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Logitech G435 Lightspeed Wireless Gaming Headset unveiled

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Logitech G set a new gold standard today with an exciting new ultra-lightweight wireless headset designed for the modern gaming consumer. The Logitech G435 Lightspeed Wireless Gaming Headset, unveiled today delivers on all fronts – comfort, affordability, sustainability, fun color options, multi-platform support, and more – all for the jaw-dropping price of INR 7,495.

“Consumers, particularly young gamers, care deeply about their planet and the effects of climate change as well as the price, functionality, and feature set of their products,” said Roopak Krishnan, Head of Marketing and Category for India. “We’ve engineered the G435 with intention – to build our lightest, most affordable, sustainable gaming headset for these users while not compromising on style, versatility, and advanced features, like beam-forming mics and multiplatform support.”

Weighing in at only 5.8 oz (165 grams), G435 is ultra-lightweight and comfortable enough to wear all day. G435 fits a wide range of people, but its design has been optimized for small to medium head sizes. It also features an optional volume limiter.

G435 is the most sustainable gaming wireless headset we have produced to date. It’s certified CarbonNeutral, which means that we finance high-quality certified carbon offsets to reduce the carbon impact of the product to zero. The plastic parts include a minimum of 22 percent post-consumer recycled content, and the paper packaging comes from FSCTM-certified forests. By choosing this gaming headset, you’re doing your part to help support responsible management of the world’s forests.

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The combo of gaming-grade Lightspeed 2.4GHz wireless and Bluetooth gives you the freedom to wirelessly connect to your PC, PlayStation, or mobile device. Lightspeed Wireless connects to your PC or Playstation via a USB-A 2.4 GHz adapter and provides performance tuned for the needs of gamers. While Bluetooth support enables you to connect to your mobile device and play games or listen to music.

Its 40 mm drivers deliver rich and immersive sound, while the dual beamforming mics eliminate the need for a boom mic. The advanced beamforming mics also reduce background noise while amplifying your voice, so you sound like you’re in the same room as your friends.

The new G435 wireless headset comes in three color variations, Black & Neon Yellow, Blue & Raspberry, and Off-White & Lilac, allowing gamers to show off their individual style and personality. The G435 also includes little touches like left and right braille indicators on the headset to make it easy for those with visual impairments to know which side is which.

Pricing and Availability

The Logitech G435 Wireless Gaming Headset is available for sale at INR 7,495 on Amazon India and retail stores.

Also Read: Boat unveils Hybrid ANC TWS earbuds ‘Airdopes 601 ANC’

Boat unveils Hybrid ANC TWS earbuds ‘Airdopes 601 ANC’

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Wearable Audio Brand Boat unveils its next flagship Hybrid Active Noise Cancellation TWS Earbuds – Airdopes 601 ANC.

The new earwear boasts next-generation technology from Boat Labs for superior performance, improved clarity, faster connectivity and a battery life of up to 28 hours for non-stop entertainment. Enjoy the #SoundThatMatters with the new Boat Airdopes 601 ANC.

On the launch of these new Airdopes, Sameer Mehta, Co-Founder and Chief Product Officer, Imagine Marketing Pvt. Ltd. exclaimed, “2022 is a big year for us and we are kickstarting it by bringing ANC technology to the masses. As the market leaders, we feel responsible to introduce the latest audio enhancements and technology at the right price for the Indian consumer. Boat Airdopes 601 ANC is a step in that direction and we can’t wait for Boat heads to try it.”

Airdopes 601 ANC comes packed with superior features that cater to everything you can expect from a pair of premium TWS earbuds.

Hybrid Active Noise Cancelling as well as an Ambient Mode: With a Hybrid ANC (Up to 33dB), the Airdopes 601 ANC suppresses noise at a broader range of frequencies, adapts to and correct errors in real-time. The anti-noise signal cancels out the actual background noise before it reaches your ear. Ambient mode allows you to stay in control of your surroundings and gives you the transparency of atmospheric sounds around you even during your playtime.

Swipe Gesture Touch Controls: For ease of music navigation, Airdopes 601 ANC comes with easy swipe gesture controls to change tracks or adjust the volume.

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A monstrous playback time of up to 28 hours: Get a whopping 4.5 hours of non-stop music and calls with ANC turned on, and a playback of up to 5.5 hours with ANC turned off. Additionally, the case provides a whopping 22 hours of non-stop entertainment. Keep yourself plugged in all day and stop at nothing.

