Experience Lenovo Vibe K5 Exclusively On Ola App

Flipkart has announced an exclusive partnership with Ola, India’s leading mobile app for transportation, to offer its customers an opportunity to experience Lenovo Vibe K5 Note, straight from the Ola app before customers start buying it on Flipkart. 

It is the first time ever that a smartphone will be available for preview through an on-demand platform, at the customer’s doorstep within 3-4 mins of requesting an Ola Prime cab.

The campaign, aimed at providing a one-of-its kind experience to thousands of Lenovo fans, will be rolled out in five cities- Mumbai, Delhi, Chennai, Bangalore and Pune starting August 1st, 2016. 

Customers booking a ride with Ola Prime on August 1st and 2nd, can unlock a new category on the Ola’s App “VR-RIDE” on August 3rd, while customers taking an Ola Prime ride on August 3rd and 4th, can unlock the category on August 5th and August 6th. This exclusive partnership, will enable Ola Prime customers to experience Lenovo Vibe K5 Note and its AntVR headset.

The launch date of Lenovo Vibe K5 note is set for August 4th, 2016 and will be exclusively available for sale on Flipkart.

LeEco partners with six offline to expand its offline retail presence in India

LeEco has announced today that it is all set to strengthen its offline presence across the country. LeEco has partnered with top Regional retail chains like Sangeetha, Poorvika & Zonal Distributors like Shivalik, AppsYouNeed, Pearl Infotech and PCH to expand its retail network. Through these partnerships, LeEco will be able to expand its retail base to 2000 outlets across 65 cities. By the end of this year, LeEco plans to reach 6000 - 8000 outlets.

LeEco will be offering Le 1S and Le 1S Eco Superphones through the offline model in the first phase and has plans to offer the entire product portfolio in the offline market in the coming months.

In the online space, LeEco is the third largest smartphone brand in India and is offering its Superphones via Flipkart and its own ecommerce marketplace – LeMall. The offline story for LeEco, started Delhi/NCR and spread across to Mumbai & Pune and it now has presence across top 6 metros – New Delhi, Mumbai, Pune, Bangalore, Hyderabad and Chennai.

To cater to a growing number of customers, LeEco also plans to set up more service centres in addition to the 555 outlets it has now.

Creative Launches Aurvana ANC Headphone At Rs 10,999

Creative Technology Ltd today announced the launch of Creative Aurvana ANC headphone. The high-performance headset is designed for urban travelers to comfortably enjoy long hours of music, movies or games while cancelling the surrounding noise.

The ultra lightweight design and comfortable plush leatherette memory foam ear padding gives users long hours of comfort. The headphone comes with a durable braided audio cable with inline microphone for music controls and phone calls.

The Aurvana ANC utilizes specially designed built-in microphones embedded in both earcups to dynamically monitor the levels of external ambient noise entering the ear. The headset also features professionally-tuned 40mm Neodymium drivers that deliver the balanced detailed audio performance associated with the well received Aurvana line of headphones.

The Creative Aurvana ANC is available exclusively on Amazon August 2016 onwards at Rs 10,999.

Knowlarity Joins Hands With Thailand’s SawasdeeShop To Launch ClouDee

Asia’s largest cloud based communications provider Knowlarity Communications and Thailand’s leading provider of international voice telephony services SawasdeeShop, launched ClouDee cloud telephony services. ClouDee is one of the most well-received telephony services based on a cloud platform that is fast disrupting conventional telephony systems. Subscribers using ClouDee receive a business phone number and can access feature-rich, enterprise-level communication system which was till now the reserve of Forbes 500 enterprises or large corporations. 

Knowlarity Communications’ Founder and CEO Ambarish Gupta and SawasdeeShop Founder and CEO Aswin Phlaphongphanich also introduced SuperReceptionist and Smart IVR, two innovative communication solutions to further serve Thailand’s thriving business community.

SuperReceptionist is a virtual receptionist service, which activates a cloud-communication center with a powerful CRM for SMEs and start-ups. With its flexible API structure (Application program interface), Smart IVR provides customizable solutions for enterprise-grade communication requirements, which are unique to every organization. Each product helps start-ups, SMEs and corporations to improve their revenues, save costs, generate leads, increase conversion rates, as well as enable greater mobility.

Amazon Launches Prime Subscription Service In 100 Indian cities

Amazon launched its Prime subscription service in India, as the American online retailer looks to drive more loyalty among its growing customer base here. Amazon will offer free one and two-day delivery and early access to its exclusive offers to customers subscribing to this service.

Prime Video, which will include Amazon original TV series and movies besides Indian and global content, is expected to be launched as a part of this service, but at a later date

Amazon Prime is currently available for a free 60-day trial after which the annual subscription will be available at what the company calls a "special introductory price" of Rs 499. The listing price is expected to be Rs 999, which too will be much lower compared with the other markets where Amazon offers the service. It costs $99 (Rs 6,670) in the US and £96 (Rs 8,450) in the UK.

Prime will be available to customers in 100 Indian cities, and members in 20 cities can choose also sam ..

