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Time of India
3 days ago
- Time of India
Pune: 2 men steal debit cards from parked car
Pune: The Wanowrie police are on the lookout for two individuals after they allegedly stole debit cards from a parked car and used them to withdraw Rs90,0000 from ATMs and buy goods worth Rs2.2L. The incident occurred on June 2, between 7.30 AM and 11am, in front of the digital zone at Ramtekdi. The theft came to light on Thursday when a 35-year-old man from Dhayari filed a complaint with the Wanowrie police. Sub-inspector Dhanaji Tone on Friday said the victim had parked his car outside the digital zone to take an online examination. "He had left his mobile phone, memory card, a photocopy of his Aadhar card, and the debit cards inside the vehicle. The suspects reportedly used a stolen SIM card to generate PINs for the debit cards, enabling their unauthorized transactions, which included purchasing garments and a phone from various malls," Tone said. "The suspect duo arrived at the scene and one of them opened the boot of the car by pulling a wire beneath the vehicle. After stealing the valuables, they then closed the boot and fled. They used a SIM card to generate PIN for the debit cards. They first withdrew Rs90,000 from ATMs and later used the cards to purchase things from malls," the officer added. The police are analysing the CCTV footage to establish the identity of the suspects and arrest them. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Eid wishes , messages , and quotes !
Stuff.tv
12-05-2025
- Stuff.tv
Here's why the B&O Beosound A1 3rd Gen is the new premium portable speaker to beat
Stuff Verdict Still possibly the best-looking Bluetooth travel speaker, and now with more low-end muscle. You pay a premium for the Bang & Olufsen Beosound A1's signature styling, but it's brilliantly capable all t Pros Gorgeous, uses luxury yet environmentally conscious materials Wonderfully engaging audio Long-lasting battery Cons B&O name carries a significant price premium Not as future-proof as some rivals There are louder outdoor speakers Introduction Every bit of Bang and Olufsen kit sits at a crossroads between gadget and art piece, and the new Beosound A1 is no exception. This (relatively) affordable Bluetooth speaker might be a heck of a lot smaller than the firm's statement-making floor standers, but it's just as iconic. So much so, you might think little has changed for this third generation. Underneath, though, the audio engineers have been hard at work boosting bass response. It means this mini music box should have the low end oomph to rival much larger speakers. Battery life has also been extended, making it even more of an outdoor essential. One or two features from the old model have been jettisoned, though, and the $349/£299/€349 asking price puts an awful lot of room between it and the more mainstream travel speaker crowd. I took one on tour for a week to see how it performs. How we test Hi-Fi products Every speaker, amp and Hi-Fi separate reviewed on Stuff is used for a minimum of a week's worth of daily listening. We use a playlist of test tracks made up of multiple genres to assess sound, and use our years of experience to compare to other models. Manufacturers have no visibility on reviews before they appear online, and we never accept payment to feature products. Find out more about how we test and rate products. Design & build: pearl-blasted burger bun I'm not sure there's another portable speaker as distinctive as the Beosound A1. The puck-like unit stays true to the two previous versions, keeping the pearl-blasted aluminium top grille with 2173 holes precision-milled across its surface. The polymer underside is built to withstand more punishment, and prevents speaker vibrations passing through to whatever surface you place it on. It's plenty grippy, too. There's some serious heft here, given the whole thing fits comfortably in the palm of your hand. Yet at 576g it's not so heavy I wanted to leave it at home, instead of bringing it with me on the move. Shape-wise it's not as easy to say, shove in a bike or bag bottle holder than some rivals, but I had no qualms finding room for it in my backpack's other pockets. My Honey Tone review unit (which lands somewhere between bronze and rose gold) is one of two new colours, the other