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Tech NewsWrap: Netflix acquires Night School Studio… and more

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Netflix acquires game creator Night School Studio

Popular OTT platform Netflix has bought its first game developer Night School Studio and rolled out five mobile gaming titles in select European markets. The streaming giant announced the deal on its website. Night School Studio, best known for its debut game – Oxenfree – a supernatural teen thriller with an eerie soundtrack, confirmed the purchase separately on its own site, saying it is “a surreal honor to be the first game studio to join Netflix.”

Amazon Astro, Alexa-Enabled Robot Launched

Amazon recently held a fall event. The tech giant at the conference took wraps off many new products, such as – Alexa-powered home robot, the new Echo Show, a new smart thermostat, a new kid-friendly interactive device, a new fitness tracker, etc. The home robot is designed to take up tasks such as home monitoring, setting up routines and reminders, and can play TV shows and music while rolling around the house. It has digital eyes on rotating screen mounted on wheels and is available at an introductory invite-only price of $999.99 (Rs 74,190 approximately) and regular price of $1,449.99 (Rs 1.07 lakhs approximately).

Xiaomi 11 Lite NE 5G, Beard Trimmer 2 launched in India

Xiaomi India expanded its Xiaomi 11 series and personal grooming portfolio with the launch of Xiaomi 11 Lite NE 5G and Xiaomi Beard Trimmer 2. Xiaomi 11 Lite NE 5G is designed for users seeking sleek and striking aesthetics on a smartphone. It comes with Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G and an improved software experience for exceptional performance. On the other hand, Xiaomi Beard Trimmer 2 features a new stylish LED display for battery life indication, replacing the standard LED indicator to know before you run out of charge. It comes with the Universal Type C Charging that allows users to quickly charge their trimmer from a laptop and even a power bank.

Also Read: Tecno Spark Go 2021 is now available with exciting JioExclusive offers this festive season

Motorola Revou-Q QLED Smart TV Lineup launched in India

Motorola has launched a range of QLED smart TVs that will come with a wireless gamepad. The Motorola Revou-Q QLED smart TV range was unveiled in India by Flipkart. It comes in two sizes 50-inch and 55-inch, and is bundled with a wireless gamepad to attract gamers looking to buy a new TV this festive season. The new range support Dolby Vision and HDR10 support, and also Dolby Atmos audio. The new smart TV models also run on Android 11 out-of-the-box, for games and apps, and come with 60W speakers.

Nothing Ear 1 gets a price cut during Flipkart Big Billion Days Sale

Nothing Ear 1, during the Flipkart Big Billion Days Sale, will be listed with a discount. It will get Rs 500 off during the upcoming sale, which will be valid till stocks last. Flipkart’s Big Billion Day sale will begin on October 3. The company has announced that the Nothing Ear 1 TWS earbuds will be priced at Rs 5,499 from October 3. The earbuds was launched with a price tag of Rs 5,999. It will be available for grabs at a reduced price from 12am (midnight) on October 3 to October 10 or till the stocks last.

Xiaomi 11 Lite NE 5G with ultra-slim design launched

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Xiaomi India today expanded its Xiaomi 11 Series and personal grooming portfolio with the launch of Xiaomi 11 Lite NE 5G and Xiaomi Beard Trimmer 2.

Taking users’ experience a notch higher, Xiaomi 11 Lite NE 5G is designed for users seeking sleek and striking aesthetics on a smartphone. Packed in an ultra-thin (just 6.81mm) and lightweight body (just 158gm), Xiaomi 11 Lite NE 5G offers a Truly Global 5G experience with 12 5G bands support. It comes with Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G and an improved software experience for exceptional performance. To enable a seamless daily experience, it also comes loaded with NFC built-in and is also the segment’s first 10-bit smartphone with Dolby Vision.

Taking on from the success of 2 phenomenal trimmers, Xiaomi Beard Trimmer 2 perfectly suits those who love to experiment and self-sharpening. Helping men perfect their grooming regimen at home, Xiaomi Beard Trimmer 2 is a level up with an improved design, perfect ergonomics, fast charging support, LED Display, and a host of other features, thereby making it a perfect everyday tool that fits all grooming needs.

Raghu Reddy, Chief Business Officer, Xiaomi India, “For the past couple of years, with our persistent efforts of introducing great products across categories, we have been able to achieve success in the premium segment. With the launch of Mi 11 Lite earlier this year, we introduced our first lifestyle-oriented smartphone offering for an audience that values premium design with performance. We received an overwhelming response, clocking in sales worth INR 200CR within the first week of the launch itself. Extending that commitment and delivering on our promise of introducing a 5G variant, we are bringing Xiaomi 11 Lite NE 5G, the slimmest and lightest 5G smartphone of 2021.”

“Following the global footprints to unify our brand presence across the world, Xiaomi 11 Lite NE 5G is the first phone to come with our new nomenclature. The all-new addition to the Xiaomi portfolio of premium smartphones Xiaomi 11 Lite NE 5G is set to elevate your 5G experience with 12 band support, coupled with a segment-first 10-bit display with Dolby Vision. The smartphone strikes the perfect balance between performance and comfort, ensuring an elegant and superior user experience.”

