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Wherever you are in the world, there’s no denying that the Super Bowl will be the biggest show in town on February 12th. Some may tune in for the game to see if the red-hot Philadelphia Eagles can outlast Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs, others may come for the snacks and Rihanna’s halftime show. 

No matter what you’re watching for, there may be some of you that need a solid VPN to watch a Super Bowl livestream. Some may need it to get around geo-restrictions, others may plan to hop on public Wi-Fi and need to stay protected. 

Super Bowl LVII takes place on Sunday, February 12, when football fans will get to see the mighty Kansas City Chiefs take on the equally formidable Philadelphia Eagles. It promises to be a hair-raising match, one that over 100 million-plus viewers in the US will tune into on TV screens big and small.

The good news this year for owners of the best 4K TVs is that the game will be transmitted in 4K with Dolby Vision high dynamic range. Think of how incredible that will look – every detail, from the mesh of the players’ uniforms to the light reflected off their helmets should come through with vivid, startling clarity. But there’s a catch: only subscribers to Comcast’s Xfinity X1 cable service will be able to watch the game in the Dolby Vision HDR format.

It was big news when, in July 2022, Netflix teamed up with audio behemoth Sennheiser to bring Spatial Audio support to a handful of the former’s original movies and TV shows for customers on its premium plan, without the need for specialist headphones that support it. 

At the time of announcement, that support was limited to tentpole projects like Stranger Things, The Adam Project and The Witcher – but now, Netflix has announced plans to expand spatial audio compatibility to over 700 existing and upcoming titles. 

Noise has launched yet another affordable pair of true wireless earbuds in India. The Domestic wearable manufacturer has launched Noise Buds Connect true wireless earbuds in the country. The earbuds promise to offer up to 50 hours of total battery life and come with a quad mic.
Price and availability
Noise Buds Connect comes with a price tag of Rs 1,299 and it can be purchased in Carbon Black, Mint Green and Ivory White colour options. The true wireless earbuds can be purchased online on the company website and on Amazon.in.
Noise Buds Connect features
The Noise Buds Connect sports a light weight design and comes with a 13mm driver unit. The true wireless earbuds support Bluetooth version 5.2.
Noise Buds Connect comes with quad mic with ENC support. This means that the earbuds will eliminate unwanted surround sound during calls. The earbuds come with IPX5 rating which makes them sweat and water-resistant.
The company claims that the true wireless earbuds can deliver up to 10 hours of music playback on a single charge. Along with this, Noise Buds Connect also comes with Instacharge support and users can enjoy 120 minutes of music playback with just 10 minutes of charge.
Commenting on the launch, Amit Khatri, Co-Founder, Noise, said, “With the aim to introduce products that are an amalgamation of technology, innovation, performance and style, we are thrilled to expand our TWS portfolio with the launch of Noise Buds Connect. The latest addition is in line with our belief to bring together feature rich products packaged in an ergonomic design, making Buds Connect ideal for the youth.”
Recently, Noise launched its rugged smartwatch — NoiseFit Force in India at Rs 2,499. The smartwatch comes with an impact-resistant design and promise to offer up to 7 days of battery backup on a single charge.

Apple is reportedly planning on including a new periscope camera in iPhone 16 Pro Max. This lens will allow users to take photos and videos from a much wider angle than ever before. However, it appears that Apple may be limiting the use of this lens to the iPhone 16 Pro Max only.
If rumours are to be believed, Apple may limit the periscope lens technology to the Pro models due to the space that the hardware requires. Similarly, analyst Ming-Chi Kuo took to Twitter where he mentioned that periscope lens technology will be exclusively seen in the rumoured iPhone 16 Pro Max model.

Kuo tweeted: “My latest survey indicates only one/highest-end new iPhone 16 model in 2H24 will have the periscope camera, not the two models the market expected.
“Therefore, the contribution of the periscope camera to the demand for lens upgrades may be lower than the market consensus.”

