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NHAI Will Now Accept Electronic Bank Guarantees, Aims to Adopt Digital Tech in its Workings

November 7, 2022

The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) will now accept Electronic Bank Guarantees (E – BGs) along with digitising all its existing Bank Guarantees, the Ministry of Road, Transport & Highways revealed in an official statement. This endeavour is a step to improve the efficiency and transparency of internal processes. It will also facilitate more usage of digital technology, which is an aim aligned with the government of India’s digital economy push.

“To further improve efficiency and transparency of internal processes and take forward the adoption of digital technology, NHAI has started accepting Electronic Bank Guarantees (E-BGs) and has also digitalized all its existing Bank Guarantees. NHAI is utilizing the E-BG services of National e-Governance Services Limited (NeSL), which facilitates reduction in physical paper movement, elimination of physical storage needs and easy access for Bank Guarantee life cycle events like invocation, renewal and closure. Few E-BGs have already been issued by the Banks in favour of NHAI,” says the official ministry statement.

The official statement also included a word from Alka Upadhyaya, Secretary, Ministry of Road Transport and Highways & Chairperson NHAI. Upadhyaya said in the statement, “Keeping in view the advantages of E-BGs, we encourage the concessionaires to adopt E-BGs. This is in line with the spirit of ‘Digital India’. E-BGs promote transparency, bring in several efficiencies and provide ease of doing business to our stakeholders.”

Bank Guarantees are a type of commercial financial instrument which works like a legal contract that binds the bank as a guarantor in situations where the debtor of the original contract defers from payment or fulfilling other obligations under the contract. Bank as a guarantor settles the amount in such a situation.

NHAI or any similar central agency or organisation needs Bank Guarantees to ensure contractual obligations are faithfully met. There are many challenges often noted in the traditional physical form of Bank Guarantees such as it has a time consuming verification process and a great possibility of fraud. Nevertheless, NHAI has been effectively handling physical Bank Guarantees issued for a long time and has developed a well-throughout internal processing mechanism.

In another separate news, the National Highways Authority of India’s (NHAI’s) infrastructure investment trust (InvIT), according to a close source word circulating in the media, will tap the capital markets once again in a bid to fund road projects that were previously acquired from the state-run highway developer. The organisation is planning on raising as much as Rs 5,000 crore for the mentioned infrastructure projects. This will be the third round of fundraising by the NHAI.

NHAI InvIT bonds were listed on BSE and NSE last week and received an encouraging investor’s response. The Ministry of Road Transport & Highways a day before the organisation entered the stock market said in a statement, “Tomorrow is the historic day as these InvIT NCDs will be listed on BSE and Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari will ring the bell marking a great beginning for public participation in infra funding. This round was special because 25% of the NCDs (Non Convertible Debentures) are reserved for retail investors.”

Flipkart’s Flipverse Metaverse Shopping Experience: How to Use It and What You Can Buy

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November 6, 2022

Walmart owned e-commerce giant Flipkart has officially entered the territory of virtual shopping with metaverse shopping experience and there are many reasons to dig deeper into this. Flipverse, the name the e-commerce company gave to its metaverse shopping experience, is designed and developed to offer its users an interactive platform to discover Flipkart’s range of products.

The company made the pilot experience live in October on the occasion of the Diwali festival for selected 15 brands with their top 100 products. This included different products from different categories. Some of the prominent brands included in the Flipverse pilot experience are apparel brand Puma, Tokyo Talkies, Himalaya, VIP, cosmetics and personal care brand Nivea, and homegrown electronics brand Noise. Flipkart app users were also given the extended option of using Supercoins and digital collectibles in Flipverse.

The Flipverse, during the pilot run, was live on the Flipkart app on Android smartphones and similar devices only. Android smart device users were able to access the Flipverse through the FireDrops section visible on the Flipkart app.

The popular e-commerce company said they wanted to “flip” the shopping experience of their customer through the integration of metaverse with their range of products. The primary aim of the company was to bring technology, their users and the most trusted brands in an interactive two-way shopping communication experience through metaverse shopping.

To make this project a reality, the e-commerce company had signed partnership agreements with eDAO. It is a Polygon-incubated firm that designs and launches international art, media as well as entertainment projects at scale in web3. Apart from that, the company also partnered with Polygon and Guardian Link to turn this project into reality.

At the time of the release of the pilot of Flipverse by Flipkart, the company posted a statement on its official Firedrops Twitter handle, which said, “The metaverse offers nearly unlimited space for creativity and self-expression. Commerce within the virtual world isn’t simply about taking the traditional shopping experience and building it in 3D but is instead about making shopping experiential.”

The e-commerce platform further added in the statement, “The Flipverse helps bridge the best of the online and offline shopping experience: offering brands a new way to tell their story, connect to shoppers at a more personal level, immersive spaces which have products showcased within.”

