2022 Renault Kiger. (Photo: Renault)

Renault has given an update to many of their favorite Kigar sub-four-meter compact SUVs. It is now priced at Rs 5.84 lakh (ex-showroom), which translates to an increase of about Rs 5,000 over the previous iteration. The biggest change comes in terms of features, the updated Kiger now boasts a wireless charger and climate control. From a design standpoint, there is now a new front skid plate finished in silver with a chrome strip just above the rear bumper.

The 16-inch alloy wheels now come with a red accent, and the French automaker has added a ‘Metal Mustard with Mystery Black Roof’ (dual-tone) color option, similar to the Tribe. While that’s not all, the SUV also gets ‘turbo’ discs on the door, in the turbo-petrol variant. Inside, the 2022 Kigar gets the PM2.5 air filter standard across all variants. The dashboard also features red contrast stitching with red accents and new quilted seat upholstery.

The recently launched RXT (O) variant, which only comes with a non-turbo engine, is now available with the turbo-petrol variant (MT & CVT). Except for these changes, Kigar remains pretty much the same as before. It still boasts a four-star global NCAP crash test rating. Powertrain options are the same as before with the 1.0-liter, three-cylinder, naturally aspirated petrol engine that produces 71bhp and 96Nm of power; And combined with a five-speed manual or five-speed AMT gearbox.

On the other hand produces 1.0-liter, three-cylinder, turbo-petrol engine, 99bhp and 160Nm of torque; And combined with a five-speed manual or CVT gearbox. The reason for this update of Kiger for Renault is that Maruti Suzuki Brezza and Toyota Urban Cruiser are going to get a big facelift soon. In addition to these two sub-four-meter SUVs, Kigar competes with Tata Nexon, Nissan Magnite and Mahindra XUV300.

The Microsoft Surface Hub 2 smart camera was launched on Wednesday, the company’s first AI-powered camera for the Surface Hub 2 – Microsoft’s interactive whiteboard for business. Businesses that have fully subscribed to Microsoft’s future-work outlook with Surface Hub will now be able to upgrade its camera capabilities. The new Surface Hub 2 smart camera supports a number of new features, including automatic reframing, a wide field-of-view and image correction feature that will enhance meetings. The Surface Hub 2 smart camera is designed for the Surface Hub 2 and will be sold separately.

The Redmond-based company explained in a blog post that the Surface Hub 2 reframs the camera, adjusts the lighting, and enables wide view angles without any distortion, distortion or field depth issues that might otherwise limit what is visible. Steven Bathiche, corporate vice president of Windows and Devices, said: “The team has done a great job capturing and framing what’s happening in the room, and it’s becoming smoother and more natural for remote viewers or participants.”

Price of Surface Hub 2 Smart Camera

The Surface Hub 2 smart camera is designed for the Surface Hub 2 and will go on sale from March 16 for $ 799.99 (approximately Rs. 60,760) or মে 21,999.99 (approximately Rs. ) If AI-powered smart cameras are as smart as Microsoft promises, it could be a worthwhile upgrade for the business.

Surface Hub 2 Smart Camera Specification

The Surface Hub 2 smart camera has a 12-megapixel sensor, a 136-degree field of view and 1 teraflop compute power, much more than the original Xbox 360. Microsoft is using this power in conjunction with an algorithm. Developed which automatically compensates for distortion, tilt and wide-angle correction so that objects remain true to life, according to the company. Microsoft says it allows smart cameras to identify everyone in a room and make sure they are visible during meetings.

The Surface Hub 2 smart camera sports an aluminum body and it looks like a webcam. The smart camera is attached to the top of a Surface Hub 2 with a magnetic click and a USB Type-C mount.

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The day after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the U.S. government began issuing personal warnings to some American companies that Moscow could harm software designed by Russian cybersecurity company Kaspersky, a senior U.S. official and two people familiar with the matter said.

Classified briefings are part of Washington’s broader strategy to prepare key infrastructure providers, such as water, telecom and energy, for potential Russian intrusion.

President Joe Biden said last week that sanctions imposed on Russia over the February 24 attack on Ukraine could have repercussions, including cyber-disruptions, but the White House has not made specific proposals.

A senior U.S. official about Kaspersky’s software said, “The risk assessment has changed with the Ukraine conflict.” “It has grown.”

