Infinix Note 12 series debuted in India on Friday, comprising the Infinix Note 12 and the Infinix Note 12 Turbo. Both these smartphones pack 5,000mAh batteries that support 33W fast charging. They sport 6.7-inch full-HD+ AMOLED displays with 1,000 nits of peak brightness and a 180Hz touch sampling rate. These Infinix Note 12 series smartphones run on Android-based X OS 10.6. The Infinix Note 12 packs a MediaTek Helio G88 SoC whereas the Note 12 Turbo is powered by a MediaTek Helio G96 chipset.
Infinix Note 12, Note 12 Turbo price in India, availability
The Infinix Note 12 arrive in India priced at Rs. 11,499 for the 4GB RAM + 64GB storage model and Rs. 12,999 for the 6GB RAM + 128GB storage variant. It will come in Force Black, Jewel Blue, and Sunset Gold colours. Meanwhile, the Infinix Note 12 Turbo costs Rs. 14,999 for the 8GB RAM + 128GB configuration. This smartphone will offer Force Black, Sapphire Blue, and Snowfall colour options. These Infinix smartphones will be available on Flipkart from May 27 and May 28, respectively.
Infinix Note 12 specifications, features
The Infinix Note 12 had already been launched in various global markets. It sports a 6.7-inch full-HD+ display with a 20:9 aspect ratio. This smartphone is powered by a MediaTek Helio G88 SoC. It runs on Android 11-based X OS 10.6. In terms of optics, this smartphone has a 50-megapixel triple rear camera setup and a 16-megapixel selfie camera housed in a waterdrop-style notch. Its 5.000mAh battery can support 33W flash charging.
In terms of connectivity, this smartphone features 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth, FM radio, GPS/ A-GPS, USB Type-C, and a 3.5mm headphone jack. It is 144.43×76.66×7.90mm in dimensions and weighs 184.5 grams.
Infinix Note 12 Turbo specifications, features
The Infinix Note 12 Turbo sports a 6.7-inch full-HD+ (1,080×2,400 pixels) AMOLED display with 1,000 nits of peak brightness and a 180Hz touch sampling rate. This display is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 3. Under the hood, it packs a MediaTek Helio G96 SoC coupled with 8GB RAM and 128GB storage. There is also a dedicated microSD slot that can support up to 512GB of storage. This smartphone runs on Android 12 with the X OS 10.6 skin on top.
For optics, this handset sports a triple rear camera setup with a quad-LED flash. This setup includes a 50-megapixel primary sensor, a 2-megapixel depth sensor, and an unspecified AI lens. There is a 16-megapixel selfie camera on the front with a dual-LED flash. These Note 12 Turbo cameras are capable of recording up to 2K resolution videos.
Its 5,000mAh battery can support up to 24 hours of video playback, according to the company. The Infinix Note 12 Turbo measures 76.8×164.57×7.89mm and weighs 185g. It sports a side-mounted fingerprint sensor. This smartphone is feature dual speakers that deliver DTS surround sound.
The Ministry of Railways will collaborate with IIT Madras for the development of an “indigenous” Hyperloop system and will also help set-up a Centre of Excellence for Hyperloop Technologies at the premier institute, officials said Thursday.
In 2017, the then Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu had expressed his interest in the Hyperloop technology, saying that India would be keenly watching the project and since then, several rounds of talks over the proposed project had been held between the ministry and US-based Hyperloop One, but nothing substantial emerged.
To usher into a new era of transportation, Indian Railways has come together with @iitmadras to develop a hyperloop technology based transportation system. Indian Railways will extend financial support of Rs. 8.34 cr to IIT Madras for this project. pic.twitter.com/xUoMyxj9QU
— Ministry of Railways (@RailMinIndia) May 20, 2022
Hyperloop works on a technology that would use magnetic levitation in low-pressure tubes to transport people and goods at airplane-like speeds.
The low energy requirement and the significant role that this technology can play in making India Carbon neutral, makes Hyperloop mode of transportation an attractive proposition for Indian Railways, the ministry said in a statement.
“Ministry of Railways had therefore been looking for potential partners and domain experts for joint collaborative working on development of this emerging and evolving concept for transportation of passengers and cargo.
“The Ministry of Railways was informed that a team comprising 70 students, named “Avishkar Hyperloop”, formed by IIT Madras in 2017, has been applying scalability and frugal engineering concepts for development of Hyperloop based transportation system with an aim is to make India proud by showcasing its technologies to the world,” the statement said.
“Collaboration with IIT Madras for development of an Indigenous Hyperloop system and setting-up of a “Centre of Excellence for Hyperloop Technologies” at IIT Madras,” the Railways said.