6 Built-in Microphone– Four in-built microphones paired with ENx Technology come together for a clear and refined calling experience making these suitable for work from home. For the Hybrid ANC onboard, two extra mics come into play to filter out background noise.

In-Ear Detection: Automatic play and pause allow you seamlessly switch between work and play. One can take out both earbuds to pause their content and wear them again to instantly resume without any hassle.

Boat Insta Wake N’Pair technology: With IWP, you can seamlessly pair the buds as soon as you open the case lid. Instantly pair with your smartphone and get on with your entertainment or calls without having to wait too much for the Bluetooth to scan, detect and connect.

5 Min Charging = 60 Mins Playback: With Boat’s ASAP Charge technology, a simply 5-minute keeps your earbuds powered up to 60 minutes. With a few minutes of ASAP charge, you can get yourself ready to flip through your favourite playlist or finish your latest Netflix episode.

10mm Drivers: Large 10mm drivers and Boat Immersive Sound technology provides a high definition, crystal clear audio experience. Experience music in its purest form.

If the features above aren’t enough, then the Boat Airdopes 601 ANC also comes with an IPX4 water and sweat resistance. It has a Type C port for a simple yet reliant charging experience. A built-in reset button allows you to troubleshoot minor issues at home. Google fast pair ensures a hassle-free pairing process on all Android devices. A single tap allows you to access your voice assistant to get things done. On top of this, Bluetooth 5.0 ensures a lag-free experience. Boat Airdopes 601 ANC is simply the most feature-packed Airdopes to date.

The Boat Airdopes 601 ANC Hybrid Active Noise Cancellation earbuds will come in Black and Purity White at an introductory price of INR 3,999 starting January 10, 12pm.

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Tech NewsWrap: Fire Boltt Ninja 2 launched in India… and more

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Fire Boltt Ninja 2 launched in India

Fire-Boltt has launched its latest smartwatch – Ninja 2 – in India. The budget smartwatch comes with a 1.3-inch touchscreen display and a monitor for blood oxygen saturation (SpO2). It also has built-in arcade-style games and is certified as dust and waterproof with a protection class of IP68. The Fire Boltt Ninja 2 is offered at an introductory price of Rs 1,899 in India and can be purchased from the official website of Fire Boltt as well as from Amazon.

iPhone SE 3 5G launch tipped

Tech giant Apple may kick off its series of events in March or April, 2022 that may be dedicated to the launch of an iPhone. According to a new report, Apple may launch the next-generation iPhone SE sometime in March or April. The event planning is already underway, and a virtual event is likely to take place in at least two months from now. Mark Gurman of Bloomberg said the iPhone SE’s 5G model may arrive in just a few short months. He said the company will at least launch the next iPhone SE, which means that while this upcoming event will be meant for the launch of the 5G iPhone SE.

Advanced search coming to WhatsApp Business

WhatsApp is reportedly working on a new feature that will let users search more efficiently within the chat box for accurate results. As per the reports, this enhanced search feature is likely to be introduced for Business accounts on both Android and iOS. It will allow users to use filters to search in their chats and messages on the platform. Once this feature is rolled out for WhatsApp Business account users, they will see contacts, non-contacts and unread categories while searching on the app.

Moto Edge X30 gets BIS Certification

Back in December 2021, the Moto Edge X30 was launched in selected markets. Along with a 144Hz OLED display and dual 50-megapixel rear camera, the Moto Edge X30 is the world’s first smartphone to feature Qualcomm’s latest Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC. According to a recent report, the smartphone might launch in India soon as the device has recently been certified by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS). Usually, a smartphone is certified by BIS right before its launch.

Also Read: World Esports Cup: Rap song featuring top Indian teams to lit up Global Finals Clash

World Esports Cup: Rap song featuring top Indian teams to lit up Global Finals Clash

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As the inaugural edition of the World Esports Cup 2021 (WEC ’21) enters the business end, a video of India’s top Free Fire teams challenging the oppositions through a rap song clocked over 10 million views across the social media channels, including more than 5 million-plus views so far on India Today Gaming (ITG) YouTube channel.

WEC ’21, the premier tri-nation tournament, has been witnessing an intense competition in presence of top esports teams from India, Pakistan and Nepal.

A high-octane one-minute rap video, which featured top Free Fire teams such as Total Gaming (30 million subscribers), Desi Gamers (12.4 million), Assassins Army (4.8 million), Helping Gamer (7.7 million), Telugu Gaming (1.5 million) went viral in no time as it became an instant hit among the esports players and community.

