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Yamaha has rolled out SR-C20A and SR-B20A soundbars with in-built Subwoofers and Bluetooth 5G connectivity

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Yamaha has launched two new models of soundbars, namely, SR-C20A and SR-B20A in the Indian market. These soundbars can be controlled via an app which increases the convenience to use them. The name of the app is the Sound Bar Remote app which is newly developed to control the soundbars, change content, sound volume, switch on/off, etc from our tablet or smartphone. Both the soundbar models are equipped with an HDMI out port which supports TV ARC (Audio Return Channel) so that the audio from the connected TV is transmitted easily. The Yamaha SR-B20A is a bit more powerful than SR-C20A as it delivers 120W of total sound output. So, let’s have a detailed look at all the other specifications of these two new soundbars.

Specifications and Features of Yamaha SR-C20A

The sound technology in the Yamaha SR-C20A is the Dolby Audio and has four different modes, namely, stereo, standard, movie, and gaming. The model has a 2.1 channel setup provided with two 20W speakers for the left and the right channel. There is also a 60W subwoofer (in-built) provided with this model and offers a total sound output of 100W. The brand new Yamaha SR-C20A is also provided with an Analogue Input Port but there is no subwoofer output port.

Along with the built-in subwoofer, the model also has passive radiators which together create a very wide and impressive bass range. If someone wants to give the bass an extra boost, they can also use the Bass extension feature. With the help of the Virtual Sound Technology connected with the television, one can get a movie theatre-like experience as it reproduces immersive sound effects. The Clear Voice tech enables the users or the audience to hear sounds clearly especially movie dialogue even when the surrounding has high sound effects.

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The soundbars can be easily mounted on the wall and it is advised to install them below your TV screen to get the best experience. You can expand your entertainment as it offers the choice to connect not only with television but also with any other Bluetooth-compatible device. So, you can turn on you’re relax mode listening to your favorite music album, or be attentive to those class lectures. You can also pair it with your game console to experience a rich gaming battle.

Specifications and Features of SR-B20A

As mentioned earlier, the sound output of SR-B20A is 120W which is more than C20A and has two 30W channel speakers for the left and right sides. Though both the models have Digital Optical In ports, they do not support 4K pass through. In this model, the subwoofer has an output port which is absent in the case of SR-C20A. Speaking of sound quality, the new Yamaha SR-B20A has DTS Virtual:X which provides virtual 3D sound mode. So, along with experiencing the rich sound quality from four sides, you can feel it all over the room giving the true immersive feeling.

Like SR-C20A, this model can be installed on the wall, accessed with an app on your smart devices, and can transmit TV audio with the ARC. The uniqueness of this model comes with the rich bass reproduction with a dual built-in 75 mm (3 “) subwoofer unit combined with the dual bass reflex port (Yamaha.com). The sound modes are the same for this model as that of SR-C20A and you can swap between any modes according to your mood and convenience. Yamaha SR-B20A weighs 3.2kg which is heavier than SR-C20A (1.8kg).

Both the newly launched soundbars are priced at Rs 20,490. But, both models are currently available at a discounted prices. So, grab them at the earliest from the online site of Amazon (SR-C20A) and on the commercial site of Yamaha (SR-B20A).

Beats Studio Buds

Beats Studio Buds launched with Active Noise Cancellation.

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Beats Studio Buds, the latest true wireless earphone from Apple-owned audio brand Beats, has been released after much speculation and rumors. Pre-orders for the new TWS earphones have already begun in the United States and Canada. Beats Studio Buds are priced at $ 149.99 and come in three colors: white, red, and black. When compared to the brand’s first truly wireless earphones, the Powerbeats Pro TWS earphones, the Beats Studio Buds use a more traditional TWS design. They don’t have ear hooks or stems, so they’re light and comfortable.

Premium Sound Quality

Beats was created to deliver music exactly as the artist intended. Beats Studio Buds are designed to deliver powerful, balanced sound in a small package, thanks to a completely customized acoustic platform. A proprietary dual-element diaphragm driver is housed in a two-chamber housing, producing clear sound with excellent stereo separation. After that, an advanced digital processor optimizes audio performance for loudness and clarity while also ensuring clean noise cancellation. The result is immersive audio that transports the emotion of the music from the studio to your ears, keeping you going all day.

