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  • ASUS launches all-new ROG Zephyrus and Flow series in India

    ASUS backed Republic of Gamers (ROG) introduced two newest line-up for Zephyrus and Flow series in India. The newly launched laptop computer fashions by ASUS ROG are Zephyrus Duo 16, Zephyrus G14, and Flow X16. The firm claims that the most recent launched series have been ‘full of energy’ and ‘upgraded efficiency’.

    Feature, Prices and Availability

    The new laptops function AMD Ryzen 6000 series cellular processors and a MUX Switch to ship highly effective gaming efficiency. The laptops are an addition to ASUS’ in depth gaming portfolio, designed to uplift the aggressive fringe of the avid gamers with the most recent expertise. Other upgrades to the most recent version launch are 90Whr battery, a 360-degree hinge, Nebula HDR Display powered by AmLED. Following the ‘Compact is the brand new Impact’ marketing campaign, the most recent gaming line-up presents enhanced gaming expertise.

    “Built on the 6nm manufacturing node, these laptops powered by the Ryzen 6000 Series processors and built-in AMD Graphics, will present gorgeous visuals, superior efficiency, and greater framerates.”, stated Vinay Sinha, Managing Director of Sales at AMD India.

    The product pricing for Zephyrus Duo 16 begins from ₹2,49,990 and Zephyrus G14 from ₹1,46,990 will go on sale on Amazon, Flipkart and offline.

    ROG Zephyrus G14

    ROG Zephyrus G14
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    Other facet, the ROG Flow X16 begins from ₹1,71,990 and can be accessible on-line and offline.

    ROG Flow X16

    ROG Flow X16
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    ASUS ROG additionally launched the #BeYouWithROG marketing campaign, that encourages customers to discover their artistic facet. The model’s goal with this marketing campaign is to advocate the significance of embracing one’s true self and individuality.

  • Realme strengthens its AIoT portfolio

    Realme introduced a line-up for its AIoT (Artificial Intelligence of Things) portfolio. Realme launched – PAD X, watch 3, Flat Monitor, Buds Air 3 Neo, Buds Wireless 2S – as part of the corporate’s ‘1+5+T’ technique, which goals at offering customers with a trendsetting way of life together with latest applied sciences out there.

    Specifications and worth

    realme PAD X

    Realme launched the one 5G pill on this phase powered by Snapdragon 695 with 8340 mAh battery. It includes a ultra-slim physique, enhanced show, and 13MP Rear Camera. The PAD X comes with two color variants – Glacier Blue and Glowing Grey, and three storage variants – 64GB Wifi, 64GB Wifi+5G, and 128GB Wifi+5G. The first sale for realme PAD X is scheduled for August 1 on e-commerce platforms.

    Price: 64GB Wifi priced at ₹19,999 , 64GB Wifi+5G priced at ₹25,999, and 128GB Wifi+5G priced at ₹27,999.

    realme PAD X

    realme PAD X
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    realme Watch 3

    The newest mannequin of the watch is amongst the phase’s largest display Bluetooth calling smartwatch, with Horizon Curved Display, 340mAh battery, over 110+ health modes, and well being screens, together with coronary heart price and SpO2 monitoring. It is offered in two color straps- black and gray, and shall be accessible for customers to buy from August 2 onwards.

    realme Watch 3 is priced at ₹3,499.

    realme Watch 3

    realme Watch 3
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     realme Buds Air 3 Neo

    The newest Buds Air Neo comes with a dynamic driver, AI ENC Noise Cancellation for calls, 30 hours playback, and Super Low Latency. Available in two colors, white and blue, the realme Buds Air 3 Neo shall be accessible for customers to buy beginning July 27.

    realme Buds Air 3 Neo shall be priced at ₹1,999.

    Buds Air 3 Neo

    Buds Air 3 Neo
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    realme Flat Monitor

    Realme’s Flat Monitor, a full imaginative and prescient HD monitor with lean design, comes with a full HD Bezel-less panel, a excessive refresh price, a Ultra-Thin Profile, and a large viewing angle. In addition, the monitor is accompanied by an aluminium show stand. The sale for Flat Monitor is scheduled for July 29.

    realme Flat Monitor shall be priced at ₹12,999.

    realme Flat Monitor

    realme Flat Monitor
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     realme Buds Wireless 2S

    The Buds Wireless 2S is a basic addition to the corporate’s hearables portfolio and includes a 11.2mm dynamic bass driver, AI ENC Noise cancellation, and 24-hour playback time. The sale for the realme Buds Wireless 2s is already dwell on e-commerce platforms.

    realme Buds Wireless 2S is priced at ₹1,499

  • Samsung Galaxy Watch4 helps in measuring sleep disorder effectively: Study

    Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 may probably grow to be a software for correct measurements of Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA), acknowledged a latest survey by Samsung Medical Center and Samsung Electronics. The research noticed 97 adults with sleep issues and confirmed that the Galaxy Watch 4 will be a lot more economical and environment friendly.

