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Fenda Audio launches 40W PA924 portable multi-function karaoke party speaker

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When the festive season arrives, it means get-togethers and celebrations on every possible occasion. You can surprise your guests with your speaker system that turns into an instant karaoke machine or a DJ with the flick of a switch. With the Fenda Audio 40W portable multi-function karaoke party speaker – the PA924 – your house parties will be memorable forever.

The Fenda Audio PA924 is a simple, yet powerful audio system that is an all-in-one solution — a thunderous home theatre speaker, a personal music system, a party entertainer and a karaoke system. It features a large and robust enclosure that houses some of the latest technologies with a high-fidelity audio system. At the flick of a switch, it can replace your television’s soundbar to give you an immersive theatre-like audio performance right in your living room. It can also entertain your friends and family with a wireless microphone that turns it into a splendid karaoke system. And if you have enough room to dance, the speakers can also light up the dance floor with multi-colour lights that sync with the music rhythm.

The Fenda Audio PA924 features powerful twin 5.35-inch woofers and are paired with twin high-performance 2-inch tweeters. The drivers and the enclosure are designed and fine-tuned by Fenda’s audio engineers to ensure that you get the best audio performance. Deep bass, excellent vocals and crisp highs ensure the best audio experience. The enclosure is also made using fireproof plastic materials and a metal grille that protect the speakers from accidental damage. The two woofers are equipped with multi-colour RGB LEDs that will enhance the mood of party lovers on the floor. And lastly, the entire speaker is elegantly designed to add style and class to your living room with Red and Black colours that adds to its looks.

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The Fenda Audio PA924 has multiple inputs too. Apart from being a karaoke audio system or a soundbar for your TV, it also supports Bluetooth connectivity and USB inputs so you can listen to your music playlists at any time. Additionally, there’s also a stereo FM Radio so you can tune in to your favourite RJ anytime of the day.

And to make things even better, the Fenda Audio PA924 is also portable. Now you can take your music and party anywhere, anytime without the worry of being plugged in for power. The PA924 features an inbuilt rechargeable 12V 4.4Ah battery that can keep you entertained right through the night and still play some soft music for breakfast the next day. So be it your lawn party, a get together at home, a karaoke session on the society terrace, or that instant unplanned camping night with your friends, the Fenda Audio PA924 40W portable multi-function karaoke party speaker will make it some of the most memorable moments for you.

Pricing and Availability:

F&D PA924 has a MRP of INR 12,990 and is available on Amazon India and other leading online and offline stores at discounted prices, and is backed with a standard 12-months industry warranty.

MediaTek becomes first company in Taiwan to complete Authoritative Global Information Security Assessment BSIMM

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MediaTek has announced the successful implementation of the global software security model Building Security In Maturity Model (BSIMM12), making it the first company in Taiwan to be assessed using the authoritative security evaluation system. MediaTek has also been authorized by MITRE to assign Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) as a CVE Numbering Authority (CNA). These international recognitions are an acknowledgment of MediaTek’s commitment to designing and providing secure, dependable and innovative products, and further demonstrates the company’s dedication to product security.

MediaTek supplies nearly two billion chips a year to global partners; creating secure products is part of its core mission. Security is considered throughout the development process, with control measures introduced through product requirements during the design, coding, testing and delivery process. By completing the BSIMM assessment, MediaTek has aligned itself with international standards, ensuring the security of the chip design and related software development process.

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As a CNA member, MediaTek can now assign CVE security vulnerability IDs to the company’s products and can receive vulnerability alerts from information security experts from all over the world. MediaTek will continue to patch vulnerabilities and release security updates regularly in an open and transparent manner, remind customers to apply the updates and patches via direct alerts, security bulletin notifications and other methods, and provide users with secure and dependable solutions to protect their privacy. The company’s dedicated product security incidence response team (PSIRT) works closely with each business unit and collaborates with security experts from each product line to respond to and manage security vulnerabilities. MediaTek provides consumers with products that comply and surpass the latest security standards.

“MediaTek’s BSIMM assessment results and membership in the CNA program confirms our commitment to international standards of security management and technological capacity,” said Tiger Hsu, Product Security Officer at MediaTek. “MediaTek will continue to increase research, development and investment in product security as we enhance our product security management and our technological capacity, and aid customers when dealing with new security challenges.”

JioPhone Next set to launch on November 4: Check full specs, price and more

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JioPhone Next was announced during Reliance’s 44th Annual General Meeting (AGM) in June this year where Mukesh Ambani announced that the phone is going to be the most affordable 4G smartphone across the world. Back then, the company had announced that the device would be made available on September 10, but it got pushed back due to the global chip shortage. Now, the upcoming device has recently been spotted on Google Play console listing with major specifications and features.