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Control Modes in Beats Studio Bud

You have complete control over your sound with two distinct listening modes in Beats Studio Buds. Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) continuously blocks unwanted outside noise with a finely tuned filter that adapts to your surroundings. Switch to Transparency mode at the touch of a button when you need to hear what’s going on around you. The external-facing microphones blend in the sounds of your surroundings with your music to create a more natural, “open” listening experience.

Battery Life

The earbuds have an 8-hour listening time and a pocket-sized charging case that provides two additional charges. That means the Beats Studio Buds have a combined playback time of up to 24 hours. With ANC or Transparency mode enabled, you can get up to 5 hours of listening time, or 15 when combined with the case. If you need a boost, a 5-minute Fast Fuel charge provides up to 1 hour of playback when the battery is low.

Compatibility: With Apple as well as Android

Beats Studio Buds have one-touch pairing for Apple and Android devices and connect quickly via Bluetooth. The Beats app for Android includes features such as built-in controls, device status (such as battery levels), and firmware updates. Those features are built into iOS without the need for an app on Apple devices, and you can also activate Siri hands-free by saying “Hey Siri.” Furthermore, the USB-C charge connector provides a unified charging solution for both Apple and Android platforms.

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Long Range of Connectivity

Beats Studio Buds have a longer wireless range and fewer dropouts thanks to Class 1 Bluetooth technology. For high-quality call performance and enhanced voice clarity, dual-beam-forming microphones target your voice while filtering out wind and external noise. On-ear controls let you manage calls and listen to music. You can also configure the “Press and Hold” function to work with either ANC or your voice assistant.

Perfect Fit

Beats Studio Buds are sweat and water-resistant, making them suitable for non-water sports and exercise. Beats Studio Buds were tested in a controlled laboratory environment and received an IPX4 rating under IEC standard 60529. Sweat and water resistance are not permanent conditions, and resistance may diminish with normal wear.

Other Important Features and Precautions

Charge wet Beats Studio Buds at your own risk. Customizing the press and hold feature requires an iPhone running iOS 14.6 or later, or an Android device running the most recent version of the Beats app. iOS 14.6 or later is required for one-touch pairing. Fast Pair necessitates the use of a location. To use all features, you must have an Android 6.0 or newer device with Google Play Service enabled and a Google Account. Siri may not be available in all languages or regions, and features may vary by region. Access to the internet is required. There may be cellular data charges.

The Studio Buds are the first Beats product to support FindMy in iOS and Find My Device in Android. As a result, the lost earbuds can be found by using their last known location (when paired via Bluetooth) or by playing a sound when they are nearby.

OnePlus Nord CE 5G

OnePlus Nord CE 5G launched – List of specifications and features.

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On 10th June 2021, OnePlus launched the new model in the Nord series, OnePlus Nord CE 5G. The company made the announcement through an online live stream and revealed the new features of this latest smartphone. The new OnePlus Nord smartphone varies from the original Nord model that was released last year on a few grounds. Both the outlook and the internal system have been significantly modified to make it look both sleek and for better performance. The slim appearance of the new Nord CE 5G makes it the slimmest OnePlus model after the OnePlus 6T which was released almost three years ago. This new OnePlus Nord model comes in three different colors and each one has options for a matte and glossy back finish.

Specifications of OnePlus Nord CE 5G

The new OnePlus Nord CE 5G is powered by Android 11 and OxygenOS 11 with dual-sim (Nano). OnePlus has chosen the octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G SoC for running the system of the new model and it also comes with Adreno 619 GPU and RAM of 6GB. The display of Nord CE 5G features a 6.43-inch full HD AMOLED display. The aspect ratio of the display is 20:9 with a refresh rate of 90Hz.

