BMW to introduce Intelligent Personal Assistant in 23 languages in March 2019

The BMW Group is set to revolutionize driving with the BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant. As per the company, from March 2019, BMW drivers and passengers will be joined by a digital assistant that responds to the prompt “Hey BMW”. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NP-ZzuKAD8k This allows drivers to operate their car and access its functions and information simply by speaking. The personal assistant will also be able to assist the driver outside their vehicle, whether it’s at home with the help of a smart speaker or out and about via smartphone. Moreover, the range of functions and skills available will be constantly expanded as part of regular updates, which can be carried out seamlessly on a smartphone and in-car by Remote Software Upgrade. Also, the personal assistant learns routines and habits and is subsequently able to apply them in the appropriate context. One unique feature over other digital assistants is that drivers can give him a name (for example, “Charlie” or “Joy”) to lend him even greater individuality and personality. In the future, the assistant will also be able to give fuel-saving driving tips or think ahead and warn drivers as necessary. To make navigation particularly easy, drivers can give him access to their calendar and contacts, which ...

Boult Audio Loupe earphones launched for Rs. 672

Boult Audio, popular for innovative audio products has released Loupe, new wired earphones under the budget segment with angled ear tips and custom ear loop fastener. It comes with Kevlar reinforced cables, a stabilizer that ensures linear diaphragm movement. Moreover, it has High-rigidity AL alloy housings that help in reducing unwanted resonances and gives optimal performance. The silicone translucent adjustable ear fastener acts as an ear-fin by fitting into the outer earlobe cavity and prevents the earphone from coming off, even when you are moving or working out. In addition, it has a gold-plated 3.5mm connector and the earphone has a built-in condenser microphone for HD calls and voice command. Highlights of Boult Audio Loupe  High grade cable- High gauge cable ensures transmission is stark and there is no loss in audio quality. 3D sound- 3D acoustics with synchronised and advanced auditory experience. 3.5 mm connector- Gold-plated universal 3.5mm connector to connect to all devices. Built in MIC- Built in condenser microphone for HD calls and voice command. Built in Micro-woofers- Earphones are built in Micro woofers to reproduce bass & rich sound The Boult Audio Loupe is priced at Rs. 672, but you can get it on Myntra for as low as Rs. 530.

Google launches Blog Compass app in India to help bloggers track metrics, find new topics to write about and more

Google has launched a new app for Indian bloggers called Blog Compass to help them track WordPress or Blogger.com site stats, approve comments, and read tips on how to make the blog more successful, all in one place. Once logged in to your site via the app, it connects to Google Analytics and Search Console, letting you see viewer numbers, traffic sources, demographic information, Google Search status, and popular Google searches that lead to your blog. It also analyzes your post history and the interests you tell it about. Based on this information, it provides detailed Google Trends data that is tailored to you and your blog. With this you can find the next topic to write about. The app is currently available in Beta for Android in English and Hindi, and Google says that it is working on adding features and fixing bugs based on feedback from users. Download Blog Compass by Google (Free) — Android Source

Lenovo HX03W Cardio Plus water-resistant smart band with heart rate sensor launched in India for Rs. 1999

After the launch of HX03 Cardio smart band, Lenovo has introduced HX03W Cardio Plus in India. It has a sensor, is  water-resistant with IP68 ratings and comes 0.96-inch OLED screen. It comes with a revamped version of its fitness app called Lenovo Life that lets you check daily activities and include features like dieting, shape training videos and private sports plans. The app also comes with real time tracker to ensure the in-time correction of the bugs and to enable users to share activity result for the overall improvement in the user experience. Lenovo HX03W Cardio Plus specifications 0.96 inch (128 x 32 Pixels) OLED display Tracks Heart Rate, Steps, Distance, Calories Burned, Sleep Call Reminders and Notifications, Information Reminder, Silent Alarm Optical Heart Rate Tracker, Gyro Sensor, Vibration Motor Water resistant (IP68) that can be held in the water for a maximum of 30 minutes at a depth of 1.5 meter Weight: 20g Bluetooth 4.2 LE, compatible with Android 4.4 (or later) and (iOS 8.0 or later) devices Battery life of up to 10 days The Lenovo HX03W Cardio Plus comes in Black, Blue, Red and Orange colors, is priced at Rs. 1,999 and will be available from Amazon.in, starting September 9. Commenting on the launch, Sebastian Peng, Head of ...

