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Foxconn foresees recovery amid global uncertainties

Leading iPhone manufacturer Foxconn on Tuesday said that despite the global macro-economic factors affecting businesses worldwide, it will have a better than expected full-year performance as supply chain improves in China which is facing Covid lockdowns. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/DfM68t1 via app promotion

iQOO Neo 6 5G With Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 And 80W Fast Charging At 29,999

iQOO has launched a new smartphone called the Neo 6 in India. This is the first Neo series smartphone from the brand in our country. And it is the second Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 driven iQOO phone in the sub-30K range. Rest, the handset is also housing a 120Hz AMOLED screen, a 64MP triple rear camera setup, Android 12 based Funtouch OS, up to 12GB RAM, up to 256GB storage, and a 4700mAh battery. This battery can be topped up by an 80W charger.  iQOO Neo 6 Specs and Features iQOO has outfitted the Neo 6 with a 6.62-inch E4 AMOLED panel with a 120Hz refresh rate, 360Hz touch sampling rate, and FHD+ resolution. There is a circular cutout within which resides a 16MP selfie camera. The back cameras, meanwhile, are a 64MP Samsung GW1P sensor, an 8MP ultrawide shooter, and a 2MP macro module. Unlock the phone using facial recognition by that front camera or using the in-display fingerprint reader. Inside, you will be welcomed by Funtouch OS based on Android 12.  The phone's internals i

Google Pixel 7 Prototype Appears On eBay Giving Us A Good Look At Its Design

For whatever reason, Google is notoriously bad at keeping its unreleased products behind the curtain. The latest example of this is the listing of a Pixel 7 prototype on eBay (via Mishaal Rahman). The phone with model number GVU6C and 128GB storage was apparently on sale which has now ended. Now even though we can’t tell how legit this listing is, the alleged live photos of the Pixel 7 that has come out of it are eye-catching nonetheless. Google Pixel 7 Design, Specs, and Features Google Pixel 7 Pro reflection on the back of Pixel 7 prototype. Google is continuing the prominent camera bar on the back of the phones. This time, it is said to be made of aluminium. The Pixel 7 Pro has got a pill-plus-circle cutout whilst the regular Pixel 7 has just got the Pill. This could be because of the difference in camera sensors within both devices. The front of the Pixel 7 appears to have a central punch-hole cutout for the selfie camera. The standard Pixel 7 is expected to come with a 90Hz FH

How to share location on WhatsApp on Android and iOS

WhatsApp is perhaps the most widely used texting, audio and video call platform across the globe. One of the most interesting and convenient features of this messaging app is current and live location sharing which allows the users to share their geographical location with other WhatsApp users. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/Q5khBEq via app promotion

Jio Game Controller and JioFi Postpaid Plans With Free Routers Launched In India

Reliance has released a new wireless game controller for Jio’s set-top box (STB) and other Android devices. It comes with 20 buttons plus 2 sticks design and works within a 10-meter radius for about 8 hours. Well, that’s not the only new thing on the Jio Store, as the brand has recently unveiled new postpaid plans for its WiFi hotspot router called JioFi. Well, along with the purchase of these plans, you also get free hotspot routers, but there’s a catch. Let’s see what that is. JioFi Postpaid Plans: What’s new? The newly announced JioFi plans are priced at ₹249, ₹299, and ₹349. They come without voice calling or messaging benefits. The data included them are as follows: Rs 249 - 30GB of monthly data Rs 299 - 40GB of monthly data Rs 349 - 50GB of monthly data Once the aforementioned data limits are used up, the speed falls down to 64 Kbps. Note that all of them come with a lock-in period of 18 months which means whether you use the data or not, you will be charged the same amount e

Xiaomi Redmi 11 5G Specs Leak Ahead Of Its Alleged Launch Next Month

We are at the fag end of this month and in the list of expected phones launching next month, we have a new phone from Xiaomi. As per a recent 91Mobiles report, the brand is likely to launch the Redmi 11 5G in June, although the exact date is not mentioned. The report is however rich with other details about the phone like its internal hardware and the probable sticker price on the box.    Xiaomi Redmi 11 5G Specs and Features Redmi 10 image used for representational purpose. Xiaomi could arm the Redmi 11 5G with a MediaTek Dimensity 700 chipset. As the name suggests, this is going to be a 5G smartphone. The memory configuration could consist of 4GB RAM and 64GB of storage. The storage could be further expanded using a memory card. Internally, there could be a 5000mAh battery as well backed by 18W charging support. Coming to the surface, the front could be a 6.58-inch 90Hz LCD with FHD+ resolution. The back portion of the phone could house a 50MP+2MP duo. Xiaomi Redmi 11 5G Price

