Daily the e-commerce website Amazon brings a quiz for its customers to win exciting new prizes every day on its platform. The Amazon Quiz can be played daily from 8 AM to 12 noon. Today you have a chance to win Huawei P30 Pro. All you need to do is answer all the questions correctly to win exciting prizes such as gadgets and Pay Balance.
Daily a new set of questions is presented in front of the participants that gives millions of people across the country to win exciting prizes. The quiz contains 5 questions that are based on general knowledge and current affairs. After clearing the daily quiz their name will be shortlisted for a lucky draw to select a winner. The results will be announced at the end of the month. To increase your chances of winning, daily Gadget Bridge updates all the answers to the questions so that you might win something by answering all the questions correctly. Check out today’s answers for the Amazon quiz.
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August 5 Amazon Quiz Answers
Question 1: Which actress who starred as a child artist in Imtiaz Ali’s ‘Rockstar’, plays a lead role in a Hindi movie based on a John Green novel?
The answer is- Sanjana SanghiQuestion 2: Former World Rally Championship winner Carlos Sainz won which famous event in January 2020 at the age of 57?
The answer is- Dakar Rally
Question 3: Recently, Indian ambassador to France, Jawed Ashraf flagged off 5 fighter jets from which company, that has joined the Indian Airforce?
The answer is- RafaleQuestion 4: In response, to a request from the WHO, India recently sent $1 million worth of anti-tuberculosis medicine to which country?
The answer is- North KoreaQuestion 5: Prospina, HeliNa, Dhruvastra are all what type of missiles used by the Indian Armed Forces?
The answer is- Anti-tank missiles
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Tap on the Amazon Quiz banner and then tap on the Start button to begin the Quiz.
There will be a total of 5 questions. Answer all 5 questions correctly to enter the lucky draw.
Getting any question incorrect makes you ineligible for today’s lucky draw. You can try again tomorrow for a new prize.
The winner’s name will be announced on the 30th of every month.
With India’s Independence Day inching closer, Google, along with its partners Prasar Bharati and Virtual Bharat, invite you to participate in a unique AI experiment involves two key ingredients: the most cutting-edge AI work we’re doing in music, and… your voice! The tech giant is bringing together these two elements to produce a song that you would know all too well — the Indian national anthem on the 73rd anniversary of India’s independence
“All you need to do is sing the national anthem, then using the power of AI your voice will get converted into one of three traditional Indian instruments — the shehnai, sarangi, or bansuri — effectively rendering your performance of the national anthem in the instrument of your choice,” said Sanjay Gupta, Vice President and Country Manager, Google India.
According to Google, “Taking part in this experiment is simple. Using a smartphone, head over to g.co/SoundsofIndia and you will see an interactive web app that steps you through the process. You will first be able to hear the national anthem, giving you a sense of the pitch and tempo. Next, you’ll see a screen with the lyrics of the national anthem, which get highlighted to help you sing in rhythm — much like you would with a karaoke track. After you’ve sung, pick your favourite Indian instrument and in a few moments you’ll have your own version of the national anthem — as sung by you but in the sound of your favourite Indian instrument — downloaded and ready to share. Finally, you can join scores of others and submit your rendition to this experiment.”
Mind you! The computation for this experience runs completely in your browser and on-device using TensorFlow, and no personally identifiable information is collected or stored. Google will bring the culmination of this experience on this 73rd anniversary of India’s Independence.
During the sixth edition of Google for India event that had kick-started virtually, Sundar Pichai, CEO, Google and Alphabet, thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision for Digital India stating that the country has made huge progress in getting Indians online. Now to help India become a leading digital economy, Pichai announced that the tech giant will invest Rs 75,000 crore ($10 billion) into India over the next 5-7 years.
The implementation of this Rs 75,000 crore Google for India Digitization Fund will be a mix of equity investments, partnerships, and operational, infrastructure and ecosystem investments. “This is a reflection of our confidence in the future of India and its digital economy,” he had added.
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Acer launched its first Intel Project Athena verified Swift 3 laptop in India with a starting price of Rs 64,999. Powered by 10th Gen Intel Core i5 processors and Iris Plus graphics, the Acer Swift 3 delivers the latest in performance, connectivity and platform stability with long-lasting battery life that gives users up to 17 hours of non-stop productivity.
The new Acer Swift 3 laptop is designed to suit the needs of a power-user, packing excellent performance and eye-popping graphics into a sleek and stylish metal chassis. This laptop will be available at leading retail stores and Acer exclusive stores.
Co-engineered with Intel as part of Intel’s Project Athena innovation program, the new Acer Swift 3 comes with the latest 10th Gen Intel Core processors Intel Iris Plus Graphics, delivering uncompromising performance, stunning entertainment and power efficiency.
In addition, this new Acer Swift 3 laptop’s 13.5-inch QHD IPS with 400 nits brightness 2,256 x 1,504 display features a productivity-boosting 3:2 aspect ratio with thin bezel in a lightweight body weighing just 1.19 kg. The display covers 100 percent of the sRGB colour gamut and is further enhanced by Acer’s own suite of Colour Intelligence and ExaColor software.
Expressing excitement to launch the new Acer Swift 3 laptop under Intel’s Project Athena innovation program in India, Sudhir Goel, Chief Business Officer, Acer India, said, “This will enhance our product offerings in our lifestyle segment with stylish looks and top-notch performance. The new Acer’s Swift 3 demonstrates the engineering efforts driven by Acer and Intel through the Project Athena innovation program offering our customers a product that is designed around their needs with amazing performance and features. Our commitment to bringing in the best of technology at a great value for our customers stands true here.”
Commenting on the launch, Rahul Malhotra, Director – Retail, Intel India, said, “Intel’s Project Athena innovation program is rooted in insights about people and how they use their devices to deliver a new class of advanced laptop experiences. The new Acer Swift 3 laptops are powered by 10th Gen Intel Core processors featuring Intel Iris Plus Graphics that deliver a feature-rich suite of capabilities for people to watch, game, and create more.”
The new Acer Swift 3 features eye-popping colours and details that bring images and videos to life. Through the use of thin bezels with a screen-to-body ratio of up to 84 percent, users see more of the 13.5-inch 3:2 2256×1504 IPS The 3:2 ratio that gives 18 percent more vertical height so there’s more length to read on. For further colour enhancement, the Swift 3 also includes Acer Colour Intelligence and Acer ExaColor Technology.
Weighing at just 1.19kg and 15.95mm, the new Acer Swift 3 laptop comes in a stylish the aluminum & magnesium-aluminium metal chassis turns heads. It also includes a maximum of 1TB PCIe Gen 3 x4 SSD and up to 16GB LPDDR4X RAM. In cases of emergency, it can also be fast-charged to provide up to 4-hours of use for just 30 minutes charge.
Additionally, Wake on Voice (WoV) enables the new Acer Swift 3 users to activate and query Windows 10 when the screen is off. It also allows interaction with Cortana while the device is in Modern Standby mode. Password free access gives users quicker access to the laptop. The embedded fingerprint reader is a quick and secure way for Windows Hello to verify a user’s identity without a password. Also, the illuminated keyboard for continuous typing after the sun goes down.
Furthermore, Users get easy updates to the latest information with a full range of connectivity options. Dual-band Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) improves the average network throughput by up to 3 times and reduces latency by up to 75 percent compared to Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac). Through the use of the full function, USB-C users get superfast data transfer over Thunderbolt 3, USB3.1 Gen 2, and Display Port and it can also be used for power delivery.
