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Samsung Galaxy S21 FE

Samsung Galaxy S21 FE With 120Hz Display, 32-Megapixel Selfie Camera Now Available in India: Check Price And Specifications

On Monday, Samsung launched the Galaxy S21 FE 5G in India. The new Samsung phone is a tweaked variant of the regular Galaxy S21 and is the successor to the Galaxy S20 FE 5G, which was released last year. The smartphone has a 120Hz AMOLED display and triple rear cameras. The Exynos 2100 SoC is used in the Indian variant of the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G, which comes in four different color options. In India, the Galaxy S21 FE 5G will face off against the OnePlus 9 and the Asus ROG Phone 5.

Specifications and Features

The Galaxy S21 FE has a 6.4-inch FHD+ Dynamic AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and 1200nit brightness, as well as other features. This display is encased in a metal frame with a contour cut design, a 7.9mm thick frame, and solid colours all over.
The phone is powered by Samsung’s Exynos 2100 processor, which is manufactured at 5nm. It comes pre-installed with Android 12 and is powered by a 4500 mAh battery that supports 25W super-fast charging, 15W wireless charging, and reverse wireless charging.
A triple-lens camera module with a 12-megapixel wide-angle primary lens, a 12-megapixel ultra-wide-angle lens, and an 8-megapixel telephoto lens with 30X space zoom is featured on the phone’s back. A 32-megapixel selfie camera with an f/2.2 aperture is located on the front.
The Galaxy S21 is dust and water-resistant, according to Samsung, and has Gorilla Glass Victus protection on the front. Support for 5G as well as Samsung Dex is among the device’s other features. Olive, Lavender, White, and Graphite are the three colour options for the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE.

Samsung Galaxy S21 FE
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Price and Availability

The price of the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G in India is Rs. 54,999 for the 128GB storage option and Rs. 58,999 for the 256GB storage option. The phone will be available in the following colors: Graphite, Lavender, Olive, and White, and will be available on Amazon, Samsung.com, and other leading online portals, as well as select retail outlets, beginning Tuesday (January 11).
The Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G has an Rs. 5,000 cashback offer on HDFC Bank card transactions, effectively bringing the price down to Rs. 49,999. The cashback is valid until January 17, according to a statement from the company.
In Europe, the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G has a starting price of GBP 699 (roughly Rs. 70,400) for the 128GB model. It was also available in a 256GB version for GBP 749. (roughly Rs. 75,500).

About the Company

Samsung is a South Korean multinational corporation that began as a small trading firm and has since grown to become the world’s largest corporation. The company operates in a variety of industries, including advanced technology, finance, petrochemicals, semiconductors, plant construction, skyscraper construction, medicine, fashion, hotels, chemical, and others. The company was founded in 1969 in Suwon, South Korea, and is well-known for its electronic products all over the world (Kelly, 2011). Mobile phones, tablets, laptops, TVs, refrigerators, air conditioners, washers, and other electronic appliances are among the products manufactured by the company. Samsung also surpassed Apple in the market for tablets, smartphones, and other electronic devices.

Asus Zenbook 17 Fold

Asus Zenbook 17 Fold OLED Foldable Laptop, Zenbook 14X OLED Space Edition With 2 Displays Launched.

The Zenbook 17 Fold OLED folding laptop and the Zenbook 14X OLED Space Edition laptop was announced by Asus at CES 2022. The 17.3-inch display on the Asus Zenbook 17 Fold OLED can be folded down to become a 12.5-inch display. The hinge has been tested for 30,000 cycles, according to Asus. The machine is powered by an Intel Core i7 U-series processor from the 12th generation. Asus also offers the Zenbook 14X OLED Space Edition, which was launched to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the first laptop to go into space. On the lid, there’s a 3.5-inch secondary display.

Asus Zenbook 17 Fold OLED: Specifications and Features

It features a foldable 17.3-inch display with a resolution of 2,560 by 1,920 pixels, a maximum brightness of 500 nits, and a response time of 0.2 milliseconds. The Vesa-certified touchscreen display has a 4: 3 aspect ratio and can be used on laptops, PCs, tablets, and book modes, according to Asus. Users can switch between different screens with ScreenXpert. The 17.3-inch display can be folded down to a 12.5-inch display with 1,9201,280 pixels and a 3: 2 aspect ratio.
Intel Iris Xe Graphics and a 12th Generation Intel Core i7 (1250U) processor power the Asus Zenbook 17 Fold OLED. Onboard memory is up to 16GB LPDDR5, with a 1TB M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 Performance SSD. According to Asus, the laptop also meets the US MIL-STD 810H military-grade standard.
The Asus AI noise-canceling technology is combined with a built-in array microphone. In order to separate human speech from unwanted noise, Asus AI noise-canceling audio uses machine learning. “In Multi-presenter mode from different positions, the ClearVoice Mic feature in the MyASUS app filters out ambient noise and normalizes all individual voices for optimum group conference-call quality,” according to Asus. To support Windows Hello, the foldable laptop has a 5-megapixel web camera with an IR function.
Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth v5.2, two Thunderbolt 4 ports, USB Type-C ports, and a 3.5mm audio combo port are among the connectivity options on the Asus Zenbook 17 Fold OLED. As well as the laptop, an Asus Mini Dock Plus is provided. The machine is 1.65kg in weight.