When the “Flipverse” announcement was made by the e-commerce company, VP and Head of Flipkart Product Strategy and Deployment, Flipkart Labs, Naren Ravula said, “The launch of Flipverse will continue to have an impact on innovative industries like e-commerce and enhance the customer experience while delivering a gamified and an immersive shopping experience, especially in light of the adoption of the metaverse and web3 platforms by multiple brands in India.”

There were many speakers at the event of the announcement of the “Flipverse” who explained the product in detail at Flipkart’s Bengaluru headquarters. The event witnessed brief speakers starting from Sai Krishna V K (Flipkart Labs), Naren Ravula (Head of Product Strategy and Deployment at Flipkart), Ajay PV (Head of Flipkart Labs) and Anand Venkateswaran (CEO at eDAO) to Mairu Gupta (COO at eDAO). According to one such speaker, “the metaverse shopping experience will help change e-commerce from being 2D static product catalogues to real-time experiences that enable users to ‘walk’ around a store, enjoying 3D-rendered store displays.”

During the launch, Sai Krishna V K, Flipkart’s Labs, “the e-commerce company has tied up with over 15 brands who have set up spaces on Flipverse.” He further added, “We are trying to show buying can be a visually immersive experience and will cater to broader demographics.” He also revealed that users would get an option to avail of attractive discounts, Supercoins and digital collectibles. Sai also added, “This is going to catalyse a new way of shopping and we are having conversations with many brands. During Big Billion Days sale, we partnered with 5 brands and now we have 15 plus brands.”

Meanwhile, Co-Founder of Polygon, Sandeep Nailwal said, “We see e-commerce as one of the killer use cases.” He further said that this whole step is great and he sees “Flipverse become a vibrant, visible expression of the metaverse.”

How Can One Use Flipverse

Step 1. Open the link – https://firedrops.flipkart.com/qr-page.html on your computer or other device screens

Step 2. Click on ‘Enter Flipverse’ and scan the code that is visible on the screen using your Android smartphone

Step 3. Once you scan the code, the screen will redirect you to the FireDrops app

Step 4. Choose a username.

Step 5. Tap on Menu and select “Flipverse” button

Step 6. This section will automatically create your Avatar and enter “Flipverse”. This is where all the available will be displayed and your Avatar can then experience the world of metaverse shopping

Step 7. You can thus navigate through the on-screen controls available to you and check out the deals and products offered

A number of other e-commerce websites have also been making use the metaverse technology to launch various new interactive shopping features for their user base. In a similar previous launch, around three weeks ago, Amazon launched an interactive shopping experience through Amazon Live for users in India. However, it wasn’t really a metaverse but more of a live-streaming video feature that was used to promote products on their platform. Amazon had also moved a step ahead towards collaborating with social media influencers. The e-commerce company planned and hosted live streams to develop another type of interactive shopping experience for their customers.

Here’s How an Artificial Intelligence Works

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November 6, 2022

Artificial Intelligence has different meanings for different people. A broad definition, based on what the fathers of the concept Marvin Minsky and John McCarthy said, is that artificial intelligence is all about machines performing the tasks that traditionally needed human intelligence. This is a comprehensive as well as simpler way of making sense of what AI could be. This definition, however, can convolute things if we use it to decide which technology is AI-oriented and which is not.

Before Minsky and McCarthy, there was another man who was the first to ask the consequential question – “can machines think?” It was Mathematician Alan Turing, after changing the direction of World War II, who wrote a significant paper on “Computing Machinery and Intelligence” in 1950 that later became the fundamental vision for artificial intelligence as a technology concept.

Since Turing asked the question, another branch of computer engineering science came into existence that solely worked to answer what Turning asked through every new breakthrough. With artificial intelligence, scientists asked themselves and answered whether the next machine they are working on is capable of thinking or not. Artificial intelligence since then has become the science that makes machines think and our world easier for humans in the process.

There are many modern definitions that throw more light into the concept and how it is actually applied in use. An artificial intelligence researcher at Google who created the machine-learning software library Keras, Francois Chollet also gave a working definition of the concept. Chollet said, “Intelligence is the efficiency with which you acquire new skills at tasks you didn’t previously prepare for. Intelligence is not a skill itself; it’s not what you can do; it’s how well and how efficiently you can learn new things.”

One simpler way of understanding artificial intelligence is to define it by its capabilities. Any technology that has some sort of human behaviour linked to its core functionality can be called artificial intelligence oriented. So, if a machine can plan, learn, reason, solve problems, represent knowledge, give perception, create motion, or manipulate the third function or intelligence or creativity is what artificial intelligence means.

