Microsoft introduces standalone Modern Keyboard with fingerprint ID

Microsoft has unveiled two new products – Modern Keyboard and Modern Mouse. The Modern Keyboard comes with a fingerprint ID that is built right into the keyboard, similar to Apple’s offering on the Macbook Pro. It had chiclet style keys, grey finish and looks similar to the Surface Keyboard .

Spider-Man: Homecoming VR experience coming to major VR platforms on June 30

Sony Pictures Virtual Reality has announced Spider-Man: Homecoming VR, multi-platform promotional VR experience. “Guided by the helpful artificial intelligence unit built into the new Spider-Man suit, Spider-Man: Homecoming VR offers players the chance to suit up as Spider-Man, hone their web-shooting skills, and sling high above New York City in pursuit of the Vulture,” said … Continue reading “Spider-Man: Homecoming VR experience coming to major VR platforms on June 30”

Microsoft’s AI-powered Pix app for iPhone updated with Prisma-like filters

Microsoft has updated its AI-powered Pix camera app with filters similar to Prisma. The feature was developed in collaboration with Microsoft’s Asia research lab and Skype. Pix Styles, transforms pictures into styles inspired by popular works of art or adds an effect such as making the picture look like it is on fire.

India’s wearable market is dominated by sub $50 segment in CY Q1 2017: IDC

Total shipments wearables in India hit 612K units, of which includes smart wearables, that can run third-party apps, and basic wearables which cannot run third-party apps, according to the latest IDC Worldwide Quarterly Wearable Tracker, CY Q1 2017. In terms of product category, basic wearables accounted for almost 90 percent of total wearable shipments in Q1 … Continue reading “India’s wearable market is dominated by sub $50 segment in CY Q1 2017: IDC”

5 things you must know about the upcoming OnePlus flagship launch

With the OnePlus 5 right around the corner, the company has predictably been teasing and hyping up the feature set of their upcoming phone. There’s a lot that has been rumored and hinted at in whispered tones about the upcoming phone but these are the five features that we’ve heard about straight from the horse’s … Continue reading “5 things you must know about the upcoming OnePlus flagship launch”

Number of mobile subscribers worldwide hits 5 billion, India accounts for 730 million: GSMA

5 billion people or more than two-thirds of the global population is now connected to a mobile service, according to the latest data from GSMA Intelligence.  It has taken four years to add the latest 1 billion subscribers.

Microsoft releases new Windows XP security patches for protection against cyber attacks

Microsoft has released some additional security updates along with its regular update for protection against vulnerabilities caused due to WannaCry-like cyber attacks.  These security updates are being made available to all customers, including those using older versions of Windows.

Xiaomi 10000mAh Mi Power Bank 2 with two-way fast charging expected to launch in India soon

Xiaomi India just posted a new teaser for the launch of its next-generation power bank. The company launched the 10000mAh Mi Powerbank Pro with two-way fast charging and USB-Type C port last year, so this could be the 10000mAh Mi Powerbank 2.

Intel to invest $178 million in India for R&D innovation

Intel has announced an investment of US$178 million in India to expand its R&D presence and build a new design house at Intel’s 44-acre campus on Sarjapur Ring Road (SRR) in Bengaluru, Karnataka. Intel India is Intel’s largest design center outside the U.S.

Dell, Alienware announce PC gaming systems, accessories and monitors at E3

Alienware and Dell has announced new PC gaming systems including Alienware gaming desktops with new multi-core processor options, and a range of performance gaming monitors and peripherals at E3. All these devices are powered by Windows 10 and come with native live game streaming through the Game bar with Mixer, Game Mode, DirectX 12 and … Continue reading “Dell, Alienware announce PC gaming systems, accessories and monitors at E3”