Asus Zenbook 17 Fold
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Asus Zenbook 14X Fold OLED: Specifications and Features

The 14-inch 2.8K (2,8801,800 pixels) OLED display on the Asus Zenbook 14X OLED Laptop (First Impressions) has an aspect ratio of 16:10, a response time of 0.2ms, a refresh rate of 90Hz, and a peak brightness of 550 knits. According to Vesa, certified displays reduce harmful blue light by 70%. A 92 percent screen-to-body ratio is found on this laptop. On the lid, there’s a secondary 3.5-inch OLED ZenVivio smart display.
The Intel Core i9 (12900H) processor in the Asus Zenbook 14X OLED laptop runs at 2.5 GHz (up to 5.0 GHz) and is paired with Intel Iris Xe Graphics. This laptop has a 1TB M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 Performance SSD and 32GB of LPDDR5 RAM. This laptop, according to Asus, meets US MIL-STD 810H military-grade standards.
There is a 720p HD camera with a privacy shutter on the Asus Zenbook 14X OLED laptop, as well as Harman Kardon Audio built-in speakers and microphones for Cortana and Alexa voice recognition. This laptop comes with Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth v5.2, HDMI 2.0 output, two Thunderbolt 4 USB Type-C ports, a USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A port, a 3.5mm audio port, and a microSD slot. incorporated. The weight of the Asus Zenbook 14 XOLED laptop is 1.3 kg.

Asus ROG Rapture GT-AXE16000 Gaming Router

Asus has also announced the Asus ROG Rapture GT-AXE16000, which it claims is the world’s first quad-band Wi-Fi 6E gaming router (2.4GHz, two 5GHz bands, and 6GHz). It has a Broadcom Wi-Fi chipset and CPU for “accelerated data transfers and an optimized gaming experience,” according to the company. For improved Wi-Fi signal range, the router also includes Asus RF technology and RangeBoost Plus. Dual 10Gbps ports, a 2.5Gbps WAN port, and four 1Gbps LAN ports are available on the Rapture GT-AXE16000.

Popcorn Time

Popcorn Time Shuts Down Making It A Big Win For Netflix.

Popcorn Time is once known as the “Napster of movies”, has reached the end of its usefulness. Since the app’s initial launch in 2014, the entertainment landscape has changed dramatically. When there are affordable, convenient, and legal alternatives, the public, like with music, has shown a willingness to pay for content. Today’s announcement was prompted by the multitude of streaming video services available to consumers.

Since going public in 2014, Popcorn Time has been avoiding legal closures due to various laws against content piracy. The crackdown was so severe that the streaming service on the Popcorn Time website was discontinued years ago. After that, it managed to stay afloat as an app. Because the service was based on open-source code, it was frequently mentioned by developers online.

Popcorn Time
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Naturally, this was a major source of concern for Netflix and other streaming services, which were losing money as a result of their original content being streamed for free. Large movie releases have also moved to the digital space since the pandemic began. One of the product’s developers told Torrent Freak shortly after the launch that everyone who worked on Popcorn Time was a big movie fan and that most of them had Netflix accounts. The developer believed that seeing a movie in a theater was the best way to experience it, but that isn’t always possible, which is why Popcorn Time was created.
The graph on the Popcorn Time website offers a unique perspective on the events that have occurred. Because it was not legal repercussions that forced Popcorn Time to close, Netflix and others must have brilliantly captured the digital content space for the average user to lose interest in the free service.

“We’re disappointed that we won’t be able to watch some movies at home. Popcorn Time is an experiment to show that you can do something better for the users with BitTorrent,” the developer explained.

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Naturally, Hollywood was not impressed with this concept, and the original app was quickly removed. Supporters persisted, and multiple forks were eventually developed to keep the concept alive. There would be a slew of legal challenges, but that would not be the service’s demise.
The Popcorn Time team told Torrent Freak that the service was shut down due to a lack of interest from the pirating community. One of the other reasons is the simplicity of the pricing plans. Netflix slashed the prices of its subscription plans in India just last month. The most affordable plan in the bunch now starts at Rs 149, but it comes with its own set of restrictions. It’s easy to see why people would prefer to pay such high prices to watch pirated content.