Google Pixel 7 Series Said To Rely On Samsung For This Key Component

Google is one company that leaks or reveals the key specifications and features of its products ahead of the official launch. Back at I/O 2022, the company gave us a glimpse of the Pixel 7 Pro which is actually scheduled to be launched in the fall. We got to see the rear side of the device with the new visor-like camera bump and the new aperture design for what seems like a triple camera setup. But, what Google didn’t show us was the front of the device. It hasn’t spilled any details yet. However, a new 9to5Google report suggests that both Pixel 7 models could come with the same displays as their precursors and the components would be yet again sourced from Samsung. Here are the details — Google Pixel 7 Series: What We Know So Far It has been discovered from the Android Open Source Project that Google has two new display drivers codenamed C10 (Cheetah) and P10 (Panther) used on the Pixel 7 and the Pixel 7 Pro respectively. The regular Pixel 7 could have a 90Hz display with 1080 x 2

Larsen & Toubro EduTech signs MoU with AICTE

L&T EduTech has joined hands with Anna University to offer industry-oriented courses for their pre-final and final year students. The learning modules offered by L&T EduTech would be featured on the AICTE website and would be accessible to engineering students across the country. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/VJROZqU via app promotion

Microsoft Keystone Is Officially Confirmed to Be an Upcoming Xbox Streaming Stick

Microsoft has finally confirmed that it is working on an Xbox streaming device codenamed Keystone. The rumor has it that the Redmond-based company has been engaged in the project (which has been heard under names like Hobart before) for a long time now. This time though a Microsoft spokesperson has disclosed about its game streaming stick to Windows Central and here’s the statement — “Our vision for Xbox Cloud Gaming is unwavering, our goal is to enable people to play the games they want, on the devices they want, anywhere they want. As announced last year, we’ve been working on a game-streaming device, codename Keystone, that could be connected to any TV or monitor without the need for a console.  As part of any technical journey, we are constantly evaluating our efforts, reviewing our learnings, and ensuring we are bringing value to our customers. We have made the decision to pivot away from the current iteration of the Keystone device. We will take our learnings and refocus our ef

LG Goes All-in On OLED TVs With Rollable Design And Large Screen Sizes

LG has brought its OLED TV offering to the Indian market. The roster includes the first Rollable OLED TV called the LG Signature R OLED and the world’s largest 97-inch OLED TV. Under the hood, the new LG TVs come with the proprietary Alpha processor, a new WebOS update, Dolby Vision, Dolby Atmos, and new picture modes for different use cases. Before we get into all the goodies specific to a particular series of LG TVs, note that the company is bringing forth the new webOS 22 (with customizable user profiles, and WiFi-based Room To Room playback sharing).  LG OLED TV 2022 (G2, C2, Z2) Features On the LG Z2, LG G2, and LG C2, webOS 22 adds an Always Ready facility for showing personal or lifestyle content when the TV is off. With that, let’s begin looking at the two major classes of LG televisions this year. LG OLED Evo LG Evo is part of the 2022 G2 series (LG OLED Evo Gallery Edition) and C2 series. For the uninitiated, the Evo tech claims better brightness, clarity, and detail. A

Two senior Grab executives quit: Sources

Two top executives at Grab Holdings' fintech business have quit, adding to other senior departures in recent months, as the Southeast Asian ride-hailing and delivery firm rejigs the key unit at the loss-making group, two sources said. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/VCQId6s via app promotion

Microsoft Store is the big winner of the Build 2022 developer conference

Microsoft Build 2022 is underway. It started off on May 24 and goes on till May 26, 2022. For the third consecutive year, the developer event is free and online. Here we will go through the key announcements made by the Redmond-based company and guess what, the Windows store is the big winner. It is being made more useful by opening it up to Win32 apps sans a waitlist. So that means more options for the end-user and making things easier for the user is the new app restoration facility.  Microsoft Build 2022 Announcements Microsoft is working on an automatic app restoration option in the Windows store. This could be similar to app stores on other platforms. Now, the only catch could be that this will work with apps that are present in the store. It shouldn’t be a problem with apps like Canva, Epic Games, Firefox, Zoom, Audacity, and OpenOffice. So, if you use apps downloaded from external sources, don’t expect this to work.  This means the Microsoft store needs to have more apps. Ev

