Google to host Android 11 beta launch event on June 3: Here is how to watch the livestream

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Google to host Android 11 beta launch event on June 3: Here is how to watch the livestream

Amid Coronavirus pandemic, the search giant Google has decided to host an online launch event for its next Google Android release. The company will be live streaming the global launch event of Android 11 Beta on June 3. 

Google has already rolled out four developer previews and now the next iteration of the Android operating system is ready to get unveiled which is the company’s next big release. To recall the release was set to take place during the company’s annual developer conference — Google I/O 2020 which has been called off amid coronavirus pandemic. Now the company has scheduled an online launch event for the release party that is going to be live-streamed via Android Developers official YouTube channel on June 3 which is next week. The Livestream will begin at 15 pm UTC that is 8.30 PM IST. 

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It is going to be an hour-long session where the company’s software engineers will talk about what the next operating system brings to the table. They will talk on various Android development topics covering each and every aspect of Android 11 followed by a live Q&A session. In the session, anyone can participate using the #AskAndroid hashtag on Twitter however the response is not guaranteed but the development managers will be taking up your asked questions. Below we have listed down 12 “binge-worthy” talks on Android topics that include:

  •  What’s new in Android- By Chet Hasse
  • What’s new in System UI- By Dan Sandler
  • All things privacy in Android 11- By Narayan Kamath
  • Storage access with Android 11- By Roxanna Aliabadi
  • State of Kotlin on Android- By Jeffrey van Gogh
  • Get Composed- By Romain Guy
  • What’s new in Android Jetpack- By Yigit Boyar
  • What’s new in Android Development Tools- By Jamal Eason
  • What’s new in Design Tools-By Nicolas Roard
  • What’s new in Google Play- By Milena Nikolic
  • What’s new in Play Commerce- By Mrinalini Loew
  • Screen-large, small and foldable- By Andrii Kulian

In addition to this, there will also be a small initiative by the company to involve the viewers which will be for the sketching enthusiasts. “Calling all sketchnoters! We want to see your take on the show, so grab your best pens, markers, and paper, and get ready to show off your sketchnote skills during #Android11: The Beta Launch Show. And don’t forget to share your work using the hashtag #Android11 for a chance to be featured.”

Apart from the Android 11 Beta launch event, the company is expected to introduce its much-awaited Pixel smartphone. The company might launch Google Pixel 4A at the same event. However, there is no official reveal from the company with regard to the Pixel device. But as per leaks and rumours the smartphone is speculated to feature a 5.81-inch FHD+ OLED display with a 1080×2340 pixel resolution. It is said to be offered in a configuration of 6GB of RAM with 64GB of storage and 6GB of RAM with 128Gb of onboard storage model. It is suggested to boast a 3080mAh battery supported by an 18W fast charging tech. In addition to Google Pixel 4A will come with a 12.2MP single-lens camera with LED flash and 4K video recording support. While on the front it is expected to sport an 8MP selfie camera. In terms of connectivity, the device will include 4G, VoLTE, 3G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, NFC, and USB Type C port for charging.

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Tencent Games announced the Summer Land event for PUBG Mobile, brings exciting rewards as well as discounts

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Tencent Games announced the Summer Land event for PUBG Mobile, brings exciting rewards as well as discounts

Tencent Games the developers of PUBG Mobile is consistent at trying its best to provide the topmost gaming experience in all the matches during the time of lockdown. It is now rolling out Summer Land Event which is based on the current weather conditions Summers. The latest event brings exciting surprises such as rewards, fun-filled activities within the event. 

While announcing the release the company stated, “While we may not want this summer to last forever, we definitely want PUBG MOBILE’s latest events too! PUBGM has recently introduced a brand new event called Summer Land that is full of exciting surprises you don’t want to miss out on!”. It further added, “Summer Land has a series of fun-filled activities within the event with the chance of winning exciting rewards every step of the way.”

With the arrival of the new event called Summer Land, the PUBG Mobile players are going to get a surprise discount. Yes, now the players can get hands-on some stellar and trend-setting outfit at a 60 percent discount. All you need to do is participate in the Summer Land event. The activity has already begun and will run till June 14. The users will be offered a 10 percent discount on the purchase of one item, get 30 percent on 2 items and on three items they will get 60 percent off. The users can only purchase up to three items at a time. According to the company, the items can be purchased on Midasbuy they should be collected from the in-game mail.

Summer Land

Another Exciting activity within Summer Land is Team Death Matches that can be played till May 31. It can be played with your friends and on the completion of 2 TDM you could win cannon as a reward. And on completion 5 TDM  you will be rewarded a  free limited Rain Forest AUG.

The next on the list is Summer Land Special BP those participating in the event can win the recently launched exquisite Cheetah set. All you need to do is just spend Battle Points.

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Infinix Hot 9 and Hot 9 Pro with quad rear cameras and a 5,000mAh battery launched in India

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Infinix Hot 9 and Hot 9 Pro with quad rear cameras and a 5,000mAh battery launched in India

The Transsion Holdings group has announced the launch of Infinix Hot 9 and Hot 9 Pro in India today. To recall the device was introduced by the company months back in late March. The series is the successor of Infinix Hot 8 that was released last year in 2019. The key specifications of the smartphone include a quad rear camera set up, a 6.6-inch hole punch design display and a 5000mAh battery for longer battery life.

Infinix Hot 9 series pricing

The Chinese smartphone maker has introduced the Infinix Hot 9 series in India in a single variant. Hot 9 will be offered with a 4GB of RAM with 64GB of storage with a price tag of Rs 8,499. Whereas, Infinix Hot 9 Pro can be purchased at Rs 9,499 for the 4GB of RAM with a 64GB storage model. The Hot 9 Pro will go on their first sale starting June 5 at 12 noon onwards via e-commerce website Flipkart whereas Hot 9 will is scheduled to go on sale on June 8 at 12 noon.  Both the smartphones will be offered in two colour options  Ocean Blue and Violet.

 

Infinix Hot 9 series

Infinix Hot 9 series specifications

Infinix Hot 9 features a 6.6-inch HD+ IPS LCD display panel with a hole-punch display. It comes with 720×1600 pixels of resolution, 20:9 aspect ratio and 90.5 per cent screen-to-body-ratio.

Under the hood, there is an octa-core MediaTek Helio P22 processor with PowerVR GE8320 GPU for graphics combined with 4GB RAM and 64GB storage. The storage can be expanded up to 256GB using a microSD card. The smartphone runs on Android 10-based XOS 6.0. 

In terms of cameras, the smartphone sports a quad rear camera set up that includes a 13-megapixel primary camera sensor with f/1.8 aperture, a 2-megapixel depth sensor, a 2-megapixel macro lens along with an additional low light sensor. On the front, there is an 8-megapixel selfie camera with f/2.0 aperture.

Coming to Infinix Hot 9 Pro, the smartphone is similar to Hot 9 in all aspects except in the imaging department. For optics, it also scones with a quad rear camera set up that includes a 48-megapixel primary lens with f/1.8 aperture. Further assisted by a 2-megapixel macro lens, a 2-megapixel, depth sensor and a low light camera sensor. The rear camera system on both hot 9 and Pro models are supported by bokeh, AI HDR, and AI 3D Beauty.

For selfies, there is an 8-megapixel front camera with f/2.0 aperture and LED flash support. The selfie cameras on both the phones include various modes such as AI Portrait, AI 3D Face Beauty, Wide-Selfie, and AR Animoji.

