The new Noise Buds Combat TWS earphones have officially hit Indian markets. The latest offering from the brand comes in three colour variants - Stealth Black, Covert White, and Shadow Grey. You can purchase it via the brand’s official website or via Flipkart. The affordable TWS device is priced at ₹1,499.
Noise Buds Combat TWS top features
Quad Mics with ENC
The new Noise Buds Combat earbuds are equipped with Quad Mics that have environmental noise cancellation (ENC). This should ensure a better calling experience.
Touch controls
The earphones have touch controls, which can be used to activate the voice assistant, control the volume, and control whether a track is playing.
Voice-assistant compatibility
The Noise Buds Combat earbuds support voice assistants such as Siri and Google Assistant. This implies that the earbuds are compatible with both, iOS and Android smartphones.
Good sound
Noise has equipped the TWS earbuds with a 13mm driver. These also support ultra-low latency mode.
Long battery life
The Noise Buds Combat are claimed to offer up to 8 hours of playtime on a single charge. It also offers up to 37 hours of playtime with the case. The brand claims that it only takes 90 minutes for the earphones to be charged fully, and 120 minutes for the case to be charged as well. The earbuds have an LED charging indicator and a USB Type-C port.
Bluetooth 5.3
The Noise Buds Combat are equipped with Bluetooth 5.3, which is claimed to have a connectivity range of 10-m.
Apart from all this, the earbuds also offer IPX5 sweat and water resistance.
Noise Buds Combat TWS availability
You can purchase these affordable gaming earbuds via the GoNoise online store as well as via Flipkart. The Noise Buds Combat price in India is ₹1,499.
Android tipster Kuba Wojciechowski has recently revealed that there will be a single version of the Pixel Tablet, as opposed to earlier speculations regarding there being vanilla and Pro versions. The concept of the Pixel Tablet was first revealed at the I/O 2022 event in May 2022. Wojciechowski has posted images of the first-generation Tensor chip and the Tensor G2 chips.
Google Pixel Tablet updates
It was believed that the Pixel Tablet and Pixel Tablet Pro are called “Tangor” and “Tangorpro”, respectively. However, according to Wojciechowski, the Tangor project has been cancelled. We may only see variants of the Pixel Tablet that will be equipped with the Tensor G2 chip. The tablet is also claimed to offer 8 GB of Samsung LPDDR5 RAM and 256 GB of Kioxia UFS storage. It may also come with a side-mounted fingerprint scanner.
I have also been provided with a few photos of the device. pic.twitter.com/ctKWQoVDCT
— Kuba Wojciechowski(@Za_Raczke) January 26, 2023 Google Pixel Tablet specifications (expected)
According to the tipster, the Google Pixel Tablet will have a 2560 x 1600 pixel resolution. This display comes from China Star Optoelectronics (CSOT) and is also supported by a Richtek RT4539 six-channel LED driver. Based on this, we can assume that the Google Pixel Tablet will not have an AMOLED screen. The screen is also believed to be an 11-inch one.
Finally, it is also believed that there will be two types of docks for this tablet. The Yuzu / Y4 dock will support charging while the Korlan / K6 dock will have a speaker.
Google has announced that it will let device makers in India license their own apps for pre-installation and will also let users pick their own default search engines. This comes after the Supreme Court announced antitrust directives last week. The court also rejected Google’s challenge against Competition Commission of India ruling stating that the tech giant abused its market position. Google is now changing the way the Android system operates.
"Implementation of these changes across the ecosystem will be a complex process and will require significant work at our end and, in many cases, significant efforts from partners, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and developers," Google announced in a blog post.
What is the Competition Commission of India ruling?
Counterpoint Research states that 97% of 600 million smartphones in India run on Android. The same research states that 75% of the 550 million smartphones in Europe run on Android. The CCI ruling states that Google exploits its dominant position in the market. It also asked the company to remove restrictions placed on device makers related to the pre-installation of apps.
It also fined Google $161 million (which is around Rs. 1,300 crores).
Google tried to block these directions by warning the Supreme Court that its Android ecosystem would be hampered due to this. The company explained that it would have to change its arrangements with over 1,100 device manufacturers and app developers.
What’s happening now?
The Supreme Court dismissed Google’s plea and asked the company to pay the fine by March 31st.
"We continue to respectfully appeal certain aspects of the CCI's decisions," Google said. The tech giant is working on changing its Android system operations.
Genshin Impact's 3.5 beta is now live, and according to leaks, two new characters will be added to the new patch. Dehya, who we have already seen in previous Archon quests, will finally be added to the game as a playable 5-star Pyro claymore user. The other character debuting in 3.4 is Mika, who is part of Eula's reconnaissance squad.
Mika was previously seen during the Windblume festival and will join the playable roster as a 4-star Cryo character designed to support physical units. Dehya is the first 5-star Pyro character since Yoimiya, which was released in 2021.
