Microsoft has finally pulled the wraps off of its upgraded augmented-reality headset, HoloLens 2 at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. The new headset features rea

Microsoft HoloLens 2 launched at $3,500

Microsoft has finally pulled the wraps off of its upgraded augmented-reality headset, HoloLens 2 at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona.  The new headset features real-time eye tracking, see-through holographic lenses and a Qualcomm Snapdragon 850 processor. According to Microsoft, the headset is now three times more comfortable to wear and more powerful than its predecessor.  However the biggest highlight is that it offers a wider field of view to enable next-level, mixed reality experiences. Microsoft has also added what it calls ‘instinctual interaction'. This  basically means you can touch the holograms and interact with them.  The enterprise edition of the HoloLens 2 cost $3,500 is not yet available for individual purchase.

Microsoft has finally pulled the wraps off of its upgraded augmented-reality headset, HoloLens 2 at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. The new headset features real-time eye tracking, see-through holographic lenses and a Qualcomm Snapdragon 850 processor. According to Microsoft, the headset is now three times more comfortable to wear and more powerful than its predecessor. However the biggest highlight is that it offers a wider field of view to enable next-level, mixed reality experiences. Microsoft has also added what it calls ‘instinctual interaction'. This basically means you can touch the holograms and interact with them. The enterprise edition of the HoloLens 2 cost $3,500 is not yet available for individual purchase.

Xiaomi has announced the Mi Watch Revolve Active will launch in India on June 22.

Xiaomi has announced the Mi Watch Revolve Active will launch in India on June 22.
The Amazon listing for the watch reveals that it will support SpO2 monitoring, heart-rate monitoring, and sleep tracking, along with Amazon Alexa integration.
It will also be able to deliver call and app notifications. With a built-in GPS, the smartwatch will also come with many sports modes.

Krafton’s version of PUBG: Mobile is set in the year 2051, and features new modern weapons and gadgets like drones.

The PUBG: New State closed alpha has gone live in certain regions. Krafton&rsquo;s version of PUBG: Mobile is set in the year 2051, and features new modern weapons and gadgets like drones.
The alpha gameplay footage also shows the game&rsquo;s new map, called Troi, with futuristic locations and buildings. PUBG: New State has gone up for pre-registration globally, but the game will not be available in India.
Instead, Krafton is focused on launching the India-specific Battlegrounds Mobile in the country.

Microsoft announced Forza Horizon 5, and provided updates on some of their biggest upcoming games at E3 2021.

Microsoft announced the next iteration of their open world racing franchise, Forza Horizon 5, at their E3 2021 Games Showcase. The game will be set in Mexico, and feature hundreds of cars from the most popular manufacturers.
Microsoft also announced that Halo Infinite will get a free-to-play multiplayer mode, open to all players. After last year&rsquo;s delay, the first person shooter will now release by the end of 2021. Both of these games will release on Xbox Series S and X, Xbox One, and PC.
A release date for Age Of Empires 4 was announced, and the game will now release on October 28 on PC.
Redfall, a new co-op shooter from the makers of Dishonored, was also revealed.
Starfield, Bethesda&rsquo;s first new franchise in 25 years, was given a November 11 2022 release date for Xbox Series S and X, and PC.

Square Enix announced a new single player, third person action adventure game on Marvel’s Guardians Of The Galaxy at E3 2021.

Square Enix announced a new single player, third person action adventure game on Marvel&rsquo;s Guardians Of The Galaxy at E3 2021. Made by Deus Ex developers Eidos Montreal, the game will launch October 26 for all Xbox and PlayStation consoles, and PC.
The action RPG Babylon&rsquo;s Fall also received a new trailer, which showed off gameplay and revealed the live-service aspects of the title.
Nioh developer Team Ninja also announced they are making a Final Fantasy spin-off in partnership with Square Enix. Called Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin, the action game will be launched in 2022.
The game will be available on all Sony and Microsoft consoles along with PC, but a playable demo of the game is currently available on the PS5.

An Amazon listing has revealed that the Samsung Galaxy M32 smartphone will launch in India on June 21.

An Amazon listing has revealed that the Samsung Galaxy M32 smartphone will launch in India on June 21.
The listing also confirms that the phone will feature a 6.4-inch FHD+ 90Hz AMOLED display, along with a 64MP quad rear camera setup, and a 20MP front camera. A 6,000mAh battery was also confirmed.
Samsung has not revealed the price of the phone in India yet, but has teased that it will launch in the ₹15,000 segment.

The Honor Band 6 smart wearable has gone on sale in India. The band comes with 24-hour heart rate monitoring, 10 workout modes, and a 14-day battery life.

