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Lenovo Legion series, powered by Intel AI chips, launched in India: Details

Lenovo Legion series, powered by Intel AI chips, launched in India: Details

by | Mar 19, 2024 | Technology


Chinese PC maker Lenovo on March 19 launched the Legion 7i series and Legion 5i series in India. Both the models in the series encompasses Pro and non-Pro variants, powered by 14th Gen Intel Core processors with NVIDIA RTX graphics. Lenovo said the laptops are co-powered by its LA AI chip for supporting Lenovo AI Engine+, which helps the laptops achieve higher frames-per-second (FPS) while gaming without compromising on the power efficiency. Below are the laptops detail:


Lenovo Legion: Price and availability


  • Lenovo Legion Pro 7i: Rs 3,24,990 onwards


  • Lenovo Legion 7i: Rs 1,77,990 onwards


  • Lenovo Legion Pro 5i: Rs 1,57,990 onwards


  • Lenovo Legion 5i: Rs 1,29,990 onwards


All four laptops are available online on Lenovo’s website and select e-commerce platforms. Offline, the laptops are available at Lenovo Exclusive Stores and select retail outlets.


Lenovo Legion Pro 7i: Specifications


  • Display:16-inch WQXGA display, 16:10 aspect ratio, 240Hz refresh rates, 500nits peak brightness


  • CPU: 14th Gen Intel Core i9-14900HX


  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU


  • RAM: Up to 32GB overclocked DDR5 (2 x 16GB)


  • Storage: Up to 2TB (2 x 1TB) PCIe SSD Gen 4


  • Battery: Up to 99.99Whr


  • Ports: 2x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (DisplayPort 1.4), 4x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, HDMI 2.1, Ethernet, Headphone / mic combo jack


Lenovo Legion Pro 5i: Specifications


  • Display: 16-inch WQXGA display, 16:10 aspect ratio, 240Hz refresh rates, 500nits peak brightness


  • CPU: 14th Generation Intel Core 7i-14650HX Processor


  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU


  • RAM: 16 GB DDR5


  • Storage: 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe Gen4


  • Battery: 80Wh


  • Ports: 2x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (DisplayPort 1.4), 4x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, HDMI 2.1, Ethernet, Headphone / mic combo jack


Lenovo Legion 7i and 5i: Details


These vanilla models are offered with up to Intel Core i9 14900HX processors and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 graphics. Additionally, the devices feature Lenovo’s “Coldfront: Hyper Technology” for managing thermals. Utilising the dedicated AI chips, the laptops support AI application AvatarMaster for customisable 3D digital avatars based on user profiles. Similar to their Pro counterparts, the Legion 7i is powered by a 99.99Wh battery while the Legion 5i laptop has an 80Wh battery. 


The company is offering a three month subscription to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate with the laptops for no additional cost.

First Published: Mar 19 2024 | 2:41 PM IST



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YouTube Music to get 'hum to search' feature on iOS app: Know details

YouTube Music to get 'hum to search' feature on iOS app: Know details

by | Mar 19, 2024 | Technology


Representative Image: Song Search on YouTube for Android

Google is reportedly adding a new song search feature to YouTube Music. According to a report by Android Authority, YouTube Music App on iOS has a new song search icon, right next to the voice search option for select users. This new icon allows users to play, sing or hum a song for initiating the search to find that specific music track in the YouTube Music library. 


According to the report, the feature is gradually rolling out to the iOS app of YouTube Music and will be available to all iPhone users in the coming days. Although there is no information regarding the roll-out plan for the Android app, there are alternatives available. A similar feature is available on the YouTube app for Android. clicking on the Voice Search option in the YouTube app allows users to toggle between Voice and Song search from top of the screen. 


Google also provides an option to search for a song by humming or singing in the Google Voice search. Alternatively, Android smartphone users can use Google Assistant to identify a song by playing, singing, or humming. For Pixel phones, Google has an integrated Now Playing feature that when enabled, automatically identifies the song playing around the device and displays it on the lock screen. 


Earlier, it was reported that Google is working on enhancing the podcast listening experience on YouTube Music. The music streaming platform will likely get a new “Trim Silence” feature which can automatically detect pauses within a podcast and skip over them. This feature is already available on Google Podcast and is expected to roll out soon on the YouTube Music app as well.

First Published: Mar 19 2024 | 1:07 PM IST



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Nothing rolls out update to improve performance, imaging and more

Nothing rolls out update to improve performance, imaging and more

by | Mar 19, 2024 | Technology


The British consumer technology brand has rolled out a new update for the recently launched Nothing Phone 2a smartphone. This marks Nothing’s second OS update since the launch of the Phone 2a. The latest update focuses on improving camera performance and overall system optimisation for a better overall experience. 


