Amazon puts Alexa in Indian cars with Echo Auto for Rs 4,999

Amazon’s newest Echo device for India is the Echo Auto, which it launched in the US way back in September 2018. As the name suggests, the Echo Auto is designed to be placed and operated on the car’s dashboard. Drawing power from the car’s 12V power outlet while being tethered to a smartphone via Bluetooth, the Echo Auto aims to bring the convenience of the Amazon Alexa virtual assistant from the home to the car. The Amazon Echo Auto starts shipping from January 15 but is currently available for pre-orders on Amazon.in for Rs 4,999.

Resembling a small pack of Orbit Gum and weighing about 45g, the Echo Auto sits on the air-con vent of a car with the help of the bundled mount. The flat top side of the device is home to the Action and Microphone on/off buttons along with an eight-microphone array, which is designed to work against any noise from the road and air conditioner. The curved front side consists of a wide multi-colour light bar to show Alexa’s status. The right side houses a 3.5mm audio jack for audio output and a microUSB port for power.

On the inside, the Echo Auto is powered by a Mediatek MT7697 system-on-chip and Intel’s Dual DSP with Inference Engine. Like its brethren, the device responds to the ‘Alexa’ wake word and needs an internet connection to function. Instead of relying on Wi-Fi, which is scarce outside homes and offices, the Echo Auto uses the connected smartphone’s existing mobile data plan with the help of the Amazon Alexa app. Amazon India has published a list of smartphones that are not compatible with new Echo Auto. You can view that here.

The Amazon Echo Auto has no inbuilt speaker but delivers sound (including Alexa’s responses) through the car’s speakers either via Bluetooth or a wired aux-in connection. Fortunately, 3.5mm aux cable of 1m length comes bundled with the device. The American multinational recently launched two other Echo devices in India, namely the wall-mountable Echo Flex and the portable Echo Input. If you’d like, you can read our review of the Amazon Echo Dot with Clock here.

from Latest Technology News https://ift.tt/2sUoseK

Realme X50 5G with 120Hz display, Snapdragon 765G chipset and more launched in China

Realme has launched its first 5G smartphone, the Realme X50 5G in China. The handset comes with a 120Hz display refresh rate. While many of the key specifications were already confirmed by the company or were leaked online, the phone has been officially introduced today. Moreover, the company has introduced the X50 5G Master Edition created by renowned Japanese designer Naoto Fukasawa in Black and Gold versions, inspired by Points and Lines.

Realme X50 5G features a 6.57-inch (1080 × 2400 pixels) Full HD+ 20:9 LCD display with a 120Hz refresh rate.  It is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G 7nm EUV Mobile Platform, paired with Adreno 620 GPU. It comes with 6GB / 8GB LPDDR4X RAM and 128GB / 256GB (UFS 2.1) storage option and 12GB LPDDR4X RAM with 256GB (UFS 2.1) storage model. 

On the optics front, Realme X50 5G sports a quad rear camera setup: a 64MP camera with 1/1.72″ Samsung GW1 sensor, 0.8μm pixel size and f/1.8 aperture + a 12MP telephoto lens with f/2.5 aperture for up to 20x hybrid zoom + an 8MP 119 degree ultra-wide-angle lens with f/2.25 aperture + a 2MP 4cm macro lens with f/2.4 aperture. It can capture 960fps slow-motion videos as well. The smartphone comes with a dual 16MP + 8MP selfie shooter.

Realme has partnered with NetEase Cloud Games, a company that offers cloud-based mobile games that can be played through a single app without downloading each game separately. However, this could be a China-only feature. There’s also an 8mm copper conduit for conducting the heat away from the motherboard.

Realme X50 5G packs a 4200mAh battery that supports 30W VOOC 4.0 charging technology. It has a side-mounted fingerprint sensor. The smartphone comes with USB Type-C audio, 1216 Linear Speaker, Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio certification.

