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Airtel and ShortsTV have collaborated to offer content from the over-the-top (OTT) platform to Airtel Xstream users, as per a report. ShortsTV offers a plethora of content that includes professionally produced live action, animation, and documentary short movies round-the-clock. As per the report, the platform will leverage the data, distribution, and the network of Airtel

Sony SRS-RA3000 has launched in India. It boasts of 360-degree audio and smart features like Chromecast and voice control. The wireless speaker, as per Sony, spreads background music both horizontally and vertically for an immersive yet unobtrusive experience. Sony SRS-RA3000 comes with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity and there seem to be two colour options. There

Boat Aavante Bar 4000DA soundbar has launched in India and boasts of impressive features like Dolby Atmos support and 2.1.2 channel surround sound. Aavante Bar 4000DA is the latest addition to the company’s Aavante Bar series, and its most expensive offering to date. It comes with Bluetooth connectivity and HDMI ARC support. The Boat Aavante

Philips TAB7305 and Philips TAB5305 soundbar models have launched in India. They come with wireless subwoofers and both offer 2.1 channel setup. Philips TAB7305 is more powerful with greater sound output compared to Philips TAB5305. The two models come with multiple connectivity options with Philips TAB7305 boasting of a few extra features over Philips TAB5305.

Amazon announced on Tuesday that it will be launching its first manufacturing line in India later this year. The unit will be set up in Chennai, Tamil Nadu and will begin with producing “hundreds of thousands” of Amazon Fire TV Stick devices every year. The company further said that it will invest $1 billion to

TV prices in India have increased by around 10 percent or more across all segments and brands, as per market data reviewed on Gadgets 360. Although TV sales, particularly in the fast-growing Smart TV segment, have been rising during the coronavirus-related lockdowns, this might face obstacles now. Young companies including Xiaomi, OnePlus, and Realme, as

Google has released a new Android TV update that brings an all-new home screen interface, which looks quite similar to the UI available on Google TV. The new home screen interface comes with dedicated Home, Discover, and Apps tabs. In addition to the updated Android TV interface, Google is discontinuing the YouTube app for Apple

Japan’s Sony raised its full-year profit outlook by one-third, helped by pandemic-fuelled demand for games, movies, and other content, but said it was struggling to build enough PlayStation 5 consoles amid a global shortage of semiconductors. The electronics and entertainment conglomerate said on Wednesday some customers may have to wait longer for their consoles as

South Korea’s LG Display reported its highest quarterly profit in over three years on Wednesday, returning to the black for a second quarter in a row with help from increased shipments of Apple’s new iPhone models. The Apple supplier posted an operating profit of KRW 685 billion (roughly Rs. 4,500 crores) in the 2020 fourth

As one of the two largest e-commerce retailers in India, Amazon sells a lot of televisions from various brands. Much of the demand is for affordable TVs, with brands such as Vu, Xiaomi, Hisense, and TCL working closely with Amazon to sell and ship them across the country in the most efficient way possible. Amazon

Xiaomi Patchwall 2020 Replay Report was just released by the company, based on usage data gathered from customers who bought Mi TV models. It showed us, among other things, that educational content got a big boost in viewership in 2020. The year 2020 was historic for reasons good and bad (primarily the latter), but the

Soundcore Infini Pro soundbar has been launched in India. It launched in the US way back in January 2019 and has now made its way to the Indian market. The Soundcore Infini Pro features an integrated 2.1 channel design with tweeters and sub-woofers. There are customised sound modes and ample connectivity options. The Soundcore Infini

Vu Cinema TV Action Series has been launched in India in a 55-ich and a 65-inch variant. The Action Series comes as an upgrade over the previously released Vu Cinema TV series. The 55LX and 65LX are the two models that have been launched as part of the Action Series and will be available through

LG has announced its new range of OLED televisions at CES 2021, with various models in different sizes and across multiple product ranges. Although the information available is a bit difficult to decipher, it appears that there are at least five ranges of the upcoming OLED televisions from LG — A1, B1, C1, G1, and

Asus has announced a Fanless Chromebox that has support for up to three 4K displays. The Asus Fanless Chromebox can be mounted to the back of a display or desk, and looks almost identical to a wireless router. It features a 10th Generation Intel Core or Celeron processor. The company also introduced the Asus ZenBeam

