June 8 Amazon Quiz: Answer five easy questions to win Rs 15,000 Amazon Pay Balance

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June 8 Amazon Quiz: Answer five easy questions to win Rs 15,000 Amazon Pay Balance

Amazon Quiz has gone live on its platform. The quiz timings are daily 8 AM to 12 noon.  By submitting correct answers the millions of Amazon customers can win free gadgets as well as Amazon Pay Balance. Participating in today’s quiz you can stand a chance to win Rs 15,000 Amazon Pay Balance.

Daily the e-commerce platform brings a fresh questionnaire to which the contestants have to answer correctly to enter into a lucky draw. The quiz can be played daily from 8 AM to 12 noon. The Amazon Quiz contains five easy questions that are based on current affairs and general knowledge. Only one person is declared as a winner and the results are announced at the end every month. Answering all the questions correctly might let you win something and a wrong answer will get you eliminated from the quiz. To make sure you answer all the questions correctly Gadget Bridge everyday updates all the correct answers to all the 5 questions. check out today’s answers for the Quiz to win Rs 15,000 Amazon Pay Balance.

June 8 Amazon Quiz Answers:

Question 1: The 440m long Chamba tunnel has recently been inaugurated in which state?

The answer is- Uttarakhand

Question 2: What useful letter arrangement was created by Christopher Sholes to lessen spelling mistakes and increase the speed of writing?

The answer is- QWERTY

Question 3: India Post has partnered with which state government to deliver ‘Shahi Litchi’ and ‘Zardalu Mango’ at the doorstep of people?

The answer is- Bihar

Question 4: How do we better know the No.18 Squadron of the Indian Air Force that is equipped with HAL Tejas?

The answer is- Flying Bullets

Question 5: Which mountain peak was summitted for the first time on May 29, 1953?

The answer is- Mount Everest

Follow the steps to know how to participate in the Quiz:

  • Download the Amazon app from Google Play Store.
  • Fill in the required information through the Sign Up option.
  • Now log in to the Amazon app and scroll down on the home screen to find the Amazon Quiz banner.
  • Tap on the Amazon Quiz banner and then tap on the Start button to begin the Quiz.
  • Now you will get 5 questions and you need to answer them correctly. One wrong answer will eliminate you from the Quiz.
  • After answering all the questions correctly you are now eligible for a Lucky Draw.
  • The winner’s name will be announced on the 30th of every month.

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COVID-19 crisis: Philips reaches out to vulnerable communities in India

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COVID-19 crisis: Philips reaches out to vulnerable communities in India

In order to support the testing of suspected COVID-19 cases, their treatment, and ensuring the safety of healthcare workers, Philips Foundation and Philips India are contributing to the emergency measures announced by state governments. In addition, help is being given to support vulnerable communities impacted by the nationwide lockdown. This has resulted in massive loss of livelihood and a large number of people being stranded in the cities, leaving them without income or food supplies.

Emphasising on its commitment to ensure that vulnerable sections of society have their healthcare and other basic needs addressed as much as possible, Daniel Mazon, Vice Chairman and Managing Director of Philips in the Indian Subcontinent, said, “In this regard, we will continue to extend our support, both directly and through our partners, in containing the spread and impact of COVID-19.”

In what is a joint effort of Philips Foundation with Philips India, the initiative is intended to address the current health crisis by containing the coronavirus outbreak and undertake appropriate relief measures, also in the event of similar situations in the future.

According to an official blog post, “The first allocation made for COVID-19 relief includes funds for medical equipment for COVID-19 management facilities, migrant workers and vaccine development. At state level, funds are aimed at providing immediate relief, including the treatment of COVID-19 patients, people in distress and the economically vulnerable.”

India, which the second-most populated country in the world with a population of 1.3 billion people, enforced a nationwide lockdown on March 25, 2020, to contain the spread of the coronavirus. According to Margot Cooijmans, Director of the Philips Foundation. “Given India’s large population, so much needs to be done to accelerate the emergency relief – from strengthening hospital facilities to providing primary and secondary medical care. With this support, we humbly want to be part of the help India needs to obtain the medical care and supplies to control the outbreak and extend logistical support to vulnerable people such as migrant workers.”

Under this initiative, Philips has provided medical equipment to COVID-19 management facilities and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) kits for healthcare workers and hospital staff, to protect them from infection while managing COVID-19 cases. Besides this, awareness sessions on the prevention of COVID-19 were also organized across different locations.

Stating that Philips understand the challenges posed by the COVID-19 crisis as an organization with a mission to provide access to quality healthcare, Margot Cooijmans, Director of the Philips Foundation, said “Given India’s massive population, much needs to be done to accelerate the emergency relief – from strengthening hospital facilities to providing medical care. With this support, we want to be part of the help India needs to obtain the medical supplies needed to control the outbreak and extend logistic support to vulnerable people such as migrant workers.”

Do let us know what do you feel about this initiative in the comments section below?

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Huami’s Amazfit T-Rex smartwatch pre-order starts in India for Rs 9,999

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Huami’s Amazfit T-Rex smartwatch pre-order starts in India for Rs 9,999

Huami has now announced pre-order for Amazfit T-Rex smartwatch in India on Amazon as well as its official website in.amazfit.com/ from June 7. Amazfit T-REX, which comes with a price tag of Rs 9,999, will be officially launched in India on June 12.

Expressing excitement on the launch of the most awaited smartwatch T-Rex in the Indian market, Mark Mao, Vice President of Overseas Business, Huami, said, “Amazfit T-Rex is one of our latest innovations in the sports category; the watch is designed for outdoor and adventure lovers; built to endure challenging environments; a smartwatch that completes your urban street style look.”

Targeting the outdoor gadget freaks, Amazfit T-Rex smartwatch has passed 12 regulations of military standard (MIL-STD-810) quality test to resist the harsh environment which can operate under unpredictable weather conditions, rain, hail or shine. Another distinct feature the T-Rex is built to withstand extreme temperatures as well as damp, salt and any challenging outdoor conditions, surviving for two hours under rapid temperature change.

With a 20-day battery life, Amazfit T-Rex smartwatch is packed with 14 sports modes, tracking user performance in everything from indoor and outdoor running to cycling to skiing and more. The smartwatch features a 1.3-inch AMOLED screen with (360×360 pixels) capable of displaying 16.7 million colours with superb clarity. It features 20-hour GPS, GLONASS, a BioTracker PPG optical heart rate sensor, an advanced activity tracker and a sleep monitoring sensor, all providing detailed data to enable you to best reach your fitness goals.

Looking at the other features, the Amazfit T-Rex comes with 14 sport mode has 5ATM water-resistant design also allows you to advance your activities underwater, keeping track of your performance in open water swimming or triathlons. Built-in fast 28nm Sony GPS chip, so your GPS can continuously work for 20 hours. Activity Tracking with distance, active hours, calories and steps. Sweat-absorbent and comfortable silicone strap, Outer bezel made of special ink-filling technology, inner sweat-wicking design makes it breathable and keep it dry and not sticky. Bluetooth Music Control directly from your watch while exercising. A selection of 30 watch faces full of personality to choose from.

Besides this, Amazfit T-Rex smartwatch comes with the BioTracker PPG optical sensor that provides high-precision 24h heart rate with heart rate interval values and abnormal heart rate warning. It also comprises of sleep monitoring to understand better your sleeping pattern. It also features Sedentary reminders when you’ve been inactive for too long, Smart Notifications for Incoming calls, text messages, apps, calendars, custom events as well as Weather forecast (5 to 7 Days) + temperature warnings.

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Xiaomi prepping up to unveil its next electric ‘Pro’ toothbrush in India

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Xiaomi prepping up to unveil its next electric ‘Pro’ toothbrush in India

If you are still stuck with manual brushing, Xiaomi is there to help you out. The Chinese handset maker is prepping up to soon launch a new MI Electric Toothbrush for a #ProCleaning. In a teaser video on Twitter, the company has given a glimpse of this white-coloured electric toothbrush stating that “Switch to Pro Brushing”.

