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Doctor G, Ayushmann Khurrana Vehicle, to Stream December 11 on Netflix

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Doctor G
Doctor G

Doctor G was a typical Ayushmann Khurrana starrer that released on October 14, 2022 to generally positive reviews and an okayish box office performance like most of the Bollywood films this year, which is now ready to stream on Netflix on December 11, 2022.

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Highlights

  • Doctor G marked the directorial debut of Anubhuti Kashyap.
  • Kashyap is known for helming the Amazon Prime Video series Afsos.
  • Doctor G also stars Rakul Preet Singh, Sheeba Chaddha.

Ayushmann Khurrana’s Doctor G OTT Launch; When and Where to Watch It (Netflix on December 11)

Ayushmann Khurrana can be considered one of the most unique actors of the new generation, much different in the post-Khans era, as he often chooses unique subjects that are considered taboo to even discuss in the general society.

His films often come with a social message but is presented with all the typical Bollywood tropes like song and dance, slight melodrama, and other things, which the audience has been able to completely relate to.

Vicky Donor (2012) dealt with sperm donation, Bala (2019) discussed premature balding, Badhaai Ho (2019) showcased a middle-aged woman getting pregnant, among others.

Doctor G is a medical drama presented as a campus comedy where a man wants to become a Gynaecologist, which leads to chaos. It was released on October 14, 2022 to good critical reviews, although its box office performance was decent enough to recover its modest budget.

Fans of the movie will be delighted to know that it will go straight to Netflix on December 11, 2022, where everyone can sit comfortably at home to watch it with the family, although it is not classified as a family oriented subject.

Doctor G marks the directorial debut of Anubhuti Kashyap, sister of maverick filmmaker Anurag Kashyap, who made masterpieces like Gangs of Wasseypur (2012) and Raman Raghav 2.0 (2016).

Anubhuti is known for her Amazon Prime Video series ‘Afsos’ that was extremely well received by one and all, while this film too has been described as a unique subject for a first-time director.

Doctor G Star Cast & Crew

The film stars Ayushmann Khurrana in the lead role, supported by Rakul Preet Singh, and Shefali Shah, while the supporting cast boasts of actors like Sheeba Chaddha, Indranil Sengupta, among others, who have given excellent performances.

Doctor G

Khurrana plays Uday Gupta, a budding doctor who enrolls himself in gynaecology classes for post-graduation as there are no seats available in Orthopaedics, his desired specialty, leading to confusion, chaos, and ridicule from an all-girl class, who aren’t used to having a male student in gynaecology.

He then takes the help of his teacher, played by Shefali Shah, who advises him to lose his ‘male touch’, following which he starts exploring diagnostic methods that are tender in nature that will help him while attending to a woman.

The film is being produced by Vineet Jain and co-produced by Amrita Pandey, while Anubhuti Kashyap is helming it as the director, with music given by Ketan Sodha, who has come up with a commendable score.

Doctor G Rating

Rotten Tomatoes have given it a 70% rating, Google Users have given it a 4.4/5, while BookMyShow has also given it an excellent 7.7/10, so it can be said that audiences have loved this film.

Doctor G has received an IMDB Rating of 7.3/10, while Times of India and NDTV have given it 4/5 and 3.5/5, respectively, which are excellent coming from two of the biggest media houses in the country.

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Doctor G Budget & Box Office

Doctor G was made at a modest budget of Rs.35 crore, although its performance was abysmal as it barely recovered the budget at Rs.41 crore, whereas a film needs to earn double its budget to be classified as a ‘hit’, although it could mainly be due to audiences’ disinterest in going to theatres in the post pandemic era.

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Explained! How Can Bluebugging Bug The Devices?

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Bluebugging Bug

Our generation is blessed with the pros of technology, the innovations we see around smartphones and other consumer electronics always catch the eyes of the consumers. Among these, the most talked about and loved device by consumers is Bluetooth. It won’t be wrong to say that Bluetooth is a smart development for widely enabling and promoting wireless connections between devices. However, just like the flip side of every story, bluebugging is a matter of concern with BlueTooth connections. As bluebugging is very much capable of breaching security and stealing data from BlueTooth-connected devices, along with the augmenting numbers of Hackers across the world.

