Nokia held a virtual event on Thursday which was hosted by HMD Global. They launched 6 smartphones that include the Nokia C10, Nokia C20, Nokia G10, Nokia G20, Nokia X10, and the Nokia X20. The entry-level smartphones come under the C series whereas the G series belong to mid-range smartphones. The X Series on the other hand offer 5G connectivity is the top tier smartphone from the whole range.

The Nokia C10 is priced approximately at Rs. 7,000 for the base variant that features 1 GB RAM + 16 GB of storage. The top end of this series includes a 2 GB RAM variant + 32 GB storage option. (prices yet to be released). It’s a dual-SIM smartphone with a 6.51 inches HD+ display. It runs on a quad-core Unisoc SC7331e SoC. There’s only a single 5-megapixel camera on the back.

The Nokia C20 base variant is priced at roughly 7,900 and contains 1 GB of RAM + 16 GB Storage. This also is a dual-SIM smartphone with a 6.51 inches Display with 2D Panda Glass Protection. Having brightness up to 400 nits, this runs on an octa-core Unisoc SC9863a SoC. It’s also available in 2 GB RAM + 32 GB storage option. It comes with a 3,000 mAh battery with 10 W charging.

Nokia G10 starts at a price of Rs 12,300. It’s a mid-range smartphone and the base variant contains 3 GB RAM + 32 GB Storage. The processor under the hood is MediaTek Helio G25. This smartphone has a triple camera setup at the back which consists of a 13-megapixel primary sensor, 2 megapixels macro, and a 2-megapixel depth sensor. It also features Night Mode and Portrait Mode. G10 contains a dedicated Google Assistant button and sports a side-mounted fingerprint sensor. It runs on a 5,000 mAh battery which is supported by 10 W charging.

Nokia G20 starts at a price of Rs 14,000. The base variant contains 3 GB RAM + 32 GB Storage. It features a 6.5 inches HD+ display and runs on an octa-core MediaTek Helio G35 SoC. This device has a quad-camera setup at the rear which includes a 48-megapixel primary sensor, 2 megapixels macro, 5 megapixels ultrawide, and a 2-megapixel depth sensor. On the front, it features an 8-megapixel camera sensor. It also consists of OZO Audio for an improved sound experience. The battery size on this one is 5,050 mAh supported by 10 W charging.

The Nokia X10 starts at roughly Rs. 27,400 and it consists of the following storage options – 4 GB RAM + 128 GB storage, 6 GB RAM + 64 GB Storage and 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage. The processor used here is Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 480 SoC. It has a rear quad camera setup that includes Zeiss optics. The set includes a 48-megapixel primary sensor, 5 megapixels ultrawide, 2-megapixel depth, and a 2-megapixel macro sensor. The battery used here is 4,470 mAh with the support of 18W fast charging.

The Nokia X20 is priced approximately at Rs. 31,000 and it is available in two options – 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage and 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage. It runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 processor and features the same quad-camera setup on the back as its partner X10. The optics by Zeiss is also available in this one along with OZO Audio. When it comes to taking selfies, this camera features a 32-megapixel selfie camera sensor on the front. It sports a 4,470 mAh battery that is supported by 18 W fast charging.

All of these smartphones run on Android 11 and are priced almost as they should have been. The Nokia X10 and the X20 have been promised to receive software updates for three years.

A new series of robotic vacuum cleaners have been launched in India. The series in the talk here is run by iRobot Corp, and they have launched the Roomba i3+ and the Roomba i3 robotic vacuum cleaners. They are quite similar to the existing lineup of the iRobot Roomba i7+ & s9+ robot vacuums.

Talking about the features, the Roomba i3+ comes with a woven texture design that doesn’t collect fingerprints or dust. It sports a clean base automatic dirt disposal system which allows the robot to empty its collected dirt in the allotted space inside the docking station. The clean base contains an enclosed Allergen Bag with 4 layers of allergen blocking material. It claims to capture 99% of pollen, mold, dust mites, etc.

The robotic vacuum cleaner comes along with a new redesigned iRobot Home App. It’s available for Android & iOS. This app included cleaning recommendations based on past cleaning, pet shedding, allergy seasons, and so on. The only difference between the i3+ and i3 is that the i3 doesn’t come with the Clean Base (or the docking station). The robotic vacuum cleaners can be controlled with Google Assistant or Amazon Alexa. Any event-based automation can also be set using the iRobot app.

The Roomba i3+ robot vacuum is priced at Rs. 69.900, and the Roomba i3 robot vacuum is priced at Rs. 49,900. Although the introductory pricing for the i3+ is Rs. 59,900, whereas the launch price for the i3 is set at Rs. 39,900. These products will be available across all the iRobot official stores in India. These items can also be purchased at the Croma and Reliance Digital Stores. And, In case you want to order them online, you can visit iRobot.in, Amazon or Flipkart for the same.

