The world of technology saw some major launches from top brands such as Google and HP, with AI being the centre of attraction, this week. From a phone with an anti-drop display to power-packed laptops, there were various launches that drew the attention of tech enthusiasts. Here's a look at major tech launches and news this week:
1. Gemini 1.5
Google on Thursday launched Gemini 1.5, an upgraded version of its suite of AI models announced a few months ago. The Alphabet-owned company claimed that users can ask Google’s AI to analyse vastly more content than before -- 30,000 lines of code, 11 hours of audio, a whole hour of video -- in a single prompt. The company said it will open its million-token AI to a limited number of business customers starting Thursday.
2. HP Envy Move
HP has introduced its Envy Move 23.8-inch all-in-one PC for ₹1,24,999 in the Indian market. The PC can be folded like a briefcase, which makes it ultra-portable and suited for hybrid work. Packed by up to 13th Gen Intel Core i5 processor and integrated Intel UHD graphics, the PC boasts an integrated handle, auto-deploying kickstand feet for stable placement, and a keyboard pocket at the back. It weighs around 4.1 kg and has a 23.8-inch IMAX-enhanced Quad HD touch display.
3. ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16
ASUS ROG has launched Zephyrus G16 in the Indian market. It is the first ROG laptop that comes with an OLED panel having variable refresh rate (VRR) support. The laptop has the latest AI-Ready Intel Core Ultra 9 processor that comes with NVIDIA RTX 4000 Series. Further, it has an ultra-fast 0.2ms response time and a 2.5K resolution 16-inch OLED panel. The laptop is available in India at the starting price of ₹1,89,990.
4. HONOR X9b
HTech on Thursday announced the HONOR X9b smartphone, which comes with an Ultra-Bounce 360-degree Anti-Drop Display. It comes with a 6.78-inch curved AMOLED display with 1.5K resolution and a 120 Hz refresh rate. The phone is powered by Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 chipset with 8GB of RAM and 256GB storage. Also, it has a triple camera setup with a 108MP main sensor capable of 3x lossless zoom, a 5MP ultra-wide shooter and a 2MP macro lens. It is priced at ₹25,999 in India.
5. Galaxy Book4
Samsung has officially initiated pre-reservations for its much-awaited Galaxy Book4 series of laptops. The pre-reservation commenced on Monday, February 12, offering people an exclusive opportunity for early access. Those interested can secure their spot by paying ₹1,999 token amount on Samsung.com, Samsung Exclusive Stores, prominent retail outlets, and select online portals.
(Edited by : Priyanka Deshpande)
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