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First ever ZOTAC CUP South Asia, South East Asia announced with $15K USD Prize Pool

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ZOTAC, world leading GPU manufacturer and a fully owned subsidiary of PC Partner Group, is pleased to announce the first ever ZOTAC CUP powered by LG Ultragear for South Asia and SouthEast Asia.

ZOTAC is committed to creating a grassroots platform for aspiring esports players through ZOTAC CUP’s online platform. With 15 years of ZOTAC CUP tournaments and thousands of matches played, ZOTAC is pushing to the next level of esports competition with a first international event for South Asia and SouthEast Asia featuring a prize pool of $15K USD for Valorant.

Deepak Gupta, Country Head – South East Asia, ZOTAC said, “As a market leader it is our responsibility to give back to and enable the gaming community. The ZOTAC CUP platform is meant to provide an opportunity for aspiring players across various games. We’re happy to have ecosystem partners like LG Ultragear and Corsair join and support this initiative.”

“We are also thrilled to partner with The Esports Club (TEC) to bring one of the largest ever ZOTAC CUP events for Valorant to South Asia with an opportunity to play against the best teams in South East Asia.”

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ZOTAC CUP will feature a prize pool of USD 15,000 and is split into three phases. ZOTAC CUP South Asia Open, for players in India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Maldives, Sri Lanka and Nepal; ZOTAC CUP South East Asia Open, for players in Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines and Vietnam. The top 4 teams from each Open event will qualify for the Grand Finals to compete for the $15K USD Prize Pool. The MVP of the tournament will receive a brand new ZOTAC RTX 3060 GPU.

Mansoor Ahmed, Director of Esports, The Esports Club said, “We’re excited about leveraging our knowledge and experience in the Valorant space to execute the first ever ZOTAC CUP in the region at this international scale. This marks a significant step for The Esports Club in further expanding our presence in both South Asia and SouthEast Asia as one of the leaders in creating and delivering premium esports events.”

Registrations for the ZOTAC Cup South Asia Open and ZOTAC CUP South East Asia Open are now open on The Esports Club Website. The Grand Finals are set to take place on the January 27, 2022.

Also Read: U&i launches ‘Shuffle 3’ smart neckband with fast charging

U&i launches ‘Shuffle 3’ smart neckband with fast charging

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U&i has never failed at leaving its customers amazed with its gadgets and innovation is the name that could very well be synonymous to the brand. Time and again, they have come up with new technology induced devices that have left all of us in awe. This time, the brand has launched U&i Prime Shuffle 3 a smart neckband with features like easy power control, super-fast charging, and much more.

The product comes with an amazing battery capacity of 150mAh which means you can go on a longer journey, just with yourself and your music because your neckband is not going to ditch you this time. Moreover, it has a playing time of up to 15 hours so you can talk to your loved ones with a talking time of up to 20 hours. If not in use at all, the standby time is up to 400 hours. In today’s fast paced life, fast charging is a must too. Thus, this U&i Prime Shuffle 3 Neckband is adapted well and gets fully charged in 30 minutes with a Micro USB charging type. And that’s not all! Thanks to the quick charging battery, a simple 10-minute charge can give you a playtime of 5 hours.

Meet Vij, CEO, U&i said, “Ever since the inception, our aim has been to provide the best and most innovative product to our customer base. We love surprising them taking care of the affordability and taste. And this product is just one of those attempts. U&i Prime Shuffle3 Neckband is built with the finest technologies and detailing and is only going to make our customers happier.”

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With a transmission range of 10m, this neckband comes with Bluetooth version 5.0 for easy connectivity without the hassle of tangled wires. The neckband can connect with two devices simultaneously which makes it immensely beneficial to people who love staying connected with their gadgets, either through calls or music. Packed with futuristic features, the U&i Prime Shuffle 3 has magnetic earbuds that helps them keep in place when not in use. U&i believe in ensuring that you experience music like never before, and you are going to find it true in every possible way through these neckbands.

Price and Availability:

Available in three attractive colours Black, Red and Blue, U&i Prime Shuffle 3 has an MRP of INR 2,699 as a part of a special ongoing offers customers can purchase at a discounted price of INR 499. Backed with 12 months warranty users can buy it from the company’s official website, Amazon, and other leading online stores.

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FAQs asked by potential buyers of Smart TVs

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After smartphones and laptops, Smart TV is the 3rd most sold smart device in India. At the same time the opportunity for this device to grow is immense.