Automation in the workplace is the hottest business trend since remote working and meetings carried out via Zoom. Automation makes a lot of sense: In an age of smart technology, it should be possible to hand over certain tasks to machines to carry out. This can increase the speed they’re performed and reduce potential errors while also freeing up your human workforce to focus on more creatively stimulating valuable tasks.

Two of the terms doing the rounds are Robotic Process Automation or RPA and Cognitive Automation when it comes to automation. What is RPA, and what is Cognitive Automation is not always a clear divide. The best way to think about RPA and Cognitive Automation is not as two separate technologies competing against one another — like VHS vs Betamax, Xbox vs PlayStation, or Mac vs PC — but as two ends of the same automation spectrum.

RPA automates mundane tasks

RPA is based around automating mundane, repetitive tasks, which every business — no matter how interesting — has to carry out at times. These are bots that have been created to handle step-by-step, usually high volume tasks — such as data migration and entry from one system to another. While the data they are dealing with (for example, the names on a spreadsheet being migrated to another program) may change, the fundamental way that the task is carried out does not. It will follow the same steps on day 100 as it does on day one.

RPA tasks are not, and never will be, the big value-adds that, carried out by a person, would command massive salaries and out-of-the-box thinking. Rather, they’re the mundane, rule-based processes that, once automated, allow users to instead dedicate more of their time to higher-value work.

Cognitive automation harnesses AI

Cognitive Automation, meanwhile, is a term that’s widely used for RPA solutions and tools which deal with tasks that we might ascribe higher levels of intelligence and quick-thinking to were they to be carried out by a person. The difference comes down to the technologies that make this possible and, typically, the jobs’ scope in question. RPA is all about using structured data to carry out monotonous, repetitive tasks with high accuracy and precision. Cognitive Automation deals with greater variability and requires continuous learning and may vary depending on context.

To help it do this, it leverages technology currently being used in artificial intelligence and machine learning to help work with more complicated and unstructured data. Some of these technologies might include Natural Language Processing (NLP), Optical Character Recognition (OCR), text-based analytics, sentiment analysis, voice recognition, data mining, and more. Compared to the rule-based RPA, Cognitive Automation is knowledge-based.

Which is better?

The processes it carries out don’t just involve blindly following a set of rules and reasoning and learning from both successes and failures. It is also far better at handling the “edge case” exceptions that might confuse traditional RPA. For instance, missing information on a form or even something as simple as a date entered in the wrong format may prompt a routine RPA tool to hand that case over to a person to deal with. Cognitive Automation, while not a replacement for humans in every scenario, is nonetheless able to deal effectively with more of these challenging scenarios.

Asking which is better out of RPA and Cognitive Automation is not necessarily the right question. It’s a bit like asking who your next human hire should be: A lot will depend on the problem you need to solve at that moment.

For many companies, the right answer is to try basic RPA tools first to handle the volume and free up time and headspace for human workers by automating tedious tasks. After this, you may add more cognitive automation solutions to handle additionally complex tasks. Cognitive Automation allows enterprises to automate a greater number of their less rule-based, more complex tasks.

Start with the problem.

As Apple CEO Steve Jobs once said, the best move is rarely to start with technology you want to implement and figure out where best it goes. Instead, it’s, to begin with, the user experience and identify the pain points technology can help. By working with RPA and Cognitive Automation experts, you can figure out the best possible combination of the two to aid your business. This is something an experienced vendor should be able to help advise you on.

Over time, RPA and other automation tools will become adept at tackling a wide range of workplace tasks. This change is already taking place. If you’ve not investigated the possibility of automating certain processes for a couple of years, it’s therefore worth checking to see whether the technology that would be needed for this has advanced in the time since you last looked.

After all, there’s a whole lot to be gained — whether it’s behind-the-scenes processes or customer-facing user experiences. That goes for both regular RPA and Cognitive Automation.

Cybersecurity is an increasingly crucial topic as society becomes more and more deeply integrated with the internet. Everything from ordering taxis to ordering furniture, communicating with loved ones, and attending a meeting with your boss is now done online.

While this has the potential to enact a number of positive changes, it also makes the possibility of having your sensitive data stolen all the more likely – and destructive.

One of the best safeguards against cyber-attacks is to ensure all your devices are safe and secure at all times.

