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Infinix Hot 11, Hot 11s launched with latest Helio G88 processor under 11k

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Infinix announced the launch of Hot 11 Series, adding to its popular Hot series line of smartphones in the country. Taking ahead the legacy of Hot series by delivering excellent consumer experiences, Hot 11 Series is all set to take the next level of innovation.

Hot 11s is a massive upgrade from its precursors in the Hot series, packed with an array of top-notch features which includes superior gaming technology, powerful processor, latest OS, massive battery and a super-sharp camera. While both the devices will come in a 4GB RAM/64GB memory variant, Hot 11s will have three color variants Green Wave, Polar Black, and 7 Degree Purple, whereas Hot 11 will come in four exciting color alternatives: 7 Degree Purple, Silver Wave, Emerald Green and Polar Black. Infinix Hot 11s will be available on Flipkart at for Rs 10,999, from September 21, 2021 while the Hot 11 on the other hand is priced at Rs 8,999 and will be available on Flipkart soon.

Anish Kapoor, CEO – Infinix India, said, “Our aim is to bring great smartphone experiences to as many fans as possible, at accessible price points. The HOT Series has played a key role in helping us achieve this, empowering users to upgrade to a powerful & affordable smartphone experience. It has been very well-received by the consumers because every time we introduce new devices, we optimize them by introducing FIST (First in Segment Technology) features that are not been offered by any other brand. Continuing Infinix’s philosophy of making innovations accessible to all, we are delighted to launch the Infinix HOT 11 Series- HOT 11S & HOT 11 in India. Keeping true to our goal, the HOT 11S will be taking the HOT Series to the next level by offering its fans the best in class technology with the powerful Helio G88 processor, thereby making it a perfect package for gaming, content creation and more.

With Helio G88, Infinix HOT 11S becomes the second smartphone in India with this processor as we wanted to combine high performance with great value and offer more with this smartphone. The device also comes with the Darlink technology which optimizes and improves the performance of a device and further amplifies the gaming capabilities. The stylish design is complemented with the segment first features like 50MP camera and a big screen with FHD+ resolution and 90Hz refresh rate for the consumers to enjoy their content seamlessly. This device is also equipped with 18W fast charger and dual DTS speakers.

On the other hand, the HOT 11 is an ideal device for the young consumers who have been consuming a massive amount of content since the lockdown, especially the OTT apps and gaming platforms. Considering that mobile phones have become extremely personal, this device offers a big screen with FHD+ resolution for the consumers to enjoy their content seamlessly. The HOT 11 Series will continue the legacy of combining powerful specs and consumer-centric innovations. Having said that, both the devices are an outcome of our tireless efforts basis the feedback received from our fans to make their smartphone experience more immersive and robust. We are committed to deliver superior experiences that surpass the ever growing demands of our consumers”

Sophisticated design, display and sound: The Hot 11s comes with a gorgeous new wave design on the back with a curvy camera interface with the display that is the best in the segment. It stands out for its 6.78-inch display with FHD+ resolution with 90Hz refresh rate, which ensures ultra-smooth interaction between the users’ fingers. To complement the big screen, the smartphone comes with a 180Hz touch sampling rate for lag-free screen response, especially for the pro gamers to perform better in gaming. Meanwhile, the 500 NITS brightness and minimum bezels on the screen with 90.5% screen-to-body ratio deliver an immersive viewing experience to the users. The NEG’s premium Dinorex T2X-1 glass protection on top of the display makes the device absolutely durable.

The Hot 11 on the other hand, offers the best display in its category with 6.6-inch–sized screen and FHD+ resolution. The device also comes with a brightness of 500 NITS, minimum bezels on the screen with 90.5% screen-to-body ratio and 1500:1 contrast ratio.

The brighter, colourful and immersive viewing experience of both the Hot 11 Series devices are backed by Cinematic dual speakers with DTS Surround sound, which has been introduced for the first time in Hot series.

Superior Performance and storage: Keeping in mind all the requirements of the pro-level gamers, Infinix Hot 11s is going to be the 2nd device in India to be installed with the latest processor Helio G88 (12nm) Octa-core processor, which has an ANTUTU benchmark score of 238000. The powerful processor has a CPU clock speed of Up to 2 GHz speed and a highly efficient 12nm production process. Unlike the previous generation processors, the latest one is backed by the MediaTek Hyper Engine 2.0 gaming technology to augment the gaming experience. The devices also comes with the Darlink technology which optimizes and improves the performance of a device and further amplifies the gaming capabilities. Its intelligent Multi-Network Prediction Engine ensures seamless gaming performance even in congested network. Meanwhile, the Rapid Response Engine will deliver much low latency and faster touch response. Finally, the intelligent management between CPU and GPU resources further enhances the gaming experience. Meanwhile, Hot 11 is backed by Helio G70 (12nm) Gaming Processor.

