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Oppo F19 Pro+ 5G First Impressions: Slick Looks and Low Weight #GadgetsAndDevices #Technology #Science #Gadgets #Devices #Android #iOS #Windows #Gizmos #ScienceAndTechnology #Mobile #SmartDevice The avalanche of budget and mid-range 5G smartphones continues, and this time, the feature marks a first for Oppo's F series. The new Oppo F19 Pro+ 5G is a successor to the F17 Pro (Review) which we got last year, and the main attraction is MediaTek's 5G-capable Dimensity 800U SoC. This has proven to be a very popular chip for smartphones priced under Rs. 30,000, offering good gaming performance and power efficiency. The Oppo F19 Pro+ 5G, available for Rs. 25,990, is one of two models that Oppo has launched, the other being the F19 Pro, priced at Rs. 21,490. Today, we'll be taking our first look at the F19 Pro+ 5G, after having spent a few hours with it. As a successor to the Oppo F17 Pro, the new Oppo F19 Pro+ 5G has retained two features that I quite liked from the previous model — the slimness and low weight. The F19 Pro+ 5G measures just 7.8mm thick and weighs only 173g. This makes it incredibly light and easy to carry around, which I really appreciate. Oppo has gone with more subtle colours this time around, with silver and black as the two options. The rear panel does pick up fingerprints but these aren't very apparent thanks to its matte finish. There's a little 5G logo in the camera module to emphasise its support. The chrome-plated frame is glossy but the rounded design offers good grip. Oppo says it has used a total of eight antennas placed all around frame in order to maximise signal strength no matter which way you hold the phone. The build quality so far seems sturdy. All the buttons are ergonomically placed and have good tactile feedback. Oppo has kept the headphone jack too. The Oppo F19 Pro+ 5G has a triple-slot tray for two Nano-SIMs and a microSD card. The Oppo F19 Pro+ 5G features a 4,310mAh battery and supports 50W fast charging The display looks great, delivering sharp visuals and a healthy maximum brightness. The 6.4-inch AMOLED panel has a full-HD+ resolution and an in-display fingerprint sensor, and is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 5. What would have made this display perfect though, would have been a high refresh rate, which sadly isn't present. Still, Oppo's custom Color OS UI feels fairly fluid. It's also the latest version that's based on Android 11. The functionality is familiar as we recently saw it in action on the Oppo Reno 5 Pro 5G too. Oppo is launching the F19 Pro+ 5G in a single configuration, with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. The phone has a 4,310mAh battery and support for 50W fast charging. Oppo says the battery can be fully charged from empty in about 48 minutes, which is a claim I'll be sure to verify in the full review. The Oppo F19 Pro+ 5G introduces a macro camera, which was missing in the F17 Pro Last but not least, we have five camera sensors on the phone. On paper at least, these don't seem to be too different from what the F17 Pro came with. At the back, there's still a 48-megapixel main camera, an 8-megapixel ultra-wide camera, a 2-megapixel monochrome camera, and a 2-megapixel macro camera. In the front, there's a 16-megapixel selfie camera. One big (or rather, small) difference is the inclusion of a macro camera, which was absent in the previous model. Oppo is talking up some new AI video features, such as better low-light recordings and better quality when shooting backlit subjects. I'll have to test these capabilities to know if they're worth the hype, and I'm hoping for the best since the cameras on the F17 Pro failed to really impress me. Oppo has moved away from its “selfie-expert” marketing for the F series, and with the F19 Pro+ 5G, the focus has shifted towards providing a better video experience. So far, the Oppo F19 Pro+ 5G looks like a good enough upgrade over the Oppo F17 Pro, with 5G being the main driving force. Stay tuned for the full review coming soon. Are Amazonbasics TVs Good Enough to Beat Mi TVs in India? We discussed this on Orbital, our weekly technology podcast, which you can subscribe to via Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, or RSS, download the episode, or just hit the play button below. by Technological Updates

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Oppo F19 Pro+, Oppo F19 Pro With Quad Rear Cameras Launched: Price in India, Specifications #GadgetsAndDevices #Technology #Science #Gadgets #Devices #Android #iOS #Windows #Gizmos #ScienceAndTechnology #Mobile #SmartDevice Oppo F19 Pro+ and Oppo F19 Pro were launched in India on Monday. The new Oppo F19 Pro- series phones come with quad rear cameras and feature Super AMOLED displays. Both models also have Android 11 out-of-the-box. In the series, the Oppo F19 Pro+ also supports 5G connectivity and is powered by MediaTek Dimensity 800U. The Oppo F19 Pro, on the other hand, comes with 4G support and has older MediaTek Helio P95. In addition to the Oppo F19 Pro series, Oppo brought the Oppo Band Style as its latest wearable with SpO2 and heart rate monitoring. Oppo F19 Pro+, Oppo F19 Pro price in India, availability details Oppo F19 Pro+ price in India has been set at Rs. 25,990 for the sole 8GB RAM + 128GB storage variant. The Oppo F19 Pro, on the other hand, has 8GB RAM + 128GB storage option at a price tag of Rs. 21,490 and 8GB RAM + 256GB storage model at Rs. 23,490. Both new Oppo phones come in Fluid Black and Space Silver colour options. In terms of availability, the Oppo F19 Pro+ and Oppo F19 Pro will go on sale from March 17. The phones are already available for pre-orders in the country. However, the 8GB RAM + 256GB storage variant of the Oppo F19 Pro will go on sale from March 25. Alongside the Oppo F19 Pro+ and Oppo F19, the company also launched the Oppo Band Style. It is priced at Rs. 2,799, and is already available to buy via Amazon India. Oppo F19 Pro+ specifications The dual-SIM (Nano) Oppo F19 Pro+ runs on Android 11 with ColorOS 11.1 on top and features a 6.4-inch full-HD+ (1,080x2,400 pixels) Super AMOLED display with 20:9 aspect ratio and 60Hz refresh rate. The display is also protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 5 and brings 90.8 percent screen-to-body ratio. Under the hood, the Oppo F19 Pro+ has the octa-core MediaTek Dimensity 800U SoC, along with 8GB of LPDDR4X RAM. The phone also comes with the quad rear camera setup that carries a 48-megapixel primary sensor with an f/1.7 lens, 8-megapixel wide-angle macro shooter, 2-megapixel portrait sensor, and a 2-megapixel macro shooter. The camera also supports features such as AI Highlight Portrait Video, Focus Lock, Dual-View Video, AI Scene Enhancement 2.0, Dynamic Bokeh, and Night Plus. Oppo F19 Pro+ comes with a 48-megapixel primary camera sensor For selfies and video chats, the Oppo F19 Pro+ features a 16-megapixel selfie camera sensor, along with an f/2.4 lens. The selfie camera is placed on a hole-punch design that has a small, 3.7mm of diameter. On the storage part, the Oppo F19 Pro+ has 128GB of onboard storage that is expandable via microSD card (up to 256GB). Connectivity options include 5G, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth v5.1, GPS/ A-GPS, USB Type-C, and a 3.5mm headphone jack. There is also an in-display fingerprint sensor. The Oppo F19 Pro+ packs a 4,310mAh battery that supports 50W Flash Charge fast charging. Besides, the phone measures 160.1x73.4x7.8mm and weighs 173 grams. Oppo F19 Pro specifications The dual-SIM (Nano) Oppo F19 Pro also runs on Android 11-based ColorOS 11.1 and features a 6.43-inch AMOLED display. The phone comes with the quad rear camera setup that houses the 48-megapixel primary sensor. It comes with 8GB of RAM and has up to 256GB of onboard storage. The Oppo F19 Pro also packs a 4,310mAh battery with 30W VOOC fast charging support. Other details about the phone are yet to be announced. Oppo Band Style specifications The Oppo Band Style features a 1.1-inch (126x294 pixels) AMOLED display that comes with a 2.5D curved glass protection and has 100 percent DCI-P3 colour gamut. It is also equipped with a three-axis accelerometer, optical heart rate sensor, and an SpO2 sensor. The wristband is designed to offer continuous blood oxygen and heart rate monitoring as well as sleep tracking. However, it doesn't come with a medical certification — just like other many wearables. Oppo has also provided features such as daily activity tracker, get-up reminders, and breathing exercise to meet the requirements of fitness enthusiasts. For workout training, the Oppo Band Style fitness band has 12 workout modes. These are namely Outdoor Run, Indoor Run, Fat Burn Run, Outdoor Walk, Outdoor Cycling, Indoor Cycling, Elliptical, Rowing, Cricket, Badminton, Swimming, and Yoga. Among others, the Fat Burn mode is particularly designed... by Technological Updates

