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Xsolla Web Shop allows 700 payment gateways worldwide for in-app purchases

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World’s leading video game commerce company Xsolla, which recently unveiled its flagship Xsolla Web Shop to help game developers grow their revenue by 40% and expand globally, has announced that it now accepts more than 700 local payment options worldwide to make it simpler for players to make purchases directly with their payment of choice. This assumes utmost significance in wake of Apple recently allowed developers to gather player contact information and use that information to contact those players to process payments outside of in-app purchases.

Continuing to offer more revenue opportunities for mobile game developers, Xsolla Web Shop lets developers host a white label store on own websites for purchasing of in-game items, virtual currencies, subscriptions, top up player accounts etc., all for only 5% per transaction.

“Xsolla anticipated this seismic shift earlier this year when we launched multiple products actively used by some of the world’s largest game companies,” said Chris Hewish, President of Xsolla. “We’ve now combined these products and learnings into an elegant new solution called Xsolla Web Shop for Mobile Games, designed to increase revenue for developers and help them build closer relationships with their players.”

Also Read | Xsolla Web Shop to help game developers grow their revenue by 40% and expand globally

With Xsolla Web Shop, game developers can ensure huge operational savings over traditional in-app payment options and keep more revenue in their pockets. Sans any pyramid scheme, there is complete transparency between players and developers while the whole gaming experience becomes an engaging and interactive process.

Web Shop doesn’t require complicated back-end coding or extensive design work, and developers can get started immediately. The simple integration steps are outlined in Xsolla’s latest blog post. Once a web shop is live, developers can inform their players about the opportunity to make purchases online through several communication methods such as email, social media, newsletters, discord servers, and more.

Xsolla also provides a free ebook with further details, available here.

Also Read: 2022 Special: Top 5 Smart Cards to gift your child this New Year

2022 Special: Top 5 Smart Cards to gift your child this New Year

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The New Year is almost around the corner and finding a perfect New Year gift for loved ones has never been an easy task. Your precious relationships with your kids are attributed to a year of vivid feelings. As we come to the end of this beautiful year, why not give your child a token that makes their year unforgettable and memorable?

Gifting dinosaur toys, racing cars, and Barbie doll sets is old school now. This new year, give your child the gift of financial literacy. So here is the list of top 5 smart cards that you can gift to your kids that impart financial discipline and teach money management to them:

Junio

junio

Junio is a kid-focused smart card and app that lets children below 18 years to make online and offline purchases. Co-founded by former Paytm Senior Vice President Shankar Nath and Ankit Gera, it is based on the concept of pocket money. For using this card, a child does not need a bank account and parents can set online expenditure and cash withdrawal limits from the ATM, so that kids can only spend the amount loaded on the card. The card has a limit of Rs 10,000 per month with a minimum KYC, while Rs 5,000 is the daily limit on the Junio card.

A full KYC enables one to transfer up to Rs 1 lakh a month. The app also gives real-time notifications when the child uses the card and you can keep track of the spending. You can also create in-app tasks for them and give children a reward in the form of extra pocket money.

Also Read Junio Review: Pocket money made smarter with this platform

Fampay

fampay

This card offers a cashless facility for teenagers with a numberless card, FamCard. It is a debit card that minors can use to make online (UPI & P2P) and offline payments without a bank account. Co-founded in 2019 by IIT Roorkee graduates, Kush Taneja and Sambhav Jain. The card has no numbers on it as all the details are saved on the app, so the teens don’t have to refer to the physical card and there’s no fear of information theft in case it gets stolen or lost

Slonkit

slonkit

Slonkit was co-founded by Javed Tapia and Murad Naithani. It is a reloadable prepaid Visa card linked to the mobile app, which allows parents to give a monthly allowance to kids. Available on Android and iOS, the app helps parents transfer money instantly, create budgets, set transaction limits, build guide rails, analyse the child’s spend across categories, and set alerts.

Fyp

fyp

Fyp is a payment app and a numberless prepaid card for teenagers, with which they can make online and offline payments without setting up a bank account. India’s first holographic card, it comes with a one tap block feature on Fyp app. Founded by Kapil Banwari, it works in association with YES Bank and Visa and aims to help teenagers learn financial management and concepts.