All information available about Dehya is based on the current Genshin Impact Patch 3.5 leaks, and Dehya's abilities are subject to change as Hoyoverse continues to balance the character ahead of its launch.
What are Dehya Talents based on the Genshin Impact 3.5 leaks?
Dehya is created to serve as a Pyro DPS with sub-DPS and off-field abilities. Her Skill (E) can apply Pyro damage even when she is not on the field, and her Ultimate allows her to inflict rapid Pyro damage by using her fists. Here is an overview of her talents:
Indomitable Flame:
Deals AoE Pyro damage and creates a field called Fiery Sanctum if no existing Fiery Sanctum field created by Dehya is present.
Ranging Flame:
Dehya performs a leaping attack, dealing AoE Pyro damage and recreating a Fiery Sanctum field at her new position. The new field inherits the duration of the previous field and can only be used once per Fiery Sanctum field duration.
Fiery Sanctum:
Opponents within the field take coordinated AoE Pyro damage and active characters have increased resistance to interruption. A portion of damage taken is mitigated and flows into Redmane's Blood, which Dehya takes over 10s. Dehya stops mitigating damage when a certain percentage of her max HP is reached. Only one Fiery Sanctum field can exist at a time.
Lioness’ Bite (Ultimate):
Dehya enters the Blazing Lioness state, gaining resistance to interruption. She automatically and continuously deals Pyro damage with Flame-Mane's Fists and finishes with an Incineration Drive kick. Normal attacks are replaced with Roaring Barrage, which increases the trigger speed of the next Flame-Mane's Fist strike when used within 0.4 seconds of it. If a Fiery Sanctum field created by Molten Inferno is present, it is retrieved and recreated with the same duration once Blazing Lioness ends.
What are Dehiya’s Constellations based on the Genshin Impact 3.5 leaks?
The following are Dehiya’s constellations, as per the leak:
The Flame Incandescent: Increases Dehya's Max HP by 20% and boosts damage dealt by Molten Inferno and Lioness' Bite based on her Max HP. The Sand-Blades Glittering: Extends the duration of the Fiery Sanctum field created by Ranging Flame. A Rage Swift as Fire: Enhances the level of Lioness' Bite, with a maximum upgrade of level 15. An Oath Abiding: When Lioness' Bite's Flame-Mane's Fist and Incineration Drive attacks hit opponents, they restore energy and HP for Dehya. The Alpha Unleashed: Enhances the level of Molten Inferno, with a maximum upgrade of level 15. The Burning Claws Cleaving: Increases the critical rate of Lioness' Bite by 10% and enhances critical damage if certain conditions are met. What are Dehiya’s Ascensions based on the Genshin Impact 3.5 Leaks?
The image below shows Dehiya’s Ascension materials:
Ahead of the launch of the Samsung Galaxy S23, the company has revealed the new ISOCELL HP2, which is the brand’s newest 200MP image sensor that comes with 0.6-micrometer pixels in a 1/1.3-inch optical format. This is a sensor size that is typically seen in 108MP primary cameras in smartphones. Just for context, the HP1 has a 1/1.22-inch optical format.
Samsung launches a 200MP sensor
Samsung revealed its new 200MP ISOCELL HP2 sensor. The technology has gone into mass production and we may see it in the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra.
Joon Seo Yim, Executive Vice President of the Sensor Business Team at Samsung Electronics, elaborated on the technology, saying “The Samsung ISOCELL HP2 harnesses Samsung’s high-resolution image sensor technologies and know-how at the cutting edge for epic details. Our leadership comes from innovative pixel technologies that allow our sensors to go beyond the number and size of pixels. We will continue to open new horizons and solidify our presence in the expanding ultra-high-resolution sensor market.”
Samsung 200MP ISOCELL HP2 sensor specifications
The following are some of the features of the new sensor:
The sensor uses the brand’s advanced pixel-binning technology, which is known as Tetra²pixel. When shooting images in low light, this sensor turns into a 1.2μm 50MP or 2.4μm 12.5MP image sensor. The HP2 sensor uses its 1.2μm 50MP mode in order to shoot 8K video at 33MP. It also films 8K videos at 30fps. It is equipped with a new Dual Vertical Transfer Gate (D-VTG) technology that belongs to Samsung and helps prevent washed-out images The sensor is equipped with Super QPD, which lets it use all 200 million pixels focusing properly in low-lit settings. It also has a Smart-ISO Pro HDR solution that helps merge ISO readouts and lets the camera take 4k videos at 60fps and 12.5MP images.
Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo tweeted that the tech giant is planning to move the assembly of the Apple AirPods to Hon Teng (FIT), which is a subsidiary of the Hon Hai/Foxconn Group. Foxconn is also responsible for the production of Apple iPhones, though it’s important to know that they are not solely responsible for the same. Apple iPhones are being manufactured in India, and the brand plans to scale production this year.
(3/5) My latest survey indicates that Hon Teng (FIT) - a Hon Hai/Foxconn Group subsidiary - may be set to take over from Goertek as the new supplier for AirPods assembly. This move will bring significant benefits for Hon Teng.