The group had finished in top-10 global ranking at the SpaceX Hyperloop Pod Competition-2019 and was the only Asian team to do so. The student team “Avishkar Hyperloop” had also bagged the ‘Most Scalable Design Award’ at the European Hyperloop Week – 2021.
IIT Madras approached Ministry of Railways in March-2022 with a proposal for collaborative working on development of contactless pod prototype and development of first-of-its-kind Hyperloop Test Facility at its Discovery Campus (at Thaiyur). Once established, the proposed facility would offer world’s largest Hyperloop Vacuum Tube that can be used as Test Bed for further research on Hyperloop by Indian Railways.
The institute sought support from the Railways for manufacturing assistance, formulation of safety regulations and access to its electrical testing facilities.
It has also requested for funding support by Ministry of Railways for taking this project ahead. The estimated cost of the Project, as conveyed by IIT Madras, is Rs. 8.34 crore.
The project deliverables for IR would included detailed design documentation for Pod, Tube & Track, detailed testing and performance data for pod prototype and vacuum tube, provide IR with Hyperloop track as a testing platform for development of Pod technology in the interim and provide training to Railway Personnel for Hyperloop technologies.
The institute has also proposed to establish a “Centre of Excellence for Hyperloop Technologies” at IIT Madras through existing CRR (Centre of Railway Research) at IIT Madras.
The existing CRR (Centre of Railway Research) at IIT Madras is located in MSRC building of the institute and has been functioning since 2017 with the funding support from Ministry of Railways.
Five projects are under progress with the existing CRR at IIT Madras and it has been providing training to railway engineers on subjects like Lean Manufacturing, Condition Monitoring and Concrete Testing and analysis. The plan, officials said is to build a 500m tube (diameter 2m) and track capable of supporting various propulsion and levitation system configurations to enable rapid development of pod technology. The tube will be at par with the Virgin Hyperloop facility in USA in terms of functionality but will significantly outperform it in terms of cost, the statement from the Railways said.
The hyperloop concept has been promoted by Elon Musk and SpaceX, and other companies or organizations have been encouraged to collaborate and develop the technology. Virgin Hyperloop conducted the first human trial in November 2020 at its test site in Las Vegas, reaching a top speed of 172km/hr (108mph).
Stranger Things season 4 is in the limelight for an unexpected reason as leaked images of cards from a tie-in Monopoly board game have spoiled key plot elements ahead of its May 27 debut on Netflix, as per a report. The Monopoly Stranger Things game can be “purchased fair and square” at a “national retailer”, according to a Reddit thread dedicated to the leak. While this is not confirmed, the fact remains that several retailers are advertising merchandise based on previous Stranger Things seasons to capitalise on the brand’s popularity.
According to The Hollywood Reporter report — which quotes a source close to the series — the Monopoly Stranger Things 4 board game was accidentally given the go-ahead mainly because of the “sheer scale and breadth of the Stranger Things franchising world.”
Stranger Things creators the Duffer brothers and Netflix are, not surprisingly, unhappy about the leak. In fact, the Duffer brothers are said to have had a “total meltdown” after the debacle, as they wanted to keep Stranger Things 4 plot details under wraps till the show’s premiere. They were, reportedly, also not consulted while developing the game.
Interestingly, Stranger Things season 4 is not the first title to be spoiled by tie-in merchandise. The Star Wars franchise faced a similar situation when the release of a Rey action figure with a lightsaber revealed a key plot detail from the 2015 space epic Star Wars: The Force Awakens. Such events are the reason that The Mandalorian showrunner Jon Favreau didn’t allow manufacturers to design a toy for the character of Baby Yoda — or Grogu, as you prefer — till after the series’ premiere.
Netflix could have adopted a similar approach for Stranger Things — and it might still do so for the fifth and final season — but admittedly, it does hurt sales and allows third-parties to profit, as was the case with The Mandalorian for several months.
Stranger Things season 4 is touted to be “bigger and better” than previous instalments. In fact, director Shawn Levy recently revealed that it features some episodes that are longer than his two Ryan Reynolds movies, the comedy Free Guy and the sci-fi adventure The Adam Project. The Duffer Brothers had hinted at as much earlier, noting the Stranger Things 4 episodes are “very, very long.”
The first five episodes of Stranger Things season 4 will be out May 27 on Netflix, three years after the last season aired, with the remaining four arriving on July 1.
