iBall Set to Launch Gaming Laptops Soon: Sources

 

• Mumbai-based iBall may release gaming laptops

• The company is known for its low pricing

• This could result in lower pricing for gaming laptops in India

•  One of the sticking points when it comes to PC gaming is the high cost involved in getting a decent enough gaming desktop. The same applies to gaming laptops. And while compromises can be made to ensure pricing on the former is in check, it’s the latter that’s a point of contention for many a gamer. There simply isn’t any cost-effective gaming laptop in the market right now. That may change soon though.

Samsung Unveils CH711 Curved Quantum Dot Monitor for Gamers Ahead of CES 2017

 

Samsung on Thursday unveiled a new curved monitor with quantum dot technology, said to be designed for gamers. Called the Samsung CH711, the monitor will be officially launched at CES 2017, alongside price and exact availability details.

The Samsung CH711 curved quantum dot monitor will be available in 27-inch and 31.5-inch variants, while the company says it will be released in early 2017. It features an 1,800R radius curvature, and a 178-degree viewing angle. Both variants sport a QHD (2560x1440 pixel) resolution, and the quantum dot panels are rated to deliver nearly 125 percent sRGB colour gamut coverage.

The monitor can be adjusted both vertically and horizontally, while it can be flipped completely vertical as well - though this might be quite pointless with the Samsung CH711's curved display. It is said to sport a three-sided 'Boundless' design, with small bezels on top and either side. Power and HDMI cables from the monitor are hidden within its neck, giving the configuration a clean look.

 

iBall CompBook i360 Is a Rs. 12,999 Laptop With 360-Degree Rotating Display

 

iBall has launched the CompBook i360 convertible laptop with 360-degree rotatable display in the Indian market. Available in Vogue Soft Gold colour, the new iBall CompBook i360 is powered by Windows 10 and costs Rs. 12,999. iBall says the laptop "shall be available at leading retail stores in many places and within a week at all prominent stores across India." The company had aso launched the CompBook Flip-X5 laptop with a 360-degree rotatable touchscreen display in October earlier this year.

The company says that the multi-tasking tools made available with the iBall CompBook i360 laptop will help it find users in students, small-businesses, and even first time users. "With RDS3T (Robust Double Spindle 360-degree Technology), it can convert into four modes: Laptop, Tablet, Stand Mode and Tent Mode," iBall said in its release.

iBall ComBook i360 sports an 11.6-inch HD touchscreen display with support for multi-touch. The new ComBook i360 laptop is powered by a 1.84GHz Intel quad-core processor (unspecified) coupled with 2GB of RAM. It comes with an internal storage of 32GB, which is expandable via microSD card (up to 64GB).

The iBall ComBook i360 360-degree convertible laptop from the company houses a 10000mAh battery that, as per the company's claims, gives an average usage time of up to 7 hours, and video playbac

time of up to 7 hours. In terms of connectivity options, the iBall CompBook i360 offers Wi-Fi, Bluetooth (v4.0), HDMI port, and 2 USB ports (1 x USB 3.0, 1 x USB 2.0).

Xiaomi Mi VR Play Launched In India

Xiaomi has entered into the virtual reality (VR) sector and live streaming in India. The company has launched it’s Mi VR Play VR headset and Mi Live streaming services in the country.

Xiaomi Mi VR headset is compatible with smartphones from 4.7-inch to 5.7-inch screen size and comes with two-way zipper design made of Lycra. The company has announced that it will be sold via the company’s India store. Dimensions of the headset are 201 x 107 x 91mm, and it weighs around 208 g without the straps.

The Mi.com website has listed the price of the Mi VR headset at Rs 999. However, the VR headset is already out of stock on the company’s website.

Mi’s VR device is certified to work with Google Cardboard apps and will be available exclusively on Mi.com and offline channels starting 21 December from 12 p.m. onwards.

The Mi VR headset comes with a Mi VR companion app which has 3D movies, 2D or gaming applications. The Mi VR Play app is Google Cardboard compatible and gives users access to the library of videos and apps on Google Play as well.

The app is not officially listed on the Google Play Store, and to download it you have to scan the QR code from the company website.

The headset offers a better display size than some of the other headsets in the market.

Acer Spin 7 'World's Thinnest Convertible Laptop' Launched

 

Acer had back at IFA 2016 launched new models in its Spin series of 2-in-1 laptops, alongside additions to the Swift and Predator series of devices. Acer on Wednesday has announced the launch of the Spin 7 laptop in India, priced at Rs. 1,09,000. It will be available across key retail stores in India, the company said.

