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Microsoft Surface Pro 8

Microsoft Surface Pro 8, Surface Pro 7+ tablet PCs Released in India.

In India, Microsoft has released the Surface Pro 8 and Surface Pro 7+. Both will be available in the country on February 15, though the latter has been technically available since February of last year, but only for commercial and educational customers. As a successor to Microsoft’s older Surface Pro 7 offering, the Surface Pro 8 was unveiled in September 2021 at the company’s hardware-focused event, with the company claiming that it delivers twice the performance of its predecessor. The Surface Pro 8 is Microsoft’s most powerful Intel Evo certified Pro tablet to date, with 11th Gen Intel Core processors and Windows 11, and a claimed battery life of up to 16 hours.

Microsoft Surface Pro 8: Specifications

The Microsoft Surface Pro 8 was announced on September 22, 2021, and it is powered by 11th-generation Intel Core processors and is built on the Intel Evo platform for ultra-slim devices. The Surface Pro 8 is more than twice as fast as the Surface Pro 7 and has two Thunderbolt 4 ports, according to Microsoft. The Surface Pro 8 will be available with up to 32GB of RAM and 1TB of storage in a Wi-Fi model. It will also come in an LTE version with up to 17GB of RAM and 256GB of storage.
The Surface Pro 8 has a 13-inch PixelSense touch display with a refresh rate of 120Hz and a resolution of 2880×1920 pixels. It has a 5-megapixel front camera for video calls and a 10-megapixel back camera with 4K video support. The new Surface Pro Signature Keyboard, which also houses (and charges) the Surface Slim Pen 2, is included with the Surface Pro 8. According to Microsoft, the Surface Pro 8 has a battery life of 16 hours. On the Wi-Fi model, it has Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.1, and two Thunderbolt 4 ports. The LTE version, on the other hand, includes a SIM card slot.

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Microsoft Surface Pro 7+: Specifications

Microsoft’s Surface Pro 7+ is equipped with 11th Gen Intel Core processors paired with up to 32GB of RAM on the Wi-Fi variant and up to 16GB of RAM on the LTE variant for customers who do not want to spend the money on the company’s most powerful Surface Pro. The Core i3 model of the Surface Pro 7+ came with Intel UHD graphics, while the Core i5 and Core i7 models came with Intel Iris Xe graphics.
The Microsoft Surface Pro 7+ has a 12.3-inch PixelSense touch display with a pixel density of 267ppi and a resolution of 2,736×1,824 pixels. The Wi-Fi-only model has up to 1TB of “removable” SSD storage, while the LTE model has up to 256GB of storage. The Surface Pro 7+ has a 5-megapixel front camera that supports full-HD video calls and an 8-megapixel rear camera that supports 1080p full-HD video recording. On the Wi-Fi model, it has Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.0, USB Type-C, and USB Type-A ports, as well as a microSD card reader and the Surface Connect charging port. The LTE version, on the other hand, includes a SIM card slot.

Price and Availability

Starting today, authorized commercial resellers, authorized retail partners, and online shopping websites Flipkart and Amazon are taking pre-orders for the Surface Pro 8. The Surface Pro 8 has a starting price of Rs 1,04,999, but the price will vary depending on whether it is a commercial or consumer unit. There are up to 13 SKUs for commercial customers, but only three SKUs for regular customers, starting at Rs 1,15,999.
Select partners will give you a complimentary Surface Pro Signature Keyboard if you pre-order the Surface Pro 8. Outside of the offer period, the Surface Pro Signature Keyboard will set you back at Rs 16,999. The pen will also be sold separately by Microsoft.

Fortis Chromebooks

Fortis Chromebooks and Windows Laptops Released By HP With Rugged Builds.

HP has unveiled the HP Fortis Chromebooks and Windows laptops, which are designed for remote learning and feature rugged construction. Models based on Chrome OS include the HP Fortis Chromebooks 14 G10 and the HP Fortis 11 G9 Q Chromebook. The HP ProBook Fortis 14 G9 PC, ProBook Fortis 14 G10 PC, Pro x360 Fortis 11 G9 PC, and Pro x360 Fortis 11 G10 PC are among the Windows laptops in the lineup. The HP ProBook Fortis 14 G9 and Pro x360 Fortis 11 G9 come with a Windows 11 SE option for a simplified Windows 11 experience. The HP 320 FHD Webcam and HP 325 FHD Webcam have also been added to the range for easy virtual connectivity.