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“As much as this tournament has brought the best gamers together under one roof from across the South East Asian region, wherein they are not only competing and giving it all to feature themselves among the best in the business, we at ITG also wanted to create something unique to recognise and promote them among the larger audience in India. Hence, we came up with this idea to create a song, something that has not been done before and will help to showcase top gamers and their characters globally,” said Vishwalok Nath, Director, World Esports Cup.

The lyrics are penned by Gypsy Soul while the young Indian rapper, Jordan Ranjan Sharma has lent his voice for this video. It has also received an overwhelming response on Facebook with 2.2M views as well as 2M views on Instagram handle of ITG.

Today, after the India finals, representing their own country, four qualified teams each from India, Pakistan, and Nepal will fight for the WEC ’21 title at the global finals, scheduled from January 10 to January 14, 2022. The inaugural edition of the WEC ’21 with smartphone maker Infinix smartphones as the title sponsor has a prize pool of INR 75 lakh and the fans can watch the thrilling live action and support their favourite teams on India Today Gaming YouTube channel along with the YouTube and Facebook handles of India Today and Aaj Tak as well as on their websites.

Also Read: Crossbeats’ latest Ignite S4 marks a new era in smartwatch innovation

Crossbeats’ latest Ignite S4 marks a new era in smartwatch innovation

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After a year full of innovative launches across wearable, TWS and audio segments, Indian consumer technology brand Crossbeats today announced Ignite S4, marking a new era in smartwatch innovation. An essential upgrade to its predecessor, Ignite S4 is Crossbeats’ most intuitive smartwatch bolstered with advanced hardware performance to deliver a connected and seamless experience to users. Further strengthening its position as a fast-growing D2C brand, Crossbeats launch of Ignite S4 is exclusively on crossbeats.com at an introductory price of Rs 4,999.

In a statement about the company’s first offering in 2022, Crossbeats co-founder Archit Agarwal said, “In addition to donning an industry-leading display, our latest smartwatch comes with a few all-new health-related features like Blood Glucose tracking. Alongside health, adequate attention has been paid to the lifestyle element associated with smartwatches. Ignite S4 allows location sharing and is completely voice assistant enabled. Upping the ante as compared to its predecessor, the timepiece offers split screen display, triple theme and customizable widgets.”

He further said that the watch also has a larger 1.8-inch IPS HD display, 3D curved screen and hosts a lot of smart features in three unique colour variants – Forest green, Oxford blue, and Coal black. Crossbeats Ignite S4 is loaded with 18 primary watch faces along with an in-built Multisport training feature. It has a robust battery that offers up to three days of battery life.

This comes just months after the homegrown consumer technology brand launched the Ignite Pro series, which comprised Ignite S3 Pro – an industry first affordable Bluetooth calling smartwatch with split screen and wallet features – and Ignite Pro – an entry level smartwatch with the biggest screen in the segment.

Top Five Learning Apps for K12 Kids

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Here is the list of top five fun and engaging mobile applications for kids used by millions of parents to help educate and entertain young minds.

Khan Academy Kids

This junior version of the educational Khan Academy targets young learners from 2 to 7 years old. It’s a mobile device app that covers math, English language arts, logic, and socio-emotional learning by using books, games, songs, and videos. Activities include multiple-choice questions, logic games, storytime, and free drawing. The program is aligned with the Head Start Early Learning Outcomes and Common Core State standards. It includes thousands of lessons, activities, books, and games that are age-appropriate for preschool through second grade. With catchy songs and yoga videos, your little ones will also have fun moving, dancing, and getting the wiggles out.

Creative Galileo- Little Singham: Kids Early Learning App

India’s first-of-its-kind character-based e-learning app offers a gamified multi-verse to accelerate learning in an engaging manner using familiar and well-known characters to build strong foundational skills. The early learning platform focuses on the development of numeracy, language, and literacy, motor, and social skills besides building creative expression and curiosity.  Every game and video within the app is a research-based activity tailored to stimulate the brain of kids to make them more responsive and improve their reflexes. With over 4 million downloads of the e-learning app, Creative Galileo has tie-ups with Big Animation, Amar Chitra Katha, Periwinkle, Shermaroo, Toonz Animation, and others, providing content, gamification, and interactive learning journeys for children. The app, which is designed to be child and parent-friendly, has an easy onboarding process. For parents, it has a parent zone, where they can select specific topics for their children to focus on and helps track the child’s progress.