The update is now available for download for all Phone 2a users under the System Update section within the Settings app. Here are the details:


Camera improvements


With the latest update, Nothing said that it has enhanced the colour accuracy and saturation level of the images captured using the Phone 2a. Additionally, the company has also optimised the brightness and tones of Ultra HDR images. Other notable changes include bokeh effect optimisation in portrait mode, colour consistency between the main camera and the ultra-wide camera.


System improvements


Nothing said that the overall gaming performance has been improved on the Phone 2a with the latest update, popular games such as Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI) has been optimised to provide smoother gameplay. Additionally, the app launching animations have been optimised to resolve the issue of screen stutter during opening and closing apps.  


Others


Nothing said, the overall stability of the system has been improved, and reported bugs, such as the issue where the Quick Settings incorrectly displayed Wi-Fi or cellular data information, have been resolved. Nothing said that it has also resolved the issue of blacked-out display during incoming calls in specific scenarios.


First Published: Mar 19 2024 | 11:56 AM IST





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Motorola Edge 50 Pro details emerge on Flipkart, launch set for April 3

Motorola Edge 50 Pro details emerge on Flipkart, launch set for April 3

by | Mar 19, 2024 | Technology


Chinese electronics maker Lenovo’s smartphone brand Motorola has confirmed that it will launch the Edge 50 Pro smartphone in India on April 3. The company has listed the product page on e-commerce platform Flipkart where it confirmed the launch date and detailed key specifications and features of the upcoming smartphone. Below are the details:


Motorola Edge 50 Pro: What to expect


According to the product listing page on Flipkart, the Motorola Edge 50 Pro smartphone will be offered in three Pantone validated colourways – Purple, Black and Silver. While the Purple and Black coloured variants appear to have matte finish back panel design, the Silver colour variant features a metallic finish.


The smartphone will sport a 6.7-inch 3D curved pOLED display with 1.5K resolution and 144Hz refresh rate. The display will have a peak brightness level of 2000nits and will support HDR10+ for content consumption. Motorola has confirmed that the display is the first to get validated by Pantone for colour accuracy.


The Pantone validation continues with the triple-camera set-up on the Motorola Edge 50 Pro smartphone, which will feature a 50-megapixel primary camera with AI features. Some of these features include adaptive stabilisation, auto-focus tracking, AI Photo Enhancement engine, and more. 


Motorola Edge 50 Pro: Expected specifications


  • Display: 6.7-inch 3D curved pOLED display, 1.5K resolution, 144Hz refresh rate, 2000nits peak brightness


  • Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3


  • RAM: up to 12GB


  • Camera: Triple-camera set-up, 50MP primary sensor, telephoto with 6x optical zoom, and ultra-wide-angle with AF


  • Battery: 4,500mAh


  • Charging: 125W wired, 50W wireless


  • Colours: Black, Purple, Silver

First Published: Mar 19 2024 | 11:12 AM IST



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OnePlus 12r Genshin Impact edition now available in India at Rs 49,999

OnePlus 12r Genshin Impact edition now available in India at Rs 49,999

by | Mar 19, 2024 | Technology


OnePlus 12r Genshin Impact edition

After the global unveiling at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, US in February, the OnePlus 12r Genshin Impact edition smartphone is now available for purchase in India from 12 pm onwards. Designed in collaboration with video game developer HoYoverse, OnePlus said, the smartphone has a design inspired by the video game character Keqing and comes with a customised operating system. Additionally, the smartphone is offered with a physical collectable gift box.


OnePlus 12r Genshin Impact Edition: Price and availability


16GB RAM + 256GB Storage: Rs 49,999


The OnePlus 12r Genshin Impact Edition smartphone will be available on the OnePlus India website, e-commerce platform Amazon India and select OnePlus Experience Stores, starting 12 PM on March 19.


OnePlus 12r Genshin Impact Edition: Offers


OneCard customers can avail a discount of Rs 1,000 on the purchase of the smartphone. Additionally, OnePlus is offering an exchange bonus of up to Rs 4,000 on trade-in deals. There is also an option for a no-interest equated monthly instalment plan of up to 9 months with select banks.