“Empowering consumers with more devices that make lives comfortable within their own homes, we are bringing a significant upgrade in the men’s grooming category with the launch of Xiaomi Brand Trimmer 2. With new upgrades such as battery life display, universal Type-C for fast charging, along with self-sharpening blades, a long-lasting battery life, the newly launched trimmer is designed for modern men and will allow them to conquer every style.” he further added.

Xiaomi 11 Lite NE 5G

Elegance at par with a minimalist design

Continuing the legacy of its predecessor, Xiaomi 11 Lite NE 5G is 6.81mm slim and weighs just 158gm, making this the slimmest and lightest 5G smartphone of 2021. Rendering a clean and fresh look, Xiaomi 11 Lite NE 5G comes with a smooth anti-glare matte-finish frosted glass that helps minimize fingerprint smudges. Offering a comfortable in-hand grip, the design is further accentuated by razor-thin 1.88mm bezels on both top and side for maximum screen size. Offering a smooth unlocking experience, the device boasts a curved Arc-design side fingerprint sensor that has been seamlessly integrated into the form factor.

Built to complement users’ style, Xiaomi 11 Lite NE 5G offers a rich color palette and comes in four classy color variants – Diamond Dazzle, Tuscany Coral, Jazz Blue, and Vinyl Black.

Enhanced 10-bit AMOLED Experience with Dolby Vision

Xiaomi 11 Lite NE 5G sports the latest and the best 6.55-inch FHD AMOLED DotDisplay for an immersive viewing experience. Inspired by Mi 11 Ultra, Xiaomi 11 Lite NE 5G is a segment-first 10-bit smartphone with a Dolby Vision display and offers HDR 10+ support. The 10-Bit display can reproduce more than 1 Billion colors, 64 times more than an 8-bit display. The Dolby Vision on the new smartphone is also Netflix certified, allowing users to enjoy all their favorite Dolby Vision-supported Netflix titles. This further clubbed with HDR 10+ on a 1 billion color display completes the newness this device brings with its New Edition.

It also features a 100% DCI-P3 color gamut ensuring vivid imagery, high color accuracy, and color retention. The combination of its 90Hz refresh rate and 240Hz touch sampling rate registers a faster device usage experience, without any lags or stutters. To further enhance its durability and build, it packs robust protection with Corning Gorilla Glass 5 on the front and comes with eye care functions to protect users from eye strain such as 360 ambient light sensor, Sunlight mode 3.0, and Reading mode 3.0.

With true-to-color visuals comes equally vivid sound quality; Xiaomi 11 Lite NE 5G packs a dual stereo speakers setup with Hi-res audio support, making content streaming even more immersive.

Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G with 12 x Global 5G bands

Slated to offer cutting-edge performance, Xiaomi 11 Lite NE 5G features the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G. It brings exceptional performance improvements over its previous generation processor (768G) by offering a 40% increase in CPU performance and about 40% improvement with graphics rendering. The new chipset is based on a 6nm manufacturing process that makes the chipset less power-hungry, thus ensuring longer battery life & better thermal performance. Prepared for gaming performance, this ultra-light smartphone comes packed with LiquidCool Technology to avoid any heating during these sessions.

With 5G being the next big technological evolution, Xiaomi 11 Lite NE 5G offers a Truly Global 5G experience with 12 Band Support. Introducing a new way to pay & a new way to play, Xiaomi 11 Lite NE 5G comes with NFC built-in, allowing users to make contactless payments and connect to nearby devices with a touch.

Xiaomi 11 Lite NE 5G comes with LPDDR4X RAM and UFS 2.2, perfectly equipped for multitasking and an efficient performance experience. It also comes with. Xiaomi 11 Lite NE 5G also comes with dual voice assistant support with a hands-free experience.

64MP triple camera array with 50+ Director modes

Allowing users to unleash their creativity, Xiaomi 11 Lite NE 5G features a triple camera setup with a 64MP primary camera, complemented by an 8MP ultra-wide-angle and 5MP tele-macro camera. Making use of the impeccable processing power of the Snapdragon 778G, users can now capture great-looking images regardless of the lighting conditions. Xiaomi 11 Lite NE 5G also features an all-new 20MP front camera that elevates selfies and ensures high-resolution video calls.

The camera setup on the Xiaomi 11 Lite NE packs in 50+ director modes, which you can use to create stellar videos. This includes interesting features in the camera app such as one-click AI cinema, cinematic video filters, and also Vlog mode, carving the photos and videos in a refreshing avatar.

Latest MIUI 12.5 with 3 years of android update

Xiaomi 11 Lite NE 5G will feature the latest MIUI 12.5 out-of-the-box, which is the cleanest, fastest, and most optimized UI yet that aims to deliver a smooth software experience to users. Enabling a more personalized experience, MIUI 12.5 allows users to remove/uninstall most of the core system apps. Xiaomi 11 Lite NE 5G also promises 3 years of Android updates and 4 years of Security Updates.

Xiaomi has partnered with Google for the Xiaomi 11 Lite NE 5G to bring users a safe and easy communication experience and enable useful features through the Phone and Messages apps by Google.

To help users stay safe and avoid potential spammers & scammers, the Phone and Messages apps provide spam call and SMS protection respectively. With the Caller ID on the Phone app, users also see if a business is calling them before they pick up. Aiming towards a more helpful communication experience, the Messages app by Google sorts SMSes into various categories including Personal, Transactions, OTPs, and Offers. It also provides multiple features to help users save time such as suggesting relevant text responses, emojis, and stickers so users can respond faster, and looking up and calling nearby businesses directly from the Phone app.

