With the penetration of remote learning owing to the increasingly adverse impact of COVID-19 pandemic, people resorted to using platforms like Microsoft Teams to work and learn remotely. With a sharp surge in total video calls in Teams, Microsoft got inspired to introduce some new features that will help the users to customize their video experiences and make meetings more productive, comfortable, and fun. In what seems to be a step to take on Zoom Meeting, Microsoft has finally rolled out of new custom background effects along with other new features in the free version of Teams.
Microsoft Teams custom background effects will help everyone preserve privacy and keep their attention on their teammates. According to Jared Spataro, Corporate Vice President for Microsoft 365, “Our design team also created a collection of preset images that range from professional (a modern office) to pretty silly (a cartoonish beach scene). Today, we’re expanding these options so you can customize your background by uploading your own images or choosing one of the collections of backgrounds now available online.”
For this, Microsoft Teams has used a highly-trained model that differentiates the subject from their background and can impose a custom background over everything else. As per the tech major, the introduction of custom background effects enables users to easily express themselves in all the virtual meetings.
With so many people moving suddenly to remote work, Microsoft is also bringing several new features to the free version of Teams as well. This includes options to pre-schedule your meetings and turning on live caption while the meeting is on.
As far as option to schedule meetings in is concerned, Microsoft stated that the users of free version of Team are now able to schedule meetings and send out invitations in advance. This capability builds upon the existing ability to “Meet Now.” Meeting schedulers have the option of either copying the meeting link to send directly to other participants or sending an invite via Outlook or Google calendar.
Microsoft further notified that this much-requested capability to schedule meetings on Teams is being introduced to current user, while users who are just signing up now will be able to experience it soon. Moreover, the tech major also clarified that there is no time limit on meetings in the free version of Teams as of now.
Now, moving on to usage of live captions, Microsoft Teams free users can now turn on live captions during their calls and meetings. “This feature makes meetings more inclusive, giving participants another way to follow along with the conversation and address the needs of participants with different hearing abilities or language proficiencies. It’s currently available as a preview in the US English,” said Spataro.
In addition to these features, the free version of Teams also provides all types of organizations up to 500,000 users with options to unlimited chat and search, audio and video calling, scheduled meetings, 10GB team file storage and 2GB personal file storage per person, ability to use the Office web apps (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and OneNote), unlimited app integration and much more. Mind you! It’s all backed by Microsoft’s secure, global infrastructure.
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With the COVID-19 spreading across the globe, in-person classes as well as graduation ceremonies started taking place virtually. Now, Google has also devised a plan B for soon-to-be interns by ensuring them that its summer internship program would take place virtually with the help of open source for the first time ever since 1999.
However, an official blog post clarified that what it means to be an intern at Google hasn’t changed with introduction if this first-time-ever summer internship program. The tech giant further added that it wants the interns to have fun and make an impact on products that people use every day. At the same time, it accepted that these interns won’t have the benefit of working next to experienced Googlers in a traditional office environment, which in turn impacts the kinds of projects they can work on.
According to Eric Brewer, VP Infrastructure and Google Fellow, “This year, many technical internships will focus on open source projects. Open source is a model that makes a product’s underlying code available for anyone to work on, so even though interns didn’t have access to certain technical resources in a Google office, they could still contribute to meaningful projects. Google has long been a big contributor to open source, and projects like Android and Chromium are now widely adopted around the world.”
Stating that the tech giant has released thousands of open source projects since more than last 20 years, the Google blog post stated, “Open source has always been about finding ways for people to build better things by working together, regardless of location. So it became a perfect fit for many of our remote, globally dispersed interns.” Mind you! Nearly 2,600 open source projects by Google are still active.
As soon as the announcement was made, “thousands of interns have joined us from their homes in 43 countries around the world,” added Brewer.
At the same time, Google notified that it needs actual projects as well as Googlers who could host the interns and manage the projects. The California-based tech company added after a call for project proposals, Google received about 200 submissions that led to more than 1,000 potential projects for interns.
Apart from contributing to Google-created projects like TensorFlow, Kubernetes, Istio, Chromium, Apache Beam, and OSS-Fuzz, Google revealed that the interns will also handle projects to support COVID-19 response efforts, including integrating COVID-19 data into the Data Commons and contributing to the COVID-19 Severity project.
Stating that this summer internship program are only for a period of three months, Google is looking forward to seeing how these projects will progress with the help of its interns. At the same time, it also hopes that this program will spark an interest to become lifelong contributors to open source.
While interns will get a chance to work virtually with Google, they will miss on add-ons like enjoying free food, leveraging games room and also riding on amazingly-colourful Mountain View’s campus bikes.
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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 Vivo S1 Smartphone. 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 and today’s winner’s name will be declared on April 30. 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.
June 14 Amazon Quiz Answers
Question 1: Who according to Forbes has become Football’s first-ever billionaire?
The answer is- Cristiano RonaldoQuestion 2: WeTransfer, a data-sharing website was founded in 2009 in which country?
The answer is- NetherlandsQuestion 3: Which famous business leader born on June 10th worked at Applied Materials and McKinsey & Company before joining Google?
The answer is- Sundar PichaiQuestion 4: Name India’s popular bicycle brand which shut down its operations on World Bicycle Day 2020.
The answer is- Atlas CyclesQuestion 5: Who is the director of Sadak 2- starring Alia Bhatt, Sanjay Dutt and Pooja Bhatt, the sequel to the 1991 movie Sadak?
The answer is- Mahesh Bhatt
How 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.
Today’s Amazon Quiz has gone live now and the e-commerce platform Amazon is giving you a chance to win Noise Shots Wireless Headphones. It can be played daily from 8 AM to 12 noon. Millions of its customers are trying their luck by participating in the daily quiz to win free gadgets as well as Amazon Pay Balance. All you need to do is log in to your Amazon app on your device and participate in today’s quiz.
Every day Amazon brings a fresh questionnaire that consists of five easy questions based on general knowledge and current affairs. By submitting correct answers the contestants can win exciting prizes such as iPhone X, iPhone Xs, Seagate HDD, GoPro Hero 8 Camera, LG Smartphones, Bose Sound Touch 20 Speakers, OnePlus 7T among others. One thing to note is that the quiz is not available for the desktop platform, you can only participate in the quiz from 8 AM to 12 noon via mobile app. After giving all the correct answers to the question you will get shortlisted for a lucky draw to select a winner. The results will be announced at the end of the month. Check out today’s answers for the Amazon Quiz to win Noise Shots Wireless Headphones.
June 13 Amazon Quiz Answers
Question 1: Which country chaired the virtual Global Vaccine Summit on June 4, 2020?
The answer is- UKQuestion 2: The sale of a 258-year-old bottle of which spirit recently set a new world record of £118,580 at a Sotheby’s auction?
The answer is- CognacQuestion 3: Which ISL club overtook clubs like FC Barcelona and Liverpool to record the second-highest engagement rate on Instagram as of April 2020?
The answer is- Kerala Blasters FCQuestion 4: Which of these initiatives was introduced by the Indian Power Ministry on the occasion of World Environment Day 2020?
The answer is- iCommitQuestion 5: Which Indian pharmaceutical company founder has been named the ‘EY World Entrepreneur of the Year’s Awardee for 2020?
The answer is- Kiran Mazumdar Shaw
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Recently Huami Amazfit T-Rex smartwatch was put on pre-orders in India via Amazon as well as its official website. Now the company has officially launched the smartwatch. The device is now available for purchase on both the e-commerce platform and the Amazfit India website. To recall the smart wearable was first unveiled at CES 2020 earlier this year.Amazfit T-REX pricing and availabilityAmazfit T-REX has been launched in India with a price tag of Rs 9,999. It will be available in four colour options Army Green, Camo Green, Khaki, and Rock Black. The smartwatch is now available on sale through Amazon and Amazfit India website. By the next week, it will be available via major offline stores Croma, Reliance Digital, and Poorvika Mobiles across the country.Amazfit T-Rex specifications and featuresHuami Amazfit T-REX comes with a 1.3-inch AMOLED display with 360×360 pixels of resolution. To prevent scratches, it has been protected with a layer of Corning Gorilla Glass 3. It boasts a 390mAh battery which is claimed to deliver 20 days of battery life. According to the company when in the basic mode it can last up to 66 days but when used with GPS it will last up to 20 hours on a single charge. It takes two hours to charge from zero to 100 percent. The device is 5ATM rated for water and sweat resistant and comes with 14 sports modes allowing you to track your performance. It is provided with a Sweat-absorbent and comfortable silicone strap.Moreover, there are 30 watch faces that can be customised as per personal liking. In addition to this, there is GPS, GLONASS, a BioTracker PPG optical heart rate sensor, an advanced activity tracker and a sleep monitoring sensor allowing you to keep a tab on health as well as fitness goals. Along with that you also get 14 sports modes in order to track your indoor as well as an outdoor activity such as running, cycling, skiing and much more. Amazfit T-Rex smartwatch is military standard (MIL-STD-810) certified that can withstand unpredictable weather conditions and extreme temperatures. For connectivity, there is Bluetooth v5.0, GPS and GLONASS. One can also use it to check notifications, weather updates, calls, text and more.
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With the much-anticipated PlayStation 5 games reveal event finally taking place online, we saw that Sony lifted curtains off its PS5 new-generation console’s design, an array of new PS5 accessories and more than two dozen brand new PS5 games.
Sony lifts curtains off its new PS5 console design
According to Sony, the PS5 will be launched in the bold, two-toned console’s design options in order to offer unprecedented choice to the gamers. The options are:
A standard model with an Ultra HD Blu-ray disc drive
A digital model without a disc drive
The new console design of the PS5 marks a radical departure from previous PlayStation consoles. However, it was notified that the pricing and additional details for PlayStation 5 will be announced at a later date.
Asserting that this livestream event by Sony is just a glimpse of what’s to come in the next generation, Jim Ryan, President and CEO of SIE, said, “With PlayStation 5, we are making a significant leap to deliver a truly new generation of transformative play experiences that will redefine expectations for what games can be.”
Sony to launch all-new PS5 accessories
Sony stated that an array of new PS5 accessories will also be launched to boost the gaming experience. This would include:
A PULSE 3D wireless headset that will comprise of 3D audio support and dual noise-cancelling microphones;
HD Camera that will be equipped with 1080p lenses for gamers to broadcast themselves along with their epic gameplay moments;
A Media Remote with built-in microphone to navigate movies and streaming services with ease; and
A DualSense Charging Station for easily charging of two DualSense Wireless Controllers.