The Windows 10 Home-based Acer Spin 7 is being touted as the world's thinnest convertible notebook, and bears an all-aluminium unibody that's 10.98mm thick. It weighs in at 1.2kg. The laptop's display can be rotated 360-degrees, converting the laptop into a tablet. The company at launch also touted that the laptop sports a 14-inch full-HD (1920x1080 pixels) IPS touchscreen display that fits in a chassis the size of a 13-inch laptop.

Other specifications of the Acer Spin 7 include a seventh-generation Intel Core i7-7Y75 processor, 8GB of LPDDR3 RAM, a 256GB SATA III SSD, and two USB Type-C (USB v3.1) ports. It features Wi-Fi 802.11ac connectivity, a memory card reader, and the company is promising a battery life up to 8 hours from the 4-cell 2770mAh battery on board. Also being touted is Dolby Audio Premium technology.

 

 

Samsung Notebook 9 Laptops Refreshed With Lightweight Design, Intel 'Kaby Lake' Processors

 

Samsung launched its Notebook 9 laptop lineup at its pre-CES 2016 event in January earlier this year. Now the South Korean company has revamped its Notebook 9 laptop lineup with a sleek and lightweight design that makes the 13.3-inch variant, which weighs around 810 grams, the lightest laptop of its category in the market, as per the company's claims.

Apart from the design, the Notebook 9 laptops have been upgraded with the seventh-generation 'Kaby Lake' Intel Core i5/ Core i7 processors as well as a faster storage and memory, as per the company. The 13.3-inch variant comes with the options of Intel Core i5 or i7 processor while the 15-inch variant will ship with only Core i7 processor.

Both the 13.3-inch and 15-inch laptops have been further updated with a fingerprint scanner for improved security, the company said in its release. The laptops come with a support for Windows Hello, which allows for a secure sign in with a single touch, without the need of typing the password, it said.

Lenovo Yoga Book 2-in-1 Running Chrome OS Set to Launch in 2017

 

With the introduction of Android apps into the ecosystem, Chrome OS is now fast becoming the preferred choice for many. Looking at this rise in interest, Lenovo has also announced that it will launch its Yoga Book 2-in-1 with Chrome OS next year.

Lenovo's Vice President and General Manager of the Android and Chrome Computing Business Group, Jeff Meredith, confirmed this news to Laptop Mag. The Chinese PC giant has been selling the Yoga Book in two options already - Windows 10 or Android pre-installed. Now, a third Lenovo Yoga Book running on Chrome OS option will also be made available starting 2017.

"We've had a lot of interest. It's an interesting idea for education, especially with the form factor. Over time, we probably see the Android and Chrome versions melding together, especially based on the fact that we've now seen Chrome roll out the Google Play store capability into Chrome. We'll probably maintain the three distinctive products throughout this year at least," Meredith said speaking of the Chrome OS-powered Yoga Book. There is no tangible time frame announced for the release of this new variant, but it is confirmed that Lenovo is working on it.

Meredith has also confirmed that all the features, including the Real Pen, will work the same way as on Android. Lenovo launched the Yoga Book 2-in-1 at IFA this year, and made it available in India last week. The laptop claimed to be the "world's thinnest 2-in-1" is priced at Rs. 49,990, and is exclusively available on Flipkart. In India, only the Windows variant has been launched, and the Android variant hasn't arrived yet.

Western Digital launches My Cloud Pro Series, network attached storage

 

Western Digital Corporation launched its latest WD-brand network attached storage (NAS) offering in India. The new NAS series is specifically designed for the creative community that offers network storage to edit, save and share production files from anywhere with an internet connection. With space to store a massive amount of files, it is compatible with both PC and Mac computers enabling consumers to preserve their data and keep it organized, thereby streamlining their workflow.

The My Cloud  Pro Series enables seamless access of content by various devices, with classic WD reliability and speed, regardless of whether users are in the studio or editing at home. In addition, My Cloud  Pro Series devices are also compatible with the Plex Media Server™ and My Cloud  OS  software for easy editing, streaming and sharing of content.

 

Zebronics Unveils Portable Single Tower Speaker ‘Monster sound with Blaster’

 

Zebronics India Pvt. Ltd unveils its latest, Blaster – Portable Tower Speaker. Blaster engineered for exceptional sound performance and an intense audio experience; raises your bar of sound excellence all in elegance.

Sporting a super sleek design, Blaster at first glance, appears to be all packed compact with the room filling sound. It has embedded LED Lights that complements your home décor while letting you experience every detail of the sound. 