OnePlus 12r Genshin Impact Edition: What is new


The OnePlus 12r Genshin Impact edition is offered in Electro Violet colourway, featuring a violet back panel inspired by the video game character Keqing’s appearance. The smartphone features an AG matte glass back panel with silvery white feather motifs, and an Electro Element with Keqing’s signature lightning stiletto design. The text “KEQING” has also been embedded towards the bottom of the back cover. Similarly, the text has been carved onto the top edge of the smartphone that OnePlus said would reflect light and project the engraving onto the nearby surfaces when illuminated.


The smartphone’s UI has been inspired by the videogame too, featuring elements inspired from the world of Teyvat, the fantasy map where the video game is set in. The UI offers customised app icons, a new charging animation, and a newly designed always-on display that is exclusive to this smartphone.


The company said that the smartphone has been specially optimised for gaming with accelerated game loading and reduced waiting times. 


Along with the smartphone, OnePlus has bundled  a violet coloured charging adapter with Electro Element and Lightning Stiletto logos, and a violet USB-C charging cable with a violet LED light with the OnePlus 12r Genshin Impact edition.


OnePlus 12r Genshin Impact Edition: Specification


  • Display: 6.78-inch 1.5K 10-bit AMOLED 120Hz ProXDR with LTPO 4, HDR10+  


  • Cover Glass: Corning Gorilla Glass Victus  


  • Operating System: OxygenOS 14 with custom UI (based on Android 14)


  • Chip: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2  


  • RAM: 16GB


  • Storage: 256GB


  • Battery: 5,500mAh, 100W SUPERVOOC (wired)  


  • Rear camera: 50MP main AF with OIS (Sony IMX89) + 8MP ultra-wide-angle + 2MP macro  


  • Front: 16MP  


  • Port: USB 2.0, Type-C 


  • Audio: Dolby Atmos


First Published: Mar 19 2024 | 10:19 AM IST





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Google, Meta face tough questions in Australia over cyber extremism threats

Google, Meta face tough questions in Australia over cyber extremism threats

by | Mar 19, 2024 | Technology


According to Australia’s eSafety Commissioner Julie Inman Grant the risk of terrorism and online radicalisation remains high both in Australia and internationally | Photo: Bloomberg


Australia’s online safety regulator has put social media giants on notice, requiring them to explain what they are doing to protect people from violent extremists and terrorists.


The country’s eSafety regulator announced Tuesday that it had issued legal notices to Google, Meta, X, WhatsApp, Telegram and Reddit requiring each company to report on steps they are taking to protect Australian users of their platforms from extremist material online.


Accessing violent and extremist content on social media has been blamed for the radicalisation of the perpetrator of the 2019 Christchurch mosque shootings, which killed 51 people, and also a gunman who murdered 10 black Americans at Buffalo in New York in 2022. Both shooters also live-streamed parts of their attacks online.


According to Australia’s eSafety Commissioner Julie Inman Grant the risk of terrorism and online radicalisation remains high both in Australia and internationally.


“The tech companies that provide these services have a responsibility to ensure that these features and their services cannot be exploited to perpetrate such harm and that’s why we are sending these notices to get a look under the hood at what they are and are not doing,” Inman Grant said in a written statement.

“We remain concerned about how extremists weaponise technology like live-streaming, algorithms and recommender systems and other features to promote or share this hugely harmful material.”

The Commission said it had issued the notices under transparency powers granted under Australia’s Online Safety Act, which will require the six companies to answer a series of detailed questions about how they are tackling the issue.


“It’s no coincidence we have chosen these companies to send notices to as there is evidence that their services are exploited by terrorists and violent extremists. We want to know why this is and what they are doing to tackle the issue,” Inman Grant said.

“And, disappointingly, none of these companies have chosen to provide this information through the existing voluntary framework developed in conjunction with industry provided by the OECD.”

The companies have 49 days to respond and face financial penalties of around 780 thousand Australian dollars (USD 510,000) per day if they don’t comply.


According to a recent OECD report, Telegram is the top-ranked mainstream platform when it comes to the prevalence of terrorist and violent extremist material, with Google’s YouTube ranked second and X, formerly known as Twitter, third. The Meta-owned Facebook and Instagram round out the top five.


WhatsApp is ranked 8th while a 2022 report by the New York State Attorney General confirmed the Buffalo supermarket shooter’s manifesto cited Reddit as a platform that played a role in his radicalisation towards violent white supremacist extremism.


The eSafety Commission will also be asking Telegram and Reddit about measures they have in place to detect and remove child sexual exploitation and abuse.


The Commission said it will publish further information on the findings later in the year.

(Only the headline and picture of this report may have been reworked by the Business Standard staff; the rest of the content is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.)

First Published: Mar 19 2024 | 9:50 AM IST



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