JioPhone Next Launch date

Users are eagerly waiting for JioPhone Next, a low cost smartphone jointly developed by Reliance Jio and Google. The company, last week confirmed that the JioPhone Next is scheduled to come on Diwali this year i.e. November 4, 2021.

Specifications (Expected)

The Google Play console listing of Reliance JioPhone Next suggests it may have a 5.5-inch HD+ display with a screen resolution of 720 x 1440 HD+ pixels which results in 320 pixels per inch of the screen. The device is rumored to come powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 215 chipset paired with 4 Cortex-A53 cores and an integrated Adreno 306 GPU. As per the listing, the smartphone will include 2GB RAM and 16GB storage. It may run on Android 11 (Go Edition).

Moving to the camera department, the JioPhone Next will have a single 13-megapixel Omnivision OV13B10 rear camera with support for AR filters and an 8-megapixel Galaxy Core GC8034W front camera for selfies. It will come preloaded with Google Play, and apps like DuoGo and Google Camera Go. The smartphone will also feature a Snapchat lens that will be directly accessible from the camera of the phone. Jio has already confirmed that the phone will get major Android OS and security updates.

The entry-level smartphone by Jio will have a 2,500mAh battery, however, no revelation has been made about any form of fast charging support. The device will come with Google and Jio apps preloaded, voice assistant, read aloud, on-screen translation, automatic software update, India-centric filters for the camera and Google Assistant, among others.

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JioPhone Next Price (Expected)

Jio and Google have collaborated to bring 4G to the lives of low-income consumers in India. Previous leaks suggested that JioPhone Next could be priced at Rs 3,499. According to the reports, the phone is going to be available in two different variants – Basic and Advanced. These models are expected to be priced at Rs 5,000 and Rs 7,000 respectively and might be differentiated in terms of RAM and storage capacity. This upcoming device is said to be available in several color options. Reliance has already partnered with multiple banks in India to facilitate the purchase of JioPhone Next by interested customers through credit.

Garena announces new event feature, Free Fire rewards exclusively on Booyah!

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Garena announces Booyah! Heroes, an exciting new event featuring some of the most popular Free Fire streamers – Rai Star, AS Gaming, A_S Army, Jonty Gaming, and Lokesh Gamer, on Booyah! Viewers are invited to tune into the platform on October 26, 3PM IST onwards to watch their heroes battle it out and for a chance to win a host of exciting rewards through the livestream.

Vote to change the game! Viewers that tune in get to be a part of the action

The event will allow live viewers to determine gameplay handicaps for the participating streamers through Booyah’s new voting feature. It enables streamers to start a voting session during a livestream, offering viewers the opportunity to suggest, answer or predict results to increase engagement. This ensures that the tournament has more uncertainties, with the audience playing a key role in deciding the course of the game, making it an exciting affair for all involved.

That’s not all! Prizes galore for fans that tune in

Fans who log in and watch their favourite streamers also stand a chance to win a host of amazing rewards through the livestream. Booyah! Heroes will feature two sets of attractive drops for viewers who tune in.

Fans who watch the stream for a total of 30 minutes stand to win one of the following rewards: Kongfu Emote, Wukong Character, Incubator Voucher, Digital Invasion Weapon Crate or Pumpkin Flame Weapon Crate.

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The second set of rewards is based on viewership milestones. Viewers will be able to win prizes like MP40 Bloody Gold Weapon Crate, Lol Emote, and Mr Waggor Pet in the form of drops when the streamers cross various viewership milestones. So don’t forget to tune in!

Broadcast Details

Fans can catch all the action by tuning in to the Booyah! India official channel on October 26, 3PM IST onwards.

Booyah! can be accessed at the following locations:

  • Web version
  • Apple iOS App Store
  • Google Play Store

Free Fire can be downloaded at the following locations:

  • Apple iOS App Store
  • Google Play Store

Tech NewsWrap: Lenovo Tab K10 launched in India… and more

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Lenovo Tab K10 launched in India

Lenovo has unveiled another tablet in India – the Lenovo Tab K10. It comes with Active Pen stylus. A 10.3-inch FHD+ TDDI display has been given in this tab with a resolution of 1920 x 1200 pixels. It runs Android 11 and makes use of an octa-core MediaTek Helio P22T chipset, teamed up with PowerVR GE8320 GPU, up to 4GB RAM and up to 128GB storage. Along with this, users will get 7,500mAh battery. The Lenovo Tab K10 price starting from Rs 25,000. The company has launched it in two variants – Wi-Fi only and Wi-Fi + 4G LTE.