It’s an unarguable discovery that Technology is booming like never before. While technology is on its robust journey to reach the crescendo of being the consummate supplier of all services, there are some breaches and hindrances in the way that can question the security levels of such devices. The trend of wireless connection systems to get rid of the entire duty of carrying wires and cords has given us Bluetooth and the cyber-attack via BlueTooth connection gave us Bluebugging.

What is Bluebugging?

Bluebugging is also referred to as Bluetooth hacking and Bluejacking. Bluebugging is the process in which hackers enable their way into a device based on its discoverable Bluetooth connection. Briefly, hackers can raid other devices by connecting their device to the prey’s device to rob the sensitive and confidential data from the device, along with establishing illicit control on the hacked device.

What enables bluebugging?

The prerequisite for bluebugging is the hacker and a connectable device at a distance of 10 meters. Hackers use force pairing to the device, where the hackers use all the potentially possible passwords to create connectivity with the device. Followed by installing Malware from where hackers can loot confidential data and have full control over the prey’s device to access their calls, and messages, manipulate contact details and contact numbers, etc. This can also be escalated to more dangerous levels and hackers can even raid your banking apps and transact money from the bank. Moreover, the hacker can bully and blackmail the user by getting hold of private videos saved on the device.

Bluebugging Bug

Which devices must be more careful with Bluebugging?

In reality, every device is prone to Bluebugging if the device is supported by Bluetooth. Wireless devices, such as smartwatches, earbuds, etc., that are capable of recording calls can be hacked via Bluetooth connection.

Ways to keep Bluebugging at Bay

  1. Toggle off the BlueTooth button when not in use.
  2. Avoid using open public wifi (it can be a TRAP)
  3. Always keep your device updated with recently rolled-out software versions.
  4. Avoid using your name for the BlueTooth device.
  5. One must restart the device after using public Wi-Fi.
  6. Keep one antivirus app on your device, regularly using it to scan malware and viruses in the device.
  7. Maintain track of all the connected devices to theBlueTooth. Delete the saved devices if no longer in use.
  8. It is advisable not to share sensitive data through Bluetooth. Use different mediums instead.

Conclusion

The bluebugging cyber-attack can hollow your device. Try to stay away from this approaching catastrophe by following major steps.

OneXPlayer 2 Launch Delayed to December 20, Units Delivered in March 2023

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OneXPlayer 2
OneXPlayer 2

It appears that the launch of OneXPlayer 2 handheld consoles has been delayed to December 20, 2022, while the original date of launch was November 25, which has left many users disappointed, even though it is just a few days away.

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One-netbook Delays OneXPlayer 2 Launch

OneXPlayer 2 handheld consoles have been one of the most awaited gadgets in the past year or so after One-netbook launched a brand new Intel Pentium Gold version of the OneXPlayer mini, which is where it had announced OneXPlayer 2’s launch as well.

It is touted to be the spiritual successor to OneXPlayer that will come with detachable controllers, which are said to be similar to the ones that you find on the Nintendo switch.

While the OneXPlayer 2 console was set to launch on November 25, 2022, One-netbook has now claimed that it will only come out on December 20, and that too with a few caveats like its availability only on popular crowdfunding websites like Indiegogo, which has been a practice that One-netbook has followed and delivered to several crowdfunding campaigns in line with Indiegogo.

OneXplayer 2

The problem with the other crowdfunding websites is that, unlike Indiegogo, they do not offer consumer guarantees if users place an order directly from their company’s website.

Also the OneXPlayer 2’s units will not be delivered to Indiegogo’s backers at least until March 2023, where the lead time period is going to be 3 months because One-netbook ships orders in batches and it also has its delivery window listed for March-April 2023 on its official website.

OneXPlayer 2 will come with the AMD Ryzen 7 6800U APU with an 8.4 inch IPS display, along with a 65.5W battery, and stereo speakers with Active stylus support, while the console will come in two colour options.