BYJU’S – The Learning App

The app is designed to help students practice, learn and understand concepts in an in-depth and easy-to-grasp manner. Students can also try the comprehensive online tutoring program, BYJU’S Classes on the app. This program features online classes, live doubt-resolution, and one-on-one mentoring to help students learn better. The app covers Math, Physics, Chemistry and Biology for classes 4–12, and has recently introduced Social Studies for classes 6–8 as well.

Toppr

Toppr provides a wide range of courses to K12 students. Toppr is an online learning app personalized for CBSE, ICSE and state board students. The app provides a wide range of study materials like NCERT Solutions, Previous Year Question Papers, CBSE Notes, Important Questions, and a wide range of syllabus from CBSE Board, ICSE, and State Boards. Toppr Live class aims at personalizing learning for millions of children by giving them direct access to India’s best teachers

Kiddopia

Kiddopia is a dynamic app that runs the gamut of early education and teaches a huge variety of skills to kids of younger ages. It covers everything from Math, Language Skills, GK, and Social Skills to Creativity and Self-expression, all the while engaging kids with its stunning visuals as well as fun and exciting gameplay. Kiddopia is a subscription based app.

Noise sold 30,000 units of ColorFit Caliber within 60 minutes of its launch

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Homegrown brand Noise registered the sale of 30,000 units of its newly launched smartwatch – Noise ColorFit Caliber within 60 minutes. It is Noise’s debut smartwatch with body temperature monitoring and was launched at an introductory price of INR 1,999 on January 6, 2022 on its official website and Flipkart.

Noise ColorFit Caliber smartwatch has a premium look with a flat-edge design, was launched in five colors variants such as Metal Black, Lime Green, Pearl White, Midnight Blue and Classic Red. ColorFit Caliber has a 1.69-inch TFT LCD with 240×280 pixels and offers the longest battery life in the segment with longevity of up to 15 days. The device is currently completely sold out and will be available for the sale again soon.

The smartwatch offers the longest battery life in the segment with longevity of up to 15 days. It has 60 sports modes to give more opportunities for fitness activities. The watch is equipped with Noise Health Suite that offers a Blood oxygen monitor, 24*7 heart rate monitor, stress monitor, sleep monitor, temperature sensor among other prominent features. ColorFit Caliber is also powered with IP68 water-resistant for uninterrupted workouts sessions. It also quick replies to texts and calls for Android users. The users can amp up their look with this stylish smartwatch that has 150+ cloud-based and customizable watch faces.

Also Read: Fire-Boltt Ninja 2, an affordable smartwatch to aide health and lifestyle launched at Rs 1,899

Fire-Boltt Ninja 2, an affordable smartwatch to aide health and lifestyle launched at Rs 1,899

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Fire-Boltt, the undisputed leader in the Indian wearable space that made it to the top in 2021, owing to its back-to-back smartwatch launches, has in the New Year unveiled its latest offering – Ninja 2 – an upgrade from its predecessor and the brand’s most affordable timepiece till date Ninja. Fire-Boltt Ninja 2, which comes in three elegant-yet-vibrant colour options – blue, pink and black – is currently available at an introductory price of Rs 1,899, exclusively on leading ecommerce platform Amazon.

The smartwatch from the house of homegrown Fire-Boltt is loaded with 1.3-inch full touch display, ensuring a 240×240 pixels display. In an industry first feature, Ninja 2 is equipped with as many as 30 unique and different sports modes such as cycling, badminton, running, cricket, kabaddi and aerobics, among others. This is in addition to the multiple watch faces that can be customized to go with the attire or one’s personality.

Talking about how Ninja 2 is a complete health suit in itself, Fire-Boltt co-founders Aayushi and Arnav Kishore said, “While we have added host of new lifestyle features, we have focused on making Ninja 2 – one of our flagship affordable offerings – a health suite in itself. It tracks your heart rate, monitors sleep and also takes stock of the blood oxygen level. Further laced with features like meditative breathing and female health care, this smartwatch is designed to cater to those who might not want to burn a hole in their pocket, yet desire a companion to keep them aware about their health and aide their lifestyle.”

The IP68-certified waterproof smartwatch also boasts of smart in-built features like alarm, stopwatch, multiple watch faces, smart notifications and weather updates. Besides, its powerful battery prevents the watch from running out of power for 7 consecutive days while offering a standby time of 25 days.