Besides this, Xiaomi has not revealed any other information related to its upcoming Mi Electric Toothbrush. However, it is still unclear which model of electric tooth brush Xiaomi would bring in India. News is rife that the China-based company could launch the T500 model in the sub-continent as the Mi Electric Toothbrush T300 is already available.

In February, Xiaomi had rolled out its first electric toothbrush in India called Mi Electric Toothbrush T300. Priced for Rs 1,299, the gadget went on sale on Mi.com via crowdfunding from February 20, 2020 onwards. Xiaomi Mi Electric Toothbrush T300, which has an amazing design to reach all gaps to remove plaque, comes equipped with magnetic levitation sonic motor. In one minute, this magnetic levitation sonic motor churns out 31,000-time vibrations as well as a torque of 230-gram force centimetres.

Apart from this, Xiaomi’s Mi Electric Toothbrush T300 carries a 700mAh lithium battery. On one single charge, the company claims that this battery provides a 25 days battery life. Moreover, Xiaomi claims that the Mi Electric Toothbrush universal USB port allows you to connect directly to a variety of charging devices including portable chargers or computers. At the same time, the charging dock can automatically detect whether or not the Mi Electric Toothbrush is present, at which point it charges at full power. If a foreign metal object such as a ring or coin is detected, it automatically enters low-power mode to prevent accidental overheating which could lead to injury if the device is touched. This automatic feature is designed to help ensure your safety.

The on/off button on the Mi Electric Toothbrush can be used to switch between Standard mode, Gentle mode and Customized. Users can choose the brush mode that best suits their daily teeth cleaning needs.

The Mi Electric Toothbrush charging base is designed to allow insertion in 3 different directions with a 120-degree limit. After brushing your teeth, you can put the toothbrush back on the charging dock however you want. Even if it’s inserted at an angle or not placed securely, it’s no problem. The toothbrush will automatically move into its correct position on the charging dock.

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George Floyd Death: Know how Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella shows solidarity with Black Community

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George Floyd Death: Know how Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella shows solidarity with Black Community

After Google and Twitter, Microsoft has finally showed support to the Black Community. In an email from CEO Satya Nadella to Microsoft employees, the 52-year-old said, “As we see the everyday racism, bias and violence experienced by the Black and African American community, the tragic and horrific murders of so many, the violence in cities across the US, it is time for us to act in all arenas.”

With calls for action, calls for reflection, calls for change from Microsoft employees over the past several days, Nadella said his response is this: “Yes. We have to act.” The actions must reflect the values of Microsoft company and be directly informed by the needs of the Black and African American community. “We must continue to nurture the energy and passion that the Blacks at Microsoft employee resource group fueled in all of us since its founding in 1989. We have been on a cultural transformation journey and must accelerate our pace of change. Each of us, starting with me, must look at where we are as individuals, confront our fixed mindset and act. Our humanity is what calls out to us to make the world a better place,” added Nadella.

Microsoft will deepen its engagement with six organizations that are advancing social justice, helping community organizers address racial inequality, and offering solidarity to the Black community: Black Lives Matter Foundation, Equal Justice Initiative, Innocence Project, The Leadership Conference, Minnesota Freedom Fund, and NAACP Legal Defense & Education Fund. “This starts with a company donation of $250,000 to each of these organizations ($1.5 million in total), followed by a company match of our employees’ contributions to eligible organizations. Together, through your giving and the company match, we have donated more than $15 million to civil rights, social action, and advocacy nonprofit organizations since 2015,” stated the Microsoft CEO.

In Microsoft’s Employee Town Hall last week, Nadella said “each of us – starting with me and the senior leaders at the company – has a role to play. We cannot episodically wake up when a new tragedy occurs. A systemic problem requires a holistic response.”

Stating that he is heartbroken by the deep pain the communities are feeling, the Microsoft CEO said “The results of systemic racism, which have impacted opportunities and exacerbated injustices for Black and African American communities, urge me to consider my own role as a leader. I must continue my journey of understanding and empathy and examine actions I take, or don’t take, every day. Listening and learning from my Black and African American colleagues is helping me develop a better understanding of their experience. And I take accountability for my own continued learning on the realities of privilege, inequity and race and modelling the behaviour I want to see in the world.”

While addressing the Microsoft employees, Nadella added that as a company, we need to look inside, examine our organization, and do better. Microsoft needs to embrace the same speed and mindset that we do in anticipating and building for future technological shifts. With each passing day, Microsoft works to bridge the gap between the culture all espouse and the daily lived experience.

Besides this, Microsoft invests in the talent pipeline broadly as it has expanded its connections with Historically Black Colleges and Universities. The company also has to create an environment where all voices are heard and valued. “I ask each of us to recommit to our shared D&I priority, participate in our inclusion learning programs, use the tools and resources we have shared on becoming an effective ally for others. We have the capabilities to make Microsoft more diverse and inclusive, but we must do the work, added Nadella.

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June 7 Amazon Quiz: Answer five easy questions to win Samsung Galaxy Note 10

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June 7 Amazon Quiz: Answer five easy questions to win Samsung Galaxy Note 10

Amazon India is back with another lucrative quiz on its platform. Amazon Quiz has already gone live and today you can stand a chance to win Samsung Galaxy Note 10. Every day the e-commerce platform brings an opportunity for its customers to win amazing prizes by answering five questions. The questionnaire is based on general knowledge and current affairs. If you managed to answer all the questions correctly you will be eligible to win gifts such as iPhone X, iPhone Xs, Seagate HDD, GoPro Hero 8 Camera, LG Smartphones, Samsung Galaxy S20, Air Purifier, Oppo smartphones, Amazon Pay Balance among others. 

The Amazon Quiz is hosted for the app users only which means desktops users cannot participate in the quiz. So before participating just make sure you have downloaded the Amazon App. The lucky users might win something by answering all the questions correctly. The Amazon Quiz can be played daily from 8 AM to 12 noon. Daily Amazon gives a chance to millions of people across the country to win exciting prizes. To participate and win Samsung Galaxy Note 10 check out today’s answers of the Amazon Quiz.

June 7 Amazon Quiz Answers:

Question 1: Which technology giant recently acquired Giphy for $400 million?

The answer is- Facebook

Question 2: May 29 is celebrated as the International Day of UN Peacekeepers. How are the Peacekeepers often referred to as?

The answer is- Blue Helmets

Question 3: Which Indian conglomerate recently announced the acquisition of spice-maker Sunrise Foods?

The answer is- ITC

Question 4: The Grand Renaissance Dam earlier known as the Millennium Dam, slated to be the largest dam in Africa, is being built in which country?

The answer is- Ethiopia

Question 5: Kangra tea, which is known to boost immunity, comes from which Indian state?

The answer is- Himachal Pradesh

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Mitron app revived back on Google Play Store few days after it was turned down, while Remove China Apps remains delisted

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Mitron app revived back on Google Play Store few days after it was turned down, while Remove China Apps remains delisted

After staying away from Google Play Store days after being removed from by the tech giant Google the TikTok clone is finally back on the Play Store. The company has removed the short video app from its platform for violating its  “Spam and Minimum Functionality” policy. 

In a similar way, before the Miton app was removed, Remove China Apps was also delisted along with other apps from Google Play Store. However later we got to know that the developers of the Mitron app were in talks with the tech giant to fix issues related to the company’s policies. The company’s head  Sameer Samat via a blog post revealed that the company had given the developer of the application some guidance for facilitating the application’s return to Play Store. However, the Mitron app has been restored after some design changes. The developers have also updated its privacy policy pace whereas the promoter’s website has now been updated. We hardly see any chances that the tech giant would give a send thought to bring back Remove China Apps.

