Hyundai Kona Electric SUV launched in India at Rs 2530 lakh

Hyundai has launched the Hyundai Kona in India. The car is a fully electric SUV, launched at an introductory ex-showroom price of Rs 25.30 lakh. The new vehicle is touted to be India’s first fully electric SUV, which is claimed to deliver a range of up to 452 kilometers per charge. In terms of design, Hyundai Kona looks similar to the standard, conventional variant but here, the front grill features intaglio patterns and the exhaust is, unsurprisingly, missing. The SUV has been announced in Phantom Black, Polar White, Marina Blue, Typhoon Silver and Polar white with Phantom Black Roof colour models. 

Moving on to the tech inside Hyundai Kona, it comes equipped with an on-board charger that supports 7.2 kW rate of charge. As mentioned earlier, the car is ARAI certified to deliver about 452 kms of range per charge and the company claims that its 39.2kWh lithium-ion battery can be topped up to 80 percent in 57 minutes using a DC quick charger that draws in 50 kW power with the CCS Type II charging port. The charging port is housed in the front grille area. The SUV offers four different driving modes to choose from, including Eco+, Eco, Comfort and Sport. As expected, the Sport mode will deliver better acceleration while Eco+ and Eco modes are meant to conserve power and extend battery life. The 136ps permanent-magnet synchronous electric motor is touted to help the SUV attain 100kmph speeds in 9.7 seconds. 

The infotainment system consists of a 7-inch display and it supports Android Auto and Apple CarPlay as well. The infotainment system supports AM/FM/MP3, voice recognition, aux input, and also acts as a rear-view monitor. The SUV also comes equipped with a wireless charging interface to wirelessly charge compatible devices such as phones and headphones. The company will supply two car chargers with the car, one portable and another being an AC Wall Box Charger.  

The Portable charger is compatible with any standard 3 Pin, 15 Amp socket and is said to top 50Kms of range in less than three hours. The 7.2 kW AC Wall Box charger is touted to top-up the vehicle under one hour for running 50 kms. As for developing charging stations, Hyundai is partnering with IOCL to enable at select fuel Stations in Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru and Chennai. These chargers are said to top up the SUV’s battery to 80 percent capacity in under an hour. 

In select cities of Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru and Chennai, a Special Kona Electric fleet equipped with power converter will provide emergency charging support to customers. In addition, HMIL has tied up with MapMyIndia to display Kona Electric compatible EV Charging Stations in HMIL Website and in Mobile App. To entice consumers, the Kona Electric will be available with a three-year warranty and unlimited kilometers, along with eight years and up to 160,000 kilometers of warranty for the battery. 

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Google Stadia Games Won't Disappear From Users' Accounts Even if Publishers Withdraw; More Details Released

Google has released additional information about how its Stadia game streaming service will launch

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Sacred Games Season 2 releasing on August 15, trailer released

Sacred Games Season 2 finally has a release date. The second leg of the viral Indian original from Netflix will be released on August 15. Sacred Games Season 2 will pick up from where the last one left off. “The upcoming season twists, turns and swerves in the ultimate mission to save the City of Dreams, as shown in the trailer released along with the date,” Netflix writes in a press release.

As described by Netflix, season 2 of Sacred Games will see Saif Ali Khan A.K.A Sartaj Singh on a path of self discovery, all the while trying to unravel the mystery of Gaitonde’s third father and save Mumbai from a massacre.

“Nawazuddin Siddiqui comes back as Ganesh Gaitonde, who, in his quest to re-establish his power and position as the king, sets up a new cartel far away from his land,” the release reads.

Sacred Games season 2 will also bring some new characters to the fore. Batya Abelman (Kalki Koechlin) and Shahid Khan (Ranvir Shorey) join the cast this time around. The duo are expected to add more twists and turns to this fast-paced thriller. 

We’ll also know more about the story of self-proclaimed renaissance man Guruji (Pankaj Tripathi) who is said to play a crucial role in shaping and building the crescendo in the new season.

“We’re extremely excited to finally be able to share with the fans of Sacred Games what they’ve all been waiting for with bated breath - the date of its release on Netflix! This season is bigger, more compelling, and totally unexpected. Be prepared to discover a different side to each character as we take the audience on a tremendous journey, and address questions left unanswered last season,” commented showrunner Vikramaditya Motwane.

The series is directed by Anurag Kashyap and Neeraj Ghaywan. Writers Varun Grover, Smita Singh and Vasant Nath have adapted Vikram Chandra’s book by the same name for the series.

You can watch the trailer for Sacred Games Season 2 below:

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Spotify Lite goes official in India, other emerging markets

Spotify Technology S.A. has launched Spotify Lite, a smaller version of the main Spotify app, for emerging markets like India, where the internet connectivity is patchy and phones have are low on storage. The Swedish media-services provider says that Spotify Lite allows users to control cache, and enables users to clear it with a single tap. Spotify Lite is now available in 36 markets across Asia, Latin America, Middle East and Africa on Google Play with more markets and features to follow. The same was in beta mode till now.

The company says that with Spotify Lite, users will be able to enjoy most of the features of the main app, including search artists, play songs, save them, share with others, discover new music, and listen to playlists specially curated for the users. “Spotify Lite was built from the ground up based on user feedback from around the world, allowing millions more to enjoy the world’s best music experience — especially in areas with limited bandwidth and phone storage,” says Kalle Persson, Senior Product Manager at Spotify, said in a statement.

