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Apple has reduced the price of iPhone 15, iPhone 14 and other models in India following a reduction in the import duties. Consequently, the prices of some of Apple's most po[CENSORED]r models have seen a price drop from as little as Rs. 300 to as high as Rs. 6,000. This development comes a week after the government of India announced a decrease in the basic customs duty on smartphones from 20 percent to 15 percent during the Budget 2024. iPhone Price Drop in India iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus models have received a small price drop of Rs. 300, with the smartphones now retailing at Rs. 79,600 and Rs. 89,600, respectively for the 128GB storage variant. The same price cut amount is applied to the standard iPhone 14 models too, which now start at Rs. 69,000. The iPhone 13 is the cheapest non-SE iPhone which Apple currently sells in India. Its price has dropped from Rs. 59,900 to Rs. 59,600, also marking a price reduction of Rs. 300. Meanwhile, the iPhone SE (2022) sees its price drop by Rs. 2,300 and is now available for purchase starting at Rs. 47,600. However, it is the iPhone 15 Pro models which have been on the receiving end of significant price drops. Apple has reduced the price of iPhone 15 Pro 128GB from Rs. 1,34,900 to Rs. 1,29,800 – a difference of Rs. 5,100. On the other hand, the iPhone 15 Pro Max, which originally retailed for Rs. 1,59,900, has witnessed a price drop of Rs. 5,900 and can be purchased for Rs. 1,54,000. This move comes amidst news that global smartphone shipments increased by 6.5 percent in the second quarter of 2024, according to market intelligence firm IDC (International Data Corporation). Despite Apple dethroning Samsung as the best-selling smartphone company in 2023, the South Korean technology conglomerate emerged as the brand with the highest number of devices shipped in Q2 2024, with a market share of 18.9 percent. Apple and Xiaomi took the second and third spots with 15.8 percent and 14.8 percent of the total shipments respectively in the second quarter. Link: https://www.gadgets360.com/mobiles/news/iphone-15-14-price-cut-in-india-import-duty-apple-6194961

