Google Stadia cloud gaming platform launching on November 19

Earlier this year, Google announced 'Stadia' the company’s new video game platform that lets you instantly play games on TV (via Chromecast Ultra), laptop, desktop, tablet or mobile phone. After revealing the pricing recently, Google has announced that Stadia gaming platform is launching on November 19th 2019 with the pre-orders shipping soon. The servers will open to public starting at 9 AM PST/9:30 PM IST on November 19 and will be available in countries like Canada, Ireland, UK, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Netherlands, Belgium, Denmark, Sweden, Finland and Norway besides the US. Users who ordered Stadia Founder’s Edition or Premiere Edition that costs $129.99 (Rs. 8,990 approx.) will have free access to 3 months of Stadia Pro, Destiny 2: The Collection, a Chromecast Ultra, a limited-edition Night Blue Stadia Controller, a three-month Buddy Pass to bring one friend along for the ride and create your special Stadia Name for free. Some of the titles that are coming to Stadia include Red Dead Redemption 2, Mortal Kombat 11, Kine, and more which can be found here. Stadia Founder’s Editions and Stadia Premiere Editions will begin shipping in the same order that pre-orders were received and users will get an email when the package ships, ...

Google Nest Mini with improved bass and Nest Wifi mesh router announced

Google has announced Google Nest mini second-generation Google Assistant speakers and new Nest Wifi mesh router at its US event. The second-generation Nest Mini has been completely re-engineered with upgraded hardware for improved bass. The Nest Wifi mesh router, which are two separate devices: The Nest Wifi router plugs directly into your modem, forming the basis for a strong and powerful home network, and the Nest Wifi point expands your coverage where you need it most. Highlights of Google Nest Mini Nest Mini provides bass 40% stronger bass than the original Mini (measured from 60-100 Hz at max volume) with 40 mm driver, features proprietary audio tuning software WiFi 802.11 ac (2.4 GHz/5 GHz), Bluetooth 5.0, Chromecast built-in LED lights light up as your hand gets close to the device, indicating where you can tap to adjust the volume. Nest Mini will dynamically adjust the volume of the Assistant, news and podcasts based on any background noise that may be happening at the time. You can connect Nest Mini to your other Nest speakers to build a sound system for your whole home. If you have more than one Google or Nest smart speaker or display, you can create as many ...

Google Pixelbook Go laptop with 13.3-inch FHD display, 8th Gen Intel Core processor, Chrome OS announced

Alongside the new Pixel 4, Pixel 4 XL, Pixel Buds, Google also announced its latest Pixelbook Go laptop at the hardware event in New York. Pixelbook Go is a portable laptop with a touchscreen display, runs on ChromeOS, comes with an even bigger battery compared to 2017 Pixelbook and more. Google Pixelbook Go features a lightweight design with textured bottom,  sleek matte finish and magnesium casing and it sports a 13.3-inch touchscreen display with up to 4K resolution (3840 x 2160 pixels). It comes in 4 different variants and is powered by up to 8th Gen Intel Core i7 processor paired with up to 16GB RAM with up to 256GB SSD storage. It runs on Chrome OS that "starts up in seconds and stays fast with automatic updates", sports a 1080p webcam, and dual front-firing speakers. Google has also improved the keyboard on the Pixelbook Go with a full-size backlit keyboard, Hush keys to minimise noise disruption, and a dedicated Google Assistant key. It also comes with Titan C security chip, built-in FIDO authenticator and sensors like Ambient Light sensor and Magnetic sensor. This laptop promises to deliver up to 12 hours of battery life and 2 hours of battery on just ...

Google Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL will not launch in India; Here’s why

At the hardware event in New York, Google unveiled an array of products including the latest Pixel 4, Pixel 4 XL, Pixel Buds, Pixelbook Go, and Nest Mini. While the global shipping of Google Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL starts from October 24th 2019, Pixel 4 and Pixel 4XL is not launching in India and here's why. Google Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL come with Project Soli, a radar-based gesture control technology that was developed by Google’s Advanced Technology and Projects team (ATAP) back in 2015. The radar relies on using 60GHz mmWave frequency to provide the features like Face unlock with IR sensors, Motion Sense, etc. However, 60GHz frequency is locked in India and as of now, it is permitted to be used only for military or government projects. It is not allowed for civilian use without an official license in India, but the 60GHz frequency is unlicensed in the US. Google failed to secure permission from local authorities in India to use the 60GHz frequency range. While Google has not given a specific reason on why it is not selling the Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL in India, the restriction in usage of 60GHz frequency means that Google ...