Powerful all-day battery

Despite being the slimmest and lightest 5G smartphone, Xiaomi 11 Lite NE 5G boasts a large 4250mAh battery that can easily last for a day. It also comes with 33W fast charging support and can easily be charged 0-50% in just 20 mins. The powerful battery is enough to back heavy day-to-day operations with ease.

Also Read: Tecno Spark Go 2021 is now available with exciting JioExclusive offers this festive season

Xiaomi Beard Trimmer 2

Xiaomi Beard Trimmer 2 is the latest addition to the company’s personal grooming product portfolio. With its sleek & elegant design that provides the perfect ergonomics, Xiaomi Beard Trimmer 2 focuses on providing seamless trimming that takes men’s grooming to the next level.

Xiaomi Beard Trimmer 2 features a new stylish LED display for battery life indication, replacing the standard LED indicator to know before you run out of charge. It comes with the Universal Type C Charging that allows users to quickly charge their trimmer from a laptop and even a power bank. It comes equipped with self-sharpening stainless steel blades with 40 length settings and 0.5 mm precision, ensuring accurate and perfectly even cuts. It also comes with a full washable body protected by IPX7 rating making it water-resistant and safe for use in all conditions.

Enabling users to create perfect looks with the best grooming products, Xiaomi has also partnered with Beardinator, a premium men’s grooming essentials brand.

Availability:

Launched in two variants – 6GB + 128GB at Rs 26,999 and 8GB + 128 GB at Rs 28,999. Xiaomi 11 Lite NE 5G will be available from October 2, 2021 starting 12:00 midnight in four color options: Diamond Dazzle, Tuscany Coral, Jazz Blue, and Vinyl Black across Mi.com, Amazon, Mi Home and Mi Studio, and authorised retail partners.

With bank offers, users can purchase the newly launched device at an additional cashback worth Rs 2,000, coupled with a special Diwali offer of Rs 1,500, at Rs 23,499 for 6GB + 128GB, and for 8GB + 128GB for Rs 25,499.

Xiaomi Beard Trimmer 2 will be available for order for Rs 1,999 starting October 3, 2021, 12:00 noon on Mi.com and Amazon. It will also be available across our Mi Homes, Mi Studios, and all retail outlets. Users can get this at a special offer price of Rs 1,799 during the upcoming sale season of #DiwaliWithMi.

Tecno Spark Go 2021 is now available with exciting JioExclusive offers this festive season

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Smartphone brand Tecno today announced that the smartphone from its most popular Spark Series, Spark Go 2021 is now available with some exciting JioExclusive offers, making the product one of the best festive buys for India’s value seeking consumers. In line with the brand’s philosophy of ‘Stop at Nothing’ that reinstates Tecno’s consumer-centric approach, this collaboration with Reliance Jio is all set to bring joy to the lives of entry-level smartphone users this festive season.

As part of the JioExclusive offer, consumers can enjoy an affordable product proposition as well as a seamless high-speed data connectivity. Available to both, new as well as existing Jio subscribers, the JioExclusive offer will enable Jio consumers to enjoy an instant price support of Rs 584. Additionally, consumers can avail coupon benefits worth Rs 4,000 by MakeMyTrip, Oyo, Pharmeasy and Myntra. The benefits will be applicable on a recharge of Rs 249 & above.

Arijeet Talapatra, CEO, Transsion India, said, “Continuing to cater to the needs of our 11 million+ consumers across India, brand TECNO is gearing up for the festive season this year with some exciting JioExclusive offers for the entry level smartphone users. Upholding our commitment to consistently create real value for consumers, the Tecno Spark Go 2021 has been designed keeping in mind the need of the hour requirements of the new-age multi-tasking users, and offers a superlative performing camera, a massive battery and a BIG display at aggressive price points.”

The Power packed Spark Go 2021 comes at a compelling price point of Rs 7,299 and flaunts some category defining features such as a combination of 8MP selfie camera with13MP AI dual rear camera for an enhanced photography experience, 5000mAh battery in the sub-8K category.

Key USP’s of Spark Go 2021:

Bigger 5000mAh Battery with 36 days’ standby

The Spark Go 2021 houses a massive 5000 mAh battery for uninterrupted, daily robust usage with a standby time of 36 days on a single charge. It also supports calling time of 27 hours, web browsing of 19 hours, video playback of 21 hours, game playing of 14 hours and music playback of 145 hours.

Big entertainment on 6.52-inch Super Big Screen in the segment

The Spark Go 2021 sports a 6.52-inch HD+ Dot Notch Display with 89.7% body to screen ratio, 480 nits brightness, 720 x 1600 resolution and 20:9 aspect ratio, for an immersive viewing experience.

The smartphone features an elegant design, glossy finish and 2.5 D glass that provides for a comfortable and firm grip in the hand, whilst adding a premium look to the smartphone.

Big 13MP dual rear camera for enhanced photography experience

The Spark Go 2021 is equipped with a 13 MP AI Dual Rear Camera with an F1.8 aperture, 4X zoom and Dual Flashlight for capturing professional grade photographs in low lit environments. The larger aperture makes way for more light resulting in clearer images. It also has 18 AI Auto scene detection modes such as HDR, Night Portrait, Backlight Portrait and AI powered background bokeh effect.

