Zebronics brings three new IP cameras – ZEB-C351-I2, ZEB-C341-I2 and ZEB-C342-I2
After computer peripherals Zebronics India is trying to make a mark in surveillance products. They have launched ZEB-C351-12, ZEB-C341-12 and ZEB-C342-12. These are the latest IP cameras by the company for Indian consumers. Zebronics IP cameras are suitable for homes and small/medium enterprises.
These three new models in bullet and dome cameras category come with real time encoding for videos. Zebronics IP Cameras are specially designed for security surveillance of both commercial and industrial settings. The cameras digital, network video surveillance IP system provides a host of benefits which includes superior image quality, remote accessibility, distributed intelligent video capabilities, better scalability, flexibility, easy installation and integration.
Mr. Sandeep Doshi – Director, Zebronics India Private Limited stated, “IP Cameras are most widely used camera category because of their ease of installation and also for the fact that they can be remotely monitored on a smartphone or tablet. The latest launch of IP Cameras at Zebronics is not just low cost but also high performance and quality products.”
Zebronics IP Cameras other features include true day/night surveillance with IR-cut filter and built-in IR led, the camera can automatically switch to black and white in pitch black conditions and also gives an IR beam distance of up to 20 meters, providing superior images in both day and night time. The cameras can take real time high resolution images as well.
Zebronics IP cameras also have another nice feature, which is the remote monitoring. It can manage the high quality video with any smartphone or tablet. The users can easily take control of all the camera’s systems from anywhere at any time, all one needs is internet connectivity.
Intel has launched Compute Stick mini PC for Rs 10,999 in India
Intel has unveiled a PC stick running on full Windows dubbed as Compute Stick in India. The device is powered to transform your TV or monitor with an HDMI port into a full-fledged PC.
The device is powered by a quad-core Intel Atom processor with Intel HD graphics. The device offers 2GB RAM and 32GB internal storage which can be further expanded using a microSD card. The dongle runs on Windows 8.1 and offers HDMI, USB port, WiFi and Bluetooth as connectivity options.
Speaking about the Compute Stick, Rajiv Bhalla – Director, Sales and Marketing – Intel South Asia said, “Intel continues to look for great ways to deliver new product opportunities for our end users and channel partners. The Intel Compute Stick takes computing to the next level and helps deliver the best computing experience possible in an incredibly small device. It brings computing to new devices and environments, transforming the way, when and how we compute. We are extremely pleased to bring this revolutionary device to India.”
The company has priced the Intel Compute Stick for Rs 10, 999 and will be available on Flipkart at Rs 9,999 for limited period of time.
Talking about the same, Amitesh Jha, VP- Flipkart, Flipkart said, “Intel has always been synonymous with computing innovation. The Intel Compute Stick is an extremely relevant product in new generation computing as it is small enough to fit in your palm and big enough for the highly efficient Intel® Atom™ processor and any operating system. With this partnership, we will continue to empower our consumers with exciting choices at incredible prices.”
Get a room! in seconds anywhere in India. Tete-a-tete with Anurag Gaggar of OYO Rooms
Oyo Rooms is the hottest new hotel booking app in the country. It has taken the hotel booking industry by storm and the men behind it are enjoying the sunny days, even though it’s the monsoon season in India. We caught up with Anurag Gaggar, Vice President, Product management, Oyo Room to pick his brains. We threw some tough ones at him and he did fairly well. Here is what he had to tell us.
1) What was the thought behind creating the OYO Rooms app?
Many of our customers prefer using smartphones over a desktop/laptop; while for some, it is their only gateway to the internet. Hence, we thought of developing a smartphone app that could redefine guest experience by taking out the hassle of pre-bookings and enabling last-minute bookings. Smartphones are location-aware, always-on and offer a much more interactive and personalized experience. Imagine being able to book the nearest OYO in just 3 taps and in less than 5 seconds – with our app, we allow building such powerful and beautiful interactions.
2) Can you tell our readers what does this app actually do, any over-the-top features?
Our app allows you to search and book any OYO hotel in over 30 cities of India within seconds. The search and booking experience is super fast – aided by the fact that we have standardized, quality-checked offering on the ground that eliminates the need to do a lot of research before booking a hotel. We offer the first-of-its-kind room service experience where you can order for tea/coffee or call room service from within your mobile app. You can book a cab to the hotel, see nearby restaurants and get personalized offers – all of this blended into a beautiful and functional interface.
3) How well has the Indian audience responded to it and the hotel owners?
We have received a tremendous response to the app with over 2,50,000 downloads till date, with excellent feedback and a sizeable number of bookings now coming from the apps. We frequently show up as a featured app on Google Play Store and Apple App Store. Many of our hotel owners have also downloaded our app and love how technology is driving more business for them. For the hotel owners, who are not present all the time at their hotels, gives them great satisfaction to see a sold out tag on their hotel in the app, as they realize how partnering with OYO has helped their business.
