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Taiwan Confident of Its Position in Semiconductors Market Amid US’s New Chips Act

Taiwan says its position in making semiconductors will not be shaken as the US is working towards the new chips act. Taiwan is a major chip producer in the world. Meanwhile, US Congress passed the new legislation to subsidise the domestic semiconductor industry. China, on the other hand, had lobbied against the US semiconductor bill, calling it reminiscent of a "Cold ... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/elfLXru

Apple’s Paying Subscribers Rise to 860 Million as Company Beats Estimates on Strong iPhone, iPad Demand

Apple on Thursday reported earnings had beat Wall Street expectations as phone sales in the fiscal third quarter rose 3 percent to $40.7 billion (roughly Rs. 3,20,000 crore), according to the company. Like rivals Snap and Meta, it appears that Apple's advertising business, is also vulnerable to marketing cuts. The Cupertino company also said it now has 860 million p... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/dqMDZmu

Samsung Warns of Weaker Chip Demand for Phones, PCs Amid Recession Worries

Samsung has earned its highest second-quarter profit since 2018 for the quarter ended June 30. Despite the strong position in the market, the company has cautioned about weaker chip demand from smartphone and PC makers as the purchase may go down amid recession worries. Samsung is expected to unveil its latest foldables on August 10. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/uOe9YwK

CHIPS Act Passed by US Senate to Boost Domestic Chip Manufacturing, Compete With China

The CHIPS Act was passed by the US Senate on Wednesday, with a rare bipartisan vote. The act is aimed at boosting companies in the US to compete with China, while attempting to reduce the ongoing component shortage affecting the industry. The CHIPS Act will provide for about $52 billion (roughly Rs. 4,14,754 crore) in government subsidies for US semiconductor producti... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/F1IiTY5

Netflix August 2022 Releases: Darlings, Morbius, The Walking Dead Season 11, and More

Naruto Shippuden, Darlings movie, The Walking Dead season 11, Morbius, Delhi Crime season 2, Locke & Key season 3, The Sandman, Godzilla vs. Kong, Never Have I Ever season 3, Indian Matchmaking season 2, and Wedding Season — these are biggest movies, TV series, and originals on Netflix India in August 2022. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/qtlSKBx

Spotify Premium Subscribers Grow to 188 Million in Q2, Monthly Active Users Rise to 433 Million: Details

Spotify said a 14 percent jump in paying subscribers helped the company report Q2 revenue above analysts’ estimates. The streaming service saw an increase in Spotify Premium subscribers to 188 million, while monthly active users rose to 433 million, or a 19 percent increase. expects revenue of EUR 3 billion (roughly Rs. 24,360 crore), above estimates of EUR 2.95 bil... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/6nlZjBX

The Gray Man 2 and Spin-Off Announced by Netflix, Ryan Gosling and Russo Brothers to Return

The Gray Man is getting a sequel and a spin-off, Netflix has confirmed. Ryan Gosling will reprise his lead role in The Gray Man 2. Joe and Anthony Russo will return as directors for The Gray Man sequel. The Gray Man spin-off is reportedly a prequel and centres on Chris Evans' villain. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/JLGih4a

Amazon Prime Membership Fees See Double-Digit Hike in Five European Countries: All Details

Amazon Prime memberships pricing has been hiked in five European countries, the company announced on Tuesday. Earlier this year, the company announced a 16 percent increase in pricing for its annual Prime membership in the US, up to $139 (roughly Rs. 11,100). The e-commerce firm stated that the increase in Prime subscriptions were due to a jump in fuel prices and high... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/als1eBX

Asus ROG Zephyrus Duo 16, ROG Flow X16 Laptops With AMD Ryzen 6000 Processors Launched in India

ASUS unveiled the new ROG series of laptops in India for gaming enthusiasts. The new ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 and the ROG Flow X16 come with AMD Ryzen 6000 series CPU along with Nvidia and AMD GPUs. Asus has also upgraded the ROG Zephyrus G14, ROG Zephyrus G15 and ROG Flow X13. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/EqaRtks

