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Microsoft announced that it joined hands with Open Invention Network (“OIN”) which is a community dedicated to protecting Linux and other open source software programs from patent risk. With this association, Microsoft believes that it will be able to do more than ever to help protect Linux and other important open source workloads from patent assertions. Continue reading “Microsoft and Open Invention Network join hands to bring 6000 patents to open network”
Insta360 has introduced the One X which is a 5.7K camera that uses 360° capture, groundbreaking stabilization, and cinematic slow-mo to expand camera possibilities. It is compatible with iOS and Android. The company says it is more than a 360-degree shooter that gives possibilities to do more during and after capture. Continue reading “Insta360 ONE X 5.7K 360° action camera with FlowState stabilization announced”
Dialog Semiconductor plc has announced an agreement with Apple Inc. to license certain of its power management technologies, transfer certain of its assets and over 300 employees to Apple to support chip research and development. Continue reading “Apple to buy a part of Dialog Semiconductor in $600 million deal”
HMD Global today launched Nokia 3.1 Plus, the company’s latest Android One smartphone at an event in Delhi. It has a 6-inch HD+ display, is powered by an Octa-Core MediaTek Helio P22 SoC, runs Android 8.1 (Oreo), has a 13-megapixel rear camera along with a 5-megapixel secondary camera for portrait shots. It also has an 8-megapixel front camera. Continue reading “Nokia 3.1 Plus Android One smartphone with 6-inch 18:9 display, dual rear cameras launched in India for Rs. 11499”
Snapchat has unveiled the ‘Snap Original’ which is a platform where exclusive shows are created by some of the world’s greatest storytellers, with new episodes, released every day. The first Snap Original includes Co-Ed, a new comedy from the Duplass Brothers. Continue reading “Snapchat introduces Snap Original with 12 original web-series, documentaries”
Alphabet unit Google has challenged the fine imposed by the European Union antitrust regulators in July. The commission has fined Google a record 4.34-billion euro (£3.8 billion) for imposing illegal restrictions on Android device manufacturers and mobile networks to cement its dominant position in general internet search. Continue reading “Google challenges $5.04 billion European Commission antitrust fine”
Android 9.0 Pie brings new gesture navigation that replaces three software nav buttons. This new gesture-based navigation requires you to swipe back and forth between apps and menus. This new navigation method is optional on the Pixel and Pixel 2, but Google has confirmed that it is default on the Pixel 3. Continue reading “Google confirms gesture-based navigation is default on Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL”
Essential, the startup run by Android creator Andy Rubin said to be working on a new kind of smartphone that will mimic its owner and automatically respond to messages on their behalf, according to sources. To pursue this project, the company said to have put aside all the other projects. Continue reading “Essential said to be developing new AI-Phone that would automatically respond to messages for you”
Razer just announced the Razer Phone 2, successor of last year’s Razer Phone, as it had promised. The phone packs a 5.72-inch Quad HD 120 Hz UltraMotion display delivering fastest refresh rates and smooth graphics suitable for gaming, same as the predecessor, but this has 645 nits, making it brighter than the predecessor. This is powered by the latest Snapdragon 845 with Vapor Chamber Cooling that allows heat to spread throughout the phone via a custom vapor chamber which vastly increases the surface area for heat to dissipate, resulting in fewer hot spots and up to 8GB of RAM.
Mi.com was the first technology e-commerce platform in India to offer a reward program called Reward Mi which was announced by Xiaomi India back in June 2017. Reward Mi is a program to rewards fans with exclusive benefits such as F-codes and discount coupons which can be redeemed on selected products on mi.com. Earlier this year, Xiaomi India announced another reward program called Mi VIP Club for its fans and classified VIP fans into four levels called Silver Class, Gold Class, Platinum Class, and Diamond Class. Continue reading “Xiaomi adds more perks for Reward Mi users in India including Paytm, Cleartrip and Hungama vouchers”
Plantronics has launched a series of products including BackBeat FIT and BackBeat GO line that is perfect for runners, fitness enthusiasts, students and active people of all stripes. These are capable of delivering supreme audio quality and features Always Aware feature that enables outdoor enthusiasts to “hear what truly matters”. Continue reading “Plantronics BackBeat FIT sports earphones and BackBeat GO over-the-ear headphones launched starting at Rs. 6490”
Xiaomi launched the Mi Band 3 with 0.78 inch OLED touch screen display in India on 27th Sep. The device went on sale for the first time on 28th Sep and similar to its predecessor Mi Band 3 is also priced at Rs. 1,999. It is certainly amongst the most affordable fitness trackers as of now in the market but there are some issues which you should consider before buying the Mi Band 3 in ongoing festive sale season. Continue reading “Xiaomi Mi Band 3 users in India report battery life, sunlight visibility issues”
Sony just launched the WH-1000XM3 in the 1000X series of wireless noise cancelling headphones with new HD Noise Cancelling Processor QN1 that promises four times greater performance to cancel mid to high-range noise such as street noise and human voices. The high quality internal headphone amp for the HD Noise Cancelling Processor QN1 realizes stunning high sound quality. Continue reading “Sony WH-1000XM3 with HD Noise Cancelling Processor QN1 launched in India for Rs. 29990”
YU Televentures, which is a subsidiary of Micromax Informatics has launched YU YUPHORIA Andriod-based Smart TV its first-ever television. It sports a 40-inch Smart LED display that allows its user to cast media from their smartphone to the Smart TV. Continue reading “YU YUPHORIA 40-inch Full HD LED Smart TV launched for Rs. 18490”
SkullCandy just launched Venue, the company’s latest Noise Canceling Over-Ear Headphones in India. It features a strong, lightweight folding design and is crafted with premium materials. The cushioned adjustable headband lets you dial in the perfect fit, while soft memory foam ear cushions mold to your ears. It has 24 Hours of Battery Life with Rapid Charge even with ANC, comes with Find Your Headphones feature, Monitor Mode as well as Activate Assistant with the quick touch of a button.