4) How much discount does one get while booking with your app?
We keep running different promotions from time to time and keep informing our customers through in-app notifications and other modes. For the readers of Gadget Bridge, we have a special promo code OYOGB50 that gives a 50% discount (max Rs. 1000) on your first booking through the OYO Rooms app. This offer is valid for bookings and check-ins done before August 31, 2015.
5) How many hotels and properties has OYO rooms been able to tap in India?
OYO Rooms is India’s largest branded network of hotels with more than 700 hotels and 10,000 rooms in more than 30 cities across the country.
6) Any plans to go overseas?
At the moment, our focus is to let every traveler in India have the OYO experience. We aim to have 4,000 hotels and 50,000 rooms across 50 cities by the end of this year. However, in future we would love to offer the OYO experience to travelers from all over the world.
7) Last words, thoughts that you would like to share with our readers.
I strongly believe that technology has the potential to bring a significant transformation in the hospitality sector. Leveraging technology can promote growth, bring innovation and serve both the consumer and the business better by controlling end-to-end experience of our guests from booking through check out. At OYO, technology is at the center of our relationship with the consumer – bringing in operational efficiencies in our everyday dealings with our hotel partners as well as redefining the way the customer interacts with the brand.
Vodafone announced the roll-out of National Mobile Number Portability (NMNP)
Vodafone India, is one of India’s leading telecommunications service providers and are really doing well in the Indian market. They have started rolling out nationwide mobile number portability from July 3, 2015.
So, if people are switching jobs, or cities, they will no longer have to change their mobile number, which is actually a good thing. The National Mobile Number Portability service enables customers to carry their existing mobile number from one telecom circle to another across India and choose the operator of their choice. NMNP is applicable to all pre-paid and post-paid customers.
Those who are looking for the convenience of retaining their existing number at the new location can avail the benefits of National Mobile Number Portability service.
Vivek Mathur, Chief Commercial Officer, Vodafone India said, “Customers will be the biggest gainers of the National MNP service as it allows them to carry their existing number across India and also choose the operator of their choice. Vodafone has benefited from the intra-circle MNP that was rolled out in 2011 and we look forward to a similar response this time.”
Steps for Port-In
- Visit any Vodafone Store/outlet
- Generate an 8 digit UPC code by sending a SMS ‘Port <your mobile no>’ to 1900
- Fill up the CAF and porting-in form and submit relevant documents
- Choose your tariff plan
Western Digital introduces redesigned My Passport Ultra Drives in India
Western Digital (WD), which is famous for creating astonishing storage solutions, has recently launched the new, redesigned My Passport Ultra portable hard drives in India. The My Passport Ultra portable hard drives are available in four colours: Classic Black, Brilliant White, Wild Berry and Noble Blue.
Khalid Wani, Director, Content Solutions Business for WD in India, Middle East, and Africa, said, “With more data being stored than ever before, it’s critical to have a reliable external storage solution that you can carry everywhere.” He also said, “The latest generation My Passport Ultra drives deliver an easier automatic back-up experience and hardware-based encryption for security.”
My Passport Ultra portable drives have 2 TB and 1 TB storage capacities. It features a 256-bit AES hardware encryption that helps in delivering a high level of security with no impact to write-speed or CPU activity. If the portable hard drive falls into the wrong hands, the 256-bit AES hardware encryption protects them. With this feature the files, folders, photos, videos and music are password protected and can be opened only with the password set by the owner of the drive.
This device has a compatible USB 3.0, which provides fast data transfer rates of up to 5 gigabits per second, while being backwardly compatible with USB 2.0. My Passport Ultra drives have and in built WD Backup software, which is a simple application that helps in setting up a backup plan to preserve data.
My Passport Ultra drives are priced at Rs 4,750 for 1TB and Rs 7,550 for 2TB. It also offers a 3-year limited regional warranty.
Panasonic brings the smart P55 Novo to India for Rs 9,290
Panasonic is trying to bring great mobile phones at affordable prices in India. The Japanese mobile manufacturer has recently launched the new P55 Novo, which has decent features. It is available in three colours, which consists of gold, grey and blue. This mobile phone comes integrated with Peel Smart Remote app that turns the smartphone into a universal remote control. With this app one can also set reminders on TV, discover shows and control most home electronics.
The Panasonic P55 Novo is 8.15mm thick and it is powered by a true octa-core 1.4GHz processor paired with 1GB of RAM. The onboard storage of the smartphone stands at 8GB that can be further expanded by up to 32GB using a microSD card. This device runs on Android OS 4.4.2 KitKat and comes with dual-SIM support. Panasonic P55 Novo has a 5.3-inch HD IPS display.
