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Take your gaming to the next level with CLAW’s Shoot Controller

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Consumer lifestyle accessories brand CLAW has come up with its Shoot Bluetooth Controller for Android phones, tablets, TVs and TV boxes along with PC and laptops. The controller is available for purchase exclusively on Amazon India at price of Rs 2,490.

The CLAW Shoot Controller easily pairs via Bluetooth with Android mobiles, tablets, smart TVs and TV box, whereas the PC mode uses the included 2.4Ghz wireless USB dongle.

With this, you can play your favourite games even if they are not natively supported. Install the ‘ShootingPlus V3’ app from the Play Store and use pre-configured buttons or configure your own buttons for games like PUBG, Call of Duty, Free Fire, Fornite and many more.

Included in the box is a detachable smartphone bracket capable of holding mobiles between 4 to 7 inches. You’ll get up to 8 hours of gaming with the in built-in 400mAh rechargeable battery and a wireless range of up to 10 meters (33 feet).

The streamlined layout features rubberized textured grips along with 2 Analog sticks, 8 Way Directional D-Pad, 4 Action Buttons, 2 Triggers, 2 Shoulder Buttons and Dual Vibration Motors for PC games only.

You’ll save up to 4 profiles for quick switching between games. Simply press the D-pad arrow keys + home button to switch between the profiles after a successful connection to the controller.

Thanks to the dual input support (X-Input and D-Input), you can play old and new games by simply changing modes. It supports top games such as FIFA, GTA, PUBG PC, Call of Duty PC, NFS and many more.

25 million new users join Telegram in past 72 hours globally

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In the first week of January, messaging platform Telegram surpassed 500 million monthly active users. It has continued to grow with 25 million new users joining Telegram in the last 72 hours alone. These new users are from across the globe – 38% from Asia, 27% from Europe, 21% from Latin America and 8% from MENA.

In a recent blog post Telegram’s CEO and Founder Pavel Durov says, “This is a significant increase compared to last year, when 1.5M new users signed up every day. We’ve had surges of downloads before, throughout our 7-year history of protecting user privacy. But this time is different.”

“People no longer want to exchange their privacy for free services. They no longer want to be held hostage by tech monopolies that seem to think they can get away with anything as long as their apps have a critical mass of users.”

“With half a billion active users and accelerating growth, Telegram has become the largest refuge for those seeking a communication platform committed to privacy and security. We take this responsibility very seriously. We won’t let you down.”

“Those of you who have used Telegram for the last several years know we’ve been consistent both when it comes to defending private data and to improving our apps. For those of you who just joined and are wondering what Telegram stands for, I’d like to quote.”

He further added, “You – our users – have been and will always be our only priority. Unlike other popular apps, Telegram doesn’t have shareholders or advertisers to report to. We don’t do deals with marketers, data miners or government agencies. Since the day we launched in August 2013 we haven’t disclosed a single byte of our users’ private data to third parties. We operate this way because we don’t regard Telegram as an organization or an app. For us, Telegram is an idea; it is the idea that everyone on this planet has a right to be free.”

Telegram messenger is focused on its mission to empower common people by providing them the best quality in security, privacy and seamless connectivity while they are communicating, the company said in a statement. With its current growth rate, Telegram is on track to reach billions of users in the near future.

Appy Pie launches Design, an innovative graphic design platform

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App building platform Appy Pie today launched an all-new web-based graphic design platform called Design. With this platform, a user can create everything from a brochure to a book cover to a business card through a simple DIY process.

To ease out the processes for first time users, there is an integrated onboarding flow that guides them through each step of the designing process.

The Appy Pie Design platform comes with more than 5,000 professionally designed templates, spread across more than 30 design categories, including poster maker, logo maker, brochure maker, flyer maker, card maker, business card maker, blog banner, Facebook cover and infographic maker.

Design has currently been launched by Appy Pie in an Open Beta version. To start with, a user can create as many as five designs free of cost, following which they would get an option to upgrade to a premium version, which is available at a competitive subscription price of Rs 480 per annum. In the free version, the users can download the designs created by them in the png format while with the premium version, the same can be downloaded in jpeg, png as well as pdf formats.

