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Windows 11 Build 25131: What’s New? The latest Windows 11 build 25131 comes as a fix-focused update rather than a feature-focused one. This means that Microsoft did not add any significant features or changes but just a few fixes with the latest update. Microsoft has fixed multiple issues like the bugcheck issue for some PCs with AMD processors and the one that did not let users with secondary accounts on their PCs upgrade to the latest build....

NFTs “Do not align” with Minecraft Values Minecraft’s developers have claimed that “NFTs are not inclusive of all our community and create a scenario of the haves and the have-nots” in their official blog post. According to them, NFTs and other blockchain products work by creating scarcity and exclusion. Also, they pointed out that the usage of Minecraft for NFT promotes profiteering which, as per the developers, “is inconsistent with the long-term joy and success of our players....

Tribute for Technoblade in Minecraft Launcher If you open the updated Minecraft launcher on Windows, everything will appear the same at first glance. But if you go into the launch area of the individual Java and Bedrock editions of the launcher, you will see a subtle change in the featured image. It now has a pig with a crown on its head instead of a regular Minecraft pig. This is a tribute to Alex, aka Technoblade, whose main character skin and even general brand identity featured a pig with a crown in Minecraft....

Moto G22 Coming to India Soon The Flipkart listing (website) has revealed all the specs of the Indian variant of the Moto G22 and it is similar to the global model. Hence, we can expect an oval-shaped rear camera hump and a punch-hole screen. In terms of specs, the phone comes with a 6.5-inch LCD display with support for a 90Hz refresh rate. It has an aspect ratio of 20:9 and a pixel density of 268ppi....

According to a patent spotted by Patently Apple, the company has been thinking about introducing Force Touch to the MacBook Pro’s Touch Bar. For those unaware, the feature basically allows the device to sense difference in touch pressure and perform differenet functions based on the amount of pressure applied. The feature has been present in the Apple Watch up until watchOS 7, a similar implementation called 3D Touch was present in the iPhones up until iPhone 11, and Force Touch is available on MacBook trackpads as well, making easy work of a lot of trackpad actions....

Metalenz PolarEyes Lens Technology A Harvard-based company named Metalenz recently unveiled its latest PolarEyes lens technology that promises to offer various advanced camera features such as biometric authentication and improved low-light imaging using compact and inexpensive camera lenses. The new Metalenz PolarEyes technology uses polarized light information, which traditional camera lenses ignore, to function. The company states that its new lens technology combines physics and optics, software and hardware to support next-gen smartphone cameras with improved privacy features....

The new products will reportedly include wired and wireless earphones with active noise cancelation (ANC) and low latency support. So, ahead of the event, Flipkart has started promoting the products. The e-commerce giants recently shared three videos to tease some of the key features of the upcoming Nokia earphones. Nokia Audio Products: Key Feature Promos The first video (attached below) highlights the active noise cancelation feature of the earphones. When activated, it will cut off the background noise to offer an immersive listening experience without any distractions....

Believed to have been first spotted by Tipster, Mukul Sharma (@stufflistings), at least nine different laptop models have received certification, including NKi510UL82S, NKi510UL85S, NKi510UL165S, NKi510UL810S, NKi510UL1610S, NKi310UL41S, NKi310UL42S, NKi310UL82S and NKi310UL85S. Apparently, the first two letters in the model numbers stand for Nokia, while the ‘i’ stands for India, which seems to be the designated market for the devices. — Mukul Sharma (@stufflistings) November 27, 2020 While the key specs remain under wraps for now, online speculations seem to suggest that they might ship with Windows 10, which should be par for the course....

OnePlus 10T 5G Official Renders Appear The renders have been brought to us by tipster Ishan Agarwal (via PriceBaba) and reveal the OnePlus 10T in all its glory. The images show the OnePlu 10 Pro-like big camera rear hump sans the Hasselblad branding. There’s a center-placed punch-hole display. Seems like not only the OnePlus 10T lacks an Alert Slider, the sides seem to be made of Plastic, judging by the absence of antenna bands....

The report comes from Android Central, citing insider sources familiar with the matter. So, as per the report, OnePlus will launch the OnePlus 9 RT as the successor to the OnePlus 9R. The device will come with incremental upgrades on the camera and processor front. But, an interesting thing to note here is that OnePlus 9 RT will likely be the first OnePlus device to run OxygenOS 12 based on Android 12 out-of-the-box....

