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  • Amazon MX Player: New Era of Ad-Supported Streaming

    Amazon has introduced its latest ad-supported video-on-demand service dubbed Amazon MX Player. It is the result of the merger of two OTT streaming services — MX Player and Amazon miniTV. Amazon says its new streaming platform will offer content across genres and languages. The company will continue to invest in original shows and films. Library of shows and films of both platforms will be available to viewers on Amazon’s latest streaming service.

    Amazon announced in a press release that the new video-streaming platform will offer hit shows. These include Aashram, Dharavi Bank, Campus Diaries, Bhaukaal, Raktanchal, Shiksha Mandal, Roohaniyat, and Jamnapaar. It will also feature a collection of Korean, Mandarin and Turkish shows dubbed in Hindi, Tamil and other Indian languages.

    Girish Prabhu, Head of Amazon Advertising India, made the announcement. He said, “Today we are bringing together the vast reach of MX Player. We are combining it with the advertising tech that leverages Amazon’s billions of customer signals. It’s about enabling all brands. This is not limited to those selling on Amazon. They can reach and deliver relevant advertising to a very large and engaged base across India.”

    The first mention of this deal surfaced in 2023. Reports indicated that Amazon entered into talks with the Tencent-backed firm. However, these talks fell through. Inc42 highlighted that this was an all-cash transaction. At the time, it was said that MX Player’s senior management would join Amazon following the completion of this deal.

  • Alogic Clarity Series: 4K Monitors Launched in India

    Alogic has introduced its Clarity series of 4K monitors in India. The lineup has 27-inch and 32-inch monitors with both touch and non-touch supported displays. They feature IPS panels with a 60Hz refresh rate and offer multiple adjustment options. Meanwhile, the Clarity Pro Touch and Clarity Max Touch monitors are also equipped with auto-retractable webcam units. The non-touch models do not have inbuilt webcams. All monitors in the Clarity series are equipped with a dual speaker system.

    Alogic Clarity variant with a 27-inch display is priced in India at Rs. 59,990, while the Alogic Pro Touch, also with a 27-inch panel, is marked at Rs. 89,990. The Alogic Clarity Max and Clarity Max Touch monitors come with a 32-inch panel and are listed at Rs. 79,990 and Rs. 99,990, respectively. The monitors are available for purchase in the country via the Alogic India website.

  • Xiaomi HyperOS 2.0: What’s New and Why It Matters

    Xiaomi released HyperOS in October last year alongside the Xiaomi 14 series as a replacement for its MIUI skin. Now the Chinese smartphone brand seems to be testing the next version of its custom Android interface — HyperOS 2.0 — on a limited number of devices. Xiaomi is yet to announce a release date for HyperOS 2.0. It is based on Android 15. Internal builds of the user interface have been discovered on several Xiaomi and Redmi smartphones. These include the upcoming Xiaomi 15 and Xiaomi 15 Pro.

    According to a GizmoChina report, internal builds of HyperOS 2.0 were spotted on the Xiaomi 15 and Xiaomi 15 Pro with firmware version OS2.0.1.5.VOCCNXM and OS2.0.1.2.VOBCNXM, respectively. The publication also shared an image of the testing version installed on a Xiaomi handset.

    The internal builds for the Xiaomi 14, Xiaomi 14 Pro and Xiaomi 14 Ultra reportedly have firmware version OS2.0.0.24.VNCCNXM, S2.0.0.22.VNBCNXM and OS2.0.0.16.VNACNXM, respectively.

    Xiaomi has not revealed the roadmap for HyperOS 2.0 based on Android 15. However, the report claims that these Xiaomi devices will receive the update first. They are the Xiaomi 13 Ultra, Xiaomi Mix Fold, Xiaomi Mix Flip, Xiaomi Pad 6S Pro, and Xiaomi Civi 2.

    Internal testing of HyperOS 2.0 has started for the Redmi K70, Redmi K70 Pro, Redmi K70 Ultra, Redmi K60, Redmi K70E, Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G, Redmi Note 13R, according to the publication

  • Gmail Q&A: New AI Feature for iOS Users

    Gmail Q&A is an artificial intelligence (AI) feature. It lets users ask questions about their emails. The feature was first rolled out to the web version of the platform earlier this year. It was then added to the Android app in August, letting eligible users access the capability on the go. At the time, Google stated that the feature would soon be rolled out to iOS devices as well. On Thursday, the tech giant finally introduced Gmail Q&A to iPhone users with compatible iOS versions.

    The tech company announced the rollout of the Gmail Q&A feature to iOS devices on Thursday. It revealed that it is only available to Google Workspace users. These users must have signed into their account on the device. This is also the case on Android, where users will need an eligible subscription to use the feature.

    The Gmail Q&A feature is rolling out on iOS. It allows users to have a conversation with the Gemini-powered chatbot. Users gain insights into the emails in their inbox.

    Users can ask AI some specific questions about their emails. They can request to show unread messages. The AI can also show emails from a particular sender. It can summarise emails about a common topic. Additionally, users can seek vague details from a specific email. The feature can answer all of this while holding a friendly conversation.

