Technology is changing the way New Zealanders interact with sports
Sport and technology are not things that most people immediately associate with each other but there are several reasons why technology and the gadgets, apps and websites sports fans use are changing the way people interact with sports forever. One place where this is especially true is in New Zealand.
Sports Websites in New Zealand
In New Zealand, over 70% of residents over the age of 15 have gambled or bet, and most of this betting is done online with sports betting websites. These sports websites are hugely popular in New Zealand with total gambling and betting expenditure reaching over $2.4 billion New Zealand dollars between 2017 and 2018.
New Zealand currently has only one domestic operator that is allowed to offer sports betting from within New Zealand – the TAB NZ.
However, right now the outdated New Zealand Gambling Act doesn’t restrict Kiwis’ use of international betting websites, which has led to many Kiwis betting offshore with operators who offer better sports odds, more generous bonuses and top-notch betting apps.
The rise in popularity of online bookmakers has led the New Zealand government to begin a review of New Zealand’s current betting and gambling laws.
Sports Apps in New Zealand
Sports betting apps offer New Zealanders the opportunity to take their sports bets on the go.
With free apps that can be downloaded from the Apple Store or directly from bookmakers’ websites, betting companies are making the mobile betting experience as painless as possible for Kiwis.
Many of these apps have a variety of features like live betting, live statistics, build your bet options and secure payments which often makes betting apps even better than their desktop alternatives.
The popularity of betting apps has meant that some newer sportsbooks have created their whole company on a ‘mobile-first’ approach.
LeoVegas NZ is a prime example of this as they offer Kiwis a diverse range of sports markets and over 1100 casino games from their betting site that is optimized for mobile.
Live Streaming of Sports
Some of the top European betting companies that cater to New Zealand bettors also offer live streaming capabilities.
This means that New Zealanders no longer have to buy local sports streaming subscriptions and can instead watch high-quality football, rugby, tennis and other sports from their desktop computers or smartphones.
Bet365 and Betway are two of the top bookies for live streaming that are available in New Zealand. To access live streaming features, users just need to create a betting account and have funds in their e-wallet.
Virtual Reality and Sports
Some betting sites also offer the opportunity to view fantasy matches through VR headsets.
It is unproven whether this technology will catch on in New Zealand, and around the world, but for bettors who are looking for something extra, this is still a huge drawcard.
Summary
The popularity of sports betting sites and apps is growing faster than it ever has before and this growth is especially apparent in New Zealand where sports betting used to be dominated by local tabs for so long.
With the invention of the internet and widespread adoption of smartphones into our daily lives, technology has and will undoubtedly continue to shape the way fans interact with sports.
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eSports and online gaming continue to boom in Japan amid COVID-19
Despite the Coronavirus Pandemic which has greatly affected many industries in the world, esports and the gaming industry have been exceptionally resilient. While live sports were absent in the midst of the pandemic, global consumers quickly turned to esports and online gaming for entertainment accessible from home. Japanese people were no exception to this global trend.
Earlier this year, the Japanese government announced a plan aimed at driving the domestic esports industry with an expected annual benefit of $2.6 billion (USD) by 2025. In the second quarter, PlayBrain reportedly raised fresh $6 million funds to grow esports in Japan.
Japan is fast catching up in esports regardless of having been a latecomer in comparison to its Asian neighbours such as China and South Korea. The esports revenue in the country was over $56 million in 2019 and the growth forecast is more than double, $141 million by 2024.
The pandemic further heightened the public interest in esports, taking the spotlight in Japanese media as the current corona situation continues.
Meanwhile, Japanese public gambling is thriving as well regardless of a drop in domestic household consumption caused by COVID-19. In the practice of social distancing, Japanese gamblers swiftly shifted to wager on horses and powerboats online.
Gambling in Japan has been a multi-billion dollar industry. On top of Japan’s love for Pachinko, Japanese obsession with horse racing is unstoppable, boasting revenues of $27 billion in 2019 with a steady increase over the past five consecutive years.
What is more, it’s not only the nation’s public gambling that is experiencing a boost, but foreign-owned iGaming operators are taking shares of the giant Japan market. An increasing number of offshore betting sites are attracting Japanese players to wager on a wide range of sports from J-League to Sumo.
Needless to say, the growth of esports and online betting go hand in hand. The Corona pandemic has ushered in dramatic growth and opportunities in online betting as well. Without live sports to bet on, the spike in demand for esports betting became evident.
As a matter of fact, esports betting operator, Luckbox benefited from the 500% surge in esports betting during the peak of Corona lockdown. In May, the company successfully raised $2.8 million in preparation for a listing on the Toronto Venture Exchange. Many of the sports betting providers such as DraftKings and bet365 have quickly enhanced their offerings in the esports market.
Looking at esports and online gaming scenes worldwide, these industries have been steadily evolving and shown astounding growth in recent years. The combination of increased home time and social distancing due to COVID-19 is likely to continue to drive higher demand for gaming leisure. Both esports and the online gaming industry are presented with fresh opportunities to boost their businesses in Japan, as the trend of growing interest in both sectors looks to continue to grow in the near future.
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Poco X3 to feature 64-megapixel primary camera sensor, executive confirms
The Chinese smartphone brand and Xiaomi’s spin-off Poco seems to be working on a new smartphone namely Poco X3. Recently the device with model number M2007J20CG was spotted in the US FCC certification database revealing its rear panel schematic. The device was then speculated to carry a 64-megapixel camera with AI support. But now it has been confirmed by a company executive via Twitter. The rumour mills also suggest it should be bearing the same camera details as to its predecessor Poco X2 that the company launched earlier this year.
At the moment there is no confirmation from the company about the launch of its brand-new phone Poco X3 but the rumours and leaks are suggesting that it might be coming in a few months. Poco’s Product Marketing Manager and Global Spokesperson, Angus Kai Ho Ng has shared a tweet confirming that the phone will be featuring a 64-megapixel primary camera sensor. In addition, the executive has also shared a couple of camera samples to confirm the presence of a 64-megapixel camera. In one of the images, the phone can be clearly seen with a camera app which shows the Pro mode, Video mode, Photo mode along with some of the camera settings. The picture is being shot using the Pro Mode which shows the options to fine-tune aperture, exposure value, ISO sensitivity, as well as white balance.
In addition to this, the executive has also opened up about the charging capacity of the Poco X3. Via its tweet, he has compared the charging capabilities of the Poco X3 vs Samsung Galaxy A71. According to his tweet, the upcoming phone will be capable of charging the device to100 percent in 65 minutes.
While previously the Poco phone was spotted via FCC listing which suggested a 33W fast charging support.
Recently tipster Ishan Agarwal spotted this Poco X3 leak on Mi Turkey forums which has now been removed. The Poco X3 is speculated for a release on September 8. As per the leaked renders, the device will be featuring a hole-punch display. It might come with a side-mounted fingerprint scanner and will be available in Blue and Black gradient colour.
The renders further suggest a quad-camera setup inside a semi-curved rectangular-shaped camera module on the back of the phone similar to its predecessor. It is suggested to include a 64-megapixel primary sensor.
Poco X3 is further expected to come with a 6.67-inch 120Hz display with 240Hz touch latency. As per the tipster, it will be powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 732 SoC.
Poco X3 will reportedly come with a 5,160mAh battery with 33W fast charging support and a 64-megapixel quad camera setup.