OnePlus 9RT Android 12 Open Beta Now Out OnePlus, via a recent post on its Community Forum, says that those trying to get the Android 12 open beta will need to be on Android 11’s A.08 build. The update brings in a number of new features as well as the June 2022 Android Security Patch. The changelog includes Optimized desktop icons with improved textures, the Quick Launch feature to pre-load the frequently used apps so that they open quickly whenever needed, and a new chart to show battery usage....

Oppo Find N: First Foldable Smartphone from Oppo The company recently took to Twitter to share an in-depth blog post that confirms the launch of the Oppo Find N. Apart from confirming the launch date, Oppo shared several details about its journey to develop its first-ever foldable smartphone and why it took so much time for them to come up with it. You can check out the tweet right below. Here comes our very first foldable smartphone – the OPPO Find N!...

Philips TAB8947 and TAB7807: Specs and Features Starting with the Philips TAB8947, it is a 3.1.2Ch soundbar with a total sound output of 660W. There’s support for 8 integrated drivers and an 8-inch subwoofer for clear audio and an enhanced bass experience. There’s support for upward-firing speakers for a surround sound experience. The soundbar supports hi-res audio and can be paired with devices via Chromecast and Apple AirPlay 2. It also supports 4K pass-through for 4K HDR video sources without any loss of resolution....

Well, I am not kidding, and the app, Steve – Widget Game, was developed by an iOS junior software developer, Ivan De Cabo, back in 2016. Back then, it was launched as a “Notification Center” game. And I was stupid enough to not know about it. And now that I know it, I cannot get enough of it. I mean, come on, you don’t even have to open an app to play this mindless runner-game....

It is worth noting that the company had earlier indicated that the storage expansion facility on the PS5 might not be active from day-1. In a video posted on the official PlayStation YouTube channel back in March, PlayStation hardware architect, Mark Cerny, said that support for SSD expansion will only be added later. “It’d be great if that happened by launch, but it’s likely to be a bit past it, so please hold off on getting that M....

Poco M5: Specs and Features The Poco M5 follows the design concept of the previous Poco M phones and comes with funky looks. There are two cameras placed on a massive black slab at the leather-finished back and a waterdrop notched display. The 6.58-inch DynamicSwitch Full HD+ display supports a 90Hz refresh rate, which can go from 30Hz to 90Hz automatically based on the content being viewed. The screen also gets a 240Hz touch sampling rate, Widevine L1, and supports a Reading mode....

Poco X4 GT, Poco F4 Confirmed Details Starting with the Poco X4 GT, which will be an upper mid-ranger, the company has confirmed that the phone will be powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 8100 chipset. It is also confirmed to support 67W fast charging tech and come with a 144Hz LCD display. With 67W turbo charging and a long-lasting battery, immerse yourself into a new era for your mobile experience.#AllTheStrengths #POCOF4 #POCOX4GT pic....

Snapdragon Is Now a Standalone Qualcomm Brand The new brand revamp will also result in a change in the naming scheme of Snapdragon chipsets. Going forward, the Snapdragon chips will now get a name that will consist of a single-digit plus the generation number, much like the names of its ARM-based computer chips. The change will come into effect, starting with the upcoming Snapdragon 8-series mobile platform. It was previously expected to be called the Snapdragon 898 mobile platform....

Realme Buds Wireless Pro: Specs & Features Just like the Buds Air Pro, these earphones are equipped with Realme’s custom 28nm S1 noise cancellation chip. It enables active noise cancellation up to 35dB using the same feed-back and feed-forward microphone mechanism. These earphones also support the new Transparency mode, Gaming Mode that brings the latency down to 119ms. Watch the #LeapToNextGen launch here: https://t.co/B0zBw6Hgs9 pic.twitter.com/5XrjaPDeJU — realme TechLife (@realmeTechLife) October 7, 2020 Realme Buds Wireless Pro comes equipped with large 13....

So, before going to the price and availability, let’s take a quick look at the key specs and features of the Realme C25Y. Realme C25Y Launched in India Starting with the design, the Realme C25Y looks pretty similar to its predecessor in terms of design. However, the smartphone now comes with a textured back panel for improved grip, unlike the standard C25’s plain back. Nonetheless, the Realme C25Y also comes with the large Realme branding at the back, much like on the C25....