Available in 4GB RAM + 64 GB memory variant, both the Hot 11 series devices have 3 card slots (Dual nano SIM + Micro SD) with expandable memory up to 256 GB. Both the devices operate on the latest Android 11 and the up-to-date XOS 7.6 skin enabling users to enjoy a smooth and faster software UX with refreshed icons, colour theme design, refreshing wallpapers, and cleaner interface. It makes the device more entertaining by bringing in features like Ultra Touch to increase the swipe speed of the articles on the menu; Video Assistant for uninterrupted consumption of OTT apps; Thunder Back for putting any app in Picture-in-Picture mode, Game Zone, etc. For enhanced security, the latest operating system has in-built features like XHide for hiding personal apps; Theft alert, Peek Proof and Secure card, which will not allow multiple apps to access personal data, even after they are installed. Moreover, for smart and localized usage, the upgraded operating system comes with an XClone feature to help users log in to multi-accounts simultaneously; the Photo Compressor feature to save space in the AI gallery; the Wi-Fi Smart comm. feature for auto-connecting to the saved network through mobile data whenever the device enters the saved Wi-Fi network; and 360-degree flashlight feature which allows users to switch on all the front and back lights together.

Superior Camera: The all-new Hot 11S continues the tradition of Infinix in offering the best-in-class camera. In fact, it is the country’s first device in this segment that comes with a 50 MP AI Triple rear camera with the widest f/1.6 aperture and quad LED flash, a secondary lens with 2MP depth sensor to capture perfect portrait shots and an AI lens. It has a fully loaded video camera with multiple features like Time-lapse video recording mode and Slow Motion video mode that allows users to capture videos with 240fps. Users can create professional videos with the Bokeh video recording mode which blurs the background, making the subject stand out by focusing on it. The Super Night mode allows capturing bright and low noise pictures even in low light conditions. Users can also record short videos and videos with up to 2k resolution. Meanwhile, HOT 11 comes with a 13MP dual rear camera with f/1.8 aperture and quad LED flash. It also features a video camera with multiple recording modes like Slo-Mo, Time lapse, 2k Bokeh and Super Night. On the front, both the smartphones feature an 8MP AI selfie camera with f/2.0 aperture and dual LED flash.

Massive Battery: Hot 11S features a heavy-duty 5000mAh battery that keeps the smartphone operational even after long hours of heavy usage. The battery gives a standby time of nearly 64 days, delivering up to 27 hours of nonstop video playback, 17 hours of gaming, 52 hours of 4G talk-time, 182 hours of music playback, and 17 hours of web surfing. The smartphone packs 18W Fast Charge support with Type C cable, making it the first device in the Hot series with Fast charge technology. Meanwhile, Hot 11 IS backed by a 5200mAh battery along with a 10W charge support with Type C cable. However, both the devices are backed by Power Marathon technology that optimizes power and increases the battery backup by up to 25%.

Both Hot 11S and HOT 11 come with an additional value-added e-warranty feature that shows the validity date of the device’s warranty, saving users from bothering about shuffling through documents.

Bearing in mind the customer-centric approach, Infinix has developed a robust service centre network with 915+ service centres across 700 towns in India. This allows users to enjoy after-sales experience. Infinix devices come pre-installed with Carlcare App that empowers the users to locate their nearest service centre and also indicates to them about the availability of parts at the service centres.

 

KENT launches Smart Wi-Fi Camera ‘HomeCam 360’

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KENT never fails to impress its customers by offering cutting edge technology products. Keeping up with its spirit, it has added a new product to its IoT portfolio by launching KENT CamEye HomeCam 360. It is one of the best Made in India Wi-Fi cameras and is designed to take the safety of your home and family to next level.

KENT RO Systems Limited, India’s most trusted water purifier brand, made its foray into security and safety camera market in 2019 with the launch of a new division, i.e. KENT Cam Technologies. After bringing KENT CamEye CarCam – a first-of-its kind car security device aimed at providing safety to passengers and KENT CamAttendance – focused on providing touchless face attendance system, to the market, KENT has been continuously adding new products to its security and Artificial Intelligence (AI) portfolio in India. The latest and one of the most exciting additions is the KENT CamEye HomeCam 360. It is the brand’s second security camera and is a Home surveillance camera for consumers looking at an affordable and reliable security solution.