Improve the safety of your devices

Here’s what you can do to improve the safety of your devices:

Phishing scams are incredibly effective

One of the best approaches you can take to protecting your devices is to understand what it is you’re protecting them from. Cybersecurity threats are varied and widespread; however, they tend to follow a similar theme. Hackers search continuously for chinks in your security’s armour until it finds a gap and exploits it. These small gaps could be anything from a weak password to a device running without antivirus software.

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As a result, you should do everything you can to eliminate these gaps in your security. It doesn’t mean you have to take drastic measures, only that you should keep on top of your online activity and keep your passwords strong, unique, and safely recorded offline. It is also a good idea to increase your social media accounts’ privacy, eliminate your spam folder regularly, and avoid opening unsolicited emails from strangers. For more information on remaining safe from phishing scams, visit Proofpoint.

Regularly scan your devices, clear unwanted files, and renew antivirus software

Another effective method you can use to improve the safety of your devices is to make sure you have installed comprehensive antivirus software. While this sounds obvious, not all antivirus software covers you properly because there are many threats to protect your device from, including spyware, malware, and even ransomware. Double-check with the provider that you’re fully covered, and negotiate a deal to get all your devices fully covered – including your phones and tablets.

Once this is done, you should regularly keep on top of your security by running regular scans and clearing out unwanted or redundant files. Quite apart from preventing cyber-attacks, it is a good habit to get into and prevents your devices from becoming clogged with excess files.

Make sure you know who you’re expecting a message from

A further way you can use to improve the safety of your devices is to know who you’re expecting a message from. If a random person on your Facebook friends list messages you with a tempting offer or asks a suspicious favour, this is likely a hack of some kind. Similarly, if your bank emails you demanding instant payment, you can be sure this is a phishing scam.

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Always double-check with the third party by contacting them using another means (the most trustworthy approach would be to call them). This way, you can rest easy knowing whether it really was a scam or not.

Are you trying to get a handle on your credit card debt? Does the thought of making those payments keep you awake at night? You’re not alone. Credit card debt has skyrocketed, and consumers are struggling to manage their debt-loads.

Perhaps you’re considering an unsecured credit card debt consolidation loan.

This article will tell you what to know about unsecured credit card debt consolidation. You will not only find out that it is less complex than you might imagine, but you will also discover ways to get out of debt using two creative unsecured options.

Once you take action on either of the below options, you may benefit from:

• Eliminating Debt Faster
• Streamlined Payments
• A More Simplified Financial Portfolio
• A Restructured Payment Plan
• More Disposable Income

Balance Transfers

If you’re like most consumers, your mailbox may be full of credit card offers. Many of those offers are soliciting you because the company believes your creditworthiness deserves to earn their business. They are typically pre-approvals or prequalification. Don’t discard them. Do your due diligence about the offer, and the company, because you could find a “gold mine” that may solve your credit card debt consolidation dilemma.

Balance transfers are often within the pre-approval credit card offers that you receive. Typically, the offer will be at a low-interest rate or zero percent. All it takes is completing the short application online and using the pre-approval code that they provide to get an instant decision. If approved, you can usually request a balance transfer the same day, unless restrictions prevent you from doing so.

Start with your highest interest credit card rather than the highest balance. The objective is to lower the credit card interest that you’re paying, which is the primary reason why you’re unable to reduce the credit card debt, to begin with.

Personal Loans

Getting an unsecured personal loan is the most practical way of reducing credit card debt. And there’s no collateral to be concerned with. Most lenders that provide these types of loans are well aware the loans will be used for unsecured credit card debt consolidation, so it’s not unheard of. Therefore, you should not be weary when applying.

A wide array of lenders that offer personal loans, but you want to steer clear of those that are primarily doing business as an unsecured personal loan lender. Although the payments for the loan may be affordable, the interest rates are often extremely high. Instead, use a reputable lender, such as a bank or credit union. The rates are more desirable.

The primary benefit of an unsecured personal loan for credit card debt consolidation is that it’s a closed-end loan, meaning it has an end to it. Once you make the final payment, the debt is gone forever.

Here are five tips for preparing for a credit card debt consolidation loan:

1. Request a copy of your credit report before applying for a loan to review for errors.
2. Write down all of your credit card balances and payments to calculate the amounts for accuracy and best results.
3. Make sure that you do not pay off any amount that is currently in dispute with the credit card company.
4. Contact your credit card companies to inquire if you’re already approved for low-interest or zero-interest balance transfer offers.
5. Consider using a financial advisor to help you plan the credit card debt consolidation, such as a credit card counselling agency.

Once you solidify your relationship with the lender by making continued payments on time, they may offer you an extended amount of credit to give you more money. While this may seem like a good idea, it’s not. Once you commit to getting out of debt by using a credit card debt consolidation loan, stick to it until you have accomplished your goal.

