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Homegrown brand Micromax is all set to launch its third smartphone in the Micromax In series of smartphones, the Micromax In 1 today. The Micromax In 1 will launch today at 12PM and will go on sale shortly after the launch on Flipkart. The Micromax In 1 will be the third smartphone in the Micromax In series of smartphones, after the company’s Micromax In Note 1 and Micromax In 1b were launched in November last year. Micromax will stream the launch even on its website (micromaxinfo.com) and on the company’s social media handles. Micromax has not revealed any details about the Micromax In 1 officially yet, but the company has been teasing the smartphone with quirky one-liners, in line with the smartphone’s Indian heritage like “Gaming Ka Gully Boy,” “Camera Ka Khladi,” “Display Ka Don,” and more.

While there is no official word about the features on the Micromax In 1, the smartphone’s specifications have been rumoured on in the past. The Micromax In 1 also surfaced in a Geekbench listing earlier this week, hinting at the possible specifications of the Micromax In 1. According to the Geekbench listing, the Micromax In 1 will be powered by an octa-core MediaTek Helio G80 SoC, paired with 6GB of RAM. The smartphone will run on Android 10 out of the box and will have a 6.67-inch full-HD+ display, according to the Geekbench listing. The smartphone will be backed by a 5,000mAh battery with support for 18W fast charging. These are in line with the rumours that had surfaced right after the launch announcement from Micromax.

Micromax teasers on Flipkart and social media show a triple rear camera setup on the Micromax In 1. According to the Geekbench listing, the Micromax In 1’s triple rear camera will feature a 48-megapixel primary camera, a 2-megapixel depth sensor, and a 2-megapixel macro lens. Up front, there is said to be an 8-megapixel front shooter.

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World Sleep Day 2021: Five apps that will help you sleep better

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March 19 this year will be celebrated across the globe as World Sleep Day. The annual event is a celebration of one of the most important parts of our daily routines. World Sleep Day is organised by the World Sleep Day Committee of the World Sleep Society and the aim of the day is also to create awareness around sleep-related issues and the prevention and management of sleep disorders.

While the occasion marks a date every year where sleep disorders and how to prevent them are brought to light, It is important for humans to maintain a healthy sleep cycle on a daily basis. A good sleep of 6-8 hours is crucial to the body and its maximum functionality. However, we often lose track of our decreasing sleep times as our lives continue to be taken over by studies, work, and play.

To make sure you maintain a healthy sleep cycle, here are seven apps that will help you get the right amount of shut-eye.

Calm

Calm is a meditation app that you can use right before going to bed. Like most apps on this list, Calm will help you go to sleep faster with sleep stories, soothing music, and even guided lessons on gentle movements that relax the body. The free version of the app should help most people out when going to bed and even tackling issues like anxiety. However, users can also subscribe to engage with some paid content.

Headspace

Headspace is all about meditation and using meditation techniques to calm your mind. Apart from sleep sounds that help you rest well, the app also features multiple courses all based on topics around living mindfully and others. The app also has some neat tricks like manipulating the speaker’s voice to be louder or softer than the background ambient sounds. A free version of the app will provide you a limited number of sessions per day, but you can always go premium and get unlimited access to content.

Relax melodies

Relax Melodies, as the name suggests is an app that can play various sounds to help you go to sleep, and maintain a good sleep as well. You can program the app to play music all night or to shut down after a period of time. The number of sleep sounds you get here is limited when you’re using the free version. However, there’s another catch – you cannot use another app when Relax Melodies is in action. This, however, may actually be a good thing and minimize distractions so you can sleep faster.

Noisli

Noisli also provides you with relaxing sounds. However, its biggest feature is the ability to customise your sounds as per your taste and ambience to create your own soundscape. Noisli can be used for anything from drowning out annoying sounds when you’re trying to work, to set the perfect sleep-inducing stage for you at night. A free version gets you 16 sounds and 15 hours of streaming a day, while a paid version gets you 28 sounds, no limit on streaming, and some more features.

Sleep Cycle

Sleep Cycle is an app that helps you monitor your sleep time and patterns. The app also has some great features up its sleeve, including monitoring your sleep in real-time by analysing the sounds you make via your phone. This can then be used to wake you up when your body is in its lightest phase of sleep, therefore, allowing you to wake up feeling fresher. You can also set an approximate alarm so the app does not wake you up too late. Premium features include information on how the weather affects your sleep, and the ability to take sleep notes, among other features.

Bonus

Did you know your Apple Watch can natively track sleep?

Sleep tracking can be much more accurate and insightful with the help of a wearable like the Apple Watch. The Apple Watch lets you create a schedule and a bedtime routine to help you reach your sleep numbers. The Apple Health app also helps you track your sleep. When you have gotten enough sleep the Apple Watch haptic alarm feature can also wake you up silently, without disturbing the sleep of those around you.

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NASA Completes Major Test On Rocket That Could Take Humans Back To The Moon

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Aerospace firms on Thursday credited NASA with a successful test of engines on a Boeing-built rocket for Artemis missions that aim to return U.S. astronauts to the moon by 2024, more than half a century since the last lunar walk.