Investment in talent, innovation, and global standards positions Egypt as a key player in the global software testing market Cairo – Egypt: In response to the rapidly evolving global software testing market, the Software Engineering Competence Center (SECC) of the Information Technology Industry Development Agency (ITIDA) hosted the 2nd edition of Software Testing Day at the Creativa Innovation Hub in Giza. Under the theme 'Navigating the Future: AI-Driven Software Testing Trends,' the event highlighted Egypt's strategic efforts to become a global leader in software testing excellence and boost digital exports. Industry experts discussed how AI is transforming software testing, sharing strategies to enhance testers' skills using AI-driven tools. The event also covered recruitment strategies for automation and performance testing talent and the benefits of generative AI in automating test processes and generating test cases, offering a glimpse into the future of software testing. Ahmed ElZaher, CEO of ITIDA, emphasized the transformative impact of AI and Generative AI on the software industry, noting that these technologies are set to revolutionize software testing by enhancing productivity, accuracy, and speed. "Embracing new technologies is crucial for Egypt’s IT industry as we invest in talent development, foster innovation, and expand global market opportunities, strengthening Egypt’s position as a leading hub for software testing and development," ElZaher stated. He also reaffirmed ITIDA's commitment to advancing local digital skills and aligning with international software engineering standards. Growth in AI and Automation Adoption in Egypt’s Software Testing Market A recent survey by SECC analyzed the performance of IT and software testing companies in Egypt, revealing that 93% of the tested applications were Web and Mobile. The Banking and Financial Services sector led the market with a 79% share, followed by ICT, Governmental Services, and Healthcare. Automation is widely adopted, with 50% of companies relying on it, 72% preferring open-source tools like Selenium, and 69% automating test management and defect handling. Despite technical challenges, with 75% of companies facing difficulties finding testers with advanced skills, especially in cybersecurity, investment in training remains a priority. More than 55% of companies have testers accredited with international certifications like ISTQB, accounting for over 75% of their workforce. Global Software Testing Market Insights According to Gartner, AI-driven software testing automation can reduce testing time by 30% and increase coverage by up to 85%, improving market launch times by 50%. As AI continues to evolve, the demand for AI expertise in testing and development will likely increase, creating new job opportunities while reducing traditional testing roles. Egypt: A Hub for Testing Talent ITIDA's SECC is the exclusive provider of ISTQB certifications in Egypt, fostering continuous development in the local IT sector. With over 8200 certified software testers across various specializations, including foundation-level, Agile, mobile applications, cybersecurity, AI, and automotive software, Egypt is rapidly emerging as a key player in the global software testing landscape. Egypt offers the largest and youngest multilingual talent pool in the Middle East and the second largest in EMEA region. Each year, over 650,000 higher education graduates join the workforce. Supported by over 60 universities specializing in technology, Egypt produces nearly 55,000 IT graduates annually. As the global technology landscape continues to evolve, Egypt stands out as a premier IT delivery hub and investment destination. With its strategic location, skilled workforce, and supportive government policies, Egypt is poised to lead in the digital era, offering unparalleled opportunities for growth and innovation. -Ends- About ITIDA The IT Industry Development Agency (ITIDA) is the executive arm of the Egyptian Ministry of Communication and Information Technology. Since its establishment in 2004, ITIDA’s core mission has been spearheading the development of Egypt’s IT industry to increase its global competitiveness and make it a key contributor to the country’s economic growth. www.itida.gov.eg About SECC Established in 2001, SECC offers comprehensive services in training, consultation, assessment, and certification across various software engineering and IT management domains. By adopting global frameworks and methodologies such as CMMI, COBIT® 2019, DevOps, Agile, ITIL®, and TOGAF, SECC is enhancing the competencies of Egypt's software industry, making the country a prime destination for software testing and development. Link:https://www.zawya.com/en/press-release/companies-news/ai-and-testing-automation-drive-egypts-software-industry-to-new-export-heights-yr8miv4v

There are plenty of gaming monitors you can choose from if you're on a budget. These models are getting equipped with more gaming features, and while most don't have premium perks like HDMI 2.1 bandwidth or a 4k resolution, you'll still be happy with the performance of most low-cost gaming monitors. They're available in different resolutions and sizes, but size is a personal preference. When looking for a gaming monitor, one of the most important factors is a fast response time so that motion looks sharp. Low input lag is also crucial, though most monitors have low input lag for a responsive feel. A high refresh rate is beneficial if you play competitive games, and some budget models have high refresh rates, too. Additionally, picture quality is important for creating an immersive gaming experience, so you'll want to look for monitors with bright highlights and vivid colors, but that's less common on budget monitors, and most of them have limited picture quality. We've bought and tested over 330 monitors, and below, you'll find our recommendations for the best budget and cheap gaming monitors. Also, see our recommendations for the best gaming monitors under $300, the best monitors under $200, and the best budget and cheap monitors. You can also learn about the best monitor brands. Link: https://www.rtings.com/monitor/reviews/best/budget-gaming

