Recently, Mark Zuckerberg led a remote-access meeting with his employees and announced his intention to create what he is calling a Metaverse. The metaverse is said to be a set of interconnected experiences that marry hardware and software to change the way users interact with the internet. In other words, it is going to be a combination of augmented, physical and virtual reality.
What is Facebook’s Metaverse?
“What I think is most interesting is how these themes will come together into a bigger idea,” Zuckerberg said to The Verge. “Our overarching goal across all of these initiatives is to help bring the metaverse to life.”
Speaking to The Verge, he said “[...]But you can think about the metaverse as an embodied internet, where instead of just viewing content — you are in it. And you feel present with other people as if you were in other places, having different experiences that you couldn’t necessarily do on a 2D app or webpage, like dancing, for example, or different types of fitness.”
Facebook may change its name to suit its new branding
Facebook intends to transition from a social media company to an internet-tech firm, with the introduction of the Metaverse. In tandem with the intention, it may be changing its name to suit its new business strategies. Other tech giants have employed the same strategies in the past, with Google transferring its business to Alphabet Inc to diversify its industries, and Snapchat filing its business under Snap Inc to grow into more than a camera app.
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Realme GT Neo 2T, Realme Q3s and Realme Watch T1 have officially launched in China. The Realme GT Neo 2T shares most of its key specifications with the Realme X7 Max 5G which launched earlier this year in India. Meanwhile, the Realme Q3s is a mid-range phone and the Realme Watch T1 has Bluetooth and offline music playback support. Here’s everything you should know about the Realme GT Neo 2T, Realme Q3s and Realme Watch T1.
Realme GT Neo 2T specifications
Realme GT Neo 2T features a 6.43-inch Super AMOLED display that supports a 120Hz refresh rate and Full HD+ resolution. There is a punch-hole cutout in the top-left corner which houses the 16MP selfie camera. It measures 8.4mm in thickness and weighs 186 grams.
The GT Neo 2T is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 1200 chip and is paired with upto 12GB RAM and 256GB storage. There are three cameras on the back that consists of a 64MP primary camera, an 8MP ultra-wide camera with 120-degree FOV and a 2MP macro camera. The rear cameras can record in 4K at upto 60FPS.
Realme has equipped the GT Neo 2T with a 4,500mAh battery that supports 65W fast charging. The Neo 2T is priced starting at CNY 2099 which roughly translates to Rs 24,500.
Realme Q3s specifications
Realme Q3s features a 6.6-inch Full HD+ display that supports a 144Hz refresh rate and a punch-hole cutout. It measures 8.5mm and weighs 199 grams.
The Realme Q3s is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G chip and is being offered with upto 8GB RAM and 256GB storage options to choose from.
There is a 48MP primary camera on the back followed by a 2MP macro camera and a 2MP depth sensor. On the front, there is a 16MP selfie camera.
The Q3s is equipped with a 5,000mAh battery that supports 30W fast charging. The Realme Q3s is priced starting at CNY 1599 which translates to around Rs 18,700.
Realme Watch T1 features and specifications
The Realme Watch T1 features a 1.3-inch AMOLED display and is topped with a layer of Gorilla Glass and features like always-on display. The Watch T1 is also 5ATM certified which means it's resistant to water for upto 50 metres.
The Watch T1 also supports voice calls via Bluetooth 5.0 and also has 4GB internal storage that can be used to playback music on a pair of wireless speakers or earphones.
The Realme Watch T1 also supports SpO2 blood oxygen, heart rate and stress monitoring and can also keep a track of your sleep cycles. Realme Watch T1 is priced at CNY 699 which roughly translates to around Rs 8,000.
