Chelsea have reached an agreement with Barcelona for the signing of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, and the sale of Marcos Alonso. Both players will be switching clubs as part of a deadline day transfer, with the final details agreed between the two parties.
The Gabon international was recently the victim of an armed robbery. His house was robbed, and he suffered a broken jaw in the process. However, that has not proven to be an obstacle as he is now set to reunite with Thomas Tuchel at Chelsea.
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Marcos Alonso set for Chelsea-Barca transfer
🚨🚨 Pierre Aubameyang to Chelsea and Marcos Alonso to Barça: here we go! Full agreement completed. €14m fee to Barcelona. #DeadlineDay
More: Aubameyang will fly to London around 5pm! Two year deal + one more option.
Alonso had an agreement with Barcelona for weeks, and the deal was agreed as well. But, it was held up due to the interest in Aubameyang. Now, a deal has been arranged with the Spaniard returning to his home country.
Chelsea will pay €14 million alongside the left-back joining Barcelona as part of the deal. The striker has agreed a two-year deal with the West London club, and has an option to extend for another year. He joins the list of ex-Arsenal players to feature for Chelsea, which includes Ashley Cole, Olivier Giroud and Cesc Fabregas among others.
The Blues have finally found a striker that is experienced in the Premier League and can aid their finishing woes.
Arsenal are looking into the transfer market to deal with their midfield injury crisis. They have had their options limited with injuries to Mohamed Elneny and Thomas Partey. And as a result, a move for Douglas Luiz is now in the works.
The Brazilian will be looking to make it to the national team for the World Cup later this year. And he will have to compete with the likes of Casemiro, Fred and Fabinho for a place. So, the move to North London will provide him a better chance to earn the call-up in November.
Douglas Luiz expected to join Arsenal
Douglas Luiz, pushing to join Arsenal. He wants the move and official talks are ongoing on £20m fee — personal terms not an issue. 🚨⚪️🔴 #AFC#DeadlineDay
Leander Dendoncker is one of the names that has been linked with Aston Villa as the replacement for Douglas Luiz. His signing is expected to be made official very soon, with both clubs in agreement over a move.
The deal for the Brazilian defensive midfielder is not easy, but he is very keen on the opportunity and is pushing to join the club. Personal terms are not an issue and Arsenal are offering a fee worth £20 million for the player.
Arsenal have had a remarkable performance in the transfer window this summer, signing Gabriel Jesus, Oleksandr Zinchenko, Fabio Vieira and Marquinhos. As a result, the addition of Luiz will make their squad even more solid as they continue their perfect start to the season.
Today, Lenovo announced a range of desktop PC and monitors designed for the evolving needs of an increasingly hybrid-working society. Also, it has launched the new Lenovo Legion Y32p-30 Gaming Monitor with great designs and specs
In February of this year, Gallup data showed that nearly 42% of Americans had a hybrid work schedule while 39% worked entirely from home. Consider that alongside the 72% of organizations around the world that stated in a recent Buffer study that they plan on permanently allowing some amount of remote work, it’s clear that remote work is no longer considered the exception, but will increasingly be accepted as the rule.
As people continue to spend more time in front of their screens, there is a need for elevated products that offer more than face-value benefits. Lenovo’s latest portfolio spotlights features that keep the wellness of the user in mind and enable productivity and efficiency.
Immersive Gaming for Your Hybrid Lifestyle – Lenovo Legion Y32p-30 Gaming Monitor
For the gamer by night, and remote worker by day – meet the new LenovoLegion Y32p-30 Gaming Monitor. Featuring a 31.5-inch UHD display with a 144Hz refresh rate and 0.2ms response time, this powerful monitor is designed for razor-sharp, blur-free visuals, rendering each frame near-instantly so that users can keep up with the action.
Gamers, graphic designers, and content creators will delight in the breathtaking 4K visuals and rich colors emanating from the near-edgeless panel, resting easier knowing they have Eyesafe® Certified 2.0 blue light protection. As day turns to night – and vice versa – an auto-ambient brightness sensor adjusts the screen for optimized viewing.
Adding to the immersive experience, the monitor can be set to emit smart RGB lighting from underneath the front bezel, dynamically pulsing through colors in step with the on-screen action in real time, creating a true gaming atmosphere right at home.
