Best AMD Ryzen-powered laptops under 2kg this sale season

If you’re in the market for a new slim, lightweight laptop, especially one that’s under 2 kilogrammes, the current sale season across various e-retailers is the perfect time to hit ‘Add to Cart’ on the model of your choice. Even though there are numerous fans of the Blue Team out there, this article is specifically aimed at those who believe they belong in the Red Team. Let’s take a look at some good deals that bear the AMD Ryzen sticker on them:

HP Envy x360 (Buy it here)

Here’s a model that not only belongs in the Thin and Light category but also in the Convertible category. The Envy x360 from HP can flipped around and used as a tablet with HP’s Active Pen stylus. The variant on offer on Amazon.in is powered by an AMD Ryzen 5 2500U processor with 8GB of RAM. Storage is handled by a 256GB solid-state drive. Weighing in at 1.3 kilogrammes, the HP Envy x360 on sale on Amazon.in is currently priced at Rs 70,600. Feel free to read our review of it here.

Lenovo IdeaPad C340 (Buy it here)

If you’re looking for a relatively lightweight 14-inch model, here’s an option for you. The Lenovo IdeaPad C340 on sale on Lenovo’s official website is powered by an AMD Ryzen 7-3700U processor and 8GB of RAM. While one of the two 4GB RAM chips is soldered to the motherboard, the other can be upgraded to 8GB, bringing the total up to 12GB.  Storage is handled by a 512GB PCIe NVMe solid-state drive. Weighing in at 1.85 kilogrammes, the IdeaPad C340 costs Rs 56,990 on Lenovo’s official website.

Asus VivoBook 15 X505 (Buy it here)

Asus’ VivoBook models come in many forms and sizes (including 14 inches) but here’s a 15-inch model that makes it to our books as a slim, lightweight option. The VivoBook 15 variant available on Flipkart is powered by an AMD Ryzen 5-2500U processor with 8GB of RAM. Storage is taken care of by 1TB hard drive. Weighing in at 1.68 kilogrammes, the Asus VivoBook 15 X505 on offer on Flipkart is priced at Rs 32,490.

Lenovo Ideapad 330S (Buy it here)

Also available in multiple sizes like the Asus VivoBook, the Lenovo IdeaPad 330S has a 15-inch variant that we think is a fairly slim, lightweight laptop aimed towards customers on a budget. The IdeaPad 330S variant available on Amazon.in is powered by an AMD Ryzen 3-2200U processor with 4GB of RAM. Storage is handled by a 1TB hard drive. Windows 10 comes pre-installed on the laptop along with Microsoft Office Home & Student 2019. Weighing in at 1.8 kilogrammes, the Lenovo IdeaPad 330S is on sale on Amazon.in for a price of Rs 30,490. Read our review of it here.

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WhatsApp vulnerability enabled attackers to gain files and message access on Android devices

WhatsApp has been grappling with its fair share of bugs and issues and a new flaw has now come to light. Before we share any details, we urge you update the app on your Android devices, since the vulnerability we are going to talk about could enable hackers gain access to your files and messages on the app. As per a security researcher with the pseudonym Awakened, a double-free vulnerability in the popular messaging app could crash a device or even enable hackers gain access to your smartphone. First reported by TNW, the bug affects devices running on Android 8 and above, which means iOS users don’t need to worry about this particular bug. 

Before you panic, do note that Facebook was notified of the flaw and the company patched the issue with WhatsApp version 2.19.244. The researcher notes, in a Github blog post, that using just a malicious GIF file, one could trigger a Remote Control Execution (RCE) exploit. This could potentially enable an attacker to proceed in two ways; they could perform local privilege escalation and install a malicious app that can be used to steal files in WhatsApp sandbox, including message database. 

Remote code execution was also possible by exploiting the flaw, which would make use of WhatsApp‘s Gallery view. In an update, WhatsApp told TNW that there’s no reason to believe the flaw affected any users. “The key point that the [vulnerability disclosure] makes is that this issue affects the user on the sender side, meaning the issue could in theory occur when the user takes action to send a GIF. The issue would impact their own device.” as per a statement provided by WhatsApp’s spokesperson to TNW. “It was reported and quickly addressed last month. We have no reason to believe this affected any users though of course we are always working to provide the latest security features to our users.”

