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Google is combining Google Tasks with Assistant and Calendar reminders

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Tech Giant, Google, is integrating Google Assistant and Calendar reminders in its Google Tasks App in its latest step of the application clean-up drive. The firm took this decision to make it seamless for users to manage their tasks and reminders from any of these three applications by unifying its to-do systems.

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Currently, you can create several types of ‘reminders’ in the Google Assistant, Calendar, and Tasks apps. However, they are not utilized in the same way from every app or stored within all three.

As of now, Google Tasks, which was first released as a standalone application in 2018, operates in its box. Users can create tasks and subtasks as per their requirements. They can also set reminders in the iOS and Android apps using a side panel in Gmail or Google Drive on the web. Even though, those don’t get displayed on Assistant’s reminders. Besides this, Google Calendar has two distinct options to create tasks and reminders which could create confusion for users.

Google is focusing on changing this with an update that will be launched in the upcoming months. Once this feature is incorporated, it will display in both the Tasks and Calendar lists when the user sets a reminder with Google Assistant. They will also receive notification for the task completion reminder at the set time.

All they have to do is open the notification to move their reminders into Google Tasks so that they can oversee all their to-do items in one place. Google will question the users if they want to ‘try the new Tasks experience’. When they tap on this notification, the user will be allowed to move their currently existing reminders into the Tasks application.

In the coming months, Google claimed that the users will see a prompt to try out this whole new integrated task experience when they use the Calendar or Assistant application. To add to this, the firm will also eliminate the Calendar reminders options once the transition is completed.

“Soon, we’ll be simplifying our task management solutions by migrating Assistant and Calendar Reminders to Google Tasks. This means you will now have an easy way to view and manage all your to-dos in one place through Google Tasks, regardless of whether you create them using Assistant or Calendar,” the company said in a blog post.

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Product Manager, Ilya Brown wrote in a blog post, “We are continuing to invest in Google Tasks and expand its capabilities to help you capture, organize and accomplish all you have to get done. Moving reminders into Google Tasks is one step closer to helping people effortlessly get things done, and we are so excited to bring it to you.”

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What are Google Tasks?

You have heard of the integration of the above-mentioned app. But do you know what is tasks app and how it works? You might not know but it will be home to your Google reminders soon. Well, here is the detailed explanation below.

You can utilize the tasks app to create a central to-do list when you are using a particular Google app. If you are using Gmail or Sheets, you can create a ‘task’ by tapping on a circled checkmark logo.

On your desktop, it will show a sidebar where you can fill in the details of your task like name, time, and date. Your new task will be generated after clicking on the ‘Save’ option.

Every user initiates his Task experience with one task list by default while you can create more if you find them helpful.

Nvidia corporation

Nvidia Corporation releases new gaming chip with AI features

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Nvidia corporation has declared new flagship chips on Tuesday, 19th September 2022. This chip is specially developed and focuses on Video gamers that utilize Artificial Intelligence (AI) for the advancement of graphics using Taiwan Manufacturing Semiconductor corporation’s cutting-edge four-nanometer technology with 80 billion transistors to produce these processors.

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Nvidia corporation has received attention in recent years with its thriving data center business, which trades chips used in artificial intelligence tasks such as natural processing. Even though the corporation’s roots are in graphics chips, the other products yet accounted for 59 percent of its most recent fiscal year’s 26.9 billion USD in revenue.

Graphic Processors of Nvidia have become highly popular chips for AI applications. Previously, they were only used to push and enhance the quality of movies in the gaming industry. The latest graphics processor known as the H100 can help reduce the computation time for some tasks containing AI model training from weeks to days and it is a very big change.

Chief executive officer of Nvidia corporation, Jensen Huang, released the company’s newest “Ada Lovelace” series of graphics chips on Tuesday, named for the 19th-century British mathematician who was regarded as an early innovator in the computer science field. There was also online streaming of the keynote speech.

Nvidia Chief Executive Officer, Jensen Huang, called the H100 processor the “engine” of AI infrastructure, said in a statement, “Data centres are becoming AI factories – processing and refining mountains of data to generate insight.”

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Even though Nvidia corporation designs its graphic chips and its partners develop or manufacture them, Jensen Huang uncovered that the “4N” chip manufacturing technology utilized by Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing will be used to develop the chips. This will be a different approach or a departure from Samsung Electronics Corporation Limited which developed the previous gen of flagship gaming chips of Nvidia.

Artificial intelligence is used in the latest Lovelace chips for the advancement of video game graphics. Nvidia Chip is using Artificial intelligence to anticipate the appearance of some pixels without carrying out the full set of computations because it is difficult to calculate what every pixel on the screen should look like. By using these Lovelace chips, it is now easy to generate any game’s entire frame using Artificial intelligence.