OneXPlayer 2 Conclusion

The aforementioned details are the only information available on OneXPlayer 2 consoles at the moment, although there are strong rumours that it will also feature a keyboard dock connector at the bottom with a kickstand that will be similar in looks to a Nintendo switch as mentioned above.

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Xiaomi Revenue Plunges By 10%, Q3 Financial Report Reveals

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Xiaomi
Xiaomi

Xiaomi does not seem to be doing well as its Q3 Financial Report revealed that the Chinese tech giant’s revenue has witnessed a 10% plummet for the July-September 2022 period, which has surprised industry insights.

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Highlights

  • The July-September 2022 Q3 has brought unhappy tidings for Xiaomi as its nearly $10 billion revenue has dropped by 10%
  • There has been a steady increase in the number of MIUI users at 564 million, which is 78.1 million more than 2021, a yearly increase by 16%
  • Shipments too have dropped by 7.8%, which has further dwindled revenue numbers by 11.1%

Xiaomi’s 10% Revenue Drop Becomes a Cause of Worry

Xiaomi is one of the biggest tech giants in the world, a feat it has achieved in just over a decade, which is no mean feat given the stiff competition there is from veterans like Apple, Samsung, and Google, among others, so to make enlist yourself among such greats is a herculean achievement.

The company has grown at an excellent rate yearly, and launched countless devices in the past decade that have received appreciation from both customers and tech experts, while most of its products are also price and performance oriented.

It seems that Xiaomi is passing through rough waters as revealed by its Q3 financial report as the revenue shares have declined drastically during the July-September 2022 period, which has become a major cause for worry.

While the total revenue during this period was revealed to be 70.5 billion CNY (approx. $10 billion), of which overseas markets’ contribution alone is 50%, while the revenue has declined to 10% compared to 2021, while Net profit is even worse hit, which is 59% year-on-year to CNY 2.1 billion (approx. $294 million).

Xiaomi

It is not that Xiaomi is passing through bad times or is responsible for this decline but this has happened partially due to the CNY 829 million ($116 million) investment in the EV Business that is newly set up, along with other projects that will prove successful in due course.

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Xiaomi may have lost out on revenue, but its users in the MIUI segment has increased drastically at 564 million, which is 78.1 million more than what it was in 2021- a 16% yearly increase no less, of which only 141 million of them are in China, which is around 25%.

Shipments also witnessed an 11.1% decline in revenue as they fell by 7.8% on a yearly basis for which Xiaomi cited “global macroeconomic headwinds” as the reason for it, although it has increased its promotions overseas, which saw the company attain 2nd place in the European market, 2nd place again in Spain and France, and 1st place in Spain.

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Vivo S16 Series to be Launched Soon; Specifications Speculated

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VIVO S16
VIVO S16

Vivo is one of the most popular Chinese brands that many people find reliable, which is why the news of the upcoming Vivo S16 Series, Vivo S16 and Vivo S16 Pro, has left users excited at the prospect of trying out a new smartphone from the tech giant.

Highlights

  • Vivo V16 series has passed the 3C Certification platform and will be available soon
  • Both smartphones will be 5G handsets with model numbers V2244A and V2245A
  • The launch date has not been revealed although it is speculated to come out by December 2022 or early 2023.

Vivo S16 Series to Launch in Due Course

2022 will be over in a few days’ time and as we look back at it in review, the tech industry has recovered business considerably after the massive setback during the pandemic era.

The likes of Apple, Samsung, Google, Xiaomi, and other smaller tech companies came out with some excellent electronic devices and gadgets with iPhone 14 series and Pixel 7 series receiving mixed to positive reviews.

Vivo too seems to be done this year as far as flagship models are concerned, although it did come out with a foldable model in the form of Vivo X Fold S, while Vivo X90 series is scheduled for a 2023 launch.

As far as mid-range smartphones are concerned, the company is coming out with Vivo S16 series comprising of two smartphone models viz. Vivo S16 and Vivo S16 Pro, which have recently passed the 3C certification platform and now carry model numbers, V2244A and V2245A.