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How to restore your deleted WhatsApp chats
Sometimes intentionally, in panic or accidentally we lose an important WhatsApp chat which is important and we, later on, regret forgetting it deleted. So today we are here to get you out of this distressing situation all you need to do is follow our ways through which you can restore your deleted WhatsApp chats.
To recover a deleted WhatsApp is a very difficult task. We can get it back only if you have a backup of your chats saved on iCloud or Google Drive backup. So if you want to restore your deleted WhatsApp data then make sure you have already got a backup of the data which is the very first thing or if you have never got a backup of your data then you will never be able to get back any of your lost messages or chats.
And yes a word of caution is sometimes in during the process of recovering the data you have to uninstall your WhatsApp and then again restore it from the most recent backup. This means you might also lose some of your message that you have received in between the time of your last backup when your important chat got deleted. So, before you move ahead to be sure if that deleted chat is worth risking your likely some of the data.
So, before we begin, remember that you are using the same phone number as well as the same Google account that had been used to create the backup. So, let’s get started.
How to restore your backup using Google Drive or iCloud backup
- Uninstall WhatsApp
- Now reinstall it on your phone.
- Verify your account using the same phone number
- One the setup is complete you will be prompted to restore your chats and media from iCloud for iPhone and Google Drive if you are using an Android phone.
- Tap restore
- One the initialisation is complete you will be able to see all your chats.
- After restoring your chats WhatsApp will restore all your media files to your phone.
- Open File Manager in your phone
- Now navigate to WhatsApp>Databases. You can find all your backup files here stored locally on your phone.
- Now rename the backup file msgstore-YYYY-MM-DD.1.db.crypt12 to msgstore.db.crypt12 to prevent it from being overwritten.
- Then go to Google Drive tap the three vertical lines> Backups. Here delete the WhatsApp backup to force your device to restore from the local backup only.
- Then Uninstall and reinstall WhatsApp.
- Restore chats when prompted from a local backup and you will get back your deleted chats.
Hachi Infinite M1: This AI-powered projector turns any flat surface into touchscreen
Hachi has announced the official launch of its brand-new device, Hachi Infinite M1 projector. The first-ever portable smart projector turns any flat surface into an interactive touchscreen is now available for purchase on Amazon and www.hachismart.com. The projector features human-computer interaction and AI integrations for unmatched immersive experiences.
Expressing excitement to introduce Hachi Infinite M1’s industry-first capabilities into the homes of consumers, Song Tang, VP of Technology and Lead of AIoT at Hachi, said, “The projector’s novel interactive AI capabilities, multitouch technology and spectacular HD picture come together to create an entirely new category within the smart home market. The debut of Hachi Infinite M1 marks a significant moment for our brand and a huge leap toward our ultimate goal of bettering the everyday lives of our customers through helping them build their ideal smart living ecosystems.”
Hachi, which is led by parent company Beijing Puppy Robotics Co., Ltd, first unveiled the device earlier this year at CES 2020. Hachi claims that the Infinite M1 offers AI-powered education, fitness, and kitchen functions that enable intuitive interactions and immersive experiences for children and adults alike in these settings.
Powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 670 processor, an advanced CPU with a multi-core AI Engine and a new hardware framework for projectors, Hachi Infinite M1 features built-in Android OS 9.0 and a custom UI, allowing users to enjoy third-party apps, games and entertainment with touchscreen functionality.
Additionally, it also enables large-screen video calls for home or work use and serves as a portable home cinema projector. Hachi Infinite M1 comprises of voice control features, dual 5W speakers, an 8M camera, bi-directional microphone and wireless pairing across iOS and Android devices.
Furthermore, Hachi Infinite M1 boasts an ultra-short throw DLP and an HD display of up to 100 inches from just half an arm’s length away. Unlike projectors with basic touchscreen functionality, it is powered by a proprietary multitouch technology called AnyTouch that works on all surfaces and enables responsiveness on par with capacitive displays. In horizontal or vertical projection mode, the device generates a 23-inch interactive touchscreen similar to that of a tablet device, using computer vision that tracks and reads a user’s touch to detect each tap on the surface instantly without delay.
The company further added that current users of Hachi Infinite M1 projector can experience its AI Education function, which features interactive games for children employing AI recognition to identify physical objects such as letters and blocks placed within the touch interface, blurring the boundaries of digital and traditional learning.
Hachi Infinite retails for $999 USD (approx. Rs 73076.85) and is available for purchase with worldwide shipping on Amazon and www.hachismart.com.
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LG launches its new CineBeam 4K UHD Laser projector
The newest LG CineBeam 4K UHD Laser projector (model HU810P) from LG Electronics (LG) is designed to deliver an authentic movie theatre experience to consumers in the comfort of their own homes. This latest projector by LG delivers sumptuous, 4K (3,840 x 2,160) resolution up to 300 inches (diagonally) with a dazzling 2,700 ANSI lumens of brightness, covering 97 percent of the DCI-P3 color space with its dual laser system. The projector’s laser light source is extremely reliable and durable, with a lifespan of approximately 20,000 hours of brilliance.
“Our new CineBeam projector performs equally well with bright or dark scenes, elevating picture quality and enhancing the viewing experience to a whole new level. There is currently no other product like it on the market today, a demonstration of how LG continues to deliver innovation that improves lives,” said Jang Ik-hwan, senior vice president and head of the IT business unit of LG Electronics Business Solutions Company.
In addition to its cinematic quality picture, this model offers easy and convenient access to movies released direct to streaming services via compatibility with popular content streaming apps.
Using LG’s new Adaptive Picture Pro technology, the projector delivers vibrant, crystal clear images no matter how bright the room, how dark the scene. According to the company, “Iris Mode offers two presets – Bright Room Mode and Dark Room Mode – that detects the amount of light in the room to deliver the best picture possible, even delivering a true movie theater environment if desired. And Adaptive Contrast automatically adjusts each frame to achieve the optimal contrast ratio in darker scenes.”
Furthermore, the new LG CineBeam can show movies as their directors originally intended by adjusting the frame rate of the projected image to match the original source at 24Hz with support for Real Cinema Mode and TruMotion Mode. Mind you! LG’s TruMotion is especially well-suited for action movies, rendering quick movements and fast scenes smoothly and naturally. The projector supports a variety of popular HDR formats, including HDR10 and HLG, as well as Dynamic Tone Mapping.
For maximum convenience, LG CineBeam 4K UHD Laser projector features wireless connectivity with home theater audio systems via WiSA and Bluetooth. When connecting via HDMI 2.1 with enhanced audio return channel (eARC), the projector delivers 4K images in 10-bit color with nearly lossless audio quality. Positioning the CineBeam anywhere in the room is a cinch thanks to its 1.6X zoom and horizontal and vertical lens shift.
LG CineBeam 4K UHD Laser projector is powered by LG’s newest webOS 5.0 platform for intuitive control and navigation as well as quick access to popular streaming services such as and Disney+ and YouTube. It is compatible with Apple AirPlay 2 and Screen Share, giving viewers the ability to share content from smartphones and tablets at cinematic scale. And with Auto Calibration II software, owners can get results that were previously only possible with professional picture calibration.
At IFA 2020, LG will present a virtual exhibition throughout the month of September featuring its latest innovations including LG CineBeam 4K UHD Laser projector.