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Say Hello to Flaunting Your Nights Better With the Snazzy OPPO F19 Pro+ 5G #GadgetsAndDevices #Technology #Science #Gadgets #Devices #Android #iOS #Windows #Gizmos #ScienceAndTechnology #Mobile #SmartDevice In the era of fast-evolving smartphones, how does a device stand out from the crowd? Well, it seems like OPPO has solved this dilemma and addressed it right with the new videography marvel, OPPO F19 Pro+ 5G.  Always synonymous with a sleek design, long battery life, competitive pricing, and superior camera technology OPPO smartphones have made a mark and stood out. Now, the phone maker has taken camera technology a notch higher with its new OPPO F19 Pro+ 5G. This stellar gadget is all set to revolutionise the way people have perceived videography in a smartphone so far with an AI Highlight Portrait Video feature which makes it the ultimate phone for videography and a shutterbug's delight. Whatever be the lighting conditions, OPPO F19 Pro+ 5G always delivers and never lets you down.  OPPO F19 Pro+ 5G  could be all yours, at a price of Rs 25,990 for while OPPO F19 Pro would cost you  Rs 21,490 for the 8GB RAM, 128GB storage variant and Rs 23,490 for the 8GB RAM, 256GB storage variant. Shutterbugs, millennials, your wait is over! Get hold of this sleek device from March 8 onwards and Flaunt your Nights. Making a video is a breeze, with the AI Highlight Portrait Video feature The OPPO F19 Pro+ 5G's AI Highlight Portrait Video feature reduces noise and enhances colours to create memorable videos. The AI feature allows anyone to become a video expert. It optimises video portraits by automatically detecting and adjusting for light. Be it low light night or bright backgrounds, portrait videos on the OPPO F19 Pro+ 5G are vivid, with sharp details, balance, and natural skin tones.  The AI-enabled portrait shots truly put this smartphone “Ahead in videography.” For example, as soon I tried to shoot a video, the automatically AI determined the type of video I am trying to film, it applied either or both Ultra Night Video and HDR Video algorithms to brighten up the shot. The Ultra Night Video leverages proprietary algorithms to ensure more dynamic night-time videos and photos. The AI Highlight Portrait Video will be the ideal feature for capturing brilliant and exquisite portrait shots with ease. So, it doesn't matter if you are a pro or an amateur, you will never have to worry about the external ambient conditions while shooting a video.  What I absolutely loved about the phone is that, when you try to create a video while having fun at a night out, the OPPO F19 Pro+ 5G's Ultra Night Video feature automatically detects low-light conditions to exhibit a wider range of colours and vivid imagery. The AI Scene Recognition can recognize 22 different scenes and alter the saturation and contrast. What this essentially does is that it changes the ambience and the backdrop. So, whether you are making a video at a sunny beach in Goa, or partying with friends at a night club, you can rest assured that you'd produce the best possible results.  The device also has a ‘focus lock' feature that allows you to track your subjects easily on the screen. For those who like their phones to offer a spectacular visual experience, the OPPO F19 Pro+ 5G has a ‘dynamic bokeh' mode that helps create vivid nighttime photos with just a single tap. The device also sports ‘AI Scene Enhancement 2.0' and ‘AI Scene Recognition' as well as a dual-view mode, which are best suited for vlogging enthusiasts. The OPPO F19 Pro+ 5G has a quad camera on the back in a rectangular module with a 48MP megapixel primary sensor with an 8MP ultra-wide-angle lens and a 2MP depth sensor. At the front, it comes with a 16MP camera.  Smart 5G speed thrills In today's fast-paced always-on-the-go lifestyles, blazing-fast speed is no more a matter of choice, rather indispensability. Keeping this in mind, OPPO incorporated Smart 5G-ready technology in the OPPO F19 Pro+5G, which means faster download speeds and higher signal performance. So, you can stream your favourite shows or movies seamlessly without having to worry about internet speeds. Thanks to the phone's ability to seamlessly switch between 4G and 5G networks, on-the-go gaming is definitely slated to be smoother and better. - The smartphones support eight antennas that cover the entire gamut of connectivity — 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G, and GPS. Charge your phones in a ‘flash' Shun the battery cankers with the 50W flash charge tech... by Technological Updates

