Smart home
Google Could Be Developing a New Remote for Its TV Streamer (4K)
Backlit Controls for Google TV Streamer (4K)
As per an AFTVNews report, Google’s latest update for the TV Streamer (4K) contains code references for backlit remote controls. One of the strings hints towards a setting which enables “illumination of the buttons on the remote control upon each press”. The accompanying arrays also suggest that Google might offer three control modes — Never, Standard, and Scheduled.
When set to Never, the backlit controls will not illuminate, as per the report The Standard setting will enable illumination upon each press, lasting for 5 seconds each time it is activated. Meanwhile, users may also be reportedly able to schedule the illumination for a specific time period, for example, during night time from 6 pm to 6 am.
Since the current model does not ship with a backlit remote, the code suggests that such an accessory might be in development for the Google TV Streamer (4K) which aims to improve its operation in the dark.
As per the report, supported Google TV remotes may also have a dedicated button for toggling the backlit controls, with another string suggesting that “pressing the button on the remotes activates backlight illumination”.
Google TV Streamer (4K) Price, Features
Notably, the Google TV Streamer (4K) is priced at $99.99 (roughly Rs. 8,390) in the US. The device is available in two colourways: Hazel and Porcelain. It supports streaming at up to 4K HDR at 60 frames per second (fps), alongside Dolby Vision, HDR 10+ and HLG video formats, and Dolby Atmos audio. Running on Android TV OS, the streaming device comes equipped with 4GB of RAM and 32GB of onboard storage. The company says it can run TV streaming apps like YouTube, Netflix, Apple TV+ and more, providing access to over 700,000+ movies and shows.
In terms of connectivity, the Google TV Streamer (4K) comes with USB Type-C, HDMI 2.1, and Ethernet ports. It supports dual-band Wi-Fi 5 and Bluetooth 5.1. Google says it also has AI capabilities, leveraging the company’s Gemini large language model (LLM) to provide summaries, reviews and season-by-season breakdowns of media. It also uses Google AI to provide content suggestions based on the user’s viewing preferences.
Boat Tag Price in India, Availability
Boat Tag price in India is set at Rs. 1,299 and is currently available for purchase in the country via the Boat website, Amazon, Flipkart, Zepto, Swiggy Instamart and select retail stores. It is offered in a single black colourway.
Boat Tag Features, Specifications
The Boat Tag is a smart tracking device that helps users find and locate valuable items like phones, wallets, luggage, and keys among other things. It is said to use Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) technology and supports Google’s Find My Device, making it easy to track lost items. The users can mark items as “Lost” and receive location updates. It is claimed to offer “semi-real-time tracking.”
Boat’s latest Tag smart tracker is currently, only compatible with Android devices and not iOS. It is equipped with an alarm that emits a loud beeping sound of 80dB. It is said to detect unknown trackers nearby and send privacy alerts to the paired devices for added security.
The Boat Tag is claimed to offer a battery life of up to 365 days and has a replaceable battery. The company claims that the Bluetooth tracker comes with a simple setup and instant use and requires no SIM connectivity. Alongside packing an extra battery in the box, Boat packs a lanyard and a double-sided tape, which can be used to secure the tracker with any item that the user choose to track.
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Xiaomi Is Offering TVs With Discounts and Offers
The company is celebrating seven years of its TV lineup in the country by offering up to 50 percent off on a range of its smart TVs. Shoppers can avail of the offers through Xiaomi’s e-commerce platform and at authorised retailers. As part of the anniversary sale, the Xiaomi X Pro QLED series is listed at a starting price of Rs. 32,999, down from the launch price of Rs. 34,999. Online customers can grab no-cost EMI schemes starting at Rs. 3,999 while offline customers can avail of no-cost EMI starting from Rs. 2,999.
The Xiaomi X Pro QLED lineup runs on Google TV and has an octa-core Arm Cortex-A55 processor under the hood. They are offered in 43-inch, 55-inch, and 65-inch display sizes with 4K resolution. It offers 32GB of storage. The Xiaomi X Pro series is available for an initial price tag of Rs. 28,999 during the sale.
For budget buyers, the Xiaomi A series smart TVs which are normally sold at Rs. 14,499, are available for a discounted rate of Rs. 12,499 in the ongoing sale.
The Xiaomi Smart TV X series is selling for Rs. 25,499, instead of the original price of Rs. 27,499. Offline buyers of the X series can get no-cost EMI offers starting from Rs. 2,299. The lineup offers 4K HDR support with Dolby Vision and HDR 10. It features Dolby Audio-supported speakers with 30W output. It is available in 43-inch, 55-inch, and 65-inch options.
Xiaomi claimed that it has sold over 1.2 crore smart TVs across 19,400 pin codes in the country till date.
Infinix 40Y1V QLED smart TV Price in India
Price of the Infinix 40Y1V QLED smart TV is set at Rs. 13,999 in India. This is a special introductory price tag and there is no word from the company on the duration of the introductory period. The sale of the TV will begin on March 1 at 12pm IST through authorised retailers and online platforms.
Infinix 40Y1V QLED TV Specifications
The Infinix 40Y1V QLED smart TV features a 40-inch full-HD+ QLED panel with 1,080×1,920 pixels resolution and 60Hz refresh rate. The display has a bezel-less design to maximise the viewing area and offers 300 nits of brightness. The smart TV has dual 16W stereo speakers with Dolby Audio support. It offers five sound modes — Standard, Soccer, Movie, Music, and User —to match the content.
A quad-core processor and Mali-G31 graphic processor are powering the Infinix 40Y1V smart TV. It packs 4GB of storage as well. The TV comes preloaded with popular streaming apps including YouTube, Disney+ Hotstar, Prime Video, Jio Cinema, SonyLiv, and Zee5. The smart TV also has screen mirroring capabilities that let users cast content from their laptops, mobile phones and PCs.
For connectivity, the Infinix 40Y1V features two HDMI ports with ARC (Audio Return Channel) support and two USB ports. The TV includes a LAN (RJ45) port and inbuilt Wi-Fi support. It has a 3.5mm audio jack, an RF port for antenna or cable connections and an AV IN port. The company has included a wall mount with the 40Y1V as well.
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