Zeb-Yoga 3 wireless neckband earphones have been launched by Zebronics in India. Zebronics says that these wireless neckband earphones offer an ergonomic and flexible design. The Zeb-Yoga 3 come with metallic magnetic earpieces and is designed for durability with superior build quality, according to the company. Moreover, Zebronics claims that these wireless neckband earphones also offer up to 17 hours of playback time and come with controls for media, and volume, and voice assistant support for Android and iOS devices.
Zebronics Zeb-Yoga 3 price, availability details
The Zebronics Zeb-Yoga 3 wireless neckband earphones will be available to purchase at an introductory price of Rs. 699 on the Reliance Digital online store. The earphones are listed on the Zebronics website with a price tag of Rs.1,899.
Buyers will get an option to choose the earphones in Black, Blue, Green and Orange colour options.
Zebronics Zeb-Yoga 3 specifications, features
The Zeb-Yoga 3 wireless neckband earphones feature 14mm drivers. As mentioned, the neckband earphones come with an ergonomic, flexible, and lightweight design. The earphones weigh just 27g and feature in-ear style earbuds.
Moreover, Zebronics says that the Zeb-Yoga 3 neckband earphones offer up to 17 hours of playback time with a rapid charging feature. A quick 10-minute charge will enable up to 8 hours of usage. For connectivity, they come with Bluetooth 5.0 for connecting your phone or other devices. In terms of dimensions, the Zeb-Yoga 3 measure 111.2×28.2×182.7mm.
Speaking on the launch, Pradeep Doshi, Director, Zebronics India, said, “We’re always working on upgrading our product portfolio and working in line with our mission of bringing premium to the masses. Zeb-Yoga 3 is the new introduction with peppy colours, so it’s not only about the performance, but it’s also about the style, an identity that you believe in.”
HP has refreshed a bunch of laptops from its HP Envy lineup on Thursday, May 19 in the United States. These laptops are primarily aimed at creative professionals and are claimed to offer flexibility with great performance. These new laptops are Intel Evo certified and are powered by up to 12th Gen Intel Core processors. The laptops also offer up to 4K OLED displays, including touch display with multi-gesture and stylus support. The newly launched laptops include the HP Envy x360 13, HP Envy x360 15, HP Envy 16, and HP Envy 17.
HP Envy x360 13 (2022), HP Envy x360 15 (2022) price, availability
The HP Envy x360 13 has a starting price of $899.99 (roughly Rs. 70,000) on the HP site. The Intel model of the HP Envy x360 15 starts from $899.99 (roughly Rs. 70,000) whereas the AMD variant begins from $849.99 (roghly Rs. 66,000) on the HP site.
HP Envy 16 (2022), HP Envy 17 (2022) price, availability
The HP Envy 16 is available on the HP site starting from $1,399.99 (roughly Rs. 1,09,000). It will also be available on Amazon and select retail stores. On the other hand, the HP Envy 17 begins from $1,099.99 (roughly Rs. 85,000) on the HP site. It will also be available at BestBuy retail and online stores.
HP Envy x360 13 (2022), HP Envy x360 15 (2022) specifications
The HP Envy x360 13 offers the option of up to a 13.3-inch 2.8K OLED display. This laptop can come with up to a 12th Gen Intel Core i7 processor and integrated Intel Iris Xe Graphics. The laptop can be configured with up to 16GB of RAM and up to 1TB of NVMe M.2 SSD storage. According to the company, its 66Wh battery can provide up to 20 hours of backup.
HP Envy x360 15 (2022) Photo Credit: HP
Whereas the HP Envy x360 15 can be equipped with either a 15.6-inch IPS or a 15.6-inch OLED display. This laptop can come with the latest 12th Gen Intel Core processor or up to an AMD Ryzen 7 processor. Besides the integrated graphics, this laptop can also be equipped with a dedicated Nvidia GeForce RTX 2050 graphics card. Users can add up to 16GB of DDR4 RAM and up to 1TB of NVMe M.2 SSD storage.
These convertible laptops feature Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth v5.2 connectivity support. They sport two Thunderbolt 4 ports and two SuperSpeed USB Type-A ports. The Envy x360 laptops are fitted with HP Wide Vision HD webcams and Bang & Olufsen speakers. Both feature a full-size backlit keyboard.
HP Envy 16 (2022), HP Envy 17 (2022) specifications
The HP Envy 16 features a 16-inch 4K OLED display or 16-inch IPS displays with a 2,560×1,600 pixels resolution. This laptop is powered by the latest 12th Gen Intel Core i9 H-Series processor. For graphics, it can be equipped with a dedicated Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060 graphics card or Intel Arc A370M integrated graphics. It packs up to 32GB of DDR5 RAM and up to 2TB of PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD storage. The laptop houses an 83Wh battery.