On the camera front, the Panasonic P55 Novo flaunts a 13-megapixel rear camera with triple LED flash. The smartphone also has a 5-megapixel front camera, which is equipped with LED flash. This device houses a 2,500 mAh battery.
Mr. Manish Sharma, Managing Director, Panasonic India said “With consumer priorities changing radically, we believe in enhancing customer experience by providing them with smart technology on the go. With the new smartphone, we are here to offer a new dimension wherein the model has been specially designed to provide easy accessibility to consumers looking for a single app to control all home devices.
The company has priced the Panasonic P55 Novo at Rs 9,290.
Tech Specs of Panasonic P55 Novo
- Display: 5.3-inch
- Size: 8.15mm thick
- Processor: Octa-core 1.4GHz
- RAM: 1GB
- OS: Android 4.4.2 KitKat
- Storage: 8GB
- Rear Camera: 13-megapixel
- Front Camera: 5-megapixel
- Battery capacity: 2500mAh
- Price: 9,290
Uber is now available in 7 new Indian cities
Uber is a premium taxi service provided to travellers. The Uber app helps to connect the commuter with a cab driver in minutes. As soon as a person books a taxi from Uber, one will have to pay online after booking it. Uber in India has expanded its reach in the Indian market with the immediate launch in seven new cities. The cities include Bhubaneswar, Coimbatore, Indore, Mysore, Nagpur, Surat and Visakhapatnam. With this launch Uber is now available in 18 cities in the sub-continent, making India the largest geographic market outside the US.
Neeraj Singhal, Head of Expansion for India & the Subcontinent, Uber said, “We’re thrilled to launch Uber in these 7 new cities (Bhubaneswar, Coimbatore, Indore, Mysore, Nagpur, Surat and Visakhapatnam); marking the start of the next chapter in our journey in India. The rapid 40% MoM growth we continue to see in India is unprecedented and it is not surprising that some of the fastest growing cities in the world are also here. Our data already shows that residents and visitors in each of these new cities have been eagerly waiting for Uber for some time now and we expect to see a similar response here. Our focus on continuously leading the way on safety and creating thousands of new entrepreneurs will drive our growth ahead!”
A special offer for new riders is ongoing with Uber. After downloading the app the users can sign up using the promo code “INDIA18” and they will get free rides worth Rs 200 each but this free riding scheme is only valid up till 15 July, 2015. The Uber app is available on Android or iOS operating system.
Micromax Canvas Knight 2 E471: A beautiful smartphone with Dual SIM 4G LTE (Review)
Micromax is trying to bring great mobile phones at affordable prices in India. The most recent smartphone from their house is the Micromax Canvas Knight 2 E471, which is a fabulous smartphone to work with.
Design
The Micromax Canvas Knight 2 E471 is available in black, white and champagne colours. And we received the same for the review. The smartphone’s body is supported by a U-shaped frame. This frame curves gently at the four corners. The screen has Corning Gorilla Glass 3 over it and the phone also sports the same glass over the back panel as well. The mobile phone is extremely sleek, it is just 6.3mm thick and has 145g weight. The Micromax Canvas Knight 2 E471 has a 5-inch HD AMOLED capacitive touchscreen display, which comes with 16M colours and is very comfortable to use, even with just one hand.
The battery is non removable, so the users cannot replace it by themselves. This mobile phone has two Micro SIM card slots, which supports 4G connectivity. The SIM slot is on the right side and the power button is located on the left side of the phone along with the volume key. The USB port is located at the bottom of the phone and a 3.5mm headset jack is located at the top of the mobile phone. The primary camera is on the top left (rear) of the mobile phone, which comes with the autofocus and dual LED flash. A neat pair of headphones also come in the box for music lovers so that people can listen to the music without any problem.
Performance
The Micromax Canvas Knight 2 E471 has the 1.5GHz octa-core processor that comes along with 2GB of RAM for applications and services. The users also get 16GB of internal memory to store files and the users can extend this memory with the microSD card up to 32GB but for this, one have to place the memory card in the SIM 2 slot as the mobile phone does not have a separate memory card slot for this function. All this runs on the Qualcomm MSM8939 Snapdragon 615 chipset. For graphics an Adreno 405 is also available.
The primary camera of the Micromax Canvas Knight 2 E471 can capture 13-megapixel still images and 1080p videos. For selfies, there is a 5-megapixel secondary camera. The mobile phone has accelerometer, proximity and ambient light sensor and it also features HTML5 for browsing.
The camera captures very decent pictures but in low light and dark areas, the picture quality was not up to the mark. The camera requires sufficient amount of light for a beautiful snap. The camera app has a lot of good features, which comes with autofocus and dual LED flash. Other camera features include geo-tagging, touch focus and face detection.
