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Noise launches ANC earbuds – Buds Solo and Buds Pop

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Noise, the Indian connected lifestyle brand, has launched new Truly Wireless Earbuds – Noise Buds Solo, its first-ever hybrid Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) earbuds and will be launching Noise Buds Pop, the feature-rich Environmental Noise Cancellation (ENC) earbuds on February 28th, 2021.

Equipped with advanced noise-canceling features, these earbuds come with an elegant changing case. These newly launched earbuds – Noise Buds Solo are available at a limited launch price of INR 4999/- and Noise Buds Pop will be available from 28th February 2021 at the limited launch price of INR 2999/- for few days. The audio enthusiasts can purchase the products from Noise’s website and from other eCommerce platforms.

Recently, the brand had launched its first two noise-canceling products namely Noise Defy ANC Headphones and Noise Elan ENC Earbuds. With the launch of two new earbuds – Buds Solo and Buds Pop, Noise plans to further strengthen its noise-canceling product portfolio. Designed keeping in mind the ever-changing and dynamic audio needs of the modern Indian consumer, Noise Buds Solo, and Noise Buds Pop, with their noise-canceling features, aim to provide a premium and seamless sound experience to its customers. With these launches, Noise continues to keep up with its vision of introducing exceptional audio technology offerings to Indian markets.

Gaurav Khatri, Co-founder – Noise said, “We are extremely glad to have announced these exciting new additions to our portfolio of noise-canceling audio products. As a brand, we have always strived to keep up with the unparalleled needs of its customers. We realize that the audio demands of each individual are different, and this is why we intend to offer Noisemakers the freedom to choose and witness uninterrupted and superior sound quality their way. We believe that at Noise, there is truly something for everyone.”

Noise Buds Solo are the brand’s first-ever premium, hybrid Active Noise Cancelling (ANC) TWS earbuds. The product offers transparency mode, noise reduction by 35 dB, and a triple mic system for utmost voice clarity. Crafted in super-premium design, look, and colors, the earbuds can be used for 36 hours of total playtime which includes 7 hours of uninterrupted playtime with about 5 hours with the ANC mode on, in a single charge. Buds Solo is equipped with in-ear detection and Hyper SyncTM feature for smart play, pause, and pairing of the device. Going a notch higher is the product’s triple mic system that allows calls to be seamless, uninterrupted, and clear. Available in 4 stylish jewel tones – charcoal black, ecru gold, sage green, and stone blue, the Noise Buds Solo are for those who prefer cutting edge technology and style, all at once. Canceling noise and allowing only superior sound to reach the ear, the Noise Buds Solo stand for personalized sound.

Launch Week Price: Rs 4999

 

The all-new Noise Buds Pop is a stylish and power-packed offering for audio aspirants who are looking for an all-in-one TWS audio product. Catering to the diverse sound needs of hustlers who are always on the move, Noise Buds Pop earbuds are embedded with four microphones or a quad mic system that enables a seamless sound and call experience. The product’s Environmental Noise Cancellation (ENC) allows minimum sound to reach the ear while the transparency mode amplifies ambient sounds to keep a person in sync with what’s happening outside, giving consumers the best of both worlds. The earbuds have a 30-hour playtime and Hyper SyncTM technology, unlocking a disruption-free and superior audio experience.

Launch Week Price: Rs 2999/-

Paytm Payments Bank empowers FASTag users with fast redressal mechanism

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India’s homegrown Paytm Payments Bank today announced that it has facilitated refunds for 2.6 lakh FASTag users who were charged incorrectly by toll plazas in the year 2020.

It has set up a fast redressal mechanism, which identifies incorrect deductions and immediately raises claims to reverse the extra charges. This reaffirms Paytm Payments Bank as the most customer-centric bank when it comes to empowering FASTag users in resolving issues faced at toll plazas.