Source: Economic Times

Snapdeal Partners With Uber In A First-of-its kind API Integration

Snapdeal, India's largest online marketplace, has launched a first-of-its kind in-app integration with Uber, the world’s largest on-demand smart mobility app. Through this integration, Uber will make travel even quicker and easier for millions of Snapdeal customers who will now be able to request an Uber directly through the Snapdeal app.

Snapdeal recently announced the launch of a range of services on its platform, allowing customers to book flights, order food and even pay bills directly through its app. When a user books a flight or a hotel from within the Snapdeal app, they can now travel to the airport or the hotel using Uber, booked from right within the Snapdeal app without having the Uber app installed on their devices.
 
This service is currently available on Android version 4.0 (and higher). Customers are requested to update their Snapdeal app.

Creative Launches New Aurvana In-Ear Plus Series Of Studio Quality Earphones

Creative Technology Ltd today announced the launch of new Aurvana In-Ear Plus Series of studio quality earphones with the Aurvana In-Ear3 Plus and the Auvana In-Ear2 Plus earphones. The Aurvana In-Ear Plus Series leverages on the award-winning designs of the Aurvana In-Ear earphones that were innovatively conceptualised, assembled with carefully selected premium materials, high-grade components and superb finishing.

The Aurvana In-Ear3 Plus is powered by dual Balanced Armature drivers (tweeters and woofers) with precise crossover circuitry that enable it to deliver accurate and smooth sonic performance that one expects from a set of high quality studio speakers. It features AuraSeal noise-isolation technology that effectively blocks out up to 98% of external noise. Powered by a single premium Balanced Armature driver, the Aurvana In-Ear2 Plus delivers detailed and smooth audio response that is complemented by punchy bass, leading to an overall warmer and fuller presentation suitable for a wide genre of music and vocals. AuraSeal in-ear design allows Aurvana In-Ear2 Plus to offer superb noise-isolation of up to 95%.

The earphones’ ergonomic in-line microphone and one-button remote with volume adjustment let users answer voice calls or control music playback easily on their smartphones or tablets. Its sturdy L-shaped 4-pole gold plated plug offers a high-grade connection. 

The refreshed Aurvana In-Ear2 Plus earphones also features a more refined acoustic tuning, an inline microphone and a remote control for voice and music playback control for a wide range of smart devices. With an ultra-comfortable fit and superb noise-isolation effect, the Aurvana In-Ear2 Plus offers a truly pristine listening experience.

Freecharge Launches Escrow Services

Freecharge, India’s fastest growing digital payments platform has unveiled a buyer protection service by launching escrow facility for merchants and customers. The escrow service mitigates risk of unsuccessful shopping experiences and safeguards customers’ money by withholding funds till they receive the right product.

The first merchant for this service, Shopo, has integrated Freecharge wallet on its app to offer escrow protection to its buyers and sellers. After buyers place orders by paying through Freecharge, the seller is notified that the buyer has completed the payment, and money is on hold in escrow. 

Once the order is delivered to the buyer, the money is automatically released to the seller. In case the order is not shipped or delivered within the stipulated time, the money is refunded to the buyer’s wallet. Sounds good to us.
   

Micromax announces the launch of its new laptop range

Micromax Informatics, world’s 10th largest handset brand has announced the launch of two new laptop series to its existing computing range- Micromax Ignite and Micromax Alpha. With the new range of laptops, the company is now foraying in the mid-level consumer laptops segment to target the mass market of Intel Core i3 Processor and the Intel Pentium Processor.

Designed for two different set of consumers, the two new laptops from Micromax will target both the power users and first time users. The Micromax Ignite series have been exquisitely designed to exude a premium feel, ensuring ease of use and portability. Powered by the Intel Pentium Processor and pre-bundled with genuine Windows 10, the device aims to increase domestic technology adoption and offer superior productivity specifications and premium feel at competitive price points.

The Micromax Ignite - LPQ61408W: Targeting the first time users in Tier 2 and 3 markets, who are multi-tasking on the go, the new Micromax Ignite Laptop LPQ61408W comes with 14 inch HD IPS display, Intel® Pentium® Processor N3700, 4GB LPDDR3 RAM, 1 TB memory and more at an unfathomable price point of Rs. 18,990/-. The new laptop gives the new age consumers freedom from piracy with the genuine and latest Windows 10 and provides freedom from restrictions as it provides fast processor with Intel, long-lasting battery backup and light-weight design.

Micromax Ignite will be available exclusively on Flipkart from 25 July 2016 at competitive price point of Rs. 18,990/-

ShopClues partners with Suntek to provide affordable 32” LED TVs in India

ShopClues, India’s first and largest managed marketplace, is set to regale consumers this monsoon with its exclusive brand partnership with Suntek, the Delhi-based consumer electronics giant.  ShopClues has emerged as the exclusive platform for the sale of Suntek’s 32” Series 6 HD Plus LED TV, which is the country’s most affordable product of its kind. It promises to offer shoppers an exceptional viewing experience along with a highly attractive price tag of Rs 10,140 only. Besides, the 32” LED TV, ShopClues customers can access the entire range of home entertainment systems from Suntek. 