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Road Safety World Series T20: India Team, Full Schedule, and How to Watch Livestream #GadgetsAndDevices #Technology #Science #Gadgets #Devices #Android #iOS #Windows #Gizmos #ScienceAndTechnology #Mobile #SmartDevice Road Safety World Series T20 series is here. If you're looking for the full schedule of the series and information on how to watch the matches live, then keep reading for all the details. The second edition of the Road Safety World Series kicks off Friday, March 5 from 7pm and promises to be an absolute knockout with cricketing legends including Sachin Tendulkar and Virender Sehwag, but also Brian Lara, Sanath Jayasuriya, and Jonty Rhodes, returning to the pitch. You can livestream the first match that will see India Legends face off against Bangladesh Legends at 7pm (IST) today in Raipur. The newly built Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Cricket Stadium in the city will host all the T20 matches of the 2021 Road Safety World Series that will go on from March 5 to March 21. The first edition of the series last year was called off after just four matches as the coronavirus pandemic cancelled sporting events around the world. The venue for the current series has already been shifted from Mumbai and Pune to Raipur due to the rising cases in Maharashtra, and we hope it's smooth sailing from here on. We have compiled all you need to know about the T20 cricket series. Here's the India team and the full schedule of the Road Safety World Series, and information on how to watch the livestream of the T20 matches online and on TV from the safety of your home. Road Safety World Series T20 India squad Sachin Tendulkar (captain), Virender Sehwag, Yuvraj Singh, Mohammed Kaif, Yusuf Pathan, Naman Ojha, Zaheer Khan, Pragyan Ojha, Noel David, Munaf Patel, Irfan Pathan, Manpreet Gony. Road Safety World Series T20 matches full schedule The 2021 Road Safety World Series will have a total of 15 T20 matches and, as mentioned, all of them will be played in Raipur. The series will bring one stellar T20 match each day at 7pm (IST) from March 5 to March 16. The semi-finals are scheduled for Wednesday, March 17 and Friday, March 19, and the final T20 match of the series will be played on Sunday, March 21. Here's the full schedule of the 2021 Road Safety World Series T20 India Legends vs Bangladesh Legends – 7pm, Friday, March 5 Sri Lanka Legends vs West Indies Legends - 7pm, Saturday, March 6 England Legends vs Bangladesh Legends - 7pm, Sunday, March 7 South Africa Legends vs Sri Lanka Legends - 7pm, Monday, March 8 India Legends vs England Legends - 7pm, Tuesday, March 9 Bangladesh Legends vs Sri Lanka Legends - 7pm, Wednesday, March 10 England Legends vs South Africa Legends - 7pm, Thursday, March 11 Bangladesh Legends vs West Indies Legends - 7pm, Friday, March 12 India legends vs South Africa Legends - 7pm, Saturday, March 13 Sri Lanka Legends vs England Legends - 7pm, Sunday, March 14 South Africa Legends vs Bangladesh Legends - 7pm, Monday, March 15 England Legends vs West Indies Legends - 7pm, Tuesday, March 16 Semi-final 1 - 7pm, Wednesday, March 17 Semi-final 2 - 7pm, Friday, March 19 Finals - 7pm, Sunday, March 21 How to watch livestream of Road Safety World Series T20 in India The Road Safety World Series starts today and you can watch the live telecast of the T20 matches on Colors Cineplex, Colors Kannada Cinema, and free-to-air (FTA) channel Rishtey Cineplex with a set-top box. Viacom 18 has the broadcasting rights for the series. You can also livestream the Road Safety World Series online on your smartphone or tablet either on the Voot app. You can download the app from the Google Play store for Android and the App Store for iOS devices. Voot lets you register with email or mobile number and its premium subscription starts at Rs. 99 for a month. If you are a Reliance Jio mobile subscriber, you can watch the Road Safety World Series online on the JioTV app, too, which is also available for both Android on Google Play store and iOS on App Store. You can log on to the app with your Jio mobile number or your Jio Id. Mi TV Stick vs Fire TV Stick Lite vs Mi Box 4K vs Fire TV Stick 4K: Which is the best budget streaming device for TVs in India? We discussed this on Orbital, our weekly technology podcast, which you can subscribe to via Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, or RSS, download the episode, or just hit the play button below. by Technological Updates

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Twitter Reportedly Working on ‘Undo Send’ Timer for Tweets #GadgetsAndDevices #Technology #Science #Gadgets #Devices #Android #iOS #Windows #Gizmos #ScienceAndTechnology #Mobile #SmartDevice Twitter is reportedly working on an ‘Undo Send' timer for tweets. This feature was spotted by Jane Manchun Wong, who has found many features in Twitter and other platforms through reverse engineering. The feature will give users a chance to cancel a tweet even after hitting the send button, in case you've spotted a typo or some other mistake at the last moment. This timer will begin as soon as you hit tweet and doesn't seem to last for too long. There is no clarity on when Twitter plans to roll this out as this seems to be in the development stage as of now. This comes days after Twitter rolled out Spaces, a Clubhouse-style audio chat rooms feature, for Android users globally. Reverse engineering expert Jane Manchun Wong has dug into the code and spotted that Twitter is working on this new feature that will let users unpublish their tweets for a specified time limit. If the user publishes a tweet with grammatical errors, or wrong links, they could use this feature to reverse their action of tweeting. This ‘Undo Send' timer will start as soon as users press ‘Tweet' and will last for a very short time. If the timer expires, users have the option of deleting their tweet and starting from scratch. Based on the video shared by Wong, it seems like this feature will only work for tweets, and not for direct messages. Twitter could introduce it across platform when it launches it for users. Wong is well-known for spotting work-in progress features and she has earlier reported that Twitter is also working on an option that will let users decide whether to view or filter graphic media sent to them via direct messages or DMs. Just a few days ago, Twitter Spaces was rolled out for Android users globally as part of its wider testing process. For now, Android users will not be able to host spaces, but they will be able to join and talk in spaces, with hosting coming soon. At its annual Analyst Day keynote, Twitter announced a bunch of upcoming features including Super Follows which will allow creators to make money through the platform via subscriptions. It is also bringing a new features called Communities that will let users create groups around specific interests like cats, plants, social justice, and more. The company is additionally working on Safety Mode to automatically block and limit interaction with spammy accounts, and a new Birdwatch feature that looks to significantly help in curbing the spread of misinformation on social media. by Technological Updates

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Sony Announces 6 Games for PlayStation VR, Including Doom 3: VR Edition #GadgetsAndDevices #Technology #Science #Gadgets #Devices #Android #iOS #Windows #Gizmos #ScienceAndTechnology #Mobile #SmartDevice PlayStation VR, or PS VR, is receiving a host of new games that will be released later this year. Sony announced that six games will be coming to PS VR – Doom 3: VR Edition, Fracked, Song in the Smoke, After the Fall, I Expect You To Die 2: The Spy And The Liar, and Zenith: The Last City - The Fracture. All the games will be available for PlayStation 5 but only a few are expected to be released on PlayStation 4 as well. Sony had announced in February 2021 that it is working on a new VR headset for Playstation 5 but it won't be released in 2021. The announcement, made on the PlayStation blog yesterday, mentioned the release of the aforementioned. Most of these games are being released on the promise of having a better gameplay experience, when Sony launches the next generation PSVR headset sometime in the future. Doom 3: VR Edition Doom 3 VR is the only game that has a specific release date – March 29. It is one of the two games on the list that will be available for both PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 with backwards compatibility. The game is a reworked variant of the eponymous 2004 shoot ‘em up title and is designed with the gun-like Aim controller. Fracked Fracked is a run-and-cover shooter that will be available on both PS5 and PS4 but will have optimised frame rates and resolution for the latest generation. It is developed by nDreams, who also developed the kayak-based shooter Phantom: Covert Ops. Following a similar theme, Fracked is based around skiing and a infiltrating fracking plant overturned with gun-yielding mercenaries. It is slated to be released this summer. Song in the Smoke Song in the Smoke, developed by 17-Bit, is a survival game that tests your abilities to hunt, scavenge, craft, and explore the mysterious world the game is set in. The game enables you to realise your human instincts in a virtual world, where you make the decision of fight or flight. Song in the Smoke is set to release later this year. After the Fall After the Fall is a co-op post-apocalyptic survival game developed by Vertigo Games. It is one of the few games that will have a cross-platform multiplayer mode for up to four players, or you can play solo with AI companions. The game is expected to hit the shelves in summer this year. I Expect You To Die 2: The Spy And The Liar I Expect You To Die 2: The Spy And The Liar is a spy thriller where one can live out their James Bond fantasy to an extent. Developed by Schell games, it is one of the most highly requested games to have a sequel since the first spy action title was released in 2016. Zenith: The Last City - The Fracture Zenith: The Last City - The Fracture is an anime RPG-based MMO game developed by RamenVR that allows gamers to climb building and cliffs. Players can even glide around to reach distant places, fight enemies, or just explore the vast world of Zenith. There has been no word on when the game will be released. PS5 vs Xbox Series X: Which is the best "next-gen" console in India? We discussed this on Orbital, our weekly technology podcast, which you can subscribe to via Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, or RSS, download the episode, or just hit the play button below. by Technological Updates