Matt Wuebbling, vice president of worldwide GeForce marketing at Nvidia corporation, said in a media report that the Lovelace chip series will be available for sale all over the world and will not get affected by a new ban imposed by the U.S on trading Nvidia’s top data center artificial intelligence (AI) chips to China.

The chips will not consist of a so-called hash-rate limiter which is a technology Nvidia added in its previous gen of chips to limit their use in mining the Ethereum cryptocurrency because of the recent changes made in the tracking of the currency, Matt Wuebbling also stated.

Price and Availability

The GeForce RTX 4040, The predominant and most expensive version of the graphics chip, will be priced at 1599 USD and go on sale on 12th October 2022. Two RTX 4080 versions having lower initial prices will be available for purchase in November and will cost 899 USD and 1,199 USD, respectively.

Besides this, Nvidia also disclosed the Grace CPU super chip which is a new processing chip that complements the GPU chip and is based on Arm technology. It is claimed to be the first new Arm-based processor unveiled by Nvidia since the firm’s contract to acquire Arm limited fell through last month consisting of regulatory issues.

This Grace CPU Sperchip will be launched in the first half of next year and is said to be a bridge between two CPU chips that concentrate on AI and other activities demanding plenty of processor power.

QuietComfort Earbuds 2

Are Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 worth the hype?

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The QuietComfort Earbuds 2 are unveiled now after weeks of leaks. Bose’s latest flagship wireless earbuds feature various upgrades which include adaptive Active Noise Cancellation (ANC), sound calibration technology and Bluetooth 5.3 for enhanced sound technology.

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First and foremost, Bose has developed the new variant which is one-third smaller than the original QuietComfort Earbuds side. Besides this, it is also making new ear-tips to help reach optimal wear for more customers.

This next generation QuietComfort Earbuds 2 has built on traditional Bose hallmarks while also struggling in the areas they have underperformed in the past such as battery life, touch controls and special features.

Despite their shortcomings, their Active Noise cancellation and sound Quality performance take the QuietComfort Earbuds 2 to a whole new level, on the top spot on our best noise-cancelling earbuds list.

Design and Comfort

Bose has claimed to reduce the size of the QuietComfort Earbuds 2 by 30 per cent which is a considerable redesign that portrays the QuietComfort Earbuds 2 as more practical and captivating. The outer plastic is more enhanced than the original so you can expect these QuietComfort Earbuds 2 to survive even hard knocks and also trials of regular use.

These black Earbuds 2 show a mix of glossy and matte finishes, which is a smooth touch. Also, their IPX4 rating enables protection from water and sweat. The charging case also has a slender design and sturdy design

Sound Quality

QuietComfort Earbuds 2 uses the latest proprietary technology known as CustomTune that mechanically calibrates active noise cancellation and the sound frequency profile to the unique properties of the year.

The overall effect features a punchy and sharp soundstage. 3D audio is not available. CustomTune emits a tone used to map the contours of the ear canal for more enhanced active noise cancellation. You can select from the two standard modes which are Quiet (acoustic noise cancellation) and Aware (transparency mode) modes and other 2-10 custom modes.

Another option you can use is setting the ANC level 3 on the custom modes. It is one of the best earbuds with a mic voice and video calling. Bose’s QuietComfort Earbuds 2 features superb vocal capture, making conversations loud or clear on your end.

Bose Music App and features

Another attractive thing is its Bose music app, the hub for almost all special features. It consists of ActiveSense, EQ, Eartip Fit test and shortcut. One big feature that it sports is Self Voice to adjust how loud the user’s voice sounds on call. Battery life is 6 hours per charge and a 20-minute quick charge gives two hours of playtime.

Price and Availability

The QuietComfort Earbuds 2 have an MSRP of 299 USD consisting of a $20 markup from the first-generation entry. It is available in only one colour which was displayed at the launch. However, it is claimed that a soapstone colour option will be unveiled later this year.

The charging case, USB-C type charging cable, three sets of different size tips, three sets of different size bands and safety instructions are provided inside the box.

It is selling these new buds at a higher cost than the recently announced AirPods Pro 2 which costs 249 USD or its market competitors like the Sony WF 1000XM4 which is priced at $279 and Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 whose price is $249.

If you find this expensive, you can always buy the previous model of QuietComfort Earbuds which are available at amazon on a discounted price of 199 USD.

Conclusion

The QuietComfort Earbuds 2 are outstanding follow-up that offers better sound, great call quality and unrivalled active noise cancellation. Sound balancing technologies like ActiveSense and CustomTune also provide Noise neutralization extremely well.

Lava Blaze Pro

Lava Blaze Pro debuts in India with a 6.5-inch display and 90Hz refresh rate

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Lava has introduced the Blaze Pro, a new smartphone that costs Rs that can be purchased from Flipkart, offline stores, and the Lava website. In addition, Lava also revealed that it had appointed Kartik Aaryan as its brand ambassador to support the smartphone industry as it introduced the Lava Blaze Pro.

