Samsung and IIIT-Bangalore launch ‘Chip Design for High School’ program

Samsung Semiconductor India Research (SSIR), in collaboration with the International Institute of Information Technology, Bangalore (IIIT-B) and VLSI System Design, has launched an innovative CSR initiative, the “Chip Design for High School” program. Continue reading “Samsung and IIIT-Bangalore launch ‘Chip Design for High School’ program”

TRAI issues recommendations on defining international traffic

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has released recommendations on how to define international telecommunications traffic, following a request from the Department of Telecommunications (DoT). Continue reading “TRAI issues recommendations on defining international traffic”

Lava Blaze Duo 5G with dual displays launching on December 16

After teasers, Lava has confirmed the launch of Blaze Duo 5G smartphone on December 16th. This will feature dual-display that include a secondary AMOLED rear display and will be priced in Rs. 20,000 range, making it first in the segment, says the company.

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Samsung Galaxy S24 and Galaxy S24 Ultra Enterprise Edition launched in India

Samsung has launched Enterprise Edition of its flagship Galaxy S24 and Galaxy S24 Ultra smartphones in India, after the Enterprise Exclusive Samsung XCover7 smartphone was launched in the country earlier this year. Continue reading “Samsung Galaxy S24 and Galaxy S24 Ultra Enterprise Edition launched in India”

moto g35 5G with 6.72″ FHD+ 120Hz display, 50MP camera launched in India for Rs. 9999

motorola just launched the moto g35 5G, the company’s latest budget 5G smartphone in the ‘g series’ in India, as it had promised. It packs a 6.72-inch FHD+ 120Hz LCD screen with up to 1000 nits peak brightness. Continue reading “moto g35 5G with 6.72″ FHD+ 120Hz display, 50MP camera launched in India for Rs. 9999”

Google Maps to offer developers up to $6800 in free API usage starting March 2025

Google on Monday announced plans to expand free access to its Google Maps Platform APIs and SDKs for developers worldwide, starting next year. Continue reading “Google Maps to offer developers up to $6800 in free API usage starting March 2025”

Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 (AMD) AI PC launched in India

Lenovo India has launched the ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 (AMD), the company’s latest AI PC. Featuring the latest AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 processor, known for its efficiency and AI workload capabilities, the laptop is targeted at businesses and IT professionals.

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TecSox 100W mobile charger with dash cable launched

TecSox has introduced the 100W SuperCharge Mobile Charger, following the launch of the ALPHA TWS earbuds in October. The charger is compact, lightweight, and features a durable ultrasonic body that resists drops and heavy loads, making it ideal for on-the-go use. It also includes a high-speed data transfer cable. Continue reading “TecSox 100W mobile charger with dash cable launched”

Airtel’s AI-powered spam solution flagged over 8 billion spam calls in 2.5 months

Bharti Airtel has announced the release of a detailed report highlighting the performance of its AI-powered spam solution, marking a significant milestone in network security in India. Continue reading “Airtel’s AI-powered spam solution flagged over 8 billion spam calls in 2.5 months”

Xiaomi Ultra Slim Power Bank 4900mAh with 20W fast charging, PD and PPS launched in India

Xiaomi expanded its power bank range with the launch of the Xiaomi Ultra Slim Power Bank in India, alongside the Xiaomi Sound Outdoor Speaker. Continue reading “Xiaomi Ultra Slim Power Bank 4900mAh with 20W fast charging, PD and PPS launched in India”

Vi Business launches Easy+ service to personalize corporate postpaid plans

Vi Business, the enterprise division of Vodafone Idea (Vi), has launched Easy+, a new feature for corporate post-paid plans that allows subscribers to personalize their services. With Easy+, employees can add services such as international roaming and OTT subscriptions to their existing corporate plans. Continue reading “Vi Business launches Easy+ service to personalize corporate postpaid plans”

Redmi Note 14 5G with 6.67″ FHD+ 120Hz OLED display, Dimensity 7025-Ultra, 5110mAh battery launched in India starting at Rs. 18,999