being Eucalyptus. Bang & Olufsen has also brought back Natural Aluminium. Personally I don't think you can go wrong; all would look comfortable in an interior design catalogue. Danish industrial designer Cecilie Manz was brought back in for a third time to keep the new Beosound A1 looking fresh. The only real changes are to the leather wrist strap's metal fastener, which is a little simpler this time around. It's still water resistant, just like the speaker itself: an IP67 rating means it can shrug off showers and splashes. B&O also get a thumbs up for securing 'Cradle-to-Cradle Bronze' certification – the first Bluetooth speaker to get one – meaning it uses sustainable, recyclable materials. Though with the battery now able to be replaced (by a firm-approved technician, that is), this speaker should hopefully never see the scrapheap. Features & battery: Dane kept a-rollin' The 3rd-gen Beosound A1 keeps things simple, with just a single activity LED on the top subtly integrated into the grille, and a few buttons dotted around the edge for controlling power, playback, volume, and Bluetooth pairing. There's also a microphone mute button, as it still doubles as a speakerphone; the three integrated mics had no trouble picking up my voice when taking calls via my paired smartphone. What you won't find here is any sort of Alexa integration. The outgoing Beosound A1 2nd Gen could piggyback off your phone to ask Amazon's voice assistant questions, despite not having any Wi-Fi on board. Personally I don't miss it, as I usually have my phone close by when using any kind of travel speaker, but it's something to think about if you're an Alexa super-fan. The single USB-C port can be used for wired playback if you're so inclined, but I'm betting most owners will stick with Bluetooth. The Beosound A1 has multipoint connectivity, Microsoft Swift Pair and Google Fast Pair, which makes getting set up a breeze. aptX Adaptive returns for high quality streaming, though because B&O has gone with Bluetooth 5.1, it rules out getting Auracast connectivity later down the line via software updates. That makes it just a little less future-proof than some rivals. Though I didn't have a second speaker to test it, the Beosound A1 3rd Gen does support stereo pairing. It can also pair with the older A1 2nd Gen if you have one of those already. I was happy to see B&O's claim of improved battery life stack up. The 3300mAh cell inside the A1 3rd Gen gives it a six hour lead over the previous generation speaker, meaning at sensible volume levels I could eke 24 hours of playback per charge. Refuelling isn't the fastest, though, needing several hours on mains power before I was fully recharged. Interface: tune it in, turn it up With those on-device controls you might not instantly reach for the Bang & Olufsen smartphone companion app, but it's worth a download. As well as handling firmware updates and setting up stereo pairing (assuming you have the funds to buy two A1s) it also lets you customise the sound. A few of the five equalizer presets are a bit nebulous (ambient, favourite) while others are a little clearer (party, speech, optimal – which the speaker defaults to). You can create your own, but B&O has rejected the usual multi-band EQ in favour of a simple circle with labels like Energetic and Relaxed. It's a great way to simplify things for owners who might not understand bass or treble frequencies. The app in general doesn't overwhelm you with options, and the layout is as minimal as the speaker itself. Integrating an internet radio player into the app was a clever move, as it means you'll never be short on something to listen to. You can access your Deezer and Tidal libraries here too. Spotify also gets a mention here, though it's a token one – you've got to open the Spotify app proper to pick playlists. Sound quality: let me entertain you B&O has managed to squeeze an 85mm mid/bass driver and 15mm tweeter inside the Beosound A1. They're powered by 30W of Class D amplification, and promise a fair bit more bass this time around. Not to say the old one sounded at all hollow, mind – but I definitely appreciated a little extra oomph when playing my Spotify 'summer dance anthems' playlist. The kicks on Phats & Small's Turn around had real punch. It's not like Bang and Olufsen has cranked the tuning dial to totally