Compaq TVs launching in India on September 1

Compaq, a brand once synonymous with the PC space is now delving into the TV market. The brand is said to launch multiple TVs in its portfolio. To distinguish themselves, the TVs will be accompanied by sound from Mini. How this audio technology will change the viewing experience is yet to be seen but you can check out our deep dive into Mimi audio technology and how Compaq aims to distinguish itself from the competition in the video below. 

Those interested in catching the live stream of the launch of the Compaq TV can do so on their YouTube channel and Facebook page. Last week Compaq announced that it was partnering with Flipkart and that its new range of TVs will be available starting September 1. We can expect customers to get benefits from the e-commerce website like no-cost EMI and more to make the TVs more affordable. Compaq has been teasing the launch of the TVs on its Instagram page. From a truly bezel-less design to a slim form factor, Compaq has been teasing features of the TV. 

The wait is over. September 1, we unveil the New Compaq TV to the world. Get ready to experience Life in Compaq.#MyNewCompaq #CompaqTv pic.twitter.com/KqLMABymzH

— Compaq TV (@tv_compaq) August 30, 2020

Even though specifications of the Compaq TVs are not known, we can expect them to support 4K along with HDR and even Dolby Vision. Since most brands have taken to the Android TV platform, we can expect the TV to offer the same. While brands like OnePlus and Xiaomi offer their own UI in addition to Android TV it will be interesting to see what Compaq does in this space. 

The TV space is heating up in India with the 32-inch and 43-inch dominating and the 50 and 55-inch space also seeing growth. We have also seen brands market their 65-inch and above TVs in India as some households are looking to bring the theatre home. We have seen brands like Nokia which entered the Indian market with a 55-inch TV and subsequently launched a 43-inch (review) and then 65-inch TV. We have seen brands like Kodak and Thomson launch a new lineup of TVs from 43-inches all the way to 65-inches. 

In the premium segment, we have seen Sony launch the 'ready for PlayStation 5 TVs' in 55 and 65-inch screen sizes. You can read more about them here.

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Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro could launch in India priced around Rs 35,000: Leaked specifications and more

Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro could soon launch in India, as tipped by noted tipster Ishan Agarwal. The Mi 10T and 10T Pro leaked online just this past week, revealing key specifications and design of the upcoming successors to the Mi 9T series from 2019.

As per a tweet by Agarwal, Xiaomi is gearing to launch a new phone priced around Rs 35,000 with a feature set that includes a high refresh rate display, 108MP camera, Snapdragon 865 under the hood and more. The specifications are very similar to the Mi 10T Pro that was spotted online last week. 

New Xiaomi Smartphone that is (rumored to be) coming to India at a price point of around 35K will feature 108MP, SD865 & High Refresh Rate Display. Could it be the Mi 10T Pro? #MI10T #MI10TPro #Mi #Xiaomi https://t.co/UFTN3gq7YK

— Ishan Agarwal (@ishanagarwal24) August 30, 2020

A picture of the alleged Mi 10T Pro was also posted online and it gave us a glimpse of the camera module on the phone. The power button is slightly recessed as it doubles up as a fingerprint reader.

Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro and Mi 10T leaked specifications

The Mi 10T Pro is expected to come with a 144Hz high refresh rate display, 108MP rear triple camera and 5,000mAh battery. The phone is expected to be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 processor and likely runs on MIUI 12 out-of-the-box.

The alleged picture of the Mi 10T Pro reveals that the phone has a punch-hole cutout for the selfie camera, a side-mounted fingerprint reader, rectangular camera module with three lenses accompanied by an LED flash.

Last year, Xiaomi rebranded the Redmi K20 and K20 Pro as the Mi 9T and 9T Pro but this year, the Redmi K30 series is already out and so it’s good to see the company working on a new range of phones.

The Mi 10T Pro and Mi 10T are expected to be launched in the coming few weeks, and we will know more about it as we near the launch date.

 

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Reliance JioFiber Broadband offers truly unlimited internet, no-condition 30-day Free Trial and more

If you are a JioFiber customer or are looking to get a connection, then there is good news for you. The company has announced a no-condition 30-day free trial for its broadband service where customers get speeds of 150 Mbps with truly unlimited data. Users also get access to a 4K set-top-box with subscriptions to 10 OTT apps for all new users. 

