Windows 10 October 2018 Update Announced by Microsoft at IFA

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• MIcrosoft has named the next update as Windows 10 October 2018 Update
• The announcement was made at IFA 2018
• The company will reveal more details in the next few weeks

Microsoft at IFA 2018 announced the name of the upcoming Windows 10 update, internally known as Redstone 5. The Redmond, Washington-headquartered company Microsoft said that the next feature update to Windows will be called the Windows 10 October 2018 Update.

Ats its keynote  presentation at IFA 2018 in Berlin, Microsoft showcased several Windows PCs such as the Lenovo Yoga C630, Yoga Book C930, Dell Inspiron 13 7000 2-in-1, Surface Go, Acer Predator Triton 900, among others. While sharing the new Windows experiences during the event, Erin Chapple, Corporate V

ice President, Microsoft also confirmed that more things will be coming with the next Windows 10 update.

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99, Cyber-shot DSC-HX95 Ultra-Compact High Zoom Cameras Launched at IFA 2018

• Sony cyber -shot DSC-HX99 is priced at GBP 450 and EUR 520
• Sony cyber  -shot DSC-HX95 is priced at GBP 430 and EUR 500
• Both  the cameras support Bluetooth, and offer 720mm super-telephoto zoom

Sony at its berlin event ahead of IFA 2018 on Thursday announced a slew of new products, including two new cameras in its Cyber-shot series. The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99 and Cyber-shot DSC-HX95 are a pair of portable high zoom cameras that come with Bluetooth support for better connectivity.

The duo will  be made available in Europe from October this year, and Sony touts them to be the world's smallest travel high zoom cameras with 4K recording capabilities. Sony also announced the new flagship Xperia XZ3, and a slew of headphones and TV products in Berlin.

The Cyber short Dsc -HX99 and Cyber-shot DSC-HX95 offer a zoom range from 24mm at the wide end up to 720mm super-telephoto with the help of the Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T High Magnification Zoom lens. They supports image stabilisation with the help of optical SteadyShot, and is also equipped with a Zoom Assist function that allows the user to zoom out temporarily and displays a wider area when shooting a subject at the telephoto end

Offer n option  called Control Ring to customise functions such as manual focus or step zooming. The Cyber-shot DSC-HX99 and Cyber-shot DSC-HX95 also offers My Menu personalisation for recall of up to 30 items and the ability to create custom menus. The LCD screen on both the cameras can tilt up to 180 degrees allowing you to compose selfies properly.

Samsung, LG Showcase New 8K OLED TVs at IFA 2018

• Samsung Q900R 8K QLED TV will be available in September end
• LG 8K  OLED TV pricing and availability has not been announced
• LG  variant sports an 88-inch, while Samsung TV comes in four sizes

At their events ahead of IFA 2018, Samsung and LG both showcased their 8K TV offerings, previewing what the future of entertainment looks like. Samsung introduced the Q900R QLED 8K TV and LG unveiled the 88-inch 8K OLED TV in Berlin. The Samsung model will be made available in several screen sizes, and will be available in stores by the end of September. Availability of the LG 8K OLED TV variant has still not been disclosed, and neither has the price for both the TV units.

Starting with the Samsung  8K QLED TV, the Q900R comes in four screen sizes - 65inch, 75-inch, 82-inch, and 85-inch. It will feature 8K-ready enhancements, including 8K resolution panel capable of 4,000-nit peak brightness, Quad-HDR 8K support, and 8K quantum processor. The 8K resolution allows the TV to produce four times more pixels than a 4K UHD TV and 16 times more pixels than a full HD TV..The 88inch 8K LG OLED TV comes with 7380x4320 resolution, with the company touting 33-million self-emitting pixels that produce a good quality contrast ratio and true blacks. The TV is up for display at IFA in Berlin, and as mentioned, pricing and availability is not yet announced.

