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Intel Optane SSD 900P Launched, Promises 4X Speed Improvement Over PCIe SSDs Highlights The Optane SSD 900P is based on Intel and Micron's 3D Xpoint technology It promises blazing fast speeds in conventional usage scenarios 280GB and 480GB models are available worldwide in PCIe and U.2 versions Intel promised to revolutionise PC storage and memory with its 3D Xpoint technology as far back as mid-2015. 3D Xpoint is a new type of flash memory developed jointly by Intel and Micron, and was touted as being 1,000 times faster and more reliable than the NAND flash used in current-day SSDs. Since then, Intel has launched only its Optane SSD DC 4800X for data centres and the rather underwhelming Optane Memory modules for PCs. Now, the company is finally ready with its mainstream Optane SSD 900P, which is aimed at enthusiasts and content creators who deal with large, complex, IO-intensive workloads. According to Intel, the Optane SSD 900p is up to four times faster than today's b

Nokia 7 launch in China The Nokia Smartphone line  is filling in a missing gap today with the Nokia 7, a mid-range Android phone that’ll sell for around $400. The phone has a 5.2-inch 1080p IPS LCD display, a Snapdragon 630 processor, a 3,000mAh battery, and support for expanded storage over microSD. It’ll be available in two models, one with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage and another with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. This is the second Nokia phone to include a “bothie” camera, which is really just a mode that lets the phone capture photos from the front and rear camera at the same time, combining them into a single image. It’s mostly a gimmick, but it sounds like it could be fun now and then for Instagram and Snapchat. The phone includes a 16 megapixel camera with 1.12um pixels and an f/1.8 aperture on the back and a 5 megapixel camera with 1.4um pixels and an f/2.0 aperture on the front As with the other recent Nokia phones, the Nokia 7 isn’t actually made by Nokia

India's older telcos  Airtel , Vodafone and Idea, who have waged an acrimonious battle over local interconnect rates (IUC) against new entrant  Reliance Jio , have found common ground with their bitter rival on the international settlement rates with both sides agreeing backing an increase. The warring parties, in the midst of a brutal tariff war, are backing the increase of international termination rate ( ITR ) for calls coming into India from overseas, to Re 1 from present level of 53 paise a minute, saying that existing rates are very low for India when compared to global markets. "In our submission, which was supported by all our members, including Relian ce Jio,  COAI  has asked for an increase from the present ITR," said Rajan Mathews, director general of Cellular Operators Association of India, which represents leading carriers in the country. "This is due to the exchange rate differentials that have emerged for the INR versus other currencies and other re

80% discounts are back as Amazon, Flipkart start Diwali sale ith the festival of lights drawing closer,  ecommerce companies have been shining a spotlight on online sales to acquire new customers and retain existing ones. And in what may possibly be the last  Diwali  sale this year, both  Flipkart  and  Amazon India  are hosting their four-day long festivals starting today. With big deals on top brands, coupled with massive cashback offers and exclusive launches, both players are rolling out steep discounts during this period. Here's the lowdown on what's on offer in the coming days: Mobile phones Amazon is offering great deals on mobile phones as well as accessories. Some of the top deals include Google Pixel XL for under Rs 50000, iPhone SE at Rs 16999 and Asus Zenfone 3 for less than Rs 11000 - down from nearly Rs 23000. There are big savings on Samsung, Vivo and Redmi phones as well. Rival Flipkart is also offering interesting deals on a range of brands and mobile p

Samsung Galaxy J7+ with dual rear cameras quietly start selling in Philippines Few days ago we saw  Samsung teasing its dual-camera budget smartphone, the Galaxy J7+ in the Philippines. Now, it has been reported that the handset has already started selling in the region at PHP 19,990, which roughly converts to Rs 25,260. The firm has also launched the  Galaxy J7  Core at PHP 9,990 or roughly Rs 12,600. Both are listed on the company website. The USP of the Samsung Galaxy J7+ is the dual rear cameras with 13MP (f1.7 aperture) and 5MP sensors (f1.9 aperture). It also said to support Samsung's Live Focus feature, which is there in the Galaxy Note 8. It has a 5.5inch full HD (1080x1920 pixels) resolution Super AMOLED display and is powered by an octa-core processor, clubbed with 4GB RAM and 32GB inbuilt storage, which can be increased with a microSD card. There is a front-facing camera of 16MP (f1.9 aperture). Backed by a 3000mAh battery, the Galaxy J7+ supports 4G, Bluetooth v

Regulator  Irdai  has asked insurers to take immediate steps to identify and fix security gaps in information and computer infrastructure with a view to safeguard data and financial system from any vulnerability. The  Insurance  Regulatory and Development Authority of India (Irdai) had guidelines on information and cyber security for insurers in April this year. It, however, said that from the feedback/ updates received from insurers, "it is observed" that many of them still have not finalised their gap analysis report,  cyber crisis management plan  and board approved information and cyber security policy. Insurers have also been asked to firm up their Cyber Crisis Management Plan (CCMP) for handling cyber incidents more effectively. In a circular addressed to all insurers, the regulator said that ensuring that Information and  Computer Technology  ( ICT ) infrastructure of insurers are fully secured is of paramount importance. "Any vulnerabilities to ICT may

