Indian cricket stalwart Shikhar Dhawan was seen grooving alongside Bollywood icon Akshay Kumar to the beats of 'Mast Malang Jhoom' from the Bollywood classic 'Bade Miyan Chote Miyan'. In the video clip, both Akshay and Shikhar flawlessly perform the iconic dance moves from the song. Akshay later shared the video on his Instagram account.
Australia's Cameron Green and Josh Hazlewood set a record by forming the highest 10th wicket partnership against New Zealand in Test cricket, with a partnership of 116 runs, breaking the previous record of 114 set by Jason Gillespie and Glenn McGrath in 2004. Green's unbeaten knock of 174 marked his second triple figure in Test cricket.Ever since the Humane AI Pin was first announced, people have been curious whether it could replace smartphones someday. The device was also mentioned in Time's "Best Inventions of 2023", and finally, we spent some time with it in the hands-on zone of the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. While we didn't use it independently, an extended demo where company representatives talked about all the features and demoed most of them gave us a sneak peek into the future of mobile devices, but at the same, it also felt that the AI Pin isn't ready to replace your smartphone just yet.
The square-shaped screen-less device has been designed by ex-Apple employees, and it is currently available for pre-order in the US for $699 (roughly Rs. 60,000). It is like a full-blown device minus a screen and is attached to the user's chest with the help of a magnet. You can interact with the device with the help of hand gestures, and the best is it has a projector that can beam display for the menu and more on your hands using the company's Laser Ink Display. The demo looked fantastic, with the Humane employee showcasing various use cases, such as asking about a particular city and weather conditions. The AI Pin can pick up gestures mid-air, which makes it great for practical use.
Another thing that we liked is the fact that it supports E-SIM, which makes it a standalone device. There are multiple ways the AI Pin comes into use, be it for checking information about something or typing texts. The Humane AI Pin can also pair with your smart speakers and play music via Tidal. During the demo, one of the Humane employees showed us various features and added that AI Pin can translate about 50 languages, which is fantastic.
The small square-shaped device can hear and respond to the user through small speakers. The company currently claims up to five hours of battery life. However, the backup can be enhanced with a battery booster accessory.
The attention to detail is very apparent like the presence of a Single RGB LED light on the device while it is attached to the chest, which lights up to show when the device is functional. If you loved playing with the laser during childhood, your love is back. The voice is the main play here as there's no touchscreen to interact with - also a central theme of the Humane AI Pin.
Apart from voice, users can also interact using the touchpad on the front side. As the name suggests, AI backs the entire package and keeps you on top of everything - from your email to text messages to reminders and more.
In about an hour that we spent looking at different demos shown by Humane employees at the MWC booth of Qualcomm and asking multiple questions related to AI Pin, there were a few observations that we believe are applicable in real-world usage. For, the display on your palm is easy to read, tilting and rolling your hand to interact with the display is easy to understand, close your fingers to make a selection is again an easy gesture to interact with; the interpreter is loud, considering we were in a large hall and there was ambient noise around. The AI Pin also has a camera that captures a photo by double-tapping the touchpad with two fingers.
Now we reach the million-dollar question: can Humane AI Pin replace smartphones? No. Imran Chaudhri, President and Chairman of Humane, stressed during a short conversation with Gadgets 360 that it is more of a companion device than one that is designed to replace your smartphone. What AI Pin can do is minimise your interaction with your smartphone because you can get so much done with the small square-shaped screenless device with just your voice.
Sam Altman-backed Humane has already revealed its intention to bring the AI Pin to India, as confirmed to Moneycontrol. This will be an interesting move because Humane, as per Chaudhari, has received an "overwhelming number of inquiries" from India. While the talks are in the initial phase, seeing how the AI Pin performs when it starts shipping in March 2024 will be interesting.
Is the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 the best foldable phone you can buy in India right now? We discuss the company's new clamshell-style foldable handset on the latest episode of Orbital, the Gadgets 360 podcast. Orbital is available on Spotify, Gaana, JioSaavn, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music and wherever you get your podcasts.