What is important to understand here is that artificial intelligence is no longer the dream of the future. It is very well present in our lives and has been for some time. Artificial intelligence is one ubiquitous energy today that empowers every active part of our lives. From the fan on your ceiling to the car you drive, every single consumer product these days has artificial intelligence oriented features in one way or another. Whether is the smart products engulfing our everyday lives or the prospects of having a self-driving parked outside our homes, artificial intelligence is everywhere now. As a result, most consumer product manufacturers or most small or medium tech companies have now a dedicated research department related to artificial intelligence and are investing heavily in the integration of the technology into their products. To further understand, let’s get into how artificial intelligence works.

An artificial system has multiple components that can be viewed as sub-fields of a science that works to bring AI to life. These sub-fields are heavily utilised in realising any type of artificial intelligence related product or service or function. The sub-fields include Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Neural Networks, Cognitive Computing, Natural Language Processing, and Computer Vision amongst others. Let’s understand each of these sub-fields in a little bit detail.

Machine Learning – Machine Learning enables computers, programs or computer applications to learn a system automatically without it being programmed to do this specifically. Through Machine Learning, these computers or programs also better their functionalities or develop a better understanding completely based on their experience, a unique similarity to human intelligence.

Deep Learning – This allows artificial intelligence to process data and further learn or improve accordingly. Artificial neural networks are used which in return mimic biological neural networks to process information. They do many tasks with the information such as connecting dots in the data or finding out inferences.

Neural Networks – It analyzes data sets repeatedly to come up with associations and interpretations. As the same suggests, neural networks mimic the function of human brain neuron networks and in the process allow artificial intelligence to study large data sets and get an answer to specific queries.

Cognitive Computing – Cognitive computing is yet another vital component of artificial intelligence systems that imitate the interactions between humans and machines. This function lets computer models work like a human brain would work. It is mainly used for complex tasks including functions such as text analysis, speech or image analysis.

Natural Language Processing – Artificial intelligence does one thing like no other technology and that is it allows the system to perform like humans. It allows computers or programs to recognize, analyze, interpret, and truly understand human language in the process, which can be ground breaking in coming times. Natural Language Processing is a significant part of artificial intelligence oriented programs as an AI-driven system interacts with humans based on this technology.

Computer Vision – Artificial intelligence reviews and interprets the content presented in front of it whether it is an image or text. Computer vision is how pattern recognition and deep learning work. Computer Vision allows artificial intelligence systems to identify components of the visual data presented in front of it. This includes captchas that are mostly found across the web. Most of us have faced this program online where humans are asked to identify cars, crosswalks, bicycles, and mountains in order to recognize and proceed further with the interaction with the system.

In simple words, artificial intelligence works by allowing machines, systems or computer applications to mimic human intelligence. It mimics how to read, learn, and learn from experience like humans through iterative processing and various types of algorithmic training.

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Apple and Other Big Tech Stocks are Sinking Continuously & Why It Could Get Worse

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November 6, 2022

Big Tech stocks are facing tough times with investors pulling out after companies announced a series of underwhelming earnings reports. Microsoft Corp., Apple, Alphabet Inc. and Meta Platforms Inc all big companies have been registering billions of losses in market value in recent weeks. Amazon Inc too experienced a stock value downslide after announcing disappointing last quarter reports. Although earning season was encouraging, the downward trend in future was being speculated for a long time now. There are multiple reasons such as faster inflation, increasing interest rates, and a strong dollar that could be blamed for the continuously sinking technology stock prices.

Société Générale analyst Albert Edwards discussed the current situation in his latest research notes and wrote, “The lesson from the 2001 Nasdaq collapse is that a recession exposes those cyclical tech stocks that are masquerading on ‘Growth’-like valuations.”

“Will the FAANGs and US tech give back their entire outperformance since the end-2018 Powell Pivot? If so, they have some way to fall,” he further added.

As per media reports, poorly received earnings reports from big tech companies have made their trade at loss with Amazon.com AMZN –3.06% (ticker: AMZN), Alphabet Google – GOOGL –4.07% (GOOGL), and Meta Platforms META –1.80% (META). These companies have wiped out as much as hundreds of billions off their collective market capitalizations.

As for Apple shares, AAPL –4.25% results (AAPL) somewhat passed muster. Out of all those listed, Netflix NFLX –1.44% (NFLX) was believed to be the only FAANG company to get an encouraging positive push from the market. This has allowed Apple’s beaten-down shares to have an upswing again.

Edward in his research note also noted that the US technology stocks’ forward price-to-earnings ratios have currently come down to around 20 times from their previous ratio of around 30 times. However, the valuations in the technology sector have only gone down at a similar rate as the overall stock market. He further notes that things could go worse with a potential recession approaching. If the market doesn’t get a boost from the technology basket of consumers as it forced people in the last couple of years during the pandemic, then there might not be a limit.

On a cautionary note, Edwards’ research points out, “If like me you think this recession will see a surpassingly deep cyclical decline in tech earnings, like in the 2001 recession, then the sector likely has further to fall.” He further added, “If so, this may still be the biggest call an equity investor can make.”