For the ultimate multi-tasker, multiple ports, including an HDMI hookup, and the USB-C® docking solution allow users to easily connect, charge and transfer data between laptop computers, mobile devices, and gaming consoles. Easily jump from one device to the next by simply pressing the KVM switch, while the Picture in Picture (PIP) and Picture by Picture (PBP) function place content from the separate devices side-by-side so users can get more done.
EMEA Pricing and Availability
The LenovoLegion Y32p-30 Gaming Monitor will start at €999 (including VAT) and is expected to be available starting in January 2023.
Need for Speed Heat, Granblue Fantasy: Versus, and Toem are the PlayStation Plus games scheduled for release in September 2022, according to Sony. All three titles will be made freely available to all PlayStation Plus subscribers on September 6 according to information posted on the PlayStation Blog.
The third instalment of the redesigned series, Need for Speed Heat, transports players to the streets of the fictitious Florida metropolis of Palm City. Heat’s day-and-night cycle introduces many racing styles, and the player must master both squeaky-clean street races and bloody shootouts with corrupt police.
Granblue Fantasy: Versus is a different vibe entirely. One of the greatest ways to start playing fighting games is with this four-button Japanese title. It features light, medium, and heavy attacks as well as a character-specific finisher that is comparable to Street Fighter 5’s V-Skills.
Toem: A Photo Adventure, a hand-drawn adventure game centred around the joys of photography, is the most specialised of the three new games.
The previous month’s games, which include Yakuza: Like a Dragon, Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 & 2, and Little Nightmares, will be accessible until September 6 while these three new titles will be free until October 3.
The full list of games also includes:
Assassin’s Creed Origins
Watch Dogs 2
Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2
Spiritfarer: Farewell Edition
Chicory: A Colorful Tale
Monster Energy Supercross 5
Alex Kidd in Miracle World DX
Rabbids Invasion: The Interactive TV Show
Rayman Legends
Scott Pilgrim vs. The World: The Game
On September 20, Sony also introduced the new titles coming to its PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium Games Catalogue, with Deathloop.
The Classic Games Catalogue for PlayStation Plus Premium subscribers will also get a few more titles. Below is a list of all the games that will be available on September 20:
New Delhi, September 1, 2022: Legends League Cricket franchise teams announced the names of their captains on Thursday.
Former India opening batter and hugely popular among fans, Virender Sehwag will lead Adani-owned Gujarat Giants while Gautam Gambhir, who was also Sehwag’s opening partner in the Indian team, will be the skipper of the GMR Sportsline-owned India Capitals.
It will be a great chance for the fans to see their favourite stars in action.
The legendary Sehwag has always been fans’ favourite because of the carefree and swashbuckling way he batted. His uppercuts and the effortlessly hit huge sixes are still a fan favourite.
“I am excited to get back to the Cricket ground again. Having Adani Group as Team Principal and a professional outfit like Gujarat Giants is a perfect way to kick start this cricketing innings once again. I have personally always believed in playing fearless cricket and I will continue to propagate the same brand of cricket here too. We are extremely excited and eagerly waiting for the draft to pick our team,” said Virender Sehwag, Skipper, Gujarat Giants owned by Adani Sportsline.
via The Indian Express
Gambhir, on the other hand, was known for the legendary intensity that he brought to his game and he is one of the leading run-getters for India in the shortest format.
His teammates at India Capitals will be able to experience how fierce a competitor he is even today.
“I have always believed Cricket is a team game and a Captain is as good as his team. While I will be leading the India Capitals team, I will be pushing for a spirited team who are passionate and eager to go out and win as a team. I wish Legends League Cricket all the very best and am looking forward to the upcoming action, said Skipper and Arjuna Awardee Gautam Gambhir.
While Sehwag and Gambhir would want to dominate the bowling attacks with an aggressive brand of Cricket that cricketing fans have been waiting to relive.
“Having such heavyweight names as Captains for the franchises is a testament that our teams will go all out under the leadership of these batting greats, as they are currently preparing to pick their choice of cricketers to go with,” said Raman Raheja, CEO and Co-Founder Legends League Cricket
The upcoming edition of the Legends League Cricket (LLC) will be a four-team tournament and a 16-match affair. It will be played for the first time in India and will be hosted in six different cities. The league will start from September 16, 2022 at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata followed by Lucknow, New Delhi, Cuttack & Jodhpur. The venue for play-offs and finals are yet to be decided.