Pencilton

Pencilton PencilCard

Pencilton offers virtual and physical RuPay debit card, PencilCard, to teenagers and students to help them manage their expenses while learning money management. The app lets parents give pocket money to kids, while keeping track of their expenses and teaching real-life money skills. Founded by Hyderabad-based techies, Pureti, Ashish Singh, Pallavi and Viraj Gadde, the card can be activated and managed via the Pencilton app.

Also Read: EsportsXO raises seed round of USD 1.1 million from We Founder Circle, Wami Capital, SOSV

EsportsXO raises seed round of USD 1.1 million from We Founder Circle, Wami Capital, SOSV

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We Founder Circle and Wami Capital participated in seed round of USD 1.1 million raised by EsportsXO, a SAAS based tournament discovery platform for gaming enthusiasts.

The round led by We Founder Circle also witnessed participation from other esteemed investors including – SOSV, Mumbai Angels Network, SucSEED Indovation Fund, The Gaming Lounge and FAAD Network. The Founding team Vikas Goel, Utsav Umang and Rohit Raj had earlier invested 200K USD in their personal capacity to launch the brand before raising this first investor round.

Bengaluru based start-up EsportsXO enables opportunities for game publishers and brands to launch custom tournaments for users. The brand has strategic planning to build an esports met-averse for fans, players and more. The platform has already registered over 150K users in a span of just 90 days and is witnessing a 20% month-on-month growth. XO organised over 250+ tournaments in 8 popular games with over 2 million people participating in the last 1 year.

Bhawna Bhatnagar, Co-Founder, We Founder Circle said, “SAAS industry has been witnessing tremendous growth in India, given the availability of the quality resources, professionals, and a wide user base. EsportsXO has cut a considerable slice in the market in a very short span of time. Given the unique approach the brand is sure to resonate with the audience, expand its footprint and join the top- leagues soon.”

Chetan Mehta, CEO of Wami Capital said, “Esports is today one of the fastest growing segments in the overall global media space. With India’s young demographic profile, access to smartphones and affordable internet, the Indian esports space is going to explode and can become a $10bn market in the coming years. We are confident that the EsportsXO team, with their market positioning and platform approach, can add lot of value to game publishers, players, brands and various other stakeholders, not only in India but also globally.”

“Esports in India is at the same stage where e-Commerce was 15 years ago, there are a lot of opportunities for everyone. The market in India and the rest of the APAC region is very huge which gives us enough room for creativity and growth,” said Vikas Goel, Co-Founder, EsportsXO.

Also Read | EsportsXO announces one-stop destination for gamers, tournament organizers

William Bao Bean, General Partner at SOSV and Managing Director of MOX affirmed, “GenZ spends 90% of their entertainment time on digital and esports is the fastest growing segment. We believe EsportsXO is well positioned to be the main driver of esports in the India market and beyond and we look forward to working with the team to unlock this opportunity.”

“EsportsXO’s USP lies is the SaaS tool, built to focus on their product strategy, with other aspects creating a flywheel effect for the platform. This funding is a testament to their growth and progress, and we believe that it will help the platform reach greater heights,” added Nandini Mansinghka, Co-Founder & CEO – Mumbai Angels Network.

Aditya Arora, CEO – Faad Network added, “eSports market in India is still at a nascent stage with just INR 3 billion USD in market share. However, I see this pie increasing massively as more game developers, eSports players and even brands are coming from Tier 3 and Tier 4 markets in India. Platforms like eSports XO are the need of the hour to create a unified platform for everyone to manage, interact and grow.”

Vineeta Gupta, VP-Investments, SucSEED Indovation Fund said, “India is on its path of becoming one of the world’s leading markets in the Esports segment and will also emerge as one of the top 5 markets globally in the gaming industry. We like that EsportsXO is capitalising on this opportunity and will soon emerge as a dominant player.”

According to the startup’s roadmap, EsportsXO has planned to invest 40% of the funds into tech and non-tech talent acquisition, while the rest will majorly be directed towards aggressive marketing and operations.

