Nothing feels as close, connected and personal in our lives as our smartphone. HTC Corporation, a leading innovator in mobile and virtual reality technology, unveiled its flagship smartphone, the HTC U11 priced at INR 51,990 /- (MOP) in India. HTC U11 is the world’s first smartphone with a revolutionary new squeeze technology HTC Edge Sense which gives users the ability to activate advanced touch and use a “short squeeze” as well as a “squeeze and hold” for enhanced functionality. It also has the highest rated smartphone camera in the world with an incredible DxOMark 90 score1. The HTC U11 will be available on both online (Amazon.in) and offline channels in India from the last week of June ’17 in Amazing Silver and Brilliant Black colours.
Pre-orders on HTC e-store will start from 17th June and customers availing the pre-order will receive a free HTC flip-cover worth INR 1,999 /-. Customers also have an option to avail 10% cash back on the MOP value of the phone using Standard Chartered Debit or Credit card. This offer is valid for a limited time-period beginning 26th June‘17. HTC U11 comes with the latest version of HTC USonic that combines Active Noise Cancellation with the ability to tune audio to your unique hearing. It also has an IP67 rating and is dust, splash and is also water-resistant2, so no need to worry about splashes, spills or dunks. It is the first smartphone to be commercially released worldwide exclusively powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 Mobile Platform. Its stunning liquid glass surface is crafted using Optical Spectrum Hybrid Deposition.
With a simple squeeze, HTC Edge Sense lets you easily engage with your phone in an unprecedented yet intuitive way, helping you more naturally enjoy the things you love like taking photos, opening Facebook, or launching any of your favourite apps. Want even more touch control? HTC Edge Sense gives you the ability to activate advanced touch and use a “short squeeze” as well as a “squeeze and hold” for even more functionality at your fingertips. And because Edge Sense is based on pressure applied to the side of the device, it can be used in nearly any condition – including rainy weather that would normally pose a challenge with capacitive buttons.
Reflects U - HTC U11’s liquid glass surface is crafted using Optical Spectrum Hybrid Deposition. By layering highly-refractive precious minerals across the phone’s back cover along-with the new seamless, curved look with 5.5” Quad HD 3D lass on both front and back for vivid, crisp images and text in any light. Plus, HTC U11 is water-resistant2 so no need to worry about splashes, spills, or dunks.
Tuned to U - HTC U11 comes with the latest version of HTC USonic that combines Active Noise Cancellation with the ability to tune audio to your unique hearing. HTC BoomSound Hi-Fi Edition speakers, Dynamic Range Audio and Upgraded microphones, with new Acoustic Focus technology enables the best 3D audio recording quality yet to record audio from all directions. Out of the box, we will also ship an HTC USB-C to 3.5mm adapter with a built-in DAC that offers great audio performance and wide compatibility with all other devices and earphones.
Pictures that move U - HTC U11 has achieved the highest ever rating for a smartphone camera for both photo and video by independent metric DxOMark1 with an incredible score of 90. The multi-axis optical stabilization system and super-fast autofocus in all lighting conditions makes the camera quick, pictures sharp, and videos smooth. Other innovative features include Auto HDR for HDR without lag, HDR Boost for clearer, balanced pictures, Temporal Noise Reduction to remove unwanted noise and deliver the clearest video, UltraSpeed AutoFocus for faster focus speeds and optical and electronic stabilization system for steady photos and videos.
HTC U11 is powered by the Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 835 Mobile Platform. You get 25% faster graphics than the HTC 10, with 35% or 3 hours more video playback, 30% or 8 hours more music playback and 43% or 3.5 hours longer web browsing time via a LTE network4. HTC U11 is available in India with 6GB RAM and 128GB internal storage.
BenQ ZOWIE, “Official Esports Monitor Partner” for the ESL India Premiership 2017, will be launching the much awaited Celeritas II gaming keyboard along with showcasing their range of ZOWIE esports monitors and accessories at an exclusive booth at the Summer Season Finale scheduled for 1st and 2nd July in Mumbai. ESL India Premiership, which kicked off in April, is one of the largest esports events in the country with a prize pool of INR 67 lakhs.
ZOWIE Celeritas II features the optimal key activation distance; this is the distance the key has to travel before an action is performed. A high quality iron spring allows for each keystroke to be executed with a consistent amount of force throughout while improving durability to meet the standard required in esports. The Celeritas II introduces the optical switch, which allows players to avoid double key presses. It also has illuminated keys, with brightness levels that can be adjusted or turned off completely. We believe this allows for a more comfortable experience whether you are playing in your bedroom with the lights off or under the glare of spotlights in a tournament.