The 32” LED TV promises stunning picture quality with 1366x768 pixels and has multimedia options  such as 2 USB and 2 HDMI ports. For the music lovers, its dual 10w+10w speakers should be reason enough to rejoice. A 1780 viewing angle ensures that cricket matches or prime time TV shows can be viewed in supreme comfort from any corner of the room. USB to USB data transfer, a slim and narrow bezel and a brand new Samsung panel round off the superlative qualities of this feature-packed device.

Other successful Suntek TV models such as 40”, 59 cm, 16” and Series 7 32” HD Ready Television sets are also available, exclusively on India’s leading online marketplace, ShopClues.  Prices for these products range from Rs 5,099 and go up to Rs 16,799 for the 40” Full HD Series 6 LED TV.

Logitech Transforms The Way Teams Use Video Conferencing

Logitech has announced a transformation in team collaboration. Logitech GROUP provides crystal-clear audio and high-quality HD video conferencing for groups of up to 14 people, or up to 20 with the optional expansion microphones.

Logitech has a full-duplex, sleek speakerphone delivering sound that is crisp, clear, and can be heard by everyone in the meeting. Its metal case helps improve acoustic performance, and by isolating the microphone and speaker it provides premium audio quality. Conference participants can converse within a 20-foot diameter around the base, or extend the range to 28-feet with optional expansion microphones. It can also be used with a Bluetooth enabled mobile devices for audio calls.

The 1080p video quality brings full HD video to conference calls, enabling meeting participants to clearly read expressions, non-verbal cues and movements. On-board H.264 with scalable video coding frees up bandwidth by putting video processing within the camera, resulting in a smoother video stream. And the 10x lossless HD zoom allows participants to zero in on close-ups of objects and whiteboard content with outstanding detail and clarity.

Logitech GROUP is expected to be available in India at a suggested price of INR 119,995. The expansion microphones will be available for INR 29,995. Purchased as a bundle, GROUP with two expansion microphones will be available in the India for INR 139,995.

Zopo Launches Speed 8, World’s First Deca-core Processor Smartphone

Zopo has announced the launch of Speed 8, the world’s first blazing fast deca-core smartphone. The mobile device boasts of striking functionalities and ace performance matrix.

 

Zopo Speed 8 is powered by Helio X20 64-bit Deca-core CPU and has a 4 GB RAM and 32 GB internal storage. The brushed metal looking, curved body, aesthetically designed smartphone comes packed with a finger print scanner, 5.5 inch 1080P full HD IPS Symmetrical display, reversible Type C USB and a Sony IMX230 top-of-the-line camera sensor.

The primary camera is an amazing 21.0 mega-pixels and the secondary camera is 8.0 mega-pixel with dual LED flash and front flash for selfies. It is powered by a decent 3600mAh battery which ensures a really long lasting talk time. The smartphone is built on energy-efficient Stock Android 6.0 Marshmallow and it supports NFC (Near Field Communication) too.

Attractively priced at Rs. 29,999, the high-end Zopo Speed 8 will be available online and offline.

Kent Aura Air Purifier Review

“Heal the world, make it a better place, for you and for me and the entire human race”, not only Michael Jackson but also Kent seems to be think in the same direction. While Jackson did this with his songs, Kent hopes to do this by offering an Air purifier that aims at cleaning the air especially in a congested city life.

The Science
The Kent Aura Air Purifier uses HEPA technology, basically High Efficiency Particulate Arrestor; a dust collection technology from Japan with an inbuilt ionizer that keeps the air fresh. Kent Aura catches and traps SPM (suspended particulate matter) as small as 0.3 microns with an efficiency of 99 %. with a ‘Specially treated/high grade adsorbent carbon media/ Catalytic Carbon adsorbent filter’ for purifying the indoor air.

What is Particulate Matter?
This was my first question, the marketing stresses on this and the Air Purifier takes a lot of pride in the removal of this. Particulate matter is basically, soot, tobacco smoke, smog, oil smoke, fly ash and cement dust. So the Kent Aura can clean the air from these particulates, especially helpful if you are living near a construction site, a smog filled city space and if there is presence of a lot of smoke in your area.

Image source - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Particulates

But what about other kinds of dust?
There are other kinds of dust that a common home environment does have, these are typically, house dust, viruses, cat allergens, pollens etc. Since the Kent Aura is not equipped to handle these, it cannot clean the air of this unfortunately. The filters do a specific job, therefore this cannot be applied anywhere in the hope of bettering the air without understanding the issue.

Features
The Aura air purifier comes with simple to use and interesting features out of the box such as timer, so that you can keep the air filter on for specified hours only, a helpful Filter change indicator, child lock feature while the entire operation is done as quietly as possible.

Filters
The Air Purifier does come with filters and if you so ever need to change them, it does come at an additional cost. There are namely two replaceable filters the composite Pre filter along with carbon Filter costs Rs.920. The HEPA filter costs Rs. 2100. The filters don’t need to be changed often, but this typically depends on the level of pollution, average filter life is around 2000 hours and under normal conditions should last for more than a year.

Testing Experience
Kent RO Systems was kind enough to send along their “Kent Pollution Monitor” to see before and after effects of using their air purifier. Interestingly my area in Mumbai is quite a clean space with a lot of trees and plants around. Rightly so, the Kent Aura monitor indicated this instantly saying “Excellent” with the monitor showing approx. “PM 30-33” on the reader.

