Microsoft launches a new Coronavirus tracker via Bing

Microsoft recently launched a new interactive map which tracks the spread of the novel coronavirus or COVID-19 across the world. Launched through Microsoft Bing, this Live Dashboard can be found at bing.com/covid. The map intricately details the number of cases per country and then further breaks it down into three categories - Active Cases, Recovered Cases and Fatal Cases. The tracker also provides an array of related news articles and videos for each individual country; or state (in the case of the US). Verge, however, noted that the news stories being displayed for every country aren't usually very timely since many of them link to rather outdated news stories.

The site also mentions that it collates the information from a couple of sources such as Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC), World Health Organisation (WHO) and Wikipedia. The site uses a heat map, in the form of red circles, to relay the degree of COVID-19 spread across the globe. Simply hovering your mouse over a country will bring up the numbers of currently infected, cured and fatal cases. The dashboard works on PCs, tablets and mobile phones.

The user interface and design look quite similar to the abundance of novel coronavirus trackers found online these days. It is simple and quite user-friendly across commonly-used platforms. Google, on the other hand, also recently launched a website called Project Baseline, built by Verily, which also aims to inform and educate people about the novel coronavirus or COVID-19. 

 

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Google Maps is now testing Live View, an AR-based feature, on the app

Google just completed its 15th year anniversary last year and to commemorate that event, the company introduced Live View AR navigation on Google Maps. The feature allowed users to be guided to a location using the phone’s camera and AR technology. And, although the feature is a little hard to find, Google is now testing an option that makes it easier to see on the app. So now, as soon as you search for a specific location, a floating action button will pop up right in front. Clicking on this button will display the distance and direction you need to head in, with the final destination marked using a floating pin. 

This feature will change the way we navigate when walking. Google Maps is pretty precise when it comes to vehicles and bikes but falls woefully short when it comes to on-foot navigation. But, worry not as Live View will now essentially help you navigate to exactly where you need to get to. Once you open the app the Live View button appears at the bottom right corner of the app as soon as you search for a particular location. Clicking on the button opens up a reworked version of the camera UI. The camera then shows you a floating pin that directs you to move in a particular direction. Remember that you need to keep your camera pointed at your surroundings for the feature to activate. 

The feature will also let you know if you’re moving in the wrong direction. According to Google, the feature offers incredibly accurate results in cities and such. But, we will have to test the feature out in the labyrinthine streets of India to see if it can actually do what it says it does. 

In the meantime, if you’re interested in the latest tech news and reviews, stay tuned to Digit.in for more information. 

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Xiaomi launches 10000mAh wireless power bank with up to 18W charging support

Xiaomi has launched a new 10000mAh Mi wireless power bank. Notably, Xiaomi doesn’t have a phone with wireless charging support in India as of now. However, it does have the Mi 10 and Mi 9 in the global markets. The Mi 10 is also expected to launch in India soon. The new power bank sets the stage for the launch of Mi 10 and Mi 10 Pro in India.

The 10000mAh Mi wireless power bank supports two-way 18W fast charging on both USB Type-A output port and USB Type C input port. It also enables simultaneous charge on two mobile devices. The Mi 10000mAH Wireless Power Bank uses lithium polymer batteries that as the company claims, ensure longevity and a higher standard of safety. Further, it provides a 10W wireless charging speed with all Qi-compatible devices. It offers up to 7.5W wireless charging on compatible iPhone models in addition to 10W wireless charging for Android devices. 

The Mi 10000mAh wireless power bank features 12 layers of circuit chip protection across voltage, temperature, current and electrostatic anomalies. It has non-skid wireless charging support that lets you easily put your glass back-featured smartphone. However, it doesn’t support Power Delivery (PD) for computing devices.

The 10000mAh Mi wireless power bank price in India is Rs 2,499. It will be made available for purchase through Mi.com. However, it is expected to also be made available through the popular e-commerce sites soon.

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Kodak launches new range of 4K, HDR 10, Dolby Vision capable TVs in India starting at Rs 23,999

Kodak has launched a new range of TVs in India. The TVs are available in four screen sizes - 43-inch (43CA2022), 50-inch (Kodak 50CA7077), 55-inch (Kodak 55CA0909) and 65-inch (Kodak 65CA0101) priced at Rs 23,999, Rs 27,999, Rs 30,999 and Rs 49,999 respectively. The TVs will be available on Flipkart starting March 19. All the TVs run on Android 9 Pie out of the box. Speaking of features, all the TVs boast of Dolby Vision, HDR 10, and HLG covering a wide spectrum of HDR standards. The TVs also come with a wide colour gamut, to give better colour reproduction on the TV. The bezels on the TV are quite thin, giving viewers 15 per cent more screen. For audio, the TVs have 30 Watt speakers with support for DTS and Dolby Digital Plus. 