The team noted, “It’s time to say goodbye.” “Popcorn Time is no longer required in the world.” Though the battle for streaming giants is far from over, there are still a number of other places where pirated content can be found that need to be shut down. The way they handle these issues will be interesting to watch.

Lenovo ThinkPad Z13

Lenovo ThinkPad Z13, ThinkPad Z16 Laptops With New AMD Ryzen Processors Released Along With Smart Clock.

CES 2022 begins on January 5 and Lenovo has unveiled its ThinkPad Z13 and Z16 laptop models. The new ThinkPad models are equipped with AMD Ryzen PRO 6000 series processors and come pre-installed with Windows 11. With a 13.3-inch OLED display, the Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 has a 13.3-inch display, while the Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 has a 16-inch display. Each model includes Dolby Vision, low blue-light emission, and Dolby Atmos speakers. In addition, Lenovo has added a new Lenovo Smart Clock Essential to its smart home lineup, which includes an Alexa built-in and an optional ambient light dock. It also includes Lenovo Smart-Frame updates.

ThinkPad Z13: Specifications and Features

Lenovo’s ThinkPad Z13 features a 13.5-inch IPS OLED 2.8K display (2,880 x 1,620 pixels) with 400 nits of peak brightness, a 91.6 percent screen-to-body ratio, and a 16:10 aspect ratio. It also has low blue light emission support. The ThinkPad Z13 comes with Windows 11 preinstalled, Dolby Vision support, and a Dolby Atmos speaker system.
The AMD Ryzen Pro U-Series processor with integrated AMD Radeon graphics plus is powering the ThinkPad Z13. The ThinkPad Z13 can also be ordered with an AMD Ryzen Pro processor. It offers a maximum of 32GB of LPDDR5 RAM. It has a PCIe Gen 4 SSD storage of up to 1TB.
Lenovo’s match-on-chip fingerprint reader is integrated into the keyboard of the ThinkPad Z13, which uses Microsoft’s Pluton security processor. Lenovo’s new laptop comes with an infrared full-HD camera with dual microphone arrays, an aperture of f/2.0, and eShutter.
Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth v5.2, LTE 4G, and a 3.5mm headphone jack are among the Lenovo ThinkPad Z13’s connectivity options. It also has a backlit keyboard as well as two USB 4.0 Type-C ports. Speakers with Dolby Atmos support and Dolby’s voice AI noise cancellation technology handle the audio. Users can quickly open the Communication QuickMenu by double-tapping the TrackPoint icon. This gives them access to common camera and microphone settings.

Lenovo ThinkPad Z13
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ThinkPad Z16: Specifications and Features

The Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 comes with a 16-inch IPS OLED 4K (3,8402,160 pixels) display with a 16:10 aspect ratio, 92.3 percent screen-to-body ratio, and 400 nits peak brightness, as previously mentioned. The ThinkPad Z16 has Dolby Vision support and low blue light, just like the ThinkPad Z13.
The AMD Ryzen Pro processor integrated with AMD Radeon graphics or optional AMD Radeon discrete graphics powers the Lenovo ThinkPad Z16. It can be used with up to 32GB of LPDDR5 RAM and a 2TB PCIe SSD. A Microsoft Pluton security processor is also included with the laptop.
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 includes a Dolby Atmos speaker system, as well as Dolby Voice AI noise cancellation. A match-on-chip fingerprint reader is also integrated into the keyboard. Lenovo has included a 70Wh battery in the new device.
A backlit keyboard, Wi-Fi 6E, LTE 4G, Bluetooth 5.2, three USB 4.0 Type-C ports, an SD card reader, and a 3.5mm audio jack are among the Lenovo ThinkPad Z16’s connectivity options. The Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 weighs 1.97kg and measures 354.4237.4x 15.8mm.
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 includes a Dolby Atmos speaker system, as well as Dolby Voice AI noise cancellation. A match-on-chip fingerprint reader is also integrated into the keyboard. Lenovo has included a 70Wh battery in the new device. Recycled aluminium and vegan leather are said to be used in the new ThinkPad Z series laptop models. Furthermore, the equipment’s packaging is claimed to be recyclable and made of compostable bamboo and sugarcane.