Google Pixel Watch price has reportedly been leaked online. The smartwatch is tipped launch alongside the Google Pixel 7 and Google Pixel 7 Pro. The wearable is purportedly turning out to be one of most talked about products globally.
Google will launch the Pixel Watch at around $399 (nearly Rs. 31,700) in the US, according to 9to5Google. The Pixel Watch will be available in silver, black, and gold colors.
Google Pixel Watch
The Google Pixel Watch will bear a minimalist, all-screen circular dial with a “tactile” crown and a side button. The smartwatch will have a stainless steel body and swappable bands.It will measure nearly 40mm wide and about 14mm in thickness. It should also offer some water resistance.
The watch be powered by the Exynos 9110 processor which is an older design and not as powerful as the W920 chip that is used by Samsung’s Galaxy Watch 5 series. Still, it will apparently sport 1.5GB of RAM and benefit from 32GB of storage which means one can store more music locally. The smartwatch will sport a clean UI with smart notifications and navigation support.
The wearable will boot Wear OS 3, and offer features such as heart rate monitoring, SpO2 detection, and activity as well as sleep tracking.Under the hood, it will house a 300mAh battery and should come with a proprietary charging dock. The Pixel Watch will also work with the Find My Device app to help users locate their misplaced Pixel phone, earbuds, as well as other supported devices, according to the company.
According to a new report, the LTE variant of the Pixel Watch will cost $399 in the US. But the Bluetooth variant will come in at under the $350 mark. The Pixel watch should launch alongside the Pixel 7 and 7 Pro this fall, so we don’t have too long to wait until all is revealed.
FC Barcelona‘s smart management has helped the club secure one of the best signings in this season and in these dying moments Barça have managed to grab hold of Sergino Dest replacement as the US International will join AC Milan on loan with an option to buy.
Hector Bellerín to Barcelona, here we go! Been told it’s all agreed, one year contract with NO option for further season. Bellerín will sign until June 2023 in the next hours. 🚨🔵🔴 #FCB#DeadlineDay
Medical scheduled, contract will be terminated by mutual consent with Arsenal. pic.twitter.com/4ezoTWm2vH
Now, to make up that spot you do have Sergi Roberto but Xavi doesn’t count on him for big games, so, the Arsenal right-back Héctor Bellerín has been the number one choice to get for free. Yes, the Barça board have managed to land the Spanish right-back to Camp Nou for no transfer fee as his contract has been terminated by mutual consent with Arsenal.
Hector Bellerín to FC Barcelona: Is it a good deal?
As Fabrizio Romano mentions, Hector Bellerín will sign a new contract until June 2023 with NO option for a future season, a smart deal for the Blaugranas so that the club won’t have to pay more if somehow this move doesn’t work out. Now, getting a 27-year-old international for free that too for only one season in obligation is a good deal obviously.
However, if Bellerín somehow revamps his form under Xavi then this will be mutually good for the player and the club as the World Cup is near. With just 3.5 million euros net pay at Barça this seems to be a steal for the club which had been desperate to sign a right-back but not have to spend much money.
❗️ Bellerín will travel to Barcelona today, and signs for three seasons. [@Alfremartinezz] #fcblive 🇪🇸
Also, Arsenal will hold 25% of any future sale of the player (which won’t cross €4m) is again helpful for both clubs as Arteta also wants to offload players who he doesn’t count upon. As the deal is on deadline day, the player has to travel to the club and sign the papers before it ends, so, it’s being reported that Bellerín is on his way to the club.
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has awarded a new batch of astronaut missions for the organization’s crewed missions to the International Space Station (ISS) in low Earth orbit (LEO).
SpaceX’s Crew Dragon capsule
SpaceX is currently working with NASA to send another group of astronauts to space in October, which will be the first time a Russian cosmonaut has flown on an American vehicle since the end of the Space Shuttle program. SpaceX’s Crew Dragon capsule is the only vehicle that can send astronauts to the space station from American soil.
credits – wccftech.com
Earlier today, NASA made the news, and with it, the agency announced that it has paid SpaceX about $5 billion for the crewed missions under its Commercial Crew Program (CCP) and Commercial Crew Transportation Capability (CCtCap) projects.
The Boeing Company is currently awaiting NASA’s approval to launch its Starliner capsule to the International Space Station (ISS). NASA’s initial plans called for the use of two carriers to provide redundancy and continuous access to the space station if one vehicle became unavailable.