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The OnePlus Nord CE 5G will be offering internal storage of 256GB with connectivity options including 5G, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth v5.1, GPS/ A-GPS/ NaVIC, NFC, USB Type-C, and a 3.5mm headphone jack (Gadgets 360). The different types of sensors in the mobile include an ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, magnetometer, gyroscope, and accelerometer. Apart from these features, it has an in-display fingerprint sensor, speakers with noise cancellation support, 4500 mAh battery life. The battery has been improved as compared to the last Nord model by OnePlus.

Price and Availability

In India, the price of the new OnePlus Nord CE 5G starts from Rs. 22,999. This price is for the variant of 6GB+128GB. The price of the model for 8GB+128GB variants starts from Rs. 24, 999. One of the models of the new Nord CE 5G starts from Rs. 27,999 and is a showstopper with a 12GB+256GB storage variant. The three different colors available for all these models are Blue Void (matte), Charcoal Ink (Glossy), and Silver Ray. OnePlus Nord CE 5G will be made available from 16th June and you can also preorder from today itself. They will be available in the online stores of OnePlus and Amazon. 

Camera System of Nord CE 5G

OnePlus has always been one of the top choices of users when it comes to camera quality. Be it for photography, video calling, or taking selfies, the photographs produced by a OnePlus are highly distinguishable. The new OnePlus Nord CE 5G comes with a triple rear camera system. The camera setup consists of a 64-megapixel primary sensor with a lens of aperture f/1.79. The primary sensor has electronic image stabilization (EIS) which helps greatly while shooting videos with users being in motion. The secondary camera has a sensor of 8 megapixels with an ultra-wide lens of f/2.25 and the third one is a 2-megapixel monochrome sensor with an f/2.4 lens.

OnePlus can easily substitute heavy gear for a photographer especially while hiking or traveling in busy areas. The images and the videos are of very high quality and quench the need for a good camera. With the pandemic shifting of our work culture to a remote version, users can easily attend video calls with the front camera of Nord CE 5G which features a 16 megapixel Sony IMX471 sensor that also has EIS.

Seems like the rear camera system of the OnePlus Nord CE 5G is the center of attraction as it has multi autofocus options (PDAF+CAF). The shooting options available in the phone for the rear camera are Nightscape, Ultrashort HDR, Panorama, Pro Mode, Portrait, and Smart Scene Recognition. Videos can be recorded in 4K resolution with 30fps. Time-lapse can also be made while doing videography.

Pixel Buds A-Series

Google Launches Pixel Buds A-Series; Much Cheaper than the Previous Ones.

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Going wireless is the current passion for every other technology company today. Starting from mobile phones to gaming consoles and earphones, everything has gone wireless. The earphone industry has taken off quite rapidly in the past few years, as from JBL to Apple, you get a variety of hands-free earphones and headphones at a different price range. Google, too, has its series of truly wireless earphones, i.e., Pixel Buds, and now, it has brought another series of the same i.e. Pixel Buds A-Series.

Google has launched a new pair of Pixel Buds under the series name Pixel Buds A-Series, having a similar design to Google’s original Pixel Buds, but at a much cheaper price. Though there have already been many speculations about these Pixel Buds through some leaks, the company has revealed much more than that today, through its official launch announcement.

Pixel Buds A-Series Features

Though the Pixel Buds A-Series has been priced at a lower price, i.e., $99, the company hasn’t compromised on the quality of the product. The earbuds come with 12mm dynamic drivers, and the user can still control it through the hands-free “Hey Google” voice commands. Though the Pixel buds do not possess the noise cancellation feature, the quality is still as good as the original pixel buds.

The earbuds come with the Bass Boost feature (providing a powerful bass), captivated touch sensors (to make calls, pause-play music), a motion-detecting accelerometer, beamforming mics, as well as a single IR proximity sensor (to detect if the buds are fitted in the ears properly or not). Also, the new Pixel Buds possess the adaptive sound feature, such that it balances the volume according to the surrounding. Like the standard Pixel buds, it is also rated IPX4 for water and sweat resistance and also supports Bluetooth 5.0 for connectivity.