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August 31 Amazon Quiz: Today you can win Rs 50,000 Amazon Pay Balance
The e-commerce website Amazon continues to keep its customers entertained and in high spirits through their daily quizzes. August 31 Amazon Quiz has gone live now in its mobile app platform. The daily quiz contest conducted by the company brings an opportunity for the consumers to win exciting prizes. In today’s quiz, you can win Rs 50,000 Amazon Pay Balance by answering all the questions correctly.
August 30 Amazon Quiz: Participate to win Samsung Galaxy S20+
Amazon quiz has gone live now on its mobile app platform. The quiz can be played from 8 AM to 12 noon. All you need to do is just answer five easy questions that the e-commerce website puts before you. Today you can stand a chance to win Samsung Galaxy S20+.
Every day Amazon brings a new set of questions that consists of five easy questions based on general knowledge and current affairs. The participants have to answer them correctly to enter into a lucky draw. One wrong answer will get you eliminated from the quiz. Only one person will be declared as a winner and the results are announced at the end every month. By submitting correct answers Amazon customers can win free gadgets as well as Amazon Pay Balance. To make sure you answer all the questions correctly Gadget Bridge everyday updates all the correct answers to all the 5 questions. Check out today’s answers:
August 30 Amazon Quiz Answers
Question 1: Which Indian cricketer along with MS Dhoni announced his retirement from international cricket in August 2020? The answer is- Suresh Raina Question 2: August 10 is dedicated to the conservation of which big cat, listed as an endangered species in the IUCN Red List? The answer is- Lion
Question 3: In terms of Airplanes, _________ is painted orange or bright yellow for easy discovery after a crash as it helps with investigations.
The answer is- Black Box
Question 4: Traditional festive sweet dish ‘Khaje’, spicy Harmal Chilli and Moira Banana from which Indian state was recently awarded GI tags?
The answer is- Goa
Question 5: Which country recently successfully tested the Arrow 2 missile system?
The answer is- Israel
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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 price accidentally gets listed on its website ahead of the September 1 launch
After launching Galaxy Fold last year, the South Korean smartphone company is gearing up to launch its successor that is the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 on September 1. The company has announced its next foldable phone earlier this month at the Unpacked 2020 but now it will be hosting Unpacked Part 2 virtual event to officially launch the device. Ahead of the launch out of the blue the company accidentally shared the pricing of Galaxy Z Fold 2 online.
At the Samsung Galaxy Unpacked event the company introduced Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 but it did now reveal the price of the device. But before it could officially launch the device it by mistake let the price of the Tablet slip on its UK website. The price of the Fold 2 has been set at £1,799 that translates to Rs 1,75,400 which is more expensive than its predecessor Galaxy Fold. Later on, the pricing was removed after the price was spotted by some of the journalists. And without any further delay, one of the publishers also took a screenshot.
Though this might also be a publicity stunt as in the past many of the brands have done this to promote its product. While the official pricing will be revealed on Tuesday that is September 1. The company will be hosting a formal launch event for its upcoming device where it is likely to share the price officially. The event will start at 10 am ET (7.30 pm IST).
Meanwhile, the foldable phone is available for reservations in the US and will be offered in Mystic Black and Mystic Bronze colours. The company has also collaborated with the New York fashion house Thom Browne to make available the limited Galaxy Z Fold 2 Thom Browne Edition.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 specifications
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 will be featuring a 7.6-inch Infinity-O Display that is the main screen similarly the cover screen is a 6.2-inch Infinity-O Display. That is an upgrade over its predecessor. The Samsung Galaxy Fold has a 7.3-inch primary display and a 4.6-inch cover display.
The company claims that the upcoming model brings the most unconventional flexible display. For this, the company has used Ultra-Thin Glass (UTG) which comes on the Z Flip protection over a plastic covering addressing the issue which made the company delay the shipment of its first-generation Galaxy Fold model.
The Galaxy Z Fold 2 will be carrying a 120Hz refresh rate panel for a smoother experience than Fold which offers a standard 60Hz refresh rate.
While the hinges have been re-engineered and are similar to the Z Flip which has a CAM Mechanism allowing it to open it up at multiple angles which is not present on the existing model.
The camera department has been taken care of by a triple camera setup at the back whereas the displays also include sensors for taking selfies. The camera details are yet to be known.
In addition to this, it is backed up by a 4,500mAh Dual Intelligent Battery. While the foldable is further supported by Dolby Atmos and 5G.
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OnePlus entry-level phone Clover spotted, might include Snapdragon 460 SoC and a 6,000mAh battery
Recently, the Chinese premium smartphone brand OnePlus launched its affordable budget smartphone in the market, OnePlus Nord. And now the company is prepping up to bring in a new entry-level smartphone to the US market. The device is in the pipeline and is said to include Qualcomm Snapdragon 460 chipset. This device is slated to be different from the Nord. As per a report the handset has been seen with the codename “Clover” and is reported to be priced somewhere around $200. Though Nord has only been launched in India and Europe while the OnePlus next budget phone will be available internationally and will not be limited to particular regions.
According to a report by Android Central OnePlus is working on its next device, which is going to be an entry-level phone. The phone is expected to be presented later this year which is going to reach globally including the US. Citing the information from the publisher the phone in the US will be priced around $200 that translates to Rs 14,700.
As said, the phone was spotted with codenamed Clover and is touted to include Snapdragon 460 chipset as it is an entry-level phone, which has four Cortex A73 cores and four A53 cores. The company’s aim is to push its sale in order to compete with Samsung and other brands in the budget segment.
As per the report, the key specifications of the OnePlus Clover will include a 6.52-inch HD+ display with 720×1,560 pixels of resolution. The smartphone will be offered with 4GB RAM and 64GB storage, which can be expanded using a microSD card. It will be backed up by a 6,000mAh battery supported by an 18W fast charging. Possibly the device will also bring a triple rear camera that might include a 13-megapixel main sensor with f/2.2 aperture along with 2-megapixel supporting lenses likely to be a depth and a macro sensor with f/2.4 aperture.
On the software front, the handset will run OxygenOS 10 based on the top of Android 10. Further enhanced with a 3.5mm audio jack and a rear fingerprint sensor.
Recently, OnePlus Clover was also spotted on the benchmarking website Geekbench. It is listed to include a Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 SoC with 4GB of RAM running Android 10.
If the report is to be believed the phone will debut globally in the coming months and is going to take on Xiaomi, Realme, Vivo, Samsung that are already doing well in the Indian market.
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The upcoming iPhone 12 Pro Max specifications purportedly leaked on the web
The global pandemic might have ruined Apple’s plans for its upcoming iPhone, but this condition has not stopped rumour mills, tipsters from doing their job. Yes, we are talking about the iPhone 12 series. Apple might have delayed the launch of its flagship devices, but another leak has surfaced related to iPhone 12 Pro Max on the internet, which revealed what the company might be bringing to the table in October.
According to some of the screenshots shared by a tipster via Twitter, which has put together the existing iPhone 11 Pro Max and upcoming iPhone 12 Pro Max doing a comparison. The shared screenshots purportedly leaked the specification of the Pro Max. Though there is no confirmation on the details shared by the company, usually this is how Apple compares its new devices to its older models on its website.
The shared comparison screenshots have revealed that the Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max will be featuring a 6.7-inch OLED display that is larger than a 5.8-inch screen that comes on the iPhone 11 Pro Max. In addition to this, the upcoming model is most likely to offer 1,284×2,788 pixels of resolution and 460ppi of pixel density which are both higher and denser than what comes on the previous model. While the rumours suggest that the iPhone 12 Pro Max display might bring a 120Hz refresh rate panel.
