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Fire-Boltt Dream ‘Wristphone’ With 4G LTE Connectivity, IP67 Rating Launched in India: Price, Specifications

Fire-Boltt on Wednesday announced the launch of the Fire-Boltt Dream, a ‘wristphone’ that runs on Android and offers support for 4G LTE connectivity. It is claimed to support almost all functions offered by a regular smartphone — including making and receiving calls — unlike the company’s other smartwatch models that require a paired smartphone. It runs on Android and also offers access to several OTT platforms. The smartwatch offers access to several apps via the Google Play store and is equipped with several health and fitness tracking features. It is claimed to offer up to 4 hours of battery life with heavy usage.

Fire-Boltt Dream price in India, availability

Offered in 12 strap colour options, the Fire-Boltt Dream price in India starts at Rs. 5,999. Options including Aqua Surge, Cherry Hug, Coral Breeze, Forest Fringe, Fusion Flicker and Shadow Glide are priced at Rs. 5,999. 

The Fire-Boltt Dream also also available in Cocoa Couture and Midnight Grace leather strap variants that are priced at Rs. 6,299. The Irish Glam, Midnight Steel and Sky Sizzle metallic strap options are listed at Rs. 6,499. 

The new wristphone is available for purchase through the Fire-Boltt website, Flipkart and offline retail stores across the country.

Fire-Boltt Dream specifications, features

The Fire-Boltt Dream wristphone sports a 2.02-inch (320 x 386 pixels) screen with a refresh rate of 60Hz and a peak brightness level of 600 nits. It is powered by a quad-core Arm Cortex-A7 MP chipset paired with a Mali T820 MP1 GPU, 2GB of RAM and 16GB of onboard storage. It runs on Android 8.1 out-of-the-box.

Connectivity options on the wristphone include 4G LTE (via a nano SIM), Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, along with GPS support. The Fire-Boltt Dream comes pre-installed with the Google Play store which allows access to applications like Gmail, Instagram, WhatsApp, Zomato, Spotify, Myntra, and Bumble, according to the company. It also supports games like Subway Surfers, Temple Run, and Candy Crush.

The wristphone is also claimed to support access to OTT platforms like JioCinema, Netflix, and Amazon Prime Video among others which allows users to stream movies, TV shows and other content on the go on the watch’s small display. Like all other budget wearable fitness trackers, the Fire-Boltt Dream is also equipped with heart rate, SpO2 and calorie monitors.

The Fire-Boltt Dream packs an 800mAh battery that takes two hours for a full charge and is claimed to offer 36 hours of standby battery and up to 4 hours with heavy use. It has an IP67 rating for dust and splash resistance and measures 49.5mm x 13.5mm x 13.5mm and weighs 50g, acccording to the company.

Samsung launched the Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Galaxy Z Flip 5 alongside the Galaxy Tab S9 series and Galaxy Watch 6 series at its first Galaxy Unpacked event in South Korea. We discuss the company’s new devices and more on the latest episode of Orbital, the Gadgets 360 podcast. Orbital is available on Spotify, Gaana, JioSaavn, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music and wherever you get your podcasts.
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Xbox Developer Direct to Showcase Indiana Jones Game, Avowed, Hellblade 2, More

Microsoft is returning with an Xbox Developer Direct next week, promising updates on the much anticipated Indiana Jones game, Obsidian’s upcoming fantasy RPG Awoved, and more. The presentation is scheduled to go live next Thursday, January 18 at 1:30am IST in India/ 12pm PT in the US, and will be available to watch on Xbox’s official YouTube and Twitch channels. True to the name, the event will include both gameplay footage and developer interviews to best illustrate upcoming titles in the ecosystem, a lot of which will be included with Xbox Game Pass. However, it is worth noting that despite the recently completed acquisition, don’t expect any Activision Blizzard games to be shown during the broadcast.

The standout here is MachineGuns’ Indiana Jones game, which was confirmed to be a PC and Xbox exclusive from the Microsoft vs US FTC trial in June. Announced just months after the company acquired ZeniMax Media for $7.5 billion (about Rs. 62,264 crore), Indian Jones’ first gameplay trailer will likely put us in the shoes of the famous archaeologist with the whip and give out more details about the general premise of the title. This segment will run a little over 10 minutes. Meanwhile, developer Ninja Theory will take us on yet another behind-the-scenes trip into the world of Hellblade 2, charting a new path in Senua’s tale as she ventures into Viking Iceland to save innocents from a tyrannical rule. Hopefully, we get a solid release date this time — the team has been teasing its usage of Unreal Engine 5 for years now and understandably, players are getting impatient.