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It is, as its name implies, an improved version of the Lava Blaze, which made its debut in July of this year. The smartphone is in the under Rs. 12,000 pricing range. It competes in the market with smartphones like Realme C35, Redmi 10 Power, etc. The brand-new phone from Lava has a 50MP triple camera configuration in addition to a redesigned design. It boasts a big 5,000mAh battery and an expansive IPS panel.

There are two storage options available for the Lava Blaze Pro: 32GB and 64GB. The 32GB storage capacity’s cost has not been disclosed by Lava, however, the 64GB model is priced at Rs. 12,999. The device has 4GB of RAM. Lava Blaze Pro is available in the colors Glass Green, Glass Gold, Glass Orange, and Glass Blue. The product is available for purchase on the company’s website at the price of Rs. 9,999. The Lava Blaze Pro has a 6.5-inch 2.5D IPS screen with a 20:9 aspect ratio and HD+ resolution of 720×1600 pixels.

The phone has a 90Hz refresh rate. The smartphone comes with a Premium Frosted Glass Back Design. On its front, the smartphone bears a waterdrop notch design on the top, containing the front camera. The smartphone has an octa-core MediaTek Helio G37 processor, 4GB of RAM, and up to 64GB of internal storage. Additionally, Lava Blaze Pro supports 3GB of virtual RAM. The company obviously intends to provide users with improved performance and gaming by supporting expandable RAM storage.

The dual SIM phone has a slot for microSD cards that enables capacity to be increased by up to 256GB. The smartphone has three cameras set up at the rear for optics. A 50MP main/back camera plus a macro and a portrait detector make up the camera system. The phone’s camera has a variety of features, including HDR mode, Beauty mode, Panorama mode, Night mode, and others. The front camera is 8MP. The phone has connectivity features like Bluetooth v5.0, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm headphone jack, OTG, and GPS compatibility.

Along with face unlock, customers will also receive a side-mounted fingerprint sensor for security. A 5,000mAh battery with a USB Type-C connection powers the gadget. The smartphone runs on Android 12 OS and supports FM radio.

Lava, an indigenous brand, is working to increase its visibility in the low-cost smartphone market in India. Lava Blaze Pro is aimed at those looking for a low-cost smartphone with a faster refresh rate display, a good front camera, extendable memory/storage, and a powerful battery.

Lava is an Indian electronics company that makes phones, computer hardware, consumer electronics, etc. It was established in 2009 as a spinoff of a telecom company by Amit Singh, Sunil Bhalla, Shailendra Nath Rai, and Vishal Sehgal. Its headquarters are in Noida, India, and it operates in a multitude of other nations abroad. In India’s feature phone market during the fiscal year 2021, the company had a 13.4% market share.

Flying bike

The World’s First Flying Bike launches in the USA, and people are in awe of the bike.

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Motorcyclists always want something new and odd when it comes to innovation. Flying bike seemed a very long shot. Car drivers just get excited by getting cup holders and iPod docs but motorcycle riders want something unique that focuses on making the bike and biking even more enjoyable, faster, and safer.

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From the world’s first petroleum-powered motorcycle to modern motorcycles with HD evolution Engines we have come a long way.

In the timeframe between the ’90s and 2000s when we were growing up the future of motorcycles or cars was portrayed with flying cars, bikes, and pods. Many people told of having flying cars by 2020 just like the science fiction movies depicted.

But due to the severe changes in climate and awareness about it was increasing and vehicular pollution was at its top the standard of future mobility deflected from flying vehicles to electric and clean mobility.

With these changes over the past years, one thing was evident if the major part of the R&D budget was going to move to make the whole mobility sector electric then there were not enough resources remaining to venture into the flying personal mobility space.

The flying bike and cars gave the impression of being a dream too far from the near future but some companies did not stop or get demotivated by the various reasons floating around and kept working to make this vision true. One such enterprise is a Japanese startup, AERWINS Technologies. They have built a flying bike or a human flying cluster of drones known as XTURISMO hoverbike.

Aerwins Technologies XTURISMO hoverbike was launched last week on Thursday, 15 September 2022, in Motown at the Detroit Auto Show 2022 which was held for the first time since the people were hit by the pandemic. The XTURISMO hoverbike can fly for about forty minutes and achieve a speed of 100 km per hour (62 miles per hour).

 The bike appeared similar to the bikes we have seen in the “Star War”. After this bike was unveiled, many people called it “the future of urban mobility”. You may not know but this same flying bike was first displayed during an Auto Show held in Japan last year in October.

The video of this Star Wars look-alike flying bike was widespread on the internet on social media platforms like Twitter. The people were indeed astonished after seeing it land after a flight.