Oppo’s first foldable phone may launch next month

Oppo is working on its first foldable phone, which is expected to launch in November 2021. The company has not announced a launch event yet, but if the rumor is true, an announcement may be headed our way. In the report, some of the key specs have been revealed, but it is not clear what will the name of the device. The foldable phone will be launched in China and there is no information on whether it will be made globally.

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OnePlus to launch new Bullets Wireless earphones in India soon

OnePlus is looking to launch a new pair of neckband-style earphones in India sometime next month. Tipster Abhishek Yadav suggests that OnePlus is aiming to launch its neckband-style wireless earphones – the OnePlus Bullets Wireless – in the country soon. It will come as an upgrade for the OnePlus Bullets Wireless Z that launched earlier last year. The upcoming OnePlus Bullets Wireless could come with features like quick switch, warp charge, sweat and water resistance, fast pair, among others. It should be compatible both Android and iOS and connect via Bluetooth.

Telcos seek 1 year extension for 5G trials

Telecom operators Airtel, Reliance Jio, and Vodafone Idea have requested the Department of Telecom (DoT) to provide one year extension for 5G trials. If the telecommunication companies agrees to this, it would push the auction of 5G spectrum to the second half of 2022. A year’s extension would mean 5G trials will continue till November 2022, and the sale would be held after that, says experts. The government has said it plans to hold the next auctions in the January-March quarter of 2022.

Zoook unveils FingerPad, a Bluetooth-powered multi-device keyboard with touchpad

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French lifestyle brand Zoook has now introduced FingerPad, an ideal solution for those who wish to upgrade their work desk. The Bluetooth keyboard with touchpad is ultra-portable and hence can be carried along both at home and office.

The exquisitely designed and sleek Zoook Finger Pad is equipped with touchpad mouse function for Mac OS, Android as well as Windows while it is compatible with all Bluetooth-enabled tablets, smartphones, laptops and computers.

As many as three different devices, equipped with Bluetooth, can be paired at once with the keyboard. It essentially means users can toggle between three devices – including smartphone, iPad, Macbook etc. – without any hassle. Besides, there’s a cradle at the top for comfortably holding the connected devices. Its X-type Scissor Keycap structure adds to the style and durability quotient.

“With Zoook FingerPad, you can rest assured of never running out of power while working as it comes packed with a whopping 180mAh battery and you can work uninterrupted for more than 112 hours. In addition to it, the Bluetooth keyboard with touchpad offers a standby time of nearly two months following a charge of just two hours. You can also connect the device with supported television sets,” said Achin Gupta, Country Head-India at Zoook.

Having a selling price of Rs 2,999, the USB-powered wireless Bluetooth keyboard from the house of Zoook is up for grabs on Amazon. The launch comes just days after the brand introduced an all-new range of innovative compact soundbars – Melody Bar and Harmony Bar – that promise a truly immersive theatrical experience.

Top 5 Companies Offering WhatsApp Solutions for Your Business

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Automation tools have emerged as technological advancements to reduce manual intervention, thereby helping businesses flourish. In contemporary times, WhatsApp automation tools are the preferred mediums for carrying out communication through prospective customers by AI-enabled chatbots. They help businesses reduce their operational costs, earn more revenue and also reduce customer issue resolution time. Additionally, these holistic platforms enable targeted communications and control content resulting in outcome-based exchanges.

According to a recent study, WhatsApp has around 2 billion active users worldwide. A report revealed by Nielsen showcased that 56% of consumers prefer messaging a business than calling customer service. Be it the healthcare sector, ecommerce platforms, or banking services, most of the sectors are presently using WhatsApp API. Here are top five companies that provide WhatsApp solutions for your business:

Whizard WhatsApp Solutions

WhatsApp automation tool has been developed to allow you the ease of doing business through the most famous cross-platform messaging app, WhatsApp. Whizard works in the direction to automate your Customer Service Processes & Lead Generation Strategy by linking with your CRMs, advertising software, and any other tools you use. It helps brands to save on their costs by cutting down the manual efforts by over 95%. The platform provides a customized solution to every client depending upon their preferences, requirements, and industry, whereas other competitors share an API/Dashboard which is common for most of the companies. Whizard extends its services to various businesses across sectors including retail, automotive, education, real estate, banking, hospitality, mobile operator, developer, marketer, advertising agency, or any organization that is in need of automating their WhatsApp response system.

