Pocos first TWS earbuds has entry grade price and some interesting features

Poco has launched its first pair of TWS earbuds in India named Poco Pods. It carries a ₹1,199 price tag and has features like ENC for clearer calls, Bluetooth Low Energy based connection, and long battery life assurance. Here are the full details:

Poco Pods specs and features

Poco Pods packs a 12mm driver setup that would be tuned to deliver deeper bass. While most folks prefer bassy audio and so we get the tuning choice. 

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Poco has equipped the Pods with Bluetooth 5.3 with Low Energy support, which should help in the battery endurance. Speaking of which, the Poco Pods boasts up to 30 hours of runtime between charges. For charging you get fast charging here. In mere 10 minutes of charging, the Pods claim to give up to 90 minutes' worth of juice.  

Although there is no Active Noise Cancellation (ANC), you get Environmental Noise Cancellation (ENC) here which is aimed at blocking the outside or ambient noises while calls are taking place. In other words, it would aid in clearer calls and not so in the case of music playback.

The Pods also sport up to 60 ms of low latency during gaming sessions and video playback.

The experience of connecting the Pods with Poco or other Android phones should be smooth thanks to Google Fast Pair support.

Once it connects, you can use touch-sensitive areas on the Pods to control music playback and take or decline calls. 

Most of the buds are black in colour (including the stem and the aforementioned touch control areas). The ear tips are yellow in colour. The innard of the case is also in the signature Poco Yellow colour. 

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Last but not least, you also get IPX4 water resistance against splashes. So, it should be good for wearing in the gym and it should be able to handle a light rain or drizzle.  

Poco Pods price and availability

You can buy the Poco Pods at ₹1,199 from Flipkart starting July 29. 

 

 

 

 

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AMD pledges India with 3000 engineering jobs, with 400 million investment in Banglore Campus

Pop the popcorn and pull up a chair, folks. It's a full-on battle in the tech world as AMD and Intel, two American tech giants, go head-to-head in a new arena: India and Germany. Yes, you heard it right! These two chip wizards are duking it out by setting up ultra-cool, cutting-edge centers in these countries.

First up, we've got AMD flexing its muscles with a whopping $400 million investment to build a swanky new campus in Bengaluru, India. This investment will involve the construction of a new campus in Bengaluru, which will be the company's largest design center. This new facility is expected to be operational by the end of 2023 and will include big lab space and advanced tools.

The announcement was made by AMD's Executive Vice-President and CTO, Mark Papermaster, at the Semicon India 2023 event, inaugurated by India's Prime Minister, Narendra Modi. The new campus, occupying an area of 500,000 square feet, will expand AMD's presence in India to a total of 10 locations, including New Delhi, Gurgaon, Hyderabad, and Mumbai.

But hold up! Intel isn't sitting back and sipping a mocha latte. Intel India, not to be outdone, opened a sparkling new facility in Bengaluru last year, which can host up to 2,000 employees. That's a lot of coffee breaks and water cooler chats!

Then there's Germany. Intel decided to go big or go home and announced a colossal €30bn investment to build not one, but two new semiconductor factories. These factories aren't just fancy buildings, folks. They're going to use what's called Angstrom-era technology. That's techie talk for components less than one nanometer in size.

Both India and Germany provide a robust support structure for chip makers like AMD and Intel, offering tax breaks, grants, loans, and even R&D support. In Germany, companies can receive a reduced corporate tax rate of 9% down from 15%, potentially substantial grants based on investment size and location, and subsidised loans with interest rates below market rate. 

India offers similar incentives with a slashed corporate tax rate from 30% to 15% for semiconductor firms, investment-dependent grants, subsidized loans, and an extra benefit in the form of R&D support. The R&D support, given through grants, loans, or tax breaks, aids in the development of new semiconductor technologies. These benefits underscore the strategic decisions of AMD and Intel to expand their operations in these regions, while also contributing to the advancement of global semiconductor technology.

Layoffs and new factories at the same time?

The layoffs and simultaneous factory openings by chip giants can be attributed to several factors. Both Intel and AMD are shifting their manufacturing strategies. Intel, for instance, is transitioning to a new business model where they will be manufacturing chips for other companies in addition to their own, a strategy known as IDM 2.0. This requires new facilities and potentially different skill sets, leading to both layoffs and new hires. source

The semiconductor industry is rapidly evolving, with new technologies and manufacturing processes being developed. This can lead to job losses in areas that become obsolete, while new jobs are created in areas that are expanding. For example, Intel is investing heavily in EUV (extreme ultraviolet) lithography, a new technology for manufacturing smaller, more efficient chips. This requires new factories and equipment, and workers with different skills. 

