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Wednesday, 31 May 2017

BOSE INTRODUCES NEW SOUNDLINK REVOLVE BLUETOOTH SPEAKERS

Bose has announced its best Bluetooth speakers ever -- the new SoundLink Revolve and SoundLink Revolve+.  With true omni-directional performance, and an entirely new acoustic design, Revolve speakers spread deep, jaw-dropping sound in every direction -- from a seamless aluminum design. 

To do that, Bose engineers started from a clean-sheet to redefine the relationship between size, sound, and battery-power.  An entirely new acoustic package was developed first, then matched with the cylindrical shape it required, and a single-piece aluminum enclosure.  There’s no “front” or “back,” because Revolve speakers don’t have to be pointed to favor one location over another.   They combine dual-opposing passive-radiators with a powerful, ultra-efficient transducer -- positioned face-down -- and a new patented acoustic deflector.  With an added “pressure trap” to eliminate distortion, the result is dramatic.  Sound radiates uniformly in every direction, with deep, rich bass -- and without the sweet spots and frequency drop-offs of conventional 360-degree speakers.  Set in the middle of the room, a corner, or anywhere in between, Revolve speakers deliver the same experience for everyone.  Music is spacious, clear, and when you want -- remarkably loud. 

Both new Revolve models are just at home outside. They feature an IPX4-rating to withstand spills, rain, and pool splashes; and rugged durability to survive dings, drops, and bumps.  A quarter-twenty thread on the bottom of each makes for easy mounting on a tri-pod for listening in the yard or an outdoor party.

Revolve is 6” high x 3 ¼” deep, weighs a mere 1.5 pounds, and provides up to 12-hours of battery life.  Revolve+ is slightly bigger for more performance at 7 ¼” high x 4” deep, 2 pounds, and up to 16-hours of playtime.  Both can pair through NFC, feature plain-language voice-prompts for fool-proof set-up, and integrate microphones to use as a speakerphone, or with Siri and Google Assistant.

The free Bose Connect app now syncs two SoundLinks -- any combination, for any models starting with the SoundLink Color II.  New Stereo Mode enables left-right pairing, and new Party Mode lets you play the same music on both simultaneously. 

The SoundLink Revolve and SoundLink Revolve+ Bluetooth speakers will be available beginning May 26, 2017, 2017 for INR 19,900 and INR 24,500, respectively, and come in two colors – Triple Black and Lux Gray.  SoundLink Revolve and SoundLink Revolve+ are sold at Bose stores, Bose.com, authorized Bose dealers.


Monday, 29 May 2017

OnePlus teams up with SBI to offer Rs 1500 off on OnePlus 3T from OnePlus Store

OnePlus announced an attractive offer for those looking to buy the flagship OnePlus 3T.  Anyone who purchases OnePlus 3T from the OnePlus online store- Oneplustore.in will get Rs. 1,500 cash back on SBI Credit Cards. For more details you can visit: https://oneplusstore.in/oneplus-3t.  


OnePlus 3T 64GB is priced at Rs 29,999 and is available in Gunmetal and Soft Gold colours on oneplusstore.in. OnePlus 3T is a uni-body aluminum design, just like OnePlus 3. The device comes with Qualcomm Snapdragon 821, 6GB RAM, 5.5-inch optic AMOLED display with the Full HD (1920x1080) resolution and 16 MP rear as well as selfie camera.

It also comes with OnePlus’ proprietary Dash Charge technology which gives a day’s power in just half an hour.



Sunday, 28 May 2017

OnePlus 5 Flagship Smartphone To Launch With Qualcomm Snapdragon 835

Both OnePlus and Qualcomm have confirmed that the OnePlus 5 will be powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 835. OnePlus 5 will be the first India device with the flagship Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 . OnePlus is keeping in line with its DNA of being the Flagship smartphone maker. Posts have been sent out from Qualcomm Twitter and Facebook accounts all over the world regarding OnePlus 5 and Snapdragon 835.  


From the launch of the first OnePlus device, the brand has demonstrated strong integration with Qualcomm, using the latest flagship processor to create the best user experience. Talking about the partnership, Sanjay Mehta, Senior Vice President, Qualcomm and also a OnePlus star, said, “OnePlus creates every smartphone as if it’s creating a piece of art & not just making a mass-produced product. All of OnePlus smartphones have so far been powered by premium Snapdragon mobile platforms, ensuring that every generation of OnePlus handsets deliver a powerful performance ”.

The Snapdragon 835 is the first 10nm mobile processor especially designed to support next generation entertainment experiences and connected cloud services that OnePlus phones are known to offer. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 means more feature integration, smaller size and lower power consumption with better battery life.


Friday, 26 May 2017

Top 5 Wireless headphones Combining Luxury With Convenience

Wireless headphones are great: they're convenient, freeing, and often sound fantastic. Pumping tunes into your ears with no wires getting in the way. Wireless no longer means poor sound, either. These days, Bluetooth audio sounds much better than it ever has. They are portable, comfortable to wear, and most of all, sports noise cancellation technology. Tired of tangled cords? Pick the right wireless headphones.

Skullcandy Crusher Wireless @ INR 11,999/- 

Skullcandy Crusher Wireless, the most immersive multi‐sensory experience in Skullcandy’s offering. Crusher Wireless is an evolution of one of Skullcandy’s most celebrated products, the original Crusher headphones, and has been completely rebuilt from the ground up with elegant industrial design, premium materials, Bluetooth functionality and a suite of innovative technologies that enable an immersive audio experience.

Crusher Wireless is also loaded with features that support the premium, immersive, multi‐sensory experience: Bluetooth® functionality, customizable haptic experience through adjustable bass controls, noise‐isolating fit, elevated audio quality, built‐in microphone, track and volume controls, and an upgrade in aesthetics, including memory foam cushions and travel‐friendly collapsible design At INR 11,999/- Crusher Wireless delivers a premium, immersive, multi‐sensory experience, Bluetooth functionality, and days of battery life among other remarkable features. Crusher Wireless is available now online and at select retailers globally.