Call of Duty Mobile Season 5: Tropical Vision begins on June 2 in India: Know whats new

Activision has announced season 5 of Call of Duty Mobile. It will be released on June 2, 2022, at 5.30 am IST (June 1 at 5 pm PT). This will mark the first time you get to experience a female-led battle pass. The new season also brings a lot of free and premium goodies. The major features comprise 50 new battle pass reward points, new operators like Rampage and Park, and new weapons like Oden and Grenade, among other things. Let’s have a deeper look at everything you could expect from this CoD Mobile update. Call of Duty Mobile Season 5: Here’s everything that’s new There is a new small-to-medium-sized map called Apocalypse which had first appeared in Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War. It has got lawless jungles of Laos as well as temples and buildings, wherein you get to engage in exhilarating brawls.  Season 5 also consists of a themed event titled Flood Team Bravo. Here’s the premise —  In the aftermath of a biological attack, a human-created tropical storm, there is massive flood

Motorolas first 200MP phone will launch in July, could it be the long-rumored Moto Frontier

Motorola has shared a poster on the Chinese social site Weibo which teases a forthcoming 200MP phone from the brand. Well, that’s what we glean from the loosely translated texts from the teaser. The said image has got a giant camera lens along with an invitation to “the era of 200-million pixel images” and a promise of an “insight into unprecedented details”. Now, this isn’t the first time we are hearing about a Motorola phone with a 200MP camera. We’ve got a name also which is “Frontier”. So, could the aforementioned marketing-speak be referring to Motorola Frontier? If yes, here’s what we know about the phone — Motorola Frontier Specs and Features (Expected) Leaked Motorola Frontier renders From the previous leaks and rumors, we think the phone could sport a 6.7-inch HDR10+ FHD+ 144Hz AMOLED display. There could be a 60MP selfie taker.  As for the rear, the setup could include a 200MP main camera, a 50MP secondary shooter, and a 12MP third snapper.  Leaked Motorola Frontier ca

Oppo Reno 8 series launches with a 50MP triple camera setup and 80W fast charging

Oppo has announced the Reno 8 series in its home market. There are three phones namely, Oppo Reno 8, Oppo Reno 8 Pro, and Oppo Reno 8 Pro Plus. Oppo Reno 8 is powered by MediaTek Dimensity 1300, Reno 8 Pro by Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1, and Reno 8 Pro+ by Dimensity 8100-Max. The common Reno 8 series specifications include a 50MP primary camera, AMOLED display, 32MP selfie camera, 4500mAh battery, 80W charging, Android 12, an under-display fingerprint reader, USB-C port, and WiFi 6. Oppo Reno 8 Specs and Features Oppo Reno 8 sports a 6.43-inch AMOLED display with FHD+ resolution, 90Hz refresh rate, and a punch-hole cutout. There is a 32MP sensor as the front camera. The rear camera setup consists of a 50MP leader, a 2MP depth shooter, and a 2MP macro module.  Inside, the phone has a MediaTek Dimensity 1300 chipset coupled with up to 12GB RAM, 256GB onboard storage, and a 4500mAh battery with 80W rapid charging. The software on top is ColorOS 12.1.1 based on Android 12.  Oppo Reno

MediaTek Dimensity 1050 SoC announced with dual mmWave and sub-6GHz 5G connectivity

MediaTek has introduced the Dimensity 1050 processor as its first chip to support mmWave 5G. That makes it also the first MediaTek chipset to feature both sub-6GHz and mmWave frequency. It is manufactured on a TSMC 6nm class node. The silicon die consists of a 2+6 core structure with a max clock speed of 2.5GHz. Rest, it also features Arm’s Mali-G710 graphics and The company’s proprietary HyperEngine 5.0 for an enhanced GPU-display integration. Alongside the Dimensity 1050, the Taiwanese chipmaker has also released the Dimensity 930 and Helio G99 chipsets. Let’s see what all the three chips have to offer. MediaTek Dimensity 1050 Specs and Features MediaTek has equipped the Dimensity 1050 with 2x Arm Cortex-A78 performance cores@ 2.5GHz and 6x Arm Cortex-A55 efficiency cores. The clock speed of the latter hasn’t been revealed. The octa-core processor is made on a TSMC 6nm architecture. However, the real standout aspect of the new chip is its compatibility with both mmWave and sub-6