The other crewed mission partner of NASA, however, has yet to successfully launch its capsule to the orbiting space laboratory as SpaceX prepares for its sixth crewed mission to the space station in October.
NASA contracted SpaceX
NASA said in a press release that it has now hired SpaceX for five more trips to the ISS. The agency will have access to the orbiting space laboratory thanks to these measures until 2030.
credits – cnbc.com
The station itself has been in operation for more than 20 years, and it just had its operational life extended to 2030. The International Space Station (ISS) will be deorbited by NASA in January 2031; if these plans do not change, SpaceX’s most recent missions will guarantee that access to the station will be available until it is decommissioned.
The space agency stated in a press statement that the CCtCap extension is worth $1.4 billion and that it includes both the cost of sending astronauts to space and other related activities for a whole package.
In addition to rescuing the crew after their return, providing cargo services for their travel, and providing a lifeboat during their time in space, these tasks also include service on the ground and in orbit. SpaceX uses its recovery craft, which is built to hoist the Crew Dragon capsule out of the water and onto a boat, to retrieve astronauts from space.
A portion of their training is carried out at its facilities in Hawthorne, California, where the crew is introduced to their spacecraft and trained on how to operate them using a life-size model and simulators. It also creates the spacesuits they wear while travelling.
credits – arstechnica.netblogpro.com
About the Billion Dollar Award
After the most recent $1.4 billion grant, NASA will now be paying SpaceX a total of $4.9 billion for these crewed missions. At a critical juncture for the American space program, when SpaceX is rushing to build its Starship next-generation rocket at Boca Chica, Texas, and NASA is preparing for another Moon rocket launch attempt on Saturday, it shows a growing familiarity between the two.
Likewise, critical to NASA’s intentions to maintain a long-term presence on the Moon is Starship, which when fully operational will be the largest rocket in the world. SpaceX will assist NASA in building its lunar gateway space station, which will orbit the Moon and have astronauts dock to it before descending on the lunar surface in a SpaceX vehicle, and its upper-stage spacecraft is the only one currently contracted by NASA that will land astronauts there (for an additional $3 billion).
Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 3 Leads the Charge with Several Laptops Now Available to Power SMB Growth
At IFA 2022, Lenovo launched the new Lenovo™ ThinkBook™ 16p Gen 3 will help content creators and power users unleash their creativity without limitations. The latest supercharged ThinkBook features AMD Ryzen™ 9 6000 H-series processors and NVIDIA GeForce® RTX™ 3060 discrete graphics to deliver flagship performance with Windows 11.
The immersive narrow-bezel 16-inch 2.5K IPS display options include TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light and TÜV Eyesafe® certifications to maximize eye comfort. They have an Ambient Light Sensor that adjusts the screen and keyboard backlight brightness.
Two display options are available including a 400nit 60Hz panel and a new 500nit 165Hz VESA Certified HDR400 panel that offers vivid colors and increased shadow and highlight detail. Both display options are also X-Rite Pantone® Certified and support Dolby Vision® content.
The super processing power of the AMD Ryzen 6000 Series Mobile Processors and NVIDIA GeForce RTX graphics help users tackle the most arduous demands of hybrid working. The addition of up to 32GB dual-channel LPDDR5 memory, up to 2TB through dual SSD storage and a 71Wh battery should keep users powered throughout the day.
New working styles also require high-speed reliable connectivity and port availability for flexible and versatile connections. Conveniently connect to wireless networks, peripherals, and AV equipment thanks to Wi-Fi 6 support and two USB® Type-C ports including one USB4®, two USB-A 3.2 Gen 2 and an HDMI 2.1 port.
A positive and seamless user experience is of paramount importance for a productive and creative workflow. The convenience and added security of the fingerprint-enabled Smart Power Button allow users to quickly pick up where they left off and continue enjoying deeper collaboration and creative brainstorming using the optional Full-HD IR camera combined with Dolby Atmos® crystal clear audio.
Smart AI-based features introduced in earlier ThinkBook laptops include AI Meeting Manager that amongst other capabilities can convert text to speech in fourteen supported languages during audio conferences.
For added productivity, SMB users can connect their ThinkBook 16p PC to Lenovo’s new ThinkVision S25e-30 monitor, also announced today. Combining performance, comfort, and value in a large 24.5-inch FHD display, this next-generation monitor offers multiple connectivity options and a three-sided, near edgeless design that easily accommodates a multi-screen setup when desired.