Delhi Capitals braved a sensational battering from Smriti Mandhana to hand a fighting Royal Challengers Bangalore a 25-run defeat in their Women's Premier League match in Bengaluru on Thursday. Mandhana fused power and grace to score 74 (43b, 10x4, 3x6) but other batters did not quite make it big as Royal Challengers, who were without indisposed star all-rounder Elysse Perry, ended up at 169 for nine. The Capitals made a challenging 194 for five as Shafali Varma mustered a 31-ball 50 after they were asked to bat first.
In the 89th minute of Wednesday's match, Brazilian midfielder Casemiro secured Manchester United's passage into a historic 48th FA Cup quarter-final with a decisive goal. With a 1-0 victory over Premier League rivals Nottingham Forest, United's hopes for silverware remained alive amidst a challenging season.
Beijing is selected to host the 2027 World Athletics Championships, showcasing China's commitment to major sporting events. The city previously hosted the event in 2015 and continues to strengthen its presence in international athletics with upcoming events. Asia's prominence in athletics is highlighted.
Kiran Navgire and Alyssa Healy unleashed a remarkable assault on Mumbai Indians bowlers to power UP Warriorz to a seven-wicket win in their Women's Premier League (WPL) match in Bengaluru on Wednesday. Navigre (57, 31b, 6x4, 4x6) and Healy (33, 29 balls) added 94 runs for the opening wicket stand in just 9.1 overs as the Warriorz eased past the 162-run target in 16.4 overs to hand the defending champions their first defeat of the season.
Australia, world champions, aim to end their cricket season with a win in a two-Test series against New Zealand. Despite a recent defeat to the West Indies, Australia have won the World Test Championship, Ashes, and 50-over World Cup. Despite New Zealand's injuries, fans are excited for the first Test tour in eight years, as Australia have historically dominated matches against them.
The uncertainty over KL Rahul's availability for the last Test against England due to his quadriceps injury has left the Indian team management guessing. Rajat Patidar's release for the Ranji Trophy semifinal depends on Rahul's availability, while the team wants to gain World Test Championship points. It is learnt that Rahul is a bit unsure about his quads after he underwent a surgery last year.
Captain Smriti Mandhana's blitz and a disciplined effort by bowlers powered Royal Challengers Bangalore to a comprehensive eight-wicket win over sloppy Gujarat Giants in their Women's Premier League (WPL) match in Bengaluru on Tuesday. Mandhana (43, 27b, 8x4, 1x6) and S Meghana (36, 28b, 5x4, 1x6), who added 40 runs for the second wicket, made light work of a 108-run target. RCB finished their towelling of the Giants in a mere 12.3 overs for their second win on the bounce in this WPL.
Shubman Gill and Dhruv Jurel played pivotal roles in securing India's series-clinching five-wicket triumph over England on the fourth day of the fourth Test, which took place on Monday. With this victory, India now holds an insurmountable 3-1 lead in the five-match series, bouncing back after conceding the first Test.
India's pace bowler, Mohammed Shami, has undergone a successful operation to mend his Achilles tendon, marking a crucial step in his recovery. Shami, who has been sidelined from cricket since sustaining the injury during India's 2023 ODI World Cup campaign, shared his condition on social media. The injury occurred during India's final defeat to Australia.
Fluent fifties by Shafali Verma and Meg Lanning and veteran pacer Marizanne Kapp's incisive new-ball spell fashioned Delhi Capitals' smooth nine-wicket victory over UP Warriorz in their Women's Premier League (WPL) match in Bengaluru on Monday. Shafali (64 not out, 43 balls, 6x4, 4x6) and experienced captain Lanning (51, 43 balls, 6x4) steamrolled UP bowlers in a stunning display of batting as they overhauled the 120-run target in just 14.3 overs. But it was Kapp who laid the foundation of that win with a marvellous opening burst of 4-1-5-3 that saw the Warriorz getting restricted to 119 for nine.