— 郭明錤 (Ming-Chi Kuo) (@mingchikuo) January 12, 2023 Apple will let Hon Teng assemble Apple AirPods
According to Kuo, with the move, Apple will be able to ensure that the new generation of the Apple AirPods may start shipping out by the second half of 2024, or the first half of 2025. The Apple Airpods may be priced at $99 (which is around ₹8,079.84). Hon Teng and Luxshare ICT will assemble the new Apple AirPods Max.
Kuo also added that the assembly of the Apple Airpods and other projects such as Hon Hai's EV business/MIH Consortium will end up being two major growth drivers for the company in the coming years. This means that Hon Teng will be a company to watch out for in the future.
Apple will also manufacture its own chips
In other news, Apple is also gearing up to manufacture its own in-house chips and will be phasing out Qualcomm slowly. The company is also developing its own OLED displays to decrease the reliance on third-party companies such as Samsung Display. Its first micro-LED display is rumoured to be in an upcoming Apple Watch series.
LG is known to make several announcements every year before CES (Consumer Electronics Show that is organized by Consumer Technology Association (CTA)) every year. Continuing with that tradition LG has launched new soundbar models, and the company has revealed some of the details of the products. The LG soundbars will apparently be put on display in Vegas and be equipped with Dolby Atmos and DTS:X for providing users with an immersive sound experience.
The SC9 and SE6 which are the names of the new models will also have the Wow Orchestra, which is, according to the company, a tool that “utilizes every one of the two products’ audio channels to create an expanded soundstage with improved height, depth and power."
While this vague definition was all that we have, the company did clarify that the feature will launch via a software update. Wowcast can also be used by the soundbars to connect to the television wirelessly using WiFi. Once you do manage to successfully sync the devices, the audio settings can be accessed through the Home Dashboard on the display of the soundbars which will come via a future update.
LG soundbars 2023 features
Both soundbars come equipped with features like Triple Sound Optimizer, Smart Up-mixer, AI Room Calibration tailors and an AI Sound Pro too. The Triple Sound Optimizer helps in giving the performance a “boost”. The Smart Up-mixer is used to turn audio into a multi-channel surround system. And as LG claims, the AI Room Calibration, has the capability to tailor each of the soundbar according to the place you put it and thereby improves the low-end frequency. The AI Sound Pro can analyze the music of whatever game or music you are playing to apply the best setting to them thereby giving the users an optimized hearing experience.
Continuing the trend of launching a range of smart wearables this year (which include Wave Ultima, Wave Style, Xtend Pro), boAt has launched a new smartwatch which is the Wave Electra. This watch comes with a metal design, Bluetooth calling features, activity trackers and so on. It boasts a 7-day battery life along with supporting IP68 dust and water resistance.
The watch has been launched and will be available at an introductory price that will set you back by about ₹1,799 at boAt-lifestyle.com and Amazon starting from today i.e. 24th December 2022.
The display of this latest addition to the series is a 1.81-inch HD display that comes with 550 nits of brightness. While the company claims that users can download around 100 watch faces for this one, it comes with 20 built-in watch faces that a consumer can choose from.
For all of you, who like to take calls while on the go, this watch has you covered. You can save around 50 contacts on the watch itself and even speak through it making use of its built-in HD microphone and speakers. Music and camera of the smartphone, depending on which one is connected to the watch can also be managed from the comfort of your watch itself.
The watch comes with a choice of four colors for its straps which are Black, Light Blue, Cherry Blossom and Blue.
And for all you fitness freaks out there for whom a watch is more than a medium just to check the time, the company has claimed that this watch comes fitted with smart sensors that will help users in staying active and healthy throughout the day. Added to that, there are more than 100 sport modes that help you track heart rate, sleep rate and SpO2 levels too.
Viewsonic has launched Ultra Short Throw Smart Laser Projectors - X2000B-4K and X2000L-4K in India. These offer 4K HDR images from a second-gen laser phosphor technology. This is complemented by sound from Harman Kardon speakers. Here are their price and features.
Viewsonic X2000B-4K/X2000L-4K specs and features
These new Viewsonic smart laser projectors are equipped with 4K Ultra HD resolution at 2,000 lumens of brightness. The underlying technology is a 0.22 ultra-short throw lens backed by 2nd generation laser phosphor technology. The projectors also support the proprietary Cinema SuperColor Technology providing 100% coverage of Rec.709 colour space.
Viewsonic claims the projectors can present a 100% screen at about a 23 cm distance from the wall. Thanks to their 60-point adjustable design, they are said to offer a proportionate projection on all surfaces, even if they are curved or spherical.
As already mentioned, the audio is delivered by a 50W Harmon Kardon speaker setup. This is aided by Dolby and DTS audio. The external audio devices can benefit from HDMI ARC support too.
