Google Tez

With over 300 million smartphone users in India and rapidly improving connectivity, the internet is becoming a daily part of life for many Indians. That includes messaging friends and family, searching the web for information, reading news, watching music videos, or playing games. But when it comes to paying for things in the real world — vegetables, bus fares, the chaiwallah, splitting the bill at dinner or paying on delivery for something purchased online — those smartphones often go unused. Out instead comes… wads of paper. Indians love cash.

There is a reason for this: cash is easy to use and works everywhere. But cash is easy to lose, difficult to carry around and can be easily stolen. More critically, cash makes it hard for people to build a financial track record, and could result in exclusion from services like credit and insurance.

To make digital payments truly work for India, google make mobile payment wallet. It is simple, affordable, and work everywhere and for everyone.  Today Google  introduce a new mobile app, Tez — a simple and secure way to pay for things, big and small, online and offline, in India. Tez is a payments and commerce app built for India on top of the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) standard.

Tez enables you to:
 
Make cash-like payments with Cash Mode: One of the most powerful aspects of cash is that it enables you to pay others without exchanging sensitive personal information. Cash Mode enables just that by letting you pay another Tez user nearby without having to share personal details like your bank account or phone number. This is ideal for paying the auto-wallah or sabzi-wallah. Bring two phones near each other, hit pay or request, enter your UPI PIN and the payment goes instantly from one bank account to another. Cash Mode is built using our proprietary AQR (Audio QR) technology, which is similar to QR codes but more convenient and more secure. And unlike NFC, it works on almost any smartphone in India, whether Android or iOS.

Like a chat app. Easy, fun and phone number based: Tez uses your phone’s contact list so there’s no need to add people as beneficiaries or remember complicated bank numbers. This makes it easy and quick to transact with people you know. So sending money to your family across the country, paying your landlord, or splitting a bill with a friend is simple and fast. Further, your transaction history with each person or business is grouped together like a conversation — just as chat apps group your messages together. This experience feels natural and enables richer, more engaging interactions.

Pay, get offers and more. At offline and online businesses: Small businesses can also use Tez to accept payments directly into their savings or individual current accounts (subject to regulatory limits).  Small businesses will be able to interact with their customers in new ways, including securely accepting UPI payments on their mobile websites with just a few taps. These merchants will also get their own Business Channel in the Tez app itself, so users can interact and transact easily with them without needing to install multiple apps. From their customized Business Channel, merchants will be able to engage customers directly by sending smart reminders for recurring payments, sharing tailored offers, and more. Googles launch partners are  PVR Cinemas and redBus, will be joined by a number of other businesses like DishTV, Jet Airways and Domino’s in the coming weeks. Google working with  existing advertisers and online e-commerce platforms like Shopify and payment aggregators like Billdesk and PayU to bring hundreds of India’s online businesses to Tez.

All the power of UPI & India’s most trusted banks: Tez works with all of the 55 banks on UPI. Google first-of-its-kind multiple payment service provider partnership with NPCI and four top banks in India — Axis Bank, HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank today and soon with the State Bank of India — means you can use Tez to transact with other UPI apps like BHIM or even check out online using your Tez UPI ID.  It doesn’t cost you anything to use Tez, and your money stays in your bank so you continue to earn interest. And best of all, because Tez works directly with your bank account, there's no need to top-up a wallet balance or pay fees to get money out.

Protected by the Tez Shield: Backed by Google’s expertise in security and machine learning, Tez Shield works 24/7 and uses multiple signals to help detect spam, fraud, prevent hacking, and to verify and protect the identity of every user. Your account is also safeguarded with security options including your phone security method such as passcode or fingerprint and a Google PIN code. And if you ever need help, our customer service team is available all day, every day by phone or chat support.

Made for India first: Tez works on the vast majority of India’s smartphones (with apps for both Android and iOS) and Android supports English, Hindi, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Marathi, Tamil, and Telugu with more coming soon.

On October 4 Google launching Pixel series next phone Pixel 2

 Google is launching the successor to its Pixel smartphone on October 4, as confirmed by a new advertising campaign and official landing page citing the date, and suggesting that anyone who is “thinking about changing phones” tune in for more information coming on October 4.