VU 100-inch 4K HDR Android Smart TV with built-in JBL Sound bar and Woofer launched for Rs. 20 lakhs

Vu Technologies, California-based luxury TV company yesterday launched  Vu 100, the company's first 100-inch TV with full metal design and Android Oreo 8.0. It has a 4K HDR10 Panel with 2.5 Billion Color & Wide Color Gamut, JBL Speakers with Woofer and 2000 watt Dolby and DTS Sound and Vu ActiVoice Remote with Voice Assistance as well as HotKeys for YouTube and Google Play. It has Google Play Store and comes with Hotstar, Alt balaji, Sony Liv and other apps. Vu 100 100-inch Android 4K UHD LED TV specifications 100-inch (3480 x 2160) 4K UHD A+ Grade IPS Panel with 178-degree viewing angle Quad-Core Processor 2.5GB RAM, 16GB internal storage Android TV based on Android 8.0 Dual Band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, 3 x HDMI (1 HDMI ARC), 2 x USB, Ethernet Port MPEG/H.264/H.265 decoder 12 + 12 + 12 Watt Built-In JBL Soundbar & JBL Woofer, DTS TruSurround, Dolby Digital Voice Control Remote with Hotkeys for YouTube & Google play The Vu 100 is priced at Rs 20 lakhs and is currently available only at Vu official stores. However, the company is planning to make them available at partner stores soon. Devita Saraf, CEO of VU at the launch, said: The Vu 100 is the most spectacular television you can buy today. Vu’s superior ...

Moto G5 and Moto G5 Plus Android 8.1 Oreo update finally rolling out starting from India, Brazil and Mexico

Motorola confirmed Android 8.0 update for a range of smartphones including Moto G5 series back in September last year. After Android 8.1 (Oreo) soak test for the Moto G5 Plus users in India and Brazil back in July, the company has officially announced that it is rolling out Oreo update for the Moto G5 Plus users in India and Brazil and for the Moto G5 users in Mexico. Android Oreo brings a lot of new features and improvements including Background limits, Notification channels, snooze notifications, Autofill APIs, Picture in Picture (PIP) display, Adaptive icons, Support for high-quality Bluetooth audio codecs such as LDAC codec, Keyboard navigation, Revamped power menu, New Settings Menu, Bluetooth Battery percentage and more. This update introduces changes including the following: Android  8.1 Oreo : many enhancements including new multitasking features, more efficient notification controls and improved data saver, battery features, new power menu UI and Bluetooth improvements. Android security: includes the updates of Android security patches Stability improvements: includes changes that fix bugs and improve the stability of your phone. The update should reach everyone in coming weeks. The company doesn't say when the Moto G5S series will get the Oreo update, but it is expected later this year. It has also invited ...

Xiaomi Redmi 6 Pro Review: Keeping up With the Times

Already out in China, Xiaomi has finally brought the latest generation of the very popular Redmi Pro series to India. Jumping onto the notch display bandwagon, the Redmi 6 Pro brings a fresh looking design to Xiaomi's always aggressive price point.  Let's take a closer look to see what else has changed with the hardware. Xiaomi Redmi 6 Pro specifications 5.84-inch (2280×1080 pixels) Full HD+ 19:9 2.5D curved glass display with 500 nits brightness, 1500:1 contrast ratio, 84% NTSC Color Gamut 2GHz Octa-Core Snapdragon 625 14nm Mobile Platform with Adreno 506 GPU 3GB RAM with 32GB storage, 4GB RAM with 32GB/64GB storage, expandable memory up to 256GB with microSD Android 8.1 (Oreo) with MIUI 10 Dual SIM (nano + nano + microSD) 12MP rear camera with LED Flash, Sony IMX486 sensor, 1.25um pixel size, PDAF, f/2.2 aperture, secondary 5MP camera with Samsung S5K5E8 sensor, 1.12um pixel size, f/2.2 aperture 5MP front-facing camera Fingerprint sensor, Infrared sensor 3.5mm audio jack Dimensions: 149.33×71.68×8.75mm; Weight: 178g 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS + GLONASS 4000mAh (typical) / 3900mAh (minimum) battery Design The overall dimensions of the Redmi 6 Pro are just a smidgen smaller than the very popular Redmi 5. The notch design plays a role ...