India has a little over 200 million households with a TV set. Additionally, there are commercial spaces like hotels, offices besides public places like airports, restaurants, etc., where TVs are installed. As per Techarc’s estimates, India has currently a little over 22 million Smart TVs installed base.

With several brands launching Smart TVs in affordable segments with screen size of 43 inch or less, along with fiber based broadband growth and adoption of OTT content, Smart TVs are increasingly becoming the primary choice. However, there is still limited understanding of Smart TVs among consumers, including potential buyers. The entire ecosystem needs to enable more information in different languages and formats for the buyers to understand the nuances of the Smart TV so that they could make informed decisions about the purchase and maximise the return on investment as well as the satisfaction.

Techarc randomly analysed 1,500 questions asked by potential buyers of Smart TVs across the country to understand their information needs which aren’t adequately addressed by the Smart TV OEMs as well as the enabling partners in the ecosystem.

Techarc Smart TV Buyer FAQs

Bluetooth: The buyers have several doubts about the Bluetooth connectivity in Smart TVs that they explore to buy. Some of the key queries about Bluetooth connectivity that buyers have include:

  • If the Smart TV has Bluetooth connectivity
  • The version of the Bluetooth
  • Which all audio devices (TWS, Soundbar, etc.) can be connected
  • If anything other than remote controller can be connected using the connectivity.

Close to 7% of the potential Smart TV buyers from the sample questions analysed have queries about Bluetooth connectivity.

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Wall Mounting: Over 6.5% of the potential Smart TV buyers have queries about wall mounting. With most of the users preferring to hang their Smart TVs (especially of screen sizes 43 inches and less), they buyers want no ambiguity and surprises only to be discovered after the purchase. Some of the main questions are:

  • If the wall mounting unit will be provided with the Smart TV.
  • If wall mounting done by anyone other than authorised representatives will impact warranty.
  • Would there be any charges for wall mounting.
  • How convenient is it to use the ports (HDMI, etc.) at the back of the TV after wall hanging.

Display: Viewing experience is one of the main concerns that determines a Smart TV purchase. Though buyers have started also inquiring about the audio experience, but the primary area of concern still remains the display. The main queries that buyers have regarding Smart TV display are:

  • The type and quality of panel.
  • Refresh rate of the screen.
  • Brightness of the display.
  • FHD or HD.
  • If its QLED.
  • Does it support 4K videos.

5% of the potential buyers of Smart TV have questions around display. Either the information provided is inadequate, or not easily comprehendible for the buyers.

Installation and App Store related queries are the two other areas which make to the top 5 questions that potential buyers have around Smart TVs.

Regarding installation, the queries are around timings, readiness and any if there are any additional charges to be paid for the installation.

The app store concerning questions include if there exists an app store, what kind of apps can they find there, do they have all their favourite OTT apps there, etc.

The other worth noting questions that are there in the minds of potential buyers are regarding the following:

  • If the Smart TV can be used for Gaming or for some particular games.
  • If the Smart TV can be connected to a Smartphone for connecting to a 4G mobile network.
  • The quality of the audio output. Here buyers are also looking for Dolby enabled Smart TVs specifically.
  • The dimensions including weight of the Smart TV.
  • Country of Origin of the Smart TV.
  • What kind of power protection is required.
  • If there is a remote controller provided.
  • If the Smart TV can be controlled with voice command.
  • Can external storage like SD Cards, USB Drives and Hard Disks be connected with Smart TVs.

Techarc Recommendations

Basis the analysis of the questions that potential buyers of Smart TVs have while exploring various options to buy, Techarc has the following recommendations for the Smart TV OEMs and other enablers.

  • The page contents need to be aligned with the queries that buyers have. The general tendency here is to give prominent positioning to the hero feature or specification, while users might still be looking for basics.
  • The layout of the page and format of the contents provided need to be revised and made reader friendly. The objective should be to encourage readers to read and absorb all information rather than only ensuring providing all the information.
  • Its to be remembered that Smart TVs, especially in affordable segment are purchased in non-metro as well. Therefore, concerns about power protection, serviceability, etc., also need to be addressed in communications besides amplifying hero features like voice command controlled, 4K resolution, etc.
  • The communication and outreach around Smart TVs need to be educative in nature where potential buyers could also learn about various technical jargons rather than only getting aware about them being available in a particular brand or model.
  • There is a need to have regional content in different formats also to make people aware about Smart TVs, their applications, use cases, etc., more effectively.