The landing page asks for an email address to be alerted with updates, and this same date and a tagline about asking “more of your phone” which appeared on a billboard in Boston this week (via MobileSyrup). Previous reports had pegged the date for a Pixel successor unveiling at or around October 5, too, so this is in keeping with that.

Rumors around the Pixel 2 (or whatever it ends up being called officially) have been flying for a while now, suggesting it’ll use a Snapdragon 835 processor with 4GB of RAM, as well as ‘squeezable’ pressure sensitive sides, and IP68 water and dust resistance. Leaks in Android Oreo have also seemingly confirmed a new always-on display, similar to the one found in Samsung’s Galaxy S8 and Note 8.

The “ask more” instruction appears to tease an evolved and improved Google Assistant, one that presumably does more when you ask it for more. For now, all we have to go on is the teaser video from Google and a litany of leaks detailing the features and looks of the upcoming Pixel 2, made by HTC, and Pixel 2 XL, expected to be manufactured by LG and based on the promising, bezel-deprived V30.

So what exactly is Google promising? Here’s a list of the rhetorical questions that the company’s teaser video throws at us:

What’s wrong with my phone’s battery?

• Why is my phone always out of storage?
• Why does my phone take so many blurry photos?
• Why doesn’t my phone understand me?
• Why can’t my phone update itself?
• Why is my smartphone so slow / hot / fragile / annoying / broken / cruel / impersonal / dumb? 

Most of these are self-explanatory, but here’s some speculative context. The blurry photos question would seem to suggest optical image stabilization (OIS) being added to this year’s Google Pixel, something the 2016 edition lacked. HTC’s U11 has some of the best OIS in the business, consistently eliminating the blur produced by shaky hands from photos that look comparatively softer on the Pixel. And Apple just managed to put OIS on both of its iPhone X cameras, so Google will want to keep up in having that important spec.

As to the points about fragile, hot, and broken phones, that might be Google’s way of taking a dig at the current trend of every device going for full glass covers on both the front and back. Yes, Samsung made it look very luxurious and premium with its Galaxy S and Note lines, but glass is glass, and these increasingly expensive devices do seem to also be growing more fragile. Anything Google can do to reverse that trend would be a plus.

The cruel, impersonal, and dumb comment seems to be targeting the iPhone and its Siri personal assistant. Most Android flagships now ship with Google’s Assistant on board, so the only relevant devices out there that aren’t intelligent enough in Google’s estimation must be iPhones. It’s interesting that Apple didn’t mention Siri once in its entire presentation of the revolutionary (for Apple) iPhone X, whereas Google is making the Assistant and its smart capabilities a key selling point of the Pixel phones.

The Pixel 2 is also said to be coming in both a standard and an XL version, just like the original released last year, but the larger device is said to have some additional features on top of its 6-inch display, including very narrow bezels, whereas the smaller phone could more closely resemble last year’s model.

We’ll have more information in less than a month, but based on the landing page and tagline, it seems like Google will be emphasizing its virtual Assistant again with this hardware revision. Google also released a teaser video on its YouTube channel that suggests a number of other key areas of focus, including battery life, camera, self-updates, voice recognition, speed durability and more.

Pixel-by-pixel analysis

The playful searches hone in on skills that the original Google Pixel was already pretty stellar at and we assume its successor will be even more proficient.

Things like battery performance, waterproofing, image quality, and providing an added layer of smarts via the Google Assistant could very well make the Pixel 2 one of 2017's best smartphones.

This teaser drops just hours after eagle-eye Boston residents noticed a fresh billboard that also confirms the October 4 launch, but had “Ask more from your phone” plastered on.

Whether the Google Pixel 2 will be waterproof or lack a headphone jack are questions that not even Google can answer, but we don’t have long to wait now.

Nepotism

Nepotism, this word is in news from several days in Bollywood industries.There may be the same thing(nepotism) in Hollywood and other film industries in world.The nepotism is also in private  and government work. Like some contractor get easily contract from government because their relatives is in officer level post. Same in private(corporate, professional) industry. In this they also hire their relative only. They general not fire their relative and does not think before firing other.

There are many fans of Bollywood industries all over the world. Here is list of some Bollywood celebrities, they are in industries because of nepotism.

