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03 Jul

TCL launches India’s first Mini LEDQLED 4K TVs

editor0 CommentsTechnologyTECHNOLOGY

TCL, a global top-two television brand and leading consumer electronics company, has launched its brand new 2021 C Series Range Lineup TVs: Mini LED QLED4K C825 with Magic Camera, QLED 4K C728 with Game Master and QLED 4K C725 with Video Call Camera for superior home entertainment experience. The latest models feature 120Hz MEMC, Dolby Vision, Dolby Vision IQ, Dolby Atmos, IMAX Enhanced, Game Master, Hands-free voice control 2.0, TCL Smart UI, among other features. Commenting on the mega launch, Mike Chen, General Manager, TCL India, said, “The latest launch underlines TCL’s commitment to constant innovation and delivering excellence in…

02 Jul

Sony launches first BRAVIA XR OLED A80J series

editor0 CommentsTechnologyTECHNOLOGY

Sony India announced the new BRAVIA XR A80J OLED series powered by the Cognitive Processor XR. The newly launched OLED TV takes vision and sound to the next level with the ingenious Cognitive Processor XR that thinks like a human brain offering a complete immersion in an experience that thrills and moves the viewer. In addition to best-in-class, ultra-realistic picture quality, full of lifelike contrast, the new Cognitive Processor XR also offers incredible sound with Sound-from-Picture Reality. XR TRILUMINOS Pro reproduces 3D colour depth with human intelligence for naturally beautiful colours and XR Motion Clarity technology controls moving images precisely…

28 Jun

India Successfully Test Fires Agni Prime – New Missile In Agni Series

editor0 CommentsIndia, TechnologyIndian government, TECHNOLOGY

India on Monday successfully test-fired the new generation Agni-Prime missile off the coast of Odisha. It can hit targets up to a range of 2000 km and is very short and light in comparison with other missiles in this class. The new nuclear-capable missile is fully made up of composite material, according to news agency ANI. A lot of new technologies have been incorporated in the new missile, the DRDO officials said. "Various telemetry and radar stations positioned along the eastern coast tracked and monitored the missile. The missile has followed textbook trajectory, meeting all mission objectives with high level…

23 Jun

Vi users connect back to India’s fastest 4G network

editor0 CommentsTechnologyvi

With the commencement of gradual state wise unlocking efforts, India’s migrant working populations have started returning from their home towns to their work locations. During the lockdown period, a segment of prepaid telecom users were unable to recharge due to several reasons. Vi is inviting all such customers back to India’s fastest 4G network, as they resume work. To reconnect these low income group customers, India’s leading telecom services provider, Vi is giving 50 Vi to Vi calling minutes along with 50MB of data. This complimentary benefit comes with a validity of 15 days, post which customers can recharge with…

20 Jun

Indian Government addresses UN over new IT social media rules

editor0 CommentsIndia, TechnologyINDIA, international, IT rules, Social media, united nations

The Indian government addressed the United Nations Human Rights Council about the new IT rules for social media companies. The government told the Council that the formulation of the new rules was necessitated by the concerns over increased instances of abuse of new media platforms including inducement for recruitment of terrorists, obscene content, financial frauds and incitement of violence. The Permanent Mission of India to the UN in Geneva referred to communication by UN Special Rapporteurs in which concerns were raised over the new IT rules for social and digital media, in a letter to the secretariat of the council.…

17 Jun

Shenzhou-12 launch declared success in boost to China’s space power ambitions.

editor0 CommentsTechnologyChina, space, TECHNOLOGY

China launched aspacecraft on Thursday, June 17, 2021, carrying three astronauts to part of a space station still under construction for the longest stay in low Earth orbit by any Chinese national. A Long March 2F rocket transporting the Shenzhou-12, or Divine Vessel, bound for the space station module Tianhe blasted off at 9:22 a.m. Beijing time (0122 GMT) from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwestern Gansu province. The launch time saw bright blue skies with near perfect visibility at the launch center on the edge of the Gobi Desert. Among the astronauts in China's space mission, Nie Haisheng…

16 Jun

Communal tensions in Uttar Pradesh: Police register case against Twitter

editor0 CommentsTechnologycrime, ghaziabad, INDIA, TECHNOLOGY, Twitter, Uttar Pradesh

Indian police have registered a case against Twitter and prominent journalists for allegedly trying to spark communal tensions. Police say the journalists falsely insinuated that a Muslim man was beaten by Hindu men while sharing a video of the alleged incident on Twitter. Officials added that the man was beaten up by both Hindu and Muslim men due to a dispute. Most journalists have deleted the tweets but Twitter is yet to comment. What is alleged to have happened? The video, which went viral around 7 June, shows around five men beating up an elderly Muslim man in Ghaziabad district…

05 Jun

Donald Trump’s Facebook and Instagram accounts suspended for two years

editor0 CommentsBusiness, Technologyfacebook, international, POLITICS, Trump

Former US President Donald Trump was barred indefinitely from Facebook and Instagram in January in the wake of posts he made on the US Capitol riots. Facebook said Mr Trump's actions were "a severe violation of our rules". Mr Trump said the move was "an insult" to the millions who voted for him in last year's presidential election. Facebook's move comes as the social media giant is also ending a policy shielding politicians from some content moderation rules. It said that it would no longer give politicians immunity for deceptive or abusive content based on their comments being newsworthy. Mr…

01 Jun

Sony announces new Mobile ES Series

editor0 CommentsBusiness, TechnologyMobile ES Series, SONY, XS-160ES, XS-162ES, XS-690ES, XS-W104ES

Sony India introduces the new Mobile ES line-up which represents Sony’s top of the line products in the world of car audio. The Mobile ES line-up features car speakers and subwoofers including XS-162ES, XS-160ES, XS-690ES and XS-W104ES, setting a new standard for superior in-car entertainment. The unparalleled sound and visual quality achieved with these line-up showcases the uncompromising passion of Sony’s engineers. Developed with various technical updates, the Mobile ES line-up helps customers experience their favorite music, boosting their mood and transforming their car environment. Mobile ES Line-up Overview – (1) XS-162ES: 6 ½" 2-way Component Speaker System, (2) XS-160ES:…

28 May

Canon supports vaccine registration in adopted villages

editor0 CommentsTechnologycanon, Covid-19, Vaccine

Aiming to support the country in the battle against COVID-19, Canon India is conducting a vaccination awareness drive and setting up support camps in its adopted villages - Maheshwari Village (Haryana), Parivali Village (Mumbai), Kalyanpur Village (Kolkata) and Annadodi Village (Bangalore), to help them register for vaccination. Canon India is helping the villagers with the required information on vaccination, its benefits, after-effects, and procedures. Additionally, the organization is also helping them to get registered on the government portals, in case walk-in registration is not available. Apart from volunteers taking individual sessions with villagers at their homes, village authorities and leaders…