Obsidian is at the top of its league when it comes to writing branching RPGs, and fans are expecting to be stunned when they’re transported back to the fictional world of Eora, first introduced in the Pillars of Eternity series. In Avowed, Obsidian’s next RPG, you assume the role of a messenger tasked with investigating rumours of a spreading plague in the vibrant Living Lands, flush with intriguing characters, breathing environments, and absurd wildlife. Master spells, wield swords imbued with elemental magic, and make quick work of enemies through unorthodox methods. Given how much Baldur’s Gate 3 valued player agency and impressed gamers globally, Avowed has got some big shoes to fill. Then Oxide Games will show off some new Ara: History Untold gameplay, alongside ‘details about the inspiration, key features, and the road ahead.’

Shortly after the Xbox Developer Direct event, ZeniMax Online Studios has planned a broadcast for The Elder Scrolls Online, revealing the next big chapter that brings in a whole new zone, plot threads, and quality-of-life features. The show goes live at 2:30am IST in India/ 1pm PT in the US on the same Xbox channel. Elsewhere, there are rumours of Sea of Thieves coming to PlayStation and the Nintendo Switch systems — if true, we could learn more about it during the digital event.

The Xbox Developer Direct is scheduled for January 18 at 1:30am IST in India/ 12pm PT in the US.

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Amazon Great Republic Day Sale 2024 Begins on January 13, Prime Subscribers to Get Early Access

Amazon Great Republic Day Sale will begin on January 13, the company announced on Wednesday. The annual sale event that takes place before Republic Day will allow Prime subscribers to access deals and discounts for a few hours before other users on the e-commerce platform. In addition to discounts on various products, customers can also avail of an additional instant discount on eligible bank card transactions during the sale. It is also worth comparing deals and discounts available during competitor Flipkart’s Republic Day Sale, which begins a day later on January 14.

According to details shared by e-commerce website on Wednesday, the Amazon Great Republic Day Sale will start at 12pm (noon) on January 13. However, if you have an Amazon Prime subscription, you can access the same deals 12 hours earlier, at midnight. An Amazon Prime subscription also gives you access to free one-day and two-day shipping on several products on the platform, along with access to Amazon’s music and video streaming services.

While Amazon is set to offer several discounts on consumer electronics and other products during the upcoming sale, you can avail of an additional 10 percent instant discount during the sale — only on SBI Bank credit card or EMI transactions, according to the e-commerce platform.

The landing page for the upcoming Amazon Great Republic Day sale reveals that smartphones and accessories will sold with discounts of up to 40 percent. Meanwhile, customers who want to purchase laptops, tablets, smartwatches, and other accessories can pick up these products with up to 75 percent off, according to Amazon.

Similarly, smart TVs, and home appliances like washing machines, refrigerators, and air conditioners can also be purchased with discounts of up to 65 percent during the sale. Amazon also says that customers can exchange eligible older devices and appliances to further lower the cost of these products, during the sale.

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Honor Announces Android 14-Based MagicOS 8.0 Update: Check List of Eligible Smartphones

Honor on Wednesday announced the launch of MagicOS 8.0, its newest custom Android operating skin. The latest MagicOS version is based on Android 14 and comes with AI integrations and MagicLM, the company’s proprietary on-device large language model. Honor is touting a new “intent-based user interface” along with upgraded connectivity, performance, privacy and security features. Smartphones including the Honor Magic 5 series and Magic 4 series will be updated to MagicOS 8.0 this month, as per the upgrade rollout plan shared by the company.

During a live event in China, Honor announced its new MagicOS 8.0 operating system based on Android 14. As mentioned, the latest UI skin features AI-powered improvements and is claimed to be the first to feature an “intent-based user interface (IUI)” (translated from Chinese).

Alongside the Magic OS 8.0 update, Honor also unveiled the company’s property on-device large language model MagicLM with seven billion parameters. The company has partnered with Qualcomm to optimise MagicLM so that it can run on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC.

The Magic OS 8.0 will let users organise to-do tasks in pictures and texts, accurately generate schedules, and manage every day. Similarly, users will be able to search for pictures in one sentence and locate them. Multiscreen collaborations for efficient multitasking, personalised lock screens, and space compression features are the other key highlights of the latest update.