Besides this, the upcoming model will be powered by the latest A14 Bionic Chip with a fourth-generation Neural Engine. In addition to this, it possibly will be featuring a triple rear camera setup that may perhaps include a 16-megapixel primary sensor paired with an ultra-wide-angle lens with a telephoto sensor. There might also be a LiDAR sensor for augmented reality (AR) experiences similar to iPad Pad Pro.
The iPhone 12 Pro Max is touted to come with longer battery life and will last up to 2 hours longer than the previous model. Now you must be thinking almost all the key details have been revealed now what about the pricing. For your information, the screenshots suggest that the phone will be coming out with a starting price of $1,099 that translates to Rs 80,600.
While another report has appeared on the internet by TrendForce which has discussed this year-on-year (YoY) drop in smartphone production. While speaking on this the report has also revealed both expected pricing as well as specifications of the upcoming iPhone 12 models.
There will be four models that Apple is expected to launch this year: iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Max, iPhone 12 Pro, and iPhone 12 Pro Max. The regular model is estimated to fall between $699 (approximately Rs 51,200) and $749 (approximately Rs 54,800) while the Max price is likely to be priced between $799 (approximately Rs 58,500) and $849 (approximately Rs 62,200). In addition to this the price of the Pro model is predicted to be priced between $1,049 (approximately Rs 76,800) and $1,099 (approximately Rs 80,500) and last of all the Pro Max can be assessed among $1,149 (approximately Rs 84,100) to $1,199 (approximately Rs 87,800).
Furthermore, the report has also made some of the specifications of the iPhone 12 series known. All the models of the upcoming series will be containing AMOLED displays along with Face ID. The devices will be powered by the latest A14 Bionic Chip. The regular and the Max model will be offered with 4GB of LPDDR4X RAM and there will be dual rear cameras on both the phones that will include two 12-megapixel sensors with a 12-megapixel selfie sensor. While the iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max models will be accessible with 6GB of LPDDR4X RAM and are recommended to have a triple rear camera setup with three 12-megapixel sensors.
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August 29 Amazon Quiz: Answer five easy question and win Ray-Ban Sunglasses
Have you participated in the Amazon Quiz? If not then play the daily quiz as it has gone live now. The e-commerce platform brings a quiz in which millions of people are participating to win gadgets, mobile phones and even Amazon Pay balance. It can be played from 8 AM to 12 noon every day on the mobile app platform. Today you have a chance to win Ray-Ban Sunglasses.
Every day Amazon brings a fresh quiz for its customers. By participating in the quiz, you can win exciting prizes such as iPhone X, iPhone Xs, Seagate HDD, Camera, LG Smartphones, Bose Sound Touch 20 Speakers, OnePlus 7T among others. The Amazon Quiz can be played only on the mobile app platforms as it is not available for desktop users. The quiz contains five easy questions and you have to answer all the questions correctly and you are shortlisted for a lucky draw to select a winner. The results are declared at the end of the month. Check out today’s answers for the Amazon Quiz to win Ray-Ban Sunglasses.
August 29 Amazon Quiz Answers
Question 1: Who won the 70th anniversary Grand Prix held at the Silverstone circuit, the second of back to back races at the venue?
The answer is- Max Verstappen
Question 2: After the Mysuru Rail Museum, where is the second Rail Museum set up by the South Western Railway (SWR)?
The answer is- Hubballi
Question 3: From August 2020, India now has which of these ministries?
The answer is- Ministry of Education
Question 4: The UN’s postal agency has released a commemorative postage stamp this year on the 40th anniversary of what?
The answer is- Small Pox Eradication
Question 5: Finding the forgotten gems: ‘Revisiting the ________ of Matheran after 125 years’. Fill in the blanks in the name of this research paper.
The answer is- Butterflies
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OnePlus Watch gets listed on IMDA certification, tipped to launch soon: Report
After doing well in the Smart Televisions category, now OnePlus is going to foray into the smartwatch business also. The company will launch its first smartwatch soon which is expected to be called OnePlus Watch. According to a report recently the wearable was spotted on the IMDA website which is an Indonesian regulatory. The device has appeared with a model number W201GB. As it has now received the certification, possibly the OnePlus Smartwatch will hit the shelves soon.
OnePlus is prepping up to foray into the smartwatch segment. A report has appeared on the internet claiming the Smartwatch has been certified by Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA). On the website, the device was spotted with its marketing name “OnePlus Watch”. It has been listed under the “Wearable Watch” category with model number W301GB. However, the information about the company’s upcoming offering is very scarce. But in the coming weeks or so we will get to see more information related to its software or design.
If these reports are to be believed then OnePlus Watch will be competing against Apple Watch and Galaxy Watch 3 from Samsung. Where Apple has delayed the launch of its next-gen iPhones due to the pandemic OnePlus is going ahead with some of the major announcements this year. Until now it has timely rolled out the OnePlus 8 Series and yes, the company’s most affordable offering OnePlus Nord. And we are pretty much sure that the Watch will soon make it to the markets in the coming months.
Well, this is not the first time we are hearing about the OnePlus smartwatch. Way back in the year 2016 the company has accepted developing its smartwatch. Interestingly even its co-founder Carl Pei has shared the sketches of the smartwatch they are working on. The sketches have revealed a round dial but the company’s plan never took off.
However, the upcoming OnePlus Watch will arrive with Google Wear OS operating system as all the OnePlus devices run on Google’s Android Operating system. The device is most likely to arrive by the end of this year. Though all these are speculation and it has risen after the launch of Oppo watch by its sister company, so you should take the information with a pinch of salt.
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LG introduced PuriCare Wearable Air Purifier, with dual fans and a respiratory sensor
The electronics major LG announced a new face mask that comes with an air purifier. The company has unveiled the PuriCare Wearable Air Purifier face mask that comes with portable protection. According to the company, it will be showcasing the mask at this year’s IFA that is going to be held in September in the wearable air purifier technology category.
As per company the LG PuriCare Wearable Air Purifier face mask will be available starting the Q4 in select markets only. But before it is made available to the public it will be presented at the upcoming virtual tech event IFA 2020 that will be hosted in Berlin.
The LG PuriCare Wearable Air Purifier will be a solution to the problem of homemade or shortages or inconsistent quality of disposable masks these days. Addressing the issue, the LG face mask comes with two H13 HEPA filters which the company is already using in its home air purifier products. This will allow PuriCare masks to supply fresh, clean air indoors and outdoors.
In addition to this, the wearable also equips Dual Fans and patented Respiratory Sensor to let the users inhale clean and filtered air. While the Respiratory Sensor senses the cycle and volume of the wearer’s breath and adjusts the dual three-speed fans accordingly. Both the fans automatically get faster to assist air intake and reduce speed to decrease resistance when letting your breath out to make you breathe naturally.
The LG PuriCare Wearable has been designed for a comfortable use based on all-embracing facial shape analysis that fits comfortably on the user’s face therefore not letting any air leakage around the nose and chin area. It can be worn for a longer period of time as it is lightweight and battery operated. It comes with an 820mAh battery capacity that can deliver up to eight hours of operation in low mode and two hours on high.
In addition to this, the company also provides a case that helps to keep the face mask clean and hygienic. The case employs UV-LED lights that kills harmful germs while also keeping it charged simultaneously. Not only this, the case also sends a notification to the LG ThinQ mobile app (Android/iOS) when the filters need to be replaced for better performance.