-Bose QC35 @ Rs 29,363/-


The QuietComfort 35 headphone promises to deliver noiseless music experience in all types of environment. The QC 35 comes with digital noise cancellation technology; it utilises reverse sound waves based on the ambient noise to cancel it out. The updated equaliser in the QC35 also balances sound according to the volume level. The company says it can deliver more 20 hours of music on a single charge. The around-ear headphones are available in black and silver colours. True to Bose reputation, the QC 35 has amazing sound reproduction, clarity and balance, as well as accurate and deep bass.

-Sony XBA-H1 @ Rs 11,890/-


During airplane travel, there’s a lot of moving around and changing flights. Therefore, you want headphones that are fast and easy to pack, lightweight and highly durable. The Sony XBA-H1 meets all these parameters. Whether your preference leans toward a more sporty look or one that is simple, both audiences are served well here. The hybrid driver unit packs in balanced armature and dynamic designs into one unit, bringing the very best that both have to offer to your ears. This results in booming bass, highs that shine and response that makes your music sound more punchy than ever.

-Sennheiser PXC 550 @ Rs 29,990/-


A perfect travel companion, the PXC 550 Wireless delivers Sennheiser’s renowned high-quality sound and up to 30 hours of battery performance. Sennheiser’s NoiseGard hybrid adaptive noise cancellation ensures uninterrupted listening by seamlessly monitoring and adapting to ambient noise levels—whether on a plane, train or a noisy street. They have a comfortable fit and have superb sound reproduction. What that means is the audio of PXC 550 is very rich, clean and balanced. Also the bass response is accurate and solid.

-Jabra Move @ Rs 4,987


The wireless Jabra Move is a sound pick, and comes with a mic so they can make calls as well. It's got wonderful sound reproduction and is light on the bass, for those who prefer it that way. The Move costs Rs. 4,987.






Acer’s New Spin 1 Brings Together Flexible Computing and Sleek Design

Acer today announced the latest version of its popular Spin 1 convertible notebook. With a sleek all-metal chassis, the Windows 10 device is lightweight, portable and supports Windows Ink through an Acer Active Stylus1 for creative users on the go.


Weighing in at just 1.25 kg (2.76 lbs), the 14 mm (0.55-inch)-thin chassis sports the latest Intel Pentium or Intel Celeron processors, 4 GB DDR3L memory as well as a choice of 32 / 64 / 128 GB eMMC storage. Its crisp 11.6-inch Full HD (1920x1080) touch-enabled screen with IPS  technology displays vibrant colors at 178-degree viewing angles. Eight hours of battery life allows users to work, play, share, and draw all day with four versatile modes (laptop, display, tablet and tent).


The Spin 1 combines superb hardware with innovative features to make the user experience really pop. On all models the Precision Touchpad, which supports Windows 10 gestures, allows users to work faster and smoother due to accurate tracking of their fingertips and movements. To help with more complex projects, the Spin 1 is fully ready to work with the Acer Active Stylus1 accessory which enables precise and direct on-screen input, providing a natural pen-on-paper experience. Users can quickly turn thoughts into action, capture ideas swiftly and naturally with Windows Ink.


With fast and reliable wireless connectivity through Intel Wireless-AC (802.11ac 2x2) technology, the Spin 1 is capable of providing up to three times faster  downloads compared to traditional 802.11n 2x2 devices. The device also features Acer BluelightShield which may help to reduce eye strain from prolonged screen viewing. 


Speakers with Acer TrueHarmony technology are located on both sides of the device. Audio channels automatically reverse to ensure optimal sound quality in any mode, and are paired with a webcam for video chats. Additional connectivity options include Bluetooth 4.0, one USB 3.1 port, one USB 2.0 port, one HDMI port and one microSD (SDXC) card slot. 


The Acer Spin 1 will be available in North America in July with prices starting at $329; and in EMEA in July with prices starting at €399.

Thursday, 25 May 2017

5 Wireless Gadgets That Define Our World

Gadgets have become an integral part of our daily life and hence define our world today. From smart phones to headphones, these gadgets have evolved as our lifelines. We bring to you 5 such gizmos!


1.    MuveAcoustics Headphones – Evoke

Evoke being the flagship product of MuveAcoustics is an ergonomically-built premium headphone that comes loaded with Bluetooth 4.0 and multi-device pairing capability. Evoke MA-1999FB is a Bluetooth Class 2 device with up to 4 dam transmission power – equipping it with an effective range of 10 meters from the paired device. It also comes with a multi-functional detachable cable with integrated playback, volume and phone-call control.

2.    Nico360

Nico360 claims to be the smallest camera in the world. 32MP Sensor resolution, nano-sized design, Nico360 is the first 360 camera that features live broadcasting! It has Glass Lens, Mic and Waterproof body makes it all the more unique.

3.    The Item Finder

If you are a person like me who keeps loosing track of house or car keys, this device is all you need. The small, Bluetooth based tracking device can be attached to anything.

4.    Power Banks – Mi Power Bank

Keep phones, tablets, cameras and electronic devices powered on travels with the massive 20000mAh Mi power bank. Its premium lithium-ion polymer batteries supplied by Panasonic/LG have energy densities of up to 728Wh/L. It takes one to charge in pairs. It takes one to cover long distances.

5.    HALFTICKET TV SMART BOX by CloudWalker

A8 SMART BOX is a media streaming device that plugs into your TV (HDMI / AV) and lets you stream video content from any ANDROID APP directly on your TV. Simply connect the device, get connected to the internet and enjoy your favourite TV shows, Movies, Music, Sports, Games and more. The device lets you do several other features like MIRACAST, DLNA and also use the box as a Wi-Fi Hotspot for your home.


Wednesday, 24 May 2017

ASUS Launches ZenFone Live At Rs 9,999

ASUS today unveiled the ZenFone Live, the world’s first smartphone with hardware-optimized and real-time beautification technology engineered into the brand-new BeautyLive app.
Front Camera with large, 1.4µm sensor pixels for 2X-greater light sensitivity and a dedicated soft-light LED flash, ZenFone Live elevates mobile live-streaming to new quality levels, ensuring that selfie video is clearer, brighter and more beautiful. ZenFone Live also has dual micro-electro-mechanical system (MEMS) microphones to help eliminate background noise and enhance voice pickup, an innovative five-magnet speaker and smart amplifier for powerful audio, along with the DTS Headphone:X, a 2.5D curved display and a lustrous sandblasted metallic finish.