1. Alia Bhatt

 Daughter of producer Mahesh Bhatt and actor Soni Razdan, Alia Bhatt too, was an overweight adult. She was launched by Karan Johar's Dharma Productions in their film, ‘Student Of The Year', along with Sidharth Malhotra and Varun Dhawan. While she has managed to make a mark with her acting skills, the fact still exists that she was given a chance to debut with a huge banner film because of nepotism. All the three, Alia, Varun, and Sidharth are still considered to be Karan's “children” who he has mentored and are very dear to him. Alia Bhatt is perhaps the only actor who has proven her mettle by doing a wide niche of films like ‘Udta Punjab', ‘Highway', and ‘Dear Zindagi'.







2. Arjun Kapoor

Son of famous film producer, Boney Kapoor, Arjun Kapoor was an overweight adult when he was first spotted by YRF. He was then asked to lose weight if he wanted to start a career in films. And that is what he did. He went on to lose all his weight and become incredibly fit before he started shooting his debut film, ‘Ishaqzaade'. While this film did well and was praised by fans and critics alike, his subsequent films did not do so well. But, he is still seen as the face of many films and his filmography boasts of having worked with some of the biggest names in the film industry.








3. Athiya Shetty

She is the daughter of famous actor, Suniel Shetty and she made her debut with the Nikhil Advani directed ‘Hero' in 2015 along with Sooraj Pancholi. The film was produced by Salman Khan and Subhash Ghai. The film flopped miserably, but their careers didn't as they were launched by Salman Khan and he has made sure to give them the right kind of exposure this time.










4. Emraan Hashmi 

 Mahesh Bhatt is his uncle and Emraan Hashmi was one of the few actors who came out and agreed to the fact that nepotism does exist in Bollywood. He, in an interview said, “Yes, nepotism exists in our industry, and I got a break because of it. If my uncle [Mahesh Bhatt], who is a producer and director hadn't been there, I wouldn't have been an actor.” His initial films earned him the tag of a ‘serial kisser' and till today, he hasn't shied away from that image.









5. Shraddha Kapoor

She is the daughter of the famous comic-villain Shakti Kapoor; and Shraddha Kapoor got a break in movies because of this tag. While she is extremely beautiful, her acting skills are next to zero. Almost all her films have failed miserably, but that hasn't stopped her from getting film projects. She was last seen in Mohit Suri's ‘Half Girlfriend', which was based on Chetan Bhagat's novel of the same name and needless to say, the film fared poorly in the box office. While her debut film, ‘Aashiqui 2' did do decent business at the box office, all her other films have flopped.








6. Sonakshi Sinha

Daughter of Shotgun aka Shatrughan Sinha and Poonam Sinha, Sonakshi Sinha made her debut opposite Salman Khan in the hit film franchise, ‘Dabangg'. While that film did huge business because of the presence of Salman Khan, Sonakshi's career was boosted because of that. But, just like with other star kids, she has failed to leave an impression in Bollywood. Her films have tanked at the box office and only a few of her films like ‘Lootera' and the ‘Dabangg' series have managed to shine. She is landing a ton of lead roles in many movies and her career seems to be flourishing.









7. Sonam Kapoor

Daughter of jhakkaas actors, Anil and Sunita Kapoor, Sonam Kapoor too was an overweight adult. When she lost weight, she was offered Sanjay Leela Bhansali's ‘Saawariya' alongside another debutant in Ranbir Kapoor. The film tanked miserably at the box office, but that didn't stop Sonam Kapoor from getting lead roles in various films. Almost all her films have failed to make their mark at the box office, barring her latest release, ‘Neerja', which was directed by Ram Madhvani. She was even publically called out by one of her co-stars, Abhay Deol for the movie ‘Aisha' where he said that the film had more to do with clothes than acting.








8. Varun Dhawan

 He is the son of famous producer David Dhawan and was launched in Bollywood through Karan Johar's ‘Student Of The Year'. He has managed to prove his acting capabilities and is a huge star with quite a female fan following. A few of his films have done well, but he is still a product of nepotism, and this fact cannot be denied by anyone.











9. Tiger Shroff

He is the son of Jackie Shroff and is known more for his controversial sexist statements rather than for his acting. When he debuted with the film, ‘Heropanti' alongside actor Kriti Sanon, it failed to leave an impression on the audience. While Kriti had a tough time getting good roles after that, Tiger's career seems to have taken off with him getting lead roles in multiple movies. It's another story that those films do not do well at the box office.