    Obstructive Sleep Apnea is a typical sleep disorder and seen largely in middle-aged individuals.

    The research have been revealed by the National Sleep Foundation medical journal ‘Sleep Health’. The Launched in 2021, the Samsung GW4 is comes with a reflectance pulse oximeter function and sits tight with the consumer’s wrist. The SpO2 has eight photodiodes that sense mirrored gentle and captures coronary heart charge at a sampling frequency of 25Hz.

    (A) Underside view indicating the LED-PD module (yellow rectangular area), and (B) Magnified view of the LED-PD module. (C) A participant wearing the GW4 on the wrist. The white and red arrows indicate infrared and red LED, respectively. The green arrow indicates one of the 8 photodiodes located radially.

    (A) Underside view indicating the LED-PD module (yellow rectangular space), and (B) Magnified view of the LED-PD module. (C) A participant sporting the GW4 on the wrist. The white and crimson arrows point out infrared and crimson LED, respectively. The inexperienced arrow signifies one of many 8 photodiodes positioned radially.
    | Photo Credit: Press Release

    For the above research, researchers have performed simultaneous surveys of adults affected by sleep issues, utilizing the GW4 and conventional medical course of for comparability.

    Illustrations of overnight WristO2 traces of (A) normal participants (B) patients with severe OSA. Magnified views of red rectangular areas in (B) are shown in (C) and (D)

    Illustrations of in a single day WristO2 traces of (A) regular individuals (B) sufferers with extreme OSA. Magnified views of crimson rectangular areas in (B) are proven in (C) and (D)
    | Photo Credit: Press Release

    The researchers discovered with GW4 and the standard medical system, proved that the smartwatch can detect exact measurements of oxygen stage throughout sleep.

    The Korean-based tech big, is reportedly bringing Galaxy Watch 5 with a physique temperature sensor.

  • Belkin Soundform Rise review: Earphones tuned for calls  

    Belkin, the corporate we all know for top quality (and never low-cost) equipment, has simply launched a set of true wi-fi earphones within the Indian market. With this phase booming, everybody desires a chunk of the motion, fairly understandably. The Soundform Rise earphones are a part of a collection, not all of which is obtainable but. While Immerse is the one meant for music plus different duties, Rise is tuned a bit of extra in direction of cellphone calls. 

    The Rise TWS are available some modest packaging with nothing surprising within the field. The case for these earphones is a bit on the massive measurement, however not unmanageable. In all different respects it’s an everyday plastic case – not very premium wanting, however not dangerous both. 

    The medium-sized Rise buds mild up for pairing as quickly you open the case. Wear them, faucet on the immediate in your cellphone, and also you’re carried out. They’re very comfy and do nice for lengthy hours. I discovered no want to vary the ear-tips with any of these supplied. They work with each Android and iPhone. Don’t nonetheless, look for an app. There is one nevertheless it doesn’t connect with this specific set of earbuds as Belkin doesn’t count on the person to need to tinker with these buds which are easier and extra easy. I will surely fairly have had an app to work with all the identical as a result of it feels friendlier and supported. Also, it might assist to know whether or not these work with digital assistants fairly than need to preserve tapping round to search out out. 

    These buds will not be simply comfy however IPX5 splash and sweat resistant., so you may put on them for lengthy even when it’s a bit of heat or if you’re on limitless calls together with whereas zipping about outside. 

    There are some fundamental on-bud controls cease and begin, skip tracks and quantity. Tapping additionally accepts calls. Both buds appeared to do the identical factor. There’s no want for a lot else as there’s no ANC on these earphones. 

    The sound from the Rise earphones is obvious and treble-forward. These are merely not meant to be bassy and thumping however extra for those that need sharpness, readability and element. Because of this configuration they’re meant to be extra suited to calls and podcast listening. The 6mm drivers push out sound with quantity. On calls I discovered the particular person on the opposite finish might by no means inform that I used to be on earphones, which is nice. These have an array of microphones meant to make calls clearer. I did, nonetheless, really feel that quantity was low for me simply on calls. You can use one bud at a time so that you simply’re additionally tuned into the surroundings round you or profiting from battery life. That is 7 hours for every bud with 24 hours of play time whole once you cost with the case. The case helps Qi wi-fi charging. 

    All stated and carried out although, the Rise earbuds are a bit of costly at ₹7,999 specifically as there’s competitors from all instructions. 

  • Samsung teases Galaxy Watch, discusses new health advancements

    Samsung Electronics will showcase new merchandise and applied sciences at its Galaxy Unpacked occasion on August 10, 2022, the corporate introduced.