Big Technology company stocks again experienced a down on Wedesneday’s early trading bids. While Meta and Netflix were off by more than 2%, companies such as Amazon, Apple, and Alphabet were also seeing a downward slide of over 1%.

Expressing his concern regarding the growing continuous sinking of technology stocks, internet famous analyst Dan Ives said, “In this softer macro and a recession likely on the doorstep, Big Tech management teams need to quickly adjust to a much different backdrop or risk losing its lustre for investors that have bet on these tech thoroughbreds for the past decade.”

Netflix November 2022 Releases: The Enola Holmes 2, The Crown, & More

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November 6, 2022

It’s time to plan your November 2022 binge-watch calendar and to make things a little smoother for you, we have rounded up all Netflix November 2022 releases here. Any chatter of new Netflix November 2022 releases has to start with The Crown. The show is coming for its penultimate season – Season 5 – after finishing four extraordinary seasons that managed to make heads turn across the world with its exceptional commercial and critical success. Out of all of Netflix’s November 2022 releases, The Crown is the frontrunner in every way possible but mostly because the season would focus on the dark chapters of the relationship between the royal family and Princess Diana. Netflix is expected to release all 9 episodes of The Crown on November 9th.

The other major Netflix event release scheduled for November 2022 also marks the return of Millie Bobby Brown alongside Henry Cavill. Yes, it is time for Enola Holmes 2. The Stranger Things star, Brown would be seen taking her first case as a detective in season 2 of the series. Brown would obviously have her group of friends and her dear brother, The Witcher’s star Cavill to give her the help she doesn’t need. Netflix schedule says Enola Holmes 2 would see a November 4 release worldwide.

Netflix has also lined up a few more originals and returning series and movies for the month which includes both international and domestic productions. The popular apocalyptic sci-fi drama Manifest has found a home on Netflix for the release of its fourth and final season. The season will have two parts with each part having 10 episodes. The Stone family seems to be not getting any far from its hardships or bad luck. So is the story of the passengers of Flight 828. Fans of the show can expect Manifest season 4 part 1 to drop on November 4 exclusively on Netflix.

For desi drama lovers, Netflix in November is coming up with Khakee: The Bihar Chapter created by Neeraj Pandey of A Wednesday fame. The crime stars Avinash Tiwary and Karan Tacker in primary roles and is expected to be out on November 25. Another movie that most binge-watchers would be turning to is the Rajkummar Rao, Radhika Apte, and Huma Qureshi starer Netflix original film Monica, O My Darling. The mystery thriller will be out on November 11.

For those looking at the international releases, the Spanish high school series Elite will also be available with its sixth season on Netflix on November 18. Second, we have the creators of Dark, Jantje Friese and Baran bo Odar coming up with their next thrilling project – 1899. Set obviously in 1899, this series is something that everyone who was blown away by Dark is waiting for.

Here’s a detailed calendar of all Netflix November 2022 releases

November 1

The Accountant

The Blind Side

By the Sea

Daddy’s Home

Enough

Gabby’s Dollhouse: Season 6

Goosebumps 2: Haunted Halloween

The Hungover Games

Kimi ni Todoke: From Me to You

Kimi ni Todoke: From Me to You 2

Molang: multiple seasons

The Notebook

Robocar POLI Safety Series

The Ruins

To Russia with Love

Sex and the City: The Movie

Sex and the City 2

Stuart Little 2

The Takeover

November 2

The Ghost

Killer Sally

Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen

Young Royals: Season 2

November 3

Blockbuster: Season 1

Costa Brava, Lebanon

The Dragon Prince: Season 4

Panayotis Pascot: Almost

November 4

40 Sticks

Buying Beverly Hills: Season 1

David

Desterro

Ẹlẹṣin Ọba: The King’s Horseman

Enola Holmes 2

The Fabulous: Season 1

Lookism: Season 1

Lusala

Manifest: Season 4 Part 1

The Metamorphosis of Birds

Scarlet Hill: Season 1

Sea

The Secret of the Greco Family: Season 1

Simon Calls

Soa

Uyire

November 5

Bullet Train

A Family Affair

In the Heights

Orgasm Inc: The Story of OneTaste

SPY x FAMILY: Season 1, weekly

November 7

Deepa & Anoop: Season 2

November 8

Behind Every Star: Season 1, weekly

The Claus Family 2

Minions & More Volume 2

Neal Brennan: Blocks

Triviaverse

November 9

The Crown Season 5

FIFA Uncovered: Limited Series

The Soccer Football Movie

November 10

Falling for Christmas

Lost Bullet 2

Love Never Lies: Destination Sardinia: Season 1

Satria Dewa: Gatotkaca

State of Alabama vs. Brittany Smith

Warrior Nun: Season 2

November 11

Ancient Apocalypse

Capturing the Killer Nurse

Dinner at My Place

Don’t Leave

Down to Earth with Zac Efron: Season 2: Down Under

Is That Black Enough for You?!?