ZenFone Live’s all-new BeautyLive app introduces the world to real-time beautification, allowing users to create and maintain the perfect look when going live on their favorite social-networking sites.
BeautyLive combines smart software algorithms and hardware acceleration to automatically smooth skin and remove blemishes, and it integrates seamlessly with Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. The result is the ability to craft and broadcast instant glamor that keeps the user looking as beautiful as they want to be throughout every live-streaming session. The BeautyLive feature works with both front and rear camera.

ZenFone Live’s front-facing camera is made for snapping sharper, clearer selfies. The sensor has extra-large, 1.4μm pixels that improve sensitivity to light by up to 200 percent compared to smartphones with standard smaller pixels. ZenFone Live also has a soft-light LED flash that illuminates true skin tones, and it’s equipped with a wide-angle lens with an 82° field of view — so users are able to frame, capture details in wide angle and broadcast it to the world.

ZenFone Live also has a 13MP rear camera with f/2.0-aperture, five-prism rear lens, and benefits from ASUS PixelMaster’s industry-leading low-light technology to increase light sensitivity by up to 400 percent. It also enhances noise reduction and boosts color contrast by up to 400 percent. It supports up to 12 different camera modes, including real-time Beautification, Low Light and Super Resolution modes, to captures beautiful, high-resolution photos.

ZenFone Live features a powerful speaker with a five-magnet design and metal voice coil to produce loud and clear audio with supreme quality in every scenario. This speaker is powered by a smart amplifier that increases audio resolution and loudness while ensuring that the speaker is not damaged. ZenFone Live also features DTS Headphone:X™, a revolutionary surround-sound technology that synthesizes a full 7.1-channel virtual surround-sound experience, making all content sound better over headphones.

ZenFone Live’s brilliant 5 inch IPS HD display shines brightly through strong glass that is precision-milled at the edges to create a gentle, 2.5D curve. The natural, ergonomic feel of the glass flows around to the back, for comfort that matches the fine style. ZenFone Live also has an impressive 75 percent screen-to-body ratio, for more screen and less bulk. The ZenFone Live features a premium build quality with sandblasted metallic finish that feels as great as it looks, and is available in three stunning colors — Navy Black, Rose Pink, and Shimmer Gold.

Priced at INR 9,999, the ASUS ZenFone Live will be available from today (i.e. May 24th, 2017) with all major E-tailers and Retailers in India.

Karbonn Launches ‘Aura Power 4G Plus’ At Rs 5790

Karbonn Mobiles’ - recognized amongst the Top 5 smartphone players in India (CMR Report), announced the launch of its new offering - Karbonn Aura Power 4G Plus. The new 4G offering by Karbonn is a powerful smartphone and houses a Li-ion 4000 mAh battery that promises a stand by time of upto 400 hours and talk time of upto 16 hours.

The 4G VoLTE enabled and runs on Android 7.0 Nougat. One of the attractive specifications of Aura Power 4G Plus include - a 12.7 cm (5 inch) screen with an HD IPS display. The new smartphone is powered with a 5MP front camera with an inbuilt face beauty option for perfect selfies and a 5MP rear camera with LED flash combining options like Panorama shot, continuous shot and face detection. The device is powered by 1.25 GHz quad-core processor with a 1 GB RAM, 16 GB ROM, 32 GB expandable memory and a dual sim option for seamless multitasking.

Other features of Aura Power 4G Plus also include Bluetooth, GPS, FM Radio and G/P/L Sensors, OTG support which will help you connect any USB device with your smartphone as well as an inbuilt photo and video editor to help you customize your pictures and edit videos according to your preference, all in all, enhancing and increasing its overall functionality. Aura Power 4G Plus comes in two elegant colours- Grey and Champagne with a free protective cover. The budget device is priced at INR 5790.


Monday, 22 May 2017

Xiaomi Redmi 4 Launches Exclusively On Amazon.in

Amazon brings exclusive access without pre-registration to the new Redmi 4. The smartphone will go on sale on 23rd May 2017 from 12 noon onwards and the starting variant will be available to customers at Rs 6,999/-


Redmi 4 comes with remarkable features such as 2-day battery life thanks to a 4100mAh high-capacity battery, a Qualcomm Snapdragon 435 octa-core processor and VoLTE support. The 13MP rear camera features PDAF (phase detection autofocus) for faster focusing, an LED flash, HDR and panorama modes to help take the perfect photo. For all the Selfie-graphers out there, Redmi 4 is the perfect choice as the 5MP f/2.2 aperture front camera features a built-in beautify mode for the impeccable selfie.

Customers buying Redmi 4 from Amazon.in can relish an offer of 45 GB free data for 5 months on buying a 1GB or above 4G data pack from Vodafone. YES Bank customers are in for an additional treat with a flat Rs 500 cashback on purchasing the phone with a YES Bank debit or credit card. Moreover, customers would also get up to Rs 5,000 off on flights and hotel bookings through Goibibo.com and also get Rs 200 promotion credit on Kindle books on downloading & signing-in to the Kindle app!

Currently two variants will be on sale, the 2GB RAM + 16 GB storage variant priced at Rs. 6999, and the 3GB RAM + 32 GB storage variant which is priced at Rs. 8999. The 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage variant will be available towards the end of June.



LENOVO BRINGS ITS NEW GAMING BRAND ‘LEGION’ TO INDIA

Lenovo, the world’s leading PC and tablets player, today announced the launch of its dedicated brand for gaming - ‘Legion’, in India. The new gaming brand is the outcome of significant time spent building and listening to a global community of gamers to better understand what they value most. Legion enters India with two new powerful gaming laptops, Lenovo Legion Y520 and Y720 designed for casual and performance gamers who are on-the-go.



With its state-of-the-art technology, the new laptops allow for a greater gaming experience in every sense – powering VR, better sound with Dolby, optional backlit keyboards, FHD IPS resolution and optimized cooling. Both laptops are equipped with up to 7th Gen Intel Core i7 CPU and the latest NVIDIA discrete graphics cards to deliver that extra edge on performance.

