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Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and China’s increasingly bellicose rhetoric across the Asian Hemisphere have caused policymakers to realize that we cannot depend on these countries for materials critical to the U.S. economy, not to mention our national defense. To its credit, Congress has taken steps to ameliorate this vulnerability. For instance, last month it passed the CHIPS Act , which calls for spending billions of dollars to encourage chip makers to construct new plants in the United States. The Biden Administration has also moved to ensure that the U.S. becomes less reliant on the importation of strategic minerals like titanium , uranium , and lithium , among others, from geopolitically unreliable countries. However, one vulnerability that the CHIPS Act could have done more to address is some that is becoming increasingly critical in the high-tech economy: The technology needed to build out our 5G … [Read more...] about Boosting Domestic Production Of 5G Technology Is Important To Ensure Long Run U.S. Economic Primacy

(Image Courtesy: Sony) Sony has added a new wireless headphone to its portfolio in India. The successor to WH-1000XM4, the WX-1000XM5 sports a new design and improved ANC capabilities. Pricing The WH-1000XM5 wireless headphones have been priced at Rs 34,990 in India and come in two colors - Black and Silver. Sony has special introductory offer for the headphones, if you pre-order them starting today. For customers who pre-order, the headphones will cost Rs 26,990. The 1000XM5 will start shipping on October 8th and will be available at Sony's official online store, retail store, authorized offline partners, and leading e-commerce portals in India. Specifications Close The WH-1000XM5 has a new design, with a thinner headband and rotating ear cups. The right ear up has touch controls built-in on the surface area, that can be used to control volume and playback. The headphones use Sony's V1 processor, along with a dedicated QN1 HD noise cancelling … [Read more...] about Sony launches the WH-1000XM5 wireless headphones in India

Sony WH-1000XM5 Sony is gearing up to launch its next-gen flagship noise cancellation headphones in India. The Sony WH-1000XM5 wireless headphones were unveiled in global markets back in May and are now on their way to India. The Sony WH-1000XM5 India launch is set to take place on September 21. Sony has set up a dedicated page for the WH-1000XM5 headphones on its Indian website, while a listing for them has also appeared on Amazon India, suggesting that they will go on sale through the e-commerce platform after the launch. Mark you calendars! A remarkable listening experience is coming soon to enthral you. https://t.co/mFLysOBpoQ https://t.co/wUKsSXitf9 pic.twitter.com/59XDKWqhWi — Sony India (@sony_india) September 15, 2022 Sony WH-1000XM5 Features While details about the WH-1000XM5 active noise cancelling (ANC) headphones are under wraps, their specifications and features were unveiled during the global launch. Sony’s new flagship noise … [Read more...] about Sony WH-1000XM5 to be launched in India on September 21: All you need to know

(Image Courtesy: Sennheiser) Sennheiser has launched the Momentum 4 Wireless headphones in India. The Momentum 3 successor has been priced at Rs 34,990 and will be available on select online platforms and Sennheiser's official online store. Powered by a 42mm transducer, Sennheiser says the headphones provide "brilliant dynamics, clarity and musicality" and come equipped with the company's next-generation Adaptive Noise Cancellation technology. It also has a "Transparency Mode" which allows users to hear outside sounds and disable noise cancellation with a single touch. "Our MOMENTUM range has always set the standard for sophisticated listening with superior sound,” said Kapil Gulati, Director- Consumer Segment, Sennheiser. “The new MOMENTUM 4 Wireless once again raises the bar – delivering best-in-class sound quality with advanced Adaptive Noise Cancellation and exceptional comfort. Thanks to features including Transparency Mode, Built-in EQ and a new Sound … [Read more...] about Sennheiser launches Momentum 4 Wireless headphones in India

(Image Courtesy: Nvidia) Nvidia has announced two GPUs from its next-generation line-up. The GeForce RTX 4080 and RTX 4090 will become available starting October, with the RTX 4090 heading out first on October 12. Specifications The latest generation of RTX GPUs are built on Nvidia's Ada Lovelace architecture, and promise up to twice the performance, power efficiency, and computational processing than the previous RTX 30 series of cards. The architecture will greatly improve ray-tracing performance, using the new DLSS 3 AI processing which Nvidia says boosts performance in games by two times, while fully ray-traced titles should see a 4x bump in performance. Close In creative apps, Nvidia says it will improve 3D rendering performance and offer faster video export speeds and smarter AI tools. The third iteration of the company's DLSS technology uses a new optical flow accelerator, combined with AI smarts to improve framerates by feeding pixel motion … [Read more...] about Nvidia rolls out RTX 4080 and RTX 4090 GPUs, shipping to start in October