A month after the release of its debut game Unknown 9: Awakening, Bandai Namco-owned Reflector Entertainment has announced that it is laying off 18% of its workforce so it can "efficiently deliver on our most pressing objectives while guaranteeing that every member of our team can meaningfully contribute to our ongoing projects." Reflector said the layoffs weren't driven by "commercial success or external pressures," but simply the fact that there's currently not enough work to support the studio at its current size. "With the recent release of Unknown 9: Awakening and our two key production lines entering the early stages of development, we must make sure that our staff is laser-focused on contributing to the projects that wholly benefit from their skillsets," general manager Marc-André Séguin wrote (via Game Developer). "As such, we are reducing our team by approximately 18% of Reflector’s total workforce, a decision that impacts people who aren’t assigned to roles that our active projects require." Unknown 9: Awakening did not make an especially good impression when it launched in October. We liked what we saw of it in a pre-release preview well enough, but it currently holds a "mixed" rating on Steam, and more notably the all-time peak concurrent player count on the platform was just 285, a number that quickly tanked to double digits. We don't have access to console player numbers but it hasn't fared any better on other platforms critically, holding a not-great 59% aggregate score on Metacritic. The actual number of people put out of work hasn't been specified, but Reflector's LinkedIn page indicates it has 51-200 employees, with 145 "associated members"—that is, LinkedIn users who list Reflector as their current workplace. Andy has been gaming on PCs from the very beginning, starting as a youngster with text adventures and primitive action games on a cassette-based TRS80. From there he graduated to the glory days of Sierra Online adventures and Microprose sims, ran a local BBS, learned how to build PCs, and developed a longstanding love of RPGs, immersive sims, and shooters. He began writing videogame news in 2007 for The Escapist and somehow managed to avoid getting fired until 2014, when he joined the storied ranks of PC Gamer. He covers all aspects of the industry, from new game announcements and patch notes to legal disputes, Twitch beefs, esports, and Henry Cavill. Lots of Henry Cavill. Link: https://www.pcgamer.com/gaming-industry/unknown-9-awakening-studio-makes-major-layoffs-just-a-month-after-the-games-release/

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Nick: @Angel of Death Real name: Ahmed How old are you?: 21 year Which Games you play? and for how long?(each of them): Only Cs.16 Where are you from?(country and city): Egypt Describe yourself(at least 50 words): I am a really hard working person i can be active on this platform consistently. I am also a very friendly person, i talk to my friends alot. My best friends Note some of your qualities: It is beautiful and life is serious and wonderful Tell us some of your defects: My only drawback is that the electricity only cuts off Had you before any kind of responsabilities(describe it): Yes , i'm Admin in newlifezm And in my personal life, I am very good On which category/categories have you been active lately?(describe your activity): in server Newlifezm and Project Vgr's and Journlaists and Devil Harmony Which category/project you want to care off?: journalists / Vgr's well you speak english?(and other languages): I am 80 out of 100 in English aga Do you use TS3? Do you have an active microphone?: N/A For how long can you be active after you get accepted?(days, weeks, months, years): I Promise to be active as much as i can on forum on my projects Contact methods: facebook / Discord / Forum / Instgram Last request: check in Accepted my for Recruitment I can't added last request you can check It

Your Nickname: Angel of Death Your Age : 21 How you could help us a Devil harmony member ? : I really like the project and I will soon help in the project and bring in people to do the activity How much you rate Devil harmony project from 1 - 10 ? :10%10 Other information about your request ?: - Last request link : the first

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Hi, but I remember that I used jetback in last 1 zombie and was afk It was against my will, I didn't mean to do that I don't break the rules, I don't play, I was just helping everyone on the server, but I used jetpack in last zombie and was afk .??

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Researchers are listening to sounds made by some endangered species in a bid to help save them from extinction. Warwick University has joined forces with Australia's University of New South Wales to analyse sounds made by animals, including types of birds and elephants. The scientists are using a new method adapted from technology used to analyse brain waves in neuroscience, said Warwick University. Analysis of the animal sounds can be used to estimate po[CENSORED]tion size, identify where animals live and their migration patterns, researchers said Scientists are also trying to understand "any negative impacts" the animals may experience from increasing levels of noise from human activity. The study is based on a method named the superlet transform (SLT) which turns signals into an image. Lead researcher Ben Jancovich said the information was "vital" to develop conservation strategies for endangered species including types of elephants, whales and birds. Mr Jancovich, a visiting PhD student from the University of New South Wales, said the new method was more accurate and helped scientists spot familiar shapes and recurring patterns of animal songs. In comparison, existing methods struggled to visualise time and frequency information at the same time, which affected the analysis of sounds. “The new method we demonstrated offers increased accuracy and requires less expertise to use, so it should prove to be a hugely valuable tool for animal sound researchers that don’t have an engineering background," he said. The research revealed calls by the Asian elephant, southern cassowary and American crocodile contains sounds that are “pulsed”. Researchers added as these discoveries were based on single recordings, they were not conclusive findings, and more sounds needed to be analysed. However, they said it illustrated "the power of this new method to clarify details". Link: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cw5y94nqxg1o

