Mi Home Security Camera 360° Review

Xiaomi's entry into the broader ecosystem of products has been long awaited. With their tremendous success in the smartphone business, savvy Indian buyers have had an eye one the robust portfolio of Xiaomi products available in China. As it turns out, the company too is very interested in getting these to India one step at a time. Last week, Xiaomi took some time out to launch a broad spectrum of appliances and non-smartphone products. The Mi Home Security 360 camera is one such product that follows Xiaomi's standard process of undercutting the competition in terms of price while offering an experience that is almost as good. Let's take a closer look. The Mi Security Camera 360 is a coke can sized device that looks quite a bit like the cutesy sci-fi robot, EVA from 'WALL-E'. The design is inoffensive enough to simply hide away in the corner and isn't an eye-sore in case your set up requires it to be visible. We've seen a spate of flat profile security cameras lately and before you ask, the Mi Security Camera isn't one because it is capable of moving along the horizontal and vertical axis. You might find it hard to find the ...

Microsoft Surface Pro 6 and Surface Laptop 2 with 8th Gen Intel Core processors, Surface Studio 2 and Surface Headphones announced

Microsoft has announced Surface Pro 6, Surface Laptop 2, Surface Studio 2, as well as new Surface Headphones at an event, as it had promised. The  Surface Pro 6 is powered by Intel 8th Gen Quad Core processors and comes in new Black color option. Other specs are similar to the Surface Pro 5. The Surface Laptop 2 is now powered by Intel 8th Gen Quad Core Processors and comes in rich tone-on-tone color combinations of Platinum, Burgundy and Cobalt Blue in addition to Black, promises up to 14.5 hours of video playback and faster and quieter typing. Microsoft Surface Pro 6 (2018) specifications 12.3-inch (2736 x 1824 pixels) 3:2 PixelSense 10 point multi-touch display 8th Gen Intel Core i5 with UHD Graphics 620, or i7 with UHD Graphics 620 8GB or 16GB RAM, 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, or 1TB (SSD) 8.0MP autofocus rear camera with 1080p video recording 5.0MP front-facing camera with 1080p video recording WiFi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 4.1, Full-size USB 3.0, microSD card reader, Mini DisplayPort, Cover port, Surface Connect Sensors: Ambient light sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope 1.6W Stereo speakers with Dolby Audio Premium, Stereo microphones Dimensions: 292 x 201 x 8.5 mm; Weight: 775 g (i5) / 792 g (i7) Up to 13.5 hours of video playback Microsoft Surface Laptop 2 specifications 13.5-inch (2256 x 1504 pixels) PixelSense 10 ...

OnePlus 6T teased in official image alongside OnePlus 6

As the launch date of the OnePlus 6T is nearing, the company has started releasing images of its upcoming. The company has posted the first live image of the phone on its social channels. This shows the OnePlus 6 and OnePlus 6T smartphones. Even though the picture doesn't show everything clearly, inverting the colors show more details. The OnePlus 6 is present on the top shows the earpiece and the notch, while the OnePlus 6T on the bottom has the earpiece on the top edge, similar to the OPPO R17 since it has a water drop notch. The left side of both the smartphones look similar housing the SIM slot and the volume rockers, so power button should be present on the other side along with the alert slider, which the company will likely retain. The size of both the phones look similar, even though the 6T is expected to feature a slightly larger display. OnePlus has been teasing the smartphone in videos. It already confirmed that the phone will not feature a 3.5mm audio jack for a slightly larger battery, which is rumored to be 3700mAh. The phone is expected to pack a 6.4-inch AMOLED display with a water-drop notch, powered by Qualcomm ...