I still proceeded to start the Air purifier in a closed room for two hours. The monitor of course did not show any difference in the air quality as there was no issue to begin with. I did feel the entire room was filled with a synthetic perfume smell that originated from the purifier. The room had got stuffy due to the closed doors and windows and the air purifier perfumed smell, not a good sign. The purifier is clearly not helpful if your rooms don’t have acute issues like particulate matters.

However, when tested by a friend who lives in a congested place, he could feel the difference in the air. The monitor did indicate a change but only slightly. While you cannot expect drastic changes like fresh Himalayan air under two hours, the Kent Air Purifier’s certainly has its uses. The more acute the issue of air pollution, the better this would work as a temporary solution.

Does it really help?
The straight answer is, your mileage will vary as it is dependent on several factors. There are only two ways of knowing before buying this, one is through your very own senses while the other way is to check with Kent pollution monitor itself. Hopefully the company offers this as a service to potential customers before plonking down Rs. 15,000 on an Air purifier.

Note the Air purifiers come in two different capacities depending on your room, the Aura for 270 sq feet costs Rs. 15,000 while the Eternal Air Purifier for 377 sq feet costs Rs. 22,000.


By-Nikhil Rastogi

LG launches India’s First Smartphone With Second Screen, ‘X Screen’

LG Electronics India Limited (LGEIL) announced the launch of its latest 4G LTE smartphone, LG X Screen in India. The smartphone is exclusively available on Snapdeal from 20th July 2016 at Rs.12990. This is for the first time that LG has decided to sell a smartphone exclusively via the e-commerce route. LG X Screen also features a panic button feature which is in line with the Government of India’s initiative in this regard.

The X screen comes with Two Screens, a unique feature which is developed solely basis user convenience and experience. The second screen keeps the recent used user applications for easy access along with facility to receive calls without interruptions on the main screen and so does music play with all controls on top screen, for extreme convenience to users. The X screen’s look is complemented by the crystal-clear glass fiber material that covers the back. The curved edges on its sides create a simple yet elegant design.

X screen Key Specifications:

Display:      4.93-inch + 1.76 inch HD In-cell Touch
Chipset:   Qualcomm Snapdragon
Camera: Rear 13MP / Front 8MP
Memory: 2GB RAM / 16GB ROM
Battery: 2,300mAh
Operating System: Android 6.0 Marshmallow
Size: 142.6 x 71.8 x 7.1mm
Network:  4G LTE
Colors: Black / White

Sony Launches New 15,000mAh & 20,000mAh Power Bank

Sony has launched the new 15,000mAh and 20,000mAh Power Banks which can charge Multi- devices at the same time, with a maximum fast- charging output. 

Supported with the Lithium-ion polymer, it supports pass-through charging – allowing the device connected to the charger and as well as the charger itself to be charged at the same time. The entire process can be completed while connected to an AC power supply.

The newly launched products is available exclusively on Flipkart and in Sony Center and major electronic stores from 15th August.

Material    Description    MRP
CP-S20/BC IN(Black)    20,000mAh    Rs. 7500
CP-S15/SC IN(Silver)    15,000mAh    Rs. 5100
CP-S15/BC IN(Black)    15,000mAh    Rs. 5100

Pokémon Go Will Finally Launch In Japan Tomorrow

While much of the world has been enjoying the phenomenon that is Pokémon Go, Japan — the country that spawned Pikachu and its pocket monster peers — has so far been left out. But, according to TechCrunch, that's about to change, with Pokémon Go reportedly launching in the country tomorrow.

TechCrunch cites sources who say that developer Niantic Labs will make Pokémon Go available for download in Japan on July 20th, two weeks after the alternate reality monster-catching app first launched in Australia and New Zealand. The Japanese launch will also reportedly bring the first sponsored locations to the game — TechCrunch says Niantic Labs has partnered with McDonald's to turn 3,000 restaurants across Japan into gyms for trainers to battle over.

Japanese players have been itching for a chance to get out on the streets and catch their own Pokémon since the game's beta period ended in the country earlier this year. Niantic Labs' marketing official Kento Suga was the target of angry tweets earlier this month when he told Japanese gamers to wait a little longer for a release date, as Twitter users demanded a release date and lamented their position as the game saw release across North America, Europe, and Oceania.

Source: The Verge

Honor 5c Review: Completely Worth It

Huawei's Honor 5c is the latest mid-range smartphone from the rising Chinese manufacturer that aims to bring latest features and highest possible performance at an affordable price point. Honor 5c has an impressive hardware packed in a beautiful 5.2 inch part metal, part plastic frame. The phone runs Android Marshmallow powered by the Emotion UI.

Design
The Honor 5c is a beautiful looking phone and has this premium looking feel, thanks to its metal finish. The best thing about the design is the size which makes it very easy to hold and use the phone. On the back there is the 13-megapixel camera with flash, which is a bump and protrudes out a little. The fingerprint sensor is also placed right below the camera. The volume rocker and power buttons are placed towards the right, while on the left sits the SIM card tray. The 3.5mm audio jack is placed on top while the USB port and grill speakers are towards the bottom.

