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Amazon Great Indian Festival Sale: Top Deals on Amazon Devices
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The third-generation Echo Dot smart speaker is currently available for purchase at Rs. 1,749 (MRP Rs. 4,499). You can use this voice activated speaker to stream music, check the news, access trivia, check sports scores, and the weather. The Echo Dot also allows you to control various smart home devices such as smart lights, air conditioners, smart TVs, and smart plugs. Amazon is also offering “combo” offers with smart bulbs and smart plugs during the ongoing Amazon Great Indian Festival sale.
Buy now at: Rs. 1,749 (MRP Rs. 4,499)
If you’d prefer a smart speaker with a display, the second-generation Echo Show 8 is now on sale at Rs. 7,499 (MRP Rs. 13,999) for the duration of the sale. It sports an 8-inch HD display with stereo speakers and comes with inbuilt Alexa support. The smart display is also equipped with a 13-megapixel camera for video calls. You can also watch content from Netflix and Amazon Prime Video on the display, or monitor your smart home devices remotely. It comes with a physical microphone mute button and an inbuilt camera cover.
Buy now at: Rs. 1,749 (MRP Rs. 4,499)
Amazon’s cheapest Fire TV streaming dongle brings smart TV features to any full HD TV with an HDMI port. It ships with the Alexa Voice Remote Lite, which comes with app control, according to the company. Like other devices in the Fire TV portfolio, you can use the Fire TV Stick Lite to access shows on a wide range of subscription-based platforms, from Amazon Prime Video to Zee5. The Fire TV Stick Lite can be moved between TVs, which can come in handy when traveling.
Buy now at: Rs. 1,899 (MRP Rs. 3,999)
If you have an older 4K television that you want to turn into a smart TV, the Fire TV Stick 4K is worth your consideration at Rs. 2,999 (MRP Rs. 5,999). This smart dongle from Amazon also comes with a smart remote with dedicated buttons for some streaming services. You can also take advantage of Dolby Atmos audio on compatible home audio systems, and access Dolby Vision, HDR, and HDR 10+ content on compatible TV models. You can also stream content from several supported streaming services, control smart home devices, and move the Fire TV Stick 4K between TVs, like its more affordable sibling, the Fire TV Stick Lite.
Buy now at: Rs. 2,999 (MRP Rs. 5,999)
The Kindle Paperwhite sports a 6.8-inch display with a 330ppi glare-free panel that is claimed to look like real paper in various lighting conditions, including direct sunlight. Amazon says the Kindle Paperwhite can offer up to 10 weeks of battery life, and charges over a USB Type-C port. It is also said to bring 20 percent faster page turns than its predecessor, and is waterproof, with protection from accidental immersion in water. You can also adjust the screen’s temperature from white to amber, to prevent eye strain.
Buy now at: Rs. 11,099 (MRP Rs. 13,999)
With a 7-inch display and a 300ppi resolution, the Kindle Oasis is the largest e-book reader from Amazon, and features an adjustable warm light. It is equipped with a dedicated page turn button, and is claimed to offer faster page turns compared to the 9th generation Kindle Oasis model. Like the Paperwhite model, the Kindle Oasis also has a waterproof design with an IPX8 rating. It comes with Wi-Fi or cellular connectivity, and can be charged in three hours via a 5W USB power adapter.
Buy now at: Rs. 17,999 (MRP Rs. 21,999)
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Google’s Successor to Chromecast May Have Been Leaked
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Google TV Streamer Design Leak
In a report, 9to5Google shared images of the purported Google TV Streamer, hinting at its design. The device is said to have been redesigned, with Google ditching the dongle-like form factor. Until now, all Google Chromecast devices have featured the same design, with the ability to be hung on the back of the TV while attached to the HDMI port.
However, the new device may reportedly have a pill-shaped slanting structure, perhaps resembling a Wi-Fi router.
