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Google Maps will soon offer AR-based search with Live View

Abhishek Jha
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Google Maps will soon offer AR-based search with Live View

Google first revealed an augmented reality ‘AR-based search’ Live View search feature for Maps back in September, and the company is now prepared to roll out the upgrade. But only a few cities will get the additional features, starting with Los Angeles, London, New York, Paris, San Francisco, and Tokyo.

Google Maps AR-based search with Live View details

The function functions just like the present Live View, which assists you in navigating while utilising the phone’s camera in real-time. Arrows will be superimposed over your surroundings in the Live View mode, pointing to landmarks or other locations you’re looking for.

You have a much greater understanding of your surroundings with the new Live View search option, which uses billions of Street View pictures, AI, and AR. Even if they are hidden or around the corner, it shows businesses including stores, eateries, banks, and ATMs. All you have to do is point your phone’s camera in the right direction on Maps after turning on the camera.

These facilities are now being labelled with helpful information, such as busy hours, a pricing range, a rating, and, of course, if it is open or not.

You will soon be able to search for stations that are compatible with your vehicle and fast charging locations above 50 kW thanks to a new EV charging station option.

Last but not least, Google is expanding wheelchair accessibility for search worldwide after initially just offering it in Australia, Japan, the UK, and the US.

Both Android and iOS users will be able to access all new features starting the next week.

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Infinix Hot 20 5G series will debut in India on December 1

Abhishek Jha
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Infinix Hot 20 5G series will debut in India on December 1

Infinix has been hinting at the Hot 20 5G series in India for the past few days, and now the firm said the Hot 20 5G series will launch on December 1 in India. Through Flipkart alone, it will only be offered online.

The Hot 20 lineup includes the Hot 20, Hot 20 5G, Hot 20i, Hot 20 Play, and Hot 20S smartphones. It’s plausible to assume that Infinix will introduce a number of 5G smartphones in India on December 1 given that the business uses the word “series” in its promotional campaign.

Infinix Hot 20 5G specifications

One is the Hot 20 5G, which you can see in the video below in three different colours; however, as the Hot 20 5G is the only 5G smartphone currently available in the Hot 20 series, we are unaware of the existence of the second device. Maybe the corporation will introduce a brand-new 5G smartphone? To be sure, we’ll need to wait for additional details.

Infinix Hot 20 5G

Returning to the Infinix Hot 20 5G, it had a 6.58″ FullHD+ 120Hz LCD and the Dimensity 810 SoC when it was revealed last month. It comes with two memory options: 4GB/64GB and 4GB/128GB, and it runs XOS 10.6 on Android 12 out of the box. Additionally, it boasts an exclusive microSD card slot for storage expansion of up to 1TB.

The Infinix Hot 20 5G has a 50MP primary camera on the back, which is paired with a QVGA unit. On the front, there is an 8MP camera for selfies and video calls. A 5,000 mAh battery with 18W charging support is included with the Hot 20 5G. The smartphone also supports 5W wired reverse charging.

Other notable features of the Infinix Hot 20 5G include USB-C, a 3.5mm headphone jack, NFC, and a side-mounted fingerprint reader.

Oukitel WP21 launched with a 120 Hz display and 9,800 mAh battery supporting 66W charging

Abhishek Jha
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Oukitel WP21 launched with a 120 Hz display and 9,800 mAh battery supporting 66W charging

The WP21, the newest smartphone from Oukitel, combines standard tough phone features like water and dust resistance and a huge 9,800 mAh battery with a few extras like a second AMOLED screen on the back and the MediaTek Helio G99 CPU.

Oukitel WP21

Oukitel WP21 specifications

The Oukitel WP21 has a 6.78-inch FHD+ display with a 120Hz refresh rate and a second AOD screen on the back that can display notifications, manage music, and even function as a camera viewfinder. For the secondary screen, Oukitel also offers a variety of watch faces.

Oukitel WP21

With MIL-STD-810H compliance and IP68 and IP69K ratings, the Oukitel WP2 is suitable for use in a variety of environments and climates. With dimensions of 177.3 x 84.3 x 14.8mm and a weight of 398 grams, the phone won’t be recognised for its slimness.

Oukitel WP21

1,150 hours of standby time and 12 hours of nonstop video playback are the maximum ratings for the 9,800 mAh battery. While you’re on the move, you can charge other devices using an OTG cable. The 256GB storage space on offer with the Oukitel WP21 has a total of 12GB RAM. NFC, GNSS positioning, Bluetooth 5.0, and Android 12 are also included in the phone’s features list. The phone is priced at $280 and is now available for purchase on AliExpress; open sales begin on November 24.

