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Sony Group raised its forecast for revenue and profit in the fiscal year to March after a successful quarter for its music and gaming software divisions. The Japanese entertainment giant said its operating profit during the three months ended June was JPY 279.1 billion ($1.9 billion or roughly Rs. 15,949 crore), beating the consensus estimate of JPY 273.9 billion (roughly Rs.15,736 crore) and the year-earlier profit of JPY 253 billion (roughly Rs. 14,535 crore). Sales for the fiscal year are now expected to come in at JPY 12.6 trillion (roughly Rs. 7,23,995 crore), with JPY 1.3 trillion (roughly Rs. 74,697 crore) in…

Shortly after introducing the OnePlus Pad 2, Nord 4, and several other devices, OnePlus is set to reveal another flagship product at its event today. The OnePlus Buds Pro 3, the company’s newest top-of-the-line truly wireless earphones, are said to come with a dual driver setup and boast a bunch of other upgrades over its predecessor while retaining perhaps the same price tag. OnePlus Buds Pro 3: When and where to watch launch?OnePlus Buds Pro 3 will be unveiled by the Chinese smartphone manufacturer at a virtual event beginning at 6:30 pm. OnePlus has collaborated with musician Anuv Jain for…

Amazon Great Freedom Festival sale has now entered its third day in India. It brings an exciting opportunity for prospective buyers to get their hands on a wide range of electronic items such as smartphones, tablets, laptops, wearables, and home appliances. Kicked off on August 6 at noon for everyone, the sale will conclude on August 11, giving customers ample time to purchase their preferred gadgets. After curating a list of the best offers on smartphones, laptops and other electronics, we bring you a compilation of the top deals on gaming laptops under Rs. 80,000.In addition to discounts, prospective buyers can…

The 0.5x1m C-ELM panels, prior to installation at the Bioscope. Credit: Prantar Tamuli A new construction biomaterial that uses living microorganisms to extract carbon dioxide from the atmosphere has been developed by a UCL graduate student and colleagues. The biomaterial, developed by a master’s student in the UCL Bio-Integrated Design program, could dramatically reduce the construction industry’s carbon footprint if mass produced and widely adopted. It was unveiled as part of an art installation in St Andrews Botanic Garden in Scotland, and incorporates living cyanobacteria into translucent panels that can be mounted on to the interior walls of buildings. As…

The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria is finally coming to Steam and Xbox Series S/X later this month. The survival crafting game, set in JRR Tolkien’s Middle-earth, is coming to new platforms on August 27, publisher North Beach Games announced Wednesday. Alongside the launch on Steam and new-gen Xbox consoles, the game will get The Golden Update, which brings crossplay support across all platforms, new game content, bug fixes and improvements, and more.The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria Steam, Xbox Series S/X LaunchNorth Beach Games made the announcement in a blog post Wednesday, detailing the features…

Google may be making some major changes to its app that could see the removal of the bottom search bar that has become a familiar sight on all Android devices. The new change comes as the Sundar Pichai-led company continues to add new features to its Gemini AI-powered search. The update was first spotted by tipster Assembly Debug (via Android Headline) in the Google beta app for Android version 15.32.37.28.arm64. While Google is reportedly working on many layouts, none of them feature the search bar at the bottom of the page. Also Read | Ex-Google CEO Eric Schmidt’s startup White…

Honor recently introduced the Magic 6 Pro 5G in India. The handset was unveiled in China in January this year alongside the base Honor Magic 6. Meanwhile, rumours surrounding the Honor Magic 7 lineup have started surfacing online. It will likely include a base and Pro variant, similar to the existing series. A tipster has now shared a render of the purported Honor Magic 7 Pro handset, based on leaks over the past few weeks. The render suggests the possible arrangement and the expected details of the rear camera module.Honor Magic 7 Pro Design, Camera Details (Expected)A design render of the Honor Magic…

Intel was sued on Wednesday by shareholders who said the Silicon Valley chipmaker fraudulently concealed problems that led it to post weak results, slash jobs and suspend its dividend, and caused its market value to sink more than $32 billion (roughly Rs. 2,68,732 crore) in a single day.The proposed class action against Intel, Chief Executive Patrick Gelsinger and Chief Financial Officer David Zinsner was filed in San Francisco federal court.Shareholders said they were blindsided when Intel revealed on August 1 that its so-called foundry business for making chips on contract for outsiders was in their words “floundering,” costing billions of dollars extra…

OnePlus 13 is said to be in the works as a successor to the OnePlus 12. The Chinese tech brand is yet to confirm its existence, but ahead of it, a tipster has shed some light on the phone’s launch timeline, design, and price range. Qualcomm’s upcoming Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 chipset is expected to power the OnePlus 13. It is said to feature a mostly flat display with slightly curved edges and have a glass rear panel. OnePlus 13 Launch Timeline Revealed Tipster Digital Chat Station (translated from Chinese) on Weibo claimed that the OnePlus 13 will be unveiled between October and…

Amazon Great Freedom Festival sale has now entered its third day in India. It brings an exciting opportunity for prospective buyers to get their hands on a wide range of electronic items such as smartphones, tablets, laptops, wearables, and home appliances. Kicked off on August 6 at noon for everyone, the sale will conclude on August 11, giving customers ample time to purchase their preferred gadgets. After curating a list of the best offers on smartphones, laptops and other electronics, we bring you a compilation of the top deals on gaming laptops under Rs. 80,000.In addition to discounts, prospective buyers can…