The brand’s USP lies in the SaaS tool that forms the center of EsportsXO strategy, with other aspects around the tool creating a nice flywheel effect for the company that is simultaneously being translated in the revenue growth.

Also Read: HMD Celebration Offer: Free Flip Cover now available with new Nokia T20 tablet

HMD Celebration Offer: Free Flip Cover now available with new Nokia T20 tablet

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HMD Global, the home of Nokia phones, has announced a special celebration offer. All customers who buy the new Nokia T20 tablet will get a free Flip Cover worth Rs 999 till stocks last. This offer will be available across key retail stores, Nokia.com and Flipkart starting last week.

The Flip Cover is specifically designed for the Nokia T20 tablet, with precise cut-outs that enables easy access to all the key features of the tablet. Made with PU leather, the cover is slim, lightweight and has an anti-slip interior which enhances handling and adds to the design aesthetics of the tablet. The flip cover can easily transform into a viewing stand and a keyboard stand, which enables better utility and usage experience of the Nokia T20.

The Nokia T20 tablet combined with the flip cover is ideal for students, working professionals and users who consume content, do remote learning, video calls or collaborate on the go.

Nokia T20 tablet

Nokia T20 is the first tablet from HMD Global. It combines the signature attributes of Nokia phones in terms of design, build quality, unmatched battery life along with security updates and upgrades. It is powered by an 8,200mAh battery that can easily last for 15 hours of surfing the web, seven hours of conference calls, or 10 hours of binge watching. It comes with a 10.4 inch 2K display that provides a superlative viewing experience to the users. Encased in a solid metal body structure, the tablet is IP52 certified for enhanced durability.

Specifically for students it features Google Kids Space, a reliable kids-mode to explore apps, books and videos. The tablet is also blue light certified to reduce strain on the eyes – a useful feature for students and professionals who will use it for long duration while studying, working and consuming content. The tablet includes three years of monthly security updates and two years of operating system (OS) upgrades. So this tablet is perfect for work, play, all day.

Pricing and availability

The Nokia T20 tablet is available in India in blue color and comes in Wi-Fi 3GB/32GB and Wi-Fi4GB/64GB and Wi-Fi + LTE 4GB/64GB configurations. The product is available across leading Mobile and IT Retail stores, Nokia.com and on Flipkart.

Also Read: Beyerdynamic introduces Pro X series headphones, microphones for creators in India

Beyerdynamic introduces Pro X series headphones, microphones for creators in India

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With two new headphones and microphones, Beyerdynamic is introducing a new era for creators. The two headphones DT 700 Pro X and DT 900 Pro X promise an unprecedented performance in the class of studio headphones on all playback devices. The M 70 Pro X dynamic microphone and the M 90 Pro X true condenser microphone deliver detailed sound. Whether live streaming or recording, at home or in the studio, the Pro X series can be used flexibly in all situations. The new product series is characterized by authentic sound and a functional, timeless design.

DT 700 Pro X and DT 900 Pro X headphones

The new Pro X headphones embody what Beyerdynamic is world-famous for: Trusted sound quality paired with maximum comfort. The closed-back DT 700 Pro X can be used for production in the home studio as well as on-the-go on a laptop, tablet, or smartphone. The counterpart to this is the open-back DT 900 Pro X, with a pair of circumaural studio headphones that highlights its strengths in professional monitoring, mixing and mastering.

The new stellar .45 driver was developed from Beyerdynamic in Heilbronn and ensures a loud and powerful sound on all playback devices. A strong neodymium magnet and a voice coil made of copper-plated high-tech wire make this possible. The conductivity and weight of the wire are perfectly balanced. In combination with the newly developed three-layer speaker cone with integrated attenuating layer, the new Pro X headphones have a highly efficient driver system that has an impedance of 48 ohms. The transducer’s fast response and detailed transient reproduction due to the lightweight voice coil ensures reliable sound without distortion, even at high sound pressure levels.