Who qualifies for the JioFiber 30 days free trial?

New JioFiber customers activating from 1st September, will get the 30-day free trial. However, it must be noted that existing JioFiber customers will also get some benefits. They are as follows.  

Plans of all existing JioFiber customers will be upgraded to match the benefits of The new tariff plans. Any JioFiber customer onboarded between 15th and 31st August will also get the free trial 30-day free trial benefit as a voucher in the MyJio app. What are the new benefits?

Well, to begin with, there is truly unlimited data on offer with the JioFiber plans. Also, all home plans will have symmetric speed, that is download speed = upload speed. The plans on offer from JioFiber are as follows

Rs 399 per month giving users 30 Mbps speed. Rs 699 per month giving users 100 Mbps speed. Rs 999 per month giving users 150 Mbps speed along with OTT subscription of 10 apps worth Rs 1000. Rs 1499 per month giving users 300 Mbps speed along with OTT subscription of 12 apps worth Rs 1500.

Commenting on this development, Mr Akash Ambani, Director, Jio, said “JioFiber is already the largest Fiber provider in the country with over a million connected homes, but our vision for India and Indians is much larger. We want to take Fiber to each and every home and empower every member of the family. After making India the largest and the fastest-growing country in mobile connectivity with Jio, JioFiber will propel India into global broadband leadership, thereby providing broadband to over 1,600 cities and towns. I urge everyone to Join the JioFiber movement to make India the broadband leader of the world."

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Heres how you can watch select Netflix originals for free, without a subscription

If you do not have a Netflix subscription but still want to check out some of the streaming giant’s content, well, you’re in luck. Netflix has enabled free access to a number of its original TV shows and movies. You can access these shows and movies without an account. First picked up by OnlyTech, the feature can be accessed through any desktop or Android browsers. The feature is not available on iOS browsers as of now. The feature is web-only. It is also not available on iOS, smart TVs, or Streaming sticks and is a marketing promotion to try and rope in new subscribers to the streaming service. A Netflix representative also confirmed the same saying, "You can watch select Netflix Original movies and TV episodes online for free, and without creating a Netflix account, by using a computer or Android device (iOS browsers are not supported)."

You can head on over to Netflix and watch shows like Our Planet, Stranger Things, Bird Box and more for free. With the TV shows, you can watch the first episode for free and then you’ll be prompted to purchase a subscription to watch the rest of the series. It is a great way to get new customers to your service by giving them a wide range of content to sample before they make their purchase. Apple TV+ also has a similar feature where you can watch the first episode of select shows. This isn’t the first time Netlix has introduced this sort of feature as it previously made the first episode of Bard of Blood free for anyone to watch. Netflix also ran a campaign where the company offered users a one-month subscription for Rs 5, so they aren’t;t new to the free content business. 

To access the free content, head on over to netflix.com/watch-free and you’ll see a list of all the shows and movies you can watch for free, without creating an account. In fact, if you’re considering watching Netflix with your friends, you can check out our handy guide on how you can do exactly that. The company was also testing out its Mobile+ plan, priced at Rs 349 per month in India. You can read more about that here. 

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Xiaomi Redmi K30 5G to launch in India soon: Report

The Xiaomi Redmi K30 5G could launch in India in the coming weeks, as per the latest rumours. The Redmi K30 4G was launched in India earlier this year as the Poco X2 and the K30 5G could be the first 5G phone from the company to launch under the Redmi brand. 

According to a report by Pricebaba who collaborated with noted tipster Ishan Agarwal, the Redmi K30 5G will be available in two colours-- Frost White and Mist Purple. The phone could come in three variants to choose from, with upto 6GB/8GB RAM and 64GB/128GB storage.

The Redmi K30 5G is priced starting at CNY 1,999 which puts it in the vicinity of the sub-Rs 25,000 budget segment. If Xiaomi prices the phone aggressively in India, it could go up against the likes of the OnePlus Nord and Realme X3.

Exclusive for @Pricebaba: #Xiaomi *may* launch the Redmi K30 5G soon in India. Yes, with the K30 5G name. -First #Redmi 5G phone to launch in India (possibly with SD765G) -Frost White & Mist Purple with upto 8+128GB Configuration For more, link: https://t.co/rHZfzWuyfZ pic.twitter.com/AvwoOVqaeD

— Ishan Agarwal (@ishanagarwal24) August 30, 2020

Let’s take a brief look at the specifications of the Redmi K30 5G.