CES 2022: TCL wins Top Innovation Awards

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TCL Electronics has been recognized by TWICE, Asia Digital Group, and Europe Digital Group for its technological accomplishments exhibited at Central Hall, Las Vegas Convention Center, from January 5-7, 2022.

TCL won the ‘Innovation Award of Mini LED Display Technology’ for its TCL OD Zero Mini LED 8K TV X925 PRO; ‘The Most innovative Award of The Year’ for its TCL NXTWEAR AIR and the ‘Eye Protection Innovation Award of The Year’ for its TCL NXTPAPER 10s.

The awards were given out as part of the Global Top Brands Award Ceremony sponsored by TWICE, Asia Digital Group, and Europe Digital Group, held on January 6th and were chosen by a jury of global experts and influential media.

TCL’s X925PRO is the first TV with third-generation Mini LED backlights and OD ZeroTM display technology. The 85-inch 8K Mini SLED powered TV delivers revolutionary optics and immersive audio in an ultra-thin design and comes with Google TVTM for all your personalization needs. It also delivers a room-defining listening experience thanks to its powerful Onkyo-tuned drivers that create a premium soundstage with Dolby Atmos 3D audio processing for sound that surrounds.

Also Read | CES 2022: TCL showcases the thinnest 85-inch 8K MiniLED TV along with display innovations

TCL NXTWEAR AIR is the next generation of wearable display glasses. It offers a portable cinematic experience with a 140-inch equivalent screen from 4 meters away. It levels up users’ viewing experience from movie watching, mobile gaming, remote office, perfect for commuters. At only 75g with standard lens, the NXTWEAR AIR comes with two exchangeable front lens, prioritizing both comfort and personal style.

The TCL NXTPAPER 10s is designed specifically with a focus on eye protection. Blue right reduction is front and center, with the feature built directly into both the tablet’s software and hardware. Its paper-like display design utilizes 10 layers of protection to retain natural colours, setting an industry standard. The display is TÜV certified and reduces blue light through the screen by over 50%. Users will also enjoy clear viewing from any angle due to the display’s anti-glare finish.

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Truke kickstarts 2022 with the launch of AirBuds Lite, BTG3 at Rs 1,399

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Emerging audio brand Truke has launched two new TWS earbuds – AirBuds Lite and BTG3, which sport similar features but different designs. BTG3 will be available on both Amazon and Flipkart and AirBuds Lite will be available on Flipkart only. Both the products are priced at Rs 1,399.

AirBuds Lite and BTG-3 offer a best-in-class gaming experience with a specialized gaming mode and ultra-low latency up to 55ms. Both the products are super-charged with Empirical technology that promises 2X energy efficiency, 2X transmission speed, and 1.8X reliable connection.

Additionally, they come with AI-powered Deep Neural Network Call Noise Cancellation technology, which enhances the calling quality even in a noisy environment. Decked with Bluetooth 5.1, the auto play/pause music feature allows users to use the High-Precision Contact Sensor that detects the wearing status of the device and automatically plays the music once the buds are on ears. The in-ear detection can be turned on/off by tapping 3 times on left earbud as per customer fondness.

Pankaj Upadhyay, CEO, Truke India, said, “2021 was a successful year for us where we launched multiple products throughout the year. These products were not only well received by the stakeholder and customers, but also, helped us capture a significant market share in the TWS segment. We are delighted to kick start 2022 with this launch where we are introducing our new TWS series, AirBuds, along with the launch of the next product in our gaming-centric ‘Born To Game (BTG)’ TWS series. We are confident that our customers will like both the products that come with high-end features at an affordable price.”

Interestingly, both the earbuds come with two play modes, music, and gaming. The gaming mode enables the low latency feature which enhances the surround sound experience, whereas in the music mode user can enjoy the music without any disturbance. BTG3 will be available in two colour variants, Black and Red, while AirBuds Lite will be available in Black and Blue colours.

BTG 3 sports a customized game core chipset with high performance and enhanced sound quality. The compact case design with ergonomic in-ear pieces pack in 48 hours playtime, 10 hours of playtime on a single charge, and an additional 38 hours with a 300mAh charging case.

Furthermore, the earbuds are backed with cinematic sound experience with 10mm 32? titanium drivers that extend High Dynamics, High Sensitivity, and High Fidelity. Savor the best of new-age technology with HD quality calling experience even in a noisy environment.