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Elista raises the bar for soundbars in India with the launch of its MusiBar ELS Bar 6000

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MusiBar ELS Bar 6000

The MusiBar ELS Bar 6000 by Elista, the homegrown company, offers a wide range of delightful features.

Elista, a homegrown consumer electronics & home appliances brand is all set to expand the audio products lineup by launching its first soundbar – MusiBar ELS Bar 6000. This product launched by Elista is an addition to the range of its Smart TVs, powered by webOS TV and audio speakers. The MusiBar ELS Bar 6000 by Elista, offers a wide range of features which as mentioned down below.

Specifications

Made in India

The MusiBar ELS Bar 6000 by Elista, comes in a premium shiny design with an output of 60W with a digital amplifier.

Connect it anywhere, anytime with a wide range of connectivity options like Bluetooth, AUX, Coaxial, and USB connectivity. Elista’s MusiBar ELS Bar 6000 soundbar also comes with HDMI ARC, which eliminates the requirement of additional cables while connecting to the soundbar with HDMI. There is also a 7-segment LED display which shows the relevant information that they will require at any given time.

The ergonomic design of the easy remote control allows for a better grip and this easy control feature on the Elista MusiBar ELS Bar 6000 allows it’s users to control their soundbar with ease.

Pricing And Availability

Made in India

Elista’s MusiBar ELS Bar 6000 is priced at Rs. 8999, and it has launched a whooping 55% discount rate of Rs. 4,999 and will be available through Elista’s extensive retail network that consists of over 10,000 outlets. Elista has also partnered with Flipkart/Amazon to sell the latest soundbar, which will go on sale starting October 31.

Speaking on the launch, Mr Pawan Kumar, CEO of Elista said, “At Elista, we have constantly sought to push the envelope to develop high-quality, cost-effective consumer electronics gadgets. The Indian Consumer Speaker Market is expected to grow by registering a CAGR of 9.38% during the forecast period (2022-2027). MusiBar ELS Bar 6000 reflects India’s love for music, and Elista has incorporated this in designing the product. A truly innovative product created specifically for Indian consumers, loaded with features that our customers will surely enjoy. This is the first of a series of unique launches planned in this product range and we have many more exciting announcements lined up for this quarter. Compact, affordable and lightweight, our audio products are ideal for customers that don’t want to compromise on the sound experience.”

TRAI Needs More Teeth to Punish and Enforce: Ashwini Vaishnaw

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Ashwini Vaishnaw

Speaking to a set of private media groups, Ashwini Vaishnaw, the minister of Communications and Electronics & Information Technology in the Government of India, addressed TRAI’s concern regarding the dilution of its powers in the draft telecommunication bill 2022. Vaishnaw said that the issues with TRAI have been resolved after deliberate discussions with all stakeholders. The minister also clarified that the intention of the Government of India was never to weaken TRAI or dilute its power. He said that GoI wants TRAI to be much stronger and become a “benchmark in the world.”

TRAI, Telecom Regulatory Authority of India, had earlier raised concerns about the draft telecommunication bill 2022 saying that clauses in the bill can dilute the power of the agency.

On the contrary, speaking of the TRAI act, the Vaishnaw has reportedly said, “TRAI needs more teeth, power to punish, power to enforce. It needs a strong technical, legal, and financial team. So, we will take a comprehensive look at the role and structure of the agency.”

When media personnel asked about the idea of regulating OTT as per the draft telecommunication bill, the telecommunication minister divulged that the bill has three constructs which include licensing, registration, and authorization. Any regulation of OTT communication or OTT apps for that matter would not happen without first holding consultation sessions with the industry stakeholders.