The new headphones impress with their functional design. Both models come with two mini-XLR cables, which can be changed in no time and replaced with other connection options. Smooth gray velour ear pads and soft memory foam in the headband guarantee the familiar high level of comfort – there is no feeling of pressure or discomfort, even after several hours of wearing. The combination of robust spring steel bracket construction and high-quality materials ensures a long service life for the handmade headphones from Heilbronn. If necessary, almost all parts can be replaced, making the DT 700 Pro X and DT 900 Pro X a faithful companion for every creator.

M 70 Pro X and M 90 Pro X microphones

In the studio, at home or for project recordings: The two microphones – M 70 Pro X and M 90 Pro X – can be used flexibly and are designed to meet the needs of creators. The M 70 Pro X for broadcasting, podcasting and streaming, and the M 90 Pro X for recording vocals and instruments. The microphones from the new Pro X series are characterized by a natural sound recording. They deliver the most detailed nuances and an exceedingly low-noise signal at all volumes. Elastic system suspension as well as the stable microphone spider audibly reduce unwanted sounds like footsteps, hand grips or keyboard noise. A pop filter ensures that breathing noises and harsh plosive sounds are softened.

The M 70 Pro X is the microphone for all broadcasters who want the perfect sound at home and on the road – ideal for streamers, podcasters or YouTubers. The sound of this model has been optimized specifically for speech, and the microphone almost completely blocks out surrounding noise to deliver the best sound – even in acoustically challenging environments.

With the M 90 Pro X, Beyerdynamic offers an XLR microphone for recordings at home and in the studio. With its detailed sound and perfectly balanced signal-to-noise ratio, it is ideal for vocals, instruments, and voice recordings, such as voice-overs.

The Legendary Authentic Sound of beyerdynamic

Both microphones deliver clear and natural sound recordings. Thanks to tuned proximity effect, the microphones never sound dull, and the extended upper frequency range picks up every detail of the voice. Mids are reproduced with the usual power and bass is extremely natural. A low-noise operational amplifier and a precise voltage regulator create a clear, warm sound.

The new product series features a minimalist black design consisting of premium and interchangeable parts such as capsule, circuit board or connector. The high-quality aluminum housing and the robust steel mesh protect the microphone and reduce the weight of the M 70 Pro X, so that it can be attached to any tripod or microphone arm.

The Pro X series in the creator test

Creators are at the center of the new campaign. In collaboration with selected artists, Beyerdynamic demonstrates the capabilities of the new Pro X series. The singer Rola, the producers Dexter and iamnobodi as well as the mixing & mastering engineer Volker “IDR” Gebhardt have created a song with the equipment of the new Pro X series that can be watched and heard. The creation process of the song was accompanied by podcaster Miriam Davoudvandi.

Availability and Pricing

The DT 700 Pro X and DT 900 Pro X are now available at a recommended retail price of Rs 29,999 (incl. VAT), and the two microphones M 70 Pro X and M 90 Pro X are available from a recommended retail price of Rs 27,999  and Rs 30,999 at the online store at headphonezone.in and Amazon.in.

Tech NewsWrap: Oppo Reno 7 New Year Edition launched… and more

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Oppo Reno 7 5G New Year Edition in red velvet colour launched

Oppo has unveiled the new colour variant of Reno 7 in its native market – the Oppo Reno 7 5G New Year Edition. It comes in a bright red colour and has a special logo etched at the back panel. The handset launched in China in November and it is yet to launch globally. Oppo Reno 7 5G New Year Edition 8GB RAM + 128GB storage variant is priced at CNY 2,699 (roughly Rs 31,800), the 8GB RAM + 256GB storage variant costs CNY 2,999 (roughly Rs 35,400), and the 12GB RAM + 256GB storage variant is available for CNY 3,299 (roughly Rs 38,900).

iMuthoot mobile App version 3.0 launched

Muthoot Finance has launched iMuthoot mobile App Version 3.0 which is integrated with an Artificial Intelligence based Chatbot. This ‘One App for All Loan Application’ offers the facility to customers to apply for Gold loan, Home Loan, Personal Loan and Vehicle Loan, from the comfort of their own homes. This enhanced version of the mobile application is a stepping stone to provide an enriched omnichannel experience to our customers. The users of the iMuthoot mobile App are offered a significant convenience of interoperability of all their digital transactions without having to visit the branch.