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Vivo S16 Series Expected Specifications

While the exact features and specifications have not been revealed as yet, Vivo S16 may come with Snapdragon 870 or Dimensity 1080 in the mid-range segment, while S16 Pro might bring in Dimensity 8200 SoC.

Vivo S16 Pro

Both models are available in three colour options viz. Black, Blue, and Purple, with some excellent colour-changing finish that may comeback for this series as users had liked it for earlier smartphones.

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Spotify Updates Anchor App with New Feature

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Spotify

Spotify is an extremely popular streaming service for music and podcasts, which has come out with a new feature pertaining to audio enhancement in their Anchor App that will make Podcasts far more lively and entertaining with perfect sound quality.

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Highlights

  • Spotify’s Anchor app added a dedicated feature for podcast creators
  • It is designed to reduce background noise during a podcast recording
  • Anchor users can also toggle the feature on and off during a recording.

Spotify Enhances Audio Features in Anchor App

Spotify is one of the most popular streaming services that people with an affinity for music and podcasts are well aware of because they would like nothing better than to spend their maximum leisure time on such platforms.

Listening to music provides a calming effect to your ears and mind, which is bogged down by work-related stress most of the time, which is why it is important to keep it at bay and music is one of the most powerful remedies to do so.

Spotify is one such streaming service where music and podcast lovers frequent most of the time, which is just like any other application that has to keep upgrading its features to stay relevant for as long as possible.

Spotify has also come out with a new feature for its Anchor App, which is an ‘Enhance’ button for isolating voices and is one that Podcast creators will find up their alley, with its proper name being ‘Audio Enhancement’ meant for enhancing audio quality.

Spotify

With this feature, podcast creators will be able to record audio that is crisp and clear even in a noisy environment as the background noises become a big nuisance and it becomes difficult to concentrate.

Audio Enhancement brings the user’s voice to the forefront and blocks out background noise completely, with the added bonus being that it will save huge expenses on audio equipment for recording a clear and crisp audio or podcast.

By introducing this feature, Spotify joins the list of other streaming services like Zoom and Google Meet that have audio enhancement as well but they make use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) for isolated voices and that too without the use of expensive microphones.

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Spotify Conclusion

To conclude, Spotify has clarified that Anchor users across the globe can get Audio Enhancement on their Android and iOS devices free of cost, where they have to get the latest version of Spotify app and tap the magic wand to enable this feature while recording.

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Drishyam 2 Hindi Version OTT Release to Come Out Soon

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Drishyam 2

Drishyam 2 Hindi version has emerged as one of the biggest blockbusters of 2022 in India, which is why the film will soon be slated for an OTT release, along with the Platform Rights and Sold price, which means that users that couldn’t watch it in theatres can do so sooner than later.

Highlights

  • Drishyam 2 Hindi was initially released on November 18th, 2022 and soon registered this year’s second-highest first-day collection of a Hindi film.
  • The film’s main star cast is headed by Ajay Devgn, Shriya Saran, Tabu, and Akshaye Khanna.
  • The OTT Platform on which the film will release is unconfirmed as of yet.

Drishyam 2 Will Get an OTT Release in Due Course

Drishyam 2 has been released in theaters and is a remake of the Malayalam movie Drishyam 2, which was released in 2021 and starred Malayalam superstar Mohanlal in the main lead, which too was a huge blockbuster, thereby spawning a remake.

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Drishyam 2 is a sequel to the Hindi flick Drishyam released in 2015, which itself was a remake of the Malayalam movie of the same name that was released in 2013, again with Mohanlal in the lead.

In a time when Bollywood is being criticized for constantly depending on South remakes and all its big budget ventures with big stars flopping at the box office, Drishyam 2 in Hindi has emerged as a welcome oasis for the sagging fortunes of the Hindi Film Industry that has experienced many setbacks in the post-pandemic era.

The Hindi Drishyam was released on November 18, 2022, across multiple theatres in India and worldwide where it got thunderous responses from the audience, which prompted its OTT release on an immediate basis as viewers starting discussing about it.

Drishyam 2

The Ajay Devgn starrer has been critically acclaimed all around, while the supporting cast of Tabu, Akshaye Khanna, and Shriya Saran, too have received praise for their performances.