Outfitted with the powerful, 10W Total RMS Power, Blaster has been designed for music enthusiasts looking for that edge of innovation, with its portable design and wireless Bluetooth music streaming, you can take your music with you.

Speaking on the Tower power, Mr. Pradeep Doshi, Director Zebronics India says, “We are excited to welcome our newest portable tower speaker in Zebronics family. There are very products available in this category of speakers, we have tried to make the best combination of both worlds, making it portable enough while taking care of the sound with tower form factor.”

Enabled with Bluetooth, Blaster allows seamless connectivity with mobile phones, Laptops, PC or any other Bluetooth enabled devices with range of 10 meters, this mean that you can enjoy immersive non stop sound with no compromise. But that’s not all, making sure you never run out of options for entertainment, Blaster allows you to play music from multiple sources with AUX, Micro SD, USB Support.

Take control with just a finger, furnished with a slim and smart remote controller, blaster gives you complete wireless control. Adjust volume, play, pause, stop and more, easily with this functional yet powerful Remote control that comes along with the speaker. Furthermore, it also comes with FM Playback support letting you tune into your favourite radio station and that lets you play non-stop Music in high quality.

Lenovo Yoga Book, 'World's Thinnest 2-in-1', Launched in India

 

The Lenovo Yoga Book 2-in-1 laptop was launched in India on Tuesday. The new Lenovo Yoga Book laptop, which was unveiled at IFA 2016, is claimed to be the "world's thinnest 2-in-1", is priced at Rs. 49,990. Key highlights of the Lenovo Yoga Book hybrid laptop include a first-of-its-kind Halo keyboard and Real Pen input. The hybrid will be offered in Carbon Black colour and will be available exclusively on Flipkart. Lenovo Yoga Book has been launched in its Windows variant in India, with the company not deciding to bring in the Android variant at the moment.

The Windows 10 Pro-powered Lenovo Yoga Book features a 10.1-inch full-HD (1200x1920 pixels) IPS display at 400 nits brightness, powered by a 2.4GHz quad-core Intel Atom x5-Z8550 processor with 4GB of LPDDR3 RAM. The Lenovo Yoga Book hybrid packs 64GB of internal storage that is expandable via microSD card (up to 128GB).

The Lenovo Yoga Book is dubbed the world's "thinnest and lightest" hybrid, measuring at just 9.6mm in thickness and weighing 690 grams. A 8500mAh battery is fitted in the laptop which the company claims will power the device for up to 13 hours on a single charge.

 

Noble Skiodo Announces Smart Android TV 32SM32N01

Noble Skiodo brings smart TV at budgeted prices, with the latest being its 32” Smart Android TV 32SM32N01. Equipped with a host of functionalities, uncompromising pictures and a super slim design, the latest at Noble not only upgrades your living room but demands to be admired.

High Definition Viewing:Deploying the most trusted screen cells, Noble Skiodo with its display resolution of 1366×768 delivers breathtakingly real and immersive viewing experiences like you’ve never seen before. You’ll see all your favorite TV programs and movies in a whole new light when you switch on the Noble Skiodo 32SM32P01 32” Smart Android TV.

Delivering a stable deeply integrated Android support, the TV runs on an optimized Android 4.4.4 operating system with 1GB of DDR3 RAM. The Television gives you the freedom of enjoying all your entertainment on wide screen. Giving you easy access to internet with built-in WIFI support, the television pre-loaded with several apps namely Netflix, You tube, Amazon, Play Store etc, gives you the very best of multimedia experience.

Boasting Dual 10W drivers, Noble Skiodo’s avant-garde sound technology lets you enter into a new dimension of audio quality. Enjoy distortion-free bass for a unique cinematic experience, get the most out of your movies, sports and TV shows. You also get an option to choose between 5 different music modes to get clearer, more powerful sound.

Bingo Technologies unveils its all new smart band – Bingo M2

 

Bingo Technologies announces the launch of its all new smart band – Bingo M2 Smart Band. The band is compatible with all devices featuring Android and iOS via Bluetooth 4.0 and below.
With a fitness- first approach, the sleek looking Bingo M2 Smart Band with a silky touch comes with several features that allow you to track your health patterns, communication needs and many others.

The Bingo M2 Smart Band has a battery capacity of 70 mAh which provides a stand by time of up to 300 hours and a current power status indicator. Weighing just 6.9 gms, the M2 Smart Band is one of the lightest in the market. Made with Plastic ABS and TPS elastomer, the smart band comes with top notch build quality and provides outstanding protection from UV radiation and resistance to abrasion, sweat and sebum. Safe and durable.

