Konami Digital Entertainment B.V. has officially unveiled – eFootball PES 2021 Season Update. According to the company, the latest title in the eFootball PES franchise is coming to PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC (Steam) from September 15. The pre-orders are now open starting at RRP €29.99 / £24.99.The latest eFootball PES 2021 Season Update has got all its features and gameplay inspired by the predecessor PES 2020 that was awarded “Best Sports Game” at E3 2019. It brings the latest player and club data for the new season; the game also includes the exclusive UEFA EURO 2020 mode and content in advance of the rescheduled real-life tournament.Jonas Lygaard, Senior Director Brand & Business Development at Konami Digital Entertainment B.V. commented: “As we take the necessary time to lay the foundations for the future of the eFootball PES franchise, it is important for us to look back at our legacy and continually strive to improve all aspects of the game. PES 2021 provides our players with award-winning gameplay and the latest season data, plus fully-exclusive teams and content, at a compelling price. I want to thank those players and our dedicated community for their support as we transition to the latest hardware and an all-new engine that will redefine football simulation.”
The eFootball PES 2021 is an updated version of last year’s title PES 2020 offering the latest player data and club rosters. According to the company due to the delayed season endings for many leagues, the latest data for certain licensed leagues and teams will be available via a day one patch (internet connection required). This just comes ahead of the real-life tournament UEFA EURO 2020 that will be held in 2021 featuring the Tournament Mode along with 55 UEFA national teams, Wembley Stadium among others. The participants can also relieve as well as recreate the memorable moments from the iconic current and former football superstars with the new club series.eFootball PES 2021 Season Update will be available from September 15th for PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC (Steam). The Standard Edition of the game will be available in India at Rs. 2,199 for PS4 and Xbox One via leading online retailers. Pre-orders are now live on Games The Shop. There will be two Standard and Club Editions. The Standard Edition of PES 2021 will be available in physical and digital retail stores for RRP €29.99 / £24.99 while the Club Editions will be available for FC Barcelona, Juventus, Manchester United, FC Bayern and Arsenal FC, the all-new Club Editions will include unique club-specific content such as myClub squads, Iconic Moment Series players, exclusive kits, branded menus and more. The Club Editions will be available for RRP €34.99 / £29.99.According to the company the most dedicated players will be getting a 20% discount when they pre-order a Club Edition of PES 2021 through eFootball PES 2020 (including LITE). Moreover, there will be a Veteran’s Bonus for those who played myClub in eFootball PES 2020. There will be various rewards depending on the milestones achieved in-game. Reward and Milestone details will be available on the official website.
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To mark the occasion of World Emoji Day which is celebrated on July 17 every year Apple has showcased a range of its new emojis. According to the company, a bunch of new emoji will be arriving to the iPhones will the release of its next iOS 14 later this fall. Also, these new emojis will be adopted from the Unicode Consortium approved Emoji 13.0.According to Apple with the release of its upcoming iOS 14 to its devices that includes iPhone, iPad MacOS and others. It is said to bring a bunch of new emojis later this fall. The list will include Dodo bird, nesting dolls, pinata, tamale, bubble tea, pinched fingers, boomerang, transgender symbol, beaver, coin, anatomical heart, lungs as well as ninja. In addition to this, the iOS14 will also bring face mask styles and colour options to create new Memojis, therefore, giving them more customisation options.“There have been calls for a more suitable mask-wearing emoji in 2020, as the existing 😷 Face with Medical Mask emoji depicts a sad or sick looking face. Given that new emoji proposals take up to two years to arrive on phones, we aren’t likely to see any COVID-specific emojis on phones this year.”Also, the company will be providing a number of new emoji options for various headwear and coloured face masks, which can be used as stickers in iOS messaging apps. The company will be rolling out a total of 117 emojis that were approved by Unicode Consortium as a part of Emoji 13.0 earlier this year.“Approved by Unicode as part of Emoji 13.0, the emoji list for 2020 was announced in January 2020. Given that each platform vendor creates its own designs for every emoji, these usually take until the second half of the year to arrive in operating system updates for end-users,” the company shared via Emojipedia.Apple has also shared the names of the Emojis that have been approved but not previewed that include Smiling Face with Tear, Disguised Face, and People Hugging.The company said the new emojis will come to iOS in the second half of the year, most commonly in a release such as iOS 14.1 or iOS 14.2 in October.In a similar way, Google has also introduced 117 emojis from the Emoji 13.0 with the Android 11 update to its users who have already subscribed to the Android Beta programme.
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The South Korean electronics major, Samsung, has announced the launch of its new range of storage devices in India. The company has launched two storage devices – Portable SSD T7, a fast and compact external storage device and the internal 870 QVO SSD. The earlier one comes with a compact metal body design and thermal durability while the latter features a capacity of up to 8TB.“With a focus to deliver best-in-class products, our latest SSDs come with industry-leading speed, capacity, and reliability. While the Portable SSD T7 will match our consumers’ fast-paced lifestyle with its quick transfer speeds supported by NVMe technology and compact metal body design, the latest internal 870 QVO SSD will allow consumers to enjoy the performance benefits of an SSD with HDD-like capacities. We are confident these new SSDs will cater to the evolving needs of our consumers with their high storage capacity, quick transfer speed and superior performance,” said Akash Saxenaa, Senior Director, Enterprise Sales, Samsung India.Portable SSD T7According to the company, Samsung’s Portable SSD T7 is compact and sleek that comes with a metal body design offering durability as well as portability. The transfer speeds currently available based on the USB 3.2 Gen 2 standard. The Samsung storage device is of the size of a business card with up to 2TB of data. It can reach a maximum read and write speed of 1,050MB/s and 1,000MB/s, respectively perfect for photographers, console gamers, archiving users, media and business professionals. The portable SSD T7 provides enough capacity and speed for consumers to securely store data whether on PC, tablet, smartphone, or gaming console. The SSD is also stock resistant which has an AES 256-bit hardware encryption for better security. In order to prevent overheating the company has used DTG (Dynamic Thermal Guard) and ePCM (Encapsulated Phase Change Material) to protect the device from thermal damage.Internal 870 QVO SSDWhereas the Samsung 870 QVO SSD is a second-generation quad-level cell (QLC) flash drive that comes with a capacity of up to 8TB. It comes with a read and writes speeds of up to 560 MB/s and 530 MB/s, respectively with the SATA interface. The TurboWrite technology allows the device to maintain peak performance levels using a large variable SLC buffer. The internal 870 QVO SSD is equipped with 9x layer V-NAND characteristics along with a new controller with an advanced ECC algorithm. As per the company, it can deliver a worry-free endurance up to 2,880 terabytes written (TBW), or a three-year limited warranty.Portable SSD T7 and Internal 870 QVO SSD pricing and availabilityThe Portable SSD T7 comes in a storage capacity of 500GB, 1TB, and 2TB size. The price of this storage device starts at Rs 9,999 for 500GB, Rs 17,999 for 1TB, and Rs 29,999 for 2TB. It will be available in colour options of Metallic Red, Indigo Blue and Titan Gray.The Samsung internal 870 QVO SSD comes with a price tag of Rs 9,999, Rs 19,999, Rs 39,999 and Rs 74,999, respectively. According to the company, SSD T7 will be available across all the offline as well as online retailers. While the internal SSD 870 QVO will be available from July 20.