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Due to the massive responses that the Drishyam 2 Hindi version is getting, viewers are getting impatient for the movie to release on OTT platforms, while the makers have not yet revealed any time or date regarding the online release, which will be a good time for people who couldn’t watch it in theatres to enliven the experience at home.

Whenever any movie, irrespective of the budget or cast, releases on the big screen or even before, OTT platforms leap into action and make their offer to purchase the digital rights of the venture and once done, they start streaming it on their platform.

In the past two years, theatre buffs who couldn’t watch their favourite movies on the big screen got to do the same through OTT platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Sony Liv, Zee5, Voot, Disney+ Hotstar, most of which have become household names in India post pandemic.

Drishyam 2 Cast

Drishyam 2 Cast
Artist Name Role
Ajay Devgn Vijay Salgaonkar
Akshaye Khanna IG Tarun Ahlawat
Shriya Saran Nandini Salgaonkar
Ishita Dutta Anju Salgaonkar
Mrunal Jadhav Anu Salgaonkar
Tabu Former IG Meera M. Deshmukh
Rajat Kapoor Mahesh Deshmukh
Kamlesh Sawant Sub-Inspector Laxmikant Gaitonde
Prathamesh Parab Jose
Yogesh Soman Assistant Inspector Vinayak Sawant
Vikas Kumar Alex
Sharad Bhutadiya Mr.Martin
Ramesh Pardeshi Contractor Rane
Rishab Chadha Sameer Deshmukh
Ashish Warang Police Officer
Prasanna Ketkar Shrikant Prabhu

Drishyam 2 Crew

Drishyam 2
Release Date in Theatres 18th November 2022 (Friday)
Directed By Abhishek Pathak
Produced By Bhushan Kumar, Kumar Mangat Pathak, Abhishek Pathak and Krishan Kumar
Written By Aamil Keeyan Khan
Screenplay Abhishek Pathak
Based On Drishyam 2 (2021) by Jeethu Joseph
Story By Jeethu Joseph
Lead Cast Ajay Devgn, Shriya Saran, Tabu and Akshaye Khanna
Language Hindi Language
Cinematography Sudhir K. Chaudhary
Budget of the Film Rs.50 crore
Country India
Category Entertainment

 

The original Malayalam version of Drishyam (2013) and Drishyam 2 (2021) can be watched on Disney+ Hotstar and Amazon Prime, respectively, while Drishyam (2015) Hindi version is available on platforms like Netflix, Voot, and Disney+ Hotstar, which can be enjoyed by viewers until Drishyam 2 gets its own OTT release.

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Drishyam 2 Box Office Collections

Drishyam 2 was made at a modest budget of Rs.15 crore and its estimated gross as of December 7, 2022, is Rs.273.1 crore, which makes it the third highest-grossing Hindi film of 2022, while critics have praised the cast, story, editing, and cinematography.

Bollywood Hungama has given it a 4/5, while Times of India gave it 3.5/5, praising its twists and turns that keeps everyone guessing. Firstpost gave it a 3.25/5, praising the cinematography and performances of Ajay Devgn, Tabu, and Akshaye Khanna, who was called its surprise package.

All in all, Drishyam 2 has been called a worthy remake of the original movie by Jeetu Joseph that has remained faithful to it, which is why its OTT release is even more awaited than usual.

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Varaha Roopam Re-added to Kantara Following Court’s Orders

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Varaha Roopam
Kantara

Kantara has become one of the biggest successes of 2022 in India, although it courted controversy amidst all this due to a song ‘Varaha Roopam’ due to which it was removed from the film but now has come back after a district court’s orders.

Highlights

  • A plea seeking injunction against the song Varaha Roopam was filed in the Kozhikode District court by Thaikkudam Bridge, a Kerala-based music band.
  • The court later dismissed the said petition and allowed the Kantara makers to add the song back to the film in both, theatres and on OTT.
  • Kantara is available in several languages in theatres and is also streaming on Amazon Prime Video in four languages: Kannada, Telugu, Tamil, and Malayalam.