Commenting on the launch, Mr. Abhinaya Pratap Singh, Marketing Manager, Bingo Technologies Pvt Ltd, said, “The launch of our latest product, the water-proof Bingo M2 Smart Band is in line with our strategy to roll out innovative and cutting edge products in the Indian market at an affordable price. Living a healthy lifestyle is a top priority for consumers to enjoy fulfilling lives. Our wearable technology can enhance existing routines and blend fitness into any lifestyle. An array of other cool features coupled with an affordable price makes the M2 a truly value for money smart band in in the market.”

Mara Pen is a handheld mouse pointer that will transform your presentations

Whether it’s a clicker for scrolling through your slides or a laser pointer for directing people’s attention toward certain things, the core technologies behind presentations hasn’t changed much in years.

That’s where a new Kickstarter project for the so-called “Mara Pen” comes into play. A nifty handheld tool, the Mara Pen is described as a combination of two products: a slide changer and a computer mouse that you can use in the air, without having to move it on a hard surface.

AOC Launches Premium Gaming Monitors in India

 AOC launches a new range of gaming monitors AGON X-Series exclusively for the professional gamers. The new AGON series is a brand extension of AOC series of monitors, ingrained with premium AOC technology to provide users the most versatile gaming experience. The series includes models enriched with FreeSync and Flicker-free Technology.

AGON gaming monitors come in two screen sizes; 24 and 27-inch and offer a record response time of 1ms (TN) and a vivid QUAD HD resolution of 2560 x 1440 pixels. The AGON X Series with AOC Flicker-Free Technology and Blue light mode reduces eyestrain, meant for long term gaming sessions. It supports Adaptive-Sync technology to eliminate tearing, stuttering and input lag.

The new gaming monitors are packed with other useful features like AOC Shadow Control allowing users to adjust contrast in overly bright or dark game areas. The QuickSwitch controller feature (a separate box unit) makes switching in monitor options and settings smooth, much easier than the limited controls built into the monitor itself.

The 10 biggest announcements from Google I/O 2016

At I/O this year, Google displayed its vision for a more ubiquitous and conversational way of interacting with technology. Its Assistant is chattier, answering natural language queries with a more human voice, and it’s found its way into several new Google products: the messenger Allo and the Echo-like speaker Home. Both are areas where other companies have a lead, but Google’s strength in AI gave these services some nice twists, doing things like automatically generating surprisingly specific reactions to photos.

Google also announced improvements to Android — though N, out of beta this summer, still needs to be named — as well as a mobile VR platform that will come with the new OS. There’s a FaceTime rival Duo as well, and a way to run Android apps without downloading anything. Below are the 10 biggest announcements.

Google has a new VR platform

DAYDREAM IS GOOGLE’S VR PLATFORM OF THE FUTURE

Google now has a mobile virtual reality platform. It's called Daydream, and it's built on top of Android N. That means it's not going to compete with the likes of the PC-powered HTC Vive or Oculus Rift (at least not yet, anyway), but looks much more powerful than Cardboard and represents a huge step in the push to advance VR out of its early stages.

From the sound of it, Daydream is a lot like Android for VR. It's a backbone of software inside Android N (simply known as "VR Mode") that provides users with an entire ecosystem to play around in. There will be a home screen with apps (which looks a lot like the Gear VR's home screen, to be honest), and Google has apparently already created special VR versions of its own apps like YouTube, Street View, the Google Play Store, Play Movies, and Google Photos. Other companies, like The New York Times, HBO, Netflix, Ubisoft, and Electronic Arts are already developing for Daydream as well.

The biggest limitation for Daydream seems to be that it will only work on new phones that have special sensors and screens. Google says that those Daydream-ready phones will be available this fall, and that we can expect to see them from Samsung, HTC, LG, Huawei, and more. The company is also releasing reference designs for headsets as a way of encouraging phonemakers to get on board with the platformhttp://www.theverge.com/2016/5/18/11701030/google-io-2016-keynote-highlights-announcements-recap

NEW DELHI: Chinese smartphone maker Lenovo has mocked bigger rivals Apple and Samsung in a YouTube video and a full-page ad in New York Times. The campaign titled 'Skip the Sevens" urges people to go for the company's flagship Moto z smartphone instead of iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus, Galaxy 7 or Galaxy Note 7.

In their praise for Moto Z, Lenovo touts Moto Mods as the key feature. Moto Mods are primarily cases that add functionalities like better camera, battery and more. In the 2-minute video, Lenovo convinces iPhone loyalists to switch to Moto Z handsets with Moto Mods.Titled 'Moto Mods Presents: Skip The Sevens (Focus Groups)', the YouTube video targets so-called iPhone loyalists, makes them sit in a room and shows them the Moto Z smartphone. The twist here is that the presenter initially tells the iPhone users that it is a prototype of the next iPhone model. The handset is then shown acting as a projector, playing loud music and more using interchangeable Moto Insta-Share Projector Mod and JBL SoundBoost Mod.