Google Maps update brings real-time public transport updates, Spotify, Apple Music, and Google Play Music integration

Google today announced that it is rolling out new features on Google Maps to help you take control of your daily commute. The new commute tab feature one-tap access to live traffic and transit information tailored to your commute. It will let you know if your commute is going to be a normal one or if you’ll need extra time. Thanks to Commute tab, Google will tell you about alternative routes. On Android, users will also receive notifications about delays and disruptions on your route as they happen. It also involves a new feature for both driving and public transit which shows you helpful information about when to leave, you’ll know if there’s traffic on your drive, when the next train departs. Now, transit riders in 80 regions worldwide will be able to see exactly where their bus or train is in real time on the map. In Sydney, Google has partnered with Transport New South Wales to show how full your next bus or train is - so you’ll know whether or not you’ll get a seat. This feature will be coming to more cities around the globe soon. Now, Spotify, Apple Music, and Google Play Music will be available within Google Maps so ...

Paytm introduces spam-proof SMS Inbox using machine learning

Paytm today announced it is launching Spam-proof ‘SMS Inbox’ which will be a part of its widely popular Paytm Inbox. It uses the proprietary Machine Learning algorithms to classify SMS into Personal, Transactional & Promotional categories, offering a clutter-free experience. This SMS categorization is done locally on the device by the app only after the user gives the consent to avail this service. Once activated, the app lets users know about the various classifications of the SMS categories. They can also choose to delete one or several threads, re-classify SMS and mark SMS as read/unread. The Machine Learning engine remembers user’s inputs and updates to detect the pattern and enhance the user experience. If you remember, Paytm recently added Live TV, News, Cricket, Entertainment Videos and Games within the Inbox. Deepak Abbot, Senior Vice President - Paytm said: We have witnessed a huge discomfort by mobile phone users in SMS especially with the bulk of it being spam. As a technology company, we want to offer a convenient solution to this problem and are excited to announce the launch of the Spam-proof ‘SMS Inbox’ which is a part of Paytm Inbox. While filtering spam and categorizing SMS, it brings a lot of features that would add value to the lives of ...

Moto X4 and Moto E5 Plus get a limited-period price cut in India

Motorla has announced limited-period price cuts for the X4 and E5 Plus smartphones in India for the upcoming festive season. The Moto E5 Plus has received a Rs. 1000 and the Moto X4 3GB and 4GB RAM have received Rs. 2000 price cuts each. Product Regular Price Festive Price Moto E5 Plus Rs. 11,999 Rs. 10,999 Moto X4 4GB Rs. 17,999 Rs. 15,999 Moto X4 3GB Rs. 15,999 Rs. 13,999 Additionally, as part of the offerings, you can avail benefits such up to Rs. 3000 cashback on Paytm Mall app and no cost EMIs through Bajaj Finserv and Home Credit on the entire range of Motorola smartphones. These smartphones will be available at new rates at all Moto hubs and leading mobile retail stores, across the country. Online price cuts for these phones and more models should be available during Flipkart Big Billion Day sales and Amazon Great Indian Festive Sale next week.

Sony XB01 Extra Bass portable Bluetooth water-resistant speaker launched in India for Rs. 2590

Sony India has launched the new EXTRA BASS wireless speaker SRS-XB01 in India. It has a compact, rounded design, full range speaker unit on the front and passive radiator on the rear for a deep and punchy sound. It has a water-resistant body supported with IPX5 rating. It has a light-weight body at just 160 grams, and is easy to carry with strap in matching color that also lets you hang anywhere. It has a built-in microphone for hands-free calling, features playback through the audio input . It promises up to 6 hours of battery life on a single charge. The Sony SRS-XB01 comes in Blue, Red, White, Black, Green, Yellow, is priced at an MRP of Rs. 2,990, but you can get it for Rs. 2,590 across all Sony Centers and major electronic stores as well as online retailer Flipkart. Specification Details Speaker type Full Range Diameter of Speaker Unit (Mono Speaker) 37.5mm Maximum Output Power (JEITA) 3W Bluetooth® Technology / Effective Range 4.2 / 10m Interface A2DP/AVRCP/HFP/HSP Supported Audio Format(s) SBC Hands Free Yes Stereo Mini Jack(IN) Yes Power Type / Voltage DC / 5V Auto Power OFF Yes Battery Capacity / Life 800mAh / Approx. 6hr Battery Charge Micro USB Dustproof / Waterproof / Water-Resistance Yes ( IPX5 ) Main Unit(with battery)g Approx.160g USB Cable Supplied

