Arushi Sakhuja
The tech world has seen significant innovations. After all the buzz around Apple’s annual event launch- one of the most anticipated events of the year — it’s only right to keep an eye out for all the other tech news that’s creating hype. With LG foraying into the NFT space and Instagram removing its shoppable page, here are all the latest tech updates.
Apple unveils the iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Pro, Apple Airpods 2 and Apple Watch series 8
After much speculation, the iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro have finally been unveiled at the Apple launch event. While the new phone resembles the older models, a key highlight of the iPhone 14 Pro is the 48-megapixel camera and a dynamic island notch. Along with that, the iPhone 14 has a 6.7 inch and a new safety feature like crash detection. Apple is also removing the SIM tray from the US models of the iPhone 14 series. The iPhone 14 starts at Rs 79,900 and The iPhone 14 Pro starts at 1,29,900. Apple also launched the Apple Watch Series 8 starting at Rs. 45,900, Apple AirPods Pro 2 priced at Rs. 26,900 and Apple Watch Ultra priced at Rs 89,900.
PS5 Grey Camouflage collection to launch in India
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Make gaming fancy with Sony’s new PS5 Grey Camouflage collection of accessories. Finally making its way to India on October 14, you can pre-order yours starting September 15. The collection includes camo-inspired PS5 faceplates, a military-inspired DualSense controller, and a Pulse 3D wireless headset for the PlayStation 5. Further, the PS5 faceplates will be available for both Digital and Disc variants. Being an addition to the high-tech comic-inspired colour options that Sony announced last year, you can take your pick.
JBL launches new Tune Flex TWS earphones
Take your sound experience to new heights with the newly launched JBL Tune Flex TWS earphones. But what makes these unique is a new technology used called Sound Fit. This tech update means they are the world’s first transformable TWS earbuds with the ability to transform between open ears or closed ear/sealed ear design by switching different types of ear tips. The earphones come with six modes of active noise cancellation (ANC) tuning, offers hands-free voice control, and are IPX4 rated for water resistance. The newly launched tech gadgets, JBL Tune Flex, are priced at Rs. 6,999.
LG introduces an NFT PLatform
There has been a drastic switch to the digital side with the emergence of NFTs. While the fashion industry is leading the arena, tech giants aren’t far behind. Earlier in March, Samsung allowed its customers to buy and sell NFTs through an integrated platform available on select smart TVs. Now, LG has released an NFT marketplace on three of its TV models with the help of the Hedera blockchain — a project that the company backs by being a part of its governing council.
The tech giant’s platform is called LG Art Lab and it allows people to buy, sell and display digital art in the form of NFTs on their televisions, according to an announcement. LG’s Art Lab is available in the US on televisions running webOS 5.0 or later, and offers an NFT marketplace on three of its TVs, all supported by Nifty Gateway.
Google Maps new eco-friendly navigation for gas, diesel, and electric vehicles
Google Maps introduced an eco-friendly routing mode in US and Canada last year. This year it’s expanding the features to European countries including Germany, France, Ireland, Poland, Spain, and the UK. The new tech update is more powerful and lets you pick what type of fuel your car runs on. Google’s also adding the ability to tell maps if your car has a diesel, gas, hybrid, or electric powertrain, so it can find the most efficient route for your vehicle, and provide more accurate estimates on how much more efficient the eco-friendly route is.
Sony’s long-time PlayStation hardware chief to retire next month
This tech update might break many hearts, but Sony’s PlayStation hardware chief, 60-year-old Masayasu Ito, who led the engineering for both the PS4 and PS5, is retiring next month. Since 2008, Ito oversaw the engineering for the PlayStation 4, which hit lifetime sales of 117.2 million in March. He was also the brainchild behind the PSVR headset, the PS4 Pro, and Sony’s latest PS5 console. Current director Lin Tao will be taking over the role.
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