Realme X50 5G price starts at 2499 Yuan (Rs 25,800 approx) for the 8GB RAM + 128GB storage variant.

from Latest Technology News https://ift.tt/2QtAkgK

CES 2020: HP Spectre x360 15 convertible, HP Elite Dragonfly with 5G, HP Envy 32 AIO and more announced

HP has announced a slew of new devices at the ongoing Consumer Electronic Show 2020. It has refreshed the HP Specter x360 15, which is a new 15-inch convertible that could feature a 90 percent screen to body ratio and is touted to deliver 17 hours of battery life with a 4K display. The company also announced the HP Elite Dragonfly, which the company claims to be the world’s lightest compact business convertible. The HP Envy 32 All-In-One was also unveiled at the event, which is said to be the world’s first PC to feature HDR600 display with 6000:1 contrast ratio. In addition, the company has also announced some new accessories. 

HP Specter x360 15 

The new HP Spectre x360 15 comes with up to 10th Gen Intel Core i7 processor and the device is touted to offer up to 17 hours of battery life. There’s also an NVIDIA GeForce graphics card on the device and as mentioned earlier, it is claimed to offer 90 percent screen-to-body ratio with the 4K OLED display. The display is DCI-P3 compliant with a 30 percent wider colour gamut range and the device’s chassis features gem-cut and dual chamfer angular design. 

The laptop comes with Intel Wi-Fi 6 (gig+), which is said to offer up to three times faster file transfer speeds than Wi-Fi 5. The device offers a dedicated kill switch for the webcam, features an IR camera, a dedicated mute mic button, fingerprint reader on the keyboard deck, and comes loaded with Express VPN and LastPass. The HP Spectre x360 15 is slated to be made available in March via HP.com starting at $1,599.99 (Rs 1.14 lakh approx) in the US. India pricing or availability is yet to be announced. 

HP Elite Dragonfly

The HP Elite Dragonfly is claimed to be the world’s first business convertible with 5G connectivity. The company says it has integrated a smart signal technology to boost antenna performance on the device. The Elite Dragonfly is powered by a 10th Gen Intel Core vPro processor and comes equipped with a 13.3-inch display with options to select from full-HD and 4K resolution. The laptop features a privacy mode option that can be used to block the contents of the display with a “distinct copper colored privacy.” 

The HP Elite Dragonfly comes integrated with Tile, which can help users find the device in case it is misplaced or lost. Another notable piece of info about the device is that 82 percent of its mechanical parts are made from recycled materials. HP Elite Dragonfly with optional Tile integration and HP Sure View Reflect is expected to hit the shelves by February 2020 via HP.com in the US. HP Elite Dragonfly with 5G and a 10th Gen Intel Core vPro processor could be shipped out later in the summer. There’s no information on the laptop's pricing as yet. 

HP Envy 32 All-in-One (AiO)

HP has announced a new AiO at CES 2020. The new device is powered by up to 9th Gen Intel Core i7 processors and comes equipped with NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 graphics. One can select up to 32 GB DDR4 memory on the device, along with 1 TB SSD or dual storage options. HP says ENVY 32 AiO is the first all-in-one to be a part of NVIDIA’s RTX Studio program. As for the audio experience of the device, it comes equipped with front-firing tweeters and subwoofer speakers that are custom tuned by Bang & Olufsen. HP Envy 32 AiO is now up for sale at HP.com at a starting price of $1,599.99 (Rs 1.14 lakh approx). 

New Displays and Sustainable Accessories

Alongside the aforementioned laptops and an AiO, HP has also announced some new accessories and displays. The HP E24d G4 and HP E27d G4 Advanced Docking Monitors are being marketed as intelligent displays that come equipped with one USB-C that takes care of video, data, and is capable of delivering up to 100W of power. 

There’s also the HP Renew Sleeve that is built using recycled plastic bottles. The Renew Series by HP also includes a backpack, topload, tote, and slim brief made that are apparently made using 100 percent recycled plastic bottles. These eco-friendly bags come in grey or navy and can carry a 14 or 15.6-inch laptop. The HP Spectre Folio Backpack and Topload feature water-resistant waxed canvas exterior and an RFID pocket for shielding credit cards and passport information from electronic data reading devices. 

