Honor has launched a new Android tablet, the Honor Pad 9, and the device comes with a 12.1-inch display that features a resolution of 2560 x 1600 pixels and the display comes with a 120Hz refresh rate. This new Android tablet is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 mobile processor and it features […]
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For Mac users who rely on Microsoft OneNote for their note-taking and organizational needs, there are several strategies to enhance your experience and boost your productivity. OneNote is equipped with a variety of features that can help you streamline your workflow and keep your information neatly organized. Here’s how you can take full advantage of […]
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If there was a design style that fits the gamer aesthetic almost perfectly, it would probably be cyberpunk. Bright RGB lighting, geometric patterns, and panel-like decals give a somewhat futuristic tech vibe to many gaming products, be they devices or even just accessories. That’s true not just for PCs and consoles but, lately, also for smartphones. Gaming smartphones have been trying to grab the attention of mobile gamers with their sometimes over-the-top designs. That, however, mostly applies to the phone itself but rarely to the accessories you use with it. As one of the big mobile gaming brands, REDMAGIC is trying to fill in that gap with a charger that doesn’t just look hi-tech but also promises advanced features as well.
Designer: REDMAGIC (nubia)
Phone chargers are often minimalist yet uninspiring blocks of plastic that get the job done and nothing more. Thanks to advancements in charging technologies, specifically GaN or Gallium Nitride, it has been possible to shrink charger sizes or, more importantly, implement less conventional designs and features. This charger, for example, still comes in a traditional rectangular shape, but its visual and technical features are almost out of this world.
For one, it has those RGB lighting effects that gamers just love, shining in different hues in the dark. This goes perfectly with the transparent design of the charger’s metal chassis, making the REDMAGIC DAO look almost like a miniature desktop PC. Its fanciest feature, however, is the LCD screen that is used to display details like current or charging status as well as dynamic wallpapers to truly bring out a sci-fi feel.
That’s not to say the charger is just all looks, at least not on paper. Its 150W output can charge many devices, including laptops, sometimes even simultaneously. It even has a rare DC out port that can be used for devices or laptops that use connectors other than USB. GaN technology promises that all that power won’t turn the charger into a fire hazard, at least with proper use and care.
As eye-catching as the REDMAGIC DAO 150W GaN charger may look, it also raises concerns about reliability, especially with so many extraneous features. The charger will still continue to work even if the RGB lights or screen doesn’t, but it also means paying for features you may end up never using. Still, the accessory is a nice break from the usual black and white affair that chargers seem to be locked into, and hopefully, other brands will start getting similar ideas in the near future.
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X, formerly Twitter, is once again restricting content in India. The company's Global Government Affairs account announced that the Indian government had issued an executive order mandating that X withhold specific accounts and posts or face penalties such as "significant fines and imprisonment." X further stated that it doesn't agree with the order and is challenging it.
The designated posts and accounts will only be blocked within India, however, there's no clear list of those affected. "Due to legal restrictions, we are unable to publish the executive orders, but we believe that making them public is essential for transparency," the Global Government Affairs post stated. "This lack of disclosure can lead to a lack of accountability and arbitrary decision-making." X claims to have notified all affected parties.
The posts likely center around the ongoing farmers' protest, which, since February 13, has seen multiple farmers' unions on strike in a bid to get floor pricing, or a minimum support price, for crops sold. Violent clashes between protesters and police have already resulted in at least one death, AP News reports. Mohammed Zubair, an Indian journalist and co-founder of Alt News, shared purported screenshots of suspended accounts belonging to individuals critical of the current government, on-the-ground reporters, prominent farm unionists, and more.
This forced blocking is far from the first incident between X and India. In 2022, X sued the Indian government for "arbitrarily and disproportionately" applying its IT laws passed the year prior. The law required the company to hire a point of contact for the local authorities and a domestic compliance officer. Prior to this concession, in early 2021, the Indian government had threatened to jail X's employees if posts about the then occurring farmers' protest stayed live on the site. Shortly after, the country mandated that X remove content criticizing its COVID-19 response.
India dismissed X's suit in June 2023, claiming the company didn't properly explain why it had ever delayed complying with the country's IT laws. The court also fined X 5 million rupees ($60,300), stating, "You are not a farmer but a billon dollar company." The order followed shortly after Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey claimed that India had threatened to raid employees' homes and shut down the site if the company hadn't taken down posts during the farmers' protest.
This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/indias-government-is-forcing-x-to-censor-accounts-via-executive-order-amid-the-farmers-protest-112617420.html?src=rss
Volkswagen has announced that the new long-range Volkswagen Tiguan eHybrid is now available to order in Europe and the car starts at €48,655 Euros on the road. Volskwagen has now started pre-orders of this new model and other new models in the Tiguan range. The plug-in hybrid drives of the Tiguan have been completely newly […]
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DeepCool has recently unveiled its latest innovation in cooling technology, the MYSTIQUE AIO liquid CPU coolers. These coolers are designed to keep your computer’s CPU at a stable temperature, even when it’s working hard. What sets the MYSTIQUE series apart is the addition of a customizable display on the cooler itself. This new feature is […]
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After teasing it for the past couple of weeks, Google is rolling out a new sign-in page with a slightly cleaner design. The changes are small and don't affect functionality, but it's something that users encounter often, and Google has been using the previous version since it changed its logo, as far as I can see.
The refresh puts the sign-in (and sign-up) page more in line with the company's Material Design ethic introduced back in 2014. To that end, it's now aligned left (instead of centered) and features an orientation that automatically adjusts to your screen's size — so it's wider on PC screens and narrower on smartphones. It shows up on all types of devices, but may not appear on older browsers, the company said.
The biggest previous change Google made to its sign-in page was putting password entry onto a second page back in 2015. That update was made "in preparation for future authentication solutions that complement passwords," and to reduce confusion among people who have multiple Google accounts, it said at the time.
Google emphasized that the change will be permanent, much like the switch to Gmail's integrated view. The rollout will be fairly gradual, starting on February 21 and set for completion by March 4, 2024.
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Vauxhall has announced that it is launching some new mild hybrid options for the Astra and Astra Sports Tourer, this will include a new 1.2-litre petrol engine that produces 136 horsepower and an electric motor that produces 28 horsepower. The cars come with a six-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission and the hybrid powertrain results in lower […]
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Imagine having a personal tutor that’s available at any time, ready to help you learn and remember new information more effectively. This isn’t just a fantasy; it’s a reality with ChatGPT, an AI-driven chatbot that’s transforming the way we approach learning. By tapping into the capabilities of ChatGPT, you can unlock a more efficient way […]
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Google has unveiled Gemma, a groundbreaking collection of open-source language models that are reshaping how we interact with machines through language. Gemma is a clear indication of Google’s dedication to contributing to the open-source community and aim to improve how we use machine learning technologies check out the benchmarks comparing Gemma AI vs Llama-2 the […]
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