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Sara Ali Khan to be ‘Chief Style Icon’ for Vivo Y-series

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Smartphone brand Vivo has appointed popular Bollywood actress Sara Ali Khan as it’s ‘Chief Style Icon” for its upcoming Y-series smartphones. As part of the association, Sara will be seen across the marketing campaign of upcoming stylish Y series smartphones, starting from Y73.

The association will focus on showcasing the style and design of Y-series smartphones, while offering the latest technology to consumers, said Vivo in a statement. As the “Chief Style Icon” for Y-Series range, Sara Ali Khan will bring out the perfect combination of Style, Strength and Joy for Vivo’s existing as well as potential consumers, it added.

To add more style to the launch of Y73, Sara Ali Khan would also be doing a special unboxing on June 10, unveiling the stylish Y73.

Nipun Marya, Director-Brand Strategy, Vivo India, said, “We are excited to have Sara Ali Khan on board for the upcoming Y-series range. Working with her in the past has brought the desired style statement for our design centric series. At Vivo, our focus is always to meet the evolving consumer needs and preferences, and we are committed to bringing joy to our consumers’ lives. Associating with a style icon will help deliver the key focused message for the upcoming Y-series smartphones.”

Sara Ali Khan said, “Working with Vivo has been an absolute joy in the past and, collaborating with them again for their upcoming series will be an amazing experience. Associating with a brand that understands and focuses on design and latest technology for their consumers is great.”

Adobe ropes in David Wadhwani as Executive Vice President

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Software major Adobe has appointed David Wadhwani as executive vice president and chief business officer, Digital Media. In this role, Wadhwani will be responsible for the success of Adobe’s global Digital Media business across Adobe Creative Cloud and Adobe Document Cloud, including all product marketing, strategic partnerships, customer support and go-to-market across geographies, working closely with the Digital Media Product organizations.

Wadhwani will report directly to Adobe president and CEO Shantanu Narayen. He previously served as senior vice president and general manager of Adobe’s Digital Media business from 2010 to 2015.

Everyone has a story to tell, and Creative Cloud is providing everyone, from the student to the most demanding professional, with the tools, platform and community to create and amplify their stories. In a world where work needs to be done from anywhere and with anyone, Document Cloud is accelerating document productivity, redefining how people view, edit, share, scan and sign documents across every surface.

By delivering continuous product innovation, executing a rigorous data-driven digital business and expanding into new categories, geographies and customer segments, Creative Cloud and Document Cloud target an addressable market that Adobe estimates to be approximately $62 billion by 2023.

“We’re thrilled to welcome David back to Adobe to lead our Digital Media business. He is a transformational leader with an exceptional record of operational excellence, innovation and growth,” said Shantanu Narayen, president and CEO, Adobe. “David’s extensive experience, impressive track record and passion for Adobe and our customers make him the ideal choice to lead the explosive creativity and document categories through their next phase of growth,” added Narayen.

“I’m excited to return to Adobe at a time when digital content is becoming the foundation of expression and engagement for everyone, from individual artists, storytellers and business owners, to the largest global brands,” said David Wadhwani. “Creative Cloud and Document Cloud are helping millions around the world express themselves and digitize their workflows in innovative ways. The tailwinds in Adobe’s Digital Media business are immense, and I look forward to leveraging this moment to deliver even more value to our customers,” he added.

Wadhwani returns to Adobe from Greylock Partners where he is a Venture Partner. Prior to joining Greylock, he was president and CEO of AppDynamics, leading the company as it transformed to a SaaS-first business and grew annual recurring revenue approximately 10 times in four years. Cisco acquired AppDynamics in 2017 for nearly $4 billion.

As senior vice president and general manager of Adobe’s Digital Media business from 2010 to 2015, Wadhwani played an instrumental role in advancing the company’s category leadership, expanding into new markets and contributing to its successful transformation to a cloud-based subscription business. He joined Adobe in 2005 through the company’s acquisition of Macromedia, Inc., where he had been vice president of developer products.

5G trials: What do experts say on health hazard concerns

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The trial runs of the fifth-generation of wireless networks for mobile broadband, commonly known as 5G, have started in India, promising benefits of ultra-fast connectivity and low-latency. However, 5G and its rollout have sparked a debate in India over the fears on health concerns. There are even some conspiracy theories which have tried to link it up with the coronavirus among other things.

