Technology companies including Dyson, Samsung, Sony and Dell launched phones, computers, accessories and more this week (15-21 July 2024).
DH’s Gadgets Weekly edition features the latest personal tech products and brings you the latest in consumer electronics.
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Each ear cushion is made from ultra-soft microfiber and premium foam, which is said to provide superior comfort and an acoustic seal. Multi-pivot gimbal arms and a uniquely positioned battery within the headband ensure balanced weight distribution. They also feature a custom Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) algorithm that uses eight microphones to sample external sounds 384,000 times per second. This, combined with premium materials and a carefully designed internal structure, cancels up to 40dB of unwanted noise.
With 40mm, 16 ohm neodymium speaker drivers and advanced audio signal processing, Dyson OnTrac delivers every note and word with precision. The headphones can reproduce frequencies from as low as 6 Hertz to as high as 21,000 Hertz, providing deep sub-bass that users can feel and clear trebles at the top end of the frequency range.
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The speaker housing is angled 13 inches towards the ear for a more direct audio response, according to the company. The MyDyson app allows users to control the in-ear and external volume. The app also has the ability to alert users to potentially dangerous levels. The MyDyson app also allows owners to choose from three custom EQ modes: Bass Boost, Neutral, and Enhanced.
Dyson offers multiple color options for the OnTrac headphone cups.
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On a full charge, you’ll get up to 55 hours of battery life, which equates to two weeks of listening with ANC enabled.
The company uses a Computer Numerical Control (CNC) manufacturing process for three types of headphones: CNC aluminum, copper and nickel ear caps. The ceramic cinnabar version has a ceramic-like painted finish. In addition to these four color variations, customers can customize their Dyson OnTrac with custom outer caps and ear cushions in a variety of colors and finishes.
It will be priced at $499.99 in the U.S. The company has confirmed that it will launch the new Dyson OnTrac in India later this year.
Sony Bravia 3 Series 4K Smart TV
The company will release the new BRAVIA 3 Series in six sizes: 43 inches (K-43S30), 50 inches (K-50S30), 55 inches (K-55S30), 65 inches (K-65S30), 75 inches (K-75S30), and 85 inches (K-85S30).
They are equipped with Sony’s proprietary 4K HDR Processor X1, which uses advanced algorithms to improve image quality and 4K X-Reality PRO ensures clarity by upscaling non-4K content to near-4K resolution.
The processor delivers vibrant colors with TRILUMINOS Pro technology that produces a wider range of natural hues. Dynamic Contrast Enhancer optimizes contrast for deeper blacks and brighter whites. Object-based HDR Remastering adjusts colors and textures for more realistic images, while Super Bit Mapping reduces color banding.
Motionflow XR enables new Sony TVs to control LED backlighting to reduce image blur for sharper pictures, while increasing the number of images displayed per second to smooth out motion, making fast-moving action look clear and smooth.
Equipped with X-Balanced speakers, combined with Dual Bass Reflex technology and Dolby Atmos system, it delivers clear, multi-dimensional audio and rich bass. This innovative design ensures an immersive sound experience for movies, music and games, delivering superior audio performance in a compact form factor.
Equipped with Dolby Vision technology, the BRAVIA 3 Series delivers cinematic images with striking highlights and deep dark areas, creating an inviting home theatre ambience. The new TVs are also powered by Google TV OS and support all major OTT apps including Netflix, Amazon Prime Video and Zee5.
As of now, the company is offering two models, 55-inch (K-55S30) and 65-inch (K-65S30), priced at Rs 93,900 and Rs 121,900, respectively.
Samsung Galaxy M35 5G Series.
It features a 6.6-inch Full HD+ (1080x2340p) Super AMOLED Infinity-O display with a 120Hz refresh rate and supports up to 1,000 nits peak brightness. It is protected by Corning’s Gorilla Glass Victus+ shield. It also features a hybrid dual-SIM slot (nano SIM-1 + nano SIM-2 or microSD card), a side-mounted fingerprint sensor, and a Type-C port.
Under the hood, it has a Samsung Exynos 68 processor with Mali-G5 MP1380 GPU, Android 14 based One UI 6.1, 6GB / 8GB RAM, 128GB / 256GB internal storage (expandable up to 1TB), a triple camera module (50MP (f / 1.8, OIS: optical image stabilization) + 8MP ultra wide-angle camera (f / 2.2) + 2MP macro camera (f / 2.4) with LED flash on the back, a 13MP front camera (f / 2.2), and a 6,000mAh battery with 25W charger.
The new Galaxy M35 5G comes in three colours – light blue, dark blue and grey – and will be priced at Rs 19,999, Rs 21,499 and Rs 24,499 in three configurations – 6GB RAM + 128GB storage, 6GB RAM + 256GB storage and 8GB RAM + 256GB storage, respectively.
Dell XPS 13 and Inspiron 14 Plus Series Copilot+ PCs
Dell XPS 13 (left) and Inspiron 14 Plus (right) series computers
The new XPS 13 comes with the Snapdragon X1 EliteX1E-80-100 CPU, while the Inspiron 14 Plus has the Snapdragon X Plus X1P-64-100 processor.
Both laptops offer all-day battery life and are powerful enough to run generative artificial intelligence applications like live captioning, Windows Studio Effects, and more.
Thanks to the Qualcomm Hexagon NPU and Copilot+ capabilities, users can create AI-generated images locally on the device using the Cocreator app.