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Toch AI partners with USA cricket for historic series between USA and Ireland

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A cloud agnostic platform Toch.ai has partnered with USA Cricket. Through this partnership fans will not miss a minute of the action and can relive best moments for the Dafabet USA vs Ireland Men’s International Series 2021 that began yesterday in Florida.

The five-match series will feature two T20 Internationals and three One Day Internationals which will be played between December 22 to December 30, 2021. This will be the first ever game where the Irelands Men’s Cricket team would be playing against the United States of America team on American soil.

Toch.ai was formed in 2016 with the vision to disrupt video technology through automating workflows and has developed an industry leading platform, which specializes in sports content production amongst others. With video consumption on a rise, federations across the globe are embracing the technology to reach fans faster and to provide engaging content outside of live coverage.

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Vinayak Shrivastav, Co-founder and CEO said, “The USA is a key geography that we are expanding into. Cricket can no longer be considered loved only by Indians. The popularity of cricket is growing worldwide. The series between Ireland and USA is the first ever game played by Ireland on American soil and is one to look forward to. Through our revolutionizing technology we will provide video highlights and clips for USA Cricket Facebook, Twitter and YouTube channels ensuring fans never miss a moment.”

Acknowledged as one of India’s most promising startups, Toch.ai has been recognized across the technology sector including Best AI startup 2021 by Franchise India and Entrepreneur Media and by Nasscom AI Game Changers for the category of ‘Computer Vision Award’ for accelerating India with innovation in 2021.

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Bacardi NH7 Weekender is back this February in Pune, Delhi, Kolkata

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Bacardi and Nodwin Gaming are bringing back the 12th edition of Bacardi NH7 Weekender, India’s Happiest Music Festival, to its fans across Pune, Delhi and Kolkata in February 2022.

The festival has announced its much-awaited line-up of top Indian artists who will perform live across multiple stages set up at the festival grounds. This year, the multi-genre festival will include comedy, art and for the first time, esports and gaming.

The festival will kick-off in Pune with artists like Anuv Jain, Bombay Brass, Raja Kumari, The Yellow Diary, and Ritviz, to name a few, who will take the stage on February 5 and 6, 2022. The festival then travels to Kolkata – ‘The City of Joy’ on February 12 and 13, 2022, with another stellar lineup of artists that includes Peter Cat Recording Co., Karshini, Kamakshi Khanna, Taba Chake and Tejas.

Bacardi NH7 Weekender wraps up in Delhi NCR giving fans a chance to enjoy electrifying performances by Ankur Tiwari, Kayan, Kamakshi Khanna, Arjun Vagale and Hanita Bhambri amongst others. The audience in Pune, Delhi and Kolkata will be privy to some never seen before performances by artists created specially for the Bacardi NH7 Weekender.

For over a decade now, India’s Happiest Music Festival along with Bacardi have brought together some of the best and most diverse performances by regional and global artists. This year, the festival will have a predominantly Indian line-up because of the current global travel situation, and homegrown indie artists will feature at the forefront of the festival. Upcoming as well as established artists from different parts of the country will bring their unique sounds and culture to this mega platform.

Right from ferris wheels & photo opportunities to the food & drinks available at the venues, Bacardi NH7 Weekender has something for everyone! Grab your tickets for the festival now. Tickets go live in all three cities today (December 21, 2021) on Insider.in. Get a sneak peek into the festival here: @nh7dotin (Instagram).

The festival will prioritize all necessary safety and hygiene protocols and checks. Social distancing, entry for only fully vaccinated fans, mandatory use of masks and sanitizers, thermal scanning check points, temperature checks, etc., will ensure a safe and secure atmosphere where fans can enjoy the festival.

The event is subject to permissions being procured which will only be known closer to the event date based on the regulations at the time. However, Nodwin Gaming will refund all ticket money in case of any cancellations due to regulations on account of the pandemic.

Here is a quick glimpse into what’s in store this year:

Indian performers:

Ankur Tewari: A man of many talents – best known as a singer – songwriter, he is also a composer, music supervisor & a poet. He has made music as an independent artist since 1998. His debut album, Jannat, was released in 2008 and ruled the charts. His work ranges from a double album Side A/ Side B, a children’s album with Sony Music and many other singles.