Also Read: Linksys India announces the launch of the E9450 WiFi 6 Easy Mesh Router

Big 8MP selfie camera with micro-slit front flash

The selfie camera on the Tecno Spark Go 2021 comprises of an 8 MP AI front camera with an aperture of F2.0. The adjustable brightness on the micro slit front flash captures the perfect, clear selfies in low light. The selfie camera also supports AI Beauty Mode, AI Portrait Mode and Wide Selfie Mode for capturing the perfect group selfie.

Big security for safe user experience

Tecno Spark Go 2021 in-built with Face Unlock 2.0 and Smart Fingerprint Sensor to protect the data and privacy of the user. Face Unlock 2.0 enables closed eye protection and screen fill in light. The Smart Fingerprint Sensor has a 0.2 seconds Fast Unlock

Big sharing with audio share

The Spark Go 2021 also comprises of the unique Audio Share feature that enables the connection of 2 bluetooth earphones or 3 bluetooth speakers simultaneously making it suitable for families and friends to enjoy the same movie and music together with separate volume controls.

Value for money

Tecno has been consistently pushing the envelope to deliver to the customers a complete ‘Smartphone experience’. Tecno Spark Go 2021 is a complete ‘Value Package’ at a disruptive price point of Rs 7299. The ‘All-rounder’ smartphone brings in the unique brand promise of free 100 day’s 1-time screen replacement and 12-month warranty. The new device is available in three color variants – Horizon Orange, Maldives Blue and Galaxy Blue in the storage capacity of 2GB + 32GB.

Linksys India announces the launch of the E9450 WiFi 6 Easy Mesh Router

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Linksys today announced the launch of Linksys (AX5400) WiFi 6 EasyMesh router (E9450) in India.

The WiFi 6 standard enables customers to enjoy faster data transfers, increased capacity, better connectivity performance in environments with many connected devices, and improved power efficiency. As the latest WiFi 6 solution for consumers increasingly demanding wireless connectivity needs, the Linksys Dual Band AX5400 WiFi 6 EasyMesh routers are now available to Indian customers in two variants, the E9450 and the E9452 for one and two packs respectively.

Kartik Bakshi, Country Manager, Linksys India commented, “Our next generation WiFi 6 routers address the challenges faced by consumers with regard to speed and range. This router is capable to support faster streaming and downloading to client devices that support 160MHz bandwidth. And with its mesh connection capability provides seamless roaming across the home and uninterrupted WiFi, making it an ideal choice for our current work-from-home mode.”

The WiFi 6 Mesh router for consumers who want to optimize their home WiFi experience and coverage

The new E9450 Dual Band WiFi 6 router is Linksys’s latest advanced model under its updated E-series. Enhanced with the latest OFDMA and MU-MIMO in WiFi 6 technology, the router will easily adapt to users’ WiFi needs so that devices will always have a full-strength signal for uninterrupted gaming, streaming and smart home device support.

The E9450 router is also backward compatible so that users can experience the fastest speeds with all existing WiFi enabled devices from smartphones, tablets, laptops, smart home devices and more.

The new E9450 router will offer users faster speed and wider coverage than the standard WiFi 5 routers.

The router targets users who need more capacity with the capability to cover up to 2,500 square feet at speeds up to 5.4 Gbps. The router can also support up to 40 devices, all competing for the same bandwidth, without any interference for continuous 8K video streaming, social media, and uninterrupted use of heavy apps.

Users will also experience E9450’s EasyMesh system – the latest connection technology that was built from the ground up. The new technology allows users to future-proof and expand their home network by adding more nodes to the network.

Also Read: Samsung launches Galaxy F42 5G in India with 12 5G bands support

Additional features for E9450 Dual Band WiFi 6 router:

OFDMA – You’ll also always have a more efficient WiFi experience with OFDMA that enables more data to and from your devices in a more streamlined manner.

Target Wake Time – You’ll even have 7X more battery life with Target Wake Time (TWT) that reduces network interference allowing your devices to remain in sleep mode longer.

1.5 GHz high-performance tri-core CPU – The E9450 has a powerful 1.5 GHz tri-core processor that supports multiple, simultaneous activities across all wired and wireless interfaces. This gives the router the speed and brainpower it needs to process all of your activities quickly, up to 5.4 Gbps.

160MHz channel support – Enjoy over 1Gbps WiFi speeds for blazing-fast streaming and downloading to client devices that support 160MHz bandwidth.

4×4 MU-MIMO – 4×4 WiFi 5GHz radios with Downlink/Uplink MU-MIMO allows downloads and uploads on 4 devices simultaneously (good for upload-heavy uses like uploading photos, social media, live streaming or vlogging, online games, etc.).

Simple and user-friendly browser-based setup – Easy setup with browser-based installation and you can install router using an iPad, tablet, smartphone, PC, or laptop. No need to download the app and the on-screen instructions will guide you the rest of the way no CD makes router installation easy using an iPad, tablet, smartphone, or computer.

Pricing & Availability

The Linksys Dual-Band AX5400 WiFi 6 EasyMesh Router E9450, provides best coverage for 1 to 2-bedroom homes, retails at SRP INR 14,999.