The latest version of MagicOS also offers a new temperature control functionality that automatically observes your requirements and reminds you to adjust the air conditioner temperature in advance. Further, there is a shake-to-block feature to get rid of unwanted pop-up ads. With MagicOS 8.0, MagicRing supports eight transmission channels.

The latest UI by Honor is rolling out to the company’s devices in China. The Honor Magic 5 Ultimate Edition, Honor Magic 5 Pro, Honor Magic 5, Honor Magic 4 Ultimate Edition, Honor Magic 4 Pro and Honor Magic 4 are confirmed to receive an update to MagicOS 8.0 later this month.

Meanwhile, the Honor 100 series, Honor 90 GT, Honor Magic V2 Ultimate Edition and Honor V Purse will get the update in February. The Honor 90 and Honor 80 series devices are scheduled to receive the update in March.

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HP Omen Transcend 14 Gaming Laptop With Intel Core Ultra 9 CPU, Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070 GPU Debuts at CES

HP has introduced the HP Omen Transcend 14 laptop, alongside a lineup of notebooks, at the ongoing Consumer Electronics Show (CES). The latest 14-inch Omen series gaming laptop from HP has been launched alongside HP Omen Transcend 16, Omen 16, and Victus 16.1. HP claims that the Omen Transcend 14 is the world’s coolest and lightest 14-inch laptop. The gaming laptop features an OLED display, local AI capabilities, and an RGB backlit keyboard. The Omen Transcend 14 laptop runs on the latest Intel Core Ultra chipsets and comes in two different colour options.

HP Omen Transcend 14 price, availability

The HP Omen Transcend 14 is currently available for pre-order on the HP website at a starting price of $1,499.99 (roughly Rs. 1,24,510) for the Intel Core Ultra 7 155H variant. The Intel Core Ultra 9 185H model, on the other hand, comes in at $2,249.99 (roughly Rs. 1,86,772). The gaming laptop will also be available to purchase on BestBuy.com in the US. HP has not yet announced a launch timeline for the Indian market. The Omen Transcend 14 is available in Shadow Black and Ceramic White colourways.

HP Omen Transcend 14 specifications

HP Omen Transcend 14 gaming laptop runs Windows 11 Home operating system and is powered by up to 5.1GHz Intel Core Ultra 9 185H CPU with 16 cores and 22 threads, paired with up to 32GB LPDDR5x RAM, and up to 2TB SSD storage.

The laptop sports a 14-inch 2.8K (2880 x 1800) OLED display with up to 120Hz refresh rate and a peak brightness of 400 nits. In the graphics department, the laptop comes with integrated Intel Arc graphics and up to Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070 discrete GPU. The Core Ultra 7 variant, on the other hand, features Nvidia GeForce RTX 4050 series GPU in its default configuration, alongside 16GB of RAM and 512GB SSD storage.

HP’s Omen-series laptop comes with a 6-cell, 71Wh battery and charges using a 140W USB Type-C power adapter. HP claims that the laptop can charge up to 50 percent in 30 minutes with fast charge technology. The laptop is claimed to provide up to 8+ hours of battery life on full charge.

Connectivity options on the laptop include Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4. The Omen Transcend 14 also comes with one Thunderbolt 4 USB Type-C port that supports power delivery, one USB Type-C port, two USB Type-A ports, an HDMI 2.1 port, and a 3.5mm headphone/microphone combo jack. The laptop also sports HP True Vision 1080p webcam with integrated dual array digital microphones, dual speakers, and an IR thermal sensor. Additionally, buyers will also get a one-month free trial for Xbox Game Pass.

The Omen Transcend 14 laptop measures 12.32 x 9.19 x 0.67 inches in size and weighs approximately 1.75kg.

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Wi-Fi 7 With Multi-Link Operation, Faster Speeds, and Better Low Latency Performance Announced at CES 2024

Wi-Fi 7 was announced by the Wi-Fi Alliance earlier this week at CES 2024, bringing several improvements to the connectivity standard. In addition to faster speeds — Wi-Fi 7 will be up to four times faster than the previous version, Wi-Fi 6E — customers can look forward to new improvements like Multi-Link Operation, support for 320MHz channels for Wi-Fi networks, and 4K Quadrature Amplitude Modulation. We can expect to see more Wi-Fi 7 compatible routers and devices arrive over the course of 2024.