HP Envy 16 (2022) Photo Credit: HP
On the other hand, the HP Envy 17 sports slightly larger 17.3-inch 4K or full-HD displays. However, it is powered by up to a 12th Gen Intel Core i7 P-Series processor. Besides the integrated Intel Iris Xe Graphics, this laptop can be equipped with an Nvidia GeForce RTX 2050 dedicated graphics card. It gets up to 32GB of DDR4 RAM, 1TB of NVMe M.2 SSD storage, and a 55Wh battery.
These laptops are fitted with the HP True Vision 5-megapixel IR webcam as well as Bang & Olufsen speakers. They feature two Thunderbolt 4 ports, a microSD card reader slot, an HDMI 2.1 port, and a 3.5mm audio jack. Furthermore, the HP Envy 17 features three SuperSpeed USB Type-A ports whereas the HP Envy 16 only packs a single SuperSpeed USB Type-A port. Both of these HP Envy laptops support Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth v5.2 wireless connectivity.
Billionaire Elon Musk took to Twitter late on Thursday to denounce as “utterly untrue” claims in a news report that he had sexually harassed a flight attendant on a private jet in 2016.
Business Insider reported earlier on Thursday that Musk’s SpaceX paid $250,000 (roughly Rs. 2 crore) in 2018 to settle a sexual harassment claim from an unnamed private jet flight attendant who accused Musk of exposing himself to her.
The attacks against me should be viewed through a political lens – this is their standard (despicable) playbook – but nothing will deter me from fighting for a good future and your right to free speech
The article quoted an anonymous person who said she was a friend of the flight attendant. The friend had provided a statement as part of the private settlement process, according to the article.
“I have a challenge to this liar who claims their friend saw me ‘exposed’ – describe just one thing, anything at all (scars, tattoos, …) that isn’t known by the public. She won’t be able to do so, because it never happened,” Musk tweeted.
Reuters was not able to verify the Business Insider account. Musk and SpaceX did not respond to Reuters requests for comment on the Business Insider story or on Musk’s tweets.
In addition to allegedly exposing himself, Musk rubbed the flight attendant’s thigh and offered to buy her a horse if she would “do more” during an in-flight massage, Business Insider quoted the friend of the flight attendant as saying.
The flight attendant came to believe that her refusal to accept Musk’s proposal had hurt her opportunities to work at SpaceX and prompted her to hire a lawyer in 2018, according to Business Insider.
The rocket company made the settlement out of court and included a nondisclosure agreement which prevented the flight attendant from speaking about it, Business Insider said. The news site did not name the friend or the flight attendant.
Musk, who is also chief executive of Tesla and is in the midst of a contentious effort to buy Twitter, said on Wednesday that he would vote Republican instead of Democrat, predicting a “dirty tricks campaign against me” would follow.
In the Business Insider article, Musk was quoted as saying the flight attendant’s story was a “politically motivated hit piece” and that there was “a lot more to this story.”
On Thursday evening, Musk first tweeted: “The attacks against me should be viewed through a political lens – this is their standard (despicable) playbook – but nothing will deter me from fighting for a good future and your right to free speech.” In the initial tweet, he did not specifically mention the allegations in the Business Insider article.
“And, for the record, those wild accusations are utterly untrue,” Musk added in another tweet.
He also tweeted that the article was meant to interfere with the Twitter acquisition.
Reuters could not immediately reach Business Insider for comment.
After being red in losses for most of this week, the crypto price charts seem to be jumping back to health at a gradual pace. Bitcoin on Friday, May 20, opened trading at $31,728 (roughly Rs. 24.5 lakh) with minor gains of 2.60 percent as per Indian exchange Coinswitch Kuber. Gains of over three percent also added to Bitcoin values on international exchanges. Its price currently stands around $30,140 (roughly Rs. 23 lakh) on exchanges such as Binance and CoinMarketCap.
Ether followed Bitcoin up the price ladder. ETH saw gains of 2.43 percent that rose its value to $2,124 (roughly Rs. 1.65 lakh), Gadgets 360’s crypto price tracker showed.
As for now, both of the top two cryptocurrencies are a long way from their last All Time Highs of $67,567 (roughly Rs. 52 lakh) and $4,812 (roughly Rs. 3.75 lakh) that they respectively attained in November last year.
Meanwhile, other altcoins that kickstarted the weekend with gains include Binance Coin, Ripple, and Polkadot.
Surprisingly, profits also found their way to meme-based Dogecoin and its rival Shiba Inu.
A bunch of stablecoins however, did see small but significant losses. These include Tether, USD Coin, and Binance USD.