Kantara Re-adds Varaha Roopam Song in the Film

Kantara is slowly on its way to becoming a phenomenon and has received massive critical acclaim from all the Indian critics, most of whom have praised it for its immersive storyline, direction, screenplay, and performances of the entire cast.

This is the second highest grossing film of Kannada Cinema after KGF: Chapter 2 and has revived the fortunes of the dying industry, which was all but floundering for many years with mindless action and romantic flicks, counted among the worst in South Indian cinema.

Luckily KGF 1 & 2 broke the dry-spell and emerged as a milestone for Kannada films, the momentum of which has been taken to a whole new level by Kantara for which the credit goes to Homable Films, which incidentally produced the KGF movies as well, and Rishab Shetty, who both acted and directed the film.

However, mere days after its release, the film was embroiled in controversy when Thaikkudam Bridge, a renowned music band in Kerala, accused the film’s makers of plagiarism by claiming that the Varaha Roopam composition was copied from the band’s original composition called Navarasam.

The band immediately took action by filing a plea in the Kozhikode district court seeking an injunction against the song, following which an interim order was immediately passed asking the makers to remove the song from the film, much to the chagrin of the audience who’ve showered their love on it.

However, users will now be delighted to know that the court has dismissed the plea citing lack of jurisdiction, due to which the ban on the song has been lifted and it has been added back to the film.

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Kantara Hindi Release; Where to Watch on OTT

Kantara has been streaming on Amazon Prime Video in all four South Indian languages: Kannada, Telugu, Tamil, and Malayalam as the platform had immediately bought its rights, while the Hindi dubbed version has been bought by Netflix, which is why Hindi audiences can see it from December 9, 2022.

Varaha Roopam

Kantara Hindi Review

Kantara has received massive acclaim throughout India from critics and audience, who’ve given their views on IMDB due to which, as of today, it stands at an 8.8/10, which is huge considering the number of people who’ve subscribed to the movie reviewing platform, while platforms like Times of India and NDTV have given it a 4/5 each.

Moving on, 123telugu movies has given it a 3.25/5, describing it as a rustic village tale with colourful and vivid locations, an enthralling background music by B. Ajaneesh Loknath, and cinematography by Arvind S. Kashyap beautifully captures the rustic culture and locales in full grandeur via meditative shots.

On the flip side, the film is presented as a typical masala film and spends a significant portion of time around the hero and exploring his hobbies, friendship, sexual encounters, community problems, etc. all of which could have been cut down by half an hour, as certain reviews claim, which also includes the comedic sections that were totally unnecessary.

Overall, the film is an excellent experience for viewers that are looking for an intelligent venture in the garb of an entertaining masala film, which is exactly what Kantara is about.

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Kantara Cast & Story

Kantara is an action-packed revenge drama where crime and divinity are blended together to explore the human-nature relationship in an in-depth manner, which stars Rishab Shetty, Sapthami Gowda, Kishore, Pramod Shetty, and Achyuth Kumar, all of whose performance has been unanimously praised.

B. Ajaneesh Loknath serves as the music director who has come out with a scintillating score, while the breathtaking cinematography is provided by Arvind S. Kashyap, who has presented the village story in its full glory, while the night shots have to be seen to be believed.

Kantara was made at a meagre budget of Rs.16 Crore, but has grossed an estimated figure of Rs.406.75 crores at the Indian box office, which continues to grow with each passing day as the film will soon script history in many departments.

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Acer Aspire 7 – The Ultimate Pocket-Friendly Gaming Laptop

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Acer Aspire 7

Acer is amongst the top brands in the market even though it has somehow stayed behind the likes of Lenovo or HP or Dell when it comes to market share. The Aspire subbrand is arguably the most important one in Acer’s portfolio and if you are looking for something that can become your gaming partner then the Acer Aspire 7 is here for you. The Nvidia GeForce RTX 3050 GPU, Intel’s 12th Gen i5-1240P, 8GB of DDR4 memory, and 15.6-inch IPS FHD display with a resolution of 1920 x 1080p, Acer Aspire 7 specifications appear to have everything going in its favour. The brand has tried to step its game up and seems to be doing quite well to improve its gaming series laptops. And if there is one thing that sells best in this product category then it is the budget laptops. Now combine the two and you’ll have the best combination of pocket-friendly gaming laptops.

