MediaTek launches MT7623 and MT7683 IoT chips along with MT7687 WiFi SoC

MediaTek has launched the MT7623 and MT7683 chips that support major Internet of Things (IoT) standards. Both the chips have a premium Quad-core CA7 platforms that can support 4×4 11ac retail and broadband routers, IoT gateway, WiFi hotspots, and media routers using Linux,

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SanDisk introduces world’s smallest 128GB USB 3.0 Ultra Fit Flash Drive

SanDisk 128GB USB 3.0 Ultra Fit Flash Drive

SanDisk Corporation has introduced the world’s smallest 128GB compact flash drive in the SanDisk Ultra Fit series at the Computex 2015. The flash drive is already available in 16GB, 32GB and 64GB capacities. SanDisk also introduced Ultra USB 3.0 Flash Drive in 256GB capacity, which is the company’s highest capacity USB flash drive to-date. Continue reading “SanDisk introduces world’s smallest 128GB USB 3.0 Ultra Fit Flash Drive”

Intel close to buying Altera for $17 billion

Intel is expected to acquire chip maker Altera for $17 billion, as per a report from The New York Times. The report said that, Intel, world’s largest chipmaker would use Altera’s semiconductor designs to expand beyond the market for personal computers.

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OEM pricing for the Windows 10 and Windows 10 Pro leaked

Microsoft announced earlier today that the next iteration of Windows, the Windows 10 will be available on July 29th. In related news, online retailer Newegg.com has leaked the pricing for OEM copies of the Windows 10 and Windows 10 Pro operating systems.

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MediaTek Helio P10 Octa-core 64-bit SoC with Mali-T860 GPU announced

MediaTek Helio P10

MediaTek has introduced Helio P10, the company’s first processor in the Helio P series. The new Helio P10 is aimed at mid to high-end smartphones. It has 2 GHz True Octa-core 64-bit Cortex-A53 CPUs and 700MHz Dual-core 64-bit Mali-T860 GPU. It is based on TSMC’s 28nm HPC+ process. MediaTek introduced Helio series of SoCs back in March with the Helio X10 Octa Core SoC at 2.2GHz per core and introduced Helio X20 with World’s first 10 core SoC with Tri-cluster CPU last month.

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Micromax Canvas A1 AQ4502 with 8GB internal memory, Android 5.1 now available for Rs. 6039

Micromax Canvas A1 AQ4502

Micromax launched the Micromax Canvas A1 (AQ4501) with 4GB of internal storage last year. Now the Micromax Canvas A1 (AQ4502) with 8GB of internal storage is available from eBay.in. The Canvas A1 got the Lollipop update recently, the new version runs on Android 5.1 (Lollipop) out of the box. Other specifications are similar, including a 4.5-inch FWVGA screen, 1.3 GHz quad-core processor, 5-megapixel rear camera with LED flash and a 2-megapixel front-facing camera. Continue reading “Micromax Canvas A1 AQ4502 with 8GB internal memory, Android 5.1 now available for Rs. 6039”

ARM announces ‘IoT Subsystem’ for Cortex-M processors

ARM has introduced a new ‘IoT Subsystem’for its Cortex-M processors at the ongoing Computex 2015. The new hardware subsystem will enable fast and efficient development of highly customized chips for smart connected devices.

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Microsoft Windows 10 will be available from July 29

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Microsoft announced the Windows 10, the next iteration of Windows back in September last year. It also released Windows 10 Insider Preview. Earlier this year Microsoft announced that Windows 10 will be released in 190 countries and 111 languages. Today the company has announced that Windows 10 will be available for PCs and tablets starting from July 29th. It will be available for phones later. There are different editions of Windows 10 that includes, Windows 10 Home, Windows 10 Pro, Windows 10 Enterprise and Windows 10 Education. Continue reading “Microsoft Windows 10 will be available from July 29”

Asus ZenPad 7.0, ZenPad 8.0, ZenPad S 8.0 with USB-C and ZenPad 10 announced

Asus ZenPad 8.0

Asus has announced ZenPad series at the Computex 2015. This includes a 7-inch ZenPad 7.0, 8-inch ZenPad 8.0 Z380KL (4G) / Z380C (WiFi), ZenPad S 8.0 with optional Z Stylus, and the 10-inch ZenPad 10 with an optional keyboard. All these ZenPad tablets come with Wi-Fi, LTE/3G connectivity and voice calling capabilities. These run on Android 5.0 (Lollipop) with new ZenUI for tablets. Continue reading “Asus ZenPad 7.0, ZenPad 8.0, ZenPad S 8.0 with USB-C and ZenPad 10 announced”

Meizu confirms m2 note launch for tomorrow, teases ‘Home button revolution’

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Chinese manufacture Meizu is hosting an event in China tomorrow, where the company has now confirmed to launch the successor m2 note by posting an image on Twitter. The launch event will take place at the China National Convention Center on June 2nd at 2:30pm (12:00pm IST). Continue reading “Meizu confirms m2 note launch for tomorrow, teases ‘Home button revolution’”

Asus Zenfone Selfie with 13MP front and rear cameras with flash announced

Asus Zenfone Selfie

Asus just announced the Zenfone Selfie, the company’s latest selfie-focus smartphone with a 13-megapixel front and rear cameras with dual-tone LED flash at the Computex 2015. It even has a laser auto focus for the rear camera for capturing images faster and better even in low-lighting conditions. It has the same 5.5-inch (1920 x 1080 pixels) display seen on the Zenfone 2, but it has the latest Corning Gorilla glass protection. It is powered by a Snapdragon 615 Oct-Core processor and runs on Android 5.0 (Lollipop). Continue reading “Asus Zenfone Selfie with 13MP front and rear cameras with flash announced”

LG G4 Dual now available in India for Rs. 49999

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LG G4 Dual (D818N), the company’s latest flagship smartphone was expected to launch in India this June at Rs. 51,500. Now the smartphone is available from online retailer Infibeam (Via) for Rs. 49,999. The smartphone is also expected go on sale from retail stores starting from today. Continue reading “LG G4 Dual now available in India for Rs. 49999”