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Realme Buds T01: New Wireless Earbuds with 28-Hour Battery

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Along with the Realme 13 Pro and 13 Pro+, the company has launched the Realme Buds T01. The new wireless earbuds come fitted with AI Environmental Noise Cancellation for better call quality. This cuts the background noise and makes for clear conversations.

Realme Buds T01

The Buds T01 has quite a remarkable battery life, 28 hours of use with their 400mAh charging case. Besides this, on just a 10-minute charge, users get up to 120 hours of playback. For a full charge, they offer seven hours of constant playtime.

Realme Buds T01

However, the buds have an option for 88ms mode for those requiring low-latency listening. Furthermore, Bluetooth 5.4 technology is fitted on the buds, promising a stable and reliable performance. The powerful sound is produced by 12mm dynamic drivers.

Realme Buds T01

IPX4 rating allows the Realme Buds T01 to resist water splashes from any direction. Also, it comes in black and white colors. The price of the earbuds is INR1,299 (~RM67) in India.

Currently, these are listed as “coming soon” on Shopee for the Malaysian market. Hence, it is still worth watching out for their official release and managing to get these affordable feature-packed earbuds.

Introducing Realme Note 60 with Upgraded Camera and Durability

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Realme officially launched the Note 60 in Indonesia. It comes as a successor to the recently launched model Note 50. Realme Note 60 has major upgrades to ensure decent camera quality and enhancement in toughness. It sports a 6.74-inch 720p LCD with a fast refresh rate of 90Hz. However, the most interesting thing remains in the fact that the peak brightness of the Note 60 has been set way lower than the previous model at 560 nits.

In keeping with the trend, under the hood, the phone works with the Unisoc T612 chipset and comes with up to 8GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage. The Note 60 also includes a microSD card slot for expandable storage. On the camera side, Realme has upgraded the camera system. The Note 60 gets a new makeover with a 32MP main camera plus a 5MP selfie lens.

Realme Note 60

Being durable, the Note 60 comes with an IP64 rating for dust and water resistance. You will also find an ArmorShell design in the phone to be present, which gives a user better drop protection. Powering this entry-level device is a 5,000mAh battery with support for 10W charging to keep you going all day long.

Meanwhile, the Realme Note 60 is selling in two colors for a starting price of Rp1,399,000 (~RM389). Although the Malaysian release date of the device couldn’t be obtained, the device popped up on SIRIM’s database, indicating an imminent launch.

Why Garmin Enduro 3 is the Best GPS Smartwatch for Athletes

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Garmin has announced a new addition to its line of GPS smartwatches for professional athletes: the Enduro 3. This watch weighs a mere 63 grams compared to the weight of the Enduro 2 model. This provides an amazing display of battery life, with up to 320 hours in full GPS mode. Its extended solar charging boosts the user experience in ultra-long activities.

The rugged architecture in the Enduro 3 features a titanium bezel and sapphire glass. It is also fitted with a comfortable and durable nylon band. The screen contains an integrated LED flashlight that is adjustable in brightness, has a red light mode, and strobe. These make it very suitable for trail runners and outdoor enthusiasts.

Some of the advanced technologies that athletes will benefit from on the Enduro 3 include SatIQ for optimized GPS mode selection, VO2 max insights, grade-adjusted pace, and NextFork Map Guides. It also features dynamic round-trip routing and TopoActive maps to comprehensively keep one on course.

Enduro 3

For those into strength training, the Enduro 3 has customizable planning modules and workouts for different sports. Health monitoring will also be quite extensive, as shall be attested by features like HRV status, Pulse Ox, and sleep tracking. An FDA-cleared ECG app further provides support for health and fitness insights.

Enduro 3

It is now available on Garmin’s online store at US$899.99 (~RM3,888). For now, there is no word about its local availability.

Google App Beta Introduces New Icon-Based Shortcuts

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Updates continue to arrive, and the latest beta of the Google app, version 15.34, shows a new look for the shortcuts carousel. Gone are the text labels replaced by colorful icons, making it not only more intuitive but saving screen space at the same time. Among these new shortcuts, the user will be able to search for photos, translate text, solve homework, identify songs, and buy products in screenshots.

This cleans up transitioning the text-heavy buttons to simple icons. The user intuitively will mostly know and find these icons familiar. However, there could be a better optimization in layout. With only five shortcuts, all this should fit on one screen. A tighter UI would eliminate scrolling.