Music apps and video galleries ran extremely well. The place where the phone stresses a bit is gaming. You can’t play games for too long on the mobile phone because the phone gets warm while playing. We faced no problems when it came to the audio and call quality on the Micromax Canvas Knight 2 E471. The supplied headphones get the job done and one can hear the beats clearly. Screen, image and video quality is above average.
Moving on to its battery life, the Micromax Canvas Knight 2 E471 does not manage to stay awake for a long duration. With 2,260 mAh battery inside it, it worked for 21 hours after a full charge (under nominal use). We were hoping that the battery would last for more than 24 hours. We tested the phone with Quadrant and it managed to score 19,941 points, which is a pretty good score for this mobile phone.
Verdict
The Micromax Canvas Knight 2 E471 has good voice quality and also has some great features in it. It has the Android Lollipop 5.0 too. It comes preloaded with CleanMaster, Apps Center, Snapdeal, SwiftKey, Chaatz, Newshunt, Quikr, and Hotstar apps. The experience was quite smooth throughout. The company has priced the Micromax canvas knight 2 E471 for Rs 16,499. People can get the mobile phone for Rs 14,553 at any online retail store.
Pros
- Beautiful Design
- Decent Performance
- 2GB of RAM
Cons
- Average camera performance
- Average battery life
- Phone heats up pretty fast while playing games
- Battery not removable
Tech Specs of Micromax Canvas Knight 2 E471
- Network supported: 3G and 4G LTE
- Operating System: Android Lollipop OS 5.0
- Display size: 5-inch HD AMOLED screen
- CPU: 1.5GHz octa-core processor
- GPU: ADRENO 405
- RAM: 2GB DDR3
- Chipset: Qualcomm MSM8939 Snapdragon 615
- Camera: 13-megapixel rear camera, 1080p videos and 5-megapixel secondary camera.
- Weight: 145g
- Battery: 2,260 mAh
- Price: Rs 16,499 (MRP) and Rs 14,553 (MOP)
Acer has launched new exciting notebooks: Aspire E5 Series, Aspire V Nitro-Black Edition and Aspire V3
Acer has just made its product lineup stronger with the launch of new notebooks in the Indian market. They have brought out a new suite of laptops, which includes Aspire E5 Series, Aspire V Nitro-Black Edition and Aspire V3. These devices have various exciting features. All of the new notebooks come with Windows 8.1 and are supported by Acer for the free upgrade to Windows 10.
Rajendran, Chief Marketing Officer, Acer India, said, “Acer has been unswerving with its promise of introducing fresh technology and breaking barriers between people and technology. We have always lived up to our promise of introducing fresh technology that would allow consumers to explore newer features and innovations. The advanced ergonomic design and elegant looks deliver every need at an exceptional value. We are empowering our consumers to easily create and share content and connect with the people who matter to them the most.” He also said, “The new notebook series come with all the right features in a compact and stylish design that aims at smart consumers who enjoy their work without compromising on its quality.”
Aspire E5 Series
The Acer Aspire E5 Series notebook is available in three colours: White, Red and Charcoal. This device has 14-inch and 15.6-inch of displays. The notebook features a textile-pattern on the cover and underside, which has been manufactured through NIL (Nano Imprint Lithography) Technology. Acer Aspire E5 also uses some incredible technologies like LumiFlex, BluelightShield, Acer TrueHarmony, WiFi 802.11ac and MU-MIMO to give the customers an unparalleled premium experience.
Acer has given Aspire E5 Series 1TB hard drive for storage. Aspire E5 Series has fifth generation Intel Core processor that comes along with 16GB RAM. This notebook has NVIDIA GeForce 920M graphic card dedicated with DDR3 VRAM that provides solid performance for everyday use. The new Acer Aspire E5 Series is available with a price starting at Rs 26,499.
Tech Specs of Aspire E5 Series
- Available in three colours: White, red and charcoal
- Available with Windows 8.1
- 14-inch and 15.6-inch displays
- Fifth generation Intel Core processor
- NVIDIA GeForce 920M graphics
- 16GB RAM
- 1TB hard drive
- Available with Windows 8.1
- 15-inch, 4K UHD display with IPS technology
- NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M graphics
- Intel Core i7 processor
- Available with Windows 8.1
- Available in two colours: White and sliver
- Fifth generation Intel Core processor
- NVIDIA GeForce 840M graphics
- 16GB RAM
- 1TB, hard drive
Denon Envaya Mini Bluetooth Speaker (Video Review)
We got our hands on the Denon Envaya Mini Blutooth speaker and we quite liked it. Here is our review of this nifty little device, which retails for Rs 11,500 in the Indian market. The Sound quality of the device is quite loud and we enjoyed every bit of it. The battery life is a bit of an issue as the company claims it to give 10 hours, but we got only 7 hours on a single charge.
Check out the video (above) for our review of the Denon Envaya Mini Bluetooth speaker.