Kuo’s information contradicts a recent report from The Elec, which mentioned that “Folded Zoom” periscope lens would be available in both the ‌iPhone‌ 16 Pro and the ‌iPhone‌ 16 Pro Max next year.
The analyst also mentioned that previously it was predicted that the iPhone 15 Pro Max “will adopt the periscope camera”.
“The market expected that adding periscope cameras to more iPhone models would drive demand for lens upgrades in 2023-2024,” Kuo added.
What is a periscope lens?
Periscope lens allows the light to reflect through an angled mirror towards the image sensor located in the camera. The directional shift allows for a “folded” telephoto lens system for improved optical zoom capabilities without the blurriness that comes with digital zoom.
However, the Periscope lens technology is already used by smartphone manufacturers like Samsung. Meanwhile, the ‌iPhone 15‌ Pro Max is likely to offer up to 6x optical zoom, an improvement over the current 3x optical zoom in the iPhone 14 Pro models.
For the last few years, the Pro and Pro Max iPhones have offered similar features, and battery life has been the main distinguishing feature between the devices aside from display size.
Limiting periscope zoom technology to the Pro Max will likely frustrate those who like to have the latest technology but who do not care for the larger 6.7-inch size.
It remains to be seen if Apple will change their mind and make this lens available on other iPhones as well.
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Lenovo-owned Motorola is all set to expand its budget smartphone lineup in India. Motorola has confirmed the launch of Moto E13 in the country. Launched in Europe recently, the Moto E13 is scheduled to launch in India on February 8.
The smartphone maker has also confirmed that the Moto E13 will be available online on Flipkart and leading retail stores in the country. Moto E13 will come in Cosmic Black, Aurora Green and Creamy White colour options. Rumours suggest that the smartphone will be priced under Rs 10,000.
Moto E13 specifications
Moto E13 sports a 6.5-inch HD+ display with 720×1600 pixel resolution. The display offers a 20:9 aspect ratio and an 84% screen-to-body ratio. The budget smartphone from Motorola is powered by an octa-core Unisoc T606 chipset paired with 2GB of RAM.
The dual SIM Motorola smartphone packs 64GB of internal storage which can be expanded up to 1TB by adding a microSD card. Moto E13 runs Android 13 Go Edition and comes with an IP52 rating which makes the handset splash-resistant.

The affordable Motorola smartphone features a 13MP single-lens rear camera and a 5MP front camera for selfies. The smartphone is backed by a 5000mAh battery with 10W charging support.
Recently, Motorola expanded its portfolio with four new phones under the affordable Moto G-series for the global markets. The latest smartphones include Moto G73 5G, Moto G53 5G, Moto G23 and Moto G13. Amongst these, the company launched the Moto G53 smartphone in China in December 2022. However, the global variant arrives with a slight change in the camera specification. All four smartphones will run the latest Android 13 OS out-of-the-box. The Moto G23 and Moto G13 are budget-friendly options while the Moto G73 5G and Moto G53 5G are mid-range phones.

PS Plus Collection that offers an assorted bundle of popular games, including God of War (2018), The Last of Us, and Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End will not be available for PlayStation 5 users from May 9, Sony has said.
Sony rolled out the PS Plus Collection back in November 2020, when the PS5 first came out. Understandably, the collection of games was a way to entice PS5 players to get the PS Plus subscription. Since then, the console giant has introduced Extra and Premium tiers that offer a more appealing lineup of games via Game Catalog and Classic Catalog. And now, it seems like the company has finally decided to let go of the PS Plus Collection.

Players can still claim PS Plus Collection games until May 9
For PS5 players with an active PS Plus subscription, there is still plenty of time to make the most of the collection. Sony has reiterated that those who claim PS Plus Collection games before they are taken down will be able to have uninterrupted access to those games as long as their subscription is ongoing. Once the user has claimed the games, he/ she can choose to download them at will.
How to claim PS Plus Collection games on PS5
Claiming PS Plus Collection games is as easy as they come. Here are the steps as mentioned on the official website.