Bose Home Speaker 500, Soundbar 500, 700 With Alexa Voice Control Launched; AirPlay Support to Come in 2019

• Bose home Speaker 500, Soundbar 500 and 700 launched
• Amazon's Alexa voice assistant is fully integrated into the new models
• Apple's AirPlay 2 support will arrive in early 2019

Bose has launched a new wireless smart speaker - Home Speaker 500 - and two new smart soundbars - Soundbar 500 and Soundbar 700 - to take on rivals like Apple and Sonos. Known for its products in the traditional speaker market, Bose is clearly jumping on the connected smart speaker bandwagon with Amazon Alexa voice assistant fully integrated into the new products. The company says that Alexa support will be available from the beginning. However, support for other voice assistants such as the Google Assistant will follow soon.

The new bose  Home Speaker 500, Soundbar 500, and Soundbar 700 use the company's mic technology that is present in its headsets and headphones. Bose says it helps the devices to hear commands better over louder listening levels.
The sound bar measures 1.75x4x31-inch and features a subtle matte finish. Both the new soundbars use the company's ADAPTiQ technology that helps the devices to "acoustically adjust to their surroundings", and HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC) for compatibility with future technology. Also, they can be wall-mounted or expanded with a wireless bass module and rear speakers "for a full 5.1 experience.

Boss hs informed that the new smart speaker and soundbars will be available beginning this October. They will be sold via Bose retail stores, Bose's official site, and via authorised Bose dealers. The price of the Home Speaker 500 has been set at $399.95 (roughly Rs. 28,100). Meanwhile, the Soundbar 500 and Soundbar 700 cost $549.95 (roughly Rs. 38,700) and $799.95 (roughly Rs. 56,300) respectively.

Samsung Portable SSD X5 With Thunderbolt 3 and NVMe Launched

• Samsung  Portable SSD X5 is the company's first NVMe-based portable SSD
• It comes in 500GB, 1TB, and 2TB variants
• The ssd will be available globally from September 3

Samsung has Launched a new portable X-series NVMe-based SSD featuring Thunderbolt 3 connectivity. Said to be the company's first NVMe-based portable solid state drive (SSD), the Samsung Portable SSD X5 is aimed at content creators and IT professionals. The Portable SSD X5 comes in 500GB, 1TB, and 2TB variants. Thanks to Thunderbolt 3 connectivity and NVMe interface, the Portable SSD X5 is able to transfer a 20GB-sized 4K UHD video in just 12 seconds, Samsung claims.

The 500GB base model  of the Samsung Portable SSD X5 has been priced at $399.99 (roughly Rs. 28,200), while the 1TB variant will come for $699.99 (roughly Rs. 49,400), and the premium 2TB model will cost $1,399.99 (roughly Rs. 98,700). Notably, the Portable SSD X5 comes with a three-year limited warranty and will be available globally from September 3, 2018.

As a Leader in high -performance and reliable storage solutions, we are thrilled to continue to advance the external SSD market with the introduction of our first Thunderbolt 3 portable SSD," said Mike Mang, Vice President of Brand Product Marketing, Memory Business at Samsung Electronics.

Yu Ace India Launch Set for August 30, Long Battery Life Teased

• Yu is set to launch a new phone in India
• Its comes after almost a year of silence from the company
• The last phone from the brand was the Yu Yureka 2

After teasing the arrival of a new smartphone in its Yu sub-brand, Micromax has now announced that the new smartphone is set to arrive on August 30. In its latest teaser poster, the company has also confirmed that the new Yu device will have a longer battery life. Apart from this, there is little else that we know about the smartphone, but all details will be revealed in a few days. 

The smart phone  will be called the Yu Ace - something hinted at with the first teaser last week.

The Yu -sub brand was launched in 2014, and the first smartphone to arrive in the market under this branding was the Yu Yureka. As mentioned, the last device to launch in this sub-brand was the Yu Yureka 2, priced at Rs. 11,999. Launched in September last year, it was made exclusively available on Flipkart

Xbox All Access Officially Launched in the US

Xvox All Access lets you pay a low monthly fee for an Xbox One and games

Microsoft has officialey announced Xbox All Access. It's a program that offers an Xbox One X, Xbox Live, and Xbox Game Pass for $35 a month (around Rs. 2,450). Right now, it's exclusive to the US. For $22 (roughly Rs. 1,540) users get an Xbox One S, Xbox Live, and Xbox Game Pass. 