Amazfit GTR 2 new version goes on sale in India at a launch price of 10,999

Amazfit has released a new GTR 2 variant in India that shares the same assortment of specs as the original. The newness is in terms of the strap choices and this one comes in just the aluminum body. The other one was available in both stainless steel and aluminum. The rest of the repertoire consists of a round AMOLED screen, 90+ activity modes, 3 gigs of storage, up to 11 days of battery runtime, 5ATM water resistance, and a Bluetooth calling facility.   Amazfit GTR 2 (2022) Specs and Features Amazfit GTR 2 (2022) wields a 1.39-inch AMOLED touchscreen with 454x454 resolution, 326 PPI, tempered glass protection, and smudge-free properties.  The display is housed in an aluminum case and attached to it is a silicone/leather band with a quick-release mechanism. You can pick the watch in Lightning Grey or Thunder Black colors.  The weight of the watch is 32 grams and inside, the watch carries goodies like 90+ sports activity modes, Bluetooth calling, 50 watch face options, always-on di

Boeing's Starliner spacecraft docks to ISS successfully in third attempt

Following certification, NASA missions aboard Starliner will carry up to four crew members to the station, enabling the continued expansion of the crew and increasing the amount of science and research that can be performed aboard the orbiting laboratory. OFT-2 will provide valuable data toward NASA certifying Boeing's crew transportation system for regular flights with astronauts to and from the space station. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/YUfidIm via app promotion

Audi announces Apple Music integration to a wide range of models globally

Luxury carmaker Audi has announced that it is integrating Apple Music, premium music streaming subscription service, directly into select models. The company said that adding Apple Music into the infotainment system gives users the ability to access their subscription directly and intuitively from the Multi-Media Interface (MMI) screen using in-car internet data. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/QLa4tEw via app promotion

Twitter opens reverse chronological home timeline for developers

Entangled in a bitter takeover battle with Tesla CEO Elon Musk, Twitter is giving third-party app developers more access to its reverse chronological timeline, to enable them to retrieve the most recent Tweets and Retweets posted by the authenticated user and the accounts they follow. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/TF8IGlv via app promotion

Vivo X80 vs Vivo X80 Pro Comparison: Specifications and Features

Vivo X80 series is here in India. There are two phones namely the Vivo X80 and the Vivo X80 Pro. As has been the case with its predecessors, the new Vivo X series also boasts “cinematic” camera capabilities. The handsets have got a 50MP triple rear camera setup with Zeiss optics, an anti-reflective coating on the glass surfaces, and a proprietary V1 Plus image processor. But, it’s not just cameras, the smartphones are wielding MediaTek and Qualcomm top-trim chipsets, 5G future-readiness, 80W high-speed charging, 120Hz high refresh rate screens, and Android 12 software. Let’s have a quick comparison of the on-paper specifications of the two Vivo smartphones. Vivo X80 vs Vivo X80 Pro Comparison The vivo X80 and X80 Pro come in a Cosmic Black colour while the Vivo X80 comes in Urban Blue colour too.​ Vivo has outfitted the X80 with a 6.78-inch E5 AMOLED display with FHD+ resolution and 120Hz refresh rate. On the Pro model, you get a QHD+ LTPO2 panel which means you get an adaptive ref

HP Spectre x360 16 and Spectre x360 135 laptops launched with 12th gen Intel CPUs

After launching the Victus 15 and Omen 16, HP has also renewed its other laptop lineups. This includes the Spectre series and more specifically Spectre x360 laptops. It has brought out the Spectre x360 13.5 and slightly more expensive Spectre x360 16. Both are driving the latest-gen Intel CPUs and GPUs. Both are sporting IPS LCD and OLED screen options, 32GB LPDDR4/DDR4 and up to 2TB SSD memory, Thunderbolt 4 connectivity, and a four-speaker unit.   HP Spectre x360 16 Specs and Features This one has got a 16-inch 16:10 touch-responsive Corning Gorilla Glass display. HP offers the Spectre x360 16 in the following display SKUs:  3072x1920, IPS, 400 nits 3072x1920, IPS, 400 nits 3840x2400, OLED, 400 nits The software inside is Windows 11 Home/Pro. Besides touch, you also get support for HP Rechargeable MPP 2.0 Tilt Pen support. The display is complemented by quad B&O speakers. Internally, the Intel Alder Lake-based Core i7-12700H or Core i5-1260P does the part of the heavy-liftin