YouTube Music Selects Noor Chahal, Kayan for Foundry Class of 2022: All Details

YouTube Music has announced its Foundry Class of 2022 list and it includes two independent Indian artists. Foundry was created in 2015 as YouTube’s incubator for independent artists, according to the company. It helps artist at various stages of their careers. Under the programme, the two Indian artists will receive funding. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/KwMDniI

Realme Pad X With Snapdragon 695 SoC, Realme Flat Monitor Launched in India: All Details

Realme Pad X and Realme Flat Monitor were launched by the company in India on Tuesday. The company’s latest tablet sports a 11-inch WUXGA+ resolution display and is equipped with a 13-megapixel rear camera, along with a front facing camera that offers a 105-degree field of view. It is powered by the Snapdragon 695 SoC and packs an 8,340mAh battery with support for 3... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/Ti1oQ0H

US President Joe Biden Pushes Congress to Pass $52 Billion Bill to Boost US Chip Production

US President Joe Biden pressed Congress on Monday, asking it to pass a bill to provide US chipmakers with $52 billion (roughly Rs. 4,14,800 crore) in subsidies to reduce foreign sourcing for semiconductors. He cited both the economic and national security "imperative" of securing production of the tiny components needed for everything from smartphones to cars and weap... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/Ccrys2F

San Diego Comic-Con 2022 Trailers: Black Panther Wakanda Forever, John Wick 4, The Lord of the Rings, and More

Comic-Con unveiled a slew of new trailers and announcements this year, at their first-in-a-long-time in-person event in San Diego, California. Both Marvel and DC Comics had huge showings including Black Panther: Wakanda, She-Hulk, Shazam! Fury of the Gods, and Black Adam. We were also treated to trailers for the new Lord of the Rings series, John Wick: Chapter 4, and ... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/2Yz9jJM

Oppenheimer Movie: Poster Out for Christopher Nolan's Next Film, Releasing in July 2023

Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer movie has revealed its first official poster. The biopic is set to release exclusively in cinemas on July 21, 2023. Oppenheimer stars Cillian Murphy in the lead, and is based on the titular theoretical physicist, and the development of the first atomic bomb. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/h4uvnB5

Delhi Crime Season 2 Release Date Set for August 26 on Netflix. Here’s the First Trailer

Delhi Crime season 2 release date: Netflix sets August 26 premiere for the return of Shefali Shah, Rajesh Tailang, and Rasika Dugal’s cops. Delhi Crime season 2 teaser trailer briefly hints at the true story that has inspired the new season. Adil Hussain, Anurag Arora, Sidharth Bhardwaj, Gopal Dutt, Tillotama Shome, and Jatin Goswami also part of Delhi Crime season ... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/bmEP1O3

The Batman OTT Release Date Set for July 27 on Amazon Prime Video

The Batman OTT release date: Amazon Prime Video has announced that the Robert Pattinson-led reboot of the Dark Knight arrives Wednesday, July 27 in English, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Malayalam. The Batman currently available for rent and/or purchase on Apple TV, BookMyShow Stream, Google Play Movies, Prime Video Store, and YouTube Movies. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/WgnIJHT

The Gray Man Movie Review: A $200 Million Dud From the Avengers: Endgame Directors

The Gray Man review: Chris Evans chases Ryan Gosling across the world in an empty calorie movie that has no personality and strips everyone involved of their best qualities. Ana de Armas, Jessica Henwick, Regé-Jean Page, Wagner Moura, Julia Butters, Dhanush, Alfre Woodard, and Billy Bob Thornton also part of The Gray Man cast. The Gray Man released July 22 on Netflix... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/eqi1YVZ

Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves Trailer Revealed, Releases in March 2023

