU6-9JJZ-J7S8

FAG4-LHKD-92GZ

RHUV-SWWV-N9G4

FBJ9-MTXB-9XAP

5R8S-AGS5-MCK5

2K5A-WHD3-FKWB

XKVJ-M65A-NPUQ

MHM5D8ZQZP22

FFPL72XC2SWE

Vivo X80 Pro, iQOO 9 Pro Preview Program in India

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Vivo X80 Pro

Vivo has come out with an Android 13 Preview program for two of its flagship models, Vivo X80 Pro and iQOO 9 Pro. Android 13 comes out every year but only those users that can avail it that own a Google Pixel smartphone as it is available only in those phones first.

This Android 13 is said to be a stable version that will allow the function to function on an efficient basis and is free of pesky bugs but sadly, smartphones from other brands have to wait for this version.

People that want to try it out first hand can do so by installing the beta version but with the latest news as mentioned above, Vivo X80 Pro and iQOO 9 Pro users in India can avail the Android 13 Preview.

Also Read: Vivo X90 Pro Global Variant Out before Launch on Geekbench

In order to receive the new software on August 23, 2022, users will need to sign up for the programme as it is still in testing phase for Android 13 OS, which makes it harmful for users of the device to use it as it can have bugs and other issues that may configure their smartphone.

Registration

In order to register for Android 13 Review Programme, Vivo X80 Pro and iQOO 9 Pro users need to go to ‘Settings’, which is followed by System Update and then go to the Cogwheel icon at the top to tap it and finally the ‘Trial’ version.

Vivo X80 Pro users must be on the system version 12.0.12.7 or above to download it as the company will accept only the first 500 registrations while iQOO has a similar process where users need to have a system version 12.0.5.8 or higher to download the Android 13 version.

Also Read: Phones Launched in Last Week of December 2022 

Samsung launches Odyssey Ark Gaming Monitor

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Samsung launches Odyssey Ark Gaming Monitor

Samsung has been on a roll of late and has occupied the coveted top position when it comes to manufacturing the best electronic devices with little competition from its peers except Apple.

Whether it is smartphones or tablets, PCs or Smart TVs, you can always hope for the best of the best from Samsung with the latest news being that it is all set to launch the Samsung Odyssey Ark GN97B gaming monitor in India, which has many interesting features to look forward to.

This is in part of the Odyssey lineup that has a few gaming monitors in the pipeline with Ark GN97B ready to come out, which the makers are hopeful that users will receive it well just as their previous models.

Also Read: LG UltraGear Gaming Monitor Specifics Revealed Ahead of IFA 2022

Price & Specifications of Odyssey Ark Gaming Monitor

Samsung Introduces Odyssey Ark Curved Gaming Monitor

The company has revealed the official price and specifications of the Samsung Odyssey Ark that has been launched at Rs.2,38,000 where the gaming monitor that supports for Samsung SmartThings and Amazon Alexa, where you can also get a pre-loaded Samsung Gaming Hub.

The monitor comes with a 55 inch 4K display with a 1000R curvature and a 16:9 aspect ratio along with 1056 local dimming points courtesy of the mini LED technology that comes with a 14-bit processing.

To add on, it has a 165Hz refresh rate with a 1ms grey-to-grey response time along with a Quantum HDR 20000 technology, which increases the brightness to about 2000 nits, which will be an illuminating experience to all viewers.

Then you have the Flex Moving Feature through which users can modify the aspect ratio from 16:9 through 21:9 to 32:9 while the size of the image can be modified between 55 inch and 27 inch.

Finally, you add the in-built speaker system comprising of four speakers- one in each corner, while at the bottom you get two hoofers that produce a combined wattage of 60W Power where the frequency response goes as low as 45Hz.

Also Read: Corsair Announces New Gaming Monitor