Realme GT 2 Listed on NBTC

Realme GT 2 is all set to get unveiled on January 4, 2022. The smartphone will come with key features including a paper-like design, 360 degrees NFC, and a 150-degree ultra-wide-angle camera. Along with the GT 2 Pro, we are also expecting another GT series smartphone launch, which has been spotted on several certification sites. A Realme handset with model number RMX3311 has been spotted on National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Council Committee (NBTC) certification site which also reveals the phone name as Realme GT 2. The certification does not give out more information.

Noise launches new smartwatch at Rs 4,499

Homegrown brand Noise has launched a new smartwatch – the ColorFit Ultra 2. The company said that it aims to offer an integrated fitness and lifestyle experience to Indian consumers. It comes with a 1.78-inch AMOLED screen with 368×448 pixels and has a long-lasting battery of up to 7 days for unstoppable usage. The smartwatch is unveiled at an introductory price of Rs 4 ,499 and can be availed in four colour variants – jet black, silver grey, navy gold, and olive green.

Also Read: Dangal Games comes up with Fantasy Kabaddi ahead of Pro Kabaddi League

Top Smart Toys to Gift This Christmas

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As kids, we all looked forward to this time of the year. With delightful decorations, scrumptious delicacies, lit up Christmas trees, Santa Claus and jingles, the occasion is all about the spirit and vibe. This Christmas, let your authoritative self take a break and focus on providing avenues for your kids to unleash their real self. Be the Santa of your little ones and gift them toys that not only act as an amazing means of engagement but also help them widen their learning scope.

Make the most of the festivity and choose amongst these top four toys:

Tacto by PlayShifu

This Christmas, gift the first-ever phygital board games to your kids. The new range from PlayShifu offers four innovative products Tacto Chess, Tacto Classics, Tacto Coding, and Tacto Laser that help merge essential STEM skills with playtime. Tacto turns your tablet into an interactive game. Each Tacto set is priced at INR 1,999 and comes with a unique set of figurines that children strategically use to solve puzzles and challenges on screen. All four gaming sets are compatible with a range of tablets (iOS and Android) and work with the free Tacto app. Globally present, PlayShifu is carving a niche by helping children build a complete spectrum of foundational skills, through the #PowerofPlay

Miko My Companion 2 by Miko 3

Another one, Miko, is an advanced consumer robotics innovation lab passionate about bringing the best of technology to young learners. It’s Miko 2, a playful STEM robot which makes learning fun through conversations as this toy is loaded with News updates, Academic syllabus, Facts about the world and much more. Equipped with an emotional intelligence machine, Miko 2 identifies, recollects and remembers the child’s mood and helps you stay connected with them anytime, anywhere through video calling, and remote navigation. It costs INR 19,999 with data encryption and strict privacy norms, so the child’s data remains secure.

Pinball Machine by Smartivity

World’s finest STEAM education construction toy company Smartivity has a variety of toys amongst which Pinball Machine toy kit is one of the popular one. It contains all the parts needed and step – by – step instruction to build a fully functional machine. It transforms the energy in a child and keeps the momentum active through its gaming style. This toy costs around INR 1,499 with an illustrated instruction manual and a learners activity sheet which helps motivate your child to play. Such toys make STEAM learning help them develop the soft and hard skills and empower them to be curious learners.

Mechanix – Robnotix -2 by Zephyrtoys

Zephyrtoys offers a variety of fun and interesting game sets that impact STEM skills in a child. This Mechanix Robotix set comes with a lot of goodies. The kit comes with all tools and parts to build 8 different models, one at a time. This Mechanix system helps the child to bring some ideas or thoughts into reality. It inculcates curiosity to learn ability and confidence to build something with real life tools. It’s an important skill that helps in being able to think out of the box and builds your cognitive skills. The Robotix-2 set costs INR 1299 and teaches a child about friction, gears, motion and other STEM concepts.