Gupshup IP Messaging

Gupshup API helps you interact with your customers better. It is a conversational messaging platform that converts existing messaging workflows into rich conversational experiences. Both small and large businesses use Gupshup, to build conversational experiences across marketing, sales, and support. It provides a single messaging API for 30+ channels and uses AI, ML and analytics to understand and process human language inputs and give a response to the customer, thereby ensuring a smooth flow of communication.

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Yellow AI

Yellow AI helps you get your own WhatsApp Business account to deliver a multi-channel experience to customers. This WhatsApp chatbot helps you deflect up to 65% of queries and reduces operational costs by 30%. Your customers can leverage payments by WhatsApp and choose from a wide range of pre-built payment getaways. It also suggests customers with relevant similar products which increase sales. It helps generate leads with its built-in AI-powered campaign manager as well.

Haptik

Haptik uses AI that puts customers first. It comprehends user intent and accordingly delivers contextual response solving problems. By using its drag and drop conversation studio, one can create intelligent virtual assistants (IVA) that are built to understand the industry and domain-specific context. Thus, addressing complex and specific customer problems, the company has an AI-powered voice assistant for ecommerce shopping.

Infobip

Infobip helps you build long-lasting relationships with customers through personalized messaging solutions. It helps you have deep customer engagement with secure personalized communications across SMS, RCS, email, voice, and WhatsApp. It encrypts contact information and gives customers anonymity with number masking. It helps you build customer journeys easily with drag and drop automated workflows and by creating detailed profiles to personalize customer communication. Its programmable language easily integrates various communication channels and modules into your business workflows.

It must be noted that WhatsApp is the most acclaimed application and an excellent medium for customer service. With its extensive reach and highly engaged user base, this service has exhibited 3-5 times more effectiveness than customer interaction based mediums. Therefore, WhatsApp marketing strategy helps in offering an exceptional customer experience. One can use chat to resolve customer queries or send updates about product and delivery tracking. The platform also enables businesses to reach out to their customers through voice calls and allows the integration of chatbots for a seamless shopping experience. Being a fast communication medium, you can be accessible to your customers anytime, anywhere with WhatsApp!

iQOO announces Android 12 Beta rollout

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Bringing exceptional performance and revolutionary power, iQOO today has announced the rollout timeline of Android 12 Beta for its smartphones including iQOO 7, iQOO 7 Legend, iQOO Z3, iQOO Z5 and iQOO 3. With unparalleled performance, future-ready 5G capabilities, superb camera technology and strong hardware specifications, the iQOO smartphones are truly #FullyLoaded for the Gen-Z consumer. Taking the legacy forward of offering outstanding performance, users can enjoy enhanced smartphone experience in combination with Android 12 Beta.

Below is the rollout schedule for Android 12 Beta on various iQOO devices starting from:

  • End of Dec 2021 – iQOO 7, iQOO 7 Legend, iQOO Z3, iQOO Z5
  • End of Mar 2022 – iQOO 3

*This is the timeline of the roll-out plan and the Beta version will be released on a batch-by-batch basis.

iQOO always focuses on consumers and provides product portfolios that meet their diverse needs whether it’s performance, photography, design, 5G connection, or new advancements.

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Redmi Note 11 Series to launch on October 28: Check full specs and price

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The popular Chinese company – Redmi – is gearing up to launch its Redmi Note 11 Series on October 28 in China. The series will include Redmi Note 11, Redmi Note 11 Pro and Redmi Note 11 Pro Plus. Ahead of the launch, Xiaomi has also teased some of the features and specifications of Note 11 series while keeping other details under the wraps.

As per the leaked specifications, all three Redmi Note smartphones are said to come with a massive 5,000mAh batteries. The Redmi Note 11, Redmi Note 11 Pro, and Redmi Note 11 Pro+ has 120Hz displays and are also claimed to have MediaTek Dimensity range of SoCs with 5G connectivity. In addition to this, the specifications of these models may include up to 256GB of onboard storage.

The company has announced the launch of the Redmi Note 11 Series through Weibo. The event will be held on October 28 at 7 pm CST Asia (4:30 pm IST). Let’s take a look at the Redmi Note 11 Series specifications and price.

Redmi Note 11 specifications (expected)

The Redmi Note 11 is claimed to come with a 6.5-inch full-HD+ LCD along with a 120Hz refresh rate and a Corning Gorilla Glass Victus protection. The smartphone is also said to be powered by an octa-core MediaTek Dimensity 810 SoC, paired with up to 8GB of LPDDR4x RAM. In terms of cameras, it might come with a dual rear camera setup with a 50-megapixel Samsung JN1 primary sensor, a 2-megapixel depth sensor, and a 16-megapixel front camera. The Redmi Note 11 can be powered by a 5,000mAh battery with 33W fast charging support.