As per LG every component of the Wearable Air Purifier from filters to the ear straps are replaceable and recyclable.
While introducing the new wearable Dan Song, president of LG Electronics Home Appliance & Air Solution Company said “The PuriCare Wearable Air Purifier is an exciting addition to our growing line-up of products designed to deliver meaningful health and hygiene benefits.” He further added, “At a time when consumers are seeking ways to make life safer and more convenient, it’s important that we’re able to offer solutions that add measurable value.”
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In addition to this, the wearable also equips Dual Fans and patented Respiratory Sensor to let the users inhale clean and filtered air. While the Respiratory Sensor senses the cycle and volume of the wearer’s breath and adjusts the dual three-speed fans accordingly. Both the fans automatically get faster to assist air intake and reduce speed to decrease resistance when letting your breath out to make you breathe naturally.
The LG PuriCare Wearable has been designed for a comfortable use based on all-embracing facial shape analysis that fits comfortably on the user’s face therefore not letting any air leakage around the nose and chin area. It can be worn for a longer period of time as it is lightweight and battery operated. It comes with an 820mAh battery capacity that can deliver up to eight hours of operation in low mode and two hours on high.
In addition to this, the company also provides a case that helps to keep the face mask clean and hygienic. The case employs UV-LED lights that kills harmful germs while also keeping it charged simultaneously. Not only this, the case also sends a notification to the LG ThinQ mobile app (Android/iOS) when the filters need to be replaced for better performance.
As per LG every component of the Wearable Air Purifier from filters to the ear straps are replaceable and recyclable.
While introducing the new wearable Dan Song, president of LG Electronics Home Appliance & Air Solution Company said “The PuriCare Wearable Air Purifier is an exciting addition to our growing line-up of products designed to deliver meaningful health and hygiene benefits.” He further added, “At a time when consumers are seeking ways to make life safer and more convenient, it’s important that we’re able to offer solutions that add measurable value.”
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With an aim for those looking to go cordless, GoPro has also introduced a high-quality live streaming service for its Plus subscribers to live stream from their GoPro camera to GoPro.com. The company also released new firmware for HERO8 Black that adds HyperSmooth 2.0 High and Boost to more video settings and includes official webcam support for macOS. Windows support for GoPro Webcam is now in beta and available for download at GoPro.com/webcam.
According to the company, GoPro HERO8 Black firmware update enables the GoPro to work as an HD Webcam with the macOS desktop utility, and as of today, with a Windows beta desktop utility, too.
“We are really excited to offer high quality, simplified live streaming to GoPro Plus subscribers. GoPro Plus subscribers can now live stream from their GoPro camera to their account at GoPro.com, text the live stream link to their family and friends, and boom … they’re LIVE. We’re committed to delivering outsized value to the more than 400,000 GoPro Plus subscribers, with more exciting benefits coming later this year,” said GoPro Founder and CEO Nicholas Woodman.
High-quality live streaming to GoPro.com is available for HERO8 Black, HERO7 Black, and MAX cameras. It adds to the list of valuable GoPro Plus subscription benefits, including unlimited cloud storage of GoPro footage at its original quality, no-questions-asked camera replacement, and up to 50 percent off GoPro’s mounts, accessories and all-new line of backpacks and travel bags. Moreover, Subscriptions to GoPro Plus are available from GoPro.com at $4.99 a month or $49.99 annually. To learn more about live streaming from your GoPro, visit the GoPro support hub.
GoPro also announced that it has released new HERO8 Black firmware that adds HyperSmooth 2.0 video stabilization to more video settings. The new HERO8 Black firmware also enables official GoPro Webcam support for macOS, elevating this mode from its previous beta status. For Windows users, the GoPro Webcam experience is now available with a beta version of GoPro Webcam desktop utility. For more information about HERO8 Black’s webcam support, visit GoPro.com/webcam.
Earlier, GoPro had launched a magnetic multi-purpose waterproof light, Zeus Mini that brings the brand’s versatility to lights. Priced at $69.99, this rechargeable hands-free device is up for grabs on GoPro.com now in most places across the globe.
GoPro claims that its Zeus Mini comes equipped with a robust magnetic swivelling clip and is compatible with GoPro’s full line of camera mounts—making it insanely convenient for a wide range of uses.
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Amazon Halo band and companion app introduced for tech freaks
In what seems to be a competition with Apple and Fitbit, Amazon has now introduced its Amazon Halo band and companion app for tech freaks to help them improve their health and wellness. Members can access a suite of AI-powered features through the Amazon Halo app, powered by the comfortable, innovative Amazon Halo Band. Monitor activity and sleep, analyze the user’s body composition and tone of voice and discover healthy habits that work for them. Halo is available via early access for US customers.
“Halo is a new service designed to help you continually improve your individual health and wellness through better understanding it. That means we provide not just useful information, but also ways to put that information into action. Halo takes activity and sleep tracking a step further, plus introduces innovative new tools like body composition measurement, tone of voice analysis, and expert-backed habit labs,” said Melissa Cha, Vice President of Amazon Halo.
Amazon applied its long-term expertise in computer vision (CV) and machine learning (ML) towards developing “Body,” a feature within Amazon Halo, the new health and wellness membership. With Body, the users can easily measure and track their BFP from the comfort and privacy of their own home, using only the smartphone’s camera and the Amazon Halo app. The body is powered by artificial intelligence (AI) developed by the CV and ML team and includes a suite of algorithms that can generate their personalized 3D body model, BFP, and body model slider, a vision of how the body could change as the users gain or lose body fat.
The BFP measurement in Amazon Halo is as accurate as methods a doctor would use and nearly twice as accurate as leading at-home smart scales. So, if you’re used to getting your BFP from a smart scale, you should expect to see a difference. We tested accuracy using Dual-energy X-ray Absorptiometry (DXA) which is considered the clinical gold standard for body composition and widely used, but these machines would require a doctor’s prescription.
Whether the bathroom or bedroom, the users can take a body scan wherever they are most comfortable. They will need to wear tight, minimal clothing, tie up your hair, and keep about 4-6 feet of space between themselves and their phone. Once ready, the Amazon Halo app shows you exactly how to stand and guides you through taking four scan images—front, back, and each side.
“In seconds, you’ll see your personalized 3D body model, BFP, and body model slider in the Amazon Halo app. It’s that simple! The model gives you a 3D view of your body at the time of that scan. Amazon Halo helps you understand where your BFP stands in relation to people of the same sex and age, and the slider can help you visualize how your body could change as you gain or lose body fat. Keeping the conditions consistent between scans will help achieve the best result. It takes time for your body fat to change. We recommend taking scans every 2 weeks and observe trends over a longer duration to track progress. We were excited to pilot the Body feature with WW members—more than 80 percent said it was a useful or motivational tool in their journey,” an Amazon blog post revealed.
Amazon further added that health is inherently personal, and taking photographic scans of your body is about as private as it gets. This is the reason why Amazon Halo and Body were built with privacy in mind. The body scan images are automatically deleted from the cloud after processing. After that, the images and resulting personalized 3D body models are only stored locally on your phone. This means no one but you ever sees them unless you choose to share them with a friend or coach. And, of course, you can download or delete your Body data any time through the Settings tab in the Amazon Halo app that comes with Amazon Halo Band.
Furthermore, you can also opt-into storing your Body scan images in the secure Amazon cloud. The users can opt back out any time directly from the Amazon Halo app and the images will automatically be deleted from the cloud.