Bombay Brass: India’s top-horn players perform their reinvention of classic Indian and western hits. Their music is styled around wind instruments as the lead element that unites nostalgia with a vibrant and energetic performance.

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The Yellow Diary: The Mumbai-based alternative rock outfit has made a name for itself in the Indie music scene in less than half a decade. The band has released six songs in two EPs in addition to performing hundreds of live shows across the country.

The Local Train: They are a Hindi Rock Band from New Delhi that makes use of Hindi and Urdu lyrics delivering an amalgamation of ideas that they wish to express through their music.

Ritviz: He is an Indian singer songwriter, electronic musician and record producer from Pune known for his song ‘Udd Gaye’. The hit featured on A.I.B.’s official YouTube channel after becoming the winner of the 2017 Bacardi House Party Sessions — a talent hunt competition organized by A.I.B.

Lojal: Shillong bred and Bengaluru-based musician Lojal’s creations are an ever-growing world of emotions and music created in and around the spaces of the artist himself.

Parikrama: One of India’s iconic rock ‘n’ roll bands, Parikrama, still active after 30 years is known for their highly energised and infectious performances. Probably one of the few Indian bands who are also known for their artworks and pyro works. The band will be performing a special set that will be a tribute to the late member of the band – Sonam Sherpa.

Parvaaz: The four membered band comprising Khalid Ahamed (Vocals & Guitar), Mir Kashif Iqbal (Guitars & Vocals), Sachin Banandur (Drums & Percussion) and Fidel Dsouza (Bass Guitar) have assimilated several international progressive/psychedelic rock influences but their own expression has a rootedness that makes their sound unique. Parvaaz’s sound has often been described as one that transcends musical genres taking the listener into spaces that traverse folk, blues and psychedelia, wrapped in an ambient sound that is familiar yet elusive

Raja Kumari: Indian-American rapper, singer, songwriter, and dancer Raja Kumari is a force of nature. She’s a fearless, charismatic personality and natural-born storyteller whose mission is to create art that blends her Indian roots with her American upbringing.

Taba Chake: A Nyishi finger-style guitarist and singer-songwriter based in Mumbai. His debut EP titled ‘Bond with Nature’ was released in 2016 followed by a 10-track album ‘Bombay Dreams’ in 2019.

Sunflower Tape Machine: Is the pseudonym and experimental solo project of full-time indie/psychedelic rock, bedroom pop, and shoe-gaze musician, Aryaman Singh.

Drum Ani Bass: The brainchild of bass player Nathan Thomas and drummer Dhir Mody, Drum Ani Bass evolved out of improvised jungle/drum n bass jams at 1403.

Kamakshi Khanna: She is a Delhi-based singer/songwriter who gained recognition with the release of her EP, Much Mellow (2014), and her full-length album, Cakewalk (2017). Having established herself in the Indie music scene with numerous live performances across the country and collaborations, in 2020 Kamakshi released her first Hindi single, Qareeb, a song about a girl who grows and learns to love herself.

International performers:

Yung Raja: Singaporean breakthrough artiste Yung Raja has been dubbed as Southeast Asia’s next avant-garde bilingual hip hop artiste, known for his tasteful unification of Western and Tamil culture in his lyrics.

Also Read: Tecno Camon 18 brings 48MP rear, selfie camera at Rs 14999

Tecno Camon 18 brings 48MP rear, selfie camera at Rs 14,999

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Smartphone brand Tecno once again re-affirms its ‘segment-first’ reputation by announcing the launch of yet another blockbuster smartphone from its popular camera-centric Camon series, the Camon 18.

The smartphone heralds the transition to higher camera pixels, Super Night powered by TAIVOS technology, Eye Autofocus and Professional Video shooting experience. Going with the popular trend of short form media consumption habits of India’s Gen-z audience, Camon 18 offers unique video capabilities of Film mode in eight themes.

Tecno once again is stepping-up the overall smartphone camera experience targeted specifically fast-paced digital natives who are looking for top of the line specs at affordable pricing. The Tecno Camon 18 becomes the first and only smartphone in the sub-15K segment to offer such disruptive videography and photography camera capabilities with the combination of the first-ever 48MP AI front camera and a 48MP AI Triple rear camera. Camon 18 flaunts a 6.8-inch FHD+ Dot-in display and houses the ‘dazzling-fast’ Mediatek Helio G85 processor along with 7GB RAM Virtual Memory extension that makes it the perfect device for binging content.