To recall the app managed to cross more than 50 million downloads on Google’s platform. The app is an alternative to Chinese TikTok on June two the app was taken down from the Google Play Store for violating its policy which says that  “Apps should provide value to users through the creation of unique content or services.” It also states that the app should provide a “basic degree of functionality and a respectful user experience.” 

On the removal of the app Sameer Samat, Vice President, Android and Google Play said, “A number of recent app removals received particular attention in India and we wanted to clarify our actions. We recently suspended a number of apps for violating the policy that we don’t allow an app that encourages or incentivizes users into removing or disabling third-party apps or modifying device settings or features unless it is part of a verifiable security service.” He further added  “Earlier this week, we removed a video app for a number of technical policy violations. We have an established process of working with developers to help them fix issues and resubmit their apps.  We’ve given this developer some guidance and once they’ve addressed the issue the app can go back up on Play.”

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Samsung Galaxy Note 20 series and the Galaxy Fold 2 are most likely to get launched on August 5

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Samsung Galaxy Note 20 series and the Galaxy Fold 2 are most likely to get launched on August 5

The last time the Korean Giant Samsung electronics hosted a separate event to unveil  Galaxy Note 10 series and Galaxy Fold. But this time the company is planning not to hold separate events to release the successors of both smartphones. In fact, it is going to be unveiled at a dedicated event in the coming month. On August 5 Samsung is expected to host an Unpacked 2020 digital event amid the coronavirus pandemic. At the launch event, the company will unveil Samsung Galaxy Note 20 series and the Galaxy Fold 2 which is the successor of Galaxy Note 10 and Galaxy Fold that were introduced last year in 2019. 

A report by a South Korean publication The Dong-A Ilbo suggests that Samsung Electronics will hold an event to unveil new Galaxy smartphones, including the Galaxy Note 20 and the Galaxy Fold 2, on August 5 at the Unpacked 2020. This time the company has decided to take the support of online launch events instead of inviting domestic and overseas media companies due to coronavirus. 

A staff member of Samsung Electronics has revealed to the publisher that, “Internal discussions are taking place, but the plan to hold the Galaxy Unpacked event on August 5 is being reviewed favorably,” That means that the company’s flagship devices are expected to get launched in the second half of the year. Like always the Unpacked event is going to take place in New York. 

An industry insider also revealed that “As COVID-19 is still spreading and anti-racism protests are worsening in the U.S., this year’s event is likely to be held online,” So besides the pandemic, the anti-racism protests in the US is another reason that Samsung will go for a virtual event to launch Galaxy Note 20 series and the Galaxy Fold 2. 

The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 is most likely to be offered in two variants: a regular 6.7-inch display while the Plus variant will come with a 6.9-inch display. The speculations are being made that this time Galaxy Note 20 Plus will change to Ulta.

Prior to the launch, the pricing of Samsung’s upcoming foldable phone’s pricing has also been leaked on the web. As per a leak Galaxy Fold 2 is expected to be priced between $1,880 and $1895 that translates to Rs 1,44,000 whereas the sipping of the devices will begin later in September. The second generation of Galaxy Fold will retain the form factor of its predecessor but this time it will come with a bigger display, upgraded cameras, SPen and 5G support.

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Motorola launched Moto G Fast and Moto E: Specifications and pricing details

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Motorola launched Moto G Fast and Moto E: Specifications and pricing details

The Lenovo owned smartphone company Motorola has introduced its new mobile handsets in the market. The company has rolled out Moto G Fast and 2020 model of Moto E that is the successor of Moto E6. Where G Fast comes with a triple rear camera set up and a hole punch display whereas Moto E features a dual-camera sensor on the back panel and a waterdrop design display

Moto G Fast and Moto E (2020) pricing and availability

Moto G Fast has been launched in a single 3GB of RAM with 32GB of storage variant at $199.99 that translates to Rs 15,100. It will be available in a single Pearl White colour option. Whereas Moto E(2020) has also arrived with a lone 2GB of RAM with 32GB storage model. The company has launched the device with a price tag of $149,99 that translates to Rs 11,300. This smartphone will be offered in Midnight Blue colour option. Both the devices have been introduced in the US market and are scheduled to go on sale starting June 12, however, both of them have been put on pre-orders. Until now there is no word from the company about the international availability of the smartphones.

Moto G Fast specifications

Moto G Fast is powered by an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 processor paired with 3GB of RAM and 32GB of storage. It comes with a dedicated microSD slot to expand the internal memory up to 512GB. It features a  6.4-inch HD+ Max Vision display with 720×1,560 pixels of resolution and 268ppi of pixel density and 19:9 aspect ratio. The handset runs on Android 10 including features such as Moto Display and  Moto Actions.

For option, there is a triple rear camera set up that includes a  16-megapixel primary sensor with f/1.7 aperture,  an 8-megapixel ultra-wide-angle lens with f/2.2 aperture and a  2-megapixel macro lens with  f/2.2 aperture. For selfies, there is an  8-megapixel front-facing camera with  f/2.0 aperture.

Moto G Fast houses a 4,000mAh battery with 10W rapid charging support. It is claimed to deliver up to two days of battery life on a single charge. For connectivity, there is, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth v5.0, GPS/ A-GPS, 3.5mm audio jack, and a USB Type-C port. In terms of sensors, it offers an accelerometer, ambient light, gyroscope, a proximity sensor and a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor.

Moto E (2020) specifications

Moto E (2020) runs on Android 10 and is powered by an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 632 SoC coupled with 2GB of RAM and 32GB of storage. The internal storage can be expanded up to 512GB using a microSD card. The smartphone comes with a  6.2-inch HD+ Max Vision display with 720×1,520 pixels of resolution, 271ppi of pixel density and 19:9 aspect ratio. 

Moto E (2020)
Moto E (2020)

In terms of imaging, Moto  E (2020) sports a dual rear camera set up that includes a 13-megapixel primary sensor with f/2.0 aperture and a secondary 2-megapixel with f/2.2 aperture. While on the front there is a  5-megapixel selfie camera sensor with f/2.0 aperture.

In terms of connectivity, there is 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Bluetooth v4.2, GPS/ A-GPS, Micro-USB, and a 3.5mm audio jack. The sensors on board include an accelerometer, ambient light, magnetometer, proximity sensor, and a rear-mounted fingerprint.

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Oppo Reno 4 and Reno 4 Pro with 65W fast charging tech and 5G support launched 

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Oppo Reno 4 and Reno 4 Pro with 65W fast charging tech and 5G support launched 

The Chinese smartphone company Oppo has finally pulled the wraps off over its much anticipated Oppo Reno 4 series. In China, the company has launched two mobile phones Oppo Reno 4 and Reno 4 Pro. The series is the successor of Reno 3 that have just arrived in March this year however it didn’t offer 5G compatibility. The latest series comes with 5G supported processor, punch hole display and triple rear comer setup featuring a 48-megapixel sensor. Besides this, the company has also introduced its latest  Oppo Enco W51 True Wireless Headphones, Oppo Band and Oppo 5G CPE T1 router. 

Oppo Reno 4 series pricing and availability

In China, the company hosted a Reno4 NIGHT where it introduced a variety of new products alongside the Oppo Reno 4 series. The Reno 4 has been introduced with a price tag of RMB 2999 (Rs 31,999) for the 8GB RAM +128GB storage variant, while the 8GB RAM+256GB storage model retails at RMB 3299 (Rs 35,200). It comes in Galactic Blue, Sparkling Red, Space Black and Space White colour options.

While on the other hand, Oppo Reno 4 Pro comes at RMB 3799 (Rs 40,535) for the 8GB RAM + 128GB storage and the  12GB RAM+256GB storage variant has been priced at RMB 4299 (Rs 45,870). The smartphone will be offered in three colour options Galactic Blue, Space Black and Taro Purple. All the models will start selling in China starting June 12 while the Oppo Reno 4 Pro Green Glitter limited edition model will be available from June 18.

