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Having recently impressed us with its mid-range FiiO M11S portable digital audio player, Chinese audio firm FiiO is back with a decidedly high-end offering for its next on-the-go device. The new M15S portable player comes packed with two desktop-grade ES9038PRO digital-to-analog converters, with individual DAC chips dedicated to the left and right stereo channels. Each chip makes use of four D/A converters for what FiiO claims to be extremely high-quality decoding, with the device able to support playback of audio files up to 384kHz/DSD256. The new M15S also supports MQA, allowing listeners to directly stream Tidal Masters as well as MQA files stored locally, while further hi-res audio options come in the form of aptX HD Bluetooth, alongside LDAC and LHDC wireless codecs. There's onboard 2.4GHz/5GHz Wi-Fi allowing for support of Apple AirPlay and DLNA streaming, as well as compatibility with the increasingly popular multi-room music software platform Roon. … [Read more...] about FiiO’s portable music player offers desktop-grade hi-res audio on the go

GoPro deals are offering up some excellent savings across the full Hero range right now, with the release of the Hero 11 Black and older models dropping even further in price. We've been watching these costs trickle down over the last few months, so anyone on the hunt for a cheap GoPro right now is well-catered for. Those GoPro sales aren't just reserved for those with the big bucks, though, we're also seeing older models taking steep savings these days as well. From the Hero 9 to the Hero 8, there are GoPro deals at every budget level available. If you're just after the newest release, however, you're shopping at the right time. Top of our best GoPro deals list is the latest GoPro Hero 11 Black, offering up new 5.3K footage and a 27MP camera for stills. With a front-facing display, boosted software, and extended battery life, it's the best GoPro camera on the market right now, but it's also the most expensive. We'll run through the spec of each model, making it easy for you to … [Read more...] about The best cheap GoPro deals and sales for March 2023

Selon un analyste VR réputé, le PSVR 2 n'atteindra probablement pas ses objectifs de vente. Pour Francisco Jeronimo, analyste VR chez IDC, le PSVR 2 devrait se vendre à un peu moins de 300 000 unités d'ici à la fin mars 2023. Dans une déclaration (s'ouvre dans un nouvel onglet) à Takashi Mochizuki de Bloomberg, Jeronimo a expliqué pourquoi ce casque PS5 pourrait être moins performant en termes de ventes. "Les consommateurs du monde entier sont confrontés à l'augmentation du coût de la vie, des taux d'intérêt et des licenciements", explique Jeronimo, "les casques VR ne sont pas une priorité pour la plupart des consommateurs dans le climat économique actuel". Jeronimo déclare également qu'une réduction du prix du PSVR 2 pourrait être nécessaire si Sony veut "éviter un désastre complet". Exclusive: Sony's PSVR2 is not doing well. IDC's @fjeronimo expects sales of just 270,000 units by the end of March. "I suspect a price cut on the PSVR2 will be needed to … [Read more...] about Sony PSVR 2 : le casque ne dépassera probablement pas les ventes de son prédécesseur

Homegrown telecom gear maker Tejas Networks has named Anand Athreya as the CEO and MD designate of the company, and he will join the company effective April 3. “Mr. Atherya would be appointed as CEO and MD post all regulatory and shareholders approvals,” the company said in a late evening regulatory filing Wednesday. This is since the company’s present CEO and MD, Sanjay Nayak , has decided to seek voluntary retirement from the services to pursue other personal interests. “Mr. Nayak would step down from his role as CEO and MD by the next Annual General Meeting of the company. The Board of Directors has considered his request and accepted the same. The Board placed on record their appreciation for the contribution made by Mr. Sanjay Nayak, during his tenure as CEO and MD of the Company,” Tejas Networks said in the filing. Athreya joins Tejas Networks with over 25 years of experience in the telecom equipment , networking, and software industries. … [Read more...] about Tejas Networks: Sanjay Nayak quits Tejas Networks, Anand Athreya to take over as new CEO

Microsoft brought the AI-powered Copilot for Teams earlier this month to assist users in running more effective meetings. To further enhance the user experience while using the app, the company has now announced a new Teams app for Windows. It said that the new Microsoft Teams is faster, simpler, more flexible and smarter. “The new app is built on a foundation of speed, performance, flexibility, and intelligence — delivering up to two times faster performance while using 50% less memory so you can save time and collaborate more efficiently,” the company said in a blog post. It added that the streamlined app will be simpler to use and these enhancements will also provide the foundation for AI-powered experiences. Microsoft Teams availability Microsoft said that it is targeting the general availability of new Teams later this year in 2023. “We intend to extend the preview release to a broader set of customers, including those using Macs later this … [Read more...] about teams: Microsoft Teams Windows app gets an overhaul: What is changing, benefits and more