For now, the new shortcuts only include Google Lens functionalities. This update opens up a floodgate of possibilities for further enhancements. Changes would probably come with the stable release soon. By the pace of this development, it may roll out to all users anytime soon.

Google app

This new design is all about efficiency and user experience. The text-to-icons transition cleans up the interface. Users can move between different functions with ease without too much scrolling. This is a step in the right direction regarding the optimization of the interface of the Google app.

The beta version is still in continuous development, so more features are foreseen to be added. Continue monitoring other updates that may help in making the use of your apps more engagingly easy. For the time being, enjoy the smoothed-out shortcuts and functionality at their best.

Google Circle to Search Upgrades: QR Code Scanning Now available

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Google Circle to Search is more powerful than ever. Recently, the feature gained a Share button that made sharing content much easier. And now, Google is working to roll out support for scanning barcodes and QR codes. That indeed is a big addition to Circle to Search.

The barcode and QR code scanner has been a long-expected feature. We first heard the rumors about it back in May. Later on, in June, it came to life as a demo. Now, an X post from Mishaal Rahman hints at the feature’s actual rollout.

Once that feature is turned on in your device, Google Circle to Search will automatically start detecting and scanning for a barcode or QR code. A new chip will appear atop any valid code you come across. The chip will smoothly take you to the relevant results.

Google Circle to Search

This is rolling out broadly, so a lot of users will have this shortly. If you have a supported Google Pixel or Samsung Galaxy device, you can try it today. Head into a webpage or open an image that includes a QR code and use the long-press home button.

It should be on by default without any extra action to circle the code. This would make the lives of people who wish to attain information from barcodes and QR codes much easier. A huge user experience that is going to set a leading example for Circle to Search.

Galaxy S24 FE: Everything You Need to Know Before Its Release

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The Samsung Galaxy S24 FE is inching closer to its highly awaited launch. The latest news has it that the smartphone has surfaced in an FCC certification with key details. A live image of the US-bound model, SM-S72U, surfaced online, which shows the device undergoing routine FCC tests. The image does not give any clear view, but it is enough to let everyone know the imminent arrival of this smartphone.

The Galaxy S24 FE will arrive with some upgrades over its predecessor. To note, it will pack in reverse wireless charging at 9W, up from 4.5W. It’s also said to have a bigger and brighter display, plus an even larger battery coming in at 4,565mAh-a probable extension of playback time for videos and music. These are said to be made while maintaining wired charging at 25W speeds.

Galaxy S24 FE

Camera-wise, the Galaxy S24 FE is going to pack the same set of shooters as the Galaxy S23 FE, it will feature a 50MP + 12MP + 8MP rear camera setup, accompanied by a 10MP front camera. The biggest change, however, comes with the US-bound model as it will boast the Exynos 2400 SoC, just like the global variants of the device.

Galaxy S24 FE

While Samsung has yet to confirm the date of release of the Galaxy S24 FE, this does seem likely for October this year. This would be a follow-on from Samsung placing quite powerful devices in their Fan Edition series.

Brazil Bans X (Twitter) with Severe Fines for VPN Users

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Brazil has imposed a major ban on Elon Musk’s X. The country took such a drastic measure over differences related to the dissemination of disinformation. According to the New York Times, anyone trying to circumvent the ban by accessing X (Twitter) through VPNs in Brazil faces a stern punishment. It goes all the way up to fines of almost $9,000 a day for the breach of the ban.

X (Twitter)

It happened when the government of Brazil ordered X (Twitter) to stop hosting disinformation on its site. Musk framed the directive as “censorship.” The fight escalated. On Wednesday, Brazil demanded that X identify a legal representative who is resident in Brazil. With X failing to act on the instruction after the 24-hour deadline for compliance lapsed, it was banned.

X (Twitter)

This development surely projects a question mark on the way X handled the issue. The ruling has provided evidence of the tussle between social networks and national regulations, which seems to be growing. The measures imposed by Brazil are strictly a reflection of concerns about online misinformation. The outcome is still uncertain as both parties try to get through this complex issue.

Get the Pixel 9 Pro Fold in the UK with Special Pre-Order Offers

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Google has announced some promotions for the pre-orders of Pixel 9 Pro Fold in the UK. The promotion will run up to September 5, 2024. Even though there isn’t any discount on price, Google is offering considerable storage capacity. Now, the 512 GB variant will be available for £1,749, the same price as the 256 GB version. Unfortunately, there is no 1 TB variant.