The two pack version of the product, E9452 is also available at an introductory price of SRP INR 28,999, and provide good WiFi 6 coverage for 2 to 3-bedroom homes.

Samsung launches Galaxy F42 5G in India with 12 5G bands support

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Samsung today announced the launch of its first F series 5G smartphone – Galaxy F42 5G on Flipkart. With a host of stunning features such as 64MP triple camera with night mode, segment-leading 6.6-inch FHD+ display with 90Hz refresh rate and 12 bands 5G support, Galaxy F42 5G has been designed to raise the bar and take the game a notch higher.

“Galaxy F series debuted last year with the promise of ‘Full On’ smartphone for our Gen Z and millennial consumers’ ‘Full on’ lifestyle. Continuing with the philosophy of delivering superior & differentiated experiences today and in the future, we are happy to launch the first 5G ready F series smartphone, Galaxy F42 5G – The #FullOnLegend. Galaxy F42 5G comes with segment leading features like 6.6” FHD+ display with 90Hz refresh rate, versatile 64MP triple camera and powerful MediaTek Dimensity 700 processor to deliver a complete package. And with 12 band- 5G support, consumers can be assured that they will be among the first to experience the benefits of 5G,” said Aditya Babbar, Senior Director and Head, Mobile Marketing, Samsung India.

Click like a legend with 64MP Night Mode camera

Galaxy F42 5G packs a versatile 64 MP triple-camera setup with Night Mode to capture bright and vivid pictures in low light. It is designed for Gen Z and millennial consumers who love to click and capture memories whether on a bright sunny day or an evening party. The 5MP ultra-wide lens has 115-degree field of view that fits all details in one frame, while the 2MP live focus lens clicks dazzling layers of bokeh shots. The high-clarity front 8MP camera allows users to take stunning selfies that can up their social media game.

Galaxy F42 5G also has a variety of camera modes like Hyperlapse, Slow Motion, Food Mode, Night Mode, Panorama and Pro Mode that lets consumers express themselves like never before.

Scroll like a legend with FHD+ 90Hz display

Galaxy F42 5G comes with segment-leading 6.6-inch FHD+ display with smooth 90Hz refresh rate for stutter-free scrolling and lag-free gaming. Scrolling through the phone’s gallery or social media feed will be effortless for our Gen Z consumers who are in for a buttery-smooth treat. Galaxy F42 5G also offers great viewing experience on fast-paced action sequences, minus all the jitters.

Galaxy F42 5G features Dolby Atmos support (wired and Bluetooth headsets) giving you an excellent audio and surround sound experience. It is also equipped with motion sensors like Accelerometer, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor and Proximity Sensor.

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Perform like a legend with Dimensity 700

Powered by MediaTek Dimensity 700 processor, Galaxy F42 5G ensures power-packed performance, smooth multi-tasking and reduced power consumption even while browsing and using multiple apps. Its high-octane performance will exceed all your expectations.

Power-up like a legend with 5000mAh battery

Galaxy F42 5G’s massive 5000mAh battery will power your movie marathons and live-streaming sessions without any charging breaks and its 15W USB type C fast charger will ensure lightning fast charging in no time.

Connect like a legend with Galaxy 5G – 12 bands

Galaxy F42 5G comes with a promise of assured nationwide 5G connectivity with 12 bands support – N1, N3, N5, N7, N8, N20, N28, N66, N38, N40, N41 and N78. It’s one of the few handsets in the segment that offers such a wide band of 5G spectrum and is future ready for the upcoming 5G era. With Galaxy F42 5G, users will be able download, share and stream content at blazing fast speeds, wherever they go.

Other features

Galaxy F42 5G supports Android 11 and One UI 3.1 out of the box which will take user experience to a whole new level along with refined design, enhanced customization and overall greater control.

Memory Variants, Price, Availability and Offers

Galaxy F42 5G will be available in two memory variants – 6GB + 128GB priced at INR 20,999 and 8GB + 128GB priced at INR 22,999 in two attractive colours – Matte Black and Matte Aqua.

Galaxy F42 5G is launching during Flipkart’s Big Billion Days sale on October 3 and will be available on Flipkart, Samsung Online Store and select retail stores.

Introductory Offers

Customers will be able to purchase Galaxy F42 5G at a special introductory price of INR 17,999 for 6GB + 128GB and INR 19,999 for 8GB + 128GB with the commencement of Big Billion Day on Flipkart.

This offer will be valid for limited period only.

Tech NewsWrap: Xiaomi 11 Lite NE 5G launch today… and more

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Xiaomi 11 Lite NE 5G launch today

Xiaomi is set to launch its new mid-premium smartphone in India today. The Xioami 11 Lite NE 5G was launched globally earlier this month and will be introduced in the country during an online event. Key specifications of the latest device include a 6.55-inch AMOLED display, a 64-megapixel camera, Snapdragon 778G SoC, and a 33W fast-charging support. The Xiaomi 11 Lite NE 5G will be launching in India today at 12 PM IST and the event will be live-streamed on the company’s YouTube channel.

