Samsung can remotely disable its TVs acquired by unlawful means

Samsung has revealed that all its TVs come with a “Television Block” system preloaded that can be used to remotely disable them, should it detect that they have been acquired by “unlawful” means. The company says that the feature was activated on TVs that were stolen from its warehouse and from retails in South Africa amidst the looting and violence that ensued the jailing of former President Jacob Zuma last month. 

“The aim of the technology is to mitigate against the creation of secondary markets linked to the sale of illegal goods, both in South Africa and beyond its borders,” Samsung said in its statement detailing the TV Block Function.  

Samsung says that TV Block will “ensure that the television sets can only be used by the rightful owners with a valid proof of purchase.” The company didn’t specify if individuals will be able to report their stolen Samsung TVs to get them blocked as well. 

How does Samsung’s Television Block work?

After a TV connects to the internet, Samsung’s servers can identify if the TV is stolen from its serial number. This implements the TV Block feature which disables all television functions. 

Samsung can also remotely lift the block and restore the TV if the customer feels that he has been wrongly penalized and can share a valid proof of purchase. These can be shared at serv.manager@samsung.com and Samsung will try to provide a resolution within the next 48 hours. 

Also Check: LG launches more TVs in India than there are movies in the MCU

“As an organisation, we acknowledge the critical role in giving our customers and clients peace of mind. Working together, we can overcome the impact of the unprecedented disruption to business, as experienced by many of us recently. We will continue to review the situation and will make adjustments as necessary to ensure business continuity for all, “concludes said Mike Van Lier, Director of Consumer Electronics at Samsung South Africa

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Bengaluru-Based Tentworks' City Block Builder Selected for Gamescom 2021 Showcase

City Block Builder is a city building simulator developed by Bengaluru-based studio Tentworks. The indie team has created this game set in 1950s Los Angeles, and it has now been selected for a showcase at Gamescom 2021.

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Motorola E20 specs and renders leaked as E30 details begin to pop up

Moto E20 specs and renders recently leaked online thanks to the known tipster Evan Blass. The upcoming Moto E20, codenamed “Aruba”, has an XT2155 model number. Additionally, Motorola is also working on another smartphone called Moto E30 which is codenamed “Cyprus.”

Moto E20 Specifications Leaked

Moto E20 Specs make it out to be an entry-level smartphone. It features a 6.5-inch HD+ display with a waterdrop notch. In terms of optics, the Moto E20 sports a 5MP selfie camera and 13MP + 2MP dual rear camera. According to reports, a 1.6GHz octa-core processor powers the Moto E20 and it will not be a Qualcomm Snapdragon chip.

The upcoming Moto E20 comes with 2GB RAM and 32GB of internal storage. The entry-level Motorola smartphone will most likely come pre-installed with Android 11. The Moto E20 comes with a 4,000mAh battery and uses a Type-C USB port for charging. In terms of I/O, the E20 comes with a single downward-facing speaker and mic along with a 3.5mm headphone jack at the top.

The rear panel of the Motorola E20 seems to house a fingerprint sensor and a brand logo as well. No official information confirms a fingerprint sensor so it remains mere speculation at this point. 

In terms of pricing, expect the Moto E20 to target the most basic entry-level segment. On the other hand, Moto E30 will probably have better specs and a bigger price tag as well. 

Motorola aims to expand its portfolio in India and target different price segments. The smartphone maker already announced upper mid-range smartphones including Moto Edge 20 and Edge 20 Fusion in India to take on the likes of OnePlus Nord 2 and IQOO 7. 

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Mi Notebook Ultra and Notebook Pro with Intel 11th Gen Processors Launched: Price, Specifications

At its Smarter Living event 2022, Xiaomi has launched two new premium yet competitively priced laptops - Mi Notebook Ultra and Mi Notebook Pro. The display is the primary differentiator between these two Mi Notebooks that will both be available in 11th Generation Intel Core i7 and Core i5 variants with Iris Xe graphics. 

Price and availability 

The Mi Notebook Ultra and Mi Notebook Pro will be available on Xiaomi’s official India website, Amazon. in, and Mi Home stores starting August 31 in a single colour option - Lustrous Gray. 