Abhinav Girdhar, Founder, Appy Pie, said, “Our graphic design platform offers the best in class experience at the most competitive and affordable price. The platform is ideal for marketing professionals, students or organizations, especially those hailing from the SME sector. Appy Pie Design is a one-stop destination to meet all their designing requirements.”

The platform comes equipped with in-built tools such as Graphic Editor and Photo Editor that can be used to get a customized design. Furthermore, there are options for image cropping, multiple file format support and cloud storage, in addition to more than 3000 icons and unlimited photographs to choose from.

John Abraham roped in as U&i brand ambassador

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Homegrown gadget accessory and consumer electronics brand U&i has appointed Bollywood heartthrob John Abraham as its brand ambassador.

With the new alliance in place, both the brand and John Abraham are equally excited about this association and look forward to creating a buzz in the market with technology and style, the company said in a statement.

John Abraham aptly emulates the brand’s values of ruggedness and style combined with panache and attitude that resonates with the youths today, it added.

As part of this new association, John Abraham will appear in a series of campaigns for the brand’s comprehensive range of mobile batteries. The new association was unveiled by the Bollywood superstar on its official Instagram account. U&i aims to enhance its foothold as a trustworthy and reliable brand in the market.

Paresh Vij, Founder and Director, U&i, said, “Selecting the right brand ambassador plays a major role in building the brand image. Our qualities are similar to that of John Abraham, hence, this association will definitely bring out the best of U&i and will help us gain more recognition and popularity.”

“It feels great to be associated with U&i. Today’s youth are highly enthusiastic about the brands that they use and U&i has proven its mettle by pushing the boundaries of innovation and offering its users a quality experience,” said Abraham.

TCL unveils 2021 Mini LED, QLED and 4K HDR TVs at CES 2021

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TCL Electronics showcased its newest Mini LED, QLED and 4K HDR TVs under its forward-looking AI x IoT strategy at CES 2021.

Attendees at this year’s all-digital CES were introduced to the new TCL 4K Mini LED TV C825, TCL 4K QLED TV C725, TCL 4K HDR TV P725. More details will be announced closer to sales launch later this year, the company said in a statement.

TCL is boldly taking the lead in global display technology at CES 2021, it said. This year, it is introducing three outstanding Mini LED, QLED and 4K HDR TVs that claim to go beyond powerful picture performance and deliver a comprehensive range of lifestyle features for new generations.

C825:

The TCL latest 4K Mini LED TV C825 elevates our TV viewing and video gaming standards to the next level. C825 is an important addition in TCL’s continuous commitment to Mini LED Display Technology.

C825 adopts straight down backlight mode reducing the grain size of traditional LED to 100 ~200 ? m. Thousands of light control units are used to increase the number of backlight sources. Combined with full array, ultra-high targeted regional brightness adjustment is realized to bring a better visual experience.

Featuring Quantum Dot Display Technology, C825 combines light and colour, higher gamut and more precise light control to achieve the ultimate picture quality effect.

C825 also features Dolby Vision HDR imaging technology, offering ultra-vivid picture that brings entertainment to life, and Dolby Vision IQ, which leverages the full intelligence of C825 to deliver a perfect picture in your room at every moment by dynamically adjusting to the changing light in the room and the types of content being played back, while maximizing the full capabilities of the TV.

With supreme audio-visual quality together with Imax Enhanced, the C825 will deliver unparalleled enjoyment to consumers at home.

To make moving images smoother and video gaming more engaging, the C825 uses 120Hz MEMC and 120Hz low reverse display.

Also, a 4-way HDMI 2.1 port, VRR, ALLM, eARC, WiFi6 and low input lag give gaming fans faster, smoother graphics, and better sound effects. A magnetic split-type camera 4M Pixel delivers superb visual and audio interactions for superior video call experiences.

