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Indian consumer electronics brand, Lumiford has announced the launch of three new headphones in India as part of its Long Drive HD series, called the HD50, HD60 and HD70. They feature 40mm HD True-Bass Drivers, foldable headband designs, passive noise cancellation and more.
New consumer electronics startup “Nothing” from OnePlus co-founder Carl Pei today announced that it’s opening up investment opportunity in the company to everyone as a part of an equity crowdfunding so that they become a shareholder of Nothing. $1.5 million worth of shares will be available to the community at the same price as the recent Series A funding round led by GV (formerly known as Google Ventures). Continue reading “Nothing now owns Essential brand; lets everyone to become an investor”
realme has started teasing the launch of new true wireless earbuds with Active Noise Cancellation in India. Madhav Sheth, Vice President, realme and CEO, realme India & Europe yesterday posted a new video that shows the design of the earbuds and the Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) and how the Transparency mode works. It says #NoiseOffrealmeOn. Continue reading “Realme Buds Air 2 with Active Noise Cancellation teased ahead of India launch”
In a recent move, Amazon today announced its plans to begin manufacturing Amazon Devices in India under the Government of India’s ‘Make in India’ for an Atmanirbhar Bharat. Continue reading “Amazon announces first device manufacturing line in India, to make Fire TV Stick from later this year”
Microsoft has begun testing a web browser client for their xCloud game streaming service. The test is reportedly being conducted ahead of a public preview, and it gives a peak into how the final version of the streaming service will look when it launches soon.
Continue reading “Microsoft begins testing browser client for xCloud game streaming”
Vi (Vodafone Idea Limited) has announced Unlimited high-speed Night-time Data for its prepaid customers from 12:00 am to 6:00 am on all Vi Unlimited Recharges of Rs. 249 and above. However, the company announced that the benefit is only applicable for recharges done on or after 16th Feb 2021 Continue reading “Vi announces Unlimited high-speed Night Data for prepaid customers”
In a move that will receive positively among companies in India, the Ministry of Science & Technology has announced that they will be freeing up restrictions for geospatial mapping in the country. Indian companies will now have access to mapping data and technologies that have greater depth, resolution and precision.
Continue reading “Government of India opens up geospatial mapping restrictions for Indian companies”
Google will be releasing the first Developer Preview of Android 12 soon, and we have some rumours on what features they may add to the next version of Android. Autorotation will reportedly get smarter; there possibly might be a dedicated “Game mode”, and a new “Reduced Brightness” quick setting tile might get added.
Update: Xiaomi’s Redmi brand has confirmed that the Redmi Note 10 series will make their global debut in India on March 4th. Continue reading “Redmi Note 10 series launching in India on March 4”
The Indian smartphone market, after many years, has recorded a decline of 1.7% YoY for the year 2020, shipping a total 150 million units. During Q4, the market recorded shipment numbers of 45 million devices, growing 21% YoY, and the top 5 manufacturers were Xiaomi, Samsung, Vivo, realme and OPPO.
Premium audio manufacturer, Harman Kardon, has announced the launch of their newest SoundStick 4 speaker system in India. It features their distinct transparent dome design with two satellite speakers, has a total output power of a 140 watts, and offers Bluetooth connectivity.
Continue reading “Harman Kardon SoundSticks 4 140W Bluetooth speaker launched in India”
pTron, a popular Indian manufacturer of electronic accessories, has announced the launch of two new truly wireless earbuds in India – the Bassbuds Vista and the Bassbuds Pro. They support Bluetooth 5.1 connectivity, have IPX4 certification and feature wireless-charging supported cases.
Samsung Galaxy S21+ is in the house! Launched alongside the S21 and S21 Ultra, the S21+ is that middle brother carrying an identity crisis. It is neither compact like S21 nor has the advanced camera tech like S21 Ultra. For who exactly the Galaxy S21+ caters to? Let’s find out in our first impression. Continue reading “Samsung Galaxy S21+ Unboxing and First Impressions”
After rumours, Motorola today confirmed the launch of moto e7 Power smartphone in India on February 19th. The company has confirmed 6.5-inch HD+ Max Vision display, Octa-Core processor, which is rumoured to be MediaTek Helio G25, but a Geekbench listing says that it will be powered by Helio P22 SoC. It will come with 4GB of RAM, 64GB storage, pack 13MP dual rear cameras and a 5000mAh battery with USB type-C port. Continue reading “Moto E7 Power with 6.5-inch Max Vision display, 4GB RAM, 5000mAh battery launching in India on February 19”
Ather Energy, makers of 450X electric scooter, has commenced production of their electric vehicles and batteries at their new EV manufacturing facility in Hosur, Tamil Nadu. The factory is spread over 1,23,000 sq. ft. and will have an annual capacity of 1,10,000 scooters and 1,20,000 battery packs.