Mi Notebook Ultra Price in India: 

Mi Notebook Ultra Core i7 (16GB RAM) - Rs 76,999 Mi Notebook Ultra Core i5 (16GB RAM) - Rs 63,999 Mi Notebook Ultra Core Core i5 (8GB RAM): Rs 59,999

Mi Notebook Pro Price in India: 

Mi Notebook Pro Core i7 (16GB RAM) - Rs 72,999 Mi Notebook Pro Core i5 (16GB RAM) - Rs 59,999 Mi Notebook Pro Core i5 (8GB RAM) - Rs 56,999 Mi Notebook Ultra and Mi Notebook Pro Specifications 

The Mi Notebook Pro and Mi Notebook Ultra brandish Aluminum casing. The Ultra is marginally thicker (17.9 mm vs 17.3 mm) and heavier (1.7 Kgs vs 1.4 Kgs), but it also has a significantly bigger 15.6-inch (3200 x 2000 resolution, 90Hz) display compared to the 14-inch (2560 x 1600, 60Hz) screen on the Pro model. 

Xiaomi claims 100 per cent sRGB coverage for the anti-glare IPS LCD panel on both Ultra and Pro. The displays on these notebooks can get 300 nits bright and have TÜV low blue light certification.

Being the bigger of the two, the Mi Notebook Ultra also houses a bigger 70Whr battery as compared to the 56Whr unit on the Notebook Pro. The 83-key Scissor keyboard on the Mi Notebook Ultra has 1.5 mm key travel while the one on the slimmer Mi Notebook Pro has 1.3 mm key travel. 

Other specifications are similar on both models. 

These machines are powered by 11th-Gen Intel Tiger Lake H-series Core i7-11370H and Core i5-11300H processors paired with up to 16GB dual-channel DDR4 RAM and 512GB NVMe SSD. 

Both laptops support 65W charging, have two 2W stereo speakers, a 720p webcam, fingerprint sensor, and run Windows 10 Home software. 

Connectivity options include Thunderbolt 4 with power delivery, USB Type-C with power delivery, USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, USB 2.0 Type-A, HDMI 1.4, 3.5 mm combo jack, built-in microphone, Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.1. 

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Apple reportedly testing new FaceID hardware that works with masks

It is no secret that Apple is working on its iPhone 13 line-up of flagships which are expected to launch later this year. As is the case always, these will feature the best in technology that Apple has to offer, including improvements in hardware and supporting software. And according to a new report, one of these changes this year could be new Face ID hardware for the iPhone 13 lineup that will reportedly work with face masks and even foggy glasses. 

The report claims that this new facial recognition technology has also forced Apple to make some design changes, impacting not only the size of the notch but also the positioning of the selfie camera. Coming courtesy of FrontPageTech.com, the report claims that Apple has given some of its employees' access to this technology and that they have been asked to test the new Face ID array with their iPhone 12.

The use of this new tech on the iPhone 12 is being handled through an external solution that fits like a case around the current-gen iPhones once it is connected. The report explains that once set, this case enables the iPhone 12 to use the array as the default source for biometric authentication. If this is indeed true, it may give Apple the chance to test the new Face ID hardware on a large scale much before the iPhone 13 is launched. As we explained above, this tech could be quite revolutionary as it will reportedly allow users to wear masks and glasses. 

Apart from this, there's other information available about the device. As per leaks, iPhone 13 should feature the same design language and a similar feature set as the iPhone 12 launched in 2020. Reports also suggest there will be camera improvements, a faster processor and a bigger battery to make the phone a better offering than the iPhone 12. Apart from this, Apple may add an in-display fingerprint sensor to the iPhone 13. This would of course be complemented by the company's Face ID system which will act as an alternate biometric authentication method. 

The iPhone 13 is expected to be powered by the A15 Bionic chipset. This will be the successor to the current generation A14 Bionic chipset. This chipset is likely to provide a boost in performance and also improve efficiency. For cameras, it is predicted that the iPhone 13 will come with larger sensors and improved computational algorithms. All iPhone 13 models are also set to be equipped with the sensor-shift stabilization feature -- something that is currently only available on the iPhone 12 Pro Max.  