    Tae Jong Jay Yang, EVP & Head of Health R&D Team at Mobile Experience Business, Samsung Electronics, talked about how the corporate’s wearables assist customers concentrate on their health and wellness. According to the corporate’s assertion, Samsung has set new requirements with its Galaxy Watch sequence and needs to broaden its portfolio lineup. The firm has three focuses: sensor innovation, linked wellness and business collaboration. “It begins from Samsung’s ground-breaking BioActive sensor,” it mentioned.

    Samsung, in its Galaxy Watch4, launched the BioActive sensor combining three health sensors — Optical Heart Rate (PPG), Electrical Heart Signal (ECG) and Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis (BIA). The sensor helps monitoring physique composition, coronary heart fee and sleep patterns. According to the discharge, over 200 million use Samsung Health App. The firm has partnered

  • Apple suppliers to make Apple Watch and MacBook in Vietnam: Nikkei

    Apple Inc’s suppliers are in talks to produce Apple Watch and MacBook in Vietnam for the primary time, Nikkei Asia reported on Tuesday, citing individuals acquainted with the matter.

    Apple’s Chinese suppliers Luxshare Precision Industry and iPhone assembler Foxconn have began check manufacturing of Apple Watch and MacBook in Northern Vietnam, the report added.

    Apple has been shifting some areas of iPhone manufacturing from China to different markets, together with India, the place it began manufacturing iPhone 13 this yr, and can be planning to assemble iPad tablets.

    Diversifying manufacturing

    India, the world’s second-biggest smartphone market, together with international locations akin to Mexico and Vietnam, is turning into more and more vital to contract producers supplying American manufacturers, as they fight to diversify manufacturing away from China.

    Apple, Foxconn and Luxshare Precision didn’t instantly reply to a Reuters request for remark.

    Last week, Taiwanese contract producer Foxconn gave a cautious outlook for the present quarter after posting outcomes that exceeded expectations, citing slowing smartphone demand after a pandemic-fuelled growth.

    Like different international producers, Foxconn – formally referred to as Hon Hai Precision Industry Co Ltd – has handled a extreme scarcity of chips that damage manufacturing, as bottlenecks from the pandemic lingered and the Ukraine warfare additional strained logistical channels.

  • Dell launches its XPS 13 laptop in India

    Dell Technologies has launched its new XPS 13 in India, with twelfth Gen Intel EVO processors. The XPS 13 laptop is 13.99mm skinny and weighs 1.17 kg.

    Raj Kumar Rishi, MD and General Manager, Consumer & Small Business, Dell Technologies India, mentioned, “At Dell Technologies, our mission is to supply customers with PCs which are an extension of their personalities and assist them get issues executed seamlessly. This method is exemplified by our new XPS 13. Not solely is it the thinnest and lightest XPS 13 in the portfolio, but it surely’s additionally a tool filled with precisely the options wanted by as we speak’s on-the-go customers.”

    The Dell XPS 13 9315 has a 4-sided InfinityEdge show with an FHD+ display screen. The gadget is obtainable on the beginning worth of ₹99,990, having 8GB RAM, 256 SSD, and Intel’s new twelfth Generation EVO i5 1230U processor.

    The mannequin bearing Intel’s twelfth Generation EVO i5 1230U with 16GB RAM and 512GB SSD is priced at ₹1,19,990 and the opposite with Intel’s twelfth Generation EVO i7 1250U processor with 16GB RAM and 512GB SSD is priced at ₹1,29,990. The product is now accessible for buy on Dell.com and can be accessible in choose Dell Exclusive Stores from August 25, 2022.

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Published on August 17, 2022

  • Zen Air DAC review: Give your music a boost 

    The headphone is the best place to begin in a single’s audiophile journey. A very good pair of wired headphones makes such a huge distinction to the standard of the sound. The good factor is headphones can be found at each worth level and that actually makes it simple for one to start out. The largest grievance one hears about headphones include two main objects: they don’t seem to be loud sufficient and there’s hardly any bass. And that’s the place a headphone amplifier comes into the image. iFi Audio not too long ago launched the Zen Air DAC in India. An entry-level DAC and headphone amp at a very engaging worth level.

    Product description

    Part of the ZEN sequence of DACs the Air DAC is a easy and efficient option to get nice sound high quality. The design could be very easy, principally made in plastic excluding the amount knob and the enter and output connectors. Of course the internals would have extra steel in them however regardless of being plastic, it does have a little bit of a heft to it. Weighing in at just below 400 grams, it’s not fairly moveable. In truth, it’s ideally suited as a desktop DAC/amp.

    The field comprises the principle unit and a USB-B connector, the sort that printers used to have. In 2022, that does appear to be an odd alternative and a USB-C would have been significantly better, however the cable supplied, although very brief, does the job reasonably effectively. I used to be in a position to join my laptop computer, iPad, and telephones as a supply with none points.

