Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra with 6-inch 1080p display, dual front cameras, Android 8.0 announced

Sony just announced Xperia XA2 Ultra, successor of last year's Xperia XA Ultra at the CES 2018. It has the same 6-inch 1080p screen with Corning Gorilla Glass protection, but this is powered by Snapdragon 630 instead of MediaTek Helio P10 SoC in the predecessor. It runs Android 8.0 (Oreo) out of the box. The main highlight is its Dual Selfie cameras with flash. It has a 16-megapixel primary front camera with OIS along with an 8-megapixel secondary camera with 120° wide-angle camera. It has a 23-megapixel rear camera with 1/2.3" Exmor RS sensor, Hybrid Autofocus and LED flash. It has a fingerprint sensor on the back, comes in single and dual SIM versions and packs a 3580mAh battery with Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0 and Qnovo Adaptive Charging. Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra specifications 6-inch (1920 x 1080 pixels) display with Image Enhance Technology 2.2 GHz Octa-Core Snapdragon 630 14nm Mobile Platform with Adreno 508 GPU 4GB RAM, 32GB/64GB internal memory, expandable memory up to 256GB via microSD card Android 8.0 (Oreo) Dual SIM (Optional) 23MP camera with 1/2.3" Exmos RS sensor, Hybrid Auto-Focus, 84° wide-angle f/2.0 lens 16MP front-facing camera with flash, 1/2.6" ExmorRS sensor, OIS, 88-degree wide-angle f/2.0 lens, secondary 8MP  camera with 120° super wide-angle f/2.4 lens, 1/4" Exmor R sensor Dimensions: 163 ...

NVIDIA rolls out GeForce Now beta for PCs, introduces GeForce Freestyle, updated Ansel UI and more

NVIDIA at the CES 2018 event has introduced the new GeForce Freestyle; a new feature that allows you to customize your gameplay, and an updated user interface for NVIDIA Ansel. The company also announced that it is finally rolling out GeForce NOW beta. The NVIDIA GeForce Freestyle allows you to apply post-processing filters to games while you play. Right from the in-game overlay, you can change the look and mood of your game with tweaks to color or saturation, or apply dramatic post-process filters. At the time of the launch, the company has made available a total of 15 filters with 38 different settings. It also includes a new colorblind mode making it easier for colorblind gamers to differentiate between colors and a night mode that reduces the blue color. The Freestyle is integrated at the driver level for better compatibility with games and the company is rolling out the Freestyle game filters beta with support for over 100 game titles. https://youtu.be/lEi2UfAe5z4 NVIDIA has also mentioned that starting from January 10th, Fortnite Battle Royale gets ShadowPlay Highlights which automatically captures your gaming achievements in videos and screenshots. The company has also updated the Ansel user interface and has added eight new filters and the ability to combine multiple filters. The updated Ansel brings the ability ...

Airtel, Vodafone, Idea take on Reliance Jio with more validity on select 1GB per day packs

To take on Reliance Jio, Airtel, Idea and Vodafone have revised two of its pre-paid plans offer more validity compared to what it previously offer. Reliance Jio revamped all its plans last week offering Rs. 50 discount on some of its plans and 50% more data in some packs. Airtel's popular Rs. 448 plan that previously offered  70 days validity and 70GB of data now comes with 82 days validity and 82GB of data at 1GB per day. The company has also revised its Rs. 509 plan that now offers 91 days validity and 91GB  data at 1GB per day compared to 84 days validity and 84GB data previously. Vodafone has revised its Rs. 458 plan with 84 days validity along with 84GB data at 1GB per day compared to 70 days validity and 70GB data previously. The Rs. 509 that previously came with 84 days validity now offers 91 days validity and 91GB data at 1GB per day. Revised packs have gone live only in select circles. Similarly Idea has also revised its Rs 449 and Rs 509 packs with 82 days and 91 days validity with 82GB data and 91GB data at 1GB / day, respectively. Revised packs might not be available in all the ...