Following OPPO’s “Glocal” strategy, the India version of the smartphone is expected to come with multiple localized features to cater to the changing needs of Indian consumers.

Reno 4 Pro

Oppo Reno 4 series specifications and features

Oppo Reno 4 and Reno 4 Pro comes with similar specifications and design aspects. Both the devices are powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G processor for offering 5G compatibility paired with up to 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. Reno 4 features a 6.5-inch fullHD+ AMOLED display with 2400×1080 pixels of resolution. Whereas the Oppo Reno 4 comes with a bigger 6.5-inch FHD+ AMOLED display with 2400×1080 resolution, 90Hz refresh rate and 180Hz sampling rate.

Oppo Reno 4 Pro features a quad rear camera set up that includes a 48-megapixel Sony IMX586 primary sensor, an 8-megapixel ultra-wide-angle sensor, another 12-megapixel Sony IMX708  ultra-wide-angle lens and a 13-megapixel telephoto lens with laser autofocus sensor. For selfies, there is a  32-megapixel front-facing camera.

The Reno 4 also sports a quad rear camera. The setup includes a 48-megapixel sensor,  an 8-megapixel ultra-wide-angle sensor, a 2-megapixel monochrome sensor and a laser autofocus sensor.  While on the front there is a dual selfie camera set up that includes a 32-megapixel main sensor and a 2-megapixel secondary sensor.

Both the handsets runs on ColorOS 7.2 based on top of Android 10. Oppo Reno 4 Pro houses a 4,000mAh battery with 60W fast charging tech. Whereas Oppo Reno 4 comes with a bigger 4020mAh battery with 65W fast charge support.

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Getac B360 and B360 Pro with 5G support and MIL-STD 810H certification launched in India

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Getac B360 and B360 Pro with 5G support and MIL-STD 810H certification launched in India

Getac Technology Corporation, the manufacturer of rugged notebooks and tablet PCs for the military, has introduced the new B360 fully rugged Laptop in India. The laptop comes with 5G connectivity offering best-in-class computing speed, brightness, and rugged reliability. The Getac B360 laptop is powered by 10th Generation Intel Core Processor with up to 4.90Ghz maximum turbo frequencies and 12mb Intel Smart Caches.

“With the launch of the B360, Getac has once again raised the bar for the whole rugged computing industry,” says Rowina Lee, Vice President of Global Sales and Business Development Centre, Getac Technology Corporation. “For the first time, customers across a wide range of industries can enjoy best-in-class speed, brightness and rugged reliability in a single device, without compromise.”

The laptop is available in two distinct models Getac B360 specifically designed for public safety, manufacturing, and utility sectors while the B360 Pro for the defence sector.

The Getac B360 laptop comes with a touchscreen 13.3 inches LumiBond 2.0 display offering 1,400 nits of brightness for maximum usability in all situations and weather conditions. Being touch-enabled it easily responds to a finger, pen or glove.

Getac B360
Getac B360

B360 is the thinnest and lightest fully rugged laptop with 34.9mm thickness and weighing 2.32kg. It can be carried and operated for extended periods of time without causing user fatigue. Moreover, it comes with an IP66 rating to ensure that it is protected with dust and high-pressure water jets and spillages. It can withstand drops of up to six feet when in operation, while the latest MIL-STD 810H certification gives users complete confidence in its rugged reliability. The laptop is powered by a 10th Generation Intel Core Processor paired with Intel UHD graphics. It comes with an option of up to 6 cores for better CPU performance. The device runs on Windows 10 Pro and comes with dual batteries. With Removable dual user-replaceable storage: PCIe SSD and SATA SSD allows you to minimize downtime and destroy classified data with ease. Remove data as needed knowing all information is safely secured back at headquarters. Moreover, it features multi-factor authentications, including an HF RFID reader, smart card reader and face-authentication via Windows Hello. It comes equipped with Bluetooth 5.1 and Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX200 and optional 4G LTE and integrated GPS for connectivity. However, an optional dedicated GPS receiver provides superior and accurate location tracking. Versatile I/O ports include a serial port, smart card reader, headphone-out/mic-in combo, an optional 1D/2D barcode reader as well as an optional USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type C. Connect various diagnostic instruments in the field for testing, data tracking and synchronization with ease. An additional PowerShare USB allows you to charge other devices even when powered off.

Getac B360 Pro
Getac B360 Pro

The B360 Pro includes all the core technology specifications of the B360 includes all the core technology specifications of the B360 along with a number of additional features and build options that are vital for military personnel. The high capacity battery provides for extra-long battery life and the optional DVD or Blu-Ray allows for further data transmission, installation and back up. The B360 Pro also includes an additional serial port so that you can connect other equipment as needed.

The Getac B360 laptop is now available for purchase whereas the Getac B360 Pro will be available next month starting July 3 via the company’s official website. To know information with regard to pricing you can contact the company. For more information, please visit www.getac.com/apac.

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June 6 Amazon Quiz: Participate and win Fender Acoustic Guitar

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June 6 Amazon Quiz: Participate and win Fender Acoustic Guitar

Every day Amazon India brings a daily quiz for its customers to win exciting new prizes every day on its platform. The Amazon Quiz can be played daily from 8 AM to 12 noon. Today you can win Fender Acoustic Guitar if you managed to answer all the questions correctly. Daily a new set of questions is presented in front of the participants that gives millions of people across the country to win exciting prizes.

The Amazon Quiz has gone live on its mobile platform. The participants have to answer 5 questions that are based on general knowledge and current affairs. After clearing the daily quiz their name will be shortlisted for a lucky draw to select a winner. Amazon announces the results of the lucky draw at the end of the month. So today’s Quiz winner’s name will be announced on June 30.

June 6 Amazon Quiz Answers:

Question 1: Which of these cricketers has been nominated in 2020 for the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna?

The answer is- Rohit Sharma 

Question 2: Which Bollywood actor has launched his new Grooming & Personal Care Brand FRSH?

The answer is- Salman Khan

Question 3: Indian Army officer Major Suman Gawani recently won the ‘United Nations Military _______ Advocate of the Year Award”. Fill in the blanks

The answer is- Gender

Question 4: Which newly-launched app from Facebook allows users to make music together virtually?

The answer is- Collab

Question 5: K-FON is the Fiber Optic Network project of which Indian state?

The answer is- Kerala

How to play Amazon Quiz?

  • Sign in to the Amazon App. If you are not signed in, you will be directed to a sign-in page.
  • Scroll down on the home screen to find the Amazon Quiz banner.
  • Tap on the Amazon Quiz banner and then tap on the Start button to begin the Quiz.
  • There will be a total of 5 questions. Answer all 5 questions correctly to enter the lucky draw.
  • Getting any question incorrect makes you ineligible for today’s lucky draw. You can try again tomorrow for a new prize.
  • The winner’s name will be announced on the 30th of every month.

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Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite to arrive in India soon, teaser revealed

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Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite to arrive in India soon, teaser revealed

Last year in October we saw the launch of Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 in India. But recently in April this year, the company has gone ahead and upgraded the lineup by adding the latest tab which is Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite that was launched in the Indonesian market. The Tablet comes with an S Pen, a rear camera and a 7,040mAh battery. Now the South Korean company is teasing the India launch of the Tab S6 Lite.

Soon Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite is going to arrive in India. The company took to its social media account Twitter to tease the arrival of its latest tablet. Samsung has shared an 8-second short teaser video which mentions that “Galaxy Tab S6 Lite Coming Soon.” The video has been shared on the official Samsung India page which confirms that in the coming weeks the device will officially release in the country sitting alongside Samsung Galaxy Tab S6. Furthermore the tweet reads, “ See what the future holds. A Super carryable note-taking companion coming soon.”