The debate picked up after actor Juhi Chawla filed a petition in the Delhi High Court against technology upgradation in India. Juhi Chawla filed a lawsuit against 5G rollout stating that the radiation emitted will be extremely harmful and injurious to the health and safety of the people. The actor said that she is not against the implementation of technological advancements, but radiation emitted while using wireless devices is one of the most prominent health concerns among the users. Her statement further adds that there is sufficient reason to believe that the radiation is extremely harmful and injurious to the health and safety of the people.

The Debate

A private television channel recently conducted a debate over the impact of 5G and the health hazard concerns associated with it. The panel of experts discussed various aspects of the 5G trials in India.

Pankaj Mohindroo, Chairman, India Cellular and Electronics Association (ICEA) termed the rumours of health hazards due to 5G trials irrelevant. To back his point, Mohindroo said that India has 10 times stringent norms for radiation as compared to the norms in other countries. He further explained that the world follows the norm of 2 watts of radiation on 10 grams of tissues while in India it is 1.6 watts on 1 gram of tissue. These norms are only followed in three other countries, USA, South Korea and Canada.

Mohindroo further said that the radiation emitted from the cell phones are non-ionizing which only marginally increases the temperature and doesn’t change the cell structure. He added that the effects of non-ionizing radiation can be referred to from a study by International Agency for Research on Cancer.

Dr Harsh Mahajan, a famous radiologist, said that there is no known evidence of the health hazards from radiation emitted from cell phones and the towers, but “we still need to reduce the usage time of cell phones”.

Sanjay Kapoor, former CEO, Bharti Airtel, said that same charges were levelled by the activists at the time of the trials of 2G and 3G services in India, however, “we are yet to find any credible evidence against the radiations emitted from these”.

Aashutosh Srivastava, a Supreme Court advocate and Juhi Chawla’s counsel in this case, referred to the study by International Agency for Research on Cancer in 2011, which mentions carcinogenic radiation as cause of cancer. Srivastava said that “we need to study the effects of these radiations in much more detail before proceeding with the 5G trials”. Srivastava was however confronted by Pankaj Mohindroo during the debate who listed out the categories mentioned in the study and said that the study nowhere mentions the radiations from cell phones or towers as cause of cancer.

What WHO says on 5G trials

World Health Organisation (WHO) on the impact of 5G on health, says that so far only a few studies have been carried out at the frequencies to be used by 5G. It adds that tissue heating is the main mechanism of interaction between radiofrequency fields and the human body and radiofrequency exposure levels from current technologies result in negligible temperature rise in the human body.

Also, as the frequency increases, the WHO says that there is less penetration into the body tissues and absorption of the energy becomes more confined to the surface of the body. And since the overall exposure remains below international guidelines, no consequences for public health are anticipated, it adds.

What is 5G technology and when will it roll out in India?

The fifth-generation of wireless networks or 5G promises to revolutionise mobile broadband and it is an upgradation of technology over the existing 4G. This new technology will not only ensure faster internet speed in our phones, but also help power IoT (Internet of Things) networks to run connected cars and homes smarter. It will also support streaming of rich media.

But 5G is yet to be rolled out in India. Telecom companies Bharti Airtel, Reliance Jio and Vodafone Idea have been given trial spectrum to test 5G technology in the country. Once the trial is over, the 5G rollout is expected to gather pace in the country by 2022.

Airtel Xstream Fiber’s high-speed Wi-Fi routers claim to connect up to 60 devices over a single connection

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In today’s new normal of work from home, online learning and entertainment, the average urban households have up to 10-12 smart devices running concurrently. This includes smartphones, laptops, smart TVs, streaming devices, speakers, smart appliances and security systems. Despite high-speed fiber connections, customers face buffering issues due to this high number of concurrent devices streaming.

To solve this issue, Airtel Xstream Fiber has launched cutting-edge high-speed Wi-Fi routers that can connect up to 60 devices concurrently, over a single FTTH connection. With speeds up to 1 Gbps, Airtel Xstream Fiber’s FTTH network ensures that homes with a large number of smart devices are never out of high-speed bandwidth.

To highlight the superior concurrency and multi-device usage on Airtel Xstream Fiber, the brand has launched a new marketing campaign “Connectivity for up to 60 devices at once” – highlighting the superfast speeds available with its fiber connections.