Kaspersky is one of the most popular anti-virus software developers in the cybersecurity industry, headquartered in Moscow and founded by Eugene Kaspersky, a former Russian intelligence officer.

A Kaspersky spokesman said in a statement that briefings on the alleged risks to the Kaspersky software “would be more detrimental to Kaspersky’s reputation” without giving the company a chance to respond directly to such concerns and that it was “not appropriate or fair.”

A senior U.S. official said Kaspersky’s Russia-based staff could be forced by Russian law enforcement or intelligence agencies to provide remote control or assistance to their clients’ computers.

Kaspersky, which has an office in the United States, lists partnerships with Microsoft, Intel and IBM on its website. Microsoft declined to comment. Intel and IBM did not respond to requests for comment.

On March 25, the Federal Communications Commission added Kaspersky to the list of communication equipment and service providers considered a threat to U.S. national security.

This is not the first time Washington has said Kaspersky could be influenced by the Kremlin.

The Trump administration has spent months trying to ban Kaspersky from government action and warn countless companies in 2017 and 2018 not to use the software.

U.S. security agencies have held similar cybersecurity briefings surrounding Trump’s sanctions. The content of those meetings four years ago was comparable to the new briefing, said an acquaintance.

Over the years, Kaspersky has consistently denied any wrongdoing or collusion with Russian intelligence.

It is unknown at this time what he will do after leaving the post. A senior official declined to comment on the confidentiality.

So far no US or allied intelligence has provided direct, universal evidence of backdoor in Kaspersky software.

Following Trump’s decision, Kaspersky opened a series of transparency centers, where it said partners could review its code to test malicious activity. A company blog post at the time explained that the goal was to build trust with customers after the U.S. complaint.

But U.S. officials say the transparency centers are not “even a fig leaf” because they do not address the U.S. government’s concerns.

“Moscow is run by software engineers [software] Updates, that’s where the risk comes in, “they said.” They can send malicious commands through the updaters, and it comes from Russia. “

Cybersecurity experts say that how anti-virus software usually works on the computer where it is installed requires a deeper level of control to detect malware. This makes anti-virus software an inherently convenient channel for managing espionage.

Also, Kaspersky products are sometimes sold under white label sales agreements. This means that the software can be packaged and named in commercial contracts by IT contractors, making it difficult to determine their source immediately.

Without naming Kaspersky, Britain’s Cyber ​​Security Center said on Tuesday that companies providing services related to Ukraine or critical infrastructure should reconsider the risks associated with using Russian computer technology in their supply chains.

The National Cyber ​​Security Center said in a blog post, “We have no evidence that the Russian state intends to harm Russia’s commercial goods and services in the interests of the United Kingdom, but the lack of evidence is not evidence of absence.”

Thomson Reuters 2022

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Nitin Gadkari’s Toyota Mirai outside the parliament building. (Photo: Nitin Gadkari / Twitter)

With the recent arrival of Union Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari at the Parliament House in a Toyota Mirai, the pressure for alternative fuels seems to have gone one step further. What’s so special about Mirai? It is a hydrogen-based fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV), much like the Hyundai Nexo and Honda Clarity. It certainly shows the commitment of the government and, indeed, the commitment of the Ministry of Transport when it comes to shifting to more environmentally friendly fuels.

Is Toyota Mirai an electric car?

Basically, yes. It is powered by a 1.24kWh battery pack capable of producing a decent 182PS and 406Nm of torque. What’s more, its claimed range is 646 kilometers, which is quite nice compared to some big EVs with big battery packs. However, the main difference is in the way Mirai saves its electricity. There is also an essential difference in the method of power supply.

How is an FCEV different from BEV?

This is an important bit. The main difference is in the way energy is stored. Of course, the FCEV also has a battery pack, but it is relatively small and attached to a hydrogen fuel cell. These fuel cells then use the electricity generated by the reaction between hydrogen and oxygen and even store it in a sealed tank, such as a petrol, diesel or CNG powered vehicle. However, what makes FCEV particularly interesting is that hydrogen gas can be recovered within five minutes.

Will it catch up in India?

This is certainly a way of alternative fuels which should be explored in more detail. Not long ago, Gadkari launched the green hydrogen-based Advanced Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle (FCEV), Toyota Mirai, and said it was the first of its kind in India aimed at creating an ecosystem for such vehicles. The country. Although more expensive than some of the battery-powered electric vehicles out there, it may prove to be a cleaner way thanks to the fact that the tailpipes only emit water vapor as an exhaust. In fact, Gadkari tweeted that India would soon become a ‘green hydrogen’ exporter.