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Infinix Zero 8 with a 48-megapixel selfie camera and a 90Hz refresh rate screen launched: Details inside
Transsion Holdings group today announced the launch of its new smartphone in the market under its brand Infinix. The company has launched its new mid-ranger Infinix Zero 8 in the Indonesian market. The device is the successor to Infinix Zero 6, which was announced last year. It comes with a diamond-shaped quad rear camera module with LED Flash. There is a high refresh rate panel of 90Hz on the phone. Apart from that, the smartphone runs on MediaTek Helio G90T SoC. That’s the key highlights of the mobile phone, read on to know more.
Infinix Zero 8 pricing and availability
Infinix Zero 8 has been launched in Indonesia in a single 8GB of RAM with 12GB of storage priced at IDR 3,799,000 that translates to Rs 19,200. The smartphoBut for a limited time offer the company will be making the device available at IDR 3,099,000 that translates to Rs 15,700 via Indonesian online store Lazada.ne will be offered in three colour options Black, Blue, and White. It is set to go on sale there starting August 31.
Infinix Zero 8 specifications and features
The Infinix Zero 8 comes with a 6.85-inch full-HD+ display panel with a 90Hz refresh rate and a 180Hz touch sampling rate. Also, there is a dual-hole punch to house two selfie cameras on the phone. Under the hood, there is an octa-core MediaTek Helio G90T processor paired with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage which can be expanded using a microSD card. In addition to this, the mobile phone runs on XOS 7 on top of Android 10.
For taking photos and videos the Infinix Zero 8 features a four-camera on the back of the phone placed inside a diamond-shaped camera module. The set up includes a 64-megapixel Sony IMX696 sensor, an 8-megapixel ultra-wide-angle lens along with a depth sensor for portraits and a macro lens. On the front, there is a dual front camera set up on the smartphone that includes a 48-megapixel sensor as well as an 8-megapixel ultra-wide-angle lens.
The Infinix Zero 8 boasts a 4,500mAh battery which comes with 33W fast charging support. In addition to this, there is a side-mounted fingerprint scanner for security.
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Google Duo soon introducing a Beta on Android TV
In a bid to make video calling your friends and family better, Google Duo has now announced that it is rolling out a Beta on Android TV in the coming weeks. With Google Duo, the tech giant revealed that you can initiate one-on-one and group calls from your TV, and if your TV doesn’t have a camera built-in, you can simply plug in a USB camera.
Besides Google Duo, Google Meet on Cast can help you turn any room in your house into your own personal conference room, taking advantage of your TV or a Smart Display. “Whether you want to step away from the notifications on your laptop or phone to be more present in a meeting or you are on mute in a larger meeting and want to concentrate on your task at hand, casting to your TV can help you be more productive and stay focused,” said TJ Varghese, Group Product Manager, Google Meet hardware.
The blog post further added that Meet and Cast can also work together to simplify distance learning. Students can view their classmates and lesson plans on the big screen while working from their laptops, and teachers can get a broader view of their students on a call.
In order to get started, all you need is to have a Google account, update to the latest version of Chrome and ensure that your Chromecast device has the latest firmware installed. Google Cast functionality is available for all Meet users, and casting works on Chromecast, TVs with built-in Chromecasts and Nest displays.
Apart from TVs, Duo and Meet also work seamlessly with Nest Hub Max. The Google blog post added that you can simply say “Hey Google, join my next meeting” or “Hey Google, start a group call” and jump right into the video hands free, staying productive from a separate device on your desk.
With the Acer Chromebase and ASUS Remote Meet Kit from Google Meet hardware, the users can elevate their work-from-home space into a dedicated home office. Google Meet hardware syncs automatically with Google Calendar so they can join meetings with a single touch, and is built on Chrome OS which brings over-the-air updates, peripheral support and advanced management capabilities. This frees up the laptop for more immersive meetings.
Video calls aren’t going anywhere. But with new developments from Meet + Cast, Duo, Android TV, Nest Hub Max and Google Meet hardware, they can be a little more enjoyable.
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Samsung Galaxy M51 India launch teased via Amazon
Soon the South Korean smartphone company Samsung will be launching a new smartphone in the Indian market. The company recently teased Samsung Galaxy M51 launch in India via the e-commerce website Amazon. For this, a dedicated microsite has also been created on the portal. The device is speculated to arrive in the second week of September with a bigger battery while some renders suggesting quad cameras and a hole-punch design display to include a selfie camera. Apart from that, the smartphone’s specifications have been tipped via Google Play Console suggesting octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 730 SoC.
Samsung Galaxy M51 is soon coming to India and is being teased via Amazon. The online shopping website is also hosting a quiz on the microsite created to tease the smartphone. Those answering the question correctly would win Galaxy M51. In addition to this, the poster image hints at a hole-punch design display. Additionally, a video teaser has also been released via the company’s official Twitter handle giving us just a glimpse of the upcoming smartphone. The teaser revealed the smartphone to have a quad-camera set up on the back of the phone with an LED flash. As it does not have a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor so it might include a side-mounted or an in-display fingerprint sensor. Moreover, there would be a Qualcomm Snapdragon processor alongside a Super AMOLED Plus Infinity-O Display.
Apart from the official teasers, the device has now been spotted on a Google Play Console listing. It is slated to have an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 730 chipset paired with Adreno 618 GPU. The alleged smartphone is said to come in an 8GB of RAM option. As per the listing Galaxy, M51 will be featuring a display with a resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels though it did not reveal the dimensions of the handset. On the contrary, a tipster Sudhanshu has tipped that the phone will be powered by Snapdragon 730G SoC for the improved gaming experience. While another tipster has revealed that it should have a 6.67-inch full-HD+ AMOLED display along with Snapdragon 730 SoC contradicting Sudhanshu’s claim. While the previous rumours suggest that Galaxy M51 will be coming with 25W fast charging tech supporting the 7,000mAh battery. According to a report the device will be carrying a quad rear camera set up that will include a 64-megapixel sensor, 12-megapixel wide-angle lens, a 5-megapixel depth and a macro sensor. The pricing is yet to be revealed but as per a report, Galaxy M51 price should fall between Rs 25,000 and Rs 30,000. The company has not yet revealed the exact date for the release of the smartphone but it should launch starting next month or maybe the second week of September. We will update the release date as soon as it is officially confirmed by the company so stay tuned to Gadget Bridge. 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.If you can guess why the all-new #SamsungM51 is the most unpredictable, power-packed #MeanestMonsterEver, you can stand a chance to win one for yourself. A mean reward for one mean monster lover out there. pic.twitter.com/o2YAzwJL6U
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Realme 7 series with 65W SuperDart fast charging to launch in India on September 3
Ahead of its September 3 launch in India, Realme 7 series specifications have been leaked on the web. The Pro variant is slated to come with Snapdragon 720G SoC and a 4,500mAh battery with 65W fast charging support. The company is going to introduce two new smartphones under the series Realme 7 Pro and Realme 7. In addition to this, the company’s CEO Madhav Sheth has also added Faster7 to its Twitter handle name.
Realme 7 Pro and Realme 7 are now confirmed to launch in India on September 3. The company will be hosting a virtual event to unveil the device that will be live-streamed across all its social media channels via its official YouTube channel at 12.30 PM IST. The company took to its Twitter account to confirm the release date along with a poster image to tease the 65W SuperDart fast charging technology that would come to Realme 7 and Realme 7 Pro. Apart from that, the device will feature a hole-punch design display.