The Airtel Xstream Fiber Rs 3,999 monthly plan offers unlimited data at 1Gbps speed, and comes with a complimentary upgrade to a high-speed Wi-Fi router. This advanced 4×4 Wi-Fi router ensures actual delivery of 1Gbps speeds and unlocks the best experience for online gaming and animation users, work from home and study from home usage or small offices with multiple concurrent users.

Huawei rolls out a range of HarmonyOS 2-powered products

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Chinese tech behemoth Huawei has finally launched a range of smartphones, smart watches, and tablets powered by its new HarmonyOS 2 operating system, including a new version of the Huawei Mate 40 Series and Huawei Mate X2, the Huawei Watch 3 Series, and the Huawei MatePad Pro.

At a launch event in Shenzhen, the company also released the Huawei FreeBuds 4, its next-generation open-fit Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) wireless Bluetooth earbuds, and two high-end monitors, the Huawei MateView and the Huawei MateView GT.

The company took this opportunity to announce that roughly 100 other Huawei devices – including both smartphones and tablets – will be upgraded to run on HarmonyOS 2, giving consumers access to a seamless intelligent experience across multiple devices in all different types of scenarios.

As a next-generation operating system for smart devices, HarmonyOS provides a common language for different kinds of devices to connect and collaborate, providing users with a more convenient, smooth, and secure experience. It uses distributed technology to meet the varied needs of all types of different devices with a single system, enabling flexible deployment as needed. HarmonyOS also combines previously independent devices into a cohesive and holistic Super Device that integrates all hardware and resources to freely leverage the capabilities of its component devices based on the user’s real-time needs. For developers, HarmonyOS allows cross-platform development and cross-device deployment of apps, making the development of apps across devices easier than ever before.

Huawei Watch 3 Series

Featuring a curved glass screen and 316L stainless steel case, this stylish watch comes complete with a brand-new 3D rotating crown that senses different levels of pressure and provides haptic feedback in response to user input, making the watch both comfortable to wear and easy to operate. The Huawei Watch 3 Series also allows you to make and receive phone calls and listen to music using the same phone number and data plan as your smartphone.

The Huawei Watch 3 Series runs on HarmonyOS 2, which allows it to integrate seamlessly with Huawei smartphones to serve as a multifunctional travel assistant. Functionality flows directly from your smartphone to your wrist, making all ride-hailing and flight information available at a glance. On the ride home from the airport, if you’re taking public transit, both your watch and your phone will remind you when you’re getting close to your final destination.

The Watch 3 Series also serves as a professional fitness and health manager that supports more than 100 workout modes. In addition to a broad range of healthcare support options, the watch can now monitor skin temperature with a new, high-precision temperature sensor. It also supports fall detection and SOS functions so users can monitor and manage their health in real time.

The Huawei Watch 3 Pro features an ultra-long battery life, which lasts five days in smart mode and 21 days in ultra-long battery life mode. The Huawei Watch 3, in turn, has a battery life of three days in smart mode and 14 days in ultra-long battery life mode.

Huawei MatePad Pro

The new Huawei MatePad Pro features a stunning 12.6-inch OLED FullView Display with a 90% screen-to-body ratio, the highest among all tablets currently available in the market. Every display comes with a ?E colour difference of less than 0.5 for incredibly high colour accuracy, delivering a crisp, colour-accurate picture that is on par with professional monitors. The Huawei MatePad Pro also has an ultra-high contrast ratio of 1,000,000:1 and supports a DCI-P3 colour gamut.

Equipped with Kirin 9000 series chipsets, the Huawei MatePad Pro delivers incredible levels of performance. Supported by the distributed data management and task scheduling capabilities of HarmonyOS, the tablet can work together seamlessly with smartphones and PCs to double your productivity and creativity in different scenarios, whether you’re in the office or at the drawing board.

The HUAWEI MatePad Pro also supports multi-screen collaboration with PCs. The tablet can become a drawing board in Mirror mode and a monitor in Extend mode. It also supports cross-device file dragging and dropping, delivering a more efficient and collaborative multi-device experience.

The second-generation Huawei M-Pencil was unveiled together with the Huawei MatePad Pro. The new smart pen features a new platinum-coated nib for high-precision handwriting and ultra-low latency, accurately differentiating between 4,096 levels of force. The Huawei M-Pencil supports FreeScript, which converts handwriting in any input box into digital text in real time. In addition, intelligent interactions such as double tap to switch, Instant Shape, and Instant Table make handwritten input more seamless and natural to fit your unique workflow.