Spotify Lite, which was available as a beta app until now, can be downloaded separately, both for Free and Spotify Premium users. It can either be used alongside or independently from the main Spotify app on all Android phones running version 4.3 or higher. Citing a company spokesperson, TechCrunch reported that there are no plans to bring the Lite app to iOS. It adds that not bringing the app to iOS “makes sense” because a larger chunk of the user base who would benefit from the watered down version would be Android owners.

The company would benefit from markets like India, where there are a large number of people who are coming online for the first time. Obviously, first time users won’t spend too much on the premium iPhones, especially at a time when there are Android phones available at a price which suits there pockets. As mentioned, the lite version of the app will also help users save data. 

“With Spotify Lite, you can easily control your data and storage. It’s only 10 MB, so it’s quick to install and load,” the company said. Spotify Lite also comes with a feature that lets users set a data limit and get a notification when a user reaches it. The app will compete with other music-streaming apps which include, YouTube Music, Apple Music, and homegrown players like Gaana, JioSaavn and Wynk.

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Nintendo Switch Production to Be Partially Shifted Out of China

Nintendo plans to shift part of the production of its Switch gaming console to Vietnam from China to diversify manufacturing sites.

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Instagram releases new features to curb bullying

Instagram is taking serious steps to curb online bullying on the platform. The Facebook-owned social media platform, on Monday, announced features that will restrict bullies. With this feature in action, people will receive a warning when they are preparing to post abusive remarks. Adam Mosseri, Head of the Instagram, said in a statement, “It's our responsibility to create a safe environment on Instagram." He added, "This has been an important priority for us for some time, and we are continuing to invest in better understanding and tackling this problem."

The anti-bullying feature being rolled out takes the help of Artificial Intelligence to notify users before they post anything offensive. "This intervention gives people a chance to reflect and undo their comment and prevents the recipient from receiving the harmful comment notification," Mosseri said.

"From early tests of this feature, we have found that it encourages some people to undo their comment and share something less hurtful once they have had a chance to reflect."

Another new tool focused on limiting the spread of abusive comments on a user's feed helps users restrict abusive comments. "We've heard from young people in our community that they're reluctant to block, unfollow, or report their bully because it could escalate the situation, especially if they interact with their bully in real life," Mosseri commented.

Called “Restrict”, the feature is still in its testing phase and blocks posts from an offending person. "You can choose to make a restricted person's comments visible to others by approving their comments," Mosseri added.

"Restricted people won't be able to see when you're active on Instagram or when you've read their direct messages."

Cyberbullying on social networking platforms is an issue that needs to be given serious thought. By adding these new features to its platform, Instagram has taken a step forward in the right direction.

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Heres how Hyderabad airports new Facial Recognition system will let you zoom past security checks

Have you ever been late for your flight and found yourself wishing you could just breeze past all the security checks without having to wait in long queues and show your ID, boarding pass at every checkpoint? That day is not far as the Indian government has launched a pilot project at the Hyderabad airport to make security check-ins faster and easier. Under the project, the Rajiv Gandhi International Airport at Hyderabad has introduced a new Facial Recognition (FR) system for passengers without them having to show an ID card at the security checks.

The trials, which started from July 1 and continued till July 3, were carried out under the government's Digi Yatra programme. On the first day, about 180 passengers enrolled voluntarily for the trials at the airport. The move is a step ahead in Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Digital India initiative as Digi Yatra would facilitate paperless travel and will let travellers avoid identity check at multiple points. In the first phase, the airport has set up dedicated FR Registration counters near the Domestic Departure Gates No 1 and 3.

Face Recognition trials for passengers are under full-swing at the @RGIAHyd. Here's what registered passengers have to say about experiencing the future! #RGIA #DigiYatra #FirstInIndia #FaceRecognition #FaceRecognitionAtRGIA #TravelSmart @HiHyderabad @ACIAPAC @MoCA_GoI pic.twitter.com/HZbC6k22Ne

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Those who have registered will be automatically processed based on the facial recognition system at checkpoints such as entry point check, entry in to Security Check and aircraft boarding. This will also facilitate self-bag drop and check-in, using facial recognition to identify a person. If you are interested in FR enrollment, you can visit any of the FR Registration Counters from 8 am to 8 pm at the airport with a valid government ID card and contact details to get your face captured by the camera.

A CISF personnel will physically check the applicant’s government ID proof and post successful verification, a unique DigiYatra/FR ID for the passenger will be generated. According to a PTI report, an exclusive e-gate is available at Departure Gate No. 3, where the enrolled passenger can get his or her boarding card scanned and face the FR Camera. The camera will then match and verify the credentials along with the itinerary details. Once the verification is done, the passenger gets checked-in and the e-gate opens. All this is done in a matter of a few seconds.

“Since, this is a trial phase, CISF personnel will still physically verify the travel docs and ID details of FR-registered passenger at the departure gate,” PTI quoted its sources as saying. Currently, the FR trials are being offered to passengers traveling only with hand baggage and to those who will take flights bound for the select cities like Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Chennai, Vizag and Vijaywada.

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