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Amkette launches affordable Bluetooth speaker at Rs 2,299

New Delhi: Electronics manufacturer Amkette on Wednesday launched a new range of “Trubeats” portable Bluetooth speakers at Rs 2,299. The portable speaker “Sonix” comes with a battery backup of eight hours along with features like near-field communication (NFC) and AUX for smartphones, tablets and laptops. “The speakers are well designed and are built in a way that appeals to the Read More


Porsche 718 Boxster GTS spied on the Nurburgring

Porsche unveiled the facelifted ‘718’ Boxster with a turbocharged four-cylinder engine at the Geneva Motor Show this year in both a base and ‘S’ variant. However, going by the latest spy shots, it sure looks like Porsche has got the ‘GTS’ in the works too. While the more performance oriented 718 Boxster ‘GTS’ could show up in the international arena Read More


Xolo beefs up portfolio to cash in on 4G wave

New Delhi: Smartphone maker Xolo will ramp up its 4G portfolio with handsets priced between Rs 4,500-10,000 over the next few months to cash in on the burgeoning demand for LTE-supporting devices following the commercial rollout of Reliance Jio’s service. Xolo, a sub-brand of home-grown handset maker Lava, is also looking at entering the wearables category this fiscal. “Come September, Read More


Nissan India provides cashless payment options for aftersales service

With the demonetisation of money causing chaos in the automotive industry, Nissan India has taken an initiative to provide cashless payment options to the customers coming in for the after sales service. Nissan and Datsun dealerships will now accept cashless transactions like cheques, debit or credit cards, and eWallets for car services or for purchasing parts. Furthermore, the company promises Read More


Reliance Jio’s Subscriber Growth Slows, Data Speeds Drop 50%

Reliance Jio Infocomm Ltd. may fall short of the target set by its chairman Mukesh Ambani of adding 100 million subscribers by December 2016. Data now shows that new subscriber additions have dropped after the post – launch frenzy, brokerage firm Motilal Oswal said in a report after meeting the telecom company’s management. New Strategy The country’s newest telecom operator Read More


Sony slashes prices of premium Xperia X, Z5 smartphones

New Delhi: Sony India on Monday announced that it has slashed prices for its Xperia X and Z5 premium smartphones in India, effective from September 1. Earlier priced at Rs 48,990, Xperia X will now be available at Rs 38,990 while Xperia Z5 Premium will cost Rs 47,990 which was earlier available for Rs 55,990. Xperia X features 5-inch full-HD Read More


Latest leaks hint at Xiaomi Mi Note 2 launch in September

New Delhi: In the latest, some leaks in the online space have sent strong hints about the most probable release date of Xiaomi Mi Note 2 launch date. If the information (in form of links), provided by Weibo, is to be believed, Mi Note 2 will be released on September 14. However, another leak which is a leaked promo image Read More


Porsche unveils the mid-engine 911 RSR

Porsche has ditched its iconic rear-engine set-up in the new 911 RSR. The WEC and Le Mans GTE racer will now have the engine sitting ahead of the rear axle instead of the traditional rear-engine layout of the German manufacturer. The car is built ground-up complaint with the FIA and LM-GTE class regulations and will go up against other mid-engine Read More


Volkswagen Polo AllStar Edition Picture Gallery

With a hike of nearly Rs 30,000 over the standard Polo hatchback, Volkswagen India has recently introduced the AllStar edition. This premium translates to some cosmetic changes and new accessories over the standard Polo. The premium hatchback will be launched in a phased manner throughout the country. Check out these photos of the car, which was first teased during the Read More


Alcatel launches GPS-enabled smartwatch for kids, priced at Rs 4,799

New Delhi: Alcatel, TCL communication’s mobile brand, on Wednesday launched a GPS-enabled smartwatch in India which allows kids to communicate with pre-approved contacts at Rs 4,799. The “MoveTime-Track & Talk” smartwatch helps parents stay connected with their kids while also giving them control over their children’s communication. Weighing less than 40 gram, the watch comes with a Nucleus operating system, Read More