Built for comfort and efficiency, the ThinkVision S25e-30 monitor has natural low blue light technology; an ergonomically advanced stand that tilts; and a new conveniently placed joystick navigation button for configuring device settings.
Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 3EMEA Pricing and Availability
ThinkBook 16p Gen 3, along with other ThinkBook laptops unveiled earlier this year, is now available in select markets, starting from €1999 (excluding VAT).
ThinkBook Plus Gen 3 and ThinkBook 13x Gen 2announced at CES 2022, and ThinkBook 14s Yoga Gen 2 and ThinkBook 13s Gen 4iannounced at MWC 2022 are also now available in select markets offering a broad portfolio of laptop PCs to suit every user.4
Hybrid working model becomes a culture for corporates nowadays. While attending the office from your most comfortable zone, wearing headphones for day-long meetings could mess the experience badly. For the students, who attend online classes wearing headphones could create hearing problems. I understand we are going through all these for over two years now, and most of the people arranged speaker systems already. But the problem arises at the time of portability and efficiency, that too if I exclude the microphone part.
Seating home on a chair for a long time in front of a PC is not at all good for the health of any age group and everyone will agree with it. Where a normal speaker hardly provides a good quality microphone facility and a laptop microphone struggles if you maintain a little bit of distance from the workstation, this solution from Poly can get the job done. Poly Sync 20+ is a new generation speakerphone solution which is designed to be your companion in the hybrid work environment.
Now the question is how? No matter whether you are a working employee or a student attending day long sessions, you can just connect the Sync 20+ with your PC or smartphone and can attend your sessions even while walking in your room. This device provides other facilities as well to make your online sessions more comfortable.
After using the Poly Sync 20+ for around a couple of months here are my observations on it.
Features:
Hear and be heard: Keep the focus on your voice, not the background noise with a multi-microphone steerable array for echo and noise reduction. Let people talk simultaneously for natural conversations without missing a word with full duplex audio.
Work on the go: Keep your smartphone charged and ready using your Poly Sync 20, with up to 20 hours of battery life. It’s slim and portable, IP64 dust and water-resistant, and comes with its own carrying case.
Easy connectivity: Just connect smartphones via Bluetooth or connect wirelessly to computers via the included BT600 adapter.
All in one: Portable speakerphone + portable charger + high-performance music speaker. Enjoy more clarity on every call thanks to the bass reflex system with dual passive radiators for natural voice and deep bass.
Stay in control: Know the call status, even from a distance, thanks to a highly visible light bar. Access your favorite function—play/pause music, last-number redial, voice assistant and more —with the touch of the programmable button.
In the Box:
Poly Sync 20+
BT600 Adapter
Carry case
Paperworks
Design & Build:
The overall design is adopted from its predecessor Poly Sync 10. The top surface is mostly covered with a fabric material along with a metallic touch-sensitive bar. The fabric area hides the main 40mm speaker driver underneath alongside the bass reflex system with dual-passive radiators. The Poly branding is also placed above the speaker.
The metallic touch-sensitive bar holds all the buttons you required during your call. There are buttons for call receive/cut, mute/unmute, volume up, volume down, and an additional customisable option. For the Teams variant of Sync 20+, there will be an extra Teams button. In my opinion, textured buttons will be better which will help the user to avoid accidental taps.
In between these two sections, there is a thin LED strip which indicates the volume level as well as your call status.
The main body of the unit is made up of hard plastic. you can find the Bluetooth button, power button, and USB-A port on the right side. The team manages the USB cable very beautifully by tieing up around the base.
The overall design focuses on two points – portability and professionalism. The compact size allows to carry it wherever and whenever needed and the looks help this product to blend with any setup. Lastly, it’s IP64 certified indicating dust and water resistance.
To conclude this part, both the design and build of this speakerphone are top-notch from every angle.
Installation:
Other than portability, installation is one of the key strengths of this Sync 20+ speakerphone. It is as easy as unlocking your smartphone. You just need to power the unit on and plug in the BT600 adapter to your PC. Norma Bluetooth 5.1 and USB-A options are also there. Though the speakerphone supports Poly Lens and Plantronics Hub (for smartphone) applications, it’s not mandatory to install it. So, it required a few seconds only to come into action.
