Reliance Industries (RIL) Chairman Mukesh Ambani on Monday said that the time is ripe for India to become a world leader in artificial intelligence (AI) and the tools are also ready to make the country lead globally in the field.

Speaking at ‘RAISE 2020’, a virtual summit on AI organised by the Ministry of Electronics and IT and NITI Aayog, the RIL Chief termed intelligent data as ‘digital capital’ and said that in the coming decades nations will increasingly compete on digital capital.

“India has the unique advantage to harness its enormous digital capital for AI-driven development, which is bottom-up and inclusive. This is because of our twin strengths of democracy and demography,” he said.

He exuded confidence that the government will introduce a sound data regulation framework to protect this national resource and ensure data privacy.

“Therefore, the time is ripe, and the tools are ready to make India a world leader in Artificial Intelligence, and to make AI work for all Indians,” Ambani said.

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The Asus ExpertBook B9 450F is one of the notebooks Asus recently launched in India as it forayed into the commercial PC market. This thin and light notebook weighs merely 995 g, which makes it the lightest among notebooks in the segment – and even otherwise. Besides, it is also one of the thinnest notebooks, with a waistline of just 14.9 mm.

Despite being a true thin and light notebook, the ExpertBook B9 450F does not compromise on any aspect that one looks for in an enterprise-grade notebook. It is powered by the 10th-Gen Intel Core i7 processor, paired with 16 GB of RAM. It boots the Windows 10 Pro operating system and supports fingerprint and face recognition-based biometrics for Windows Hello login.

In terms of design, this notebook’s lightweight build makes it a portable computing device that is easy and convenient to carry around. Moreover, its compact form factor does not take much space either on your desk or inside a backpack. The notebook has a sturdy body and Asus claims it has a military-grade endurance. The textured finish on the body gives it a premium character without compromising on practical usage. Speaking of practicality, the notebook boasts most of the I/O ports that one needs for connectivity; 2 x Thunderbolt 3 USB-C, 1 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A, 1 x HDMI, 1 x RJ45 LAN through a micro HDMI port (dongle included in box), 1 x Kensington lock slot and 1 x audio combo jack.

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Asus has announced a 12GB RAM and 128GB onboard storage variant of its flagship gaming smartphone, the ROG Phone 3. Priced at Rs 52,999, the new variant of the phone will go on sale along with 8GB/128GB and 12GB/256GB variants at Flipkart’s upcoming Big Billion Days sale, which is commencing from October 16. In the sale, the phone will be available for purchase through no interest equated monthly instalment valid for up to nine months on Bajaj FinServ, Flipkart Cardless Credit, and Credit card and Debit card from all banks partnered with Flipkart. Moreover, there will be instant discount on SBI Bank credit and debit cards transactions.Asus ROG Phone 3 specifications

The ROG Phone 3 has a 6.59-inch fullHD+ AMOLED screen of a 144Hz refresh rate and 270Hz touch sampling rate. The screen claims to have a 1ms response time and 25ms touch latency. It is a 10-bit HDR10+-compliant screen with a peak brightness of 650 nits and 113 per cent DCI-P3 colour gamut. The phone is made of glass and metal, with Gorilla Glass 6 protection on the front.

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Google Photos app for Android now features a new image editor, with machine learning (ML) based smart suggestion for auto image enhancement and easy-to-use granular adjustments for manual image editing. The smart suggestion feature enhances the image by automatically tuning the settings best suited for the image. It is a ML-based service, which tinkers with image’s brightness, contrast and other settings for optimal output. For manual adjustments, there is now a new editor with granular controls for settings like brightness, contrast, cropping tools, filters, and much more.How to use Google Photos app to edit images:

Step 1: Update the Google Photos app from Google Play Store

Step 2: Open the Google Photos app

Step 3: Tap on the image you would like to edit

Step 4: Tap on the settings icon available on the lower side of the screen

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The Galaxy Tab S7+ is a tablet that performs well on every parameter and shows South Korean electronics maker Samsung’s innovation competence. It has a premium metallic build, a gorgeous AMOLED display of 120Hz refresh rate, SPen digital stylus, all-round connectivity, ample internal storage, Qualcomm’s flagship processor, and so much more that makes other slates pale in comparison, at least on paper.

But is this the long-awaited tablet that would bridge the gap between smartphones and notebooks? Let’s find out:Design

A successor to the Galaxy Tab S6, the Galaxy Tab S7+ brings several design improvements, which increase its weight to 575g, a good 155g more than the predecessor. It, however, maintains its thickness at 5.7mm and feels comfortable to hold and operate. This tablet has a compact form factor and it does not take much space, be it on desk or inside a backpack. Moreover, its minimal build and thin profile make it an ultra-portable big-screen device that you can use with confidence.