Now that this article has advised you what to know about unsecured credit card debt consolidation, you can begin the process of regaining your financial power and have more peace of mind.

If you or your children are Minecraft modders and adventure-ready enthusiasts, choosing the right gaming laptop can be very challenging. This is because Minecraft modding and various given designs need more than just the essential computer processing speed memory storage and various software platforms. Even if you intend to use a 15 inch HP pavilion laptop or the recent MacBook in your Minecraft Modding Camps, you must choose your laptop wisely. Make sure it has the power and flexibility necessary for modding coding.

There are many gaming laptops out there. Some are expensive while others are very cheap. So, how do you know the best option for your learning activities? How do you acquire a machine that’s perfect for your Minecraft gaming and other usual uses of a laptop? This article offers an in-depth guide to choosing the right laptops for Minecraft gaming.

Important Factors to Consider when Choosing Laptops for Minecraft 

Taking the plunge on a somewhat high-end laptop is enough to make any Minecraft enthusiast wary. You must ensure that you are getting the full value of your money and that the specific laptop you plan to buy suits your gaming needs. This is because every gaming laptop will cost you a good amount of money. Here are essential factors you must consider when juicing a laptop for Minecraft or other games.

Random Access Memory (RAM)

RAM controls the speed by which you can successfully access data no matter where it is stored in your computer’s hard drive. A computer with more RAM can perform many tasks at once without the risk of slowing down. If you want to run Minecraft successfully on your laptop, you need at least 2GB of RAM. However, you will be better positioned to play Minecraft with no issues if your laptop has 8GB to 16GB of RAM.

It is essential to mention that RAM certainly isn’t the most expensive component of hardware in your gaming laptop. So if it is possible, you can get as much as you want. But most gaming laptops also provide a means to swap out some hardware like RAM. That means if you cannot get enough RAM at a base level or you have access to a cheap deal, it is an excellent way to add more precious memory to your gaming machine.

Battery 

When you purchase a gaming laptop, you are going to be hard-pressed to get a good battery that can go along with it. Generally, it would be best if you had a powerful battery that can power the entire system successfully. Depending on how long is the gaming session will be and other aspects of your laptop, you must choose a powerful battery that will support the entire laptop function. If you are not sure about the specific specs for the machine you need, consult with an expert.

If you love to travel around while playing Minecraft and the other games, ensure that you are buying a gaming laptop that does not require too much high-spec hardware. This is because you are likely going to need it plugged in at all times, depending on your gaming system, particularly when you plan to play graphically intensive games.

Keep in mind that most laptops have my system where the battery superchargers and boosts specific tech inside. That means being plugged in is likely to see a large increase in graphical capacity and frame rate. So, you should be cautious when deciding the kind of battery you need for your gaming laptop.

GPU 

Much like the cell mitochondria, GPU is the powerhouse of your gaming machine. It will be an important thing you must consider before you spend your money on any gaming laptop. Everything within the laptop must revolve around the GPU because it controls how impressive the specific games you play on it are going to appear.

For instance, you would really struggle if you purchase a laptop with a GPU that is not supported by your RAM or CPU. Do you now understand why GPU is an important factor to consider when looking for a gaming laptop? Ensure that the laptop you purchase has a GPU that complements other important aspects of your gaming laptop. The wrong choice could make it very challenging to play Minecraft and other games.

Storage 

Do you need a hard drive or SSD? Or should you have both? Many gaming laptops are likely to come with either a hard drive which is usually 1TB. However, the majority of the recent gaming laptops, such as notebooks, also come with a small SSD that usually serves as a boot drive. That means it is not uncommon to see a 1TB HDD and 128GB SSD working in tandem.

If you prefer getting a larger SSD, there is a good chance you will see a decrease in loading time. However, this is likely to cost you a little bit more financial resources. Most gaming experts recommend that you get a very fast 7200 RPM HDD instead of a 5400 RPM HDD. Remember, having sufficient storage space will make your gaming activities a breeze.

Just like memory, storage can also be upgraded in most gaming laptops. If you realize that your machine needs more space, you can acquire a 2TB HDD or a larger one. If you are not familiar with types of storage options (HDD) compatible with your gaming laptop, consult with an experienced gamer or laptop dealer.

Other important considerations

Gaming laptops have different pictures from a simple laptop that you would use for office functions. This is why you must pay attention to all the laptops in this play. A gaming laptop must have 15 inches or 17 inches screen. The resolution should not fall below 1920 x 1080, and it must have a refresh rate of at least 60 Hz.