Google Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL with 5.7-inch FHD+ and 6.3-inch Quad HD+ 90Hz OLED displays, dual rear cameras, Motion Sense announced

Google just announced its Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL smartphones at an event in the US. The Pixel 4 has a 5.7-inch FHD+ OLED screen and the Pixel 4 XL has a 6.3-inch QHD+ OLED screen, both with 90Hz refresh rate. These are powered by Snapdragon 855 with 6GB of RAM and run Android 10 with 3 years of Android updates and security updates. There is Google’s custom-built Titan M security chip. These have a 12.2-megapixel camera along with a new 16-megapixel telephoto lens for super Res Zoom feature. Night Sight now lets you capture shots of the night sky, the stars, and even the Milky Way. Pixel 3 and 3a will also get a version of this capability with the latest camera app update, confirmed the company. With Pixel 4, you can fine-tune the brightness and amount of detail in the shadows, helping with difficult shots like sunset portraits. There is also Live HDR+ in the viewfinder so you know exactly what your photo will look like. There are Google Assistant improvements that lets you quickly open apps, search your phone, share what's on your screen easily. It also considers the context of your query to do a better ...

Google Pixel Buds truly wireless earbuds with hybrid design, adaptive sound announced

At the October hardware event in New York today, Google just announced its new audio product - Google Pixel Buds truly wireless earbuds from the company. Pixel Buds come with a hybrid design, long-range Bluetooth connectivity, support for Google Assistant, and more. Google Pixel Buds sport a low-profile look that sits flush in one's ear and comes with interchangeable ear tip for a secure and comfort tip. The truly wireless earbuds feature a hybrid design and the spatial vent underneath reduces the plugged-ear feeling. It also comes with Adaptive Sound that dynamically adjusts the volume as one moves from a quiet environment to a noisy one. There are dual microphones in each earbud that suppresses other sounds in the background and also has a voice accelerometer that can detect speech through the vibrations of one's jawbone, for an improved hearing experience even in windy conditions. The Pixel Buds' long-range Bluetooth connectivity lets you use Pixel Buds even when one's phone isn’t by their side and indoors, the wireless earbuds will stay connected three rooms away and outdoors, a football field distance away. Furthermore, it comes with automatic detection, touch controls like tap to play or pause, and swipe to adjust volume. The built-in ...

OPPO A11 with 6.5-inch 20:9 display, quad rear cameras, 5000mAh battery announced

OPPO recently launched the A9 2020 and A5 2020 smartphones in India and yesterday, the A9 2020 4GB RAM variant got a price cut in India. After the launch of both smartphones, OPPO has announced its new smartphone in China - OPPO A11 which is almost identical to OPPO A5 2020. In terms of design and specifications, OPPO A11 is similar to OPPO A5 2020, except for variation in RAM and storage size. Other specifications including the display, processor, battery, etc remain the same. OPPO A11 flaunts a 6.5-inch Nano Waterdrop Screen with a resolution of 1600 x 720 pixels, is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 processor paired with 4GB RAM with 128GB internal storage and the storage can be expanded up to 256GB with microSD. Regarding the optics, OPPO A11 sports quad-rear cameras with a combination of 12MP (primary with f/1.8 aperture) + 8MP (ultra-wide-angle lens with f/2.25 aperture) + 2MP depth sensor with f/2.4 aperture + 2MP lens for 4cm macro with f/2.4 aperture as well. There is an 8MP front camera and both the front and rear cameras come with AI capabilities. It runs on Android 9 (Pie) on top of ColorOS 6.0.1 and the smartphone packs a 5000mAh ...