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Xiaomi Mi Router 4A Gigabit Edition, Mi 360 security camera 2K Pro and running shoes launched in India

Xiaomi has expanded its home and lifestyle product categories in India with a new router, security camera and running shoes. During its Smarter Living 2022 event, the company launched the Mi Router 4A Gigabit Edition, Mi 360 Security Camera 2K Pro and Mi Running Shoes. Alongside, the company also announced the new Mi NoteBook 2021 series, Mi TV 5X series and the Mi Smart Band 6.

Xiaomi Mi Router 4A Gigabit Edition features and price

The Mi Router 4A Gigabit Editon, as the name suggests, is a full fibre optic gigabit router that offers upto 1167Mbps speeds internet connectivity. It is powered by a dual-core CPU and is capable of powering upto 128 smart home devices at the same time.

This router supports dual-band channels with upto 300Mbps speeds over the 2.4GHz band and upto 867Mbps speeds over the 5GHz band. There is a large aluminium-magnesium alloy heat sink that keeps the thermals in check for a sustained use case. 

It can also be connected and managed via the Mi Wi-Fi app with features like parental controls, automatic dual-frequency that selects optimal frequency based on the use case.

The Mi Router 4A Gigabit Edition is priced at Rs 2,199 in India and goes on same from September 15 across Mi.com, Mi Home stores and Amazon India.

Xiaomi Mi 360 Home Security Camera 2K Pro features and price

The Mi 360 Home security camera 2K Pro is an upgrade to the previous 360-degree camera from Xiaomi. It supports video recording at 2K (2304x1296 pixels) resolution with f/1.4 aperture and a 6P lens system. This new security camera displays colour video in low-lit conditions and also has a 940nm infrared sensor. 

It also supports dual-channel WiFi with both 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands for stable connectivity. This camera also has a privacy shield that blocks it from view when switched off. It’s also got 2-way voice calling and provides 360-degree coverage with 118-degree field-of-view at a given angle.

It supports microSD cards, NAS storage drives and Xiaomi is also offering 7 days rolling cloud storage for motion-triggered videos. 

The Mi 360 Home Security Camera 2K Pro is priced at Rs 4,499 in India and will go on sale from September 15 on Amazon India, Mi.com and Mi Home stores.

Xiaomi Mi Running shoe price

Xiaomi has also launched the new Mi Running Shoes in India. The new running shoes have an ergonomic design with features like a herringbone locking system, and a 5-in-1 uni-mould design for better durability. The shoes are also lightweight and are ideal for long runs. There’s also Microban protection against odour. The new Mi running shoes are available in Blue, Grey and Black colours priced at Rs 2,699 and are up for pre-orders on the Mi Crowdfunding website.

Also Read: Xiaomi Mi TV 5X launched in India with a host of new features: Here’s a breakdown of what the TV has to offer

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Samsung Galaxy S21 FE to be powered by Snapdragon 888 Google Play Console listing reveals

The Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G has reportedly been spotted on the Google Play Console, revealing some key specifications of the upcoming ‘Fan Edition’ phone. The listing is for the 6GB RAM variant and confirms Snapdragon 888 chipset as was earlier hinted by Geekbench results. 

Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G specifications

The Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G will allegedly include a 6.4-inch Full HD display with a 120Hz refresh rate. The image on the Google Play Console page shows a flat-screen with an Infinity-O notch and reasonably narrow bezels on all sides. 

3D renders that leaked recently showcased the same design for the back as on other Galaxy S21 series phones, where the protruding camera module blends into the side frame. This time, however, Samsung could be using a single colour tone for the back, and we are hoping that would look more elegant. 

Also Check: Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G Review

The triple-cameras setup on the rear is rumoured to include a 32MP primary camera, a 12MP ultrawide snapper, and an 8MP telephoto camera. 

Since even the base Galaxy S21 comes with a plastic back, the Galaxy S21 FE isn’t likely to use glass for the back either. The USB Type-C port and speaker grill are present at the bottom, and the fingerprint sensor is likely to be positioned underneath the screen. Other reports claim a 4500mAh battery housed within the phone. 

Samsung’s FE models aim to make the right compromises to drag down the flagship experience to a more accessible price point where more consumers can participate. Samsung recently launched its foldable flagships for the year and the Galaxy S21 FE should be the last of flagship phones from the brand for the current year. 

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