While FASTags ensure automatic payment of toll charges, sometimes issues with systems & processes present at the toll plaza result in deduction of more than the applicable charges. To expeditiously resolve all such customer complaints, PPBL has put in place a meticulous dispute management process that thoroughly audits all customer complaints, associated toll transactions, and issues raised by the toll plazas. Ensuring that users are not inconvenienced, PPBL has diligently pursued all such disputes through multiple stages, winning 82% of cases on behalf of its FASTag users.

Satish Gupta, MD & CEO – Paytm Payments Bank Ltd said, “It has been our endeavour to empower our users with seamless & hassle-free travel on road. In this quest, we support our users in every possible way, including fast redressal of any grievance they face with toll plazas. We continuously strive to ensure that customers are always charged the correct toll amount and our teams remain vigilant against the unjustified charging at every step. The innovations that we have made in technology and the deep trust in our bank has helped us become the leading issuer of FASTags in the country. We aim to expand our services across the length & breadth of the country and contribute towards building fully digital journeys on highways.”

Paytm Payments Bank is the top issuer and the largest acquiring bank under the National Electronic Toll Collection (NETC) program. In a class-leading measure, PPBL has ensured that PPBL FASTags can be purchased within minutes by only providing the vehicle registration number along with a registration certificate. Further, PPBL’s customers do not need to maintain any separate FASTag accounts and login credentials. Toll payments are auto-debited from the user’s Paytm Wallet which can be recharged easily. Also, customers can monitor FASTags affixed to multiple vehicles and their related transactions on the Paytm app itself.

RAEGR launches ‘MagFix Trio Arc M1700’ – a 3-in-1 charging station for Apple devices

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Homegrown consumer lifestyle tech brand RAEGR has launched MagFix Trio Arc M1700 in India. This elegant-looking accessory is a single-point 3-in-1 magnetic wireless charging stand that can simultaneously recharge an Apple iPhone, Apple Watch and Apple AirPods. The Arc M1700 also features a bed lamp. It can be a superb investment for your bedroom or as a gifting option for all those who own the new Apple devices.

“The Magfix Trio is using the Magsafe capabilities of iPhone 12 to combine aesthetics and convenience to create an amazing functional device and we hope our customers like it,” said Ajesh George, MD, RAEGR.

If you own Apple’s latest devices, then the RAEGR MagFix Trio Arc M1700 is the best single-point charging station you should buy. It features a base and stand combo. The base and stand have a total of three coils that can wirelessly charge Apple products such as the iPhone 12 (12/12 mini/12 Pro/12 Pro Max), Watch (Series 6/5/4/3/2/1/SE) and AirPods (Pro/2).

Making things look elegant and clutter-free is the clever design of the Arc M1700. The cables for each of the charging coils are neatly tucked and organised within the stand and base itself, keeping it well organised and clutter-free. The vertical stand is custom-designed for the Apple iPhone 12 series with strong built-in magnets and an anti-slip silicone pad that keep the iPhone stable and safely in place when charging. The iPhone can be placed vertically or horizontally and can be used for video calls or watching videos comfortably. The right side of the stand can charge an Apple Watch, while the AirPods can be placed on the base for charging.

The RAEGR MagSafe Trio Arc M1700 can also charge other Qi-compatible smartphones and gadgets when placed on the base. These include Qi-compatible smartphones from Samsung, Google, Huawei and Apple.

Apart from just charging your smartphone, watch, earbuds, the RAEGR MagSafe Trio Arc M1700 also features a multi-colour eye-care night lamp in its base. Using touch controls, you can easily switch between two dimmable modes and colour options that suit your mood. The Bed Light mode allows you to sufficiently illuminate the room to move around or when sleeping at night.

As for the safety features, the RAEGR MagFix Trio Arc M1700 protects every charging device from over-current, overheat, over-voltage and short circuit. Using its in-built intelligent device detection circuit, the M1700 can detect the power requirements of each device and smartly adjust the output power among 5W, 7.5W, 10W and 15W.

