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Google has updated Gmail with new security features to combat spams and phishing messages. The features include early phishing detection using machine learning, click-time warnings for malicious links, and unintended external reply warnings. Continue reading “Gmail gets machine learning powered security features to combat spam and phishing messages”
Nest Labs, a Google company has introduced new Nest Cam IQ security camera that has been built from the ground up with new features such as improved processing power for face recognition technology to keep track of familiar faces, and even help you spot stranger. It also has a new 4K sensor so you can digitally zoom in up to 12x and enhance the video to a crisp 1080p HD, and still see clearly. It has wide 130° view and Supersight combines staggered 4K images into a well-balanced 1080p HD picture. Then the video is encrypted and its bit rate adaptively adjusted.
Continue reading “Nest Cam IQ has 4K sensor with HDR, face recognition technology and more”
At the WinHEC event in Shenzhen, China last December, Microsoft and Qualcomm announced that Windows 10 will be coming to next-generation of Snapdragon mobile processors. Today, at the Computex 2017 Qualcomm announced that ASUS, HP and Lenovo will be the first OEM to develop mobile PCs powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 Mobile PC Platform with X16 LTE modem. Continue reading “ASUS, HP and Lenovo to build Windows 10 PCs with LTE powered by Snapdragon 835”
Last month LG announced a limited period Rs. 10,000 price cut for its flagship G6 smartphone, and the smartphone was selling for Rs. 41,990, compared to the launch price of Rs. 51,990. Now Amazon India has also started selling the smartphone at a a discounted price of Rs. 41,999. Continue reading “LG G6 now available on Amazon India for Rs. 41999 after Rs. 10000 price cut”
Asus has quietly introduced new ZenPad 3S 8.0 and two new Asus ZenPad 10 tablets at the Computex 2017 in Taiwan. The ZenPad 3S 8.0 (Z582KL) is the smaller version of the ZenPad 3S 10 (Z500M) that was introduced last year. The new model has a 7.9-inch 2K (2048 x 1536 resolution) screen dual speakers and 4GB of RAM. It also has a 6.9mm slim unibody metal design. The new ZenPad 10 models come in 10.1-inch WXGA and Full HD models, run Android 7.0 (Nougat) and have 4G LTE support. Continue reading “Asus ZenPad 3S 8.0 Z582KL with 7.9-inch QXGA display, Snapdragon 652, new ZenPad 10 with Android Nougat announced”
YouTube for Android has received an update that brings a refreshed UI and a new bottom navigation bar. The main aim to shift the navigation bar to the bottom is to make it easier for users to reach the tabs with your thumb. Continue reading “YouTube for Android gets bottom navigation bar and revamps UI”
After launching Black Edition F3 Plus in India last month, OPPO today launched Black Edition of F3 smartphone in the country just in time for the upcoming Champions Trophy that starts tomorrow. OPPO is the official sponsor of Team India. There is also a limited edition black version that comes with a BCCI Logo, highlighting the OPPO and BCCI partnership. Continue reading “OPPO F3 Black Edition launched in India”
Asus has introduced ultra-slim ROG Zephyrus gaming laptop with Windows 10. It measures 17.9 mm thick and weighs 2.24 kg. The laptop is powered by the latest Intel Core i7 processor and comes with NVIDIA GeForce GTX graphics (GTX 1080) Max-Q design. It has a 15.6-inch 1080p with G-Sync display that Asus claims covers 100 percent of the sRGB color gamut. Continue reading “Asus unveils ROG Zephyrus gaming laptop with Nvidia GTX 1080 Max-Q”
A total of 701,000 tablets were shipped in India in CY Q1 2017 – a marginal drop of 2.2 percent from 716,000 units in the previous quarter, according to the latest IDC Quarterly Personal Computing Device Tracker. Tablet shipments in the consumer segment also declined 28 percent in Q1 2017 compared to the same period last year and resulted in a sharp 18.6 percent year-on-year (YoY) drop in total tablet shipments in India.The commercial segment accounted for one-third of total tablet shipments in India.
Twitter is giving its users more control over the DMs they receive. The micro-blogging platform is adding a filter to direct messages that will allow you to review them if they are from people you don’t know. Continue reading “Twitter gives you more control over DMs from people you don’t know”
Worldwide smartphone shipments are expected to rebound slightly in 2017 with expected growth of 3.0% over the previous year, according to a new forecast from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker. With several major devices entering the market this year, IDC anticipates shipment volumes will grow to 1.52 billion in 2017. Continue reading “Worldwide smartphone shipments will grow to 1.52 billion in 2017: IDC”
Samsung at the Computex 2017 introduced new 13.3-inch and 15-inch Notebook 9 Pro models. The main highlight of new Notebook 9 Pro is its 13.3″ / 15.0″ 1080p display with Touch Screen Panel that can be rotated 360-degrees to use in notebook or tablet mode and built-in S Pen with a 0.7mm tip that cab detect more than 4,000 levels of pressure and tilt that lets you write or draw in the most comfortable position. Continue reading “Samsung introduces new Notebook 9 Pro with built-in S Pen stylus, 360-degree rotating touch display”
Intel today announced that as an innovation partner for the International Cricket Council (ICC) Champions Trophy, it will display new innovations including Intel drone for advanced pitch analysis, a bat swing profile using a bat sensor powered by an Intel Curie module and a cricket VR experience for the fans at the stadiums in UK, starting June 1st. Continue reading “Intel Falcon 8 Drone, Bat Sensor and more innovations to be used at the ICC Champions Trophy”
NVIDIA has introduced Max-Q, a new mobile graphics initiative that makes gaming laptops thinner, quieter and faster. It allows PC makers to use up to a GeForce GTX 1080 graphics card into a laptop as thin as 18mm (0.71 inches). Continue reading “NVIDIA Max-Q tech unveiled for smaller, thinner and faster gaming laptops”
Intel at its Computex 2017 event introduced new Intel Core X-series processor family, which the company says it the most scalable, accessible and powerful desktop platform ever ranging from 4 to 18 cores. In addition to Intel Core i5 and Core i7, it has also introduced new Intel Core i9 processor brand for the highest performance for advanced gaming, VR and content creation. The Intel Core i9 Extreme Edition processor is the first consumer desktop CPU with 18 cores and 36 threads of power. Continue reading “Intel Core X-Series processors including Core i9 Extreme Edition 18-core processor announced”