Meanwhile, the device is also being teased via Flipkart to show off its availability. The dedicated microsite created on the Portal depicts that the device has cleared the TUV Rheinland Smartphone Reliability Verification. Also, it can deliver up to 3.5 hours of voice calling or 13.2 hours of music playback when charged for just three minutes.
Prior to its official launch in the country, the specifications for the Realme 7 Pro have been leaked by a tipster Mukul Sharma via Twitter. He claims that the smartphone will come with a 6.4-inch full-HD+ Super AMOLED display having 1,080×2,400 pixels of resolution. In addition to this, there will be a hole-punch design display to encompass the selfie camera. Additionally, the phone will be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G processor paired with 6GB of RAM with 128GB of storage and an 8GB of RAM with 128GB of internal memory option.
Citing the information from the tipster in terms of cameras the device will sport a quad-camera setup on the back of the phone which is expected to include a 64-megapixel IMX682 sensor with f/1.8 aperture, an 8-megapixel ultra-wide-angle lens with 119-degree field of view (FoV) and f/2.3 aperture, a 2-megapixel black and white portrait and a 2-megapixel macro lens. On the front, it is said to include a 32-megapixel selfie camera with f/2.5 aperture and 85-degree FoV.
In addition to this, he also mentions that Realme 7 Pro will boast a 4,500mAh battery supported by a 65W fast charging which we are already aware of. Also, it might come with dual stereo speakers. The mobile phone will measure 160.9×74.3×8.7mm and weigh 182 grams.
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Fitbit Sense: This health smartwatch carries Stress, ECG and skin temperature sensors
Fitbit has launched Fitbit Sense health smartwatch that comes the world’s first electro-dermal activity (EDA) sensor to help manage stress, advanced heart rate tracking technology, new ECG app as well as an on-wrist skin temperature sensor. Mind you! Fitbit Sense will be available for Rs 34,999 in carbon and graphite stainless steel as well as lunar white and soft gold stainless steel.
Fitbit claims that its Sense smartwatch is powered by more than six days of battery life along with a free six-month trial of Fitbit Premium to help you track key trends in your health and wellbeing, like heart rate variability (HRV), breathing rate, and SpO2.
“COVID-19 has shown us all how critical it is to take care of both our physical and mental health and wellbeing. We are breaking new ground with our wearables, helping you better understand and manage your stress and heart health, and pulling your key health metrics together in a simple and digestible way to track things like skin temperature, heart rate variability and SpO2 so you can see how it’s all connected,” said James Park, co-founder and CEO, Fitbit.
The combined on-device and in-app experience with Fitbit Sense gives you insights into your body’s response to stress with tools to help you manage both your physical and mental stress. The new EDA sensor on Fitbit Sense measures electro-dermal activity responses. Using the EDA Scan app, place your palm over the face of the device to detect small electrical changes in the sweat level of your skin. Measuring your EDA responses can help you understand your body’s response to stressors and help you manage your stress. At the end of your session, you will see an EDA response graph on-device and in the mobile app to gauge your progress over time and reflect on how you feel emotionally. Fitbit’s new Stress Management Score calculates how your body is responding to stress based on your heart rate, sleep and activity level data.
Fitbit Sense is the company’s first device with an ECG app to assess your heart rhythm for signs of atrial fibrillation (AFib), a condition that affects more than 33.5 million people globally. Simply hold your fingers on the corners of the stainless steel ring around the watch while being still for 30 seconds to receive a reading that can be downloaded to share with your doctor. Moreover, Fitbit Sense can detect and send a notification if your heart rate is outside your thresholds with 24/7 continuous heart rate tracking.
Furthermore, Fitbit Sense adds a new skin temperature sensor to detect changes to your wellbeing that may potentially be a sign of a fever, illness or the start of a new menstrual phase. Wearing your device when you’re asleep each night lets you regularly measure your skin temperature variation.
Fitbit Sense also comprises an on-board GPS, more than 20 on-device exercise modes, SmartTrack automatic activity tracking, Cardio Fitness Level and Score and advanced sleep tools. It also carries a built-in speaker and microphone to take calls and reply to texts with voice commands, choice of Amazon Alexa or Google voice assistants, contactless payments, thousands of apps and clock faces and more.
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August 28 Amazon Quiz: Participate to win Samsung Galaxy Buds+
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 Samsung Galaxy Buds+. 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 28 Amazon Quiz Answers
Question 1: Skyroot Aerospace became the first successful Indian private company to build a homegrown rocket engine. Who was the rocket named after? The answer is- CV Raman Question 2: Renowned poet Rahat Indori who recently passed away was known for his contributions to the poetry of which language? The answer is- Urdu Question 3: MSME Minister Nitin Gadkari recently unveiled a microwave device that can disintegrate the novel coronavirus. What is it called? The answer is- Atulya Question 4: Who did Joe Biden name as his running mate for Vice President in the US Presidential race? The answer is- Kamala Harris Question 5: Defense Minister Rajnath Singh has recently launched the Naval Innovation and ____ Organisation (NIIO). Fill in the blank. The answer is- IndigenisationHow to play Amazon Quiz?
- Sign in to the Amazon App. If you are not signed in, you will be directed to a sign-in page.
- Scroll down on the home screen to find the Amazon Quiz banner.
- Tap on the Amazon Quiz banner and then tap on the Start button to begin the Quiz.
- There will be a total of 5 questions. Answer all 5 questions correctly to enter the lucky draw.
- Getting any question incorrect makes you ineligible for today’s lucky draw. You can try again tomorrow for a new prize.
- The winner’s name will be announced on the 30th of every month.
With the new software update, Fossil Gen 5 Smartwatch offers a hand-wash timer
Fossil group today announced the release of a new software update for the Gen5 smartwatch in order to improve the user’s experience. It comes with a slew of new features that include improved activity tracker, Sleep tracking, cardio fitness tracking, enhanced look along with new battery saving modes and phone app updates.
Starting today the American designer company Fossil will be rolling out new health tracking updates for it’s Gen 5 Smartwatch users in India. Recently Google announced a number of updates it’s Wear OS that comes with minor up-gradation and today Fossil has released a bulk of new updates besides the standard Wear OS offering an array of health tracking features as well as features for battery optimisation.
In addition to this, the software update also includes cardio fitness level (VO2 max) and accurate sleep tracker. And yes, just like Samsung Galaxy Watch it now comes with a much-need feature which is a hand-wash timer that allows users to scrub up, safely. Additionally, it enables users to avoid touching high-contact surfaces with voice commands.
In total, the company has rolled out five major upgrades to its Fossil Gen 5 Smartwatch which is now available in India. The Optimised Activity Tracker feature on the watch will allow the user to effectively track their workouts with the support of the new Wellness App. The app will be monitoring your real-time metrics without losing the charge by shifting power consumption off the main processor. It will let you monitor your heart rate, pace, distance, steps, calories and more.
While the Sleep Tracking feature will let you track your sleeping pattern and monitor your restfulness and set sleep goals. In addition, to watch can now be charged to 80 percent in 50 minutes along with enhanced battery modes.
The users of the Fossil Gen 5 smartwatch can now keep a tab on their Cardio Fitness Level, or VO2 max with the Cardio Fitness Tracking feature on the watch. This will notify your overall cardiorespiratory health while also displaying an estimation of VO2 max using resting heart rate and user biometrics (age, gender, weight) to display an approximated overall fitness level over time.