PV Sindhu prepares for the Paris Olympics in Bengaluru. Mentally prepared, she trains at the Prakash Padukone Badminton Academy and competes in major BWF competitions to qualify for the Olympics. No. 12 in the Race to Paris rankings, Sindhu is well placed to book her Olympics berth.
Dhruv Jurel, the wicketkeeper-batsman from Uttar Pradesh, impressed with his mature innings and skills behind the stumps in his second Test against England. He received support and praise from Joe Root and Ben Stokes. Jurel's hard work, smart preparation, and mental clarity were key to his success. He also fulfilled his father's wish for a salute celebration.
Mumbai Indians rode on skipper Harmanpreet Kaur and Amelia Kerr's half-century partnership to cruise to a five-wicket win against Gujarat Giants in their Women's Premier League match on Sunday. Set a winning target of 127, Harmanpreet (46 not out) and Amelia (31) strung together a 66-run stand after the defending champions had lost three quick wickets. Harmanpreet hit a huge six as MI finished the game in 18.1 overs.
Barcelona, under Xavi's leadership, defeated Getafe 4-0, securing the second spot in La Liga with 57 points. Real Madrid lead with 62 points. Joao Felix, Raphinha, Robert Lewandowski, Frenkie De Jong, and Fermin Lopez were standout performers. The recalled duo of Joao Felix and Raphinha made significant contributions, with Barcelona now holding 57 points from 26 games.
Authoritative fifties by Richa Ghosh and S Meghana were well-supported by crafty leg-spinner Sobhana Asha as Royal Challengers Bangalore celebrated their first home WPL match with a fighting two-run win over UP Warriorz in Bengaluru on Saturday.The Mobile World Congress (MWC) is the biggest mobile event that showcases category-defining products from different brands across the globe. The event will begin on February 26 and will end on February 29. This year, it will be special as big names like Xiaomi, Nothing, Honor, and more are set to launch their latest and greatest products for the global market. We expect the event to be jam-packed with plenty of new hardware, especially smartphones. So, if you are wondering which phones might launch during MWC 2024, you have come to the right place. We have compiled a list of phones that are expected to be unveiled at the event. So, without further ado, let's take a closer look.
Xiaomi has confirmed that it will be holding a press conference at MWC 2024, where it will unveil many products. However, as was recently announced, the show's stars will be the Xiaomi 14 Ultra. The brand will also introduce Xiaomi 14 and Xiaomi 14 Pro, which were introduced in October 2023.
The Xiaomi 14 Ultra packs some state-of-the-art features. To start with, you get a unibody metal frame that uses a high-strength aluminium alloy and Ceramic Glass. The phone also features a Leica-branded quad-rear camera setup, Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor, 6.73-inch LTPO AMOLED display, and more.
Nothing has confirmed that it will unveil its new affordable champ at MWC 2024. Moreover, the handset will be launched in India on March 5. The latest smartphone has been subjected to various leaks and rumours, which gives us fair information about its design and specification. The phone will follow the brand identity in terms of design, and one might also see a pill-shaped dual-camera setup on the rear panel. Check out the leaked specs below:
Honor returns to MWC 2024 to demonstrate its expertise in mobile technology. The company is set to host an event on February 25 at 6:30 pm IST (2 pm CET) to introduce its latest lineup of smartphones under the banner "Discover the Magic." One might see the newest Honor Magic V2 foldable smartphone during the tech event, along with the Honor Magic 6 series that recently launched in China.
The Honor Magic V2 is one of the slimmest foldable smartphones available in the market right now and packs some great innovation in the foldable space. The handset gets a super-light titanium hinge, dual silicon-carbon batteries, a foldable OLED LTPO display, a triple-rear camera setup, and more.
The Honor Magic 6 series will be the flagship series from the brand that packs a punch in terms of specifications and features. You get a quad-curved LTPO display with the world's first Swiss SGS multi-screen drop resistance, the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor, IP68 water resistance, and more.