Thats more than 100 all-you-can-play games — including highly-anticipated new Xbox One exclusives the day they’re released, plus more games added all the time on the fastest, most reliable gaming network and an Xbox One console.

We wont be urprised to see specific games being unavailable on Xbox All Access going forward for business reasons like this. That being said, for countries like India, where the Xbox One doesn't have a great market presence compared to Sony's PS4, it could be a game changer.

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Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017) Android 8.1 Oreo Update Starts Rolling Out:

Galaxy j5 (2017) now started receiving Android Oreo

Samsung Galaxy j5is the latest smartphone in the South Korean giant's portfolio that is receiving the Android 8.1 Oreo update. To recall, the Galaxy J5 (2017) was launched back in 2017 alongside the Galaxy J3 (2017) and Galaxy J7 (2017), and it arrived with Android 7.0 Marshmallow, which was the popular Android version at that time. The key highlights of the handset are its metal design, fingerprint sensor, and VoLTE support. As per latest information, the Android 8.1 Oreo update is rolling out for users in Poland. It is also expected to come with the Android August 2018 security patch

In terms of specification the dual-SIM Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017) sports a 5.2-inch HD (720x1280 pixels) Super AMOLED display and is powered by the 1.6GHz Exynos 7870 octa-core processor with Mali T830 GPU and 2GB of RAM. Internal storage offered is at 16GB that is further expandable via a microSD card slot (up to 256GB). In terms of optics, the smartphone sports a 13-megapixel rear and front camera with LED flash on both sides. The rear sensor offers f/1.7 aperture while the front sensor offers f/1.9 aperture. The smartphone packs a 3000mAh battery and connectivity options include 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.1, Micro USB port, and GPS. When it comes to dimensions, the smartphone measures 146.3x71.3x7.9mm.

1More iBFree Sport

• The 1 More iBFree Sport can be found online for Rs. 2,999
• The earphones are IPX6 water resistant
• The treables is harsh but the bass is punchy

1More a company  well known amongst audiophiles for its stellar triple-driver and quad-driver earphones, released its first pair of wireless earphones last year in the form of the iBFree. Now, the company has added the Sports the earphones to Bluetooth 4.2, and they also support the AAC Bluetooth streaming codec. Most of our test tracks were a mix of high-resolution 16-bit/ 44KHz and 24-bit/ 96KHz FLAC files, as well as audio streamed from Google Play Music at 320kpbssuffix to the same pair of earphones. 

Upgraded the Bluetooth version from 4.1 to 4.2, and improved sound quality.

The earpiecec are ergonomically shaped but jut out a fair bit from the wearer's ears, which made using the iBFree Sport whilst lying on our side quite uncomfortable. 

1 More has updated 

The Mrp is  Rs. 3,999 is a bit steep but the 1More iBFree Sport can be found online for less than Rs. 3,000. That is a good price, considering that this pair of wireless earphones is comfortable, built well, and IPX6 certified. The punchy bass, above-average soundstage, stable and secure fit, and solid battery life are its main advantages

Honor 8X, Honor 8X Max Launch Set for September 5

• Honour has confirmed the launch date of Honor 8X lineup
• One off the variants was spotted in leaks earlier

Honour 8X Linup  after days of teasers and hints, is officially set to launch in China on September 5. The Huawei-owned brand has given its official word on the launch event that will witness the launch of two variants of the handset - Honor 8X and Honor 8X Max.

The smart phones are expected to come with a 'waterdrop' display notch, and the key features are expected to be dual rear cameras, bigger batteries, and and large displays. The Honor 8X series is expected to be a successor to the Honor 7X that was launched in October last year.

Specification

The Honour 8x will run Android 8.1 Oreo out-of-the-box. It will sport a 7.12-inch full-HD+ (1080x2244 pixels) TFT display with an 18.7:9 aspect ratio. Under the hood, there is an octa-core processor clocked at 1.8GHz, paired with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of inbuilt storage, expandable via microSD card (up to 256GB). The SoC is expected to be the latest Kirin 710 processor or one of Qualcomm's Snapdragon 636 or Snapdragon 660 SoCs.