Godrej is one of the most established names in the home security business in India, with a wide range of products including door locks, personal lockers, video door phones, alarm systems and CCTV camera systems. The company’s recent launches include the Spotlight range of home security cameras, an expedition into the Internet-of-Things space. That means Godrej will have to compete against popular tech brands like Xiaomi and Realme. I’m reviewing the Godrej Spotlight Pan-Tilt Home Security Camera, a compact Wi-Fi-enabled device that works with an app on your smartphone.

Priced at Rs 3,499, the Godrej spotlight pan-tilt home security camera works just by its name; Not only can you view the camera feed remotely, you can also adjust the pane or tilt view of the camera using the app. I got a chance to use this new IoT home security camera from Godrej and here is my review.

Godrej Spotlight Pan-Tilt Home Security Camera has a microSD card slot for storing recorded footage

Godrej Spotlight Pan-Tilt Home Security Camera Design and Build Quality

Godrej currently has two Wi-Fi-enabled home security cameras in the Spotlight range – a fixed version, and this one, as the name implies, is capable of mechanically panning and tilting when controlled via the app. The cylindrical camera is attached to a vertical ‘stem’ from one side and it is attached to a circular base that holds electrical components and a micro-USB power port. The whole base pan turns left or right, while the stem allows the camera module to tilt upwards and downwards.

The camera can be mounted on a tabletop or mounted on a ceiling when clipped to an attached plate (which is included in the box). A long USB cable and power adapter are also included, allowing for some flexibility in the position of the Godrej Spotlight pan-tilt camera. Interestingly, Godrej said the camera could also be powered by a power bank, so it could be used on the go or away from the power outlet.

At the bottom of the camera unit of the device is a microSD card slot, which supports cards up to 128GB for continuous video recording. At about 400g, the camera is fairly heavy for a device of its size. It is not rated for water or dust resistance, so you need to be careful if you are mounting it in a semi-exposed, dusty or damp place.

With a 2-megapixel sensor, this camera is capable of recording video up to full-HD (1920×1080-pixels). The field of view is 110 degrees, and the camera can pan up to 350 degrees and tilt up to 90 degrees. This gives it the ability to look around. There is also night vision through an IR filter that allows it to work in the dark. A built-in microphone and speaker lets you use it for two-way communication.

Godrej Spotlight Pan-Tilt Home Security Camera App and Features

The Godrej Spotlight app (available for iOS and Android) is used to set up and control the Godrej Spotlight pan-tilt home security camera. The setup process was fairly simple and took about 10 minutes to complete following the on-screen steps. Once done, I was able to view the camera’s video feed and configure other settings. The app can be used to view and control multiple Godrej spotlight cameras.

By jumping directly into the camera view, it takes four to five seconds to activate the camera from standby and shows you a live feed with date and time overload. It is also possible to switch between SD and HD resolution for feed, view it in full-screen mode on your phone, and activate the microphone on the camera so that you get a live audio feed with video.

The Godrej Spotlight app is available for Android and iOS, and lets you control the camera and view the feed.

The app has an on-screen D-pad so the camera can be panned and tilted, and you can save angles for quick jumps. You can also take screenshots, record videos to save to your smartphone, turn on two-way communication to talk to someone near the camera, configure motion detection settings (capture screenshots or video clips when motion detection), and configure continuous recording. Can. Settings (if a microSD card is inserted into the camera).

You can also set up cloud storage through the Godrej Spotlight app. This allows you to access recordings even if the device and storage card are stolen or damaged. Cloud storage is a premium feature, and you need to subscribe monthly. 99 plans for unlimited space. Godrej offers a seven-day free trial. Note that this does not mean that you can constantly record and save everything; Cloud plans can only be used to save recorded clips for motion detection.

If you wish, you can log in to your Spotlight account to access your camera’s video feeds and settings from the desktop browser. Once during this review, the app stalled and refused to load anything despite rebooting my smartphone. Only uninstalling and reinstalling the app has solved this problem.

Godrej Spotlight Pan-Tilt Home Security Camera Performance

Like any home security camera, hopefully you don’t need to use it. However, if that need arises, the Godrej Spotlight Pan-Tilt camera gives you quick and reliable access to its video and audio feeds. It’s definitely a Wi-Fi enabled camera, and you need a stable and reasonably fast internet connection for everything to work properly. Godrej said the Spotlight camera is only compatible with the 2.4GHz Wi-Fi network, and I had no problems connecting it to my home network.