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Vivo’s sub-brand iQOO has announced the launch of its latest mid-ranger in its domestic market China. The company has introduced iQOO U1 that comes with a punch-hole design display and triple rear camera set up. In addition to this, the device is powered by the Snapdragon 720G processor and runs on Android 10. Until now this is the company’s most budget-friendly offering by the company that has been brought just after the company’s affordable 5G smartphone iQOO Z1x that was released last week.iQOO U1 price and availabilityiQOO U1 has been launched in multiple configurations of 6GB of RAM with 64GB of storage 6GB of RAM with 128GB of storage option and 8GB of RAM with 128GB storage. The 64GB variant has been priced at CNY 1,198 that comes around Rs 12,900 while the 128GB storage model has been launched with a price tag of CNY 1,398 that translates to Rs 15,000. The 8GB RAM price has been set at CNY 1,598 that translates to RS 17,200. The device will be offered in three colour options of Secret Black, Star Blue, and Sunny Forest White. It is scheduled to go on sale in China starting July 23. The information with regard to International availability is not yet known.iQOO U1 specificationsiQOO U1 comes with a 6.53-inch full-HD+ display with 1,080×2,340 pixels of resolution. Also, it offers 19.5:9 aspect ratio and 90.72 percent screen to body ratio. The handset runs on iQoo UI based on top of Android 10. Under the hood, there is an octa-core Snapdragon 720G chipset paired with Adreno 618 GPU for graphics. It comes with up to 8GB of LPDDR4X RAM and 128GB of UFS 2.1 storage.For photos and videos, there is a triple camera setup on the back of the iQOO U1 that includes a 48-megapixel primary sensor with f/1.79 of aperture. In addition to this, there is a secondary 2-megapixel depth sensor with f/2.4 of aperture and a 2-megapixel macro lens with f/2.4 aperture. While on the front there is an 8-megapixel selfie camera with f/2.05 of aperture.On the connectivity front, the device includes a dual-band Wi-Fi, 4G, Bluetooth v5.1, GPS, 3.5mm headphone jack, and a Micro-USB port. The sensors on the phone include a side-mounted fingerprint sensor, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, gravity sensor, and compass. iQOO U1 equips a 4,500mAh battery with 18W fast charging along with OTG reverse charging support.
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Formerly one of the largest electronics companies in the world Philips has unveiled a new range of its 4K LED Smart TVs in India. The company has introduced the new 50- and 58-inch 4K smart TV models supported by Dolby Vision ultra-vivid imaging and Dolby Atmos immersive audio. Both the new Philips LED variants are now available via leading online and offline stores in the country.Both the two variants of the Philips LED Televisions feature a borderless design and almost the same features. The only major difference is the size of the screen which is available in a screen size of 50-inch 50PUT6604 and 58-inch 58PUT6604. With the borderless design, you can see more screen images till the edge of your screen. As stated, it’s timeless design will definitely blend intricately with your modern interior and increase the view angle for the comfort viewing for the consumer. The 4K LED panel has 16:9 aspect ratio and a micro dimming feature. According to the company with four times the resolution of conventional Full HD, Ultra HD lights up your screen with over 8-million-pixels and Ultra Resolution Upscaling technology. Therefore, offering improved images, sharper pictures with superior depth, contrast, natural motion and vivid details.
The Philips LED TVs also have support for HDR10+ video format and Dolby Vision as well as Dolby Atmos which means you get to see natural-looking audiovisuals. Whether it’s the latest streaming series or a Blu-Ray disc set, you’ll enjoy contrast, brightness, colour, and sound that reflect the director’s original intentions. Both the LED Televisions by Philips runs on SAPHI operating system offering you great picture quality and one-button access to a clear icon-based menu so that one can easily navigate to Philips Smart TV apps including YouTube, Netflix and Amazon Prime and more. The Television is powered by a quad-core processor with two 10W speakers with a combined sound output of 20W. Also, there is a five-band equalizer with features like Night mode and Bass enhancement. For connectivity, there is Wi-Fi 802.11n with Miracast support, Ethernet (RJ-45) port, headphone jack, with three HDMI ports and two USB ports.
Commenting on the launch of the new televisions, Mr. Shailesh Prabhu, Country Head, TPV Technology India Pvt. Ltd. said “A new Philips TV is always designed to match the lifestyle and taste of those discerning individuals who are looking for a unique viewing experience. With a borderless narrow profile and features like Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos, this range is aimed at delivering better picture quality and incredible surround sound to make the content look and sound gloriously real. Consumers will now be able to experience powerful audio and enjoy a sharper picture with superior depth, contrast, natural motion and vivid details.”The 50-inch 50PUT6604 and 58-inch 58PUT6604 televisions are priced at Rs 1,05,990 and Rs 1,19,990 respectively. Both the Philips 4K Smart TVs will be available via all leading offline channels and on online channels through Amazon and Flipkart. TPV Technology is the official brand licensee of Philips Television and Audio business in the country. Its current retail presence is spread across 35000+ stores with more than 200 distributors.
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India’s leading e-commerce website Amazon is hosting an Amazon Quiz session for its customers. The website brings an app quiz on a daily basis, which begins at 8 AM till 12 noon. As part of the quiz, the participants stand a chance to win prizes as well as cash prizes on a daily basis, and today Bose 700 Bluetooth Headphones can be won.
The Amazon Quiz session allows the customers to win bumper prizes such as Apple iPhone x, iPhone Xs, Go Pro Hero 8 and many more every day while sitting at home. To win the participants must answer five questions correctly based on current affairs and general knowledge. One wrong answer can eliminate you from the quiz and the results will be announced at the end of the month. Today’s question will let you win Bose 700 Bluetooth Headphones. Check below for today’s Amazon quiz answers.
July 17 Amazon Quiz Answers
Question 1: ‘Prisoner 46664’, often used as a reverential title for Nelson Mandela, comes from the number assigned to him at which prison?
The answer is- Robben IslandQuestion 2: The number ‘0’ does NOT have an equivalent in Roman numerals.
The answer is- TRUEQuestion 3: In 2019, Jayshree Vyas became the first independent woman director appointed by which stock exchange?
The answer is- Bombay Stock ExchangeQuestion 4: What is the capital of Norway?
The answer is- OsloQuestion 5: What phrase coined by Desmond Tutu did Nelson Mandela use to describe South Africa?
The answer is- Rainbow Nation
Every day the participants can stand a chance to win various rewards via Amazon Quiz consisting of five questions. Only app users are eligible to play the Amazon quiz every morning from 8 AM to 12 PM. The quiz is not available on the desktop. Those who are unaware of how to play the Amazon quiz below are the steps you can follow to take the quiz.
With the new Leica M10-R, Germany-based Leica Camera AG has now introduces a high-resolution variant of the company’s legendary rangefinder camera. Mind you! Leica M10-R’s newly developed sensor offers a resolution of over 40 megapixels at a retail price of Rs 6,95,000. However, the company further notified that the Leica M10-R will be delivered in India as of August 2020.
According to the company, Leica M10-R delivers a significantly enhanced rendition of details. The new sensor of the M10-R opens up a host of possibilities that are unprecedented within M photography. Furthermore, the sensor provides extensive performance reserves for cropping and larger formats along with the clear visibility of even the finest details. The camera maker further claimed that Leica M10-R is well suited for landscape and architectural photography.
Despite its high resolution, the M10-R offers significantly reduced image noise as well as a wider dynamic range. It completes the Leica M10 family, which also includes the M10, M10-P, M10-D and M10 Monochrom.
Moreover, Leica M10-R’s base sensitivity of ISO 100 and goes up to ISO 50000. Moreover, the maximum exposure time has been increased to 16 minutes to enable extraordinary night-time shots with the use of a tripod. The M10-R is claimed to be fitted with the same shutter as the Leica M10-P. In addition, it is said to operate with minimal vibration in order to reduce the risk of camera shake.
Beside Leica M10-R’s base sensitivity of ISO 100, this newly-launched camera is best able to reach its full potential when paired with Leica M lenses. The company also claimed that the camera has the capacity to fully utilize the outstanding imaging performance that distinguishes this legendary lens range. The M10-R delivers photographs of a truly exceptional quality particularly in combination with the newest generation like the APO-Summicron-M 50 f/2 ASPH. On the other hand, Leica M10-R camera emphasizes the distinctive characteristics of older M lenses that is liked by photography enthusiasts all across the globe.
Just like all of Leica’s rangefinder cameras, the construction of the M10-R device comprises of a large proportion of manual assembly by highly-trained specialists that was carried out at the company’s production plant in Wetzlar. As per Leica, “This ensures that the large number of mechanical components – such as the complex rangefinder – not only perform with the utmost precision, but are also particularly robust.”