Cameras and mobile technology have always been symbiotic and have heavily influenced the development of modern smartphones. Tecno’s proprietary mobile imaging technology TAIVOS has enabled users to analyze and recombine photos on a pixel level, bringing out the best photos for our users. With the all-new Camon 18 smartphone, this technology has been extended to video as well. Hardware is only half the battle. TAIVOS lab has worked incessantly to improve camera software to bring the best user experience to our customers.

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Arijeet Talapatra, CEO of Transsion India said, “We always seek for disruptive products and technologies that inspire our consumers to unlock the world of possibilities. Fitting well with the fast paced lifestyle of our Gen-z audiences, as well as the explosion of various forms of digital content creation and consumption over the past year; the trend of short form videos has continued to gain substantial popularity. The all-new Camon 18 has been designed keeping in mind the need of the hour requirements of our new-age consumers and offers pro-grade camera capabilities with the combination of a big screen and a powerful processor that gives a seamless smartphone experience. Brand Tecno is already strong in the sub-10K segment by being consistently among the Top 5 smartphones in the last two quarters, and with the latest Camon series smartphones the brand continues to increase its focus in the 10K and above segments as well.”

Key USPs of Tecno Camon 18

Ultra Clear 48 MP AI Selfie Camera

The Camon 18 comprises of 48MP Front tiny dot-in style camera with dual adjustable brightness Flashlight providing perfect focused pictures with Eye Autofocus. It has many user-friendly modes like Super Night, Time Lapse, AI Beauty that further enhances and sharpens the selfie. The AI beauty function has increased inclusivity for more features, like beard, eyelash detail and Nose sharpness. Users can also utilize the Wide Selfie, AI Portrait modes lending the world of photo-editing software concisely to the palms of their hands.

Professional grade 48MP AI Triple Rear Camera

The Camon 18 comprises of a 48MP Primary camera with F1.79 aperture and PDAF technique for Ultra-Clear Shots, a 2MP Depth lens and an AI Lens making sure there is clarity in each pixel with High resolution photos. The rear camera complemented with a Dual Flash enables one to click focused illuminated images in the dark. Camon 18 helps one capture memorable shots without missing any details.

TAIVOS Super Night & Professional Video Shooting

The Camon 18 smartphone’s Ultra-Professional Video Mode can record 2K clarity Videos with Exclusive Super Night Mode for ultimate low light photography powered by TAIVOS TM Technology. It features Film mode with 8 theme styles to help shoot various scenes, create videos and movie templates with one-click recording and easy transition features, providing an immersive audio-visual experience. The 2K time-lapse intelligently adapts to shooting speed with both the front and the rear camera. The smartphone is also equipped with slow motion, Night Video Mode, Short Video, Video Bokeh, and Video Beauty Modes for unparalleled professional video experiences

Premium design with 6.8-inch FHD+ Display with Tiny dot-in design

The Camon 18 features a large 6.8-inch FHD+ display with 90.52% screen-to-body ratio and 17.27cm Dot-in-Display for a bigger and better viewing experience. The 396 PPI pixel density produces accurate colors and 500nits brightness which makes it easy to use in direct sunlight, makes the screen perfect for enhanced outdoor visibility. The 120Hz Touch sampling rate allows better touch response. Splash resistant up to IPx2 rating and Toughened NEG T2X-1 scratch resistant makes it perfect for rough usage too.

Memory Fusion up to 7GB RAM

The smartphone is assisted by a 4GB LPDDR4x RAM and 128GB ROM. In addition to this it also flaunts a Virtual memory expansion that’s up to 3GB, wherein the OS can transfer data from internal storage (ROM) to physical memory (RAM) in case of RAM memory is not enough. Internal storage can further extended up to 512GB by dedicated SD Card slot

Blazing Fast Mediatek Helio G85 Processor

The Camon 18 houses a powerful Mediatek Helio G85 gaming Processor with Hyper Engine Gaming Optimization, providing for an incredible gaming experience. This incredible processing power with 1GHz Arm Mali-G52 MC2 GPU which optimizes the screen, touch inputs, inter-frame and Intra-frame prediction algorithms resulting in a system with the ability to shoot pictures/videos, multimedia browsing and run games with remarkable smoothness.

High Capacity 5000 mAh battery with 18W Fast Charger

Camon 18 equipped with 5,000mAh powerful battery with 18W Type C flash charge. It provides a standby time of 32 days, calling time of 37 hours, video playback of 24 hours, and music playback of 163 hours. Featured with Ultra Power Saving mode for extreme standby time. Battery Lab provides better apps optimization for longer power backup.