Also Read: Dangal Games comes up with Fantasy Kabaddi ahead of Pro Kabaddi League

Dangal Games comes up with Fantasy Kabaddi ahead of Pro Kabaddi League

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Skill-based gaming platform Dangal Games has announced the launch of ‘Fantasy Kabaddi’ for gaming aficionados ahead of India’s biggest sporting tournament, the Pro Kabaddi League. This unified multi gaming platform has managed to carve a niche amongst the Indian gaming community and is accessible across the Android platform.

Dangal Games is also playing strong on the customer experience front and is moving towards providing an engaging experience in the world of cricket. Also, with the gaining popularity of Kabaddi, it aims to provide a platform for Fantasy Kabaddi fans that will present the essence of the physical sport in the virtual gaming arenas.

According to the Indian Gaming Federation Report, the online gaming industry is touching the $2.8 billion dollar mark by 2022 in India. Cricket, Football, Basketball and Kabaddi have also been gaining interest in the fantasy segment. As a part of the latest initiative, Dangal Games will be leveraging the scope of performance marketing campaigns for acquiring users on the platform and plans to compete with other established players in the country.

Varun Mahna, Founder and CEO, Dangal Games, said, “With the launch of Fantasy Kabaddi, we are constantly researching and innovating our platform for making tech enabled gaming experience seamless. By drawing relevance and encouraging a competitive edge amongst the like-minded communities, our endeavour has been to provide a platform that not only entertains but is advanced enough for the physical sport lovers to engage with. Dangal Games has been reporting exponential growth year on year and have gained widened interest through meaningful connections with the users.”

Ankit Anand, Business Head at Dangal Games, said, “We are aiming to reach 10 Lac+ user-base on Dangal Games through Fantasy Sports within six months period and 50Lac+ overall user base in the next 12 months. Fantasy sports as an industry, I think, will continue to grow. Currently there are more than 100 active apps promoting fantasy gaming on their platforms and reassures of the gaining popularity of the segment amongst the tech savvy generation.”

Also Read: Inspiring journeys of Indian esports athletes aiming big against Pakistan, Nepal at World Esports Cup 2021

Your Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide for 2021: Tech Edition

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2021 was a hard year for many. As we inch closer to the New Year, in hopes of a better world – it is important to step back cherish the people around us. With Christmas and New Year’s around the corner, it’s time to become the Santa to your close ones and thank them for being your support this year. However, selecting the right gift that ticks all the boxes can be a daunting task. Here is a tech gift guide to help you conquer that pesky list so you can have a relaxed and stress-free December.

Sennheiser IE 300 Earphones

Imagine having a personal, expertly tuned audio experience at your command—ready to provide sonic bliss at a moment’s notice. Meet the Sennheiser IE 300, an innovative high-fidelity earphone, purpose-built for today’s audio enthusiast that listens with an evolving collection of gear. With a host of innovative acoustic technologies, the IE 300 creates an effortless audiophile listening experience wherever you want one. Because the IE 300 shields you from ambient noise, it diminishes ear-fatigue for better, longer listening sessions in practically any location you could dream up.

Available at Rs 29,990.

Sennheiser HD 400 PRO Headphones

When working at home or in the studio, creators need their mix to sound as it does when listeners hear it. The HD 400 PRO open-back studio headphones provide a natural and accurate listening experience for fine tuning one’s signature sound. A pair of professional headphones perfect for mixing, editing, and mastering. Its lightweight design and velour earpads provide the comfort one needs during long sessions. In addition, open ear cups and angled transducers allow for a wide and transparent soundstage, making the HD 400 PRO a reliable companion for creators seeking natural and precise sound reproduction, putting quality and precision above all else.

The Sennheiser HD 400 PRO Headphones are priced at Rs 21,990 and are available on Amazon and shop.sennheiserindia.com.

