OBSBOT Tail is the world’s first Auto-Director AI camera – Here’s why I’m excited!

Most of the video content I watch these days are people recording themselves. This is something I have been noticing for a while now. Seriously, if I go through my watch history, it's mostly about technology, sometimes comedy, sometimes music and a lot of vlogs. The common thread? Most, if not all of these videos are people recording themselves in interesting ways. Popular YouTubers star in their own videos, and it doesn't stop there, they edit and direct their own videos as well! That's why they are called YouTubers and not actors, editors or directors. Majority of the content I consume is created this way and this is why I'm excited about this new camera that debuted at CES - the OBSBOT Tail. Dubbed the world's first "Auto-Director" AI camera, the OBSBOT Tail sets the stage for the future of first-person films by making artificial intelligence do the camera work, aided by a stabilized camera, mounted on a 360 degree rotating mount that tracks you wherever you go. All this, without compromising on performance or image quality. OBSBOT Tail Features: ● Powerful Processor - HiSilicon Hi3559A chip enables image processing and supports 3D Lookup Table (3DLUT) for true-to-color footage ● 1/2.3 inch CMOS | ...

Cashify ScreenPro offline screen-repair platform expands to Bengaluru [Rs. 500 discount code]

ScreenPro, which is an express phone screen-repair business of Cashify has launched its services in Bengaluru. Recently the brand acqui-hired Chandigarh based startup Teksolvr, in a move to launch its services in Chandigarh Tri-city and other North Indian territories. The Cashify ScreenPro service offers screen repair of choice and one the quote is accepted by the user, the technician visits the customer’s preferred location to provide LIVE repair service. The Cashify ScreenPro utilizes its strong network of efficient and trained technicians to reduce the screen repair time from a usual 2-day duration to 30-minute express service, and at an upfront transparent cost. The company says that almost all major brands can be serviced at transparent prices and it comes with a 6-month warranty and 7-day money-back promise. As the introductory offer for the iPhone and Xiaomi Phone users, ScreenPro is offering Rs 999 off on the screen repairs. The phones models which are covered under the offer are iPhone 5, iPhone SE, iPhone 6 and Redmi Note 3 and Redmi 4A. FoneArena readers can claim Rs. 500 discount by using the code: FONEARENA. Commenting on the growth of the company, Kshitij Mohan, Business Head-ScreenPro said, The sole purpose of our company is to ensure that customers don’t ...

Samsung Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ Android Pie beta with One UI rolling out in India

Samsung Galaxy S9, S9+, Note9 have all got the Android 9.0 Pie update which brings new One U.I and the update started rolling out in India this week. Now the company has started accepting beta registrations for the S8 and the Galaxy S8+, and according to reports the stable is expected to roll out sometime in February or March.  The Galaxy S8 and S8+ update notification went live in the Samsung Members app in India first. Since the Note8 beta has also been released in other markets such as South Korea and the United Kingdom, you can expect the same for S8 and S8+ as well. The test beta builds for these devices were spotted on Samsung’s servers not too long ago. The registrations for the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ One UI beta program are now open through the Samsung Members app. The beta firmware version of the S8 is G950FXXU4ZSA5 and G955FXXU4ZSA5 for the Galaxy S8+.  The beta update is around 1.6GB and it brings January security patch. As we had mentioned earlier, it might take some tim efor the stable update rolls out for the Galaxy S8 and the Galaxy S8+. Source

OPPO introduces 10x hybrid optical zoom camera and bigger optical in-display fingerprint scanner