The HP E24d G4 Advanced Docking Monitor is priced at $349 (Rs 25,000 approx), while the HP E27d G4 Advanced Docking Monitor costs $479 (Rs 34,400 approx). The two devices will be up for sale starting in January in the US. The HP Renew Sleeve is expected to go on sale in April via HP.com starting at $59.99 (Rs 4,300 approx). The HP Spectre Folio Backpack and Topload are priced starting at $199.99 (Rs 14,300 approx) and will be made available in February via HP.com. Pricing of the HP Renew Series is yet to be revealed but one can expect it to be made available in Spring 2020. 

from Latest Technology News https://ift.tt/39PXQfI

CES 2020: Samsung Galaxy Chromebook has a 134-inch 4K AMOLED display, 10th Gen Intel silicon and more

Samsung has unveiled a new Chromebook at CES 2020. The device is called Galaxy Chromebook and it is a 2-in-1 product. It comes with a built-in stylus and supports Google Assistant as well. The Samsung Galaxy Chromebook is touted to be the thinnest Chromebook with 9.9mm thickness. Moreover, it is the first Chromebook from the company to sport a 4K AMOLED display. The device weighs 1.04kg.

Samsung Galaxy Chromebook runs Chrome OS and features a13.3-inch 4K AMOLED touchscreen display (3840 x 2160 pixels). It will soon get HDR400 support to deliver high-contrast graphics, along with Ambient EQ capabilities. This feature will not be available at time of launch but will be introduced later in the year via a software update. The device is powered by 10th Gen Intel Core i5 processor, paired with Intel UHD graphics. Thanks to Click-to-Call and Messaging apps, users can use the features present on the Samsung smartphone directly on the Galaxy Chromebook.

The Galaxy Chromebook comes equipped with up to 16GB LPDDR3 RAM and up to 1TB SSD. It comes equipped with 2 x 2W Stereo speakers, backlit keyboard and a built-in pen. On the I/O front, the Galaxy Chromebook comes with 2 x USB Type-C ports, 3.5mm audio jack, and UFS/MicroSD card reader. It packs a 49.2Wh battery.

The Galaxy Chromebook comes with two cameras: a 1MP one the display and another 8MP camera on the keyboard deck. It has an internal digital dual array microphone + mono microphone. 

Samsung Galaxy Chromebook is priced at $999.99 (Rs 71,800 approx). It is all set to go on sale in the first quarter of 2020. The device will be made available in Fiesta Red and Mercury Gray colour options. 

Stay tuned to Digit for more CES 2020 coverage.

from Latest Technology News https://ift.tt/2N064bi

CES 2020: Sony PlayStation 5 Logo Unveiled, 106 Million PlayStation 4 Consoles Sold So Far

Sony has officially lifted the covers from the PlayStation 5 logo, and has also revealed that it has sold over 106 million units of the PlayStation 4 console so far.

from RSS Feeds | GAMES - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/2N1MrQ0

Dell at CES 2020: G5 15 SE Gaming Laptop, Alienware 25 Gaming Monitor Launched, Nintendo Switch-Like Portable Gaming Device Demoed

Dell announced the new redesigned Dell G5 15 SE (Special Edition) laptop that comes with a dedicated “Game Shift” macro key that allows one key quick launch of game-ready settings. It also introduced the new Alienware 25 Gaming Monitor (AW2521HF) that offers 240Hz refresh rate and NVIDIA G-SYNC compatibility.

from RSS Feeds | GAMES - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/2N3Skw9

PUBG Mobile Season 11 Starts on January 10, Leaks Tip Arrival of Domination Mode and New Map

PUBG Mobile Season 11 has officially been confirmed to kick off on January 10, but leaks have already revealed some of the new content that will arrive with the upcoming update.

from RSS Feeds | GAMES - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/36wYRan