HUAWEI Enjoy 10 with 6.39-inch FHD+ punch-hole display, 48MP dual rear cameras to be announced on October 18

Update: October 15, 2019 — HUAWEI has confirmed that Enjoy 10 will be announced on October 18th. Earlier: After the Enjoy 10 Plus last month, HUAWEI is all set to introduce Enjoy 10, a cheaper phone in the Enjoy series in China. Specifications of the phone has been revealed by TENAA with the model number ART-TL00x, and the press render was shared by @ebleaks recently. This reveals a 6.39-inch  HD+ punch-hole display, Kirin 710 12nm SoC with up to 6GB RAM and GPU Turbo 3.0, 48-megapixel primary camera with AI features and a 2-megapixel camera for portrait shots. It is expected to run EMUI 9.1 on top of Android 9 Pie and a 4000mAh (typical) battery, but there is no fingerprint sensor. HUAWEI Enjoy 10 rumored specifications 6.59-inch (1560 × 720 pixels) HD+ 19:5:9 2.5D curved glass display Octa-Core Kirin 710F 12nm (4 x 2.2GHz Cortex-A73 +4 x 1.7GHz Cortex-A53) with ARM Mali-G51 MP4 GPU 4GB RAM with 64GB storage / 6GB RAM with 128GB storage, expandable memory up to 512GB with microSD Android 9 (Pie) with EMUI 9.1 Hybrid Dual SIM (nano + nano / microSD) 48-megapixel primary sensor with f/1.8 aperture, LED flash, 2-megapixel depth sensor with f/2.4 aperture 8MP front camera ...

VU 100 Super TV 4K Android Smart TV with Intel Core i3/i5 processor can run Windows 10

In 2018, Vu technologies had launched the company's first 100-inch 4k HDR TV with full metal design and Android Oreo 8.0. Now, the company has announced it will be launching an upgraded and improved version of the same, the VU 100 Super TV edition. The VU 100 Super TV will come with both Windows 10 and Android TV (based on Android 8.0) built-in to give consumers the choice of using their preferred OS. Running on Intel's Core i3/i5 platform, the TV will come with a 120GB SSD + 4GB RAM to run the in-built PC. It is designed to be an all-in-one entertainment system with a TV turner, optional Skype Videoconferencing for meetings, wireless QWERTY keyboard with an air mouse for ease of access. It will also come with a 2000 Watt JBL Soundbar with Dolby and DTS audio support built in. The TV will come with 3 USB ports, Bluetooth 5.0 and HDMI, AV, YPbPr, RF connectivity. The VU 100 Super TV is expected to be priced starting at 8 lakhs and should go on sale soon. Commenting on the launch of Vu Super TV and 4k TV lineup, Devita Saraf, Chairman, Vu Televisions said: The Indian market demands a perfect mix of ...

OnePlus, Qualcomm and Ericsson showcase 5G Cloud Gaming at IMC 2019

OnePlus, in partnership with Qualcomm Technologies Inc. and Ericsson is set to showcase the power of the upcoming 5G technology at India Mobile Congress (IMC), 2019. It will offer users real time experiences at the event, through its latest OnePlus 7 Pro 5G smartphones displayed at Qualcomm Technologies’ booth till Wednesday, 16 October 2019. The OnePlus 7 Pro 5G, powered by the flagship Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 Plus Mobile Platform, contains many technologies such as Qualcomm Snapdragon X50 5G Modem-RF System, Qualcomm Snapdragon Elite Gaming and the on-device Qualcomm AI Engine. The phone will leverage Ericsson’s 5G infrastructure network to present the capabilities of real-time 5G technology  through cloud gaming features. OnePlus has also partnered with Hatch, a cloud gaming service provider to showcase the power of 5G technology using Hatch's smartphone-based games streaming platform. Through a live demo at the booth, users can stream graphic intensive games over Ericsson's 5G network  onto their Snapdragon-powered OnePlus 7 Pro 5G smartphones through Hathc's cloud gaming app. Since these games are streamed directly over the network from a server, there is no local download of the game files required. Commenting on Oneplus entering the 5G tech space, Vikas Agarwal, General Manager, OnePlus India said: Being a global ...