Oppo Find N3 Flip with Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, 16GB RAM launched

Oppo has launched its new foldable smartphone, the Oppo Find N3 Flip, in China. The device features a 7.82-inch main display and a 6.3-inch external screen. It is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset and runs on Android 13. The Oppo Find N3 Flip comes with up to 16GB of RAM and 512GB of internal storage. It also has a Hasselblad powered triple rear camera and a 32MP selfie shooter. The smartphone will be available in Classic Black and Champagne Gold colors, starting from October 27. https://ift.tt/e4dtQnk

ISRO plans to set up Bharat Space Station by 2035, send humans to moon

ISRO, the Indian space agency, has announced plans to build its own space station by 2035. The upcoming Gaganyaan mission will be the country's first attempt to send astronauts into space. ISRO has presented a plan to achieve its first crewed launch during a meeting led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The agency also aims to conduct a demonstration flight of its Crew Escape System Test Vehicle on October 21. In addition to the moon, India is interested in pursuing interplanetary missions, including a Venus orbiter and a Mars lander. https://ift.tt/aiuDMHP

Lam Research reports Q1 revenue down 31% YoY to $3.48B, vs. $3.42B est., the third straight quarter of decline, as the chipmaking tools market remains "soft" (Nick Turner/Bloomberg)

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Lam Research reports Q1 revenue down 31% YoY to $3.48B, vs. $3.42B est., the third straight quarter of decline, as the chipmaking tools market remains “soft”  —  Lam Research Corp. fell as much as 3.8% in late trading after revenue fell for a third straight quarter, a sign demand for chipmaking equipment remains sluggish.

Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 up for preorder in India: Price, offers and more

Microsoft has announced that the Surface Laptop Go 3 is available for pre-order in India. Customers who pre-order the laptop will receive a complimentary Marshall Major IV Wireless Headset, a 1-month free subscription for Microsoft 365 and PC Game Pass. The laptop features a sleek design, 12th Gen Intel Core i5 processors, up to 16GB of RAM, 512GB of storage, a 12.4-inch display, and up to 15 hours of battery life. It is being marketed as a Secured-core PC with premium features. https://ift.tt/x8czBHQ

In a rare joint statement, Five Eyes chiefs from the US, the UK, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand warn on China's IP "theft" and using AI to hack and spy (Zeba Siddiqui/Reuters)

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In a rare joint statement, Five Eyes chiefs from the US, the UK, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand warn on China's IP “theft” and using AI to hack and spy  —  The Five Eyes countries' intelligence chiefs came together on Tuesday to accuse China of intellectual property theft …

WhatsApp users can now reply to status updates using avatars

WhatsApp, owned by Meta, is introducing a new feature that allows users to reply to status updates using avatars. This feature, currently in beta for iOS and Android users, enables users to respond to status updates with animated versions of avatars, providing a more expressive way to engage with contacts. Additionally, WhatsApp has announced that it will no longer support certain older smartphone models starting from October 24, 2023, in order to focus on supporting the latest operating systems. Users will be notified and encouraged to upgrade their devices to continue using WhatsApp. https://ift.tt/EZvBFah