The RAEGR MagSafe Trio Arc M1700 3-in-1 wireless charging stand will be available for Rs 4,499, with a standard industry warranty of 1 year, on major e-commerce platforms such as Amazon. Buyers can avail of additional 6 months of warranty on registering their products online.

Samsung working on foldable OLED displays for Google, Xiaomi and Oppo: Report

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Samsung Display is apparently working on developing foldable OLED display panels for various companies. These panels will feature an in-folding design and will be shipped to Oppo, Xiaomi, and Google.

According to some media reports, smartphones from these aforementioned brands will be launching later this year. The report claims that the OLED panel for Oppo features a clamshell design, folding from top to bottom. This display has a size of 7.7 inch unfolded, while the outer display will have a size between 1.5 to 2 inches. Notably, this is larger than the 6.7 inch foldable OLED used on the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip, which launched back in 2020.

As per the report, last year, the Chinese tech giant had unveiled an out folding 7.7 inch foldable screen prototype, which was sourced and developed in partnership with Samsung Display, BOE, and Visionox. But now, it seems like the South Korean firm is its sole supplier. Similarly, Xiaomi is also switching to an in folding design as it is reportedly aiming to launch a foldable smartphone with an 8.03 inch display. Meanwhile, its outer screen will have a size of 6.38 inch, which is being developed by Samsung Display and CSOT.

Meanwhile, Google has also requested the company to develop a foldable OLED panel with a size of around 7.6 inches. In recent times, in folding screens have become more common than out folding panels. This is primarily due to it being easier to secure the curvature needed for the panel to fold with the out folding method. Thanks to the brand’s experience with these types of display, it isn’t surprising that various companies are reaching out to it for foldable panels.

Secureye launches range of fiber/networking equipments and accessories

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Secureye, security, and surveillance solution provider have announced the launch of a complete range of fiber and networking equipment and accessories.

The wide range of innovative fiber and networking equipments and accessories include OLT, ONU/ONT, POE INJECTORS, OFC PATCH CORDS, Ratio Couplers Triple Window 1310/1490/1550nm, PON MODULE, SFP MODULES, MEDIA CONVERTOR WITH SFP PORT, PLC Splitters and Splicing Machine. Apart from that they are also coming up with CATV equipments which will be used in cable TV operation and communication.

With the launch of these products, the end consumers of different security and surveillance tools and equipments – such as CCTV cameras, face scanner wireless cameras, access control devices, video door phone etc – will not have to face the hassles of getting the accessories required for any device to function and remain connected. Now, the users would have the option to procure all necessary accessories along with the devices they go for.

Manish Agarwal, Secureye Director said, “While we have already been a pioneer when it comes to security and surveillance market in India, we intend to set new benchmarks with our value for money accessory range. Our complete range is driven by aesthetics, design and quality. The new range also makes us a one-stop destination for all security and surveillance related needs of individuals as well as entities.”

The complete range of fiber and networking equipments and accessories is the latest offering from Secureye, which provides smart intelligent integrated security solutions for households, workplaces and industrial set ups. The company’s wide array of products include hi tech-powered entrance security solutions, integrated surveillance devices like 8 Megapixel CCTV Cameras, Wifi-surveillance cameras and biometric attendance system. A new global study on the Global Video Door Phone Market has recognized Secureye as a key global player in the video door phone market.

BD Soft introduces affordable, secure email Service “Supermails” for Indian Markets

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BD Software Distribution one of the largest distributor of IT solutions introduces Super Mails for businesses –  that comes with three levels of security protection along with a premium tier offering more storage and bigger message sizes.

Powered by Yukthi Systems, the Supermails services reinvents a mailing solution, that focuses on privacy and security while also running on green energy.

When it comes to email, SMBs suffer due to a dearth of choice in the market. On the one hand are the big players, with their enterprise level offerings with matching prices, and at the low end are the website hosting providers – not email specialists at all.