Usage and performance
The 5.2 inch screen has a good mix of colours, thanks to its 1080x1920 pixel resolution along with a 423ppi pixel density. The display stays legible even in sunlight and reproduces a good amount of sharpness and colour. The fingerprint sensor at the back is lightning fast and works even when the screen is not on. The Emotion EMUI 4.1 OS is simple and clean and offers a ton of customization options. It has also implemented all features for the fingerprint sensor, which can also be configured to trigger photos and start the video recorder, show the notification panel, lock apps and plenty more.

Camera & battery
The Huawei Honor 5C comes equipped with a 13MP rear camera with LED flash along with an 8MP front facing camera. The auto-focus was also suitably fast and the phone had a wealth of shot options. Images taken in well-lit conditions come out sharp and crisp but images in low-light scenarios were less than impressive. The Honor 5C is powered by a 3000 mAh battery.  It offers an Ultra Power Saving Mode as well, for times when you really want to stretch the battery life. The phone, with moderate usage will easily last you a day. 

Final verdict
The Good
- 5.2 inch is an ideal phone size to use (my opinion)
- Packed with all good features for a mid-level phone
- Latest Android and a good camera and excellent battery.
The bad
- Camera bump which forces you to use a case
- EMUI 4.1 a little clunky and not pleasing to use.

Overall the phone is a good buy for around the 10k range that has all features and looks premium.



By: Sridhar Iyer

Samsung India Launches Galaxy On7 Pro & Galaxy On5 Pro

Samsung India has announced launch of its Galaxy On Pro series of smartphones, Galaxy On7 Pro and Galaxy On5 Pro, which will be sold online through Amazon.in. Made in India, the new 4G-enabled smartphones come loaded with power-packed features such as UDS (Ultra Data Saving) mode, faster 4G booster and S bike mode.

The smartphones come with full 4G LTE capability that enables faster browsing and download/ upload speeds, allowing the user to do more. Coupled with the UDS mode, it ensures up to 50% mobile data savings by blocking unnecessary background applications from consuming data. It also has a proprietary data compression technology, which ensures the most cost-efficient 4G experience. The devices come with the large HD 5.5” (Galaxy On7 Pro) & HD 5” (Galaxy On5 Pro) display which are made for crystal clear clarity and comfortable viewing. Users can be assured of an engaging, effortless and enriching viewing experience.

The new device comes with the revolutionary S bike mode, which ensures that the users can ride their two wheelers, tension free on the road while encouraging responsible riding. S bike mode’s urgent call alert system notifies callers through an automated answering machine that the user is riding and is unavailable to take calls. However, callers have the option to press ‘1’ in case the call is urgent. As a safety feature, the in-built motion lock ensures that the rider has to come to a halt before they can answer the call.

Galaxy On7 Pro and Galaxy On5 Pro is powered by a 2GB RAM and 3,000mAh battery for Galaxy On7 Pro and 2,600mAh for Galaxy On5 Pro which will enable a smooth gaming experience for longer duration. The devices offer storage space of 16GB expandable up to 128GB.

Both the phones feature a powerful primary (13MP for Galaxy On7 Pro and 8MP for Galaxy On5 Pro) and secondary camera (5MP for both). The front camera can also recognize palm gestures to click selfies and is capable of clicking 120 degree wide ‘groupfies’. Users can quick-launch the camera with a double-tap for a differentiated experience to capture precious moments instantly.

Galaxy On7 Pro and Galaxy On5 Pro will be available in gold and black colours and the product will go on sale on www.amazon.in at an attractive price of INR 11,190 and INR 9,190, respectively.

Xiaomi Launches Mi Mosquito Repellent At Rs 290

Xiaomi, well know for manufacturing smartphones has launched for the first time ever, mosquito repellent. The Mi electric mosquito repellent is super portable and also super cheap.

The Mi mosquito repellent is a circular apparatus, that holds a mosquito repellent mat inside, that can be put in and replaced via a 90 degrees turn. The device is devoid of any battery or power source and instead relies on a microUSB cable for connectivity. The far end of this cable can be connected to a power bank, preferably, one that is sold by Xiaomi. 

Weighing in at 25 grams and measuring just 46.8mm x 20.5mm, the Mi mosquito repellent is super portable. The device is based on PTC Low-voltage thermostat and is also dust-proof at the same time. The company has priced it at 29 Yuan (roughly $4 or Rs 290). The Mi electric mosquito repellent is exclusively available for buying in China, as for now.

Source: Indiatoday

Harmony Of The Seas Brings Cutting Edge Technology Aboard

The world’s biggest-ever cruise ship, Harmony of the Seas made its maiden voyage on May 22, 2016. Here’s a look at some of the most cutting-edge technology, available at Sea, designed to make your holiday experience better than ever before.

Stay connected with Fastest Internet on Sea: The highly advanced technology available on Harmony of the Seas with its virtual balconies or with VOOM get high-speed internet, will please, delight and surprise in equal measure. Guests can stream video; Skype with family and friends back at home; and share their vacation memories through social media instantly while at sea.

Bionic Bar: Hop on to the Bionic Bar powered by Makr Shakr and have bionic bartenders serve you lip-smacking cocktails. Here robot bartenders will serve crafted cocktails while dancing to a fluid beat. This seems very interesting. Right?