C725:

Elevating Quantum Dot Display Technology to a new level, the TCL C725 QLED 4K TV offers excellent value for those who want high-quality, interactive home entertainment as part of a connected and smart lifestyle.

With nearly 100% ultra-high colour gamut (DCI-P3), the Quantum Dot Display Technology in the C725 will deliver even more vibrant and diverse colours without the limitations of lower colour volume or shorter lifespans found in other colour technologies.

Dolby Vision ultra-vivid picture and Dolby Atmos immersive audio together with Onkyo deliver an audiovisual feast. The C725’s AiPQ Engine switches on the full potential of TCL’s big-screen TVs with real-time optimization for different entertainment or content genres.

Users can enjoy Hands-Free Voice Control 2.0, Google Duo and unlimited content from Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Google Play and Movie, Disney+ and more, adding to the enjoyment of an intelligent life.

In addition, the C725 supports both MEMC and HDMI 2.1 to deliver images that are always smooth, even in fast-moving action scenes.

P725:

The TCL P725 is a 4K HDR TV featuring Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos, delivering a stunning, high-quality, detailed experience, especially dynamic motion imageries and immersive audio.

Dolby Vision is an advanced imaging technology that combines high dynamic range (HDR) with wide colour gamut capabilities to deliver ultra-vivid picture quality with incredible brightness, contrast, colour, and detail.

Silky-smooth MEMC motion picture processing ensures crisper, no-blurring and stable imagery performance in fast-moving, action-packed scenes.

P725 also supports Dolby Atmos, immersing you in your favourite entertainment with sound that moves all around you with breathtaking realism, delivering incredible clarity and detail that allows you to hear details you’ve never heard before.

P725‘s TCL Hands-Free Voice Control 2.0 frees you from the remote control. Switch channels, set reminders, and explore streaming services via simple voice commands. The P725 also offers enhanced entertainment experience with the latest in Android TV OS. It’s millimetre-thin metallic trim design delivers a broader and wider sense for entertainment.

HCL partners Bobble AI to offer solutions for fintech sector

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Artificial Intelligence (AI) innovation company, Bobble, has partnered with HCL Technologies (HCL) to offer customer engagement solutions in the open banking space through a plug-n-play White-label Keyboard SDK (Software Development Kit).

The keyboard-based solution, an innovation by Bobble AI, creates a unique advantage and strengthens HCL’s relationships with its Banking and Insurance Clients, building a competitive advantage by offering clear benefits including increased revenue and reduced customer acquisition cost.

The solution, which will be deployed remotely, will help HCL’s Banking Clients develop a 360-degree understanding of their consumers based on smartphone behavior across 24×7 usage. With this knowledge, HCL’s Banking Clients will be equipped with a far better communication and acquisition strategy for cross-selling its wide-range of products and services.

The Bobble AI Keyboard SDK offers core typing functionalities like auto-correct, word predictions, swipe-to-type, speech-to-text, clipboard, and more.  In addition to English, these features work efficiently in 36 Indic languages and over 100 International languages.

The solution seamlessly integrates with a bank’s mobile app, giving consumers access to services while creating an opportunity for banks to extend their features and offerings to their consumers based on real-time intent. It serves as both a strategic driver for promoting mobile banking services and helps banks regain P2P (peer-to-peer) transactions that may be lost to digital wallets and other dedicated solutions.

Ankit Prasad, CEO & Founder, Bobble AI said, “Keyboard is essentially the first customer engagement tool for any connected device in today’s world and a relevant and focused integration in the mobile app helps in building quick revenue growth, helps to reduce customer acquisition cost, significantly boosts engagement with the users and more importantly gives a competitive edge. Together with HCL, we aim to engineer an innovative infrastructure of white-label solutions that will help banks and their FinTech partner ecosystem create differentiated Open Banking strategies and implement them.”

Shopmatic set to turn cash positive in 2021

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E-commerce enabler Shopmatic has registered revenues of over $7M in 9 months – Apr-Dec 2020 exceeding its targets by 40%. Riding on an upward trajectory with its recently launched range of tech-enabled solutions for the countries’ SME and entrepreneur sectors, Shopmatic turned EBITDA positive – a year earlier than originally projected.