In this scenario, BD Software Distribution, one of the largest distributor of IT solutions, introduces Super Mails for businesses – that comes with multiple levels of security protection, a good set of necessary features, and most importantly full support. Powered by Yukthi Systems, the Supermails service reinvents mailing solution, that focuses on affordability and security.

Engineered with a robust architecture, with assurance of email delivery to recipient inboxes rather than spam folders, strong incoming spam and virus filtering providing comfort of high-security, users are also assured of high speed access to emails from the device & clients of their choice. Customers can also setup policies to decide who and send mails where, what size thereby reducing data leakages.

Moreover, Supermails also offers additional file storage and sharing service with a user-friendly browser interface. Equipped with access controls, the email service allows sharing of links and folders with limited accessibility and expiry time. Businesses can now manage the space on the drive by allocating storage on a need basis too. The storage space can be accessed through the mobile app for on the move file access. There is also a Chat (Instant Messaging) service to better facilitate intra team communication, very important in the present WFH situation.

Supermails email service comes with Email Archival, at no extra cost. Optionally, this can also be setup in the customer’s office, giving them the comfort of having all their data available with them, searchable.

The main business innovation is in the basis of the pricing – from the typical fixed mailbox size, user based pricing, we have moved to aggregate space based pricing. Take a chunk of space, divide it as you like amongst your users – no limit on the number of users! This makes the service very affordable for Covid hit businesses, looking to cut costs.

Zakir Hussain, Director, BD Software India said, “Business email continues to be the lifeline of business communication. For SMBs, affordability, security and support are the key. We have come up with a product which fits the requirements exactly, with the right set of features, and doesn’t burn a hole in the pocket.”

Mobile streaming enters mainstream, opening massive market opportunities for advertising

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Over The Top (OTT) streaming has exploded during the global pandemic, according to a new report by app marketing analytics platform Adjust, further demonstrating a fundamental shift in consumption patterns toward mobile.

Busting the myth that the majority of mobile streaming takes place on commutes, 84% of consumers across the countries surveyed have used their smartphones to stream the same amount or even more content since the coronavirus outbreak, said the report.

On average, over half of consumers surveyed (52.5%) said they are streaming more video content since lockdown. Only 12% of consumers are streaming less — which means four times more consumers are mobile streaming, it said.

Drawing on consumer research from 8,000 respondents across the U.S., the U.K., Germany, Turkey, Japan, Singapore, Korea, and China, The Mobile Streaming 2021 Report also finds strong streaming habits across generations in mobile-first countries. In total, nearly 90% of users aged 55 and older in China (89.8%) and Turkey (88.9%) say they stream via their phone every day or at least more than once a week.

“This drastic shift to routine mobile streaming around the world and across generations has created massive advertising opportunities and a new role for mobile analytics,” said Dr Gijsbert Pols, lead product strategist at Adjust. “By understanding how and when consumers stream, as well as which channels and campaigns deliver the highest marketing impact, the potential to build a large, loyal user-base with high lifetime value is virtually limitless.”

Additional Key Takeaways:

Most consumers are using mobile to stream at least once a day. Users in China (93.8%) and Turkey (91.9%) stream most frequently — every day to once a week — compared to 69.4% for the U.S., 57.2% for Japan, and 45.7% for the U.K.

Users across all generations and regions stream for at least an hour per session, proving viewers are no longer just snacking bite-sized content — they are binging on entire episodes and full-length movies.

  • Millennials, the biggest users of mobile streaming, are also watching for the longest periods of time. Session length averages just over 90 minutes (94.2), closely followed by Gen Z, which comes in at just under 90 minutes (87.6).
  • Users 55 and older may appear to be the laggards in the data set, but 65 minutes per average session suggests this audience is warming up.

Consumers are spending a sizable amount on streaming and on-demand entertainment services. Korea is out in front at $42.68 per month, compared to $33.58 for the U.S. and $34.82 for the U.K.