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The German audio brand Blaupunkt announced the launch of its latest Soundbar in the Indian Market. The company has introduced Blaupunkt SBW500 Wired Soundbar that comes with a range of such as 5.1 Channel Surround Sound, Auto Pairing, LED Display and 7 Presets Equalizers. According to the company, the design of the soundbar is inspired by efficient German lifestyles.Elated at the launch of SBW500, Mr Sukhesh Madaan, CEO, Blaupunkt Audio India said; “Amidst all this rollercoaster, we are happy to continue with business growth and I am thrilled to launch new products in the Indian market. The iconic German brand Blaupunkt’s SBW500 Soundbar will surely become the first choice of Indian users in the home audio market. This new launch of wired soundbar targets millennial music enthusiasts and their requirements. There is stiff competition in the Audio segment for wired soundbars. Only high-quality products with the best technology, design and style will be of any significance in this segment. We are confident that our latest product offering, the SBW500, given its German heritage, performance and build quality will captivate its audience and create a mark in the market.”Blaupunkt SBW500 Wired Soundbar price and availability The Blaupunkt SBW500Wired Soundbar has been launched in India with a price tag of Rs 14,990. The soundbar will be exclusively available via e-commerce website Amazon. Right now on the retailer’s website the sound system is available at Rs 11,990.Blaupunkt SBW500 Wired Soundbar features SBW500 Wired Soundbar by Blaupunkt comes with 5.1 Channel Surround Sound that offers great sound and balanced separation. All 5 speakers plus the woofer come together and create a true theatre sound. The Subwoofer Speaker Size is 6.5inches, the centre speaker size is 2-inch while the tower speaker size is also 2 inches. It comes with three audio input Analogue Stereo Input, Digital Coaxial Input a Digital Optical Input.According to the company, the Soundbar’s woofer delivers deep sound with clarity and separation that the speakers for the theatre-like sound experience. Also, auto-pairing helps it to connect with other devices easily. The audio device can be connected to all your devices either through the digital connection or the analogue options letting watch your favourite movie, music video, computer game or other audio-visual entertainment.In addition to this, the Blaupunkt Soundbar comes with remote control with equalizers. There are 7 Presets Equalizer on the sound system: Normal, classical, jazz, rock, pop, ballad and dance. Whereas the product dimension is 30 x 16.8 x 32 cm. The 325 x 50 x 60 mm and the size of the subwoofer is 300 x 168 x 320 mm.
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Signalling its growing footprint across personal tech categories – on a global scale – while delivering on its mission of providing high-quality tech products at honest prices, Xiaomi has announced a slate of new ecosystem products, featuring Mi Smart Band 5 and Mi Electric Scooter Pro 2 – next-generation versions of the brand’s beloved wearable and transportation blockbusters. The company also debuted a star-studded entertainment device lineup with Mi True Wireless Earphones 2 Basic, Mi TV Stick, and Mi Curved Gaming Monitor 34-inch.
Mi Smart Band 5
As far as Mi Smart Band 5 is concerned, it boasts a large 1.1-inch colour AMOLED display with 20 percent more screen than its predecessor. Users can express their unique style by choosing from over 65 dynamic displays and six sleek band colours. With a vibrant display and sporty design, Mi Smart Band 5 makes fitness fashionable.
With 5 ATM water-resistant certification, Mi Smart Band 5 can accompany users in and out of the water – from the pool to the track or the surf to the shower. With 11 exercise modes – including indoor cycling, elliptical, yoga, rowing machine, and jump rope – this smart wearable device captures your workout progress, no matter how you move. Beyond fitness, Mi Smart Band 5’s PPG heart rate sensor is now up to 50 percent more. To power a larger screen and newly added features, Mi Smart Band 5’s battery supports up to 14 days of continuous usage. It is available at a recommended retailing price of EUR 39.99 (approx. INR 3431.42).
Mi Electric Scooter Pro 2
Now Xiaomi fans can cover the distance with Mi Electric Scooter Pro 2. The Chinese manufacturer’s sleek new micro-mobility solution can travel up to 45km, at speeds up to 25 km per hour. Mi Electric Scooter Pro 2 can effortlessly climb 20 percent incline slopes and accommodate a week’s worth of trips on a single charge. Moreover, the built-in LCD lets riders view and control a wide range of parameters for hassle-free riding experience. It features a 300W motor, double-braking system, shock-absorbing pneumatic tires and easy folding design for elevated urban mobility. Mind you! Mi Electric Scooter Pro 2 will become available from EUR 499 (approx. Rs 42806.71).
Xiaomi is also very excited to announce a special edition of Mi Electric Scooter Pro 2 in collaboration with the legendary Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team. As stated by Chris Church, Vice President of Brand Partnerships APAC at Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula 1 team: “We are extremely excited to bring the Mercedes F1 experience closer to our fans. Like us, Xiaomi is committed to continuous innovation and we are delighted to work alongside them to bring to the market this new edition of their flagship Mi Electric Scooter Pro 2”. However, there is no mention when this device will be launched officially.
Besides the Mi Smart Band 5 and Mi Electric Scooter Pro 2, Xiaomi also launched Mi True Wireless Earphones 2 Basic, Mi TV Stick and Mi Curved Gaming Monitor 34-inch to provide enhance the experience of dance, streaming and gaming. Let’s take a look:
Mi True Wireless Earphones 2 Basic
Mi True Wireless Earphones 2 Basic offers 5 hours of uninterrupted use from a full charge, with a total battery life of 20 hours from the three additional charges from its case. The earphones filter background noise with one mic while picking up the user’s voice with the other. With in-ear detection, Mi True Wireless Earphones 2 Basic automatically pauses when one earphone is removed. Mi True Wireless Earphones 2 Basic will be available from a recommended retailing price at EUR 39.99 (approx. INR 3431.42).
Mi TV Stick
The pocket-sized Xiaomi Mi TV Stick features Android TVTM, Dolby and DTS surround sound support, built-in Google Assistant and Chromecast. It comes with Quad-core CPU, 1GB of RAM + 8GB Storage along with a Bluetooth remote control with dedicated buttons for swift access to Google Assistant, Netflix, and Prime Video. The Mi TV Stick can be purchased from EUR 39.99 (approx. INR 3431.42).
Mi Curved Gaming Monitor 34-inch
The Mi Curved Gaming Monitor 34-inch sports a WQHD 3440×1440 high-resolution display and 1500R curvature for a truly immersive viewing experience. Its 144Hz game-level refresh rate and flicker-free technology enable a seamless user experience. The monitor seamlessly synchronizes the graphics with the monitor refresh rate when there is a high frame rate output for smoother gameplay owing to AMD FreeSync Premium technology. Xiaomi users can buy Mi Curved Gaming Monitor 34-inch from EUR 399 (approx. INR 34236.99).
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Vivo TWS Neo true wireless earphones are now official in India. Prior to its launch in the country, the earphones were launched in the company’s home market China last month making its way to the Indian market. The wireless earbuds come in two colour options of Moonlight White and Starry Blue with a similar colour charging case. The earphones come with AirPods-like form factor along with 14.2mm dynamic drivers.Vivo TWS Neo specificationsThe Vivo TWS Neo comes with a customized 14.2mm ultra-large driver unit with a bio-fibre composite diaphragm to enhance audio quality. There is a low latency rate of up to 88ms and DeepX stereo sound effect for enhancing the sound quality. The earphones also feature AI noise cancelling for clearer phone calls and several voice-activated smart controls.Vivo TWS Neo is powered by Qualcomm’s 4th-Generation TWS platform-QCC3046 along with the latest Bluetooth 5.2 technology with a maximum range of 10m as well as aptX Adaptive codec to adjust streams.The low latency mode for gaming and video calls and dual microphones to enhance the audio quality best for video calling. The headset is IP54-rated for dust and water resistance along with support for voice assistants as well as Find My TWS Neo device locator feature. The earphones can last up to 5.5 hours with AAC encoding and 4.2 hours of battery life with aptX codec. With a charging case, it offers a combined battery life of 22 hours. For charging there is a USB Type-C port Vivo TWS Neo Price and availabilityThe TWS Neo Earphones will be available in two colour options of Moonlight White and Starry Blue. The wireless earphone by Vivo has been priced at Rs 5,990. The earphones will be available for purchase viavivo India E-store,Amazon.in,Flipkart, Paytm Mall, Tata Cliq and other major e-commerce websites. However, the company has not shared the sale date but via offline and online retailers there will be Rs 2,000 off on TWS Neo when purchased with Vivo X50 Series.