    The Zen Air has simply two outputs, a single-ended 6.3mm port for headphones and a commonplace RCA output on the again, which might be linked to an amplifier or energetic audio system. I did really use it with each a number of headphones and with an amplifier and audio system as effectively. It sounded nice in all circumstances.

    The sound signature is extra on the impartial aspect, which implies it neither provides nor detracts from the unique sound. There can be an XBass+ swap on the entrance, which provides a important bass enhance with out overwhelming or muddying the sound.

    The entrance of the unit has a Power Match swap, which can be utilized with headphones that want extra energy, however do keep in mind that the unit is definitely powered through the USB supply until you purchase the additional energy provide that iFi sells. In my case, I didn’t want it and the headphones I used to be driving had been very effectively supported.

    Formats and pricing

    In phrases of codecs, the Zen Air actually shines. It can playback a number of codecs with ease and rivals most of the rather more costly DACs. The Zen Air is able to taking part in again Hi-Res PCM as much as 32-bits/384 kHz together with DSD256 and helps MQA, utilizing the Burr-Brown DAC chipset to ship bit-perfect sound.

    Finally, there may be a colored indicator gentle on the entrance, which helps you to know the bitrate of the music being streamed. It begins with a inexperienced for 44.1kHz and goes to a pink when taking part in MQA. Nice and easy indicator. While streaming from numerous sources, one can visually see the bitrate by color.

    iFi Audio companions with Headphone Zone to promote it’s merchandise in India and the Zen Air DAC might be purchased through https://www.headphonezone.in While the MRP exhibits ₹9,999, there appears to be an introductory supply or particular worth at simply ₹7,999, which could be very a lot worth for cash and a nice begin to your audiophile journey.

  • Google: Fitbit introduces three new devices in India

    Google-owned Fitbit introduced the launch of its subsequent technology of health merchandise that may present extra details about well being and wellness. The three newest introductions — Inspire 3, Versa 4 and Sense 2 — will likely be accessible on Fitbit’s official web site and Amazon India. Fitbit additionally plans on giving out six months of free premium subscription service to those that buy the new devices.

    Spec highlights and value

    Fitbit Inspire 3: Fitbit stated it’s a “enjoyable, easy-to-use tracker” with 10 days of battery life. It is an environment friendly entry-level system with a wealthy color show that may monitor necessary metrics. Furthermore, it will probably mechanically seize motion and monitor Active Zone Minutes, energy burned, coronary heart charge, steps taken and distance coated.

    Users can even handle sleeping patterns through Sleep Score and Sleep Stages. It additionally options the Health Metrics Dashboard that enables customers to trace coronary heart charge, respiration charge, oxygen saturation and pores and skin temperature together with others. Fitbit Inspire 3 is priced at ₹8,999.

    Fitbit Inspire 3

    Fitbit Inspire 3

    Fitbit Versa 4: This system is thinner and lighter as in comparison with the earlier model, and comes with the pre-installed newest Fitbit OS model. In addition, the button from Versa 2 is now again and has been positioned on the left of the system. The Versa 4 makes use of 10 sleep metrics to assist enhance sleep high quality.

    Users have the perk to select from a number of train modes which embrace new choices — HIIT, CrossFit, dance, and weight lifting. Versa 4 provides six days of battery life, and sooner or later of battery life with simply 12 minutes of quick charging. The Versa 4 is priced at ₹20,499.

    Fitbit Versa 4

    Fitbit Versa 4

    Fitbit Sense 2: The Sense 2 comes with physique response sensor that tracks coronary heart charge, coronary heart charge variability, and pores and skin temperature for stress administration. The system can even suggest methods to handle stress utilizing guided manuals and classes. The system comes with six days of battery life and the worth begins at ₹24,999.

    Fitbit Sense 2

    Fitbit Sense 2

  • boAT Xtend Talk smartwatch debuts in India, priced at ₹2,999

    boAT launched the Xtend Talk smartwatch in India. The gadget comes with Bluetooth calling and an inbuilt Alexa function to assign duties by way of easy voice instructions.

    Xtend Talk has a dial pad for straightforward calling, a 1.69-inch HD+ show decision, and helps over 150 watch faces.

    Xtend Talk additionally has wellness options like a coronary heart fee sensor, a SpO2 sensor and a VO2 Max monitor. The watch can monitor steps, energy, and even has an auto exercise detection function. It is offered in Pitch Black, Cherry Blossom, and Teal Green.

    boAT Xtend Talk wellness feature

    boAT Xtend Talk wellness function
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    Availability and value

    Xtend Talk is offered at a pocket-friendly value of ₹2,999 on Amazon India and different e-commerce websites. Xtend Talk is alleged to compete with Fire-Boltt Hulk, Noise Icon 2, Fitbit collection by Google.

    boAT Xtend Talk smartwatch display screen

    boAT Xtend Talk smartwatch show display
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