Connected Television unlocks new second-screening opportunities

Adjust’s research also sheds light on how pervasive second-screening has become around the world, with the rise of Connected TV (CTV). On average, more than three quarters (76%) of all respondents use their mobile phone while watching television, with this viewing behavior most pronounced in Singapore and China (both 85%), closely followed by the U.S. (83%).

Social apps are the number one choice for second-screeners — favoured by 65.4% of respondents, on average — followed by banking (54.9%) and gaming (44.9%). Second-screeners in APAC have a healthy appetite for food delivery apps, with use strongest in China (65.2%), Korea (36.6%) and Singapore (48.2%).

Advertisers can tap into the dual-screening trend by putting a call-to-action in their television ads, such as downloading a mobile app via a QR code. This has the potential to create a whole new and interactive brand experience, across two devices.

Tech Mahindra deploys crime and criminal tracking network & systems for Himachal Pradesh Police

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Tech Mahindra has successfully implemented Crime and Criminal Tracking Network & Systems (CCTNS) for Himachal Pradesh Police to facilitate registration of FIR, NCR (Non-Cognizable Report), Missing Report, MLC (Medico-Legal Cases) and Preventive Action etc.

Through CCTNS, Tech Mahindra supported Himachal Pradesh Police in its digitization efforts linking 148 police stations, 76 higher offices and 16 training centres across the State and training of appx. 8500 police personnel.

Sanjay Kundu, IPS, Director General of Police, Himachal Pradesh said, “The implementation of CCTNS has enabled us to serve the public in a convenient and citizen-friendly way. With the help of Tech Mahindra, Himachal Pradesh became the first state under the Hilly state’s category in the country to put together this unique system for sharing intelligence across states and agencies besides also enabling exchange of information of crime and criminal database for speedy investigation.”

CCTNS, a comprehensive and integrated nationwide system has been designed to modernise the police force in the field of crime investigation and to help in investigation and crime prevention. CCTNS facilitates to improve law and order and enhance other critical functions like traffic management, emergency response and provides improved service delivery to the public, citizens and other stakeholders by providing access to police services in a citizen-friendly manner. As a System Integrator, Tech Mahindra has digitalised police records of last 14 years, approximately 2.5 Lakh records in total. The system is meant to improve connectivity and enhance crime fighting capabilities of the Police by facilitating collection, storage, retrieval, analysis, transfer and sharing of data by the police in the country.

Sujit Baksi, President, Corporate Affairs and Business Head APAC, Tech Mahindra said, “At Tech Mahindra, we are committed towards leveraging new-age technologies to develop innovative solutions that foster a safe and secure society. The implementation of the Crime and Criminal Tracking Network & Systems (CCTNS), is an apt example of leveraging ‘technology for good’; it has enabled digitalisation and provided investigation officers of Himachal Pradesh with necessary technology and information to facilitate investigation of crime and detection of criminals.”

The Crime and Criminal Tracking Network & Systems (CCTNS) will also facilitate interaction and sharing of Information among PSs, Districts, State HQ and other Police Agencies and will assist senior police officers in better management of police fleet. It will also help in tracking progress of cases at ground level and in Courts and help in speedy disposals.

As part of the TechMNxt charter, Tech Mahindra understands customer’s evolving and dynamic needs and is focused on leveraging the new age technologies to provide digital solutions for the real business problems and enhancing the customer experience.

Airtel partners Qualcomm to accelerate 5G roll out in India

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Telecom major Airtel has collaborated with wireless technology innovator Qualcomm Technologies for accelerating 5G in India. Recently, Airtel became India’s first telco to demonstrate 5G over a LIVE commercial network in the city of Hyderabad.