The smartphone will have  an 8-megapixel camera at the front. In terms of connectivity, it will include 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, a 3.5mm headphone jack, and USB. Sensors onboard the smartphone include an accelerometer, ambient light sensor, fingerprint sensor, and proximity sensor. Also, it will be fueled by a 4,900mAh battery. In terms of dimensions, the Honor 8X will measure 177.57x86.24x8.13mm and weigh 210 grams

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DJI Mavic 2 Pro, Mavic 2 Zoom Portable Drones Launched

Expandic its mavics drone series, DJI has launched two new drones - Mavic 2 Pro and Mavic 2 Zoom. The DJI Mavic 2 Pro is priced at $1,449 (roughly Rs. 1,01,600), and Mac 2 Zoom is priced at $1,249 (roughly Rs. 87,600), and are available for purchase on the DJI Store. Key highlight of the Pro variant is its Hasselblad L1D-20c camera that sports a 20-megapixel sensor and a 10-bit HDR video capture. tHE Key highlight of the Mavic 2 Zoom, as the name suggests, is support for 2x optical zoom.

The 20 mwgapixel  1-inch CMOS sensor comes with a variable aperture ranging from f/2.8 to f/11. Alongside the mentioned 10-bit HDR video recording support, it also has 10-bit Dlog-M colour profile to up its aerial photography game.

Resulting in to a picture that equals to a 48-megapixel super resolution photo. It also sports a Dolly Zoom feature that automatically adjusts focus while zooming.


Flight time on  a single charge is touted to be up to 31 minutes, max speed is listed at 72kph in Sport mode, and it comes with omnidirectional obstacle sensing that enables less bumping into obstacles in the front or at the back.

Xiaomi Mi Notebook With Up to 8th Gen Intel Core i7 Processor, 8GB RAM Launched

• Xiaomi mi  Notebook has been launched in China
• The new notebook comes with a 15.6-inch full-HD display
• It coms with up to eighth-generation Intel Core i7 processor

Xiaomi has expanded its range of notebooks by launching the Mi Notebook in China - to recall, thus far, the company has Mi Notebook Air, Mi Notebook Pro, and Mi Gaming Laptop series. The new notebook has up to eighth-generation Intel Core i7 processors as well as 128GB of SSD storage alongside a 1TB of hard drive. Xiaomi has also provided a 15.6-inch display and a dual-fan cooling system.

Mi notebook comes with an Nvidia GeForce MX110 GPU that comes with 2GB of video RAM. The notebook also includes up to 8GB of RAM to support regular multitasking use cases.

The Xiaomi mi notebook price in China has been set at CNY 3,999 (roughly Rs. 40,700) for the 4GB RAM model that is powered by an eighth-generation Intel Core i5 processor, while the Core i5 model with 8GB of RAM comes with a price tag of CNY 4,499 (roughly Rs. 45,800). Customers have also been provided with another 8GB RAM variant that is powered by an eighth-generation Intel Core i7 processor at a price of CNY 4,999 (roughly Rs. 50,900)

Specification & Features

Mi notebook feature a 15.6-inch full-HD anti-glare display that has a wide viewing angle of 178 degrees. There is up to eighth-generation Intel Core i7 processor, coupled with Nvidia GeForce MX110 GPU that has 2GB of dedicated memory and 4GB and 8GB RAM options. 

The notebook has a full-functional keyboard along with a separate numeric keypad. To make the Mi Notebook sufficient for your daily tasks, Xiaomi has provided a dual-fan layout that comes along with a 2+2 heat-sinking pipe. The notebook also has 3W stereo speakers that are powered by Dolby surround sound.