Legion Y520 – Takes gaming to a whole new level
Designed for portability seekers, the Legion Y520 has an aluminum-brushed body and weighs less than 2.5 kgs. The device allows gamers to custom tune audio with the 2 x 2W Harman speakers and Dolby Audio Premium for an outstanding audio quality even without headphones. Since most gamers prefer gaming at night, the Legion Y520 laptop has an optional red backlit keyboard that provides 1.7 mm of key travel for crisp, accurate, and responsive keystrokes. The laptop comes with up to 128GB of PCIe SSD storage, ideal for reducing boot-up time and in-game loading, or 1TB of HDD storage, perfect for storing your entire gaming collection. Gamers can also enjoy hybrid storage, effectively getting the best of both worlds.

Legion Y720 – Virtual Reality gets real
Built from the ground up in an all-metal cover, the Legion Y720 laptop is the world’s first Dolby Atmos Windows based PC bringing an enhanced sense of depth and detail to the overall gaming experience. It makes the game’s world come alive with immersive sound providing amazing precision and realism. With NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 graphics, the laptop is the India’s first Oculus certified VR-ready machine. All you need to do is plug a VR headset into the HDMI port and you’re set for a riveting experience. It also comes with Thunderbolt 3, the fastest port available on a PC today to plug and play at lightening speeds.

Gamers can enjoy crystal clear screen time with up to FHD IPS anti-glare display on the device. Another outstanding feature is the optional RGB backlit keyboard for those midnight gaming sessions. The Legion Y720 laptop comes with the option of an integrated Xbox One Wireless receiver, which can support up to four controllers simultaneously for gaming with friends.





XOLO Era 1X is now available at a new price of Rs 4999

XOLO, an online Indian smartphone brand, will now be offering its Era 1X smartphone at a new attractive price of Rs 4999/- across all online channels. The phone has proven to be phenomenally successful for XOLO ever since its launch and continues to be one of the top selling phones in the 4-6k category.


Era 1X features a 5-inch (1280×720 pixels) IPS display with 294ppi. The phone has an 8-megapixel rear camera with autofocus, LED flash, 4P Largan lens and 1080p video recording. The Smart Camera packs multiple features like Live Photos, Beauty Mode, Burst Mode, Time-Lapse and Slow-Motion. The 5-megapixel selfie camera comes with dual-LED flash & f/2.2 aperture that lets you click sharp selfies.

XOLO Era 1X runs on Android 6.0 Marshmallow and is powered by 1.3GHz Spreadtrum SC9832A quad-core processor paired with 1GB of RAM that ensures a lag-free, smooth and powerful performance. The smartphone offers 8GB of inbuilt storage that can be further expanded via microSD (up to 32GB). 

The smartphone also comes with a removable 2,500mAh battery that is good enough for up to 13 hours of talk time and can last up to 185 hours on standby mode. Connectivity options include dual-SIM card slots, 4G VoLTE support, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.


Thursday, 18 May 2017

Vodafone Offers 45GB Free Data On Amazon Exclusive Smartphones

One of the major telecom players in India, Vodafone is offering 45GB of free data on the purchase of Amazon exclusive 4G smartphones. For the purchase of 1GB or above 4G data pack, users will get 9GB additional free 4G data for five recharges with maximum validity of five months from Vodafone, e-commerce firm Amazon stated on its website. The offer is only available on select smartphones. To avail the offer from Vodafone, one must purchase the Amazon exclusive handset till June 30. According to the website, the offer was started on May 11.



Some of the smartphone included in the list are Samsung On5 Pro, OnePlus 3T, Honor 6X and Moto G Play (4th Gen), among others. This free data offer cannot be cumulated with any other special discounts.

Here's how users can avail the Vodafone offer:

1. Insert Vodafone SIM in the new Amazon exclusive handset. You will get an activation message saying "You are eligible for Vodafone Amazon Buy 1GB or above pack and Get 9 GB for 5 Recharges with maximum validity of 5 months."

2. For prepaid connections, recharge with 1GB or above pack, 9GB free data will get credited automatically. The 9GB free data is valid for 28 days only and a user can avail the offer up to five times or five months, whatever comes first. No special recharges and prices are applicable to get the free 9GB data offer.

3. For postpaid connections, user need to have 1GB or above rental plan, then 9GB free data will get attached within 48 hours. The 9GB Offer is valid for five billing cycles with a condition that the user has 1 GB or higher pack throughout the promotional period.

Idea Cellular is also providing a similar offer in collaboration with Flipkart. It has announced 4G data offer with no daily limit and unlimited voice calling. Users purchasing a new 4G-enabled smartphone through Flipkart can avail up to 30GB of 4G data per month.

Source: MSN

PNY Is Ready To Impress Visitors At Computex 2017

PNY Technologies, world renowned manufacturing giant for USB and Memory products, is proud to announce its participation in the Grand Computex Taipei 2017. PNY promises to enthrall its visitors with its special selection of upgraded SSD, UFD, Type-C products, and GeForce Gaming Series to be displayed along with its various products at the exhibition. The Computex 2017 is the largest ICT trade show in Asia and the second largest in the world, the Global ICT show with a complete supply chain, will feature the latest innovative technologies comprising the IoT (Internet of Things) applications available in security, smart home and entertainment, 3D printing, wearables, and automotive electronics. Major International IT Brands participate to showcase their latest gadget and products. 




PNY takes pride in inviting all the visitors to visit their unique Modern Industrial booth where PNY will showcase their highlighted products which are unique, creativity, aesthetic, strong and most reliable. Every year, PNY is well known and famous for its special theme booth decoration and has always received best attention from its visitors at the show ground, this year PNY has the unique modern industrial theme booth, promising that the product of PNY is powerful, strong and can trust its quality.

PNY will be showcasing its complete range of products including flash memory cards, USB flash drives, SSDs, Type-C products, and GeForce® Gaming Series for home-users, gamers as well as professionals, and other IT peripherals.

Below are few selected products for this year;
CS1311b 2.5” SSD: adopts 3D TLC NAND, is designed for an easy and cost-effective HDD replacement in the existing PC system to help realize faster boot times, quicker application launches and better overall system performance. It also includes the Acronis Data migration software for seamless expereince when transferring date. Despite its lightweight size, the drive is extremely durable and offers shock-proof features.