Xiaomi Redmi K30 5G specifications

Redmi K30 features a 6.67-inch display with a resolution of 2400x1080 pixels and a 120Hz refresh rate. The screen has an aspect ratio of 20:9 and the K30 5G is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G chipset with support for built-in 5G stand-alone and non-standalone (SA/NSA) sub-6GHz networks.

The Redmi K30 sports a quad-camera setup on the back that consists of a primary 64MP Sony IMX686 sensor with an f/1.89 aperture, an 8MP  ultra-wide sensor with an f/2.2 aperture, a 2MP depth sensor and a 5MP macro sensor. On the front lies a 20MP selfie shooter and a 2MP secondary camera. 

The Redmi K30 comes equipped with a side-mounted fingerprint sensor. The device packs a 4500mAh battery with support for 30W fast charging.

 

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PUBG Mobile to Get Revamped Erangel Map on September 8, Developers Confirm

PUBG Mobile has announced through its official Twitter account that “New Erangel” will be coming to the game on September 8, as part of the new era announcement. Along with confirming the new Erangel map, the account also revealed “The Dawn of a New Era” community event.

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Tata Sky launches new broadband plan with 500GB data per month, heres how it compares to Airtel and JioFiber

In 2020, one of the most important things to have at home is a good internet connection. With students attending classes from home and more and more people working from home, users' reliance on the internet has gone up considerably. A lot of service providers have launched affordable plans for those looking to upgrade their internet connection. If you are looking for an unlimited broadband plan, you can check out our list of best-unlimited broadband plans here. Today however, we are talking about a plan that brings with it a high speed of 300 Mbps. The plan on offer is from Tata Sky and is available in a fixed GB plan as well as an unlimited data plan. Let’s take a look at the plan in detail and see how it compares to other competing services. 

Tata Sky 300 Mbps Plan details

The Tata Sky 300 Mbps speed plan is available in a bunch of cities in both its unlimited data and limited data avatar. The price of the 300 Mbps unlimited plan is set to Rs 1,900 per month, or Rs 5,400 quarterly, or Rs 9,720 for 6 months and Rs 18,360 annually. These prices are excluding GST. Despite being classified as an unlimited plan, Tata Sky’s website reads, “For Unlimited Data plans, speed will reduce to 3 Mbps after 3300 GB data consumption for 300 Mbps plan and 1500 GB data for other Unlimited Data plans” Also please note that if you are interested in the 300 Mbps plan, the Tata Sky website says, “300 Mbps plan is available in selected areas and is subject to technical feasibility.”

If you don't want unlimited data then you can consider getting 300 Mbps with limited monthly data. The data limit for 300 Mbps is 500GB per month. After 500GB the speed drops to 3 Mbps. The monthly price for this plan is Rs 1470 per month, Rs 4200 quarterly, 7560 half-yearly, and Rs 14280 annually. With the limited data of 500GB per month, users also get data rollover.

If you are fortunate enough to have multiple service providers in your area offering broadband, then here is a look at some other internet providers with a 300 Mbps plan or a plan that’s close to it. 

Airtel 300 Mbps Plan details

Airtel likes to keep it simple. If you want unlimited data, then add Rs 299 to your current plan and the data cap is removed. Airtel also offers 300 Mbps speed and it is priced at Rs 1499 per month and offers 500GB of data. This is quite close to the Rs 1470 price of the Tata Sky 300 Mbps broadband plan. 

In addition to 300 Mbps speed, the Airtel plan also gives users Amazon Prime Video and Airtel Xstream services. 

JioFiber 250 Mbps Plan details

Jio doesn’t have a 300 Mbps plan but it does have a 250 Mbps plan. The 250 Mbps JioFiber plan has a data limit of up to 1750GB. Let’s break that down. The plan gives users 500GB of data and is offering an additional 500GB data (double data) as a part of the lockdown. Users also get introductory data of 250GB. If you decide to pay annually, you get an additional 500GB. However, one should note that at 250 Mbps, JioFiber also gives users 500GB data per month. After the FUP, the speed drops to 1 Mbps speed. 

The JioFiber 250 Mbps plan also includes subscriptions to OTT services if the user pays quarterly, half-yearly or annually.

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