In fact, altcoins such as Solana, Avalanche, and Elrond also found themselves affected with minor losses.
Terra, after its recent, rather harrowing downfall from being the eight largest cryptocurrency in terms of market cap, is trading at $0.00014 (roughly Rs. 0.010777).
The overall market cap of the crypto sector stands at $1.27 trillion (roughly Rs. 9,90,70,706 crore) as per CoinMarketCap.
More investments are coming to the crypto sector, despite its recent slowdown.
In a bid to accelerate research and development in this consumer-centric industry, Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) has pledged a fund of $600 million (roughly Rs. 4,661 crore).
In its recent ‘State of Crypto’ report, a16z had acknowledged that the route for growth for the crypto sector is tough. Despite the coming turbulent days, the firm has been opening floodgates of investments in the crypto and blockchain-based sectors.
Meta has also filed for a patent to operate ‘Meta Pay’, a crypto-supporting online payments service.
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Acer has expanded its range of environmental-centric Vero devices on Wednesday by introducing the Aspire Vero (AV14-51) and Aspire Vero (AV15-52) laptops, Veriton Vero (VVZ4694G) all-in-one (AIO) desktop, Vero PD2325W projector, two new Vero IPS monitors, and Vero mouse and keyboard. Alongside the new Vero devices, the PC maker has launched its Predator Helios 300 SpatialLabs Edition gaming laptop and new SpatialLabs View and SpatialLabs Pro displays. The new SpatialLabs devices are specifically designed to deliver glasses-free 3D gaming experience.
The Acer Aspire Vero (AV14-51) and Acer Aspire Vero (AV15-52) will be available in the US starting at $749.99 (roughly Rs. 58,300). Both the laptops will also be available in the Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) region from EUR 899 (roughly Rs. 73,200) and in China starting at CNY 4,999 (roughly Rs. 57,400). The Acer Veriton Vero (VV46494G), on the other hand, will debut in the US starting at $799 (roughly Rs. 62,100) and in the EMEA at EUR 919 (roughly Rs. 74,800).
While the Acer Aspire Vero (AV14-51) and Aspire Vero (AV15-52) will be available in the US from September and EMEA as well as China starting August, the Veriton Vero (VVZ4694G) AIO will go on sale in the US from October and in the EMEA starting July.
Alongside the Aspire Vero laptops and Veriton Vero AIO PC, Acer Vero CB272 monitor will be available for purchase at $349.99 (roughly Rs. 27,200) in the US. It will also launch in the EMEA region at EUR 399 (roughly Rs. 32,500) and in China at CNY 2,499 (roughly Rs. 28,700). The Acer Vero B247Y G monitor, on the other hand, will debut in the US at $199.99 (roughly Rs. 15,500), in the EMEA at EUR 269 (roughly Rs. 21,900) and in China at CNY 1,499 (roughly Rs. 17,200).
Meanwhile, the Acer Vero PD2325W projector will be available in the US starting at $559 (roughly Rs. 43,400). The price for EMEA is fixed at EUR 549 (roughly Rs. 44,700), and in China it will retail at CNY 3,799 (roughly Rs. 43,600).
Both Acer Vero monitors and the Vero PD2325W projector will be available starting the third quarter.
In addition to these, Acer Vero keyboard and mouse set will be available in the US at $79.99 (roughly Rs. 6,200). It will debut in the EMEA at EUR 69.99 (roughly Rs. 5,700) and in China at CNY 399 (roughly Rs. 4,600). The Acer Vero mouse will be separately available at $29.99 (roughly Rs. 2,300) in the US, EUR 24.99 (roughly Rs. 2,000) in EMEA, and CNY 199 (roughly Rs. 2,300) in China.
The Acer Vero keyboard and mouse set as well as the mouse separately will be available in the US and EMEA starting November. However, the devices will go on sale in China from October.
Apart from the Vero devices, the Acer Predator Helios 300 SpatialLabs Edition (PH315-55s) will be available in the US starting at $3,399.99 (roughly Rs. 2,64,200). It will also debut in the EMEA at EUR 3,299 (roughly Rs. 2,68,600). The Predator Helios 300 SpatialLabs Edition will be available in the US in the early period of the fourth quarter, while its availability in the EMEA is set for September.
The 14-inch Predator Triton 300 SE (PT314-52s), on the other hand, will debut in the US starting at $1,599.99 (roughly Rs. 1,24,300) and at EUR 1,499 (roughly Rs. 1,22,100) in the EMEA. The 16-inch Predator Triton 300 SE (PT316-51s) will debut in the US starting at $1,749.99 (roughly Rs. 1,36,000), in the EMEA at EUR 1,599 (roughly Rs. 1,30,200), and in China at CNY 10,999 (roughly Rs. 1,26,300).