Researched, designed, and developed in India, this home camera is also manufactured in the country. All the servers and data reside securely within the country itself. It is one of the few cameras in the market to support video recording on cloud. This ensures that you have access to video recording anytime and from anywhere in the world, even if the camera gets stolen or destroyed.

KENT CamEye HomeCam 360 packs AI powered motion detection and tracking along with human detection and 360º panoramic vision with pan & tilt. Other features include night vision with IR LEDs, live video streaming with 2-way calling, cloud recording, privacy mode, continuous or event based recording, offline mode recording, intruder alarm, intuitive app, multiple mounting options, and many more.

Dr. Mahesh Gupta, Chairman, Kent RO Systems Ltd. said, “KENT CamEye HomeCam is consistent with today’s fast-paced life and security needs of Indian consumers. The device ensures the safety of both your home and family. This new product is in sync with our aim to ensure the well-being and security of people. We believe that safety is needed at all levels and begins at home. We are confident and excited to bring to the market a much-needed product which boasts of its own set of USPs that are distinctive in the truest sense. We are very proud to offer a completely Made in India product with all the data & servers securely residing in India.”

The Key features of the KENT CamEye HomeCam 360 are:

360º Panoramic Vision with Pan & Tilt

It covers a wide range of horizontal and vertical area, ensuring there are no blind spots. It can pan or tilt using a Smartphone app and records videos in FHD (1080p) resolution.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) powered motion detection & tracking

The camera detects slightest of motion within your home and sends a notification instantly to your smartphone through the KENT CamEye app. It also follows the moving object and keeps on recording the movement. The home camera has an AI-based advanced capability that can be enabled to detect only human bodies, which allows you to let your pets roam freely around the house without getting unnecessary alerts.

Night vision with IR LEDs

The HomeCam watches over your home even during the night. The advanced IR sensor automatically activates on sensing low-light conditions and ensures high-quality video recording at all times.

Event-based Cloud Recording

One of the unique features of the camera is video recording on cloud, which you can access from anywhere up to 30 days. The secure cloud storage is tamper-proof and is available with affordable subscription plans.

Offline Mode Recording

The Camera only needs internet at the time of setting-up. It continues to record in microSD Card even if there is no internet connectivity and pushes the recordings to cloud when internet connectivity resumes.

Support for Up to 128 GB microSD Card

What distinguishes it from other competitor products is the storage for up to 128 GB microSD Card. This allows you to store up to 60 days of continuous videos on the microSD Card.

Privacy Mode

There is a convenient way to send your camera into hibernation with pre-defined settings using KENT CamEye app and enjoy a day off at home without any disturbances. The Camera can also sense the geo-location and automatically activate privacy mode.

KENT HomeCam also possesses some industry-first features like 2-way calling via Alexa, optional encrypted recording on microSD Card and Intruder alarm. Sharing the device with multiple users is also possible and up to 3 people can live stream simultaneously from the same device.

Varun Gupta, Director, KENT RO Systems Ltd. said, “We are delighted to announce our second product in the security camera domain and provide consumers the service and quality they rightly deserve. The new home security product KENT CamEye Homecam 360 will give our users a sense of freedom, assurance, and safety that they’ve been looking for. Our aim is to bring unique and smart products to the Indian market at meaningful prices.”

The device is ‘Made in India’ with all data and servers hosted in India. It is priced at INR 4,990/- which includes a simple DIY installation and one-year warranty. KENT CamEye HomeCam can be purchased from retail shops or can be bought online from Amazon or Flipkart.

OPPO 17th anniversary: Fun facts about OPPO’s global journey

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Since the establishment of OPPO 17 years ago, we have travelled to over 50 countries and regions and brought a wide range of smart devices to consumers globally. While OPPO is making solid footprints one step at a time, we would like to share some interesting stories to make you know more about us.

India

Every 3 seconds, one OPPO smartphone is produced at OPPO’s Greater Noida super factory in India. Here the materials go through series of manufacturing processes and over 150 quality assurance tests. The Greater Noida facility churns out millions of mobile devices every month, showing OPPO’s firm commitment to India and a successful example of “Made-in-India for the world”.

China

In 2008, the OPPO A103, a mobile phone with a unique design on its back, commonly known as the smiley face phone, debuted on the Chinese market and became a best seller with over a million units sold in a year. Its creative design has added a bit of ‘human touch’ to make users feel a sense of intimacy towards the otherwise cold and lifeless tech gadgets. Putting faith in “Technology for mankind, kindness for the world.” OPPO hopes to make every user feel the kindness and warmth of technology through every product or service they provide.

