Top Tech News Today: Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro Series Launched In India, Google News Initiative's Second Cohort Of Startups Lab Is Here, More

Featuring a 6.78-inch Full HD+ AMOLED HDR 1-120Hz LTPO display with a gaming-friendly 165Hz refresh rate, the phone boasts up to 2500 nits peak brightness.

Asus has unveiled the ROG Phone 8 Pro series in India. ( Image Source :ABP Live )

Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro Series Launched In India

Asus has unveiled the ROG Phone 8 Pro series in India. Featuring a 6.78-inch Full HD+ AMOLED HDR 1-120Hz LTPO display with a gaming-friendly 165Hz refresh rate, the phone boasts up to 2500 nits peak brightness and runs on the flagship Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC, supported by up to 24GB of RAM. Incorporating the proprietary Rapid-Cooling Conductor design as a component of its advanced GameCool thermal system, the phone efficiently transfers heat directly from the processor to the back cover. Furthermore, the redesigned AeroActive Cooler X clip-on cooler, now 29 per cent smaller, ensures 1.2X higher thermal efficiency, resulting in a significant reduction of up to 26 deree Celcius in the back cover temperature.

Google News Initiative's Second Cohort Of Startups Lab Here

In a bid to support existing and emerging players within the news ecosystem in the country, Gogle News Initiative (GNI) has announced the second cohort of the GNI Startups Lab, which is a 12-week catalyst programme, in collaboration with Anymind Group and T-Hub that aims to help the next generation, independent, early stage Indian news startups achieve financial and operational sustainability. Chosen out of more than 110 applicants from across India, the ten news startups cover an array of categories of journalism, including investigative, political, medical, youth, climate and local news that provides a voice to underrepresented communities. The diverse cohort features newsrooms from around the country, producing news in multiple Indian regional languages including English, Hindi, Malayalam, Kannada and Telugu.

Sony's Spatial Content Creation System With XR Headset, Controller In The Works

Following Apple's official announcement of pre-order details and the US launch date for its Apple Vision Pro mixed reality headset, Sony has also revealed plans of the development of an immersive spatial content creation system. This system comprises an XR (extended reality) head-mounted display and a pair of controllers, targeting creators in the 3D content realm. Sony's headset will be powered by the Snapdragon XR2+ Gen 2 Platform and feature 4K OLED Microdisplays. While the Japanese tech giant did not specify a launch date, it confirmed that the headset would be available later this year.

Acer Nitro 17 Gaing Laptop Announced At CES 2024 

Acer has announced the Acer Nitro 17 (AN17-72) gaming laptop at CES 2024. The laptop claims to deliver enhanced performance, immersive experiences and essential features for gaming and multitasking on the move. Powered by the latest Intel Core 14th gen processors with Intel's Performance Hybrid Architecture, it can manage heavy workloads. Additionally, it features NVIDIA GeForce RTX 40 Series GPUs with DLSS 3.5 technology, providing unmatched AI performance for various applications. The laptop, designed for Microsoft Copilot and the next era of computing, facilitates easy access to Copilot in Windows through a dedicated Copilot key, streamlining AI utilization for productivity and creative tasks.

Rs 1 Lakh Crore Worth Of iPhones Locally Manufactured In India Last Year

With India increasing its focus on domestic manufacturing, industry data on Tuesday revealed that Apple assembled iPhones valued at more than Rs 1 lakh crore in the country in 2023. As per a report by Economic Times, the true market value of iPhones manufactured in India may vary significantly, influenced by taxes in different countries.

Samsung Galaxy S24 Series Launch: How And Where To Watch

Scheduled for January 17, Samsung's much-awaited launch of the flagship Galaxy S24 series will be unveiled soon. Samsung's Unpacked 2024 event is barely a week away. This annual event will take place at the SAP Center in San Jose, California. This years first Unpacked event will showcase the company's newest Galaxy device lineup. This flagship launch event is anticipated to be notably distinct from its predecessors.