BenQ ZOWIE will also be showcasing its entire range of gaming gear which includes monitor and peripherals at the experience zone.
Amongst the product that will be displayed at the experience zone are the BenQ ZOWIE XL series which are 144hz and world’s first 240hz monitors best suited for professional PC gaming. In addition, the booth will also showcase the RL series which are 1ms lag free gaming monitors optimized for console gaming. The experience zone will also include gaming gears such as the EC, FK and the ZA Series Mice
While the EC series is ergonomically designed for right-handed users offering a bigger room for wrist movements, the FK series is designed for both left and right handed users. The ZA series is specifically developed for palm and claw grip usage. Other peripherals such as G-SR and G-TFX mousepads, ZOWIE Vital audio system and Camade wire manager will also be on display.
In addition to the ZOWIE lineup, BenQ will also be showcasing other gaming products that add immense value to a gamer’s experience. The EX3200R is BenQ’s first 31.5 inch curved monitor designed to have a curvature of 1800R offering an enjoyable large screen experience to the gaming enthusiasts. BenQ’s W1210ST 1080p Home Video Projector allows gamers enjoy a brand new life-sized experience with ultra-low input lag for smooth gaming.
The experience booth at the event is being set up to acquaint gamers first-hand to the mechanics of ZOWIE’S exclusive gaming gear and to let them be a part of the bigger experience of being an owner of these products.
OnePlus 5 as become the highest revenue-grossing smartphone on Amazon.in in the first week of its launch in India. The platform witnessed over 3X jump in growth in the first week of sales of OnePlus 5, as compared to the brand’s previous flagship smartphone, OnePlus 3T.
To celebrate the milestone, Amazon has extended the introductory Rs. 1500 Cashback offer on SBI credit and debit cards till July 2, 2017.
Commenting on the customer reaction, Vikas Agarwal, General Manager - India, OnePlus said, “Our mission is to make the best smartphone and the OnePlus 5 is yet another step in this direction. We are truly humbled by the unprecedented response to our latest flagship." He further added, “The success of the OnePlus 5 is a great validation of our online first business model, and faith in exclusive partnership with our long-term strategic partner Amazon.in.”
Even the pop-up sales organized across Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore, Chennai and Hyderabad saw phenomenal response with thousands of fans waiting to get their hands on the flagship phone of 2017. The limited stock availability at the pop-up did not stop the fans to wait patiently in the queue for hours in these cities as they even turned up from far off locations to purchase the device.
Talking about the response, Vikas Agarwal, General Manager, OnePlus India, Said, “We are humbled by the response we have seen for the early access sales on Amazon.in as well as the pop-up events held across 5 cities in India. What was truly overwhelming for us was that we saw customers coming from remote and far off locations to queue-up for the pop-up events in these 5 cities, just to be amongst the first ones to own OnePlus 5. The passion and excitement exuded from them, inspires us to continuously improve their experience with the brand and the products.”
Starting today, OnePlus 5 will be available on all sales channels in open sales. The Midnight Black version (8 GB RAM / 128 GB storage) is priced at Rs 37,999; while the price for Slate Gray version (6 GB RAM / 64GB storage) is Rs 32,999.
SBI credit card and debit card users are eligible for a Rs 1,500 cashback on purchase of OnePlus 5 through any authorized sales channel till 28th June, 2017. Moreover, all OnePlus 5 users will be eligible for a complimentary 12-month Accidental Damage Insurance by Servify on downloading the Kotak 811 savings account and activating it with an initial deposit of Rs 1,000 in the introductory period. Further, there are several other exciting partner offers including Amazon Prime, Kindle and exclusive Data offer on Vodafone SuperNet™.
The OnePlus 5 features the highest resolution dual-camera system on a smartphone today for clearer photos than ever before. Dash Charge, OnePlus’ industry-leading charging technology, gives users a day's power in half an hour. The Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 835 platform, coupled with up to 8 GB of RAM, provides a smooth user experience at a lower power consumption rate. The OnePlus 5 also supports 34 GSM network bands, giving users seamless connectivity around the world.
At 7.25 mm, the OnePlus 5, available in Midnight Black and Slate Gray colors, is the thinnest OnePlus flagship ever. The aluminum unibody features a continuous hard line around the edge of the phone. The Horizon Line, a key element of OnePlus design, casts one half of the phone in light and the other in shadow, offering an elegant, streamlined appearance. The minimalistic design is further reinforced by a new crescent-shaped antenna that blends seamlessly into the top and bottom edges of the phone. Rounded corners and edges makes the OnePlus 5 feel more comfortable in the hand.