CAIRO, Nov. 19 (Xinhua) -- Chinese premium automotive brand Exeed, a subsidiary of automaker Chery, has introduced two SUV models, the Exeed RX and Exeed VX, to the Egyptian market. A launching ceremony held by Exeed on Monday in the Muhammad Ali Palace in northern Great Cairo attracted more than 1,000 guests from the two countries, including government representatives, auto dealers and experts, potential customers and media representatives. The two gasoline-powered SUV models boast luxurious features and advanced smart technology. The launch of the new models also marked Exeed's debut in the Egyptian market. National Automotive Company (NATCO), an established Egyptian automotive dealer since 1988, is partnering with Exeed to distribute its vehicles in the region. Speaking at the event, NATCO Chairman Karim Sami Saad highlighted China's growing prominence in the global automotive industry and expressed optimism about the partnership. Qin Chao, CEO of Exeed International, told Xinhua that his company is striving to be a high-end mobility solution provider. "In Egypt, together with NATCO, we will provide high-quality models to meet customer needs and contribute to the development of the Egyptian automotive industry," he said. On Sunday, Egypt launched the production line of the Exeed cars at the Egyptian-German Automotive (EGA) factory in the 6th of October City. Minister of Industry and Transport Kamel el-Wazir said the initiative aligns with Egypt's strategy to become a key industrial hub, particularly in the automotive industry. Link: https://english.news.cn/africa/20241120/9cc90bd4e6d44458b7a908fe3345af00/c.html

Lewis Hamilton inherited victory in the Belgian Grand Prix after Mercedes team-mate George Russell was disqualified two and a half hours after taking an unlikely win on the track. Russell pulled off an unusual one-stop strategy and held off Hamilton’s attack in the closing laps. But after the race his car was found to be 1.5kg underweight, with his team admitting to "a genuine error". That saw Hamilton promoted to a victory that had looked likely for much of the race - after he took the lead from Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc on the second lap. Oscar Piastri is moved up to second, with Leclerc third and Max Verstappen fourth. Russell's car was initially weighed at 798kg, which is exactly on the minimum weight limit for car and driver combined. But stewards found the car had not been fully drained of fuel and when it was, its weight was just 796.5kg. Russell had appeared to have pulled off a remarkable victory from sixth on the grid, calling the strategy himself from the car, fending off a seven-time champion on tyres that were 15 laps fresher for five laps at the end off the race. Hamilton was closing in at nearly a second a lap in the final laps but, as so many other drivers found, overtaking was harder than expected and he could never quite get close enough to challenge. As Russell battled to hold off Hamilton in the final two or three laps, McLaren’s Piastri closed in on the Mercedes to set up a grandstand finish, and the three cars crossed the line nose to tail. Seven seconds behind them, Ferrari’s Leclerc - who had been passed by Piastri with nine laps to go around the outside of the Les Combes chicane, spent the closing laps fending off Red Bull’s Verstappen and the second McLaren of Lando Norris. The three spent the final four laps nose to tail but Leclerc managed to hold his rivals at bay. Behind Norris, Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz passed Red Bull’s Sergio Perez with five laps to go to raise further questions about Perez’s future. Red Bull are expected to make a decision as to whether to drop him for the rest of the season over the forthcoming summer break - just two months after the Mexican signed a new two-year contract. And dropping from second on the grid to finish at the back of the top four teams will have done Perez no favours. Link: https://www.bbc.com/sport/articles/c6p2q0x5ezzo

