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Microsoft has announced it will integrate the Mesh as the next step in the evolution of Microsoft teams. It will be an interactive platform for virtual experiences within the Microsoft platform. The announcement comes shortly after Facebook reborn into meta and reveals its future vision for metavers. Microsoft Mesh is the next step in AR technology. Some of the new features revealed by Microsoft include a ‘Together Mode’ designed to create a virtual avatar of an individual that enables better engagement in meetings. The idea was inspired by the fact that many users are experiencing pandemic fatigue due to extra…

A few months ago, Netflix announced its own gaming service, Netflix Mobile Gaming, which made its debut in Poland with two Stranger Things mobile games. Now, the service is expanding to other areas. How it works? The Netflix app can be used to detect games as a personal download and verify Netflix account credentials before loading them. Some games require an active internet connection to stay playing, but there are some games that work completely offline. However, in such a case, you still need an internal connection to verify your Netflix credentials while the game is loading. This new game…

Instagram and Snapchat added Diwali-special stickers and lenses. Instagram has released three new stickers. When Instagram users post stories with stickers, they will also be visible to their followers in the Diwali-special multi-author story. The Snapchat has added new AR lenses, cameos, stickers and bitmoji to celebrate Diwali. Four Diwali sketches have been added to the Color Together game app on Snapchat. Instagram on Monday announced the launch of three new stickers on its photo-sharing platform. The new stickers are part of the company’s global campaign for Diwali called #ShareYourLight. Instagram Diwali Special Stickers: How to use Open Instagram, capture…

Samsung aims to make new foldable smartphones mainstream. Currently the company has two different types of foldable phone designs – Galaxy Z Fold Series and Galaxy Z Flip Series . The Galaxy Z Flip series has a clamshell-like folding mechanism, which makes the body very small when folded. This makes it easy to put in the pocket of jeans, it is becoming more and more difficult as the screen size increases. According to a report by Android Central, this time Samsung has teamed up with Dr Denim, a popular jeans maker, to develop a pair of custom-made pocket jeans that…

TCL Alto R1 Roku TV works with TCL Roku TV to launch a wireless soundbar.  The new wireless soundbar comes with some notable features that ensure a remarkable audio experience whenever the soundbar is deployed.  This can significantly increase the audio output of your Roku TV. New Roku TV Wireless Soundbar Highlights Alto R1 at CES 2021.  It embodies TCL’s design philosophy for making simple but powerful audio solutions. It is running only on Roku TVs, this may limit the usability of the wireless soundbar, as it is not compatible with any other Roku streaming device. The soundbar aims to…

TCL Huaxing has officially announced the 75-inch TV screen for 8K 265Hz a-Si 4Mask 1G1D TVs.  The company unveiled its first generation 8K 1G1D technology last year, but the new 2021 technology marks a milepost in image quality, renewal rate and production process. The new generation 8K 1G1D technology adopts high-throughput H-HVA technology, 4Mask technology, and is reportedly equipped with unique HCC charging compensation technology to achieve a super-fluid 265Hz 8K 1G1D display (via IT home). TCL Huaxing’s great technology development team has revamped the pixel architecture design, increasing the H-HVA transmittance by 10% compared to the previous generation. The…

Intel has announced three new chips as part of its 12th generation Alder Lake lineup led by the Intel Core i9-1200K model. It offers 16 cores, including eight P-cores and eight E-cores.  The 24-thread chip can reach clock speeds of up to 5.2GHz using Intel’s Turbo Boost Max 3.0 technology. This new Intel 12th generation chip comes with support for 20 PCIe lines (16 PCIe 5.0, 4 PCIe 4.0 paths), DDR5 memory up to 4800 MT/s, and large L3 and L2 cache sizes. Major changes to the hardware mean that the chips require a new Z690 motherboard that adds support…

Kodak launches CA Pro Android TV Series in India  The new CA Pro range comes in 43-inch and 50-inch display sizes. TVs running on Android 10 come with Google Assistant support.  The new Kodak CA Pro series comes with 4K Ultra HD displays and 40W sound output. The models offer Dolby MS12, DTS TrueSurround features, dual-band WiFi to support 5GHz internet bandwidth, and metallic design with slim bezels.  Kodak TVs come with inbuilt apps like YouTube Learning and Google Classroom. Kodak CA Pro series specifications The Kodak CA Pro Android TV series comes in two display sizes – 43 inches…