HP Fortis 14 G10 Chromebook & HP Fortis 11 G9 Q Chromebook: Check Price and Specifications

The HP Fortis 14 G10 Chromebook costs $349 (roughly Rs. 26,000), while the full-featured Windows-based HP ProBook Fortis 14 G9 PC costs $369 (roughly Rs. 27,500), and the HP Pro x360 Fortis 11 G9 PC costs $399. (roughly Rs. 29,700). All of these models are currently on the market in the United States.
The HP Fortis 11 G9 Q Chromebook, HP ProBook Fortis 14 G10 PC, and HP Pro x360 Fortis 11 G10 PC have not yet been given a price. While the Fortis Chromebooks model will be available in the United States beginning in June, the two Windows options will be available in April. In April, HP will release the HP ProBook Fortis 14 G9 and HP ProBook Fortis 11 G9, both running Windows 11 SE.
Furthermore, the HP 320 FHD Webcam will be available in February for $39.99 (roughly Rs. 3,000), while the HP 325 FHD Webcam will be available in March for $39.99 (roughly Rs. 3,000). (roughly Rs. 2,900). The date of the new HP devices’ launch in India has yet to be announced.

Fortis Chromebooks
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HP ProBook Fortis 14 G9, ProBook Fortis 14 G10, Pro x360 Fortis 11 G9 & Pro x360 Fortis 11 G10: Check Price and Specifications

The entire Fortis lineup is designed to work with power handling and withstand drops. Spill-resistant keyboards, as well as strengthened power and USB Type-C ports, are included in the machines. Furthermore, HP claims that the chassis, keyboard, and display for the Fortis devices can be disinfected and cleaned with common household disinfecting and cleaning wipes. On the new options, there’s also a steel shield that’s supposed to protect the built-in battery from external damage such as drops or tumbles.
The HP Fortis 14 G10 Chromebook, for example, has a 14-inch display and is powered by Intel processors. In addition, the machine has optional 4G LTE connectivity. An 88-degree wide-viewing-angle HD webcam and twin microphones are included. A 180-degree lay-flat hinge is also included on the Fortis 14 G10 Chromebook.
The Snapdragon 7c chip in the HP Fortis 11 G9 Q Chromebook, on the other hand, is designed for cloud-native cell research. It’s HP’s thinnest and lightest Fortis device, according to the company. The device has 4G LTE connectivity, as well as USB-A and USB Type-C ports, as well as a 3.5mm headphone jack. A microSD card slot is also included with the Chromebook.

HP 320 FHD Webcam, 325 FHD Webcam: Check Specifications

The HP ProEbook Fortis 14 G9 comes with Windows 11 Pro, Windows 11 Pro Education, and Windows 11 SE, as well as Wi-Fi 6 and 4G LTE connectivity for Windows users. The HP ProEbook Fortis 14 G10, on the other hand, comes with Windows 11 and Windows 11 Pro Education options and is powered by Intel Core i3 and Core i5 processors from the 12th generation. Wi-Fi 6E connectivity is also available on the laptop computer.
HP also offers the HP Pro x360 Fortis 11 G9 and Pro x360 Fortis 11 G10 models, which feature a 360-degree hinge design, optional 5-megapixel webcams, and rechargeable pen support.
The HP Pro x360 Fortis 11 G9 has Intel processors and is available with Windows 11 Pro, Windows 11 Pro Education, or Windows 11 SE. Wi-Fi 6 and optional 4G LTE are also included in the laptop computer. The HP Pro x360 Fortis 11 G10, on the other hand, comes with a choice of Intel Core i3 or Core i5 processors and runs Windows 11 Pro or Windows 11 Pro Education. It also comes with Wi-Fi 6E connectivity.

HP’s 320 FHD Webcam and 325 FHD Webcam, both with 66-degree wide-angle coverage, are available alongside the new Chromebooks and laptops. The webcams also support full-HD video at a frame rate of 30 frames per second. HP has also included a USB-A connector as well as a 360-degree rotation for easy setup and variable positioning. The webcam also has a lens cover that can be removed.

Activision Blizzard

Microsoft To Buy Activision Blizzard In All-Cash Transaction Valued At $68.7 billion.

Microsoft announced on Tuesday that it would buy videogame publisher Activision Blizzard for $68.7 billion in an all-cash deal, or $95 per share, including Activision Blizzard’s net cash. When the deal closes, the Redmond-based software giant will be the world’s third-largest gaming company by revenue, behind Tencent and Sony. To put the staggering sum into perspective, the deal is worth approximately Rs 5,12,000 crore, or Rs five lakh twelve thousand crores in Indian currency.