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YouTube Removes Five Myanmar Military-Run TV Channels From Platform After Coup #GadgetsAndDevices #Technology #Science #Gadgets #Devices #Android #iOS #Windows #Gizmos #ScienceAndTechnology #Mobile #SmartDevice Alphabet's YouTube has removed five channels of Myanmar's military-run television networks hosted on its platform in the wake of the coup in the Southeast Asian country. "We have terminated a number of channels and removed several videos from YouTube in accordance with our community guidelines and applicable laws," a YouTube spokeswoman said in a statement in response to a Reuters question. The channels taken down include the state network, MRTV, (Myanma Radio and Television) as well as the military-owned Myawaddy Media, MWD Variety, and MWD Myanmar, YouTube said. Their removal comes during the bloodiest week so far of anti-coup protests, with 38 people killed on Wednesday, according to the United Nations, as security forces tried to crush rallies and used live rounds in some areas. The army seized power on February 1, alleging mass fraud in the November election won by Aung San Suu Kyi's government. The election commission said the vote was fair, but the military has used media to make its case and justify the takeover. MRTV pages were banned by Facebook in February, while it had previously barred Myawaddy in 2018 when it banned army chief Min Aung Hlaing - now the military ruler - and more than a dozen other senior officers and organisations on the platform. Facebook has now banned all pages linked to Myanmar's army - and was itself banned by the junta in February. Other social media platforms are also grappling with how to moderate military content and a proliferation of hate speech and misinformation in Myanmar. Reuters reported on Thursday that Myanmar soldiers and police were using TikTok to deliver death threats to protesters. Researchers have said that after the Facebook ban the military was trying to build its presence on other platforms. YouTube had faced criticism from researchers and civil society groups for a comparatively hands-off approach during Myanmar's November 8 vote. A Reuters review found dozens of channels hosted on YouTube that had promoted election misinformation while posing either as news outlets or political programmes. Google said in December it had terminated 34 YouTube channels following investigation into coordinated influence operations linked to Myanmar. Thomson Reuters 2021 Is Samsung Galaxy F62 the best phone under Rs. 25,000? We discussed this on Orbital, our weekly technology podcast, which you can subscribe to via Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, or RSS, download the episode, or just hit the play button below. by Technological Updates

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Tandav Row: Amazon Prime Video India Head Aparna Purohit Granted Protection From Arrest by Supreme Court #GadgetsAndDevices #Technology #Science #Gadgets #Devices #Android #iOS #Windows #Gizmos #ScienceAndTechnology #Mobile #SmartDevice The Supreme Court Friday said the Centre's guidelines on regulating social media do not have any provision for taking appropriate action against digital platforms showing inappropriate content. It also granted protection from arrest to Amazon Prime Video's India head Aparna Purohit in FIRs lodged over Web series Tandav. A bench comprising justices Ashok Bhushan and R S Reddy also issued notice to the Uttar Pradesh government on Purohit's plea for anticipatory bail in FIRs on Tandav series. The apex court observed that the Centre's regulations on social media are mere guidelines and do not have provision for any action against digital platforms. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, appearing for the Centre, said the government will consider appropriate steps and any regulation or legislation on it will be placed before court. The apex court also directed Purohit to make Centre as a party to her plea. Tandav is a nine-episode political thriller starring Bollywood A-listers Saif Ali Khan, Dimple Kapadia, and Mohd Zeeshan Ayyub. Purohit has been accused of inappropriate depiction of Uttar Pradesh police personnel, Hindu deities and an adverse portrayal of a character playing the prime minister in the web series. The top court had on Thursday observed that some over-the-top (OTT) platforms at times show pornographic contents and there should be a mechanism to screen such programmes. It had asked the Centre to place its guidelines on regulating social media. Mehta had said he would be placing on records the Information Technology (Guidelines for intermediaries and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021. Senior advocate Mukul Rohatgi, appearing for Purohit, had on Thursday termed the FIRs against her as “shocking” saying that this woman is an employee of Amazon and she is neither a producer nor an actor but still she has been made an accused in around 10 cases relating to the web series across the country. Earlier, the apex court, on January 27, had declined to grant interim protection from any coercive action to Ali Abbas Zafar, Director of the Web series, Purohit, producer Himanshu Mehra, the show's writer Gaurav Solanki and actor Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub. It had said that they may seek bail from courts concerned in the FIRs lodged in connection with the web series. Now, Purohit has appealed to the top court against the Allahabad High Court's February 25 order declining anticipatory bail to her. A single judge bench of the High Court had said that Purohit had not been “vigilant and has acted irresponsibly making her open to criminal prosecution in permitting streaming of a movie which is against the fundamental rights of the majority of citizens of this country and therefore, her fundamental right of life and liberty cannot be protected by grant of anticipatory bail to her in the exercise of discretionary powers of this court.” While rejecting the plea, the high court had said that the applicant was earlier granted interim protection from arrest by another bench in a similar case but she was not cooperating with the investigation. The high court had observed, "Western filmmakers have refrained from ridiculing Lord Jesus or the Prophet but Hindi filmmakers have done this repeatedly and are still doing this most unabashedly with Hindu gods and goddesses." "This tendency on the part of the Hindi film industry is growing and if not curbed in time, it may have disastrous consequences for the Indian social, religious and communal order,” the high court had observed. On January 19, 2021, an FIR was lodged on the complaint of one Balbir Azad of Raunija village under Rabupura police station of Greater Noida. In the complaint, Azad alleged that the show depicted Uttar Pradesh and its police in a poor light. The complaint further alleged that the web series had deliberately denigrated Hindu gods and goddesses. Several other FIRs have also been lodged in states like Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Bihar and Delhi.  Is Samsung Galaxy F62 the best phone under Rs. 25,000? We discussed this on Orbital, our weekly technology podcast, which you can subscribe to via Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, or RSS, download the episode, or just hit the play button below. by Technological Updates