Thad Szott, co-chair of the auto show is heard saying in the video, “I feel like I’m literally 15 years old and I just got out of ‘Star Wars’ and jumped on their bike.” “I mean, it’s awesome! Of course, you have a little apprehension, but I was just so amped. I literally had goosebumps and feel like a little kid.”

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How does the XTURISMO hoverbike Work?

This XTURISMO hoverbike utilizes two large central rotors backed by a 228 hp gas-powered Kawasaki motorcycle performance engine for thrust. Together with the main rotors, four smaller electric support rotors are also available on the motorcycle’s edges present on the outer side for maintaining stability.

At present, the hoverbike’s body which is a lightweight carbon fiber body weighs only 299 kg and appears to be 12 feet long. It also features an automatic control unit developed and designed to enhance safety.

Price and Availability

The XTURISMO hoverbike is expensive obviously because it is a flying bike that costs 777,000 USD which is roughly 6 crores INR. It is on sale in Japan already. Since Japan has strict rules for these vehicles so the bike is only allowed to fly over racetracks.

Despite that, Shuhei Komatsu, CEO, and founder of AERWINS stated that the firm is planning to sell a bit small version of this bike in 2023 in the United States. He also said that the firm is trying to cut down the bike’s cost to 50,000 USD for a small, electric model but it will take about 2-3 years for it to be ready. It will probably be ready by 2025.

Tokyo Game Show 2022

Tokyo Game Show 2022 Schedule: Nothing Stops Gaming

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Live gaming performances with an audience are becoming more popular. Owing to the COVID-19 outbreak, key industry events have either been live streamed or completely postponed. This is about to change since the Tokyo Game Show 2022 will be open to the public for the very first time in over three years. The organizers are taking this year’s TGS theme, Nothing Stops Gaming, very seriously.

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The countdown to the massive video game shows Tokyo Game Show 2022 started at the beginning of September. The major event will take place outdoors and last four days of intense excitement and action. Fans will, nonetheless, be able to watch events from the convenience of their homes.

The Tokyo Game Show 2022 will promote the convention and present to the globe the best that East Asia has to offer. Throughout the festival, a lot of activities are scheduled to take place. It appears that the virtual broadcast will be quite extensive. The venue for the game will be Japan, where it is being held. The organizers have already released information on the programs that will be included.

According to rumors, IGN will stream the event live and is an official partner. Soon, more information will appear on their platforms.

Undoubtedly, the TGS 2022 game launches and displays are what gamers are most anticipating. A new trailer is the best way to get players excited about a new release. The following games are rumored to be on the Tokyo Game Show 2022 schedule: Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II, Monochrome Mobius: Rights and Wrongs, Forgotten, Soulstice, Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord, Gungrave G.O.R.E, Street Fighter VI, Final Fantasy XVI, Mato Anomalies, Little Witch Nobeta, Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty.

Remastered versions of Konami’s famous games, Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater, Metal Gear Solid, and Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty, are rumored to be featured at TGS 2022. Additionally, a remake of Silent Hill 2 is rumored to be in the works, reportedly being created by the Polish Bloober Team company.

Undoubtedly, Microsoft’s presentation has fans buzzing. Gamers would like to see fresh and exciting announcements at the TGS 2022 live stream, given the company’s extensive roster of developers. Without a doubt, a better look at Starfield and Redfall would also be greatly appreciated. It’s also a good bet that the Tokyo Game Show 2022 schedule will feature previews of games that we already know about.

Many gamers are anticipating Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Reunion, Forspoken, Star Ocean: The Divine Force, and Valkyrie Elysium from Square Enix, so any new information would be welcomed.

Tokyo Game Show 2022 will start on September 15th and end on September 18th. The lineup for the days is as follows:

September 15th (day one):

Japan Game Awards 2022, Microsoft/Xbox, Archosaur Games GREE, Bandai Namco Entertainment, Capcom

September 16th (day two):

Prime Gaming, Sense of Wonder Night 2022, 505 Games, Koei Tecmo, SEGA/Atlus, Konami, Square Enix, Capcom 

September 17th (day three): 

D3 Publisher, Donutes Games, Qooka Entertainment, GungHo, Online Entertainment, Happinet, Hoyoverse, fingger, LEVEL-5, Aniplex, ProjectMoon

September 18th (day four): 

Online experience tour/Game awards, Japan Electronics College, Japan Game Awards 2022, GungoHo Online Entertainment, 110 Industries, Happinet, TGS 2022 End Program 

Since the 1990s, the Tokyo Game Show (TGS) has been one of the biggest gaming events in the world. Large gaming companies like Xbox, Ubisoft, Square Enix, Capcom, Ubisoft, miHoYo, Konami, Bandai Namco, and numerous others frequently exhibit at TGS. The event is typically jam-packed with interviews, showroom announcements, and lots of enthusiasm for both new and highly anticipated games.