Ashwini Vaishnaw

Upon asking what the minister sees to be the future of telecom trade, he said, “Modiji needs India to emerge as a world chief in telecom know-how. For that, we want trendy, globally benchmarked rules. In three-four years, we are going to see India emerge as a serious designer and producer of telecom gear. Our 5G tech stack would compete with the perfect on earth. India’s IP rights will likely be a part of the 6G requirements. Hundreds of startups will use the regulatory sandbox envisaged within the invoice to give you new options. Satellite communication providers ought to grow to be prevalent to attain far-flung rural areas. India could be designing and manufacturing chips used within the telecom sector.

On a separate note, the telecommunication minister talked about the 5G roll schedule at length. He said that the schedule of the 5G rollout was on the expected timelines. The target is to cover 200 cities by March next year and reach every district of the country by the end of next year.

The minister also touched on the topic of IT rules and reiterated that the primary aim of the rules is to protect users. Since it is quite obvious that platforms are either not investing enough on ensuring the protection of users or they are simply not able to do enough to have these online platforms under check, something has to be done to ensure the user grievances are addressed fairly. Every user has the right to appeal if they feel their appeal wasn’t heard or something of theirs was taken off the platform without any proper reason. The aim is to set some accountability and make sure that platforms feel responsible for harmful posts. At the end of the day, it is these online tech companies that have to take the responsibility for whatever is going live on their platforms.

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40% of Indians surveyed have been targeted by a scam when shopping online during the festive season

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Norton Cyber Safety
  • Over 4 in 5 Indian adults surveyed (85%) admit to risking their personal information or privacy in several ways during the festive season.
  • 74% of Indian adults surveyed say that spending time online via their connected devices helps their mental well-being during the holiday season.

India, Delhi – November 1, 2022 – Norton, a global leader in consumer Cyber Safety, from a global study conducted online in August 2022, published the Indian findings which states that among 1,001 Indian adults aged 18+ by The Harris Poll on behalf of NortonLifeLock that explored attitudes towards Cyber Safety and online shopping during the festive season.

The report by Norton, highlights the importance of taking precautions with your personal data or information while doing activities online.

The findings from the Norton reports, reveal that all (100%) of those planning to shop during the 2022 festive season expect to do so online, with 61% saying that they expect to do more than half of their festive season shopping online.

Festive season is undoubtedly a time when many people buy gifts for their family and friends. On This festive-holiday season, according to the survey, the Indian adults surveyed expect tech-based gifts including smartphones (64%), smart watches (55%), and smart home devices (47%) to be the most right choice of gifts and only a very small minority of adults in India surveyed(8%) are planning to buy fewer technology gifts this festive season of 2022 as compared to years in past, over 4 in 5 of those are planning to buy less tech gifts (84%) states this is due to concerns of rising costs of living and inflation in the country.

Due to the high inflation & the continuously rising cost of living, most of tge Indians are surveyed (91%) are most likely to do the cost cutting measures of some kind this festive season, and unfortunately for some, these measures includes clicking on a questionable link offering them a good deal on technology products (36%) or a reduced energy bill (29%).

Norton Cyber Safety

“Festivals bring friends and family together. Recently, there has been an increase in the number of online shoppers, and with that the rise in online shopping scams, gift card frauds, postal delivery frauds. Our Norton report also suggests that many Indian adults surveyed who have fallen victim and been defrauded while online shopping have been impacted financially and have lost money as a result, their average loss of those surveyed being INR 6216. While some consumers are not strangers to threats and are taking preventative measures to protect themselves online, there is always room for improvement.” said Ritesh Chopra, Norton Director India and SAARC Countries at NortonLifeLock. He adds, “We at Norton are dedicated to protecting people’s data and devices and understanding their concern when online shopping.”