The upcoming tab being the water down variant of Galaxy Tab S6 is going to be cheaper than the vanilla model that retails at Rs 59,900.

Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite specifications

Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite will be available in Angora Blue, Chiffon Pink, and Oxford Grey colour options. The new Tab runs on One UI 2.0 on top of  Android 10 out of the box. The Samsung Tablet features a 10.4-inch WUXGA TFT display with 1,200×2,000 pixels of resolution. Under the hood, there is an unnamed octa-core chipset coupled with 4GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage which can be expanded up to 1TB using a microSD card. 

For optics, the Tablet comes with an 8-megapixel rear camera with auto-focus and is capable of recording videos in 1080p at 30fps. And the hole punch on the display houses a 5-megapixel selfie camera. 

In terms of connectivity 3.5mm audio jack, dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth v5.0, GPS support and USB Type-C port. It comes with  AKG speakers with Dolby Atmos support. A 7,040mAh battery fuels the Tablet that delivers video playback time of up to 13 hours. 

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Oppo A12, Oppo A11k, and Oppo A52 expected to get launch in India next week

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Oppo A12, Oppo A11k, and Oppo A52 expected to get launch in India next week

Recently the Chinese smartphone company Oppo has announced that on June 17 the company is going to launch Oppo Find X2 series in India. Now according to a report, the company is expected to introduce a slew of new mobile phones in the country under its A-series. Oppo A12, Oppo A11k, and Oppo A52 are speculated to arrive next week. Out of the three Oppo A11k will make its global debut while the other two smartphones have already been released in April. However, the official announcement is yet to be made.

According to a report by 91Mobiles together with tipster Ishan Agarwal an alleged poster of Oppo A12 has been leaked which reveals the launch offers for the upcoming smartphone. Moreover, Oppo A11K is going to be the cheapest among all the models expected to be priced under Rs 10,000.

Oppo A12

Coming back to the alleged poster of Oppo A12 a number of bank offers will be offered after the launch of the device. The buyers will be getting six-months extended warranty along with No Cost EMI option. The poster reveals that there will be 5 percent cashback with Bank of Baroda, ICICI, Federal Bank, Bajaj Finserv, IDFC First Bank, Home Credit, and HDB Financial Services. It is likely to come with similar pricing as the Indonesian variant that got launched at  IDR 2,499 that translates to Rs 12,300.

Oppo A12
Image Courtesy: 91Mobiles

Oppo A12 features a 6.22-inch HD+ display with a waterdrop notch. Under the hood, there is a MediaTek Helio P35 processor paired with  3GB/4GB of RAM and  32GB/64GB storage. For optics, it includes a dual rear camera set up with a 13MP primary sensor and a secondary 2-megapixel sensor. For selfies, there is a 5-megapixel front-facing camera. In terms of connectivity, there is 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, and a 3.5mm headphones jack. The smartphone packs a 4,230mAh battery.

Oppo A11k

According to tipster Ishan Agarwal, Oppo A11k is much similar to A12. It is expected to come with 2GB RAM and 32GB internal storage powered by Helio P35 processor and a 6.33-inch HD+ display. The camera and battery details are also identical to Oppo A12.

 

Oppo A11k
Image Courtesy: 91Mobiles

Oppo A52

Last but not the least, Oppo A52 is most likely to be priced around Rs 17,325 which is similar to the Chinese pricing at RMB 1,599. The smartphone runs on ColourOS 7.1, based on Android 10. It comes with a 6.5-inch FHD+ punch-hole display. It derives its power from octa-core Snapdragon 665 SoC coupled with  8GB of RAM and 128GB internal storage. In terms of imaging, there is a quad rear camera set up that includes a 12-megapixel primary camera, an 8-megapixel secondary camera, and two 2-megapixel sensors. On the front, it sports an 8-megapixel selfie camera. The smartphone is fueled by a 5,000mAh battery and it supports 18W fast charging.

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Xiaomi Mi Notebook to offer 12 hours of battery life, teaser shared prior to the official launch

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Xiaomi Mi Notebook to offer 12 hours of battery life, teaser shared prior to the official launch

Recently Xiaomi announced the arrival of its Mi Notebook in India on June 11. As the launch date is coming closer the company is teasing the features of its upcoming laptop. Recently the company shared a teaser on its social media platform suggesting that the Mi Notebook is going to come with the highest screen to body ratio in the laptop category. A short teaser video revealed that the laptop will be featuring slim bezels and a large display. Now the company has revealed a new teaser offering a laptop with 12 hours of battery life on a single charge. 

With the launch of Mi Notebook in India, the company has plans to take on  Dell, HP, Lenovo, Acer and Asus in the laptops category. The company on June 11 is going to foray into the PC segment in India with the launch of Mi Notebook. It is said to be the rebranded variant of RedmiBook 13 that was launched last year. The company is offering a variety of laptops in the Chinese market under its sub-brand Redmi. Recently it launched RedmiBook 13 (2020), RedmiBook 14 and RedmiBook 16 with the latest AMD Ryzen 4000 series processors.

The company has now shared a 7-second long teaser on its Twitter suggesting that the Mi Notebook will be offering 12-hour battery life on a single charge. The device has been teased in an analogue clock style showing 12 laptops. The moving clock shows 12 hours revealing the battery life. The teaser says, “Guess the Epic Battery Time?” 

Mi Notebook launch event will begin at 12 noon onwards in India and will be webcasted across all its social media channels. According to CEO Manu Kumar Jain, the laptop will be India-exclusive and is going to make its India debut next week. He says that the upcoming Mi Notebook has been made keeping the Indian customers in mind. His tweet reads, “he brand new #MiNotebook will make its #Global #Debut in #India and will be: India 1st, India exclusive, Made for India Block the date: 𝐉𝐔𝐍𝐄 𝟏𝟏.”

The previous leaks suggest that the upcoming Mi Notebook model is going to be a rebranded variant of RedmiBook 13 to be launched with different branding. It is expected to be the one that was launched last year in 2019 that comes with the 10th generation Intel Core i7-10510U processors with 2GB NVIDIA GeForce MX250 graphics and GB DDR4 RAM with 512GB SSD storage. It will be featuring a 13.3-inch Full HD anti-glare display with narrow 4.65mm bezels offering 1920 x 1080 pixels of resolution with 178-degree wide-viewing angle and 250 nits maximum brightness.

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AKG launched Lyra microphone and two new studio headphones, K361-BT and K371-BT  in India

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AKG launched Lyra microphone and two new studio headphones, K361-BT and K371-BT  in India

Popular audio brand Harman has announced the launch of its latest AKG headphones and microphones in India. The company has introduced K361-BT and K371-BT and AKG Lyra – an ultra-HD, multi-mode USB microphone in the country to create and capture music, podcasts and videos from the comfort of your home. These days people are using social media platforms such as Instagram to share their talent so the demand of such products has also increased to cater best audio quality to the artists working from home, All the devices are exclusively available via Amazon bundled with a variety of offers. 

“With HARMAN Professional Solution’s prosumer range, we want to enable the upcoming and professional creators with tools to build high-quality content whatever medium they choose – from video to podcasts to music. With simple plug-and-play operations, all those who aspire to express themselves can do so without any hassle and without ever leaving their homes” said Aditya Todi, Senior Director – Sales and Marketing, HARMAN Professional Solutions, India and SAARC. “AKG K361/371-BT headphones are the ideal companion in the current scenario where most people find themselves working-from-home, wanting to communicate and interact clearly and effectively. With a legacy of 70 years, the world’s top recording studios and concert stages have relied on AKG microphones and headphones. These new products make the perfect audio solution for any at-home professional.”

