Technological Weekly: Western Digital HDD portable storage and additional

This week (July 22–28, 2024), a number of tech companies, including Samsung and Western Digital, unveiled air conditioners, computer accessories, and more.
To keep you up to date on all that's going on in consumer electronics, DH's Gadgets Weekly edition features a roundup of the newest personal technology devices.

1. Portable Western Digital HDD storage

With its 6.TB storage capacity and 2.55-inch casing, the new WD My Passport hard drive series holds the record for the largest storage capacity in the world. It has a contemporary slim form factor with a metal finish, USB-C technology, and both. With 256-bit AES hardware encryption and password protection, it ensures complete content safety. To complement any style, the My Passport hard drives come in an array of colors. Retail pricing for the 6TB WD My Passport is Rs 15,499. At retail, the WD Elements 6TB costs Rs 15,299,.

 Additionally, SanDisk Professional's G-DRIVE series ArmorATD drive was introduced by Western Digital.
In order to assist safeguard priceless material from being shot outside to being edited back in the studio, the new tough storage drive has an IP54 weather and dust rating, chop resistance, and shock resistance. Professional photographers can use it to capture wildlife films and images in woods that experience harsh weather conditions because it has a 6TB storage capacity. It will set you back Rs 20,999.

2. The latest WindFree air conditioners from Samsung

The company is introducing three models in the Chilled Water Indoor category: the 360-degree Chilled Water Cassette (6.0KW~10.0KW), the 4-Way Cassette (6.0KW~10.0KW), and the 360-degree Chilled Water Cassette (6.0KW~10.0KW). They provide an enhanced cooling sensation without causing pain due to direct cold blasts, thanks to their Wind-Free and 360-degree Bladeless technology in a Chilled Water-based Cassette design. With a wind speed of 0.15 meters per second, the WindFree cooling technology softly distributes cool air up to 15,000 micro-air holes. The sophisticated airflow technology is also perfect for bedrooms, study spaces, and baby rooms because it cools spaces more quickly without producing noise. At its lowest setting, it produces only 24 dB(A), or a whisper.

Using water pipes and related valves, the novel fan coil unit WindFree ACs are connected to a centrally chilled water system. These hydronic fan coil units heat or cool huge rooms by circulating hot or cold water via coils. Any third-party air-cooled or water-cooled chiller, including Samsung air-cooled models, can be utilized with these devices. With its creative circular design, the new evenly distributes air in all directions without creating chilly drafts. It also disperses air up to 25% more widely and without the need for blades to obstruct the airflow. By carefully directing air to specific areas and preventing it from dispersing, its broad blade design provides exceptional cooling performance. Starting at Rs 35,000, the latest Samsung air conditioners

3. The new door phone from Panasonic

Panasonic introduced the VL-VA514, VL-SA74, VL-SA611, VL-SA72, and VL-SA71 door phone models earlier this week. Its features include a hands-free video intercom that makes communicating with guests simple, a 2MP high-definition door camera that captures crisp video, and an IP65 and IK10 waterproof and vandal-proof design that makes it durable in any setting. They provide remote access via a mobile app for monitoring and control, and they facilitate smart integration with home systems. At regional launch ceremonies, the costs will be made public.

4. A collaboration between MediaTek and Reliance Jio has been announced for a 4G Smart Android Cluster and 4G Smart Module for two-wheelers.

A powerful MediaTek chipset, customizable interfaces, and voice recognition for simple control are all features that the JioThings smart digital cluster can offer. It is built on the AvniOS operating system, which is based on AOSP. The Smart Battery Management System, which is tailored for electric vehicles, is a complete Cluster Operating System that can be seamlessly integrated with vehicle controllers and IoT-enabled charging infrastructure.

5. The updated McAfee Security app is only available on Samsung's high-end smartphones.

There is a dedicated anti-malware security app for Samsung phones. Known as the McAfee Security app, it includes the proprietary AI-powered McAfee Scam Protection feature. If it finds a risky URL in the text messages, it can recognize it automatically and notify the device owner. If a user inadvertently clicks on a scam link in a text message, email, social media post, or anywhere else, it also proactively bans dangerous websites. The Galaxy S24 Ultra, Galaxy S24, Galaxy S24+, Galaxy Tab S9 series, Galaxy Z Flip6, and Galaxy Z Fold6 will be able to use it at first. Downloads for McAfee Security are available through the Samsung Galaxy Store app. SkyDeck platform announced by Asteria Aerospace.

A self-service SaaS product called the SkyDeck Platform helps companies manage drone data more efficiently. SkyDeck provides cutting-edge tools and analytics to leverage drone data for trdata management with user-friendly visualization, collaboration, and reporting features for expedited site inspections and monitoring in sectors including GIS, construction, oil and gas, and agricultural. In addition, SkyDeck is able to provide industry-specific AI models that quickly analyze aerial data, promoting proactive decision-making and industrial advancement.