Through Airtel’s network vendors and device partners, Airtel will utilize the Qualcomm 5G RAN Platforms to roll-out virtualized and Open RAN-based 5G networks. Airtel, as a board member of the O-RAN Alliance, is committed to driving the success of O-RAN and is working with Qualcomm Technologies to explore and implement the O-RAN approach for India. The flexible and scalable architecture of O-RAN will create new opportunities for small and medium-sized businesses to become viable players in the deployment of 5G networks.

In addition, Airtel and Qualcomm Technologies will collaborate to enable a wide array of use cases, including 5G Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) that is designed to deliver broadband connectivity at Gigabit speeds to homes and businesses.

This collaboration also aims to allow a faster rollout of broadband services in a cost-effective and expeditious manner across India for “last mile” connectivity challenges that are becoming increasingly important in today’s remote, mobile-first society.

Airtel 5G solutions including FWA services will be able to deliver multi-gigabit internet speeds wirelessly to customers and open up a wide range of innovations. For customers, the ultra-fast and low latency of 5G will unlock a digital world of limitless possibilities – gigabit size file downloads in seconds and 4K video streaming on the go across smartphones and computing devices, Immersive Technologies such as Virtual Reality and Smart Homes with connected things.

Randeep Sekhon, CTO, Bharti Airtel, said, “Airtel has been a pioneer of new technologies and our networks are fully ready for 5G. We are delighted to have Qualcomm Technologies as a key technology provider in our journey to roll-out world-class 5G in India. With Airtel’s integrated service portfolio and Qualcomm Technologies’ 5G leadership, we will be well-placed to usher India into the next era of hyper-fast and ultra-low latency digital connectivity.”

Rajen Vagadia, Vice President, Qualcomm India Private Limited and President, Qualcomm India, said, “There is a compelling case to accelerate the roll-out of 5G networks in India, as it will help fast-track the country’s socio-economic growth and development. We are pleased to be working with Airtel, and we are excited by the opportunity ahead. This collaboration is expected to play a critical role in Airtel’s plans to add 5G network coverage and capacity where and when it is needed the most.”

Qualcomm 5G Fixed Wireless Access Platform supports virtually any combination of 5G spectrum bands and modes, from extended-range high power sub-6 to extended-range mmWave. The portfolio of Qualcomm 5G RAN platforms aim to deliver cutting-edge technology for virtualized, flexible and interoperable 5G infrastructure. Through Airtel’s network vendors and device partners, Airtel will utilize the capabilities of these platforms for accelerating the development of 5G applications for Industry 4.0 use cases and for driving innovations for Airtel’s global operations.

Digital Gurukul becomes Asia’s first edtech institute to accept crypto for fee payment

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Amid wide uncertainties and controversy on banning crypto in India, in a surprising move, edtech platform Digital Gurukul will begin allowing its customers to use some cryptocurrencies for payment of fees from June 2021, becoming Asia’s first edtech company that has embraced digital tokens.

“We are preparing right now for the future of crypto and payments, announcing that this year Digital Gurukul will start supporting select cryptocurrencies for payment of fees,” said Dr Raj Padhiyar, Founder & CEO – Digital Gurukul.

Earlier, Tesla revealed a $1.5 billion bitcoin investment and said it would soon begin accepting the token as payment for its products. Digital Gurukul already allows its customers to pay the fees with easy EMI options, interest freee loan, Study now & Pay later & reward points in association with Cashfree and Kunal Shah’s CRED. But now, the company aims to support cryptocurrency by allowing many more students to avail this service.

Digital Gurukul said it will not support all cryptocurrencies for payment of fees as of now, as many of them need to tighten their compliance measures. “We will be very thoughtful about which assets we support based on consumer protection and compliance,” the company said.

Bitcoin has drawn enthusiasts for its scarcity and security, but the volatile digital currency still is not widely used to pay for goods and services. It’s mostly been a store of value, like gold, with some limited merchants accepting bitcoin for payment. But it’s the rarest instance that any edtech company around Asia has integrated crypto payment in their payment portfolio.