Amazon partners with Disney, launches new device for kids

Amazon announced a partnership with Walt Disney Co to launch a slew of new devices that includes new products aimed at kids. Amongst the latest lineup were an Echo Show 15, a smart thermostat, a flying security camera by Ring and Glow, a device that allows kids to make video calls. The tech giant will also launch an Alexa-powered voice assistant at Disney’s resorts and hotels, along with a feature that lets customers interact with Disney characters at home.

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Flipkart launches Nokia Smart TVs and Nokia PureBook S14

Flipkart has announced the launch of Nokia Smart TVs and the Nokia PureBook S14. These latest products will go on sale, as part of Flipkart’s Big Billion Days starting October 2. The Nokia smart TV models run on Android 11 and come in 50-inch and 55-inch display sizes. The smart TV models are available in multiple full-HD, Ultra HD, and QLED variants. The Nokia PureBook S14 runs on Windows 11 and is powered with up to an 11th Gen Intel Core processor.

Fitbit Charge 5 fitness tracker now available in India

Google-owned Fitbit has announced that their latest fitness tracker Fitbit Charge 5 will now be available in India at Rs 14,999. The fitness wearable, as per the company, can track more than 500 workouts, nutrition and mindfulness sessions. It also gets various fitness and health tracking features such as heart health, sleep, stress and many others. With Fitbit Charge 5 fitness tracker, users can also set goals for runs rides and more, then get real-time stats.

TCL celebrates 40th anniversary across the world

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TCL is celebrating its 40th anniversary by hosting a number of celebrations around the world and by kicking-off a global advertising campaign.

Driven by its company culture of creativity and innovation, the past four decades have witnessed TCL’s rapid growth to become one of the global leading consumer electronics players with vertical integration capabilities and a diversified product portfolio ranging from award-winning TV and audio home appliances to smart phones and smart home products.

To mark its 40th anniversary, the company is putting on a number of events for its employees, customers, partners and communities around the world, and will launch an advertising campaign in Dubai, Los Angeles, Paris, Sao Paulo and Sydney – five cities located on continents where TCL has experienced continuous expansion over the past four decades.

“I am incredibly proud of what TCL has acheieved over the years and become a leading company with global influence,” said Shaoyong Zhang, CEO of TCL Electronics.

In 2020, TCL ranked third in the global TV market share and ranked second in the global LCD TV market share, when it comes to sales volumes.

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Today, TCL has 42 research and development (R&D) centers, 32 manufacturing bases and operates in over 160 countries and regions, making it one of the most influential consumer electronics brands operating worldwide.

Besides innovation and globalization, TCL brings happiness and excitement to consumers around the world through assortment of sponsoring titles, such as a two-time official partner of Copa America, a long-term global partner of FIBA and the Official TV Partner for Call of Duty: Vanguard.

And in the future, TCL will continue to focus on developing intelligent, technology-enabled products that enhance consumer lifestyles with the aim to make life intelligent.

Barco expands RGB projector portfolio with innovative XDM and XDX projectors, targets entertainment segment

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Barco India, a global leader in professional visualization technology, has launched two new generation RGB laser projectors designed to enable impactful experiences in the entertainment and theme park industry. The XDM and XDX projectors exceed industry standards and offer stunning Rec. 2020 colours, native 4K resolution and remarkable performances.

Leveraging the strengths of Barco’s market-leading cinema projectors, the innovative XDM and XDX projectors offer advanced colour performances and Hollywood-worthy visuals to theme parks and other entertainment venues. The RGB laser light source enables a wider colour gamut, making the latest additions to the portfolio ideally suited to those applications where exceptional image fidelity and extra color punch is needed to showcase the specialized Rec. 2020 content. The projectors also make full use of the evolving standards around the popular High Frame Rate (HFR) and High Dynamic Range (HDR). With Barco’s patent pending ColorgenicTM technique, the XDM and XDX maintain their high brightness levels even when depicting Rec. 2020 content.

“Barco is the global visualization expert in both the cinema and live events industry and our new XDM and XDX projectors are built with the accumulated know-how of the demanding performance and service criteria for both these verticals. The innovative RGB projectors keep in mind the priorities of location-based entertainment venue owners and operators while also ensuring splendid visuals for the audience,” said Rajiv Bhalla, Managing Director, Barco India, adding, “Reiterating Barco’s focus on sustainability, the projectors feature durable designs, smart material choices and industry-leading energy efficiency, resulting in an A-score within the Barco Eco Product label, based on our ISO14021 compliant eco-scoring methodology.”

The new RGB projectors provide unequalled consistency and accuracy over a long period of time with minimal maintenance interventions, making the XDM and XDX a smart investment. The choice of high-quality components and superior chassis design, including optimized cooling, ensures that a laser lifetime of up to 40,000 hours can be achieved. Sealed optics and complete next-level modularity, even down to the individual laser plates within the light source itself, enable unrivaled projector uptime.

In line with the other RGB projectors in Barco’s portfolio, the XDM and XDX can be managed through Barco’s cloud-based Projector Management Platform, ensuring remote health condition monitoring, targeting 24/7 uptime and increasing the reliability of the installation. The XDM and XDX are engineered with a flexibility that supports an improved ROI. They offer a wide range of lens options including a total of fourteen high-brightness and five high-contrast variants with ratios ranging from an ultra-short throw 0.38:1 to a long throw 11:1.