Paramount has released the first official trailer for Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves, starring Chris Pine, Michelle Rodriguez, and Regé-Jean Page. The Dungeons & Dragons movie follows a group of ragtag misfits, as they venture into the lands unknown in search of an ancient relic. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/RTvbtLG

India’s Demand for EVs, Consumer Electronics to Drive Battery Storage Adoption: NITI Aayog Report

India’s battery storage potential will reach 600 gigawatt hour (GWh) by 2030, stated a NITI Aayog report. According to the report, the current deployment of lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) in India is dominated by consumer electronics, which comprises smartphones, laptops, notebooks, tablets. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/LYuq3v0

Oppenheimer Movie: Poster Out for Christopher Nolan's Next Film, Releasing in July 2023

Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer movie has revealed its first official poster. The biopic is set to release exclusively in cinemas on July 21, 2023. Oppenheimer stars Cillian Murphy in the lead, and is based on the titular theoretical physicist, and the development of the first atomic bomb. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/EDp6SN4

Delhi Crime Season 2 Release Date Set for August 26 on Netflix. Here’s the First Trailer

Delhi Crime season 2 release date: Netflix sets August 26 premiere for the return of Shefali Shah, Rajesh Tailang, and Rasika Dugal’s cops. Delhi Crime season 2 teaser trailer briefly hints at the true story that has inspired the new season. Adil Hussain, Anurag Arora, Sidharth Bhardwaj, Gopal Dutt, Tillotama Shome, and Jatin Goswami also part of Delhi Crime season ... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/FHuVkRh

The Batman OTT Release Date Set for July 27 on Amazon Prime Video

The Batman OTT release date: Amazon Prime Video has announced that the Robert Pattinson-led reboot of the Dark Knight arrives Wednesday, July 27 in English, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Malayalam. The Batman currently available for rent and/or purchase on Apple TV, BookMyShow Stream, Google Play Movies, Prime Video Store, and YouTube Movies. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/HaKlEjz

The Gray Man Movie Review: A $200 Million Dud From the Avengers: Endgame Directors

The Gray Man review: Chris Evans chases Ryan Gosling across the world in an empty calorie movie that has no personality and strips everyone involved of their best qualities. Ana de Armas, Jessica Henwick, Regé-Jean Page, Wagner Moura, Julia Butters, Dhanush, Alfre Woodard, and Billy Bob Thornton also part of The Gray Man cast. The Gray Man released July 22 on Netflix... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/qKPfEco

Apple to Pay $50 Million to Settle Class-Action Lawsuit Over Defective ‘Butterfly’ MacBook Keyboards

Apple has reached a settlement over a class-action lawsuit that claimed the company knew and concealed that its MacBook laptop computers’ "butterfly" keyboards were prone to failure. Customers had complained that claimed that the affected laptop keyboards suffered from sticky and unresponsive keys, and that tiny amounts of dust or debris could make it difficult to t... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/VW6ut4F

Netflix Loses Nearly 1 Million Subscribers in Q2 2022, Says Strong Dollar Hit Revenue From Foreign Users

Netflix revealed on Tuesday that it had lost 9,70,000 subscribers in the second quarter, much below the service’s worst-case scenario of 2 million subscriber defections projected by the company. The streaming platform also warned that a strong dollar was impacting revenue from users in other countries, while revealing that it expected to add 1 million new customer a... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/sjt8arC

Spider-Man: No Way Home The More Fun Stuff Version India Release Date Set for September 2

Spider-Man: No Way Home The More Fun Stuff Version releases on September 2 in Indian theatres. The new extended cut version includes 15 additional minutes of unseen footage — including a scene featuring Charlie Cox as Matt Murdock. The More Fun Stuff Version tickets are expected to go on sale starting August 9 in the US. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/Xnp9rqo

