Jio Digial Udaan digital literacy program for first time internet users launched

Jio has today announced that the company has launched a new digital literacy program called 'Digital Udaan'. The company has worked closely with Facebook for this program and this initiative includes audio-visual training in 10 regional languages and more. The Digital Udaan program will empower first-time internet users with digital literacy and understanding of the Internet, according to Jio. The company plans to explain the JioPhone features, use of various apps, internet safety and more to users by engaging with them every Saturday. It also includes an audio-visual training in 10 regional languages. For this initiative, Jio has worked with Facebook to ensure that modules developed are relevant for people in these cities and localities, and will provide 'train-the-trainer' sessions and training videos and information brochures. The program is being launched in nearly 200 different locations across 13 states and is soon expected to reach over 7,000 locations. Commenting on this, Akash Ambani, Director, Reliance Jio said: Jio is always looking to work with key global partners to enhance the digital life experience of the Indian consumer. The Digital Udaan initiative is one such example, which will help eradicate barriers of information asymmetry and provide accessibility in real time. It is a program for inclusive information, ...

1MORE Stylish True Wireless Earbuds Review

A couple of months back, 1More launched its latest true wireless earbuds in India with a 7mm titanium composite diaphragm and a sleek water-drop design. Even before True wireless headset, 1More has carved a name for itself with its wired earbuds featuring triple drivers. Having said that 1More is one of the companies trying to balance the art of great sound quality and ease of use. Did they achieve with this True Wireless earbuds? We got hold of the device for some time and here's what we think about it. Design Made out of plastic, it is one of the better-looking wireless headset available in the market right now. These compact earphones come in a sturdy matte finished plastic charging case. Each earpiece is equipped with a silicone ear tip and an O-hook for a secure fit. Due to its size, it fits comfortably in pockets and bags without occupying much space. While the transition towards USB Type-C looks obvious as we speak, the X3 Bass’ case comes with a Micro USB port. Notably, during my travel, I need to make sure to carry a cable separately just to charge this device. I used the earphones during gyming, jogging and my bike rides, not ...

HONOR Pad 5 with 8-inch and 10-inch FHD display, stereo speakers, 4G LTE go on sale in India from July 4 starting at Rs. 15499

HONOR brand has today launched its new HONOR 20 series smartphones i.e., HONOR 2oi, HONOR 20 and HONOR 20 Pro in India. Alongside the new smartphones, the company has also launched the new HONOR Pad 5 tablet with two display options, dual stereo speakers and more. HONOR Pad 5 8-inch HONOR Pad 5 tablet comes in 8-inch display and 10.1-inch display options. The 8-inch tablet sports a FULL HD display with a resolution of 1920 x 1200 pixels and is powered by the company's own HiSilicon Kirin 710 SoC, combined with 3GB / 4GB RAM and runs on Magic UI 2.0. It comes with 64GB of internal storage and can be further expanded up to 512GB through a MicroSD card. Regarding the optics, HONOR Pad 5 sports an 8MP camera to the front and back with autofocus support on the rear camera and fixed focus support on the front camera. The connectivity options include Wi-Fi, 4G, Bluetooth, GPS, and this tablet comes with Dual Stereo speakers along with Dolby Atmos support for a great audio experience. Honor Pad 5 (8-inch model) specifications 8-inch (1920 x 1200 pixels) Full HD display HiSilicon Kirin 710 Soc with ARM Mali-G51 MP4 GPU 3GB/4GB RAM, 64GB Storage, expandable ...

Philips E9 Series 22-inch, 24-inch and 27-inch monitors launched in India starting at Rs. 9999

TPV Technology which acquired part of Philips' monitor business has today launched three new monitors in the E9 Series i.e., 22-inch 226E9QHAB, 24-inch 246E9QJAB, and 27-inch 276E9QJAB in India with support for Flicker-free technology, LowBlue mode, AMD Freesync and more. Philips 226E9QHAB Philips 22-inch monitor with the model number 226E9QHAB sports an IPS 16:9 panel with a FULL HD 1920 x 1080 resolution and has a W-LED system for the backlight. It is an anti-glare display with a pixel density of 102 PPI, 4ms response time and has a 178-degree viewing angle. The monitor has a narrow border display and has support for AMD FreeSync technology for a smooth quick refresh and ultra-fast response time. It also has a couple of built-in 3W stereo speakers along with connectivity options like VGA (Analog ), HDMI (digital, HDCP), PC audio-in and Headphone out. Philips 246E9QJAB The 24-inch monitor with the model number 246E9QJAB sports a similar IPS 16:9 panel with a FULL HD 1920 x 1080 resolution along with Ultra Wide-Color Technology. Similar to the 22-inch model, this 24-inch monitor has a 178-degree viewing angle, support for AMD FreeSync technology and a couple of built-in 3W stereo speakers. The connectivity options include a Display Port, VGA (Analog ), HDMI (digital, HDCP), PC audio-in and Headphone out port. Philips 276E9QJAB The 27-inch monitor ...

