Apple yesterday announced a completely redesigned 24-inch iMac with the M1 Apple silicon chip. The new iMac , the first major redesign of the Mac desktop computer since 2012, has several changes compared to the previous generation. In the aftermath of the event, a few new features and tidbits may have slipped under the radar, so we’ve compiled this list of some of the less-talked-about features and changes of the new 24-inch iMac. First Mac with Built-In Spatial Audio The 24-inch iMac is the first Mac to feature built-in Spatial Audio with Dolby Atmos. This is enabled by six brand new high-fidelity speakers that work in junction with force-canceling woofers. Apple says in tandem, the new speakers and woofers create "the best speakers in any Mac." Spatial Audio is available on compatible iPhone and iPad devices with Dolby Atmos content, and now it's coming to the Mac for the first time. First iMac with WiFi 6 The M1 Apple silicon MacBook Air , … [Read more...] about New iMac Tidbits: Headphone Jack on Side, Ethernet Port on Power Adapter, Spatial Audio and WiFi 6 Support, No SD Card Slot
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Navy’s chief receives Japanese Ambassador to Vietnam
At the reception, the Japanese ambassador thanked Rear Admiral Nghiem for warmly welcoming the Japanese delegation, highlighting that Japan always considers Vietnam an important strategic partner, especially in recent years when the relationship between the two countries has been expanded in many fields. He also affirmed that the two countries have enjoyed fruitful results of naval cooperation over the past time. The Vietnam People's Navy created favorable conditions for port calls to Vietnam by Japanese naval ships. He hoped that the bilateral ties would be further expanded in the coming time. For his part, Rear Admiral Nghiem recalled milestones in the friendship and cooperation between the two governments, militaries, and navies over the past time, which has contributed to building the Vietnam-Japan extensive strategic partnership. Regarding naval cooperation, the two navies have exchanged delegations, sent ships to visit each other, and held training exercises at sea. Rear … [Read more...] about Navy’s chief receives Japanese Ambassador to Vietnam
Climate activists look to 2021 to rebound from pandemic
Baden-Wuerttemberg's interior minister and chairman of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) Thomas Strobel (L) talks with climate activists ahead of the start of the coalition talks with the green party in Stuttgart, southern Germany, on April 8, 2021 after regional elections in Baden-Wuerttemberg.(THOMAS KIENZLE / AFP) In 2019, millions of people, led by student and youth organisations, flooded the world's streets to demand that governments act to stave off the worst effects of global warming. But then came Covid-19, bringing the global movement to a screeching halt, with lockdowns and travel restrictions forcing mass events to be cancelled and activism to shift online. "The pandemic hit right at the moment when we were peaking in terms of mobilisation," said Nicolas Haeringer, from the environmental group 350.org. Youth activists quickly adapted to online activism, and the pandemic may even have helped groups based in richer countries to devise better ways to include … [Read more...] about Climate activists look to 2021 to rebound from pandemic
LG to use smartphone production line for home appliances
The company has taken this decision after deciding to withdraw from the smartphone market and failing to find buyers for its production line in the northern port city. The Yonhap news agency reported Tuesday that the company will complete the transformation within this year and reallocate affected workers. The factory employs more than 16,000 workers at present. "Exiting smartphone production there is part of LG's plan to restructure our core product portfolio," said Jung Hai-jin, president of LG Electronics in Vietnam. He also affirmed that the shutdown of LG's smartphone business will not significantly impact LG's production, business activities or employees in Hai Phong. LG launched the production line in Hai Phong, around two hours east of Hanoi, in 2015. The plant has been producing home appliances, smartphones and in-vehicle infotainment components. Earlier, a Business Korea report had said that the tech giant has decided to terminate its loss-making mobile phone … [Read more...] about LG to use smartphone production line for home appliances
Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City lead Vietnam e-business index 2021
The trend of e-commerce development differs between slow-growing regions and developed regions. Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City continue to lead Vietnam e-business index 2021 (EBI 2021), according to the latest report released on April 20 by the Vietnam E-commerce Association (VECOM) in Hanoi. Source: the VECOM. Chart: Phi Nhat E-commerce gap Ho Chi Minh City leads the e-commerce index with a total score of 67.6 points, followed by Hanoi with a total score of 55.7 points, the central city of Danang with 19.04 points, the southern province of Binh Duong with 14.76 points and the southern province of Dong Nai with 11.14 points. The e-commerce gap between two biggest cities (Hanoi and HCM City) and other provinces remained unchanged. The northern port city of Haiphong was relagated from the third position to the sixth in the e-commerce index this year. The Vietnam E-business Index (EBI) in 2021 was based on three key criteria: human resources and … [Read more...] about Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City lead Vietnam e-business index 2021
14-Inch and 16-Inch MacBook Pro Models With XDR Displays Expected to Launch Later This Year
Apple yesterday unveiled a new 12.9-inch iPad Pro with a Liquid Retina XDR display that uses mini-LED backlighting to achieve up to 1,000 nits of full-screen brightness and up to 1,600 nits of peak brightness. With over 10,000 mini‑LEDs grouped into more than 2,500 local dimming zones, the display also has an impressive 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio. Apple has so far branded its mini-LED displays as "XDR" displays, short for "Extreme Dynamic Range," and rumors suggests the iPad Pro won't be the only Apple device to feature the technology this year. Taiwanese research firm TrendForce today reported that Apple plans to launch new 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models with mini-LED displays in the second half of 2021, in line with previous reports . The notebooks are expected to be powered by an Apple silicon chip and feature a new design with the return of an SD card slot and HDMI port . There is a lot of anticipation for the new high-end MacBook Pro models, as Apple will … [Read more...] about 14-Inch and 16-Inch MacBook Pro Models With XDR Displays Expected to Launch Later This Year
Bloomberg: Next MacBook Pro to Feature SD Card Reader
Last week, reputable analyst Ming-Chi Kuo outlined his expectations for new 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models later this year , including the return of the MagSafe charging connector, the removal of the Touch Bar, a new flat-edged design, and the return of more ports built into the notebooks for expanded connectivity. A concept of a modern MacBook Pro with an SD card reader Kuo did not specify which ports might be making a comeback, but Bloomberg 's Mark Gurman today reported that the next MacBook Pro models will feature an SD card reader for transferring photos shot with a digital camera and other files: The upcoming MacBook Pro is an example of Apple's renewed focus on Mac loyalists. The company is planning to bring back an SD card slot for the next MacBook Pros so users can insert memory cards from digital cameras. That feature was removed in 2016, to the consternation of professional photographers and video creators, key segments of the MacBook Pro user … [Read more...] about Bloomberg: Next MacBook Pro to Feature SD Card Reader