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Sony PS5 India restock date set for August 26: Report
The PlayStation 5 was sold out within minutes of pre-orders going available at the May 17 replenishment. The PS5 was released in the country for the first time since February 2021. The PlayStation 5 costs Rs 49,990 for the normal edition while the digital edition comes for Rs 39,990. The PS5 Digital Edition is effectively identical to the PS5, with all of the same processing power as the disc-drive-equipped version.
OPPO to add 100 service centres to its network by 2022
The brand has also expanded its after-sales network in districts including Kudal, Modasa, Nangal, Udhampur, Mayiladuthurai, Dharmapuri, Hingoli and Thootupupudi. "The expansion of our after-sales Service network to over 500 cities in India is an endeavour to offer consumers an amazing and unparalleled experience with our products no matter what part of India they live in," said Damyant Singh Khanoria, Chief Marketing Officer, OPPO India.
Lenovo launches upgraded IdeaPad Gaming 3i laptop in India
This entry-level and affordable gaming laptop is built for overall performance, and aptly fits the needs of young adults and students. Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3i goes on sale on August 24 on Amazon.in and Lenovo.com. It will soon be available on Flipkart.com and other offline channels. "Boasting of an upgraded keyboard and thermal design, it is a reliable machine for daily tasks, essential gaming needs, and all round performance," Dinesh Nair, Head of Consumer Business, Lenovo India said in a statement.
Galaxy M32 5G arriving for Rs 20K-Rs 25K in India
The smartphone will launch on August 25 and is likely to go on sale from September 2 in the country, sources told IANS. The Galaxy M32 5G will be the second 5G-enabled phone in the budget M-series, after Galaxy M42 5G. Under the hood, the device will Powered by Dimensity720 processor.
Realme Narzo 30 5G now available in new variant in India
The Narzo 30 5G debuted in June this year in a 6GB+128GB variant. Earlier this month, Realme also announced a new variant of the Narzo 30 4G. The new variant has been launched on the occasion of celebrating 100 million fans with Realme Fan Festival starting August 24-28, the company said in a statement.
Microsoft quietly rolls out Windows Server 2002 ahead of Windows 11
Windows Server 2022 comes in Standard, Datacenter and Datacenter: Azure Edition variants. Its mainstream end date is October 13, 2026, and its extended end date is October 14, 2031, the company announced. The LTSC (Long Term Servicing Channel) edition has support for five years as standard, and a decade of extended support.
Clubhouse removes personal info from Afghan users' accounts
The online platform reset tens of thousands of its users' bios and photos in the Taliban-ruled country. It also made their accounts more difficult to discover in search. A spokesperson for Clubhouse told The Verge the actions didn't affect the users' followers, and all of the changes can be reversed if a user prefers.
Google is shutting down its Android Auto mobile app
Instead anyone who wants a driving-friendly interface for their Android phone should use the Google Assistant driving mode, which is available within Google Maps, or the native Android Auto interface available in select cars, reports The Verge. "For those who use them on phone experience (Android Auto mobile app), they will be transitioned to Google Assistant driving mode," Google said in a statement.
'Tetris Beat' now available on Apple Arcade
Players are tasked with rotating and dropping Tetriminos in time with the beat in Drop mode, keeping to the rhythm to build combo chains, MacRumors reported. Those who want a more casual gameplay experience can try out Tap mode, while Tetris fans who want a traditional gameplay experience can use Marathon mode, which offers a selection of soundtracks.
Tesla more than doubles its non-refundable order fee
In 2019, Tesla replaced its deposit system, when placing a new order for its vehicles, with a non-refundable order fee, reports Electrek. Instead of paying $1,000 when placing the order and having this $1,000 be applied to the total price of the vehicle the buyer pays before delivery, Tesla charged a $100 non-refundable fee when buyers placed an order.
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