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Razer Anzu Smart Glasses With Built-in Speakers, Touch Controls, and Blue Light Filter Launched #GadgetsAndDevices #Technology #Science #Gadgets #Devices #Android #iOS #Windows #Gizmos #ScienceAndTechnology #Mobile #SmartDevice Razer Anzu Smart Glasses have launched in the US. Razer describes them as open-ear audio glasses that also filter blue light, to reduce eyestrain from computers and other screens. Going by the design though, it looks more like there are small speakers in the temples of the glasses, which offer directional sound aimed at the wearer's ears. Razer offers two designs for the Anzu Smart Glasses — round and rectangular, and there are two size options as well. They come in a single colour option and have touch controls on the temples. Razer Anzu Smart Glasses are thicker than your average spectacles but not so much that they stand out. The smart glasses are lightweight as well, with the small size rectangle model being the lightest of the variants. Razer Anzu Smart Glasses price Razer Anzu Smart Glasses are priced at $199.99 (roughly Rs. 14,600) and are available in the US via Razer's website. They are currently out of stock and Razer has not shared any information on the pair's international availability yet. They come in round and rectangle shapes as well as small/ medium and large sizes. Razer Anzu Smart Glasses specifications, features Razer Anzu Smart Glasses have built-in speakers with 16mm drivers in the temples. They come with advanced eye protection and Razer says the pair can filter 35 percent of the blue light. The smart glasses also come bundled with polarised replacement lenses that offer 99 percent ultraviolet A (UVA) and ultraviolet B (UVB) protection. The Razer Anzu Smart Glasses have an advertised 60ms low latency audio via Bluetooth connection. There are touch controls on the temples that let you change tracks, play or pause media, manage calls, and activate voice assistant. The glasses have a claimed battery life of five hours on a single charge and they power off automatically when folded. The Razer Anzu Smart Glasses come with IPX4 water resistance that keeps them safe from splashes and sweat. There are status indicators on the inner side of the temples along with omnidirectional microphones. In terms of dimensions, the small/ medium rectangle glasses have a lens width of 51.8mm, bridge width of 18.5mm, temple length of 140mm, and lens height of 38mm. The small size of the rectangle glasses weighs 43 grams and the large size weighs slightly more at 46 grams. The round Razer Anzu Smart Glasses also have a small/ medium and large size, where the small/ medium measures 49.2mm in lens width, 21.5mm in bridge width, and 46mm lens height. The small size in round weighs 44 grams and the large size weighs 48 grams. The Razer Anzu Smart Glasses compete with the likes of Bose Frames audio smart glasses that were launched in India in October 2020. Are Amazonbasics TVs Good Enough to Beat Mi TVs in India? We discussed this on Orbital, our weekly technology podcast, which you can subscribe to via Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, or RSS, download the episode, or just hit the play button below. by Technological Updates

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Samsung, Mastercard Announce Biometric Card With Fingerprint Scanner for Secure Transactions #GadgetsAndDevices #Technology #Science #Gadgets #Devices #Android #iOS #Windows #Gizmos #ScienceAndTechnology #Mobile #SmartDevice Samsung and Mastercard have agreed to collaborate on making card payments even more secure. They are going to incorporate a fingerprint sensor into Samsung Cards to reduce contact points at in-store payment terminals. Although this appears to be similar to Mastercard's Biometric Payment Card that was showcased a few years ago, the new cards will use a more secure chipset from Samsung's System LSI business. These new biometric cards can be used at any Mastercard chip or POS terminal. Samsung said in a press release that the biometric cards will “integrate several key discrete chips, streamlining the overall component design and enabling more efficient development.” Earlier, MasterCard showcased a similar technology in September 2017 at the first Mastercard Innovation Forum in India. “Drawing from our strong security solution background in various applications such as passports, credit cards, and mobile devices, we will work with Mastercard and Samsung Card to create an environment where consumers can use payment card services with an added peace of mind," said Harry Cho, Vice President, Samsung Electronics. Samsung will be introducing the card later this year but will initially only offer it South Korea through its Samsung Card vertical. Samsung Card is a leading credit card business in the country and will begin gradually adopting the technology with corporate credit cards that have more international transactions. “We have big data expertise and have set the standard in domestic market for digital transformation and fraud detection system (FDS).” said Hanjoo Yoo, Vice President, Planning Communication, Samsung Card. “Leveraging these experiences, we will deliver a powerful solution to enhance payment experiences in close partnership with Samsung Electronics and Mastercard.” Samsung hasn't announced any details on the card's global availability yet. Is Samsung Galaxy S21+ the perfect flagship for most Indians? We discussed this on Orbital, our weekly technology podcast, which you can subscribe to via Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, or RSS, download the episode, or just hit the play button below. by Technological Updates

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Samsung Galaxy A52 5G Price, Specifications Surface on Retailer Listing Ahead of Launch #GadgetsAndDevices #Technology #Science #Gadgets #Devices #Android #iOS #Windows #Gizmos #ScienceAndTechnology #Mobile #SmartDevice Samsung Galaxy A52 5G has been listed on a Saudi Arabian retailer's website, showing its possible pricing and specifications ahead of its official launch. While Samsung has not shared a launch date for the phone, the numerous certification website listings for model number SM-A526B (believed to be the Galaxy A52 5G) suggest that a launch could be around the corner. The phone has been listed on the retailer's website with a quad rear camera setup, a 4,500mAh battery, and Android 11. Samsung Galaxy A52 5G price (expected) Samsung Galaxy A52 5G, as per the listing on Jarir.com, is priced at SAR 1,649 (roughly Rs. 32,100) for the 8GB + 128GB storage model. The black colour variant seems to be the only configuration listed on the website. The Galaxy A52 5G is available for purchase in the country, as per the website. Samsung Galaxy A52 5G specifications (expected) The Jarir.com listing states the rumoured Galaxy A52 5G comes with dual-SIM (Nano) support and run Android 11. It is expected to feature a 6.5-inch full-HD+ (1,080x2,400 pixels) Super AMOLED display with Corning Concore Glass protection and a hole-punch cutout for the selfie camera. Under the hood, the phone could be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 750 SoC and Adreno 619 GPU, paired with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage that is expandable via micro-SD card (up to 1TB). For photos and videos, the Galaxy A52 5G is listed with a quad rear camera setup that includes a 64-megapixel primary sensor, a 12-megapixel secondary sensor, a 5-megapixel tertiary sensor, and another 5-megapixel quaternary sensor. At the front, there seems to be a 32-megapixel camera sensor for selfies and video calls. Connectivity options on the Galaxy A52 could include 5G, Wi-FI, Bluetooth, GPS, and a USB Type-C port. Sensors onboard may include accelerometer, compass, gyro, proximity, and ambient light sensor. The phone is believed to have an in-display fingerprint scanner as well. The Galaxy A52 may come with a 4,500mAh battery that supports 25W fast charging. In terms of dimensions, the phone is expected to measure 159.9x75.1x8.4mm and weigh 187 grams. It should be noted that Samsung has not officially shared any details on the Galaxy A52 5G so this piece of information should be taken with a pinch of salt. With that said, previous leaks have suggested similar specifications as seen in the listing. An earlier report claimed that the phone will come with a 6.5-inch display, a quad rear camera setup, and a 4,500mAh battery. Additionally, another report stated the phone could be powered by the Snapdragon 750G SoC. Most recently, it was reported that the Galaxy A52 5G may come with IP67 water resistance rating. Is Samsung Galaxy F62 the best phone under Rs. 25,000? We discussed this on Orbital, our weekly technology podcast, which you can subscribe to via Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, or RSS, download the episode, or just hit the play button below. by Technological Updates