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Netflix has now unveiled an exciting lineup of 17 original stories, including six new films and two new series. From thrillers to romantic comedies to light-hearted dramas, this unparalleled and diverse collection of entertaining stories will launch on Netflix in the coming months.
Expressing excitement to share the lineup of 17 original stories across formats and multiple genres, Monika Shergill, VP-Content, Netflix India said, “We know our members have unique tastes, moods and needs – sometimes, they want to lean back and watch a delightful comedy, and at other times, they want a pulse-pounding thriller that brings them to the edge of their seats. We are so proud to bring these diverse stories created by acclaimed and emerging storytellers and producing partners. Together with the finest stories from around the world and our rapidly growing selection of licensed titles, we want to give our members something to discover and love on Netflix every day.”
As far as Netflix films are concerned, the six new additions comprises of multi-starrer:
Ludo, a unique comedy drama about four people whose lives collide with each other (featuring Abhishek A. Bachchan, Rajkummar Rao, Aditya Roy Kapur, Fatima Sana Shaikh, Sanya Malhotra, Pankaj Tripathi and Pearle Maaney);
Torbaaz, an emotional story of transformation (starring Sanjay Dutt);
Raat Akeli Hai, a crime triller (featuring Radhika Apte, Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Aditya Srivastava, Tigmanshu Dhulia, Nishant Dahiya and Shweta Tripathi);
Dolly Kitty Aur Woh Chamakte Sitare, a stirring drama about two cousins and their quest for freedom (starring Konkona Sensharma and Bhumi Pednekar);
Bombay Rose, an award-winning animated romance film is the first Indian animation film ever selected to open Venice Critics’ Week.
Apart from these, the other distinctive and captivating original stories to join the exciting lineup of Netflix 17 original stories include:
The inspiring true story of Gunjan Saxena: The Kargil Girl (starring Janhvi Kapoor, Pankaj Tripathi, Angad Bedi, Viineet Kumar, Manav Vij and Ayesha Raza Mishra);
A dysfunctional family drama Tribhanga – Tedhi Medhi Crazy (featuring Kajol, Tanvi Azmi and Mithila Palkar);
A horror story set in a village in Punjab Kaali Khuhi (featuring Shabana Azmi, Satyadeep Mishra, Sanjeeda Sheikh and Riva Arora);
A witty drama based on Manu Joseph’s novel titled Serious Men (starring Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Nassar, Shweta Basu Prasad);
An intense police drama Class Of ’83 (featuring Bobby Deol, Bhupendra Jadawat, Hitesh Bhojraj and Annup Sonii);
A uniquely entertaining dark comedy AK vs AK (starring Anil Kapoor and Anurag Kashyap)
Furthermore, the two other new exciting series are:
Mismatched, a young adult romance (starring Prajakta Koli and Rohit Saraf) based on Sandhya Menon’s book ‘When Dimple Met Rishi’;
A Suitable Boy, based on the critically acclaimed book by Vikram Seth (starring Ishaan Khatter, Tabu, Tanya Maniktala, Rasika Dugal, Shahana Goswami and Ram Kapoor)
Mind you! These new two exciting series join the lineup of upcoming series including the delightful Masaba Masaba (starring Masaba Gupta and Neena Gupta as themselves with Neil Bhoopalam); Bombay Begums, a contemporary drama (featuring Pooja Bhatt, Amruta Subhash, Shahana Goswami, Plabita Borthakur and Aadhya Anand) and a fun dramedy Bhaag Beanie Bhaag (earlier titled Messy, starring Swara Bhasker, Ravi Patel, Dolly Singh and Varun Thakur).
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Today the Chinese smartphone maker, Vivo, launched its much-awaited X50 series in India. However, the line-up includes three devices but in the country, the company has introduced two smartphones Vivo X50 and Vivo X50 Pro. Also, there is an in-display fingerprint sensor, quad rear camera setup supported by Gimbal Camera System.Vivo X50, Vivo X50 Pro price and availabilityVivo X50 has been launched in two variants of 8GB of RAM with 128GB and 256GB of storage. The price of the 128GB variant has been set at 34,990 while the 256GB variant comes at Rs 37,990. The device comes in two colour options Frost Blue and Glaze Black. The Pro variant of the series will be offered in a single 8GB of RAM with 256GB of storage option and comes with a price tag of Rs 42,990. This will be available in a single Alpha Grey colour option.Both the smartphones are now available for pre-booking and will go on its first sale starting July 24 via Flipkart, Amazon, Reliance Digital, Croma, Vijay Sales, Paytm Mall, and Tata Cliq.Vivo X50 specificationsThe Vivo X50 features a 6.56-inch full-HD+ AMOLED display with 1,080×2,376 pixels of resolution, 398ppi pixel density, 92.8 percent screen-to-body ratio, and HDR support. The device runs on Android 10. Under the hood, there is Qualcomm Snapdragon 730 SoC paired with Adreno 620 GPU with 8GB of RAM and up to 256GB of storage.In terms of imaging, Vivo X50 features a quad rear camera setup consisting of a 48-megapixel primary camera, a 13-megapixel portrait lens, an 8-megapixel wide-angle camera and a 5-megapixel macro lens. The camera set up supports 20x digital zoom, four-axis OIS, EIS, and much more. On the front, there is a 32-megapixel selfie camera with f/2.48 aperture also featuring a plethora of camera features such as a super night view, portrait, panorama, dynamic photo, AR cute shot, multi-style beauty, beauty makeup, filter, portrait light effect among others.The connectivity options on the phone include 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth v5.1, GPS/ A-GPS, and a USB Type-C port. While the phone equips a 4,200mAh battery that supports 33W Flash Charge fast charging tech.Vivo X50 Pro specificationsVivo X50 Pro runs on Android 10 and is powered by octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G SoC paired with 8GB of LPDDR4x RAM and 256GB of UFS2.1 storage. The handset features a 6.56-inch full-HD+ 3D Curved Ultra O AMOLED Screen with 1,080×2,376 pixels of resolution. The display supports HDR 10+, 90Hz refresh rate along with 180Hz touch response rate.For optics, there is a quad-camera setup that includes a 48-megapixel main camera with f/1.6 aperture, a 13-megapixel depth sensor with f/2.46 aperture, an 8-megapixel telephoto lens with f/3.4 aperture, and an 8-megapixel macro lens with f/2.2 aperture. For selfies, there is also a 32-megapixel front-facing camera with f/2.45 aperture. The camera features camera modes such as portrait, panorama, dynamic photo, slow motion, short video and others.The device boasts a 4,315mAh battery with 33W fast charging support. In terms of connectivity, there is SA and NSA 5G, USB Type-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth v5.1 among others.
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Samsung has now announced the launch of Galaxy M01s under its widely popular Galaxy M series. The new Galaxy M01s smartphone is being offered for Rs 9,999 and comes in two stylish glossy colours – Light Blue and Grey.
As far as specifications are concerned, Samsung Galaxy M01s smartphone sports a 6.2-inch HD+TFT, Infinity-V display which provides a truly immersive viewing experience through maximized screen size, making it ideal for watching videos, multi-tasking, browsing and more. At 7.8mm, the Galaxy M01s has one of the sleekest designs in the segment.
Furthermore, Samsung Galaxy M01s smartphone secures your phone access and content with fingerprint scanner and face recognition.