Sony LinkBuds S launches with ANC and Auto Play feature

Sony has unveiled a new pair of TWS earbuds from the LinkBuds lineup named the LinkBuds S. Although not specifically mentioned, the “S” in the name could mean either Sound or Small. After all, Sony calls these “The world‘s smallest and lightest, noise-canceling, Hi-Res Truly wireless headphones.” At 4.8 grams, they are a tad heavier than Nothing Ear (1)’s 4.7 grams. Well, that size covers a 5mm driver and a battery capable of delivering 6 hours of runtime. The buds also bring ANC, LDAC codec, and Sony-specific features. Let’s dig in further to unearth the complete details. Sony LinkBuds S Specs and Features Sony has gone with a closed and more conventional design. It has an in-ear-shaped opening. The earbuds are IPX4 rated against water.  Internally, there is a 5mm dynamic driver, support for Bluetooth 5.2, and codecs like SBC, AAC, and LDAC. LinkBuds S are ANC-equipped too. You also get ambient-aware Adaptive Sound Control, Quick Attention, a situational-aware Auto Play feature,

Meta will soon let you leave WhatsApp groups silently but your name will be in a list of past participants

WhatsApp Groups are getting bigger but you can exit them if you want. You would notify only the group admins when you do so. Meanwhile, if you are a prevailing member, you will have the option to view past particpants of the group. All these while WhatsApp is reportedly increasing the group capacity to 512 members from the previous limit of 256 members. WABetaInfo, who spotted these features tells us Meta-owned platform is still developing them and it could take some time before they are available to the app’s beta users. WhatsApp Group Changes As you can see in the above image, when you choose to leave a group, only you and the group admins will know that you have left the group. So, only the admins will receive the in-chat notification message that so-and-so has exited the group.  Well, the regular group members can still know that you have left if they check out the new View Past Participants option below the current group member names in the group settings section. Both these

Govt extends April GST payment deadline for portal glitches, Infosys directed to fix problem ASAP

Earlier in the day, the CBIC had said that a technical glitch has been reported by Infosys in the generation of April GSTR-2B and auto-population of GSTR-3B on the portal. GSTR-3B is filed in a staggered manner between 20th, 22nd and 24th of every month for different categories of taxpayers. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/NDJ3CAh via app promotion

How to block spam calls on Android

Since most Android smartphones come with the Google Phone app, we will be guiding you through the process of blocking numbers on the Phone app. Here is how you can block spam calls on Google’s Phone app. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/9tldvLE via app promotion

WhatsApp status updates to get rich link previews

WhatsApp is reportedly working on enabling rich previews for links you share on your WhatsApp statuses. Up till now, on Android, you had at least some preview of the link while on WhatsApp for iOS, there’s no preview. Just the simple plaintext of the link. However, now with this new rich link feature, if done right, you will be able to know what you are clicking on.  The report comes from WABetaInfo and here’s how the feature is expected to work — WhatsApp rich status link preview: How it works In the screenshot image above, there is a juxtaposition of the present and the upcoming WhatsApp link representations.  On the left side, you can see only the link. But, on the right side, you see the link preview image, the site name, and a brief description of the site. This is how the WhatsApp rich link status previews would appear. The screenshots are from the WhatsApp beta for iOS, where it is currently in testing.  The source has managed to share a screengrab of this feature working

Xiaomi India paid Rs 4,663 crore to Qualcomm as royalty remittance

After the Enforcement Directorate (ED) seized nearly Rs 5,551.3 crore from Xiaomi India under Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA) for illegal remittances to foreign entities, reliable sources said on Monday that about 84 per cent of the seized royalty remittances were made to US-based chip maker Qualcomm Group. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/Zyn1YhC via app promotion

Sony PS5 India stock improves significantly despite chip shortage

The Sony Playstation 5 recently went on sale on May 16, 2022, but a lot of people were easily able to purchase the gaming console without any major issues. Ever since its launch, the current-gen gaming consoles - the PS5 and the Xbox Series X, have remained out of stock. Online scalping and chip shortage remain two main reasons why the PS5 remains out of stock. The same is also the situation with the Xbox Series X too but its smaller version, the Series S, remains in stock more often than not.  Hey ICG! From which website did you buy PS5 today?#IndianConsoleGamers #ps5 #ps5india #restockps5india — Indian Console Gamers (@ICGOriginal) May 13, 2022 Both the PS5 and the Xbox Series X are in the second year of their life cycle. At this time, these consoles should have been readily available in physical shops around the world. But due to the global chip crisis, stock issues remain persistent. Another bit of bleak news came from Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger who warned that the chip shortage cou