In terms of connectivity, there is Bluetooth v5, 3.5mm audio jack, FM Radio, USB OTG, VoWiFi and a Micro USB port for charging. The sensors on the phone include G-sensor, e-compass, gyroscope, proximity sensor, and ambient light sensor. Both the smartphones pack a 5,000mAh battery that is claimed to deliver up to 30 hours of 4G talk time, 130 hours of music playback, 13 hours of gaming, and 19 days of standby time.

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Want to earn money with Instagram? The social media platform explained ways how influencers earn money via IGTV

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Want to earn money with Instagram? The social media platform explained ways how influencers earn money via IGTV

The popular photo-sharing app Instagram is rolling out tools to enable influencers to earn money via its Instagram Live and IGTV platform. Facebook Inc’s Instagram app has explained ways how people can make money off the videos they post. 

The company in its blog post said, “Creators have always been at the core of our community. Since the earliest days of Instagram, they have inspired people around the world with their talents, shared their lives and built their personal brands from the ground up. We have always been committed to supporting creators as they turn their passion into livelihoods – because every creator is unique, that means providing a mix of monetization tools to help creators of all sizes, from the emerging to the more established. Given the uncertain circumstances many are facing today, that commitment is more important than ever. Today we’re announcing new ways for creators to make money through Instagram Live and IGTV.”

Introducing Badges in Live

The company will be introducing badges that viewers can purchase during a live video while they extend their support to their favourite creators in Live with comments, likes and donations. According to the company with badges, creators can generate income from the content they’re already creating. Badges will show up next to a person’s name throughout the live video. The fans who have purchased badges in Live will be highlighted in the comments and unlock additional features, including placement on a creator’s list of badge holders and access to a special heart.

The company will begin testing Badges next month with a small group of creators and businesses. Over the coming months, it will expand across the US, Brazil, UK, Germany, France, Italy, Turkey, Spain, and Mexico. If you would like to be considered for early access to badges, please fill out this form.

IGTV Ads

From next week Instagram will be introducing ads in IGTV to support creators’ investment in IGTV by sharing advertising revenue with them. IGTV ads, in the beginning, are going to appear when people click to watch IGTV videos from previews in their feed. As per the company, these video ads will be built for mobile and are going to be up to 15 seconds long. The company will be testing IGTV ads throughout the year such as the ability to skip an ad – to make sure the final result works well for people, creators and advertisers. With IGTV ads the creators have another new way to earn money from the content they work so hard to produce. The company will begin testing IGTV ads with a small group of creators and advertisers in the US and will expand slowly over time as we improve the experience.

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New OxygenOS updates for OnePlus 7 and OnePlus 7T reportedly brings Dolby Atmos support for Bullets Wireless Z and Epic Games Store in India

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New OxygenOS updates for OnePlus 7 and OnePlus 7T reportedly brings Dolby Atmos support for Bullets Wireless Z and Epic Games Store in India

OnePlus rolled out  OxygenOS Open Beta 13 for the OnePlus 7 series and Open Beta 3 for the OnePlus 7T series earlier this month. Recently the company released OxygenOS Open Beta 14 for OnePlus 7 and OnePlus 7 Pro along with  Open Beta 4 for 7T and 7T Pro with a couple of new features along with Android security patches for May 2020. Now all the devices have begun receiving latest stable updates OxygenOS 10.3.3 for the OnePlus 7, 7 Pro and 7T as well as  OxygenOS 10.0.11 for the OnePlus 7T that brings improvement to the devices. 

The new stable update brings Dolby Atmos Support for Bullets Wireless Z, support for 960fps slow-motion video for 7T and 7T Pro and Epic Games Store along with security patches for May 2020.

OxygenOS 10.3.3 update for OnePlus 7 series

As per the changelog, OnePlus Bullets Wireless Z can now be integrated with Dolby Atmos for better sound quality. To improve user’s experience the volume adjustment has been optimised along with improved battery life. Moreover, the new update also improves system stability and fixed general issues. In terms of camera capabilities, there is a newly added support for lens stain detection.

For OnePlus 7 series the company has also added Epic Games in the Game Space app. The feature is exclusively available for the Indian variants of OnePlus 7 and OnePus 7 Pro. With the integration of Epic Games, the users will now be able to easily download Fortnite and Battle Beakers. In addition to this, the update also brings Android Security Patch for May 2020.

OxygenOS 10.3.3 update for OnePlus 7T series

All the improvements, as well as features for the OnePlus 7T series, are the same as OnePlus 7series. You get  Dolby Atmos support for OnePlus Bullets Wireless Z, optimised volume adjustments, improved battery life, enhanced system stability and fixed general issues, lens stain detection and Newly added Epic Games in Game Space (exclusively available for the Indian variants only). What’s new is that all the Indian variants of the OnePlus 7T and 7T Pro are getting support for slow-motion recording at 720p at 960fps. At the moment it is supported by 480fps slow-motion video at 720p. 

Like always the update will be rolled out in an incremental manner and should reach your devices in the coming days. The OxygenOS 10.3.3 update is 306MB in size. 

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May 29 Amazon Quiz: Participate to win GoPro Hero 8

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May 29 Amazon Quiz: Participate to win GoPro Hero 8

Today’s Amazon Quiz has already gone live on its app. Today, the contestants have a chance to win GoPro Hero 8. The quiz goes live every day from 8 AM which runs till 12 noon. Amazon brings a quiz on a daily basis on its mobile platform app that consists of five questions. The participants have to answer the questions correctly to enter into a lucky draw. The set of questions is based on general knowledge and current affairs.

The results of the lucky draw will be announced at the end of the month. Getting any question incorrect makes you ineligible for the lucky draw. You can try your luck again the next morning. Like said earlier the quiz is for app users only and is not available for desktop platforms. The Amazon Quiz can be played from 8 AM till 12 noon. The result of today will be announced via a lucky draw at the end of the month. We have already updated all the answers of today’s quiz below.

Checkout May 29 Amazon Quiz Answers

Question 1: Which famous foreigner after whom a city in India is named, landed on Indian shores on 20th May 1498?

The answer is- Vasco da Gama

Question 2: The Western Ghats, one of the eight hotspots of biological diversity in the world, is spread across how many Indian states?

The answer is- 6

Question 3: Which French company helped Indian Railways manufacture the 12000 HP electric locomotive?

The answer is- Alstom

Question 4: “Aapda. Seva Sadaiv” is the motto of which of these Indian organisations?

The answer is- NDRF

Question 5: Which Indian FMCG company recently launched their e-commerce app ‘OrderMe’?

The answer is- Patanjali

How to Participate in the Amazon Daily Quiz

  • Firstly download the Amazon app from Google Play Store.
  • Now fill in the required information through the Sign Up option.
  • You need to 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 tap on the Start button to start 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 scams: Google and Cybercrime Support Network are helping people identify fraudsters

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COVID-19 scams: Google and Cybercrime Support Network are helping people identify fraudsters

Fraudsters are working overtime to take advantage of health and financial worries caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. A new research has revealed that cybercriminals are likely to steal over $2 billion in 2020. With the continuation of record-high scam reports, Vint Cerf, VP and Chief Internet Evangelist at Google, said, “We’re providing support to the Cybercrime Support Network to help people identify scams before they fall victim to them through a new program called Scam Spotter, which simplifies expert advice with three golden rules.”

According to Scam Spotter program, the below given three golden rules “must be followed when you receive a suspicious phone call or message to figure out if it’s a scam:

  1. Slow it down:

Are they telling you it is urgent? Take your time and ask questions to avoid being rushed into a bad situation.

  1. Spot check:

Are they claiming to be from a specific institution? Do your own research to double check the details you’re getting.

  1. Stop! Don’t send:

Are they asking you to go to the store and get gift cards? If you think a payment feels fishy, it probably is.”