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WandaVision Episode 9 Recap: The Scarlet Witch Rises #GadgetsAndDevices #Technology #Science #Gadgets #Devices #Android #iOS #Windows #Gizmos #ScienceAndTechnology #Mobile #SmartDevice WandaVision episode 9 — out on Friday March 5 on Disney+ and Disney+ Hotstar — wraps the Marvel Cinematic Universe series in predictable yet satisfying fashion. I think that's the best thing I can say about the WandaVision series finale. Spoilers follow. It doesn't go anywhere truly unexpected, but it delivers an ending that neatly ties up matters for mostly everyone, in a manner that's in keeping with who they are. The outcome for the (Westview) Vision vs (White) Vision battle — Paul Bettany had been trolling all of us, the “surprise actor” turned out to be himself — was perhaps the most logical. WandaVision episode 9 also packs an emotional pay-off for Wanda (Elizabeth Olsen) that I can live with. As to their twin children, it's revealed at the very end that they are sticking around. It reeks of franchise-thinking, though I'm sure Marvel will justify it narratively via the multiverse. If the last couple of lines don't make much sense to you, then that's because you've likely missed the post-credits scene at the tail end of the WandaVision episode 9 credits. I mean, come on, this is a Marvel property — of course, there's going to be more than one last thing at the very end. Yes, there was also a mid-credits scene, but you knew that, right? Also see WandaVision Episode 8 Recap: Ghosts of Wanda Maximoff's Past WandaVision episode 9 — appropriately titled “The Series Finale”, directed by Matt Shakman, and written by creator Jac Schaeffer — wasn't too big on the plot, as all it had to do was tie all the loose ends. It did that for most of them, though one seemed like a gag, as if Marvel was having a laugh at our expense. I'm talking about Pietro Maximoff's true identity, which we'll get to in a minute. But that was a sideshow really. There were two big confrontations that the WandaVision finale had to depict: Wanda vs Agatha Harkness (Kathryn Hahn), and the aforementioned Vision vs Vision. WandaVision episode 9 side-lined everyone else, including Monica Rambeau (Teyonah Parris), Agent Woo (Randall Park), Dr. Darcy Lewis (Kat Dennings), and the newest villain SWORD Director Hayward (Josh Stamberg). It began right where we left off in WandaVision episode 8 (no, not the post-credits scene), with Agatha threatening Wanda as she held magical nooses around the necks of her boys Tommy (Jett Klyne) and Billy (Julian Hilliard). Wanda warns Agatha that she's free to use her powers outside her lair — where Agatha's runes prevented her from doing so — but Agatha doesn't mind. In fact, that's exactly what she wants. Agatha lets the kids go, and they are told to run into the house by their mother, before the two witches start duking it out. The villain reveals that she can absorb Wanda's powers, making her more powerful while Wanda gets weaker. Her hand turns black as if all the life has been sucked out of it, just as Agatha did to her mother and coven of witches in 1697 Salem. Kathryn Hahn as Agatha Harkness in WandaVision episode 9 Photo Credit: Disney/Marvel Studios Wanda throws a car at Agatha and smashes her into a nearby house, but when she checks, Agatha's body is missing. She turns around to find the White Vision on the porch, and she weirdly falls for the ruse. She believes the real Vision has returned, right up to the moment where he caresses her head before he starts to crush it. Thankfully for Wanda, the Westview Vision shows up and throws him into a RV that explodes, kick starting the second major conflict on WandaVision episode 9. The White Vision is naturally quite powerful — it's the Vision you know from earlier movies, after all — and he walks away from the burning wreckage unharmed. As the Westview Vision goes after him, Agatha apparates out of the blue and heads for the town centre, forcing Wanda to follow her. In the middle of Westview, Agatha reminds Wanda of the evil she has unleashed, notes that she's more powerful than the “Sorcerer Supreme” — the first reference to Doctor Strange (Benedict Cumberbatch) we've had all season on WandaVision — and claims that it's her destiny (it says so in a witch book called the Darkhold) as the Scarlet Witch to destroy the world. Wanda says that it's not who she is, only for Agatha to remind her of how she's trapped hundreds of ordinary folks inside the Hex — all of whom have lives and peo... by Technological Updates

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Thousands of Android, iOS Apps Expose User Data Due to Cloud Misconfigurations: Zimperium #GadgetsAndDevices #Technology #Science #Gadgets #Devices #Android #iOS #Windows #Gizmos #ScienceAndTechnology #Mobile #SmartDevice Thousands of Android and iOS apps exposed user data due to commonly found cloud misconfigurations, according to a mobile security firm. The issues could allow malicious attackers to exploit the leaked information. The researchers found misconfiguration problems on apps using popular public cloud services such as Amazon Web Services, Google Cloud, and Microsoft Azure. Among other apps, a mobile wallet developed by a Fortune 500 company was spotted exposing session and payment information of users that could lead to fraud. The researchers at Zimperium conducted an automated analysis of more than 1.3 million Android and iOS apps in which they found misconfiguration problems on 14 percent of the total testing base. In a blog post, the company noted that it detected apps that leak the entire cloud infrastructure scripts and definitions including SSH keys. “Other types of configurations are Web server config files, installation files, and even passwords to payment kiosks,” the company said in the post. The apps were found to expose personally identifiable information (PII) including profile pictures, personal details, and medical test data. Some apps even enabled fraud or exposed intellectual property (IP) data and internal systems. Apps exposing PII included some medical and social media apps as well as a major game app and a fitness app. Major city transportation, online retailer, and gambling apps were also noticed enabling fraud. Further, major music, news service, mobile payments wallet, airport, hardware developer, and Asian government travel apps were found to expose IP and system details. Zimperium, however, didn't reveal the exact name of the apps exposing data. “During our review, we encountered several apps relying on both Google and Amazon storage that was accessible without any security. In one example, the information we were able to obtain included profile pictures and other PII information,” Zimperium said. The researchers also found that in some cases, the misconfigurations allowed hackers to even change or overwrite data that could bring further disruption for end users. Wired reported that a total of 11,877 Android apps and 6,608 iOS apps were exposing users' sensitive information through common cloud misconfigurations. The researchers contacted some app developers about the exposures, though many apps were found to have still exposed data. The response from most of the app developers reached out was also minimal. Cloud service providers such as Amazon, Google, and Microsoft do provide ways to protect data from being exposed. However, it is the ultimate responsibility of developers and the companies that offer apps to use appropriate configurations to ensure safety of their users. “Once you've closed off your cloud service to unauthorised external access, the next thing you can do is to use a service that assesses your secure software development lifecycle as part of your standard development process,” Zimperium said. Importantly, Zimperium is one of the three mobile security companies that are a part of Google's App Defense Alliance initiative, that is aimed to offer automated app scanning for Google Play. Wired reported that Zimperium researchers used the same set of tools it uses for the App Defense Alliance programme to investigate cloud misconfigurations. However, instead of looking for accidental exposures, the company uses the tools for Google Play to find potentially malicious functionality. Does WhatsApp's new privacy policy spell the end for your privacy? We discussed this on Orbital, our weekly technology podcast, which you can subscribe to via Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, or RSS, download the episode, or just hit the play button below. by Technological Updates

