While we all know that Ola is getting ready to launch an electric scooter in India. The company has been teasing its first scooter for a few days, however, for the first time, we have a video showing the electric scooter in its full glory.
Ola’s CEO and founder Bhavish Aggarwal took to Twitter to share a video wherein he could be seen taking the upcoming electric scooter for a spin across the city of Bengaluru. The video not only shows how the scooter might actually look like on the road but also gives us a sneak peek at some of its highlights. Take a look at the video below:
Earlier, he had confirmed that the scooter will surely be coming in a Black colour variant while asking the users about other colour options that the scooter should be made available in, suggesting that the scooter will be available in other colour options as well.
Now that we have a fair idea about the looks and design of the scooter, some key details are still missing. We are not sure about the maximum range that the scooter can offer, charging speeds, battery capacity etc. But what we know is that since the first phase of its Futurefactory located in Tamil Nadu is complete, the scooter may be launched anytime soon.
Additionally, the company has also announced its plans to install 5000 charging stations in the country by the end of this year and in all, it aims at installing a network of 100,000 Hyperchargers across 400 towns and cities of India.
Now talking about some of the key features of Ola’s upcoming battery-operated scooter, it will come with large storage space underneath the seat and the company has claimed that this scooter will offer "largest-in-class boot space" in its category.
Rest the design is similar to the AppScooter from Etergo, the company that Ola acquired last year. While the original AppScooter came with detachable battery packs that could be placed in the storage space under the seat, it is not sure how Ola’s version will have replaceable batteries and where they will be placed.
The video shows that the scooter has enough space to store two helmets in the storage space, however, it does not show if this is with the battery pack installed there as well.
Ola Electric scooter expected price
The pricing of Ola’s electric scooter is another key aspect. While the company has stated that with the capacity of producing two million units it wants to target the mass market, suggesting that Ola is not looking at a premium price point like Ather or Bajaj.
There are reports that Ola is eyeing the price point of 125 CC scooters which could result in faster adoption. Additionally, the company is also looking to take advantage of the benefits offered by the FAME II scheme from the central government that promotes EV adoption by offering various subsidies on the purchase and manufacturing of electric vehicles in the country.
Homes these days are filled with IoT devices that can be power guzzlers as many times they are needed to be kept switched on. But it is equally imperative to keep households more energy efficient, if not for economic reasons then at least for environmental compulsions.
Enter Samsung Electronics, and it has announced a new strategic partnership with Q Cells to provide “zero energy home” solutions.
Q Cells is South Korea-based solar power cells and modules producer.
The two companies will work towards coming up with homes that produce their own power with renewable energy sources to reduce carbon emissions.
Samsung will provide an eco-friendly heating system (EHS) heat pump and a system that efficiently manages energy consumed by various smart home appliances.
Basically, Samsung’s SmartThings Energy service will be connected to Q CELLS’ solar modules and energy storage systems to support efficient energy consumption of home appliances.
For example, this set up could automatically switch home appliances that are connected to the platform to energy-saving mode at night or on cloudy days when solar power harnessing is tough.
According to Samsung, a zero energy home is energy self-sufficient by utilizing energy that is drawn from the home itself. This is achieved by both producing energy through renewables and reducing energy consumption.
Jaeseung Lee, president and head of Samsung Electronics’ Digital Appliances Business, said, “We look forward to our collaboration with Q CELLS expanding our presence and strengthening the Samsung brand in global markets. We anticipate great synergy between Samsung’s smart home appliances and SmartThings platform, and Q CELLS’ solar energy and storage solutions.”
To start off, the tie-up will come up with solutions to household appliances in the US and Europe where there is a good demand for green energy.
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Nokia G20 will go on pre-order starting July 7 in India. The device was recently spotted on the official Indian site a few days back and now Amazon has revealed the pricing. It will go on pre-order this week.
The Nokia G20 is the company’s first G series device in India. The Nokia G20 along with the Nokia X series, C series, and Nokia G10 globally in April. The newly launched Nokia G20 is a budget device priced under Rs 15,000. The company has promised the Nokia G20 two years of software updates.
