Amazon added a new device to its Echo lineup today in India. Called Echo Flex, the plug-in device is a multi-functional smart speaker.
The Amazon Echo Flex plugs directly into a standard electrical outlet and comes with built-in Alexa voice support that lets you control other smart home devices, the official release notes.
The smart speaker also comes with a USB-A port that allows you to charge a phone or other devices. The Amazon Echo Flex is available for pre-order starting today and will ship next month. It is priced at INR 2,999.
Chandrayaan-2’s Vikram lander hard-landed as reduction in velocity during its descent was more than the designed parameters, the government said on Wednesday throwing more light on ISRO’s dashed hopes of making a soft landing on the lunar surface in its maiden attempt.
In a written reply to a question in the Lok Sabha, Jitendra Singh, the minister of state in the Prime Minister’s Office, who looks after the department of space, said the first phase of descent was performed nominally from an altitude of 30 kms to 7.4 kms above the moon’s surface and velocity was reduced from 1,683 metres per second to 146 metres per second.
“During the second phase of descent, the reduction in velocity was more than the designed value. Due to this deviation, the initial conditions at the start of the fine braking phase were beyond the designed parameters. As a result, Vikram hard-landed within 500 metres of the designated landing site,” he said.
Singh, however, said most components of technology demonstration, including the launch, orbital critical maneuvers, lander separation, de-boost and rough braking phase were successfully accomplished. Read Complete Article
Digital tech major Wipro on Tuesday signed a memorandum of understanding with the University of Oulu in Finland to collaborate in the areas of wireless communications in 5G/6G at GHz, THz and lightwave frequencies under the university’s 6G flagship programme.
The University of Oulu is an international science university, which focuses on innovation for the future, well-being, and knowledge through research and education.
“The new research partnership between Wipro and University of Oulu regarding 5G and 6G will boost innovation and is an excellent start for the mutually beneficial cooperation between Finland and Wipro,” said Timo Harakka, Minister of Employment at Finland’s Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment.
Kari Leppanen, Professor of Practice at the University of Oulu, said as the leader of world’s first major 6G research programme, 6G Flagship focuses on wireless communications leading to 6G technologies. “We look forward to targeted research initiatives with Wipro to enable future wireless end-to-end solutions for diverse end-user needs.” Read Complete Article
Lenovo India on Tuesday launched ThinkBook — a new sub-brand dedicated to small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) in the country.
The company has made two additions to the ThinkBook sub-brand with the ThinkBook 14 and ThinkBook 15 which will be available in the first week of December at a starting price of Rs 30,990.
Backed by customer research, ThinkBook is specially designed for the SMBs, thus, providing a unique balance of premium metal design to appeal to the new workforce with business grade security and services.
“Our vision of smarter technology for all is a world where every person and business has access to technology that enables them to achieve their own intelligent transformation.
Google has updated its My Devices page to add desktop computers.
As the official blog notes, the page now includes both mobile and desktop devices. Google will also redirect visitors to the new mydevices.google.com site.
The updated page continues to offer detailed device information and the options to manage device access and wipe the device if desired. The new My Devices page is being rolled out to everyone. Readmore
The Bihar School Examination Board or BSEB has released the Bihar Board 12th date sheet and BSEB 10th date sheet. The Bihar Board 10th examination will start from February 17, 2020 and the 12th board exams will be held from February 3, 2020.
The 12th and 10th board exams will be held in two shifts – from 9:30 am to 12:45 pm and then from 1:45 pm to 5 pm. To know the detail, students can visit the official website of BSEB, biharboardonline.bihar.gov.in.
South Korean tech giant Samsung is reportedly planning to introduce 8K video recording support to its upcoming smartphone Galaxy S11.
A new code in the APK file (the Android app software file) for Samsung’s camera app suggests that Galaxy S11 lineup would support 8K video recording, XDA Developers reported on Sunday.
The Exynos 990 chipset, which is expected to power the international variants of the device, features 8K@30fps video decoding/encoding capabilities.
Additionally, Qualcomm’s upcoming Snapdragon 865 chip, which will power the US variants of the S11, is also expected to have enough horsepower to offer 8K video recording.
Earlier, famed leakster Ice Universe had claimed that the Galaxy S11 would not use the 108MP ISOCELL Bright HMX sensor that it launched earlier this year, but would instead utilise an upgraded second-generation sensor. Read Complete Article
YouTube has announced prepaid plans for its music services in India.
Users will be able to purchase one-month or three-month prepaid plans for YouTube Premium and Music Premium in India, the official blog notes.
To sign-up for a prepaid plan, one can follow the sign-up instructions for a YouTube Premium or YouTube Music Premium membership, and select the required plan. The users will also be able to purchase additional top-ups for their membership.
Nokia upcoming smart TV has been certified by BIS (Bureau of Indian Standards), hinting that there will be a 55-inch display with 4K UHD resolution and is expected to launch soon.
The 55-inch TV will have Android Pie and will come with Google Play Store pre installed along with Intelligent Dimming technology providing better contrast ratio.
Also, it has been confirmed to feature JBL Audio, GSMArena reported on Wednesday.
Last week, Flipkart entered into a strategic partnership with Nokia to launch Nokia smart TVs in India.
As part of the collaboration, Flipkart will leverage its understanding of the needs of Indian consumers to develop, facilitate domestic manufacturing and distribution of Nokia-branded smart TVs and manage the end-to-end go-to-market strategy. Read Complete Article
Kuo in a research note with TF International Securities said the iPad Pro models will gain 3D sensing through the rear-facing camera system, MacRumors reported on Wednesday.
As per report, Apple is expected to use a time-of-flight system, which measures the time that it takes for light to bounce off of objects in a room to generate a 3D map.
Additionally, Kuo also reiterated that Apple plans to release its low-cost iPhone ” SE 2″ in the first half of 2020 too.
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