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Credit: Nissan Nissan showed Tuesday what it called a “cool paint” to keep people inside vehicles cooler, although the coating is six times thicker, making commercialization still a challenge. The company’s announcement Tuesday was timely, coming as Japan was enduring record sweltering temperatures. Nissan Motor Co. tested the paint on vehicles scuttling around Tokyo’s Haneda airport, where there are plenty of unshaded areas that make it a good place to assess the technology. The vehicles with the special paint looked like ordinary cars, but felt much cooler to the touch. The cool paint lowered the cars’ roof-panel temperature by 12…

Oppo F27 5G is confirmed to debut in India soon as the company’s next F-series handset. While the Chinese smartphone maker is yet to reveal an exact launch date, the purported Oppo F27 5G price and specifications have been leaked online. The upcoming F-series phone is said to be available in two RAM and storage configurations. The Oppo F27 5G is tipped to run on MediaTek Dimensity 6300 chipset. The handset is also said to have an IP64 rating and will reportedly feature a 50-megapixel primary rear camera, along with a 5,000mAh battery.Oppo F27 5G Price in India (Leaked)An alleged…

Avowed, the upcoming action-RPG from Obsidian, has been delayed. The game was set for release in late 2024, but now it will arrive early next year. Microsoft has confirmed that Avowed will launch on February 18, 2025. Additionally, the Xbox parent reiterated its slate of upcoming first-party titles alongside their release windows and dates. The decision to delay Avowed likely comes to give the Obsidian RPG a bit of breathing room amidst a busy late 2024 video game release calendar.Avowed DelayedThe official Xbox account on X posted the update about the delay on Saturday, confirming that Avowed had been moved…

MSI has launched the Stealth 18 and Stealth 16 Mercedes-AMG Motorsport A1V edition laptops in India. The laptops feature the Mercedes-AMG logo on their magnesium-aluminium alloy chassis. They come with a custom Mercedes-AMG kit which includes a mouse, mousepad, elegant sleeve, collectable postcards, and a cable tie. The laptops are powered by Intel Core Ultra 9 processors paired with Nvidia GeForce RTX 40 series GPUs. Both laptops are equipped with per-key RGB keyboards and speaker systems backed by Dynaudio.MSI Stealth 18, Stealth 16 Mercedes-AMG Motorsport A1V Editions Price in India, AvailabilityThe recently launched MSI Stealth 18 and Stealth 16 Mercedes-AMG Motorsport A1V edition laptops start…

The Chennai-based space startup is literally reaching for the stars. In May, it took a big step in that direction, successfully test-launching its single-piece 3D printed semi-cryogenic rocket. Called Agnibaan–SOrTeD (suborbital technological demonstrator), the rocket was launched from the Indian Space Research Organisation’s (ISRO) Satish Dhawan Space Centre at Sriharikota. It was the startup’s first test flight, and demonstrated its homegrown technology. The test run also gathered crucial flight data for Agnikul’s orbital launch vehicle, the Agnibaan. The company used an industrial 3D printer to make the semi-cryogenic rocket engine as “a single piece in less than a week—right from…

Honor has been spreading its wings in India with a slew of launches. The company recently introduced the Honor 200 series in the country to expand its portfolio in the mid-range and premium segments. Although the Honor 200 Pro caters for the premium segment, it is the Honor 200 that will face the real heat in the Indian smartphone landscape. The latest smartphone from the company is priced at Rs 34,999 for 8GB + 256GB and Rs 39,999 for the 12GB + 512GB option.The Honor 200 offers some interesting features and a premium design. This time, the special focus is…

Akeem Shannon showcasing Flipstik attached to a smartphone. The product’s design was improved by looking at NASA research to inform its gecko-inspired method of adhering to surfaces Credit: Flipstik Inc. When it comes to innovative technologies, inventors often find inspiration in the most unexpected places. A former salesman, Akeem Shannon, was inspired by his uncle, who worked as an engineer at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama, to research the agency’s published technologies. He came across a sticky NASA invention that would help him launch his breakout product. In the early 2010s, a team of roboticists at NASA’s…

Asus ROG Ally X was launched in India on Monday. The handheld gaming device was introduced globally at Computex 2024 in June, boasting specifications such as a 7-inch 120Hz display and an AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme CPU. It is the successor to the Asus ROG Ally (review), which debuted in April last year, and is claimed to pack significant upgrades, the most notable of which is a larger battery – one of the biggest areas of complaint with its predecessor.Asus ROG Ally X Price in IndiaAsus ROG Ally X price in India has been set at Rs. 89,900 and will…

Motorola is all set to launch its latest budget smartphone in India under the G series, Motorola G45 5G on August 21. However, even prior to the official launch of the smartphone, the Lenovo sub-brand has revealed much of the key details of the new device including display, processor, camera and storage options.  Motorola G45 5G specifications: Motorola G45 5G is confirmed to feature a 6.5-inch display with up to 120Hz refresh rate and Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection. It will also be paired with Dolby Atmos certification to enhance the audio listening experience. Without going into detail about all the…

Samsung Galaxy A06 was launched in Vietnam on August 16. The handset is powered by an octa-core chipset and carries a 50-megapixel dual rear camera system. It sports a similar rear panel design as the preceding Samsung Galaxy A05, with a vertical pinstriped finish. However, unlike the older model, the Galaxy A06 comes with a Key Island bump on the right edge that houses the volume rocker and power button. This Key Island feature was previously seen on the Galaxy A55 and Galaxy A35.Samsung Galaxy A06 PriceThe Samsung Galaxy A06 is priced at VND 3,190,000 (roughly Rs. 10,700) for the 4GB + 64GB option, while the 6GB + 128GB…