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Talking about the usage, Google has claimed that the Pixel Buds come with a battery life of five hours and 24 hours counting recharges in the case. The buds also provide three hours of listening time on a mere 15-minutes quick charging. The charging case of the buds comes with USB Type-C charging and also features the hall-effect sensor to detect if the charging case is opened.

Coming to the design of the A-Series Pixel Buds, these are similar looking to the original Pixel Buds, except, the size of the integrated ear hooks has been reduced a little. Also, the company has softened these hooks to make them more comfortable to wear. Apart from that, Google has also done some good work on improving the new Pixel Buds by targeting the connectivity and audio cutouts issue raised by the older customers of Pixel Buds.

Price and Availability

Google, this time, has worked on bringing a much cheaper pair of earbuds for its customers, as the standard Google Pixel Buds cost $179 for a pair, whereas the newly launched A-series buds are available for $99. The cheaper price of the earbuds has also lead to the reduction of some of the features, such as noise cancellation, but still, the sound quality is similar to the original earbuds by Google.

Google has just launched the A-series Pixel Buds and has made them available for pre-orders in the United States and Canada. The Two countries will also be able to get them in the market starting from June 17. The company has not made any announcements on when the new A-series Pixel Buds will hit the global market.

HarmonyOS

Huawei introduces new smartphones and other products powered by HarmonyOS 2.

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On 2nd June 2021, Huawei announced the rollout of new products which will be powered by the HarmonyOS 2 operating system. The company will launch the new OS for certain smartphone models from today itself. This will give the users a choice between the current Android OS and the new HarmonyOS that they can switch to. The new version of the HUAWEI Mate 40 Series and HUAWEI Mate X2 along with the HUAWEI WATCH 3 Series, and the HUAWEI MatePad Pro will run on this new OS.

Since the company is launching HarmonyOS, the smartphones of Huawei will not be totally dependent on the Android platform. This can be the consequence of the decision made by the US government when it banned Google from providing any technical support to the new Huawei phone models. So, let’s have a look at the new gadgets which will be powered by HarmonyOS 2 and how it will enhance user experience.

Introduction to HarmonyOS

In today’s event, Huawei has announced many new products by the company including smartphones and tablets which will be upgraded to run on HarmonyOS 2. Huawei has addressed the problem of interconnectivity between smart devices which often make us compromise on our smooth experience. The new HarmonyOS is designed in a way that it will provide a common language for different types of smart devices to connect and collaborate ensuring better safety.

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This new OS uses distributed technology which makes it capable of responding to the different needs of different devices using a single system. HarmonyOS will establish a strong cohesion between independent devices turning them into a Super Device thus leveraging the capabilities of the component devices according to a user’s real-time need.

HUAWEI Watch 3 Series with HarmonyOS 2

The new flagship smartwatch of Huawei is featuring a real beauty of curved glass screen with a brand new 3D rotating crown that can sense different levels of pressure. Powered by HarmonyOS 2 the watch integrated seamlessly with your Huawei smartphone allowing you to make phone calls and also use your phone’s data. Not to mention the watch will become the favorite fitness buddy of the user providing 100 different modes along with healthcare support options. The users can manage their health in real-time with Huawei Watch 3 series which also comes with a sensor to detect skin temperature.

HUAWEI MatePad Pro

This new tablet features a 12.6 inch OLED FullView display with high color accuracy and an ultra-high contrast ratio of 1,000,000:1. It also supports a DCI-P3 color gamut. The Huawei MatePad Pro is equipped with Kirin 9000 series chipsets delivering an exceptional level of performance. With HarmonyOS, this tablet can work seamlessly with both smartphones and PCs doubling the productivity of the user.

This tablet also supports Multi-screen Collaboration with PCs meaning it will become your drawing board in Mirror mode and work as a monitor in Extend mode. Along with the new tablet, Huawei also revealed the second-generation HUAWEI M-Pencil featuring a platinum-coated riv to increase precision and decrease latency. The new Huawei M-Pencil is capable of converting any handwriting into digital text in real-time.