Tecno made its MWC debut last year, where it showcased its first foldable smartphone, the Phantom V Fold. This year, the company plans to introduce the second generation of its foldable phone, Tecno Phantom V2 Fold. The upcoming model might offer some new innovations, support for AI, and more. It is expected to come loaded with a MediaTek Dimensity 9000+ processor and other state-of-the-art features.
Tecno is also reported to launch the successor of Pova 5 Pro at MWC 2024. The upcoming smartphone is under wraps, so we don't know much about its design or features. However, some recent leaks did point out some of the handsets key specifications. That being said, the upcoming Tecno Pova 6 Pro might take forward the RGB light setup seen in the Pova 5 Pro, and we might also get to look at some gaming-centric AI features, though it is just speculation.
Sony might introduce the next-generation high-end Xperia series with the Xperia 1 VI (pronounced as Mark 6). Recent leaks reveal that the smartphone might come with a triple-camera setup with a 48-megapixel primary sensor, a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor, a dedicated 3.5mm audio jack, an advanced camera application, and more.
Asus might also showcase its next-generation flagship smartphone during the MWC 2024. The phone might be the right counterpart of ROG Phone 8, which might feature the latest and greatest hardware and features from the brand.
HMD Global has also announced its plans to introduce the next generation of Nokia-branded smartphones for different price segments. We might hear about them pretty soon.
Realme might also showcase its flagship smartphone during the MWC 2024 event, though we cannot say for sure.
Akash Deep's emotional Test debut for India was dedicated to his late father. Overcoming personal tragedies and objections, he showcased determination and resilience. His impressive bowling display and focus on consistency reflect his commitment to his cricketing journey. Akash didn’t impress as much with the old ball and even struggled at times with his control once it began reversing, so that’s another box to tick off. Indian cricket likes fairytales but what it actually rewards is consistency.
Forceful fifties by Harmanpreet Kaur and Yastika Bhatia helped defending champions Mumbai Indians ace a thrilling final-ball chase to beat Delhi Capitals by four wickets in the Women's Premier League (WPL 2024) opener in Bengaluru on Friday.A Texas cryptocurrency company and an industry group sued the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on Wednesday, saying the regulator has overstepped its authority and asking a judge to rule that digital assets traded on exchanges are not securities.
Fort Worth-based crypto company Lejilex and lobbying group Crypto Freedom Alliance of Texas (CFAT) claim the SEC has asserted jurisdiction over the industry without a "clear statutory mandate."
Lejilex says it seeks to run a cryptocurrency platform called Legit.Exchange. The company formed last year said it plans to list digital assets including those the SEC has deemed securities in lawsuits against Coinbase, the largest cryptocurrency exchange in the U.S., and Binance, the world's largest crypto exchange.
Lejilex wants the court to rule that listing pre-existing tokens will not violate securities laws.
"We wish we were launching our business instead of filing a lawsuit, but here we are," Lejilex co-founder Mike Wawszczak said in a statement.
A spokesperson for the SEC did not immediately reply to a request for comment.
Both Coinbase and Binance have denied the SEC's allegations.
CFAT asked the court to block the SEC from suing its members, and said the agency's assertion of jurisdiction over digital assets has made it harder to convince Texas lawmakers to embrace "sensible policies."
The group launched last year and counts Coinbase and venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz's a16z crypto fund as members.
CFAT and Lejilex argue the SEC is wrong to classify digital assets as "investment contracts" because they create no ongoing commitment between creator and purchaser.
They also asked the court to apply the "major questions" doctrine, which lets judges invalidate executive agency actions of "vast economic and political significance" unless Congress clearly authorized them.
The once-rare doctrine has gained traction among regulatory opponents, as the conservative-leaning U.S. Supreme Court has applied it in a couple of recent cases.
Crypto companies fighting SEC enforcement actions, including Coinbase and Binance, have made the same arguments in the other cases, so far without success.