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Redmi 9 Prime is now official in India. The Chinese smartphone company has introduced the device under the affordable segment. Also, the smartphone shares all the specifications with the Redmi 9 global variant which was launched last month in Spain. The key highlights of the smartphone include quad rear camera setup, a water drop design display and an infrared (IR) blaster. In addition to this, the handset is powered by a MediaTek Helio G80 SoC. Read on to know more about the latest offering by Xiaomi.Redmi 9 Prime price and availabilityRedmi 9 Prime has been launched in India in two variants. The 4GB RAM with 64GB storage variant has been priced at Rs 9,999 while the 128GB storage model comes at Rs 11,999. Both the variants will be offered in four colour options of Space Blue, Mint Green, Matte Black, and Sunrise Flare. The device is scheduled to go on sale in India on August 6 during Prime Days Sale via Amazon. Also, the device can be purchased via other portals such as mi.com, Amazon India, Mi Home stores, and Mi Studios from August 17.Redmi 9 Prime specificationsRedmi 9 Prime features a 6.53-inch full-HD+ with 1,080×2,340 pixels of resolution. The display has a 19.5:9 aspect ratio, 394ppi pixel density, 400nits of brightness and is protected with a layer of Corning Gorilla Glass 3. The smartphone is powered by MediaTek Helio G80 octa-core chipset with Mali-G52 GPU paired with up to 4GB of RAM which can be expanded with the help of microSD card up to 512B.For taking pictures, Redmi 9 Prime features a quad rear camera setup that includes a 13-megapixel primary sensor with f/2.2 aperture. Further assisted by a secondary 8-megapixel ultra-wide camera with 118-degree field of view and f/2.2 aperture, a 5-megapixel macro lens with f/2.4 aperture and a 2-megapixel depth sensor. For selfies, there is an 8-megapixel front-facing camera with a 77.8-degree field of view and f/2.0 aperture.In terms of connectivity, there is 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth v5, Wi-Fi Direct, FM Radio, NFC, GPS, AGPS, 3.5mm headphones jack, USB Type-C port, and an IR sensor. The sensor on the phone includes a vibration motor, distance sensor, ambient light sensor, accelerometer, and electronic compass along with a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor. The Redmi 9 Prime packs a 5,020mAh battery supported by an 18W Quick Charge 3.0 fast charging support.
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In the June Future of Gaming digital event, Sony announced an array of PlayStation 5 peripherals and accessories that will be launching this holiday season. Now, Sony has revealed how existing PlayStation 4 peripherals are compatible with the next-gen system.
According to Sony, Specialty peripherals, such as officially licensed racing wheels, arcade sticks, and flight sticks, will work with PS5 games and supported PS4 games. Besides this, the Platinum and Gold Wireless Headsets, as well as third-party headsets that connect via USB port or audio jack, will work on PS5 (the headset companion app is not compatible with PS5). It was further revealed that the DualShock 4 wireless controller and PlayStation officially licensed third-party gamepad controllers will work with supported PS4 games.
Additionally, Sony revealed that both the PS Move Motion Controllers and the PlayStation VR Aim Controller will work with supported PS VR games on PS5. Mind you! Sony also notified that not all PlayStation officially licensed or third-party peripherals/accessories may work on PS5.
If you are wondering that DualShock 4 work with PS5 games, Sony reveals that it won’t work as PS5 games should take advantage of the new capabilities and features that includes the DualSense wireless controller.
Moreover, PlayStation Camera will work with PS5 for playing supported PS VR games. It will require a PlayStation Camera adaptor that will be provided at no additional cost to PS VR users. More details on how to get the adaptor will be announced at a later date.
Meanwhile, Sony also revealed that State of Play will return on August with a focus on third-party-published games coming to PS4 and PS VR. The company also has a few PS5 game updates on third-party and indie titles that the fans last saw in June’s PS5 showcase. Mind you! The new State of Play episode can be watched live on Twitch and YouTube.
“The episode is weighing in at 40+ minutes. We’ve got a great lineup in store featuring plenty of new gameplay footage and other game updates. Can’t wait to hear what you think!” Sid Shuman, Senior Director, SIE Content Communications.
However, Sony clarified that there will be no PlayStation Studios updates in the episode that will be aired on August 6th. There won’t be any updates around hardware, business, pre-orders, or dates either. The focus is squarely on showcasing some cool upcoming games coming to the broader PlayStation ecosystem.
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Audio accessories manufacturer Harman has announced the launch of its new TWS earphones in India under the brand JBL. The company has rolled out JBL Tune 225TWS true wireless stereo (TWS) earphones in the country that comes with an outer-ear fit design similar to Apple AirPods. These features a USB Type-C port for charging and has been introduced at a competitive value to take on Sony in the true wireless segment. The audio device will be available only via the company’s official website in the country.JBL Tune 225TWS price and availability in IndiaHarman has launched JBL Tune 225TWS earphones in India in the mid-range true wireless segment. The price of TWS earphones has been set at Rs 10,499. But will be offered at an introductory price of Rs 8,499 only via JBL official online store. However, the JBL earphones will be available via other channels also but will be available at its retail pricing. And, will be offered via offline channels also sometime later. This device is being offered in three distinct colours black, white, and grey.JBL Tune 225TWS specificationsJBL Tune 225TWS earphones come with a 12mm dynamic drivers. These features an outer-ear fit and easy-going body which is similar to the Apple AirPods comfortable wear all day long while you are outdoors working out or indoors working at home. The JBL earphones are 57gms in weight. The charging case has a curved lid that connects to your device as soon as you pop up the lid. Powered by Dual Connect feature the gives you a choice to enjoy music or make calls with either one or both the earbuds.The JBL Tune 225TWS earphones are touted to offer 25 hours of playback on a single charge. Moreover, this device offers an additional four hours of battery life when fully charged. Though it lacks IP rating so these earphones are not dust and water-resistant.In terms of connectivity, there is Bluetooth 5.0 support along with voice assistant for hands-free control as well as USB Type-C charging. In this price segment, the True Wireless Earphones by JBL are going to compete with Apple, Jabra, Samsung and Sony.
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Communication systems across the world are evolving to support customers’ changing needs owing to the COVID-19 pandemic, Microsoft has announced that its customers can now scale the Teams meeting up to 20,000 participants to deliver online meetings and events at a much broader scale.
“Reach larger audiences to stay connected with your employees, customers, and partners. When building this capability, we were focused on your meeting experience, making sure that even as the meeting scales it is still easy to manage and listen to the speakers. Therefore, we limited the size of interactive meetings to 1,000 participants, with a seamless shift to a ‘view only’ mode after the limit is met,” said Nicole Herskowitz, Teams General Manager, Microsoft.
The tech giant further revealed that each of these new capabilities will be enabled with the new Advanced Communications plan, which can be added to any Microsoft 365 or Office 365 paid subscription, and is available this week. In mid-August, customers will get Advanced Communications 60-day free trial via Teams Admin Center now or via Microsoft Teams website.
Under the new Advanced Communications set of capabilities, Microsoft gives employees 1:1 connections with Teams Calling. Connecting 1:1 with colleagues, customers and partners is important, especially when meeting face-to-face can be challenging. Employees in any organization can easily call each other from Teams without a phone number. As per Microsoft, “For your employees who use phone numbers to make and receive calls with customers, partners, and vendors, those numbers need to be with them, wherever they are. With Teams Calling, a cloud-based phone system, employees can continue to do this whether they are in the office, working from home, or some combination of the two.”
When using Teams, Microsoft users are getting best-in-class calling capabilities—validated by Team’s leader position in both the Gartner Magic Quadrant and Forrester Wave reports. With all your communication tools in one place, Teams Calling makes it easy to call anyone, anywhere with any device.
Moreover, Microsoft Teams Users can also move seamlessly between chat, calling, and meetings based on the needs. This saves IT time, reduces costs associated with multiple point solutions and diminishes the need for employee training. Teams Calling is a secure, robust solution that is being used by both large call centers and individuals alike. It can be deployed quickly using your existing calling plan or a Microsoft calling plan in select markets.
Additionally, as communication is being reimagined, so are the tools that Microsoft uses to communicate. Instead of a desk phone and other peripherals, the tech giant is taking a fresh perspective on what a phone could be with our newest device innovation, Microsoft Teams displays. This is a dedicated Teams device featuring an ambient touch screen, high-quality calling and video, and a hands-free experience powered by Cortana. With Cortana built-in, the Lenovo ThinkSmart View and Yealink will be delivering the first Microsoft Teams displays in the U. S. later this year.