Multi-Device Interaction

The best part of this new HarmonyOS operating system is creating perfect sync between different smart devices for a better experience and smoother workflow. The new Control Panel of the HarmonyOS comes with a drag-and-integrate feature which will allow the users to choose the devices they want to connect together under different situations. Harmony OS2 has a new Task Center which allows apps to travel between different devices. This means if your smartphone has a specific app installed, you can transfer it to the Huawei MatePad Pro without installing the app on the tablet.

Currently, the company is aiming to launch HarmonyOS in 200 million smartphones and 100 million other third-party smart devices by the end of 2021. Wang Chenglu, president of Huawei Consumer Business Group’s software department, said that the company is looking beyond smartphones and trying to develop a system that will bridge the gap between other smart devices. And, with HarmonyOS users will be able to connect every smart device and develop a Super Device and harness the most of every product.

5G Solution 5000

Intel announced a few products including 5G Solution 5000, New Tiger Lake Laptop CPUs at Computex 2021

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With the ongoing pandemic since last year, there has been a great surge in demand for high-performing gadgets. Seeing how the demand for highly efficient gadgets has risen, has changed the scenario of the entire IT industry. Intel during Computex 2021 showed a keynote presentation of how PCs have become important not only for work but also for education and entertainment.

Be it laptops or smartphones, every student to professional around the world wants high multitasking capabilities and strong connectivity. So, Intel has decided to bring a few brand-new products into the market to make communication and workflow in this pandemic easier and better. The company is launching a 5G module for PCs, that is, the Intel 5G Solution 5000 and new 11th Gen Tiger Lake CPUs for thin and light laptops. Intel also showed a glimpse of the upcoming 12th Gen Alder Lake CPUs up to and running for both desktops and laptops.

Intel 5G Solution 5000

Intel has developed this new 5G Solution 5000 in collaboration with two other companies, MediaTek and Fibocom. This 5G solution has been developed to incorporate laptops and desktops which will help the demand for 5G networks as well as improve the existing connectivity. There are still many people out there who depend on cellular data even while logging in through a PC. So, this new 5G solution will improve the connectivity for them.

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The planning for building this 5G solution started a couple of years ago when Dell and HP were supposed to be the first companies to introduce this new Intel’s 5G solution. But, in the present scenario, it has been confirmed that Acer, Asus, and HP will introduce laptops with this 5G solution in 2021. The new laptops which will be introduced will be based on both Intel 11th Gen U-Series and H-Series CPU families (Gadgets 360). This suggests that the performance and connectivity will be enhanced for both thin and light laptops as well as gaming laptops. Intel along with the partnered companies are planning to launch around 30 laptops integrated with 5G modem and Tiger Lake (and Alder Lake) CPUs next year.

Capabilities of the new 5G Solution 5000

The new 5G solution 5000 will be implemented using the standard M.2 interface but in a wider module than the current day’s SSD. This solution will work for both laptops and desktops running on Windows, Linux, and ChromeOS. Intel provides worldwide carrier certification and some of them include APAC, Japan, Australia, North America, etc. So, once the laptop is provided with this new connectivity solution, the user can connect to 5G NR networks, 4G LTE networks, and even 3G networks. The 5G solution will support sub-6GHz 5G and also up to 4.7Gbps downloads and 1.25Gbps upload speeds as claimed by the company.

New Tiger Lake CPUs

Intel will launch two brand new Tiger Lake  CPUs which are Core i7 1195G7 and Core i5 1155G7. The former CPU will have a single-core turbo speed of 5GHz while the latter one will have up to 4.5GHz. Both of these CPUs will feature Intel Iris Xe graphics and have 12-28W configurable TDP targets. Not to mention that these new CPUs will compete with AMD Ryzen 5000 CPU series. Intel and AMD are in strong neck-to-neck competition and each one is coming up with something better, efficient, and proficient every time.

The demand of consumers is changing with time, and the real winner is the one who can evolve faster along with a sustainable approach. At the end of Computex 2021, Intel also presented the eco-friendly Acer Aspire Vero Notebook which is made from recycled materials of the post-consumer sector. This is an example of a sustainable approach which is important for a better ecosystem where both nature and technology can thrive together.