Xiaomi just launched the Redmi Note 14 5G smartphone in India, as it had promised. It packs a 6.67-inch FHD+  flat OLED screen with 120Hz refresh rate, up to 2100 nit peak brightness, 7.99mm sleek body. Continue reading “Redmi Note 14 5G with 6.67″ FHD+ 120Hz OLED display, Dimensity 7025-Ultra, 5110mAh battery launched in India starting at Rs. 18,999”

Redmi Note 14 Pro and Note 14 Pro+ launched in India starting at Rs. 24,999

Xiaomi just launched the Redmi Note 14 Pro and Note 14 Pro+ smartphones in India, as it had promised. The phones pack a 6.67-inch 120Hz curved OLED display with up to 3000 nits peak brightness, 1920Hz high frequency PWM dimming, 12-bit color depth, and come with Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 protection. Continue reading “Redmi Note 14 Pro and Note 14 Pro+ launched in India starting at Rs. 24,999”

Redmi Buds 6 with dual drivers, up to 49dB ANC launched in India for Rs. 2999

Xiaomi has launched the Redmi Buds 6, the company’s latest TWS earbuds in India along with the Redmi Note 14 5G series, as it had promised. These feature 12.4mm titanium diaphragm + 5.5mm micro-piezoelectric ceramic dual driver units, and up to 49dB ANC. Continue reading “Redmi Buds 6 with dual drivers, up to 49dB ANC launched in India for Rs. 2999”

Xiaomi Sound Outdoor Speaker with IP67 ratings launched in India

Xiaomi has launched the Xiaomi Sound Outdoor Speaker in India as promised. Described as offering “Big Speaker Energy,” it features a 30W output and dual large subwoofer radiators, delivering rich, dynamic sound.

The speaker is fine-tuned for a balanced audio experience, with bold bass, clear vocals, and sharp treble, ensuring excellent sound quality across various genres.

Key Features:

  • Dynamic Equilibrium: Automatically adjusts frequency components for natural audio.
  • Smart Volume Balancing: Adjusts volume based on music elements, ensuring clarity even at low volumes.
  • Dynamic Woofer Extension: Provides deep bass by extending the woofer’s range, delivering powerful sound in a compact size.

The speaker features a sleek, lightweight body weighing 597g. Its versatile ‘Alive’ design allows for vertical and horizontal placement, making it adaptable to any space.

The black body is accented with vibrant orange, adding a bold look. It includes a matching rubber lanyard in blue, red, or orange for portability, and a silicone anti-slip pad ensures stability during use.

With a 2600mAh battery, the speaker offers up to 12 hours of continuous playback at 50% volume and charges fully in 2.5 hours with 15W Type-C fast charging.

Powered by Bluetooth v5.4, the speaker enables hands-free calling with a simple tap. It supports TWS stereo pairing, allowing two identical speakers to create an enhanced stereo experience. The speaker can be controlled with taps for volume adjustments, music playback, or answering calls.

The Multi-Speaker Pair feature allows up to 100 speakers to be linked for synchronized audio across large spaces. Additionally, the speaker is IP67-rated, making it resistant to water and dust, and capable of withstanding immersion in water up to 1 meter for 30 minutes.

Quick Specifications: Xiaomi Sound Outdoor Speaker (MDZ-38-DB)
  • Design: ‘Alive’ design, rubber anti-loss lanyard, silicone anti-slip pad
  • Output Power: 1 x 20W; 1 x 10W; dual large-size passive woofer radiators on both sides
  • Frequency Range: 60Hz – 20KHz
  • Signal-to-Noise Ratio: ≥80dB
  • Bluetooth: v5.4; 25m range
  • Battery: 2600mAh capacity
  • Battery Life: Up to 12 hours (at 50% volume); 15W Type-C fast charging
  • Supports: Stereo pairing, TWS pairing (up to 100 units), multi-speaker setup, hands-free calling
  • Buttons: Pair, Volume (+), Volume (-), Single Tap (Play/Pause music; Answer/End call)
  • Waterproof Rating: IP67
  • Dimensions: 196.6mm x 68mm x 66mm
  • Weight: 597g
Pricing and Availability

The Xiaomi Sound Outdoor Speaker is priced at Rs. 3999, but it will be available from mi.com, Flipkart and Xiaomi Retail stores offline from December 13th at an introductory price of Rs. 3499.