Microsoft also realize that being able to use existing hardware can provide important cost savings when moving to a new phone system. It has announced extended support for Skype for Business (3PIP) phones beyond 2023, so the users can continue to use their existing Skype for Business phones as they move to Teams.
Moreover, Microsoft users will be supporting core calling features on SIP phones from Cisco, Yealink, Polycom and others with Teams. Support for SIP phones will be available in the first half of 2021.
Furthermore, Microsoft is also expanding its portfolio to deliver new USB peripherals that have dial pads and a modern Teams user interface for heavy call users. These USB phones work out of the box, featuring a Teams button, and will connect to both a PC and Mac to bring a high-quality Teams audio experience. These will be available in late 2020 and the first of which will be shipped with Yealink.
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The popular Chinese smartphone manufacturer Xiaomi is all set to launch a new smartphone in India under its sub-brand Redmi. Today the company will unveil Redmi 9 Prime in the country which is a tweaked version of the Redmi 9 launched in China last month. According to the company after a break of four years, it is now ‘Back to Prime’. Also, the device is claimed to go on sale on the Prime Day sale event which is to commence from August 6 to August 7 via Amazon. Until now the company has not revealed much information about the smartphone but the device is expected to get a quad rear camera setup, MediaTek Helio G80 octa-core processor and a 5,020mAh battery.How to watch the live stream of Redmi 9 PrimeThe launch event of the Redmi 9 Prime will kick off at noon in India today. The event will be live-streamed across all the social media channels, including YouTube, and its official website. The device is confirmed to go on sale viaAmazon, mi.com, Mi Home stores as well as Mi retailer partners in the country.
As the device is said to be a tweaked model of what launched in China as well as in the European market then it is to come in two variants of 3GB of RAM with 32GB of storage and a 4GB of RAM with 64GB of internal storage options. This device will be available in three colour options Carbon Gray, Sunset Purple, and Ocean Green.Redmi 9 Prime expected specificationIf rumours are to be believed then Redmi 9 Prime will be featuring a 6.53-inch full-HD+ display with the resolution set at 1,080×2,340 pixels and 19.5:9 aspect ratio. The screen offers 394ppi pixel density with 400nits of brightness. This is expected to be powered by a 2GHz MediaTek Helio G80 octa-core chipset with a Mali-G52 GPU. In terms of imaging, there is going to be a quad rear camera set up having a 13-megapixel primary sensor with f/2.2 aperture. Further assisted by a secondary 8-megapixel ultra-wide camera with 118-degree field of view and f/2.2 aperture, a 5-megapixel macro lens with f/2.4 aperture and a 2-megapixel depth sensor. For selfies, there is an 8-megapixel front-facing camera with a 77.8-degree field of view and f/2.0 aperture.The smartphone is most likely to pack a 5,020mAh battery supported by an 18W Quick Charge 3.0 fast charging support.
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Finally, the wait is over as Google’s next flagship smartphone makes its debut in the market. Yes, the much-awaited Google Pixel 4a is now official. The company has also introduced its 5G variant of Pixel 4a. Both the devices are the successors of Pixel 3a that will be offering a midrange chipset with a new look. In addition to this, the company has also introduced Google Pixel 5 alongside both the other devices. The company’s latest flagship also features a hole-punch design display with the same camera specs as the Pixel 4 as it has a single-camera setup on the front as well as the rear. While the 5G variants come with a relatively larger screen than the non 5G variant.
The tech giant Google is yet to reveal the exact price as well as the launch date in India. Pixel 4a price has been set at $349 that translates to Rs 26,250 that is comparatively economical than the devices launched last year. This handset is now available for pre-order in the US via the Google Store and Google Fi and the first sale will begin from 20 August. While the Pixel 4a 5G price has been set at $499that translates to Rs 37,500 and will be available for purchase this fall. However, the company is yet to announce the price of the Pixel 5. Both the 5G offerings from Google will be available in the US, Canada, the United Kingdom, Ireland, France, Germany, Japan, Taiwan and Australia first. While the company is expected to launch Pixel 4a will arrive in India by October or around Diwali.
Google Pixel 4a, Pixel 4a 5G and Pixel 5 specifications
Starting with theGoogle Pixel 4a first that features a 5.8 inches OLED display with a Full-HD+ resolution at 1,080×2,340 pixels and 19.5:9 aspect ratio along with a pixel density at 443 PPI. It comes in a single Just Black colour option. Under the hood, there is a Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G chipset paired with 6GB of LPDDR4x RAM and 128GB of internal storage. This comes with the company’s own Titan M security module and it runs on Android 10 OS out of the box.Pixel 4aIn terms of optics, there is a 12-megapixel single rear camera set up on the phone having f/1.7 aperture with optical image stabilisation (OIS) for stable images. There are various camera modes such as dual exposure controls, Portrait Mode, Top Shot, Night Sight with astrophotography functions, and fused video stabilisation. While on the front there is also a single 8-megapixel sensor with an f/2.0 lens housed inside a hole-punch display.In terms of connectivity, there is a 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.1 + LE, A2DP 7, NFC, Google Cast, GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou, USB Type-C, and a 3.5mm audio jack. And, this smartphone boasts a 3,140 mAh battery supported by an 18W fast charger.
Whereas the specifications of the Google Pixel 4a 5G and Pixel 5 remains a mystery as for now. It is most likely to be revealed sometime later. So stay tuned to Gadget Bridge as we bring more to you on the India avaiGoogle Pixel 4a 5Glability of the budget-friendly Pixel 4a smartphone as well as more details on the other two 5G Pixel smartphones.
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Today’s Amazon Quiz has gone live now and the e-commerce platform Amazon is giving you a chance to win Dyson Air Purifier. It can be played daily from 8 AM to 12 noon. Millions of its customers are trying their luck by participating in the daily quiz to win free gadgets as well as Amazon Pay Balance. All you need to do is log in to your Amazon app on your device and participate in today’s quiz.
Every day Amazon brings a fresh questionnaire that consists of five easy questions based on general knowledge and current affairs. By submitting correct answers the contestants can win exciting prizes such as iPhone X, iPhone Xs, Seagate HDD, GoPro Hero 8 Camera, LG Smartphones, Bose Sound Touch 20 Speakers, OnePlus 7T among others. One thing to note is that the quiz is not available for the desktop platform, you can only participate in the quiz from 8 AM to 12 noon via mobile app. After giving all the correct answers to the question you will get shortlisted for a lucky draw to select a winner. The results will be announced at the end of the month. Check out today’s answers for the Amazon Quiz to win Dyson Air Purifier.
August 4 Amazon Quiz Answers
Question 1: Who recently became the second-fastest all-rounder to reach the Test double of 4000 runs and 150 wickets?
The answer is- Ben StokesQuestion 2: Rose Christiane Raponda became the first female prime minister of which country in July 2020?
The answer is- GabonQuestion 3: Lourdes Roman Catholic shrine, which organised world’s first e-pilgrimage, is located in which country?
The answer is- FranceQuestion 4: Which country has recently started resettling Rohingya refugees on a floating island named ‘Bhasan Char’?
The answer is- BangladeshQuestion 5: What is the name of the comet discovered by NASA, which is said to be visible to the naked eye in the month of July?
The answer is- Neowise
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In order to help people discover Joy with new product launches, best deals, blockbuster entertainment and more, Amazon India Prime Day Sale is all set to starts at midnight on August 6 and will end on August 7. The sale will be offering members two full days of the best in shopping, savings and blockbuster entertainment from the comfort and safety of their homes.