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Indian Wearable Market Grew 144.3 Percent YoY in 2020, With Earwear Taking 83.6 Percent Market Share: IDC #GadgetsAndDevices #Technology #Science #Gadgets #Devices #Android #iOS #Windows #Gizmos #ScienceAndTechnology #Mobile #SmartDevice Indian wearable market grew 144.3 percent year-over-year (YoY) in 2020 making India the only country in the top 20 to have triple digit growth, according to market research firm International Data Corporation (IDC). The company tracks both smartwatches and wristbands, as well as earphones in this category. The data shows that in 2020, Truly Wireless Stereo (TWS) earphones saw a tenfold increase with shipments totaling 11.3 million units in 2020. Consumers also upgraded from wristbands to watches, leading to record annual shipments in the category. India was among the top 20 countries to see the most growth in the wearable segment in 2020. It was the only country that had triple digit growth of 144.3 percent compared to the previous year according to data by IDC. There were 36.4 million wearable unit shipments by the end of 2020. These include wristbands, watches (basic watches and smartwatches), and earwear. Thanks to affordable launches, Earwear device shipments grew three times as much in 2020 compared to the previous year. This was also fueled by virtual meetings and e-learning requirements. TWS earphone shipments grew by 11.3 million units in 2020. In Q4 last year, 15.2 million units of wearables were shipped by vendors which was a 198.2 percent growth YoY. In terms of watches shipments, more than 1.3 million units were shipped in the last quarter of 2020 which was the first time watch shipments crossed one million, as per the data. Overall wristband shipments declined YoY as watches became more popular and more affordable. Xiaomi continued to capture the maximum market share for wristbands at 46.7 percent. Realme had 12.3 percent market share in wristbands in 2020. Watches saw 139.3 percent YoY growth with 2.6-million unit shipments in 2020. The watch category was dominated by Noise at 24.5 percent market share in 2020 and Realme took second place with 15.7 percent market share. When it comes to smartwatches, the report states Apple continued to lead the segment with 51 percent share in 2020. Coming to earwear, 30.4 million units were shipped in 2020 which accounts for 83.6 percent of the overall wearable market in India. boAt lead both headphone and TWS segment with around 33 percent and 24.6 percent market share respectively. Realme had 13.5 percent market share in TWS segment last year. IDC considers both basic watches and smartwatches under its ‘watch' category Basic watches have a microprocessor, digitally processing data, have wireless connectivity, but do not run third-party applications. Smartwatches meet all four requirements and traditional analog/ digital watches are excluded. Devices considered under ‘earwear' must offer functionality beyond just audio like a smart assistant, audio experience enhancement, health and fitness tracking, or language translation. Are Amazonbasics TVs Good Enough to Beat Mi TVs in India? We discussed this on Orbital, our weekly technology podcast, which you can subscribe to via Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, or RSS, download the episode, or just hit the play button below. by Technological Updates

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How to Recharge Mobile From PhonePe App Through UPI #GadgetsAndDevices #Technology #Science #Gadgets #Devices #Android #iOS #Windows #Gizmos #ScienceAndTechnology #Mobile #SmartDevice PhonePe is a digital payments platform that was founded in 2015 and acquired by Flipkart in 2016. The app was released in the same year and became the first Unified Payment Interface (UPI) based app to cross 10 million app downloads, according to PhonePe. It allows its users to make payments, transfer funds, pay their bills, get recharges, and more directly from the app. Speaking of recharges, prepaid customers can easily recharge through the PhonePe app using UPI. While the PhonePe app allows users to choose different modes of payment for completing a recharge, UPI is probably the simplest and allows users of different telecom providers to get a recharge in a few simple steps. So, if you wish to use PhonePe for your next recharge through UPI, we have put together a step-by-step guide on how to do so. Set up UPI through PhonePe app Download the PhonePe app from Google Play if you are on Android or App Store if you are using an iPhone. Open the app and you will be asked to enter your phone number to receive an OTP. After giving the app SMS permissions, the app will automatically detect the OTP. Then, the app will ask for location, contacts, and phone permissions. You will see Add bank account on the homepage, tap on it. Select your bank and the app will pick up UPI details automatically. You should receive a message form your bank stating that UPI has been enabled. Similarly, you should receive a message from PhonePe as well. Tap on Proceed to add and the process should be completed. Recharge via UPI through PhonePe app On the homescreen, tap the Mobile Recharge option. Select your number or any other number you want to get a recharge for. Select your operator and network circle. You should see all plans offered by the operator under various tabs. Scroll through and select the prepaid plan that suits you. Make sure you are on the BHIM UPI tab under the Debit From section. Select the bank account you just connected with PhonePe app. Tap on Recharge. Enter your UPI pin and wait. Your recharge should now be successful. Click here to check out recharge plans for your mobile operator. Is Samsung Galaxy F62 the best phone under Rs. 25,000? We discussed this on Orbital, our weekly technology podcast, which you can subscribe to via Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, or RSS, download the episode, or just hit the play button below. by Technological Updates