According to Microsoft, the transaction is subject to customary closing conditions, regulatory approval, and Activision Blizzard shareholder approval. The transaction is set to close in the fiscal year 2023. Activision Blizzard and Microsoft Gaming will continue to operate independently until the transaction is completed.

Activision Blizzard is the parent company of Activision, a video game developer based in the United States known for titles such as “Warcraft,” “Diablo,” “Overwatch,” “Call of Duty,” and “Candy Crush.” Activision is well-known in the gaming community for its titles and regular eSports events.
The company now has studios all over the world and employs about 10,000 people. Bobby Kotick will remain the CEO of Activision Blizzard following the acquisition. The business will carry on as usual, with a focus on accelerating revenue growth. The Activision Blizzard business will be reported to Phil Spencer, Microsoft Gaming’s CEO.

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Microsoft’s offer of $95 per share represents a 45 percent premium over Activision’s Friday closing price. Before being halted for news, Activision’s stock was up nearly 38% at $65.39. Microsoft’s Game Pass, which now has over 25 million subscribers, will benefit from the acquisition. Activision Blizzard games will be included in the game pass, according to the company.
During the pandemic, demand for video games has increased as consumers who are stranded at home play more games to keep themselves entertained. Activision’s library of games, including Call of Duty and Overwatch, gives Microsoft’s Xbox a leg up on Sony’s PlayStation, which has had a more consistent stream of exclusive games for years.

Take-Two Interactive Software, a rival videogame publisher, announced last week that it would buy FarmVille creator Zynga for $11 billion in cash and stock, marking one of the largest industry-wide acquisitions of all time.
Bobby Kotick will remain CEO of Activision Blizzard, according to Microsoft, and he and his team “will maintain their focus on driving efforts to further strengthen the company’s culture and accelerate business growth.” The Activision Blizzard business will report to Phil Spencer, Microsoft Gaming’s CEO, once the deal is completed.

“Gaming is the most dynamic and exciting category in entertainment across all platforms today,” Microsoft Chairman and CEO Satya Nadella said in a statement. “Gaming will play a key role in the development of metaverse platforms.” We’re putting a lot of money into world-class content, community, and cloud to usher in a new era of gaming that prioritizes players and creators and makes gaming safe, inclusive, and accessible to everyone.”
“Players all over the world love Activision Blizzard games, and we believe the creative teams are working on their best work yet,” said Phil Spencer, Microsoft Gaming’s CEO. “Together, we will create a future in which people can play their favorite games virtually anywhere.”

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“Our incredibly talented teams have created some of the most successful games for more than 30 years,” said Bobby Kotick, CEO of Activision Blizzard. “The combination of Activision Blizzard’s world-class talent and incredible franchises, as well as Microsoft’s technology, distribution, talent access, ambitious vision, and shared commitment to gaming and inclusion, will help ensure our continued success in an increasingly competitive industry.”

Oppo Reno 6 Lite

Oppo Reno 6 Lite With Snapdragon 662, 48-Megapixel Triple Cameras Released: Check Price, Specifications

The Oppo Reno 6 Lite is the company’s newest smartphone addition to the Reno 6 series. In May 2021, the Chinese company released the Oppo Reno 6 and Oppo Reno 6 Pro in China for the first time. The Oppo Reno 6 Lite is now available in Mexico, and it features the same Reno Glow design as the Reno 6 series of smartphones. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 SoC is paired with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage in the smartphone. ColorOS 11, based on Android 11, is used by the Oppo Reno 6 Lite.

Specifications and Features

The Oppo Reno 6 Lite is a dual-SIM (Nano) smartphone that runs Android 11 with the company’s ColorOS skin on top. The phone is equipped with an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 SoC, 6GB of LPDDR4X RAM, and 128GB of internal storage. The smartphone has a 6.43-inch AMOLED display with a touch sampling rate of 180 Hz and a Full-HD+ (1,080×2,040 pixels) resolution. According to the company, the display has a peak brightness of 800 nits and 92 percent DCI: P3, and 100 percent sRGB colour gamut coverage.
The smartphone features a triple camera system that includes a 48-megapixel primary camera with an f/1.7 aperture lens and 79-degree field-of-view, as well as two 2-megapixel portrait and macro cameras with an f/2.4 aperture lens and 89-degree field-of-view. Oppo Reno 6 Lite has a 16-megapixel selfie camera on the front with an f/2.4 aperture lens and a 78-degree field of view. According to Oppo, both the primary camera and the selfie camera can record video in 1080p at 30 frames per second.
The smartphone has a 5,000mAh battery and uses the company’s proprietary SuperVOOC charging technology to support 33W fast charging over USB Type-C. An in-display fingerprint scanner is included with the Oppo Reno 6 Lite. 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth v5 connectivity, and GPS/ A-GPS support are all included in the smartphone. The Oppo Reno 6 Lite is 160.3×73.8×7.95mm in size and weighs around 175 grams.