Logitech K380 and Logitech Pebble M350

Struggling to juggle between work and those family get together at the end of the year? You can now master your work with the stylish companion for everyday multitasking, Logitech K380 and Logitech Pebble M350. Gift your loved ones to work in style by making their workspace minimalist and modern with a design-forward mouse and keyboard that fits their curated lifestyle. The compact K380 multi-device offers comfy and quiet typing, while the Logitech Pebble M350 delivers silent clicks and scrolls — plus offer a smooth organic shape that makes it easy to fit in a pocket. It’s the multi-tasking duo that goes wherever you like to get to work. Available in 4 classic colors – Blue, Dark Grey, Off-white and rose, the Logitech K380 and Logitech Pebble M350 are available for INR 3,195 and INR 2,295 respectively on Amazon.

Logitech G PRO Wireless

Logitech G PRO Wireless

This Christmas, gift your loved ones Logitech G PRO Wireless, the ultimate gaming mouse. As esports professionals strive for greater speed and accuracy, so does Logitech G Pro. Buy this for the ones who love gaming in your family, with the invention of HERO 25K, the next-gen gaming sensor, the Logitech G PRO Wireless, has been optimized to track insane flicks at speeds over 400 IPS without spinning out. Built on over 35 years of Logitech expertise in engineering, building, testing mice, PRO Wireless is designed to withstand pro esports players during training and tournaments. The surface of PRO is coated for durability and grip. With most advanced technology and Latest performing features, G Pro is designed in partnership with professional players worldwide to deliver the precision, speed, and endurance required to win. You can buy the ultimate gaming mouse to gift to your dear ones from Amazon only for INR 10,995.

SanDisk Ixpand Wireless Chargers

SanDisk Ixpand Wireless Chargers

Bring in the convenience, flexibility, and efficiency of wireless charging to your life with SanDisk Ixpand Wireless Charger range. These wireless chargers are the perfect fit for smart device users across all OS as they conveniently solve for on-the-go charging problems through a smart and stylish charging pod which supports all Qi-compatible devices. Still thinking if this is the right fit for you? You can enjoy the dual benefit of automatically backing up your memories, while charging it with the SanDisk Ixpand Wireless Charger Sync. Now, cut multiple cords with just one solution.

Backed with a two-year limited warranty, SanDisk Ixpand Wireless Charger 15W starts at Rs 5,800 and SanDisk Ixpand Wireless Charger Sync (with 256GB storage capacity) at an MSRP of Rs 18,000.

Offer Price: Rs 2,999 and Rs 9,510 respectively.

WD Elements SE SSD

WD Elements SE SSD

Looking for speed, performance, and tons of storage space in a pocket-sized solution? Get ready to meet the perfect gift – the WD Elements SE SSD. With read speeds up to 400MB/s and whooping capacities up to 2TB, now, get more done every day.

A compact productivity-driven solution, that integrates into any workflow and keeps up with your on-the-go lifestyle.

Other features include drop resistance up to 2 meters, along with a three-year limited warranty worldwide.

Available at Amazon, Flipkart, Croma Retail, and other leading IT and Mobility stores across the country. MSRP starts at Rs 6,499 for the 480GB capacity drive.

Offer Price: Rs 9,469

Canon PIXMA G670

Canon PIXMA G670

Capture the moments forever with the Canon PIXMA G670. Designed for high volume photo printing, this 6-color wireless 3-in-1 photo printer delivers photo lab quality photo prints at ultra-low-cost printing with easy wireless setup and convenient maintenance.

With its Mobile and Cloud Printing, it helps you to print from your smartphones, mobile tablets, and laptops with the Canon Print Inkjet/SELPHY app, which not only helps save time and energy but also gives an efficient uninterrupted, and super-efficient printing experience. | Price: Rs 24,801.00/U inclusive of all taxes.

Canon EOS M50

Lightweight and stylish, the EOS M50 Mark II is fun and easy to use with Wi-Fi connectivity for content creators to always stay close to their audience. Keep your social media feeds lit this festive season with high-quality visual storytelling in 4K and accurate eye and face detection autofocusing.