The company witnessed great demand from customers in Singapore, India, Malaysia and Hong Kong a testament to the digital wave which has been accelerated due to the effects of COVID-19.

In April 2020, when the initial faltering of the economy was felt due to the pandemic, Shopmatic focused its efforts on providing managed solutions through one of its locally acquired companies- CombineSell Pte Ltd. This move was to help move Singapore’s SMEs offline to online by providing them an opportunity to outsource their digital team.

In May 2020, Shopmatic introduced a special solution for grocery/ ‘kirana’ stores to go online – and found great adoption from businesses across India and Singapore.

The company witnessed 80 per cent growth over the July-September quarter in transactions and GMV compared to the previous quarter, another testament to the digital wave, which fuelled ecommerce adoption by SMEs.

In December 2020, Shopmatic launched a whole new range of ecommerce solutions allowing individual entrepreneurs and SMEs to choose from 4 different ways to e-commerce via Shopmatic Chat, Shopmatic Social, Shopmatic Webstore, and Shopmatic Marketplaces.

During the last nine months, Shopmatic as a group has enabled over 5000 Singaporean businesses to digitize and generate significant customer revenues by helping businesses sell through marketplaces, social media commerce and their webstores.

The company is now planning to expand to other countries in South-East Asia this year and is in advanced discussions with several investors, for a Series B fund raise.

Anurag Avula, Co-Founder and CEO, Shopmatic, said, “We are very happy that we were able to close 2020 on a hugely positive note and are now able to step into 2021 with even more aggressive plans to digitize local businesses and entrepreneurs in Singapore, India, Malaysia and Hong Kong. We continue to make significant investments behind key resources to be able to drive our organisation to the next level and expand footprint into new markets in South East Asia. At Shopmatic, our focus is to build a sustainable and profitable business and we are delighted that we’ve been able to reach this significant milestone a year ahead of plan.”

As an e-commerce solutions provider, Shopmatic brings several elements of the e-commerce landscape onto a single platform to help SMEs and individual entrepreneurs take their businesses online. From creating a customized online store, selling through social and chat commerce, selling on multiple marketplaces with integrated global payment options and shipping solutions, creating and promoting digital advertising, Shopmatic makes it easy for anyone to sell online.

Fox My Box launches Kitsun, the Fox PC, for gamers in India

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Fox My Box, a leading player in the niche of professional customization for consumer durables, has launched “Kitsun- the Fox PC”, a one-of-a-kind aesthetically built Custom PC cabinet, targeted primarily at PC modding community, gamers and Performance PC enthusiasts in India.

While Gigabyte, the Taiwanese manufacturer and distributor of computer hardware, provided the best-in-class components for the PC; Studio 34, the automotive design studio, visualized and mapped out the design and aesthetics, closely knitted with the latest technologies of 3D designing and printing it to reality.

Conceived by Fox My Box, the new Kitsun is powered by Ryzen Threadripper 3960X, built by Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD), the American multinational semiconductor company.

Kitsun, the Fox PC is powered by the powerful AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X, based on Zen 2 Architecture with a base frequency of 3.8GHZ which goes all the way up to 4.5+ GHz, delivering unparalleled rendering time. It also houses a Gigabyte 64GB RAM which can go up to 256GB, 3600 Mhz, Gigabyte AMD 5700 XT GPU, Aorus 850Watt power supply, 360mm Custom liquid cooling, Aorus 1TB gen4 SSD, and a stellar TRX40 Aorus Pro WIFI motherboard.  Kitsun is available at INR 12 lakhs (without the hardware).

Built for 4d motion and rendering, the PC hosts a premier graphic card that is run by joining two riser cables which have never been done on a working PC, with no compromise on performance. For system cooling, Kitsun runs a custom loop with a 360mm radiator. It also uses a BYKSKI waterblock and a radiator to control peak temperature of around 50 to 52 Degrees at 100% load.