  • Acer Predator Helios Neo 14: Specs and Launch Details

    Acer Predator Helios Neo 14, backed by an Intel Core Ultra 7 CPU, was launched in India on Thursday. The laptop carries an Nvidia GeForce RTX 4050 GPU, 16GB of LPDDR5X RAM, and a 76Wh battery. It sports a 14.5-inch IPS display and an RGB backlit keyboard. The gaming laptop comes with AI-backed graphics upgrades as well as an AI-powered cooling system and noise-reduction features. The laptop is currently available for purchase in the country via multiple online and offline channels.

    Acer Predator Helios Neo 14 price in India is set at Rs. 1,39,999. It is available for purchase in the country via Flipkart and Amazon. You can also find it on the Acer India website, Acermall exclusive stores, and other offline retail stores. The laptop is listed in an Abyssal Black colorway.

  • Palworld Mobile Release: Expanding the Phenomenon

    Palworld, the action-adventure survival title that became a phenomenon when it launched in early access on Steam and Xbox in January, is coming to mobile platforms. Krafton has signed an agreement with Palworld developer Pocketpair to make a mobile version of the game, the company announced Wednesday. The development comes after Nintendo and The Pokémon Company filed a lawsuit against Pocketpair last month over alleged instances of patent infringement in Palworld.

    PUBG: Battlegrounds maker Krafton announced it had entered a partnership with Pocketpair to expand the Palworld intellectual property to mobile platforms. As part of the agreement, Krafton’s PUBG Studios will develop a mobile version of the controversial game.

    “It plans to faithfully reinterpret and implement the main fun elements of the original for the mobile environment,” Krafton said in its announcement Wednesday

  • Motorola ThinkPhone 25: Key Specs and Features

    Motorola has launched its ThinkPhone 25 in select global markets. The latest business-focused device comes with a MediaTek Dimensity 7300 SoC under the hood and is offered in a single 8GB RAM + 256GB storage option. It has a ThinkPad-style design and features a 6.36-inch screen. The ThinkPhone 25 by Motorola boasts a triple rear camera unit led by a 50-megapixel Sony LYT-700C primary sensor. It has a 4,310mAh battery with 68W wired and 15W wireless charging support.

    ThinkPhone 25 by Motorola is currently listed on Motorola’s European website; however, its pricing details have not been revealed. The handset is offered in a Carbon Black color and a single 8GB RAM + 256GB storage configuration.

  • Tecno Spark 30C 5G Launch in India: Key Specs and Features

    Tecno Spark 30C 5G is all set to launch in India next week. The Transsion holding subsidiary, via a press release, confirmed the arrival of the new Spark series smartphone in the country on Tuesday (October 1). The Tecno Spark 30C 5G is confirmed to come with a 48-megapixel Sony camera and a 120Hz refresh rate display. The handset is already available in select global markets. The international variant of the Tecno Spark 30C boasts a 6.67-inch LCD screen and a 5,000mAh battery with support for 18W wired charging.

    India launch-date of the Tecno Spark 30C 5G is set for October 8. The 5G handset is teased to come in two color options with an AI-backed camera unit comprising a 48-megapixel Sony sensor. The phone will feature a 120Hz refresh rate display with a centered punch-hole design.

  • Caviar’s 24K Gold Huawei Mate XT: Luxury Redefined

    International luxury devices manufacturer Caviar has revealed a new collection of 24-karat gold Huawei Mate XT Ultimate Design models. The collection includes the Black Dragon and Gold Dragon models. The custom versions are available in 256GB, 512GB, and 1TB storage options. The tri-fold phone runs on an octa-core Kirin 9010 chipset and houses a 5,600mAh battery.

    Caviar’s custom tri-fold Huawei Mate XT Ultimate Design comes in Black Dragon and Gold Dragon versions. The Black Dragon version is priced at $12,770 (10,69,000), $13,200 (roughly Rs. 11,06,000), and $13,630 (roughly Rs. 11,41,00), respectively for the 256GB, 512GB, and 1TB storage options.

    The Gold Dragon model costs $14,500 (roughly Rs. 12,14,700), $14,930 (roughly Rs. 12,50,808), and $15,360 (roughly Rs. 12,86,900), respectively for the 256GB, 512GB, and 1TB versions. The limited-edition models will be available in 88 units.

  • The Impact of the 2024 Geomagnetic Storm on Earth

    In May 2024, a remarkable geomagnetic storm, also known as solar storm, impacted Earth, resulting in vibrant auroras that captivated observers worldwide. These stunning natural displays occur when eruptions of solar plasma, known as coronal mass ejections, collide with Earth’s magnetic field. While these events are a visual delight, they also raise significant questions about the impact of solar radiation on humans travelling beyond Earth’s atmosphere.

    BioSentinel, a compact satellite roughly the size of a cereal box, is situated over 30 million miles from Earth in a solar orbit. Unlike life on Earth, which is shielded by the planet’s magnetic field, BioSentinel had to endure the full effects of the solar storm. Initial data suggest that although the storm was considerable, it was only associated with a moderate increase in solar radiation, indicating that the immediate threats to life may not be as severe as previously anticipated.

    During this geomagnetic event, NASA’s BioSentinel spacecraft took the opportunity to gather crucial data on solar radiation. This research is vital as NASA gears up for future missions to the Moon and Mars. As noted by Sergio Santa Maria, who leads the BioSentinel project at NASA’s Ames Research Center, the timing coincided with a solar maximum, which allowed for an in-depth examination of the radiation environment in space.

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