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  • 5 best laptops to buy in 2022 for everyday use

    5 best laptops to buy in 2022 for everyday use

    The local market and online retailers both presently stock hundreds of laptops. Still, it can be difficult to find a new laptop that satisfies all of your needs.

    Before making a purchase, you must determine your requirements for your next laptop as well as how long you intend to use it.

    If you’re having trouble deciding which laptop best suits you, here are a few options available on the market:

    Apple MacBook Air

    Starting price: Rs289,000

    Everyone admires the graphics and functionality of MacBooks. Apple uses a retina display with a high pixel density, which makes it impossible for our eyes to distinguish between individual coloured pixels and instead causes everything to appear super tidy. Most artists prefer MacBook machines for just this reason, and the speedier M2 chip in the 2022 versions only makes it the best deal.

    The suggestion for keeping the weight in your bag low is the 13.6-inch MacBook Air, which comes in a stylish dark hue of space grey. Heavy-duty editing software is easily handled by an 8GB RAM, 8-core graphics processing unit. Apple claims that the battery life on a typical day will last up to 18 hours. However, with only two Thunderbolt ports (that handle up to 6K screens) and a headphone jack, be prepared for constrained connectivity.

    HP Envy X360 Convertible

    Starting price: Rs220,000

    The HP Envy x360 is the ideal laptop for students since it is tiny, incredibly light (1.30kg), and features a sturdy aluminium chassis. With the addition of an HP Pen for note-taking, this two-in-one gadget may be converted into a tablet at any time by rotating 360 degrees on its hinges. The 13.3-inch FHD display with micro-edge bezels strikes the ideal portability balance between a large laptop and a notebook.

    Enjoy the 11th Generation Intel Core i5 processor’s speeds, no-lag multitasking with 8GB of RAM, and 256GB of SSD storage space thanks to the system’s performance specifications. You can make your own study bubble in the library using additional cool features like the button-triggered privacy screen mode, mic mute, and camera shutter. Additionally, it has a wide range of connectivity choices, including a Thunderbolt 4 port and a microSD card reader, in addition to long battery life.

    Asus ROG Zephyrus G14

    Starting price: Rs300,000

    The best option for running heavy games and intensive CAD (computer-aided design) applications is a gaming laptop. The capable 16GB RAM and 1TB SSD storage of the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 are both supported by a potent NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 graphics card. Your rendering applications will therefore operate very quickly here.

    It can seem a little heavy to carry around since it is a gaming notebook, but that is to be expected from a machine with top-notch specifications. Using the integrated fingerprint reader, you can log in to your system instantly. You can also access independent HDMI and DisplayPort ports to view projects more clearly on a larger screen. The absence of a webcam is the sole negative aspect that some people might find unacceptable.

    Dell XPS 13 9305

    Starting price: Rs380,000

    The Dell XPS 13 Ultrabook, which maximises its 13.3-inch screen with almost no bezels, is another thin laptop to think about. Just know that, owing to 11th Gen Intel Core i5 CPUs, your study partner can manage all the demands of a hectic college student life. With 512GB SSD storage and 8GB of RAM, you can boot up and resume work in a flash, not to mention the fingerprint-integrated power button that grants you immediate access.

    Additionally, this model includes a 720p HD webcam. Even better, it includes two Thunderbolt 4 connections, each of which can accommodate up to two 4K displays. This is excellent for computing regular Word jobs and presentations.

    Lenovo Ideapad 5

    Starting price: Rs125,000

    Students looking for inexpensive solutions might look into Lenovo’s IdeaPad line. We chose the newest model, the IdeaPad 5, which is reasonably priced and boasts a massive 14-inch display and 16GB RAM. It is extremely quick for majors that require a lot of research because it is powered by an eight-core AMD Ryzen 7 CPU, which is compared to the more expensive Intel Core i7.

    Unless it recognises your distinct biometric signature on the power button, which grants access to only you and no one else, the laptop keeps sleeping. Long lectures won’t be a problem thanks to the all-day battery life; simply press the privacy shutter to permanently switch off the webcam. You can connect HDMI or DisplayPort cables to the device, or you can use the USB-C port with power supply to charge your smartphone.

    Note: Given that there are numerous models/variations, the price mentioned may differ slightly from market prices depending on the laptop’s specifications and features. Any product with a higher price may have modern hardware or improved specs as compared to stock/base variation.