favour the low-end, though – but the A1 3rd Gen isn't an analytical listen intended to only please audiophiles, either. This listen leans a little warm, a bit more dynamic than the firm's higher-end gear, just in a way that works so well for the sort of impromptu backing tracks a Bluetooth speaker is best at. Chaism's Isolated kept its soft electronic drum track intact while outdoors, so it's not like the presence falls off once you've left four walls behind. Things are clean and contained at the top-end, with no shortage of detail for such a compact speaker. Vocals have enough presence, with Luude's Big City Life coming through clearly over the relentless snares. Every part of the frequency range is well controlled, with rumble where it's deserved and room for the rest of the mix to breathe when it isn't. There's no obvious crossover point between the two drivers, and volume can be pushed pretty high without affecting the soundstage. OK, it's not going to out-shout speakers several times its size. I've heard similarly travel-friendly speakers get louder, which might be something to consider if you were hoping to supply sound for a pool party. But will it soundtrack a yacht pleasure cruise or après ski session? Absolutely. Bang & Olufsen Beosound A1 3rd gen verdict Rugged, long-lasting portable Bluetooth speakers aren't exactly a rarity, but there are far fewer that feel as luxurious as the Beosound A1. It continues to impress in its third generation, with the sound to match its styling. That sound isn't perhaps as loud as some of the cheaper alternatives, admittedly, but the quality is really rather great. So sure, a JBL Flip 7 costs almost a third of the price and has extra goodies like Auracast – but it's nowhere near as easy on the eyes, as repairable, or as much of a style statement as this. If your outdoor speaker needs are more garden party than trail hike (and your budget stretches this far) the B&O should be a top contender. Stuff Says… Score: 5/5 Still possibly the best-looking Bluetooth travel speaker, and now with more low-end muscle. You pay a premium for the Bang & Olufsen Beosound A1's signature styling, but it's brilliantly capable all the same. Pros Gorgeous, uses luxury yet environmentally conscious materials Wonderfully engaging audio Long-lasting battery Cons B&O name carries a significant price premium Not as future-proof as some rivals There are louder outdoor speakers Bang & Olufsen Beosound A1 3rd gen technical specifications Drivers 1x 3.25in woofer, 1x 0.6in tweeter Amplification 2x 30W class D Bluetooth version Bluetooth 5.1 Codecs supported aptX Adaptive, AAC Durability IP67 Battery life Up to 24 hours Dimensions 133x46x133mm, 576g
New York Post
28-04-2025
- Business
- New York Post
The 13-Inch MacBook Pro that gets the job done for less than $450
New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you click or buy through our links. Featured pricing is subject to change. If you like your tech the same way you like your morning routine—simple, reliable, and no unnecessary surprises—this Grade 'A' MacBook Pro is your new standard. It's not trying to reinvent your workflow. It's not a futuristic tablet hybrid that needs 20 dongles just to get going. It's just a good Mac that works the way a computer should: fast, smooth, and intuitive. This 2020 Apple MacBook Pro features a 13.3-inch Retina display with clarity and Apple's True Tone tech that adjusts to the lighting around you. Under the hood, you'll find a 10th Gen Intel Core i5 processor, a whopping 16GB of RAM, and a roomy 512GB SSD. A setup that's still very capable for daily work, creative projects, and light editing. Amazon If you're someone who just wants to write, browse, build a presentation, or join a Zoom call without having to troubleshoot every other day, this Mac was made for you. macOS is known for its clean design and ease of use and unlike some newer mac models, this one still has the Magic Keyboard with the Touch Bar, plus four Thunderbolt 3 ports for expanded connectivity. This is a Grade A refurbished unit, which means it's been inspected and tested to meet Apple's quality standards. You may see minor signs of wear, but otherwise it looks and works like new. Get the 2020 MacBook Pro 13' with 16GB RAM and 512GB SSD for $449.99 while supplies last. StackSocial prices subject to change.