With the onset of the festive season, we all are busy shopping for new electronics as a gift for ourselves or our loved ones. After Navratri and Dussehra, we are all waiting for Diwali, which will be on November 4. One of the most common gifts when it comes to tech is a mobile phone. If we talk about feature phones, they are hybrid phones, with hardware and form factor of old generation mobile phones but with the ability to run new software features on them. You can watch videos on YouTube, chat on WhatsApp and even browse on the internet. They are easier to use, have a strong body and have longer battery life as compared to smartphones. These feature phones do a great job if you are using them as a secondary phone of yours.
JioPhone
The JioPhone comes with a 2.4-inch TFT screen with a resolution of 320 x 240. It has 512MB RAM along with 4GB of storage. The device also sports a 2MP camera, and in the front, we get a VGA camera sensor.
The device supports 4G network and supports apps like YouTube, JioTV, JioCinema for entertainment and social media apps like Facebook and WhatsApp. Based on the pricing, you are getting free unlimited voice calls along with 2GB of data monthly. If you get the device for Rs 1,999, this offer is valid for two years, whereas for Rs 1,499, this offer will be valid for a year only.
JioPhone 2
The JioPhone 2 is the bigger brother of the JioPhone, with better features for consumers. The device comes with a 2.4-inch QVGA display and runs on KAI OS. You are getting 512MB of RAM alongside 4GB of internal storage. In this device, you are getting an option to expand the storage up to 128GB via an SD card. Unlike the JioPhone, JioPhone 2 comes with a QWERTY keyboard along with a four-way navigation key and a dedicated voice command button. You can use this button to activate Google Assistant. You are also getting a 2000mAh battery and costs Rs 2,999.
Itel Magic 2 4G
The Itel Magic 2 4G comes with a 2.4-inch QVGA display with a 3D-curved design. It runs on a Unisoc T117 processor and comes with a 1900mAh Lithium-ion battery. It has 64MB RAM and 128MB internal storage, but you can expand it up to 64GB via an SD card. It also has a 1.3MP rear camera with flashlight support.
The device supports 4G connectivity along with Wi-Fi connection support, and you can even create a hotspot network on this feature phone. Itel Magic 2 4G is priced at Rs 2,599 on Flipkart.
Nokia 110 4G
Nokia 11 4G has a smaller 1.8-inch TFT display with a pixel density of 111 PPI. Under the hood, the device runs on Unisoc T107 with 128MB RAM and 48MB of internal storage. You can expand the memory up to 32GB using an SD card. It comes with a 1020mAh battery and has a 0.8MP rear camera. It also supports HD voice calls with 4G VoLTE. You can use the 4G connectivity support to browse on the internet. The device is available on both Amazon and Flipkart for Rs 2,799.
Disclaimer: This article has been authored by a member of our Digit Squad community.
Bharti Airtel is known to offer various different plans to suit the needs of all of its customers across the country. The company offers multiple prepaid competitive plans when compared with Vodafone Idea (Vi) and Reliance Jio. But, now customers look for additional benefits available with the recharge plans at an affordable price to decide for which telecom provider to choose. Airtel does everything to attract the customers and is back with some new exciting offers with its benefits program - the Airtel Thanks. Airtel is now offering a free subscription to Amazon Prime Video Mobile Edition to its Airtel Thanks Prepaid customers. The Amazon Prime Video Mobile Edition can’t be purchased as a standalone subscription and is only offered to the users through external partners - Bharti Airtel, in India. Amazon had partnered with Airtel in January to launch the mobile-only Prime Video plan for the first time across the world.
Amazon Prime Video Mobile Edition with Airtel Thanks
Amazon Prime Video is a popular OTT platform offering a huge catalogue of blockbusters and latest titles of bollywood, hollywood and south-Indian movies along with web series. Amazon Prime Video Mobile Edition offers customers access to Amazon Prime Video's entire catalogue of movies and TV shows at an affordable price on a mobile device. It is a single user, mobile only, SD quality plan.
Airtel is now offering its prepaid customers with a free trial subscription to Amazon Prime Video Mobile Edition that exists for only a month, with almost all of its Recharge Plans.
