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Taiwanese company launches pocket sized PC in India

KV Prasad Jun 13, 2022, 06:35 AM IST (Published)

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Taiwan based tech company Elitegroup Computer Systems (ECS) has launched the smallest PC, LIVA Q in India. The pocket sized computer is launched in the country at a time when the table computers are losing market to smartphones, laptops and tablets.

The model, which as per the company website is the world’s smallest 4K pocket PC measures only  70mm x 70mm x 31.4mm, making it smaller than an average computer mouse. And weighing at just 260g the pocket size PC is lighter than a rubik’s cube.

Powered by the latest Apollo Lake SOCs by Intel, and employing Windows 10 operating system, the PC will come with up to 4 GB memory that is backed with eMMC 64 GB storage space and HDMI 2.0. In addition, it also comes with a Micro SD slot that can support up to 128 GB of memory. It also supports HDMI graphic output and 4K UHD (3840 x 2160) video.

On the connectivity front, the device can be used to go online using both LAN and WiFi options and comes with a VESA mount that allows users to hang or hide the Mini-PC behind monitors or TVs.

The device comes at an attractive price keeping in mind the competition that it will meet in the market that is dominated by smartphones and laptops. As per reports the device will be available at Rs 13,500 without operating system, whereas those with Windows 10 OS will cost Rs 15,500.

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No one wants to get into a full blown trade war, opines BRICS Bank chief KV Kamath

KV Prasad Jun 13, 2022, 06:35 AM IST (Published)

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No country would be willing to risk everything by getting involved in a full blown trade war, opined KV Kamath.

Speaking in an interview to CNBCTV 18, the president of New Development Bank said that the entire issue should lead instead to negotiations.

Kamath made the statement when asked whether the US decision to impose tariffs could pave way for a trade war between the US, China and European Union.

“I would think that we need to watch the situation a few more days to understand what (will be) the next steps (by China and EU)… retaliation or no retaliation or negotiation. My own view is that this whole move has to lead to negotiation because I do not think anybody would be prepared to go down and start looking at a full blown trade war, which throws everything into chaos…it will be bilateral negotiations that will be held between various trade partners to sort out whatever are their current issues,” he said.

The former Chairman of Infosys also added that while markets across the globe initially reacted to the tariff decision nervously, they soon recovered.”If you see initially when there was this announcement, global markets went into a nervousness but then they recovered.”

When asked whether China will be forced now to cut down its production, Kamath said that the response could come through a variety of measures. “There could be tariffs on other side…each country will look at its own needs and priorities in taking decision. So we will see a very interesting new equation development.”

The statements comes after the US on Friday imposed tariffs on the import of steel and aluminium. While countries such as Canada and Mexico have been exempted from it, the tariff is expected to hit China and European Union most.

While there still exists fear that the decision may lead to similar response from other economies, the response till now has been not that severe. And with China’s Minister of Commerce stating that there will be no winners in a trade war, hopes are high that the issue could be solved amicably.

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IIT-Bombay alumnus Parag Agrawal is Twitter’s new CTO

KV Prasad Jun 13, 2022, 06:35 AM IST (Published)

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Social media giant Twitter on Thursday announced appointment of Parag Agarwal as its new Chief Technology Officer (CTO).

Although Twitter had announced his appointment within the group in as early as October last year after the former CTO Adam Messinger announced his resignation.

After 5 years I’ve decided to leave Twitter and take some time off. Grateful to @jack for the opportunity and to my team for shipping.

— Adam Messinger (@adam_messinger) December 20, 2016

Agrawal is an alumnus of Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay and completed his PhD in Computer Sciences from Stanford, USA.

Agrawal joined Twitter as an Ads Engineer in October 2011 and slowly moved up to hold the prestigious title, ‘Distinguished Software Engineer.’ Before Twitter, he was a research intern with AT&T, Microsoft and Yahoo.

One of his major contributions to the social media firm is his leading efforts to imbibe Artificial Intelligence (AI) for using it to increase the relevance of tweets in Twitter users’ timelines.

With AI coming to play, the social media firm had the chance to expand its operations and create safety norms. The invention has helped the firm prevent abuse on the social network.

As the CTO, Parag will be responsible for the advancements in AI in terms of how it can be expanded further and look into the scaling of machines. He will have to oversee the developments across the infrastructure teams, consumer and revenue product, CNBC reports.

Tech majors such as Facebook, Google and Microsoft also use AI to enhance their consumer services segments and internal tools.

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Final demerger of services business underway: Aurionpro Solutions

KV Prasad Jun 13, 2022, 06:35 AM IST (Published)

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In an interview to CNBC-TV18, Amit Sheth, Co-Chairman & MD of Aurionpro Solutions spoke about the latest happenings in his company and sector.

Sheth said that over last couple of years we have focused around restricting and simplifying the business and we are in the last leg of it.

He further said that we in the process of demerging remaining service business.

“The remainder within Aurionpro would focus around products in security, digital and banking space and we will also focus on government businesses,” said Sheth.

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