HP Chromebook 14 G5, Chromebook 11 G6 and Chromebox G2 announced

HP at the CES 2018 show has introduced 14 G5 and 11 G6 Chromebook Education edition and Chromebox G2 desktop a successor to the 2014 HP Chromebox. The Chromebooks are upgraded to the 7th Generations Intel Celeron N series N3350 or N3450. The HP 14 G5 Chromebook is powered by the Intel Celeron N3450 or N3350 with up to 8GB LPDDR4 RAM and 16 to 64GB storage. It sports a 14-inches HD ( 1366x768) or Full HD (1920x1080) IPS display with optional touchscreen functionality. Connectivity ports include 2 USB 3.1 Type-C, 2 USB 3.0, microSD slot, headphone/microphone combo jack and also has a 720p webcam. The keyboard is spill-resistant. It measures 33.7 x 22.6 x 1.83 cm. On the other hand, the 11 G6 EE sports a compact 11.6-inch (1366x768 resolution) IPS display with optional touchscreen support. This too is powered by the Intel Celeron N series N3350 or N3450 with up to 8GB LPDDR4 RAM and 16 to 64GB storage. Connectivity ports include 2 USB 3.1 Type-C, 2 USB 3.0, microSD slot, headphone/microphone combo jack and also has a 720p webcam. Like the HP 14 G5, this too packs spill-resistant keyboard. The HP 11 G6 is built using an industrial co-molded rubber with reinforced corners, and the company claims that it can handle bumps and drops ...

Intel announces 8th Gen Intel Core processors with Radeon RX Vega M Graphics

Intel today at the CES 2018 has introduced 8th Gen Core processors with Radeon RX Vega M Graphics crafted for gamers. It brings together the Intel quad-core CPU, Radeon RX Vega M graphics and 4GB of dedicated HBM2 using Intel’s Embedded Multi-Die Interconnect Bridge (EMIB) technology. The new 8th Gen Intel Core processor will come in two configurations; 8th Gen Intel Core processor with Radeon RX Vega M GL Graphics (65W total package power) and 8th Gen Intel Core processor with Radeon RX Vega M GH Graphics (100W total package power). The new 8th gen Core processors with Radeon RX Vega M graphics delivers up to three times better frames per second on thinner, lighter and smaller devices compared with similar systems from three years ago and up to 40 percent compared with current discrete graphics. https://youtu.be/gaHs_guCp2o It also brings the support for VR for gamers. The 8th gen Core processors are also capable of creating 3D images from scratch, editing videos and the company claims that Adobe Premiere Pro is 42% faster than the  3-year-old PC with discrete graphics. They are capable of handling Windows Mixed Reality headsets, Oculus, VR games, as well as brings Artesyn and Gamestream gaming cloud solution in addition to Intel NUC and new Dell and HP ...

Acer introduces new Chromebook 11 with USB Type-C charging, 10 hours of battery life

Acer at the CES 2018 introduced its new Chromebook 11 (CB311-8HT / CB311-8H) with a 11.6-inch touch or non-touch display options, powered by Intel Celeron processors, runs on Chrome OS with Google Play for Android apps and promises up to 10 hours of battery life on a single charge. Acer Chromebook 11 (CB311-8HT / CB311-8H) specifications  11.6-inch (1366x768) IPS touch screen (CB311-8HT) / non-touch (CB311-8H) display Intel Celeron N3350 dual-core or Celeron N3450 quad-core processor 4GB RAM, 16GB / 32GB (eMMC) storage, microSD slot HDR camera Dual stereo speakers, integrated microphone 18.15mm thin and weighs 1.1kg WiFi 802.11ac 2x2 MIMO, Bluetooth 4.2, 2 x  USB 3.1 Type-C Gen 1 ports for data transfer, charging and display output, 2 x USB 3.0 Type-A ports Battery life of up to 10 hours. The new Acer Chromebook 11  (CB311-8HT/ CB311-8H) comes in new Blue colors, starts at $249 (Rs. 15,760 approx.) and will be available in North America in April. It will roll out in EMEA region in March starting at €249. Specifications, prices, and availability will vary by region.

LG introduces world’s first 65-inch UHD rollable OLED TV

LG Display has introduced worlds first 65-inch UHD rollable OLED TV at the CES 2018. This comes four years after its first 18-inch OLED screen. Last week it introduced world’s first 88-inch 8K OLED display. The new 65-inch UHD rollable OLED display can be rolled up and hidden when not in use so that it can be easily moved and stored, allowing for better space utilization. LG says that it offers bright, high-resolution content. The company has also introduced new Crystal Sound OLED displays from the current 2.1 channel sound to 3.1 channel sound that makes sound emanate directly from the panel.  The Crystal Sound technology enables the display surface itself to emanate more realistic, richer sound than speakers can. This has also been expanded to LCD products such as notebooks and monitors. LG Display said that it will first incorporate this technology into gaming products, and will thereafter provide solutions tailored to the characteristics of each product category. LG Display will showcase all these new products at the Las Vegas Convention Center during CES 2018 this week.