Two-thirds of Indian adults surveyed are at least concerned about the following when shopping online during the holiday season:

• Their personal details being compromised (78%)
• Being defrauded by a third-party retailer (77%)
• Unintentionally receiving a counterfeit version of a gift (76%)
• A device they buy for someone else being digitally unsafe (75%)
• Their holiday travel arrangements or accommodations being ruined by a scammer (73%)
• Buying or receiving a refurbished device as a gift (72%)
• A device they receive as a gift being hacked (69%)

Surfing online sites offer an escape for many Indian adults during the festive season. Most Indian adults surveyed (78%) agree that surfing online via their connected devices helps them to feel more connected during the festive season, and 74% say that it helps their mental well-being. In fact, 2 in 3 Indian adults (65%) say their mental well-being would suffer if they could not access their connected devices during the festive season.

The study also shows that 95% of Indians plan to take at least one action to manage their mental health this festive season, most typically by spending time outdoors (54%), reading books (50%), and/or reconnecting with friends / family using social media (50%).

About the 2022 Norton Cyber Safety Insights Report: Special Release – Festive Season
The research was conducted online in India by The Harris Poll on behalf of NortonLifeLock among 1,001 adults aged 18+. The survey was conducted August 15 – September 1, 2022. Data are weighted where necessary by age, gender, region, and education to bring them in line with their actual proportions in the population.

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Nokia G60 5G- The Most Sustainable Device You can Buy Right Now !!

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Nokia G60

The all new Nokia G60 5G smartphone is here with a whooping 50MP camera which has been priced at Rs Rs 29,999 in India The new G60 handset by Nokia is featuring a 6GB RAM, and 128GB storage powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 processor.

Nokia G60 5G, a new smartphone by Nokia, announced by HMD Global on 1st November 2022, is the most eco-friendly G-series device in the market right now as it’s sustainably designed & crafted with 100% recycled polycarbonate back and 60% recycled polycarbonate frame. Nokia G60 5G is also bringing the premium promises as seen in the X-series to the G-series for the first time, helping users keep their phone for longer with the amazing ‘3-3-2’ promise which implies three years of OS upgrades and monthly security updates, and a two-year warranty and with this promise, Nokia will bring the industry-leading longevity to an even lower price point as three years of OS upgrades1 now come as standard to keep your device primed for longer and is supported by a generous two-year warranty at no extra cost

Nokia G60 5G will come in a whole new packaging which will be made out of recycled content and uses FSC-certified materials.

Key specifications, availability & price of Nokia G60

Nokia G60

Nokia G60 5G sports a 6.58-inch display that offers a full HD+ resolution, along with a 120Hz refresh rate and 500 nits of peak brightness. It also sports a Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection. The all new Nokia G60 comes with Snapdragon 695 chipset paired with 6GB RAM and 128GB internal storage.

The Nokia G60 device has a triple rear AI camera setup that includes a 50MP main sensor, a 5MP ultra-wide camera and a 2MP depth sensor and it also has an 8MP front camera for selfies and video calls.

Nokia G60 will be available in two dashing color variants which are black and ice colour at Rs 29,999 for a 6/128GB memory variant. It is available on its official website and key retail outlets, as per the official report.

Sanmeet Singh Kochhar, Vice President- India & MENA, HMD Global: “At HMD Global, home of Nokia phones, we are working hard on our business wide pledges which shows our commitment to work harder to protect tomorrow. Reducing environmental impact, and prioritising sustainability, Nokia G60 5G is built from a high percentage of recycled materials with the longest software support yet in the G-series. It brings longevity promises to the many, not the few to help people keep their devices for longer which allows more customers access to 5G technology and the opportunity to future-proof their phones. We have designed a proposition that specifically helps consumers keep their phone for longer with our promises; 2-day battery, three years of monthly security updates and three versions of Android to ensure your device is up to date.”

 

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Govt Can Convert Vodafone Idea’s Dues Into Equity Only After Telco’s Stock Price Stabilises Above Rs 10: Indus

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Indus Towers

According to the second quarter report of Indus Towers, India’s largest mobile tower installation company, the Government of India under the company law provisions cannot convert accrued interest on AGR-related dues into equity before Vi’s stock prices stabilises. The stock price of the loss making telecommunication company needs to stabilise above the par value of Rs 10 for the GoI to move ahead with the provision and complete the transaction. Vi’s stock prices have been trading below Rs 10 for the past few months with the price closing at Rs 8.54 at BSE last Friday.

