Intel 9th Gen Core desktop CPUs – i9-9900K, i7-9700K and i5-9600K, Core X-Series, and Xeon W-3175X announced

Intel Core i9

Intel has announced new 9th Gen Intel Core i9-9900K which is its gaming processor. The i9-9900K offers eight cores and 16 threads, clocked at a base frequency of 3.6 GHz, boost up to 5.0 GHz. Other Intel Core X-series processors include 9th Gen Core i5 and Core i7 models; the i7-9700K, i5-9600K and the Intel Xeon W-3175X processor. Continue reading “Intel 9th Gen Core desktop CPUs – i9-9900K, i7-9700K and i5-9600K, Core X-Series, and Xeon W-3175X announced”

Microsoft announces Project xCloud gaming platform to let you play games anywhere

Microsoft Project xCloud

Microsoft today has introduced the Project xCloud which is its state-of-the-art global game-streaming technology that will offer you the freedom to play on the device you want without being locked to a particular device. It will give users the choice in when and where they play.  Continue reading “Microsoft announces Project xCloud gaming platform to let you play games anywhere”

Facebook Portal and Portal+ video calling devices with Alexa voice assistant, AI smart camera tech announced

Facebook Portal

Facebook, after a long delay and much hype, has launched the Portal and Portal+, its two new video communication devices for the home. It comes with AI technology where it can make video calling easier and more like hanging out, while a widescreen display.  Continue reading “Facebook Portal and Portal+ video calling devices with Alexa voice assistant, AI smart camera tech announced”

Google is shutting down Google+ following massive data breach

Google earlier this year started Project Strobe which is review system for third-party developer access to Google account and Android device data and its philosophy around apps’ data access. Google today is announcing the first four findings and actions from this review. Google is shutting down Google+ for consumers. The company says that users over the years wanted to better understand how to control the data they choose to share with apps on Google+.  Continue reading “Google is shutting down Google+ following massive data breach”

TCL 65X4 65-inch 4K UHD HDR QLED Android TV with Harman Kardon speakers launched in India

TCL Electronics has launched the 65X, India’s first Google-certified Android QLED TV. It comes with Harman Kardon speakers and packs 4K UHD display with HDR features enable it to reproduce all shades of light and natural color in stunning detail. Continue reading “TCL 65X4 65-inch 4K UHD HDR QLED Android TV with Harman Kardon speakers launched in India”

Reliance Jio to connect 2385 Govt schools and colleges in Uttarakhand

Reliance Jio has announced that in the next two years it will connect most of the 2,385-plus government schools and colleges with high-speed Internet in Uttarakhand to make the State a ‘Digital Devbhoomi.’ Ambani also said that Jio will promote environment protecting industries and businesses. Continue reading “Reliance Jio to connect 2385 Govt schools and colleges in Uttarakhand”

Asus ROG Strix GL12CX desktop with 9th Gen Intel Core processor, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti announced

ROG Strix GL12CX

The ASUS Republic of Gamers today announced the Strix GL12CX which is the world’s first desktop to use the recently launched NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti graphics engine. It also features specially selected, factory-overclocked Intel CPUs and also fitted with a custom liquid cooling system to ensure uninterrupted and reliable performance. Continue reading “Asus ROG Strix GL12CX desktop with 9th Gen Intel Core processor, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti announced”

Noise ColorFit Pro waterproof fitness band with 1.22-inch display, heart rate sensor, BP monitoring launched starting at Rs. 2999

Noise ColorFit

Noise has launched the ColorFit Pro fitness band which comes with a premium slim design and Colorful LCD display. It comes with a bigger screen for easy readability and is also IP68 waterproof. The company says that it has a highly accurate pedometer and can measure your Blood Pressure, SpO2 Level, Sleep Quality and Dynamic Heart Rate. Continue reading “Noise ColorFit Pro waterproof fitness band with 1.22-inch display, heart rate sensor, BP monitoring launched starting at Rs. 2999”

AMD Threadripper 2970WX and Threadripper 2920X for high-end desktops to go on sale from October 29th

AMD Threadripper 2970WX and Threadripper 2920X

AMD has announced the availability of 2nd Generation Ryzen Threadripper family; the AMD Threadripper 2970WX and the AMD Threadripper 2920X for high-end desktops. Both these will be available for purchase globally on October 29. Continue reading “AMD Threadripper 2970WX and Threadripper 2920X for high-end desktops to go on sale from October 29th”

Flipkart forays into insurance market starting with complete mobile protection program

Flipkart New Logo

Flipkart has announced that it is foraying into insurance after securing a corporate agent license. The company will offer customized insurance solutions to power its Complete Mobile Protection program for all leading mobile brands being sold on its platform in partnership with Bajaj Allianz General Insurance. It will offer both cash payout option or free pick up, service and drop convenience to customers. Continue reading “Flipkart forays into insurance market starting with complete mobile protection program”

Microsoft Windows 10 October update suspended over reports of files being deleted

Windows 10

Soon after rolling out the announcing and rolling out the Windows 10 October 2018 update, Microsoft has stopped distributing the Update over user reported of documents being deleted. The company took it to the support site to announce the same.  Continue reading “Microsoft Windows 10 October update suspended over reports of files being deleted”

Google app hints at Assistant Households, setting default ‘Notes and List’ app and more

new-google-logo-september-2015

Google app is getting a new update and besides small tweaks, there is not much on the surface, but a tear down of the app reveals that Google resumed its work on allowing services to stand in for Notes and Lists functionality with Assistant. Continue reading “Google app hints at Assistant Households, setting default ‘Notes and List’ app and more”

Facebook Lite for iOS with less bandwidth, device storage released in Turkey

Facebook Lite iOS

More than the iOS ecosystem, the app sizes is a big headache for iOS users as they weigh anywhere around 200-500MB and the update is almost equal to the original size. The Facebook app size is close to 500MB which takes a toll on those who are on limited data plans. To solve that issue, Facebook today has launched the Facebook Lite for iOS.  Continue reading “Facebook Lite for iOS with less bandwidth, device storage released in Turkey”

Samsung AX5500 air purifier with aerodynamic airflow technology, real time air quality detection launched in India

Samsung AX5500

Samsung India today has launched the new Air Purifier; the AX5500 that can rapidly purify your living spaces with aerodynamic airflow technology. The Samsung AX5500 comes with the capability of drawing air inside from the front side, covering a wider area that removes ultrafine dust, harmful viruses, and gases with its 4-step purification system. Continue reading “Samsung AX5500 air purifier with aerodynamic airflow technology, real time air quality detection launched in India”

WhatsApp, Jio collaborate to educate users on how to use WhatsApp on JioPhone

WhatsApp and Jio

WhatsApp and Jio today have announced that they started an educational campaign across India with an aim to show people how to use WhatsApp on JioPhone to connect with friends and family in a simple, secure, and reliable way. Continue reading “WhatsApp, Jio collaborate to educate users on how to use WhatsApp on JioPhone”