Three ways to optimize tech for an emergency

A woman looks at a smart phone as it charges while staying with other flood victims at a shelter in the George R. Brown Convention Center during the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey

You've got food and supplies. You've got your first-aid kit. You're ready for an emergency situation — except for the digital stuff, because, hey, it's kind of hard to think about Wi-Fi access when you're worried about food and shelter, right? But as it turns out, a mobile device can be one of the most important things you bring in an emergency — as long as you know what you can and can't do with one. Marketplace Tech host Molly Wood explains how to make the most of your digital tool kit when the going gets tough.

1. Keep a digital backup of all crucial documents

In an emergency situation like a flood, digital copies tend to fare a lot better than physical copies. And that means in some cases, it's a really good idea to save pictures of documents like your passport and insurance policies on your phone.

"It sounds a little scary," Wood said, "but you want photos of your passports, your Social Security cards, your homeowner's and renter's insurance. You definitely want to have photos of those things."

These pictures can come in handy when applying for disaster relief, as the applications will often require documentation that you own your property.

2. Don't forget the batteries

As handy as smartphones are, they're nothing without the juice to power them. Fortunately, there are plenty of easy ways to plan for your power needs.

You want to make sure that you've got external battery packs, you want to have some solar-powered or hand-crank chargers, if they're available," Wood said.

Depending on the emergency, the greatest battery of all could be your car.

"I highly recommend getting a power-inverter, which is the doohickey that turns your regular cigarette lighter into, you know, a 110-volt wall-charger," Wood said. "It's great if it's got two outlets and a couple of USB ports."

3. Don't be so quick to write off apps 

Perhaps it seems like too much of a punchline, but yes, there are apps just for emergencies — like the FEMA app.

"The FEMA app actually has a lot of local resources," Wood said. "And there's even one called 'My Family,' from FEMA that lets you store your family's health insurance and prescription information so that you don't have to try to dig for it in some box or file folder."

Apps can also function as a go-around in case cell service goes down.

"There are also places where you might have Wi-Fi because the landline internet is still working," Wood said. "And so, you know, make sure that you've got a messaging app like WhatsApp, or even Apple's iMessage, on your phone so that you can ... still do messaging that way."

Finally, don't write-off social media.

"And, you know, I have to say that things like the Facebook safety check have actually proven really useful for people," Wood said. "And it's a great way to just sort of, like, check a box, and let people know — everybody at once — that you're safe.

Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra : A perfect phone for Netflix binge sessions and selfies

The Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra is aimed at multimedia enthusiasts with its huge 6-inch display, 16MP front camera with optical image stabilisation, 23MP rear camera and somewhat bezel-less design. At Rs 29,000, the smartphone faces a lot of competition from the likes of the Honor 8 Pro and OnePlus 3T.

Sony has always made smartphones with strong cameras, unique industrial designs and vivid displays. However, the company has not had much luck in cracking the smartphone market in recent years. Earlier this year, Sony decided to eliminate 'Premium Standard' models like the Xperia X from its line-up and concentrate only on the mid-range and flagships segments of the market.

This new lean and focused Sony Mobile now has the Xperia XZ Premium and Xperia XZs in the upper echelons of the smartphone market and the Xperia XA1 and Xperia XA1 Ultra in the mid-range category. The Xperia XA1 Ultra is a rather odd mid-range device that makes some strange compromises but still surprises you with its capabilities.

The XA1 Ultra lacks a fingerprint sensor and is powered by a processor found in smartphones quite a bit below the price ladder. On paper, that does not sound very pretty. But Sony has never been one to just rely on paper specs. In reality, the XA1 Ultra has many tricks up its sleeve that make it a pretty unique and worthy offering in this segment.

Classy, understated design
 
Sony's design language has not changed drastically throughout the years. Unlike other manufacturers which introduce a completely new design every few years, Sony found a look it liked with the Xperia Z in 2013 and has stuck with it ever since, only iterating it with every subsequent model.