According to details shared by the Wi-Fi Alliance when it launched the latest IEEE standard on Monday, Wi-Fi 7 — or IEEE 802.11be — supports speeds of up to 40Gbps, which is four times faster than Wi-Fi 6E networks that offer a peak speed of 10Gbps. While Wi-Fi 7 is backwards compatible, it’s worth noting that you will only be able to take advantage of the higher speeds if both your router and phone support Wi-Fi 7 connectivity.

Another major upgrade that is coming alongside Wi-Fi 7 is Multi-Link Operation (MLO). This feature is designed to cut down on latency while simultaneously boosting the stability of the Wi-Fi network, by allowing devices on the network to simultaneously transfer information and data over several frequency bands, according to the Wi-Fi Alliance.

Wi-Fi 7 also comes with support for wider channel bandwidth, which in turn boosts throughput on a network. You will be able to take advantage of a wider 320MHz bandwidth — up from 160MHz on Wi-Fi 6E networks. It also uses the new band, just like W-Fi 6E that was introduced in 2021, which will help to cut down on network congestion experienced on older Wi-Fi networks.

Meanwhile, Wi-Fi 7 features another notable upgrade — 4K Quadrature Amplitude Modulation (QAM). On wireless networks, users will see up to 20 percent faster data transfer rates. Wi-Fi 6 and Wi-FI 6E networks offered support for 1024-QAM while decade-old Wi-Fi 5 standard arrived with 512-QAM.

While new Wi-Fi 7 capable routers were announced at CES 2024, it could be a while before new devices that are compatible with the new Wi-Fi standard arrive. Some devices — include those powered by the new Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 series chip and Intel’s latest 14th Gen Core Ultra chips — already support Wi-Fi 7 networks.

Meanwhile, Apple is expected to bring support for Wi-Fi 7 networks with its upcoming devices expected to debut later this year — this include the iPhone 16 Pro models, that are expected to be equipped with the company’s next-generation chip. Over 233 million Wi-Fi 7 devices are expected to enter the market this year, according to the Wi-Fi Alliance.  

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Samsung Galaxy XCover 7 With Dimensity 6100+ Listed on Retailer Website

Samsung Galaxy XCover 7 is reportedly in the works as the next rugged smartphone by the South Korean brand. Ahead of its official debut, the smartphone has been listed on a retailer’s website revealing its price and specifications. The Samsung Galaxy XCover 7 is shown with IP68-certified built and military-grade (MIL-STD-810H) durability. It appears to have a MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ under the hood, alongside 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. A 50-megapixel rear camera, 5-megapixel selfie shooter, and 4,050mAh battery are the other key highlights of the handset.

The unannounced Samsung Galaxy XCover 7 is currently listed on a European e-commerce website, as spotted by the German publication WinFuture. The handset is listed in a black shade with a price tag of CZK 8,999 (roughly Rs. 33,000) for the 6GB RAM + 128GB storage variant.

Samsung Galaxy XCover 7 specifications (expected)

As per the listing, the Galaxy XCover 7 runs on Android 14 out of the box and features a 6.6-inch full-HD+ (1,080 x 2,408 pixels) display. The display has a waterdrop-style notch to house the selfie camera. Under the hood, the handset has an octa-core MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ SoC, paired with 6GB RAM and 128GB storage.

For optics, the listing shows a single 50-megapixel rear camera and a 5-megapixel selfie shooter. It offers an IP68 rating for water and dust resistance with a MIL-STD-810H design. The listing suggests a 4,050mAh battery with support for charging via a USB Type-C port. It could pack a 3.5mm headphone jack.

The Galaxy XCover 7 would debut as a successor to the Galaxy XCover 6 Pro, which was launched in June last year with a price tag of $599.99 (roughly Rs. 49,000).

Samsung’s Galaxy XCover 6 Pro features a 6.6-inch PLS LCD screen with full-HD+ resolution and 120Hz refresh rate. The screen has Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ protection. It runs on a Snapdragon 778G SoC and has a dual rear camera unit, comprising a 50-megapixel primary camera and an 8-megapixel ultra-wide camera. Further, there is a 13-megapixel selfie camera. The handset has IP68 water and dust-resistant certification and packs a 4,050mAh battery.

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JBL Live Buds 3, Live Beam 3, and Live Flex 3 Earphones With ANC Support Unveiled at CES 2024

JBL Live TWS 3 series earphones were introduced at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2024 in Las Vegas, USA. The series includes the JBL Live Buds 3, the JBL Live Beam 3, and the JBL Live Flex 3. All three true wireless earphones support active noise cancellation and the JBL Spatial Sound feature. The smart charging case for each of these models features a 1.45-inch LED touchscreen panel. The earphones are confirmed to be available for purchase globally later this year.