Possi musical toothbrush for kids uses piezoelectric audio technology to deliver music when brushing

Kyocera and Lion as a part of Sony Startup Acceleration Program (SSAP) has developed 'Possi,' next-gen musical toothbrush that is designed to help parents by making tooth brushing enjoyable and fun for children. It uses Kyocera's proprietary ceramic piezoelectric element inside the head of the toothbrush that turns electric signals into vibrations to transmit music directly to the user without the use of external speakers. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C5HxqFpzVdA Kyocera's small ceramic piezoelectric element and digital-driven amplifier mounted on the body cause the toothbrush head to vibrate, allowing the child to hear and enjoy music only when brush head is in contact with the child's teeth or the inside of the mouth. Parents can play their own music by connecting a smartphone or any other device with a 3.5mm audio jack using the audio cable. It comes in round shape and candy-colored design appeal to children. It uses couple of AA batteries that promises one month of battery life based on 2 minutes of brushing twice a day. The Possi toothbrush is available for order in Japan at 14,800 yen (US$ 137 / Rs. 9,465 approx.) through First Flight, Sony's crowdfunding and e-commerce website. This includes three additional replacement heads for the brush, but shipments will begin only in March 2020. Source

LG W10 and W30 sold out within 12 minutes during first sale on Amazon in India, next sale on July 10

LG launched the new W Series smartphones — W10 and W30 and introduced W30 Pro in India last week. The LG W10 and W30 went on sale on Amazon.in for the first time today. The company has announced that these saw an overwhelming response, and they were sold out within 12 minutes of the sale.  However, the company did not reveal the number of units sold. The second sale for W10 and W30 will happen on 10th July. LG did not reveal the price or the sale date for the W30 Pro yet. WoW! We're are completely SOLD OUT. #LGWSeries will be back with LG W10 and LG W30 Smartphones in next sale on 10th July, at @amazonIN. Stay tuned! #ThreeIsIn pic.twitter.com/l2eX3luvt2 — LG India (@LGIndia) July 3, 2019 These have 6.19-inch and 6.26-inch HD+ FullVision screens with a notch, run Android 9.0 (Pie), are powered by MediaTek Helio P22 SoC with 3GB of RAM, feature rear-mounted fingerprint scanner, pack a 4000mAh battery.  The W30 also have customizable mode of notches that gives users flexible options when it comes to setting up the display to fit their tastes and style. Commenting on this, Advait Vaidya, Business Head- Mobiles, LG India: We at LG are pleasantly surprised by the numbers we saw today. LG’s W30 and ...

Uber Plus driver rewards program pilot launched in 3 cities across India

Uber has announced that is has started pilot phase of its driver rewards program Uber Plus in Delhi, Mumbai and Chandigarh, and is also live in Mexico. It was launched as Uber Pro in the U.S. last year, and expanded it nationwide later. The exclusive loyalty rewards program will enable driver partners to ensure more savings and access to exciting rewards, as they continue to drive with Uber. The program enables Uber’s driver partners to earn points as they drive on the platform. These points are earned over a fixed period of every three months and can be accumulated and used to unlock rewards and a series of tiers. The higher the tier unlocked by the driver, the better the rewards they can access. Tiers available to the driver partners during the pilot will be Blue, Gold, Platinum and Diamond. Rewards such as access to Free doctor’s consultation on call, Priority support, Discounted prices for educational modules, additional savings on maintenance cost, access to micro loans as well as faster pickups at select Airports are available to eligible drivers in participating cities from July 1. The Uber Plus program will currently be available to a sample group of driver partners, in these ...