NASA simulated a launch by firing the engines of the core stage of the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket while it was anchored to a tower at its Stennis Space Center in Mississippi.

The four RS-25 engines roared to life for the full eight minutes of the test and filled the surrounding area and sky with clouds of white smoke. After the engines cut off, NASA employees could be heard applauding on the space agency’s live-streaming video, and many aerospace firms publicly congratulated NASA on a successful test.

A previous test in January ended after about a minute – well short of the roughly four minutes engineers needed to gather enough data.

The Space Launch System is now expected to go to the Kennedy Space Center in Florida for integration with Lockheed Martin Corp’s Orion spacecraft.

NASA aims to send an uncrewed spacecraft to orbit the moon in November and return U.S. astronauts to the moon by 2024, but the SLS program is three years behind schedule and nearly $3 billion over budget.

President Joe Biden has tapped former Democratic senator and astronaut Bill Nelson to run the U.S. space agency, according to two people familiar with the decision.

It was a much-sought-after victory for Boeing after multiple setbacks.

Boeing lost a race for its Starliner crew capsule to be the first to carry astronauts from U.S. soil to the International Space Station in nearly a decade to Elon Musk’s SpaceX.

Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin is also racing to send its own crewed mission to space for the first time.

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When Should We Cut Off Rule-breaking World Leaders?

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Twitter Inc said on Thursday it will seek public input on when and how it should ban world leaders, saying it was reviewing policy and considering whether the leaders should be held to the same rules as other users. Social media platforms including Twitter and Facebook Inc have been under scrutiny for the way they handle accounts of politicians and government officials, particularly following their ban on former U.S. President Donald Trump’s account for inciting violence after the Jan. 6 riot at the Capitol.

Twitter said it would release a survey on March 19 to find out whether users think politicians should be subject to the usual Twitter rules and what enforcement action should be taken if they break them. The survey will close on April 12 at 5 p.m PT.

Facebook, which indefinitely suspended Trump in January, has asked its independent oversight board to decide whether the ban should stand.

Twitter said it was also in the process of consulting with human rights experts, civil society and academics about the policy.

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itel android tv: Itel launches G-series Android TV range at a starting price of Rs 16,999 – Times of India

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Itel has launched the G-series Android TV range in India. Design for home entertainment, the series is available across two categories–2K models and 4K models– in different sizes of 32-inch to 55-inch at a competitive price range starting at Rs 16,999. The Itel G5534IE and G4334IE are 4K UHD televisions. Apart from these, the 43-inch Full HD G4330IE and 32-inch HD-ready G32301IE are priced at Rs 28,499 and Rs 16,999 respectively. The company claims the TVs are completely made in India.
The Android TV range comes with features such as 4K display with 400 nits, 24W stereo sound with Dolby Audio, frameless design, Google Play with 400,000+ apps, voice remote with Google Assistant and Android 9 Pie. With the help of the Google Assistant, buyers can use their voice to search through 400,000+ movies and shows, get recommendations to match their mood, control smart home devices, and more. With Chromecast-built in, users can cast movies, music, and more to their TV.
On the connectivity front, the TV range comes with built-in Wi-Fi, HDMI, USB ports, and Bluetooth 5.0 support. The 2K TVs offer 1GB of RAM and 8GB of storage while the 4K TVs come with 2GB RAM and 8GB ROM. The portfolio comes with an in-built stabiliser to take care of voltage fluctuations and power consumptions.

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macbook: Apple first mini-LED MacBook Air may arrive in 2022: Report – Times of India

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Continuing with his string of predictions about tech giant Apple’s device rollout plans, analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has made another in a research note that’s seen by Cult of Mac. This time it is regarding mini LED displays coming to the MacBook Air in 2022. Currently, the MacBooks comes with LCD displays.
The mini LED displays are rumoured to come to the 12.9-inch iPad Pro, which is supposed to launch in April. Apple is set to launch a new lineup of iPads next month, as per a new report by Bloomberg. Apart from the 12.9-inch iPad, the other model will most likely be the 11-inch one.
Mini LED displays offer some advantages over the LCD display, such as being able to bring out deeper blacks, better contrast and higher brightness levels etc. They also save power and hence, help in increasing the battery life of the MacBooks.
As per the analyst, “From a technical perspective, OLED is not suitable for productivity devices due to burn- in and lifetime issues. We believe that mini-LED and Apple’s processors (Apple Silicon and iPad processors) are the two critical hardware technologies for Apple’s productivity devices. These two technologies can provide more differentiation advantages and enhance integration with the software/service ecosystem.”

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Sony reveals all-new PlayStation VR controller for the PS5

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Sony has revealed the first look at the new controllers for the PlayStation VR 2. The new controllers combine finger tracking along with the PS5’s haptic feedback and adaptive trigger features to provide a more immersive experience.

The new controllers now feature a completely new design, unlike the old PS Move Wand. The newer orb-shaped devices now fit around your hands allowing a more natural fit, without constraining the player’s fingers.