Acer Aspire 7 price in India currently starts at Rs 62,999, which makes it quite a steal when all specifications are looked at. Now, for a deeper understanding of where the laptop stands against your gaming ambitions, here’s our Acer Aspire 7 review.

Design

In the design depart, Acer Aspire 7 finds the perfect balance between elegance and jazzy, a combination that is a must for gaming laptops. They must be chunky and hold onto the class. The Charcoal Black colour and slight shimmer when light touches the surface give it an elegant look and feel. The aesthetics are understated and that’s exactly what seems to be working for Acer Aspire 7. Most important, the laptop comes with a robust build quality supported by a 19.90 mm1 Aluminum lid and chassis. The hinge of the laptop appears adequate and the keyboard deck is raised slightly in order to provide a comfortable typing experience.

Processor

Intel’s 12th Gen i5-1240P mobile processor in Acer Aspire 7 is one powerful processor that promises to provide optimum performance for pretty much any task one would want to perform on a laptop. It is packed with packs a total of a whopping 12 cores with 16 threads and the max clock speed can be expected to be 4.40GHz. Intel’s P-series of 12th Gen mobile processors have been developed and designed in order to provide high level performance even through a thin-light notebook.

Acer Aspire 7

Graphics

Acer went all out when it comes to the graphics, as it seems they knew what they were targeting. The Nvidia GeForce RTX 3050 GPU is a truly ultimate choice for a budget gaming laptop and the performance of the laptop only reiterates this fact. The laptop further features the company’s Ampere Architecture, which comprises dedicated 2nd Gen RT Cores as well as 3rd Gen Tensor Cores. These specifications are combined to provide an ultimate gaming experience where seasoned gamers would be able to have a great time with some of the latest generations of popular games.

The graphics card also includes Nvidia’s all-the software-based goodness, which means it comes with Nvidia Reflex for lower latency and Nvidia DLSS for better performance among others. These allow users to play the latest games the way they should be played.

Display

Displays play an important role when gaming is what one will be using the device for. The Acer Aspire 7 display is a perfect combination of perfect size and perfect portability. It sports a 15.6 inch IPS full high definition display that is supported by 1920 x 1080p resolution. The size will appear perfect while using as it provides better immersion compared to a 14 inch screen size but at the same time has comfortable portability against a high size of 17 inch laptops. Those who want can also try to have a higher screen-to-body ratio of 81.67 per cent for better immersion.

In order to enhance the complete experience of viewing on this laptop screen, users can even use Acer’s BlueLightShield, ComfyView, and ExaColor technologies.

Memory

The entire system of Acer Aspire 7 is supported by 8GB of DDR4 memory. The memory standard is good for all types of gaming and shouldn’t give any problems. Having said that, there are times when gamers feel the need for more when it comes to memory in a laptop. For such situations, the memory of Acer Aspire 7 can be easily upgraded up to 32 GB RAM through the two soDIMM modules.

And as for storage, Acer Aspire 7 appears to be quite sorted in this department as it carries 512GB PCIe Gen3 NVMe SSD, which is one of the fastest storage standards in the industry right now.

Connectivity

Devices that are designed and developed keeping gamers in mind usually sport better connectivity options because of the need to attach many gaming peripherals. The case isn’t different when it comes to Acer Aspire 7. The laptop arrives with three USB 3.2 ports, an HDMI port for a second display, and a USB Type-C Thunderbolt-4 port that can be used to connect with a number of other devices if need be.

The versatility of the USB Type-C Thunderbolt-4 port is well-known amongst the gaming community and tech enthusiasts. However, for those who aren’t aware, it can be used to output video signals, provide power to compatible devices and provide high-speed data transfer simultaneously. Furthermore, these ports can even be used for regular connectivity options such as connecting to an external monitor, PCIe devices like capture cards or even storage systems.