The proposal for converting accrued interest on AGR-related dues into equity was first passed by Vi’s board at the beginning of this year. Later in September this year, the Government of India also passed a proposal of converting Vodafone-Idea’s (Vi)  accrued interest on the adjusted gross revenue (AGR) dues into equity. The transaction, when completed, will give the Government of India near about 33 per cent stake in the telecom company.

The accrued interest on deferred AGR-related dues of India’s third telecom player stands at Rs 16,130 crore. Now that it is time for the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) to finalise the transaction, it appears provisions under the company law are going to delay the settlement even further.

While making their second quarter report public, Indus Towers said, “According to the company law provisions, any equity infusion cannot be below par value (Rs 10) and hence, the equity conversion will only be decided once telco’s stock price stabilises above Rs 10.”

Indus Towers

Although there was no immediate official response from Vi or any of its officials on the comments made in the Indus Towers report but the company earlier in September had denied any such provisions being the seasons of delay in conversion transactions. The company had clearly stated that there are no such provisions that are hindering the Government of India from moving ahead with the transactions.

Vi has said to a new agency, “There is no such guideline that prohibits the government from taking equity if the company’s share value is less than the par value. We understand that prior to the announcement of the landmark telecom reforms in September 2021, all due diligence was done by the government and the relevant ministries in this matter.”

The conversion of accrued interest on AGR-related dues into equity would give the Government of India a 33 per cent stake in the company. Successful completion of this transaction will then turn the Centre into the signal largest shareholder of the telecom company, which is currently a  joint venture of Vodafone Group and Aditya Birla Group. Once the transaction transpires, teleco’s plan is to further move ahead with their 20,000 crore fundraising plans via a combination of debt and equity. The company is in grave need of funds at the moment to clear all its dues to various parties, which includes around Rs 7000 crore to Indus Towers itself.

Stakeholders are also apprehensive about Vi’s 5G rollout plans as it all depends on how the interest into equity conversion happens. Touching on this issue, Indus in its report notes, “Vi has stated that its 5G roll-out will depend on various factors, such as the evolution of use cases, demand from customers, capacity requirement, as well as competitive dynamics.

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Digital Assets Market Has Axed Ad Business: Google

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Digital Assets Market

Google has acknowledged the direct negative impact of the downturn in the digital asset market on its ad business. The growth in Google ad business in the last quarter that ended in September fell to a record low level that was witnessed only once in the entire last decade. According to the search engine technology company’s earnings call, the search ad business of Google registered only six per cent growth in the quarter. The major reason behind this low growth is said to be a slump in the crypto market.

Google’s Chief Business Officer Philipp Schindler, while making a statement in the media, noted that the revenue from financial search ads has seen a significant drop impacting overall numbers. The constantly decreasing spending of financial companies on search ads is a direct indication of market disruptions. The crypto sector market cap dropped to below the trillion dollar mark around September.

Bitcoin.com which covers every cryptocurrency market movement quoted Schindler talking about the axed ad business as saying, “For example in financial services, we saw a pullback in the insurance, loan, mortgage, and crypto subcategories.”

In other news, the ad revenue of Youtube also marked a downward trend on annual basis. Google CEO Sundar Pichai, while referring to the challenge, partially blamed the macro climate’s impact as a reason for the lacklustre ad business.

Digital Assets Market

These are turbulent times for the crypto sector on all fronts. The major cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin (BCH) and Ethereum (ETH) have reportedly lost as much as 60% of their value already in 2022. The sector has also witnessed a string of hedge funds and lender bankruptcies making every stakeholder apprehensive about the future. The companies such as Celsius Network, Voyager Digital, and Three Arrows Capital have experienced bankruptcy. Moreover, there has been a considerable amount of downsizing in Blockchain.com and Crypto.com.