A judge in July rejected the argument that an ongoing commitment is required to make an asset a security in the SEC's case against Ripple Labs. Another judge overseeing the regulator's lawsuit against Terraform Labs found the "major questions" doctrine does not apply to the cryptocurrency industry. Both of those cases were brought in New York.
The new lawsuit filed in federal court in Fort Worth brings the industry's fight with the regulator under the jurisdiction of the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. More than two thirds of the judges on the appeals court were appointed by Republican presidents, making it the favored venue for challenges to the SEC under the Biden administration.
The case was assigned to Judge Reed O'Connor, an appointee of Republican former President George W. Bush with a track record of ruling in favor of conservative litigants challenging laws and regulations governing guns, LGBTQ rights and healthcare.
Paul Clement, former U.S. Solicitor General under President George W. Bush, represents the plaintiffs.
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Inter Miami won 2-0 against Real Salt Lake, showcasing Lionel Messi's enduring brilliance and proving his fitness under Gerardo "Tata" Martino's guidance. Messi nearly broke the deadlock in the 18th minute with a curling free-kick, but was denied by Justen Glad's headed clearance off the line. The match marked the start of the new Major League Soccer season for Inter Miami.
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta expressed disappointment with his team's lack of attacking prowess as Porto secured a 1-0 victory in the Champions League last-16 tie. Arsenal struggled to break down Porto's well-organized defense, ending their unbeaten record of eight games against Portuguese opposition. The defeat left them with a significant task in the return leg on March 12.
Afghanistan won the third T20 international match against Sri Lanka despite six consecutive losses, securing a three-run victory. Captain Ibrahim Zadran expressed elation, acknowledging the bittersweet nature of their series loss. Sri Lanka entered the contest as favorites, but Afghanistan displayed unwavering determination to avoid a whitewash and secure at least one victory.
India's cricketing prowess and confidence were showcased in their victory over England in the third Test of the series, setting the stage for a thrilling match in Ranchi. Former captain Sourav Ganguly praised the team's bench strength, highlighting the performances of emerging talents despite key players' absence. Ganguly emphasized the team's self-assurance and unity.
Virat Kohli on Tuesday joyfully revealed on social media that he and his wife Anushka Sharma welcomed a baby boy on February 15. Joining in the celebration, cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar extended his congratulations through his social media platform. This joyous occasion adds to the couple's happiness as they are already proud parents to a three-year-old daughter named Vamika.
For the first time since the ATP rankings started 50-years ago, there are no singlehanded backhands in the top-10 this week. The onehanded shot, a vanishing denomination on the Tour, may just be fading away.
Former England captain Michael Vaughan has criticized the team's aggressive 'Bazball' approach following their 434-run loss to India, questioning their attitude towards traditional Test cricket values. Vaughan argued that not playing for the draw is disrespectful and the team's demeanor, particularly Joe Root's dismissal, could signify complacency.
England's 'Bazball' approach in India questioned after a 434-run defeat in the third Test. Former India seamer Karsan Ghavri believes aggressive batting won't work on turning tracks. Monty Panesar supports the approach but suggests more calculated shot selection and avoiding dot balls. England's inexperienced spinners have struggled against Jaiswal and Sarfaraz. India now knows England's spinners can be exposed.
Sri Lankan spinner Wanindu Hasaranga joined Lasith Malinga as the second Sri Lankan player to reach 100 wickets in T20 Internationals. Hasaranga achieved this milestone in just 63 matches, making him the second fastest overall. During the second T20I against Afghanistan, Hasaranga displayed exceptional bowling skills, finishing with figures of 2/19.
Sri Lanka won their second T20I against Afghanistan by 72 runs, clinching the series with a game to spare. The match took place at Dambulla stadium, with a capacity crowd eager to witness the battle between two formidable cricketing nations. Angelo Mathews, a seasoned all-rounder, was the cornerstone of Sri Lanka's triumph.