ThinkPad Z16 & ThinkPad Z13: Price and Availability

In contrast, the Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 costs $2,099 (roughly Rs 1,56,700) while the ThinkPad Z13 costs $1,549 (roughly Rs 1,15,600). The new ThinkPad laptops are expected to be available in May, according to Lenovo. Lenovo has not yet released international pricing or availability information for the new ThinkPad laptop models.

Smart Clock: Specifications and Features

Lenovo Smart Clock Essential is a smart clock with built-in Alexa voice assistant support that allows users to control smart home devices hands-free, as the name suggests. It features an LED display for setting timers, alarms, and reminders. Users can also use Alexa to add items to their Amazon shopping carts or control their smart home devices. It has a USB charging port as well as Wi-Fi connectivity.
The Lenovo Ambient Light Dock allows you to customize the clock faces. The Smart Clock Essential can be customized by users. Images from a phone can be displayed on the Lenovo Smart Frame, which was also released at the same time. Virtual sticky notes can now be posted on the digital frame. The Lenovo Smart Frame, which is now available in the United States and Australia, is expected to get Instagram support soon.

Smart Clock: Price and Availability

Lenovo Smart Clock Essential is expected to be available later this month for $59.99 (roughly Rs. 4,400). It’s available in two colours: Misty Blue and Clay Red. The Lenovo Ambient Light Dock will be available in March for $29.99.8 (roughly Rs. 2,200). Lenovo’s new ThinkPad laptops and smart home accessories will not be available in India until later this year.

Samsung 2022

Samsung 2022 Smart TV Lineup Releases Ahead of CES 2022 With Features Like Gaming Hub, Watch Together.

CES saw Samsung unveil its good TV lineup, including Micro LED, New QLED, and Life-style series, as well as a new soundbar lineup. The new good TVs and soundbars that support Dolby Atmos are a big help. The company also announced a new Sensible Hub for its 2022 smart TVs, which “allows good content material curation, cloud gaming, video calls, on-screen multitasking, NFTs administration, and more,” according to the company. The Gaming Hub is one of the Sensible Hub’s most basic features, allowing gamers to stream video games from a variety of cloud gaming providers. Samsung has also released the 2022 Eco Distant, which charges itself using radio waves from the router.
Using the Smart Hub’s Gaming Hub, owners of Samsung’s 2022 smart TVs will be able to stream games from Nvidia GeForce Now, Google Stadia, and Utomik. Samsung also stated that using the Gaming Hub on Samsung smart TVs launching in 2022, players will benefit from faster game loading times. With Microsoft rumored to be working on a smart TV app for Xbox Game Pass, it’s possible it’ll show up on Samsung’s Gaming Hub soon.
According to Mike Lucero, Samsung’s gaming product director, the company is “working with partners to bring their best levels of service to our platform.” “As we get closer to launch,” he added, “we will be announcing details.” It’s unclear whether the new Gaming Hub will be available on existing TVs, but Lucero said, “We’re starting with our 2022 models and working to make the Gaming Hub available to even more Samsung customers.”

Neo Quantum Processor and Dynamic Sound Experience Contributing to the Evolution of Neo QLED

2022 Neo QLED will deliver some of the most pristine images and immersive soundscapes possible thanks to the Neo Quantum Processor and the advancements in picture technology and sound it delivers.
Using the Neo Quantum Processor, shapes, lines, and surfaces are analyzed so that the shape of light from the Quantum Mini LEDs can be controlled for better brightness and accuracy. As a result, the image quality is exceptional, allowing full HDR content to be displayed. Real Depth Enhancer, a multi-intelligence picture quality algorithm, is also included in Samsung’s 2022 Neo QLED. By determining and processing an object on the screen against its background to create a sense of depth, this technological advancement creates a greater sense of realism.
A built-in light sensor and sunset/sunrise information allow Samsung’s 2022 Neo QLED to automatically adjust its brightness and tone. A major upgrade has been made to the Neo QLED’s sound system as well. The 2022 products will include OTS Pro, which incorporates powerful up-firing speakers to create overhead surround sound and builds on OTS (Object Tracking Sound), which directs sound to move across the room along with the object on-screen. Neo QLED’s multi-channel speakers provide dynamic sound from every angle due to their strategically placed placement throughout the TV.

Samsung 2022
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Award-Winning Design and Technology

A unique and personalized experience is created by Samsung’s 2022 Lifestyle screens, which combine design and technology. The Frame, The Sero, and The Serif now have a new Matte Display with anti-glare, anti-reflection, and anti-fingerprint properties, making for one of the most pleasant and comfortable viewing experiences.
Thanks to anti-glare, low-reflection panel technology, and an embossed, Matte Display, The Frame now provides the most realistic art-viewing experience outside of a museum. It also prevents fingerprints and smudges, so users can enjoy their favorite artwork in its original state. The frame is available in a variety of sizes ranging from 32″ to 85″.
The Serif also has a matte finish body that complements the Matte Display, elevating the iconic design for a more premium look and feel. The Serif is now available in sizes ranging from 43″ to 65″ with the addition of a 65″ size option.