Compared to the previous generation XA Ultra ,the XA1 Ultra has a slightly blockier design and the edges are no longer rounded. The XA1 Ultra carries forward the same 'Loop Surface' design first seen on the Xperia XZ with curved sides that aid in-hand feel.

On first appearance, the XA1 Ultra looks like a monolithic slab but the tapered sides, metal border at the top and bottom and Sony's iconic power button add much needed design flair. The smartphone, with its matte finished back and extremely slim side bezels looks very classy. There are no gaudy touches or garish finishes to be found here - understated elegance is the name of the game with the XA1 Ultra.

While the side bezels are nonexistent, the top and bottom bezels are substantial and not only look a little ungainly but make the device a bit unwieldy to hold in one hand. While the two grilles on the top and bottom give the impression that the XA1 Ultra comes with stereo speakers, in reality the bottom grille is just for show and aesthetics. The actual loudspeaker resides at the bottom of the phone and is just adequate - crisp and clear but not loud enough.

The build quality of the XA1 Ultra is top-notch - there are no creaks or rattles to be found anywhere. The device feels very solid and reassuring in the hand. During my two weeks of use, the smartphone fell multiple times on carpet, marble, concrete and so on and survived without any perceptible damage. Of course, the chances of survival will decrease considerably if the smartphone falls with the screen facing down.



As with all Sony smartphones, the XA1 Ultra comes with a two stage camera button which can be half-pressed to focus and depressed fully to take a shot. I am a big fan of a dedicated camera button on smartphones and laud Sony for continuing to include it on their smartphones. The XA1 Ultra lacks a fingerprint sensor. Seeing how a fingerprint sensor is no longer a luxury and is even present in smartphones way below the price ladder, its exclusion from the XA1 Ultra seems a bit odd and disappointing.

It's all about that massive display
 
The story of the Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra revolves around its 6-inch display. Let us get the details out of the way first - The FullHD IPS LCD panel has a resolution of 1080 x 1920, a pixel density of 367 ppi and is covered by a layer of scratch resistant glass for protection against nicks and scratches.

If you love binging TV shows and movies on Netflix, watching hours of videos on YouTube or browsing the web for hours - the XA1 Ultra is the phone for you. To put it simply, the edge-to-edge display is gorgeous. While on paper, 1080p resolution sounds a bit weak for such a huge display,  in reality the display is one of the best in its class.

Colours are vivid and punchy (maybe a little too saturated for some), viewing angles are on point and the maximum brightness is high enough to tackle bright sunlight. In fact, sunlight legibility is one of the best I have seen in this price range. Because of the nonexistent side bezels, content seems to flow from edge to edge which looks very eye-catching.

My main point of criticism with the XA1 Ultra's display is the minimum brightness level - the display just does not get dim enough. I had to install a third-party application to make the brightness low enough for use at night.

Dependable but underwhelming performance
 
This is where things get a little bit tricky for the Xperia XA1 Ultra. While the smartphone comes with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage (as found in most flagships of late), it is powered by the MediaTek Helio P20 processor - a chipset found in much cheaper smartphones. Thus on paper it is easy to assume the XA1 Ultra will be slow and laggy.

However, Sony has done a commendable job tuning the 16nm Helio P20 chipset. The XA1 Ultra actually tackles day to day tasks like casual web browsing, opening social media apps like Facebook and Instagram and taking the occasional picture with aplomb. Sony's butter smooth Android skin also helps matters a lot - first party apps load quickly and there is little or no lag while navigating through UI elements.

Sadly there are quite a few apps pre-installed, only some of which can be un-installed. The Android version on board is 7.0 Nougat with an update to Android 8.0 confirmed by Sony. Unlike many heavy OEM skins, Sony has more or less retained the look and feel of stock Android with just a few changes here and there.

Truth to be told, the XA1 Ultra has no business being this fluid and smooth in day to day use with the processor inside. Sony has done a great job optimising the hardware at hand. It is also very good at thermal management - in my two weeks plus of use, I rarely experienced any signs of overheating.

When it comes to gaming, the smartphone handles both causal and intensive titles quite easily. It does take a little time to open Asphalt 8, but once up and running, there are no problems to speak of.

Yes, when pushed, the smartphone does exhibit certain lags and slowdowns. Open a slew of tabs in Chrome, have multiple apps open in the background or download numerous apps at the same time and the device will slow down. This one is not for power users. Smartphones like the OnePlus 3T and Honor 8 Pro have more raw power at their disposal for pretty much the same amount of money.