US Chip Bill Gains Momentum as Republican Support Grows Ahead of Senate Vote

The US chip bill, the upcoming legislation to provide $52 billion (roughly Rs. XXX crore) in financial incentives and research, plus another $1.5 billion (roughly Rs. XX crore) for a fund that would encourage competition, could be passed by the Senate in the coming days. While the chip bill appeared to be in trouble three weeks ago, Republicans have now warmed up to t... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/K2EaVBl

Thor: Love and Thunder Box Office Speeds Past $500 Million Worldwide

Thor: Love and Thunder sees the third-highest opening for a big-budget Hollywood film since Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, despite unfavourable reviews. Minions: Rise of Gru also sees a decent payoff, collecting $533 million (about Rs. 4,620 crore) globally, since release. Jurassic World Dominion is now over $900 million (about Rs. 7,193 crore). from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/RqdFENI

Amazon Prime Video, HBO Max Ink India Deal for Peacemaker, Gossip Girl, Raised by Wolves, More

Amazon Prime Video has announced a collaboration with Warner Bros. Discovery to offer a slate of 11 TV series and 10 movies from HBO Max exclusively in India. Gossip Girl, Raised by Wolves, Peacemaker, The Flight Attendant, Doom Patrol, DMZ, And Just Like That..., The Sex Lives of College Girls, The Staircase, An American Pickle, Let Them All Talk, Superintelligence, ... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/X7Cigo1

Realme Buds Wireless 2S, Flat Monitor Will Launch in India on July 26: All Details

Realme Buds Wireless 2S and Flat Monitor will launch on July 26 at 12.30pm in India. The earphones are going to feature AI ENC technology and voice assistant support. The inline button will allow wearers to control volume. Realme Flat Monitor will feature a 23.8-inch display with 75Hz refresh rate and full-HD resolution. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/bN5mjoH

Is Netflix Down? Users Report Outage Issue Across Globe, Including India

Netflix was down for thousands of users on Friday, according to Downdetector.com. The streaming platform said it was facing issues streaming on all devices. There were around 4,000 reports on the outage-tracking website Downdetector, which collates status reports from a number of sources in the United States. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/dIp8Tbi

Jaadugar Review: Jitendra Kumar’s Netflix Movie Is a Reprehensible Relic

Jaadugar movie review: Jitendra Kumar plays an insufferable man-child who won’t give up on a woman even though she doesn’t love him, but is ready to sell out those who actually care about him. Jaadugar released July 15 at 12:30pm IST on Netflix. Kumar, Arushi Sharma, and Jaaved Jaaferi lead Jaadugar Netflix cast. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/26b9gIp

ChromeOS Flex for Old PC and Mac Computers Out of Beta, Google Updates List of Certified Models

Google has announced that it is now rolling out ChromeOS Flex, which was previously available to beta testers, for older PC and Mac users. It is free-to-download and is available via the company’s website. Google claims that it relatively consumes 19 percent lesser energy. Additionally, Google has also updated it list of certified devices which now includes 295 diff... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/s6Q0XiU

Shoorveer Review: Hotstar Web Series Crashes Before Take-Off

Shoorveer review: new Hotstar Specials web series sees the creation of a new elite unit made up of Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force — but it lacks narrative momentum, suffers from clunky dialogues and direction, and features some of the worst CGI on air right now. Download and watch Shoorveer online on Disney+ Hotstar. Regina Cassandra and Makarand Desphande lead Sh... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/4hVy2Fg

TSMC Quarterly Profit Surges 76 Percent, Beats Market Estimates on Strong iPhone 13 Demand

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (TSMC) reported a 76.4 percent jump in second-quarter profit on Thursday and beat market estimates on strong demand for the iPhone 13 despite record global inflation levels. The chipmaker also benefitted from solid sales of high-performance computing (HPC) chips used in 5G networks and artificial intelligence. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/GqW4KAB