3 things which made God of War Ragnarok more memorable

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3 things which made God of War Ragnarok more memorable

God of War Ragnarok director Eric Williams revealed in an interview with IGN on a Beyond spoiler cast that Barlog said three things “had to be done” for the sequel to not only work but also conclude Kratos’ Norse saga. According to God of War 2018 director Cory Barlog, the sequel God of War Ragnarok must have these three elements.

Ragnarok
credit: ign

“[Barlog] gave me three things that had to be done, and I said okay,” Williams recalled. “And I was like, ‘What are the three things?’ [and] he’s like, ‘Well, Ragnarok’s going to happen. The kid’s got to leave, and Brok’s going to die.”

Ragnarok, Atreus’ departure, and Brok’s death all occur in the God of War reboot sequel, resulting in some of the game’s most heartbreaking scenes. These three factors, according to Williams, would ensure that Kratos’ Norse saga could be told in two games rather than three.

Ragnarok
credit: ign

PlayStation “most definitely” wanted the studio to make a sequel, according to Williams, but the team was debating whether it would be two or three games. Williams believed the story could be told in two games, and Barlog agreed, saying “two’s the way to go.”

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Assassin’s Creed: Valhalla’s last chapter coming on December 6th 2022

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AMD Radeon RX 7900 RDNA-3 GPU to reportedly maintain a better and stable supply chain NVIDIA GeForce RTX 40 GPUs

Nivedita Bangari
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AMD Radeon RX 7900 RDNA-3 GPU to reportedly maintain a better and stable supply chain NVIDIA GeForce RTX 40 GPUs

AMD is reportedly stockpiling a big quantity of Radeon RX 7900 ‘RDNA 3’ graphics cards in preparation for their introduction next month. According to MyDrivers, who cites the upstream supply chain, AMD has stocked up on a substantial volume of Radeon RX 7900 series graphics cards based on the RDNA 3 GPU architecture that will be ready for introduction next month on December 13th. According to reports, the red team has been raising orders of Radeon RX 7900 series graphics cards so that gamers can buy them relatively easily at launch.

According to the rumour, the initial supply of AMD Radeon RX 7900 series graphics cards, which includes both Radeon RX 7900 XTX and Radeon RX 7900 XT models, will not be tiny, and will be significantly greater than the supply of NVIDIA GeForce RTX 40 series graphics cards at launch. Over the last few days, we’ve learned that NVIDIA has shipped a total of 160,000 Ada GPUs, of which 81.25% are for the RTX 4090 (AD102) GPU and the remaining 18.75% are for the RTX 4080 (AD103) GPU.

Radeon RX 7900
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Although the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 was completely sold out at launch, it can still be purchased at retail stores with some searching. Despite coming in smaller quantities, the RTX 4080 is still widely available at many retailers. Additionally, the card has been scalped, and there are numerous postings on eBay. The RTX 4080’s predicament is mostly a result of its outrageous price tag of $1199.9 US as well as AMD’s guarantee of competitive performance per dollar and watt against the RTX 4080.

Users are very interested in understanding the final results of these two devices before they make their purchasing decision because the Radeon RX 7900 XTX and the RTX 4080 are pitted directly against each other in AMD’s marketing slides.

The Radeon RX 7900 series, particularly the $999 US Radeon RX 7900 XTX graphics card, could experience an increase in demand if AMD truly manages to undercut the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 graphics card in the final GPU reviews (at MSRP).

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LG reveals its UltraGear 27-inch Gaming Monitor with 1440p and 240Hz Refresh Rate

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LG reveals its UltraGear 27-inch Gaming Monitor with 1440p and 240Hz Refresh Rate

LG has announced the LG UltraGear 27″ 1440p 240Hz OLED Gaming Monitor, which might be a significant step forward in a PC gaming digital display market that is struggling to transition to OLED screens. OLED televisions are now widely available, but pricing is a different story. However, the larger displays utilised in OLED TVs haven’t worked for typical PC gaming monitors, slowing the transition. LG’s 27-inch UltraGear may be the first in a series of OLED monitors aimed at extending the display technology to a wider range of PC gamers.

The new LG monitor is far from the first OLED display. LG itself sells 27″ and 32″ UltraFine OLED screens with 4K resolution and a refresh rate of 60Hz for roughly $3,000 and $4,000, respectively. TV-sized screens marketed as PC gaming monitors, such as Dell’s Alienware 55″ 4K 120Hz OLED, LG’s popular 42″ and 4K C2 TV, or the larger Sony A95, are more readily accessible. Curved OLED monitors, as well as smaller portable OLED monitors, have found a niche given their already high costs.

