Laptops/Tablets

Apple has released Safari 15.1 as an update to the Safari 15 release that came with macOS Monterey. The new version allows users on macOS Big Sur and macOS Catalina to experience the features that are available on macOS Monterey through Safari 15. It also reintroduces the earlier tab bar design that was available prior

Over 200 products across nearly 100 brands will be displayed across 10 pavilions during the second online edition of Taiwan Expo India — the flagship exhibition of Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA). Organised with an aim to strengthen business ties between Taiwan and the ASEAN countries including India, the three-day exhibition started on October

MacBook Pro (2021) in 14- and 16-inch versions have been delayed in India and the laptops are now scheduled to go on sale starting Friday, October 29. Alongside the new MacBook Pro models, Apple has pushed the availability of the AirPods (3rd generation) to October 29. Both MacBook Pro (2021) and AirPods (3rd generation) were

IBM on Wednesday missed market estimates for quarterly revenue as its managed infrastructure business suffered from a decline in orders ahead of a spinoff next month, sending its shares down 4% in extended trading. The lower-margin, legacy unit provides technical support to IBM’s clients and has shrunk in recent years as companies moved to the

Microsoft is rolling out a new Windows 11 update that fixes issues in AMD-based laptops. The latest Windows 11 software was causing performance issues for some AMD Ryzen processors. It was causing the L3 cache latency to triple and in some eSports games, a performance dip of 10–15 percent was spotted. Microsoft is now resolving

Apple’s new 16-inch MacBook Pro powered by the M1 Max chip will include a new ‘High Power Mode’ for intensive workloads. The new setting will come alongside a ‘Low Power Mode’ that will help provide a better battery life — but at the cost of restricted system performance. The ‘High Power Mode’ on the 16-inch

Windows 11 beta testers can now install Android apps on their systems directly through the Microsoft Store. The new experience comes months after Microsoft promised to bring Android apps support to Windows 11. Beta testers with Windows PCs based on AMD, Intel, and Qualcomm processors can test Android apps. Microsoft claims that there will be

Lenovo Yoga Tab 11 has launched in the Indian market. The tablet runs on Android 11 and packs a 7,500mAh large battery. It has a unique metal stand at the back to prop the tablet on the table at different angles. The Lenovo Yoga Tab 11 is powered by the MediaTek Helio G90T SoC and

Chrome 95 has rolled out to the stable channel for Android, Windows, Mac and Linux users. The exact desktop firmware version is Chrome 95.0.4638.54, while on Android, its Chrome 95.04638.50, and they contain a number of fixes and improvements. It brings along improved payment authentication, and the ability for web apps to register themselves as

About a dozen US senators from both parties on Monday formally introduced a bill that would bar Big Tech platforms, like Amazon and Alphabet’s Google, from favouring their products and services. The bill follows others introduced with the goal of reining in the outsized market power of tech firms, including industry leaders Facebook and Apple. Thus

Canon USA has found itself at the centre of a legal tussle following a decision it had taken regarding its printers’ functioning. A customer from New York has filed a class-action lawsuit against the company on the basis that some of Canon’s printers don’t carry out several functions unless they have adequate ink in the

PCIe SSDs are faster than regular SATA SSDs. If you’ve been looking to make a purchase but are confused about the options available, check out this list. 1. Samsung 970 EVO Plus The Samsung 970 EVO Plus internal SSD is powered by V-NAND technology, and uses PCIe Gen3x4 (NVMe 1.3) interface. The SSD offers low

If you are looking to expand storage or want to get faster performance on your PC, you can check out a few SSD options here. 1. Crucial P2 Crucial P2 SSD is claimed to offer sequential read speeds of up to 2,400MBps and write speeds up to 1,900MBps. Customers will get SSD management software for

Lenovo Tab 6 5G was launched on Thursday in Japan. The new tablet has a 10.3-inch display, a Snapdragon 690 SoC, and 5G connectivity. As per Lenovo, the tablet is the first 5G-enabled Android tablet launched by the company in Japan. The tablet gets IPX3 and IP5X certifications for water and dust resistance, respectively. Its

TSMC announced on Thursday plans to build a new factory in Japan to meet long-term appetite for chips and said, near-term, tight supplies will likely continue into 2022 amid booming demand during the COVID-19 pandemic. TSMC, the world’s largest contract chipmaker and a key supplier to Apple, said it would set up a chip plant

Acer on Wednesday, October 13 launched four new Chromebooks — Chromebook Spin 514, Chromebook 515, Chromebook Spin 314, and Chromebook 514 — at its next@acer global event. Designed for work, education, and entertainment, Acer Chromebook Spin 514, Chromebook 515, and Chromebook Spin 314 are powered by the latest 11th Gen Intel Core CPUs, while the

Global PC sales witnessed a 5 percent increase in shipments for the July-September period (Q3) in 2021, as per a report by market research firm Canalys. Lenovo enjoyed the lion’s share of the worldwide PC shipment, while HP secured the second spot followed by Dell, Apple, and Acer in the top five positions. Total shipments

HP Chromebook x360 14a has been launched in India. This Chromebook is the first AMD-powered Chromebook from HP and is touted to “cater to the needs of students.” It sports a 14-inch HD touchscreen with 250 nits of maximum brightness. HP Chromebook x360 14a is powered by an AMD 3015Ce processor with integrated AMD Radeon graphics.