On the camera front, Samsung revealed that its newly-launched Galaxy M01s comes with a 13/2 MP dual rear camera for taking bright and clear photos. The dual camera and Live Focus feature allow the Galaxy MO1s handset to add creative flair and a dash of fun to your photos. Samsung Galaxy M01s smartphone also comes with a range of flattering filters and stamps to give you more ways to express yourself. However, Samsung Galaxy M01s is fitted with an 8MP front-facing camera for selfie lovers.
In addition, Samsung Galaxy M01s device comes with One UI Core, a powerful 4000mAh battery along with an expandable storage of up to 512GB via Micro SD card. The Galaxy M01s smartphone come with Dolby Atmos technology that gives a surround sound experience for users and also has the Samsung Health app pre-installed so that one can monitor their health 24/7.
Mind you! Samsung has notified that its M01s smartphone is available across Samsung’s offline retail stores, Samsung.com and other major e-commerce portals.
Last month, Samsung had announced the launch of the Galaxy A21s, its most affordable Galaxy A smartphone of 2020. Built to deliver meaningful innovations and an awesome mobile experience for everyone, the Galaxy A21s is packed with enhanced features – a true 48MP quad camera, an Infinity-O display that gives an immersive visual experience and a long-lasting battery. The Galaxy A21s comes with the promise of trust and quality of Samsung at attractive price. Samsung Galaxy A21s will be available in 4/64 and 6/64GB variants and will be priced at Rs 16499 and Rs 18499, respectively. It comes in black, white and blue colours.
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The Chinese smartphone maker, Xiaomi, has globally launched three new devices in the market – Redmi 9, Redmi 9A and Redmi 9C under the budget segment. In addition to this, the company has also introduced Mi TV Stick and a new pair of wireless earbuds. Read on to know more about its pricing and tech specifications.The company has introduced Redmi 9 in the select European markets. The price of the 3GB of RAM with 32GB of storage has been set at €149 that translates to Rs 12,776 while the 4GB of RAM with 64GB of storage option comes at €169 that translates to Rs 14,483. It will be available in Carbon Grey, Ocean Green, and Sunset Purple colour options.The Redmi 9A 2GB of RAM with 32GB of storage option price has been set at €99 that translates to Rs8,485. Whereas Redmi 9C will be available in two variants so 2GB of RAM with 32GB of storage and 3GB of RAM with 64GB of memory at €119 (Rs 10,201) and €139 (Rs11,916). The 9A will be offered in Granite Gray, Peacock Green, Sky Blue while the 9C comes in Midnight Gray, Sunrise Orange, Twilight Blue colour options.Redmi 9 specificationsRedmi 9 features a 6.53-inch full-HD+ water drop-style notch display with 1,080×2,340 pixels of resolution and 9.5:9 aspect ratio, 394ppi pixel density, 400nits of brightness and is protected with a layer of Corning Gorilla Glass 3. The device is powered by a 2GHz MediaTek Helio G80 octa-core chipset with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage.In terms of imaging, there is a quad rear camera setup that includes a 13-megapixel primary sensor with f/2.2 aperture. In addition to this, there is a secondary 8-megapixel ultra-wide camera with a 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 connectivity options include 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 sensors onboard include vibration motor, distance sensor, ambient light sensor, accelerometer, and electronic compass along with a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor. The smartphone packs a 5,020mAh battery supported by an 18W Quick Charge 3.0 fast charging support. Redmi 9A specificationsRedmi 9A runs on MIUI 11 based on Android 10 and it comes with a 6.53-inch HD+ LCD Dot Drop display with a 20:9 aspect ratio and 720×1,600 pixels of resolution. The device is powered by an octa-core MediaTek Helio G25 SoC with up to 2GB RAM and 32GB of internal storage that can be expanded up to 512GB using a microSD card.For optics, there is a single 13-megapixel rear camera with f/2.2 aperture and for selfies, there’s a 5-megapixel front camera with f/2.2 aperture.In terms of connectivity, there is a 3.5mm audio jack, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, and Micro USB port. The device comes equipped with a 5,000mAh battery with 10W fast charging support.Redmi 9C specificationsWhereas Redmi 9C features a 6.53-inch HD+ LCD Dot Drop display with a 20:9 aspect ratio and 720×1,600 pixels. It runs on MIUI 11 on top of Android 10. Under the hood, there is an octa-core MediaTek Helio G35 SoC paired with up to 3GB RAM and 64GB of storage expandable up to 512GB via microSD card.There is a triple rear camera on the phone that includes 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 a f/2.2 aperture for selfies.For connectivity, there is 3.5mm audio jack, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, and Micro USB port. The device boasts a 5,000mAh battery with support for 10W fast charging.
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The Japanese electronics giant Sony has announced the launch of its Extra Bass wireless speaker range in India. The company has introduced three new wireless speakers namely SRS-XB43, SRS-XB33 and SRS-XB23. The line-up of XB wireless speakers comes with an ‘Extra Bass’ sound support and will be available for purchase from today onwards that starts at Rs 8,990. The new wireless speakers by Sony comes with built-in Google Assistant and Siri support for hands-free control. All the devices are 1P67 rated for dust, rust and water resistance.Sony SRS-XB43, SRS-XB33, and SRS-XB23 price and availability in IndiaThe SRS-XB43 is the expensive one in the series being priced at Rs 16,990. The speaker will be made available in two colour options black and blue. While the SRS-XB33 will be available with a price tag of Rs 12,990. It will be offered in three colour options of black, blue and red. Whereas the last SRS-XB23 wireless speaker will be carrying a price tag of Rs 8,990. This device will be available in four colour options of black, blue, red and green.All the three Sony wireless speakers are scheduled to go on sale in India from today onward across all its online as well as offline retailers and e-commerce websites.Sony SRS-XB43, SRS-XB33, and SRS-XB23 featuresAll the wireless speakers are equipped with enhanced audio quality and are designed to support deep and punchy bass for the better sound experience. The SRS-XB43 sports a rectangular diaphragm design which ensures deep bass and clear vocals while the SRS-XB33 is an all-rounder with tough design and long-lasting battery life and SRS-XB23 are perfect outdoor companion with easy portability and compact design. According to the company, all the Sony speakers have Extra Bass sound support which is achieved on the XB wireless speaker line up through Sony’s newly developed X-Balanced Speaker Unit. The unit’s non-circular shape ensures maximum punchy bass, by increasing sound pressure around the speaker’s diaphragm. The series is IP67 rated for dustproof, rustproof, and waterproof. Over that, the speakers are also saltwater resistant so it can be carried along to a beach, forest, or dessert.All three wireless speakers feature a shockproof durable design to withstand the inevitable knocks, bumps, and scrapes. For a voice-controlled and hands-free experience, the speakers are Google Assistant supported. You can take a call by just pressing the multi-function button and a built-in mic enables you to take hands-free calls from selected smartphones. SRS-XB43 and SRS-XB33 can deliver 24 hours of music playback while SRS-XB23 supports up to 12 hours of battery backup and up to 10 hours when in Extra Bass mode. The speakers can be charged using the latest Type-C USB and can support battery charging by connecting one’s smartphone via USB Type-A.
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The Chinese smartphone maker, Vivo is all set to bring its photography-focused smartphone series to India today. The company is going to launch three new devices namely Vivo X50, Vivo X50 Pro and Vivo X50 Pro+. These smartphones have already been launched in the company’s domestic market China making its way to the Indian market. Alongside the new smartphone today the company is also expected to launch its first true wireless stereo (TWS) earphones called Vivo TWS Neo in the country. As usual, the company has kept an online launch event to unveil its products. Read on to know the Livestream details and its expected pricing.How to watch the event live?Today the Vivo will be launching Vivo X50, X50 Pro and X50 Pro+ along with Vivo TWS Neo in India. Due to current coronavirus conditions in the country the company has decided to go with a virtual launch event. The online launch event will be live-streamed across all its social media channels via its official YouTube Channel. The event is going to begin at 12 noon onwards. So that you don’t miss the live-action we have embedded the link below.