Acer 14-inch Predator Triton 300 SE (PT314-52s) will be available in the US from July and in the EMEA starting June. In contrast, Acer 16-inch Predator Triton 300 SE (PT316-51s) will be available starting August in the US, in July in the EMEA and China.
Alongside the Predator laptops, the lineup includes the Predator XB273K LV monitor that will be available in the US at $999 (roughly Rs. 77,600), in the EMEA at EUR 949 (roughly Rs. 77,300), and in China at CNY 5,999 (roughly Rs. 68,900). There is also the Acer Nitro XV272U RV monitor that will come at $449 (roughly Rs. 34,900) to the US markets, at EUR 399 (roughly Rs. 32,500) in the EMEA, and at CNY 2,499 (roughly Rs. 28,700) in China.
Both Predator XB273K LV and Nitro XV272U RV will be available starting the third quarter.
Lastly, the Acer SpatialLabs View (ASV15-1B) will be available in the US at $1,099 (roughly Rs. 85,400). It can be purchased starting this summer in the US.
Details about the India launch of the new Acer devices are yet to be revealed.
Acer Aspire Vero (AV14-51) specifications
The Acer Aspire Vero (AV14-51) comes with a 14-inch full-HD display and is powered by up to a 12th-generation Intel Core i7 processor, along with Intel Iris Xe graphics and up to 16GB of LPDDR4X RAM. The laptop carries up to 1TB of M.2 PCIe SSD and is equipped with a range of ports, including Thunderbolt 4 and two USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A ports. It also has Wi-Fi 6 connectivity. The laptop comes in Cobblestone Grey and Mariana Blue colour options and has an OceanGlass trackpad that is made from an ocean bound plastic material.
Similar to the previous Aspire Vero models, the Acer Aspire Vero (AV14-51) is claimed to have a chassis that utilises 30 percent post-consumer recycled (PCR) plastic, which helps save 21 percent carbon emissions, according to the company. Acer also said that it uses 50 percent PCR plastic for its keycaps and 30 percent PCR plastic for the screen bezels.
The chassis of the Acer Aspire Vero (AV14-51) is also claimed to have no paint to help reduce carbon footprint to some extent. Further, there is a bottom cover with standard screws to let users easily replace the inbuilt RAM and SSD.
Acer is also offering the inner packaging of the laptop as a multipurpose box that can be folded into a triangular laptop stand.
Acer Aspire Vero (AV15-52) specifications
Just like the Aspire Vero (AV14-51), the Acer Aspire Vero (AV15-52) has a list of eco-conscious design-level and packaging features that makes it different from the competition. However, in terms of differences over the 14-inch model, the Aspire Vero (AV15-52) carries a 15-inch full-HD display. It comes with a full-HD camera.
Acer Veriton Vero (VVZ4694G) specifications
The Acer Veriton Vero (VVZ4694G) features a 24-inch full-HD IPS display with 88 percent screen-to-body ratio. The display unit of the AIO can also be VESA mounted to a wall. The PC is claimed to be made of 30 percent PCR material. It is equipped with up to a 12th-generation Intel Core i9 processor, along with discrete Nvidia GeForce MX550 graphics, and up to 64GB of DDR4 RAM. There is also up to 1TB of PCIe SSD or 2TB HDD storage.
Connectivity options on the Acer Veriton Vero AIO include Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth v5.2, Gigabit Ethernet, and two USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C ports.
The AIO PC comes with Windows Hello support that uses an infrared (IR) sensor for facial recognition. There is a discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 2.0 for enhanced security. Further, the Acer Veriton Vero (VVZ4694G) equips with a 5-megapixel webcam that is integrated with a Tobii Aware smart sensor claimed to lock and blur the screen if another user tries to access it.
Acer Vero CB273 specifications
The Acer Vero CB273 comes in a 27-inch size and has a full-HD IPS panel. It offers Delta E<1 rating that is touted to assure rich and accurate colour delivery. Additionally, the panel is TÜV Rheinland Eyesafe certified — suggesting reduced high-energy blue light emission.
The monitor is equipped with a KVM switch that lets you switch between multiple computers while using the same monitor, keyboard, and mouse. Acer Vero CB273 includes a USB Type-C port to offer up to 90W power to other devices. Moreover, the monitor is made of an 85 percent PCR plastic and five ocean bound plastic (OBP) material, the company said.