Samsung introduces Q9S 85-inch 8K QLED TV with AI technology at CES 2018

Samsung along with 'The Wall' 146-inch modular TV has also introduced the new Q9S 85-inch 8K QLED TV with AI technology at the CES event. The new 8K AI technology is based on machine learning which analyzes the content and automatically upscales low-resolution images into 8K picture quality. The new 8K AI technology transform all pictures into 8K regardless of native resolution or method of transmission. Though the market is flooded with 8K and UHD TVs, the content that best matches the high-resolution screens isn't available. However, the Samsung's AI technology is a sign of relief. The QLED TV is equipped with a database that studies and analyzes millions of images in advance to transform low-resolution content into high-resolution. When any low-resolution image is sourced, QLED TV selects the optimal filter and converts the source into a high-quality image. It increases the image processing 64 times without compromising gradation. It categorizes elements of sourced picture quality through black/blooming/brightness by scene to produce pictures with richer and more detailed contrast. It automatically optimizes the picture quality to specific scenes, without having to change any settings. The Samsung 8K QLED TVs with AI technology will be launched during the second half of 2018 and will be available to screens larger than 65 ...

Samsung unveils ‘The Wall’ 146-inch modular MicroLED TV

Samsung at the CES 2018 show introduced world's first modular MicroLED 146-inch TV; 'The Wall.' It is the first modular self-emitting MicroLED 146" TV display aimed at offering consumers an outstanding viewing experience. The Wall 146-inch modular TV with MicroLED technology is capable of delivering incredible definition, without restrictions on size, resolution or form. It is a self-emitting TV with micrometer (µm) scale LEDs which are much smaller than current LEDs, and serve as their own source of light. The MicroLED technology eliminates the need for color filters or backlight, without compromising on the viewing experience. Also, the MicroLED screen excels in durability and effectiveness, including luminous efficiency, the light source lifetime and power consumption. It features a module-based bezel-less design. At the CES First Look event, Samsung also introduced Bixby integration which makes the communication easier between the TV and users. With SmartThings Samsung’s IoT platform, the company is making it easier for sharing and connectivity. The Samsung TV-lineup is currently showcased at the CES event including the 8K-AI technology, 4K HDR Gaming, HDR10+, Smart TV experience and more. Commenting on the same Jonghee Han, President of Visual Display Business at Samsung Electronics said: At Samsung, we are dedicated to providing consumers with a wide range of cutting-edge screen experiences. As the world’s first ...

Acer introduces new Nitro 5 gaming laptop, Swift 7, Spin 3 (2018) convertible Notebook at CES 2018

Acer at the CES 2018 show has introduced new Nitro 5 gaming laptop, new Swift 7, Spin 3 (2018) convertible Notebooks. The company claims that the new Acer Swift 7 (SF714-51T) is the world’s thinnest laptop and the Nitro 5 gaming laptop dominates the competition with its AMD Radeon RX560 graphics. The Nitro 5 gaming laptop sports a 15.6-inch Full HD IPS display and is powered by the AMD Ryzen mobile processors with AMD Radeon RX560 graphics. It supports up to 32GB DDR4 RAM and up to 512GB of solid-state storage. Acer’s NitroSense utility function monitors the CPU/GPU, and adjustment of cooling fan speeds via Acer CoolBoost to keep them in optimal operation. It also comes with a front-facing HD web camera and a backlit keyboard. The Nitro 5 also easily broadcast games live with Mixer, directly from the Game bar on Windows 10 simply by pressing the Windows key plus G. It has high-quality speakers with Dolby Audio Premium and Acer TrueHarmony technology. Ports on board include ports hyper-fast USB Type-C, HDMI 2.0, and Gigabit Ethernet. The Swift 7 ultrathin notebook sports a 14-inch Full HD IPS touchscreen display with Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection and is powered by the 7th Gen Intel Core i7 processor with Acer Color Intelligence, 8GB LPDDR3 memory, 256GB of PCIe SSD storage. It ...