Amazon introduces new Fire HD 8 with hands-free Alexa support, Fire OS 6

Amazon has introduced its 8th Generation Fire HD 8 for this year. This is almost similar specifications as the previous Fire HD 8 model, but this comes with Alexa hands-free that lets you ask Alexa to play a song, pause a movie, video call a friend or family member, and more—using only your voice, even when your screen is on standby. It has a new 2-megapixel front camera, up from VGA in the previous generation, and also runs new  Fire OS 6, but it is still based on Android Nougat. Amazon Fire HD 8 (2018) specifications 8-inch (1280×800 pixels) IPS display at 189 ppi 1.3GHz Quad-Core processor 1.5GB RAM, 16GB (9.8GB available to user) or 32GB (23.8GB available to user) of internal storage, expandable memory up to 400GB with microSD Android Nougat-based Fire OS 6 2MP rear camera 2MP front-facing camera Dimensions – 214 x 128 x 9.7mm; Weight 363 grams Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Bluetooth with support for A2DP, USB 2.0 3.5 mm stereo jack, Built-in microphone and integrated stereo speakers with Dolby Audio Accelerometer, ambient light sensor Battery life of up to 10 hours mixed use The new Fire HD 8 comes in Black, Marine Blue, Punch Red, Canary Yellow, is priced at $79.99 for 16GB of storage ...

Nokia 9 (TA-1094) with Penta-Lens camera module with ZEISS optics surfaces in live image

After rumors of Nokia phone with 5-camera lens on the back, the design sketch of it surfaced earlier this year. Now a prototype of the smartphone has surfaced in China with a similar design. Earlier rumors revealed that Foxconn is working to design and wil manufacture the phone. It has a model number TA-1094 and is rumored to release as Nokia 9 sometime early next year. On the back there are 5 lenses arranged in 1-1-3 formation, one LED flash, an unknown sensor on a circular ring. This doesn't show a fingerprint sensor on the back, so there are chance for the company to introduce 3D face unlock like Apple or go for an in-display fingerprint sensor. The phone is rumored to pack a 5.9-inch Quad HD OLED screen, Snapdragon 845, up to 8GB of RAM and OZO audio. HMD Global recently acquired 'PureView' brand, that Microsoft acquired right after the purchase of Nokia’s Devices and Services business back in the day, so there are chances for PureView to come back with Nokia 9. Source

Google officially announces event on October 9, Pixel 3, Pixel 3 XL and more expected

After several rumors, Google has officially announced its hardware event on October 9th in New York City. The invite has the number '3' to indicate that the Pixel 3 series will be unveiled. The company is also expected to introduce other hardware products like last year, but the Pixel Watch is not expected as the company wants to "focus on improving Wear OS" while working together with other hardware manufacturers. According to recent rumors,  the Pixel 2 will have a no-notch 5.5-inch (2160 x 1080) 18:9 aspect ratio display, dual front speaker, glass + metal back, rear-mounted fingerprint sensor, Snapdragon 845 SoC, 4GB RAM, 64GB / 128GB internal storage, Dual 8.1MP front cameras with f/1.8 and f/2.2 aperture, respectively, one for IR face unlock and a 2,915mAh battery. The Pixel 3 XL is said to pack a 6.2-inch (1440 x 2960) 19:9 aspect ratio display with a notch, while other specifications are expected to be similar the Pixel 3, but it will have a slightly bigger 3430mAh battery with support for wireless charging. Both the phones are said to come bundled with a USB Type-C headphones. We should know all the details including the price when the next-generation Pixel phones go official next month. As usual, Google will live stream ...