New York Times
28-04-2025
- New York Times
Jakob Ingebrigtsen's mother demands behind-closed-doors testimony in husband's trial
Olympic champion Jakob Ingebrigtsen interrupted his training camp in Sierra Nevada and flew back to Sandnes for one reason: to be present in the courtroom when his mother, Tone Ingebrigtsen, took the witness stand in the case where her husband, Gjert, is accused of abusing two of their children, both physically and psychologically, over several years. Advertisement 'I ask for respect that this is difficult,' Tone began when Judge Arild Dommersnes asked if she wanted to testify. Tone had exercised her right not to provide a statement in police questioning, so there was great anticipation about whether she would testify in court. The two alleged victims in the case are her own children, Jakob Ingebrigtsen and Ingrid Ingebrigtsen, who have both told the court in detail about their experiences of growing up in fear, surveillance, and control from their father. Mother Tone is not part of the indictment and has been referred to by her children with some affection throughout the trial, but also as an oppressed and silenced woman. 'My mom has been very good and caring. But very restricted, where she hasn't had much power or control herself. In my childhood and upbringing with mom, I felt safe. But that safety quickly disappeared when we were all present, because she became so oppressed,' Jakob Ingebrigtsen said when he testified in the first week of the trial. Younger sister Ingrid responded from the witness stand when asked about her expectations for her mother's testimony later in the trial. 'After everything that has happened, I don't really have any expectations for her,' she said. 'But if she doesn't choose to tell the truth, support me, and believe in me, then I don't want people like that in my life.' That was part of the backdrop for Tone Ingebrigtsen's day in court. On her left sat the man she has been in a relationship with for almost 40 years, since she was 16 and he was 21. On her right sat several of her seven children. Not only the two victims, Jakob and Ingrid, but also European champion Filip Ingebrigtsen, flanked by eldest son Kristoffer and Jakob's wife, Elisabeth. It was hard not to see the symbolism of it all, as she literally sat squeezed between 'the ones I love,' as she phrased it. 'My family has received a lot of negative attention in the media over the past three years. Now I think it's enough with the media's feast at the expense of my family. I want to testify, but only with closed doors,' Tone said. Throughout the trial, which started on March 24, the hearings have been conducted in open court. Gjert Ingebrigtsen and his defense lawyers attempted several times to close the trial to the press and the public, while his victimized children succeeded in their wish to give the public full access to the court proceedings. Advertisement The court justified this, in part, by the fact that the defendant had participated in the TV series Team Ingebrigtsen and had thus sought the spotlight himself. But this time, Tone Ingebrigtsen issued the court an ultimatum: if you want to hear my version of what happened, it will be without the press being present. Judge Arild Dommersnes reminded Tone Ingebrigtsen that the court had allowed the press to be present throughout, even when the doors had been closed to the public, and emphasized that the press had, without exception, respected the reporting ban. But Tone Ingebrigtsen remained firm. After several breaks, where all parties had their say and the press was prevented from reporting on the proceedings, the judge decided that Tone Ingebrigtsen would have her way. He did not hide the fact that it was a problematic decision and made it clear that the court 'did not appreciate being put in a coercive situation.' However, under the law, testimony can be exempted from public access when there are special circumstances, and when the testimony can significantly contribute to the clarification of the case. In the end, this consideration became the most weighty for the judge, despite protests from both the press representatives and the victims' lawyer for several of the Ingebrigtsen children, Mette Yvonne Larsen. 'This is a woman who has sought public attention to a significant degree for 20 years, so I have no understanding for this,' Larsen told TV 2 of the decision. A researcher who has followed the trial, as well as Filip Ingebrigtsen, Kristoffer Ingebrigtsen, and Jakob's wife Elisabeth, were also asked to leave the room at Tone's request. A representative from the press expressed the desire to appeal the court's decision with suspensive effect. 'You can appeal, but there will be no suspensive effect,' replied Judge Dommersnes. Thus, no one other than the court's actors will have insight into what one of the most central witnesses in the trial has to say, a witness who has also been physically present during several of the episodes that form part of the charges against Gjert Ingebrigtsen. Gjert, who has only been referred to as 'the defendant' by Jakob in court, faces up to six years in prison if found guilty. The indictment states that he 'subjected son Jakob to physical and psychological abuse from 2008 to 2018,' while the alleged criminal acts against daughter Ingrid are said to have occurred from 2018 to 2022. Advertisement Jakob Ingebrigtsen stated during his testimony on day 2 of the trial that 'mom stands in an impossible situation and has no control over her own life.' 'What do you think about the fact that Tone has not testified to the police?' prosecutor Angjerd Kvernenes asked. 'I think it's something the defendant has decided. I don't think she has many thoughts about it herself.' 