Asia and Pacific

This is a true story that happened in the Asia-Pacific region. A soldier from the Philippines was ambushed by his enemy when he was on patrol. Miraculously a bullet was stopped by the Reno4 in his pocket, so he walked out of the firefight unscathed. Despite literally taking a bullet for its owner, this Reno4 only suffered a cracked screen and a damaged battery. After being repaired, the phone is now working like its brand new again.

South Asia

The COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns have been difficult for everyone. To brighten up Pakistani netizens in such difficult times, OPPO hosted an online music festival partnered with four Pakistani singers Bilal Saeed, Asim Azhar, Shamoon Ismail, and Ali Hamza. The event went on for four days to cheer everyone up and encourage people to stay indoors. OPPO wants everyone to feel the warmth that comes from the joint forces of technology and music.

Middle East and Africa

What is it like to light up the world’s tallest building? Ask OPPO! We once turned the 828m Burj Khalifa into a gorgeous green billboard by an impressive light show, celebrating the launch of the OPPO Reno2 and demonstrating its amazing imaging features.

Japan

Aren’t Reno and Rino similar in pronunciation? For the launch of the new OPPO Reno3 A in the Japan Market, OPPO invited a Japanese celebrity named Rino – Sashihara Rino, who shares the similar name pronunciation with Reno, to be the brand ambassadress for our Reno product.

Western Europe

OPPO officially embarked on the European market with the OPPO Find X, which is a perfect fusion of technology and art. It was unveiled to the world at the glass pyramids of the Louvre in France. The iconic pop-up camera with its “dual-track” periscope structure, the thinness, and the high screen-to-body ratio amazed everyone, including Mona Lisa.

Central and Eastern Europe

The Turkish factory was the tenth stop of OPPO’s global manufacturing journey. It marked an important moment in OPPO’s new chapter of its global journey. Constructed within four months, this factory was the only local factory to receive a CKD (Completely Knocked Down) certification. Plus, it had a full production line qualification and the application of highly automated Surface Mount Technology. From that day on, “Made in Turkey” mobile phones not only met the needs of local users but also were introduced to users globally.

Latin America

In 2020, OPPO marked the latest stop on its global journey – Latin America. Within only five quarters, we have moved into Mexican, Chilean and Colombian markets. OPPO has also ranked among the top five in Latin America markets for the first time, as evident by our 7004% annual growth in this market!

Over the past 17 years, OPPO has left its footprint all over the world. In the future, OPPO will continue to expand its technological developments, product innovations and become more global. Bringing high-quality tech products, meticulous services, and even better experiences to more OPPO users and partners.

NITI Aayog ties up with BYJU’S to provide free high-quality education to children

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NITI Aayog has partnered with BYJU’S to provide children from 112 aspirational districts of the country free access to BYJU’S high-quality and tech-driven learning programmes.

The collaboration will feature two main components:

BYJU’S Career-Plus programme, under Aakash+BYJU’S, will identify and provide high-quality test prep coaching to 3000 meritorious students of classes 11 and 12 who aspire to appear for NEET and JEE.

A voluntary programme for children of school-going age, classes 6-12, who can opt in to receive scholastic content from BYJU’S learning app for 3 years, under its social impact initiative, ‘Education for All’.

The project envisages establishment of a dedicated working group that will create a knowledge, innovation, and strategy support system. The team will also actively monitor and evaluate programme implementation to enable efficacy and ensure better scope of delivery.

NITI Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant, “Technology has played a key role in helping ensure continuity and a lot of classrooms have moved to an “online” format. In many ways, this has catalysed the development of innovations in the education space, and it is imperative for us to re-imagine education and keep pace with these innovations. Effective use of technology in education can aid transformation and with BYJU’S joining us, the students in these aspirational districts will get an opportunity to access quality education.”

Byju Raveendran, Founder and CEO, BYJU’S, said, “Through our Education for All programme, we have been empowering and impacting millions of children across the country, and by partnering with NITI Aayog, our efforts are being strengthened further. Education holds the key to driving society forward, and we believe that every child, irrespective of their socio-economic background, deserves to have access to quality education. We are confident that with this partnership, children from under-served communities and locations will be empowered with tech-enabled learning and bring in positive systemic changes in the education ecosystem.”

For the career-plus programme, students will be selected through a pre-designed test and provided teaching and content material, along with mentoring support and guidance. This initiative will combine the best of classroom and online learning, thus providing a hybrid model of education. Apart from dedicated centres for implementing support, students will also have access to digital infrastructure in the form of devices (tablets/smartphones).