OPPO has introduced 10x hybrid optical zoom camera technology at an event in China, as it had promised recently. As it had announced earlier, this uses three lenses for achieving 10x zoom. OPPO has also introduced new optical in-display fingerprint scanning technology at the event. For the 10x hybrid optical zoom camera tech OPPO uses three-camera solution that includes a Super Wide Angle, Ultra Clear main sensor and a Telephoto lens. The ultra wide angle camera has an equivalent focal length of 15.9mm, which provides wide-angle shots and the ultra-clear main camera ensures clear photos and the telephoto camera offers 159mm equivalent focal length. The three cameras work together to maximize their respective advantages, achieve better imaging quality in different zoom zones, and achieves 10x zoom. OPPO has used  OIS for standard and telephoto cameras. In addition to triple cameras, OPPO has also used hidden camera that is also key in achieving 10x hybrid optical zoom. The periscope structure that was first  introduced with 5X optical zoom camera back at the MWC 2017 makes full use of the width and thickness of the phone through the lateral arrangement and refraction of the lens set. The space is saved, and the mobile phone can use a larger ...

Samsung Galaxy S9, Galaxy S9+ and Galaxy Note9 One UI Android Pie update starts rolling out in India

Samsung has finally started rolling out Android 9.0 (Pie) One UI stable update for the Galaxy S9, Galaxy S9+ and Galaxy Note9 smartphones in India, as it had promised.  Apart from the One UI visual changes, there are many other changes and new features including new adaptive themes for the keyboard that change based on the app you’re currently using, charging information in Always On Display, Scene Optimizer for the Camera app, and the ability to run DeX with a USB Type-C to HDMI cable while also being able to use the phone when DeX mode is active. The Samsung Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ update has build G965FXXU2CSA2 and is 1756.19 MB in size, while the Samsung Galaxy Note9 has build N960FXXU2CSA2 and is 1592.26MB in size. Check out the complete change log below. Upgraded One UI for Android Pie One UI brings you Android Pie, with exciting new features and a whole new look and feel based on feedback from users in Samsung and Google. We recommend that you back up your important data to keep it safe before the upgrade. Some apps, including Calculator, Samsung Internet, Samsung Health, Samsung Notes, Samsung Members, and Samsung Pay, need to be updated individually after you update your OS. Here’s what’s new. One UI - ...

Ultimate Ears (UE) Boom 3 portable waterproof Bluetooth speakers with 360-degree sound launched in India

Ultimate Ears has launched the BOOM 3 portable Bluetooth waterproof speaker in India. It comes with a magic button on top of the speaker for convenient music control. When paired with the redesigned BOOM by Ultimate Ears iOS mobile app, you will also have one-touch access to all of your favorite playlists on Apple Music. The Magic button also gives access to playlists on Deezer Premium which offers 53 million tracks on Android and soon on iOS. It comes with a new IP67 rating and the improved Bluetooth brings up the range up to 150 feet. For added convenience, BOOM 3 speakers are compatible with the Ultimate Ears Power UP charging dock for a simple, wireless charge. The BOOM 3 offers up to 15 hours of battery life. The BOOM app also offers PartyUp mode which works with all generations of BOOM and allows you to connect up to 150 speakers—as well as a custom equalizer (EQ), and remote on/off controls. The Ultimate Ears BOOM 3 will be available in Night (Black), Sunset (Red) and Lagoon (Blue) colors at Rs. 15,995 through Amazon.in from tomorrow, January 17, 2019. Commenting on the launch, Sumanta Datta, Managing Director and Cluster Head, South West Asia and Indonesia, Logitech said: Building on the renowned BOOM legacy we bring to ...

Vivo Xchange program launched – Exchange your old phone for a new Vivo smartphone

Vivo India has launched Vivo Xchange program, a new trade-in offer that lets you exchange old phones and upgrade to a new Vivo smartphone on Vivo’s in-house e-store website shop.vivo.com/in. The company has partnered with leading online re-commerce brand Cashify.in for seamless exchange process. As an introductory offer, Vivo is offering an additional Rs. 1000 bump-up exchange of their old Vivo smartphones from 16th – 19th January 2019. To avail the exchange offer follow these steps: Go to Vivo e-store and choose the device that you want to buy Click on the “check availability” to know whether the exchange offer is applicable for your City Get the Exchange quote for your old smartphone, powered by Cashify.in and place the order after accepting the quote The new Vivo smartphone will be delivered to your address, once the order is placed Further, Cashify.in will schedule the pickup of your old device and they will give instant payment for it, as per the quote agreed earlier Commenting on the partnership, Jerome Chen, Senior VP, Vivo India, said: Being a customer centric brand, Vivo has always aimed to offer great value to its fans. Under this partnership, customers can now seamlessly exchange their old phones and upgrade to a ...