The LG 27″ UltraGear OLED Gaming Monitor combines the quality of an OLED screen with the high performance anticipated of a gaming monitor, all in a standard PC monitor size.

Furthermore, the pricing is quite low at $999. The LG UltraGear has a 1440p resolution, a strong refresh rate of 240Hz, and a solid.03ms GtG response time. LG’s OLED screens also feature a colour depth of 1.07B, but it’s unclear whether this is full 10-bit or 8-bit, as well as FRC, HDR10, and a contrast ratio of 1,500,000:1.

LG
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It is a fairly simple monitor for the price. The LG 27″ UltraGear is G-Sync and FreeSync compatible, but it does not enable hardware-accelerated adaptive sync. There are two HDMI ports and a DisplayPort port. The stand only has 20 degrees of vertical and horizontal swivel despite having RGB lighting. The monitor’s value is not necessarily derived from its features but rather from its screen.

For the record, the LG 27″ UltraGear OLED monitor is not yet in stock, but it won’t be long. The fact that LG is selling the monitor on its website with a price and complete technical specifications suggests that the product may be almost ready. In 2023, the full launch is anticipated. Expect to hear a definite date shortly, possibly at CES 2023.

High-performance OLED is not likely to be widely available for PC gaming on a $999 display. That’s still years away, and only if another cheaper and equally spectacular technology doesn’t supersede OLED technology. The first monitor that offers a step up in visual quality and is at least fairly priced for high-end PC gamers, though, is this one. Even though the LG 27: UltraGear OLED Gaming Monitor doesn’t have 4K resolution, it nevertheless represents progress. It could not be long before a 32″ 4K OLED with a 240Hz refresh rate is available.

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Samsung Touches Hearts with its #YouMakeItHappen Campaign; Shares Inspirational Stories of its Partners from Across the Country

Rahul Roy
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Samsung Touches Hearts with its #YouMakeItHappen Campaign; Shares Inspirational Stories of its Partners from Across the Country

Samsung today launched its new and heart-warming digital communications campaign #YouMakeItHappen to thank its retail partners across the country for making it a household name.

To kick-start this campaign, Samsung posted the first video of the series on social media channels – Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube, featuring some of its consumer durable partners.

These partners shared their inspirational stories and individual journeys on how their association with Samsung has grown stronger over the years.

Through this campaign, Samsung thanks its 33,000+ consumer durable partners for contributing to all the love that the brand has received and helping it become a preferred choice among consumers across the country.

The video beautifully highlights the grit, determination and passion of some of Samsung’s partners and how it stood by them in their time of need. Be it supporting a woman entrepreneur in Shimla to run her own store after losing her husband in 2015 or giving wings to the entrepreneurial dreams of an office boy in Pune to open his own retail chain with 11 stores, the video beautifully shows many such stories of trust and love that Samsung has enjoyed throughout its 26 years in the country.

Highlighting their unique stories, the video traces the journey of the retail partners and how they have achieved their dreams with Samsung. The campaign beautifully takes the viewer on an emotional and visually enticing journey through the difficult terrains of Mizoram, the crowded streets of Mumbai, the beautiful lanes of Jaipur, the mountain landscape of Shimla and a major educational hub of Pune.  It showcases how the brand and its partners have stood by each other over the years to enable consumers across the country to experience cutting-edge, futuristic technologies.

Samsung Touches Hearts with its #YouMakeItHappen Campaign; Shares Inspirational Stories of its Partners from Across the Country

“#YouMakeItHappen is a tribute to our heroes – our partners. Through this ongoing initiative, we aim to bring forth some heartening stories of their passion, hard-work, belief, and courage. Our partners play a crucial role in transforming our vision of Powering Digital India into reality by ensuring our innovative products reach even the remotest areas of the country and offer utmost convenience to our consumers,” said Mohandeep Singh, Senior Vice President, Consumer Electronics Business, Samsung India.

The video keeps one intrigued till the end as these partners narrate their unique experiences and talk about how they take pride in being associated with Samsung for so many years. Samsung through the video has recognized all its partners for helping the brand cater to the evolving needs of the consumers and transform their lives with innovative products that add unparalleled convenience and value.

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AirFlix: AirAsia India partners with Sugarbox to launch ‘first in the world’ multi-feature in-flight experience hub

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AirFlix: AirAsia India partners with Sugarbox to launch ‘first in the world’ multi-feature in-flight experience hub

Bringing the power of the Cloud 36,000 feet in the sky, to offer contextual in-flight experiences, for guests

AirAsia India announced a partnership with Hyperlocal Cloud platform Sugarbox, to launch a first-of-its-kind in-flight experience hub, ‘AirFlix’. An innovative solution for digital access in the skies, ‘AirFlix’ is available across the airline’s fleet. Offering a value proposition unique to Indian skies, ‘AirFlix’ provides over 6,000 hours of high-resolution content, enabling access to 1,000+ International and Indian movies, short movies and 1,500+ web series episodes, enabling guests to stream buffer-free content from OTT Apps.