All of its regular ‘Truly Unlimited’ plans (except the Rs 19 2day validity plan) include the free trial to this Amazon Video Subscription. The Rs 349 plan with a validity of 28 days includes an Amazon Prime subscription instead of the Prime Video Mobile Edition. The Rs 89 6GB data add-on plan also includes 28 days subscription to Amazon Prime Video Mobile Edition and the Rs 131 plan includes subscription to Amazon Prime Membership for 30 days.
Amazon Prime Video Mobile Edition with Airtel Thanks : How to Activate, Terms and Conditions
The offered can be availed by following the below steps: Open your Airtel Thanks App and tap on the “Discover airtelThanks” banner on top. If you are on the eligible plan, you will see an Amazon Prime Video Mobile Edition card on the Thanks page. Tap on “Claim Now” on the Amazon Prime Video Mobile Edition card and 'Proceed' on the next screen, to begin your subscription. You’ll be routed to Amazon to continue the sign up/sign in process. If you’re an existing Amazon customer then ‘Sign In’ using your Amazon credentials to start the subscription or create a new account if you’re not an existing user. You should now see the “Welcome to Amazon Prime Video” page which means your subscription is now activated. You will even receive a communication from Amazon confirming that your subscription has been activated. You can download the Amazon Prime Video app from Google PlayStore or Apple AppStore for unlimited streaming of latest Bollywood movies & regional blockbusters till the trial lasts. Important Terms and Conditions include: Customers can claim this offer only once for every eligible Prepaid number. Customers will get 30 days of PVME free trial irrespective of recharge validity, as long as they are an Airtel Thanks Prepaid customer. In case of downgrading your plan out of Airtel Thanks your PVME subscription will still continue till its 30-day validity period In case the customers port out of Airtel to any competition operator the subscription will be ceased immediately In case the Prepaid number is already linked to an active Amazon Prime subscription then the customer will not be able to claim PVME through that number Customer can take offer only once for a single Prepaid number
Amazon Prime Video Mobile Edition with Airtel Thanks: What to do once the plan ends ?
Once the 30 days subscription is over you can purchase the following “Airtel Amazon PVME packs” as per your need, or the full Amazon Prime experience using the following plans:
Airtel Prepaid packs with PVME subscription
Rs. 89 – 6GB data + PVME subscription Rs. 299 – Unlimited calls, 1.5GB per day + PVME subscription, 28 days validity
Airtel Prepaid packs with full Amazon Prime subscription
Rs. 131 – 100MB data + Amazon Prime subscription, 30 days validity Rs. 349 – Unlimited calls, 2GB per day + Amazon Prime subscription, 28 days validity
Once activated, you can enjoy your subscription benefits without re-reactivation, as long as you are recharging with one of the above recharge packs within 90 days from the date of expiry of the Prime/Prime Video Mobile Edition packs. In case you recharge with the next subscription including recharge packs after 90 days of the previous recharge, re-activation is required.
Disclaimer: This article has been authored by a member of our Digit Squad community.
While Whatsapp has been touted as the world’s biggest messaging app, it’s facing fierce competition from its rival, Telegram. The app recently crossed the one billion download mark on the Google PlayStore, proving that brands that have cornered the market can always lose their crowns to new arrivals.
Why has there been a surge in Telegram downloads?
After Whatsapp released its new privacy rules earlier in 2021, the brand faced major controversies regarding the same, with them eventually revisiting their privacy policies and launching a host of ads reassuring customers about their data being safe. Early 2021 saw a surge in Telegram downloads in response to the privacy rules, and this surge has proven to be more than a temporary fad. With Facebook recently making headlines about its own policies, most brands associated with the tech giant are seeing a dip in customer base. Many urban users who are concerned about data privacy are migrating to apps like Telegram and Signal in favour of Whatsapp. Facebook’s recent outage that lasted 6 hours also resulted in over 70 million downloads for Telegram.