Bitcoin.com have already reported that Coinbase, the leading American cryptocurrency exchange, saw a drop in its stock by 70 per cent in 2022, which has forced the company hands towards an 18 per cent cut in its workforce. Coinbase only went public in 2021 and was projected to be one of the most promising names in the crypto sector. The online crypto trading platform also inked a partnership deal with Google in the third quarter of 2022.

Google, however, has appeared to be hopeful that the slump in the crypto sector will be for a short period of time and that the sector has every potential to grow in the future. The company, earlier this month, also announced its plan on partnering with Coinbase for allowing its customers to make use of the platform if they wish to pay for cloud services via cryptocurrency.

However, Google is not the only company facing direct heat of this what many industry reporters are calling a “crypto winter.” Many businesses have been impacted by the downturn.

Freeway, another popular name in the crypto sector, this week announced a freeze in the buying and withdrawal services on its crypto staking platform. The company placed the blame on market fluctuations. While Freeway has just stopped the business, many went through that phase to later see a nose dive. Various crypto lenders such as Celsius Network, BlockFi, Vauld, and Voyager also first started by pausing withdrawals on their platform only to then declare bankruptcy while directly blaming market volatility.

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List of best windows Ultrabook to buy now !

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Best windows Ultrabook to buy

Introduction

Hello readers, today in this amazing content, we’ll discuss everything related to the best windows Ultrabook to buy now! The best Ultrabook available today can manage most of the things a standard PC can do. It’s also worth focusing that Ultrabooks that are more slender and lighter don’t necessarily have the best particulars.

With the best Ultrabook on the lookout, gone are the days when you needed to haul around a bulky laptop that gauged a few kilograms. We’ve set up this article to allow you to find out more about Ultrabook.

What are Ultrabooks?

Ultrabooks are a type of laptop computer designed to be thin and light. They have a range of features that make them better suited for activities such as web browsing and writing than traditional laptops. Ultrabooks typically have a screen size of 13 inches or less and a weight of fewer than 4 pounds.

They are also designed to be fast and have long battery lives. You’ll find out about various models that offer a fantastic incentive for cash and why these Ultrabooks are so gainful. In the wake of understanding this, you will be good to go to purchase the best Ultrabook in 2022.

The term Ultrabook is given by Intel to a line of workstations declared in 2011 to rival Mac’s MacBook Air. Ultrabooks are currently a general expression that can allude to different gadgets utilizing Intel, AMD, or other processors. Thus, we have made this list of the best five ultrabooks accessible in 2022.

Best 5 Ultrabooks to buy in the Year 2022

Presently, you know what ultrabooks are and a portion of their key highlights. Here, we’ve referenced the five best ultrabooks you can purchase in 2022.

Microsoft Surface Laptop 3

Best windows Ultrabook to buy

The vibe of the Surface Laptop has forever been to some degree moderate, as is the Surface Laptop 3. This is one of the most excellent ultrabooks that joins a sophisticated, premium plan with quick execution, making it perhaps the most ideal and convenient Laptop that anyone could hope to find in 2022.

We recommend the Surface Laptop 3 with an Intel core i5 and 128GB SSD, but if you’re working with a limited budget and see the Core i5 model with 8 GB of RAM on sale for cheaper than our budget pick, go for it.

Asus Zenbook OLED 13

Best windows Ultrabook to buy

The Asus Zenbook is available with a lively OLED display and the most recent Intel and AMD computer processors. In any case, the genuine kicker is the cost, which makes this one of the least expensive OLED-prepared workstations available, as well as one of the most amazing 13-inch PCs — and, to be sure, one of the most amazing ultrabooks to purchase in 2022.

We suggest the Asus Zenbook with 11th Gen Intel Core i7-1165G7 and 16 GB of memory. The Storage capacity in this amazing Asus Zenbook is 1TB M.2 NVMe PCIe 3.0 SSD.

