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Google TV Update Brings AI-Powered Sports Page and Content Overviews
Google TV Gets a New Update
In a blog post, the tech giant detailed the new features with the latest Google TV update on Monday. These features are currently being rolled out and are expected to be available to all users within the next few days.
Users will get a new home panel on their Google TV interface, with the latest update. This will act as the central hub for compatible smart home devices such as lights, thermostats, cameras, and more. Users can control all the devices either through the remote or via voice using Google Assistant. Additionally, users can also see doorbell notifications on the smart TV allowing users to see who is visiting without getting up from the couch.
Ambient screensaver, the wallpapers that appear when the TV screen is left idle, is also getting an upgrade. Users will now be able to create AI-generated designs and set them as screensaver. Users can go through a series of suggested prompts or type a prompt to let the AI create a unique artwork. Alternatively, users can ask Google Assistant to pick their favourite memories from Google Photos and display them instead.
The new update also integrates AI capabilities in different ways. The For You tab will now showcase all the sports content in a single space dubbed sports page. Using AI, Google TV will make it easier to find live and upcoming games, find sports commentary, or browse through YouTube highlights. Users can also get personalised recommendations based on their viewing history.
Additionally, the tech giant is using Gemini to offer improved overviews of popular movies and shows. These new overviews come with full summaries, audience reviews, as well as season-by-season breakdowns to help users decide whether they would like the content or not.
Last year, Google TV rolled out free built-in channels allowing users to watch regionally available channels without requiring any downloads or subscription. The feature was dubbed Google TV Freeplay, and now it is being upgraded with a channel guide. With this, users can browse the daily telecast schedule by genre and topic and find their favourite shows.
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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