Telegram is popular with younger users
Additionally, Telegram has also proven to be popular amongst younger audiences who are a part of social groups centered on gaming or studying. The app allows people to create or join such groups and share relevant content on the same. Telegram also lets users record live streams, making it a good option for those who host frequent webinars.
WhatsApp currently has 2 billion active users, and if Telegram continues to grow at the same pace, then it may very well surpass Whatsapp in due time.
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The Aadhaar Card update is now making it easy for people to update and get the Aadhar in less than 10 minute. India's Unique Identification Authority is charged for issuing the 14-digit Unique Identification number (UIDAI). It is required to qualify for many government and commercial programs, as well as the facilities. Apart from the usual information included on a piece of identity paper, such as a person's name, gender, date of birth, and place of residence.
What is an e-Aadhaar?
As the name suggests, an electronic copy of your Aadhaar card is an e-Aadhaar card. The electronic version of the Aadhaar card is password-protected and is just as valid as the physical card. Users may get a copy of their e-Aadhaar by going onto the UIDAI's official website, uidai.gov.in, or eaadhaar.uidai.gov.in.
Because this Aadhaar Card update is so beneficial, everyone should be urged to download it. Yet, the process earlier has been much too lengthy up to this point. But now, according to the UIDAI, this process has been simplified to the fact that you may get your e-Aadhaar Card update in as little as 10 minutes.
The process for downloading an e-Aadhaar card is as follows:
1. Navigate to the official UIDAI website at https://uidai.gov.in/. 2. On my Aadhaar website, choose 'Download Aadhaar' from the drop-down option. 3. Select either an 'Enrolment ID' or a 'Virtual ID' on the next page. 4. Individuals interested in downloading the e-Aadhaar are advised to verify the CAPTCHA code before submitting their application thoroughly. 5. An OTP will be sent to you to authenticate and verify the transaction's information. To finish the e-transaction, enter the OTP. 6. If you have provided all the required information, your e-Aadhaar may be downloaded to your smartphone.
According to the UIDAI, it is protected by a password that must be entered to see the information. When creating your e-Aadhaar card password, be sure to include the first four letters of your given name, along with the year in which you were born.
Call of Duty: Mobile’s next major update is all set to release tomorrow. Called Season 9: Nightmare, the update will include a Halloween theme. As with any major update to the game, players can expect a host of new additions, which include maps, weapons and more. The update will also feature Billy the Puppet from the Saw franchise along with a number of other Saw-themed items.
Call of Duty: Mobile - Season 9: Nightmare update availability
The Season 9: Nightmare update for Call of Duty: Mobile is scheduled to launch from October 21, 5:30 am IST. It should be noted that the exact time of rollout might differ for players.
Call of Duty: Mobile - Season 9: Nightmare update sees the return of Undead Siege
The Undead Siege mode saw the (temporary) return of zombies to Call of Duty: Mobile. Season 9: Nightmare will see the mode return albeit with a few tweaks. This time around, players can expect more zombie types in Casual difficulty. Further, there will be new daytime missions for players as well as many zombies and turret-related easter eggs that players can explore.
Call of Duty: Mobile - Season 9: Nightmare update adds a new map
The Hovec Sawmill is the newest map that will be added to the game. This is a medium-sized map that is set in a small, abandoned village in Eastern Europe. The map was first introduced in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare. The update will also see the return of the Halloween-themed version of the Standoff map. This has become somewhat of a tradition with Call of Duty: Mobile and was first seen in the first year of the game.
Call of Duty: Mobile - Season 9: Nightmare update also added to weapons, skills and more
The new update will also see the addition of two new weapons to the game. This includes the Thumper grenade launcher and the Swordfish assault rifle. The latter will be available to all players once they reach level 21 in the free Battle Pass.
Players will also get the chance to unlock the Tak-5 Operator skill, the Flash Drone tactical equipment and the Pumper BR class. You can learn more about the update here.
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