  • In-camera YouTube live streaming for real-time video engagement
  • Film vertical videos in 4K for social media: Record in Stunning 4K Resolution. Bring your favourite memories to life in glorious 4K video resolution on the EOS M50 Mark II. With an approximately 24.1-megapixel CMOS sensor, the EOS M50 Mark II captures fine details and life-like colours better than your typical smartphone.
  • Wireless connectivity with smartphone and cloud storage
  • Vertically Versatile: Record vertical videos with ease on the EOS M50 Mark II, so your videos are fully optimised for vertical viewing on social media platforms and smartphones!
  • Ready, Touch, Action: Start your recording easily with a touch of the screen. When filming yourself, avoid recording your hand by using the Movie self-timer, so the camera only starts rolling when you are fully ready to begin.

Price: INR 58,995

Also Read: Logitech gifting guide for Christmas and New Year

Top 3 Technologies that will Change the Electronics Manufacturing Industry in 2022

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In this digital era, technology plays a critical and key role in the success of any enterprise. AI, IoT, ecommerce, social networking, digitalization and more are impacting the electronics manufacturing industry in a big way. A lot has changed since the pandemic hit the world two years back from how we work to how we perceive entertainment. With theatres and movie halls being shut down, people now want to recreate the same cinematic experience at home. The pandemic had forced the companies to use the technology and reimagine nearly every facet of their operations. But at the same time, the acceleration of the adoption of digital technologies has led to an increase in streamlining operations and manufacturing with connected technologies and automation, resulting in greater speed, less waste, and more focus on making the lifestyles of the end consumer more seamless.

As more people worked, learned, banked, exercised, relaxed and entertained themselves at home during the pandemic, people came to know how more of everything can be accomplished at home. New advances in the electronic manufacturing industry are still disrupting the common lives in many cases for the best. Some of them are already in place, but they are still evolving and changing at a rapid pace, meaning the impact of these advances will only amplify. Let’s take a look at a few key technology trends that will shape the year ahead.

AIxIoT Gaining Momentum

Even before the pandemic, these two technologies were the talk of the town. As the world progressed towards rapid digitalization, Internet of Things (IoT) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) became more than just buzzwords. The convergence of AI and IoT has redefined the future of automation and brought around a revolution in the digital world. Global leaders of the electronic manufacturing industry like TCL have taken the initiative to make IoT devices smarter with the help of AI and Machine Learning (ML). From televisions to air conditioners and washing machines, they employ AIoT that connects well to your environment and responds to the scenario-based upon the data collected. The future is here with most of the AIoT platforms enabling intelligent devices. We can certainly expect the extensive application of AIxIoT in various electronic home appliances.

Video Conferencing

One good thing that happened in the pandemic is people came close to technology and now it has become an indispensable part of our lives. Things like video conferencing and video calling have become quite common. From corporates to schools and even individuals, they took the help of video conferencing tools and devices to stay connected and close. It allows multiple people to meet and collaborate, face to face long-distance by transmitting audio, video, text and presentations in real-time through the internet. The impact of video conferencing cannot be neglected and thus to keep pace with the rapid changes, TV manufacturers like TCL who believe in the purpose of “Creative Life” switched to making TVs that support video calling features. With the new work culture, connecting with your team on large screen TVs speeds up decision making and improves the ability to collaborate globally. Video conferencing boosts productivity saves time, reduces travel expenses, and overall promotes collaboration. We can certainly expect a great hike in the demand for video calling TVs, as they make connecting with people easier, convenient and clearer.

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Online Gaming and Esports

Online gaming and esports have become quite prevalent these days as they offer a huge amount of fun, enjoyment, teamwork, a collaborative and imaginative adventure for all. Due to the Covid-19 outbreak when everyone was forced to stay indoors, the online gaming and different esports have entertained them. In India, esports is slowly growing popular, and it is expected that the audience will grow manifold times as the Asian Games 2022 approaches. Online gaming offers engaging distractions for people who are getting bored sitting at home. TCL as one of the second-largest television manufacturers globally grabbed this opportunity with both hands and have come up with TVs that are specially curated for the gamers and can help them take their gaming experience to the next level. In the near future, we expect more advancements and innovations like VR, AI, IoT, and ML merging together in one single television that will give the users a realistic gaming experience.

There’s a lot of development and innovations that will take place in the coming future and will revolutionize the electronics manufacturing industry in the year 2022.

The author, Rimo Bose, is PR and Branding Country Manager, TCL India.