Acer Vero B247Y G specifications
The Acer Vero B247Y G features a 23.8-inch full-HD IPS panel. It comes with the TÜV Rheinland Eyesafe certification. Similar to the 27-inch version, the Acer Vero B247Y G is also designed with an 85 percent PCR plastic and five ocean bound plastic (OBP) material.
Acer Vero PD2325W specifications
The Acer Vero PD2325W comes with a 2,200 lumens lamp and a WXGA (1,280×800 pixels) resolution. The projector is also claimed to have a high 2,000,000:1 contrast ratio and supports 125 percent REC 709 wide colour gamut. It is equipped with features including Auto Keystone Correction and an integrated BlueLightShield that supports blue light filter adjustments.
The Vero PD2325W is claimed to have the LED light source that provides up to a long 30,000-hour lifespan and helps device achieve 50 percent energy savings compared to traditional mercury-containing lamp projectors. The projector also has a chassis that is made from a material containing 50 percent PCR plastic.
Acer has integrated a 5W speaker within the Vero PD2325W. It is also claimed to support 24×7 continuous use for public displays and museum exhibitions.
The Acer Predator Helios 300 SpatialLabs Edition (PH315-55s) comes with a 15.6-inch UHD 2D display that has a lenticular lens optically bonded on top of it to offer 2D and stereoscopic 3D views, without requiring any special glasses. The laptop is also preloaded with SpatialLabs TrueGame app that is claimed to have a dedicated pre-configured profile to present games in stereoscopic 3D views. The app has support for over 50 modern and classic titles on launch and will add profiles for additional titles on a continuous basis.
Acer Predator Helios 300 SpatialLabs Edition carries a lenticular lens to offer 2D and stereoscopic 3D views Photo Credit: Acer
Acer has equipped the laptop with up to a 12th-generation Intel Core i9 processor, along with Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 GPU, 32GB DDR5 RAM and up to PCIe 4 NVMe SSDs storage. Acer Predator Helios 300 SpatialLabs Edition (PH315-55s) also has a dual-fan layout that includes a proprietary fifth-generation AeroBlade 3D fan, which is claimed to help keep the system running cool. The layout is also supported by liquid metal thermal grease and Acer’s CoolBoost technology.
The Acer Predator Helios 300 SpatialLabs Edition (PH315-55s) runs Windows 11 and is available with Wi-Fi 6E support. It also includes ports such as HDMI 2.1, Thunderbolt 4, and two USB 3.2 Gen 2.
Acer Predator Triton 300 SE (PT314-52s) specifications
The Acer Predator Triton 300 SE (PT314-52s) comes with a 14-inch 16:10 display that has an OLED panel option. The laptop is equipped with up to a 12th-generation Intel Core processor, along with Nvidia GeForce RTX 30-series graphics.
Acer has provided Intel Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675i to offer advanced wireless connectivity support. The laptop also includes ports such as Thunderbolt 4, HDMI 2.1, and USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A.
Acer Predator Triton 300 SE (PT316-51s) specifications
The Acer Predator Triton 300 SE (PT316-51s) comes with a 16-inch display that has an option to get up to WUXGA resolution. The laptop also offers up to 240Hz refresh rate and is powered by up to a 12th-generation Intel Core i7 processor, along with up to 32GB of DDR5 RAM. It supports Nvidia G-Sync and Nvidia Optimus technologies to let users dynamically switch between the integrated graphics and discrete graphics without having to reboot. There are fifth-generation AeroBlade 3D fans, Vortex Flow airflow guidance technology, and liquid metal thermal grease for thermal management.
Acer has offered Intel Killer E2600 Ethernet controller on the 16-inch model for wired connections. There are also ports including Thunderbolt 4, HDMI 2.1, and USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A.
Acer Predator XB273K LV specifications
The Acer Predator XB273K LV carries a 27-inch UHD (3,840×2,160), Agile-Splendor IPS panel with a 160Hz refresh rate and a 0.5ms response time. The panel also has Delta E<1 rating for colour accuracy.
Further, the monitor has support for HDMI 2.1 and is VESA DisplayHDR 600 and TÜV Rheinland Eyesafe-certified.
Acer Nitro XV272U RV specifications
The Acer Nitro XV272U RV comes with a 27-inch WQHD (2,560×1,440) Agile-Splendor IPS panel that has a 170Hz refresh rate (overclocked) and 1ms response time. It supports 95 percent of the DCI-P3 colour gamut with a Delta E<1 certification. Furthermore, the monitor has AMD FreeSync Premium support and is TÜV Rheinland Eyesafe-certified.