Google further added that scammers have exploited the COVID-19 pandemic with alarming speed, taking advantage of fear and uncertainty. Nearly $40-million worth fraud losses have been reported to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) are related to a myriad of COVID-19 complaints. People are falling victim to new stories related to invented stimulus packages, phoney charities, romantic interests who now have an uncle in the ICU, a Google blog post revealed.

A recent blog post by Google highlighted a research that notified people who are in age bracket of 25-40 years are most likely to be scammed.  However, the research shows it’s seniors who stand to lose the most, with their median losses more than double the average.

“As one of the architects of the Internet and an executive sponsor of the “Greyglers,” an internal group that promotes awareness of age diversity and issues related to age, I feel obligated to try to help my fellow Americans stay safe.  It will take a cross-generational effort. Please consider sharing ScamSpotter.org the next time you talk to the seniors in your life. Maybe you can both take the quiz and compare your scores, too,” added Vint Cerf.

Google concluded by stating that it is highly important that people learn how to spot the bad actors so that they can spend their time focusing on those moments that matter.

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Mitron app: This Indian version of TikTok crosses 5 million downloads

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Mitron app: This Indian version of TikTok crosses 5 million downloads

With several social media users vying for a ban on TikTok after a much-dramatic war between TikTokers and YouTubers on Internet, an IITian Shivank Agarwal used the opportunity to announce Mitron app that is being dubbed as an Indian version of TikTok. The app has crossed 5 million downloads so far with a more than 4.5 rating.

Mitron app, which is a free short video and social platform, has been designed for people to showcase their innovative videos showcasing light humour. “Mitron provides an easy and seamless interface for users to create, edit and share their videos, and at the same time browse through a library of top videos across the globe,” as per the app details on Google Play Store.

The details further revealed that the Mitron app makers claimed that there aim is to create a platform where people can come and entertain themselves with small videos posted by the users across the globe, and at the same time, they could share and create their own videos as well.

Mitron app, which is available for download on Google Play Store, doesn’t support devices running operating system less than Android 5.0 version is 7.9 MB in size. The details on Google Play Store further notified that the app is offered and developed by Mitron TV.

If you are wondering to use the Mitron app, well it’s quite simple to understand. Once you will download the app via Google Play Store, Mitron app will ask you to click on “Allow Permission” button placed at the bottom of the page to use the application perfectly. Then, a pop-up window will ask you to “Allow Mitron to access photos, media and files on your devices?” With the go ahead, you will be headed to page showcasing “Latest”, “Popular”, “Subscription”, “Categories”, “Favourites” and “Downloads” button placed at the bottom. However, the top left corner will help you login in to your account.

Once a user signs-in, they can upload a video or an image by click on the video icon placed at the bottom right of the main page of Mitron app. The app users can even sign-in via Facebook. The published video or image will be shown on your profile just like it appears on TikTok.

Do let us know your views about this Indian version of TikTok in comments section below.

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Alexa on Fire TV now enables you to control playback on YouTube, Netflix and Jio Cinema

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Alexa on Fire TV now enables you to control playback on YouTube, Netflix and Jio Cinema

With thousands of skills that Alexa on Fire TV comes with, the users can now access a newly-expanded Alexa voice discovery and control for apps on Fire TV such as Netflix, Hotstar, Zee5, Voot, JioCinema, Apple TV+, Sun NXT, MX Player TV, Eros, TVF Play and Viu in addition to Amazon Prime Video. Alexa on Fire TV aims at providing access to the most comprehensive voice control playback for a seamless streaming experience.

Mind you! The users can browse and search content from these wide range of apps by just using their Alexa voice remote or pairing Fire TV with Echo devices. Along with that, the users can even ask Alexa to control playback on YouTube, Netflix and Jio Cinema as well as Amazon Prime Video. The users can use Alexa to play content and control playback within select apps by saying “Alexa, play Sacred Games on Netflix” or “Alexa, play movie trailers on YouTube” or, “Alexa, forward thirty minutes” or “Alexa, rewind twenty seconds”

Moreover, it has been revealed that if users ask “Alexa, find comedies”, Alexa will find comedy content from the above mentioned apps and show search results best matching their request.

Let’s check out what all voice commands you can try with Alexa on your Fire TV Stick or Fire TV Edition TVs:

  1. “Alexa, play cricket highlights on YouTube”
  2. “Alexa, play Stranger things on Netflix”
  3. “Alexa, play Love Aaj Kal on JioCinema”
  4. “Alexa, play Jack Ryan”
  5. “Alexa, pause”
  6. “Alexa, fast-forward 5 minutes”
  7. “Alexa, rewind 5 minutes”
  8. “Alexa, play”
  9. “Alexa, next episode”
  10. “Alexa, last episode”
  11. “Alexa, start over”
  12. “Alexa, restart”

Earlier, it was announced that the Amazon Shopping app users can pay bills across categories such as electricity, water, post-paid mobile, cooking gas, broadband and DTH recharges – faster using Alexa. Powered by Amazon Pay and Alexa, this new feature is currently available to Android users. All a user has to do is simply tap the microphone icon on the Amazon shopping app and ask “Alexa, pay my electricity bill” or “Alexa, recharge my DTH”.

If you wish to add money or check Amazon Pay balance, just tap on the microphone icon on the Amazon shopping app and ask “Alexa, what is my Amazon Pay balance?” and she will instantly tell your current balance amount as well as show it to you on the app.

It wouldn’t be wrong to say that Alexa is making our day-to-day lives simpler. Do let us know your views in the comments section below.

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OnePlus will return to its roots will be offering budget smartphones in India soon, CEO Pete Lau revealed

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OnePlus will return to its roots will be offering budget smartphones in India soon, CEO Pete Lau revealed

The Chinese premium smartphone company OnePlus is popular for offering its flagship devices at an accessible price point. But this time the company has disappointed many of its fans by launching its latest OnePlus 8 series in the higher price segment. But now the company has decided to turn things around by again entering into the affordable market segment by launching a new budget device in the market.

According to OnePlus CEO Pete Lau, the company is planning to launch a new affordable smartphone with new strategies in the India market first followed by Europe and North America later this year. The company strategy is to take on its rival Xiaomi which has continued to retain its number one position for selling low budget devices in the country.

CEO Pete Lau in an interview with Fast Company revealed that, “We can look at it as having a more affordable product offering, but all products that still remain up to the OnePlus standard . . . and through this enabling more people to have access to OnePlus products.”

In the later part of this year, the company revealed its new strategy but not any of its products to arrive soon with an announcement for India. The company is planning to bring lower-priced devices to other markets, including North America and Europe.

To recall, OnePlus launched its first device in the market six years ago in 2014 with a price tag Rs 21,999 when other companies such as Samsung and Apple were selling their handsets twice the price of what OnePlus offered. The flagship killer was cheaper with premium looking design such as large screen and sleek design. Moreover, it offered a fast processor and nice camera capabilities with a longer battery life that gave a tough competition to the iPhone 6 and Samsung Galaxy S5. Both the mobile phone made its debut in the same year with a price tag of 53,500 and Rs 51,500 respectively.

Since then the price of the OnePlus smartphone has improved as the company kept enhancing the pricing of its handsets which we have already seen last month with the launch of OnePlus 8 and OnePlus 8 Pro. Now the company has decided to come back to its roots and not follow the industry trend of increasing the price of smartphones. 

“What we’re seeing is that with current products, there’s still a demand from a large consumer base for a more suitable price that enables more consumers to be able to access OnePlus products,” Lau says. “That’s a really important insight, and it’s something that we’re taking into very serious consideration.”

During the interview, Lau did not indicate that the company will stop making high-end flagship devices but it will not be confined to just the premium segment and has strategies to get better in the budget segment also.