Solid battery life
 
In what is becoming a trend with this review, the XA1 Ultra's battery life exceeds what its paper specs suggest. On paper, the combination of a relatively tiny 2,700mAh battery and a huge 6.0-inch display should not yield good results.   

However, again Sony seems to have extracted the most out of the hardware at hand. While I did not get an insane screen on time ( I averaged around 5 hours), I consistently got more than a day of battery life easily that too with pretty heavy use.  With Sony's Stamina and Ultra-stamina modes (which I did not use), you can expect even better battery life.

Where the XA1 Ultra excelled was standby life, losing less than 3-4 per cent of charge in 12 hours. It charges pretty fast too thanks to support for MediaTek's PumpExpress + 2.0 standard. While there are smartphones out there with better battery life, a solid day (and more) of battery life is nothing to scoff at, especially when it is delivered consistently.

Stellar front camera, average rear sensor
 
In most of the reviews here at India Today Tech, we focus more on the rear camera as compared to the front sensor. With the Xperia XA1 Ultra though, the situation is a bit different. The rear camera's credentials are nothing to scoff at - a 23MP sensor with contrast + phase detection hybrid auto focus, a single LED flash and an aperture of f/2.0. However, it is the front camera which is the star of the show.

The XA1 Ultra comes with a 16MP sensor at the front with an aperture of f/2.0 and an LED flash. While many smartphones in this price range do not have optical image stabilisation in their rear camera, Sony being Sony has gone ahead and put OIS in the XA1 Ultra's front camera. Thanks to OIS, videos taken with the front camera are smooth and judder free. Colours are also punchy and noise is controlled.

Even in stills, the front camera of the XA1 Ultra does not disappoint and is clearly one of the highlights of the device. Images are crisp and clear, with vivid colours (some might find them a tad unnatural though), good dynamic range and impressive detail. Even low-light performance is impressive, though some noise does creep in.

The rear camera is good but not as impressive as the front camera. In adequate light, images are sharp with vivid colours and good dynamic range. However, they do look a  bit soft and over processed at times. In low light, while the sensor captures abundant light, there is a quite a lot of graininess and a slight loss of detail.

Samsung announces yet another dual camera phone after the Galaxy S8, S8+ and Note 8. Now, it is the Samsung Galaxy C8. Ahead of the launch, the same smartphone as been subjected to several leaks and rumours, which suggested that the phone will come with two cameras at the rear. The smartphone has been launched in China. The South Korean smartphone manufacturer has revealed only specification details of the Galaxy C8. It didn't announce the pricing or availability information as of yet.

The Samsung Galaxy C8 comes with dual camera setup. The primary camera comes with a 13-megapixel sensor which is further paired with an f/1.7 aperture. On the other hand the secondary camera includes a 5-megapixel sensor which comes with an f/1.9 aperture. That's about the rear camera set-up. On the front, the new Samsung Galaxy C8 comes with a 16-megapixel sensor which is further paired with an f/1.9 aperture.

The dual camera of the Galaxy C8 comes with -- Dual Photo mode. This camera mode let users adjust the focus of the picture even after capturing the image.

Apart from the dual cameras, another key highlight of the Galaxy C8 is its facial recognition feature. The smartphone has been announced in two variants. The base variant comes with 3GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage, on the other hand the second variant of the phone comes with 4GB RAM and 64GB of internal storage. The storage space of both the models of the Samsung Galaxy C8 can be expanded to up to 256GB via a microSD card.

Samsung has just revealed the specification details about the new Galaxy C8 phone. It is yet to reveal the availability information and price of the phone. But, what is pretty apparent is that the 4GB RAM variant of the phone will be costlier than the 3GB RAM. Both the models only differ only on the RAM and storage front. Other specs of the phones remain the same.

As far as the specs are concerned, the Samsung Galaxy C8 comes with dual SIM support. It sports a 5.5-inch full-HD Super AMOLED display with resolution of 1080x1920 pixels. Powered by octa-core processor - which is yet to be specified, the Galaxy C8 runs on Android Nougat operating system. The smartphone is backed by a 3000mAh battery.