Sony announces lineup of brand new PS5 games
In addition, the livestream also showcased a first look at the new games that will define the next generation of gaming on PlayStation 5. Across dozens of titles, most of which are launching as console exclusives or full exclusives on PS5, the world’s most talented developers showcased the potential of the hardware. As per Sony, this will unlock rich experiences for gamers, bringing them deeper into extraordinary game worlds than ever before. Now, let take a look at the lineup of brand new PS5 Games from SIE Worldwide Studios and second-party partners:
Astro’s Playroom (Japan Studio)
Demon’s Souls (Bluepoint Games / Japan Studio)
Destruction All Stars (Lucid Games / XDEV)
Gran Turismo 7 (Polyphony Digital)
Horizon Forbidden West (Guerrilla Games)
Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales (Insomniac Games)
Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart (Insomniac Games)
Returnal (Housemarque / XDEV)
Sackboy A Big Adventure (Sumo Digital / XDEV)
Apart from brand new PS5 Games from SIE Worldwide Studios and second-party partners, Sony also listed down 19 PlayStation 5 games from third-party publishers and developers as well. Check it out:
Bugsnax (Young Horses)
DEATHLOOP (Bethesda)
Ghostwire: Tokyo (Bethesda)
Godfall (Gearbox Publishing / Counterplay Games)
Goodbye Volcano High (KO-OP)
Grand Theft Auto V and Grand Theft Auto Online (Rockstar Games)
HITMAN 3 (IO Interactive)
JETT : The Far Shore (Superbrothers)
Kena: Bridge of the Spirits (Ember Lab)
Little Devil Inside (Neostream Interactive)
NBA 2K21 (2K, Visual Concepts)
Oddworld Soulstorm (Oddworld Inhabitants)
Pragmata (Capcom)
Project Athia (Square Enix/Luminous Productions)
Resident Evil Village (Capcom)
Solar Ash (Annapurna Interactive / Heart Machine)
Stray (Annapurna / Blue Twelve Studio)
Tribes of Midgard (Gearbox Publishing / Norsfell)
The Pathless (Annapurna Interactive / Giant Squid)
Sony states Grand Theft Auto (GTA) coming to PS5
With the announcement that Grand Theft Auto (GTA) will be coming to PS5 owing to the close partnership between SIE and Rockstar Games, it was notified that enhanced and expanded versions of GTA V and GTA Online will be made available in the second half of 2021.
Moreover, a new standalone version of Grand Theft Auto Online will also be made available, with access to all PS5 owners for free within the first three months of the title launching. Once the entitlement is claimed, the game is theirs to keep. Sony also informed the PS5 fans that with a PlayStation Plus membership, they’ll be able to play GTA Online as much as they want.
Isn’t that exciting? Do let us know your views on the latest announcement related to the PlayStation 5 in the comments section below.
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The Lenovo owned company Motorola this week launched its much anticipated Motorola One Fusion+ smartphone globally in the European market. Without further delay, the company has now teased the arrival of the smartphone into the Indian market. This device features a pop-up selfie camera. Moreover, there is a 5,000mAh battery and quad cameras that include a 64-megapixel primary sensor and is powered by a Snapdragon 730 processor.The company took to Twitter to tease that soon the company will launch a new ‘One series’ device in the country. Motorola has shared an image showcasing just the outline of the handset. The only thing which the company revealed is the pop-up selfie camera which is located at the top left corner of the smartphone and a text written over its reads, “the Ultimate One is coming”. This confirms the arrival of the company’s latest device with a pop-up selfie camera is the Motorola One Fusion+ hitting the stores soon.In the European market, the price of the Motorola Fusion+ has been set at EUR 299 that translates to Rs 25,400 for the single 6GB of RAM with 128GB of storage option. The device will be available in Twilight Blue and Moonlight White colour options.Motorola One Fusion+ specifications and featuresMotorola One Fusion+ runs on stock Android 10. The smartphone features a 6.5-inch full-HD+ display with 1,080×2,340 pixels of resolution, 19.5:9 aspect ratio and 395ppi pixel density. Under the hood, there is a Qualcomm Snapdragon 730 processor paired with Adreno 618 GPU for graphics. It will be offered with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. The storage can be expanded up to 1TB using a hybrid microSD card.For optics, Motorola One Fusion+ comes with a quad rear camera set up consisting of a 64-megapixel primary sensor with f/1.8 aperture. Further assisted by, a secondary 8-megapixel ultra-wide angle lens with f/2.2 aperture, a 5-megapixel macro sensor with f/2.4 aperture and a 2-megapixel depth sensor with f/2.4 aperture. While on the front there is a 16-megapixel pop-up selfie camera with f/2.2 aperture and it supports face unlock feature which rises up to if the fingerprint is not used to unlock the device.It packs a 5,000mAh battery 15W fast charging support that is claimed to deliver up to two days of battery life. In terms of connectivity, there is 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 ac, GPS, 3.5mm audio jack, USB Type-C port and Bluetooth v5. It comes with a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor and a dedicated Google Assistant button.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.
Today the Chinese smartphone brand Oppo has announced the launch of its latest devices in India. The company Oppo A52 and Oppo Enco W11 True wireless headphones in the country. Prior to its launch in the Indian market, both the products were first released in China The smartphone is powered by an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 SoC a hole-punch design display, quad rear cameras, and a large 5,000mAh battery.Oppo A52 has been launched in a single variant 6GB of RAM with 128GB of internal storage option with a price tag of Rs 16,990. It will be available in two colour options Twilight Black and Stream White. The device is scheduled to go on sale in India via online and offline channels starting June 17. The company is yet to reveal the pricing and availability details of Oppo Enco W11. According to the company soon A52 smartphone will be made available in 4GB of RAM with 128GB of storage and 8GB of RAM with 128GB of storage models. The launch offers include 5% Cashback on Bank of Baroda Credit Card EMI, as well as Federal Bank Debit Card EMI. There will also be no-cost EMI offers valid for 6 months on Credit Card EMI & Debit Card EMI Transactions. More EMI Options will be available from Bajaj Finserv, IDFC First Bank, Home Credit, HDB Financial Services, HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank.Oppo A52 specificationsOppo A52 comes with a 6.5-inch FHD+ punch-hole display with 1,080×2,400 pixels of resolution and 90.5 percent screen-to-body ratio. It derives its power from octa-core Snapdragon 665 SoC coupled with 8GB of RAM and 128GB internal storage. It comes with a dedicated microSD card to expand the internal memory up to 256GB. The smartphone runs on ColourOS 7.1, based on the top of Android 10.In terms of imaging, there is a quad rear camera set up that includes a 12-megapixel primary camera, an 8-megapixel secondary camera, and two 2-megapixel sensors. On the front, it sports an 8-megapixel selfie camera. The smartphone is fueled by a 5,000mAh battery and it supports 18W fast charging tech.Oppo Enco W11Oppo Enco W11 comes with a bean-shaped in-ear design for comfortable wear. It comes with an immersive sound effect for a better sound quality experience. There is an 8 mm Dynamic Speaker with a titanium-plated diaphragm. Moreover, the headphones are IPX5 rated with water and sweat resistance. It is proved with a Type-C charging port and is touted to deliver 5 hours of continuous music playback on a single charge with a total battery duration of up to 20 hours.
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On Thursday night Sony launched the latest iteration to its gaming console- PlayStation 5 globally. Earlier the event was scheduled to take place on June 4 but was again rescheduled for June 11. Now after so many speculations the company has unveiled two new variants of the gaming console PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 5 Digital Edition. Additionally, 26 new games will also make their debut with the arrival of the gaming device. The Sony PS5 is going to take on Microsoft’s Xbox Series X that is expected to launch later this year.Sony will be offering two PlayStation 5 systems: a PS5 console with an Ultra HD Blu-ray disc drive and a PS5 Digital Edition without a disc drive.According to the company, “The PS5 gameplay experience will be the same, so the choice is all yours. While there are some slight differences in the look of each model, for the overall design, we wanted to deliver a console that’s bold, stunning, and unlike any previous generation of PlayStation,”The gaming experiences on both the devices are the same however there will be a slight change in the design of each model. The PlayStation 5 will be donning a black and white themed vertical design. The two surfaces of the console is white while the inner part is all black. There is going to be a USB-C port on the front and blue LED lights. In addition to this the company has also launched a slew of accessories alongside the two consoles. A Pulse 3D wireless headset, an HD camera, a media remote, and a charging dock for the DualSense controller has been released.The gaming console will be coming with improved haptic feedback on the controller along with inbuilt sensors, 3D audio and much more.While on the software front there will be a lineup of games that will define PS5 when it launches this holiday. In total the company will be serving nine titles that will include:
With India reportedly becoming the fourth worst affected country in the world as the number of coronavirus cases have reached a total of 297,535, many experts agree that widespread testing is a key tool in the fight against COVID-19 pandemic. Now, Google India has announced that it is working with the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) and MyGov to help people find local COVID-19 testing centres on Google Search, Assistant, and Maps.
A latest blog post by the tech giant revealed that Google users will now see a ‘Testing’ tab on the results page while making a COVID-related search (eg. “coronavirus testing”). This ‘Testing’ tab will provide a list of nearby testing labs along with key information and guidance needed before using their services. It also shows a pop-up for government-mandated requirements at each of the COVID-19 test centres, like:
Calling the national or state helplines before heading out to get tested
Carrying a doctor’s prescription (referral required)
Testing restrictions (tests are limited to certain patients)
Information about whether the lab is government- or private-run.
If a user is searching for keywords like “COVID-19 testing” or “coronavirus testing” on Google Maps, he/she will see a list of nearby testing labs, with a link to Google Search for the government-mandated requirements.
Stating that this experience is designed to help people find authorized testing centres near them, Jayant Baliga, Product Manager, Google Maps, said, “it’s important to follow the recommended guidelines that help determine testing eligibility before visiting. Tapping the ‘Learn more’ link leads to authoritative information from the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW), Government of India.”
Up until now, Google India integrated over 700 testing labs on Search, Assistant, and Maps spanning more than 300 cities. “We continue to work with ICMR as we surface more labs across the country. This experience is available in English and in eight Indian languages — Hindi, Bengali, Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada, Marathi, and Gujarati. We hope these new experiences play a part in helping people as well as healthcare workers as we collectively work toward overcoming this pandemic,” added Baliga.
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Xiaomi Mi Band 5 has been officially launched. The device is the successor of Mi Band 4 which has just arrived in the Chinese market. This time the Mi Band has come with a bigger display, NFC as well as a magnetic charger. The smart band now offers an eight coloured strap option and is touted to last up to 14 days on a single charge.Mi Band 5 pricing and availabilityMi Band 5 is Xiaomi’s latest fitness tracker that has been launched in China. The Chinese market will be available with a price tag of CNY 229 that translates to Rs 2,500. The Fitness Band will be available in seven coloured straps- Black, Blue, Pink, Orange, Purple, Yellow, and Green. It is scheduled to go on sale in China starting June 18.Mi Band 5 specifications and featuresXiaomi’s Mi Band is the successor of Mi Band 4 and this time the company has launched its next-generation fitness tracker with a larger 1.1-inch coloured AMOLED display. It will be offering more than 100 official as well as third party animated watch faces such as Neon Genesis Evangelion, Case Closed, Hatsune Miku, and SpongeBob SquarePants paired with coloured straps.It offers 11 fitness tracking modes and interestingly the females can also use it for tracking their menstrual cycles. The band has a Personal Activity Intelligence (PAI) Activity Index that allows the user to track and understand their fitness routine.In addition to this Mi Band 5 also brings an improved sleep monitoring system that can monitor the sleeping patterns. According to the company, the sleep monitoring feature has been improved by 40 percent. Moreover, it comes with a heart rate sensor to monitor heartbeat during the workout sessions.Besides this one can also use it to check their emails, social media notifications, incoming calls, weather updates, music control and more. The fitness band also features a remote-control camera allowing users to snap a selfie or a regular picture from their device. It comes with an inbuilt microphone to wake up the voice assistant. Moreover, there is an NFC variant which allows the user to make digital payments. The NFC model is claimed to deliver 14 days of battery life while the regular variant can last up to 20 days. One can also charge it without having to take it off from your wrist as it also supports magnetic charging.
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India’s e-commerce website Amazon has announced the launch of its School From Home Store in the country. This initiative has been taken keeping in mind the well-being and safety of the kids. In order to protect them from coronavirus, the company has introduced the store exclusively for school-going kids so they do not need to step out of their homes to buy studies related material. The specially curated store offers a wide selection of products across Study and Writing essentials, Stationery, Laptops, Tablets & PCs, Headsets & Speakers, Printer and Home furnishing among others to help parents, teachers and students create a perfect learning zone at home.School From Home store has been launched by Amazon and is now live across the country. Due to coronavirus lockdown in India, the school going kids have been forced to stay at home and this situation has turned their homes into a classroom. Amazon says that it has observed that Recent search trends on its platform show a surge in search for work & school from home products such as 1.7X increase in headphones & earphones, over 2X increase for laptops & tablets, nearly 1.2X increase for stationery, over 2X increase for mouse & keyboards, 1.3X increase for printer, over 3X increase for routers and 2.5X increase for study table.The company further reveals that the School From Home store have been created on the basis of this insight. Moreover, the consumers will be able to avail a variety of offers and deals on essential items such as Textbooks and study guides, Stationary, Writing essentials, Laptops, Tablets & PCs, Keyboard & Mouse, Headsets & Speakers, Printer and Home furnishing like Cabinets, Bookshelves, Study lamps and so much more. Here is a list of some of the products by Amazon being offered under the store:
As a part of School from the home store now Dell Inspiron 3583 15.6-inch FHD Laptop will be available at a discounted price of Rs 46,990. It comes with a 15.6-inch FHD screen and can deliver 6 hours of battery life. The laptop is powered by the 8th Gen Core i5 processor.
Headphones are another important device which is very useful during online classes. Sony WI-C200 Wireless In-Ear Headphones comes with a great battery life up to 15 hours of playback along with a quick charge function. It will be available at Rs 1,599.
One also needs a printer to print everything from documents, email and web pages to lab-quality photos. HP DeskJet 2138 All-in-One Ink Advantage Colour Printer can also scan and copy also is not only perfect for school projects but for home also. It can be bought at Rs 4,499.
Whereas Logitech MK215 wireless keyboard and mouse combo are available at Rs 1,349 whereas Avekin Non-Magnetic Double-sided White Board and Chalk Board can be purchased at Rs 499 at the e-commerce website.
With the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic, numerous news reports have talked about a spike in the cases of online child abuse. No doubt, child exploitation is a problem across social media, messaging services, cloud services as well as gaming platforms. Now, Facebook has joined Google, Microsoft and 15 other tech companies to announce the formation of “Project Protect: A plan to combat online child sexual abuse”.
“Project Protect brings together the brightest minds from across the tech industry to tackle a grave issue that no one company can solve on its own – child exploitation and abuse. Facebook is proud to help lead this initiative that we hope will lead to real changes that keep children safe,” said Sheryl Sandberg, Facebook COO.
In order to fight this sexual abuse and protect kids online, Antigone Davis, Facebook Global Head of Safety, said, the social-networking giant uses “sophisticated technology and behavioural signals not only to prevent, detect and remove images and videos that exploit children, but also to detect and prevent grooming, or potentially inappropriate interactions between a minor and an adult. And we use this technology across Facebook, Instagram, Messenger and WhatsApp. But any industry-wide problem requires solutions broader than just one company – we need a robust international effort to combat this problem.”
In an official blog post, Facebook revealed that Project Protect will focus on five major areas:
A multi-million dollar innovation
In order to support the cross-industry approach, Project Protect will accelerating the development and usage of ground-breaking technology powered by a multi-million dollar innovation fund
Create a holistic approach
Project Protect will convene tech companies, governments and civil society to undertake collective action to tackle this issue of online child abuse
Independent research
Funding research with the End Violence Against Children Partnership to advance our collective understanding of the experiences and patterns of child sexual exploitation and abuse online, and learn from effective efforts to prevent, deter and combat it
Information, expertise and knowledge sharing
Continue to facilitate high-impact information, Project Protect will felicitate expertise and knowledge sharing among companies to help prevent and disrupt child sexual exploitation and abuse online
Transparency and accountability
Increasing accountability and consistency across the industry through meaningful reporting of child sexual exploitation and abuse content across member platforms and services. This will be done in conjunction with WePROTECT Global Alliance.
After recently hosting its fifth child safety hackathon, Facebook committed to help fund the Internet Watch Foundation’s initiative for young people to confidentially report self-generated sexual images of minors. The Mark Zuckerberg-led social networking platform has also taken steps across our apps to make the broader internet safer for children. According to Facebook, “This includes running PhotoDNA on links shared on all our apps from other Internet sites and their associated content to detect known child exploitation housed elsewhere on the Internet.”
Stating that Facebook continues to innovate and use best-in-class technology to prevent abuse, the blog revealed that last month the social-networking giant had introduced a new safety feature in Messenger that provides tips for spotting suspicious activity, encourages people under the age of 18 to be cautious when interacting with an adult they may not know, and empowers them to block or ignore someone when something doesn’t seem right.
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In today’s unprecedented time of the COVID-19 pandemic, a larger number of professionals are working from home and students are undertaking remote learning. Therefore, saving printing cost becomes a top priority. Here is list of top 5 printers under Rs-15,000 category that will be suitable for small-to-medium businesses, professionals as well as students. Check it out:
HP Neverstop Laser 1000w
Designed with smart printing technology to boost efficiency for small to medium businesses and home printing, HP Neverstop Laser 1000w now comes with an extra HP Toner reload kit. Users can avail of this offer, which is aimed at reducing the need for our customers to step out to purchase a reload, while restrictions in place, by redeeming the coupon accompanying the printers till July 31, 2020.
HP claims that this free, easy-to-use HP Toner reload kit will provide our customers the capacity to print an additional 2500 pages. Besides this, HP Neverstop Laser 1000w comes with an Inbox yield of 5000 pages. This means that consumers can now get up to 7500 pages along with the product redemption offer that ultimately enhances business productivity.
Moreover, consumers can easily install and setup HP Neverstop Laser 1000w and even change the toner, without the hassle of any technician visiting home and avoid contact. In addition to this, the Wi-Fi Direct variant in the multi-function and single-function devices ensures the convenience of seamless, router-less connectivity with mobile devices. As HP Neverstop Laser 1000w is certified by Blue Angel and Energy Star, the company asserted that it provides a safe and low-energy drawing printing solution for ‘Work from Home environment’.
It is available at a discounted price of Rs 12,499 on HP Online Store.Canon PIXMA G3010
Designed for high volume printing at low running cost, Canon PIXMA G3010 comes with refillable ink tank wireless all-in-one for high-volume printing solutions. One refill bottle of ink can publish approximately 7000 sheets of full shade as well as much as 6000 sheets of black and white. Re-filling ink is likewise very simple. Taper ink containers stop ink spills when replenishing. The portable style of Canon Pixma G3010 is developed with space-saving performance in mind, making it a practical and suitable option for smaller sized workspace.
Canon Pixma G3010 supports the Wireless Printing attribute that enables the user to print files from a computer system on the printer with a Wi-Fi network. In addition, this printer is equipped with Accessibility Factor Setting so you can straight publish records from a laptop, desktop or smartphone without the assistance of a router.
It is available at a discounted price of Rs 13,794 on Amazon India.Brother DCP-T710W
With Brother DCP-T710W, enjoy printing without worrying about costs and expand your print capabilities with professional quality that yields crisp, clear text and brilliant graphics. The built-in Wi-Fi enables your entire family or workgroup to effortlessly share one device. In addition to this, this printer by Brother is also equipped with direct mobile print for the convenience of printing wirelessly from your mobile devices. The company claims that this printer could print up to 6,500 pages in black and 5,000 pages in colour.
Additionally, Brother DCP-T710W refill tank system carries a transparent cover that enables the user for easy front access to the embedded ink tank. The user-friendly design is engineered to minimise the risk of mess and leakage. Featuring a 1-line LCD screen and control panel, the printer allows for easy navigation of print settings.
It is available at a discounted price of Rs 14,415 on Amazon India.Epson EcoTank L3110
Save more with Epson’s economical and multifunctional printing solutions for business—the EcoTank L3110—built to bring down costs, and bring up productivity. The integrated ink tank enables spill-free, error-free refilling with individual bottles that have designated nozzles. Other features include borderless 4R printing and an ultra-high yield of 7,500 coloured and 4,500 black-and-white pages. This printer enables you to maximize your savings with printing costs of just 7 paise for Black and 18 paise for colour printout
The L3110 prints at a high printing resolution of 5760 dpi, delivering exceptionally high quality prints for all your needs. According to Epson, “You will appreciate the fast print speeds of up to 10ipm for black and 5.0ipm for colour.”
It is available at a discounted price of Rs 10,799 on Flipkart.Xerox Phaser 3020
With a connectivity of High-Speed USB 2.0, Wi-Fi b/g/n, Xerox Phaser 3020 comes with print speed up to 20 ppm. The first-page=out time that this printer delivers is as fast as 8.5 seconds. As far as maximum print resolution is concerned, it is 600 x 600 dpi (up to 1200 x 1200 enhanced image quality). It has processor speed of 600MHz.
It is available at a discounted price of Rs 8,440 on Amazon India.
The e-commerce platform Amazon is back with another set of new questions today. Every day it brings a fresh Amazon Quiz for its customers that gives them an opportunity to win exciting prizes. You can play the quiz from 8 AM to 12 noon every day on its mobile app platform. Today Amazon Quiz gives you a chance to win Casio 61 Key Keyboard.
The winners will get a chance to win gadgets, mobile phones and even Amazon Pay balance and other prizes such as iPhone X, iPhone Xs, Seagate HDD, GoPro Hero 8 Camera, LG Smartphones, Bose Sound Touch 20 Speakers, OnePlus 7T among others. Millions of people are participating in the quiz from different parts of the country to win such gift items.
The quiz is not available for the desktop platform you can only participate in the quiz from 8 AM to 12 noon via mobile app only. The Amazon Quiz contains five easy questions based on general knowledge and current affairs. After giving all the correct answers to the question you will get shortlisted for a lucky draw to select a winner. The results will be announced at the end of the month.
June 12 Amazon Quiz Answers
Question 1: For which film did veteran filmmaker Basu Chatterjee, who passed away on June 4, 2020, win a National Film Award in 1992?
The answer is- DurgaQuestion 2: Kazatomprom from Kazakhstan is the world’s largest producer and seller of what naturally mined item?
The answer is- UraniumQuestion 3: Which Indian Prime Minister, during a visit in 2000, had inaugurated Mahatma Gandhi’s statue outside the Indian Embassy in the USA?
The answer is- Atal Bihari VajpayeeQuestion 4: Which tech company recently launched a new app called ‘Sodar’ which uses AR to visualise social distancing?
The answer is- GoogleQuestion 5: Which Indian company made two new additions ‘Dahlia’ and ‘Lily’ to their Bloom fan series in June?
The answer is – Usha
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The Japanese electronics major Sony today announced the launch of its latest noise-cancelling headphones at affordable pricing. The company has introduced Sony WH-CH710N wireless active noise-cancelling headphones in India. Prior to its launch in the country, Sony launched the headphones globally in April this year. These headphones are an upgrade over its predecessor WH-CH700N wireless noise-cancelling headphones that arrived in the market in the year 2018. It can deliver up to 35 hours of battery life and a 30mm driver unit.The company said, “Sony India today announced the launch of wireless noise-cancelling headphones, WH-CH710N providing the perfect hassle-free experience for life on-the-go. Powered with a battery life of up to 35 hours, these compact and lightweight headphones are the perfect travel companions for on the go music lovers. Though WFH likely gives you the liberty to pump up the volume of speakers, headphones can still come in handy for work calls, Perfect for tuning out potential distractions around the house, or intruding sounds from outside, thanks to noise-cancelling of WH-CH710N. They’re especially well-suited for use during important work calls since the mics can isolate your voice from background noises, thanks to the built-in mic.”Sony WH-CH710N wireless active noise-cancelling headphones pricing and availabilityThe Sony WH-CH710N wireless headphones have been launched in India with a price tag of Rs 9,990. The headphones are available in two colour options Black and Blue and are now up sale across Sony retail stores (Sony Center and Sony Exclusive), www.ShopatSC.com portal, major electronic stores and other e-commerce websites in India.Sony WH-CH710N wireless active noise-cancelling headphones featuresThe Sony WH-CH710N wireless active noise-cancelling headphones come with oval-shaped earpads for long listening hours and with swivel fold design to be carried easily. The headphones are powered by 30mm dynamic drivers to deliver clear and powerful sound allowing you to receive crystal clear sound. It has dual Built-In Mis for hands-free calling.The Sony wireless headphones come integrated with Google Assistant for voice access to music, information, notifications, set reminders and much more through hands-free, voice-controlled experience. As the name suggests the headphones are supported by Artificial Intelligence Noise Cancellation (AINC) to enjoy music without distraction. This feature also keeps on analyzing the environmental ambient sound components and automatically selects the most effective noise-cancelling mode according to the users’ surroundings so that they don’t miss out any important announcement or while they are crossing the road ensuring safety.The audio device comes with an inbuilt Li-ion battery that is touted to deliver a music playback for up to 35 hours on a single charge. However, on a 10-minute charge, it can last up to 60 minutes. But if the battery runs out you can connect it to your device with the help of aux cable for uninterrupted music experience. Though the Sony WH-CH710N wireless headphones are SBC and AAC Bluetooth codecs supported.
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The Taiwanese company has been doing well in India and has been coming up with new laptops as well as PCs in the market with the latest tech and features. Recently it launched Swift 2 and Aspire Gaming laptops in the county and today Acer has announced the launch of its new laptops in India powered by 10th Gen Intel Core processors. The company has released the Acer Nitro 5 gaming laptop in multiple configurations with a high refresh rate. It will be available in 15-inch and 17-inch screen sizes.Speaking on this occasion, Chandrahas Panigrahi, CMO & Consumer Business Head, Acer India said, “In order to stay ahead with the increasing demand for gaming PC’s in India, Acer is excited to introduce our first 10th Gen Intel Core gaming laptop designed for both core and casual Indian gaming enthusiasts. The new range is built with an emphasis on strong performance, responsiveness, and intelligent design. We are confident to continue to offer the best experience with innovation and outstanding features for gaming fanatics.”According to the company, Nitro 5 is available at a starting price from Rs 72990 on Acer E-store as well as authorized e-commerce and retail outlets.In terms of specifications, Acer Nitro 5 laptop will be available in two 15-inch and 17-inch screen sizes with Full HD IPS display. The screen panel offers 80 percent screen-to-body ratio 1,920×1,080 pixels of resolution and 144Hz of refresh rate along with low-latency response time of 3ms. It draws its power from up to 10th generation Intel Core i7 H-series mobile processors with up to NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 GPUs for graphics. It comes with dual M.2 supporting PCIe SSD in RAID 0 technology and up to 32GB DDR4 RAM using two soDIMM modules with a hard disk drive for mass storage. The Nitro 5 has a keyboard with backlit and 4-zone RGB lighting. There is a dedicated NitroSense Key. WASD and arrow keys are also highlighted for quick location while the key response is immediate with a 1.6mm travel distance.In addition to this, there are twin fans, Acer CoolBoost technology, and quad exhaust port design, therefore, mounting the fan speed by 10% and CPU/GPU cooling by 9% compared to auto mode. According to the company, the users will be able to monitor and manage the Nitro 5 with NitroSense, accessible with one touch of the NitroSense hotkey, covering temperatures, fan speeds, and more. As for the connectivity, there is Wi-Fi 6 with 2×2 MU-MIMO technology, an array of ports such as HDMI 2.0, USB Type-C 3.2 standard with Gen 2 along with an Ethernet port. The Acer gaming laptop is touted to deliver up to 10 hours of battery life along with smooth HD streaming video, and interrupt-free voice and video chats
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Xiaomi today launched its first Mi laptops in India. The company has introduced Mi Notebook 14 and Mi Notebook 14 Horizon Edition powered by the latest 10th-generation Intel Core processors. Both the devices have made its global debut via an online launch event. The Mi laptops are going to take on HP, Lenovo, Acer as well as Dell devices in the country that comes with a bezel-less design display and the latest chipset.Mi Notebook 14 and Mi Notebook 14 Horizon Edition pricing and availability detailsXiaomi Mi Notebook will be available in multiple configurations. The base 256GB SSD variant has been launched at Rs 41,999 whereas the 512GB SSD model price has been set at Rs 44,999. Whereas, the top variant with Nvidia GeForce MX250 GPU is priced at Rs 47,999. Here we would like to mention that these are introductory prices that will be valid till July 16.Mi NoteBook 14Next, the Mi Notebook Horizon Edition will be available in two models Intel Core i5 and Intel Core i7 priced at Rs 54,999 and Rs 59,999 respectively. All the devices are scheduled to go on sale via Amazon, Mi.com, Mi Home stores, and Mi Studios starting June 17. Customers buying the Mi laptops can avail an instant discount of Rs 2,000 if the transaction is made using HDFC Bank credit and debit card. Moreover, the no-cost EMI options for up to nine months will also be available on the purchase.Mi Notebook 14 Tech SpecsMi Notebook 14 will run on Windows 10 Home Edition. It is going to feature a 14-inch full-HD display with 1,920×1,080 pixels of resolution. The screen has an 81.2 percent screen to body ratio, 16:9 aspect ratio and a bezel-less design along with a USB powered webcam. The Mi laptop will be powered by 10th-generation Intel Core i5 processor coupled with Nvidia GeForce MX250 GPU for graphics. It will be available with 8GB of DDR4 RAM and 512GB of SATA SSD. The laptop can last up to 10 hours on a single charge. It comes with a 65W fast charging support.Mi NoteBook 14 Horizon EditionMi Notebook 14 Horizon Edition Tec SpecsMi Notebook 14 Horizon Edition is the top model from the series powered by 10th-generation Intel Core i5-10210U and Intel Core i7-10510U processor to choose from. It will be available with Nvidia GeForce MX350 GPU paired with 8GB of DDR4 RAM and 512GB of NVMe M2 SSD. It comes with a 14-inch full-HD anti-glare IPS display with 1,920×1,080 pixels. Along with a 178-degree viewing angle, it offers 60Hz of refresh rate screen and 91 percent of screen-to-body ratio. It comes integrated with Windows 10 Home Edition.However, the device features a 14-inch display but it is claimed to offer a 13.3-inch screen because of the reason that it has a 3mm thin bezels. Unlike the entry-level Mi Notebook, it comes with an inbuilt webcam.What’s more, it is supported by stereo speakers powered by DTS Audio tech and comes pre-installed with Mi Blaze Unlock and Mi Quickshare. The laptop is touted to offer 10 hours of battery life on a single charge with the help of a 46Wh battery supported by a 65W charger.
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The Chinese brand Xiaomi is all set to enter into the PCs industry in India with the launch of Mi Notebook and Mi Notebook Horizon Edition today. The company has planned to host an online launch event to unveil the devices in the country. These two laptops are going to be the company’s first laptops to arrive in India by Xiaomi. However, the company already offers a range of devices under its sub-brand Redmi popularly known as RedmiBook. The rumours suggest that the upcoming Mi Notebook is going to be a rebranded variant of RedmiBook 13 that was launched last year. But the company CEO says that they have designed the laptops keeping mind the demands of the India consumers and will be India exclusive only.How to watch the LivestreamXiaomi is going to host an online launch event to introduce Mi Notebook and Mi Notebook Horizon Edition today. The launch event will be live-streamed via the company official YouTube channel and across all its social media channels. The Livestream will begin today at 12 noon onwards.
Mi Notebook and Mi Notebook Horizon Edition SpecificationsAs per the official teasers, Mi Notebook is confirmed to offer 12 hours of battery life on a single charge. In addition to this, it will be going to come with the highest screen to body ratio in the laptop category. The Mi laptop is expected to be powered by the latest 10th gen Intel Core i7 processor.As we mentioned earlier there might be many similarities in the specifications of the Mi Notebook with the RedmiBook 13. The upcoming laptop is expected to get 1C fast charging tech support which is capable of charging the laptop from zero to 50 percent in 35 minutes. Moreover, it is expected to feature a 13.3-inch Full HD anti-glare display with narrow 4.65mm bezels offering 1920 x 1080 pixels of resolution with 178-degree wide-viewing angle and 250 nits maximum brightness.At the same event, the company will also introduce Mi Notebook Horizon Edition. It is expected to come with a bezel-less 14-inch full-HD display. The laptop is suggested to come with a 10th gen Intel Core i7 processor. It is said to get supported by SSD storage and DTS Audio.
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At last, Google has finally launched its latest operating system which is Android 11. At the moment only the beta version of OS has been released for the Pixel users. The company has called off its Google IO 2020 due to coronavirus and the launch was scheduled for June 3. But due to Black Lives Matter protests in the US and across the world again the introduction of Android 11 Beta was postponed. The stable update is expected to be available to all the Android devices by the end of this year.Android 11 Beta is now available for the Google Pixel 2 and later devices. Lots of speculation was also being made that during the unveiling of the newest operating system the company is expected to launch Google Pixel 4a under the mid-range segment. However, the much-anticipated device remains covered up.Coming back to the Android 11 Beta, here is what it is going to bring to the table:According to the company, it has focused on three key themes: People, Controls, and Privacy. With the release of the 1st beta update, the new OS brings new conversation notifications known as the bubble. It will appear in a dedicated section at the top of the shade, with a people-forward design and conversation specific actions, such as opening the conversation as a bubble, creating a conversation shortcut on the home screen, or setting a reminder. Bubbles will allow users to keep the conversation in view and more accessible while you are at multitasking. According to the company Messaging and chat apps should use the Bubbles API on notifications to enable this in Android 11. Whereas the Consolidated keyboard suggestions let the Autofill apps and Input Method to firmly suggest context-specific entities and strings straight in an IME’s suggestion strip, where they are most handy for users. Now the devices will include an on-device visual cortex that understands screen content and context and generates labels and access points for accessibility commands. The Voice access update is for the people who often control their handsets completely by voice.The new update brings you more control for your device to make it faster as well as easier. One can draw device controls instantly at one place by long-pressing the power button. Apps can use a new API to appear in the controls. The most notable update coming to the Android 11 Beta is the Media Controls which is now cleverer to switch the output device for the audio or video content, whether it be headphones, speakers or even their TV.Media controls in Android 11 are located near the Quick Settings. Sessions from multiple apps are arranged in a swipeable carousel. The carousel lists sessions in this order:
Streams playing locally on the phone
Remote streams, such as those detected on external devices or cast sessions
Previous resumable sessions, in the order they were last played
Users can restart previous sessions from the carousel without having to start the app. When playback begins, the user interacts with the media controls in the usual way. For more info, click here.In terms of privacy, Android 11 brings more control over sensitive permissions and working to keep devices more secure through faster updates. With the One-time permission, one can allow the app access to the device microphone, camera, or location, at that one time only. However, the app will be able to ask for permissions another time the next time the app is used. If a particular app is not used for an extended period of time, Android 11 will “auto-reset” all of the runtime permissions connected with the app and let the user know. The app can apply for the permissions again the next time the app is used. Google Play System Updates, launched last year, lets us expedite updates of core OS components to devices in the Android ecosystem. In Android 11, the company has doubled the number of updatable modules, and those 12 new modules will help improve privacy, security, and consistency for users and developers.“Android 11 also includes a number of other developer productivity improvements like wireless ADB debugging, ADB incremental for faster installs of large APKs, and more nullability annotations on platform APIs (to catch issues at build time instead of runtime), and more.” the company in its blog post said.According to the company, the first Beta for Android 11 is now available for Pixel 2, 3, 3a, or 4 devices. One canenroll here to get Android 11 Beta updates over-the-air.
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In India, there are several audio brands which offer high-quality Bluetooth speakers such as Blaupunkt, BoAt, Sony among others. Now the French consumer electronics brand Thomson launched its latest audio product in India. The company has introduced BTS05 5W Bluetooth Speaker in the country designed to deliver high-quality audio and easy to carry anywhere without taking much space in your bag. It comes integrated with features like Google and Siri.On the launch of the Boombox, Ms Rohini Walia, Chief Revenue Officer, Thomson Audio said, “We are delighted to launch BTS05 for our consumers. The design has been made keeping in mind the music requirements and travel friendliness of the youth. The built-in features like Google and Siri will be an added experience for the user.”Thomson has launched BTS05 5W Bluetooth Speaker in the country with an asking price of Rs 999. The portable speaker will be available for purchase via e-commerce platforms Flipkart as well as Amazon. It comes in a single black colour option.The True wireless speaker comes with 5W of power output. To enhance the audio the user can connect two speakers together and double the fun. You get the output of two (10watts) while controlling it with one output device. The speaker can be connected easily with your smartphones and Tablets enabling wireless connectivity up to 10 meters. For connectivity, the speaker also supports USB, MicroSD, Aux and FM. In addition to this, the BTS05 5W Bluetooth Speaker also supports Siri or Google Assistant allowing you to control your playlist, calls or check weather updates with the command of your voice. It also has a built-in MIC to also use it as a conference call device. The Bluetooth speaker houses a 1200mAh battery which can deliver up to 8 hours of playtime.The company says “the BTS05 5W Bluetooth Speaker has been designed to deliver high definition sound on the go. It’s big enough to start a party but small enough to fit in your pockets. Except for skinny jeans then you can hang it off a loop. It is built for the mobile generation which is pocket friendly. “
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Amazon Quiz for June 11 has gone live. Daily the e-commerce platform brings a new quiz that gives a chance to its millions of users to win exciting prizes being offered by the company. The quiz contains 5 general questions to which you have to answer correctly. Today you can stand a chance to win Rs 15,000 Amazon Pay Balance.
Daily the e-commerce platform brings a fresh questionnaire to which the contestants have to answer correctly to enter into a lucky draw. The quiz can be played daily from 8 AM to 12 noon. The quiz contains a total of five questions, all the questions are based on general knowledge and current affairs. Only one person will be declared a winner. Amazon will announce the result of the quiz at the end of the month. Only app users are eligible to participate in the Quiz. If you don’t know the answers, every day we update all the Amazon Quiz questions with their correct answers on our website. Check out today’s answers for the Amazon Quiz to Rs 15,000 Amazon Pay Balance.
June 11 Amazon Quiz Answers
Question 1: Which Cyclonic storm made landfall in Maharashtra’s Raigad district on June 3 2020?
The answer is- NisargaQuestion 2: As per the latest calendar, which European country is slated to host the first two races of the 2020 Formula One season?
The answer is- AustriaQuestion 3: What name did the US astronauts give the SpaceX Dragon craft in which they travelled to the International Space Station?
The answer is- EndeavourQuestion 4: Rani Rampal, the 2020 Khel Ratna Award nominee captains India in which sport?
The answer is- HockeyQuestion 5: Which tributary of river Indus is the site for the Kohala hydro-power project, which aims at providing low-cost electricity?
The answer is- Jhelum
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The South Korean smartphone company, Samsung, brought Galaxy M21 in India just ahead of the lockdown imposed in the country to contain the spread of coronavirus. The lockdown has affected the sale of the product because the online and the offline retailer too were shut down. But now, when the government allowed the companies to begin working, Samsung Galaxy M21 sales have begun. Samsung has a good reputation and high expectations among its fans for offering robust mobile handsets in all the price segments. Samsung Galaxy M21 is an upgrade over its predecessor Galaxy M20 that was launched last year. So, today we bring to you the review of Galaxy M21 to find out if it is worth a buy.
Design and Display
Starting with the design first, the Samsung Galaxy M21 comes with a plastic body, which does seem to draw some fingerprints. But, nothing a quick wipe cannot take care of. Usually, Samsung gives a back cover in its boxes, but this time we did not find one in the box of Samsung Galaxy M21. For the review, we received the black option with a glossy finish. Other than this the smartphone is available in Blue colour as well. The Samsung Galaxy M21 features a 6.4-inch full-HD+ Infinity-U Super AMOLED display, which is protected with a shield of Corning Gorilla Glass 3 to prevent scratches. It comes with a centrally positioned waterdrop notch to accommodate a selfie camera just underneath an earpiece. It has lean bezels and an apparent chin. On the right side rim, the company has provided a relatively big volume rocker key. To raise the volume you have to make use of both your hands as it is a fairly large device. Beneath it, there is a power button and on the other side, you get a sim/microSD card slot. The audio jack, USB Type-C port and the speaker grille are prearranged at the base. The Samsung Galaxy M21 comes with curved edges and it feels less bulky beside the fact that it packs a massive 6,000mAh battery. On rolling it over you get a glossy back panel and the rear-mounted fingerprint scanner has been placed well to unlock the handset single-handedly. On the top left area of the back, there is a rectangular shaped camera module housing three camera sensors along with an LED flash. The Samsung branding has been imprinted some inches above the bottom rim. As said, Samsung Galaxy M21 arrives with a 6.4-inch full-HD+ Infinity-U Super AMOLED display offering 1080×2340 pixels of resolution with 19.5:9 aspect ratio. The display presents punchy colours and we had no difficulty in viewing the phone from any position. If you feel that the screen is too intense you can trigger the adaptive brightness that diminishes the strain on eyes. The display is dazzling when used outdoors even under intense sunlight. We enjoyed watching movies and streaming Netflix and Amazon Prime Videos to cut the dullness while staying at home during the coronavirus lockdown.So we can proudly say that at such low a cost it offers a stunning display along with good viewing angles.
Performance and Camera
The Samsung Galaxy M21 originates its command from a 2.3GHz octa-core Exynos 9611 processor together with Mali-G72 MP3 GPU for graphics. We tested the 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage option, however, the company offers one more option to choose that is 4GB RAM with 64GB storage. The performance of the smartphone was up to the mark in terms of everyday usage and multitasking, but in terms of profound gaming, we became aware of some lag while playing PUBG or Call of Duty at top graphic settings. We would not advise you to use high-settings if you are a demanding gamer.In terms of the user interface M21 runs on One UI 2.0 on top of Android 10 so you are benefited with the Dark Mode that doesn’t hurt your eyes when the phone is particularly used at night. We found some bloatware that comes preinstalled on the handset such as Amazon, Netflix, Dailyhunt, Prime Video and Helo, however, the device’s UI is clean and fresh. While setting up, the phone suggested installing a number of other apps, too. For the gamers, the smartphone comes preinstalled with the Game Booster feature that when turned on blocks all the notifications for a smooth gaming session.We usually have been impressed with Samsung smartphones as they deliver good battery life and this device is no different. It comes with a massive 6,000mAh battery inside. So we don’t have to be anxious about charging the phone over and over again because while reviewing the battery lasted quite longer than usual. For us, it lasted for more than 48 hours but if you watch HD videos and do intensive gaming, it can last for a day. The battery is supported by a 15W fast charger, which takes almost two hours to charge the phone from zero to one hundred percent.Coming to the most important part of our review, which is the camera performance. Samsung provides a triple rear camera set up in Galaxy M21, which comprises of a 48-megapixel primary lens with f/2.0 aperture, paired with 8-megapixel ultra-wide-angle sensor with f/2.2 aperture and a 5-megapixel depth sensor for taking portraits. The camera app includes modes such as Live Focus, Pro, Night, Food, Super Slow-Mo, Panorama Hyperlapse and Slow Motion to boost the camera performance. Normal ModeWide angle modeThe phone managed to get on good and vibrant pictures in good lighting or natural daylight. The wide-angle pictures were not very detailed. We expected it to be a bit sharper. The close-up shots were satisfactory; the depth between the subject and the background was natural. However, the camera struggled while taking low light images. We were not pleased with the image quality it delivered and when the wide-angle lens was enabled. For selfies, Samsung Galaxy M21 comes with a 20-megapixel front-facing camera. We noted similar problems while snapping selfies in low light. The images turned out to be a little grainy and lacked details. When taken in good lighting conditions it clicked way better shots. So we can say the performance of the camera is average as low light pictures were not much impressive.
Verdict
All in all, Samsung has offered Galaxy M21 with proprietary design and a massive 6,000mAh battery, which we think is not a bad deal when it comes to the pricing. The device comes with an asking price of Rs 13,999 via e-commerce platforms for the 4GB RAM. It comes with an improved camera system over its predecessor, but some tweaks remain. As a final point, we would just say it is just a decent device at this price point when we compare it to other devices being offered by Realme and Xiaomi in terms of hardware. You can go for it if you want to enjoy long gaming or Netflix sessions without the hassle of charging it over and over. ProsExcellent DisplaySuper long battery lifeGood builtConsFingerprint magnetCameras need a bit of work
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The Chinese brand Xiaomi today launched its latest entry in the Redmi’s portfolio. The company has introduced Redmi 9 powered by the MediaTek Helio G80 processor. The device has been released in Spain and the European market. The device comes with a similar feature to Redmi Note 9. The gadget features a quad rear camera setup along with a water drop-style notch display to accommodate a selfie camera. Moreover, there is a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor as well as a 5,020mAh battery. Redmi 9 pricing and availability detailsXiaomi today launched Redmi 9 in two variants of 3GB of RAM with 32GB of storage and a 4GB of RAM with 64GB of internal storage options. The 3GB of RAM model has been introduced with a price tag of EUR 149 that translates to Rs 12,800 while the 4GB RAM model price has been set at EUR 179 that translates to Rs 15,300. The device will be put on pre-orders in Spain starting June 15 however it will be offered with an introductory price of EUR 139 and EUR 169 that translates to Rs 11,900 and Rs 14,500 respectively. It is scheduled to be on sale starting June 18 via online as well as offline channels. It handset will be available in three colour options Carbon Gray, Sunset Purple, and Ocean Green.Redmi 9 specificationsRedmi 9 will come with a 6.53-inch full-HD+ water drop-style notch display with 1,080×2,340 pixels of resolution. The display has 19.5:9 aspect ratio, 394ppi pixel density, 400nits of brightness and is protected with a layer of Corning Gorilla Glass 3, Under the hood, there is a 2GHz MediaTek Helio G80 octa-core chipset with Mali-G52 GPU. It will be offered with up to 4GB of RAM and 6GB of internal storage which can be expanded with the help of microSD card.For optics, Redmi 9 features a quad rear camera setup that includes a 13-megapixel primary sensor with f/2.2 aperture. Further assisted by a secondary 8-megapixel ultra-wide camera with 118-degree field of view and f/2.2 aperture, a 5-megapixel macro lens with f/2.4 aperture and a 2-megapixel depth sensor. For selfies, there is an 8-megapixel front-facing camera with a 77.8-degree field of view and f/2.0 aperture.In terms of connectivity, there is 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth v5, Wi-Fi Direct, FM Radio, NFC, GPS, AGPS, 3.5mm headphones jack, USB Type-C port, and an IR sensor. The sensor on the phone includes a vibration motor, distance sensor, ambient light sensor, accelerometer, and electronic compass along with a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor. The smartphone packs a 5,020mAh battery supported by an 18W Quick Charge 3.0 fast charging support.
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In what seems to be a strategy to prep-up for against rivals in the competitive and ever-growing market for video game audio, Bose is reportedly working on a gaming version of its QC35 II headphones.
According to 9to5Google, its “APK Insight team has discovered that the latest update to the Bose Connect app includes references to a currently unannounced headset, the “QC35 II Gaming Headset,” including a video.”
In the APK of version 12.0 of the Bose Connect App, it was found that the new gaming headset has been codenames as “Tibbers.” This was the name of a stuffed Teddy Bear carried by the champion Annie from the popular MOBA game “League of Legends”. Annie can bring the ferocious Tibbers to life to destroy her enemies as her Ultimate Ability.
What more could be found while diving deep into the string of code is that there is an explicit mention of a product called the “Bose QC35 II Gaming Headset.” As per the news report, “These gaming microphone strings are going to be connected to a product tour video, which was also included in the Bose Connect update and pretty clearly shows a microphone attachment connecting to a QC35 II headset.”
Moreover, it was reported that the Bose Connect App is created to enable the Bose device owners to easily connect its audio products and access various settings. However, if Bose is prepping-up for the launch of a QC35 II Gaming Headset, than it would be require an app too as each and every app has individual settings to support different devices.
The Bose Connect app gives its users easy access to everything that the product has to offer. One can unlock product features and personalize the settings so that the users can spend more time enjoying the music instead of setting it up.
Besides this, the Bose Connect app user can also easily manage all the Bluetooth connections. Go from taking a call on your smartphone to listening to music on your tablet to watching a movie on your laptop with one single swipe.
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Amazfit T-Rex specifications and features
Huami Amazfit T-REX comes with a 1.3-inch AMOLED display with 360×360 pixels of resolution. To prevent scratches, it has been protected with a layer of Corning Gorilla Glass 3. It boasts a 390mAh battery which is claimed to deliver 20 days of battery life. According to the company when in the basic mode it can last up to 66 days but when used with GPS it will last up to 20 hours on a single charge. It takes two hours to charge from zero to 100 percent. The device is 5ATM rated for water and sweat resistant and comes with 14 sports modes allowing you to track your performance. It is provided with a Sweat-absorbent and comfortable silicone strap.
Moreover, there are 30 watch faces that can be customised as per personal liking. In addition to this, there is GPS, GLONASS, a BioTracker PPG optical heart rate sensor, an advanced activity tracker and a sleep monitoring sensor allowing you to keep a tab on health as well as fitness goals. Along with that you also get 14 sports modes in order to track your indoor as well as an outdoor activity such as running, cycling, skiing and much more. Amazfit T-Rex smartwatch is military standard (MIL-STD-810) certified that can withstand unpredictable weather conditions and extreme temperatures. For connectivity, there is Bluetooth v5.0, GPS and GLONASS. One can also use it to check notifications, weather updates, calls, text and more.
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Amazfit T-Rex specifications and features
Huami Amazfit T-REX comes with a 1.3-inch AMOLED display with 360×360 pixels of resolution. To prevent scratches, it has been protected with a layer of Corning Gorilla Glass 3. It boasts a 390mAh battery which is claimed to deliver 20 days of battery life. According to the company when in the basic mode it can last up to 66 days but when used with GPS it will last up to 20 hours on a single charge. It takes two hours to charge from zero to 100 percent. The device is 5ATM rated for water and sweat resistant and comes with 14 sports modes allowing you to track your performance. It is provided with a Sweat-absorbent and comfortable silicone strap.
Moreover, there are 30 watch faces that can be customised as per personal liking. In addition to this, there is GPS, GLONASS, a BioTracker PPG optical heart rate sensor, an advanced activity tracker and a sleep monitoring sensor allowing you to keep a tab on health as well as fitness goals. Along with that you also get 14 sports modes in order to track your indoor as well as an outdoor activity such as running, cycling, skiing and much more. Amazfit T-Rex smartwatch is military standard (MIL-STD-810) certified that can withstand unpredictable weather conditions and extreme temperatures. For connectivity, there is Bluetooth v5.0, GPS and GLONASS. One can also use it to check notifications, weather updates, calls, text and more.
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Motorola One Fusion+ specifications and features
Motorola One Fusion+ runs on stock Android 10. The smartphone features a 6.5-inch full-HD+ display with 1,080×2,340 pixels of resolution, 19.5:9 aspect ratio and 395ppi pixel density. Under the hood, there is a Qualcomm Snapdragon 730 processor paired with Adreno 618 GPU for graphics. It will be offered with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. The storage can be expanded up to 1TB using a hybrid microSD card.
For optics, Motorola One Fusion+ comes with a quad rear camera set up consisting of a 64-megapixel primary sensor with f/1.8 aperture. Further assisted by, a secondary 8-megapixel ultra-wide angle lens with f/2.2 aperture, a 5-megapixel macro sensor with f/2.4 aperture and a 2-megapixel depth sensor with f/2.4 aperture. While on the front there is a 16-megapixel pop-up selfie camera with f/2.2 aperture and it supports face unlock feature which rises up to if the fingerprint is not used to unlock the device.
It packs a 5,000mAh battery 15W fast charging support that is claimed to deliver up to two days of battery life. In terms of connectivity, there is 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 ac, GPS, 3.5mm audio jack, USB Type-C port and Bluetooth v5. It comes with a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor and a dedicated Google Assistant button.
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Motorola One Fusion+ specifications and features
Motorola One Fusion+ runs on stock Android 10. The smartphone features a 6.5-inch full-HD+ display with 1,080×2,340 pixels of resolution, 19.5:9 aspect ratio and 395ppi pixel density. Under the hood, there is a Qualcomm Snapdragon 730 processor paired with Adreno 618 GPU for graphics. It will be offered with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. The storage can be expanded up to 1TB using a hybrid microSD card.
For optics, Motorola One Fusion+ comes with a quad rear camera set up consisting of a 64-megapixel primary sensor with f/1.8 aperture. Further assisted by, a secondary 8-megapixel ultra-wide angle lens with f/2.2 aperture, a 5-megapixel macro sensor with f/2.4 aperture and a 2-megapixel depth sensor with f/2.4 aperture. While on the front there is a 16-megapixel pop-up selfie camera with f/2.2 aperture and it supports face unlock feature which rises up to if the fingerprint is not used to unlock the device.
It packs a 5,000mAh battery 15W fast charging support that is claimed to deliver up to two days of battery life. In terms of connectivity, there is 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 ac, GPS, 3.5mm audio jack, USB Type-C port and Bluetooth v5. It comes with a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor and a dedicated Google Assistant button.
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Oppo A52 specifications
Oppo A52 comes with a 6.5-inch FHD+ punch-hole display with 1,080×2,400 pixels of resolution and 90.5 percent screen-to-body ratio. It derives its power from octa-core Snapdragon 665 SoC coupled with 8GB of RAM and 128GB internal storage. It comes with a dedicated microSD card to expand the internal memory up to 256GB. The smartphone runs on ColourOS 7.1, based on the top of Android 10.
In terms of imaging, there is a quad rear camera set up that includes a 12-megapixel primary camera, an 8-megapixel secondary camera, and two 2-megapixel sensors. On the front, it sports an 8-megapixel selfie camera. The smartphone is fueled by a 5,000mAh battery and it supports 18W fast charging tech.
Oppo Enco W11
Oppo Enco W11 comes with a bean-shaped in-ear design for comfortable wear. It comes with an immersive sound effect for a better sound quality experience. There is an 8 mm Dynamic Speaker with a titanium-plated diaphragm. Moreover, the headphones are IPX5 rated with water and sweat resistance. It is proved with a Type-C charging port and is touted to deliver 5 hours of continuous music playback on a single charge with a total battery duration of up to 20 hours.
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Oppo A52 specifications
Oppo A52 comes with a 6.5-inch FHD+ punch-hole display with 1,080×2,400 pixels of resolution and 90.5 percent screen-to-body ratio. It derives its power from octa-core Snapdragon 665 SoC coupled with 8GB of RAM and 128GB internal storage. It comes with a dedicated microSD card to expand the internal memory up to 256GB. The smartphone runs on ColourOS 7.1, based on the top of Android 10.
In terms of imaging, there is a quad rear camera set up that includes a 12-megapixel primary camera, an 8-megapixel secondary camera, and two 2-megapixel sensors. On the front, it sports an 8-megapixel selfie camera. The smartphone is fueled by a 5,000mAh battery and it supports 18W fast charging tech.
Oppo Enco W11
Oppo Enco W11 comes with a bean-shaped in-ear design for comfortable wear. It comes with an immersive sound effect for a better sound quality experience. There is an 8 mm Dynamic Speaker with a titanium-plated diaphragm. Moreover, the headphones are IPX5 rated with water and sweat resistance. It is proved with a Type-C charging port and is touted to deliver 5 hours of continuous music playback on a single charge with a total battery duration of up to 20 hours.
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The gaming console will be coming with improved haptic feedback on the controller along with inbuilt sensors, 3D audio and much more.
While on the software front there will be a lineup of games that will define PS5 when it launches this holiday. In total the company will be serving nine titles that will include:
The gaming console will be coming with improved haptic feedback on the controller along with inbuilt sensors, 3D audio and much more.
While on the software front there will be a lineup of games that will define PS5 when it launches this holiday. In total the company will be serving nine titles that will include:
Mi Band 5 specifications and features
Xiaomi’s Mi Band is the successor of Mi Band 4 and this time the company has launched its next-generation fitness tracker with a larger 1.1-inch coloured AMOLED display. It will be offering more than 100 official as well as third party animated watch faces such as Neon Genesis Evangelion, Case Closed, Hatsune Miku, and SpongeBob SquarePants paired with coloured straps.
It offers 11 fitness tracking modes and interestingly the females can also use it for tracking their menstrual cycles. The band has a Personal Activity Intelligence (PAI) Activity Index that allows the user to track and understand their fitness routine.
In addition to this Mi Band 5 also brings an improved sleep monitoring system that can monitor the sleeping patterns. According to the company, the sleep monitoring feature has been improved by 40 percent. Moreover, it comes with a heart rate sensor to monitor heartbeat during the workout sessions.
Besides this one can also use it to check their emails, social media notifications, incoming calls, weather updates, music control and more. The fitness band also features a remote-control camera allowing users to snap a selfie or a regular picture from their device. It comes with an inbuilt microphone to wake up the voice assistant. Moreover, there is an NFC variant which allows the user to make digital payments. The NFC model is claimed to deliver 14 days of battery life while the regular variant can last up to 20 days. One can also charge it without having to take it off from your wrist as it also supports magnetic charging.
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Mi Band 5 specifications and features
Xiaomi’s Mi Band is the successor of Mi Band 4 and this time the company has launched its next-generation fitness tracker with a larger 1.1-inch coloured AMOLED display. It will be offering more than 100 official as well as third party animated watch faces such as Neon Genesis Evangelion, Case Closed, Hatsune Miku, and SpongeBob SquarePants paired with coloured straps.
It offers 11 fitness tracking modes and interestingly the females can also use it for tracking their menstrual cycles. The band has a Personal Activity Intelligence (PAI) Activity Index that allows the user to track and understand their fitness routine.
In addition to this Mi Band 5 also brings an improved sleep monitoring system that can monitor the sleeping patterns. According to the company, the sleep monitoring feature has been improved by 40 percent. Moreover, it comes with a heart rate sensor to monitor heartbeat during the workout sessions.
Besides this one can also use it to check their emails, social media notifications, incoming calls, weather updates, music control and more. The fitness band also features a remote-control camera allowing users to snap a selfie or a regular picture from their device. It comes with an inbuilt microphone to wake up the voice assistant. Moreover, there is an NFC variant which allows the user to make digital payments. The NFC model is claimed to deliver 14 days of battery life while the regular variant can last up to 20 days. One can also charge it without having to take it off from your wrist as it also supports magnetic charging.
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Designed with smart printing technology to boost efficiency for small to medium businesses and home printing, HP Neverstop Laser 1000w now comes with an extra HP Toner reload kit. Users can avail of this offer, which is aimed at reducing the need for our customers to step out to purchase a reload, while restrictions in place, by redeeming the coupon accompanying the printers till July 31, 2020.
HP claims that this free, easy-to-use HP Toner reload kit will provide our customers the capacity to print an additional 2500 pages. Besides this, HP Neverstop Laser 1000w comes with an Inbox yield of 5000 pages. This means that consumers can now get up to 7500 pages along with the product redemption offer that ultimately enhances business productivity.
Moreover, consumers can easily install and setup HP Neverstop Laser 1000w and even change the toner, without the hassle of any technician visiting home and avoid contact. In addition to this, the Wi-Fi Direct variant in the multi-function and single-function devices ensures the convenience of seamless, router-less connectivity with mobile devices. As HP Neverstop Laser 1000w is certified by Blue Angel and Energy Star, the company asserted that it provides a safe and low-energy drawing printing solution for ‘Work from Home environment’.
It is available at a discounted price of Rs 12,499 on HP Online Store.
Canon PIXMA G3010
Designed with smart printing technology to boost efficiency for small to medium businesses and home printing, HP Neverstop Laser 1000w now comes with an extra HP Toner reload kit. Users can avail of this offer, which is aimed at reducing the need for our customers to step out to purchase a reload, while restrictions in place, by redeeming the coupon accompanying the printers till July 31, 2020.
HP claims that this free, easy-to-use HP Toner reload kit will provide our customers the capacity to print an additional 2500 pages. Besides this, HP Neverstop Laser 1000w comes with an Inbox yield of 5000 pages. This means that consumers can now get up to 7500 pages along with the product redemption offer that ultimately enhances business productivity.