The OnePlus 5 features the highest resolution dual-camera system on a smartphone today. A tailor-made 16 MP sensor is supported by a 20 MP sensor with a telephoto lens to accurately determine the distance between the sensor and objects in the environment. A large f/1.7 aperture allows for faster snaps and helps compensate for stuttering to improve image stabilization.
In Portrait Mode, the two sensors work together to create a focal separation between faces and backgrounds, while a custom software algorithm makes your subject clear and well-lit. This results in a professional depth-of-field (bokeh) effect that keeps faces sharp in front of a blurred backdrop. Smart Capture combines optical zoom with multi-frame technology to let you zoom in with greater clarity, while Fast AF uses the dual-camera system to more accurately calculate depth to speed up auto-focus by up to 40 percent.
The all-new Pro Mode gives smartphone users powerful DSLR features such as ISO, white balance, shutter-speed, focus and exposure modification, as well as an on-screen histogram and RAW image file support for complete control of post-shot editing.
First introduced with the OnePlus 3, Dash Charge is the fastest charging solution on the global market. A quick half-hour charge gives the OnePlus 5 enough power for the day. By carrying more current and shifting the power management from the handset to the adapter to keep the phone cooler during charging, Dash Charge can continue to fast charge the OnePlus 5 even when using GPS or playing graphically intensive games. The 3,300 mAh battery also lasts up to 20 percent longer than the OnePlus 3T.
The OnePlus 5 takes advantage of the top-of-the-line Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 platform that provides powerful performance while drawing up to 40 percent less power. With up to 8 GB of LPDDR4X RAM, the OnePlus 5 can run a large number of apps in the background without a single second of lag. The combination of UFS 2.1 and a new two-lane ROM results in 26 percent faster storage performance in everything from installations to loading apps and games.
OnePlus’ custom operating system, OxygenOS, is designed to refine stock Android’s core functionalities with features and optimizations that add value to the user experience. New updates to the OnePlus 5 include Reading Mode, which utilizes an ambient sensor and gray-scale mapping to make reading as comfortable as reading an actual book. Gaming Do Not Disturb Mode allows users to play their favorite games without being disrupted by notifications or accidental hardware button presses. With App Priority, the OnePlus 5 loads your most-used apps more quickly to further improve performance.
With growing demand for the wireless headphones, German audio giant, Sennheiser is bringing back one of its most successful range- Momentum In-Ear, now in a wireless version. The new MOMENTUM In-Ear Wireless combines sleek design, immaculate sound performance and take-anywhere mobility. This range includes wireless version with active noise cancellation for the ultimate way to experience superior audio with effortless style. The premium neckband headset made of luxurious, high-quality materials offers exceptional hi-fi wireless sound, NFC for simple one touch pairing, an integrated microphone, and a 22-hour battery life making it the perfect companion to mobile devices.
The new MOMENTUM Wireless include NFC technology for effortless, “at a touch” pairing with an NFC-enabled mobile device to quickly establish a Bluetooth connection for audio transmission. Also featured in the Wireless versions is NoiseGard™, an advanced Active Noise Cancellation technology that uses four microphones to efficiently monitor and block ambient noise and provide a perfect listening experience in even the noisiest environments. With long-lasting built-in batteries delivering 22 hours of entertainment, the MOMENTUM Wireless is the perfect headphones for a superior listening experience on the move.
Designed with style in mind, the new generation MOMENTUM is available in elegant Black and Ivory versions. Across the range, the fit and comfort of the new generation MOMENTUM headphones has been enhanced beyond the high standard set by previous models. The headband has been subtly redesigned, but now rounder in profile to make it even more comfortable
The new MOMENTUM models feature a three-button in-line remote with an integrated mic for controlling music and taking calls. They are available in two variants, optimised for either iOS or Android and Windows smart devices. The Wireless MOMENTUM in-ear allow for calls and music to be controlled directly from the headphones. These models come supplied with a charging cable and a flight adaptor as standard.
The MOMENTUM In-Ear Wireless is launched at INR 14,990
Sony India today announced the new 4K HDR television series designed to deliver even wider brightness range and higher contrast. The new BRAVIA TVs make the best use of 4K HDR (High Dynamic Range) content with the combination of their unique image processor and display device technologies.