Titan Turbo 3.0: connects easily with your laptop or PC thanks to its simple plug-and-play operation making it the ideal portable flash drive for transferring and sharing. It has a robust body with metal finish that protects it against scratches to ensure the drive retain its shiny and sleek appearance, the drive is a lidless design with an integrated wide strap hole that can be attached to keyrings, mobile straps or handbags. The drive is available from 8GB, 16GB, 34GB and 64GB variants of memory space depending on your storage needs.

GeForce® GTX 1080 Ti XLR8 Gaming OC is powered by NVIDIA’s flagship Pascal GPU packed with extreme gaming horsepower, next-gen 11 Gbps GDDR5X memory, and a massive 11 GB frame buffer. Factory overclocked by PNY, offering a boost speed of 1645 MHz, the PNY GeForce® GTX 1080 Ti XLR8 Gaming OC has been designed around our latest and most advanced XLR8 triple fan cooler for a perfectly balanced performance and silence ratio. #GameReady. Discover unrivaled gaming, powered by NVIDIA Pascal™ - the world’s most advanced GPU architecture. GeForce® GTX 1080 Ti features massive gaming horsepower with 3584 NVIDIA® CUDA® cores and 12 billion transistors. This means you can count on up to 3X the performance of previous-generation graphics cards*, plus breakthrough gaming technologies and VR experiences.

HTC U Play now available in India at Rs. 29,990, available exclusively on Amazon

HTC Corporation, a leading innovator in mobile and virtual reality technology, has announced that the recently launched HTC U Play smartphone will now be available in the Indian market. Priced at Rs. 29,990,the HTC U Play comes in Sapphire Blue and Brilliant Black colour options and will be available exclusively on Amazon.in. The device is available at zero cost EMI to customers for a limited period.


The HTC U Play 5.2” smartphone comes with a 64 GB internal memory and 4 GB RAM along with 3D contoured liquid surface and a lustrous, symmetrical, curved glass construction that reflects light beautifully. It also supports additional micro SD cards up to 2 TB. Aptly labelled as the phone that is made ‘For the Playful You’ the HTC U Play comes with HTC Sense Companion1. This personal companion is always learning from you and comes with built-in voice recognition so that it’s able to respond to your voice.

Other features include HTC USonic2microphones that analyse your inner ears with a sonar-like pulse, and then adapts to you. The HTC U Play is equipped with a perfectly symmetric thin design and a unique combination of 16 Megapixel rear and an UltraPixelTMcamera technology on the front that provide vivid light, colours and details to take brilliant selfies. .

-HTC Sense Companion retrieves information from third party websites and databases. HTC is not responsible for the accuracy of such third party content.
-Inbox accessories may vary from country to country. Please check with an authorized retailer or operator for availability. HTC USonic compatible with USB-C connection only

UltraPixel mode is four times more sensitive to light than standard mode.

OnePlus teams up with DxO to 'elevate' the camera experience on the OnePlus 5

OnePlus has announced that it is teaming up with DxO to "enhance" the camera on the OnePlus 5. DxO is the company behind DxOMark, a photography benchmark that is used by leading phone manufacturers. Just this week, HTC announced that its latest flagship — the U11 — netted the highest rating for a smartphone camera, beating out the Pixel.

By partnering with DxO, OnePlus is looking to "take things to the next level" for its upcoming flagship:

We're happy to announce that we have teamed up with DxO to enhance your photography experience with our upcoming flagship, the OnePlus 5. DxO is perhaps most well-known for creating the defining photography benchmark, the DxOMark. They've got years of imaging experience and expertise, both for professional cameras and for smartphones.

Working alongside DxO, we're confident the OnePlus 5 will be capable of capturing some of the clearest photos around.

OnePlus didn't go into detail about the partnership, but according to recent leaks, the OnePlus 5 will feature dual rear cameras. We've seen several manufacturers opting for dual rear cameras as a way to differentiate their products — Xiaomi also offers two cameras at the back in the Mi 6 — and OnePlus will be looking to do the same.

As we've seen this year, having the right sensor is just one part of the equation —image processing algorithms make all the difference — and teaming up with DxO should give the OnePlus 5 an advantage in this segment. The phone is slated for an official unveil sometime next month, so we don't have to wait long to find out exactly what's on offer with the OnePlus 5.

Source: Android Central

Zomato hacked: Dark Web dealer selling 17 million accounts from popular restaurant listing site

Zomato, the popular restaurant and event listing service, has reportedly been hacked and 17 million accounts have been found listed on the dark web for sale. The data on sale includes emails and hashed passwords of Zomato users.


A dark web vendor going by the pseudonym "nclay" has reportedly claimed responsibility for the hack. HackRead reported that the vendor publicly shared a sample of the trove of stolen data. HackRead stated that a test of the sample data showed that every account mentioned on the list existed on Zomato and that the data came from registered Zomato users. IBTimes UK has not independently verified the legitimacy of the stolen data.

Zomato is yet to comment on the matter. The firm, which was founded in 2008 by Indian entrepreneurs Deepinder Goyal and Pankaj Chaddah, reportedly has over 90 million visitors every month and its app is considered to be highly popular in India. Alexa ratings show that it is among the top 155 most visited websites in India.

The service also has a prominent presence globally and is popular in Australia, the Middle East and some eastern European and South American countries, among others.

The undisclosed dark web marketplace where Zomato users' accounts are currently up for sale is also home to numerous other such stolen databases. HackRead reported that the same dark web marketplace also has vendors selling around 100 million accounts from Chinese video service Youku, millions of Gmail and Yahoo accounts and millions of Bitcoin forums data, among other data sets.

Source: MSN


Tuesday, 16 May 2017

itel Mobile’s Wish A41+ Launched At Rs 6,590

itel Mobile has launched a budget smartphone, Wish A41+ in its 4G portfolio at an impressive price of INR 6,590. The smartphone is available in attractive colours of Mocha and Champagne.


The Wish A41+ comes with Android 6.0 Marshmallow and packs in a 2 GB RAM powered with 1.3 GHz Quad Core processor. The smartphone’s appeal is further enhanced by SmartKey – a push button that allows its user to capture pictures and activate torch. It features a 5” FWVGA display and houses a 2,400 mAh battery with state-of-the-art battery optimisation technology delivers 216 hours of standby time and 14 hours of 3G talk time. It has a 5MP autofocus rear camera and a front camera with front flash. The device also offers an outstanding 16GB storage space which is expandable up to 32 GB.