In the past, Barco projectors have been game-changers in the laser projection world, enabling cinemas, event organizers and museum owners to make the impossible possible. In India, the Entertainment segment is one of Barco’s major focus areas and the new XDM and XDX will continue that tradition, enhancing audience experiences at planetariums, dark rides and immersive destinations of all kinds.

As a broad visualization solution supplier, Barco offers rear-projection, LCD and LED indoor video walls, allowing to optimize the visualization outcome – depending on the specific application and customer needs. For mission-critical control rooms, rear-projection remains a key visualization technology especially for mid- to large-size control rooms, that work with dashboards and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) content typically within the utilities and rail transportation markets.

Jabra reinvents true wireless technology with a new era of Elite earbuds

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Jabra, a leader in personal sound and office solutions, today announces four products to establish its new Elite true wireless line-up – the Elite Pro, Elite Active and core Elite lines. Reinvention means pushing boundaries and that is what Jabra has done for call technology, in-ear fit, audio experience and design.

The additions include the Jabra Elite 7 Pro, a revolutionary product that features Jabra MultiSensor VoiceTM technology, offering best-in-class call performance. Jabra is also releasing the Elite 7 Active with pioneering ShakeGripTM coating, perfect for those active lifestyles. The third addition to the range is the Jabra Elite 3, which brings fantastic sound while on-the-go to a wide audience. The final addition to the Elite range includes Jabra Elite 2, which is suited to those looking for rich sound on the go, at Jabra’s affordable price point. This redefined Elite range signifies the latest breakthrough in true wireless technology: each one is specifically engineered to reinvent the true wireless experience as you know it by introducing new and unique technologies optimised for specific use cases in a sleek and modern design.

As one of the first companies to introduce true wireless technology, Jabra has taken six generations worth of learning and is reinventing true wireless to better fit with the needs of today’s millions of true wireless users. The new Elite range is tailored for specific use scenarios. Jabra’s new Pro category is designed for those who want the best of the best for calls and music, allowing users to experience true wireless without limits. Jabra’s Active category is tailored for sports and active lifestyles and the earbuds are specifically engineered to stay put when you sweat. The Elite 3 makes up part of Jabra’s core category, a new standard for entry-level, on-the-go sound. Lastly, the Elite 2 is for those who prefer stand out quality design with powerful sound output and comfort, in a reasonable price range.

Jabra MultiSensor VoiceTM

The introduction of innovative Jabra MultiSensor VoiceTM technology for the Elite 7 Pro delivers ultimate call clarity, even in the noisiest places. More people are connecting through voice – Voice calling increased year on year in 2021, and is the number two use case after music. Jabra MultiSensor VoiceTM combines a bone conduction sensor, four microphones and algorithms to ensure crystal clear calls. Jabra’s expertise in developing intelligent algorithms resulted in the engineering of one of the first consumer earbuds that use this hybrid technology.

A cutting-edge voice pick-up (VPU) sensor in both earbuds makes Jabra MultiSensor VoiceTM so effective. The intelligent algorithms constantly analyse the types of noise being picked up by the built-in microphones, and when they detect wind noise, they automatically activate the VPU sensor. Bone conduction technology is used to transmit voice via the vibrations in the jawbone, and the intelligent algorithm then uses the best combination of the bone conduction sensor and microphones to transmit the best call clarity.

In addition, adjustable Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) creates a fully immersive experience. Sound can be personalised even further by creating a personalised audio profile with Jabra MySound technology and using HearThrough – a technology that allows the user to define exactly how much outside noise they want to let in.

The Elite 7 Pro earbuds are 16 percent smaller than the hugely popular Jabra Elite 75t, which are Jabra’s smallest earbuds so far. By leveraging Jabra’s database of 62,000 unique ear scans, the technology pioneer was able to create a map of the average human ear and use the insight to totally redesign the earbud. Then, after excessive testing, Jabra has been able to produce an earbud that offers exceptional sound quality and optimised comfort.

The all-encompassing earbuds come with eight hours non-stop play time and 30 hours with case charging, with fast charging that delivers 1.0 hr of power in just 5 minutes. The Elite 7 Pro comes with Alexa built-in, Siri and Google Assistant (Android only).

Jabra ShakeGripTM technology

For those who are looking for the best fit for an active lifestyle, the Jabra Elite 7 Active is specifically engineered to suit them. Save for the Multisensor Voice technology, the Active version features the same top-quality experience as the Elite 7 Pro, with four built-in microphones for call technology and an additional two for personalisation plus adjustable ANC. In addition, based on Jabra’s unique understanding of the ear, the use of liquid silicone rubber, and a wing free design, the new Elite 7 Active with ShakeGrip coating is designed to give the ultimate fit whatever your movements, changing the way people work out. For those who want to go outside whilst being active, the microphone mesh removes wind from calls, whilst the performance boosting audio ensures a powerful workout music experience.

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Jabra Elite 3

The Jabra Elite 3 is the perfect choice for those seeking a rich sound, powerful bass and clear calls at a lower price point. After recognising a gap in the market for a lower price earbud that still offers exceptional sound quality, Jabra has used its years of experience to make great sound an option for everyone. The earbuds are engineered to bring music to life with 6mm speakers and deliver crystal clear calls with 4-microphone call technology, a class-leading music equaliser, inclusion of Qualcomm aptXTM audio and seven hours of battery life (28 hours including the charging case). The earbuds offer outstanding noise isolation and with HearThrough awareness, users can tap into the sounds of their surroundings. Elite 3 also comes with an all-day comfortable and secure fit, sleek Danish design and in a new range of colours including Dark Grey, Navy, Lilac and Light Beige.