Your social network may influence your health as much as your exercise routine. David Robson, the author of a new book about our relationships, explores the evidence and reasons for this surprising link. If you have paid attention to the latest thinking on wellbeing and longevity, you will have noticed increasing focus on the state of our relationships. People with thriving social networks, we are told, tend to be far healthier than those who feel isolated. Our interactions with others are so strongly linked to our longevity that the World Health Organization has just founded a new Commission on Social Connection, calling it "a global health priority". You may be a little sceptical about these claims, and the mysterious mechanisms that are supposed to tie our physical wellbeing with the strength of our relationships. But our understanding of the "biopsychosocial" model of health has been growing for decades. While investigating the science for my book The Laws of Connection, I discovered that our friendships can influence everything from our immune system's strength to our chances of dying from heart disease. The conclusions of this research are clear: if we want to live a long and healthy life, we should start prioritising the people around us. Link: https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20240722-why-your-friends-make-you-live-longer

Veteran Australian broadcaster and former Wallabies coach Alan Jones has been charged with sexually abusing seven men and a 17-year-old boy. The 83-year-old was taken into custody at his Sydney apartment early on Monday morning, as detectives from the New South Wales (NSW) Police Child Abuse Squad searched the harbour-front property and seized electronic devices. Mr Jones is one of Australia’s most influential media figures, and has previously denied allegations of abuse, first published by The Sydney Morning Herald in 2023. He now faces 24 charges over alleged incidents between 2001 and 2019, including 11 counts of aggravated indecent assault. All the charges, except two of common assault, are sex offences. Police said some of the alleged victims knew the radio titan personally, and that at least one had been employed by him. Others were allegedly assaulted the first time they met him, NSW Police's Michael Fitzgerald told reporters. "I wish to commend the victims and their bravery in coming forward. [They] have now got the ability to have a voice. This is what they've been asking for," he said. Commissioner Karen Webb earlier said police had conducted a "very complex", "protracted" and "thorough" investigation, and expected other alleged victims may now come forward. "There's no such thing as a matter that's too old to be investigated," she said at a press conference. "You will be listened to, and we will take your matter seriously." Mr Jones has been granted conditional bail, and will face court on 18 December. A former teacher, Mr Jones coached Australia's national rugby union team between 1984 and 1988, before pivoting to a radio career. He also, at times, worked as a speechwriter and advisor for Liberal Party figures - including former Prime Minister Malcolm Fraser - and launched several failed bids to represent the party in both state and federal politics. A staple of Sydney airwaves on local station 2GB for decades, Mr Jones juggled those duties with TV commentary gigs before he retired from full time work in 2020 citing health issues. The broadcaster is a polarising figure, for years boasting one of the nation's biggest audiences but often courting controversy. He made headlines in 2012 for suggesting that then-Prime Minister Julia Gillard's father had "died of shame", and in 2019 faced a massive advertiser boycott after saying someone should "shove a sock" down the throat of New Zealand's leader at the time, Jacinda Ardern. Mr Jones has also been successfully sued for defamation many times. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cx27v4v1l5wo

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The flagship Vivo X200 series launched in China includes the standard, Pro, and Pro Mini models. The X200 Pro Mini which is the first in the lineup will likely be limited to the home market. Now Chinese tipster Smart Pikachu has shared some details on microblogging platform Weibo. The X200 lineup will reportedly include more models that are expected to arrive next year. It seems like Vivo is launching multiple devices in the X-series but not all at once just like the X100 lineup. Smart Pikachu reveals that the Vivo X200 series will get two new devices next year. The difference between the two models will be in terms of the display resolution. One will have a 1.5K screen whereas the latter will pack a 2K resolution. The tipster also states that the next X200 series phones will feature a straight and curved screens. They will also have a large form factor. Last year in November, Vivo first unveiled the X100 and X100 Pro in China. Six months later in May this year, the company announced three models in the lineup i.e. the X100s, X100s Pro, and the X100 Ultra. It’s still quite early, so this rumour should be taken with a grain of salt. We can expect more details to crop up about any new X200 series devices in the coming months. The Vivo X200 series is debuting in Malaysia later today. Recently, we exclusively reported that the smartphones will be introduced in India next month. The X200 Pro is claimed to be the first phone with 200MP telephoto lens in the country. To recall, the predecessor Vivo X100 series arrived in India two months after its China debut. Hence, we expect Vivo to follow the same timeline with the X200 series. The brand could start dropping official teasers in the coming weeks. https://www.91mobiles.com/hub/vivo-x200-series-new-models-tipped/

