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Apple has issued security notifications to multiple top opposition leaders and a handful of journalists, warning them about potential state-sponsored attackers attempting to compromise their iPhones remotely. These alerts, sent out as part of Apple’s ongoing efforts to protect users, advise recipients on safeguarding their devices, including activating the newly introduced ‘Lockdown Mode.’ The notifications, sent in response to suspicious activities resembling state-sponsored attacks, have been a part of Apple’s security measures since late 2021 and have reached individuals in 150 countries. In addition to these basic security precautions, Apple strongly suggests activating Lockdown Mode whenever a user feels that their device may be compromised. Apple’s Lockdown mode is a special feature designed to shield users from rare and sophisticated cyber threats. Understanding Apple’s Lockdown Mode Lockdown Mode is a high-security feature that was introduced by Apple with iOS 16, iPadOS 16

Pros: – Solid, tank-like build quality – Premium styling and aesthetics – Solid performance chops – High-refresh rate display with great visuals – Generous selection of ports – One of the best webcams on a laptop Cons: – Battery life could have been better, with faster charging – Misses out on a MicroSD Card slot – Keyboard takes some getting used Price: Rs 1,24,999/- Rating: 4.5/5 For years now, hardcore office-oriented laptops have been good at just that — for office-related tasks and looking good inside a boardroom meeting. Try to do any serious bit of gaming on them, and they will just raise their hands up in defeat. Not HP, though. HP plans to change this notion and prove that boardroom-worthy work laptops can be just as good at gaming. On the surface, the HP Pavilion Plus 16 is a very serious laptop that is mainly designed towards professionals. It has that tall aspect ratio, a very sober-looking colour with a sharp design for the chassis, and no RGB — a very “gro

Apple has finally upgraded the 24-inch iMac with the newly announced M3 chip, following the M1-powered iMac that was launched in 2021. The 24-inch iMac with M3 chip was unveiled during Apple's Scary Fast event on Tuesday. It features the same design as the 2021 iMac model with an M1 chip, that was launched  three years ago. The upgraded iMac M3 model comes with an 8-core CPU and up to a 10-core GPU. It is claimed to offer up to two times better performance than the M1-based iMac while also being more efficient. 24-inch iMac M3 price in India, availability The new 24-inch iMac with an M3 chip starts at Rs. 1,34,900. This model comes with an 8-core CPU, 8-core GPU, 8GB of memory, a 256GB SSD storage, and two Thunderbolt ports. Apple includes the Magic Keyboard and Magic Mouse with the 24-inch iMac. It is available in green, pink, blue, and silver colour options. On the other hand, the 24-inch iMac with M3 variant with the 10-core GPU starts at Rs. 1,54,900 or Rs. 1,44,900 for ed

Apple has unveiled its latest MacBook Pro lineup, featuring the all-new M3 family of chips – M3, M3 Pro, and M3 Max. These powerful chips bring impressive performance improvements to the MacBook Pro, ensuring a remarkable user experience for various user groups. The new 14-inch MacBook Pro, powered by the M3 chip, is designed for students, entrepreneurs, and creative individuals. It offers remarkable performance in both everyday tasks and professional applications. With a starting price of INR 169900, this laptop promises immense capabilities Performance Upgrades for 14 and 16-inch MacBook Pro Models The 14 and 16-inch MacBook Pro models equipped with M3 Pro and M3 Max chips provide even greater performance and additional unified memory support, catering to users with demanding workflows, such as coders, creatives, and researchers. These models now come in a sleek space black finish, adding an element of sophistication to their design. Exceptional Features Across the MacBook Pro Li

A collaborative effort between NASA and the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has given rise to the ‘NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar’ (NISAR) Earth observation satellite, which is set to revolutionize the study of Earth’s forest and wetland ecosystems and their impact on the global carbon cycle, subsequently influencing climate change dynamics. Scheduled for launch in early 2024, the NISAR radar satellite mission will offer profound insights into two critical ecosystem types, namely forests and wetlands, which hold a pivotal role in the natural regulation of greenhouse gases responsible for global climate change, as reported by NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL). Upon entering orbit, NISAR’s advanced radar systems will conduct comprehensive scans of almost all of Earth’s land and ice surfaces every 12 days. The data it collects will empower researchers to comprehend two fundamental functions of these ecosystems: the absorption and release of carbon. JPL emphasized tha

In a recent turn of events, tech mogul Elon Musk finds himself entangled in a contentious dispute with the Israeli government following his offer to provide satellite internet access to Gaza. This offer has raised concerns among Israeli ministers who fear that the Hamas organization may utilize the connectivity for “terrorist purposes.” The dispute began when Musk took to the social media platform X on Saturday, announcing his intention to allow his SpaceX Starlink satellite network to support communications in Gaza, but solely for “internationally recognized aid organizations.” This move came in the aftermath of a severe disruption of cellular and internet services in Gaza on Friday, which isolated a substantial portion of the population from the rest of the world. This blackout created an information void during a period marked by the most intense aerial bombardment of Gaza since the conflict erupted three weeks ago. International humanitarian organizations voiced their frustratio