Moreover, Google is offering some pretty good trade-in options. The customers can get discounts of up to £835. While the maximum trade-in value is £535, there’s an extra top-up of £300 for pre-orders. With a flagship model like the iPhone 15 Pro Max 1TB in exchange, they can get the maximum discount.

 Pixel 9 Pro Fold

What’s more, Google is offering a 40% discount on the Pixel Watch 3. It’s applicable in case of purchasing this gadget as a part of some kind of bundle. If purchased together with the Pixel 9 Pro Fold, that smartwatch cost will be reduced by £200.

 Pixel 9 Pro Fold

The Pixel 9 Pro Fold features exclusive AI enhancements. Gemini AI sits end-to-end throughout the Pixel software. Buyers also get one year of access to Google’s Gemini Advanced features for services such as Gmail and Google Docs.

These offers are similar to those made by Samsung. Samsung’s recent launches of Z Fold6 and Z Flip6 carried similar discounts and trade-ins, too. Thus, Google has used these promotions to show off its vision for AI-powered smartphones after success with the Pixel 8 series.

New India-Malaysia Startup Alliance to Boost Tech Innovation and Investment

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Where a Letter of Cooperation was signed between Cradle Fund Sdn. Bhd. and Invest India to create the India-Malaysia Startup Alliance via Startup India. The development focused on increasing the collaboration between technology startups from both nations further to create an active, connected community of startups.

Invest India is one of the most important initiatives for Startup India, and it fosters the growth of startups in the country. This initiative contributes to developing a strong innovation ecosystem under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry. It plays an important role in attracting much-needed foreign investment and developing economic progress. Hence, it fits into India’s ambition to be a hub for startups globally.

India-Malaysia Startup

It was a significant partnership, said Malaysia’s Minister of Science, Technology, and Innovation, YB Tuan Chang Lih Kang. Economically, Malaysia and India are closely knit, and the present alliance is in addition to that. The deal encourages Malaysian startups to enter the large Indian market. On the other hand, Indian startups are given pathways into the ASEAN region through Malaysia.

India-Malaysia Startup

Cradle Chief Executive Norman Matthieu Vanhaecke said the alliance is a strategic partnership. In many ways, this is the first such arrangement between both countries. The move was likely to give a boost to cross-border tech entrepreneurship in Malaysia and India. Besides, this could be expected to pave the way for transformative growth across the startup sectors in the two countries.

India-Malaysia Startup

The ceremony for the exchange of the LOC was held in New Delhi on August 21, 2024. It formed a part of Malaysia’s official visit to India, led by its Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim. Over the next year, IMSA shall foster mutual understanding and encourage industry partnership opportunities. Some of the key activities include virtual sessions, knowledge-sharing events, and startup matchmaking programs.

LG Leads in V2X Security with First-Ever Common Criteria Certification

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LG Electronics has gained the world’s first CC certification for its V2X transceiver module, a major milestone. The module, supplied to Volkswagen’s MQB platform, set a new bar in automotive cybersecurity. This CC certification signified that the device by LG would feature powerful protection against unauthorized access and interference, meeting the high-security requirements.

LG V2X

This certification reveals that LG intends to be at the forefront of the global automotive components market. V2X technology allows a vehicle to communicate with other vehicles, traffic infrastructure, and even pedestrians. As more and more vehicles go online, security around such communication becomes paramount. LG is quite proactive against security threats regarding V2X and works hard to have component offerings kept strictly to regulations in Europe.

The VW Transceiver Module also earned an EAL 2+ rating from the Spanish National Cryptologic Centre, which substantiates LG’s capability for advanced security. This level of certification indicates a broad safety feature of the module and its wide range of reliability. As part of its endeavors, LG emphasizes commitments to safety and reliability in the connected car era.

LG V2X

It plans to expand its security achievements to its V2X solutions for Volkswagen’s MEB electric vehicle platform within the year. In sum, this proves that LG is continuously committed to attaining high standards of security with competitive automotive solutions. This achievement aims to solidify its position in the global automotive parts market.

Besides the recent certification, LG received several other important security certifications in the past. In 2022, the company gained the certification of TISAX and also received CSMS from TÜV Rheinland. These attest to the commitment of LG to the delivery of innovative and secure solutions for future mobility.