JBL Live Buds 3, JBL Live Beam 3, JBL Live Flex 3 price, availability

Offered in black, blue, purple, and silver colour options, the JBL Live Buds 3, Live Beam 3, and Live Flex 3 earphones are confirmed to be available for purchase starting June 2024 through the JBL website. The TWS models are each priced at EUR 199.99 (roughly Rs. 18,200), according to the official press release.

JBL Live Buds 3, JBL Live Beam 3, JBL Live Flex 3 specifications, features

The JBL Live Buds 3 and Live Beam 3 come with an in-ear design, while the Live Flex 3 carries an open-ear design. They come with a smart charging case that features a 1.45-inch LED touch-enabled panel. The display allows users to see incoming calls, view text messages, manage music playback, and access social media notifications. 

All three models of JBL Live TWS 3 earphones support active noise cancellation (ANC) and the JBL Spatial sound feature that is said to offer a theatre-like experience. The earphones also come with high-res audio wireless with LDAC support and are equipped with Bluetooth 5.3 connectivity.

With ANC turned off, JBL Live Buds 3 claims to offer a total battery life of up to 40 hours, while the Live Beam 3 and Live Flex 3 can offer a playback time of up to 48 and 50 hours, respectively. Ten minutes of USB Type-C charging is said to offer up to four hours of charge to the charging case.

The Live Buds 3 and Live Beam 3 earphones are equipped with an IP55 rating for dust and splash resistance, while the Live Flex 3 carries an IP54 rating.

Is the iQoo Neo 7 Pro the best smartphone you can buy under Rs. 40,000 in India? We discuss the company’s recently launched handset and what it has to offer on the latest episode of Orbital, the Gadgets 360 podcast. Orbital is available on Spotify, Gaana, JioSaavn, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music and wherever you get your podcasts.
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Amazfit Helio Ring With 10ATM Water Resistance, EDA Emotional Monitoring Introduced at CES 2024

Amazfit Helio Ring was introduced at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2024 in Las Vegas. The smart ring by Zepp Health is said to provide integrated data with Amazfit smartwatches and the Zepp App. It is likely to compete with the likes of Noise Luna Ring and Boat Smart Ring. The company has confirmed that the Amazfit Helio Ring will be available for purchase later this year. Notably, other leading brands like Samsung and Apple have also previously been tipped to be working on their versions of smart rings that are also expected to hit the markets soon.

Zepp Health introduced the Amazfit Helio Ring at CES 2024. It is confirmed to be available for purchase in early Spring 2024. The company has revealed the design of the smart ring but has not yet disclosed many specifications of the device. The official website claims that the ring can be used alongside an Amazfit smartwatch and the data from both the smart wearables will be integrated with the Zepp App.

The Amazfit Helio Ring is confirmed to offer 10 ATM water resistance, according to the information available on the fact sheet attached in the CES press kit. It is said to support athletes in their training and complete recovery after a break or an injury. Its titanium alloy material claims to offer durability and lightness. The ring is offered in two sizes – the size 10 ring weighs 3.8g while the size 12 weighs 4g.

With the help of the Zepp App, Amazfit Helio Ring users are said to be able to monitor heart rate variability, sleeping heart rate, breathing, blood oxygen saturation level, and body temperature. The ring is also said to act as a sleep-tracking device. It is also equipped with Electrodermal Activity (EDA) sensors that are claimed to track physical emotional stress indicators like sweat to help offer a reading on the users’ emotional health.

Like most other fitness trackers, the Amazfit Helio Ring will also allow steps and calorie monitoring. Notably, it does not support GPS connectivity. The ring claims to offer a reading of the user’s cardiovascular health by “tracking the time it takes for the heart rate to return to normal in three minutes after exercise.” Although the company hasn’t confirmed the battery capacity of the ring, the FAQ document shows that internal testing shows it to offer a battery life of up to five days.

Will the Nothing Phone 2 serve as the successor to the Phone 1, or will the two co-exist? We discuss the company’s recently launched handset and more on the latest episode of Orbital, the Gadgets 360 podcast. Orbital is available on Spotify, Gaana, JioSaavn, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music and wherever you get your podcasts.
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Google Announces Unified Quick Share, Fast Pair for TVs, Other Android Updates at CES 2024



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