If you miss out on claiming a game before the deadline, you will only be able to grab it for a price on the PS Store – unless you have access to Game Catalog available with Extra and Premium tiers.
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The technology industry is witnessing job cuts on an almost daily basis. Recently, PayPal announced the job cuts and now another company has joined the list.
As reported by Bloomberg, Pinterest is laying off about 150 employees which accounts to less than 5% of its total workforce. For the uninitiated, Pinterest is a digital search company which enables users to create online pinboards.
Confirming about the job cuts, a Pinterest spokesperson told Bloomberg, “We’re making organizational changes to further set us up to deliver against our company priorities and our long-term strategy. Our employees are the heart of how we’re able to serve our Pinners around the world. All of the employees who were impacted contributed to Pinterest and as they transition, we’re committed to supporting them with separation packages, benefits and other services.”
The report further adds that Pintrest will offer separation packages to the impacted employees along with some benefits.
PayPal announce job cuts
Recently, Payments firm PayPal announced that it is planning to cut up to 7% of its workforce which accounts for close to 2,000 employees. “While we have made substantial progress in right-sizing our cost structure, and focused our resources on our core strategic priorities, we have more work to do,” said PayPal’s Chief Executive Dan Schulman.
“Change can be difficult – particularly when it includes valued colleagues and friends departing. We will face this head-on together, drawing on the unparalleled scale of our global platform, the strategic investments we have made to strengthen our core capabilities, and the trust and loyalty of our customer,” added Dan.

Microsoft has announced its plans to revamp its video conferencing platform–Teams Room on Windows consoles and front-of-room displays. The new look will be added to the platform by the end of this quarter, Microsoft Teams Room on Windows application running version 4.16. The company plans to make Teams Rooms easier to use by aligning key elements of the user interface across the Windows and Android ecosystems.
“To make Teams Rooms even easier to use, we’re aligning key elements of the user interface across the Windows and Android ecosystems,” Microsoft said in a blog post.
The upcoming update will let users witness the “vivid new ambient screens” along with a re-designed calendar on consoles and front-of-room displays.

Additionally, Microsoft Teams users will also get improved visual cues throughout the experience that will make it easier and more intuitive to interact with the console.
On the calendar, users will be able to scroll down to see the schedule for the entire day.
The update will also come with improved buttons on the console which will allow users to access the frequently used features, including a button for ‘Meet’ to start a new meeting from the room, a button for ‘Call’ which will allow users to make a call to a phone number or add a person from the directory, and more.
Here’s a detailed list of the upgradation which Microsoft Teams have received with the update:

“For enhanced customisation, your organisation will have a wider range of ambient screens to choose from than before, with five exciting new themes added to the eight themes currently available,” the company said.
“Users will be able to customise the Front Row view, including visibility of the meeting chat, and choose which meeting component is displayed on the left and right panel,” it added.
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WhatsApp is reportedly working on a new feature that will make it easier for users to make calls. The new calling shortcuts feature will allow users to quickly and easily make a call using the app.
The calling shortcuts feature will enable users to quickly access their contacts list and initiate a call without having to open up the app. It also allows users to set up custom shortcuts for frequently called contacts, allowing users to quickly make calls. With this new feature, WhatsApp is looking to make calling as easy as sending messages on the platform.

According to a report by WABetaInfo, the calling shortcut feature integrated to the app will make it simple for users by tapping the contact cell within the list of contacts. The new calling shortcut feature will automatically be added to the home screen of the user’s device, once created.
The update is being rolled out through the Google Play Store Beta Program for Android beta testers. The update carries version 2.23.3.15 which allows users the ability to use the calling feature within the app. Currently, the calling shortcuts are under development and will be released in the future update of the application, the report added.

How is this feature useful?
This feature will be helpful to WhatsApp users who frequently make calls to the same person and do not want to go through the same process every time, that is, opening the application and searching for the contact every time.
WhatsApp is working on an in-app banner feature within the app that will allow users to browse their documents. The new banner feature will be available to use in the upcoming update of the app. WhatsApp users will be able to share documents and files up to 2GB in size.
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