Expected pricingAll the devices including the earbuds are expected to carry a similar price tag as of what is being offered in China. Vivo X50 was launched in two variants of 8GB RAM + 128GB storage priced at CNY 3,498 that translates to Rs 37,100 while the 8GB RAM + 256GB storage at CNY 3,898 that translates to Rs 41,300.While the Vivo X50 Pro comes at CNY 4,298 that translates to Rs 45,600 for the 8GB RAM + 128GB storage and at CNY 4,698 that translates to Rs 49,800 for the 8GB RAM + 256GB storage option.The Vivo X50 Pro+ is offered in three variants 8GB RAM + 128GB storage option at CNY 4,998 that translates to Rs 53,000, 8GB RAM + 256GB storage option at CNY 5,498 that translates to Rs 58,300 and 12GB RAM + 256GB storage option at CNY 5,998 that translates to Rs 63,300.Vivo TWS Neo earphones were launched in its domestic market in China in June. There the earphones are priced at CNY 499 that translates to Rs 5,300. The Vivo TWS earphones are available in two colour options Starry Blue and Moonlight White.Vivo X50 series specificationsAll the smartphones under the Vivo X50 series run on Android 10 based Funtouch OS 10.5. Vivo X50 and Vivo X50 Pro both are powered by the same Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G processor coupled with 8GB LPDDR4X RAM and up to 256GB of storage. The phones come with a 6.56-inch full-HD+ AMOLED curved-edged display with 90Hz refresh rate support. Both the devices pack a 4,200mAh battery and 4,315mAh battery respectively with 33W fast charging support respectively.Whereas Vivo X50 Pro+ is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 with 12GB of RAM and up to 256GB storage. The 5G smartphone features a 6.56-inch display with a 120Hz refresh rate. The device boasts a 4,315mAh battery that supports 44W fast charging. In terms of cameras, all the phones come with quad rear camera setups. Both Vivo X50 and Vivo X50 Pro comes with a 48-megapixel primary sensor while the elder sibling features a 50-megapixel main camera sensor. While on the front all the smartphone sports a 32-megapixel selfie camera.Vivo TWS Neo featuresThe Vivo TWS Neo earphones comes with 14.2mm dynamic drivers. The moving coils are going to take advantage of the company’s own DeepX Stereo Sound effects. In addition to this for connectivity, there is Bluetooth 5.2 support. Besides this, the wireless earphones come with other features such as Google Assistant compatibility and a “Find My TWS Neo” device locator. The earphones are touted to deliver up to 4.5 hours of battery life when used with AC encoding and 50 percent volume. However, it can last up to 2.9 hours with apt Adaptive encoding and 50 percent volume. It offers a combined battery life of 22 hours with the charging case.
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The e-commerce platform Amazon is back with another new session of the quiz on its platform. It brings Amazon Quiz sessions for its customers on a daily basis. Customers can stand a chance to win bumper prizes just by playing at home from 8 am to 12 noon. Every day Amazon asks 5 questions that the customers have to answer correctly. This session is only available for the app user in India.
In today’s Amazon Quiz the winners will get a chance to win Rs 15,000 Amazon Pay Balance. In the quiz, five questions are asked to which Gadget Bridge provides answers to make sure our readers also get a chance to win amazing prizes. Check out July 16 Amazon Quiz Answers:
July 16 Amazon Quiz Answers
Question 1: Swami Vivekananda was a monk and one of the most celebrated spiritual leaders of India. He worked tirelessly towards betterment of the society, in servitude of the poor and needy. What is his real name?
The answer is- Narendra Nath DattaQuestion 2: What is the name of India’s first manned space flight project?
The answer is- GaganyaanQuestion 3: Who among them recently won the World Rapid Chess Championship in the women’s category? (Hint: She was born in Andhra Pradesh)
The answer is- Koneru HumpyQuestion 4: Which Hindi word was chosen as the ‘Oxford Hindi Word of 2019′ by the Oxford University Press?
The answer is- SamvidhaanQuestion 5: _________ Day is celebrated in honour of Swami Vivekananda’s birthday. (Fill in the blank)
The answer is- National Youth DayTo participate in the Amazon quiz all you need to do is download Amazon App from Google Play Store. After downloading the app follow the below-mentioned step:
Open the app and log in to your account. If you are not a member then first register yourself by providing some personal information.
Now scroll down on the home screen to find the Amazon Quiz banner or you can also find it on FunZone.
Then tap on the start button to begin the quiz.
Now you are asked five questions. Each question has four options as answers. You have to answer all the five questions correctly to win prizes.
After answering all the questions correctly, you will be selected for a lucky draw.
The lucky draw winner’s names will be announced at the end of the month. The lucky one will win prizes.
Soon after OPPO announced its new charger line-up that comprises of 125W flash charger that fully charges your smartphone it in just 20, now news is rife that Xiaomi could soon be launching a new smartphone with 120W fast-charging technology.
Recently, XdaDevelopers have discovered a Xiaomi smartphone at 3C certification showcasing model number M2007J1SC. It was further stated that this handset was discovered carrying a 120W (6A x 20V) charger in the box. Mind you! This leak hasn’t yet been confirmed officially by Xiaomi. However, it seems that the speculation is true specifications on the charger mentions about 120W charging.
In 2019, Lu Weibing, General Manager of Xiaomi’s Redmi sub-brand, has shared a video on his Weibo account showcasing a comparison between a Xiaomi smartphone with a 4,000mAh battery alongwith the Super Charge Turbo technology and an OPPO handset with a 3,700mAh battery along with SuperVOOC technology. In mere 17 mins, Xiaomi’s smartphone was complete charged owing to the Super Charge Turbo technology, which is amazing. On the other hand, OPPO’s 50W SuperVOOC could reach only 65 percent.
Meanwhile, OPPO’s 125W flash charge technology uses direct charging technology which is able to charge a 4000mAh battery up to 41 percent in 5 minutes and fully charge it in 20 minutes at the fastest rate. Simultaneously, it is compatible with previous SuperVOOC and VOOC flash charge protocols and it also supports mainstream protocols including 65W PD and 125W PPS. Currently, it is the most advanced flash charging technology in the industry.
Evolved from SuperVOOC’s technical design, the 125W flash charge by OPPO can support a charging scheme of up to 20V 6.25A and has significantly improved power density properties in order to effectively reduce charging time whilst simultaneously not increasing the size of the charger. In terms of battery, it is equipped with double-6C cells with breakthrough battery ratio, industry-leading multiple tab structures, charge pumps and a highly integrated MCU to improve charging efficiency.
In addition, the technology behind the 125W flash charger by OPPO has strengthened the safety protection features in the system by adding 10 additional temperature sensors which monitor the charging status and ensure maximum safety during charging. Furthermore, the platform uses fuse overvoltage protection measures, Type-C to Type-C wire as well as 128-bit high-strength encryption algorithm to enhance safety.
Apart from the 125W flash charger, OPPO has also launched the 65W AirVOOC wireless flash charge, the ultra-small portable 50W mini SuperVOOC charger as well as the 110W mini flash charger.
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In what seems to be a competitor against Apple Glass, Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) showcased a new ‘Mixed Reality’ Jio Glass during its 43rd Annual General Meeting (AGM) that was held virtually owing to the COVID-19 pandemic. Jio Glass will make digital interactions feel even more real by enabling people to not only see each other but also feel the presence in the same room despite being physically away.
Jio Glass comes with a convenient cable that you can attach to your phone and then connect to the Internet. The Jio Glass weighs only 75 grams. It comes with the cutting-edge technology that provide the best ‘Mixed Reality’ experience to provide truly meaningful and immersive experience.
The company has paid special attention to the graphics so that the Jio Glass users get the highest-class visual experience. On the audio front, Reliance Jio Platforms has pioneered personalized audio system without having any accessories attached. This audio system supports all the standard audio formats
Let’s delve deep into the service that this Mixed Reality Jio Glass will provide. It supports more than 25 applications. In times of COVID-19, our way of working and work space has now completely changed and digital collaborations have seen an exponential growth. We can now completely reimagine this in the mixed reality space. With Jio Glass you could be sitting at home and can join your meeting at the office with your colleagues in 3D form.