Acer SpatialLabs View specifications
The Acer SpatialLabs View (ASV15-1B) is a 15.6-inch 4K display that can be connected to a PC to offer a glasses-free stereoscopic 3D viewing. It works with the SpatialLabs TrueGame app that allows gamers to play titles in an immersive view. The display also has Adobe RGB colour gamut and is equipped with a LAN port.
Acer SpatialLabs View (ASV15-1B) comes with a 15.6-inch 4K display Photo Credit: Acer
There is also Acer’s proprietary SpatialLabs Go technology that is claimed to generate 3D content of anything that can be displayed in full screen at a press of a button.
Acer SpatialLabs View Pro specifications
The Acer SpatialLabs View Pro (ASV15-1BP) also has a 15.6-inch 4K display — just like the regular SpatialLabs View. The display also includes support for a list of file formats out-of-the-box to support a variety of creators. It also includes support for Datasmith to let users operate 3D software such as Revit, Solidworks, and Cinema 4D using dedicated plugins. The Pro variant also comes with VESA mount support.
Russia will sooner or later legalise cryptocurrency as a means of payment. The Minister of Industry and Trade of Russia, Denis Manturov, took to stage at an educational event, stating that the government and the central bank may move closer to resolving their longstanding differences regarding cryptocurrencies. The Ministry of Finance of the country had submitted a legislative proposal in early February that went against the central bank’s request for a complete ban on cryptocurrencies in the country.
According to a report from Russian state news agency TASS, when asked whether or not Russia would be legalising Bitcoin or any other cryptocurrency, Manturov stated, “The question is when it will happen, how it will happen and how it will be regulated. Now both the Central Bank and the government are actively engaged in this.”
As things stand, Russian authorities are discussing the future of cryptocurrencies and mining. Despite Russia’s clear motivation toward adopting Bitcoin, the Bank of Russia recently pushed for a complete ban on cryptocurrencies, citing it could undermine the Russian financial system. It seems that tune has been changed since the harsh international sanctions have crippled Russia’s economy, with Russia’s President Vladimir Putin pleading with financial regulators to come to an agreement on how digital currencies should be regulated.
“But everyone tends to understand that this is a trend of time, and sooner or later, in one format or another it will be carried out,” said Manturov at the event. “But, once again, it should be legal, correct, in accordance with the rules that will be formulated.”
This past February, the Russian government approved the concept of regulating Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies based on a proposal drafted by the Ministry of Finance. During the same month, the Ministry of Finance also submitted a bill.
The Ministry of Finance reportedly expects legislation regulating Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies will be introduced this year and is also working on the collection of tax as it relates to cryptocurrency.
Samsung Galaxy A23 and Galaxy Note 10 series smartphones are reportedly receiving the May 2022 security updates. The security update for the Samsung Galaxy A23 smartphones is reportedly rolling out in some European countries, including Germany and Russia. Other markets like Africa, America, and Asian countries are said to receive the latest update within the next few days. However, the May 2022 update for the Samsung Galaxy Note 10 and the Galaxy Note 10+ is said to be currently available in some Asian as well as European countries, including Malaysia and Switzerland.
As per a report by SamMobile, the May 2022 security update for the Samsung Galaxy A23 comes with firmware version A235FXXU1AVE4 that has been claimed to fix dozens of privacy and security issues in the handsets. The latest update is also said to bring fixes to some general bugs and will be helpful in improving the device’s stability, as per the report.
On the other hand, another report by SamMobile says that Samsung has also released the May 2022 security update for the Samsung Galaxy Note 10 and the Galaxy Note 10+. The software update for both these smartphones come with firmware version N97xFXXU8HVE5.
The report also says that the Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ 5G, which isn’t available in markets including India, is also receiving the latest update with firmware version N976BXXU8HVE5 in Switzerland.
Just like in case of the Samsung Galaxy A23, the latest software update for the the Galaxy Note 10 series brings fixes to dozens of privacy and security issues. The update also fixes general bugs and improves the device’s stability on the Galaxy Note 10 and the Galaxy Note 10+.
As mentioned, the May 2022 update for the Samsung Galaxy A23 is said to be currently available in Germany and Russia, as of now. Meanwhile, the Galaxy Note 10 and the Galaxy Note 10+ handsets are reportedly receiving this software update in Malaysia and Switzerland.
Eligible Samsung Galaxy users will receive the latest update automatically. Users can also manually check for the update, in any of the above-mentioned countries, by heading to Settings > Software update > Download and install.
To recall, the Samsung Galaxy A23 was launched in India a couple of months ago. The Samsung Galaxy Note 10 series made its debut in India back in August 2019.
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