He further added “We indeed have come from background and roots as a hardware company, but from what we see looking forward, building an ecosystem is a forward trend,”

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Qubo Smart Home Security Camera with Qubo COVID guard feature launched in India

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Qubo Smart Home Security Camera with Qubo COVID guard feature launched in India

Hero Electronics has announced the launch of its new Aub smart device in the market. The company has launched the Qubo Smart Home Security Camera in India. The security camera comes with AI features and it is IP65 rated for dust and water resistance making it a Smartest Choice for your Home. The device features a Qubo COVID guard feature to monitor non-compliance behaviour such as people not wearing masks.

Announcing the new product launch, Ujjwal Munjal, Founder Director, Hero Electronix, said: “We live in challenging times and I believe technology will single-handedly play a key role in solving major real-life problems. As consumers, businesses and societies rapidly undergo a sea change owing to the prevailing state of world affairs, connected smart home devices like the Smart Home Security Camera enables us to address these challenges. At Hero Electronix, our endeavour has been to build leading consumer technology businesses by leveraging technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning and IoT”.

Qubo Smart Home Security Camera is a device which makes sure you are safe by securing your home from intruders or staying connected with your loved ones. It comes equipped with first of its kind AI features such as person detection and baby cry alert. According to the company, it will filter out the noise and help you monitor the things that matter most to you. For example, the person detection feature keeps on analysing the video and automatically detects you when it detects a person in its field of view. Using the advanced baby cry detection feature the camera will instantly notify you whenever it detects your baby crying, ensuring peace of mind. This AI feature is available with a monthly subscription plan. 

This works exactly like a motion sensor or motion-activated cameras but this does not flood your phone with irrelevant alerts like cars passing by the street or your dog moving in the living room.

The smart camera is easy to install anywhere in your house, you can mount it up on a wall or place it on a tabletop to monitor kids or your baby. It is said to be India’s first security camera that comes with an IP65 rating making it weather resistant and can be used outdoors too.

In addition to this, there is another important security feature in it called the Qubo COVID guard feature. This feature helps you detect whether a person is with a mask or without a mask. The Camera’s AI on detecting the absence of a mask will inform the user via Qubo App as a smart notification. The COVID guard has been designed to be used by businesses such as cloud kitchens, stores, office workplaces, and small retail stores etc where there is a large congregation of individuals in closed confined spaces and households as well.

The smart security camera features a best in class camera features. It offers 1080p Full HD camera with 10x digital zoom along with night feature that gives you a clear picture of your surroundings even in low light conditions. Moreover, there is a  two-way talk feature with echo cancellation allowing for clear conversations even when people are standing/seated afar. All the images, video and audios are stated to be protected by strong encryption methodologies, and transported over TLS secured channels to the cloud and user for consumption this ensures that your data stays private and confidential. It boasts a custom secure silicon chip, with PKI based root-of-trust making it tamper-proof and protecting against malware baked by AES128 encryption. Data transmission and storage also complies with the highest global standards of cryptographic algorithms and security. Also, it is compatible with Alexa Display device that allows you to ask Alexa to show a live stream of the feed right on the screen of their Alexa Built-In devices.

Coming to price next, Qubo Smart Home security camera has been launched with a price tag of Rs 4,290. It will be available for purchase via all the leading online as well as offline stores from next week onwards.

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May 28 Amazon Quiz: Participate and win Rs 50,000 Amazon Pay Balance 

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May 28 Amazon Quiz: Participate and win Rs 50,000 Amazon Pay Balance 

Nowadays Amazon Quiz is getting more popular as more and more people are participating in the quiz daily. The participants have to just give the right answers and they can stand a chance to win free gadgets as well as Amazon Pay Balance. Today you have a chance to win Rs 50,000 Amazon Pay Balance.

Amazon Brings a set of 5 questions every day to which people have to answer them correctly. If you got lucky your name will be selected for a lucky draw then the final results will be announced at the end of the month. To help our readers to clear the Amazon Quiz successfully, every day we update all the Amazon Quiz questions with their correct answers on our website. To increase more chances of winning prizes we request you to participate in the quiz daily from 8 AM to 12 noon. As it is based on luck you might win something by answering all the questions correctly. Check out today’s answers for the Amazon quiz.

May 28 Amazon Quiz Answers

Question 1: Which Indian has recently been elected the Chairman of the WHO Executive Board?

The Answer is- Harsh Vardhan

Question 2: Which of these is an Amazon Prime series about a ‘virtual afterlife’ starring Robbie Amell in the lead role?

The Answer is- Upload

Question 3: Maharana Pratap Singh I, whose birth anniversary was celebrated in May, was the 13th king of which kingdom?

The Answer is- Mewar

Question 4: Which of these platforms added a new feature titled ‘bedtime reminder’ to help its users reduce screen time?

The Answer is- Youtube

Question 5: Carmen Reinhart has been appointed as the new VP and Chief Economist of which international organisation?

The Answer is- World Bank

How to Play Amazon Quiz

  • Sign in to Amazon App. We urge you to download the app if you have not as the quiz is not available on the desktop platform.
  • Now sign up by filling the required information.
  • Now you will be directed to sign-in on the page.
  • By signing in and then 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 and you need to answer them correctly to enter the lucky draw. One wrong answer will eliminate you from the Quiz.
  • The winner’s name will be announced on the 30th of every month.

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NASA reschedules SpaceX Demo-2 liftoff due to unfavourable weather conditions

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NASA reschedules SpaceX Demo-2 liftoff due to unfavourable weather conditions

Citing unfavourable weather conditions around Launch Complex 39A at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida, NASA and SpaceX have scrubbed today’s historical launch attempt of the Demo-2 test flight to the International Space Station (ISS) with astronauts Robert Behnken and Douglas Hurley. The US space agency’s next launch attempt has now been scheduled for 3:22 p.m. EDT on Saturday, May 30 from the same location (which translates to 12:52 a.m. IST on Sunday, May 31).

If the weather condition remain unfavourable on Saturday too, NASA and SpaceX will be left with one more chance on Sunday at 3 p.m. EDT (which will be 12:30 a.m. IST on Sunday

According to an official blog post, “SpaceX will begin removing propellant from the Falcon 9 rocket and then the astronauts will exit the Crew Dragon spacecraft. Launch coverage will continue until the crew has left the pad for Astronaut Crew Quarters.”

During the live web streaming, the SpaceX team announced, “We did have to scrub because of weather. To be more specific we were still in violation of one of the weather criterias: the strength of electric fields in the atmosphere. We needed a little bit more time if we were going to clear that launch weather constraint.”

The Demo-2 launch will be SpaceX’s final test flight for NASA’s Commercial Crew Program and will provide critical data on the performance of the Falcon 9 rocket, Crew Dragon spacecraft, and ground systems, as well as in-orbit, docking, and landing operations, the US space agency revealed in a blog post.

Upon arriving at the space station, Behnken and Hurley will join the Expedition 63 crew to conduct important research as well as support station operations and maintenance. While docked to the station, the crew will run tests to ensure the Crew Dragon spacecraft is capable on future missions of remaining connected to the station for up to 210 days.

However, the specific duration for NASA’s SpaceX Demo-2 mission will be determined after arrival based on the readiness of the next commercial crew launch. “Finally, the mission will conclude with the Crew Dragon undocking from the station, deorbiting and returning Behnken and Hurley to Earth with a safe splashdown in the Atlantic Ocean,” revealed an official blog post by NASA.