Maybe Today

Monica, O My Darling

My Father’s Dragon

Naruto Shippuden: Seasons 14–18

Poochandi

Something Necessary

November 13

Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch from Mercury: Season 1

November 14

Stutz

Teletubbies: Season 1

November 15

Christmas In Love

Deon Cole: Charleen’s Boy

Johanna Nordström: Call the Police

Jurassic World Camp Cretaceous: Hidden Adventure

Run for the Money: Season 1

November 16

2 Hearts

In Her Hands

The Lost Lotteries

Mind Your Manners: Season 1

Off Track

One of Us Is Lying: Season 2

Racionais MC’s: From the Streets of São Paulo

The Wonder

November 17

1899: Season 1

Christmas with You

Dead to Me: Season 3

I Am Vanessa Guillen

Pepsi, Where’s My Jet?

November 18

The Cuphead Show!: Part 3

Elite: Season 6

Inside Job: Part 2

Reign Supreme

Slumberland

Somebody

The Violence Action

November 21

My Little Pony: Winter Wishday

StoryBots: Answer Time

November 22

Trevor Noah: I Wish You Would

November 23

Blood, Sex & Royalty

Christmas on Mistletoe Farm

Lesson Plan

The Swimmers

Taco Chronicles: Season 3: Cross the Border

The Unbroken Voice: Season 1

Wednesday: Season 1

Who’s a Good Boy?

November 24

First Love: Season 1

The Noel Diary

November 25

Blood & Water: Season 3

Ghislaine Maxwell: Filthy Rich

Khakee: The Bihar Chapter

Soul Boy

November 26

Space Jam: A New Legacy

November 28

The Action Pack Saves Christmas

November 29

The Creature Cases: Season 2

Crime Scene: The Texas Killing Fields

Romesh Ranganathan: The Cynic

November 30

A Man of Action

My Name Is Vendetta

The Lost Patient

Snack VS. Chef: Season 1

Take Your Pills: Xanax

November TBA

The Last Dolphin King

Apple Watch Ultra – Review

Team My Mobile

November 6, 2022

Apple’s new Watch Ultra is designed and developed to be tougher and make life easier for athletes and adventurers who don’t follow an urbanite lifestyle. That being said, its appeal definitely is not limited to any segment of the market as even those who sit in front of the computer the whole day would find something endearing in this watch.

The Apple Watch Ultra is bigger, brighter and better. Specifically designed for adventurers such as mountaineers, deep sea divers and heavy sportspersons, Watch Ultra is made tough. The screen brightness is a big plus as it doesn’t let even the harshest sunlight obstruct you from reading the Watch Ultra screen. Since built for sturdiness, those who fear banging their wrist here and there every day will finally have some mental peace as this watch is far from delicate. A major positive is the Apple Watch Ultra battery life, which as per the company will allow you to last the entire weekend without taking out the charger.

Apple Watch Ultra price in India is Rs 89,900 and it is available in one size 49 mm. It is available in Apple online stores and all major e-commerce websites in the country.

Let’s take a quick look at Apple Watch Ultra specifications

Brand – Apple
Operating System – watchOS
SIM Support – eSIM
Case Material – Titanium
Water Rating – IP6X
Sizes – 49 mm
Colours – Silver
Display – 9-inch AMOLED, Sapphire crystal glass face
CPU – Apple S8
Battery – 542mAh
Health sensors – Compass, altimeter, optical heart rate sensor, accelerometer, gyroscope, temperature
Dimensions – 49 x 44 x 14.4 mm
Weight – 61g

Apple Watch Ultra features that stand out are mostly design and hardware related. The new big button, the larger 49 mm titanium case that comes with a flat screen protected by a raised lip, the battery that lasts 2 to 3 days, the dual frequency GPS, and three microphones, all these features make the Watch Ultra a great pick amongst other options available in this segment in the market.

The Apple Watch Ultra has a huge bulky body with a 49 mm casing. The dimensions make it looks slightly big than other watches and seem oversize even on average wrist size. The main frame is unibody titanium and gives a completely premium and sturdy feel. The sides elevate upwards as it is designed to wrap around the smartwatch screen. The basic design idea is similar to previous Apple Watches. However, the Apple watch ultra band makes the screen completely flat and not the regular Apple design of slightly curved downwards.

Many Apple watch ultra reviews have expressed concern that the watch is too big for regular wrists. So, is the Apple Watch Ultra too big? There is no simple answer such as yes or no here. The watch in reality is actually lighter than one would assume. At 61g weight, it does seem light but the 14.4 mm thickness can be an issue for some users. The thickness makes putting on/taking long-sleeved clothes such as jackets or shirts slightly cumbersome. The standard Apple Watch rotatable crown along with the side button which can be found in previous editions is present here as well on the right side. However, it is protected by protruding housing.