Amazon Great Republic Day Sale will start from January 20. It will bring discounts and offers on smartphones, consumer electronics, TVs, and more. Prime members will get early access to the sale on January 19. Customers can expect up to 40 percent off on smartphones, up to 60 percent off on electronics and accessories, up

The soundbar is a pretty genius product concept, offering many of the benefits of a full-fledged home theatre system while avoiding the complications of installing a multi-speaker setup. However, soundbars can be rather expensive, often costing as much or even more than the televisions people want to use them with. Budget soundbars do exist, but

LG has showcased six display innovations at CES 2021, including a 55-inch transparent OLED Smart Bed. It is an OLED screen with adjustable height that can be placed at the foot of a bed. LG says the screen can achieve up to 40 percent transparency and you can see through it even when it is

LG webOS 6.0 has been introduced for its 2021 OLED, QNED Mini LED, NanoCell, and UHD smart TVs. It comes with an upgraded version of its ThinQ AI, that supports new voice commands for Alexa and Google Assistant. The new Magic Remote will have hot keys for Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, and Disney +. It

CES 2021 begins on Monday, January 11, not in Las Vegas but online — a first for CES — thanks to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. The shift from swanky hotels to virtual halls isn’t keeping anyone away. All the major brands, including Samsung, Sony, LG, Microsoft, Intel, Nvidia, and AMD, will be involved. Though not

Samsung shares jumped on Friday after it said its fourth quarter operating profit likely rose 26 percent as coronavirus pandemic driven remote working and TV-watching fuelled sales of chips and display panels. Samsung Electronics shares rose as much as 8.6 percent in afternoon trade to a record high, compared to a 3.9 percent rise in

Samsung Neo QLED and MicroLED TV models were unveiled on Wednesday at a pre-CES 2021 virtual event. The new portfolio is aimed to provide better TV-viewing experiences with improved contrast and better backlighting, alongside offering next-generation accessibility through features including Sign Language Zoom and Multi-Output Audio. Alongside the new Neo QLED and MicroLED TVs, Samsung

Mi TV range in India has received a price hike of up to Rs. 3,000. The new update is associated with the Mi TV 4A Pro, Mi TV 4X, and Mi TV Horizon Edition models. Xiaomi reflects the price hike through its Mi.com website. The new pricing is also applicable at offline retail stores in

Samsung Electronics said on Tuesday it will extend production of liquid crystal display (LCD) panels for TVs and monitors, as stay-at-home trends of the coronavirus pandemic created an uptick in demand. Samsung Display’s decision to extend LCD production in South Korea for an unspecified period of time overrides its announcement in March that it would

LG is rolling out a software update that adds Apple AirPlay 2 and HomeKit support for some 2018 smart TV models, as per a report. LG had announced the availability of the Apple TV app on its 2018-OLED and Super UHD TVs in September, and said that AirPlay 2 and HomeKit will be rolled out

Samsung has announced HDR10+ Adaptive feature to offer an improved HDR10+ experience on Samsung TV models, taking into account the lighting conditions of the room the TV is placed in. HDR10+ Adaptive works with Filmmaker Mode and adapts to brighter rooms, preventing the image from appearing washed out. The feature will be launched globally with

LG QNED Mini LED TVs will be launched at the virtual CES 2021 event, the company announced today. This will be the first consumer-centric range of mini-LED TVs from the South Korean tech giant, and will be available in various sizes and resolutions of up to 86 inches and 8K, respectively. The new display technology

Samsung TV Plus, the Web content service for Samsung TV users, is reaching India and markets including Mexico, Sweden, and some additional European countries in 2021, the South Korean giant has announced. The service was launched in 2015 for limited access, but it has now been expanded to 12 countries and 742 channels. There are

Huawei Smart Screen S and Smart Screen S Pro smart TV models have been launched in China. The Smart Screen S is offered in three sizes, 55-, 65-, and 75-inch, while the Huawei Smart Screen S Pro is offered in 65- and 75-inch sizes. They all come 4K resolution and all the models, except for

Although QLED TVs were once considerably more expensive than their LED counterparts, 2020 has seen some impressive options at much more reasonable prices. Samsung’s once-premium QLED TV range now starts below Rs. 80,000, while brands such as OnePlus and TCL have options with similar specifications for even less. QLED technology is worth considering if you