  • India to become the most populous country in 2023

    India to become the most populous country in 2023

    India will become the world’s most populous country next year i.e 2023, beating China, according to a United Nations (UN) report. Currently, India’s population stands at 1.412 billion, compared to China’s 1.426 billion.

    The findings were released by the UN on July 11 to mark World Population Day.

    The latest projections also suggest the world population is expected to reach eight billion by mid-November 2022, 8.5 billion in 2030 and 9.7 billion in 2050, 10.4 billion people during the 2080s and to remain at that level until 2100.

    India is also among eight countries where the population is expected to be concentrated in 2050. The other seven countries are Congo, Egypt, Ethiopia, India, Nigeria, Pakistan, the Philippines and Tanzania.

    UN Secretary-General António Guterres said, “This year’s World Population Day (July 11) falls during a milestone year when we anticipate the birth of the Earth’s eight billionth inhabitant. This is an occasion to celebrate our diversity, recognise our common humanity, and marvel at advancements in health that have extended lifespans and dramatically reduced maternal and child mortality rates.”

    In a tweet, he added, “On ensuring our world can support our needs and those of future generations. On protecting human rights and the ability of all individuals to make informed choices about whether and when to have children.”

  • Hyundai’s electric vehicle wins ‘World Car of the Year’ award

    Hyundai’s electric vehicle wins ‘World Car of the Year’ award

    The winners of the World Car Awards for 2022 were recently announced at an event held during this year’s auto show.

    Pure-electric vehicles won the majority of the coveted prizes, indicating how the world’s automotive marketplace is changing from combustion to electrification and demonstrating how emission-free autos are equal to or better than their gasoline or diesel equivalents.

    The Hyundai Ioniq 5, an all-electric SUV from the Korean automaker, won the top accolade, ‘World Car of the Year’. The futuristic Ioniq 5 received two more honours, including World Electric Vehicle of the Year and World Car Design of the Year.

    Launched in 2004, the annual ‘World Car Awards’, is now in its 18th year. As per Cision Insights’ 2021, it is the world’s number one award event in terms of media reach and analysis of twenty-five main worldwide markets for the ninth year in a row.

    The jury for this year’s awards comprises 103 expert automotive journalists from across the world who are tasked with evaluating, comparing, and selecting the finest car in each class.

    iF Design Award 2022

    Hyundai’s designs also won nine awards at the prestigious International Forum (iF) Design Award 2022.

    Since 1954, the iF Design Award has recognised outstanding designs of the year. Along with the ‘Red Dot Award’ from Germany and the Worldwide Design Excellence Award (IDEA) from the United States, it is one of three international design honours.

    Hyundai Motor has won the iF Design Award for the eighth year in a row, honouring the automaker in a variety of categories, including Product, Professional Concept, Interior Architecture, and Communication.

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    The multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) from Hyundai Motor, STORIA, which was recently launched in Pakistan, underlines Hyundai’s global product design prowess. It has the outside of a futuristic spacecraft and the cabin of a roomy and pleasant vehicle for the driver and occupants. Lesser beltlines and panoramic side windows are influenced by traditional Korean ‘Hanok’ architecture.

  • Shah Rukh-Deepika, Salman-Katrina: Announcement teasers of ‘Pathan’ and ‘Tiger 3’ released

    Shah Rukh-Deepika, Salman-Katrina: Announcement teasers of ‘Pathan’ and ‘Tiger 3’ released

    Salman Khan and Katrina Kaif starrer ‘Tiger 3’ will be out on April 21 2023(Eid). Both shared the teaser of Tiger 3 and is all set to take the internet by storm. 

    The video begins with Katrina’s power-packed action scenes. Sharing the teaser on Twitter, Salman wrote, “Hum sab apna apna khayal rakhen (All of us should take care of ourselves.. Tiger3 on 2023 Eid… let’s all be there ..Releasing in Hindi, Tamil and Telugu. Celebrate #Tiger3 with #YRF50 only at a big screen near you on 21st April 2023.”

    Shah Rukh Khan also shared the teaser for his upcoming film Pathaan and announced the release date.

    He wrote in the caption, “I know it’s late… But remember the date… Pathaan time starts now…See you in cinemas on 25th January, 2023. Releasing in Hindi, Tamil and Telugu. Celebrate #Pathaan with #YRF50 only at a big screen near you.”

    Both Shah Rukh and Salman have done extended cameos in each other’s films.