The LTPO OLED display is amazing to look at and displays vibrant colours. The brightness reaches its peak at 2,000 nits. As compared to the Apple Watch Series 8 screen, this is twice as bright. Another great thing is the 401 x 502 resolution which is pixel-dense. It makes sure that the texts that appear in a larger size on the Watch Ultra display remain sharp enough. The larger text helps in making the reading of small texts such as navigation instructions or the incoming Slack messages a lot easier.

The Apple Watch Ultra in its ceramic back size has instilled many types of useful usual sensors. These include an electrical heart sensor, blood-oxygen sensor, ambient light sensor, and gyroscope. Another new feature in Watch Ultra and the Series 8 is the high-g accelerometer which is largely used for detecting car crashes and also skin temperature sensors. The iPhone markers with the Watch Ultra also have added an additional in their smartwatches and it’s the water temperature sensor. This particular feature is not found in any other Apple Watch.

As the brand claims to be making this product for adventures and deep sea divers, the other functions of these sensors include helping deep sea divers keep track of water temperature, depth, and distance underwater. The watch comes with a WR100 rating, which basically implies that the Watch Ultra can go underwater up to a distance of 328 feet (100 meters). For those who do not follow an active or adventurous lifestyle to take complete advantage of these latest features, the watch also offers other feature regular features. It tracks steps, elevation, cycling time and distance, heart rate, and sleep.

The Apple Watch Ultra is powered by WatchOS 9. This particular operating system brings many amusing health and safety features. It includes medication tracking, car crash detection, and a new Compass app for users who like a more technology driven life. The Watch Ultra also has a Backtrack feature. The functionality of this feature is it creates a virtual tracking database to map the exact steps and coordinates of the user. This helps in situations where the watch wearer is lost and backtracking their step retrace them.

As for using the watch as a phone clone, the Apple Watch Ultra works as a great shortcut communication device that doesn’t need a phone. The watch offers low power mode which further adds endurance to the battery.

MediaTek Dimensity 9200 SoC May Launch on November 8, Said to Perform Better than Apple A16 Bionic SoC

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November 6, 2022

MediaTek supposedly is soon coming up with a new flagship MediaTek Dimensity chipset that multiple internet reports suggest that the company will be pairing with an Immortalis-G715 GPU. The MediaTek Dimensity 9200 SoC GFXBench graphics benchmark test results are reportedly making rounds all over the internet signalling a sooner launch. As per a popular social media tipster, “the Dimensity 9200 SoC’s GPU performance outshines the Apple A16 Bionic chip featured in the latest iPhone 14 series.” Amongst various other media reports, one suggests MediaTek’s upcoming chipset surely surpasses Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC in the AnTuTu benchmark test.

MediaTek too has confirmed the reports of the launch of its next flagship chipset. The company confirmed the chipset name to be the Dimensity 9200 SoC. As per company close sources, the new chipset will be revealed on November 8 at 2:30pm CST or 12pm IST. However, The company is yet to make public any other details about the event for the launch of the chipset.

While revealing the details of the chipset tests, a popular tech blogger wrote, “In related news, tipster Ice Universe (Twitter: @UniverseIce) has shared the alleged GFXBench test results of the MediaTek Dimensity 9200 SoC. Supposedly being paired with an Immortalis-G715 GPU, this upcoming flagship chipset is said to have achieved 228fps in the ES 3.1 test. Meanwhile, it purportedly reached 328fps in the ES 3.0 test.”

As per the online claims by this popular tipster, Dimensity 9200 SoC’s GFXBench test performance is at par with Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC. However, it is the GPU department where the chipset outperforms the Apple A16 Bionic chip.

The same blogger also mentioned a recent report that reveals other details about the Dimensity 9200 SoC. It says, “the Dimensity 9200 SoC could feature a combination of Cortex-X3 and Cortex-A715 cores, paired with an Immortalis-G715 GPU. This MediaTek chipset reportedly offers better imaging performance. Moreover, it is also claimed that the chipset outperforms the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC in the AnTuTu benchmark test.”

If multiple rumours can be paid any heed then it is widely speculated that the Vivo X90 series can become one of the first few smartphones to be powered by MediaTek Dimensity 9200 SoC, this next-generation chipset from MediaTek.

However, despite the AnTuTu test showing certain results, industry experts have its apprehensions when it comes to MediaTek chipsets outperforming Qualcomm. This is primarily because of how things have been in the past when test results show one thing on paper but in practical use, the results differ.

Previously a couple of years ago, the MediaTek Dimensity 8100 processor could not top the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 processor. Based on this past experience, many tech bloggers have expressed their scepticism regarding the practical usage of MediaTek’s chipset over Snapdragon. More details on this, however, can only be expected once the product is launched. Most tech experts have not really written off either of the chipsets yet and users can anticipate more updates as soon as the chipsets reach the consumer’s hands.

“Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2” Breaks Records With $800 Million Opening Weekend

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November 5, 2022

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 had the best opening weekend in series history this past weekend, continuing Activision’s decade-long supremacy in the video game industry. The long-awaited video game finally came out on Friday, October 28, and has already made more than $800 million in sales throughout the globe in only three days. The sales of Activision’s Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 video game have broken all previous records and the company disclosed that the game made around $800 million in sales during its first weekend of release.

In comparison, the company’s Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 game sold a total of $775 million in its first five days of release in 2011. In addition to surpassing the success of its previous release, the game publisher is also evaluating the success of the game in relation to the success of other types of entertainment. Activision stated that the highest-grossing films of 2022, such as “Top Gun: Maverick” and “Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness,” had sold $250 million and $450 million, respectively putting its computer game on a higher tier than the most successful films of the year. This should be a breeze for Modern Warfare 2 at the end of the first week. The only game that has ever surpassed the sales is Grand Theft Auto 5, which made $1 billion in only three days.

The Chief Executive Officer of Activision Blizzard, Bobby Kotick, stated in a press statement, “Thank you to our talented team that has created magic through extraordinary artistry and technology, and to the global community of players who find joy and connection through Call of Duty. This milestone belongs to them.”

“Thank you, Call of Duty players, for making Modern Warfare II’s launch one for the record books as well as the highest grossing entertainment opening of the year,” Johanna Faries, the general manager of Call of Duty, said in a release. “It is our honor and privilege to deliver such a historic launch weekend for the best fans in the world. As amazing as this opening has been, Call of Duty has much more in store. An unprecedented level of support for the Modern Warfare universe is on the horizon and Warzone 2.0’s launch is right around the corner. It’s an incredible time for the franchise.”

Following the success of Activision’s previous release, Call of Duty: Vanguard, Warzone included a variety of tie-ins with popular media properties including Attack on Titan, the Terminator films, Umbrella Academy and Godzilla. During a phone interview with Boardroom, the head of marketing for Call of Duty, Tyler Bahl, stated that “we are always looking at the cultural timeline and we do a lot of research. It all comes down to what is going to make the most amazing gaming experience.”

Since the game has just been available for purchase for the past three days, there have been no hints or teasers regarding upcoming partnerships with Call of Duty games. After the lackluster performance of last year’s entry, Call of Duty: Vanguard, Activision Blizzard may breathe a sigh of relief at this year’s victory. The poor sales of the title were blamed for the company’s overall slump at the beginning of the year.

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Galaxy Watch 5 Series – Review

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November 5, 2022

The Android based smartwatch market is quite large with many brands entering the segment every other day. We have big ticket brands offering high end options along with brands like Oppo and OnePlus who have completely shattered the market segment with their range of entry level devices. Amongst all, however, one brand stands tall with its premium high end devices at competitive prices. It is Samsung. The Korean consumer electronics manufacturer has been coming up with a fascinating range of wearables to attract consumers from every market segment.

Samsung’s recent launch in the segment is Galaxy Watch 5 Series which has successfully captured the market in a frenzy upon release. The grand welcome of the Watch 5 series is on the expected lines after the success of the Galaxy Watch 4 series.

If you kept any tabs on last year’s Galaxy Watch 4 series, you would know the series of watches received a massive response from users all across the world. The credit for Galaxy Watch 4 series becoming a user favourite was mostly given to the fact that Samsung decided to ditch its Tizen OS for Google’s Wear OS. Hence, it was widely speculated that the brand will not bring any drastic change or any major upgrades in the Galaxy Watch 5 series considering they got just about every right with the previous edition. Well, that’s exactly what has happened. The Galaxy Watch 5 Series can be viewed as a prime example of what tiny upgrades look like. However, it would be not entirely correct to say that Samsung hasn’t tried its best to iron out issues that the previous models of wearable had.

The Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 is available in two sizes, 40 mm and 44 mm while. The company also launched Galaxy Watch 5 Pro alongside the Watch 5 which is available in a single 45 mm size.

A short review of the watch would be that it is demure, stylish, and smart. The third-party app support along with impressive fitness features makes this watch a perfect pick. However, the Galaxy Watch 5 does carry flaws. The main drawback here is the short battery life which offers only one-day support. So, in case you do not like the idea of nightly charging, we suggest you look at the Galaxy Watch 5 Pro model – or something that is less smart.

Built for Android smartphones, the Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 price in India is Rs. 27,999 in the current market. It promises flagship-grade performance and features. With Samsung’s One UI Watch 4.5 operating system based on Google’s Wear OS 3.5, is this one of the best smartwatches for any Android smartphone user that is available in the market right now? Before we get into other details and the major improvements, let’s understand each aspect of Galaxy Watch 5 specifications in detail.

