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HIGHLIGHTS Huawei WiFi Q2 can be paired with up to 16 satellites WiFi Q2 comes with a G.hn gigabit PLC module It is reportedly priced at $349.99 with three base units Huawei at the ongoing CES 2018 brought a hybrid whole home Wi-Fi system that is touted to deliver "blazing fast" wireless connectivity. Called the Huawei WiFi Q2, the new system lets users pair a base station with up to 16 satellites to widen the coverage of a Wi-Fi network in a home environment. The system also has a capable hardware to deliver a hybrid connection of as high as 1867Mbps by bonding the speed of PLC (Power Line Communication) and mesh Wi-Fi. It would ultimately give a tough competition to some smart Wi-Fi routers designed by Google, Linksys, and Netgear among others. Routers with support for a mesh Wi-Fi network are quite common nowadays. But the tradition solutions often depend on the shape and size of the home and come with a complex installa...

HIGHLIGHTS The feature is only visible in WhatsApp beta for Android iOS users are yet to see the feature The other user will be asked if they want to switch WhatsApp calls have become a crucial part of the popular messaging app, with over 100 million calls made per day on the platform. The popular messaging app lets users supports both voice and video calls, and it has been rumoured for months that WhatsApp is testing a new feature that will allow users to switch between voice calls and video calls. The feature is only available on Android beta (v2.18.4) for now, and lets users switch between calls at the touch of a button. You can register for the WhatsApp Android beta programme via Google Play. If you are in the middle of a WhatsApp voice call and want to switch to a video call, you just need to tap that button to make the switch. Tapping the button will send a request to the person on the other side, asking they want to switch from voice to...

Smartron t.phone P smartphone was launched in January 2018.  The phone comes with a 5.20-inch touchscreen display with a resolution of 720 pixels by 1280 pixels. The Smartron t.phone P is powered by 1.1GHz octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 435 processor   it comes with 3GB of RAM. The phone packs 32GB of internal storage that can be expanded up to 128GB via a microSD card.  the cameras are concerned, the Smartron t.phone P packs a 13-megapixel primary camera on the rear and a 5-megapixel front shooter for selfies. The Smartron t.phone P runs Android 7.1.1 and is powered by a 5000mAh.  It measures 148.30 x 72.20 x 8.90 (height x width x thickness) and weigh 160.00 grams. The Smartron t.phone P is a dual SIM (GSM and GSM) smartphone that accepts Nano-SIM and Nano-SIM. Connectivity options include Wi-Fi, GPS, Bluetooth, USB OTG, FM, 3G and 4G (with support for Band 40 used by some LTE networks in India).  Sensors on the phone include Proximity sensor...

HIGHLIGHTS Samsung's 8K Q9S TV comes with more pixels and AI inside 'The Wall' uses MicroLED technology that is 'self-emitting' Samsung is upgrading its 2018 Smart TV platform with Bixby and more Samsung has launched a massive 4K TV ahead of CES 2018. Samsung's new TV is called 'The Wall' and is being pitched at 'the world's first modular TV'. At 146 inches, Samsung's The Wall uses MicroLED technology for display. Apart from the 146 inch 4K TV, Samsung, at CES 2018, has also unveiled the Q9S 8K QLED TV that comes with more pixels and AI inside. The massive 85-inch TV features a 'proprietary algorithm' to upscale lower resolution video for its Super Hi-Vision display. Samsung is also upgrading its 2018 Smart TV platform by adding its Bixby AI voice assistant along with integrated SmartThings technology. Additionally, Samsung has introduced a lot of technology into its new 2018 TVs, which includes HDR10+ support for...

HIGHLIGHTS The account is created automatically if balance exceeds Rs. 1 lakh Users can earn up to 6.85 percent annual interest Paytm Payments Bank says this provides safer investment options Paytm Payments Bank on Saturday said it has partnered Induslnd Bank to introduce a facility to create a fixed deposit when the customer balance exceeds Rs. 1 lakh at the end of day. The company says Paytm Payments Bank customers can redeem their deposits instantly, anytime without paying any pre-closure or miscellaneous charges and can earn up to 6.85 percent annual interest, the company said in a statement. Additionally, if a customer becomes a senior citizen before the maturity period, the account will be auto-renewed under the senior citizen scheme, thus earning higher interest, it added. "Majority of Indians prefer safer investment options that offer them higher earning potential. Our offering will add the much-needed convenience of zero paper...

HIGHLIGHTS Sleep Number unveiled a revamped version of its smart bed at CES The smart bed can adjust itself to prevent snoring It is equipped with snore detection A US-based company has developed a smart bed that can automatically adjust itself in order to  stop one from snoring and provide maximum comfort for a sound sleep. The smart bed, unveiled by Sleep Number at the CES 2018 trade show in Las Vegas, automatically adjusts to help both partners sleep comfortably all night. "Today we are excited to unveil the future of sleep: the Sleep Number 360 smart bed, a revolutionary product that redefines what people should expect from their bed," said Shelly Ibach, CEO of Select Comfort, US-based manufacturer that produce the Sleep Number mattresses. The mattress provides self-adjusting comfort throughout the night. As sleep positions change during the night, each partner can sleep comfortably. The technology adjusts the bed's comfort in...

HIGHLIGHTS The Byton concept car was unveiled at CES 2018 The company says the first model will hit streets next year the startup is led by former executives from Tesla, Google, Apple, BMW A Chinese startup unveiled its vision for the automobile of the future Sunday at CES 2018, promising to deliver an "intuitive and intelligent" car to global markets starting next year from around $45,000. The electric-powered concept car shown by Byton at CES in Las Vegas is touted as a computing device on wheels, equipped with a "digital" lounge featuring a panoramic display acting as a hub for navigation, entertainment and even monitoring the health of its occupants. Backed by more than $200 million from investors including Chinese tech giant Tencent, Byton -- whose name was chosen to suggest "bytes on wheels" -- is among the latest entrants to a crowded field of startups and established players looking to emulate Tesla in the race for a new kind o...