Redmi Note 11 Pro specifications (expected)

According to the leaked specifications, the Redmi Note 11 Pro will sport a 6.5 inch 120Hz Full-HD+ AMOLED display. It may feature an octa-core MediaTek Dimensity 920 SoC paired with up to 8GB of LPDDR4x RAM. Coming to the optics, the smartphone may come with a triple rear camera setup that may include a 108-megapixel Samsung HM2 primary sensor, an 8-megapixel Sony IMX355 ultra-wide shooter, a 2-megapixel depth sensor, and a 16-megapixel front camera. The smartphone is tipped to come with a 5,000mAh battery.

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Redmi Note 11 Pro Plus specifications (expected)

The top model of the Note 11 series – Redmi Note 11 Pro Plus – is said to sport a 6.67-inch 120Hz AMOLED display protected by Corning Gorilla Glass Victus. The smartphone can get MediaTek Dimensity 1200 processor coupled with 8GB LPDDR4x RAM and 256GB UFS 3.1 storage. In terms of optics, the Pro Plus variant would come with the same rear camera setup as the Pro variant. It may sport a 16-megapixel camera for selfies on the front. Further, it is tipped to get a 5,000mAh battery with a mighty 120W fast charging support.

Redmi Note 11, Redmi Note 11 Pro, Redmi Note 11 Pro Plus price (expected)

As per the rumors, the price of Redmi Note 11 will start at CNY 1,199 (approx. Rs 14,000) for the 4GB RAM + 128GB variant. The price of 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage variant are said to be priced at CNY 1,399 (approx. Rs 16,400). There will be an 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage variant, which will cost CNY 1,599 (approx. Rs 18,700). The phone would also come 8GB + 256GB model that are said to be priced at CNY 1,799 (approx. Rs 21,000).

In contrast, the 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage variant of the Redmi Note 11 Pro may carry a starting price tag of CNY 1,599 (approx. Rs 18,700). It is also said to have an 8GB + 128GB option, which will cost CNY 1,799 (approx. Rs 21,000) and the top-of-the-line 8GB + 256GB variant at CNY 1,999 (approx. Rs 23,400).

The Redmi Note 11 Pro Plus will cost CNY 2,199 (approx. Rs 25,700) for the 8GB + 128GB variant. It is also said to have an 8GB + 256GB variant at CNY 2,499 (approx. Rs 29,200).

Tiger Shroff to root for Indian gamers as World Esports Cup 2021 kicks off from November 25

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While the World Esports Cup 2021 (WEC ’21) is all set to showcase the best rivalries, star Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff will be cheering the Indian contingent as he announced his support for the Indian team and its gamers, competing for the title and the enormous prize pool of $100k. Apart from India, the tournament will witness participation of the best esports athletes from arch-rivals Pakistan and Nepal.

In a special video, the B-town action heartthrob came out in support of the Indian gamers and also welcomed the participants from Nepal and Pakistan as the South East Asia’s prestigious tri-nation esports tournament is scheduled to begin on November 25 with the top gamers competing in one of the most popular battle royal game, Free Fire. The Bollywood sensation will connect esports to the mainstream and WEC ’21 campaign #GameHaiToFameHai that encourages players to showcase their top game and get rewards as well as recognition in the industry.

“Esports has shown a great potential in India as well as globally. I’m really excited to cheer for the Indian gamers in this action-packed mega tournament and urge fans to join us, extending their support to the participants,” Tiger said.

This is not the first time Tiger has been involved with esports. The actor, who is known for his passion for sports and mixed martial arts and has a strong influence on the dynamic millennials and Gen-Z, was named as the brand ambassador for the 2021 Esports Premier League, which proved to a grand nationwide success.

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The event will be played over a period of three months, witnessing 33-plus days of live streaming on the official YouTube and Facebook channels of India Today and Aaj Tak along with their websites.

After the initial regional qualification rounds, top-4 squads from each country will fight it out in the Grand Finals of the WEC ’21.

World Esports Cup Director Vishwalok Nath said, “Tiger cheering the Indian contingent will go to make the competition extra special and more exciting to watch out for. And not to forget the famous rivalry that has been so far a blockbuster in cricket and will now be seen in esports too which will test the ultimate strategies, coordination and tactical skills.”

With Infinix smartphones as the title sponsor, registration for the inaugural edition of the WEC ’21 will begin on Saturday (October 23) and the athletes and esports enthusiasts from the three regions can register themselves until November 23.