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New Delhi: AI and end of support for Windows 10 operating system is making small and large Indian companies upgrade outdated hardware, propelling demand for personal computers. Commercial sales of laptops, desktops and tablets—excluding government contracts—rose nearly 4% year-on-year in the June quarter, according to data released by market researcher International Data Corporation Monday. That’s the biggest jump in demand from enterprises since June 2022, surpassing a 1% growth in the three months ended March. The rebound from a two-year lull also reflects growing demand from global capability centres and an expected revival for India’s $250-billion IT industry, according to…

A team led by Dr Dahua Shou, Limin Endowed Young Scholar in Advanced Textiles Technologies and Associate Professor of the School of Fashion and Textiles of PolyU has developed first-of-its-kind soft robotic clothing that can automatically adapt to changing ambient temperatures, thereby ensuring working safety in hot environments. Credit: Hong Kong Polytechnic University As global warming intensifies, people increasingly suffer from extreme heat. For those working in a high-temperature environment indoors or outdoors, keeping thermally comfortable becomes particularly crucial. A team led by Dr. Dahua Shou, Limin Endowed Young Scholar in Advanced Textiles Technologies and Associate Professor of the School…

Tecno Phantom V Flip 2 5G could launch very soon. The Transsion group subsidiary is yet to confirm an exact launch date, but ahead of it, its specifications and price range have been leaked by a tipster. The Tecno Phantom V Flip 2 5G will debut as a successor to last year’s Phantom V Flip, which is one of the cheapest foldables in the market. The clamshell foldable is said to be powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 8020 chipset and offer 64-megapixel dual rear cameras.Tecno Phantom v Flip 2 5G Price in India (Leaked)Tipster Paras Guglani (@passionategeekz) on X suggested the price…

Infinix InBook Y3 Max laptop has been launched in India on Wednesday (August 14). The new budget laptop offering from Infinix comes with a 16-inch display and is available with up to Intel Core i7 processors. It runs on Windows 11 out-of-the-box and packs up to 16GB RAM and up to 512GB storage. The Infinix InBook Y3 Max has an aluminium alloy build and houses a 70Wh battery with 65W fast charging support.Infinix InBook Y3 Max price in IndiaThe Infinix InBook Y3 Max price in India starts at Rs. 29,999 for the base variant with an Intel Core i3 CPU. It…

Sony has detailed the post-launch roadmap for its online hero shooter Concord. The game recently received an open beta and is set to arrive on PS5 and PC later this month. Developer Firewalk Studios has already confirmed that Concord, which has been priced at $40 (Rs. 2,499 in India), will not have a Battlepass system. Now, the studio has revealed that the game’s first major post-launch content update will arrive in October with a new Freegunner, new map, cosmetics and more.In a PlayStation Blog post, Ryan Ellis, game director at Firewalk, laid out the studio’s plans to support the game…

Realme has confirmed that its budget-focused Realme 13 series will make its debut in India on August 29 at 12pm. Apart from the launch date, Realme has also confirmed the chipset to be used in these devices, while remaining tight-lipped on other details. Much like its predecessor, Realme could introduce two smartphones in the range, including a standard variant and a plus variant. Also Read | Vivo T3 Pro India launch date confirmed: Expected price, display, processor and what we know Realme 13 series: All we knowThe Realme 13 series is confirmed to be powered by the MediaTek 7300 Energy…

iQOO Z9s Pro 5G and iQOO Z9s 5G were launched in India on Wednesday. These handsets are powered by midrange processors from Qualcomm and MediaTek and are equipped with 6.77-inch AMOLED screens with a 120Hz refresh rate. Both the iQOO Z9s Pro 5G and iQOO Z9s 5G run on Android 14, with the company’s Funtouch OS 14 on top. They are equipped with a 5,500mAh battery with support for charging at 80W (iQOO Z9s Pro 5G) and 44W (iQOO Z9s 5G).iQOO Z9s Pro 5G, iQOO Z9s 5G Price in India and AvailabilityiQOO Z9s Pro 5G price in India starts at Rs. 24,999…

Samsung unveiled its latest innovation in gaming monitors with the introduction of Odyssey 3D at Gamescom 2024 on Wednesday. The event, held in Cologne, Germany, also witnessed the South Korean technology conglomerate take the wraps off models belonging to the Odyssey G6, G8, and G9 series. The new Samsung Odyssey 3D is capable of converting 2D content into 3D images by leveraging a special type of lens, making 3D glasses redundant.Samsung Odyssey 3D SpecificationsSamsung Odyssey 3D comes in two screen sizes: 27-inch and 37-inch. It can output in up to 4K resolution at a maximum refresh rate of 165Hz. The…

University of Waterloo Ph.D. student Jun Peng wearing a mask made from smart material that can detect lung cancer and viruses from the breath. Credit: University of Waterloo Imagine a coat that captures solar energy to keep you cozy on a chilly winter walk, or a shirt that can monitor your heart rate and temperature. Picture clothing athletes can wear to track their performance without the need for bulky battery packs. University of Waterloo researchers have developed a smart fabric with these remarkable capabilities. The fabric has the potential for energy harvesting, health monitoring, and movement tracking applications. The study…

Huawei’s CEO Richard Yu was spotted showing off what is perceived to be a new category of foldable devices. In recent leaks, the CEO has been captured using what clearly appears to be a Huawei/Honor device. It seems exceptionally slim when unfolded but a bit thick when folded. Despite the blurry spy shots, we have seen in previous reports, the real flex is when it opens up as it’s not the usual bi-fold type foldable, but a tri-fold, meaning this one actually opens up into a tablet. While many have showcased such devices (as demo units), a tri-folding device still…