HP Aero 13

Best windows Ultrabook to buy

HP Pavillion Air 13 is the following one on our list of the best ultrabooks. The new Structure seems to be a fantastic possibility to augment execution and show quality and movability without breaking the budget. The HP Aero 1320 is a thin, light, and powerful laptop that can be used for various tasks. The Laptop has a 13.3-inch display that is HD resolution.

The Laptop is powered by an 8th-generation Intel Core i5 processor and 8GB of RAM. The Laptop also has a 1TB hard drive that can be used for storage. The Laptop has a battery that can last up to 6 hours. The HP Aero 1320 also features a backlit keyboard and a webcam.

Dell XPS 13

Dell XPS 13

Dell XPS 13 is one of the most amazing ultrabooks accessible right now in 2022. It exemplifies a premium, meager and-light Laptop with an incredible showcase and long battery duration. Maybe, everything comes for an extreme price.

The Dell XPS 13 is a powerful laptop that offers many features for a great price. It has a 13.3-inch screen with a resolution of 3200×1800 and a 4K Ultra HD display.

It also has a great battery life and is very lightweight. The XPS 13 is also excellent for multitasking because of its 8th Generation Intel i3 processor and 8GB of RAM. It also has a 512GB solid-state drive and a 1TB hard drive for storage. The Laptop has a variety of ports, including an HDMI port, a USB-C port, and a headphone jack.

Asus Zenbook Duo 14

Asus Zenbook Duo 14

Asus ZenBook Duo keeps awake with the times and becomes more than a promoting ploy because of improved personal satisfaction and a move-up to Intel processors. In any case, you really want to ensure that you wish to use that optional screen. Likewise, despite its small size, it takes care of a particular audience.

Asus Zenbook Duo 14 UX441 is an ultrabook laptop with a 14-inch display and 2.7GHz Intel Core i5-7200U processor. It has 8GB of RAM and a 1TB hard drive. It has a backlit keyboard, Windows 10 operating system, and Intel HD 620 graphics.

Why Should You Go for Ultrabooks?

Ultrabooks are one of the latest trends in the laptop world. Ultrabooks are a great option to consider if you are in the market for a new laptop. Ultrabooks are thinner and lighter than standard laptops, making them more mobile and convenient.

They also have more powerful processors and memory than regular laptops, making them more capable of tasks such as word processing, online shopping, and video watching.

There are many reasons why you should go for an ultrabook. First, they are more mobile and convenient to use. Ultrabooks are thinner and lighter than regular laptops, making them more portable and convenient.

Conclusion

Buying an ultrabook Laptop is problematic since there are countless other options, and they all give off an impression of being very similar. For this situation, we prescribe that you stick to your budget and pick the best Ultrabooks that address your issues.

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Asus ZenBook 17 Fold OLED (UX9702): Everything you need to know!

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Asus ZenBook 17 Fold

Asus Zenbook 17 Fold OLED is the brand’s foray into foldable laptops. The product has been launched globally and the company is marketing it as the world’s first 17.3 inch foldable laptop. To present the customers with the best possible combination of technical specifications and ultimate design, the company has reportedly partnered with many industry experts including Intel. The brand has announced the launch of the product at a starting price of $3,499, which amounts to ₹ 2,78,297 approximately.

The international rollout of the laptop will commence in the fourth quarter of 2022. Although the India launch of the product is yet to be announced, the Asus ZenBook 17 Fold OLED price in India is expected to be somewhere around ₹3,29,990.

Asus has interestingly decided to go with a minimalist approach for designing the Asus Zenbook 17 Fold OLED. A close company source revealed in the media that makers wanted the product to eliminate any restrictions that a traditional laptop usually has and at the same time offer a sense of flexibility making it a product for all your needs.