Moreover, thousands of Small & Medium Businesses (SMBs) will offer unique selection to Prime members that allows them to rebound from recent challenges this Prime Day. Members will have the opportunity to discover and purchase unique products from thousands of Amazon sellers under various programs such as Local Shops, Amazon Launchpad, Amazon Saheli, and Amazon Karigar as well as enjoy deals and offers extended by lakhs of small businesses. During the lead-up to Prime Day, members can shop from millions of unique products offered by SMBs to get 20 percent cashback up to Rs 200 on their Prime Day purchases.
Stating that Prime Day is back again this year offering a unique opportunity for our members to discover joy with a two-day event, Amit Agarwal, SVP & Country Manager, Amazon India, said, “We are super excited that members can start discovering joy early ahead of Prime Day and earn cashbacks every time they shop from tens of thousands of small businesses including local stores, karigars, and saheli entrepreneurs, while supporting their business in these challenging times.”
Prime is enjoyed by more than 150 million Prime members in 19 countries including India. Not a member yet? Join Prime for Rs 129/month at amazon.in/prime to enjoy Prime benefits such as free delivery, unlimited video, ad-free music, exclusive deals, free in-game content on popular mobile games and more.
Under Amazon Prime Best Deals across smartphones, consumer electronics, appliances, TVs, kitchen, daily essentials, toys, fashion, beauty and more. Get the best ever deals on Echo, Fire TV and Kindle devices
Over 300 new product launches from top brands such as Samsung, Prestige, Intel, Fabindia, Dabur, Voltas, Godrej, Jabra, Titan, Max Fashion, JBL, Whirlpool, Philips, Bajaj, Usha, Decathlon, Hero Cycles, Eureka Forbes, Sleepwell, L’Oréal Paris, OnePlus, IFB, Microsoft Xbox, Adidas, Xiaomi, Boat, Borosil, Milton and more available In India first to Prime members
Shop from thousands of emerging brands from Amazon Launchpad, artisans and women entrepreneurs from the Amazon Karigar and Amazon Saheli and other small sellers as well as local shops from all over India offering over 150 new product launches and hundreds of deals on unique products like Blue pottery home décor by Shiv Kripa Blue Pottery (from Jaipur), Ethnic wear from Cotton Shopy (from Surat), Mattresses from Restolex (Bangalore), Fresh flowers from Rose Bazaar (Bangalore), Leather bags from Kompanero (Kolkata), Home-workout essentials from Aprodo (Jalandhar) and more
On Prime Day members get 10 percent instant discount with HDFC Bank Debit & Credit Cards & EMI transactions. Enjoy secure, fast payments and daily rewards with Amazon Pay. This Prime Day, get rewards of Rs.2000+ on your everyday essential payments and shopping with Amazon Pay. Members can enjoy 5 percent reward points + 5 percent instant discount on Prime Day purchases with the Amazon Pay ICICI Bank Credit Card.
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After a conversation between Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella and President Donald J. Trump, Microsoft is prepared to continue discussions to explore a purchase of TikTok in the United States. According to an official blog post, “Microsoft fully appreciates the importance of addressing the President’s concerns. It is committed to acquiring TikTok subject to a complete security review and providing proper economic benefits to the United States, including the United States Treasury.”
In weeks ahead, Microsoft will move quickly to pursue discussions with TikTok’s parent company, ByteDance. The tech giants these discussions no later than September 15, 2020. During this process, Microsoft looks forward to continuing dialogue with the United States Government, including with the President.
The discussions with ByteDance will build upon a notification made by Microsoft and ByteDance to the Committee Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS). The two companies have provided notice of their intent to explore a preliminary proposal that would involve a purchase of the TikTok service in the United States, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand and would result in Microsoft owning and operating TikTok app in these markets. Microsoft may invite other American investors to participate on a minority basis in this purchase.
According to Microsoft, “This new structure would build on the experience TikTok users currently love, while adding world-class security, privacy, and digital safety protections. The operating model for the service would be built to ensure transparency to users as well as appropriate security oversight by governments in these countries.”
Among other measures, Microsoft would ensure that all private data of TikTok’s American users is transferred to and remains in the United States. To the extent that any such data is currently stored or backed-up outside the United States, Microsoft would ensure that this data is deleted from servers outside the country after it is transferred.
Microsoft appreciates the US Government’s and President Trump’s personal involvement as it continues to develop strong security protections for the country. These discussions are preliminary and there can be no assurance that a transaction which involves Microsoft will proceed.
Recently, Mastercard and Microsoft Corp. announced a collaboration to shape the future of digital commerce, drive startup innovation and enable financial inclusion. The collaboration will accelerate Mastercard Labs’ cloud native research and development activities, enabled by Azure and AI, to advance Mastercard Labs’ mission to de-risk and commercialize emerging technologies and platforms for digital commerce. Through access to technical expertise and cutting-edge technologies, Mastercard’s partners will be further empowered to build and securely scale new solutions.
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Samsung has announced exclusive Independence Day offers for its televisions, refrigerators, smart ovens, washing machines and air conditioners. These exciting offers, coupled with bundled deals, attractive finance schemes with up to 15 percent cash back, and easy EMIs of as low as Rs 990, will be valid till August 31st Aug, 2020.
The Independence Day offers by Samsung provides assured benefits to consumers purchasing Samsung consumer durable products such as Samsung QLED TVs, 4K UHD TVs, Smart TVs, SpaceMax Family Hub Refrigerator, Side-by-Side and Frost Free Refrigerators, FlexWash Washing Machines, AddWash Washing Machines, Fully Automatic Front Load and Top Load Washing Machines, Smart Ovens and WindFree Air Conditioners, among others.
Asserting that festive season is the time when consumers upgrade to newer and smarter technologies to reimagine their homes, Raju Pullan, Senior Vice President, Consumer Electronics Business, Samsung India, “Being a consumer centric brand, our focus is to deliver unparalleled technology for our consumers. Samsung is committed to deliver the best products and our latest offers come with guaranteed benefits on a wide range of products across price points. With consumers seeking value proposition, we are confident these unique offers will meet their expectations and enrich their lives with meaningful innovation.”
During the offer period, consumers purchasing Samsung QLED 8K TVs will get a Galaxy S20+ worth Rs 77,999. Additionally, consumers will get a 10-year no screen burn-in warranty and 3-year warranty on panel on select QLED TVs.
Consumers buying Samsung Smart TVs will get a cashback of up to Rs 9,000 and easy EMIs as low as Rs 990 along with the convenience of one EMI off on 43-inch and above models. Delivering on the entertainment front, Samsung TVs come with one month free Zee5 subscription and 30 percent discount on Zee5 premium packs.
In the refrigerator category, consumers buying Samsung SpaceMax Family Hub Refrigerator will get a Galaxy Note10 Lite worth Rs 37,999. Additionally, on purchase of Samsung refrigerators and washing machines, consumers can avail up to 15 percent cashback and easy EMI options as low as Rs 990, along with one EMI off on refrigerators above 300L capacity.
Interestingly, refrigerators will come with 10-year Warranty on the Digital Inverter Compressor, while washing machines will come with 12-year Warranty on the motor and 30year Warranty on the complete machine. These offers are applicable on Family Hub, Side-by-Side and Frost Free refrigerators, and on FlexWash and AddWash Washing Machines as well as Fully Automatic Front Load and Top Load Washing Machines.
Consumers purchasing Samsung Air Conditioners can avail easy EMIs of as low as Rs 990. On purchase of Samsung’s Wind-Free Air Conditioner that comes with 23,000 micro-holes to gently spread air evenly throughout the room, maintaining a comfortable level of coolness without any draft, consumers will get up to 15 percent cash back Additionally, benefits such as 5-year condenser and PCB controller warranty, 10-year Warranty on the Digital Inverter Compressor on select air conditioner models along with free installation and free gas recharge will also be offered.
On purchase of select models of convection Smart Ovens, above 28L, consumers will get a free Borosil kit, a 10-year warranty on the ceramic enamel cavity along with 5-year warranty on the magnetron.