An entirely new interactive experience

Multi-device interaction with HarmonyOS makes working across multiple devices as simple as controlling one. The new Control Panel supports simple and intuitive connections through a drag-and-integrate feature that allows users to freely connect the devices they want based on specific scenarios.

For example, if you want to watch a movie at home late at night, all you have to do is open up the Control Panel and drag the smart screen icon to your phone icon, and the movie jumps directly from your phone to the TV. If you’re wearing your Huawei FreeBuds 4, you can then drag the earphone icon to the phone icon, at which point the movie will play on your smart screen while rerouting its sound through your FreeBuds. This is just one example of the Super Device experience.

HarmonyOS 2’s new Task Center allows apps to travel between different devices at will without installing them on each and every one, so that all functions and services are available whenever and wherever they’re needed. On any device that’s part of a Super Device system, you can see the tasks running on all other devices. If you want a bigger display for mobile gaming, you can simply swipe up and hover to bring up the Overview Screen, and then transfer the game to your Huawei MatePad Pro to continue the fun.

The new HarmonyOS Home Screen is more streamlined and organized than ever. You can swipe up on apps to generate Service Widgets that display real-time, easy-to-access information or services without having to open the app itself. You can customize the size of the Service Widgets, tap apps and swipe up to display their widgets, and tap any vacant location on the home screen to hide them. Service Widgets can also be used to access Atomic Services, which can be easily called on and shared in the Service Center without the need to download or install anything, making it easier and more convenient to access functions like news aggregation.

In terms of look-and-feel, the beauty of innovative interaction lies in the aesthetic details: The specially designed HarmonyOS Sans font and natural Gravitational Animations offer a consistent user experience across all HarmonyOS devices.

Huawei HiLink has been upgraded to HarmonyOS Connect to equip more non-Huawei devices with smart features. Smart home devices can be connected to your mobile phone with a single tap: Tap your phone against a Midea oven that supports HarmonyOS Connect and select a recipe to start preparing your meal instantly. Keep your leftovers safe for longer with Haier refrigerators that automatically adjust their temperature based on the type of food you’re storing. And get the perfect soymilk for your body with Joyoung soymilk machines that can recommend recipes based on the data in your Health app. When working together, these connections can turn your kitchen into a personal health coach.

HarmonyOS 2 runs even more smoothly than the last generation of EMUI. A HarmonyOS 2 phone can maintain read/write speeds similar to those of a new phone after 36 months of use, even with very little storage still available on the device.

HarmonyOS 2 keeps opened apps running in the background so that your tasks are always available where you left off. You can return to the last action or page on a given app even if you have dozens of other apps open. What’s more, you can enjoy a longer battery life with a HarmonyOS 2-based device. After upgrading to HarmonyOS 2, the Huawei Mate 40 Pro can run Game for Peace for 5.1 hours straight.

Fujifilm India partners Insight Group to expand graphic arts business

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Fujifilm India, a pioneer in imaging technologies, has come together with Insight Print Communications, a diverse organization in the graphic arts industry, for a strategic partnership to innovate and expand top-of-the-class solutions for the graphic arts portfolio.

In a world full of printing system suppliers, Fujifilm and Insight’s combination of expertise will create a unique synergy from the new alliance. Earning the trust of graphic professionals worldwide over time, Fujifilm has taken a lead in providing reliable and convenient solutions that raise productivity and quality. And Insight with its 30 years of expertise, is regarded as a leader in the Indian printing industry that has transformed the industry from merely utilitarian to inspirational.

Kentaro Imafuku, Head of Department, Graphic Arts, Fujifilm India, said, “We are delighted to partner with Insight which aims to deliver highest quality standards in customer understanding and service support and provide world-class product and solutions to the printing industry in India. At Fujifilm India, our greatest strength lies in providing a total worldwide service from system configuration to strategy planning and technical support. This strength drives our technical innovation, enabling us to contribute to the development of the Graphic Arts industry. With this announcement, we want to foster collaboration and create various futuristic platforms in the graphic arts segment beginning this financial year.”

“At Insight, we promote many great solutions for the graphic arts industry in the Indian market. With Fujifilm’s diverse offerings – we enhance our range. With our India wide network, we are optimistic that this collaboration will help us strengthen our commitment of transforming the printing segment in India. With our combined vision to understand the needs of our customers and provide appropriate solutions we believe this association will enhance the value we bring to the market,” said Ajay Aggarwal, MD and CEO, Insight.