Vivo V11 Pro Teasers

• Vivo v11 Pro seen in latest teasers released by the company
• The phone  is said to come with AI Dual Rear Camera
• It will have  an in-display fingerprint sensor

Vivo has realesed the first set of teasers for the Vivo 11 Prothat is scheduled to launch in India next month. The Chinese manufacturer is set to unveil two new smartphones,Now the company has started to release some teasers ahead of the launch. The latest set of Vivo V11 Pro teasers reveal that the smartphone will be equipped with an in-display fingerprint sensor, a dual camera setup at the back, and a FullView display. Separately, it has also been listed on Amazon.in, revealing the launch will be held at 12pm IST.In terms of specification it has been rumoured that the Vivo V11 Pro could come with Android 8.1 Oreo out-of-the-box. It is said to sport a 6.41-inch full-HD+ (1080x2340 pixels) display with 19.5:9 aspect ratio. It is reported to be equipped with 128GB of inbuilt storage and the Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 SoC, paired with 6GB of RAM. The smartphone could pack a 3,400mAh battery with an upgraded fast charging technology.

The vivo v11 is expected to bear a dual rear camera setup with a 12-megapixel primary sensor and a 5-megapixel secondary sensor. It is rumoured to come with a 25-megapixel selfie camera. In terms of dimensions, it will measure 157.9x75x7.9mm and weigh 156 grams.

HTC 'U'12 Series Launch Event on August 30

• It is Largely  expected to launch the HTC U12 Life
• The Smartphone  is tipped to be priced at $349

HTC has Announced  an event on August 30, just ahead of IFA 2018, and it is launching a new smartphone in the 'U' series. The company is largely expected to launch the HTC U12 Life smartphone leaked last month. This device will be the successor of the U11 Life smartphone launched in November last year, and will presumably sport upgraded specs and design. The HTC U12 Life smartphone was earlier tipped to be priced somewhere around $349 (roughly Rs. 24,000).

Leaked Specification  include a Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 SoC, a dual rear camera setup, and a tall full-HD+ display.

Lava Z60s With 5-Inch Display, Android Oreo (Go Edition) Launched

• Lava Z60 comes with 5-inch HD display
• The Camera feature the company's 'Sharp Click' technology

The Lava Z60s  price in India has been set at Rs. 4,949. The key highlights of the Lava Z60successor are 'Sharp Click' camera, 2,500mAh battery, 1GB of RAM, 1.5Ghz quad-core processor, and Android Oreo (Go edition). Notably, the smartphone will also be available in a 2GB RAM variant starting next month. The new Lava Z60s also comes with a 'Sharp Click' technology that the company says will enable users to capture "even the smallest details.
The Dual SIM (Micro+Nano) Lava Z60s runs Android 8.1 Oreo (Go edition). The smartphone sports a 5-inch HD display with 16:9 aspect ratio. The handset is powered by a quad-core processor clocked at 1.5GHz.
In Terms Of Optics , as mentioned, the Lava Z60s comes with a 'Sharp Click' technology. The smartphone features a 5-megapixel autofocus rear camera and a 5-megapixel front camera. Both the cameras come with Bokeh Mode and LED flash. The Lava Z60s is equipped with 16GB of inbuilt storage, expandable via microSD (up to 64GB). Connectivity options include 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, GPS/ A-GPS, FM radio, and a 3.5mm headphone jack. Sensors on board the handset include accelerometer, ambient light sensor, and proximity sensor.

Logitech MX Vertical With 'Natural Handshake' Design, Ergonomic Build Launched

• Logitech MX Vertical has been unveiled
• The new  mouse has a 57-degree vertical angle to reduce muscular activity
• There is alsoa 4,000 DPI high-precision sensor and a cursor speed switch

After the  MX Ergo trackball mouse and MX Master 2S precision-tracking wireless mouse, Logitech has now unveiled the MX Vertical as its newest mouse focused on ergonomics. The new offering comes as a vertical mouse with a unique "natural handshake" design.

Also there is a 4,000 DPI high-precision sensor that helps reduce hand movements and fatigue. The company says that the vertical mouse combines the performance of the flagship MX-Series models along with a science-driven ergonomic design.

The Logitech  MX Vertical price in the US has been set at $99.99 (roughly Rs. 7,000). The mouse will be available is already available for pre-orders through the official Logitech site,

Under the hood the Logitech MX Vertical has a 4,000 DPI high-precision sensor that is touted to result in up to four times fewer hand movements and reduce fatigue.

Ther is also harging support that enables three house of use on a quick one-minute charge.