Sony’s 4K line-up has witnessed a positive progression with 17 models being launched in FY17 compared to 11 models in FY16. The expansion is attributed to 4K technology making a push into the mainstream, as consumers are now aggressively consuming 4K content from various online streaming services. The growing demand for larger screen segments is also one of the aspects boosting the segment’s succession.
X1 Extreme
The world of HDR has been greatly expanding with the advent of video streaming services like Netflix, amazon prime and recently with PlayStation4 gaming. Now more than ever before, accurate image processing is playing a crucial role in delivering dazzling picture quality.
Sony’s 4K HDR Processor X1™ Extreme has been widely acclaimed for its ability to produce lifelike picture with superb texture, depth, colour, and contrast, bringing a significant leap forward in the space of HDR. With the introduction of the new 2017 line-up this technological prowess will now cater to a broader audience.
Android Nougat 7.0
The new X series runs on the latest Android TV version 7.0 (Nougat) with Sony’s exclusive user interface. Sony’s Android TV lets one explore the world of movies, music, photos, games, search, apps and more.
X9400E/X9300E Series
· Features Slim Backlight Drive+ with a unique quad-edge LED structure, allowing precise local dimming control which provides exceptional brightness and deeper blacks than a conventional full-array LED TV in an ultra slim design (X9300E only[4]).
· Features 4K HDR Processor X1 Extreme, providing the ultimate 4K HDR viewing experience by incorporating three new technologies: Object-based HDR remaster, Super Bit Mapping 4K HDR and Dual database processing.
· X-tended Dynamic Range PRO enhances HDR and non-HDR content by boosting and dimming the backlight levels precisely for each zone of the screen with a unique backlighting technology (10 times XDR contrast1).
· Features vibrant, expanded colour with TRILUMINOS Display, further enhanced for colour accuracy.
· Uses 4K X-Reality PRO to produce stunning detail with Sony’s unique algorithm of reality creation database for any content, such as TV broadcasts, DVD, Blu-ray Disc, Internet video and digital photos.
· A high-end fusion of stunning 4K HDR visuals and phenomenal interior design features a back panel that makes the product look right at home wherever it stands in a living room environment. Rounding out the back panel’s ensemble is the leather texture of the rear cover, which helps augment the visual presence.
· With slim, chair-like legs on a thin slate to accentuate the lightness of the overall look and provide balanced support, the stand houses all cables, simplifying the leg area. The bottoms of the two slates are staggered vertically—and that’s to create a space for the speakers to emit sound straight ahead, maximizing the quality of the audio.
· The ultra slim design allows for flush with the swivel wall mounting and clean cable management for table top mount.
· Android TV lets you explore a world of movies, music, photos, games, search, apps and more. Voice Search to find content, ask questions and control your TV. With Chromecast built-in, you can easily send content from your smartphone or tablet to the TV. With access to Google Play, you can enjoy what you like to do on a smartphone or tablet, from their TV.
· Sony’s exclusive Content Bar user interface allows you to comfortably browse content quickly and intuitively without disrupting your TV viewing.
· HDR compatible to receive and process the new video standard signal with higher brightness, higher contrast and more vibrant colours via Internet video services, HDMI and USB port. Supports Dolby Vision HDR format.
· Enjoy seamless Bluetooth connectivity with A2DP support. Experience superior sound quality with a wide range of Sony wireless headphones.
OnePlus 5 has been launched in India. The 6GB RAM option of OnePlus 5 costs Rs 32,999, while the 8GB RAM variant will be available for Rs 37,999. OnePlus 5 was unveiled globally on June 20. Pop-up events, where users will be able to experience and OnePlus 5 will be held in four Indian cities including New Delhi, Hyderabad, Bangalore and Chennai, from June 23 to June 25. Open sale for OnePlus 5 begin June 27.
OnePlus 5 features the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 processor, clocked at up to 2.45GHz. It comes in two variants based n storage – 6GB/8GB RAM with 64GB/128GB ROM. OnePlus 5 starts at $479 in the US, though we’ll have to wait and watch how OnePlus decides to price the smartphone in India.
The 6GB RAM and 64GB storage variant is expected to be priced at Rs 32,999 here, while 8GB RAM+128GB ROM option could cost somewhere between Rs 36,000 to Rs 38,000. OnePlus 5 is available in two colour options – Midnight Black and a Slate Grey.