Besides audio video, the devices have a USB-C port, WiFi and Bluetooth connectivity. You can use the former for wireless screen mirroring.
While speaking at the launch, Mr Muneer Ahmad, Vice President – Of Sales and Marketing ViewSonic India, said, "Lamp-free technology is taking a wider space in the projector segment, and we at ViewSonic are imperatively focusing on bringing this in our latest projectors. Our flagship models - X2000B-4K and X2000L-4K, are our first Ultra Short Throw smart laser projectors, ideal for home entertainment giving a best-in-class visual and audio performance. We at ViewSonic are committed to updating and implementing new technology. Our X series intends to add aesthetically pleasing design to the projectors to enhance the home interior. We hope to see the same positive feedback from the audience for X2000 as we witnessed with our X1000 projector.”
Viewsonic X2000B-4K/X2000L-4K price and Indian availability
You can buy the ViewSonic X2000L/B-4K HDR Ultra Short Throw Smart Laser Projector at ₹3,99,000.
PLAY has announced the launch of its latest offering, the PLAYGO DURA, which is an affordable TWS available for purchase on Play’s official website as well as most e-commerce websites like Amazon and Flipkart. The earbuds are feature-rich and available for just ₹1,499.
PLAYGO DURA launched in India
Speaking about the product, the brand said "At PLAY, we have always focused on designing and delivering premium products at suitable budgetary price targets of our discerning consumers. We pride ourselves in understanding the ever-evolving needs of our consumers and accordingly design products to make their lives more convenient and hassle-free with a mix of fashion and the latest technology. The latest product, PLAYGO DURA is also crafted in line with this philosophy. We are extremely motivated to bring PLAYGO DURA to our consumers and feel that the product will surely strike chord with the consumer on account of its fashionable and handy design aided by the best-in-class device audio experience. We hope to receive an equally compelling user delight as has been experienced for our other portfolio. We will continue to launch more fashionably innovative products and strive to establish tech leadership in the AioT category."
PLAYGO DURA Top Features
Some of the top features offered by the PLAYGO DURA are as follows:
1. Long battery life
The PLAYGO DURA offers a total playtime of 30 hours, with 10 hours from the buds and the remaining charge from the case they are stored in. The brand claims that you can get up to 5 hours’ worth of battery life after charging it for just 10 minutes.
2. Environmental Noise Cancellation
The PLAYGO DURA is equipped with Environmental Noise Cancellation technology which can help users enjoy seamless phone calls even in a crowded setting. To facilitate the same, the earbuds are also equipped with HD microphones.
3. Enhanced Bass Extra Loud drivers
The PLAYGO DURA also comes with the brand’s proprietary Enhanced Bass Extra Loud (EBEL) drivers, which promise to deliver deep bass and crisp sound.
4. Easy touch controls
The accessible touch controls that are built into the earbuds allow users to control the volume, start and stop the music and even call upon voice assistants like Google Assistant or Siri.
5. In-ear design
Finally, the PLAYGO DURA comes with an in-ear design that promises to reduce ear fatigue when listening to music or podcasts for a long time.
The earbuds are available in black and white. You can buy them on Flipkart and Amazon, as well as the brand’s official website.
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New Delhi, Sep 22 (IANS) Years after launching its flagship Pixel 3 in India, tech giant Google has confirmed that it is all set to bring its next-generation Pixel 7 series to India.
The Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro will be available on Flipkart, which has been the online retail partner for the tech giant for all Pixel launches in India.
"...just our heart skipping a beat cuz the wait is almost over! Pixel 7 Pro and 7, coming soon to India," the company wrote on the microblogging platform Twitter.
After the Pixel 3 series in 2018, Google stopped producing mainline Pixel phones in India, indicating that the Pixel 4, Pixel 5, and Pixel 6 were never introduced in the country.
However, the tech giant released a few A-series models, such as the Pixel 3a, Pixel 4a, and most recently, the Pixel 6a in the country.
A recent report said that the Pixel 7 will be equipped with a 6.3-inch display, which means it will be slightly smaller than the 6.4-inch screen available on the Pixel 6.
The Tensor G2 chipset will power the series, which is all set to launch on October 6.
According to a tipster, the new chipset will utilise the same CPU as the original Tensor.
The alleged internal specification leak had been found from an alleged Pixel 7 Pro testing unit. The device, which ran a Geekbench test, revealed more details on the next Tensor chip made by Google.
(Except for the headline, the rest of this IANS article is un-edited)
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San Francisco, Sep 6 (IANS) US-based action camera manufacturer GoPro is planning to launch its flagship Hero11 Black with a new sensor and an old design.
The upcoming action camera might look identical to the Hero10, which was launched last year. All the significant changes will be made on the inside, as revealed by photographs and specifications, reports The Verge.
The biggest upgrade sounds like a new sensor, which will reportedly be capable of 27MP still images as the current Hero10 Black, for comparison, shoots 23MP photos.
The new model will reportedly still cap out at 5.3K at 60 frames per second, or 4K at 120 fps.