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COVID-19 pandemic: Know how Google’s new features supports businesses worldwide

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COVID-19 pandemic: Know how Google’s new features supports businesses worldwide

In today’s unprecedented time of COVID-19 pandemic, a newly-released report by the Connected Commerce Council has revealed that nearly one in three small business owners said that without digital tools they would have had to close all or parts of their business. Now even Google has rolled out new features to help businesses get the support they need, adapt their operations and quickly update customers about their latest changes.

Earlier, the tech giant had started enabling merchants in six countries to add support links for donations and gift cards to their business profiles on Google. However, Google has now introduced the support links to merchants in an additional 18 countries such as Italy, Spain and Japan. For this, the American multinational technology company has collaborated with PayPal and GoFundMe for donations. As far as gift cards are concerned, merchants can link directly to the relevant page on their website or to their gift card offerings with one of Google’s eligible partners like Square, Toast, Clover and Vagaro.

Moreover, those merchants who usually provided in-person services are now finding ways to connect with their customers virtually—from yoga studios offering online classes to salons hosting virtual hair styling classes. For this, Google stated that it is making it easier for customers to discover online classes and book virtual appointments with these new features:

  1. Get discovered

Merchants who are verified on Google My Business will soon be able to add attributes like “online classes,” “online appointments,” or “online estimates” to their Business Profiles to enable people know how they’re operating. Now, merchants can add one of these attributes using Google My Business, and in the coming weeks it’ll be visible on merchants’ Business Profiles in Search and Maps, added the technology major.

  1. Online service bookings directly on Google

Google is expanding Reserve with Google to help merchants offer easy appointment bookings for online services so customers can quickly find available times, book a slot, and add it to their Google Calendar—all directly from a merchant’s Business Profile. Furthermore, the tech giant is now expanding this to include bookings for online services, starting with partners like Booksy, Regis, WellnessLiving, and Zooty. Merchants working with one of these partners can offer online bookings directly on Google and share details with customers about how to pay and join the meeting using their preferred video platform.

In addition to these features, Google also helped merchants mark their business as temporarily closed, as well as reopen once they are ready to open their doors.

As most of the people are unable dine in at their favourite restaurants, demand for food delivery and takeout has skyrocketed. Therefore, Google has added more third-party ordering providers to give merchants even more control.

Besides this, Google has added attributes like “curb-side pickup,” “no contact delivery,” and “dine-in” so that restaurants could easily share these important details on their Business Profiles in Search and Maps as people are looking for easy ways to pick up food safely.

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Samsung Galaxy A51 is now available in 8GB of RAM with 128GB of storage: Launched in India

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Samsung Galaxy A51 is now available in 8GB of RAM with 128GB of storage: Launched in India

The South Korean smartphone company Samsung has introduced a new variant for its Samsung Galaxy A51 smartphone. The company has launched a new 8GB of RAM and 128GB storage model of the device. Currently, the device is available in a single storage variant of  6GB RAM with 128GB of storage and 8GB of RAM with 128GB of storage. To recall the mobile was launched in India earlier this year. According to a report the device is said to be the world’s highest-selling Android smartphone during the first quarter of 2020. The company also successfully shipped 6 million units of the A51 across the globe. 

Samsung Galaxy A51 new 8GB of RAM and 128GB storage option has been launched with a price tag of Rs 27,999. The phone will be available in three colour options Prism Crush Black, Prism Crush Blue, and Prism Crush White colour options. The handset will be available for purchase across the country starting today via Samsung India e-Store, all leading e-commerce platforms as well as offline stores.

To recall Samsung Galaxy A51 smartphone was launched in the late January this year in single storage variants at Rs 25,250 for 6GB  RAM with 128GB of storage option. It comes with a 6.5-inch, Full HD+ Super AMOLED display with 1080 x 2400  pixels of resolution. The device runs on One UI 2.0 on top of Android 10. It is powered by octa-core Exynos 9611 processor paired with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage that can be expanded up to 512GB using a microSD card.

For photos and videos, Galaxy A51 features a quad rear camera system that includes a 48-megapixel primary sensor. The camera system further includes a 12-megapixel ultra-wide-angle camera, one 5-megapixel macro camera and a 5-megapixel depth sensor. For selfies, there is a 32-megapixel front-facing camera. 

In addition to this, the handset includes a 4,000mAh battery with 15W fast charging that lasts up to 19 hours of video playback time. For connectivity there includes 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS/ A-GPS, and a USB Type-C port for charging. 

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Motorola had an oops moment as it accidentally uploads the promo video of its upcoming Moto G Fast

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Motorola had an oops moment as it accidentally uploads the promo video of its upcoming Moto G Fast

The Lenovo owned company Motorola is now again planning to expand its portfolio. The company is soon going to launch Moto G Fast under its Motorola G series in the coming months. The company accidentally leaked its own promo video for the smartphone through the YouTube video. The Moto G Fast promo video has now been taken down but soon it was noticed by many viewers revealing the key highlights of the smartphone.

A promo video of Moto G Fast was reportedly leaked via the company’s own official YouTube channel. The company accidentally uploaded an entire pomo video of the Motorola upcoming device, The video has now been taken down by the Motorola US YouTube channel but a YouTuber somehow managed to download and uploaded the 30 second HD video to its own YouTube channel. The leaked video not only revealed the name of the smartphone but some of the key specifications of the company’s next including an octa-core processor. The company’s next product is the Moto G Fast which is going to be powered by an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon chipset paired with 3GB of RAM. On the back of the device, a triple rear camera is stacked vertically on the top left corner along with an LED flashlight. The camera set up includes a primary sensor, a macro sensor and an ultra-wide-angle lens. There is a physical fingerprint scanner inside the Motorola batwing logo.

While on the front there is a single hole-punch selfie camera on the top left corner of the front screen along with slim bezels and a noticeable chin. The volume and power buttons can bee is seen on the right side of the device 

According to the leaked promo video, Moto G Fast was seen featuring a  ‘macro vision’ lens along with an ultra-wide lens with  4x zoom. However, there is no mention about the capacity of the battery but it is said to offer 2 days of battery life.

Although the leaked teaser video did not reveal the timeline for the launch of the handset the official announcement is considered to be made very soon. According to some reports, the handset is expected to come with 4GB and 6GB of RAM. The device is suggested to fall between $220 that translates to Rs. 16,600 and $249 that translates to Rs 18,800 price segment.

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NASA SpaceX Demo-2 mission: Here’s everything you must know before the liftoff

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NASA SpaceX Demo-2 mission: Here’s everything you must know before the liftoff

As we are inching closer to the much-anticipated launch of the SpaceX Demo-2 mission from NASA’s historic Launch Complex 39A at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida, let’s give you a quick recap of the details related to this liftoff that is targeted for May 27, at 4:33 p.m. EDT (which translates to approx 2:03 a.m. IST the next day that is May 28) carrying two American NASA astronauts, Robert Behnken and Douglas Hurley, to the International Space Station on-board a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket and Crew Dragon spacecraft.

Mind you! This is the first launch of American astronauts from the US soil to the International Space Station (ISS) since the conclusion of the space shuttle era in 2011.

The Demo-2 launch will be SpaceX’s final test flight for NASA’s Commercial Crew Program and will provide critical data on the performance of the Falcon 9 rocket, Crew Dragon spacecraft, and ground systems, as well as in-orbit, docking, and landing operations, the US space agency revealed in a blog post.

If you wish to watch the SpaceX Demo-2 mission, NASA and SpaceX will provide live coverage of the launch activities beginning Wednesday, May 27 at 12:15 p.m. EDT (which converts to 9:45 p.m. as per IST) leading up to the lift off of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket propelling the SpaceX Crew Dragon to the ISS. You can even watch the event on official stream of NASA TV on YouTube.