‘AirFlix’ is powered by the patented Cloud Fragment technology developed by Sugarbox, to provide fliers with digital access mimicking the internet experience, even without in-flight connectivity. ‘AirFlix’ is integrated and operates in sync with AirAsia India’s in-flight ancillary platform, enabling customers to browse the menu and place orders using their personal devices. With a speed of up to 1Gbps and storage capacity of 8TB, ‘AirFlix’ offers a host of customised options, including Games, Ed-tech content, News articles, Music, E-commerce, and much more. Guests can connect to ‘AirFlix’ by visiting www.airflix.airasia.co.in on their smartphones, tablet PCs, or laptops. 

AirFlix: AirAsia India partners with Sugarbox to launch ‘first in the world’ multi-feature in-flight experience hub

Talking about the launch, Siddhartha Butalia, Chief Marketing Officer, AirAsia India, said, “We’re excited to introduce the ‘AirFlix’ experience hub for fliers and to partner with Sugarbox on their pioneering technology platform, offering a wider and more diverse range of captivating content and a literally elevated user experience. We’re looking forward to leveraging the potential of this platform, introducing innovative features and technological integrations even beyond in-flight dining, entertainment, and shopping, and enabling personalised experiences that provide a distinct, differentiated flying experience in a hyper-competitive market.”

Speaking about the collaboration, Rohit Paranjpe, Co-founder & CEO, Sugarbox, expressed, “We are delighted to partner with AirAsia India on their journey to revolutionise the flying experience with ‘AirFlix’. This is a first of its kind initiative globally, where we are bringing the power of the Cloud to aircrafts, using Sugarbox’s patented Cloud Fragment technology. It enables ‘AirFlix’ to offer many firsts in the industry – access to OTT Apps, E-commerce, News, Podcasts and In-flight F&B ordering. This is just the beginning of unlocking limitless opportunities for consumers through contextual, hyperlocal experiences. I’m very excited with what’s to come for ‘AirFlix’ and eager for fliers to start experiencing it.”

Experience the #FunOfFlying with ‘AirFlix’, 36,000 feet in the air. For more information on AirFlix, visit airflix.airasia.co.in 

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Counterpoint: India TWS shipments doubled year over year in Q3, and domestic brands took a record 79% of the market

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Counterpoint: India TWS shipments doubled year over year in Q3, and domestic brands took a record 79% of the market

According to a Counterpoint Research report, true wireless stereo (TWS) shipments in India increased by twofold in the third quarter of 2018 as a result of festive season inventory to satisfy the high pent-up demand, numerous new launches, and discounts.

TWS Shipments Growing Strongly

According to the survey, BoAt, Noise, Mivi, Boult Audio, and Ptron helped Indian TWS brands grow quickly at a rate of 143% year over year in the third quarter to account for a 79% market share.

All of the quarter’s new entrants, according to Counterpoint, were local brands (Mobatree, 5 Elements, Duffer, and Lyne). In the low-price bracket (under Rs 2,000), these Indian brands collectively held the biggest share of 95%.

Counterpoint: India TWS shipments doubled year over year in Q3, and domestic brands took a record 79% of the market
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Chinese brands, however, saw a rise in market share, reaching 13% in Q3. By making the Nord Buds CE available for the lowest price in the whole TWS portfolio, OnePlus was able to fuel this growth. New TWS devices were also released by Realme and Oppo to aid in the expansion of Chinese businesses.

Finally, with Apple’s release of the AirPods Pro, international businesses that primarily serve the premium section of the Rs 5,000 and above price range accelerated their rise (2nd-gen). According to the research, Samsung, JBL, and Apple were the main drivers of the overall 9% sequential growth and 91% year-over-year growth experienced by worldwide brands in Q3.

Counterpoint: India TWS shipments doubled year over year in Q3, and domestic brands took a record 79% of the market
credits – counterpointresearch.com

About the TWS Shipments in India

Senior Research Analyst Anshika Jain said that nearly 70% of all shipments were made by the top five TWS brands in India: boAt, Noise, Mivi, OnePlus, and Boult Audio. Due to two recent debuts at a low-price range, the Nord Buds and Nord Buds CE, OnePlus makes a comeback in the top five.