Fujifilm already has products for various segments of the printing industry successfully running across the world. Through this alliance, the brand aims to leverage Insight’s longstanding relationship with the Indian print industry that spans almost two generations of entrepreneurs. During this collaboration, choosing the right products considering market demand and customers’ expectations will be a key focus area for both. They plan to work together by launching digital solutions for key segments like Commercial, Publishing and Labels industry.

As part of this partnership, Fujifilm aims to work with Insight on various futuristic platforms in the graphic arts segment beginning FY21-22. It further plans to expand this partnership in a phased manner.

Anytime, Anywhere Alternatives to Paid Cloud Storage!

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For the last five years, consumers across the globe, on any operating system, have relied on limited internal phone storage and the free cloud storage made available to them by the tech giants. It was an interesting proposition for Indian customers but only till it was free. But now as the cloud is not free anymore, users are looking out for alternatives to get rid of monthly subscriptions. Brands such as WD and SanDisk offer a wide range of storage solutions for the smartphone users. The one-time investment against monthly subscription helps users save on their recurring expenses and allows them to travel with their data wherever they like, without the internet constraints or stressing over exceeding the budgeted GBs on the cloud.

If you too are looking out for storage solutions to transfer those photos from the cloud, here are a few quick and solid recommendations:

SanDisk iXpand Flash Drive Luxe for Apple Devices

Smartphone users are in a constant conundrum when it comes to backing up their personal data. Given the number of high-quality videos and images captured, chances are high that your iPhone has reached its storage capacity in the first few months itself. A one-stop hassle free solution to this is the recently-launched SanDisk iXpand Flash Drive Luxe.

This is Western Digital’s first flash-drive with dual Lightning and USB Type-C connectors that allows users to save and back up their data without fuss. With an all-metal casing, it provides a sleek experience for users to seamlessly access and move files between iPhone, iPad and Mac. Furthermore, it works with USB Type-C devices, including Android smartphones. If you want to free up space and/or automatically back up your photographs, movies, documents, and contacts without the headache of a no or poor internet connection, this fresh new drive should be on your accessories list collection.

Price – The SanDisk iXpand Flash Drive Luxe is available in 64GB, 128GB and 256GB storage variants at Rs 4,449, Rs 5,919 and Rs 8,999 respectively on Amazon India.

SanDisk Ultra Dual Drive Luxe for Type C Android Smartphones

Like the iXpand Flash Drive, the SanDisk Ultra Dual Drive Luxe USB is specifically built for Type-C Android smartphones. Content creators, especially those creating over their smartphones love to keep stock of the oldest of their pictures and videos. With premium type C smartphones floating in the market with high megapixel cameras and ultra-HD experience, the content created requires huge storage capacities. This device is a perfect fit for you if you own a Type-C device and love clicking and creating content.

Basis a CMR Report for Smartphone Import Tracking for Q1’21, almost 55% of smartphones feature a USB Type-C interface, which allows for quicker data transfer. The high-capacity storage solution enables content transfer between USB Type-C smartphones, tablets, laptops, and desktops quickly and easily. The high-performance USB 3.1 Gen 1 drive comes in a sleek all-metal casing and has a read speed of up to 150MB/s. You can now capture even more images and simply view them on all your devices.

Price – The device comes in 32GB, 64GB, 128GB, 256GB, 512GB and 1TB capacities, with an introductory price of Rs 856 for the 32GB version and Rs 11,813 for the 1TB version.

WD My Cloud Home for Shared Storage

Hundreds or thousands of images, documents, songs, and videos are scattered throughout our phones, several pen drives, computers, and various other storage devices. Consolidating and backing up everything is a nuisance, as things are frequently forgotten or lost. With Cloud solutions getting paid, users will look for a one stop shop for all their data and for that, WD My Cloud Home has got your back (UP)!

If you want to automate all the above while also providing home users with a central, always-on repository for all their data and gadgets, WD My Cloud Home is the closest thing you can get. It’s a great personal cloud storage device that automatically backs up data from all your devices – not just the ones wired onto your home network, but also over the Internet. You can additionally give access to your family members and use it as shared storage space while maintaining privacy at the same time. It’s like a cloud storage service, only it’s a physical box that lives in your house. You buy it once and keep it for as long as you want instead of paying a monthly membership price. You can access, upload, and share your content from anywhere with an internet connection with the My Cloud Home app. With storage capacities ranging from 2TB all the way up to 12TB, you can save all your photographs, videos and movie collections in one place, and yes don’t forget that you can access everything saved from anywhere at any point of time seamlessly using the My Cloud Home Mobile App.