Meanwhile, the U.S. Air Force 45th Weather Squadron has now predicted a 60 percent chance of favourable weather conditions for NASA’s SpaceX Demo-2 launch. The primary weather concerns for launch are flight through precipitation, anvil and cumulus clouds.

The flight is slated to arrive at the space station at 11:39 a.m. EDT on Thursday, May 28 (which as per IST means 9:09 p.m.). Upon arriving at the space station, Behnken and Hurley will join the Expedition 63 crew to conduct important research as well as support station operations and maintenance. While docked to the station, the crew will run tests to ensure the Crew Dragon spacecraft is capable on future missions of remaining connected to the station for up to 210 days.

However, the specific duration for NASA’s SpaceX Demo-2 mission will be determined after arrival based on the readiness of the next commercial crew launch. “Finally, the mission will conclude with the Crew Dragon undocking from the station, deorbiting and returning Behnken and Hurley to Earth with a safe splashdown in the Atlantic Ocean,” revealed an official blog post by NASA.

(Image credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett)

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Now ask Alexa to pay bills, check balance or add money on Amazon shopping app

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Now ask Alexa to pay bills, check balance or add money on Amazon shopping app

Paying bills can be a hassle. Having enough money for said bills can be a feat all by itself, but even if you have the funds, remembering to pay each and every bill on time each month can really be a daunting feat. A good solution is to use a bill pay program, but you can now have Alexa pay your bills simply by asking. The Amazon Shopping app users can pay bills across categories such as electricity, water, post-paid mobile, cooking gas, broadband and DTH recharges – faster using Alexa. Powered by Amazon Pay and Alexa, this new feature is currently available to Android users.

All a user has to do is simply tap the microphone icon on the Amazon shopping app and ask “Alexa, pay my electricity bill” or “Alexa, recharge my DTH”. Customers who have paid bills in the past will be navigated directly to the bill page with pre-fetched bill details. Moreover, first time customers will be navigated to the specific bill page to register their account and service provider before proceeding with the bill payment.

As far as existing Amazon Pay users are concerned, Alexa will get the bill amount due from the registered account and ask for customer confirmation before processing the payment. According to Amazon, “Customers can also enable a voice pin on the Alexa app to secure these transactions. Once approved, Alexa will complete the transaction using Amazon Pay, and send a notification to the customer’s registered mobile phone number, confirming the transaction.”

If you wish to add money or check Amazon Pay balance, just tap on the microphone icon on the Amazon shopping app and ask “Alexa, what is my Amazon Pay balance?” and she will instantly tell your current balance amount as well as show it to you on the app. However, if you wish to add money, it can be done easily with Alexa as all you have to say: “Alexa, add Rs 500 to my Amazon Pay balance”. This will take you to the ‘Add Money’ page with the requested amount pre-filled. Isn’t this interesting?

Moreover, this feature can also be experienced with Amazon Echo, Fire TV Stick and other devices that come with in-built Alexa.

Earlier this month, Pearson India had rolled out an interactive skill on Amazon Alexa for students and learners of all age groups to learn English. The Pearson MyPedia skill offers a collection of engaging stories coupled with fun facts, trivia, quizzes and rewards. By simply saying “Alexa, open MyPedia” or “Alexa, I want to learn English”, the users can get access to the interactive format of the skill can help them improve English vocabulary, listening, speaking, comprehension and storytelling.

As the world is battling with Coronavirus pandemic, students can leverage the benefits of the MyPedia Alexa skill as it can help them make the most of this unique learning environment while they remain indoors.

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Samsung unveiled its new Exynos 880 chipset with AI and 5G capabilities for mid-range devices

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Samsung unveiled its new Exynos 880 chipset with AI and 5G capabilities for mid-range devices

The South Korean electronics Samsung major has unveiled its new Exynos 5G chipset in the market that will be coming to the upcoming mid-range smartphone very soon. The company has launched Exynos 880 SoC that comes with a 5G modem along with AI capabilities. The processor also supports 4K resolution video recording at 30fps. The news is rife that the just-launched Exynos processor has already made its debut with Vivo Y70s.

According to the company, the Exynos 880 SoC comes with a 5G cellular modem that enables lag-less streaming and rapid downloads. Samsung says, “ Capable of supporting 5G’s sub-6GHz, the Exynos 880 offers an upload speed of 1.28Gbps and a download speed of 2.55Gbps that can be lifted to 3.55Gpbs with E-UTRA-NR Dual Connectivity that combines 5G and LTE capabilities. The Exynos 880 also works with diverse major networks from 2G to 4G and offers an LTE download speed of 1Gbps.

The chipsets offer AI capabilities while enabling smarter mobile experiences such as intelligent cameras and virtual assistant functionality. Moreover, it comes integrated with a neural processing unit (NPU) and digital signal processor (DSP) for on-device AI that accelerates response times and improves security. The Exynos 880’s NPU and DSP share a controller and Direct-Memory-Access (DMA), which enables faster and efficient AI processing.

Exynos 880 SoC runs interference for multi-tasking with less lag for seamless 5G experiences. The powerful Octa-core CPU incorporates two Arm Cortex-A77 cores for intensive tasks and six Cortex-A55 cores. Offering speeds of 2.0Ghz, the Cortex-A77s give rise to advanced computing power, while the Cortex-A55 cores clock speeds of 1.8Ghz and provide improved power efficiency for long-lasting battery life.

The processor is coupled up with Mali-G76 MP5 GPU for advanced graphics APIs. As per the company Samsung, the enhanced CPU performance reduces loading time, the powerful GPU renders 3D graphics in-game with a high framerate to provide outstanding visuals.

Exynos 880 SoC

Moreover, this also improves camera performance; it enables multi-camera photography and is capable of handling complex image analysis and recognition tasks.  It can support up to five camera sensors and is able to process three sensors concurrently while enabling a single-camera max resolution of 64MP and a dual-camera rating of 20Mp for each camera. In terms of videography, the Exynos 880’s multi-format codec supports 4K 30fps video recording and playback, with HEVC, H.264 and VP9.

In addition to this for connectivity options, it includes Bluetooth 5.0, Wi-Fi, and FM radio. For location services, it comes with a 4-mode GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System) receiver that supports GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou and Galileo.

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Xiaomi RedmiBook 13, RedmiBook 14 and RedmiBook 16 with AMD Ryzen 4000 series processors launched

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Xiaomi RedmiBook 13, RedmiBook 14 and RedmiBook 16 with AMD Ryzen 4000 series processors launched

The Chinese electronics company Xiaomi has rolled out its new series of RedmiBook laptops in the market. The company has launched three latest models that include RedmiBook 13, RedmiBook 14, and RedmiBook 16 in China. All the models come equipped with AMD Ryzen 4000 series processors that will be offered in multiple configurations. The RedmiBook models are lightweight notebooks that are thinner in size.

RedmiBook 13, RedmiBook 14, and RedmiBook 16 pricing and availability

The RedmiBook 13 will be available in three options powered by AMD Ryzen 5 4500U CPU. The 8GB RAM with 512GB SSD option is priced at CNY 3,799 (approx Rs. 40,200), 16GB RAM with 512GB SSD model at CNY 3,999 (approx Rs. 42,300) whereas the one with AMD Ryzen 7 4700U CPU with  16GB RAM with 1TB SSD has been introduced with a price tag of CNY 4,999 (approx Rs. 53,000). All the models will be offered in a single Silver colour option.