Oppo Reno 6 Lite
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Price and Availability

The Oppo Reno 6 Lite is available in two colours: Glowing Rainbow Silver and Glowing Starry Black. In Mexico, the device costs MXN 8,799 (roughly Rs 32,200). Oppo has yet to announce the Reno 6 Lite’s availability in other markets.

About the Company

Chinese electronics company OPPO Electronics Corp. is headquartered in Guangdong. In addition to smartphones, the company also produces MP3 players, portable media players, LCD televisions, and DVD/Blu-ray players. It was established in 2004. The company also makes smartphones. It has released a number of Android-based smartphones. The Oppo A36 is the company’s most recent smartphone. The phone was released on January 10th, 2022. The phone has a 6.56-inch touchscreen display with a resolution of 720 pixels by 1600 pixels and a resolution of 720 pixels by 1600 pixels.

The Oppo A36 is equipped with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 octa-core processor and 8GB of RAM. The phone has 256GB of internal storage that can be expanded with a microSD card up to 1024GB. In terms of cameras, the Oppo A36 has a 13-megapixel + 2-megapixel primary camera on the back and an 8-megapixel selfie camera on the front. The Oppo A36 is powered by a 5000mAh battery and runs Android 11.
The Oppo A36 is a dual-SIM (GSM and GSM) smartphone that takes Nano-SIM and Nano-SIM cards. Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, 3G, and 4G are all available connectivity options (with support for Band 40 used by some LTE networks in India). Compass Magnetometer, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, and Ambient light sensor are among the phone’s sensors.

Sennheiser HD 450SE

Sennheiser HD 450SE Headphones With ANC And Built-in Alexa Now Launched In India.

On Wednesday, the Sennheiser HD 450SE headphones were released in India. The German audio brand’s over-the-ear headphones have active noise cancellation (ANC), a 30-hour battery life, and Bluetooth v5 connectivity. Sennheiser HD 450SE is a limited-edition version of the Sennheiser HD 450BT, which was released in March 2020. Amazon Alexa integration and a dedicated voice assistant button are included in the new over-the-ear headphones. The Sennheiser HD 450SE’s frequency response ranges from 18Hz to 22,000Hz. They are also foldable.

Specifications and Features

Sennheiser’s HD 450SE over-the-ear headphones support Bluetooth v5 and the AAC, aptX, aptX low latency, HSP, HFP, AVRCP, and A2DP codecs. The Sennheiser Smart Control app for Android and iOS allows users to control various aspects of their Sennheiser headphones. The app displays the battery level, provides a quick start guide, and allows for firmware updates. The use of a podcast mode improves vocal clarity.
Sennheiser HD 450SE has 32mm dynamic transducers, a frequency response range of 18Hz to 22,000Hz, and a dual-beamforming MEMS microphone. The Sennheiser headphones have ANC, a closed-back design, and a compact folding design, as previously mentioned. With a dedicated voice-assistant button, they can also use Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, and Siri. Furthermore, the headphones feature an Amazon Alexa integration for improved connectivity.
Sennheiser HD 450SE can last up to 30-hours on a single charge when ANC is enabled. Using the USB Type-C port, the Sennheiser headphones can be fully charged in 2 hours. They are 195x100x232mm in size and weigh about 238 grams.

Sennheiser HD 450SE
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Price And Availability

The Sennheiser HD 450SE will cost Rs. 14,990 at retail. They’ll be available for purchase exclusively on Amazon starting January 16 during the Amazon Republic Day Sale 2022. The Sennheiser headphones will be available in only one color: black.