Price – Starting from Rs 12,899 for the 2TB version and available up to 12TB.

SanDisk Extreme microSDXC UHS-I Card

Compact in size, yet massive in terms of benefits. SD cards are rather the underdogs among other storage solutions, which provide a huge storing space for both professional and personal consumption. And furthermore, the ease of transferability in different devices at much higher speed, surely makes MicroSD cards most apt in terms of choosing them as a preferred storage device within the affordable segment.

Such is the case with SanDisk Extreme microSD card series which ensures extreme speeds for fast transfer, app performance, and 4K UHD, ideal for your Android smartphone, action cameras or drones. This high-performance microSD from SanDisk is equipped to perform 4K UHD video recording, full HD video, and high-resolution photos. The super-fast SanDisk Extreme microSDXC memory card reads up to 160MB/s and writes up to 90MB/s. Plus, it’s A2-rated, so you can get fast application performance for exceptional smartphone experience.

Another interesting added benefit that is available to users of SanDisk storage devices (be it SanDisk iXpand, Dual Drives or MicroSD cards) is the SanDisk Memory Zone App. An easy and one-stop solution to file and manage storage that makes backups and freeing up space much easier for the customers.

Price – The SanDisk Extreme microSDXC card is available on Amazon.in at Rs 1,590 for 64GB and is available up to 1TB capacity at Rs 18,702.

SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD Portfolio

SSDs are rapidly bringing about paradigm changes in the future of storage as they prove to be a better alternative storage solution for those who need data on the go. They’re taking the place of clunky hard disc drives (HDDs) and pricey cloud storage packages that we’ve grown accustomed to in recent years. Moreover, it’s important that your data is protected from all types of hacking, ransomware, and other threats, and it’s accessible to you always, irrespective of whether you have access to the internet or not. Specially-designed for travel enthusiasts and content creators such as photographers and videographers, the SanDisk Extreme Pro SSD is a must carry device for those who don’t like to slow down.

These SSDs come with enhanced performance of read/write speed up to 2000MB/sec allowing users to move files faster and edit right from the drive. The SanDisk Extreme SSDs have a tough rubberized coating that can withstand impacts, as well as an IP55 rating that protects it from water and dust along with added protection from shocks. This device is known for its lightspeed data transfer that comes in an extremely portable body. With high-end efficiency and a rugged weather-resistant build, these storage devices are your perfect companion for the hustlers.

Price – The SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD is available in 500GB for Rs 7,999, 1TB at Rs 12,999 and 2TB for Rs 27,499, with a 4TB model as well. Meanwhile, the Pro version is available in 1TB for Rs 19,999 and 2TB for Rs 34,999.

iGear introduces SenseLED, a rechargeable multi-coloured, gesture-controlled night lamp

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Domestic gadgets and smartphone accessories brand iGear has launched SenseLED, a touchless ambient light illumination solution for any room with nine different light colours and eye protection mode. The iGear SenseLED uses the latest technology for gesture control and a rechargeable battery makes it usable for 12 hours on a single charge.

Neha Sharma, Co-founder, iGear, said, “The iGear SenseLED is a superb and affordable ambient lighting solution for every household, it’s a great accessory for the bedroom, living area, study area and kids’ rooms. Integrated with today’s modern technology for gesture control and motion sensing, the SenseLED is a must-have accessory for every home.”

The iGear SenseLED is a simple and elegant, yet powerful 5W ambient lamp that’s integrated with a motion sensor for touchless operations. Sized no larger than a standard kid’s lunchbox, the SenseLED is equipped with multi-coloured LEDs that produces nine different colour variants of light with options to vary the intensity from dim to full bright.

Built with a touch of modern technology, the iGear SenseLED features a motion sensor that works with gestures or hand movements. Wave your hand a few inches over the lamp and take control of its illumination within seconds – no buttons, no touching needed. Simply wave to change colours or hold for intensity variations and to choose from nine different lighting options and brightness. You can also set it to automatic colour-cycling mode. The in-built LEDs are designed to produce a soothing dim illumination for sleeping, or an increased brightness good enough for reading at night. A great accessory for your bedside or study table. A great mood light accessory for any occasion too.