Soundbars

Samsung has also unveiled a new soundbar lineup. They have a wireless Dolby Atmos system and an updated Q Symphony surround sound experience. There was a brief description of the HW-S800B Ultra Slim Soundbar, which is claimed to redefine the slim category by incorporating passive radiator technology into the subwoofer for stronger bass. It measures 1.6 inches in depth and has top-firing speaker channels.

Watch Together

Watch Together, a new app from Samsung allows you to video chat with friends and family as you watch content. Samsung announced the NFT Aggregation Platform earlier this week, which will allow users to search, browse, and buy NFTs directly from their Smart TVs. Users will be able to see a preview of the NFTs as well as learn more about the tokens’ creators and the story behind their creation. NFT owners will be able to display their devices on Samsung smart TVs.

Crypto

Crypto Investors Scammed of $1 Million Through Bogus MetaMask Token, Scam Classified as “Honeypot” and “Rug Pull”.

MetaMask, a cryptocurrency exchange, recently announced that it will soon begin airdropping its own cryptocurrency, $MASK, into the wallets of its existing users. As a result of the news, a rumored fake MetaMask token appeared on the crypto market, and it was quickly available for trading on the Uniswap platform. This MetaMask token, which is based on the Ethereum blockchain, reportedly increased by 2,600% in a short period of time. The sale was locked as soon as the fake tokens worth $1 million were sold, raising suspicions of a rug-pull scam.

The scam, which preyed on traders’ eagerness for a MetaMask wallet token, took advantage of a flaw in the popular DEXTools trading app to persuade users of the token’s legitimacy. A scammer was able to inject code into the DEXTools app front end for the Uniswap WETH/MASK pair, causing a pop-up to appear telling users that the MASK token had been verified when they viewed it.
Unsuspecting users were unable to sell the fake MASK token after purchasing it. This type of scam is known as a “honeypot,” because it allows users to enter only to discover that the smart contract that governs the token’s interactions prevents them from selling.

Crypto
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The scammer appears to have programmed the smart contract for the fake MetaMask token to prevent holders from selling until it has received upwards of $1 million in liquidity. According to transaction data from Etherscan, the scammer took 475 ETH from the token’s Uniswap liquidity pool, worth $1.79 million at press time. The ill-gotten gains were sent to Tornado Cash, a popular coin mixing app, and then laundered to a separate wallet.
The MASK token was first reported as a scam on Twitter Monday evening, with several accounts warning that it was a scam despite a pop-up on DEXTools claiming it was legitimate. Since then, Twitter user @cobynft has detailed how the scam worked, claiming that it was the DEXTools app developers’ “serious fault” that allowed the scam to convince so many people to buy the tokens. DexTools has yet to respond to questions about its role in the platform’s inability to prevent cybercriminals from abusing it.
The current anticipation for a legitimate MetaMask token is another reason why the MetaMask token scam was so successful. The MetaMask team has hinted at issuing a token to decentralize the popular EVM wallet, with many speculating that it could be done via an airdrop.

The MetaMask token scam is the third major crypto-fraud to hit the market this holiday season. MetaSwapMGAS, a Binance Smart Chain project, allegedly stole 1,100 BNB from users on Sunday. Another Ethereum project, MetaDAO, appears to have pulled a rug over its investors yesterday, stealing 800 ETH worth over $3.2 million. According to a recent report by research firm Chainalysis, scammers cheated crypto investors out of $7.7 billion this year. According to the report, the classic rug pull was the most common type of scam. Rug pulls are common in DeFi because it’s cheap and easy to create new tokens on the blockchain and get them listed on decentralized exchanges (DEXes) without a code audit if you have the right technical knowledge.
In November, investors in a new cryptocurrency called “Squidgame Cash” or “SQUID,” which was inspired by the Netflix series Squid Games, were reported to have had their “rug pulled” after the token crashed 99.99 percent overnight. This project is thought to have netted the scammers around $3.3 million. The case’s investigation is still ongoing.

Cases of crypto-focused cybercrime are on the rise in tandem with the global crypto expansion. The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) in the United States said earlier this month that cyber scammers are duping people out of their assets by making them use physical cryptocurrency ATMs and digital QR codes to complete malicious transactions. To avoid being scammed, Hyderabad Police recently issued a warning to investors about transferring assets into unknown, unauthorized wallets.