Royal Wow bands with RFID technology: Guests on-board Harmony of the Seas can enjoy RFID technology with Royal WOW Bands that provide them access to their staterooms as well as make on-board purchases and reservations.Worried you might lose your way after a few drinks? Well, there’s the digital way finding system at your service all the time. 




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Honor 8 Launched In China, Features Dual 12MP Rear Camera

Honor has launched its flagship Honor 8 Smartphone in China. The smartphone features the dual 12MP rear camera first seen on Huawei P9.

Honor 8 features a 5.2 inch Full HD display and is powered by Huawei’s own HiSilicon Kirin 950 processor. The smartphone comes with up to 4GB RAM and 64GB expandable storage. These basic specifications make it identical to Huawei P9.

Honor 8 is 7.45 mm thick and weighs 153 grams and its runs EMUI 4.1 based on Android 6.0 Marshmallow. It also comes with a rear fingerprint scanner with support for multiple modes.

Source: Indian Express

NEC Develops ARmKeypad Air, a contact-free virtual keyboard for a user's arm

NEC Corporation today announced the development of the new ARmKeypad Air, where “smart glasses” are used to turn the arm of a wearer into a virtual keyboard, allowing for contact-free operation.

The new ARmKeypad Air, however, enables contact-free operation through the movement of a wearer’s finger using Augmented Reality (AR) to create the image of a virtual keyboard on the forearm of a wearer. Unlike the existing ARmKeypad, which recognizes contact (vibration) operations, this new technology enables contact-free operation, which is ideal for sites where operations must be performed under sterilized conditions, free of direct contact with objects and clothes etc.

In addition, because there is no need for users to wear a watch, the ARmKeypad Air is ideal for professions where wearing devices on the arm is not advisable, such as those carrying out medical procedures.

 

Samsung's Full Range Of TV Available On Flipkart

Samsung India Electronics has announced their partnership with India’s largest e-commerce marketplace, Flipkart to sell its 40-inch Full HD, Smart Curved TV.

Samsung India is the only Mobile phones and Consumer Electronics brand to have over 2,100 exclusive brand stores and a retail footprint of over 1.5 lakh stores across the country. The tie-up to sell this latest 40-inch TV will further help Samsung to meet the growing demands of the online customers with Flipkart's huge presence in the online marketplace.

The Samsung 40 inch (102 cm) Full HD (1920 x 1080) Smart, Curved LED television is exclusively available on Flipkart. The television has three HDMI and two USB slots and is equipped with Wi-Fi direct and Ethernet. With a refresh rate of 100Hz, the television boasts of an eco-sensor that measures the intensity of light in a room and automatically calibrates the image brightness on the television. The device has two speakers and comes with sound technologies – Dolby digital plus and DTS Codec. Priced at Rs. 68,900, the television is now open for bookings, and will be delivered in 3 days.

Reliance Games Launches The Official Mobile Game Of “The BFG” Movie

Reliance Games has announced the launch of ‘The BFG Game’, an amazing dream-matching adventure based on the Steven Spielberg movie, released on July 1st 2016.The game will be available worldwide for free on iPhone, iPad, Android phones and tablets.

Join the BFG and Sophiein 100+ magical levels and unravel delightful rewards. Unleash the BFG’s special boosters like Snozzcumber and Frobscottleto make the ultimate high scoring play and enjoy the excitement. Discover spectacular locations with Sophie and the BFG from London to Giant Country & beyond.

Features of The BFG Game include:
•    Magical Levels: Enjoy delightful match-3 quests with surprise rewards.
•    Spectacular Locations: Embark on an amazing adventure with Sophie and the BFG across London, Giant World, the BFG’s Cottage, Copenhagen, Dream Cavern and Giant Country.
•    The BFG’s Special Boosters: Unleash unique boosters like Snozzcumber and Frobscottle to unveil awesome 3D Animations.

The BFG Game is now available to download for FREE on the App Store & Google Play.

https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/the-bfg-game/id1093450864?ls=1&mt=8
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.reliancegames.bigfriendlygiant

Oxigen Wallet Announces Eid Offer, Lucky Winners Get Cash Rewards Of Rs 786

India’s pioneer mobile wallet app, Oxigen Wallet, has released a special offer to celebrate the joyous festival of Eid.

Users who spend an amount of INR 786 via Oxigen Wallet during 6th to 10th July 2016, will be eligible to get 100% cash-back rewards. Based on its automatic and transparent selection process, Oxigen Wallet will give complete cash-back of INR 786 to 5 lucky winners in their wallet. However, the Eidi offer isn’t valid for Virtual Visa Card loading and amount or bank transfers.

EID 786 Cashback Offer:

·       Offer period 6th to 10th July 2016
·       Offer applicable once per mobile number
·       Applicable for both existing and new users
·       Not applicable for Virtual Visa card Loading , Bank & Person to person transfers
·       User has to spend amount Rs786 in one transaction using Oxigen wallet balance during offer period
·       Cashback will be given to max 5 lucky winners daily selected randomly after the offer period. Cashback will be loaded on 12th July.
·       Lucky winners will be communicated by SMS
·       Oxigen holds the right to give cashback to number of winners as per the campaign conversions

Freecharge Partners With HPCL Petrol Pumps

Freecharge, India’s fastest digital payments platform has announced its partnership with Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL), a leading state-owned oil company figuring in the Forbes 2000 and Fortune 500 list. 