While demonstrating how Jio Glass work, Kiran Thomas, President RIL, joined a holographic video call with Akash and Esha at the 43rd RIL AGM. He said, ” Hello Jio, please call Akash and Esha. Akash joined the call in the form of a 3D avatar. Kiran then added that it feels to him as if Akash is standing right in front of him. On the other hand, Esha joined the call in a 2D video-calling format from her home. Jio Glass allows smooth collaboration across different devices to ensure a better connectivity. What’s more interesting about this tech Glass is that while you are chatting with your colleagues, you can share presentation that could be presented in any virtual environment of your choice.
In addition, the Glass is also making teachers and students to come together in 3D virtual rooms and conduct holographic class through the Reliance Jio Mixed Reality Cloud in real-time. Kiran further added, “We can literally travel to the by-lanes of Agra and immerse ourselves into wonderful architecture of Taj Mahal or the Colosseum in Rome.”
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The Chinese smartphone company Oppo today announced the launch of its fastest-ever 125W flash fast charging tech globally. In addition to this, the company has also released three other chargers branded under the company’s SuperVOOC Flash Charging. The company announced the 65W AirVOOC wireless flash charge, the ultra-small portable 50W mini SuperVOOC charger as well as the 110W mini flash charge.Until now 125W flash charge technology is most advanced in the mobile phone industry with advanced encryption algorithms and strict temperature control regulators, it enables the safe and efficient use of the flash charging device. The 125W system makes use of the direct charging technology which is capable of charging a 4000mAh battery up to 41% in 5 minutes and fully charge it in 20 minutes. According to the company, it is compatible with previous SuperVOOC and VOOC flash charge protocols and it also supports mainstream protocols including 65W PD and 125W PPS. 125W flash fast charging tech can also support a charging scheme of up to 20V 6.25A and has significantly improved power density properties in order to effectively reduce charging time whilst simultaneously not increasing the size of the charger in terms of technical design. Whereas the battery it is said to equip double-6C cells. The company has added on the safety front 10 additional temperature sensors which monitor the charging status and ensure maximum safety during charging. In addition to this, the platform uses fuse overvoltage protection measures, Type-C to Type-C wire as well as a 128-bit high-strength encryption algorithm to enhance safety.While the 65W AirVOOC wireless flash charge can fully charge a 4000mAh battery in 30 minutes. The system comes with reduced interference in frequency and enabled wireless charging. It also offers five-fold safety protection measures along with foreign object detection functions. The 65W AirVOOC wireless flash charge is compatible with the Qi standard for a super-fast charging experience. The charger comes with a sculpted glass which is made of moldless rapid prototyping technology. While the bottom is equipped with a semiconductor cooler in order to adjust the heat entering and exiting thereby ensuring that the handset is not hot after the appliance has been charged. For this, the back of the phone is kept over 2℃ lower than that of only using the fan to dissipate heat.Today, we also saw the world’s smallest and thinnest 50W mini SuperVOOC charger, and the 110W mini flash charger that comes with dual-level architecture. According to the company, the 50W mini SuperVOOC charger is smaller in size similar to a business card holder with a thickness of only 1.05cm. It can be easily carried in a Shirt’s pocket as well as coat pockets and is compatible with VOOC protocols supporting 27W PD and 50W PP that can also charge mobile phones as well as laptops.Whereas the OPPO’s 110W mini flash charger is built upon the combination of laminate and compact structures which minimizes its size to just 35.76 cm³ – similar to the size of a normal 18W charger. It is compatible with SuperVOOC up to 65W, VOOC up to 30W, with an output of PD at 65W and Quick Charge at 36W. It can charge Huawei P40 Pro at 18W, Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro at 30W and MacBook Pro at 65W.
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In what could be referred as Indian version of Apple WWDC, the first-ever virtual Reliance Annual General Meeting (AGM) 2020 has now revealed that Google is the latest technology company after Intel and Qualcomm that will help Mukesh Ambani’s Jio Platforms expand further in India. Google will invest Rs 33,737 crores for a 7.7 percent stake in Jio Platforms.
Expressing excitement to welcome another strategic partner at the 43rd Reliance AGM, RIL chairman Mukesh Ambani has announced that Google will be another strategic partner in Jio Platforms. He further added that Reliance Jio Platform has today signed a binding partnership and an investment agreement with Google under which the tech giant will invest Rs 33,737 crores for a 7.7 percent stake in Jio Platforms. However, the India’s business magnate notified that this transaction is subject to regulatory and other customary approvals.
While addressing the Reliance AGM 2020 meet, Mukesh Ambani said, “In the last year’s AGM speech, I had shared my goals of growing our business through partnership and achieving a net debt-free balance sheet. I am happy to report that we have fulfilled this promise well ahead of the timelines that we have set for ourselves. In a short span of few months, we have raised a record amount of capital and forged several new strategic partnerships”
Explaining what the new partnership means to Google, Sundar Pichai, CEO of Google, said, “Getting technology into hands of more people is a big part of Google’s mission to organise the world’s information and make in universally accessible. Through this partnership with Jio Platforms, we see the chance to have even greater impact than either company could have alone. Even this partnership is key part of Google’s next chapter of investment in India.”
Warmly welcoming the new and strategic partners in Jio Platforms, Mukesh Ambani added that Facebook, a global technology power house and a leading social media and Internet company, will be Jio Platform’s premier strategic partner. After Facebook, the RIL chairman informed about investments from some of the most admired technology and financial investors across the globe like SILVERLAKE, Vista Equity Partners, General Atlantic, KKR, TPG, LCatterton. He added that all of them have long history in successfully investing in technology and growth enterprises around the world.
Furthermore, Reliance Jio will also work with Intel and Qualcomm, who have shaped the semi-conductor industry are at the heart of digital ecosystems. Mind you! These companies will help Jio to develop new products for India and Indians. Mukesh Ambani asserted that he looks forward to work with each of the partners in a collaborative way to build on Jio Platforms portfolio of technology and solutions.
With this investment by Google, strategic and financial investors have committed a total of Rs 1,52,056 crore investment in Jio Platforms in the last few months, Ambani added at RIL AGM 2020 Meet.
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Recently OnePlus revealed that it is going to launch its first truly wireless earphones OnePlus Bud on July 21. The earphones will be launched alongside OnePlus Nord after a lot of rumours and anticipations. In a new development, the company has confirmed the design of the device and also revealed that the earbuds will be offering 30 hours of battery life combined with the charging case.
OnePlus co-founder Pete Lau via its community forum post has revealed that the OnePlus Bud will be featuring an ergonomic design and a “burdenless experience”. According to him while designing the earbuds the company has taken care of the user’s comfort for wearing it for long hours. And, to do that the company has a half-in-ear design for the comfortable enough for long wear. In addition to this OnePlus has refined the shape many times to make sure they sit securely in most people’s ears.
The blogpost said, “Headphones are perhaps the most frequently used accessory with smartphones, and they were also one of the first products we ever developed. We decided to make our first headphones in 2015, and then in 2018, alongside the OnePlus 6, we introduced our first wireless headphones: Bullets Wireless. Just like with our smartphones, when we make headphones we start with the fundamentals, not of the engineering specs, but of the experience in using them. How should they look, feel, and sound? What can we do to make them faster, easier, and more effortless to use? And now, we’re welcoming a new member to our family of OnePlus headphones: our first true wireless earbuds, the OnePlus Buds.”
On the part of the battery life, the company claims that the OnePlus earbuds will be offering industry-leading battery life. According to the company, the OnePlus Buds comes with over seven hours of continuous use and can be fully topped up more than three times from just their charging case, giving you up to 30 hours of use before you have to plugin again. The earbuds are 4.6 grams in weight and 36 grams with the charging case, he also stated.