- A + A NEW DELHI (Sept 26): Apple Inc has begun manufacturing its new iPhone 14 in India, narrowing a technology gap with the device's main manufacturing base of China. Apple made the announcement on Monday, less than three weeks after the iPhone 14's unveiling. The company had worked with suppliers to ramp up manufacturing in India and shorten the lag with China in production from the typical six to nine months for previous launches, Bloomberg News reported in August. "We're excited to be manufacturing iPhone 14 in India," Apple said in an emailed statement on Monday, confirming the move. Apple, which long made most of its iPhones in China, is seeking alternatives as Xi Jinping's administration clashes with the US government and imposes lockdowns across the country that have disrupted economic activity. Foxconn Technology Group, its primary manufacturer of iPhones, studied the process of shipping components from China and assembling the iPhone 14 at its plant … [Read more...] about Apple begins making iPhone 14 in India three weeks after launch

- A + A (Sept 26): Binance, the world’s biggest cryptocurrency exchange, is seeking a licence to operate in Japan, four years after retreating from the country as it didn’t have a permit, according to people familiar with the matter. The nation’s easing approach to crypto and substantial potential for user growth are the key reasons for Binance’s renewed interest in the world’s third-largest economy, one of the people said. Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s agenda for reinvigorating the economy under the rubric of “New Capitalism” includes support the growth of so-called Web3 firms. The term “Web3” refers to a vision of a decentralised internet built around blockchains, crypto’s underlying technology. “It would be inappropriate to comment on any conversations with regulators,” a Binance spokesperson said in response to request for comments. Binance is “committed to working with regulators and policymakers to shape policies that protect consumers, encourage … [Read more...] about Binance said to seek permit to return to Japan’s market after four years

- A + A KUALA LUMPUR (Sept 26): Bursa Malaysia ended broadly lower on Monday (Sept 26), tracking regional peers amid the weak sentiment globally, said an analyst. At 5pm, the benchmark FBM KLCI had slipped 11.94 points, or 0.84%, to 1,413.04 from last Friday’s close at 1,424.98. The benchmark index opened 1.15 points easier at an intraday high of 1,423.83, and reached an intraday low of 1,411.48 in early trading. On the broader market, decliners hammered gainers 780 to 164, while 321 counters were unchanged, 1,132 untraded, and nine others suspended. Total turnover swelled to 2.12 billion units worth RM1.85 billion, compared with 1.84 billion units worth RM1.57 billion last Friday. Rakuten Trade Sdn Bhd vice-president of equity research Thong Pak Leng said key regional indices closed broadly lower on Monday due to continuing global recession fears. He noted that concerns about the outlook for the global economy continued to weigh on equity markets after … [Read more...] about Bursa ends broadly lower, mirroring regional markets

(Image: Rockstar Games) Take-Two Interactive, parent company to Rockstar Games, makers of the GTA franchise have confirmed that they have been hacked again. Following a monumental leak of early GTA VI footage, a hacker has now managed to infiltrate 2K's customer support database. 2K is Take-Two's publishing unit, and publishes games under the 2K Games, 2K Sports and 2K Play labels. 2K confirmed on September 20, that the hacker had indeed gained access of the customer support system using credentials of a vendor. Hey folks, please read an important message from our Customer Support team. Thank you. pic.twitter.com/yKI18eL7mY — 2K Support (@2KSupport) September 20, 2022 The company also confirmed that the hacker had sent out malicious emails to some of its customers, and suggested that they not act on any emails received from 2K Support. They also told users to change their passwords and enable two-factor authentication. Alternatively, you should also do a full … [Read more...] about Rockstar parent Take-Two Interactive confirms another hack

Representative image Homegrown e-commerce marketplace Flipkart on September 20 announced the launch of ‘Medicines’ via its app through Flipkart Health+. Customers across India will now be able to access 83,000+ medicines and healthcare products through Flipkart via the new app-in-app experience powered by Flipkart Health+. Customers, both caregivers and patients, will now be able to order more than 48,000 prescription medicines with easy-to-use features such as “hassle-free upload of doctor prescriptions, effortless checkout process”, multiple payment options, Flipkart Health+ Wallet, etc. Additionally, Flipkart Plus members will also be able to utilise their SuperCoins to redeem offers. The facility will be available to customers spread across 20,000+ pin codes including remote areas, giving “millions access to medicines, wellness products, and healthcare supplies at affordable prices”. A statement released by Flipkart read: “Customers across India can now order a wide … [Read more...] about Flipkart now sells medicines online through Health+ app