smart dunia

After being in the Android phone market for almost a decade, OnePlus is now venturing into the tablet market. A teaser on the company's website reveals a green tablet with a prominent rear-facing camera. OnePlus has an event scheduled for February 7th, where it is expected to unveil the new OnePlus 11 and OnePlus Buds Pro 2, but the "OnePlus Pad" may also make an appearance as per TechRadar. The teaser shows an aluminium-framed tablet with narrow bezels around the screen and a small front-facing camera above the screen, but no further details are available on the hardware or screen size. What does the OnePlus Pad teaser indicate?  The teaser for the upcoming "OnePlus Pad" suggests that the tablet will have a smooth, high-performance display. The tagline in the promotional image, "smooth without equal," could be referring to the refresh rate or internal specifications. As OnePlus is known for incorporating the latest technology, it's possible that...

Chip major Qualcomm has launched the world's first purpose-built, headworn augmented reality platform for VR/AR devices of the future. Called Snapdragon AR2 Gen 1 which is part of the company's extended reality (XR) portfolio, the multi-chip architecture achieves 50 per cent lower power consumption and 2.5x better AI performance, to enable high-performance, sleek AR glasses. Snapdragon AR2 is in various stages of development with OEMs including Lenovo, LG, Nreal, OPPO, Pico, QONOQ, Rokid, Sharp, TCL, Vuzix and Xiaomi. "We built Snapdragon AR2 to address the unique challenges of headworn AR and provide industry-leading processing, AI and connectivity that can fit inside a stylish form factor," said Hugo Swart, vice president of XR product management, Qualcomm, during the 'Snapdragon Summit 2022' here. With the technical and physical requirements for VR/MR and AR diverging, "Snapdragon AR2 represents another metaverse-defining platform in our XR portfol...

WhatsApp, one of the most popular messaging apps usually starts to roll out all of its new features to Beta testers before rolling out the update to the public. It seems like the company has again started to roll out a new update 2.22.23.15 for beta users on Android. So let’s check out all the new features that have been added with this update!   WhatsApp Beta 2.22.23.15: What’s new? If you’re part of the WhatsApp Beta, then you shall receive the update with version number 2.22.23.15. While not a lot of features have been added with this update, it does include a feature that introduces support for forwarding captions with media files.  The media files include images, videos, GIFs, and documents. If the feature is enabled, then users will be able to see a new message box at the bottom to add text or remove the caption by tapping the dismiss icon. Not all Beta users have received this update just yet, but reports suggest that more Beta users will start to get the update ...

In the past, we’ve talked about AR/VR headsets from Apple, Microsoft and Meta. Google was the one major player missing from that conversation but that’s about to change. After months of sitting on the bench, Google is apparently ready to throw its hat in the Virtual Reality race.  According to a recent report, Google has established a brand new lab for the development of its upcoming AR/VR headset called Project Iris. The report also suggests that the first prototype AR/VR glasses are almost ready.  Google AR/VR Headset Details Revealed The upcoming AR/VR headset leaked details reveal that it will probably be a wireless unit. Meaning the user won’t have to deal with pesky wires while wearing the upcoming Google VR headset. In terms of look at the design, the Google AR/VR headset will look similar to a pair of Ski-Goggles.  Google is also developing a custom OS based on Android to use on its AR headset. The tech giant is also working on a custom chip, similar to the te...

Apple has been long rumored to be working on some type of AR/VR headset, and now it seems like we might have gotten some more information about it. A report by MacRumors, states that notable Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo believes the headset will use the same 96W power adapter that is used by the MacBook Pro. On top of this, Kuo also noted that the headset will offer “Mac-level” computing power. He said that the device will pack two processors, one 5nm chip and another 4nm chip. Both of these will be manufactured by TSMC. Kuo also said that Apple’s headset will be two to three years ahead of competing products in terms of computing power. The headset is tipped to offer seamless switching between AR and VR modes. Apple AR/VR could feature two chipsets Back in December, Kuo said that Apple could release the headset at the end of 2022. He added that the headset could operate without being paired with an iPhone and will support a wide range of different apps. It could also come with Mc-leve...

The data-hungry mind of Mark Zuckerberg is about to bring us one step closer to the Matrix, albeit a depressing one, through a pair of brand new VR Haptic Gloves. According to the information, these gloves will allow the user to interact with digital objects giving a brand new dimension to Virtual Reality as we know it.  In an interview with WIRED, Michael Brash and Sean Keller from Meta Reality Labs revealed how they plan to change the world of VR by bringing the element of touch. Currently, the only way to interact with virtual objects is using physical controllers that come with Virtual Reality headsets. But they don’t offer a tactile feel of grabbing an object with your bare hands. Here’s how Facebook’s Meta Lab trying to change that.  Facebook VR Haptic Gloves To Disrupt The Industry In its purest form, VR is an illusion. The various controllers with which any VR headset ships help to maintain the said illusion. However, the deception of the virtual world falls flat on...

In what will come as welcome news for crypto enthusiasts in India, the latest reports suggest the Modi government is set to take a progressive stance on the future of cryptocurrencies in the country. As per a report by The Economic Times, India will likely bar the use of cryptocurrencies for transactions or making payments, however, it will allow them to be held as assets like gold.  As per the report, the government hopes that this approach would serve as a middle ground, that will help it avoid implementing a complete ban of cryptocurrencies in India. The report also adds that this would not mean that the government will actively promote the trading of cryptos as it does not want crypto exchanges to actively attract new investors. This is despite the government wanting to take “progressive and forward-looking” steps towards cryptocurrencies and underlying technologies.  Could crypto make its way to India legally? If this indeed ends up being the case, there will be a lot o...

Samsung confirmed yesterday that it has begun rolling out its new UI - the One UI 4. This UI is based on the latest version of Android, which is Android 12. The brand claims that the new UI will offer an elevated customer experience, with more customisation capabilities and enhanced privacy options. The UI is available on Samsung Galaxy S21 devices, including the Samsung Galaxy S21, Galaxy S21+ and Galaxy S21 Ultra. What are the features of the Samsung One UI 4? The Samsung One UI 4 boasts a range of new features. These include more customisation options that bring a new set of Colour Palettes. The customisation options will allow users to change the look and feel of the menu, buttons, home screen icons,, and background. The smartphone will now sport new widgets and offer a broader variety of emojis, GIFs, and stickers that can be accessed via the keyboard. The Samsung One UI 4 offers new privacy features such as a new privacy dashboard for settings, alerts when an app attempts to a...

Earlier today, Facebook announced that it is now rebranding itself as Meta, making it the second time this week the tech giant has reinforced its intention to build a Metaverse. The Meta branding will leak into multiple products, starting with the Oculus brand. Meta announced that Oculus Quest will now be rebranded as Meta Quest, and the Oculus App will now be called the Meta Quest App. What is Project Cambria? "We all have a strong attachment to the Oculus brand, and this was a very difficult decision to make," Bosworth said. "While we’re retiring the name, I can assure you that the original Oculus vision remains deeply embedded in how Meta will continue to drive mass adoption for VR today."  Meta Announces Project Cambria In line with this announcement, Meta has also revealed that its VR headset will now be referred to as Project Cambria,until its official name is revealed. The high-end VR headset is going to help make the Metaverse a reality, by allowing your ...