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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 will also have an NFC-powered function called Magic Tap that will allow users to share content from their NFC-enabled smartphone to the LG TV, and vice-versa.Park Hyoung-sei, president of LG Home Entertainment Company, said…

OnePlus TV U1S series launch is just around the corner and new leaks offer us a glimpse at the possible pricing and design of the upcoming smart TV lineup, as well as the remote. It seems to have almost no bezels on three sides with a slim chin. The render for the remote shows a new connectivity option, along with dedicated buttons for popular OTP services. Pricing for the TV models has also been allegedly leaked and so has a camera accessory. OnePlus TV U1S series will include a 50-inch, 55-inch, and a 65-inch option…

Xiaomi K200 All-in-One laser printer was launched earlier this week in China. The first ever printer from Xiaomi comes with various features including NFC support for one tap printing and a drag-and-drop functionality that allows users to quickly print webpages. The device can be used to print, scan, and photocopy documents. As per the Chinese company, the toner cartridge of the printer can deliver up to 4,000 pages. It allows remote printing as well as direct printing via WeChat app.Xiaomi K200 price, availabilityXiaomi…

Digital financial services firm One97 Communication Limited, which owns the Paytm brand, has tokenised 28 million cards across Visa, Mastercard and RuPay, and expects to purge saved card data by June 30, the company said on Thursday. The tokenised cards account for 80 percent of monthly active cards on the Paytm app, it added."Paytm is committed to safe and secure online payments, and in that direction, RBI's tokenisation effort is a key milestone for the industry. We recognised the need for tokenised cards and…

Xiaomi is all set to hold its launch event today, September 15, at 5:30pm IST, where the Chinese smartphone maker will unveil the Xiaomi 11T series. While the launch of Xiaomi 11T and Xiaomi 11T Pro smartphones are already confirmed, a new leak has suggested a list of new products including Xiaomi Smart TV Q1E, Mi Smart Band 6 NFC, Xiaomi Smart Projector 2, and AX3000 mesh system router that will also make an appearance at the global launch event. Some of these Xiaomi products are already available in China, but Mi Smart…

EU antitrust regulators charged Apple on Monday with restricting rivals' access to its NFC chip technology in a move that could result in a hefty fine for the iPhone maker and force it to open its mobile payment system to competitors.The European Commission said it had sent a charge sheet known as a statement of objections to Apple, detailing how the company had abused its dominant position in markets for mobile wallets on iOS devices."We have indications that Apple restricted third-party access to key technology…

In my last article, I had written about the various things to consider while choosing the core pieces of  gear for a wildlife filmmaking kit. Now, I would like to introduce you to smaller yet equally important pieces of gear that will go a long way in ensuring you get the best quality footage on field.External viewfinders/monitors An OSEE 7-inch external monitor produces over 3,000 nits of brightness, making it ideal for outdoor usePhoto Credit: Sripad SridharMost professional mirrorless/DSLR cameras come with a tiny…

Paytm offers different ways for users to make payments, and the fintech company recently added support for a Tap to Pay feature to make bank card payments using their Android smartphones. The feature works in a similar manner as Samsung Pay and Google Pay, allowing users to make purchases at Point of Sale (PoS) machines via NFC. Payments can be made without having to carry debit or credit cards around. The feature also works without an Internet connection, which can come in handy when a smartphone does not have ample…