Samsung Galaxy Watch LTE Variant

• Samsung Galaxy Watch's LTE version is up for pre-order
• The 42 mm smartwatch costs $379.99 while the 46mm model costs $399.99

Samsunghad Launched  the Galaxy Watch alongside the Galaxy Note 9 earlier this month, but it did not reveal the price of the LTE variant of the smartwatch. The South Korean giant has now started taking pre-orders for the LTE model of the new smartwatch, revealing its pricing and availability details. Currently, interested buyers can pre-order the T-Mobile variant in the US. 

The Samsung Galaxy Watch LTE model's price is set at $379.99 (roughly Rs. 26,500) for the 42mm variant, while the 46mm variant costs $399.99 (roughly Rs. 27,900). Both the models will start shipping from September 2. The delivery is free and those who pre-order, will receive a free additional band for their wearable. The exact colour of the band will vary basedd Rose gold colours, while the 46mm Galaxy Watch LTE is only available in Silver currently.  on the colour of the ordered smartwatch. The 42mm model comes in Midnight Black anFor comparison, The Samsung Galaxy Watch price starts at $329.99 (roughly Rs. 22,600) for the 42mm variant, while the 46mm variant starts at $349.99 (roughly Rs. 24,000). Both the Galaxy Watch LTE models are available for pre-order via Samsung's site.

The Samsung Galaxy Watch was launched in two size variants - 42mm and 46mm - and they vary in terms of battery capacities, display sizes and resolution, as well as colour options. Samsung has also launched the Wireless Charger Duo, that lets users charge their Samsung Galaxy Note 9 and Galaxy Watch simultaneously.

2018 iPhone Lineup Said to Go on Pre-Orders From September 14

• 2018 Iphone is rumoured to go on pre-orders on September 24
• The Availability of the new iPhone models will begin on September 21
• The New Iphone family is also reported to come with 18W wireless charging

While the  2018 iPhone lineup is yet to receive a formal confirmation, Apple is now rumoured to start taking pre-orders for the next generation iPhone family on as early as September 14. This suggests that the 2018 iPhone models could debut sometime before September 14.

A seperate Report  says that one of the 2018 iPhone models will include an upgraded wireless charging coil to offer faster wireless charging at as high as 15W. Some previous reports already suggested that the new models will come with faster wired charging support as well and include an 18W USB-C power adapter.

This suggests that Apple could launch the iPhone X successor as well as the iPhone X Plus and the affordable LCD iPhone model sometime in the second week of September - in line with the previous iPhone launches.

The 2018 Iphone Family family is also rumoured to come with a faster wired charging experience through the bundled 18W USB-C adapter. The new adapter could have sufficient hardware to charge the iPhone from 0 to 50 percent in about 30 minutes. This sounds similar to the fast charging technologies offered on many Android devices.

Samsung Galaxy A8 Star India Launch

• Samsung Galaxy A9 Star was first launched in China
• It features a dual rear camera setup and a thin-bezel display

Samsung Galaxy A8 Star which is the global variant of the Samsung Galaxy A9 Star that was launched in China in June, looks debuting in India soon.

The smartphone was launched at a price tag of CNY 2,999 (roughly Rs. 30,600). It features a dual rear camera setup and a thin-bezel display.

The online Listing  shows that there is a dual rear camera, strong battery life, and a metal build with a curved glass on top. Furthermore, the fingerprint sensor of the handset has been highlighted in one of the images.

SPECIFICATION

The Galaxy Star runs Android 8.1 Oreo with Samsung Experience UX on top and features a 6.3-inch full-HD+ (1080x2160 pixels) Super AMOLED display. There is a Snapdragon 660 SoC, coupled with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of onboard storage that is expandable via microSD card. The smartphone has a dual rear camera setup that comprises a 16-megapixel sensor along with an f/1.7 aperture and a 24-megapixel sensor along with an f/1.7 aperture. Both are paired with an LED flash. On the front, there is a 24-megapixel sensor and an f/2.0 aperture.

The Galaxy A8  Star has 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS/ A-GPS, USB Type-C, and a 3.5mm headphone jack. There is a rear-facing fingerprint sensor. Besides, the handset packs a 3,700mAh battery