About The Company

Sennheiser Electronic GmbH & Co. KG, based near Hannover, Germany, is one of the world’s leading audio equipment manufacturers. Neumann GmbH, the company’s Berlin-based subsidiary, is the world market leader in high-end studio recording microphones. Sennheiser is a well-known supplier to the global music and entertainment industries, as well as the broadcasting media. The company’s high-end microphones and headsets for professional and personal use, including noise-canceling headsets for pilots and headsets for call centres and multimedia applications, generate the majority of the company’s revenue. As well as hearing aids and wireless broadcasting systems, Sennheiser manufactures audio-communication systems for conference centres, museums, and trade shows.
Customers all over the world have praised their headphones, microphones, and all-around audio solutions, as well as their dependable service and dedicated staff. Sennheiser stands for premium products, the ultimate in sound quality, and undistorted listening enjoyment, whether their customers are artists, disc jockeys, scientists, sound technicians, or demanding music fans. Their drive for excellence stems from this enthusiasm. This is what drives the company to achieve its goal of transforming tones and sounds into the ideal auditory experience every day.
They are present on every continent, just like their customers. Sennheiser now employs more than 2,800 people around the world. Their production centers at their main plant in Wedemark, Germany, meet the highest technical standards. This is where they make microphones, cordless microphone and monitor systems, conference and guided-tour technology, aviation transmitter/receiver sets, and microphone and headphone capsules, among other things.

Nokia Lite Earbuds BH-205

Nokia Lite Earbuds BH-205 With 36 Hours of Battery Life, Nokia Wired Buds WB 101 Debuted in India.

HMD Global, the company that owns the rights to Nokia‘s illustrious brand name, today unveiled two new audio products. The Nokia Lite Earbuds BH-205 and Nokia Wired Buds WB 101, which will be available in India, are among the new accessories.

Nokia.com, Nokia’s offline retail stores, and e-commerce partners will all sell the products. The Nokia Lite Earbuds BH-205 will set you back Rs 2799, while the Nokia Wired Buds will set you back Rs 299 as the best buy. The best buy price is usually the lowest price a company is willing to offer, implying that the Wired Buds’ price may rise in the future.

Nokia Lite Earbuds BH-205: Specifications

According to Nokia, the Lite Earbuds BH-205 have 6mm drivers and offers studio-tuned audio quality. The wireless earbuds can be used independently of one another, with automatic mono audio switching when only one earbud is in use. Bluetooth v5.0 is supported by Nokia Lite Earbuds BH-205.
The new Nokia Lite Earbuds, according to HMD Global, support voice commands from both Google Assistant and Siri. The TWS earbuds have a 40mAh battery in each earbud that provides up to six hours of playtime on a single charge, with a 400mAh charging case battery providing an additional 30 hours of playtime. Active Noise Cancellation is not available with these earbuds (ANC).

Nokia Lite Earbuds BH-205
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Nokia Wired Buds WB 101: Specifications

According to HMD Global, the Nokia Wired Buds WB 101 has 10mm drivers and an angled design. The wired earphones have a flat, tangle-free cable with a 135-degree angled audio jack for durability. Nokia Wired Buds also include a built-in microphone for calls and media playback controls.
According to HMD Global, the new Nokia Wired Buds support voice assistants such as Alexa, Google Assistant, and Siri. The wired earphones have passive noise isolation and a built-in clip for securing the earphones and blocking out extra noise while on the go.

Price and Availability

The Nokia Lite Earbuds BH-205 will cost Rs. 2,799 in India, and the TWS earphones will come in a single Charcoal color option. The TWS earbuds will be available for purchase on the Nokia website, as well as e-commerce sites and retail stores.
Meanwhile, the Nokia Wired Bud’s WB 101 will cost Rs. 299 in India and will come in Black, White, Blue, and Red colors. The new Nokia Wired Buds, like the TWS earbuds, will be sold through the company’s official website, e-commerce websites, and retail stores, according to the company.

About the Company

Nokia Corporation is the world’s second-largest mobile phone manufacturer, with a global market share of approximately 19,2% in the third quarter of 2012. Samsung, a South Korean multinational electronics company, has dominated the global mobile phone market since the first quarter of 2012, according to the most recent market analysis, shipping 93 million phones to rival Nokia’s 83 million.
Despite the fact that many people associate Nokia with being a young company that produces high-quality mobile phones and equipment, the company’s roots can be traced back to the nineteenth century. During its time on the Finnish market, and later on the global market, the company underwent numerous changes. It evolved from a small forest industry firm into a computer manufacturer, specializing in monitors, and then into the manufacture of mobile phones.