Pay attention to the graphics card, CPU, and other essential features to ensure that the specific laptop you buy will successfully support your gaming activities. Be sure to consider your budget and other activities you intend to handle using the same computer.

Address verification is a system to check out the mailing address of people. The companies that offer address validation service compare the address against the authoritative database to find out whether the address is valid or not. This entire process is known as address verification.

If an address matches with the address filed in the authoritative database, then the system validates it. This validation indicates that the address is real. If the concerned address does not match with the address filed in the authoritative database, then the system proclaims it invalid. That indicates that the concerned address either does not exist or is not registered in the database.

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The authoritative databases are different in each country. For example, in the United States, the database used for checking the addresses is maintained by the United States Postal Services (USPS).

It does not matter which government agency handles the authoritative database of your country, you can always find a service provider that accesses the central database for address verification. Get in touch with such address validation services and use their tools or APIs for address verification.

Irrespective of the different format, the basic procedure to address verification is the same. You have to check the address in question with the ones filed in the database. If it does not match, then the address is invalid.

Steps of Address Verification in Address Validation

From the above section of this article, it might seem that the address verification system is easy. The truth is, it’s not that simple as well. The companies that offer address validation tools often have to complete many procedures to prepare the system to function smoothly.

There are many reasons why even a real address might not pass the validation test. To understand the process better, you should know more about how the system actually works. Check the following part if you know the system right from the beginning.

Address Parsing and Standardization

To make sure that the address gets validated, the service providers have to clean it first. That cleaning process generally involves parsing and standardization.

Address parsing: It is one of the techniques that help to break down an address. During this process, an address gets broken down into different constituent parts, like state, city, and ZIP code. There are different levels of parsing that a company can avail. Each results in various levels of accuracy. The functionality of the address verification service also depends on the levels of parsing.

Address Standardization: It is a technique of formatting mailing addresses, so that, they match with the address formats of the authoritative database. The standardization is only possible if you have parsed an address. It involves correcting the misspelt words, abbreviating notifications and filling the data gaps so that the address in question matches with the database format.

All in all, address validation service providing companies can make your job a bit easier by ensuring that the given address is valid and real. If you think you require the help of this smart service, get in touch with one of the verification service providing companies.

We all know that lift chairs are one of the best pieces of furniture we can have in our homes, and they are been used by elderly and disabled people for a long time.

What if we could have the opportunity to sit back on a comfortable lift chair recliner with feet raised, having the pleasant feeling of total relaxation and comfort? I believe it is a great idea, right?

How Lift Chairs Work?

Maybe you are asking yourself: “what’s so special about a lift chair? Well, a lift chair looks no different from a standard reclining chair. The only thing is that it has additional features which make the life of elderly people more comfortable and practical.

In fact, a lift chair is a piece of medical equipment, which can be used reclined or in an upright position by just pushing a button. So, the user operates the chair by pressing the buttons instead of manually.

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Such chairs are available in varied sizes, styles and materials, and most of the time, the lift chairs are customized to attend to the clients’ specific needs. And these clients tend to be older people, who have serious joint problems, back pains and restricted mobility.

Who Benefits from a Lift Chair?

By using a lift chair, elderly people feel more confident to perform simple movements, such as sitting down or standing up, as these issues associated with ageing start to show up when we get older.

Lift chairs are ideal solutions for everyone who has some kind of difficulty moving from a seated position to standing, especially because of limited mobility or issues related to balance. And some of the features you can find on this kind of chair is heat and massage (ideal for those who suffer from arthritis, back and leg issues, as they can provide relief and comfort at the same time.

Many individuals even choose to sleep in their lift chairs than in their beds due to the varied positions available. Not only they are excellent for sleeping, but also for watching television, reading and using the computer.

What You Should Consider When Getting a Lift Chair

There are many places where you can order a lift chair, but we totally recommend that you consider working with a professional or some specialised store to determine the best type, which includes the size, features and design.

A good expert should be able to determine with you some of the following points:

• If you have a pet or not: depending on the answer, the expert can recommend you one kind of material or a different size.
• Your weight: finding a suitable lift chair designed according to the client’s weight is priority number one.
• If you drink or eat in the chair: for cleaning purposes, it would be better to acquire a vinyl or leather model, for example.
• The purpose of using the lift chair: as most of them are designed for the elderly, what can eventually happen is that the lift chair may be used by someone fit or with minor health problems, so providing this kind of information to the expert is extremely relevant here.
• Your current space home: in order to have a comfortable lift chair home, it is more than necessary to know if it will fit in your space. Some units occupy more space, while others can be more compact.

Regardless of age or condition, lift chairs provide something for everyone. Just choose the best model according to your needs and get ready to have comfort at home!