Foxconn Needs Government Approval for China Chip Firm Investment, Taiwan Says

Foxconn would need permission from the government of Taiwan if the world’s largest contract electronics manufacturer were to invest in Chinese chip conglomerate Tsinghua Unigroup, according to a government official. According to reports, the Taiwan-based firm plans to spend CNY 9.8 billion (roughly Rs. 11,600 crore) for a stake in Unigroup. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/whZfrNK

Black Panther Wakanda Forever: Daniel Kaluuya Not Returning Due to Scheduling Conflicts With Nope

Daniel Kaluuya will not be returning for the next Marvel Cinematic Universe movie, 'Black Panther: Wakanda Forever'. Kaluuya had already committed to star in Jordan Peele's upcoming horror film Nope, out August 19 in India. Black Panther: Wakanda Forever release date is November 11. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/9KuXgfI

Biden Administration Warns of Dire National Security Ramifications as Bill to Boost US Chipmaking Stalls

The Biden administration has warned of series consequences for the economy and for national security if a bill to boost chipmaking in the US is not passed by the US Congress the end of July. The White House seeks to fund $52 billion (roughly Rs. 4,15,400 crore) for chip production and to boost US innovation to compete with China. The administration also held a closed-... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/giYkBWq

Netflix Names Microsoft as Technology and Sales Partner for Ad-Supported Subscription Plan

Netflix said on Wednesday that it has selected Microsoft as technology and sales partner for its planned ad-supported subscription offering, as the streaming giant looks to plug slowing subscriber growth by rolling out a cheaper plan. The company announced in April that it would introduce a new, lower-priced version of its service in a bid to attract more subscribers. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/FH8zI4x

Ms. Marvel Episode 6 Trailer: Kamala Khan Tries to Tell Her Family Her Big Secret, but There’s a Twist

Ms. Marvel episode 6 trailer features Kamala Khan (Iman Vellani) as she gears up to inform her family that she is “Light Girl”. Khan soon realises that everyone already knows about it thanks to her mother. Ms. Marvel episode 6 is out today on Disney+ and Disney+ Hotstar wherever available. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/VMngd9K

Netflix Seeks to Rework Programming Deals With Hollywood Studios for Ad-Supported Tier: Report

Netflix has reportedly started talks with Hollywood studios Warner Bros., Universal and Sony Pictures Television, as the streaming service looks to tweak its programming deals to enable the launch of an ad-supported version of the service. The company said it was still in the early days of deciding how to launch a lower priced, ad-supported option, and that it was all... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/O57cKBR

Apple Ends Consulting Deal With Former Design Chief Jony Ive: Report

Apple has reportedly ended a consulting deal with former design guru Jony Ive. The contract between the two parties, which was up for renewal was not extended, according to the New York Times. Ive left Apple in 2019 to form his own company LoveFrom, and remained a consultant for Apple, working on the company's candy-coloured Mac computers and the iPhone. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/Mh6HRxj

US Senators Said to Be Briefed on Bill Aimed at Boosting US Chip Manufacturing

Officials from the US President Joe Biden administration are set to brief senators in a classified briefing on Wednesday. The briefing is part of a push by Democratic lawmakers and the White House to win approval for legislation that would fund $52 billion (roughly Rs. 4,134,99 crore) for chip production subsidies and boost innovation to compete with China. Some have ... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/EkJpVR1

Chip Hoarding by PC and Smartphone Makers Turns Shortage to Glut Amid Inflation, Lockdowns, and Ukraine Crisis

After a global chip shortage that saw PC and smartphone makers struggle to source semiconductors to make their products, the industry has seen a glut in some sectors. Analysts say that big suppliers of chips to consumer electronics makers, especially low-end smartphones, will be hit hardest by the downturn. Manufacturers who stockpiled computer chips during the pandem... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/HtRFdIM

Realme GT 2 Explorer Master Edition, Notebook Air, Buds Air 3 Neo Launched: All Details