Molife unveils Sense 320 smartwatch with multiple sports modes

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India’s first homegrown mobile & lifestyle accessories brand Molife has now unveiled Sense 320, which is an all-new slim and stylish smartwatch powered with the finest technology. In resonance with the brand’s mass appeal, Sense 320 has been launched for a limited time at an introductory price of Rs 2,799 (black strap) and Rs 2,999 (limited edition with premium quality strap) and will be available on Molifeworld.com, Amazon and Flipkart. Following the introductory offer, the smartwatch would be priced at Rs 3,499 and Rs 3,699, respectively, and will also be available on other leading e-commerce platforms.

Molife sense 320, is brand’s 2nd made-in-India smartwatch and comes with dedicated sensors for SpO2 and heart rate monitoring, which enable enhanced accuracy of all health-related parameters. Sense 320 offers key health system metrics like True Heart Rate Sensor, Blood Oxygen Tracker, continuous heart rate monitoring, sleep tracking, and stress monitoring to name a few. It helps you wear your style on your wrist as it comes in twin-color options like Black & Black, Gunmetal Grey & Black and a Limited-edition version with red strap. With an industry leading 1.7 IPS infinity display, the smartwatch comes packed in a complete zinc alloy metal case attached to a silicone strap. Weighing just 54 gram, Sense 320 is extremely light and can be sported all day long.

Molife Managing Director, Deepesh Gupta said, “The launch of this smartwatch further strengthens our commitment to “make in India” philosophy which we aim to continually strengthen further. Also, considering the host of health-related features this is the perfect smart watch to support with an active lifestyle, and sporting Sense 320 on the wrist would allow people to keep a real time tab on their daily life. In addition to SpO2 and True Heart Rate Sensor, the smartwatch allows you to carry out multiple tasks like tracking sleep pattern, counting steps, controlling music and keeping weather updates.”

The smartwatch supports Bluetooth-enabled push notifications for call SMS, news updates etc. Besides, one can enable app notifications for WhatsApp, Facebook, Gmail, Instagram, Line and other similar platforms. The watch is Ip 68 certified and it offers 16 sports mode, including outdoor running, cycling, skipping, dancing, yoga and sit-ups. Its 200mAh battery supports uninterrupted functioning and with continuous usage gives a battery backup of 7 days and standby time of approx. 15 days.

DYT Academy to enable, educate and upskill content creators

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Do Your Thng (DYT), a creator-first tech platform, announced the launch of DYT Academy, a place made exclusively for budding content creators to learn content creation. The virtual learning space, available on the DYT app, makes education more accessible through snackable courses.

The decentralization of content and the proliferation of social media have created an enormous creator economy. Currently it is skewed in favour of mega creators, who have captured a big chunk of the market. The medium and small-range creators, who have been left behind, need upskilling to create better content and thereby monetize their talent. DYT looks to nurture this group of talent with DYT Academy.

Ankit Agarwal, Founder, Do Your Thng, says, “The creator economy has a colossal long-tail: mid and small-sized creators who have fathomless potential and the makings of an astronomical, aggregated following. What they lack is the knowledge to climb up the ladder.”

“That’s where DYT Academy comes in. It bolsters the talent and motivation these creators have in abundance with knowledge and guidance. We’re making it effortless for them to upskill by offering step-by-step, interactive courses that can be started, paused and resumed at the creator’s learning pace,” Ankit adds.

With this initiative, DYT is building on its overarching objective to support creators, build their audiences and monetise their content. Besides arming content creators with the schooling and proficiency they need, DYT Academy acts as an additional revenue stream. Creators who are experts in their niche can earn by submitting role-based or skill-based courses.

Launched on September 5, commemorating Teachers’ Day, DYT Academy comes with three categories of courses: beginner, medium and expert. Each course is developed by experts in their field and divided into modules and further into units to make learning simple and sticky.

“We continue to embrace our responsibility to build a thriving creator community. DYT Academy is the next step in our commitment to achieve this goal,” says Hemant Dua, Co-founder, Do Your Thng.

“We’re keeping the courses creator-focused, and starting with the fundamentals because that’s the key pain-point for these creators. So, from how to set up a home studio to edit videos, they’ll find comprehensive, practical modules that unleash their creative potential. The coursework is led by people who are well recognized in their niche, and professionals in their own right,” Hemant further elucidates.

DYT Academy will provide exhaustive learning opportunities through video and text-based courses. Additionally, creators will also have a direct line to pro content creators to answer any questions or queries. On completing a course, creators will also be awarded a certificate.

