Bluetooth SIG announces support for mesh networking

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Bluetooth has announced support for mesh networking that will enable devices to more easily communicate with each other across low-power wireless network. So unlike a Wi-Fi network where communication passes through a central router, mesh networking broadcasts a message out to all nearby devices. Continue reading “Bluetooth SIG announces support for mesh networking”

Samsung ramps up production of 8GB HBM2 DRAM to meet demand

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Samsung started mass production of industry’s first 4-gigabyte (GB) DRAM package based on the second-generation High Bandwidth Memory (HBM2) interface back in January last year. Later it unveiled 8-gigabyte (GB) DRAM which has double the capacity of 4GB HBM2. Today it has announced that it is ramping up production of 8GB HBM2 to meet the growing market across artificial intelligence, HPC (high-performance computing), advanced graphics, network systems and enterprise servers. Continue reading “Samsung ramps up production of 8GB HBM2 DRAM to meet demand”

Moto G5S Plus with dual rear cameras surface in new image, more specs revealed

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Upcoming Moto G5S Plus surfaced in press shot earlier this month. Now a new scanned image of the phone has surfaced that shows a similar design. It also reveals detailed specifications including Snapdragon 626, 13MP primary rear camera with RGB sensor with f/1.7 aperture along with a secondary 13MP rear camera with monochrome sensor and f/2.0 aperture.

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Google Glass Enterprise Edition with improved camera, battery life goes official

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Google is back with second iteration of Google Glass. The company has officially announced Google Glass Enterprise Edition. It was first surfaced back in 2o15 in FCC documents. Google X, the company’s research and development arm has developed the latest Google Glass.

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Windows Phone market declines to mere 0.1%, Android leads with 85% in Q1 2017: IDC

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Last week, Microsoft ended support for Windows Phone 8.1. Now, according to IDC’s quarterly smartphone tracker, Windows Phone held mere 0.1% market share in Q1 2017.

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Samsung Pay to get Paypal payment support starting from the US

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Samsung has tied up with PayPal to add PayPal as a payment method in Samsung Pay – in-app, online and in-store.  Additionally, Samsung Pay will be available via Braintree Direct, allowing merchants to accept Samsung Pay as a payment method. Continue reading “Samsung Pay to get Paypal payment support starting from the US”

How does Honor 8 Pro fare against other flagship smartphones

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In the same month India saw the launch of the OnePlus 5, Huawei’s online brand, Honor launched the successor of the Honor 8 in the Indian market dubbed as Honor 8 Pro. Soon after the launch, the device was very well received by both critics and masses. So what makes the Honor 8 Pro, a worthy smartphone to consider, apart from its aggressive price point of only 29,999? Of course, It’s performance. Continue reading “How does Honor 8 Pro fare against other flagship smartphones”

Huawei Band 2 and Band 2 Pro with heart rate monitor announced

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Huawei has announced Band 2 and Band 2 Pro fitness trackers. Both the trackers come with 24X7 heart rate monitoring. The Band 2 Pro features VO2 Max which measures the amount of oxygen your body can take in.

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Xiaomi to open new Mi Home Stores in Bengaluru on July 22 and 29

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Xiaomi opened India’s first Mi Home Store in Bengaluru back in May, which recorded whopping Rs. 5 crore in revenue in 12 hours on opening day. It already announced that it will open more stores. Today at the launch of Mi Max 2 in the country, it said that it will open two new Mi Home Stores in Bengaluru this month. Continue reading “Xiaomi to open new Mi Home Stores in Bengaluru on July 22 and 29”

Jide discontinues Android-based Remix OS as it shifts focus to enterprise market

Remix OS 2.0 for PC

Jide Technology that was found in 2014 introduced its own devices with Remix OS ROM in 2015. Last year it introduced Remix OS 2.0 tweaked to work on PCs and even launched Remix IO+ 4K TV box based on Android Nougat. It even launched the Slide Brace-X1 4G tablet with Remix OS in India. Today it has announced that it will discontinue Remix OS for PC as well as products such as Remix IO and IO+ as it aims to concentrate on the enterprise space. Continue reading “Jide discontinues Android-based Remix OS as it shifts focus to enterprise market”

Xiaomi Mi 3rd Anniversary sale on July 20 and 21 – Re. 1 flash sale, discounts and more

Xiaomi Mi 3rd Anniversary sale

Xiaomi at the launch of its Mi Max 2 smartphone announced that it will hold its third Mi anniversary sale on July 20 and 21 in India. In the sale it will have Re. 1 flash sale, sell devices and bundles at reduced price, allow you to grab discount coupons, bid and win devices and also play The Big Chase Sale to win prizes. Continue reading “Xiaomi Mi 3rd Anniversary sale on July 20 and 21 – Re. 1 flash sale, discounts and more”

Google is bidding adieu to the beloved blob emoji

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Google had announced earlier that Android O will replacing the classic blob emoji in favour of circular emojis. On the occasion of World Emoji Day, the company has officially announced ditching the blob emoji and it will now be available in the form of a sticker pack for its messaging app Allo. Continue reading “Google is bidding adieu to the beloved blob emoji”