AKG Lyra microphone

AKG Lyra microphone has been launched in India with an introductory price of Rs 9,499 in India, The microphone is compatible with Windows, Mac, iOS and Android devices, so users can quickly record ideas in the studio or on the go. It can be used to record music or to live stream on Twitch or shooting a YouTube video. It is as easy to use as you plug and use your earphones, The AKG Lyra can be plugged in a  USB cable and pressing go-live or record. It comes with an internal self-adjusting shock mount to lessen the contact noise whereas the inbuilt sound diffuser along with AKG’s proprietary Internal Element Overload Prevention automatically reduces noise, eliminates pops and improves signal levels.

The microphone is capable of producing 4K-compatible, Ultra HD-grade 24-bit/192kHz audio resolution. It comes with an AKG Adaptive Capsule Array, which provides user-selectable capture modes that are optimized for any performance and makes it easy to deliver professional sound for any application. Plug-and-play functionality to set up and begin recording music.

AKG K361-BT and K371-BT Headphones

These AKG’s latest headphones come with oval-shaped over the ears and closed-back design in order to deliver natural and balanced studio-quality sound. The AKG  K361-BT headphones are provided with 50 mm drivers for extended bass superior performance. It comes with the 3-position articulated hinge, collapsible for maximum portability. It can last up to 28 hours via Bluetooth or can be connected through a wire to your device. The headphones are best for  Podcasting, Vlogging and Game Streaming, Studio Monitoring/Mixing, Music & Video Production/Voice Over as well as Conference Calls.

While on the other hand the AKG K371-BT Headphones comes with a similar design but is provided with a 50 mm titanium-coated drivers, tuned to the AKG Reference Response Curve, providing superior performance with an extended frequency response of 5 Hz to 40 kHz. When connected through Bluetooth it can deliver up to 40 hours of battery life or can be connected using a wire to your device.

Both the headphones come with a built-in microphone for two-way Bluetooth communication. There is the latest generation of Bluetooth 5.0 technology.  The AKG  K361-BT headphones are available at an introductory price of Rs 9,499 whereas  K371-BT Headphones will be available for purchase at Rs 10,499 via e-commerce website Amazon.

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Comparison: Samsung Galaxy A31 Vs Samsung Galaxy M31 Vs Redmi Note 9 Pro

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Comparison: Samsung Galaxy A31 Vs Samsung Galaxy M31 Vs Redmi Note 9 Pro

Today the South Korean smartphone company launched its latest smartphone Samsung Galaxy A31 in India. The device comes with a 5,000mAh battery with 15W fast charging support. The smartphone is available in India via all the leading online platforms in India at Rs 21,999 for the 6GB RAM and 128GB storage. The mobile phone comes with similar specifications as the Samsung Galaxy M31 and Redmi Note 9 Pro. Read our comparison to know how Samsung’s new handset stands against both of them.

Display

Samsung Galaxy A31: 6.4-inch Full HD+ Super AMOLED display

Samsung Galaxy M31: 6.4-inch full-HD+  Infinity-U Display 

Redmi Note 9 Pro: 6.67-inch full-HD+ IPS display with a 20:9 aspect ratio

Processor

Samsung Galaxy A31: MediaTek Helio P65 processor

Samsung Galaxy M31: Exynos 9611 processor

Redmi Note 9 Pro: Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G processor 

Rear camera(s)

Samsung Galaxy A31: 48MP + 8MP + 5MP + 5MP

Samsung Galaxy M31:64MP + 8MP + 5MP + 5MP

Redmi Note 9 Pro: 48MP+8MP+5MP+2MP

Selfie camera

Samsung Galaxy A31: 20MP

Samsung Galaxy M31: 32MP

Redmi Note 9 Pro: 16MP

RAM and storage

Samsung Galaxy A31: 6GB RAM + 128GB storage

Samsung Galaxy M31: 6GB RAM + 64GB storage and 6GB RAM + 128GB storage

Redmi Note 9 Pro: 4GB + 64GB model and 6GB + 128GB storage

Battery

Samsung Galaxy A31: 5,000mAh battery

Samsung Galaxy M31: 6,000mAh battery

Redmi Note 9 Pro: 5,020mAh battery

Operating system

Samsung Galaxy A31: One UI 2.0 skinned on top of Android 10

Samsung Galaxy M31: One UI 2.0 based on top of Android 10

Redmi Note 9 Pro: MIUI 11 based on top of Android 10

Price

Samsung Galaxy A31: Rs 21,999

Samsung Galaxy M31: Rs 14,999

Redmi Note 9 Pro: Rs 12,999

Our Take

All smartphones share similar specifications. However, there is a huge difference between all the smartphones in terms of pricing. The Samsung Galaxy M31 definitely beats both Galaxy A31 as well as Redmi Note 9 Pro both in the specifications as well as the pricing department. Being affordable it caters to the needs of today’s consumer.

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June 5 Amazon Quiz: Participate and win Sony 5.1 Home Theater System 

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June 5 Amazon Quiz: Participate and win Sony 5.1 Home Theater System 

Every day Amazon India challenges its customers to win exciting new prizes every day by participating in Amazon Quiz on its platform. The quiz can be played daily from 8 AM to 12 noon. Today e-commerce will let you win Sony 5.1 Home Theater System if you manage to answer all the questions correctly.

May 6 Amazon Quiz has gone live on its mobile platform. In the Quiz the participants have to answer 5 questions that are based on general knowledge and current affairs. After they have cleared the daily quiz their name will be shortlisted for a lucky draw to select a winner. The company announced the results of the lucky draw at the end of the month and today Quiz winner’s name will be announced on June 30. The Amazon Quiz is hosted by the app users only, it is not available for desktop users. So before you participate to make sure you have downloaded the Amazon App. The lucky users might win something by answering all the questions correctly. Check out today’s answers for the Amazon quiz.

June 5 Amazon Quiz Answers:

Question 1: Neeraj Chopra, recommended by the AFI for the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award, is associated with which event?

The answer is- Javelin Throw

Question 2: The digital rights of which of these movies was recently sold to an OTT platform for a staggering sum of INR 125 crore?

The answer is- Laxxmi Bomb

Question 3: Which 13th-century Indian temple will be solarised soon under the Central government scheme?

The answer is- Konark Sun Temple

Question 4: Which Indian organisation made the ‘NavRakshak’ PPE kit?

The answer is- Indian Navy

Question 5: Tsai Ing-wen was re-elected to a second term as President of which Asian country?

The answer is- Taiwan

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5 best VPN apps to help you safeguard personal information online

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5 best VPN apps to help you safeguard personal information online

In today’s time of increasing cybercrime, virtual private network (VPN) is seen as a tool that’s providing protection for your personal information more than anonymity. In case you are accessing a public Wi-Fi hotspots, using a VPN will help you prevent many forms of Man in the Middle (MitM) attack to intercept your data while you are online. Malicious websites and scammers can only log the IP address of your VPN server, not your real IP address, as the VPN server acts an intermediary between your computer and the Internet. Let’s check out 5 best VPN apps that can safeguard you till you are online:

NordVPN

Established in 2012, this Panama-based VPN service provider has desktop applications for Windows, macOS and Linux, mobile apps for Android and iOS, as well as an application for Android TV. Manual setup is available for wireless routers, NAS devices and other platforms.

NordVPN routes all users’ Internet traffic via a remote server run by the service, thereby hiding their IP address and encrypting all incoming and outgoing data. In December 2019, this VPN service provider became one of the five founding members of the newly formed ‘VPN Trust Initiative’, promising to promote online security as well as more self-regulation and transparency in the industry.

Surfshark

Established in 2018, Surfshark has a strict no-logs policy that means that your browsing sessions will never be monitored or logged. It can be accessed on Android, macOS, Windows, iOS, FireTV, Linux, Chrome and Firefox. With a $72 per year service charge, Surfshark also has an ad tracker and malware blocker known as CleanWeb. Mind you! This is not turned on by default so you need to set it manually. Based in the British Virgin Islands, this VPN service provider can be accessed only after you key in an email address to use the services.