Jabra Elite 2

The final addition to the new range, the Jabra Elite 2, is suited to those who are looking for rich sound on the go, at Jabra’s lowest price point. There’s no being fooled by the tiny size of their 6mm speakers as they still offer high audio quality and powerful bass. The Jabra Elite 2 earbuds boast a customisable EQ and noise isolation and inclusion of Qualcomm aptXTM audio. Jabra’s stand-out design is not compromised either; with class-leading comfort and an all-day secure fit, their powerful sound is not the only thing going for the Jabra Elite 2 earbuds. Staying connected all day is possible with their 2-mic call technology, instant Alexa activation, one-touch Spotify playback and Google Fast Pair technology. Supported by IP55-rated rainproof protection, the Jabra Elite 2 earbuds come in grey and navy and offer 7 hours of battery life (21 hours including the charging case).

Dr. Amitesh Punhani, Head of APAC, Consumer Marketing at Jabra said, “Jabra’s redefined true wireless Elite range is versatile, offering exceptional audio experience, MutliSensor technology, and stand-out design for varied customer segments. At Jabra, we take our many years of experience to push the boundaries of technology, and the new Elite range is a result of our commitment to offer unique and innovative solutions to solve realworld problems. The introduction of products like Elite 7 Pro signifies huge developments within the true wireless segment and will enable customers to experience sound like never before. Besides, we are excited to launch Elite 2, specifically designed for emerging markets like India, for people looking for rich sound on the go, at an affordable price point.”

Elite 7 Pro key features and specifications:

  • Jabra MultiSensor VoiceTM for professional-grade audio
  • Adjustable ANC for full immersion
  • Up to 8 hours non-stop play time, 30 hours with case
  • IP57 rated durability
  • BT ver. 5.2
  • Use either earbud
  • Alexa built-in, Siri and Google Assistant* (Android only)

The Elite 2 & Elite 3 will be available from October first week, whilst the Elite 7 Pro and Elite 7 Active will be available end of October 2021. All products will be available on Amazon, Flipkart, Croma, Reliance and Jabra Authorized ressellers at:

Elite 7 Pro: MRP 18,999

Elite 7 Active: MRP 15,999

Elite 3: MRP 6,999

Elite 2: MRP 5,999

Noise ColorFit Brio with 50 sports modes, 10-day battery life and advanced health monitoring features launched at Rs 2,999

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Expanding its flagship and bestselling ColorFit series, connected lifestyle brand Noise has launched ColorFit Brio smartwatch in India. The all-new smart wearable is available on Flipkart and Noise’s official website at an introductory price of Rs 2,999.

Launched in three classic colours – black, grey, and pink, the smartwatch has a sleek button on the side that helps in directing the functions. The lightweight ColorFit Brio weighs 34grams with a strap and is slim (9mm) to carry for indoor and outdoor activities. It comes with an advanced 1.52-inch TruView display and a high-resolution screen with 360*400 pixels IPS LCD technology which allows for a crystal clear, and sharp display.

The all-new smartwatch offers vital Health Suite features including a Spo2 monitor, and a 24×7 heart rate monitor that allows users to continually audit their health, all while performing different indoor and outdoor activities during the day. It also offers diverse options of 50 mighty sports modes and an unstoppable experience with IP68 waterproof guarding. The Noise ColorFit Brio is compatible with the NoiseFit app, which offers deeper insights into the user’s activities.

Keeping in mind the hybrid lifestyles of the modern Indian user today, the watch comes with features engineered to make the user interface friendly and hassle-free. The Noise ColorFit Brio houses a DND mode and a quick reply feature, which lets users manage alerts and notifications from the comfort of their wrists, while they are on the go. The smartwatch has battery longevity of up to 10-day battery life and is compatible with both, Android and iOS devices via Bluetooth.

Gaurav Khatri, Co-Founder, Noise, said, “We are pleased to have announced the exciting addition of Noise ColorFit Brio to our portfolio of smart wearables. This is one of the best and competitive offering by Noise in an affordable pricing with a sharper display feature. The smartwatch was launched with a bold vision to upgrade the Noisemaker’s wearable experience with state-of-the art technology and sturdy design. Noise ColorFit Brio’s wide and diverse variety of sports modes, sharp design and power packed performance is all set to take things a notch higher and ensure a comfortable and seamless experience to users.”

The Noise ColorFit Brio smartwatch also offers Noise’s one of the key features – Cloud-based and customisable watch faces for a new and interesting screen every day. The smartwatch is also designed for the fashion-forward Noisemakers to match it with their OOTD with multiple designs swappable straps available on the Noise’s official website. Taapsee Pannu, Noise’s recently announced brand ambassador for smartwatches, will be witnessed endorsing Noise ColorFit Brio.

Noise has been catering to the growing demands of wearable devices in India and has emerged as the market leader in the category. The company has recently been ranked as India’s no.1 wearable watch brand by the IDC’s Worldwide Quarterly Wearable Device Tracker, Q2 2021.