Adding to the occasion, Samsung with its My Samsung My EMI offer provides consumers with an option to choose EMIs and down payment as per their budget on select televisions, refrigerators, microwave and washing machines. Consumers can further avail options such as EMIs of up to 36 months and one free EMI on select TV and refrigerator models.
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In the first splashdown of an American crew spacecraft in 45 years, SpaceX’s Crew Dragon, carrying NASA astronauts Robert Behnken and Douglas Hurley, splashed down in the Gulf of Mexico off the coast of Pensacola, Florida at 2:48 p.m. EDT on August 2, 2020 for the first time in a commercially built and operated American crew spacecraft, returning from the International Space Station to complete a test flight that marks a new era in human spaceflight.
Mind you! Behnken and Hurley’s return was the first splashdown for American astronauts since Thomas Stafford, Vance Brand, and Donald “Deke” Slayton landed in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of Hawaii on July 24, 1975, at the end of the Apollo-Soyuz Test Project.
According to NASA, The spacecraft was recovered by SpaceX and brought aboard the recovery ship ‘Go Navigator’ after returning from the International Space Station on completing a test flight that marks a new era in human spaceflight. After returning to shore, the astronauts immediately will fly back to Houston.
“Welcome home, Bob and Doug! Congratulations to the NASA and SpaceX teams for the incredible work to make this test flight possible. It’s a testament to what we can accomplish when we work together to do something once thought impossible. Partners are key to how we go farther than ever before and take the next steps on daring missions to the Moon and Mars,” said NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine.
NASA’s SpaceX Demo-2 test flight was launched May 30 from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. After reaching orbit, Behnken and Hurley named their Crew Dragon spacecraft “Endeavour” as a tribute to the first space shuttle each astronaut had flown aboard.
“Congratulations to the entire SpaceX and NASA team on such an extraordinary mission. We could not be more proud to see Bob and Doug safely back home—we all appreciate their dedication to this mission and helping us start the journey towards carrying people regularly to low Earth orbit and on to the Moon and Mars. And I really hope they enjoyed the ride,” said SpaceX President and Chief Operating Officer Gwynne Shotwell.
Behnken and Hurley participated in a number of scientific experiments, spacewalks and public engagement events during their 62 days aboard station. Overall, the astronaut duo spent 64 days in orbit, completed 1,024 orbits around Earth and traveled 27,147,284 statute miles. The astronauts contributed more than 100 hours of time to supporting the orbiting laboratory’s investigations.
The Demo-2 test flight is part of NASA’s Commercial Crew Program, which has worked with the U.S. aerospace industry to launch astronauts on American rockets and spacecraft from American soil to the space station for the first time since 2011. This is SpaceX’s final test flight and is providing data on the performance of the Falcon 9 rocket, Crew Dragon spacecraft and ground systems, as well as in-orbit, docking, splashdown, and recovery operations.
The completion of Demo-2 and the review of the mission and spacecraft pave the way for NASA to certify SpaceX’s crew transportation system for regular flights carrying astronauts to and from the space station. SpaceX is readying the hardware for the first rotational mission, called Crew-1, later this year. This mission would occur after NASA certification, which is expected to take about six weeks.
Mind you! The goal of NASA’s Commercial Crew Program is safe, reliable and cost-effective transportation to and from the International Space Station. This could allow for additional research time and increase the opportunity for discovery aboard humanity’s testbed for exploration, including helping NASA prepare for human exploration of the Moon and Mars.
(Image credit: NASA/Bill Ingalls)
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The e-commerce platform Amazon is back with another set of new questions today. Every day it brings a fresh Amazon Quiz for its customers that gives them an opportunity to win exciting prizes. You can play the quiz from 8 AM to 12 noon every day on its mobile app platform. Today Amazon Quiz gives you a chance to win Rs 20,000 Amazon Pay Balance.
The winners will get a chance to win gadgets, mobile phones and even Amazon Pay balance and other prizes such as iPhone X, iPhone Xs, Seagate HDD, GoPro Hero 8 Camera, LG Smartphones, Bose Sound Touch 20 Speakers, OnePlus 7T among others. Millions of people are participating in the quiz from different parts of the country to win such gift items.
The quiz is not available for the desktop platform you can only participate in the quiz from 8 AM to 12 noon via mobile app only. The Amazon Quiz contains five easy questions based on general knowledge and current affairs. After giving all the correct answers to the question you will get shortlisted for a lucky draw to select a winner. The results will be announced at the end of the month.
August 3 Amazon Quiz Answers
Question 1: Helios, Ulysses and the SOHO are all missions to study which astronomical body?
The answer is- SunQuestion 2: Which famous temple is located in Prabhas Patan near Junagadh in Saurashtra?
The answer is- Somnath TempleQuestion 3: The Chiang Mai Initiative is a multilateral currency swap arrangement among the members of which organisation?
The answer is- ASEANQuestion 4: ‘If It Bleeds’ is a 2020 collection of four previously unpublished novellas by which American writer?
The answer is- Stephen KingQuestion 5: Which country’s top tier football league title did FC Porto claim after a win over Sporting Lisbon?
The answer is- Portugal
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After launching Redmi Note 9 with a 5020mAh battery, Xiaomi has officially confirmed that now it’s ‘Back to Prime’ after a gap of four years. The Chinese smartphone maker is all set to roll out Redmi 9 Prime smartphone in India on August 4 at 12:00 noon.
Mind you! The last Redmi Prime series smartphone was launched in 2016. If we believe the rumours, this much-anticipated Redmi 9 Prime is likely to be a renamed version of Redmi 9 that was launched globally earlier this month. A latest teaser on Redmi India website showcases a shadow of nine inside the soon-to-be-launch Redmi Prime device box. This brought up another theory that probably Xiaomi is launching Redmi on Amazon Prime Day sale. As far as price is concerned, it is believed that Redmi 9 Prime would be available at an affordable price point like its predecessors and could likely be up for sale during the much-awaited Amazon Prime Day sale that will start on August 6 and end on August 7.
As the first entry-level Redmi smartphone to feature an all-purpose quad-camera set up, Redmi 9 helps capture life’s special moments. Whether you’re looking to take a quick snap, wide-angle group shot, close-up with stunning details, or beautiful portrait photos, Redmi 9 has you covered. The device also integrates fun and creativity into the photography experience with premium camera features, including Kaleidoscope and Palm Shutter.
Featuring a 6.53-inch FHD+ Dot Drop display, Redmi 9 offers an optimal visual experience with crystal-clear detail at your fingertips. It also comes with TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light certification and Corning Gorilla Glass for on-the-go protection.
On the performance front, Redmi 9 sports an optimized MediaTek Helio G80 SoC, delivering a 107 percent improved performance1 over its predecessor. Paired with a 5020mAh (typ) large capacity battery, Redmi 9 packs the power you need for everyday work and play. This performance beast even supports 18W fast charging technology to keep your sideline time to a minimum so you can get back in the game. Redmi 9 also carries a rear fingerprint sensor that makes the smartphone even more comfortable to hold and unlock.
Xiaomi Redmi 9 is be available in three colour variants in Europe: Carbon Grey, Ocean Green, and Sunset Purple. While the price of the 3GB+32GB variant is EUR 149 (approx. Rs 13142.69), the price of 4GB+64GB variant is EUR 169 (approx. Rs 14906.81).
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With the power to bridge accessibility gaps, connect people who are otherwise divided, and expand the benefits of upskilling and progressive training programs, tech is enabling people to work in more dynamic, flexible ways. The first release of a new global research report from Intel and Lenovo finds that technology will play an integral role in achieving diversity and inclusion (D&I) in the workplace of the future.
“Intel has a longstanding commitment to diversity and inclusion. We believe that transparency is key, and our goal is to see our representation mirror the markets and customers we serve. Just as we apply our engineering mindset to create the world’s leading technological innovations, we do the same with our D&I strategies, using data to inform our decisions and sharing it transparently to drive clear accountability and deliver results across the industry,” said Barbara Whye, chief diversity & inclusion officer and vice president of Social Impact and Human Resources at Intel.