The Honor Band 6 smart wearable has gone on sale in India. The band comes with 24-hour heart rate monitoring, 10 workout modes, and a claimed battery life of up to 14 days.
It sports a 1.47-inch AMOLED display, and also offers SpO2 monitoring, sleep tracking and up to 50 metres of water resistance. The Honor Band 6 is priced at ₹3,999 and is available from Flipkart.

Bethesda Game Studios’ upcoming game Starfield will be released on November 11 2022, game director Todd Howard announced at E3 2021.

Bethesda Game Studios&rsquo; upcoming game Starfield will be released on November 11 2022, game director Todd Howard announced at the Xbox and Bethesda Games Showcase at E3 2021.
As Bethesda&rsquo;s parent company ZeniMax Media is now owned by Microsoft, Starfield will be an Xbox and PC exclusive. Starfield is a space RPG about a group of explorers called Constellation.
Originally announced in 2016, it is Bethesda&rsquo;s first new franchise in 25 years.

The Poco M3 Pro 5G smartphone has gone on sale in India. It offers a 6.5-inch 90Hz display and a 5,000mAh battery.

The Poco M3 Pro 5G smartphone has gone on sale in India.
Powered by the Mediatek Dimensity 700 SoC, the phone features a 6.5-inch FHD+ IPS display with a 90Hz refresh rate. It includes up to 6GB of RAM, and up to 128GB of storage.
In terms of optics, there's a triple rear camera setup with a 48MP main camera, and an 8MP front camera. Poco has packed in a 5,000mAh battery with 18W fast charging support.
The Poco M3 Pro is priced starting at ₹13,999 for the 4GB + 64GB variant, and is available from Flipkart.

The Centre on Sunday said that there has been no cyber breach into the email system of the government, maintained by the National Informatics Centre. The Ministry

The Centre on Sunday said that there&nbsp;has been no cyber breach into the email system of the government, maintained by the National Informatics Centre.
The Ministry of Electronics and IT while dismissing a report claiming that data breaches in organisations such as Air India, Big Basket and Domino's had exposed email accounts and passwords of NIC emails to hackers, said the email system is "totally safe and secure".&nbsp;
It further noted that cyber security breach on external portals may not impact the users of Government email service, unless the Government users have registered on these portals using their official email address and used the same password as the one used in that email account.

Indian app NaadSadhana was awarded in the Innovation category at the 2021 Apple Design Awards.

Indian app NaadSadhana was awarded in the Innovation category at the 2021 Apple Design Awards. The app uses AI and machine learning to listen as a singer improvises a vocal line and provides instant feedback on the accuracy of notes.
Initially launched as an Indian classical music app, it now supports seven genres of music. Sandeep Ranade, who made the app, said that this is a huge honour for him as a solo developer.

An Amazon listing has revealed that Samsung’s Galaxy Tab S7 FE and Tab A7 Lite will be available in India starting June 23.

An Amazon listing has revealed that Samsung&rsquo;s Galaxy Tab S7 FE and Tab A7 Lite will be available in India starting June 23. The price of these tablets in India is not yet known.
The global version of the Galaxy Tab S7 FE sports a 12.4-inch display, a Snapdragon 750G processor, and up to 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. The Galaxy Tab A7 Lite, meanwhile, sports an 8.9-inch display.

Realme has teased the launch of a new laptop and tablet. Realme India CEO Madhav Sheth teased the arrival of new product categories on Twitter.

Realme has teased the launch of a new laptop and tablet alongside the Realme GT 5G on June 15. Realme India CEO Madhav Sheth teased the arrival of new product categories on twitter.
The laptop is expected to be called the Realme Book and the tablet will be called the Realme Tab.
A few leaked images of the Realme Book have shown that the laptop features a design inspired by the MacBook, including an aluminium body and a 3:2 aspect ratio display.

A new leak claims that Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Galaxy Z Flip 3 foldable phones will launch in August.

A new leak claims that Samsung&rsquo;s Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Galaxy Z Flip 3 foldable phones will launch in August.
The same event will reportedly see the launch of the Galaxy Watch 4 and Galaxy Watch Active 4. Tipster Max Weinbach has claimed that the event will be held on August 3.
Past leaks have suggested that the Galaxy Z Fold 3 could feature an under-display camera, and S-Pen support, along with a Gorilla Glass Victus body for additional strength.

E3 2021, gaming’s biggest expo, kicked off with Ubisoft’s press conference, where the game publisher showed off its upcoming games and services.