She cited the quarter’s strong rise to the holiday season and a focus on local manufacturing. According to the research company, domestic manufacturing recorded a record 288% quarterly rise this year, accounting for 34% of all shipments. As per Jain, the top 10 TWS models accounted for 41% of all TWS shipments. She said that the majority of these products are geared to the low-mid pricing range (Rs 1,000-Rs 3,000).

Counterpoint: India TWS shipments doubled year over year in Q3, and domestic brands took a record 79% of the market
credits – counterpointresearch.com

In response, Associate Research Director Liz Lee pointed out that it is still difficult for businesses to increase their presence in offline channels because a sizable portion (79%) still comes via online channels.

Lee added that Flipkart, which accounts for more than half of all online shipping share, has a significant presence in the TWS online category. Truke will also enter the offline market in the coming quarter.

Online-focused brands Mivi and Boult Audio have just entered the offline market and have plans for an aggressive expansion. According to Lee, they might see brands with presences in both offline and online markets teaming with large retail chains to strengthen their offline presence.

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Sennheiser brings Neumann TLM 102 diaphragm microphone available in white color variant

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Sennheiser brings Neumann TLM 102 diaphragm microphone available in white color variant

German studio specialist Neumann.Berlin today made the Neumann TLM 102 diaphragm microphone available in white color variant in the Indian market. The White Edition comes as a studio set including an EA 4 shock mount that matches the microphone’s glossy white finish. The TLM 102 White Edition is a limited run of 1000 – with its timeless elegance, it is the ideal microphone for all those who love a clean, purist look.

The TLM 102 White edition brings Neumann quality to even the smallest studio. The TLM 102 white combines technical excellence with a beautifully balanced sound for silky vocals, crisp guitars, and powerful drums. With its cardioid pattern and an integrated pop screen the TLM 102 is a joy to use, even for novices.

Sennheiser brings Neumann TLM 102 diaphragm microphone available in white color variant

THE PERFECT INTRODUCTION TO THE NEUMANN SOUND

The TLM 102 White is Neumann’s most affordable large diaphragm condenser microphone. And, of course, it is a true Neumann, designed and manufactured in Germany with great attention to every detail. Compared to more expensive Neumann microphones, the TLM 102 is reduced in size and features, but Neumann would never compromise on sound quality. Despite its affordable price, the TLM 102 has a very attractive look with a gleaming chrome ring between a classic tapered headgrille and the famous Neumann diamond.

SMART LOOKS – SMART ENGINEERING

The TLM 102 sounds as smart as it looks! Its newly developed large diaphragm condenser capsule has all the qualities that made Neumann microphones the first choice in recording studios all over the world: a clear and focused sound with superb definition. Due to its remarkably linear response across the entire midrange, the TLM 102 is able to capture the authentic character of any voice or instrument, enhanced by a slight lift around 10 kHz for silky highs. The TLM 102 has gorgeous bottom end, too, enriched by the well-controlled proximity effect of a large diaphragm cardioid capsule. A joy for every singer!

The TLM 102’s technical performance is impressive, too. Its self-noise of only 12 dB-A is much lower than the ambient noise in even a very quiet room. At the same time, the TLM 102 is capable of handling extreme sound pressure levels of up to 144 dB free from distortion. As a member of the TLM range, the TLM 102 is equipped with a transformer less output stage, which means: powerful bass, even at highest signal levels, and a very direct sound without transmission losses.

BIG SOUND FOR SMALL STUDIOS

Due to its enormous dynamic range of 132 dB and a remarkably uniform cardioid pickup pattern, the TLM 102 is a very easy to use microphone for home and project studios, and also for demanding live applications. Its uncolored sound and fast transient response make the TLM 102 an excellent choice for male and female vocals as well as a wide range of instruments, such as acoustic and electric guitar, bass guitar and double bass, drums, percussion, brass, saxophone. The TLM 102 is a true workhorse for any small studio.

FEATURES:

  • High-precision drivers, Mathematically Modelled Dispersion™ (MMD™) waveguide
  • Linear frequency response 39 Hz … 21 kHz (±3 dB)
  • Linear phase response 105 Hz … 16 kHz (± 45°) with latency < 2,6 ms
  • DSP engine allows for room adaptive calibration via Neumann’s MA 1
  • Razor-sharp imaging due to extremely low tolerances (± 0.8 dB)
  • May be combined with other KH line speakers in immersive/surround setups.

AVAILABILITY

The TLM 102 White edition is available at INR 64,900 across all authorized Neumann partners

Buy the Neumann TLM-103 Microphone from Amazon: https://amzn.to/3Xopd97

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