Since the TV runs on Android TV and not AOSP, it brings with features like the Google Assistant and built-in Chromecast. With a voice-enabled remote control, a user can not only ask the Google Assistant to play content on the TV, but also control smart home appliances as well. The remote control that comes with the TV not only has the voice assistant button but also comes with dedicated keys to access Netflix, Prime Videos, YouTube and Google Play. 

Coming to connectivity, the TV supports HDMI along with ARC, Bluetooth 5.0, and USB 3. The Kodak Android TV boasts of a 60Hz refresh rate and MEMC. 

Taking about the partnership with Google, Mr Avneet Singh Marwah, Director, and CEO, Super Plastronics Pvt Ltd, a Kodak brand licensee said, “It gives us immense pleasure to announce the launch of our official android televisions in partnership with Google. Our aim is to reach every household in the country, and we are committed to achieving the goal with our strong channel network and competitive pricing. In the past 4 years, Kodak HD LED TVs have witnessed phenomenal growth. This year, we are targeting to achieve 8% share in the Indian television market” 

“As a homegrown e-commerce marketplace, Flipkart has a deep understanding of its consumers who are looking for best-in-class technology and smart product solutions. We are pleased to bring Kodak's first-ever range of Android TVs in India to millions of Flipkart consumers. With our industry-first affordability payment constructs such as Debit Card EMI, Buy Now Pay Later etc., we will help take the Kodak brand to the deepest corners of the country,” Hari Kumar, Senior Director – Large Appliances, Flipkart.  

“Kodak is pleased to have completed four years with SPPL and excited to add android technology to the Smart Tv space with this valuable licensee.” Clara Fort, VP- Global Brand Licensing

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Facebook to Show New VR Games at Online GDC

Facebook will host its own digital gaming event during the Game Developers Conference (GDC) starting from March 16 at 5pm GMT (10:30pm IST) to March 19.

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Coronavirus: Steam Sets New Record With More Than 20 Million Concurrent Users, As Schools, Colleges, Offices Close Down

Steam has broken its own record for highest number of concurrent users at 20 million at around 8am IST on March 15.

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Motorola Razr 2019 launched in India for Rs 1,24,999: Specs, offers and more

Motorola launched the clamshell foldable phone, Razr (2019) a few months ago at an event in Los Angeles. The smartphone hit the stores in the US in February 2020. Now, the clamshell foldable phone has made its way to India. Motorola’s first foldable phone has a hinge mechanism that allows the phone to shut with both sides perfectly flush. It goes up against the likes of the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip.

Motorola Razr (2019) specifications

The Motorola Razr (2019) features a 6.2-inch Cinemavision foldable pOLED screen with a 2142 x 876-pixel display and a 21:9 aspect ratio. It comes equipped with a 2.7-inch external display with a 600 x 800-pixel resolution and a 4:3 aspect ratio. The foldable phone is powered by the octa-core Snapdragon 710 10nm Mobile Platform, paired with Adreno 616 GPU. It comes equipped with 6GB RAM and 128GB storage and runs Android 9 Pie.

In the optics department, Motorola Razr (2019) ports a 16MP rear camera with f/1.7 aperture, 1.22um pixel size, EIS, Dual Pixel autofocus (AF) and Laser AF. As for the selfies, the foldable phone comes with a 5MP front-facing camera with  f/2.0 aperture and 1.12um pixel size. Further, it packs a 2510mAh battery with 15W TurboPower fast charging technology. The device comes with splash-proof water-resistant nanocoating. 

Motorola Razr (2019) price in India

Motorola Razr (2019) price in India is set at Rs 1,24,999. For reference, the device was launched at  $1,499 (approx Rs 1,06,000) in the US. It comes in Noir Black colour option. Moreover, it will be available for purchase through Flipkart and offline stores. Pre-bookings start from today, and it will go on sale in India from April 2.

Further, launch offers include Rs 10,000 cashback on Citibank debit and credit card transactions, apart from a double data and validity offer from Reliance Jio on its Rs. 4,999 recharge, offering 1.4TB of data and a 2-year validity. 

Moreover, MotoCare Accident Damage Protection Plan will be available at a discounted price as well.  A one-time screen replacement will be priced at Rs. 7,999.

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