Coming back to the features, apart from the Adaptive Triggers and Haptic Feedback, the new controllers will also be able to detect finger touches. This allows the device to detect your fingers touching without the need to press buttons. Sony claims this will allow for “more natural gestures” during gameplay.

The new PlayStation VR 2 controllers will be tracked via a tracking ring at the base by the PlayStation VR 2 headset. Each side of the controller features an analogue stick, a grip button, a trigger button and two more button inputs.  There is also a ‘Create’ button on the left side and an ‘Options’ button on the right side.

Sony PlayStation VR, Sony PlayStation VR 2, PlayStation VR 2 Sony has revealed that it will soon be sending out prototypes of the new controllers to the development community. (Image Source: Sony)

Sony has revealed that it will soon be sending out prototypes of the new controllers to the development community. The brand also shared that a lot more news on the new PlayStation VR 2 is yet to be revealed saying that there’s “still so much to share about the next-generation of VR on PS5.”

Confirmed back in February this year, the new PlayStation VR 2 headset connects to the PS5 via a single wire and features a better resolution and bigger field of view. However, a commercial launch will still need some time. Sony has revealed that the PS VR 2 will not be launching in 2021.

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WhatsApp asked by Indian Govt to review privacy policy changes: Dhotre

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The government has asked messaging firm Whatsapp to review its proposed privacy policy changes, Minister of State for IT and Communications Sanjay Dhotre informed the Lok Sabha on Wednesday.

WhatsApp has drawn massive criticism from users globally, including India, over concerns that data was being shared with its parent company, Facebook. WhatsApp, on its part, has maintained that messages on the platform are end-to-end encrypted and that neither WhatsApp nor Facebook can see the private messages on WhatsApp’s platform.

“Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY) took cognizance of the WhatsApp announcement of its new Privacy Policy stated to be applicable to Indian users. To safeguard the interest of Indian users, Meity has asked WhatsApp to review the proposed privacy policy changes and also to explain the rationale of the same,” Dhotre said in a written reply to the Lok Sabha.

Whatsapp has proposed its users to accept updated policy changes by March 15 if they want to continue using the app.

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Pokemon Go: Pokemon Go’s Holi event: What it is all about – Times of India

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Pokemon Go has announced an in-game event especially for players in India on the occasion of the upcoming Holi festival. The in-game event kicks off from 10 am on Sunday, March 28, and will continue until 8 pm for Trainers in India. Besides the event, Niantic will also make two new Holi-themed T-shirt avatar items available to Trainers in India. The items can be had for free in the in-game shop starting from March 26, 2021.
As per a blog post by Pokemon Go, the “Pokémon representing the different colours of the Festival of Colors will be attracted more frequently to Incense, such as Bulbasaur, Pikachu, Jigglypuff, Alolan Grimer, Seel, Marill, Sunkern, Murkrow, Slugma, Aron, Trapinch, and Drifloon.”
Upon completion of the Festival of Colors Timed Research tasks, players will earn the following rewards: Razz Berries, Pinap Berries, Nanab Berries, Golden Razz Berry, and Silver Pinap Berry, Dragon Scale, Sun Stone, Sinnoh Stone, Poké Balls, Great Balls, and Ultra Balls, Mega Energy for Venusaur, Charizard, Blastoise, Beedrill, Pidgeot, Gengar, and Ampharos. Also, they would get items like Hyper Potions, Super Incubator, and Premium Battle Pass.
Niantic is also hosting an India Wayfarer challenge that will be held from March 16-26, 2021. To be eligible to participate, you need to be an eligible Trainer in the country or one who reviews Indian Wayspots. “Trainers can unlock different tiers of rewards depending on the number of Wayspots approved during the challenge. These rewards will be active for all Trainers in India during the Festival of Colors event on Sunday, March 28, 2021, from 10:00 to 20:00 IST.”

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ASUS: Asus may be working on Zenfone 8 ‘Mini’ with 120Hz display – Times of India

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Taiwanese tech company Asus may have a compact flagship smartphone in the works, as per a report by XDA Developers. Details regarding the upcoming smartphone from the company were leaked recently and the said device is believed to be a compact version of the Zenfone 8, likely to be called the Zenfone 8 Mini.
The device is codenamed “SAKE” and could feature a 5.92-inch 120Hz AMOLED display with a 2400 x 1800 pixels resolution. It is expected to come equipped with a 64MP Sony IMX686 sensor and a Sony IMX663 sensor, as information about these two sensors has only leaked online.
Two other devices with code names of “PICASSO” and “VODKA” have also leaked, believed to be variants of the Zenfone 8. The former is claimed to feature a 6.67-inch AMOLED panel while details about the latter are not yet known. PICASSO is also rumoured to sport a similar camera setup as found in the Zenfone 7, with the exception of a 24MP sensor. Leaks suggest that the 24MP sensor is going to be the front camera. Asus, with Zenfone 6, had begun upping its camera game and is only expected to improve upon it.
All three devices are expected to be powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 chipset, which also powers Asus’ latest ROG Phone 5 series of gaming smartphones. As far as compact flagships go, there aren’t many around. If the rumours about a Zenfone 8 Mini phone are true, then it will be one of the few compact flagship phones in the market.

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