The smartphone includes features such as SOS and SwiftKey – which enables faster and easier texting with multiple regional language support. The Wish A41+’s complete product package includes 3-layer screen film, battery, charger, a hands-free set, data cable, and protective back cover.

Introducing Face Filters and More on Instagram

Instagram has introduced a new set of creative tools to make it more fun and easier than ever to share any moment with friends on Instagram, no matter where you are or what you're doing. 

Face filters are a fun new way to turn any selfie into something you can't wait to share. From the subtle twitch of a koala's ear to spotlights that track your position,  our initial set of face filters reflect the craft and creativity that have  been core to Instagram since day one. Here's how they work:

·         Swipe into the camera and you'll see the new icon in the bottom right corner. Tap it to view and try on different face filters and capture a photo, video, boomerang, or our new “rewind” mode that plays in reverse.
·         You can use face filters with other creative tools like stickers, drawing, and text styles.
·         Add a hashtag to your story  with simple text or the new hashtag sticker.
·         Tap  the hashtag to explore related content
·         With the new eraser  brush, you can erase other things you've drawn and play around with  removing color.

Bollywood sensation Alia Bhatt is one of the first users in the country to use the cool new filters on Instagram. In her latest Stories, she shared adorable selfies with her fans and friends, showcasing the various filters with her trademark flair. She can be seen rocking the royal Grecian tiara in one, sporting the geeky, but cool glasses in another and the cute bunny filter with the hashtag sticker in the third.

Also today, Innstagram has rolled out more creative tools in the camera.

You can make videos that play in reverse with “Rewind,” a new camera format next to “Boomerang” and “Hands-Free.” Drop a microphone and watch it fly up into your hand. Capture a fountain in motion and share a rewind of the water floating back up. Experiment with some magic tricks of your own and defy the laws of physics wherever you are.

You can also add more context to your story with a new hashtag sticker. Just tap the sticker icon at the top right of your screen, select and customize the hashtag, then add it to your story. Like with mentions, you can add hashtags using regular text as well. People watching your story will be able to tap the hashtag sticker or text to visit the hashtag page and explore related posts.

Lastly, you'll see a new eraser brush when using drawing tools. You can erase other things you've drawn and play around with removing color. After you've taken a photo or video, select a drawing tool and tap and hold to fill the entire screen with color. Then, using the eraser brush, you can creatively reveal parts of your photo or video underneath.

From the very first photo filter to Boomerang and more, Instagram has always been the place you can go to turn regular moments into something you can't wait to share. Now, you have more fun and easy ways to express yourself and connect with the people you care about most.

 

HTC Unveils New Flagship Smartphone Made for the Brilliant U: Meet the HTC U11

You affectionately squeeze the hand of the one you love. A baby intuitively squeezes her mother’s finger. A child squeezes his teddy bear to feel safe at night. Nothing feels as close, connected and personal as the sensation of touch or the warmth of an embrace. And no device is as personal in our lives as our smartphone.


Inspired by the power of touch and the Brilliant U, HTC today unveiled HTC U11, the world’s first smartphone with revolutionary new squeeze interaction. Made for “U” with design, materials, and experiences that reflect your inner drive, passion, creativity, and individuality, HTC U11 offers the most advanced features ever in a smartphone, including:

•    HTC Edge Sense, the next dimension in touch interaction with your phone.
•    Liquid Surface, a stunning, unique design that reflects you.
•    HTC USonic, our most advanced headset ever built for personal audio, now including Active Noise Cancellation.
•    Amazing cameras with the highest independent rating ever awarded to a smartphone camera1.
•    HTC Sense Companion, Google Assistant, and Amazon Alexa for a smarter, more helpful smartphone2.

The HTC U11, available in Amazing Silver, Sapphire Blue, Brilliant Black, Ice White, and Solar Red, and will be available worldwide from May 2017 onward.

WannaCry: Everything You Need To Know About The Global Ransomware Attack

If you’ve done your best to stay away offline for the past two days so you could actually enjoy your weekend, you undoubtedly now find yourself trying to catch up on all the news surrounding WannaCry ransomware. This unprecedented malware attack began sweeping the globe late last week, and security researchers estimated that nearly 57,000 computers in more than 150 countries were infected by the end of the day on Friday. While the spread of this terrifying ransomware was slowed on Saturday, it was hardly stopped. As of Monday morning, more than 200,000 systems around the world are believed to have been infected.


WannaCry is far and away the most severe malware attack so far in 2017, and the spread of this troubling ransomware is far from over. In this post, we’ll tell you what WannaCry is, what developments we’ve seen over the past three days, and how to protect yourself.

What is WannaCry?

First and foremost, let’s clarify exactly what WannaCry is. This malware is a scary type of trojan virus called “ransomware.” As the name suggests, the virus in effect holds the infected computer hostage and demands that the victim pay a ransom in order to regain access to the files on his or her computer.

What exactly does WannaCry do?

RansomWare like WannaCry works by encrypting most or even all of the files on a user’s computer. Then, the software demands that a ransom be paid in order to have the files decrypted. In the case of WannaCry specifically, the software demands that the victim pays a ransom of $300 in bitcoins at the time of infection. If the user doesn’t pay the ransom without three days, the amount doubles to $600. After seven days without payment, WannaCry will delete all of the encrypted files and all data will be lost.