Galaxy C8 also comes with a fingerprint scanner which is embedded in the home button at front, right below the display. The facial recognition technology allows users to unlock the phone with their face. The Galaxy C8 also comes with an always-on display.

On the connectivity front, the smartphone comes with range of options like -- 4G connectivity, Bluetooth 4.2, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, 3.5mm headphone jack, and micro-USB port. The phone also comes with Bixby support.

Samsung has announce the Galaxy C8 in three colour options, which are -- black, gold, and pink. The South Korean smartphone maker hasn't revealed any details about the India launch of the Galaxy C8.

Galaxy Note 8 coming to India
Meanwhile, Samsung is gearing up to launch the Galaxy Note 8 in India on September 12. The upcoming phablet succeeds the last year's Galaxy Note 7. Samsung has already announced the Galaxy Note 8 is its home market, and is soon going to go on sale there.  The company is expected to launch the Galaxy Note 8 with a price of nearly 60,000 in India.

Ahead of the launch, Samsung is asking people who will like to buy the phone to register themselves at a special website that the company has created for the Galaxy Note 8. People who register now will get the early opportunity to buy the phone.

Stylish Hat with Microphone & Earphone.

Introducing ZEROi, a comfortable and stylish hat with built-in bone conduction speakers that lets users make hand-free phone calls and listen to music while enjoying outdoor activities. Its uniquely designed visor houses a microchip, switch, controller and wires that help users attain the ultimate audio experience. ZEROi has four compact bone conduction speakers hidden inside of the body of the hat to prevent noise leakage from the speakers.

More information about ZEROi Labs, the company behind this innovative device, is available at www.zeroi.com

"Most people today still listen to music and answer phone calls with wired earphones. With ZEROi, we want to offer an advanced approach," says Founder and CEO Teaky Oh, who has leveraged a background in audio electronic technology and fashion to bring a fresh perspective to the wireless speaker user experience. "We have created a hands-free device that allows for Bluetooth pairing and optimal sound quality.”

While bone conduction technology is becoming popular, early adopters have already reported problems ranging from low sound quality to noise leakage. Most other bone conduction devices are limited, and they are simply targeted to transmit to the eardrum. Yet, ZEROi offers enhanced audio, as the hat covers the skull completely, and its four-way vibration system provides consistently crisp and clear sound.

ZEROi is designed both as a personal sound system as well as an attractive fashion item. Since the original idea for ZEROi was conceived in early 2016, the team has worked diligently to create a product that exceeds expectations. Made with top-notch all-cotton fabric and a special oil coating to avoid water damage, ZEROi is comfortable and durable.

“ZEROi is not just another hat with a speaker,” explains marketing director Brian Yoon. “Every aspect of this smart fashion item has been handcrafted with great attention to detail. Not only does it look nice, but we also incorporated advanced IoT functions to be hidden in our sleek visor. Simply press on the visor with your finger, and you’ll be able to enjoy awesome sound!”

ZEROi comes in handy when users are walking, running, riding bikes, or enjoying other outdoor activities. The hat allows for open ears to help users avoid accidents and is oil-coated to prevent water damage. The device comes equipped with a convenient magnetic battery charger and offers five hours of battery life.

The design is unisex, comes with an adjustable strap, and is available in two styles: snap back and baseball cap. Three different colors are also available: black, white, and blue.

Pre-order of ZEROi is available from August 24 on Kickstarter, and it is a consumer-ready product. Those who have tested the device report positive experiences, and several of these testimonials can be seen on the product’s Kickstarter page. When the Kickstarter campaign funding goal is achieved, the company anticipates manufacturing and delivery to be complete in December of this year.

During the Kickstarter Campaign, the product can be pre-ordered starting at $79, with retail pricing expected to be $129.

Johnson and Johnson to grant 8 weeks of paternity leave

Johnson and Johnson India on Wednesday announced an enhanced paternity leave policy under which new and adoptive fathers will be entitled to eight weeks of paid leave during the first year of birth or adoption.
For new mothers, the company has been offering up to 26 weeks of maternity leave for the past six years.

"With an enhanced paternity leave policy at Johnson and Johnson India, new and adoptive fathers will now be entitled to eight weeks of paid leave during the first year to bond with the new-born or the newly adopted child," a company release said.