Lastly, the iGear SenseLED features a 1,500mAh in-built lithium-ion battery that can last a good 12 hours on a single charge or up to 350 hours on standby. Using a standard microUSB smartphone charger, you can top up the battery in just a few hours. The SenseLED is built using Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene which is strong, rugged and eco-friendly too. And being highly portable, you can easily use it outdoors during camping or alike.

A great gifting option too, the iGear SenseLED is available in White colour for an introductory price of Rs 1,950. It comes with a standard industry warranty of 1 year and can be purchased from Amazon.in and Flipkart.com.

Byju’s partners Google to offer learning solution for schools

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Edtech major Byju’s today announced a partnership with Google to aid continuity of online learning for both teachers and students. This integration of Google Workspace for Education with Byju’s will offer a collaborative and personalised digital platform for classroom organisation, available for free to participating educational institutions.

With a commitment to digital education, Google Workspace for Education will combine Byju’s’ unparalleled pedagogy to empower educators in their journey towards digital transformation. Built on the Vidyartha platform, this partnership will provide direct access to Byju’s’ extensive math and science pedagogy and visually-rich learning solutions, including chapter-wise slides, readymade assignments, data banks, summary docs, handouts, tests, and more.

Mrinal Mohit, Chief Operating Officer, Byju’s, said, “The significant rise and acceptance of online learning in the last one year has led to the swift digitisation of our education system. Teachers and students had to adapt to online learning overnight and are now rapidly discovering its potential. Through our partnership with Google, we are aiming to aid this digital revolution and equip our educators with the necessary technological and learning assets to ensure continuity of education. We are truly excited to collaborate with Google and believe that our partnership will be a key facilitator in the new wave of re-defining the future of learning.”

Designed to enable seamless and convenient learning, the platform also features Google Classroom, offering simplicity and flexibility, along with a security experience for all educators. Besides the Google Workspace for Education features that include Docs, Sheets, Slides and Forms, teachers will get access to Google Meet – Google’s premium video conferencing solution – where up to 100 people can participate using Google Workspace for Education Fundamentals, for free.

Bani Dhawan, Head of Education – South Asia, Google, said, “This past year, we at Google have been especially vested in using our technology and platforms to help extend quality learning experiences to students everywhere. We are thrilled to partner with Byju’s in reaching out to schools across the country to bring rich and interactive English-based learning solutions that complement school curriculum, and look forward to working to make this offering available in Indian languages later. With the rapid move to online learning and teaching, educators today are increasingly looking for more meaningful ways to bring their lessons to life, and we hope this offering makes online classes that much more engaging and fulfilling.”

This solution aims at empowering educators to provide a comprehensive solution for their students including messaging, test conduction, daily classes and well-made pedagogical content from Byju’s. This digital ecosystem will empower educators to create engaging and personalized education that is well integrated with curriculum, based on Google’s world-class security.

Every school that signs up on the platform will get official email IDs for all faculty, students and admin staff, powered by Google Workspace for Education. To aid effective learning at school, this learning solution will facilitate end-to-end classroom management and will help organise, access, and track classroom learning.

iQOO gears up to launch Z3 on June 8, to be available on Amazon

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iQOO is coming up with yet another smartphone called Z3 in India. It is slated to be launched on June 8 and will come with Snapdragon 768G 5G SoC at the helm.

According to reports, the iQOO Z3 was supposed to arrive in India in early May but plans were changed due to the second wave of COVID-19 pandemic in the country.

The event will be live-streamed on the company’s official YouTube channel. The iQOO Z3 is also said to be a 5G supported device, similar to other iQOO devices launched in India.

The handset is being teased via Amazon, which clearly indicates it will be exclusively available at Amazon. It is also confirmed that the phone will arrive with 55W fast-charging support and run Android 11-based Funtouch OS.

The iQOO Z3 was recently launched in China and it features a 6.58-inch Full HD+ display with a 120Hz refresh rate. It comes with up to 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage.

In terms of cameras, the iQOO Z3 features a total of four cameras – a 16MP selfie shooter inside the notch and a triple camera setup on the back consisting of 64MP primary, 8MP ultrawide, and 2MP macro units.

We can expect the same specs to arrive in India.