Per Symantec, here is a full list of the filetypes that are targeted and encrypted by WannaCry:

    .123
    .3dm
    .3ds
    .3g2
    .3gp
    .602
    .7z
    .ARC
    .PAQ
    .accdb
    .aes
    .ai
    .asc
    .asf
    .asm
    .asp
    .avi
    .backup
    .bak
    .bat
    .bmp
    .brd
    .bz2
    .cgm
    .class
    .cmd
    .cpp
    .crt
    .cs
    .csr
    .csv
    .db
    .dbf
    .dch
    .der
    .dif
    .dip
    .djvu
    .doc
    .docb
    .docm
    .docx
    .dot
    .dotm
    .dotx
    .dwg
    .edb
    .eml
    .fla
    .flv
    .frm
    .gif
    .gpg
    .gz
    .hwp
    .ibd
    .iso
    .jar
    .java
    .jpeg
    .jpg
    .js
    .jsp
    .key
    .lay
    .lay6
    .ldf
    .m3u
    .m4u
    .max
    .mdb
    .mdf
    .mid
    .mkv
    .mml
    .mov
    .mp3
    .mp4
    .mpeg
    .mpg
    .msg
    .myd
    .myi
    .nef
    .odb
    .odg
    .odp
    .ods
    .odt
    .onetoc2
    .ost
    .otg
    .otp
    .ots
    .ott
    .p12
    .pas
    .pdf
    .pem
    .pfx
    .php
    .pl
    .png
    .pot
    .potm
    .potx
    .ppam
    .pps
    .ppsm
    .ppsx
    .ppt
    .pptm
    .pptx
    .ps1
    .psd
    .pst
    .rar
    .raw
    .rb
    .rtf
    .sch
    .sh
    .sldm
    .sldx
    .slk
    .sln
    .snt
    .sql
    .sqlite3
    .sqlitedb
    .stc
    .std
    .sti
    .stw
    .suo
    .svg
    .swf
    .sxc
    .sxd
    .sxi
    .sxm
    .sxw
    .tar
    .tbk
    .tgz
    .tif
    .tiff
    .txt
    .uop
    .uot
    .vb
    .vbs
    .vcd
    .vdi
    .vmdk
    .vmx
    .vob
    .vsd
    .vsdx
    .wav
    .wb2
    .wk1
    .wks
    .wma
    .wmv
    .xlc
    .xlm
    .xls
    .xlsb
    .xlsm
    .xlsx
    .xlt
    .xltm
    .xltx
    .xlw
    .zip

As you can see, the ransomware covers nearly any important file type a user might have on his or her computer. It also installs a text file on the user’s desktop with the following ransom note:


How was WannaCry created?

You can thank the NSA for discovering the “EternalBlue” exploit that would later be used by the WannaCry trojan, and then for keeping under wraps to use for its own intelligence gathering purposes. The security hole was then made public last month when a group of hackers called Shadow Brokers released the details of the exploit to the public.

Is the attack over?

No.

WannaCry was first discovered on Friday, May 12th, and it had spread to an estimated 57,000 computers in more than 150 different countries around the world by the end of the day. European countries were hit the hardest, and business ground to a halt at several large companies and organizations, including banks, hospitals, and government agencies.

On Saturday, a 22-year-old security researcher named Marcus Hutchins inadvertently slowed the spread of the WannaCry virus when he registered a domain name hidden within the virus’ code in an attempt to track the spread of WannaCry, unintentionally stopping its progress in the process. You can read Hutchins’ story in his blog post titled “How to Accidentally Stop a Global Cyber Attacks.”

Unfortunately, the spread of WannaCry wasn’t actually stopped, but instead slowed.

How can I protect myself from WannaCry?

Regardless of which operating system you run, you should install any and all available security updates immediately. Specifically, Windows users with machines that run Windows XP, Windows 8, or Windows Server 2003 should immediately install this security update released on Friday by Microsoft.

What can I do if my computer is infected with WannaCry?

Sadly, there is no fix for WannaCry available at this time. Antivirus companies and cybersecurity experts are hard at work looking for ways to decrypt files on infected computers, but no means of third-party decryption are available right now. Hopefully affected users have backups of their data available, because the only other option right now is to follow the instructions offered in the software to pay the ransom.

Source: BGR

Monday, 15 May 2017

OMG..Look Who's Back. Its The Nokia 3310

HMD Global, the home of Nokia phones, proudly announces sales start of Nokia 3310 in India. It is a classic reimagined and speaks for itself.

Quote from Ajey Mehta, VP-India, HMD, Global , “Talk all day on a single charge, send texts, take pictures and enjoy a pocket jukebox with a built-in FM Radio and MP3 player. Our reinvention of this classic design is sure to make you smile. It’s got everything you remember, but with a modern twist. So whether you’re after a feature phone that offers amazing battery life in a head turning design or a companion phone, the Nokia 3310 won’t let you down.”

Technical Specifications:

•       System: Dual band 900/1800 MHz
•       Available in dual SIM variant (microSIM)
•       Software platform: Nokia Series 30+
•       Dimensions: 115.6 x 51.0 x 12.8mm
•       Weight: 79.6 g (including battery)
•       Display: 2.4’’ curved window colour QVGA (240*320)
•       Connectivity: micro USB, 3.5mm AV connector,Bluetooth 3.0 with SLAM
•       Camera: 2Mpxl camera with LED flash
•       MicroSD card support up to 32GB*
•       LED torchlight

Operating times

•       Standby time: up to 25.3 days**
•       Talk time: up to 22.1 hours**
•       MP3 playback up to 51.0 hours
•       FM radio playback up to 39.0 hours

The Nokia 3310 will be available across top mobile stores in India starting May 18, 2017. The Nokia 3310 will come in four distinctive colours - Warm Red and Yellow, both with a gloss finish, and Dark Blue and Grey, both with a matte finish and will retail at a recommended best buy price of Rs. 3310.


Friday, 12 May 2017

UC News brings #MasalaCommentary with Celebrities for the ongoing Cricket League

In a clear success of its strategy for digitizing entertainment, UC News, a content and news distribution platform that is part of Alibaba Mobile Business Group, garnered an average daily views of 6.6 million on the UC News app for its innovative IPL campaign “Match ki Kahaani, Celebs ki Zubaani” with #MasalaCommentary. 


UC News ran a first-of-its-kind campaign, bringing together Saif Ali Khan, Preity Zinta, Sunny Leone, Virender Sehwag, Sunil Grover, Rakhi Sawant and Kamal R Khan to give commentary in their witty and inimitable style on the ongoing IPL matches. UC News also got the celebrity commentators to take interesting cricket-based challenges. The chat and activities were live streamed on the UC News app. The videos have clocked another 75 million views on the UC News’ YouTube channel, UC Talks.


“Total time spent consuming content on the mobile has seen a sharp rise among Indian audiences with sports, especially cricket, being one of the most popular content category for UC News readers. Not just that, multiple new-age digital media platforms are challenging the traditional mediums. The success of our app-only videos with celebrities is a clear testament to that”, said Young Li, Head of UC News.