There is a push to diversify the global chip supply chain, which is currently heavily concentrated in Asia. This has led companies like Intel and AMD to build new factories in different regions, including the United States and Europe. This geographical diversification can lead to job losses in some areas and job creation in others. 

Some of the layoffs may be part of cost-saving measures. As companies strive to remain competitive, they often look for ways to reduce costs and improve efficiency. This can sometimes lead to job losses, even as the company is investing in new areas. 

The ongoing global chip shortage has put pressure on semiconductor companies to increase production. This has led to significant investments in new factories. However, the increased demand for chips has also led to operational challenges and workforce adjustments. source

It's important to note that while layoffs are certainly impactful for those affected, they represent a small fraction of these companies' overall workforce. The new factories being built will create many new jobs and are part of these companies' strategies to stay competitive in the rapidly evolving semiconductor industry.

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Boult Striker Pro looks striking in metal, but what are its pro features

Boult Striker Pro brings a metallic build under ₹2,500. For the price, you also get Bluetooth calling, 750 nits of brightness, a blood pressure tracker, a SpO2 sensor, and 120+ sports modes. Here are the complete details.

Boult Striker Pro specs and features

Boult has outfitted a 1.43-inch AMOLED screen on the front. This has 750 nits of brightness, 466×466 pixels resolution, and a 60Hz refresh rate. You can customize the watch faces with 150+ options, many of which you will have to download from the cloud.

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On the base, there are health monitoring sensors to track 24x7 heart rate, blood pressure, and blood oxygen count. Female users can also keep track of their menstrual health with this watch. 

Besides the health features, you get to measure 120+ sports activities.

You also get Bluetooth calling support, access AI assistants, get weather stats, sedentary reminders, and smart notifications from the phone. 

Among other features, there is IP67 dust and water resistance too.

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Boult Striker Pro price and availability

Boult Striker Pro’s black metallic strap variant is priced at ₹2,499. You can also grab the watch’s silicone strap model in blue and grey colours. You can buy the watch from Flipkart as well as Boultaudio.com. You can grab the watch at an introductory price of ₹2,499 from July 27 at 12 PM.

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FAU-G Domination to deploy in the Indian gaming battlefield very soon

Last year, FAU-G was launched in India as a competition of battleground games like PUBG and Free-Fire. However, the game couldn’t grow on Indian gamers. Unrelenting, however, the makers of Fearless and United Guards aka FAU-G, nCORE and Dot9 have confirmed the combat game on the occasion of Kargil Vijay Diwas. On this day (July 26), India won the Kargil War in 1999 with Pakistan. Although, the launch date of FAU-G Domination was not announced by the makers. Let's see what the game brings for us this time.

India’s FAU-G which was based on the Galwan Valley tension between India and China, created quite the stir in India. And now, we have its sequel. Its sequel could also work around a patriotic theme. Just like FAU-G’s theme was around Galwan Valley, we are hoping to see something similar. 

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nCore Games announced FAU-G Domination with a ‘Coming Soon’ poster on Twitter. They further informed us that we can expect new characters, guns, and exciting game modes/tournaments. However, we’ll wait to see if the game incorporates a battle royale mode like PUBG.

One should keep in mind that FAU-G’s first stint didn’t see a lot of success in the Indian market as the Indian alternative didn’t live up to PUBG’s hype. With an overall review of 2.2 stars on Google Play Store, the game has a little over 50 lakh downloads on the platform.

The reviews mention issues such as lack of skills involved, controls being rigid, lots of glitches, and average graphics. The game also offers very limited features and you can only play using close combat skills and melee action.

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Keeping its patriotic theme in mind, FAU-G Domination is expected to release around August 15th, on Independence Day. However it will be interesting to see if the game developers have taken care of the previous complaints and improved the gaming experience.

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Tamil Nadu to get an Apple iPhone plant soon, thanks to Foxconns 200 million investment

A subsidiary of Foxconn, a Taiwan-based company said to be the world’s largest technology manufacturer, is reportedly having discussions with Tamil Nadu state to invest $200 million to set up a new plant for electronics components. 

Last week, state officials of Tamil Nadu, headed by the Chief Minister and the CEO of Foxconn Industrial Internet (FII) Brand Cheng met to discuss the said investment that they want to make in the state, according to several reports. The government informed about the same in a statement. However, not much was elaborated upon at the time.

A source close to Economic Times revealed that Foxconn Industrial Internet shared their willingness with the state officials and shared that they want to invest $180-$200 million in the facility that they want to set up here.

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However, there has not been an official comment on the same by Foxconn Industrial Internet. Neither are we sure if the new plant will be used for manufacturing Apple iPhones or products for some other company. As we await more information on this deal, Foxconn already has a huge campus near Chennai City in Tamil Nadu where Apple’s iPhones are assembled.