Leaked Image of the Purported Google TV Streamer
Photo Credit: 9to5Google
Google TV Streamer appears to have two cables running out from the back. The device is speculated to be minimal in height, potentially making its placement easier beneath TVs. As per the report, the TV Streamer’s remote seems similar to the existing model with the D-Pad, back and home buttons in the top half. However, the voice input button no longer appears to have the Google Assistant branding, with the company potentially opting for a generic button. The volume buttons may be brought to the remote’s front facia, instead of being placed on the sides.
Furthermore, the report suggests Google may ditch the “Chromecast” moniker, with the device being called “Google TV Streamer” instead.
This development corroborates a previous report which claimed that Google was in the process of developing a successor to 2020’s Chromecast with Google TV (4K) device. It was reportedly codenamed “YTC”, and was discovered following a preview update of the Google Home app. It was said to be mentioned along with earlier versions “YTV” (Chromecast with Google TV) and “YTB” (Chromecast HD).
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Amazon Prime Day 2024 Sale Deals on Echo, Fire TV Stick and More
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Amazon Prime Day 2024 sale deals on Amazon products
Amazon announced in a press note that a number of its self-branded smart home appliances will be available at significantly discounted rates during the upcoming Amazon Prime Day 2024 sale. People can get Fire TV Stick, Echo smart speakers with Alexa support, and other Alexa smart home combinations with up to 55 percent discount.
Customers can buy the Amazon Echo Pop at the lowest effective price of Rs. 2,449, while the Echo Show 5 (2nd Gen) can be bought at the lowest effective price of Rs. 3,999. These are currently retailing in the country at Rs. 3,999 and Rs. 8,999, respectively. Offers and deals on the Amazon Echo Show 8 (2nd Generation) can bring down the effective price to Rs. 8,999 during the sale. This is currently priced in the country at Rs. 13,999.
The e-commerce site is also extending offers on combo deals on Amazon smart home products. An Echo Dot (5th Generation) and a Wipro Simple Setup 9W LED Smart Bulb can together be bought at a price of Rs. 4,749, while the combination of an Echo Dot (4th Generation) with clock and a Wipro 9W LED smart colour bulb can be purchased at Rs. 3,749 during the upcoming sale.
People can also get the Echo Pop alongside a Wipro Simple Setup 9W LED Smart Bulb for Rs. 2,749 and the Echo Pop together with an Amazon Smart Plug at Rs. 2,948.
During the sale, customers can also get the Fire TV Stick at the lowest possible price of Rs. 2,199, down 56 percent from its usual price of Rs. 4,499. The Fire TV Stick Lite with Alexa Voice Remote Lite can be purchased at the lowest effective price of Rs. 1,999, while the Fire TV Stick 4K can be bought with a 43 percent discount at Rs. 3,999, down from its retail price of Rs. 5,999. Interested buyers can also get smart television with inbuilt Fire TV with discounts of up to 50 percent.
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Apple HomePod Mini Introduced in New Midnight Colour Option in India
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Apple HomePod Mini colour options, price in India, availability
The Apple HomePod Mini, priced at Rs. 10,900, has been introduced in a new colour option named Midnight. Apple says that this variant is made with 100 percent recycled mesh fabric. It will be available for sale in India, the US and 30 other countries worldwide starting July 17.
The new colourway is similar to the Space Grey option that the HomePod Mini initially launched with. After the new Midnight shade was unveiled, the online listing of the speaker did not display the grey option. Therefore, the new colour option seems to have replaced the grey one.
Alongside the new Midnight shade, the Apple HomePod Mini is also currently available in the India in blue, orange, white and yellow colourways.
Apple HomePod Mini specifications, features
The Apple HomePod Mini is powered by the Apple S5 chipset and an additional U1 chip to enable UWB support which allows it to track other Apple devices for media controls as well as interacting with other smart home devices. It also sports a touch-sensitive light-emitting panel on top which allows users to control the volume of the device.
The HomePod Mini allows people to use the Intercom feature to send messages from one unit to another. It is compatible with an iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch, as well as car speakers with the CarPlay function. The smart speaker is equipped with Siri but the requests to the voice assistant are not associated with an Apple ID.
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