According to a recent report, the new model may include two displays, one at the back and the other next to the camera sensor at the front.
Meanwhile, GoPro Hero10 Black was launched in India last year for Rs 54,500 with a new GP2 processor.
The new processor enables HyperSmooth 4.0 video stabilisation for steadier shots. It also ensures higher resolution 23MP photos, and improved low-light performance.
GoPro Hero10 Black also has the ability to use the camera as a webcam for Zoom and Team calls.
Commonwealth Games 2022 is being held in Birmingham, England. It started on July 28 and today, i.e., August 8 will be the last day. India has won several medals in this CWG and making us even prouder is the Indian team winning the Dota 2 match for a bronze medal. Yes, this was the inaugural esports championship and our team has left a lasting impression.
Here are the details.
India wins bronze in esports championship at CWG 2022
India wins the first match against New Zealand, One more to go and we have the medal#indianesports #esports #india #teamindia @narendramodi @ianuragthakur @KirenRijiju @NisithPramanik @Rajeev_GoI @WeAreTeamIndia @IndiaSports @INOXMovies @artsmithconcept @MandehaJ pic.twitter.com/w7iHRW0LD7
— Esports Federation of India (@esfindia) August 7, 2022
Rocket League, DOTA 2, and eFOOTBALL were the three esports additions to the CWG games 2022. Of the three, it is Dota 2 where Indian players bagged the bronze.
The Dota 2 team led by Moin Ejaz had unfortunately failed against Malaysia in the semi-finals but things turned around in their favor in the following match against New Zealand.
Image Source: Talkesports
The Indian contingents included Moin Ejaz, Ketan Goyal, Abhishek Yadav, Shubham Goli, and Vishal Vernekar.
Our guys had a clear victory in Game 1 but New Zealand players gave a tough game in the mid-game. However, gladly, Moin and the team fared well in the second game and secured the bronze medal.
Now, even though the victory is not officially counted in the medal count, the bronze medal in the Commonwealth is still praiseworthy. We congratulate Team India!
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The Korean smartphone manufacturer, Samsung, who seems to be single-handedly carrying the baton for foldable phones forward, looks to be set to announce its first foldable tablet soon. The industry leaks suggest that this move might come in the next six months.
Samsung, since the launch of its first foldable phone, the Galaxy Fold, back in 2019, has been busy expanding its foldable phone lineup. The company has been announcing newer phones year on year and stands as one of the only prominent smartphone manufacturers to be dedicating effort and resources to making better foldable phones. The latest foldable phones in Samsung’s lineup are the Z Flip 3 and Fold 3, with them now looking towards foldable tablets.
Samsung could soon unpack its foldable tablet
As per a blog post published on Naver, Samsung’s take on a foldable tablet could be announced simultaneously along with its flagship Tab S9. The source of this claim comes from the local hinge suppliers that are reportedly prepping for shipping newer hinges that could be fitted onto tablets. This announcement could happen sometime between January and February 2023.
While there are a whole lot of sources across the internet giving out leaked information about the upcoming foldable phones, this is one of the first instances where information about Samsung’s foldable tablet has come to the surface. No matter how little information we may have on this new tablet, it is safe to say that it is not beyond Samsung’s radar to work on a foldable tablet.
Nevertheless, if Samsung comes out with a new tablet or not, it can be said that the upcoming Unpacked event on August 10 will have a lot in store for the tech circles to talk about.
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The Amazon Summer Sale 2022 has started today (May 4th) and there are a ton of cool discounts and deals that you should definitely check out. We’ll be taking a look at some of the best deals on TWS earbuds that are available during the Amazon Summer Sale. If you’re looking for a pair of earbuds for when you’re working out, travelling or just listening to great music, check out these awesome deals on TWS earbuds that are available during the Amazon Summer Sale 2022.
Blaupunkt BTW07 ANC Moksha, True Wireless Earbuds
The Blaupunkt BTW07 ANC Moksha comes with ANC Technology that eliminates 30dB of ambient noise. It also comes with a playtime of upto 7 hours. The charging case makes sure you are always ready to top up as well. The Blaupunkt BTW07 also comes with 80ms ultra-low latency and Type C Fast charging. You can buy the Blaupunkt BTW07 ANC Moksha for ₹1,999.
Deal Price Blaupunkt BTW07
₹ 1999
Buy on amazon Noise Buds VS303 Truly Wireless Earbuds
The Noise Buds VS303 Truly Wireless Earbuds come with a playtime of 6 hours as well as an additional 24 hours with the charging case. You can also easily pair the Noise Buds as it comes with Hyper Sync technology that allows you to pair it as soon as you open the case. You can grab the Noise Buds VS303 Truly Wireless Earbuds for ₹1,199.