If the talks are successful, Foxconn is aiming at a completion by 2024, and further investments will be flown in later on, according to sources. Not just Tamil Nadu, according to sources, the Foxconn group is also willing to invest in the western state of Gujarat. They are also in talk with the state and wish to enter the Indian semiconductor business.

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Even Karnataka state mentioned that just last week  they had a sitting with Foxconn Industrial Internet (FII) and they even committed to invest $1.07 billion to set up a new plant in the state, reported Economic Times.

It seems that Foxconn has big plans to expand in India and are looking at all possible alternatives. This is great news for India's manufacturing aspirations, especially in the specialized electronics segment.

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OnePlus Ace 2 Pro will have Tiangong Cooling System: Whats so special about it

OnePlus confirmed the Ace 2 Pro in August and the phone will feature the world's first aerospace-grade three-dimensional vapour chamber, the Tiangong Cooling System. The company launches the Ace series smartphone exclusively in China, and for the rest of the world, they are launched as the OnePlus' R models. OnePlus might launch the Ace 2 Pro in other regions as the OnePlus 12R or some other device. Now let’s talk about the Tiangong cooling system.  

What is the Tiangong Cooling System and its effects on thermal performance ? According to OnePlus, the Tiangong Cooling System incorporates the most powerful Vapour Chamber in the industry, leaving behind the current standards by at least two generations. The VC area is 9140mm², making it the only 10,000-level VC in the industry.   Also read: OnePlus 12 and 12R will repeat design wins, sport Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC suggest leaks   Tiangong takes inspiration from the heat dissipation structure of space rocket engine nozzles, bringing Laval airway technology into the mobile phone VC.   Its aerospace-level space cooling structure upgrades smartphone cooling with three-dimensional capabilities. OnePlus has featured a dual-circulation heat dissipation system in a single VC piece. This system increases the working water volume for better heat absorption and the gas-liquid circulation cavity volume has also increased.   OnePlus utilises aerospace-grade materials in the Tiangong cooling system, such as diamond thermally conductive gel and superconducting thermal graphite.    Also read: OnePlus 11R specifications have just been leaked     Compared to the previous generation, thermal conductivity has improved by 60%, and the new aerospace-grade superconducting thermal graphite boasts a 41% increase in thermal conductivity compared to commonly used heat-dissipating graphite in the industry.   Rumours suggest that the OnePlus Ace 2 Pro will boast a 120Hz 1.5K curved OLED screen, powered by Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC, up to 24GB LPDDR5X RAM, up to 1TB UFS 4.0 storage, and support for 150W SuperVOOC fast charging.

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OnePlus Open: First foldable confirmed by phone company that never settles

OnePlus fans, grab something so that you won’t fall off and hurt yourself! The brand has finally announced its first foldable smartphone. The company tries to steal the charm of Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2023 event where it launched two latest generation foldable smartphones, the Galaxy Z Flip 5 and Galaxy Z Fold 5. OnePlus tweeted “OPEN when others FOLD”, which confirms the name of the smartphone, OnePlus Open.

The OnePlus Open was previously confirmed by renders leaked by Smartprix in collaboration with Onleaks. GSMarena recently leaked the renders of Oppo Find N3, another foldable smartphone which could launch soon exclusively in China. Tipsters are suggesting that the OnePlus Open could be the rebranded version of Oppo Find N3. So the Chinese market will get Oppo Find N3 and the rest of the world will get the OnePlus Open. 

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OnePlus has not come up with specification of the Open yet. But thanks to leaks and rumours, we can get the idea from there. 

The OnePlus Open is expected to be equipped with a 6.3-inch cover AMOLED display which is backed with the FHD+ resolution. The display will reportedly support up to 120Hz refresh rate. There might be a punch-hole cutout on the cover screen, which will house a 20-megapixel selfie shooter. The main display could be a 7.8-inch LTPO AMOLED display, backed with 1900 X 2100 pixels. This will also come with a 120Hz refresh rate, according to the leaks. The unfolded display is also rumoured to boast a selfie camera of 32-megapixel. 

Talking about the performance, the OnePlus Open is expected to feature the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor which will be paired with up to 16GB RAM and 512GB storage. A 4800mAh battery is expected in the OnePlus Open along with a 67-watt fast charging support. 

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OnePlus Open is also expected to follow the camera configuration of OnePlus 11 except the telephoto sensor. It might have a 50-megapixel primary camera along with a 64-megapixel telephoto sensor and a 48-megapixel ultra-wide lens.

The OnePlus Open looks like a power-packed foldable smartphone. However, if compared to Galaxy Z Fold 5, the Open has powerful cameras. Although, we should note that these specs are totally based on rumours. Stay tuned for more information!

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