You need the software only for two reasons – the first is to update and apply the latest firmware which is okay if you check once a month, and the second is to customise the additional button. Again, it’s not necessary. You can still continue with other buttons.
Connectivity:
It has three options to establish the connection with your devices – BT600 Adapter, Bluetooth 5.1, and USB-A cable. Point to note, this BT600 adapter comes only with the Sync 20+ and there is a USB-C port option as well, I have the USB-A model. The fastest way to connect it is via the USB-A cable or with the adapter. Connectivity with Bluetooth 5.1 takes a little bit of time to complete the pairing process as usual.
All three options were equally reliable to me at the time of my usage. To enable Bluetooth pairing, you need to press and hold the Bluetooth button.
The wireless connectivity was intact for around seven feet in my case. With the adapter, the range increases even further. If required, I can take the speaker and seat on the couch or the bed comfortably while attending any conference.
There is support for multiple Bluetooth profiles such as A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP, and BLE. So, the audio transfer should be fine.
To sum the connectivity up, the Poly Sync 20+ maintains stable and reliable connectivity with all three options available. As it’s a professional device, I wish they have added the dual pairing option too. Hopefully, we will get it with the next series.
Audio:
The speakerphone houses a massive 40mm speaker driver and the bass reflex system with dual-passive radiators. The output is mainly optimised for online conferencing platforms including Zoom, Meet, Teams, and more. Hence, there is a focus on vocals.
As the speaker is firing the sound up, no chance to get suppressed. The loudness is enough for an average room and the vocals were clear, until and unless the opposite person speaks very softly. On average, I didn’t face any difficulty. In case of any tutorial sessions or presentation audio, the output was decent. Bass and all are not like normal speakers, which is obvious as this is built for professional usage.
It is not for media at all, however, can easily support you during the small office/class breaks.
The overall audio experience was the same as I expected. It is louder, clear, and also specially optimised for the meeting platforms. Outputs for the low voices only need a bit of improvement. After all, it’s hard to catch someone if s/he communicates in low voice.
Calling:
A three-microphone array setup is responsible for your calling experience with this Sync 20+ device. Though it’s not the only one. There are noise reduction and echo reduction systems as well. It was capturing and transferring my words maintaining the same quality within a range of around five feet. I didn’t get any complaints about it even once. In the test environment, there was a noisy fan always. When asked my friend after turning it on, there was no difference at all in my voice for him. So yes, the noise reduction system works pretty well. Though there was no scenario for me where I can check the echo.
For me, the microphone array was up to the mark and did the best possible.
Coming to the management part, with the touch sensors on the bar we can receive or cut the calls easily. We can mute or unmute the same as well. The customisable button with the Rocket symbol even allows redialing and hold/resume calls. To set that you need to take the help of Poly Lens or Plantronics Hub application.
Battery life:
A 3200mAh battery is assigned to take care of the power backup. It claims to supply up to 20 hours of talktime against 4 hours of charging. For me, it covers two complete days of office hours and lasts over a couple of hours on the third day. I know it’s almost the same as the company claimed figure, but I was not on calls whole day. So, it will vary with the usage. While testing, the volume was full all the time.
If the charge drained out completely in between any session, no need to worry as the USB-A cable is there to back. It will charge itself simultaneously while serving you all its offerings.
It can act as a powerbank as well in case of emergency. You can charge your smartphone or any mobile device via the USB-A port. It’s a good to have facility that can be a saviour for any working person.
Notifications:
The LED strip on the top plays depending on your activities. It produces Sky Blue, Green, and Red colours. While just connected with your device it will be sky blue. If I try to adjust the volume the light bar itself shows the level. During any calls, the light turned green and becomes red whenever on mute. Other than the LED notifications, the speaker also read out the max/min volume, battery level, and connectivity status. Though we can manage it from the application as per our choice.
Verdict:
In this new normal, there are very few gadgets available that can make the hybrid work environment easier. This Poly Sync 20+ speakerphone is one of the most capable contenders for sure. It is delivering the standard audio output with the massive 40mm speaker driver, making your calling experience better with the three-microphone array setup with both noise and echo reduction, providing great connectivity. The build quality is checked and no hassle with portability and installation. I agree there are a few sections where additions or improvements are required. Hope the team will cover up with the successor.
In India, the Poly Sync series is available via Amazon and other online platforms.