Asus Zenbook 17 Fold OLED is powered by a 12th Generation Intel Core i7 1250U processor that is complemented with an Intel Iris Xe integrated graphics card for optimum performance. It comes with 16 GB RAM and 1 TB PCle SSD storage. The laptop comes in two different screen sizes with one 17.3 inch 2.5K touchscreen that creates two seamless 3:2 displays when folded. The Dolby Vision certified display comes with a 100% DCI-P3 gamut and PANTONE validated for colour accuracy.

The company has added many features to the Asus Zenbook 17 Fold OLED that are powered by artificial intelligence and promises to offer a great user experience. These features include an integrated colour sensor for adjusting screen brightness automatically, an HD IR Camera enabled user presence detection capability, and a 5 MP AI webcam with 3D Noise Reduction technology by Asus for facilitating a better video call experience.

The segment of foldable laptops deals with many customer concerns as many people believe the life cycle of such products remains limited. Asus has specifically worked to counter these concerns.

Asus Zenbook 17 Fold OLED comes with a 180 degree hinge. What does this mean? According to the company, this 180 degree hinge provides the foldable laptop with “enough capability to withstand as many as 30,000 open and close cycles.” Asus has designed the laptop to provide users with multiple working modes. As a user, you can choose in which mode you want to work with the laptop as it can be used either as a desktop, or a laptop with Bluetooth keyboard, or a laptop with a virtual keyboard, or a tablet, or a reader. The product further comes with an Asus ScreenXpert 3 tool in order to assist users in arranging the windows on the screen.

Asus ZenBook 17 Fold

Let’s take a closer look at every Asus ZenBook 17 Fold OLED specifications and find out everything you need to know:

  • Colour – Tech Black
  • Operating System – Windows 11 Pro – ASUS recommends Windows 11 Pro for business and Windows 11 Home – ASUS recommends Windows 11 Pro for business
  • Processor – Intel® Core™ i7-1250U Processor 1.1 GHz (12M Cache, up to 4.7 GHz, 2P+8E cores)
  • Graphics – Intel® Iris Xe Graphics
  • Display – 17.3-inch, 2560 x 1920 FOLED 4:3 aspect ratio, 0.2ms response time, 500nits HDR peak brightness, 100% DCI-P3 colour gamut, 1,000,000:1, VESA CERTIFIED Display HDR True Black 500, 1.07 billion colours, PANTONE Validated, Glossy display, 70% less harmful blue light, Touch screen, Screen-to-body ratio: 87 %3-inch, 2560 x 1920 FOLED 4:3 aspect ratio, 0.2ms response time, 60Hz refresh rate, 500nits HDR peak brightness, 100% DCI-P3 colour gamut, 1,000,000:1, VESA CERTIFIED Display HDR True Black 500, 1.07 billion colours, PANTONE Validated, Glossy display, 70% less harmful blue light, Touch screen, Screen-to-body ratio: 87 %
  • Memory – 16GB LPDDR5 on board, Total system memory upgradeable to:16GB
  • Storage – 1TB M.2 NVMe™ PCIe® 4.0 Performance SSD
  • I/O Ports – 2x Thunderbolt™ 4 supports display / power delivery and 1x 3.5mm Combo Audio Jack
  • Keyboard & Touchpad – Soft Keyboard, 1.4mm Key-travel, Touchpad
  • Camera – 5.0M camera with IR function
  • Audio – Smart Amp Technology, Built-in speaker, Built-in array microphone, harman/kardon (Premium), Cortana and Alexa voice-recognition support
  • Network and Communication – Wi-Fi 6E(802.11ax) (Dual band) 2*2 + Bluetooth 5
  • Battery – 75WHrs, 4S1P, 4-cell Li-ion
  • Power Supply – TYPE-C, 65W AC Adapter, Output: 20V DC, 3.25A, 65W, Input: 100-240V AC 50/60GHz universal
  • Weight – 1.50 kg (3.31 lbs)
  • Dimensions (W x D x H) – 37.85 x 28.76 x 0.87 ~ 1.29 cm (14.90″ x 11.32″ x 0.34″ ~ 0.51″)
  • Built-in Apps – MyASUS
  • MyASUS Features – System diagnosis, Battery health charging, Fan Profile, Splendid, Tru2Life, Function key lock, WiFi SmartConnect, Link to MyASUS, TaskFirst, Live update, ASUS OLED Care, AI Noise Canceling, AdaptiveLock
  • Microsoft Office – 1-month trial for new Microsoft 365 customers. Credit card required, Office Home and Student 2021 included, Microsoft 365 Personal 1-year included. (Activation required with 6 months of Windows activation date), Microsoft Office Home & Business 2021
  • Military Grade – US MIL-STD 810H military-grade standard
  • Regulatory Compliance – Energy star
  • Security – Trusted Platform Module (TPM) and Trusted Platform Module (Firmware TPM)
  • Included in the Box – Sleeve, USB-C to USB-A adapter (Included accessories vary according to country and territory. Please check with your local ASUS retailer for details.)