Qualcomm has announced four new processors for the mid-range segment.  Newer mobile platforms include the Snapdragon 778G Plus 5G, Snapdragon 480 Plus 5G, Snapdragon 690 5G and Snapdragon 680 4G. The company says that the new processors are aimed at the high, mid and entry- level categories. Snapdragon 778G Plus 5G The Snapdragon 778G Plus 5G is a slightly tuned version of the current Snapdragon 778G.  Qualcomm says the new chipset enhances GPU and CPU performance. Snapdragon 695 5G The Snapdragon 695 5G is the upgrade version of Snapdragon 690 5G. The new octa-core processor is built on a 6nm…

Owners of older Google Pixel smartphones are now happy that the company is trying to bring some of the Pixel 6 Series features to previously launched smartphone models. Google has informed the Android Authority that it will be introducing some new features along with the latest Google Pixel 6 Series. New features that come with older models include astrophotography mode, cinematic pan option, and call screening. However, older models will still lose two new features as the new Goole Pixel 6 Series relies heavily on its proprietary tensor processor for some new features. Therefore, there are technical limitations here at…

Bharti Airtel aims to grow the OTT video market with its latest Airtel IQ video offer. The telecom network includes three OTT service providers: Raj TV, Eros Now and CG Telecom in Nepal, which will use the new video platform as a service. Airtel says it is offering the latest solution to end-to-end service infrastructure. This End-to-end service enables brands to launch video streaming products for large and small screens with minimal investment in infrastructure and technology. This will enable Airtel IQ video companies to reduce costs by up to 40% compared to the traditional way of launching a service.…

After a long wait, the latest PUBG: New State Press Release gives November 11 release date for the battle royal Mobile Game. It will be live for iOS and Android in over 200 countries by this date. A final technical inspection will be conducted from October 29 to October 30. Developed by PUBG Studios, the game will be set in the year 2051 and will follow a futuristic, Sci-Fi theme. It’s set in the same universe as the PUBG mobile, but it’s an evolution of the original game.  Its story revolves around Troy, an imaginary city in an apocalyptic world…

Most mid-range smartphones from the Shawmi Group in India support 33W fast charging.  Therefore, the company launched the compatible adapter ‘Mi 33W SonicCharge 2.0 Charger’ separately in the country. One year later, the Chinese tech giant has now discretely released the supported cable as well. The latest cable from Xiaomi in India is called ‘Xiaomi SonicCharge 2.0 Cable’.  The product still uses the new ‘Xiaomi’ branding instead of the ‘me’ like the charger sold under the old name. The cable comes in a single white color option with an orange accent.  It has a USB Type-A male connector on one…

Huami unveiled  It’s three latest Amazfit smartwatches in Indian market. the The models are the Amazfit GTR 3, GTR 3 Pro, and GTS 3 smartwatches. The choice of the Amazfit Indian range is the one-rupee Amazfit GTR3 Pro.  Priced at 18,999 (~ $ 258). The GTR3 Pro has a 0.45 inch (480 x 480 pixels) AMOLED 331 PPI screen, brightness up to 1000 nits, scratch resistant glass, anti-fingerprint coating and 70% screen to body ratio. Also available on flagship GTR3 Pro models, with support for SEP OS, Android 7.0 / iOS 12.0 and above, and more than 150 sports modes.…

Google launched a new subscription service named Google Pixel Pass. This new offering includes a combination of hardware and services from the tech giant. The Google Pixel Pass is available in two different plans – $ 45 per month and $ 55 per month, depending on the smartphone you choose to get. Those who subscribe to Pixel Pass will get the Pixel 6 or Pixel 6 Pro smartphone. The company promises to upgrade the smartphone after two years, but the device will need to be funded by Google. Not only that, but with the new device, other major Google services…

Bose has unveiled SoundLink Flex portable Bluetooth speaker with some rugged features and 12 hours of playtime.It is IP67 water and dust resistant and is priced at an affordable $ 149. Soundlink Flex delivers a rugged design and stunning audio output for such a compact size speaker. The Bose Sound Link Flex is 7.9 inches wide, 3.6 inches high and 2.1 inches thick. It weighs just 1 pound (450 g) and has a built-in utility loop for attaching to a carabiner. The Bluetooth speaker’s silicone back and powder – coated steel grille are designed to protect against damage and possible…