He further talked about the “burdenless experience”, he said that OnePlus Buds are compatible with a wide range of smartphones. For this, the company has made a series of deeper optimizations to ensure that the OnePlus Buds work as seamlessly as possible with OnePlus phones. For instance, when in gaming mode on your OnePlus device, the OnePlus Buds achieve ultra-low latency, approaching the speed of wired headphones.
According to the forum, the OnePlus true wireless earphones will be offered in a black-ish colour variant and might be offered in more colour options.
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Since the COVID-19 outbreak, over 320 million students in India have been impacted by school closure. In these extraordinary times, technology can help make remote learning easier and more accessible. To build on this early progress, Google has now announced a new partnership with CBSE, Skill Education and Training enable more than 1 million teachers in 22,000 schools across India to deliver blended learning.
By the end of 2020, Google will enable over 1 million teachers in 22,000 schools across India to deliver hybrid learning that combines the classroom approach with online learning, using free tools like G Suite for Education, Google Classroom, YouTube and more.
Recognising that it’s more important than ever to ensure education is inclusive, especially for lower-income households, Google also announced a new grant of $1M USD to Kaivalya Education Foundation (KEF) from Google.org, Google’s philanthropic arm, as part of the Global Distance Learning Fund. Using these funds, KEF will work with the Central Square Foundation and TeacherApp to train 700,000 teachers to deliver virtual education for vulnerable students so that they can continue learning at home. Where families don’t have access to the internet or a smartphone, other channels including TV and radio will be used to reach these children.
Furthermore, Google enabled free access to the premium features of tools like Google Meet, as well as sharing free education tools like Google Classroom as the COVID-19 pandemic restricted mobility across the country. The results have been heartening, including at schools like Podar, Kendriya Vidyalaya, Nehru World and GD Goenka.
While addressing Google for India 2020 event, Sapna Chadha, Senior Country Marketing Director, Google India and Southeast Asia, said, “To address this growing need, we launched Teach from Home, an information hub in English and eight other Indian languages. With resources like Google classrooms and more to help teachers keep teaching even when they aren’t in the classroom. Over 4 lakh educators have accessed the information on the Teach from Home hub till date.”
With Teach for Home initiative, Google aims to provide teachers and families the tools and tips they need to help keep students learning during this COVID-19 crisis. It asks you to choose the right tools for you:
“For teachers: Don’t have a G Suite for Education account? Check out the schools tab to learn how your administrator can sign up for our free suite of tools.
For schools: To try the suggestions on this site, you’ll need a G Suite for Education account. G Suite for Education is free for qualifying schools globally.
For families: Now that schoolwork is happening at home, students are spending more time than ever online. Here are tips and tools to help families manage and support children’s use of technology.”
Teach from Home is a Google-led initiative that gives you everything you need to get started. “Our free, secure tools are designed to enable collaborative teaching and learning – anywhere, at any time, on any device. So education can continue, no matter what,” concluded Google.
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Today the Chinese smartphone company OnePlus has opened the pre-bookings for its upcoming mid-range device in India. Yes, OnePlus Nord pre-orders are opening today at 1.30 PM via Amazon India website. However, the device is scheduled to launch on July 21 but the company will start taking its pre-orders. Prior to its launch, the smartphone is already treading as this is the company’s comeback device to the mid-range segment. To create more hype the company has also been teasing the features of the handset across all its social media platforms. Even the company’s co-founder has also revealed the design aspects of Nord during an interview. On this, we talk later but first, have a look at the pre-order details.How to pre-book OnePlus Nord in IndiaOnePlus Nord pre-bookings will be opening today and will be exclusively available via e-commerce website Amazon till the stock lasts. For this head to Amazon India website and visit the OnePlus Nord microsite. Those interested can easily book the device by depositing Rs 499. According to the company as a part of the pre-order process, you can claim gifts worth up to Rs 5,000. While the pre-order of Rs 499 gives you access to 2 gift boxes. Box 1 with OnePlus merchandise and box 2 with accessories and special gifts. If you’ve pre-ordered and you complete the purchase of your device by 31st August, you are entitled to receive a second surprise gift box. Also, don’t forget to hit the notify me button on Amazon.in.OnePlus Nord design revealedAccording to an interview with a YouTuber Marques Brownlee, OnePlus co-founder, Carl Pei revealed the design of the OnePlus Nord. He revealed that the device will be available in two colour options and carry no IP rating. The grey colour variant was revealed in one of the teaser videos but in the interview, the device was shown flaunting its rear panel and the images were too shared across all the social media platforms. The OnePlus Nord will be featuring curved edges and a pill-shaped camera module has also been shifted from centre to the top left corner. While the front revealed the dual selfie camera. According to the company, one of the cameras will be a wide-angle lens with 105-degrees of field of view. At the bottom of the smartphone, a USB Type-C port and a speaker grille is shown with a noticeable chin with thick bezels.
The company has confirmed that the device will be sporting an AMOLED screen and is going to be powered by an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G SoC. However, the rumours suggest a 6.44-inch display with a 90Hz refresh rate and quad-camera set up. The camera system is most likely to include an 8-megapixel Sony IMX586 primary sensor with an f/1.75 lens, 8-megapixel secondary sensor with an ultra-wide-angle lens, 5-megapixel depth sensor, and a 2-megapixel sensor with an f/2.4 macro lens. While on the front it is expected to come with a dual selfie camera having a 32-megapixel sensor with an f/2.45 aperture and an 8-megapixel wide-angle lens with f/2.45 aperture.
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In the past few months due to the coronavirus pandemic India and in the rest of the world we have seen a massive surge in the demand for video calling services. Earlier this month Reliance Jio launched its video-conferencing app JioMeet in India and in order to take on Jio, Bharti Airtel was also seen working on its own unified video conferencing tool in the country. Now BlueJeans has finally made its debut in the Indian market. To bring the service the company has partnered with Verizon-owned BlueJeans. The service by the telecom operator will not be limited to the general public but will be extended to both enterprises and end customers.“Airtel has always partnered with the best to deliver world-class services to its customers,” said Gopal Vittal, Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer of Bharti Airtel. “We are delighted to collaborate with Verizon to bring Airtel BlueJeans to enterprise and SMB customers in India. Airtel BlueJeans is a highly differentiated video conferencing solution that sets the benchmark with its high levels of security and ease of use. We look forward to building a deep partnership with Verizon to serve the needs of emerging digital India.” As part of this partnership, Airtel will offer secure enterprise-grade video conferencing solutions under the brand name – Airtel BlueJeans – to enterprise customers in India. The video conferencing tool is going to give competition to other apps such as Zoom, Google Meet, Microsoft Teams and Skype and JioMeet that already have a strong user base in India. So, Indian Telecom has partnered with Verizon, one of the largest communication technology companies in the world to bring video conferencing solutions to businesses in India.BlueJeans is Verizon’s enterprise-grade video conferencing service that is now available through Airtel in the country. It will help people communicate and collaborate across mobile, desktop, browser and conference rooms. According to the company seeking stringent security needs of banks, healthcare providers and other organizations the BlueJeans will provide simple, reliable and trusted solutions. It is going to offer low latency and improved quality of service for India-based customers that is stated to be fully integrated with Airtel’s network, including its data centers, to ensure that customers are offered a state of the art, reliable and secure customer experience. In addition to this the video conferencing service will also provide an integrated audio solution, giving its customers convenient dial-in options to join the meetings starts at 50 paise per call.While announcing BlueJeans in India the company said this alliance in India will bring Airtel and Verizon together to address the need for seamless and secure business collaboration as organizations move from office-based work to work from anywhere. This service in the country will be offering enterprise-level security features such as meeting lock, secure transmission and storage, randomized meeting IDs, participant passcodes, fraud detection, and a variety of authentication options. This platform makes use of WebRTC and HTML5 standards for browser-based access, enabling users to participate in meetings and events without requiring software downloads, a key requirement in some secure environments. The platform has support for 150 presenters and up to 50,000 attendees. According to the company initially, it will be offering BlueJeans Meetings, BlueJeans Events, BlueJeans Rooms and the BlueJeans Gateway for Microsoft Teams.
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