Johnson and Johnson India's paternal and maternal leave policies are at par with its global practice.

"Enhanced benefits make us attractive towards millennials and GenZs, who are critical to our future workforce. By extending parental leave benefits to fathers and adoptive parents, we also strengthen our commitment to diversity, inclusion, and support for the modern-day family," explained Indrajeet Sengupta, head-human resources, Johnson and Johnson India.

The company employs more than 3,500 people in India and is organised into three business segments: consumer healthcare, medical devices and pharmaceuticals.

Brahmos: The fastest cruise missile in the world

This is the first underwater launch of the BrahMos, the world's fastest cruise missile in operation capable of flying at Mach 3.0. I just like to see it pausing and changing direction in mid-air, like a scene from Robotech.

he Indo-Russian supersonic aircraft carrier killer was tested from an underwater pontoon on the Bay of Bengal on March 20, 2013, but it can be launched from any platform imaginable: Military ships, trucks, aircraft, and submarines. They are now working on a Mach 7 hypersonic BrahMos-II. Tests will start in 2017.

Amid international uproar over North Korea's latest and biggest nuclear weapons test, one of its top diplomats said that it was ready to send "more gift packages" to the United States.

Han Tae Song, ambassador of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea to the United Nations in Geneva, was addressing the UN-sponsored Conference on Disarmament two days after his country detonated its sixth and largest nuclear test.

"I am proud of saying that just two days ago on the 3rd of September, DPRK successfully carried out a hydrogen bomb test for intercontinental ballistic rocket under its plan for building a strategic nuclear force," Han said.

"The recent self-defence measures by my country, DPRK, are a gift package addressed to none other than the US," he said.

"The US will receive more gift packages from my country as long as it relies on reckless provocations and futile attempts to put pressure on the DPRK," he added without elaborating.

On Sunday, North Korea said it detonated a hydrogen bomb designed for a long-range missile and called its sixth and most powerful nuclear test a perfect success, sparking world condemnation and promises of tougher sanctions.

5 Revelations That Sunny Leone Made About Embracing Motherhood

Do you remember Sunny Leone?. Ofcourse you do remember her, She is the former pornstar.
Lets checkout what she doing. Sunny Leone adopted a 2 year girl child from Latur.
Here Are 5 Revelations That Sunny Leone Made About Embracing Motherhood






Accepting Motherhood

It took the couple (Sunny and Daniel) almost more than 9 months to adopt the baby but they have no complaints about it. Sunny believes that Nisha is the best gift they could ask for. She also spoke about how Nisha is gradually adjusting to her new life that started from a foster home to where she is now. “It is just that, God brings people in your life when it is the right time,” Sunny told Mid Day during the interview. She feels like Nisha adds magic to their everyday lives and gives them something to look forward to every morning. “My floor is pristine because she runs around and plays. My life has changed, only for better,” said an emotional Sunny who is embracing motherhood with such beauty.

On Being Hands-On Parents

Sunny and Daniel want to catch up on the time they’ve lost. They want their daughter to know that they are her parents and will love her forever. This is a very special moment for them and they are leaving no stone unturned to shower this little angel with love.

Wanting A Normal Life For Nisha

Sunny has a huge fan following but she wants her daughter to have a normal life. “We make it a point that we go out and do activities with her. Normally what a two-year-old kid would have learned by now, she is just getting to know,” stated Sunny as she spoke about indulging in parental activities with her baby girl. Sunny believes that Nisha is not missing out on anything and has a lot of attention from her parents.

 Daniel Being The Perfect Daddy 

Sunny also added that Daniel is the perfect father Nisha could have asked for. “He makes her breakfast and takes her for walks in the morning,” added Leone as she spoke about the daddy-daughter time Daniel and Nisha share. Sunny also mentioned that Daniel is perfect when it comes to feeding, teaching, bathing and changing nappies of their baby daughter.

Challenges Faced As Parents

Sunny spends a majority of her time with Nisha when she is not working and feels that her primary concern is Nisha’s education. “The most important concern in her schooling. I want to make sure that she gets international schooling,” said Sunny as she showed concern about Nisha’s schooling. She feels that even if Daniel and Sunny move to the United Stated in future, Nisha’s education must not get affected.