Deal Price Noise Buds VS303 Truly Wireless Earbuds with 24 Hour Playtime, Hyper Sync Technology, 13mm Speaker Driver and Full Touch Control (Jet Black)
₹ 1199
Buy on amazon boAt Airdopes 141 True Wireless Earbuds
The boAt Airdopes 141 comes with a playback time of up to 42 hours including the 6 hours of nonstop playtime for earbuds. The boAt Airdopes 141 also delivers upto 75 minutes of playtime with just a 5-minute charge. It also comes with an IPX4 rating for water and sweat resistance. You can buy the boAt Airdopes 141 for ₹1,199.
Deal Price [Extra 10% Off with Card] boAt Airdopes 141 True Wireless Earbuds with Upto 42H Playtime, Beast Mode(Low Latency Upto 80ms) for Gaming, ENx Tech, ASAP Charge, IWP, Smooth Touch Controls(Cyan Cider)
₹ 1199
Buy on amazon Mivi DuoPods A25 Bluetooth Truly Wireless
The Mivi DuoPods A25 has a studio-quality sound output which makes it ideal for audiophiles on a budget. It also comes with a decent battery that offers up to 40 hours of playback. The Mivi DuoPods A25 is splashproof and sweatproof which makes it ideal for jogging, running and other sports. You can buy the Mivi DuoPods A25 for ₹899
Deal Price Mivi DuoPods A25 Bluetooth Truly Wireless in Ear Earbuds with Microphone Black
₹ 899
Buy on amazon Boult Audio AirBass Propods
With 8 hours of playtime on a single charge, the Boult Audio AirBass Propods is ideal for long listening sessions. It also comes with voice assistant controls to make things easier when your hands are occupied. The Boult Audio AirBass Propods are also IPX5 rated which means that it is water and sweatproof. You can buy the Boult Audio AirBass Propods for ₹999
Deal Price Boult Audio AirBass Propods TWS Earbuds with 24H Total Playtime, Type-C Fast Charging, Touch Controls, IPX5 Sweatproof and Voice Assistant(Black)
Bose India has unveiled a new soundbar in India called Smart Soundbar 900. It is a Dolby Atmos speaker backed by proprietary spatial technologies. Thanks to the presence of HDMI eARC, you get to plug in the soundbar to a TV with a single cable and have a two-way sound transmission. There are wireless connectivity options like WiFi and Bluetooth also. Not only that, the new Bose soundbar also supports remote voice control with Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa. There’s even a smart app for this purpose. You also get to enjoy Spotify Connect and AirPlay 2.
So, let’s see have a better look at the offering from this Bose Smart Soundbar 700 successor.
Bose Smart Soundbar 900 Specs and Features
The Bose soundbar is equipped with Dolby Atmos for surround sound. This is accompanied with the company’s own tricks for the spatial sound. Bose has put in custom arrays, dipole-transducers, and low-profile transducers along with what is called Bose spatial technologies.
Here’s how the company describes its in-house features:
“While conventional Dolby Atmos soundbars create sound “overhead,” the 900 does more. Bose PhaseGuide technology adds other dimensions just as precisely, placing and “pinning” distinct sound to the right and left where there are no speakers. So the helicopter hovers above you – while the actors run past you, not across your screen. Or the singer is standing center-left while performing – and you hear them performing center-left in your room. When there’s no Dolby Atmos content, the horizontal spatial effects are just as effective, and Bose TrueSpace technology takes over for the vertical experience, remixing signals to add “height” without adding a ceiling speaker.
For programming or playlists, Bose QuietPort technology delivers exceptional bass performance and virtually no distortion at any volume. And if furnishings or system placement interfere with audio quality, proprietary ADAPTiQ technology automatically fixes it, optimizing performance for every space, every time.”
Bose notes the dimensions of the Smart Soundbar 900 to be — 2.3” high, just over 4” deep, and 41” long.
It is oval-shaped with wraparound metal grille and a supposedly impact-resistant tempered glass top.
As mentioned already in the beginning, there’s support for HDMI eARC which allows for a single cable two-way audio transmission with your TV. The Bose Smart Soudbar 900 specifications include WiFi, Bluetooth, built-in voice control with Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa, and Bose Voice4Video which lets you quickly call up a video on screen with your voice.
Bose Smart Soundbar 900 Price and Availability
You can buy the Bose Smart Soundbar 900 from all Bose exclusive stores, offline retail chains Croma, Reliance & Vijay sales, and on Amazon, Flipkart priced at ₹104900.
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Asus is expanding its audio portfolio in India with the ROG Fusion II 500 and Fusion II 300 gaming cans. These two headphones will be packing a high-end ESS 9280 Quad DAC, AI Beamforming microphones for quelling the ambient noise, and a bunch of other treats to entice the gaming crowd.
Let’s break down the features one by one.
Asus ROG Fusion II 500 and Fusion II 300 Specs and Features
Starting off with the sound side of things, you get the ESS 9280 Quad DAC inside them that claims to be capable of transmitting lossless audio. Not only that, both the devices support virtual 7.1 surround sound.