Vi secures the top spot in the TRAI Voice Quality ranking in April 2022

Vi (Vodafone Idea) is the number one brand in TRAI’s Voice Quality ranking for the month of April. Well, it has maintained this position since January of 2022. So, for four consecutive months, Vi has delivered the highest voice call quality in the industry. This time it has gained an average 4.1 rating for the overall call quality including indoor and outdoor calls. Vi tops the April 2022 TRAI Voice Call Quality Ranking Vodafone Idea has yet again managed to be the best-ranking telecom operator in India. As per the TRAI Call Quality index, Vi has got an average score of 4.1 out of 5 in the indoor and outdoor call quality rating. The company vaunts its continuous lead for indoor and outdoor calls in January, February, March, and now April 2022.  In fact, Vi is proud to be the only private telecom company to get 4 and above ratings between January and April 2022. Now, this score is based on the data from mobile users across India on TRAI’s own MyCall app. This includes things like

Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite 2022 Edition comes with Snapdragon 720G and Android 12

Samsung has refreshed the Tab S6 Lite specifications to date and named it the 2022 edition. The new upgrades include a Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G chipset and Android 12 software. Rest, it has still got an IPS LCD screen, S-pen input support, AKG-tuned speakers, and single cameras on both sides. Let’s see what else it brings to the table. Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite 2022 Specs and Features   Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite 2022 sports a 10.4-inch IPS LCD with FHD+ resolution. It has got thick bezels and on the front, there’s also the phone’s 5MP selfie camera.  The back camera is meanwhile an 8MP shooter.  The internals of Tab S6 Lite is updated with Snapdragon 720G processor and Android 12 with One UI 4. There is a 7040milliamp battery, 4GB RAM, and 64GB storage. Among other things, there are also AKG-tuned stereo speakers and a 3.5mm headphone jack. Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite 2022 Price and Availability Samsung is releasing the new Tab S6 Lite in select markets priced at €400 (~₹32,27

Toyota rolls out its first battery electric car

Toyota Motor Corp rolls out its first mass-produced battery electric car in Japan on Thursday for lease only, a strategy the automaker says will help ease driver concerns about battery life and resale value but has raised analysts' eyebrows. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/LlcxVAs via app promotion

Facebook to stop location based services like Nearby Friends and Weather Alerts

Meta is pruning lesser-used features of Facebook like Nearby Friends and Weather Alerts. These services as you can see are related to location-tracking. So, besides making the blue app leaner, this new change will make the platform a bit more privacy-friendly for its users. Starting May 31, 2022, the location-based Facebook services will be depreciated, and by August 1, 2022, the previously collected data will be deleted from the Facebook servers. So, here’s what you need to know and do about the new Facebook change. Facebook getting leaner by shedding certain location data and features: What it means for you Facebook’s location-powered features with "low usage" like Weather Alerts and Nearby Friends will be cut back from the social media app. These, location history and background location are some services that have been part of the platform from a time when location-based features were picking up. However, now that the services are not that much used and could be a cau

Intel 12th Gen Core HX processors for gaming laptops launched in Core i5, Core i7 and Core i9 models

At the Intel Vision 2022 Conference, the company introduced the highest-end Intel Alder Lake Core HX gaming laptop CPUs. These aim to bring desktop-grade performance to gaming laptops. The top dog in the lineup is Core i9-12950HX with a max TDP of up to 157W. The 12th gen Intel HX processors are also the first to bring PCIe 5 to a mobile design. Intel 12th gen Core HX CPU Specs and Features Intel Alder Lake HX processors come in BGA packaging design without a Platform Controller Hub. There are 8 P-cores plus 8 E-cores for a total of 16 cores. The new CPUs can run in 16 threads with 32 execution points. The Core i7 and i9 variants are overclockable. The California-based brand claims up to 65-percent performance improvements in multi-threaded tasks thanks to the proprietary Thread Director technology. The new CPUs are also featuring up to PCIe 5 interface (48 lanes), up to DDR5/LPDDR5 RAM, RAID 1, 0, and 5 storage, two discrete Thunderbolt 4 ports, and Wi-Fi 6/6E network connectivity