E3 2021, gaming&rsquo;s biggest expo, kicked off with Ubisoft&rsquo;s press conference, where the game publisher showed off its upcoming games and services.
A new game based on James Cameron&rsquo;s Avatar film is in development at the French studio, called Frontiers of Pandora. The open world action-adventure game will see players explore a living and reactive world inhabited by unique creatures and new characters.
Ubisoft also announced Rocksmith+, a subscription service which will help players learn the guitar using interactive gameplay. Players need to bring their own guitar and amp, but Rocksmith+ works on any system, and does not need additional hardware.
The publisher also showed off trailers for its upcoming AAA games Far Cry 6, Rider&rsquo;s Republic, and Mario + Rabbids: Sparks of Hope, and announced Rainbow Six Extraction, a three-player co-operative shooter with an emphasis on stealth.

According to reports, a bipartisan group of US lawmakers have introduced four bills that aim to check the power of tech giants in the US.

According to reports, a bipartisan group of US lawmakers have introduced four bills that aim to check the power of tech giants in the US. While two bills address the issue of the potential monopolies these large companies employ, another bill would essentially force tech giants to sell assets and be broken up. Reports say the US Chamber of Commerce "strongly opposes" the approach of these bills, saying that they could be ruled unconstitutional.

After suffering a security breach in February, game developer CD Projekt Red has said internal data is now being shared online.

After suffering a security breach in February, game developer CD Projekt Red has said internal data is now being shared online. The firm was hit with a cyberattack, with hackers gaining access to the internal network and managing to steal some company data. The Cyberpunk 2077 developer says that it believes the stolen data may contain details of current or former employees, and other game related data as well.

Facebook Messenger is introducing three new features to its mobile app with a new update.

Facebook Messenger is introducing three new features to its mobile app with a new update. The changes include three new chat themes, a quick reply bar, QR code scanning and payment links. While the update is being rolled out to both Android and iOS devices, the QR code scanning and payment link features are currently limited to users in the US.

Fast food restaurant McDonald's has reveal that a data breach in South Korea and Taiwan has exposed some customer and employee information.

Fast food restaurant McDonald's has reveal that a data breach in South Korea and Taiwan has exposed some customer and employee information. The firm says attackers managed to access e-mails, phone numbers and delivery addresses, but customer payment data was untouched. McDonald's has said it will take the necessary steps to notify regulators and customers mentioned in the stolen files.

Video streaming giant Netflix has launched an online retail store, to reportedly sell exclusive and limited edition products.

Video streaming giant Netflix has launched an online retail store, to reportedly sell exclusive and limited edition products. Reports say the firm will sell "carefully selected, high quality apparel and lifestyle products" that are related to Netflix shows and the brand. The store, found at netflix.shop, is currently stocking streetwear and action figures based on anime series "Yasuke" and "Eden", but will soon introduce exclusive merch based on "The Witcher" and "Stranger Things".

Volkswagen AG's US branch has indicated that over 3.3 million customers and prospective buyers were affected by a recent data breach at one of the firm's vendors.

Volkswagen AG's US branch has indicated that over 3.3 million customers and prospective buyers were affected by a recent data breach at one of the firm's vendors. The firm says almost all of the people affected were either current or potential customers of Audi, one of VW's luxury brands. The data stolen in the breach contained sales and marketing information like phone numbers and email addresses, and was left unsecured in an electronic file by the vendor. VW has said it will offer free credit protection services to those affected by the breach.

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Mi Watch Revolve Active to launch in India on June 22

PUBG: New State closed alpha goes live, new weapons, maps revealed

E3 2021: Halo Infinite gets free multiplayer, Forza Horizon 5 unveiled

E3 2021: Guardians Of The Galaxy headlines Square Enix’s showcase

Samsung Galaxy M32 to launch in India on June 21

Honor Band 6 smart wearable goes on sale in India: check price, specs

E3 2021: Skyrim developer Bethesda’s Starfield gets release date

Poco M3 Pro 5G smartphone goes on sale in India: check price, features

No cyber breach into NIC email system: Centre refutes report

Indian app ‘NaadSadhana’ wins 2021 Apple Design Award for Innovation

Samsung reveals Indian availability date for Galaxy Tab S7 FE, Tab A7

Realme teases laptop, tablet alongside Realme GT 5G launch

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3, Galaxy Z Flip 3 may launch at August event

E3 2021: Ubisoft announce Avatar game, Rainbow Six Extraction

Reports: US lawmakers introduce bills to rein in Big Tech

CD Projekt Red still struggling to recover from February data breach

Facebook Messenger introduces new features to the mobile app

McDonald's data breach in South Korea & Taiwan exposes information

Netflix launches online store to sell exclusive apparel & products

Volkswagen AG data breach sees over 3.3 million customers impacted

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