Orient Electric launches Aeroslim India’s first IoT-enabled and world’s slimmest smart fan

Orient Electric has launched Aeroslim, its latest premium ceiling fan which is says is India’s first IoT-enabled smart fan and world’s slimmest smart fan. IoT-enabled Aeroslim lets you manage fan speed and modes, reverse rotation and underlight with dimming options via Orient Smart mobile app. Since this has an inverter motor, it consumes only 45-watt of electricity, thus ensuring 40% energy savings as compared to ordinary fans. It features advanced aerodynamic blade design to give an impressive air delivery of 240 CMM while ensuring silent operation even at low voltages of up to 140V. It has telescopic adjustable mounting which complements both traditional and modern ceilings. It has a sweep of 1200 mm and has 100% rust-free blade made of high-grade glass filled compounded ABS which provides strength to the blades, thus making it bend-proof, rust-proof and easy to clean. Its slim cylindrical design, integrated underlight and PU paint with hydrographic finish impart stunning looks to the Aeroslim fan. It also comes with a remote. The Orient Aeroslim is priced at an Rs. 7790 (MRP) and is available from retail stores across India. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f_YNpRr7eOc Commenting on the launch, Atul Jain, Sr. Vice President & Business Head, Fans, Orient Electric Limited said: Aeroslim sets new standards in the ...

Amazon Prime Music gets Alexa hands-free feature to play music using voice

Amazon has announced that Prime Music listeners can simply ask Alexa to play music wherever they go. Listeners can now directly ask Alexa to play music from their favorite movie soundtracks, play music by mood, activity, era, genre, artists or create a playlist just by asking while eliminating the need to tap the Alexa icon. When the Amazon Prime Music app is open and in the foreground on any iOS and Android smartphones, users can take advantage of the voice features on their Echo devices to play music by simply saying “Alexa” to play, pause, repeat, move back and forth between songs and much more. The Hands-Free feature in the mobile app makes the other recently launched voice-enabled features even easier to use. To get started with the Hands-Free music listening with Alexa in the Amazon Prime Music app, listeners can update the app for iOS or Android. Sahas Malhotra, Director, Amazon Prime Music, said: We want to make music listening as easy and enjoyable as possible. The launch of theHands Free feature on the Amazon Prime Music app eliminates yet another step between you and your music, giving you the freedom from tapping the Alexa icon and simply asking for your favorite music. Since its initial launch in ...

Amazon launches Fire TV Stick with all-new Alexa Voice Remote, TV Control in India for Rs. 3999

Amazon launched its Fire TV Stick with Voice Remote in India back in 2017. Now it has launched a new Fire TV Stick all-new Alexa Voice Remote with TV control that lets you TV functions from Fire TV remote itself. The all-new Alexa Voice Remote on Fire TV Stick lets you control your complete entertainment experience and helps you quickly find the content you want, using your voice. With far-field technology, you can also pair any Echo device with Fire TV Stick to control  entertainment experience hands-free. You can ask Echo to play and search for movies and TV shows, launch apps and control playback on Fire TV. Combining Bluetooth, multidirectional infrared technology and powered by Amazon's proprietary cloud-based service, the all-new Alexa Voice Remote allows you to power on and control volume on your compatible TV with a single remote. The Amazon Fire TV Stick with Alexa Voice Remote is priced at ₹ 3,999, now available for pre-order from Amazon.in, and shipts from January 23rd. Existing Fire TV Stick customers can also get the new Alexa Voice Remote separately for ₹ 1,999. For a limited period of time, the all-New Alexa Voice Remote will be available at a discount of 50%-for just ₹ 999 on ...