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WandaVision Episode 9: 2 Post-Credits Scenes, Explained #GadgetsAndDevices #Technology #Science #Gadgets #Devices #Android #iOS #Windows #Gizmos #ScienceAndTechnology #Mobile #SmartDevice WandaVision episode 9 brought two post-credits scenes in the series finale, doubling the count we had during the Marvel TV show's entire run, after getting one apiece in WandaVision episode 7 and WandaVision episode 8. Both the scenes during the WandaVision episode 9 credits set up upcoming movies in the Marvel Cinematic Universe's Phase Four. While one of them is more direct in its connection, the other one is its polar opposite. The only way you'd know that it sets up a MCU movie is if you've been following Marvel news (or read my WandaVision episode 9 recap). Otherwise, you might be led to believe that we're getting WandaVision season 2. Also see WandaVision Episode 9 Recap: The Scarlet Witch Rises Spoilers ahead for WandaVision episode 9 “The Series Finale”. WandaVision episode 9 mid-credits scene The first scene during the WandaVision episode 9 credits appears after we get the title card. It picks up where we left off in the Westview town centre, with FBI Agent Jimmy Woo (Randall Park) coordinating the investigation now that Wanda Maximoff (Elizabeth Olsen) has departed the New Jersey town for good. He turns around to be greeted by Monica Rambeau (Teyonah Parris), suggesting this is only a little time after the end of WandaVision episode 9, when Wanda flew away as the police pulled in. Woo wonders about Darcy Lewis' (Kat Dennings) whereabouts and is told by Monica that she thinks “debriefs are for the weak”. Monica then notes that they can thank Darcy for the arrest of SWORD's (acting) director Tyler Hayward (Josh Stamberg), who if you'll remember, slowly went full crazy — from monitoring Wanda, then resurrecting Vision as a weapon, and eventually firing at Wanda's kids in the WandaVision series finale. Darcy had hacked into Hayward's servers earlier in the season, so the evidence she collected has clearly helped bring him down. Teyonah Parris as Monica Rambeau in WandaVision episode 9 Photo Credit: Disney/Marvel Studios Just then, a female FBI agent (Lori Livingston) shows up and tells Monica that they are looking for her in the theatre. Except there doesn't seem to be anyone actually waiting for her in the theatre. “I was sent by an old friend of your mother,” the female FBI agent says, as she reveals herself to be a member of the shapeshifting alien race Skrull — we first met them on Captain Marvel . Is she talking about Talos (Ben Mendelsohn)? I think so. The agent then adds that “he” would like to meet Monica, and when asked where, points up to suggest outer space. This is naturally a set up for Captain Marvel 2. Parris is officially part of the cast, alongside Brie Larson as Carol Danvers / Captain Marvel, and Iman Vellani as Kamala Khan / Ms. Marvel who is set to get her own Disney+ series later in 2021. WandaVision episode 9's mid-credits scene suggests that Mendelsohn might be part of Captain Marvel 2 as well. We'll have to wait till November 2022 — that's when Captain Marvel 2 comes out — to discover where this leads. WandaVision episode 9 post-credits scene The second WandaVision episode 9 post-credits scene is at the tail end of the credits, after the Dolby Vision and Panavision logos. We open in a mountain range somewhere, far off from any kind of civilisation. Pull in to a remote cabin in the middle of nowhere, with Wanda Maximoff (Elizabeth Olsen) dressed in plain clothes and sitting on the porch. She turns around and heads in to refill her mug from the whistling kettle, but the camera moves past her and heads into another room. There, we are met with the Scarlet Witch (Olsen), who is floating in mid-air and poring through the Darkhold — that's the book Agatha mentioned during WandaVision episode 9. What's going on? Has she learned how to clone herself/ her mind? But that's not all. The Scarlet Witch is then interrupted by the screams of her twin boys Tommy and Billy, who are pleading for help. Wait, they are still around? How does that work? The answer will likely come in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, of which Olsen is officially a part of. This might seem ripe for a WandaVision season 2, but Marvel has already revealed that WandaVision would set up the Doctor Strange sequel — and that it has no plans for a season 2. Elizabeth Olsen as Scarlet Witch in WandaVision episode 9 Photo Credit: Dis... by Technological Updates

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WandaVision Review: Marvel’s Endgame Boom Made This Experiment Possible #GadgetsAndDevices #Technology #Science #Gadgets #Devices #Android #iOS #Windows #Gizmos #ScienceAndTechnology #Mobile #SmartDevice WandaVision, Marvel Studios' first ever TV series, inspired by decades of American sitcoms, was one of the funniest entries yet. But it was also one of its saddest. At its heart, WandaVision was about its protagonist, Wanda Maximoff/ Scarlet Witch (Elizabeth Olsen), navigating a deep and personal loss. Wanda might be an Avenger and have superhuman abilities, but her heart is still human. Spoilers ahead. And she's led the most heart-wrenching of lives, as WandaVision reiterated, having literally lost everyone she has ever cared for: her parents Iryna (Ilana Kohanchi) and Olek Maximoff (Daniyar), her only brother Pietro Maximoff (Aaron-Taylor Johnson, not Evan Peters), her lover Vision (Paul Bettany), and her — real? — twin boys, Tommy (Jett Klyne) and Billy (Julian Hilliard). The Marvel Cinematic Universe series' central conceit, in how most of WandaVision's episodes were modelled after sitcoms, was a way for Wanda to grapple with her emotions. As we see in WandaVision episode 8, a young Wanda (Michaela Russell) grew up on American sitcoms in Sokovia, before her parents were wiped out in a bombing. That she (and her younger brother) managed to survive in a conflict-riddled nation no doubt left them with lifelong scars, but for Wanda, the misery continued as she lost Pietro when the Avengers tried to stop Ultron (James Spader) — in Avengers: Age of Ultron. In the aftermath, Wanda found a new connection in Vision, someone who was as alone in the world as her. But then she lost Vision too during the events of Avengers: Infinity War. Not just once, but twice — it's actually thrice now after WandaVision episode 9. To keep the Mind Stone — the yellow gem embedded in Vision's forehead that gives him life — away from Thanos (Josh Brolin), a sobbing and broken Wanda agreed to “destroy” her lover. But all that pain was for nothing, as the big purple brute reversed time and took it anyway, killing Vision for a second time in the process, all while Wanda watched helplessly. And before she could even begin to process his death, Wanda was wiped away in Thanos' Snap, along with half of the universe. As Wanda returned to the land of the living after the Blip — WandaVision is set just a few weeks after the events of Avengers: Endgame — it was the first time that she was able to properly grieve. Paul Bettany as Vision, Elizabeth Olsen as Wanda Maximoff in WandaVision Photo Credit: Disney/Marvel Studios Grief is usually the first act of a story, more so for the likes of Marvel that are in the business of making action epics for the big screen. In Guardians of the Galaxy , after losing his mother, a young Peter Quill is transported across the stars and becomes Star-Lord. In Star Wars: A New Hope, after losing his guardians, Luke Skywalker throws himself into a galactic conflict and trains to be a Jedi. The protagonists, propelled by the loss, launch themselves into an adventure. Grief is the catalyst, not a destination. But not so for WandaVision. Moreover, its longform nature allowed WandaVision to explore a character's inner life like never before. No other MCU property has had this amount of time to navigate how a Marvel superhero is feeling. Even the three-hour Endgame had to get on with its plot after a point. Of course, it helps when you've a talent like Olsen. The 32-year-old has never had the space in Marvel films previously — she's always been the supporting player, across two Avengers films (Age of Ultron and Infinity War) and Captain America: Civil War, in addition to a cameo in Endgame — but here on WandaVision, Olsen showcases what she's truly capable of. Olsen kept up with the demands the sitcom beats asked of her, even as they changed every episode. And though the dramatic beats were more akin to what she's done before in the MCU, there were scenes on WandaVision episode 8 that allowed her to dig deep into Wanda's emotions. And she delivered. Through its five-hour-plus runtime, Olsen proved that she is a terrific actress. A non-exhaustive list of WandaVision's sitcom inspirations Episodes 1 and 2: Bewitched, I Dream of Jeannie, I Love Lucy, and The Dick Van Dyke Show Episode 3: The Brady Bunch, The Mary Tyler Moore Show, and The Courtship of Eddie's Father Episode 5: Family Ties, Full House, Growing Pains, Step by St... by Technological Updates