Realme GT 2 Explorer Master Edition has launched in China with a 6.7-inch display with 120Hz refresh rate, full-HD+ resolution, 94.2 percent screen-to-body ratio, and reproduces 1.07 billion colours. The company has also launched the Realme Notebook Air and Buds Air 3 Neo. Realme Notebook Air features the 11th Generation Intel Core i3 processor coupled with 8GB LPDDR4... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/YaUAdwj

Taiwan ‘Happy’ to See Chip Firms Invest in EU, Seeks Deeper Ties Amid Global Chip Shortage

Taiwan said it was “happy” to see its chip firms invest in the European Union, as part of a push to build better ties with the bloc. Taipei has been courted by the EU under the European Chips Act that was unveiled in February, as part of efforts to deal with the ongoing global chip shortage. Taiwan Deputy Economy Minister Chen Chern-chyi called the US and Europe ... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/SYgt9fj

Apple iOS 16, iPadOS 16, macOS Ventura Public Beta Released: All Details

Apple has now released the public beta of iOS 16, iPadOS 16, macOS Ventura, watchOS 9, and tvOS 16 after it first unveiled the new OS version back in June during its WWDC 2022 keynote. iOS 16 is bringing a new lock screen and a bunch of other features. The latest iPadOS 16 is getting a new multitasking interface. Apple iOS 16 will only release for iPhone 8 and later m... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/qlpfINu

Thor: Love and Thunder Ending and 2 Post-Credits Scenes, Explained

In Thor: Love and Thunder ending, Thor (Chris Hemsworth) takes Gorr’s daughter Love (India Hemsworth) as his ward. Thor: Love and Thunder mid-credits scene sets up Hercules (Brett Goldstein) as the Thor 5 villain. Thor: Love and Thunder post-credits scene finds Jane Foster (Natalie Portman) and Heimdall (Idris Elba) in Valhalla. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/NpZcvEJ

Government Urges States to Tap Opportunities in Electronics Manufacturing

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw urged states to explore opportunities in electronics manufacturing space, as India has proven its mettle as an "important trusted partner" for the world. He also discussed about setting a working group that will help in addressing crucial aspects such as optical fibre ducts and space for 5G telecom towers. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/vVLYAmM

iPhone, iPad, Watch, Mac Trade-in Values Lowered by Apple: Report

Apple has lowered the trade-in, or exchange values of multiple Apple devices, according to a new report. The products include the company’s recent Apple Watch, iPad, iPhone, and Mac models, and customers who are looking to purchase a new Apple product will receive a lower amount of money when they trade their existing iPhone, iPad, Mac, or Apple Watch. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/4T6m3FU

Chip Manufacturers’ Order Books Still ‘Very Full’, Taiwan’s Economy Minister Says

Taiwan’s chip manufacturing companies’ order books are still “very full”, the country’s Economy Minister said on Wednesday. The revelation from the minister came on the heels of a significantly weaker-than-expected business outlook by memory-chip firm Micron last Thursday, which raised concerns that the industry was turning towards a down cycle, driving down... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/VHKfsqd

Samsung Likely to Report 15 Percent YoY Rise in Server Chip Profits, Analysts Say

Samsung Electronics is estimated to report a 15 percent year-on-year rise in profits in the last quarter, thanks to demand for its memory chips from server customers. An average of seven estimates shows that the operating profit for the world’s largest smartphone manufacturer may have jumped to KRW 14.46 trillion (roughly Rs. 88,000 crore) in the quarter. Samsung’... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/vgGbmCi

Foxconn Raises Full-Year-Outlook Despite Rising Inflation, Global Chip Shortage

Foxconn has raised its full-year business forecast on Monday, after an increase in smartphone sales in June. The firm saw a 31 percent jump in sales from a year earlier, to a record high for the month. The increase comes despite concerns of slowing demand due to rising inflation, and a global chip shortage. The ongoing semiconductor shortage has also hurt smartphone p... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/0y3p1SV