On April 5, Saif Ali Khan and Preity Zinta revived their popular on-screen pairing after 12 years to live comment on the opening ceremony of IPL followed by the match between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Hyderabad Sunrisers.

Comedian Sunil Grover donned his famous on-screen persona of Dr. Mashoor Gulati and partnered with actress Sunny Leone to comment on the match between Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Kings XI Punjab (KXIP), causing a laugh riot. After losing the challenge, Sunny Leone also danced to the tunes of a Punjabi number with Sunil on the occasion of Baisakhi.

Former cricketer Virendra Sehwag and Bollywood actress Sunny Leone teamed up for a fun-filled session during the Delhi Daredevils, Sunrisers Hyderabad match, causing a major buzz on social media.



Garmin Vivomove Review: Worth It

Whenever I notice someone wearing a smart watch, in my head I go like “Oh this guy wears a smart watch”. Point being, the majority of the smart watches can be clearly distinguished from regular watches. Like other technology trends, I do not see those obsessive crazy watch aficionados picking on to this one. Although a lot of companies nowadays are trying to build smart watches how they should look – luxurious and classy, there is still a long way for them to match up to the likes of Longines and Audemars Piguet who have been foraying into this technology.

From the outside
Ok so when I first got my hands on the all black Garmin Vivomove Sport model, it looked a regular analogue watch that I would not wear as an accessory. But if I ever plan to jump on to the fitness and health bandwagon, I will surely consider this simple all black fitness tracker masquerading as an analogue watch. However, I think with this design, Garmin is losing out on a large fitness oriented TG which is for women. The design has a more male-friendly feel and at 12mm thick, it lacks a slender frame which not many women will go for.



 
The strong build quality. The black metal frame and silver trim around the 42mm watch case gives it a simple, yet elegant feel. However, if you’re looking for something slightly classy and elegant, the Vivomove does come with two variants; Premium and Classic. 


 
Also, the price point is not too heavy on the pocket, costing around 12-13k on e-commerce platforms in India. If you are lucky Amazon India has lightning deals on the Vivomove.

The not so attractive soft touch 20mm silicon band is something Garmin can surely improve on. But you can always switch to a sports or a leather band since it is easily detachable from the watch case.  The silicon band is handy when you want to go swimming as the Vivomove is 5 ATM waterproof up to 50 metres. I took it for a dip and I am glad to say it survived.

The only other external feature left is the crown, which doesn't work in any particular smart way like the Apple Watch one, but it does let you set the time and when pressed, makes syncing data to your smartphone effortless and reliable.

Activity Tracking
I personal believe that beauty lies in simplicity. And that’s exactly how the activity tracking is. Simple and to the point. Just like Fitbit and Jawbone, there's a pretty standard accelerometer motion sensor to count steps and monitor sleep automatically but the small things always matter and what Garmin has done is enabled this wearable to calculate the distance for your indoor fitness sessions. Although they can definitely work on the UI of the app since it is slightly confusing and cumbersome to find the exact data you are looking for.

Battery Life
It uses the same kind of CR2025 coin cell battery that you find powering most analogue watches so you do not have to stress about the Vivomove dying out on you anytime soon.

It will give you one year's worth of power before it needs to be replaced. That battery is well enclosed inside the watch though so you'll probably need to make a trip to a watch shop to get it replaced when it does run out.

Check out Garmin’s website for specifications and details.


By- Nishant Muttreja

Thursday, 11 May 2017

FIR filed against Google over search result on PM Modi

An FIR has been lodged against technology major Google in Uttar Pradesh over an alleged derogatory search result in 2015 involving Prime Minister Narendra Modi.












The FIR was registered on a complaint by lawyer Nand Kishore under various sections of the IT Act. However, a Google spokesperson said that the company had not received any notice of the complaint.

Source: Inshorts


Was this expected? Flipkart to buy Snapdeal as investor

Snapdeal founders Kunal Bahl and Rohit Bansal and early investor Nexus Venture Partners have reportedly reached an agreement with its biggest investor SoftBank for sale to Flipkart. 


Flipkart is expected to sign the term sheet and start due diligence of Snapdeal. Earlier, reports claimed the deal hit a logjam as founders and investor Nexus didn't agree to SoftBank's terms.

Source: Inshorts

Tuesday, 9 May 2017

Dekkho turns your device into a television; launches TV-like Linear Programming on its platform

In a development which heralds a major transformation in the OTT entertainment experience in India, online video streaming platform Dekkho has announced the launch of its new Linear Programming feature. A first for any OTT platform, Dekhho’s Linear Programming allows content creators to make customized 24-hour programming with an easy-to-use back-end system and run a first-of-its-kind TV-like format on the digital medium. The feature will be available on Dekkho’s website as well as its Android and iOS mobile applications.



Dekkho will jointly curate along with content creators, existing top performing videos as well as undiscovered premium videos from its repository and organize them to create long-form content packages from different creators. Since content creators will not be required to create additional or fresh content in order to feature on the platform’s linear TV playlist, existing video content on the platform will benefit from increased viewership. Likewise, short-form content creators will get greater exposure through this pseudo-long content format, which will help them realize up to 3-5 times higher viewing for their catalogues. Creators will additionally be granted total control over the content published, its genre, and running time, and will receive direct feedback from fans and users on current as well as upcoming programming. Dekkho will also enable them to plan and update their programming according tothe viewer demand.

With the linear programming feature, users can forego the manual discovery and selection of videos and instead view a selection of relevant content bundled together at the push of a button. Users also get the chance to discover content from multiple creators who provide similar content through Dekkho’s recommendation engine, thereby offering increased visibility to more non-mainstream and regional creators. Users can also view regional content in their preferred language from multiple creators in a single package. Dekkho will additionally give its users the power to decide what they want to watchby creating their own programming playlist through a feature called ‘Reels’. This will allow any Dekkho user to pick videos from its library and assemble a programming playlist. Dekkho will in turn gamify this process to drive user engagement. Dekkho also plans to eventually enable downloading of a section of linear programming for offline consumption.

Since its launch, Dekkho has disrupted online video streaming with its differentiated approach. It aims to revolutionize videos in India by providing premium content across music, comedy, fashion, food, travel, and lifestyle which first premiers on Dekkho. The platform allows its users to discover, view, share, and recommend high-quality content close to their hearts through an invite-only feature.