The RedmiBook 14 and 16 will be offered in the same configuration. Instead of 1TB SSD variant, all the models will be available in 512GB SSD options. Both the model 14 as well as 16 with Ryzen 5 and 8GB RAM with 512GB SSD is priced at CYN 3,799, Ryzen 5 and 16GB RAM with 512GB SSD will be available at CYN 3,999 and the one with Ryzen 7  16GB RAM with 512GB SSD can be purchased at CYN 4,499. Both the RedmiBook 14 and 16 laptops will be available in silver and grey colour option respectively.

All the Redmi laptops are scheduled to go on sale starting June 1. An early sale is currently being hosted and run until May 31. 

RedmiBook 13, RedmiBook 14, and RedmiBook 16 specifications

As the name suggests the new lineup of RedmiBooks features  13-inch, 14-inch, and 16-inch displays with slim bezels. They come with the same design and  AMD’s newest  7nm Ryzen 4000 series mobile processors. The laptops will be offered in budget-friendly Ryzen 5 4500U processors and expensive Ryzen 7 4700U processors. The processor comes integrated with GPU, Vega 7 top models and Vega 6 for the mid-range ones. In terms of form factors, all the RedmiBook models feature a metallic finish and display with full-HD displays with 60Hz refresh rate, 90.6 percent screen to body ratio and 100 percent sRGB wide colour gamut. The bezels around the display panel are also slim at 3.26mm. The RedmiBook 13 and 14 boasts a  40Wh battery whereas RedmiBook 16 has a larger 46Wh battery. All the models sport two 2W speakers with DTS audio processing and come pre-installed with Windows 10 Home Chinese Edition. In terms of connectivity, there are two USB Type-C ports, a USB Type-A port, an HDMI port, a 3.5mm audio jack, dual-band Wi-Fi and Bluetooth v5.0.

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Sony launches ZV-1 compact camera with a flip-out for content creators and vloggers

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Sony launches ZV-1 compact camera with a flip-out for content creators and vloggers

Targeting the needs and demands of today’s content creators and vloggers, Sony has now announced the new pocket-sized digital camera ZV-1– a lightweight, compact “all-in-one” style solution. The ZV-1 is equipped with easy-to-use features with uncompromising imaging technology, making this the perfect tool for any content creator at all skill levels.

“We are always listening to our customers, and this camera is the result of direct feedback from our extended community. Featuring an innovative design plus many new technologies, settings and modes, it will allow creators to make content in ways they have never been able to before,” said Neal Manowitz, deputy president of Imaging Product and Solutions Americas at Sony Electronics.

As far as specifications are concerned, Sony ZV-1 features a 1.0-type stacked Exmor RS CMOS image sensor with DRAM chip and 24-70mm[i] F1.8-2.8 ZEISS Vario-Sonnar T large-aperture lens creating beautiful background bokeh (background blur), allowing the subject to stand out from the background. The camera locks on to and tracks subjects with high accuracy and speed using Sony’s leading-edge autofocus system.

Moreover, Sony ZV-1 also carries the latest-generation BIONZ X image processor with front-end LSI delivering high resolution as well as low noise for superior image quality. The company claims that the ZV-1 is Sony’s first compact camera with a side-opening Vari-angle LCD screen, making it easier to compose your shots in selfie mode while connecting external audio accessories. Besides this, the ZV-1 contains advanced video features including 4K movie recording and in-body image stabilization.

Using the new Background Defocus function, users of Sony ZV-1 can rapidly adjust the optical aperture between more and less background defocusing blur without losing focus on the subject. Located on top of the camera, this Bokeh button is easily accessible and makes selfie shooting operation a breeze.

With the new Face Priority autoexposure (AE) function, extreme changes in lighting, like walking outside on a sunny day and suddenly moving from a bright location into shade, are no problem for the Sony ZV-1 user. According to Sony, “This AE technology also suppresses an abrupt change in exposure if the subject quickly turns away from the frame to eliminate unexpected blown-out or extremely dark shots.

Now moving onto audio, the ZV-1’s onboard mic features Sony’s latest Directional 3-capsule Mic that was designed for forward-directional audio capture, allowing for clear capture of the subject’s voice while minimizing background noise, especially when operating in selfie mode, asserted the company. It further added that the ZV-1 also features an industry standard mic jack (3.5mm) and Multi Interface Shoe (MI shoe) making it easy to connect a wide range of external microphones.

The ZV-1 was designed with content creators and vloggers in mind. This compact, lightweight (approx. 294g / 105.5mm x 60.0mm x 43.5mm) camera is the first Sony compact camera with a flip-out, tiltable LCD Screen, allowing creators to simplify their setup by utilizing the MI shoe for optional external mics without the need of an additional mounting bracket. Additionally, the ZV-1 comes with the easy-to-hold comfortable grip and a large movie REC button located on the top of the camera for quick access to video recording, as well as a recording lamp on the front of the camera that indicates if the camera is actively recording.

Sony ZV-1 camera is also compatible with the GP-VPT2BT Shooting Grip with Wireless Remote Commander, offering additional stability and comfort combined with cable-free Bluetooth connectivity. Interestingly, one can also transform the ZV-1 into a webcam by connecting it to a PC via USB, which allows content creators to interact with their followers in real-time while also utilizing the advanced imaging technology and unique features of the ZV-1. Mind you! Sony’s new PC software will be available in July 2020.

Talking about the price and availability, Sony ZV-1 digital camera will be available for a special introductory price of approximately $749 USD on June 28, 2020. After that, the price will increase to approximately $799 USD. However, the ZV-1 will be available in Canada for approximately $999 CAD.

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TCL 9 Series RAY•DANZ soundbar with Dolby Atmos launched in India

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TCL 9 Series RAY•DANZ soundbar with Dolby Atmos launched in India

The Chinese Electronics manufacturer TCL announced the launch of its new audio product in India. The company has launched TCL 9 Series RAY•DANZ soundbar with Dolby Atmos in the country. Also, the soundbar has received iF Design Award 2020 which is a world-renowned design award given to TCL’s unique and innovative acoustic reflector technology. 

Kevin Wang, CEO of TCL Industries Holdings Co., Ltd. and TCL Electronics said, “TCL is to leverage its strong capabilities in audio and vertical integration to offer consumers superior sound quality at home. We continue to improve people’s lives through smart products and premium experiences.”

The new TCL 9 Series RAY•DANZ soundbar features angled speakers that beam sound waves towards curved acoustic reflector units for superior resonance. This is a solution that directs sound outward in a wide pattern, providing a much larger soundstage than other soundbars on the market and can offer good acoustics without overly relying on digital processing. It comes with a centrally positioned speaker combined with Dolby Atmos for the best audio experience. The RAY•DANZ technology makes use of the DOLBY tech to deliver sounds that flow around which can be enjoyed anywhere

It comes with triple channel speakers one is a central channel which is a dedicated front-firing speaker and tweeter are used for the centre channel for a theatre-like experience while providing clear dialogue and voice positioning for especially vocal content. Whereas the Surround Channels fire backwards toward the curved acoustic reflector units, refracting various frequencies at precisely calculated angles that create a much wider and immersive sound ground compared to the most digital virtualizers in the market. The third driver is the wireless subwoofer that reproduces intense bass with a built-in output of 150 watts. The combination of all three technologies offers the best sound experience, as per the company.

The 300-watt subwoofer makes this soundbar a 3.1 system, as it also uses two drivers on the sides. The audio device is capable of achieving 240W RMD audio output power.

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Acer has launched the new Aspire 7 Gaming laptop in India at Rs 54,990

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Acer has launched the new Aspire 7 Gaming laptop in India at Rs 54,990

Taiwanese electronics brand Acer announced the launch of its new laptop in India. While expanding its gaming portfolio the company introduced Aspire 7 Gaming Laptop in the country. The laptop will be offered in 4 new variants to cater to the demand of the consumers. It comes with a 15.6-inch screen and is powered by AMD Ryzen 3000 coupled with the latest NVIDIA graphics card. Moreover, there is latest USB- C connectivity, TrueHarmony audio technology, and Multi-User – Multi Input Multi Output (MU-MIMO) which handles multiple wireless devices at once with faster speeds and is 2x faster than single-user MIMO.