And when it comes to listening, you get AI Beamforming mics on both Fusion II 500 and Fusion II 300 for noise cancellation. Asus says it creates a 40° acoustic zone wherein the background noises are prevented from hampering the user’s voice. Also, the accompanying AI Noise Cancelation algorithm should keep ambient noises at bay up to 95-percent.
Now if you fancy some shimmering lights on your headphone, then both of these sport AURA RGB lighting that can be customized using the brand’s Armoury Crate software. You can connect the headsets to PCs or chargers via USB-C and USB Type-A sockets.
Now among the two, the ROG Fusion II 500 comes with a 3.5 mm headphone jack and a ‘Game Chat’ volume control slider on the ear cups for the volume of in-game audio as well as voice chat.
Asus ROG Fusion II 500 and Fusion II 300 Price and Availability
You can purchase the Asus ROG Fusion II 500 and Fusion II 300 in India starting March 2022 from leading online stores, authorized Asus outlets, and partner brick and mortar stores. The price of the ROG Fusion II 500 is ₹22,999, while the pricing for the ROG Fusion II 300 is yet to be revealed. For more news, reviews, buying guides, feature stories, as well as anything and everything tech-related, stay tuned to Digit.in.
Sony India, on the 24th of January 2022, launched two new wireless neckband speakers – the SRS-NB10 and the SRS-NS7 along with the WLA-NS7 wireless transmitter, allowing users an immersive work from home as well as home entertainment experience.
The lightweight design of both speakers is IPX4 rated, ensuring that they are splash-resistant and can be used while performing daily chores around the house as well as working out without worrying. Furthermore, both the SRS-NB10 and the SRS-NS7 support quick charging and can be charged for ten minutes via a USB Type-C cable, allowing up to an hour extra of playback time.
SRS-NB10 Wireless Neckband Speaker Specifications
The SRS-NB10 features a full-range speaker unit angled upwards, which optimises sound towards the user’s ears alone. Along with this, it also has embedded radiators at the back of the unit to boost the bass.
Sony’s SRS-NB10 speakers also come equipped with Sony’s Precise Voice Pickup Technology. Two directional microphones in the speaker minimise echo and ambient noise and deliver clear voice quality.
The SRS-NB10 has a microphone mute button, as well as touch-sensitive volume rockers and a pause/play button.
The SRS-NB10 provides users with up to 20 hours of playback time on a single charge and supports quick charging as well.
SRS-NS7 Wireless Neckband Speaker Specifications
Sony’s SRS-NS7 is the world’s first Dolby Atmos wireless neck speaker compatible with Sony’s Bravia XR models. With Sony’s 360 Spatial Sound Personalizer App, it delivers to users a 360-degree surround sound experience.
Equipped with Sony’s unique X-Balanced Speaker Unit, Sony’s SRS-NS7 has an optimum speaker size in a compact body which helps in increased sound pressure and reduces distortion of vocals.
Sony’s SRS-NS7 speakers can be used by connecting the WLA-NS7 wireless transmitter to the television with an optical cable and a USB cable and pairing the SRS-NS7 to it via Bluetooth. In addition to the SRS-NS7 speakers, the WLA-NS7 wireless transmitter also supports Sony’s WF-1000XM3, WH-1000XM4, WH-XB700, and WI-1000XM2 headphone models.
The SRS-NS7 provides up to 12 hours of playback time with regular usage and around five hours, at maximum volume on a single charge.
Pricing and Availability
Sony’s SRS-NB10 and SRS-NS7 wireless speakers and the Sony WLA-NS7 wireless transmitter are priced at Rs. 11,990, Rs. 22,900 and Rs. 5,690 respectively. They can be purchased at all Sony Centre retail outlets and other major electronics stores across the country, as well as E-commerce portals, and www.ShopatSC.com from the 24th of January, 2022 onwards.
Sony has launched the HT-A9 home theatre system and HT-A7000 soundbar in India. Both systems are very unique and cater to different requirements. The HT-A9 has four individual units that offer a 7.1.4 channel output. These four individual units do not need to be placed symmetrically to give the user a surround sound experience. They calibrate to the room based on the position you keep them in, which is quite cool.
On the other hand, the Sony HT-A7000 is a traditional soundbar and just like the Sony HT-Z9F (review) is modular in nature which means you can pick up the soundbar and subwoofer first and add the rear speakers later on to enhance your surround sound experience.
In terms of features, both the systems offer a lot of similar features, so let's run through those first before delving into the specifics of each. To begin with, both the Sony HT-A9 and the Sony HT-A7000 offer users support for both DTS-X virtual surround sound and Dolby Atmos. Both also support Sony’s 360 Spatial Sound Mapping Technology and Sony’s 360 Reality Audio. Both also support HDMI passthrough with support for HDMI 2.1. This means that if you have a PS5 and an Xbox Series X and a limited number of HDMI 2.1 ports on the TV, then you can connect your console to the soundbar itself to take advantage of features like 4K 120Hz support.