Champions Bayern Munich suffered a 3-2 defeat against VfL Bochum on Sunday, marking their third consecutive loss across all competitions and widening the gap to eight points behind Bundesliga leaders Bayer Leverkusen. Despite taking a 13th-minute lead through Jamal Musiala's precise strike from a tight angle, the Bavarians faced setbacks, including Dayot Upamecano's second consecutive red card following his expulsion in Wednesday's Champions League loss to Lazio.
Rasmus Hojlund's early brace proved sufficient for Manchester United to secure a thrilling 2-1 victory in the Premier League clash against Luton Town on Sunday, propelling them closer to the top-four battle. The Danish striker capitalized on a defensive lapse, giving United the lead just 37 seconds into the game. He extended the advantage to 2-0 within seven minutes, firmly establishing his team's control.Google has reportedly expanded testing for its Duet AI artificial intelligence (AI)-powered real-time collaborator for Google's online services including Gmail, Google Docs, Google Drive, Google Sheets, and Google Slides. Duet AI was first unveiled by the tech giant during the Google I/O 2023, and since then it has been in a closed testing phase. Before it is launched across the company's online services, Google is testing the feature with users who have enrolled in the Workspace Labs program.
According to a 9to5Google report, Duet AI's side panel has begun appearing for several users enrolled in the Workspace Labs program. Opening the online apps resulted in a welcome screen that explained that these early and experimental features are now available to them. Beta testers get experimental features for a temporary period, and it is expected that once the testing is done, Duet AI will become available as part of the Google One AI Premium plan for personal Google account holders. Duet AI can undertake specific tasks in online apps. The side panel can be expanded to half the screen in all the apps except Gmail, as per the report.
Google announced a detailed overview of the features in a blog post last year. In Gmail, Duet AI can summarise email threads, explain conversations in a simplified language, suggest, write, and improve replies, and even find information from other emails. Users can ask the AI questions such as “When is my next flight” and it will scan through the emails to find the booking details and will give a concise answer.
Similarly, in Google Drive, the Duet AI side panel can be used to track files, summarise project folders, create bullet points from large documents, and even answer queries involving data from the files in the Drive and emails in Gmail. Coming to Google Docs, Duet AI can showcase its full range of generative capabilities as it can brainstorm ideas, write content from scratch, add to pre-written content, create tables, generate images, and more. Google claims that Duet AI can understand contextual speech and can collaborate with the user to improve efficiency.
In Google Sheets, using the “help me organise” capability, the AI assistant can create custom plans for tasks, projects, or activities. This includes creating tables, and formulas, adding filters, and even performing goals-based tasks from scratch. In Google Slides, Duet AI can generate slides as per specifications, add elements and images, write words, summarise presentations, add slide animation, and even create customised presentation layouts. While the report does not mention it, Duet AI was also planned for Google Meet where it could generate unique backgrounds. These features are expected to make their way to subscribers when Duet AI exits beta testing in the future.
Xiaomi 14 Ultra may be unveiled on February 25 during the global launch of the Xiaomi 14 and Xiaomi 14 Pro. The purported top-of-the-line handset has surfaced online multiple times over the past few weeks. The company has not yet confirmed the model but several leaks and reports have suggested details about the phone. Some key specifications of the Xiaomi 14 Ultra have been tipped previously. Leaked design renders of the model have also shown the back panel design. Now the front panel design of the Xiaomi 14 Ultra and the price of the handset have leaked. It was also reportedly spotted on a certification site.
A MySmartPrice report shared leaked renders of the Xiaomi 14 Ultra, which showed the front panel of the handset. It appears with a flat display with very slight curves near the edges and very slim bezels and chin. The report claimed that the phone may come with a 2.5D quad micro curved screen. It also is seen with a centred hole-punch slot at the top to house the front camera. An earlier report from the same publisher leaked the rear panel renders of the handset previously.
Xiaomi 14 Ultra leaked design renders
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Another report by Dealabs (via 9to5Google) suggested that the Xiaomi 14 Ultra may be priced at EUR 1,499 (roughly Rs. 1,33,600) for its 16GB + 512GB RAM and storage option. Although this report claims that the model will be available in a single configuration, it was previously tipped to come in 12GB + 256GB, 16GB + 512GB, and 16GB + 1TB variants.