Priced starting at Rs 169,990 and Rs 119,590 respectively, the new XPS 13 and Inspiron 14 Plus will be available across leading retail partners such as Dell Stores, DES, Croma, Reliance Retail, Vijay Sales, multi-brand outlets and Amazon.
Google launches 2024 Startup Accelerator: AI First program in India
Google for Startups Accelerator Class of 2024 – AI First
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The search engine giant hosted its I/O Connect 2024 event in Bengaluru earlier this week.
The company announced the new class of its Google for Startups Accelerator: AI First program in India, selecting 20 AI-first startups across sectors ranging from gaming to manufacturing from over 1,030 applications received from across India.
The list of startups selected by Google includes 3DAILY, Figr, Hypergro.ai, Kommunicate, Kroop AI, LearnTube, MarianAI, Meritic, Merilin AI, Privasapien, Segwise.ai, SellerApp, Simplismart AI, SpotDraft, Supersourcing, SwitchOn, upliance.ai, vidyo.ai, VisualDub.ai and Vodex.ai.
The program will begin with a one-week in-person bootcamp at Google’s Bengaluru office, and over the next three months, Google will work closely with the startups to help them address key technical and business challenges, and help them scale human-centric, responsible AI solutions from the ground up.
The program includes specialized training, cloud infrastructure credits, mentorship from industry leaders and various Google teams, including Google Cloud, Google DeepMind, Android and Web, and access to our global network.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Flip 6 series see overwhelming response in India, device shipments begin early
Samsung unveiled the Galaxy Z Flip 6, Fold 6, and several smart wearables at its Galaxy Unpacked 2024 event.
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Samsung recorded a more than 40 percent increase in pre-orders for the Galaxy Z Fold6 and Galaxy Z Flip6 in the first 24 hours after launch compared to the previous Galaxy Z Fold5 and Flip5 series.
Now, the company has started delivering the device a few days early in India, ahead of its official release on July 24.
The Galaxy Z Fold6 and Z Flip6 are the thinnest and lightest Galaxy Z series devices ever, with a perfectly symmetrical design with straight edges. The Galaxy Z series also features reinforced Armor Aluminum and Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2, making them the most durable Galaxy Z series to date.
Inside the Galaxy Z Fold6 and Z Flip6 is the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor, the most advanced Snapdragon mobile processor ever. It’s optimized for AI processing, delivering enhanced graphics and better overall performance. The Galaxy Z Fold6 also features a 1.6x vapor chamber for longer gaming sessions, and ray tracing supports realistic graphics on the 7.6-inch screen, delivering a more immersive gaming experience with a bright display of up to 2,600 nits.
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 comes in three storage options — 12GB RAM + 256GB, 12GB RAM + 512GB, and 12GB RAM + 1TB — priced at Rs 164,999, Rs 176,999, and Rs 200,999, respectively.
Meanwhile, the Galaxy Z Flip6 comes in two variants — 12GB RAM + 256GB storage and 12GB + 512GB storage — priced at Rs 109,999 and Rs 121,999, respectively.
Bumble app gets security update to report AI-generated profiles
An update to the Bumble app has added a security option to report AI-generated profiles on the dating service.
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In a recent Bumble survey, 71% of Gen Z and millennial respondents felt there should be limits on the use of AI-generated profile photos and biographical data on dating apps.
To curb such unethical practices, Bumble has introduced a new update to its dating app that gives users the option to report profiles that they believe have been faked using a generative AI app.
“Clearing out misleading or unsafe elements is essential to creating a space for meaningful connections. We’re committed to continually improving our technology to ensure Bumble is a safe and trusted dating environment. Introducing this new reporting option helps us better understand how bad actors and fake profiles are misusing our AI so our community can feel safe connecting,” said Lisa Stein, VP of Product at Bumble.
Motorola Razr 50 Ultra launched in India
It features a 4-inch (1272 x 1080 pixels) QuickView pOLED LTPO display, which is larger than the previous Razr 40 Ultra series (3.6 inches).
It also supports variable refresh rate (1-165Hz) and is protected by Corning’s Gorilla Glass Victus shield.
Unfolding the device reveals a 6.9-inch FlexView Full HD+ (2640×1080p) pOLED LTPO foldable display. It also supports a 1-165Hz refresh rate, 10-bit HDR 10+, up to 3,000 nits peak brightness, and Dolby Vision.
The Razr50 Ultra is powered by Qualcomm’s latest 4nm-class Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 processor, with a CPU peak speed of 3.0GHz, Adreno 735 graphics processing unit (GPU), 12GB LPDDR5X RAM, Android 14 OS, 256GB/512GB UFS 4.0 storage, and a 4,000mAh battery with 44W TurboPower fast charging. It also supports 15W wireless charging and 5W reverse charging.
Motorola’s premium foldable phone comes with a dual camera module consisting of a primary 50MP camera (1/1.95-inch sensor, f/1.79 aperture, OIS: Optical Image Stabilization) and a 50MP 2x telephoto camera (1/1.95-inch sensor, f/2.0) with LED flash.
Inside, there is a 32MP selfie camera (f/2.4) for video calling.
Motorola’s latest phone also supports Google’s generative artificial intelligence (gen AI) Gemini feature, which can transcribe live audio, summarize notes, and more.
The new Razr 50 Ultra comes in three colours – Midnight Blue, Spring Green and Peach Fuzz (Pantone’s colour of 2024). The company is offering the device in one variant (12GB RAM + 512GB storage) for Rs 99,999. For a limited time, you can buy it for as low as Rs 89,999 with a bank offer.
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Published on July 21, 2024 at 00:30 IST