Enhanced audio experience with a DTS Sound, SOPLAY 2.0

Camon 18 comes loaded with exciting audio features such as a DTS Sound for core audio enhancements and supports high resolution Audio. SOPLAY 2.0 app for customizable music that supports Voice recording, Lyrics Writing and One-Click Ringtone and the best part is that it doesn’t even require internet!

Also Read: This Christmas, gift your loved ones these ‘Made of Mad’ Poco smartphones

This Christmas, gift your loved ones these ‘Made of Mad’ Poco smartphones

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Holiday season is already here and so is the shopping spree. With 2021 bidding adieu to us, we believe your loved ones deserve much better than just a generic gift.

With some heavy lifting already done by us, let’s together spread joy to your loved ones with the exciting Poco smartphone range. So, are you Poco ready?

One for the gaming buffs – Poco F3 GT in the house

Poco F3 GT

For all the gamers out there, Poco F3 GT offers a splendid gaming performance, thanks to the availability of MediaTek Dimensity 1200 processor, an immersive 6.67-inch FHD+ Turbo AMOLED display, a huge 5,065mAh battery coupled with 67W fast charging support, and 120Hz refresh rate to make the experience seamless. Not only has this, with a much-thought-out gaming design, this beast of a smartphone come with GT Switch with Maglev Triggers making it nothing less than the best! With loaded features on offer, consumers can avail Poco F3 GT at a starting price of INR 28,999 on Flipkart.

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Did we hear about 5G? Poco M3 Pro 5G to the rescue

Poco M3 Pro 5G

The first 5G smartphone from the house of Poco, Poco M3 Pro 5G is all about MAD speed and Killer Looks. A MediaTek Dimensity 700 5G SoC powered device – Poco M3 Pro is here to bring 5G to the masses along with good performance at all levels. Its 6.5-inch FHD+ 90 Hz LCD panel delivers an immersive content and overall performance experience. Not only this, an Adaptive Sync display at this price point is hard to find. With a characteristic yet unique design, Poco M3 Pro operates with a 5,000mAh battery and 18W fast charging which can easily take your day’s load.

Poco M3 Pro makes it to the list of one of the best 5G smartphones available in its segment. And, consumers can avail it at a starting price of INR 14,499 on Flipkart.

Meanwhile, Poco C31 takes on the budget segment

Poco C31

Selecting a good budget smartphone is definitely a tough job but Poco has got your back. Its budget king, Poco C31 has got all features on the checklist. Starting from a MediaTek Helio G35 Octa-core processor to a 5,000mAh battery, from a worthy triple camera setup to a 6.53-inch High Definition+ Display, Poco C31 makes for the perfect gifting option for someone looking to get a solid budget performer for their loved ones at an extremely affordable price.

Consumers can grab this smartphone on Flipkart at just INR 8,499.

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Paytm Payments Bank, MoneyGram partner to offer international remittance directly to Paytm Wallet

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India’s homegrown Paytm Payments Bank and MoneyGram International, the global leader in the evolution of digital P2P payments, today announced a partnership to enable MoneyGram customers globally to send money in real-time to a Paytm Wallet user in India. This is an important milestone in the digitization of the Global Receive Network.

With this partnership, MoneyGram users abroad can now conveniently transfer money to full KYC Paytm wallet users in India from the comfort of their homes. Paytm Payments Bank has millions of wallet customers, who use the Paytm Wallet for its convenience including having greater control on their expenses, highly secure payments, fast forward on utility bill payments, and seamless integration across mobile, online and in-store payments and so much more.

This is MoneyGram’s first mobile wallet partnership in India and is an important development as the country’s evolution to digital receives is occurring rapidly. MoneyGram transactions in India received digitally currently represent nearly 50% of all transactions received in the country. The number of transactions sent directly to bank accounts is up about six times from just under 10% two short years ago. With this MoneyGram expects higher growth rates as customers in India continue to value the convenience of digital receives.

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“We’re thrilled to partner with Paytm Payments Bank to expand our mobile wallet capabilities into one of the largest receive markets in the world,” said Alex Holmes, MoneyGram Chairman and CEO. “The digitization of our receive network is a core component of our growth strategy which has led to exceptional results, such as an all-time high in our total transactions received digitally in the third quarter of this year. As consumer preference in India and beyond shifts toward receiving transfers digitally, MoneyGram is well-positioned to continue to meet demand.”