Speaking on this occasion, Chandrahas Panigrahi, CMO & Consumer Business Head, Acer India said, “Maintaining the growing demand for gaming PCs in India, Acer has always gone further to ensure our gaming machines offer the right design and power for the best gaming experience. We are excited to introduce another winner to our gaming portfolio Aspire 7 gaming laptop for Indian gaming enthusiasts. With our Nitro and Predator series of gaming laptops already leading in the market, this new line of Aspire laptops will further expand our presence in the gaming segment. The new collection is built with an emphasis on strong performance, sensitivity, and intelligent design and will be available on Acer eStore (https://store.acer.com/en-in/) and other online and offline portals from Jun’20. We are also collaborating with Flipkart as we believe that this new Acer Aspire 7 gaming laptop could be a perfect fit for gaming enthusiasts across platforms.”

The company has introduced Aspire 7 Gaming Laptop in a single black colour variant. The laptop has been launched with a starting price of Rs 54,990, which can be purchased via e-commerce platform Flipkart as well as Acer eStore.

The Aspire 7 gaming laptop comes with a 15.6-inch FHD display screen that offers 100% of the sRGB colour gamut. It has 81.61 per cent screen to body ratio along with two narrow bezels. Moreover, there is Color Intelligence and ExaColor software available to enhance the visibility and BluelightShield technology within allows adjusting of the screen’s blue-light emission over extended periods of use. 

The gaming laptop comes equipped with up to 9th-gen Intel Core i7 processor or AMD Ryzen 3000 along with latest NVIDIA GeForce GTX for graphics with 1TB M.2 PCIe SSD and up to 32GB DDR4 (SO-DIMM) RAM. The Acer laptop comes with HDMI and USB 3.2 ports as well as Wi-Fi 6 with MU-MIMO technology for better connectivity. This allows faster file transfers as well as streaming. It also offers higher quality video chats and faster screen refresh rate, especially for gaming. According to the company, the dual-band Wi-Fi 6  improves the average network throughput by up to 3 times and reduces latency by up to 75% compared to Wi-Fi 5. Whereas the MU-MIMO is capable of handling multiple wireless devices at once with faster speeds and is 3x faster than single-user MIMO. The laptop is said to last up to 8.5 hours on a single charge and is backed by an LED-backlit keyboard that is just good to work within dimly lit environments and even at night.

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May 27 Amazon Quiz: Answer these five questions and you could win LG W30 Pro Smartphone

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May 27 Amazon Quiz: Answer these five questions and you could win LG W30 Pro Smartphone

Today’s Amazon Quiz has now gone live. Every day the e-commerce website brings a daily quiz for its customers. The quiz begins at 8 AM and runs till 12 noon. Those participating in the quiz can win exciting prizes by answering all the questions correctly. Today all the customers across the country can win an LG W30 Pro Smartphone.

Amazon is back with another new daily quiz. Amazon quiz brings an opportunity for its customers to win daily prizes such as mobile phones, other gadgets including Pay Balance also. If you managed to answer all the questions correctly you can stand a chance to win an LG W30 Pro Smartphone. Check out today’s answers for the Amazon quiz.

May 27 Amazon Quiz Answers

Question 1: Fenway Sports Group owns which football club that is currently top of the table in its domestic league?

The Answer is- Liverpool

Question 2: Who among these has been posthumously awarded the Padma Vibhushan in 2020?

The Answer is- Arun Jaitley

Question 3: Who has forayed into the Electric Vehicle market with their new offering iQube Electric?

The Answer is- TVS Motor

Question 4: Which famous character actor is playing the role of Indian team manager PR Man Singh in the movie 83?

The Answer is- Pankaj Tripathi

Question 5: Bal Shakti Puraskar is an annual award presented by the Indian President to whom?

The Answer is- Children

By participating in the daily quiz Amazon customers can stand a chance to win products such as OnePlus 7T, Apple iPhone x, iPhone Xs, Go Pro Hero 8 and many more gadgets as well as Pay Balance. The quiz can be played every day from 8 AM to 12 PM every day through Amazon App and the winner’s names will be announced at the end of every month. Today’s quiz result will be announced via a lucky draw on at the end of the month.

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Sony launches an all-new line-up of 4K HDR smart TVs in India

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Sony launches an all-new line-up of 4K HDR smart TVs in India

With an aim to deliver a personalized and true-to-life viewing experience, Sony has now unveiled the all-new BRAVIA X8000H and X7500H television series with 4K Ultra HD LED display in India. These next generation TVs are defined by delivering a personalized and true-to-life viewing experience, the elements that Sony has kept at the core of this development process.

As per Sony, “The BRAVIA X8000H series encompasses of X1 4K HDR picture processor delivering a realistic viewing experience with object-based HDR remaster technology to intelligently enhancing contrast, detail and colour. On the other hand, the X7500H series has X1 4K picture processor which produces a viewing experience closer to 4K resolution and full of life-like colour and contrast.”

In order to give its users an ultimate premium viewing experience, the new BRAVIA X8000H and X7500H 4K televisions showcases glorious 4K pictures, rich with real world detail and texture. Using a unique 4K database, images filmed in 2K and even Full HD are upscaled close to 4K resolution by 4K X-Reality PRO.Sony also asserted that TRILUMINOS-powered 4K HDR picture processor X1 reproduces more colours than a conventional television analysing and processing data in every image to make colours even more natural and precise. These newly-launched Sony BRAVIA X8000H and X7500H come with easy controls like the newly-designed smart remote. a slimmer and more rounded design with built-in voice control microphone as well as enhanced button layout to provide a user-friendly experience.

To create an immersive, engaging cinematic experience in your home, the new BRAVIA X8000H line-up comes with Dolby Vision. According to Sony, “With Dolby Atmos, sound from the new BRAVIA X8000H 4K televisions come from above as well as from the sides so you can hear objects moving overhead with more realism for a truly multidimensional experience. The Bass Reflex speaker in the X7500H series delivers impressive low-end sound that’s well suited to movies, sport and music. An isolated box design ensures highly efficient sound reproduction, delivering punchy bass without compromising detail and clarity.”

The new line-up features Android 9 Pie that offers users easy access to content, services and devices via its extensive platform. Sony’s original UI menus and voice controls are also enhanced for better daily use. Expanded voice control functions enable users to enjoy live TV, apps and connected devices hands-free. Moreover, Sony’s voice-activated TVs work alongside Google Assistant to provide a smarter viewing experience. So now easily search and watch your favourite movies, get answers on screen like sports scores or weather updates, control your TV and even your home – all with your voice, revealed Sony. Interestingly, users can even enjoy their favourite content from Apple Devices with Apple AirPlay and Apple HomeKit on their Sony TV. As of now, this feature is applicable on BRAVIA X8000H.

As far as price and availability is concerned, both the newly-launched models BRAVIA X8000H and the X7500H are available across all Sony Centers, major electronic stores and e-commerce portals in India. While the 85-inch Sony BRAVIA X8000H is available at a price of Rs 5,99,990, the 65-inch BRAVIA X8000H comes with a price tag of Rs 1,39,990. On the other hand, the 55-inch Sony BRAVIA X7500H will be launched at Rs 79,990. In addition to this, customers can also avail a 5 percent cashback on selected bank credit cards with applicable terms and conditions, revealed Sony.

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