Ankush Khera, Founder & CEO Fox My Box, said, “I deeply feel that the Kitsun has the potential to revolutionise the professional modding industry in India by enabling people to re-imagine PC cabinets more vividly and come up with tangible solutions for those who want something unusual and extraordinary than what is available in the market, stitched to their specific needs, demands and aspirations. This can be in scope of custom cabinets, custom paint jobs, and custom shapes of the cabinet and so on.”

Worldwide PC sales remained on fire during Q4 2020: IDC

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With the pandemic still in full swing, traditional PCs (inclusive of desktops, notebooks and workstations) were once again an in-demand consumer technology. The fourth quarter of 2020 saw global shipments grow 26.1% year over year to 91.6 million units, according to preliminary results from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Personal Computing Device Tracker. The same category of devices grew 13.1% year over year for the full year 2020 with the catalysts being work-from-home, remote learning, and restored consumer demand.

“Every segment of the supply chain was stretched to its limits as production once again lagged behind demand during the quarter,” said Jitesh Ubrani, research manager for IDC’s Mobile Device Trackers. “Not only were PC makers and ODMs dealing with component and production capacity shortages, but logistics remained an issue as vendors were forced to resort to air freight, upping costs at the expense of reducing delivery times,” he added.

To put things into perspective, the last time the PC market saw annual growth of this magnitude was 2010 when the market grew 13.7%. A lot has changed in those ten years, including six years of PC market decline, as well as a year of flat growth. The question now is how long this resurgence will last.

“Demand is pushing the PC market forward and all signs indicate this surge still has a way to go,” said Ryan Reith, program vice president with IDC’s Worldwide Mobile Device Trackers. “The obvious drivers for last year’s growth centered around work-from-home and remote learning needs, but the strength of the consumer market should not be overlooked. We continue to see gaming PCs and monitor sales at all-time highs and Chrome-based devices are expanding beyond education into the consumer market. In retrospect, the pandemic not only fueled PC market demand but also created opportunities that resulted in a market expansion,” Reith added.

Coolpad launches Cool Bass TWS earbuds in India

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Smartphone brand Coolpad has marked its foray into the accessories segment with the launch of Cool Bass true wireless earbuds in India. Available exclusively on Amazon at a price of 1,199, the earbuds feature a 13mm dynamic driver, Bluetooth 5.0 and active voice assistant (Google and Siri) for a seamless end-user experience.

The earbuds are equipped with a digital battery display which allows you to charge according to your need. The smart charging feature lets you enjoy 3 hours of backup in just 15 minutes of charge

The earbuds run on a 400mAh battery which the charging case sports. With quick charging capabilities, the earbuds offer you 3 hours of playback, 4.5 hours of playing time, 4 hours of talk time, and 20 hours of extended playtime.

When it comes to the design, the ultra-portable and sleek earbuds sport an innovative dolphin design 2.0 with a smart digital battery display. For enhanced convenience, Coolpad has added the universal Type-C interface to the device.

Fisher Yuan, CEO, Coolpad India, said, “After positioning Coolpad as one of the leading brands in the budget smartphones category, we are thrilled to enter into the audio accessories segment. The wireless earphone market has witnessed explosive growth in the past few months and holds infinite potential for a disruptive brand that introduces products with exceptional design and features. We have scaled our production capacity for smartphones and accessories to 5M and soon plan to start the production of accessories in India by end of 2021. We are all set to launch a wide range of accessories for smartphones throughout 2021, and achieve market leader status in this category as well.”

Harsh Sharma, Online Marketing Manager, Coolpad India, said, “At Coolpad, we intend to offer an exceptional end-user experience with every product that we launch. A lot of deliberation has gone into the innovative, new-age design of the Cool Bass earbuds, and we are very impressed with the final product. With a comfortable fit, lightweight and portable design, quick charge, and the best-ever bass, the Cool Bass earbuds are definitely set to take the market by storm and become the most preferred wireless earbuds out there.”