According to the company, the Godrej spotlight camera can also be powered using a power bank

The Godrej Spotlight Pan-Tilt Home Security Camera provides a color video feed in well-lit conditions and automatically switches to a monochromatic night-vision feed if needed. The video feed is clear and detailed in HD and SD resolution, both in daylight and dark. Being able to take screenshots or video recordings to save on your smartphone is useful if you don’t want to use a microSD card for continuous recording.

Although there was some ambiguity in the feed when panning or tilting, the picture was as good as you might expect for a home security camera. It is sharp enough to recognize faces and objects or even read text. Overall, the Godrej spotlight pan-tilt camera has performed as well as expected in its original functionality.

The pan and tilt movement was easy, but there was a noticeable delay of about one second between issuing a command and the camera responding and moving in the right direction. Two-way communication is a useful touch, although there are some delays in sending audio to both parties. This is not something that should be used as an alternative to your video call; Rather, use it only occasionally as a door phone or intercom for functionality.

The Godrej Spotlight pan-tilt camera speaker is quite loud, and also has a built-in alarm function that once set up and activated scares intruders. The camera rings loudly during Wi-Fi as well as during setup episodes, which can be very annoying. The quality of the microphone is decent, but there is always a faint buzz from the sound coming from home appliances such as ceiling fans or open windows.

Judgment

The Godrej Spotlight Pan-Tilt Home Security Camera is simple but effective in its core functionality, and offers everything you would expect from such a device. The wide range of movement means you can look around wherever you put the camera, which is a nice bonus. Stable network connectivity and app support allow you to access the camera from anywhere, and provide additional features such as microSD and cloud support flexibility when storing footage.

Although there are slight delays in transmitting both video and audio, these issues are quite small compared to my generally positive experience with the Godrej Spotlight pan-tilt camera. There are more affordable options with the same features as the Mi Home Security Camera 360 and Realme Smart Cam 360, but Godrej’s reputation as a provider of quality and security solutions to this product makes this device worthy of consideration.

Price: Rs. 3,499

Rating: 8/10

Advantages:

• Wide range of motion and field of view
• MicroSD and cloud storage supported
• Clear video in a well-lit and dark environment
• The app is well designed, the camera also works through the desktop browser

Difficulty:

• Slight delay in sending audio and video

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The owner of Facebook gave the meta user information to hackers who pretended to be law enforcement officers last year, a company source said on Wednesday, highlighting the risks of a system used in emergencies.

Fraudsters were able to obtain details such as a physical address or phone number in response to a false “emergency data request,” which could slip into privacy breaches, the source said, requesting anonymity due to the sensitivity of the matter.

Criminal hackers are compromising with email accounts or websites linked to the police or the government, claiming they can’t wait for a judge’s order for information because it’s a “life-and-death issue,” cyber expert Brian Krebs wrote Tuesday.

The Bloomberg News Agency, which reported that the meta was originally targeted, also provided customer data in response to Apple’s fake data request.

Apple and Meta have not officially confirmed the incident, but have issued a statement outlining their policy on handling information needs.

When U.S. law enforcement officials want data on the owner of a social media account or the relevant cell phone number, they must submit an official court-order warrant or subpoena, Krebs wrote.

But in case of emergency, the authorities may make an “emergency data request”, which “greatly bypasses any official review and does not require the petitioner to provide any court-approved documents,” he added.

Meta said in a statement that the firm reviews each data request for “legal adequacy” and uses “advanced systems and procedures” to validate law enforcement requests and identify abuses.

The statement added, “We block known compromised accounts from requesting and work with law enforcement agencies to respond to incidents involving suspected fraudulent requests, as we have done in this case.”

Apple cited its guidelines, which state that in the case of an urgent application, “a supervisor of the government or law enforcement agent who submitted the request … may be contacted and Apple may be asked to confirm that the urgent request was valid.”

Krebs noted that the lack of a single, national system for such requests is one of the main problems associated with them, as companies decide how to deal with them.

“To complicate matters further, there are several thousand police powers around the world – of which about 18,000 are in the United States alone – and what hackers need to succeed is unauthorized access to a single police email account,” he wrote.

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