“We know that to truly progress D&I, it takes companies working together, and being a global company, this work can’t be limited to the US only. That’s why with both companies sharing a rich history of collaboration, we decided to extend our partnership and conduct a global survey,” added Barbara.
The study explores how people around the world view D&I in their personal and professional lives, and their perspective on the role technology plays to address systematic inequities, create more access and enable growth.
The findings within the technology chapter suggest that, if a more diverse and inclusive workplace is the goal, technology has the potential to get us there, as it facilitates human connection, understanding, and ultimately, empathy.
According to the research by Intel and Lenovo, nearly 89 percent of respondents in China and 75 percent in the United States say a company’s diversity and inclusion policies are “extremely” or “very” important when deciding where to apply and whether to accept an offer.
In the US, parents are more likely than non-parents to view flexible work hours as a prominent impact of technology in the workplace by a 12-point margin. Respondents from higher income brackets are more likely to agree that tech plays an “extremely large role” in improving diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
More than 80 percent of employees in Brazil and China agree that artificial intelligence can be used to make the workplace more diverse and inclusive, as do half of respondents in the US, UK and Germany.
Lenovo and Intel’s Diversity and Inclusion in the Global Workplace study explores the attitudes of approximately 5,096 respondents across five key geographic markets of China, the United States, Germany, the United Kingdom and Brazil between December 19, 2019 and January 7, 2020.
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It seems that Google is trying introduces some interestingly features to help you focus on the road. Yes, the tech giant has released a brand-new version of Android Auto. An APK teardown by Softpedia has helped us delve deep into what’s new being offered under Android Auto 5.5 + version as Google is still tight-lipped to reveal any details.
Wondering what’s new in Android Auto APK 5.5.6029, this new version provides ability to reorder apps in the launcher, ability to turn off notification sounds, ability to hide/show apps in Android Auto as well as bug fixes and other improvements, as revealed by Softpedia.
Mind you! Android Auto 5.5 can be downloaded via Google Play Store or through the APK link on Softpedia. It must be noted that it takes longer than expected to access the update on Google Play Store as happens in stages.
According to AutoEvolution that quotes a Reddit user shmykelsa saying, “I tore down the APK, here’s what I’ve noticed:
-More and more hints about GUI for composing messages (as I noted in the previous APK teardowns)
-Android Auto is preparing support for external displays (probably car dashboard displays, I guess)
-Android Auto will ask to collect diagnostics and datas of car’s infotainment to help solving issues
-App bar (the one that stays on top of apps) will be slightly changed
Probably something else but for now I’ve discovered this.”
This means that the tech giant is prepping up to roll out Android Auto update with a GUI for composing messages. This means the users will be able to draft new messages from the head units. Apart from this, Android Auto 5.5 update is also paving way for car dashboard display by getting support for external displays. This latest update to Android Auto would enable Google to solve issues easily as the updated version will start collecting diagnostics data from the car. Furthermore, the app bar in Android Auto will also witness some changes.
In order to run Android Auto on your car display, the basic requirement is:
An Android phone running Android 5.0 and up with a data plan. For best performance, Google recommends Android 6.0 and above version.
A car or stereo that’s compatible with Android Auto.
A high-quality USB cable.
(For wireless connection) A compatible phone (see list) and an aftermarket car stereo from JVC, Kenwood, or Pioneer.
In order to offer hassle-free charging to its users, Realme has now launched a 10W Wireless charger in India at a price of Rs 899. This charger is up for grab on Realme website and available in grey colour. Furthermore, Realme is providing its fans: free shipping, secure payments and cash on delivery.
The Realme 10W wireless charger gives its users an effortless way to quickly charge their Realme Buds Air that support Qi protocol. Moreover, it can also wirelessly charge smartphones and other devices that support wireless charging. This ultra-thin, pocket size charger is only 9mm thin, making it a light and easy accessory to carry anywhere just like a smartphone.
According to this smartphone maker, “A round and minimalistic design makes the Realme 10W wireless charger a stylish addition to your home and official, which looks exquisite but isn’t simple.”
Interestingly, this wireless charger by Realme automatically powers off on identifying keys, credit cards and other metal objects to protect your charger. It is also equipped with multiple layers of security which changes the output power automatically after the device is fully charged. The charger is coated with of Realme’s special matte soft paint which offers an elegant look and protects against damage from accidental slip-offs.
Recently, Realme has rolled out Realme 6i smartphone in India under the budget segment powered by octa-core MediaTek Helio G90T SoC. This device comprises of a hole-punch display and quad-rear cameras. The device looks similar to the Realme Narzo 10 series.
Realme 6i is available in two different variants of 4GB RAM+64GB storage at Rs 12,999, while the 6GB RAM+64GB storage variant comes at a price point at Rs 14,999. This smartphone is being offered in two colour options of Eclipse Black and Lunar White.
Realme 6i comes with a 6.5-inch full-HD+ display with 1,080×2,400 pixels of resolution and a 90.5 percent screen to body ratio. In addition to this, the screen supports a 90Hz refresh rate panel that comes with Corning Gorilla Glass protection. It runs on Realme UI on top of Android 10. Under the hood, there is an octa-core MediaTek Helio G90T SoC paired with up to 6GB of LPDDR4x dual-channel RAM and 64GB of UFS 2.1 onboard storage. The internal storage can be expanded up to 256GB using a microSD card.
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Samsung has introduced a new UV Sterilizer with Wireless Charging that can be used to quickly disinfect your Galaxy smartphone, Galaxy Buds and Smart Watch in just 10 minutes, wherever you are. According to tests done by two independent certification institutes, Intertek and SGS, Samsung UV Sterilizer effectively kills up to 99 percent of the bacteria and germs that includes E. coli, Staphylococcus aureus and Candida albicans.
The UV Sterilizer is manufactured by Samsung C&T, a partner of the Samsung Mobile Accessory Partnership Program (SMAPP) and is designed to fit a variety of device sizes so you can sterilize many of the products you use the most.
Asserting that Samsung is constantly working to develop meaningful innovations that help improve the lives of its consumers during this COVID-19 pandemic, Mohandeep Singh, Senior Vice President, Mobile Business, Samsung India, “In today’s world, personal hygiene is more important than ever, and to help combat the spread of bacteria and germs, we’re introducing a new UV Sterilizer with Wireless Charging. The UV Sterilizer is a perfect and compact device to keep our personal daily belongings germ free, protected and disinfected.”
As per Samsung, this UV sterilizer comes in a sleek and compact design that can be carried around easily. The smartphone maker further revealed that the sterilizing box has been designed to disinfect essential items and even bigger smartphones like Galaxy S20 Ultra, Galaxy Note10+, among others. Furthermore, the box comes with dual UV lights that sterilize both top and bottom surface of items that are placed inside.
With the press of a button, Samsung UV Sterilizer can be easily switched on and off. The UV Sterilizer automatically switches off after 10 minutes, allowing users to sanitize their belongings without any worry. The device comes with a 10W Wireless Charger that can charge the Galaxy smartphone, Galaxy Buds or other devices. Moreover, the charging continues even after sanitization is done so that when you pick up your device, you are sure it is disinfected, charged and ready to use. Additionally, Samsung revealed that any device with Qi-compatible wireless charging can be charged.
As far as availability is concerned, Samsung UV Sterilizer will be up for sale early August 2020 at all retail channels, including Samsung official online store Samsung Shop.
With a vision to increase transparency into how digital advertising works and ensure that people’s choices about the use of their data are respected, Google has shared updates on its work in these areas, including new tools that provide people more information about the ads they see.
“We’re also introducing new resources for marketers and publishers that offer guidance on how to navigate today’s privacy environment, along with real-world examples from brands and media companies who are delivering effective, privacy-forward ad experiences that use data responsibly,” Mike Schulman, VP, Ads Privacy and Safety.