As we mentioned earlier the company has also rolled out new battery mode that can be customised according to your lifestyle and workout activity. You can create a mode for workouts or after-work hours and more this will help you save more power enabling more wearability. Also, the users can switch to Extended Mode to reach 24 hours of battery life. In addition to this, the company is also offering custom profile creation and a simplified design for easier readability.
The Phone app now comes with a new phone tile along with fresh avatars and the ability for quick access to the ongoing call status. In addition to this, you can also view your previous call history with improved overall usability. According to the company, both Android and iPhone users can continue to answer tethered calls through exclusive work done by Fossil.
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In total, the company has rolled out five major upgrades to its Fossil Gen 5 Smartwatch which is now available in India. The Optimised Activity Tracker feature on the watch will allow the user to effectively track their workouts with the support of the new Wellness App. The app will be monitoring your real-time metrics without losing the charge by shifting power consumption off the main processor. It will let you monitor your heart rate, pace, distance, steps, calories and more.
While the Sleep Tracking feature will let you track your sleeping pattern and monitor your restfulness and set sleep goals. In addition, to watch can now be charged to 80 percent in 50 minutes along with enhanced battery modes.
The users of the Fossil Gen 5 smartwatch can now keep a tab on their Cardio Fitness Level, or VO2 max with the Cardio Fitness Tracking feature on the watch. This will notify your overall cardiorespiratory health while also displaying an estimation of VO2 max using resting heart rate and user biometrics (age, gender, weight) to display an approximated overall fitness level over time.
As we mentioned earlier the company has also rolled out new battery mode that can be customised according to your lifestyle and workout activity. You can create a mode for workouts or after-work hours and more this will help you save more power enabling more wearability. Also, the users can switch to Extended Mode to reach 24 hours of battery life. In addition to this, the company is also offering custom profile creation and a simplified design for easier readability.
The Phone app now comes with a new phone tile along with fresh avatars and the ability for quick access to the ongoing call status. In addition to this, you can also view your previous call history with improved overall usability. According to the company, both Android and iPhone users can continue to answer tethered calls through exclusive work done by Fossil.
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The Chinese smartphone brand Xiaomi today arrived with a brand-new smartphone in the country. The company today announced the launch of Redmi 9 in India as its latest entry in the Redmi’s portfolio. Before it arrives in India the device has already made its debut in Spain few months back. But the Indian variant is different in many ways and is considered to be a twisted variant of Redmi 9C.
Redmi 9 price and availability details
Redmi 9 has been launched in India in two variants 4GB RAM with 64GB storage at Rs 8,999 and 4GB of Ram with 128GB storage carries a price tag of Rs 9,999. This smartphone will be going on its first sale via Amazon and Mi.com on August 31 starting at 12 noon. Later on, this will also be available via Mi Home stores and offline retailers in the country. The smartphone will be offered in three colour options Carbon Black, Sky Blue, and Sporty Orange.
Redmi 9 specifications
Redmi 9 will come with a 6.53-inch full-HD+ Dot View display with 720×1,600 pixels of resolution. The display has a 20:9 aspect ratio, 400nits of brightness and is equipped with P2i water-resistant coating to protect the phone against accidental splashes. Under the hood, there is a 2GHz MediaTek Helio G35 octa-core chipset. It will be offered with up to 4GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage which can be expanded with the help of a microSD card to 512GB.
For optics, Redmi 9 features a dual rear setup instead of a quad-camera module that is available on the global variant. This includes a 13-megapixel primary sensor with f/2.2 aperture and a 2-megapixel depth sensor. For selfies, there is a 5-megapixel front-facing camera. As it is said to be a tweaked variant of Redmi 9C the device includes a triple rear camera that equips a 13-megapixel main camera with f/2.2 aperture, a 2-megapixel macro sensor with f/2.4 lens, and a 2-megapixel depth sensor with f/2.4 aperture. On the front, there is a 5-megapixel camera with an f/2.2 aperture for selfies.
In terms of connectivity, there is 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth v5.0, GPS/ A-GPS, Micro-USB, and a 3.5mm audio jack. Also, there is a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor for authentication. The smartphone packs a 5,000mAh battery supported by a 10W fast charging support.
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Redmi 9 specifications
Redmi 9 will come with a 6.53-inch full-HD+ Dot View display with 720×1,600 pixels of resolution. The display has a 20:9 aspect ratio, 400nits of brightness and is equipped with P2i water-resistant coating to protect the phone against accidental splashes. Under the hood, there is a 2GHz MediaTek Helio G35 octa-core chipset. It will be offered with up to 4GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage which can be expanded with the help of a microSD card to 512GB.
For optics, Redmi 9 features a dual rear setup instead of a quad-camera module that is available on the global variant. This includes a 13-megapixel primary sensor with f/2.2 aperture and a 2-megapixel depth sensor. For selfies, there is a 5-megapixel front-facing camera. As it is said to be a tweaked variant of Redmi 9C the device includes a triple rear camera that equips a 13-megapixel main camera with f/2.2 aperture, a 2-megapixel macro sensor with f/2.4 lens, and a 2-megapixel depth sensor with f/2.4 aperture. On the front, there is a 5-megapixel camera with an f/2.2 aperture for selfies.
In terms of connectivity, there is 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth v5.0, GPS/ A-GPS, Micro-USB, and a 3.5mm audio jack. Also, there is a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor for authentication. The smartphone packs a 5,000mAh battery supported by a 10W 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. Samsung Galaxy M31s now available via Amazon and Samsung Shop
Samsung is back again with it’s popular Galaxy M31s in India. Yes, the smartphone can now be purchased via Amazon and Samsung Shop in the country. Rumours were the price was hiked by Rs 1,000, but Samsung has confirmed there is no price increase. The smartphone comes with an octa-core Exynos 9611 SoC and is available in two variants of 6GB RAM and 8GB RAM options. To recall, it was announced last month and is now going on its second sale. Read on to know the new pricing and other details.
Samsung Galaxy M31s new price and availability details
The Samsung Galaxy M31 can be picked up at Rs 19,499 for the 6GB RAM with a 128GB storage option while the 8GB RAM with 128GB storage model was priced at 21,499. Flipkart is still offering the phone at its previous price. The handset comes in two colour options Mirage Black and Mirage Blue.
Samsung Galaxy M31s specifications
The Samsung Galaxy M31s comes with a 6.5-inch full-HD+ Super AMOLED Infinity-O Display with 420 nits of peak brightness and Gorilla Glass 3 protection. The device runs on One UI on top of Android 10. It is powered by an octa-core Exynos 9611 chipset coupled with up to 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage which can be expanded via microSD card.
For photos and videos, there is a quad rear camera set up on the phone having a 64-megapixel Sony IMX682 sensor with an f/1.8 aperture. In addition to this, there is a 12-megapixel ultra-wide-angle lens with 123-degree of FoV, a 5-megapixel depth sensor and a macro lens. While on the front it sports a 32-megapixel selfie camera sensor hidden inside a hole-punch display. The camera set up includes camera modes such as slow-mo videos, AR Doodle, and AR Emoji.
The connectivity options on the phone include 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth v5.0, GPS/ A-GPS, USB Type-C, and a 3.5mm audio jack. The device is backed up by a 6,000mAh battery that supports fast charging but includes a 25W charger out of the box.
Update: There is no price increase on the Samsung Galaxy M31s, Gadget Bridge asked Samsung and they have confirmed there is no price hike.
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