In the video, the company takes indirect potshot at iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus' battery life by showing the Moto Incipio offGRID Power Pack mod, which is claimed to give 22 hours of additional battery life. For those unaware, the iPhone 7 and the iPhone 7 Plus give 2 hours and 1 hours of extra battery life as compared to the iPhone 6s and the iPhone 6s Plus.
In the video, before introducing the 'so-called' iPhone prototype, the presenter also asks users what they think about the latest iPhones. While some are shown saying that they really don't offer much of a difference. The others say that the new iPhones have 'little better' camera and 'little' faster processor.http://www.gadgetsnow.com/tech-news/Lenovo-to-Apple-fans-Moto-Zs-better-than-new-iPhones/articleshow/54358872.cms

Envent Launches Two Wireless And Spill Proof Speakers

 

Envent World Wide Pvt. Ltd. launches two futuristic speakers LiveFree 320 and 325. These are portable bluetooth speakers, powered by 3W drive for the ultimate sound, flaunting an ultra-stylish body which makes it a perfect music accessory. These are available at leading e-commerce websites such as Flipkart and Amazon.

These speakers are equipped with 3W drive to produce crystal clear sound. The built-in battery allows you to enjou music for 5-6 hours. International IPX4 rated water-resistant technology design, with seamless surface treatment. Perfect for those shower dances, poolside parties, outdoor hikes. With stylish and compact build, you can carry these with you easily anywhere, especially when you out for bike riding, beach, camping or indoor for shower.

These speakers are equipped with built-in microphones, so that it can double up headset for those important group conversations. Equipped with the wireless Bluetooth technology, connect to your device from up to 32 feet away. Compatible with all Bluetooth-enabled devices such as phones, tablets, laptops etc. Now no more hassles over setting the speaker up.

HP ProBook x360 Education Edition Is a Rugged 2-in-1 Laptop Aimed at Schools

 

Highlights

• The laptop is aimed for schools and children

• It will be available worldwide from December 16

• The HP ProBook x360 Education Edition runs on Window 10 latest version

HP has announced a new convertible laptop aimed just for schools. The company touts the new ProBook x360 Education Edition to be military standard certified to withstand accidental spills and drops by kids, and it is going to be made available worldwide on December 16.

The American tech company claims that the HP ProBook x360 Education Edition is the world's thinnest, yet most rugged 2-in-1 laptop out there. It has a 360-degree hinge to rotate completely into a tablet, or even a tent stand for ease of viewing. Furthermore, there's a dual camera system which uses a 1080p HD camera embedded in the keyboard to let users take video in tablet mode as well.

The 11-inch laptop runs on the latest Windows 10 Anniversary Update and is encased in hard, industrial rubber. The display features optional damage-resistant Corning Gorilla Glass to withstand drops. HP claims that its engineers put the HP ProBook x360 EE through rigorous testing to ensure that it fulfils the MIL-STD 810G standard. The test involved dropping several laptops from an elevation of up to 30 inches to ascertain it durability in school environments.

The keyboard has also been designed keeping in mind the target audience. It is meant to protect the laptop form spills of about 12 ounces of liquid, and the keys are made in a way that it cannot be picked at. It has an inbuilt 'Take a Test' app that introduces modern and secure methods of test-taking. There's also an additional 'Set up School PCs' app so that the teacher can set up devices in three easy steps, even without professional help. It supports digital Pen writing as well, and HP will sell the Active Pen as an additional accessory.

 

Zotac VR GO Backpack Launched in India: Price, Release Date, Specifications

 

Zotac has announced the India price and availability of its VR GO backpack computer, which made waves across the world when it was unveiled in early November. The VR GO will be available online in India via Prime ABGB by the end of December, priced at Rs. 1,74,999. The mini computer went on sale in other regions priced at a hefty $1,999.99 (roughly Rs. 1,36,700), and the company has finally revealed complete specifications.

To recall, the Zotac VR GO is actually a mini PC that comes with detachable straps. This, alongside a removable battery pack, enables it to be carried like a backpack, and also enjoy virtual reality (VR) content on the go. The specifications of the system include the beefy Nvidia GeForce GTX 1070 graphics card with 8GB of GDDR5 video RAM, making it more than capable of handling the demanding graphics required for the output of VR content