Over 97 Percent of Phones Used in the Country Are Made in India, MoS IT Rajeev Chandrasekhar

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Rajeev Chandrasekhar

Minister of State for Electronics and Information Technology Rajeev Chandrasekhar said that more than 97 per cent of mobile phones including smartphones currently used in the country are manufactured in India itself. Indirectly applauding the success of the Make in India initiative, Chandrasekhar said, “In 2014, over 92 per cent of mobile phones used in India were imported, today over 97 per cent of mobile phones used in India are made in India. Today we export electronic devices worth $12 billion (roughly Rs. 98,800 crores).” The minister was speaking at the CyFY 2022, an Observer Research Foundation (ORF) event.

While speaking at the same event, the MoS IT also said that the upcoming data protection bill is going to be extremely “simple and modern.”

The minister reminded everyone at the gathering that the right to privacy and data protection are integral to the fundamental rights of the country and the upcoming data protection bill be the first progressive step from the government in enshrining these into the lives of people. The next Budget Session of the Parliament in February next year is when the Centre is planning to table the new personal data protection bill. The Centre withdrew the Personal Data Protection Bill, 2021 in August saying that “a comprehensive legal framework” would be replacing the bill.

Chandrasekhar is also the Union Minister of State for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship. At the same event, the minister also touched upon the progress India has made in the semiconductor space. The minister said that the country has emerged as a “local hub for talent and innovation when it comes to the semiconductor and micro electronics industries.” He also added that India would soon become “a global centre of the innovation economy.”

Rajeev Chandrasekhar

“India also has a blueprint in place to advance the semiconductor space,” he said.

Talking of the global supply chains, the minister said, “Global supply chains need to be shaped not just by efficiency and affordability but also by values and trust. Democratic nations must take the lead in shaping the future of the internet.”

Rajeev Chandrasekhar even spoke about the resilience India’s start-up culture has displayed. According to the minister, the start-up ecosystem is a significant part of the Government of India’s vision of building a “new India.” He said, “India has a large number of startups focused on the next generation of device and technology design and added that India has taken the landmark decision to keep its internet open, but certain boundary conditions must apply.”

While speaking of Indian start-ups and technology, the minister said that when the country was the most crucial point, it took the wise decision of keeping its internet open. However, this open policy also calls for certain regulations and boundaries. He added, “Safety, security and trust are a must. There needs to be a coalition of consensus around these boundary conditions.”

Appreciating India’s feat with technology, the minister said that never in the history of the world has man seen innovation on the size and scale India is performing. Speaking of India’s future endeavour with Web 3.0, he added, “India is keen to lead the charge into Web 3.0, but issues around online gaming and crypto need to be wisely managed. An environment of safety and trust must be built, without stifling innovation,” he said.

 

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