'Has Tone witnessed any events?' 'Yes.' 'What kind of events?' 'Verbal abuse and threats of being beaten up. And she has been present a large part of my life, in a daily life of fear and terror.' 'But how do you feel about Tone not wanting to testify about things she has seen?' 'I think it's difficult. Because I know what kind of victim mom has been, and is, of this violence. She stands in an impossible situation and has no control over her own life. But she is an adult. And in some way, one must stand by the choices they make.' Younger sister Ingrid testified in court that at one point, when she was in foster care after the incident where Gjert Ingebrigtsen hit her with a towel, she asked her mother if she herself had been subjected to violence by the defendant. 'I asked her (Tone). She told me I had to shape up and come home, and that he (Gjert) hadn't hit me with his fist. It wasn't so bad that he had hit me with his fist. Then I saw it as an opportunity to ask her, has he been violent with you? She answered, 'Not with his fist.' I took that as a yes, but not directly with his fist,' said Ingrid. Court commentator Leif Welhaven, who has followed the entire trial for Norway's largest newspaper, VG, believes everyone understands that Tone Ingebrigtsen is in a difficult position. At the same time, he finds it problematic that the public is excluded from such a central testimony in a case that has been open all along. Advertisement 'It's a crucial piece that will not be known. You get a central hole in the explanation, and it will be hard to get closure on the case when there's such an incompleteness. There's a reason why the main principle in court proceedings is openness. Because the patchwork we're getting now is fundamentally problematic,' Welhaven said. He believes Judge Arild Dommersnes was forced to choose between what he saw as the lesser of two evils. 'The alternative to saying that the press should be allowed to be present was that she (Tone) would have just left, and that would have made the trial even more incomplete. There was no optimal solution for anyone. Tone hasn't testified to the police before and has been present with the family all along. She's at the core of the case and one of the most central witnesses. Now many central questions in this case will remain up in the air for the public,' Welhaven concluded. The trial against Gjert Ingebrigtsen continues until May 16. (Top photo by Heiko Junge/NTB/AFP via Getty Images)
Yahoo
04-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
AI Unites All, a New Plan for Digital Inclusion in an Intelligent World
BARCELONA, Spain, March 4, 2025 /CNW/ -- China Unicom and Huawei co-hosted an innovation summit themed 5G-A Empowering, AI Transforming, Digital Living. At the summit, China Unicom unveiled its "AI Unites All" Plan to a global audience, sparking widespread interest. Jian Qin, General Manager of China Unicom Group, said, "China Unicom remains committed to technological innovation as our guiding principle, actively embracing the Al revolution, and contributing 'Unicom Intelligence' and 'Unicom Solutions' to global smart transformation." Yang Chaobin, Director and CEO of the ICT Business Group, Huawei, also expressed, "We look forward to working with China Unicom to support their 'AI Unites All' strategy. We will do this by facilitating a wide range of intelligent user applications with the latest AI technologies. This will allow China Unicom to create new AI service portals with a global impact and make intelligence more inclusive for all." The "AI Unites All" Plan released by China Unicom will create unprecedented intelligent experience to users. Based on the AI service platform, China Unicom has developed an AI Agent called Tone, which serves as a digital twin for users. It can accurately understand user intent and integrate multiple applications to seamlessly cater to individual and home user needs. This platform also supports efficient aggregation with third-party models and applications like DeepSeek, building flexible business models. Furthermore, China Unicom's cloud phone, as a new AItoX portal, is an important measure for inclusive AI computing power. The cloud phone employs the AI Agent Tone to provide users with a cloud-based digital life, including when it comes to privacy, security, entertainment, and office tools. During the Asian Winter Games in Harbin last month, China Unicom launched personalized, cloud-based AI phones with personal AI assistants to deliver new intelligent experience for users. It was mentioned at the summit that Huawei will closely cooperate with China Unicom to develop an AI service platform, called C&H converged agent. This aims to utilize AI agents to comprehensively upgrade the home cloud, accelerate the incubation of innovative AI services, and achieve full convergence of AI across individual and home scenarios. This platform realizes unification in four ways: First, a unified architecture helps aggregate and distribute capabilities to efficiently provide AI services across the entire network; second, unified experience supports converged AI services across devices and applications; third, AI-network unification combines AI services with carrier networks to enhance service experience; and fourth, data unification helps integrate the data of home scenarios. Furthermore, intelligent data algorithms will be employed to customize high-quality services for individual and home users. China Unicom's release of the "AI Unites All" Plan signifies its in-depth layout and innovative practices in the AI field for digital inclusion in an intelligent world. View original content: SOURCE Huawei View original content:
