For e-commerce and online retail shopping, augmented reality experiences can be a powerful tool for consumers to view the product in their environment. E-commerce giant Flipkart has now released their own AR experience called Flipkart Camera, which will help customers virtually experience the product before purchasing it.
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The wearables market continues to grow at a significant pace, and at the forefront of this growth are devices that are powered by Qualcomm. The chip manufacturer has renewed their commitment towards developing the wearables platform over the coming years, tightening their industry partnerships with a new program called Wearables Ecosystem Accelerator Program.
Shopping online is becoming increasingly popular, and there is a rising need to shop for products that a user may come across in a video or on social media. To bridge this gap, YouTube has announced their acquisition of simsim, who specializes in connecting local businesses, influencers and customers.
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It is easy to argue that Netflix is very popular among streaming services, and soon, they are planning to dip their toes into the gaming industry too. In an earnings report for Q2, 2021, Netflix unveiled their plans to further expand into games, which will be included in a member’s existing Netflix subscription at no additional cost.
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Japanese electronics manufacturer Fujitsu is entering the Indian consumer PC business with the launch of their lightweight UH-X series of laptops. Starting with two models, UH-X and the UH-X Convertible 2-in-1 laptops feature 11th Gen Intel Core processors, Intel Iris XE graphics, a 13.3-inch FHD IGZO display and more.
Continuing the trend of bringing features that have existed in Android for many year, Apple will reportedly add support for an Always-on-display (AOD) feature in the upcoming 2021 iPhone smartphone models.
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Google Hangouts is one step closer to become a software of the past as the company has announced that it will begin upgrading Hangout users to Google Chat, unless they explicitly opt out, starting from August 16, 2021.
Missing out on a group video calls with your friends and family is not a great feeling. To solve this, WhatsApp has released a new update that will allow users to join existing calls and also rejoin ongoing calls if they momentarily leave.
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Update: A new DigitTimes report now says that the iPhone SE 3 will be powered by A14 Bionic processor and 5G support. It also says that it will launch in the first half of 2022. It reiterates that it will retain the same design as the SE 2 with a Touch ID sensor embedded into the Home Button. Continue reading “Apple iPhone SE 3 with similar design, 4.7-inch display, A14 Bionic SoC, 5G support said to launch in H1 2022”
Samsung first introduced their large format MicroLED display, called The Wall, back in December 2019 in India. Since then, Samsung has updated the technology with various upgrades and now they have released their 2021 The Wall TVs in markets globally.
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Indian audio brand Boult Audio has announced the launch of their latest new truly wireless earbuds called the Freepods Pro. It features Bluetooth 5.0, IPX5 water resistance, dual microphones, a long battery life, and more.
Images of the Samsung’s upcoming truly wireless earbuds, the Galaxy Buds 2, have leaked along with the various new features it supports in the app. The earbuds are rumoured to feature active noise cancellation (ANC) capabilities, new controls options, a redesigned battery dashboard and more.
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Soundbars don’t always have to look boring, and LG has released just the product to prove that. It is called the LG Eclair, and it is 3.1.2 channel speaker system with an eclair-shaped main unit along with a subwoofer featuring support for Dolby ATMOS, DTS:X, and more.
Boult Audio, a well known audio brand, has announced the launch of the ProBass Anchor Wireless headphones in India. It features active noise cancellation (ANC), support for voice assistants, 30-hour battery life and more.
Apple often offers great education discounts for college and school students when purchasing their products. It is ‘back to school’ time right around now, and Apple has a rather interesting Education Offer for these students – free Airpods when purchasing select models of the MacBooks, iMacs and iPads.