OnePlus 5 sports 16MP+20MP (telephoto lens) dual rear cameras and a 16MP camera on the front. The rear cameras in OnePlus 5 are capable of taking ‘bokeh’ style images. They offer Portrait mode, Smart Capture, White balance, Pro mode, as well as auto focus. The front 16MP camera comes with selfie flash as well.
OnePlus 5 gets a 5.5-inch Full HD Optic AMOLED display with a resolution of 1920×1080 pixels. OnePlus 5 sports a metal unibody design, and the screen gets 2.5D Corning Gorilla Glass 5 for protection. The home button in OnePlus 5 doubles up as a fingerprint scanner, which is claimed to unlock the smartphone in 0.2 seconds. This is a dual SIM smartphone that supports 4G VoLTE. There’s no microSD card slot in OnePlus 5.
OnePlus 5 is backed by a 3,300mAh battery, and its supports company’s Dash Charge technology as well. OnePlus is claiming ‘all day’s power in half an hour’ for OnePlus 5.
OnePlus 5 runs Android 7.1.1 Nougat with Oxygen OS. OnePlus 5 measures 154.2 x 74.1 x 7.25mm, and weighs 153 grams. Sensors on OnePlus 5 include: Fingerprint, Hall, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity, Ambient Light Sensor, Electronic Compass.
Source: Indian Express
GAMDIAS, the leading gaming brand, revealed its latest gaming peripheries and new product line, Achilles RGB gaming chairs at 2017 COMPUTEX TAIPEI.
This year's GAMDIAS booth was designed to a Greek style concept to convey the brand story and the spirit of GAMDIAS, the god of gaming. The creative booth design attracted much attention and admiration from worldwide visitors.
HERMES Optical Switch Keyboards
GAMDIAS optical switch keyboard series contains 2 models, HERMES P2 RGB and HERMES M2 7 color. GAMDIAS latest devices are built with cutting edge technology including the latest light reflection technology which makes them stand above all other products in the market which uses the old inferred red line optical switch technology.
GAMDIAS optical switches are equipped with the latest light reflection technology with a vertical light beam to work even under a bent PCB and an individual switch can be easily swapped if needed. Traditional mechanical switches suffer performance degradation due to the oxidization and wear of the metal contact points inside; GAMDIAS HERMES P2 RGB and M2 7 Color provide Extreme Keyboard durability made with a spill-resistant surface to offers an extraordinary lifespan, unparalleled speed, accuracy and product longevity.
HERMES Low Profile Switch Keyboards
GAMDIAS unveiled the innovative low profile keyboards which offer precise keystroke, fast response and accurate actuation for an extreme gaming experience. HERMES P3 RGB offers up to 16.8 million colors with customizable lighting effects and the HERMES M3 is the world’s first 87 keys RGB low-profile keyboard with its slim and compact design.
Achilles Gaming Chairs
The most exciting news from GAMDIAS booth is that GAMDIAS launched its very first gaming chair series, Achilles P1 and M1 gaming chairs. Achilles P1 and M1 both have 2 designs each, 5 colors and small & large sizes.
Achilles P1 is the premium model with 4D adjustable armrest and additional footrest for extra comfy. The noticeable point is, every GAMDIAS gaming chair has RGB backlights which can either connect with PC to customize up to 10 lighting effects or plug with power bank for colorful gaming sessions!
The world’s largest OTT player in South-Asian content, YuppTV, is making strong strides in expanding globally. YuppTV has formed a strategic partnership with Foxxum, the leading provider of Smart TV solutions, making its envious collection of online TV channels & movies available on an exclusive range of new devices, hence further extending its global reach.
YuppTV provides content in 14 languages with an offer of over 250+ TV channels, more than 100 TV shows and over 5000 movies. Following the association, YuppTV services will be available on the Foxxum TV App Store, having presence in Western and Eastern Europe, Nordics, Russia, Northern Africa, Australia and Latin America.
Further commenting on the development, Uday Reddy, Founder & CEO of YuppTV said: “We are glad to enter into an alliance with Foxxum, hence extending the content offered by YuppTV to an exclusive range of devices. We have always endeavored to provide the South Asian expat community with the most enthralling entertainment solution and are excited to open our doors to newer audiences.”
Microsoft Co-founder Paul Allen on Wednesday unveiled the world's largest aircraft with a 385-foot wingspan, capable of launching rockets. Allen took six years to build the aircraft called 'Stratolaunch', which can carry up to 250 tonnes of cargo.
The plane will work as an airborne rocket launcher, giving rockets a head start by carrying them up into the sky.
Source: Inshorts