When connected to select Sony BRAVIA TVs, both the HT-A9 and the HT-A7000 support BRAVIA Acoustic Centre Sync. This means that the TV is used as the centre channel for the speakers to add a level of immersion to the content consumption experience. Both also support Bluetooth, Wi-Fi along with support for Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant. Let's dive into the specifics of each system.
Sony HT-A9 Home Theater System
The Sony HT-A9 is a uniquely versatile system when it comes to where the speakers can be placed in a room. There is no need to rearrange the room to suit the position of the speakers. In fact, the 4 individual units do not need to be placed at the same height or at a particular distance from each other for the optimal experience. According to Sony, “with Sound Field Optimization, the A9 uses dual microphones in each speaker to ingeniously measure their relative height and position, allowing the system to generate twelve phantom speakers that completely encircle the room in immersive spatial sound. To activate Sound Field Optimization all you need are a few clicks on the remote and in just a few seconds it's auto-calibrated. The four speakers connect wirelessly so there are no cables running across the living room”.
When it comes to the design, the HT-A9 features Sony’s Omnidirectional Block Design. Each unit has a cylindrical shape with a flat back making it easy to wall mount the unit if needed.
Users can also add the optional SA-SW5 or the SA-SW3 subwoofer to the system for a more immersive experience.
When it comes to specifications, the Sony HT-A9 will give users a 7.1.4 channel setup with 504W of power output. It supports Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, HDMI eARC connectivity along with an HDMI 2.1 pass-through port. It also has an optical port. For audio formats, it supports Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital, Dolby Dual mono, LPCM 2ch, LPCM fs(48kHz).
Sony HT-A7000 Home Theater System
Moving over to the Sony HT-A7000, this has a more traditional soundbar design and users can choose to pair it with either the SA-SW5 or the SA-SW3 subwoofer. Users also have the option of the SA-RS3S rear surround speakers to add to the immersion. The A-7000 gives users a 7.1.2 channel surround sound experience. The soundbar itself has up-firing drivers and side-firing beam tweeters to add to the surround effects. How effectively this works in the average room where you may have a door or a glass window is something we will tell you in our review.
Coming to the specifications, the HT-A7000 is a 7.1.2 channel with 500 W of power output. For connectivity, it has Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, HDMI eARC connectivity along with an HDMI 2.1 pass-through port. It also has an optical port. For audio formats, it supports Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital, Dolby Dual mono, LPCM 2ch, LPCM fs(48kHz).
Sony HT-A9 home theatre system and HT-A7000 Soundbar price and availability
Both the HT-A9 home theatre system and HT-A7000 Soundbar are available starting today, January 20, 2022. As for pricing, the Sony HT-A9 with the SW3 subwoofer is priced at Rs 1,70,980. The HT-A9 with the more powerful SW5 subwoofer is priced at Rs 1,97,980.
Moving over to the Sony HT-A7000, paired with the SW3 subwoofer, it is priced at Rs 1,50,980, while the HT-A7000 paired with the more powerful SW5 subwoofer is priced at Rs 1,77,980.
The SA-RS3S surround speakers are priced at Rs 30,990.
Sony India recently announced their newest WF-C500 truly wireless earbuds on the 10th of January 2022, expanding its affordable earbuds range in India. Priced at Rs. 5990, Sony’s WF-C500 is equipped with a host of features such as Sony’s Digital Sound Enhancement engine (DSEE), an IPX4 water resistance rating, as well as up to 20 hours of playback time.
Specifications and standout features
The Sony WF-C500 comes with Sony’s Digital Sound Enhancement Engine (DSEE) system. DSEE ensures high-quality sound by restoring high frequency and fade-out sounds to tracks being played by the user, according to Sony. The Bluetooth chip transmits sounds to the right and left ear simultaneously, and an optimised antenna design further adds to the listening experience.
The earbuds have easy operation buttons which allow users to play, skip and stop tracks, as well as adjust the volume. In addition to this, the buttons can also be used to access Google Assistant or Siri, to be able to make as well as receive calls totally hands-free.
While they have around 10 hours of battery life, the same can be extended to 20 hours using its charging case. They are also equipped with quick charge support, through which a 10-minute charge can provide up to an hour extra of playback time.
The Sony WF-C500 also comes with an IPX4 water resistance rating and can handle splashes and sweat with ease.
Sony’s WF-C500 earbuds are designed to be small and lightweight for a more secure fit. Furthermore, their small cylindrical case is easy to carry around in the pocket. It also features a frosted, textured translucent lid, giving it a stylish look and feel.
Pricing and availability
The Sony WF-C500 retails for Rs. 5990 and will go on sale from the 16th of January, 2022 onwards. It will be available to purchase from Sony Centers and Sony Exclusive retail stores nationwide, and also at other major electronics stores and e-commerce websites in India. In addition to these, they can also be purchased at the www.ShopatSC.com portal.
Buyers will have four colour options available to choose from – black, orange, green and white.
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