As far as payment is concerned, the user can do it via credit cards, PayPal, Google Pay, or cryptocurrencies.

TunnelBear

Tunnel bear vps best top 5

This freemium VPN provider was founded by Daniel Kaldor and Ryan Dochuk in 2011. TunnelBear, which is a Canada-based company, was acquired by McAfee in March 2018. A freeware TunnelBear client is available on Android, Windows, macOS and iOS. There is also a Google Chrome and Opera browser extension. Just like other public VPN services, TunnelBear has the ability to bypass content blocking in most countries. When connected, the user’s actual IP address will not be visible; instead, the websites or computers would be able to see the spoofed IP address provided by TunnelBear VPN.

ExpressVPN

This ultra-fast VPN servers across 94 countries defeats content restrictions and censorship to deliver unlimited access to video, music, social media, and more, from anywhere in the world. It hides your IP address and encrypts your network data so no one can see what you’re doing. ExpressVPN has released apps for Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Linux, and routers.

CyberGhost

If you are looking for a VPN service provider to surf safely and anonymously, CyberGhost is there to your rescue. This VPN provider routes your Internet traffic via a global network of powerful servers by hiding your actual IP address and geographic location with simulated addresses that trick others as if your device is in a different country altogether. Apart from Android, it also works with macOS, Windows, iOS, Amazon Fire Stick, Android TV, Linux and Chrome.

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Facebook now executes its plan to label state-controlled media outlets

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Facebook now executes its plan to label state-controlled media outlets

In order to bring more transparency to its users for understanding who’s behind the news they see on Facebook, the Mark Zuckerberg-owned social networking giant has executed its plan to label media outlets that are wholly or partially under the editorial control of their respective government.

In an official blog post, Nathaniel Gleicher, Head of Cybersecurity Policy at Facebook, said, “We’re providing greater transparency into these publishers because they combine the influence of a media organization with the strategic backing of a state, and we believe people should know if the news they read is coming from a publication that may be under the influence of a government.”

Moreover, Facebook will also start labelling ads from state-controlled media outlets later this year to ensure the users that it’s equally transparent when it comes to paid content. “State-controlled media outlets rarely advertise in the US. Nevertheless, later this summer we will begin blocking ads from these outlets in the US out of an abundance of caution to provide an extra layer of protection against various types of foreign influence in the public debate ahead of the November 2020 election in the US,” the social-networking giant added.

According to Facebook, “The labels will appear globally in the Ad Library Page view, on Pages, and in the Page Transparency section.” In the US, the label will also start to appear on posts in News Feed over the course of the next week.

Facebook consulted nearly 65 experts from the field of media, governance as well as human rights and development to understand the degrees to which governments exert editorial control over media entities. “We know that governments continue to use funding mechanisms to control media, but this alone doesn’t tell the full story. That’s why our definition of state-controlled media extends beyond just assessing financial control or ownership and includes an assessment of editorial control exerted by a government,” added Gleicher.

On the basis of these consultations and research, Facebook formed its own policy criteria to determine whether a publisher is wholly or partially under the editorial control of a government.

Facebook stated that it will not apply the label if it determines that there are enough protections in place to ensure editorial independence. Besides this, the social-networking platform added that it also consider country-specific factors, including press freedom and we consult open-source research conducted by academics and leading experts.

In case an organization believes that Facebook has applied the label in error, they can submit an appeal. Through the appeal, they can provide additional documentation, which we will review against our definition.

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Amazon India now enables its sellers to manage online business in Hindi

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Amazon India now enables its sellers to manage online business in Hindi

With an aim to help millions of Indian MSMEs to overcome language barriers to embrace the eCommerce opportunity, Amazon has now enabled its sellers to register on Amazon.in marketplace and manage their online business starting with Hindi. The experience has been made available on the Amazon seller website as well as on the mobile app. Besides this, Amazon also provides Seller Support Services and Seller University videos and tutorials in Hindi.

As businesses are trying to emerge from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic to explore new opportunities for growth, Gopal Pillai, VP Seller Services at Amazon India, said, “As we look at enabling more and more of Indian MSMEs to embrace ecommerce to grow, we continue to double down our efforts on vernacular, voice and video powered initiatives. The launch of the vernacular registration and account management experience for sellers starting with Hindi is a step in that direction.”

During the six-months testing phase, thousands of Amazon sellers from Tier 1, 2 and 3 cities across Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Punjab, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Telangana, Himachal Pradesh have switched to the Hindi experience to manage their accounts. During the testing phase, for the first time new sellers from markets like Darbhanga in Bihar, Barmer in Rajasthan, Mahoba in Uttar Pradesh, Hailakandi in Assam and Bardhaman in West Bengal signed up on the Amazon.in marketplace.

The preferred language can changed following a few simple steps on both Amazon’s Seller website and Seller mobile app. Sellers registering through the Desktop can change their preferred language by accessing the ‘language drop-down’ available on every page, at the top-right corner. On the Seller App, the language can be changed through the language drop-down on the bottom left corner while registering and through the App ‘Settings’ menu. Once the language is changed, sellers can view all pages and workflows in Hindi.

Amazon India is leaving no stone unturned to expand the eCommerce opportunity to both customers and businesses in the areas of Vernacular, Voice and Video-enabled initiatives for the past few years. Amazon Prime Video makes titles available in Hindi, English, Marathi, Tamil, Malayalam, Gujarati, Telugu, Kannada, Punjabi and Bengali in addition to English. Users can browse through Prime Video experience in Hindi, Tamil and Telugu in addition to English. Authors can self-publish their work on Kindle Direct Publishing in five Indian languages including Hindi, Tamil, Malayalam, Marathi and Gujarati in addition to English.

Besides this, Amazon Alexa, a cloud-based voice service, also understands proper nouns in various languages such as Hindi, Marathi, Gujarati, Kannada, Bengali, Tamil, Telugu, etc. With the launch of Alexa in Hindi, customers can ask questions and interact with Alexa in Hindi or Hinglish, in addition to English. In March this year, Alexa was also available on the Amazon shopping app for Android devices to help users shop for items via voice.

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Know why Google scrapped ‘Remove China Apps’, ‘Mitron’ from Play Store

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Know why Google scrapped ‘Remove China Apps’, ‘Mitron’ from Play Store

After taking down Remove China Apps and Mitron along with other apps from Google Play Store, the tech giant has finally clarified its action by stating that its digital media store has been designed to provide a safe and secure experience for its consumers while also giving developers the platform and tools they need to build sustainable businesses.

According to Sameer Samat, Vice President, Android and Google Play, “A number of recent app removals received particular attention in India and we wanted to clarify our actions. We recently suspended a number of apps for violating the policy that we don’t allow an app that encourages or incentivizes users into removing or disabling third-party apps or modifying device settings or features unless it is part of a verifiable security service.”

Without naming the app, Samat also added, “Earlier this week, we removed a video app for a number of technical policy violations. We have an established process of working with developers to help them fix issues and resubmit their apps.  We’ve given this developer some guidance and once they’ve addressed the issue the app can go back up on Play.”

Stressing upon its longstanding rule designed to ensure a healthy, competitive environment where developers can succeed based upon design and innovation, an official blogpost by Google stated, “When apps are allowed to specifically target other apps, it can lead to behaviour that we believe is not in the best interest of our community of developers and consumers. We’ve enforced this policy against other apps in many countries consistently in the past – just as we did here.”

Hoping that this would help clarify the rationale behind these recent actions, Google thanked its developers for all the amazing work they do and our consumers for their continued support in helping to create a safe and secure mobile app ecosystem.

The anti-China sentiments in India spurred after engineer-turned-reformer Sonam Wangchuk made an appeal to the citizens of Indian to boycott Chinese products and “stop virtually financing the current military bullying in Ladakh and the South China Sea.”