Customers can now pay for their fuel bills at the HPCL petrol pumps using the Freecharge wallet in less than 10 seconds by generating the OnTheGo Pin even in the absence of internet connectivity making the whole transaction process seamless and swifter.

In the first phase, this facility will be available at over 60 company owned petrol pumps spread across 10 states, namely, Maharashtra, Delhi, Telangana, Tamil Nadu, Gujarat, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat, West Bengal and Uttar Pradesh. Over the next few months, customers will be able to use the Freecharge Wallet at over 4500 petrol pumps across the country.

Kabali Mania Grips Music Lovers On Wynk Music

As Thalaivar fans excitedly await the release of his upcoming action drama – Kabali, the music from the movie is already making waves. 

Kabali’s music album has been streamed over one million times within three weeks of its launch on Wynk Music. The number ‘Neruppu Da’ from the movie has also become the highest ever streamed single in all of South India with over half a million streams, making it the highest for any movie song debuting on Wynk Music in the South..

Kabali’s music album is available in Tamil & Teleugu and has seen strong uptake across South India on Wynk Music.  

Wynk Music is Airtel’s first carrier agnostic mobile application with the launch of which the company became the first telecom operator to launch an OTT app back in September 2014. Users can download the Wynk Music app from Android, iOS and Windows App stores or visit www.wynk.in/music.

NVIDIA Unveils The GeForce GTX 1060

NVIDIA today added the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 to its family of gaming GPUs, complementing the GTX 1080 and 1070.

Manufactured on the leading-edge FinFET 16nm process, the GTX 1060 delivers GTX 980-level performance and twice the energy efficiency in VR. It consumes only 120 watts of power while driving the latest VR and DirectX 11/12 PC games at blistering speeds.

The GTX 1060 features 1,280 CUDA cores, 6GB of GDDR5 memory running at 8Gbps and a boost clock of 1.7GHz, which can be easily overclocked to 2GHz for further performance. The GTX 1060 supports NVIDIA VRWorks, a software developer kit that allows developers to intertwine what users feel with the physical behavior of the environment.

Included with VRWorks is NVIDIA Simultaneous Multi-Projection technology, which allows the GTX 1060 to seamlessly project a single image simultaneously to both eyes, yielding a 3x VR graphics performance improvement over previous generation GPUs.

The GTX 1060 also supports NVIDIA Ansel technology, a powerful game-capture tool that allows gamers to explore, capture and share the artistry of gaming. Gamers will be able to experience Ansel for themselves with Mirror’s Edge: Catalyst next week, and Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, later this month. 

Here is a quick update regarding pricing – MSRP is INR 22,999/- for GTX 1060 base edition.

Bose Introduces Wireless QC Noise Cancelling Headphones

Bose has announced the QuietComfort 35 around-ear headphones and the QuietControl 30 in-ear headphones, both shattering the limitations of existing wireless noise cancelling headphones. The new QC35 and QC30 reproduce music with stunning clarity at any volume. The QC35 is available for Rs. 29,363 and the QC30 will be available beginning September 2016 for Rs. 26,438. 

QuietComfort 35

Bose also announces the all-new SoundSport and SoundSport Pulse headphones. Designed exclusively for exercise, SoundSport wireless headphones present an unbeatable combination of benefits for training. For tracking personal performance, SoundSport Pulse wireless headphones come with a built-in heart rate monitor measured through the ear for a precise, accurate reading. The SoundSport headphones hit the market for Rs. 13,275 and the SoundSport Pulse is available beginning September 2016 for Rs.17,663.

All of Bose’s new wireless headphones include NFC for touch-to-pair convenience, super-intuitive controls for music and calls, voice prompts for key information including setup, caller ID and battery life, and the free Bose Connect app for even more functionality.

Smartron’s Tbook Now Available On Amazon.in At Rs 42,999

Smartron, India’s first global IoT brand which is “designed and engineered” in India widened its distribution channel by making the ultrabook convertible, Tbook available on India’s leading e-commerce platform Amazon.in. 

The Tbook, which was launched in April 2016 will continue to be available on gadget360.com and soon be available on offline channels.

The Tbook has a distinctive dual tone styling with an all metal unibody. Powered by Intel Core M processor and a Microsoft Windows 10 Operating System, the tbook aims at enhancing the user experience. It comes with a 12.2" multi-touch display with WQXGA resolution and 16:10 aspect ratio. 

The Tbook will be available on Amazon online market place at Rs 42,999/- inclusive of detachable keyboard.

Samsung Announces 44 New TV Models In SUHD TV, SMART TV And Joy Beat Range

Samsung Electronics, the leader in television technology for a decade, today announced the launch of 44 new models of TVs in India, while introducing the world’s best picture quality with Quantum Dot Display technology, and several meaningful innovations and beautifully crafted designs that will transform the consumer’s TV viewing experience.