Moreover, consumers can easily install and setup HP Neverstop Laser 1000w and even change the toner, without the hassle of any technician visiting home and avoid contact. In addition to this, the Wi-Fi Direct variant in the multi-function and single-function devices ensures the convenience of seamless, router-less connectivity with mobile devices. As HP Neverstop Laser 1000w is certified by Blue Angel and Energy Star, the company asserted that it provides a safe and low-energy drawing printing solution for ‘Work from Home environment’.
It is available at a discounted price of Rs 12,499 on HP Online Store.
Canon PIXMA G3010
Designed for high volume printing at low running cost, Canon PIXMA G3010 comes with refillable ink tank wireless all-in-one for high-volume printing solutions. One refill bottle of ink can publish approximately 7000 sheets of full shade as well as much as 6000 sheets of black and white. Re-filling ink is likewise very simple. Taper ink containers stop ink spills when replenishing. The portable style of Canon Pixma G3010 is developed with space-saving performance in mind, making it a practical and suitable option for smaller sized workspace.
Canon Pixma G3010 supports the Wireless Printing attribute that enables the user to print files from a computer system on the printer with a Wi-Fi network. In addition, this printer is equipped with Accessibility Factor Setting so you can straight publish records from a laptop, desktop or smartphone without the assistance of a router.
It is available at a discounted price of Rs 13,794 on Amazon India.
Brother DCP-T710W
With Brother DCP-T710W, enjoy printing without worrying about costs and expand your print capabilities with professional quality that yields crisp, clear text and brilliant graphics. The built-in Wi-Fi enables your entire family or workgroup to effortlessly share one device. In addition to this, this printer by Brother is also equipped with direct mobile print for the convenience of printing wirelessly from your mobile devices. The company claims that this printer could print up to 6,500 pages in black and 5,000 pages in colour.
Additionally, Brother DCP-T710W refill tank system carries a transparent cover that enables the user for easy front access to the embedded ink tank. The user-friendly design is engineered to minimise the risk of mess and leakage. Featuring a 1-line LCD screen and control panel, the printer allows for easy navigation of print settings.
It is available at a discounted price of Rs 14,415 on Amazon India.
Epson EcoTank L3110
Save more with Epson’s economical and multifunctional printing solutions for business—the EcoTank L3110—built to bring down costs, and bring up productivity. The integrated ink tank enables spill-free, error-free refilling with individual bottles that have designated nozzles. Other features include borderless 4R printing and an ultra-high yield of 7,500 coloured and 4,500 black-and-white pages. This printer enables you to maximize your savings with printing costs of just 7 paise for Black and 18 paise for colour printout
The L3110 prints at a high printing resolution of 5760 dpi, delivering exceptionally high quality prints for all your needs. According to Epson, “You will appreciate the fast print speeds of up to 10ipm for black and 5.0ipm for colour.”
It is available at a discounted price of Rs 10,799 on Flipkart.
Xerox Phaser 3020
With a connectivity of High-Speed USB 2.0, Wi-Fi b/g/n, Xerox Phaser 3020 comes with print speed up to 20 ppm. The first-page=out time that this printer delivers is as fast as 8.5 seconds. As far as maximum print resolution is concerned, it is 600 x 600 dpi (up to 1200 x 1200 enhanced image quality). It has processor speed of 600MHz.
It is available at a discounted price of Rs 8,440 on Amazon India. 
The Nitro 5 has a keyboard with backlit and 4-zone RGB lighting. There is a dedicated NitroSense Key. WASD and arrow keys are also highlighted for quick location while the key response is immediate with a 1.6mm travel distance.
In addition to this, there are twin fans, Acer CoolBoost technology, and quad exhaust port design, therefore, mounting the fan speed by 10% and CPU/GPU cooling by 9% compared to auto mode. According to the company, the users will be able to monitor and manage the Nitro 5 with NitroSense, accessible with one touch of the NitroSense hotkey, covering temperatures, fan speeds, and more. As for the connectivity, there is Wi-Fi 6 with 2×2 MU-MIMO technology, an array of ports such as HDMI 2.0, USB Type-C 3.2 standard with Gen 2 along with an Ethernet port. The Acer gaming laptop is touted to deliver up to 10 hours of battery life along with smooth HD streaming video, and interrupt-free voice and video chats
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The Nitro 5 has a keyboard with backlit and 4-zone RGB lighting. There is a dedicated NitroSense Key. WASD and arrow keys are also highlighted for quick location while the key response is immediate with a 1.6mm travel distance.
In addition to this, there are twin fans, Acer CoolBoost technology, and quad exhaust port design, therefore, mounting the fan speed by 10% and CPU/GPU cooling by 9% compared to auto mode. According to the company, the users will be able to monitor and manage the Nitro 5 with NitroSense, accessible with one touch of the NitroSense hotkey, covering temperatures, fan speeds, and more. As for the connectivity, there is Wi-Fi 6 with 2×2 MU-MIMO technology, an array of ports such as HDMI 2.0, USB Type-C 3.2 standard with Gen 2 along with an Ethernet port. The Acer gaming laptop is touted to deliver up to 10 hours of battery life along with smooth HD streaming video, and interrupt-free voice and video chats
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The Samsung Galaxy M21 comes with curved edges and it feels less bulky beside the fact that it packs a massive 6,000mAh battery. On rolling it over you get a glossy back panel and the rear-mounted fingerprint scanner has been placed well to unlock the handset single-handedly. On the top left area of the back, there is a rectangular shaped camera module housing three camera sensors along with an LED flash. The Samsung branding has been imprinted some inches above the bottom rim.
As said, Samsung Galaxy M21 arrives with a 6.4-inch full-HD+ Infinity-U Super AMOLED display offering 1080×2340 pixels of resolution with 19.5:9 aspect ratio. The display presents punchy colours and we had no difficulty in viewing the phone from any position. If you feel that the screen is too intense you can trigger the adaptive brightness that diminishes the strain on eyes. The display is dazzling when used outdoors even under intense sunlight. We enjoyed watching movies and streaming Netflix and Amazon Prime Videos to cut the dullness while staying at home during the coronavirus lockdown.
So we can proudly say that at such low a cost it offers a stunning display along with good viewing angles.
In terms of the user interface M21 runs on One UI 2.0 on top of Android 10 so you are benefited with the Dark Mode that doesn’t hurt your eyes when the phone is particularly used at night. We found some bloatware that comes preinstalled on the handset such as Amazon, Netflix, Dailyhunt, Prime Video and Helo, however, the device’s UI is clean and fresh. While setting up, the phone suggested installing a number of other apps, too. For the gamers, the smartphone comes preinstalled with the Game Booster feature that when turned on blocks all the notifications for a smooth gaming session.
We usually have been impressed with Samsung smartphones as they deliver good battery life and this device is no different. It comes with a massive 6,000mAh battery inside. So we don’t have to be anxious about charging the phone over and over again because while reviewing the battery lasted quite longer than usual. For us, it lasted for more than 48 hours but if you watch HD videos and do intensive gaming, it can last for a day. The battery is supported by a 15W fast charger, which takes almost two hours to charge the phone from zero to one hundred percent.
Coming to the most important part of our review, which is the camera performance. Samsung provides a triple rear camera set up in Galaxy M21, which comprises of a 48-megapixel primary lens with f/2.0 aperture, paired with 8-megapixel ultra-wide-angle sensor with f/2.2 aperture and a 5-megapixel depth sensor for taking portraits. The camera app includes modes such as Live Focus, Pro, Night, Food, Super Slow-Mo, Panorama Hyperlapse and Slow Motion to boost the camera performance.
Pros
Excellent Display
Super long battery life
Good built
Cons
Fingerprint magnet
Cameras need a bit of work
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The Samsung Galaxy M21 comes with curved edges and it feels less bulky beside the fact that it packs a massive 6,000mAh battery. On rolling it over you get a glossy back panel and the rear-mounted fingerprint scanner has been placed well to unlock the handset single-handedly. On the top left area of the back, there is a rectangular shaped camera module housing three camera sensors along with an LED flash. The Samsung branding has been imprinted some inches above the bottom rim.
As said, Samsung Galaxy M21 arrives with a 6.4-inch full-HD+ Infinity-U Super AMOLED display offering 1080×2340 pixels of resolution with 19.5:9 aspect ratio. The display presents punchy colours and we had no difficulty in viewing the phone from any position. If you feel that the screen is too intense you can trigger the adaptive brightness that diminishes the strain on eyes. The display is dazzling when used outdoors even under intense sunlight. We enjoyed watching movies and streaming Netflix and Amazon Prime Videos to cut the dullness while staying at home during the coronavirus lockdown.
So we can proudly say that at such low a cost it offers a stunning display along with good viewing angles.
In terms of the user interface M21 runs on One UI 2.0 on top of Android 10 so you are benefited with the Dark Mode that doesn’t hurt your eyes when the phone is particularly used at night. We found some bloatware that comes preinstalled on the handset such as Amazon, Netflix, Dailyhunt, Prime Video and Helo, however, the device’s UI is clean and fresh. While setting up, the phone suggested installing a number of other apps, too. For the gamers, the smartphone comes preinstalled with the Game Booster feature that when turned on blocks all the notifications for a smooth gaming session.
We usually have been impressed with Samsung smartphones as they deliver good battery life and this device is no different. It comes with a massive 6,000mAh battery inside. So we don’t have to be anxious about charging the phone over and over again because while reviewing the battery lasted quite longer than usual. For us, it lasted for more than 48 hours but if you watch HD videos and do intensive gaming, it can last for a day. The battery is supported by a 15W fast charger, which takes almost two hours to charge the phone from zero to one hundred percent.
Coming to the most important part of our review, which is the camera performance. Samsung provides a triple rear camera set up in Galaxy M21, which comprises of a 48-megapixel primary lens with f/2.0 aperture, paired with 8-megapixel ultra-wide-angle sensor with f/2.2 aperture and a 5-megapixel depth sensor for taking portraits. The camera app includes modes such as Live Focus, Pro, Night, Food, Super Slow-Mo, Panorama Hyperlapse and Slow Motion to boost the camera performance.
For selfies, Samsung Galaxy M21 comes with a 20-megapixel front-facing camera. We noted similar problems while snapping selfies in low light. The images turned out to be a little grainy and lacked details. When taken in good lighting conditions it clicked way better shots. So we can say the performance of the camera is average as low light pictures were not much impressive.
Pros
Excellent Display
Super long battery life
Good built
Cons
Fingerprint magnet
Cameras need a bit of work
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