According to Wangchuk, “If we citizens are clever we should use our wallet power rather than leaving it totally to our armies to respond with their bullets. The bullet response is what China is looking for as it helps unite its angry citizens to forgive the mistakes and forget the economic hardships caused by the regime’s poor handling of COVID 19.”

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Samsung Galaxy A31 hits the Indian market at Rs 21,999, now available via Flipkart

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Samsung Galaxy A31 hits the Indian market at Rs 21,999, now available via Flipkart

Today Samsung has announced the launch of its new smartphone in the market. The company has rolled out Samsung Galaxy A31 in India. The smartphone is the successor of Galaxy A30 that was introduced in the country last year. The new smartphone has been launched in the mid-range segment and will be available via Flipkart. It comes with quad rear camera setup and a waterdrop-style display. Moreover, it runs on One UI on top of Android 10 and has an in-display fingerprint sensor for security.

Samsung Galaxy A31 pricing and availability

The company will make Galaxy A31 available in three colour variants Prism Crush Black, Prism Crush Blue, and Prism Crush White. It has been launched with a price tag of Rs 21,999 for its 6GB RAM and 128GB storage option. The device is now up for sale via e-commerce websites Amazon, Flipkart including Samsung India eStore.

Samsung Galaxy A31 specifications and Features

Samsung Galaxy A31 smartphone runs on One UI 2.0 skinned on top of Android 10. It features an Infinity-U design 6.4-inch Full HD+ Super AMOLED display offering 1,080 x 2,400 pixels of resolution. Moreover, there is an in-display fingerprint sensor and Samsung Pay, Samsung Health, and Samsung Knox. Under the hood, there is an octa-core  MediaTek Helio P65 processor coupled with 6GB of RAM with 128GB of internal storage. The storage can be expanded up to  512GB using an external SD card. 

In terms of imaging capabilities, Samsung Galaxy A31 features a quad rear camera setup that includes a 48-megapixel primary sensor with f/2.0 aperture. Further assisted by an 8-megapixel ultra-wide lens with f/2.2 aperture, a 5-megapixel depth sensor with /2.4 aperture and lastly a 5-megapixel macro lens with f/2.4 aperture. While on the front there will be a 20-megapixel selfie camera with f/2.2 aperture.

The smartphone houses a 5,000mAh battery with 15W fast charging support. It measures 73.1 x 159.3 x 8.6 mm and weighs in at 185 grams.

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COVID-19 crisis: This AI system knows why you can’t concentrate on work

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COVID-19 crisis: This AI system knows why you can’t concentrate on work

In a latest research published in journal IEEE Internet of Things, computer scientists at Autralia’s RMIT University have developed a way to measure staff comfort and concentration in flexible working spaces using artificial intelligence (AI). People around world have been working from home ever since the spread of COVID-19 pandemic. Now, with coronavirus restrictions beginning to ease in some parts of the world and employers planning the return to office-based work, a new sensor-based system developed by RMIT and Arup can offer insights on how to get the best out of these flexible working spaces.

The RMIT team behind the study are experts in using AI to uncover patterns in human behaviour. In order to carry out the research, they worked with psychologists to identify several key variables for concentration and comfort levels in work environments, then set about measuring these with sensors.

With an aim to develop and test the new AI-driven system, the researcher at RMIT University worked with global design and engineering firm Arup over four weeks on 31 staff in two of the company’s activity-based working offices.

According to study lead author and Research Fellow in RMIT University’s School of Science Dr Mohammad Saiedur Rahaman: “Data was collected on noise levels, indoor temperature and air quality, humidity, air pressure, and even electromagnetic fields. We used that information along with survey data to train machine learning algorithms that could identify patterns in perceived concentration and activity, and then provided solutions for making these spaces work best for people.”

Asserting that recent technological developments and the proliferation of pervasive technologies had opened up many opportunities to collect data from various sensors and smart devices, study leader from RMIT’s School of Science Flora Salim, who is an associate professor, said, “Despite the myriad applications harnessing this data for smart decision-making systems, this is the first research we’re aware of that has used pervasive sensing passively to measure workers perceived concentration levels while they are at work.”

The RMIT researchers discovered that the staff was generally supportive of their activity-based working setup. However, data identified that different people concentrated better in different zones, as well as other important insights for managing staff in the space. Like many people had a favourite working spot and found concentrating more difficult if they weren’t able to sit there. Apart from this, workers were also more sensitive to the office temperature not being exactly right if they missed out on their favourite seat. Regardless of where they sat, office temperature was a major factor in how comfortable and focused people were, noticed the researchers.

Most found temperatures below 22.5C too cold to fully concentrate and, as the day progressed, it was observed that people became increasingly sensitive to this. A major influence on perceived concentration in the mornings, unsurprisingly, was sleep quality the night before.

“We see this type of system having the potential to eventually be used to enable informed decision-making regarding workplace design and layout, or even to suggest to people when to take breaks, what zone might suit them best and so on,” Rahaman said.

Arup engineer and project partner, Shaw Kudo, said beyond the useful insights on their own office, they also saw it as an opportunity to help the wider property industry. “Modern offices, new and existing, are likely to undergo change and potentially redesign workplaces post COVID-19. The valuable findings from this work can feed into future designs and allow Arup to better service our clients as they plan their future workplace – whether this is a new-build, or a return to the office after COVID-19.’

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Nokia Smart TV 43-inch with JBL and  Dolby Audio launched in India

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Nokia Smart TV 43-inch with JBL and  Dolby Audio launched in India

Nokia Smart TV 43-inch has been officially launched in India today. The Television is the company’s second Smart TV which joins the company’s 55-inch model. To launch the TV the company has already tied up Flipkart to foray into the TV industry when it launched its first Smart TV. The Nokia branded smart TV is now available on the e-commerce platform which comes with a 43-inch screen display.

Nokia Smart TV 43-inch pricing and availability

Nokia Smart TV 43-inch has been launched with a price tag of Rs  31,999. The Smart Television will be available via e-commerce website Flipkart which is the license to develop as well as put it in the market with Nokia’s branding. The television is scheduled to go on sale in the country starting June 8, 12 noon onwards. The Notify button has gone live on Flipkart and the interested customers now have the chance to notify themselves through a “Notify me” button. The TV will exclusively be sold countrywide only by Flipkart with a few offers which include 5 percent unlimited cashback on Flipkart Axis Bank credit card, 10 percent off on Axis Bank Buzz credit card. Additionally, there will be Rs 15,00 off on  Citi debit and credit cards. These offers are also applicable to no-cost EMI options that start at  2,667 per month. On the purchase of the Nokia branded smart TV there will be a free YouTube Premium subscription for three months.

Nokia Smart TV 43-inch specifications

As the name suggests Nokia Smart TV 43-inch comes with a 43-inch 4K UHD LED flat-screen display with 3,840×2,160 pixels of resolution and 300 nits brightness. It comes with 60Hz of refresh rate support, offering 16:9 aspect ratio and 178-degree viewing angle. The device runs on Android TV 9.0.

It stands on a  V-shaped fluid chrome pedestal stand. The Television derives its power from a 2GHz CA53 quad-core processor coupled with Mali450 quad-core GPU for graphics. It offers 2.25GB of RAM and  16GB of internal storage. The Nokia smart TV comes preloaded with video streaming apps such as Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Disney+ Hotstar as well as YouTube. Google Play store is integrated along with 2.4GHz Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth 5.0 offering connectivity options.

For acoustics, Nokia Smart TV 43-inch comes fitted with  24W output dual speakers customised by JBL and supported by Dolby Audio, DTS Trusurround. In terms of connectivity, there are three HDMI ports, two USB ports, a digital audio output, RF connectivity input as well as analog audio input. 

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