HMD Global schedules an event in India on October 11

HMD Global has scheduled an event in India on October 11th. The invite just says that it is an important announcement before the festive season without giving an hint of what to expect. The company could introduce the rumored Nokia 7.1 Plus that is expected to go official in China soon as X7. The phone that got certified in China revealed a similar design as the Nokia 7.1 with dual rear cameras, rear-mounted fingerprint sensor and more. Nokia 7.1 Plus (X7) rumored specifications 6.18-inch (2246 × 1080 pixels) Full HD+ display with 19:9 aspect ratio Octa Core Snapdragon 710 10nm Mobile Platform (Dual 2.2GHz Kryo 360 + Hexa 1.7GHz Kryo 360 CPUs) with Adreno 616 GPU 4GB RAM with 64GB storage / 6GB RAM  with 128GB storage, expandable memory up to 400GB with microSD Hybrid Dual SIM (nano + nano / microSD) Android 8.1 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie) 12MP rear camera with LED flash, 13MP secondary rear camera 20MP front-facing camera Fingerprint sensor Dimensions:  154.8×75.76×7.97mm; Weight: 185g Dual 4G VoLTE, WiFi 802.11 ac (2.4GHz + 5GHz), Bluetooth 5, GPS + GLONASS 3400mAh battery with fast charging This will likely be launched exclusively on Flipkart or Amazon.in. We should know more details in the ...

BSNL offers 1 year free Amazon Prime membership with select postpaid, broadband plans

Amazon and BSNL today announced a partnership, under which select BSNL postpaid and broadband customers will get the Amazon Prime Membership for a year free of cost. Airtel in the past had announced similar partnership by offering free prime membership to select postpaid customers. BSNL customers who are on 399+ postpaid or 745+ broadband landline plans can avail one year of Amazon Prime membership at no additional cost. The annual Amazon Prime membership can be activated through the BSNL website and once the Prime video app is downloaded on your smartphones. Prime membership brings access to Prime Music service as well which can be activated by downloading the app. Eligible BSNL customers can activate their Amazon Prime Video membership by upgrading to a BSNL INR 399+ mobile postpaid or INR 745+ landline broadband plan and then click on the special BSNL– Amazon offers banner on portal.bsnl.in. You will have to validate by entering the mobile number and verify it with OTP. Anupam Shrivastava, Chairman and Managing Director of BSNL said: We understand the customer shift towards a highly networked digital ecosystem. Customers today demand freedom and flexibility in shopping and streaming content online. Our collaboration with Amazon India is our commitment to stay ahead of times providing the ...

Xiaomi Mi Compact Bluetooth Speaker 2 launched in India for Rs. 799

Xiaomi has silently launched the Mi Compact Bluetooth Speaker 2 with a new mesh design in India. This looks like a cheaper version of the Mi Bluetooth Speaker Mini that was launched in India last year. It has a compact design measuring just 50 x 32mm and weighs just 54 grams. It has neodymium magnets for a clear sound, has a parametric speaker mesh cover offering a aesthetic look, and also comes with a built-in microphone for hands-free calling when connected to a smartphone over Bluetooth 4.2. It has a status indicator on the front, power button on the bottom and also comes with a strap hole. Xiaomi Mi Compact Bluetooth Speaker 2 specifications Bluetooth 4.2, A2DP/AVRCP/SPP 4-ohm impedance, 200Hz to 18kHZ (-10dB) audio frequency range Microphone for hand-on calling Dimensions 50x32mm; Weight: 54g 480mAh battery promises up to 6 hours of battery life (at 80% volume) The Xiaomi Mi Compact Bluetooth Speaker 2 comes in Silver color, is priced at Rs. 799 and is available from Mi.com.