What’s Good in Galaxy Watch 5?

We all have been waiting for Samsung and Google’s partnership for a long time now. Although series 4 had it, the Watch 5 series is where it really shines. The lack of sophisticated software was a major flaw of Galaxy Smartwatches launched in the past and the brand has managed to leave that criticism behind with the device. All the downvotes for not having easy access to Google apps change with this product. Getting the Play Store and not the Galaxy Store undoubtedly makes a world of a difference.

The Galaxy Watch 5 can look to some people exactly like the model that Samsung releases before. However, this one weighs and feels totally different. The 44 mm model of Galaxy 5 weighs 33.5g and the smaller 40 mm model weighs just 28.7g. Moreover, it has the same Exynos W920 processor, 1.5GB of RAM and 16GB of storage. Another noticeable change is the flattened bottom of the Watch 5 dial, which is designed in that way to make it extra comfortable for those who wear the watch for longer periods. A flattened bottom also improves contact between the wrist and the health sensors better, which automatically gives more reliable readings.

As for the design, it has a solid build with supporting sleek looks that makes the smartwatch the perfect fit for all occasion including a run and an informal evening outing. The size too is universally perfect and neither too bulky nor too small.

Another upgrade that is worth mentioning is Samsung finally taking the leap to fast charging for its smartwatches. The brand claims that the device can be charged from zero to 45 per cent in just 30 minutes. A complete charge, on the other hand, would take around 85 minutes.

What’s Lacking in Galaxy Watch 5 Series?

Not much can be pointed out, however, one thing that is really disturbing is some of the high end features of Galaxy Watch 5 are only available for Galaxy smartphone users. The features to monitor blood pressure or ECG would be of no use to someone who doesn’t use a Galaxy smartwatch. It is quite a huge loophole, if you’re a non-Galaxy Android smartphone user, to be honest.

The second most concerning thing could be something that already has an improvement. The Galaxy Watch 5 battery is not up to the mark and anyone planning on using the device for long hours would face trouble. The battery in all probability can be called only decent, which should not be the case with smart wearables.

A rather lesser important issue is that the Galaxy Watch 5 is incompatible with an Apple iOS smartphone. So, iPhone users would not feel welcome.

Amazon Prime Music Increases Song Catalogue from 2 Million to 100 Million, Adds New Podcasts

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November 5, 2022

It appears Amazon Prime Music is on an expansion spree. The latest announcement from the music streaming service platform at least indicates this for the US audience, if not for any other region. Amazon is increasing its song catalogue for Prime subscribers from 2 to 100 million in the US. The company also revealed its plan of making more podcasts and music available for free for its members. According to the e-commerce giant, the Prime Members up until now had limited access to 2 million songs but with the current expansion, members will get a library of 100 million songs.

Amazon made the announcement in a blog post that also mentioned, “Prime members can discover more new music and podcasts based on their likes; shuffle play any artist, album, or playlist in the catalogue; stream a collection of All-Access playlists tailored to personalized listening preferences on demand and download them for offline listening.”

Prime is Amazon’s fast-shipping and media service special membership plan. It has more than 200 million members across the world. This number includes subscribers in India as well. The Prime service costs $14.99 (which is Rs. 1,200) per month and $139 (which is Rs. 11,500) for the annual plan in the US. In India, however, the company provides monthly, three months and yearly plans to cater to different sections of people. The three Amazon Prime memberships are priced at Rs. 179 a month, Rs. 459 every three months, and Rs. 1,499 for the annual plan in India.

Amazon Prime Membership in India provides access to Prime Music services, which in India has no restrictions or limits like that in the US. Prime members in India can enjoy unlimited access to Prime Music. It has been like this since the launch of the music streaming services. So, the streaming service basically offers more songs in India than its US counterpart. After the recent announcement, however, things will change and the number of songs available for Prime Members in both regions will be the same.

Interestingly, a similar announcement was also made by Apple last month regarding its music streaming service, Apple Music. Apple said that Apple Music had more than 100 million tracks available for subscribers to stream. Apple too is steadily working towards growing its streaming Music catalogue to emerge as a strong contender in the music streaming industry. The company also recently added multiple features and improvements including lossless audio streaming as well as Dolby Atmos support. The Apple Music app is now also available on various platforms such as iOS and Android.

According to the Cupertino company, “around 20,000 new tracks are being added to Apple Music’s catalogue every day, as the streaming service now has considerably more tracks than rival Spotify.”

In India, Apple Music membership plans start at Rs. 49 per month. Users can pay Rs. 49 per month for the voice plan or else Rs. 99 per month for an individual plan. The Rs 99 per month plan gives allows access to the app on multiple devices.

On the other hand, the popular music streaming service Spotify claims to have more than 80 million songs in its catalogue. As for plans, it seems Spotify offers many affordable options with plans starting at as low as Rs. 7 per day.

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