For many years Google has offered a feature called ‘Why this ad’, where from an icon in a digital ad, users can get more information on some of the factors that were used to select the ad for them, or choose to stop seeing that ad. There are over 15 million user interactions per day with ‘Why this ad’ as people seek to learn more about and control the ads they see, and Google recently extended this feature to ads on connected TVs.
“Over the next few months, we’ll be making improvements to the experience with a new feature called ‘About this ad’, which will also show users the verified name of the advertiser behind each ad. About this ad will initially be available for display ads purchased through Google Ads and Display & Video 360, and we’ll bring it to other ad surfaces throughout 2021,” as per a Google Blog post.
In order to provide people with detailed information about all the ads they see on the web, we’re releasing a new tool called Ads Transparency Spotlight, now available to try out as an alpha extension from the Chrome Web Store.
Furthermore, Google stated that Chrome continues to explore more privacy-forward ways for the web browser to support digital ads with the Privacy Sandbox open standards initiative. As part of the Privacy Sandbox, several proposals have been published for new APIs that would solve for use cases like ad selection, conversion measurement, and fraud protection in a way that doesn’t reveal identifying information about individual users. One of the proposed APIs, for trust tokens that could combat ad fraud by distinguishing between bots and real users, is now available for testing by developers, and more will move to live testing soon.
Once these approaches have addressed the needs of users, publishers and advertisers, Chrome plans to phase out support for third-party cookies. These proposals are being actively discussed in forums like the W3C. Google’s ads team is actively contributing to this dialog—as it encourage any interested party to do—and it expect to incorporate the new solutions into the products by this tech giant in the years ahead.
The future state of digital advertising promises new technologies, new standards, and better, more sustainable approaches, but it will take some time to get there. Google recognizes the unease that many in the industry feel during this period of transition. While there is certainly more change on the horizon, it’s critical that marketers and publishers do not wait to take action.
Google will continue its work to move the digital ads industry towards a more privacy-forward future.
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Facebook is adding a new way for people to come together around music by bringing official music videos to the social-networking platform in the US. The users of this social media giants will be able to discover, watch and share music videos from today’s top artists to up-and-coming bands and classics across various music genres on Facebook. In the coming weeks, Facebook excited for global music video premieres happening on Facebook, including exclusive music video content from J Balvin, Karol G, Sebastian Yatra, Alejandro Fernandez and Calibre 50.
“Fans can also expect the premiere of the official music video for a new track from Lele Pons on Facebook first, who will be going live in advance to connect with fans and build excitement. In addition, Panamanian R&B singer Sech will be exclusively releasing a new video on Facebook and engaging fans in the leadup through tools like Live, countdown stickers in Stories and fan Groups,” said Tamara Hrivnak, VP of Music Business Development and Partnerships and Vijaye Raji, VP of Entertainment.
With official music videos on Facebook, the Mark Zuckerberg-led company is creating new social experiences that are about more than just watching the video. Facebook has been working with partners in India and Thailand to build the foundation of a music video experience on Facebook. Now, the company is excited to launch in the US in partnership with Sony Music Group, Universal Music Group, Warner Music Group, Merlin, BMG, Kobalt and many others across the independent music community, publishers and societies.
Like any video on Facebook, the users can react to, comment on and share music videos that are important to the users or reflect their current mood across News Feed, Groups and Messenger. The users can also discover new artists from music videos shared by friends in News Feed, connect with fans who share the user’s passion in a Facebook Group dedicated to the favourite artist, and react to a video in real time as it premieres.
Facebook is also launching a new destination for Music in Facebook Watch where the can explore music videos by genre, artist or mood, as well as themed playlists like “Hip Hop MVPs,” “Trailblazers of Pop” and “Epic Dance Videos.” The users will also find timely playlists like “Popular This Week” and “New This Week.”
Over time, the experience will become more personalized to the user’s tastes based on artists that they follow and videos they engage with. The Music destination in Facebook Watch will be available on desktop and iOS and Android mobile devices.
“Artists already use our apps to get closer to fans through sharing everyday moments in Stories, promoting new releases with custom AR effects and Music Stickers, hosting Q&As on Facebook Live, and raising money for important causes through the donate button in Live and Stories. Now, artists will have the opportunity to connect with fans around their official music videos on Facebook, too,” as per a blog post.
In order to stay up to date and see their latest music videos and posts in the users’ News Feed, the users can also follow their favourite artists. The users can follow an artist directly from a music video, and click through from a video to their Page to learn more about them and find information like when they’re performing next and where to buy their music.
“We’ll continue working with our music partners to build unique social experiences and bring music into the ways people connect and share. In the coming weeks, we’ll add more of your favourite music videos to Facebook. And over time, we’ll introduce more features to help music lovers share, discover and connect around music on Facebook,” as per the social media giant.
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OPPO has launched the OPPO Reno4 Pro smartphone and OPPO Watch Series in India to let the users explore the ‘Sense the Infinite’ possibilities. While OPPO Reno4 Pro would be available for Rs 34,990, OPPO Watch Series would come with a price tag of Rs 19,990 for 46mm variant and Rs 14,990 for 41mm variant. The Reno4 Pro will be available starting August 5th, 2020 on Amazon, Flipkart and retail stores across India. The OPPO Watch will be available for purchase from August 10th, 2020.
Commenting on the launch, Elvis Zhou, President, OPPO India said, “Staying true to our commitment to the Indian market and bringing cutting-edge technological innovations, India is the first market globally to launch OPPO Reno4 Pro & OPPO watch. Both products deliver supremely on our consumers’ need for an incredibly immersive screen, blazingly fast charging, and innovative imaging functions. We are certain that our products that are launched today will provide our users with a holistic experience and offer a cohesive ecosystem as they’ll be able to ‘Sense the Infinite’ possibilities of expressing themselves.”
Esteemed for its premium design and advanced technology, the Reno4 Pro strikes the perfect chord amongst young trendsetters with its 90Hz 3D Borderless Sense Screen and 65W SuperVOOC 2.0. The smartphone is designed to deliver an ultra-smooth, premium and enriching experience.
OPPO Watch, which is the world’s first smartwatch powered by a dual-curved AMOLED display, is also the perfect accessory for easy switching between professional to personal seamlessly with GoogleTM apps and services.
OPPO Reno4 Pro comes with a 3D Borderless Sense Screen, the screen’s curvature of 55.9 degrees offers a great appeal and a comfortable in-hand feel. It boasts of a 3D Borderless Sense Screen which comes with 90Hz Display Refresh Rate and up to 180Hz Touch Sampling Rate. Paired with a single punch hole design that boasts a screen-to-body ratio up to 92.01 percent, and a 6.5-inch E3 Super AMOLED screen that attains vivid images with brighter and clearer pixels even under direct sunlight and brightens to as much as 800 nits, with a peak partial brightness as high as 1100 nits.
The Reno4 Pro also meets the world-class eye care standards with its TÜV Rhineland Full Care Display Certification, ensuring the user eye’s safety, even while browsing the phone at night before bed or streaming Netflix in 1080HD thanks to its Netflix HD Streaming Certification.
OPPO is again pushing the envelope by making SuperVOOC 2.0 available on Reno4 Pro. It offers the fastest and safest charging technology available in the market and now within the reach of more users worldwide. Supporting up to 10V/6.5A, 65W Flash Charging, the Reno4 Pro’s 4000mAh battery can be fully charged in 36 minutes. The Reno4 Pro weighs 161g and is 7.7mm thin. The phone is powered with a 3D Borderless Sense Screen that elevates the premium look and feel. It comes with two premium colours, Starry Night and Silky White. The Reno4 Pro is introducing a suite of features to empower users to turn their life’s story into a captivating video or a perfect portrait, powered by 48MP rear quadcam and 32MP front camera.
It is equipped with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G SoC with an 8nm process and Low Power DDR4X Semiconductor. Reno4 Pro comes with 8GB of RAM and 128GB ROM. Oppo Reno4 Pro comes with ColorOS 7.2 along with the new Gravity Wallpaper that uniquely changes its orientation according to the direction of gravitational forces.