 

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EA’s FIFA 20 Global Series Registration Page Leaked Personal Data of Players, Now Taken Down

The official Web page link provided by EA to register for the FIFA 20 Global Series has leaked the personal data of players.

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Samsung Releases Exclusive Fortnite Glow Outfit, Levitate Emote for Select Galaxy Devices

Samsung has once again partnered with Epic Games and launched a new exclusive Fortnite Glow Outfit and Levitate emote for select Galaxy devices.

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Instagram launches Threads, a Snapchat-like messaging app for close friends

After almost a year of the launch of Close Friends, a feature that lets users share their stories with select followers, Instagram has announced a new app called Threads. It is designed to be used with close friends. Threads is a stand-alone camera-first messaging app that helps users to stay connected to their close friends. It enables users to share photos, videos, messages, Stories, and more with their close friends in a private space.

Users can use Threads to message people in their “close friends” list. They will have a dedicated inbox and notifications just for their close friends. Those users who don’t have a list set up yet can make one directly from the Threads app. The app opens directly into the camera and allows users to add shortcuts so that they can share what they are doing in just two taps. Instagram says it is the fastest way to share a photo or video with your close friends on Instagram.

Threads also has a “status” feature to let users keep up with their friends throughout the day. It is similar to that of WhatsApp. Users can choose from a suggested status or one of their own. Suggested statuses will essentially use your location and what you're doing at the moment to update your status. For example, if you're out at a coffee shop, Threads will update your status as 'drinking coffee'. 

It looks like Instagram is adding this feature to make their app a little more robust. We can't say whether this feature is here to stay, only time will tell. 

 

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Amazon Great Indian Festival Sale: Deals on 32-inch TVs

Today is the last day for the Amazon Great Indian Festival Sale and if you are still looking for a TV, then you've come to the right place. We’ve already listed the deals available on large screen smart TVs and if you can check it out here. What we are listing for you today are a few deals on 32-inch TVs. In the world of TVs, bigger is better. However, sometimes you need a small-sized TV for the bedroom or are simply looking for a small screen experience, or are on a tight budget. Nonetheless, today we list for you, deals on 32-inch TVs on the last day of the Amazon Great Indian Festival Sale.

Mi LED TV 4C PRO HD Ready Android TV MRP: Rs 14,999 Deal Price: Rs 11,499

The Mi LED TV runs on Android TV OS and also brings with it Xiaomi’s own PatchWall UI. The TV comes with 3 HDMI ports and 2 USB ports for your connectivity needs. It is an HD ready TV with a total sound output of 20W. The TV comes with Xiaomi’s minimalistic remote control which supports the Google Assistant via a dedicated voice button. You can buy the TV here. 

Shinco HD Ready LED TV SO3A MRP: Rs 12,990 Deal Price: Rs 5,999

The Shinco HD-ready TV comes with 3 HDMI ports and 2 USB ports for your connectivity needs. For audio, it has a total sound output of 20W. The TV runs on Android 7.0 AOSP. It has access to popular streaming services. You can buy the TV here. 

LG HD Ready LED Smart TV 32LM560BPTC with IPS Display & WebOS MRP: Rs 26,990 Deal Price: Rs 14,999

The LG 32-inch HD Ready TV comes with 2 HDMI ports and 1 USB ports for your connectivity needs. For audio, it has a total sound output of 10W. It runs on LG’s WebOS and also supports popular streaming services. You can buy the TV here. 

Kodak HD Ready LED Smart TV 32HDXSMART Pro  MRP: Rs 20,990 Deal Price: Rs 8,999

The Kodak 32-inch HD ready TV comes with 3 HDMI ports and 2 USB ports for your connectivity needs. For audio, it has a total sound output of 20W. The TV runs on Android AOSP out of the box. You can buy the TV here. 

Sony HD Ready LED TV KLV-32R202F  MRP: Rs 25,900 Deal Price: Rs 16,999

The Sony 32-inch HD ready TV comes with 2 HDMI ports and 1 USB ports for your connectivity needs. For audio, it has a total sound output of 20W. The TV supports multiple Indian languages and also has a built-in FM radio. You can buy the TV here.

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Call of Duty: Mobile Attracted 20 Million Gamers Within 2 Days of Launch: Sensor Tower

Call of Duty: Mobile has attracted 20 million gamers within the first two days of its worldwide debut, a big boost for the company's ambition of adapting top-tier titles with global name recognition for smartphones.

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