Pros – Strong and reliable performance – As strong and efficient as the 13600K – Pricing compared to competitors – Hybrid architecture – Compatible with previous-gen chipsets – WiFi 7, Thunderbolt 5 support Cons – Only a slight jump in performance over the 13th Gen i5 – Power consumption – Facers tough competition from Intel 13th Gen CPUs remaining in the market – Does not have any of the AI features that Intel showcased for the 14th gen Core i9 – Possibly the last generation of CPUs using the LGA 1700 Socket Rating: 4.5/5 Historically, Intel’s Core i5 CPUs have been the perfect choice for a mid-tier gaming rig. With the 14th Gen Raptor Lake Refresh Core i5-14600K, Intel is showing why they continue to be the perfect choice for gamers. The i5-14600K is not exactly a generational upgrade over last year’s i5-13600K — instead, it is a refresh of it. Think of it this way: as good and bang for the buck as the Core i5-13600K was, the new 14th Gen i5 is what the 13th Gen i5 wo

India vs England World Cup 2023 match is scheduled to take place on Sunday, October 29, at Ekana Sports City stadium, Lucknow. The host team has been faring well in the tournament so far, with 5 wins in all the matches it has played. With 10 points, India sits second in the points table for the World Cup 2023. It is only behind South Africa, who moved to first position after a massive win against Pakistan. On the other hand, the defending champions will find it hard even to make it to the semi-finals at this stage. England sits at the last position in the points table currently, with only one win in its account so far.  India is suffering a loss as Hardik Pandya is recovering from his injury. While he was expected to join the team for Lucknow's game, his ligament tear may take longer to heal, and we might miss him for the next two games. Suryakumar Yadav replaced Pandya in the previous match against New Zealand. However, he failed to woo fans with his performance. On the other han

OnePlus 12 is expected to launch soon. It is said to succeed the OnePlus 11 model, which was released earlier this year in February. The company has confirmed several details of the upcoming flagship model. The phone is speculated to be released later this year in December. Key details of the smartphone have been leaked previously. Design renders of the handset have also been tipped. Now, a new leak suggests that the phone was spotted on the AnTuTu benchmarking website. Tipster Digital Chat Station (translated from Chinese) has suggested in a Weibo post that the upcoming OnePlus 12 with the model number PJD110 was spotted on the AnTuTu benchmarking website. According to the screengrab shared by the tipster, the phone scored 2,110,808 points. The phone is confirmed to come with a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC, and it has scored 4,95,780 points, as per the leak. The GPU of the handset scored 9,14,151 points. The model scored 3,62,402 and 3,38,475 points on the memory and UX tests, respectiv

The seventh edition of the India Mobile Congress (IMC) 2023 kicked off on Friday with the inauguration by Prime Minister Modi at Bharat Mandapam. This year's event is centred around the theme of Global Digital Innovation, with exhibitors showcasing cutting-edge technologies such as satellite communication, 6G demo, and other use cases. The first day of the event saw dignitaries like Akash Ambani, Chairman - of Reliance Jio, Sunil Bharti Mittal, Chairman of Bharti Enterprises, and Kumar Mangalam Birla, Chairman of Aditya Birla Group, attending the inaugural session of IMC 2023. Unlike last year, where the 5G rollout announcement was a big draw for the event, this year, we saw multiple demo sessions and other key announcements, which we will cover in this article, making the main headlines.  100 5G Labs The first big announcement was about establishing 100 5G labs across India to promote students, professors, startups, and MSMEs to work on 5G technology in various fields like hea

iQoo 12 series is scheduled to launch on November 7. The lineup is said to include a base and a pro model. The company has confirmed the processor details of the handsets previously. Other details of the upcoming smartphones have been doing rounds of the rumour mills over the past few weeks. Ahead of the release of the series, a company official revealed the design of the iQoo 12 Pro model's BMW M Motorsport edition. Camera details of the phone have also been teased. In a Weibo post , an iQoo official revealed the design of the upcoming iQoo 12 Pro's BMW M Motorsport edition model. The phone is seen in a white colour option with small stripes of the BMW colours - blue, black and red, engraved in the bottom left corner of the back panel. An inscription on the camera island claims to offer zooming capabilities of up to 100x. The triple rear camera units of the iQoo 12 Pro are placed within a slightly raised rectangular camera module with rounded edges. The LED flash unit is pla

Flipkart, one of India's biggest e-commerce sites, is currently offering some of the biggest discounts of the festive season. The Flipkart Dussehra Sale 2023 kicked off on October 22 and is available to all users through October 29. During this sale, Flipkart extends great offers and deals on multiple products, including electronic items like smartphones, laptops, PCs, tablets, and smart TVs. Some of these products are available at considerable sale discounts over the listed price. Smartphones from leading brands like Samsung, Realme, Motorola, etc., are offered at lucrative prices during the sale. Following are some of the best smartphones under Rs. 20,000 that you can grab in the ongoing sale. Moto G84 5G , launched in India in September this year, comes with a 6.55-inch full-HD+ (2400 x 1080 pixels) 120Hz pOLED display. It is powered by an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 SoC and packs a 5,000mAh battery with 33W wired fast charging support. The 12GB + 256GB variant of the