OPPO Watch comes in 46mm, sculpted with a 6,000-series aluminium alloy frame, with Black or Glossy Gold finishes. Users can choose from a wide range of wrist strap colours and materials, and switch styles instantly with the unique one-button press removable wrist strap.
The OPPO watch can intelligently do fitness tracking, heart rate monitoring, sleep quality, get-up reminders and breathing, and much more to serve as a constant companion and improving the quality and efficiency of users’ lives.
OPPO Watch incorporates OPPO’s own Dual-Chip Endurance System and Watch’s VOOC Flash Charging technology, which improves battery life and shortens charging time. With OPPO’s speedy VOOC charge technology, the OPPO watch gets fully charged in 75 minutes. OPPO’s dual-chip Endurance System switches between a Snapdragon chip–driven Smart mode and an Apollo3 chip–driven Power Saver mode, balancing high performance and energy efficiency.
Boasting of a narrow bezel, the OPPO Watch comes with a curved 1.91-inch AMOLED screen which is empowered with 3D flexible dual-curved display, allowing users to view all the information with a mere raise of their wrist. Complementing the style, the OPPO Watch comes in two trendy, eye-catching colours, Black and Glossy Gold.
The vibrant 3D curved AMOLED screen measures 1.91 inches and covers 100 percent of the DCI-P3 colour gamut. Exquisite detail can be seen even in bright sunshine, with the 500 nits, 326 PPI pixel density on the 402×476 resolution display. Crystal clear, all-day, every day. The OPPO Watch 41mm is also crafted from a 6000-series aluminium alloy frame providing strength and durability. With great viewing angles, the 301 PPI 1.6-inch AMOLED display is perfect for life on the move.
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Amazon Quiz for August 1 has gone live. Daily the e-commerce platform brings a new quiz that gives a chance to its millions of users to win exciting prizes being offered by the company. The quiz contains 5 general questions to which you have to answer correctly. Today you can stand a chance to win Noise Shots wireless headphones.
Daily the e-commerce platform brings a fresh questionnaire to which the contestants have to answer correctly to enter into a lucky draw. The quiz can be played daily from 8 AM to 12 noon. The quiz contains a total of five questions, all the questions are based on general knowledge and current affairs. Only one person will be declared a winner. Amazon will announce the result of the quiz at the end of the month. Only app users are eligible to participate in the Quiz. If you don’t know the answers, every day we update all the Amazon Quiz questions with their correct answers on our website. Check out today’s answers for the Amazon Quiz to Noise Shots wireless headphones.
August 1 Amazon Quiz Answers
Question 1: Which country recently hosted the third G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors meeting?
The answer is- Saudi ArabiaQuestion 2: Which of these organizations is behind Covaxin- a proposed vaccine for COVID- 19, which is currently undergoing trials?
The answer is- Bharat BiotechQuestion 3: July 16th, 2020 was the 75th anniversary of the Trinity Test. What was the result of the project that included this test?
The answer is- First Atomic BombQuestion 4: Which author recently published a new book titled ‘A Song of India’ to mark 70 years of his literary journey?
The answer is- Ruskin BondQuestion 5: Which Academy Award winner will receive the ‘Tribute Actor Award’ in the Toronto Film Festival 2020?
The answer is- Kate Winslet
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Amazon Quiz is getting more popular these days as more people have started participating in the quiz in the hope to win free gadgets as well as Amazon Pay Balance. The e-commerce platform brings Amazon Quiz on its mobile platform every day. The quiz can be played every day from 8 AM which runs till 12 noon. Today you can stand a chance to win Sony 1000XM3 Headphones.
The Amazon Quiz has gone live on its platform. Every day it brings a new questionnaire to which the participants have to answer them correctly. It consists of a total of five questions to which you have to answer correctly to enter the lucky draw. All the questions are based on general knowledge and current affairs. Amazon will announce the result of the quiz at the end of the month. Only app users are eligible to participate in the Quiz. 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 let you win Sony 1000XM3 Headphones. You can increase your chances of winning prizes by daily participating from 8 AM to 12 noon. We have already updated all the answers of today’s quiz below.
July 31 Amazon Quiz Answers:
Question 1: Which team recently clinched their 34th La Liga title by beating Villarreal 2-1?
The answer is- Real MadridQuestion 2: Which major social media site recently had it’s high profile members targeted in a Bitcoin scam hack?
The answer is- TwitterQuestion 3: Which driver recently achieved his 90th pole position in F1?
The answer is- Lewis HamiltonQuestion 4: According to a recent UN report, which country helped over 270 million people move out of poverty in the last 10 years, the highest?
The answer is- IndiaQuestion 5: Which American singer-songwriter is set to headline the virtual EDM fest ‘Tomorrowland Around the World’?
The answer is- Katy PerryFor the latest gadget and tech news, and gadget reviews, follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. For newest tech & gadget videos subscribe to our YouTube Channel. You can also stay up to date using the Gadget Bridge Android App.
Redmi 9 Prime specifications
Redmi 9 Prime features a 6.53-inch full-HD+ with 1,080×2,340 pixels of resolution. The display has a 19.5:9 aspect ratio, 394ppi pixel density, 400nits of brightness and is protected with a layer of Corning Gorilla Glass 3. The smartphone is powered by MediaTek Helio G80 octa-core chipset with Mali-G52 GPU paired with up to 4GB of RAM which can be expanded with the help of microSD card up to 512B.
For taking pictures, Redmi 9 Prime features a quad rear camera setup that includes a 13-megapixel primary sensor with f/2.2 aperture. Further assisted by a secondary 8-megapixel ultra-wide camera with 118-degree field of view and f/2.2 aperture, a 5-megapixel macro lens with f/2.4 aperture and a 2-megapixel depth sensor. For selfies, there is an 8-megapixel front-facing camera with a 77.8-degree field of view and f/2.0 aperture.
In terms of connectivity, there is 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth v5, Wi-Fi Direct, FM Radio, NFC, GPS, AGPS, 3.5mm headphones jack, USB Type-C port, and an IR sensor. The sensor on the phone includes a vibration motor, distance sensor, ambient light sensor, accelerometer, and electronic compass along with a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor. The Redmi 9 Prime packs a 5,020mAh battery supported by an 18W Quick Charge 3.0 fast charging support.
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Redmi 9 Prime specifications
Redmi 9 Prime features a 6.53-inch full-HD+ with 1,080×2,340 pixels of resolution. The display has a 19.5:9 aspect ratio, 394ppi pixel density, 400nits of brightness and is protected with a layer of Corning Gorilla Glass 3. The smartphone is powered by MediaTek Helio G80 octa-core chipset with Mali-G52 GPU paired with up to 4GB of RAM which can be expanded with the help of microSD card up to 512B.
For taking pictures, Redmi 9 Prime features a quad rear camera setup that includes a 13-megapixel primary sensor with f/2.2 aperture. Further assisted by a secondary 8-megapixel ultra-wide camera with 118-degree field of view and f/2.2 aperture, a 5-megapixel macro lens with f/2.4 aperture and a 2-megapixel depth sensor. For selfies, there is an 8-megapixel front-facing camera with a 77.8-degree field of view and f/2.0 aperture.
In terms of connectivity, there is 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth v5, Wi-Fi Direct, FM Radio, NFC, GPS, AGPS, 3.5mm headphones jack, USB Type-C port, and an IR sensor. The sensor on the phone includes a vibration motor, distance sensor, ambient light sensor, accelerometer, and electronic compass along with a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor. The Redmi 9 Prime packs a 5,020mAh battery supported by an 18W Quick Charge 3.0 fast charging support.
For the latest gadget and tech news, and gadget reviews, follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. For newest tech & gadget videos subscribe to our YouTube Channel. You can also stay up to date using the Gadget Bridge Android App. 