Satish Kumar Gupta, MD & CEO – Paytm Payments Bank Ltd said, “We always strive to empower Indians with seamless, digital banking services, and offering direct transfer of international remittances into the Paytm Wallet, is another step in the same direction. Paytm Wallet is used by millions of Indians and we hope that this partnership will offer unmatched convenience & flexibility to the Indian diaspora across the world to send money home in real-time.”

According to the World Bank 2020 estimates, India is the world’s largest inbound market with remittances estimated at USD83B for the year.

Also Read: Trell dones Santa’s cap to bring Christmas joy to users via #TrellYourHolidaySpirit campaign

Trell dones Santa’s cap to bring Christmas joy to users via #TrellYourHolidaySpirit campaign

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With the last few days of 2021 remaining, people are busy ringing the Christmas bells and gift-wrapping Christmas presents for their loved ones.

To celebrate the joyous occasion of Christmas, Trell is donning Santa’s cap this year to shower its community with love and surprises. With the #TrellYourHolidaySpirit campaign, Trell will be surprising 20 users with gifts up to Rs 10,000 each through a special contest.

Users can participate by adding 5 products worth up to Rs 10,000 to the ‘Christmas Wishcart’ on Trell Shop. Then click a picture of themselves and the person they are nominating through a post or video message on Trell & Instagram. In the post, they need to explain why their favourite person deserves a special gift – along with tagging Trell on the post and using our hashtag – #TrellYourHolidaySpirit. Trell’s elves will shortlist 20 of the best responses and ship their Christmas Wishcart during the holiday season.

The contest is now LIVE and will be open till December 24, midnight.

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The campaign comes in line with Trell’s brand ethos, Joy and Purpose. This holiday season, Trell wants to take the opportunity to empower individuals to create a positive change in their lives through joy and purpose-driven experiences.

Trell, India’s largest content creator-led social commerce platform, not only provides a platform for creators to share informative videos but also gives them monetization opportunities to earn a sustainable source of income. Currently, Trell has 18mn+ content creators who create 32mn+ content pieces on a monthly basis. The company aims to empower 10 million creator-preneurs over the next coming years.

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Soundcore launches ‘Infini soundbar’ priced at Rs 9,999

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Soundcore by Anker announced the launch of its new budget Soundbar – Infini in India.

Infini brings the ultimate cinematic experience with its built-in dual bass port design and rich soundscape. The product with 18 months warranty is available only on Flipkart in India.

Crafted in a sleek and stylish design, the soundbar with a premium black finish amplifies any interior’s aesthetics and fits comfortably under the TV or can be mounted to any device hassle-free. With 100W RMS, the soundbar boosts every aspect of the entertainment – be it your living room or dedicated entertainment room, it’s a theatre-like experience while watching movies. The portable device provides a 360-degree balanced sound and deep bass for your movies, music, and other entertainment sessions.

The soundbar comes embedded with two top-notch subwoofers, mid-range drivers, and tweeters are paired with dual bass reflex ports to work in tandem with impressive amplifiers. This exceptional combination coupled with the company’s Bass up technology fuels sounds with astonishing clarity & depth.

Additionally, the soundbar is equipped with three modes movie, music and dialogue, enabling customized acoustics for an enriching experience. Switch to the sound, depending on the mood, whether with pulsating bass or well-measured balanced mode.

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Gopal Jeyaraj – Country Head, India and SAARC, Anker Innovations said, “With Covid-19, in-home entertainment is one of the most important stress busters today. Our newest lineup elevates the ultimate audio-visual entertainment experience for every home.”

The versatile soundbar is compatible with all the devices. It can be connected via digital optical, digital coaxial, or AUX connections and wirelessly via Bluetooth. Additionally, the soundbar supports dual control, enabling remote and built-in buttons for convenient control of the volume, sound modes, and switching between wired and wireless connections.

Gopal Jeyaraj – Country Manager, India & SAARC said, “We are thrilled to launch our ANC Q-Series headphones in India. A perfect blend of customized sound, top-tier design and ergonomics, the headphones shall be the new fashion statement among the audio lovers.”

The Life Q30 is available in Black, whereas the Life Q35 is available in pink. Additionally, the headphones come with a compact travel case, building ease of use.

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