The 2016 line-up comprises the SUHD TV range in the premium segment, Smart TV range in the mid segment and Joy Beat range in the affordable segment. The entire range features eleven innovations across segments. Prices range from Rs 28,000 to Rs 24 lakh (MRP).

The new SUHD TVs with Quantum Dot Display offer Quantum Dot Colour and HDR 1000, which demonstrate ground-breaking advances in colour reproduction, brightness, contrast and details. The state-of-the-art design with the world’s first bezel-less curved design and a new, easy and integrated Smart TV experience delivers an unrivalled entertainment experience.

The new range of Smart and Joy Beat televisions will come with a host of innovative features, catering to the unique needs of Indian consumers. The Smart TV range with Smart Interface, Smart Content, Smart Convergence and Smart Play provides the most advanced Smart TV experience. Also, the new Joy Beat range with a unique design and an integrated sound station with built-in tweeters will elevate your TV viewing experience.

Smart TVs: The new range of Smart TVs from Samsung with a host of innovations in areas of Smart Interface, Smart Content, Smart Convergence and Smart play provides the most advanced Smart TV experience.
Samsung’s Smart TV range will be available in 80 cm (32 inch) to 223 cm (88 inch).
Prices range from Rs 34,500 to Rs 703,900 (MRP).

Joy Beat TV: Joy Beat series features a revolutionary new retro chic design that has front firing speakers coupled with tweeters that deliver loud, crisp sound for the best bass and sound quality. Joy Beat range will be available in 80 cm (32 inch) to 123 cm (49 inch).
Prices range from Rs 27,900 to Rs 69,500 (MRP).
 

New Google Maps Features Help You Plan Your Next Road Trip

Planning road trips in India just became a little easier. With the latest update on Google Maps on Android (coming soon to iOS), now you can plan your road trip with multi-stop directions.

Just open the app, enter a destination, tap the corner menu, and then click “Add stop”. To rearrange the order of your stops, tap and hold the three dot menu to the left of “Add stop” and drag it to the position you want – you can even search for types of places like petrol pumps, ATMs or restaurants like you normally search. You can add as many stops as like and once you’re done, tap “Finished” and your multi-stop routing is complete.

Watch TV On The Go With The New DittoTV At Just Rs 20

Zee Digital Convergence Ltd., one of India’s leading entertainment has unveiled the new avatar of dittoTV - the ideal live TV platform that allows viewers to watch their favourite programmes at the time of broadcast. Positioned as ‘DeshKaTV’, it promises to make live television available to every Indian via any device – phones, tablet or PC, at an icredible price of just Rs 20 per month. 

The app in its new avatar allows users to access 100+ Hindi, English and regional-language channels, encompassing general entertainment, sports, movies, news and lifestyle. It is designed to deliver an affordable and effortless viewing experience and flexible viewing options.

To ensure that live television is within the reach of every Indian, it has joined forces with one of India’s leading telecom players Idea Cellular, to offer its users of 3G and 4G internet packs a free monthly subscription with every recharge. Under a promotional offer, all Idea customers in Idea 3G and 4G provider circles will be able to subscribe to dittoTV free of cost, along with select monthly data packs, until 31st July’16.

The subscription charges for three months, six months and one year are INR 50, INR 90 and INR 170 respectively. DittoTV has also partnered with Siti Cable and ITZ Cash to supply easy-to-use recharge cards at retail channels.

Mi Fans Chant Anti-Xiaomi Slogans At Mi Max Launch

In a rather embarrassing incident, police had to be called in at Xiaomi’s special Mi Max, MIUI 8 launch event held in New Delhi on Thursday, after an angry group of fans invited by the company started protesting over the lack of sufficient seats at the event.

The event which was scheduled at 11.30 am, was delayed by more an hour. The company had invited approximately 50,000 people at the event held at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium but there were seating arrangements for only 3,000. 

Moreover, there were further protests as the company did not arrange for any freebies for takeaway; something which attracts a large number of people to these events. However, the India head for Xiaomi, Manu Jain intervened and assured each one of the fans a goodie Bag and a t-shirt which will be couriered to them later if they fall short.

Meanwhile, another group of angry individuals were waiting outside in a long queue to enter the venue; however, a significant delay in the registration process angered the fans further. The Delhi police had to be called in to maintain law and order.

Source: Deccan Chronicle

Xiaomi Mi Max Launched At Rs 14,999

Xiaomi has launched its supermassive Mi Max phablet in the Indian market. The device will be available in two variants, a Snapdragon 650 variant with 3GB RAM and 32GB storage for INR 14,999 ($222) and a Snapdragon 652 variant with 4GB RAM and 128GB storage for INR 19,999 ($296).

The Mi Max has a giant 6.44-inch 1080p display with a metal body and a fingerprint sensor on the back. The phone also packs a 16 megapixel camera on the back with PDAF and a 8 megapixel camera on the front. As mentioned before, the device comes in a choice of Snapdragon 650 or Snapdragon 652 variants with 3/32GB and 4/128GB memory and storage configurations, respectively. Powering all this is a massive 4850mAh battery.

The phone will be available through an open sale starting July 13 from Mi.com, Amazon, Flipkart, Snapdeal, and Paytm.

Source: GSMArena