TCL Cricket Festival 2021 is back: Lucky winners get a chance to win exciting prizes

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In India, Cricket and TV are two auspicious things and together this pair is nothing short of cardinal. In this context, kicking off the cricket and festive season 2021 with a dramatic flair of the lucky draw campaign, TCL, being the official sponsor of SunRisers Hyderabad, is laying the groundwork for revamped festivities. Scheduled to convene between September 19 and October 15, the festival will continue till the fourteenth edition of IPL gets a sure-shot winner. So, this IPL season, get ready for a riveting and life-like experience with premium-grade TCL TV-product.

At the TCL Cricket Festival 2021, the lucky draw engagement will be carried out through both online and offline mediums. With exciting discounts and offers, lucky consumers also have a chance to gain lucrative benefits by following a few simple steps. If consumers want to buy TCL products integrated with advanced TV technology and elegant designs through online channels, they need to click on immediately. And for offline channels, they will have to scan the QR code available at the offline store standee.

Upon completing this step, the consumers will be automatically redirected to an invoice page, where they need to fill in the details and submit the application. The lucky draw winners will be selected through a fully automated process with zero human intervention. The winners will be announced on the TCL official website, and social media handles every week during the TCL Cricket Festival.

Under the Great Cricket Festival campaign, consumers can win mind-blowing discount coupons, shopping vouchers, and brand-new TCL smart products by participating in three different activities:

TCL YouBuyWePay Online and Offline Lucky Draw: Called the biggest lucky draw activity for TCL, the brand will give out Mini LED TVs, Video Call QLED TVs, Video Call 4K TVs, and Smart ACs every week at no cost. Only lucky consumers will be able to get their hands on them, so don’t forget to try your luck.

TCL Scratch and Win: Get a chance to win TCL 4K HDR TV P725 integrated with Android TV 11 and Video Call Camera at zero cost. You can also get discount coupon codes for purchasing the same model through TCL online brand store.

TCL Toss the Coin: Only available during Sunrisers Hyderabad matches, consumers will be able to avail Amazon Shopping Vouchers worth Rs 1,000.

TCL UGC Campaign: Users will be asked to show their support for Sunrisers Hyderabad sharing their images/selfies watching the match. Winners will stand a chance to join the TCL x SRH Meet & Greet to interact with their favorite players.

It is pertinent to mention here that embedded with cutting-edge TV technology, TCL Mini LED QLED TVs are built with ultramodern features like Mini LED, QLED 4K with Game Master, Dolby Vision IQ, and IMAX Enhanced to make fast-paced action series or live sports telecasts, smooth like butter and visually appealing. Furthermore, with 120Hz Motion Estimation and Motion Compensation (MEMC) and Dolby Atmos one avails a sharp yet silky audio-listening experience. The latest TCL TVs also have additional features like Video Call Camera, Magic Camera, Hands-free voice control 2.0, TCL Smart UI, and similar components for better connectivity and a seamless TV-viewing experience. With these futuristic elements, watching TV at home gives a full-blown theatrical experience.

Justin ZHONG, Marketing Head, TCL India said, “Commencing the IPL festive season is a grand affair for TCL, and this year we are trying to go over and beyond for our beloved consumers. Mixing India’s highly efficient festivities together: immersive TV-viewing experience and Cricket, we are 100% sure that this IPL festive season will be a great success. With an added flair of the lucky draw campaign, this entire festive season is filled with numerous activities that can benefit consumers in numerous ways. TCL has always believed in providing superior TV technology at suitable price ranges. However, these festivals are specially curated to provide consumers with offers and discounts that are once-in-a-lifetime chances. We duly hope that our consumers will enjoy these activities as much as we did while planning them.”

Tech NewsWrap: Xiaomi 11T, 11T Pro flagships launched… and more

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Xiaomi 11T, 11T Pro flagships launched

Xiaomi has launched its latest series of flagship phones under its Xiaomi 11T series – Xiaomi 11T and Xiaomi 11T Pro. These are the first major phones to come out after Xiaomi dropped the ‘Mi’ branding. Both the smartphones come with top-of-the-line specifications for processor, displays, cameras and more. However, the highlight, as is always the case with Xiaomi, is the prices of the Xiaomi 11T and the Xiaomi 11T Pro. Alongside, the company also debuted its Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G as the budget offering with premium features.