 Chinese  smartphone  maker  Oppo  is all set to launch its latest flagship smartphone in India. The company has started sending out media invites for the launch event on November 2, where it will unveil the  Oppo F5 . Just like  OnePlus , Oppo is also skipping the number 4 and is launch F5 after F3. The company has not mentioned any reason for the same, but 4 is considered as an unlucky number in China so that can be reason behind this. The invite doesn't reveal much about the launch and reads, 'Come capture the real you with Oppo's Selfie Expert'. The smartphone is expected to sport a display of 18:9 aspect ratio like many of the smartphones available in the market. As per earlier reports, the Oppo F5 is expected to come with a 6-inch FHD+ display with 18:9 aspect ratio. The smartphone will sport dual front cameras either 12MP or 16MP. There will also be a 20MP rear camera with LED flash and it will be backed by a 4000mAh battery. It is also expected th

indian oil-to-telecoms conglomerate  Reliance Industries Ltd  posted a 7.3% rise in its second-quarter standalone net profit, buoyed by higher margins from its core refining and petrochemical businesses. Its telecoms arm Jio Infocomm Ltd, which upended the telecoms industry with its free calls and cheaper data plans, posted a loss of Rs 2.71 billion. Profit on a standalone basis, which includes refining, petrochemicals and oil and gas exploration businesses, rose to Rs 82.65 billion ($1.27 billion) in the quarter ended Sept. 30, its highest ever. But that was below analysts' average estimate of Rs 88.05 billion, Thomson Reuters data showed. Refining, petrochemicals and oil and gas exploration businesses, which account for over 90% of the company's overall revenue and profit, delivered an 11.5% rise in quarterly revenue from operations to Rs 717.61 billion. Gross refining margin, the profit earned on each barrel of crude processed, was $12.0 for the quarter, outper

Toshiba, Bain executives join to push for memory-chips sale The heads of  Toshiba 's memory chip business and  Bain Capital , the investment fund buying it, said Friday they hope to close the deal by March despite persisting opposition from Toshiba's U.S. joint venture partner Western Digital. Appearing with Toshiba Memory Chief Yasuo Naruke, Bain Japan chief Yuji Sugimoto said his consortium is giving full support to the plan. Toshiba Memory and Bain gave a media tour Friday of a flash-memory chip manufacturing plant in this central Japanese industrial town to highlight the chip unit's technological prowess and business potential. Tokyo-based  Toshiba Corp ., suffering massive losses from its nuclear business, sorely needs the sale to survive. Its U.S. nuclear operations at Westinghouse Electric Co. filed for  bankruptcy  earlier this year. Toshiba spun off the memory business in July for the sale. It's the last major asset Toshiba has left to sell.

In April, this year Chinese  smartphone  maker  Xiaomi  launched its flagship smartphone Mi 6 with 6GB RAM. Now, it seems that the company is planning to introduce a 4GB RAM variant of the smartphone. A 4GB RAM and 64GB internal storage variant of the smartphone is spotted on certification website TENAA. All the other specifications are the same, just the RAM and storage of the phone has changed. It is also speculated that the company will launch the 4GB RAM variant on November 11 at an event in China. The  Xiaomi Mi 6  is powered by  Qualcomm 's latest Snapdragon 835 flagship SoC and comes with a 5.15-inch Full HD display, which the company claims satisfy China's colour standards and prevents discomfort caused due to colour shifts. The Mi 6 has a four-sided 3D-glass design, and has a Home button with integrated fingerprint sensor at the front. It's also splash-resistant. Notably, the Mi 6 is the first Xiaomi smartphone that doesn't include a 3.5mm audio jack. However

Sony India today announced that it is enhancing the communication possibilities with the world’s first smartphone featuring real-time 3D capture1; with the Xperia XZ1. The newest flagship leverages Sony’s legacy of developing forward thinking camera innovations, together with its history of craftsmanship to offer an immersive entertainment experience packaged up in a timeless design. The advanced elements technology comprises of Autofocus Burst (10FPS) and Full HD- HDR Display. The smartphone’s camera stands out for its prowess with new Smile Predictive Capture. Drawing inspiration from Sony’s most inventive products developed over the decades such as the Cyber-shot, α, BRAVI, Handycam and Walkman, the Xperia XZ1 presents the very best of Sony technology in a single device. It showcases Sony’s core expertise in camera technology and image sensing, with a combination of four inventive new camera focused features – the 3D Creator, Super slow-motion video, new Smile Predictive Captur

ASUS ‎today unveiled its latest flagship mainstream notebook ‘Vivobook S15’ at ‘Beyond The Edge’ press event in New Delhi. The event also showcased the all new Asus Zenbook UX430, the thinnest-ever ZenBook with discrete graphics. The latest ZenBook and VivoBook thin-and-light laptops push the boundaries of design and technology to deliver ultimate mobile computing experiences. ASUS VivoBook S15    A 15.6-inch laptop designed for those constantly on the go, featuring a 17.9mm profile and weighing just 1.7 kg. The ASUS VivoBook Series is renowned for offering outstanding value and performance, but the new VivoBook S Series pushes the boundaries to deliver levels of style and performance normally only found in higher-end laptops. The thin and lightweight VivoBook S is the latest and most stylish model in the VivoBook Series. It has a metallic Icicle Gold finish for a quality feel, and features a NanoEdge display with a 7.8mm-slim bezel that provides a larger display area for more

HMD Global is looking forward to launch its latest flagship smartphone, the Nokia 8, in India on September 26. HMD Global has sent across media invites declaring the smartphone launch on September 26 which mentions, “Join us for unveiling the next milestone of Nokia phones”. With all the other Nokia smartphones already launched in India, one gets no mark for guessing that the Nokia 8 will be launched next. With the launch taking place on 26th September, sales of Nokia 8 are assumed to start sometime in the second week of October. Keeping in mind the company’s online and offline strategy, the Nokia 8 might be sold offline. HMD Global’s launch date and sale timeframe of the Nokia 8 is presumed to be decided keeping the festival season in mind. The company has thought of launching the Nokia 8 just before Diwali in order to grab the attention of the mass market. In Europe, the price of Nokia 8 is €599, which when converted becomes roughly Rs. 45, 000. Specifications and fea