A Xiaomi handset with the model number 24031PN0DC has also been spotted on China's MIIT certification site and tipster Digital Chat Station has claimed that this is the purported Xiaomi 14 Ultra model. The phone is said to support 5G and satellite connectivity, although it is still unclear if it supports two-way calling or allows only satellite messaging.
Previous leaks have also suggested that the Xiaomi 14 Ultra could get a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC and ship with Android 14-based HyperOS. It may also sport a 6.7-inch 2K AMOLED display, a 50-megapixel quad rear camera unit and a 5,180mAh battery with 90W wired and 50W wireless charging support.
Gaekwad, who was India's former Test captain and the country's oldest living Test cricketer at the time of his demise, died at the age of 95. He played in 11 Tests and led the team during India's tour of England in 1959. Under his captaincy, Baroda also won the Ranji Trophy in the 1957-58 season.
Indian women shuttlers secure their first-ever Badminton Asia Team Championships medal with a 3-0 win over Hong Kong in the quarterfinals. PV Sindhu, Ashmita Chaliha, and the doubles pair of Ashwini Ponappa and Tanisha Crasto contribute to the victory. Tanisha and Ponnappa defeat Yeung Nga Ting and Yeung Pui Lam in 35 minutes.
Sarfaraz Khan had a memorable Test debut in Rajkot against England, hitting a quickfire 62-run knock off 66 balls before getting run out. His emotional father and wife were present. Sarfaraz's younger brother Musheer Khan, who played for India in the recently-concluded Under-19 World Cup, called up his brother in Rajkot after the day's play.
Sarfaraz Khan fulfilled his childhood dream by receiving his India cap at the Niranjan Shah Stadium in Rajkot. His father, Naushad, who is also his coach, was emotional during the moment. Sarfaraz's father had a dream to play for India but didn't get support at home. The 204-run partnership between Rohit Sharma and Ravindra Jadeja before he came into bat meant that Sarfaraz had to wait for a long time with the pads on, but waiting for a long time for his maiden India cap has taught him the value of patience.
Samsung has announced that it is rolling out a new update for its Galaxy S24 series smartphones. The update is considered to be a major one as it addresses several user complaints seen ever since the phones hit the market. Most prominent among them was a display issue which appeared washed out in vivid mode compared to last year's models. The South Korean tech giant has now fixed it with a new Vividness setting that allows better control of the colour depth in the display mode. The update also adds improvements to camera modes and the performance of artificial intelligence (AI).
Earlier, as per a report by Teknofilo, the company had said that the changes made to the vivid mode were intentional and aimed to “provide more accurate and comfortable viewing during use”. However, it appears the tech giant has now decided to roll back its decision and allow users better control over display settings. Revealing the update via a newsroom announcement on Wednesday, Samsung acknowledged that different users have varying needs, and said, “Based on your feedback, through an upcoming update, we aim to provide enhanced options and experiences across device display and camera.”
Vividness setting in Display settings
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The update will add a new Vividness option that can be found in Display > Advanced settings. This option adds a bar that will let users have improved control over the intensity of the colour depth by sliding it left and right until the right amount of vibrancy is displayed. The setting has three different levels. At zero, the vivid mode remains in its current state, while pushing it will enhance the vividness to a level seen in previous year's models.
Apart from this, Samsung has also improved the camera system on the Galaxy S24 series devices. As per the note, improvements have been made to various camera modes including zoom, Portrait Mode, Nightography, videos shot through rear cameras, and more. These upgrades should improve the picture quality even further.
Finally, the update has also improved the Galaxy AI features on the S24 series smartphones. Samsung hinted at improvements made to the AI model, without specifying what they really are. However, it appears to be a technical upgrade that allows the AI to better understand contextual speech in different languages for the Live Translate feature. As per the announcement, the update will be rolled out to all users in the coming days.