LG launches an enormous 325-inch TV with a £1.2 million price tag

For most of us, watching a movie on a big screen is a real treat, and now the days of heading to the cinema for the experience could be a thing of the past. LG has unveiled an enormous new TV dubbed the Extreme Home Cinema that measures a whopping 325-inches wide. The TV is described by the firm as the ‘supercar of home theatre displays’, and is available in 2K, 4K and 8K configurations. However, it is not exactly cheap, with prices ranging from £50,000 to £1.2 million.

Xiaomi Pad 5 Tablet, Xiaomi Smart Pen launched

The Xiaomi Pad 5 tablet and Xiaomi Smart Pen have launched at the company’s global event. The tablet comes with a 120Hz display refresh rate, is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 860 processor, and offers up to 256GB of storage. Alongside the Xiaomi Pad 5, Xiaomi has also unveiled the Smart Pen which comes with buttons to take screenshots and swift shots. The Smart Pen clicks on top of the tablet magnetically, which also doubles up as a charging pad for the stylus. Xiaomi Pad 5 is priced at EUR 349 (roughly Rs 30,300) for the 6GB RAM + 128GB storage option.

Micromax In 1b users get Android 11 update in India

Micromax has started rolling out Android 11 OS update for its Micromax In 1b smartphones. The phone was launched in November last year with Anddroid 10 software out-of-the-box. Micromax says that the Android 11 update rollout is being rolled conducted in batches and will be ‘available on all the In 1b smartphones shortly’. The company also mentioned that it is an OTA update and users will receive a notification and they can also keep checking manually in the Settings menu.

RAEGR launches ‘RapidLink 1250’, ‘RapidLink 1550’ for iPads, MacBooks, Smartphones

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Homegrown brand RAEGR is excited to announce two new accessories for Apple iPad Pro, MacBook, and compatible Android smartphones. The RapidLink 1250 is a highly portable USB Type-C hub that caters to Apple’s iPad Pro, MacBook, and Android smartphones, while the RapidLink 1550 is compatible with the MacBook Air and Pro series. The USB-C hubs help extend simultaneous connectivity options for multiple devices such as mice, keyboards, pen drives, flashcards, headphones, monitors, and projectors.

RAEGR MD Ajesh George said, “Working from home, office or outdoors needs multiple gadgets to be interconnected. Most laptops, tablets, and smartphones today now sport the universal USB Type-C port. USB-C being powerful and highly versatile can do anything from connecting a simple mouse to 5K monitors and also power the device up to 100 Watts simultaneously. RAEGR’s RapidLink USB-C Hubs can help you connect a plethora of devices without the requirement of buying multiple dongles. The 1250 is best used for laptops, iPads, and smartphones, while the 1550 is a workhorse for the MacBook Air and Pro.”

RAEGR presents RapidLink 1250 and 1550 – two powerful USB-C hubs to help ease out your device connectivity issues. When your smartphone, iPad, or Laptop features just a USB-C port, connecting any device such as a mouse, headphone, pen drive, or monitor is impossible without a dongle/convertor. And having to simultaneously connect multiple devices to that single USB-C port is just impossible without a USB-C hub or dock. RAEGR’s RapidLink 1250 and 1550 caters to those who need simultaneous multiple device connectivity for convenience and productivity.

The RAEGR RapidLink 1250 (4-in-1) is built for smartphones, tablets, and laptops that feature USB-C. It has a small form factor and attaches to the device directly via its USB-C port. It is built using an aerospace-grade light-weight aluminum body for a premium look and sturdy fit while ensuring all the important I/O ports needed for a workstation. A USB 3.0 Type-A port that allows you to connect high-speed storage drives, an audio jack for headphones, microphones, and speakers, and an HDMI port for your monitor or projector – it’s all there. It also sports a PD 3.0 port so you can keep your device connected to the charger while still using the hub for other peripherals. Additionally, there’s a magnetic silicone pad specially bundled along for the iPad Pro which allows the dock to magnetically attach to the iPad to have a firm connection and reduce the chances of disconnection.

The RAEGR RapidLink 1550 (7-in-2) is similar to the 1250, but has additional ports featuring dual ThunderBolt 3 USB-C ports for the Apple MacBook Air and MacBook Pro for connectivity. Built using an aerospace-grade aluminum body and sporting a premium finish, the 1550 is a versatile USB-C dock for MacBook owners. It sports USB 3.0 Type-A ports for high-speed external storage drives, individual slots for Micro SD and SD cards, a ThunderBolt 3 port for up to 5K displays, a Power Delivery (PD) port for in-line charging, and an HDMI port for up to 4K 60Hz displays and projectors.