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Chinese electronics maker Huawei’s digital brand Honor has, since late last year, been planning to expand its hardware lines beyond smartphones. After a silent period of over six months, the brand launched its first notebook, the Honor MagicBook 15, in the country in August. It is a thin and light notebook that brings some premium features at an affordable price tag of Rs 42,990.

In principle, the Honor MagicBook 15 seems to be a decent notebook for everyday use. But does it justify its pricing? Let’s find out:

Design

Made of aluminium, the MagicBook 15 has a thin and lightweight build. It might not be the most compact notebook around, but it certainly has a zing to its design which adds to the product’s overall premium character. But there are some issues: Even if the design is good and the build sturdy, the weight distribution is quite uneven. And, its hinge is unable to keep the display lid intact; it keeps swaying backwards even on slight movements.

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Food delivery firms Zomato and Swiggy have paused their sports-based cashback games on their apps after Google sent them notices for violating Play Store policies related to sports-betting activities, according to multiple sources. The development came days after digital payment company Paytm’s app was briefly delisted from the Play Store for violating Google’s policy dealing with sports-betting.

Gurugram-based Zomato confirmed that it has received a notice from Google. “We believe that the notice is unfair, but we are a small company and have already realigned our business strategy to comply with Google’s guidelines,” said Zomato company spokesperson. “We will be replacing Zomato Premier League with a more exciting program by this weekend.”

Swiggy declined to comment on the issue, but according to the sources the Bengaluru-based food delivery firm is in discussions with the Google team. “Google has given Swiggy time to clarify, but the company has already paused the gamification (feature) on the app,” said an industry source who wished to remain anonymous. “It is not just Zomato and Swiggy, many companies have received such notices from Google.”

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Google will try to make a bigger splash in the smartphone market with a cheaper high-end model while it also aims to expand its presence on bigger screens with a new TV service.

The products unveiled Wednesday focus on two areas where Google has struggled to make significant inroads. Google also used a half-hour showcase streamed online to introduce a $99 speaker that is says has better acoustics for playing music than the cheaper ones that it has been selling primarily as a command center for its voice-activated assistant.

Google’s latest smartphone represents the fifth generation of a device that was supposed to prove the Mountain View, California, company can make hardware as well as it does software after the brand made its 2016 debut.

Although Google’s software is used by billions of people on their smartphones, its Pixel phones have barely made dent in the market. Sales have been disappointing despite mostly positive reviews, especially for camera technology that has prompted Apple to introduce similar features in iPhones.

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Google on Wednesday announced a new smart speaker with improved audio output at its ‘Launch Night In’ event. Named Nest Audio, the smart speaker is coming to India later this month. It will be available in chalk and charcoal colours, exclusively on Flipkart, and on select retail stores.

As for the upgrades, the Nest Audio is touted to be 75 per cent louder and has 50 per cent stronger bass than the original Google Home, which was launched around four years ago. The smart speaker features a 19mm tweeter for high frequency coverage and vocals and a 75mm mid-woofer for the bass.

“Nest Audio’s sound is full, clear, and natural. We completed more than 500 hours of tuning to ensure balanced lows, mids and highs so nothing is lacking or overbearing.

The bass is significant and the vocals have depth, which makes Nest Audio sound great across genres: classical, R&B, pop and more. The custom-designed tweeter allows each musical detail to come through, and we optimised the grill, fabric and materials so that you can enjoy the audio without distortion,” Google said in a blogpost.

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In a concrete step towards integrating its family of apps, Facebook has introduced a consumer-centric portal called Accounts Center that allows users to post content across Facebook, Instagram and Messenger as well as manage payment options at one place.

Found in the Settings section of Facebook, Instagram and Messenger, the ‘Accounts Center’ aims to give users the ability to manage their connected experiences across Facebook-owned apps, like ‘Single Sign On’ and Facebook Pay (to arrive later this year).

The ‘Single Sign On’ feature lets users log in and recover their accounts more easily in case they forget the passwords and cross-posting which lets them share the same story or post on both Instagram and Facebook.

Facebook said the portal centralises payment, contact and login information across its family of apps and still lets billions of users keep separate profile identities.

The users will also be able to maintain separate identities across Facebook-owned apps, like separate profile pictures and information as well as distinct names or handles.

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