Earlier this month, Microsoft finally released the latest version of Microsoft Office that isn’t tied to Microsoft 365, meaning you can now buy access to the latest versions of Word, Excel, and PowerPoint with a one-time payment instead of shelling out cash on a subscription. With Office 2024, Microsoft promises improved performance, updated user interfaces, and more tools for analyzing data and embedding images in Excel, as well as support for new features over Office 2021. See all the new features in Office 2024 on this support page. Microsoft Office Home 2024 is the base version that’s meant for private users and students. It costs $149.99 and can be installed on a single Windows PC or Mac computer. Microsoft describes the difference between a Microsoft 365 subscription (which is the one that Microsoft prefers you use) and the locked-in-time Office 2024 suite as follows: Microsoft 365 is a subscription that comes with premium apps like Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, Outlook, Publisher, and Access (Publisher and Access available on PC only). The apps can be installed on multiple devices, including PCs, Macs, iPads, iPhones, Android tablets, and Android phones. Microsoft 365 also comes with services like 1 TB of OneDrive storage, 60 Skype minutes per month, and Microsoft chat and phone support. With a subscription, you get the latest versions of the apps and automatically receive updates when they happen. Office 2024 is a one-time purchase that comes with classic apps like Word, Excel, and PowerPoint for PC or Mac, and does not include any of the services that come with a Microsoft 365 subscription. One-time purchases don’t have an upgrade option, which means if you plan to upgrade to the next major release, you’ll have to buy it at full price. https://www.pcworld.com/article/2498611/microsoft-office-2024-is-now-on-amazon-no-subscription-needed.html?utm_source=taboola&utm_medium=related&utm_campaign=feed

The rise of AI has led to an explosion of new data center build-outs, but power consumption has become one of the key bottlenecks to further expansion. That's fueled intense interest in small nuclear reactors that can be built right into newer data centers, such as the new eVinci microreactor from Westinghouse, which is designed to output five megawatts of power and work 24/7 for over eight years without refueling. Westinghouse Electric Company, one of the leaders in nuclear power plant construction, has submitted its Preliminary Safety Design Report (PSDR) for the eVinci Microreactor to the National Reactor Innovation Center (NRIC) at the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). This is a crucial step required at the Idaho National Laboratory (INL) so that the eVinci can be deployed for testing at the NRIC’s Demonstration of Microreactor Experiments (DOME) facility. Westinghouse also says that it’s the first company to do so, making it one of the pioneers in microreactor technology. Some see development in microreactor technology as a crucial strategy to keep our data-driven society moving forward. Many key leaders, including Mark Zuckerberg, say that power supply will constrain AI growth, especially as data centers require more power-hungry GPUs just to process all the data we generate. One report even says that a single modern AI GPU could consume up to 3.7MWh annually — or about the power needs of the average American home for four months. Aside from Westinghouse, several major AI firms are looking at nuclear reactors to supply their power requirements. This includes Oracle, which has already secured the permits to build three small modular reactors (SMR), and Microsoft, which, at first, was also looking at SMRs for its data centers, but recently just inked a deal to restart the Three Mile Island reactor. https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/power-supplies/westinghouses-evinci-micro-nuclear-reactor-for-data-centers-delivers-5-megawatts-of-power-for-eight-years-without-refueling-microreactors-could-power-next-gen-ai-data-centers

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