Both the RAEGR RapidLink 1250 and RAEGR RapidLink 1550 are an excellent choice for those who frequently travel between home and office, or those who travel continuously. The two hubs carry a one-year industry warranty period and you get an additional 6 months of warranty when you register the product. The RAEGR RapidLink 1250 will be available for Rs 3,999 and the RAEGR RapidLink 1550 will be available for Rs 4,999, on Amazon.

Virat Kohli joins Hyperice as Global Brand Ambassador and Athlete-Investor

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Hyperice today announced Indian cricketer Virat Kohli as its athlete-investor and new brand ambassador. Through the partnership, Virat Kohli will work collaboratively with Hyperice to further accelerate the wellness category as it begins its expansion into India and continues its growth throughout the globe.

Virat Kohli joins an unmatched list of elite global athlete-investors, including global football superstar Erling Haaland, 4-time tennis Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka, Super Bowl MVP Patrick Mahomes, NBA Star Ja Morant and PGA TOUR champion Rickie Fowler.

The captain of the Men’s Indian Cricket Team and the Royal Challengers Bangalore, Virat has ranked No.1 in all formats of the game during his career and is currently the 4th highest followed sportsperson on Instagram, a testament to his immense popularity and reach.

Fresh off leading the national side against a five match Test series against England, Virat Kohli said, “As athletes, the way we train and compete defines us. Hyperice has provided me with a suite of innovative products that have continuously helped me optimize my performance and recovery, so it was a no-brainer for me to join the team as both an investor and ambassador. Hyperice is on a mission to help people move better around the world, and I look forward to helping tell their story in my home country of India and beyond.”

“Virat is one of the most prolific cricketers around the world and we are honored to have him join Team Hyperice”, said Jim Huether, CEO of Hyperice. “We are on a mission to help everyone move and live better, and Virat is key to helping us elevate the importance of both mental and physical wellness for all people – both on and off the field.”

Hyperice was founded in 2010 by Anthony Katz, who worked closely with numerous professional athletes and teams to kickstart a movement around performance recovery technology. What started as an ice and compression sleeve, has since evolved into numerous product lines and categories including its award-winning Hypervolt, Vyper, Venom and Normatec lines.

Earlier this month, Hyperice announced its next evolution into a holistic high-performance wellness brand. The multi-prong transformation, led by Hyperice’s recent acquisition of mental wellness company Core, its third acquisition in the last 18 months, is accompanied by a new brand identity and global brand campaign, and anchored by a suite of new products and industry-first technologies.

Following the acquisition of Recover X in December 2020, Hyperice recently launched its new pinnacle innovation – Hyperice X – the world’s first ever portable contrast therapy device. Hyperice X contrast therapy creates a localized cycle of alternating heat and cold to the area for recovery and rehabilitation. This brings together the best of both worlds with all the benefits of icing and all the therapy of heat in one device designed to temporarily numb pain and relieve inflammation (cold) and soothe stiff joints and relax muscles (hot) in the treated areas – all with no ice, cords, or water.

Alongside the launch of Hyperice X, Hyperice announced new generations of its wildly popular Hypervolt and Vyper lines:

Hypervolt 2: It offers noticeable updates from the original, including an improved ergonomic design and reduced weight. Three speeds of powerful percussion help give muscles the relief they’ve been asking for, every day.

Hypervolt 2 Pro: With this, users will get the same powerful percussion massage therapy that the world’s best athletes have, right in the palm of their hand. Five speeds, set by a new adjustable dial, provide relief to stiff muscles, so users can train and recover like a pro.

Vyper 3: All systems activated. The Vyper 3 vibrating roller’s updated design and three speeds help to prime and warm-up the body with a powerful vibrating massage.

Vyper Go: The next iteration of Hyperice’s “Go” line. Following the release of the Hypervolt Go in 2020, the Vyper Go is a portable, vibrating roller that helps activate muscles, so users can feel their best before activity at home or on the go.

Hyperice also reintroduced its latest acquisition, Core by Hyperice, as the company enters the mental wellness space:

Core by Hyperice: Core is designed to help people find calm, and improve focus and inner strength. Unlike other meditation apps, Core is an immersive meditation experience with both an app and a handheld meditation device designed to track heart rate and stress levels. Powered by the Core App, the purposefully designed Core Meditation Trainer uses biometrics to encourage breath control and focus for those navigating meditation techniques. Core Premium subscribers also receive access to a robust library of instructor-led meditation sessions.

While the existing range of Hyperice products in India are available on Croma, the refreshed Hypervolt and Vyper products will begin rolling out globally in late 2021, with Hyperice X and Core launching globally in 2022.