The last few years of the technological revolution have been pivotal in many ways. However, of all the great accomplishments brought to you by technology, banking has been one of the most disruptive ones. Online banking has simplified the lives of every economic class, right from students, daily wage workers and small-store owners to multi-millionaires and tycoons of all sorts. The other side of online banking As much as technology needs to be hailed for streamlining our banking needs, it can’t be disregarded that online banking comes with its own perils, like risks of cyber fraud through unauthorised QR codes, malicious links, spurious calls, and other means. However, our preferred mode of banking still remains online because of the convenience it provides. If we’re mindful of our online banking practices, we can secure our lifetime of savings. Why do people lose huge amounts of money during online banking? Have you heard of cases where people lose … [Read more...] about Cyber frauds are on the rise! Here’s how mindful online banking choices can help

India ’s fixed communication services revenue is expected to touch $13.9 billion in 2027 growing at a compound annual growth rate ( CAGR ) of 6.4% from $10.2 billion in 2022 driven by the strong growth in the fixed broadband segment, data and analytics firm GlobalData . The firm’s India Fixed Communications Forecast for the January-March 2023 estimated that fiber optic lines will hold over 85% of total broadband lines in 2027 in India with fiber optic service revenue growing at a CAGR of 9.2% for the 2022-2027 period. “Rising demand for high-speed internet services and competitively priced fiber broadband plans from operators with benefits like unlimited internet and access to major SVoD (subscription video on demand) platforms are expected to drive fiber broadband service adoption in India during the forecast period,” Srikanth Vaidya , telecom analyst at GlobalData Reliance Jio is expected to capture maximum subscription market share in the … [Read more...] about india communication market revenue: India fixed communication market revenue to hit $13.9 billion in 2027: Report

Apple CEO Tim Cook used his first public remarks on his visit to China to praise the country for its rapid innovation and its long ties with the US iPhone maker, according to local media reports. Apple CEO Tim Cook on Saturday used his first public remarks in China in recent years to praise the country for its rapid innovation and its long ties with the US iPhone maker, according to local media reports. Cook is in Beijing to attend the China Development Forum, a government-organised event being held again in full force after the country ended its COVID controls late last year. Besides Cook, the event is being attended by senior government officials as well as CEOs of firms such as Pfizer and BHP . "Innovation is developing rapidly in China and I believe it will further accelerate," Cook was quoted by The Paper news outlet as saying. His visit comes at a time of rising tensions between Beijing and Washington and as Apple has been looking … [Read more...] about apple: Apple CEO praises China’s innovation, long history of cooperation on Beijing visit

Google introduced ‘Google Reviews and Development’ (GRAD), a new rating system that will help managers avoid paying low-performing employees bonuses and stock grants. Now Facebook owner Meta is also bringing a rating system according to which the bonus payouts will be awarded. Citing an internal memo, Wall Street Journal reported that Meta is planning to lower bonus pays for some employees and assess staff performance more frequently. The report also mentioned that employees who get a rating of "met most expectations" in their 2023 year-end reviews, will receive a smaller percentage of bonuses and restricted stock award due in March 2024. Read Also Meta launches subscription service in US Changes in grading The WSJ report mentioned that the bonus multiplier for the grade has been cut to 65% from 85% earlier and Meta will restart assessing staff performance twice a year. "We are making changes to our performance process, taking into account … [Read more...] about meta: Facebook parent Meta is bringing Google-like review system for bonus payouts: Report

Meta Platforms Inc on Friday launched its subscription service in the U.S., which would allow Facebook and Instagram users pay for verification in the same vein as Elon Musk-owned Twitter. The Meta Verified service will give users a blue badge after they verify their accounts using a government ID and will cost $11.99 per month on the web or $14.99 a month on Apple's iOS system and Google-owned Android, Meta said in a statement. The service, which Meta said it was testing in February, follows in the footsteps of Snap Inc-owned Snapchat as well as messaging app Telegram and marks the latest effort by a social media company to diversify its revenue away from advertising. After a $44 billion buyout by Musk last year, Twitter had rolled out its Blue subscription service which lets people pay for the blue check mark previously limited to verified accounts of politicians, journalists and other public figures. The initial launch of Twitter Blue in … [Read more...] about Meta: Meta launches subscription service in US