Vivo Z1Pro Unboxing and First Impressions

Vivo today launched the Z1Pro smartphone in India with punch-hole screen that houses as 32-megapixel camera, Snapdragon 712 SoC and a huge 5000mAh battery starting at Rs. 14,990. Here we have the unboxing and first impressions of the phone. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s9N4UgZiIy4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_c_BXhkz-As Box Contents Vivo Z1Pro 6GB RAM with 64GB storage version in Sonic Blue color 2-pin fast charger (5V-2A / 9V-2A) Micro USB Cable Earphones with microphone SIM Ejector tool Clear protective case User manual and warranty information The Z1Pro features a  6.53-inch Full HD+ screen with 90.77% screen-to-body ratio and 1.76mm narrow side bezels. Even though it's an LCD screen, the display is bright and the viewing angles are good as well. Powered by Snapdragon 712  SoC with up to 6GB of LPDDR4x RAM, the phone features Multi Turbo which features Net Turbo, Center Turbo, AI Turbo and Cooling Turbo functions for better network, gaming, AI experience and bring down the temperature for a seamless performance, even during intense gaming sessions. One of the main highlights of the phone is its 32-megapixel in-screen camera with 4.59mm small camera hole, and the company at launch said that is uses Super Black technology to blend the camera with the screen. It runs Funtouch OS 9 based on Android 9.0 (Pie). Even though the UI ...

Vivo Z1Pro with 6.53-inch FHD+ display, Snapdragon 712, 32MP in-display camera, 5000mAh battery launched in India starting at Rs. 14990

Vivo just launched the Z1Pro, the company's latest mid-range smartphone in India, as it had promised. It was introduced as Z5x  in China back in May, but this is powered by a faster Snapdragon 712  SoC instead of Snapdragon 710 and also has a better 32-megapixel in-screen camera with 4.59mm small camera hole and Super Black technology to blend the camera with the screen. Other specifications including 6.53-inch Full HD+ LCD with 90.77% screen-to-body ratio and 1.76mm narrow side bezels, Android Pie with Funtouch, has a 16-megapixel rear camera, 8-megapixel 120° ultra wide sensor and a 2-megapixel depth sensing camera are same. It offers 4D gaming experience with real-time recognition of the game scene and vibrates the phone accordingly.  It has a plastic back with gradient options in some color variants, has a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor, and packs a 5000mAh battery with support for 18W fast charging and also lets you charge other devices with OTG, but it uses micro USB port. Vivo Z1Pro specifications 6.53-inch (2340  × 1080 pixels) Full HD+ 19.5:9 LCD screen Octa Core Snapdragon 712 10nm Mobile Platform (Dual 2.3GHz Kryo 360 + Hexa 1.7GHz Kryo 360 CPUs) with Adreno 616 GPU 4GB / 6GB LPPDDR4x RAM with 64GB storage, 6GB LPPDDR4x RAM with ...

Realme X with 6.53-inch FHD+ AMOLED display, up to 8GB RAM, in-display fingerprint sensor launching in India on July 15

After teasing the India launch of realme X for second half of the year, Realme has confirmed today that it will launch the smartphone on July 15th. It will also launch the Spider-Man: Far From Home Special Edition in India, as expected. It was introduced in China last week and comes with 8GB RAM, 128GB storage, includes custom Spider-Man theme with icons and a custom case in Red color. The company has also teased 1x999 price tag, so it will be less than Rs. 20,000. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FJD3EtxIDxE Realme X specifications 6.53-inch (2340  × 1080 pixels) Full HD+ AMOLED display with 100% NTSC Color Gamut, Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection Octa Core Snapdragon 710 10nm Mobile Platform (Dual 2.2GHz Kryo 360 + Hexa 1.7GHz Kryo 360 CPUs) with Adreno 616 GPU 4GB / 6GB (LPPDDR4x) RAM with 64GB storage / 8GB (LPPDDR4x) RAM with 128GB storage Dual SIM ColorOS 6.0 based on Android 9.0 (Pie) 48MP rear camera with 1/2.0″ Sony IMX586 sensor, f/1.7 aperture, 6P lens, LED flash, 5MP secondary rear camera 16MP front-facing camera with Sony IMX471 sensor, f/2.0 aperture In-display fingerprint sensor Dimensions:  161.2×76×9.4mm; Weight: 191g Dual 4G VoLTE, WiFi 802.11 ac (2.4GHz + 5GHz), Bluetooth 5, GPS + GLONASS, USB Type-C 3765mAh battery (typical) / 3680mAh ...