The Nokia G20 will be priced at Rs 12,999 for the base variant with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage. However, the listing has been taken off from Amazon. But, we expect the pricing to be the same when it goes on pre-order this week.
The Nokia G20 will be available in Night (Blue) and Glacier (White) colour options. The pricing of the Nokia G20 128GB variant is expected to be revealed on July 7.
The Nokia G20 flaunts a 6.5-inch HD+ display with 1,600 x 720 pixels resolution. It is an LCD panel with a 20:9 aspect ratio and the screen comes with a 2.5D cover glass. Under the hood, the device is powered by an octa-core Mediatek G35 processor with a clock speed of 2.3GHz. The device comes in two configurations 一 4GB+64GB and 4GB+128GB. You also get a dedicated microSD card slot up to 512GB.
Further, in the camera department, the Nokia G20 sports a 48MP main camera, a 5MP ultra-wide sensor, a 2MP depth sensor and a 2MP macro camera. To the front, the device comes with an 8MP selfie shooter. The device draws power from a 5,050mAh battery which supports 10W charging via a Type-C port. The company claims the device can last up to 3-days.
Other features include a side-mounted fingerprint sensor, a 3.5mm headphone jack, Bluetooth 5.0, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, a dedicated Google Assistant button 一 which most of the Nokia phones also features. Lastly, the Nokia G20 weighs 197 grams and is 9.2mm thick.
UPDATE (05/07/2021): Entries for the APCA 2021 competitions have officially closed – thanks to everyone who entered!
We're in the process of judging the winners, which will beannounced right here next Monday (July 11).
In the meantime, if you missed this year's video presentations you can still check them out below, or alternatively just skip straight to thefull list of APCA 2021 winners.
UPDATE (05/07/2021): This competition has now closed – good luck to everyone who entered!
Watched the first episode and have the secret code word? Then simply click this link to head to the competition page and submit your entry for a chance to share in AU$4,935 in PC gear! Episode #1's awesome prizes include:
All you need to enter is the hidden code word – which isn't actually hidden very well – plus your wits about you as you tell us “What’s your all-time favourite CPU and why?”
Head here and fill in the form when you have that figured out.
Please note that this competition is open to Australian residents only. Entries close July 4, 2021.
Episode #3 competition details
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UPDATE (05/07/2021): This competition has now closed – good luck to everyone who entered!
Here they are – the final set of super-desirable prizes that you can win in Episode 3 of the Australian PC Awards!
In this final round there's yet another incredible laptop to win – the Gigabyte AERO 17 KC – as well as the stunning Citadel desktop PC from Thermaltake with RTX 3000-series graphics, and a premium Corsair K70 keyboard and Sabre Pro mouse combo. VERY nice.
Tonight's prize pool is worth a tidy AU$5,796!
To have a shot at winning watch Episode 3, find the not very carefully hidden code word, and decide what you think is "the technology or product that advanced the PC more than any other in 2020, and why?”
For the 2021 APCAs, we've also teamed up with this year's Awards sponsors to bring you a selection of special Aussie deals on some of the top PC hardware and software from Adata, Aftershock PC, Asus, Aten, Eset, MSI, Mwave, PC Case Gear, Razer and Western Digital including:
The 2021 APCAs consist of three 30 minute episodes arriving June 23, 24 and 25 respectively. Each episode goes live at 7:30pm AEST on this very page and on YouTube.
Here's what each broadcast includes:
EPISODE 1 – Wednesday June 23 @ 7:30PM AEST
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A reader-voted award for the Best Company, chosen from all this year's finalists.
"Built without compromise for users who want it all, including extra theft protection, ultra-secure content encryption and easy password management. Secures Windows, Mac, Android and Linux devices."
[Please note this ESET EOFY promo is valid for new purchases only and ends on July 1, 2021.]
Over AU$15,000 in prizes to be won
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By tuning in to this year's awards, you could also be a winner – in a really big way. We have AU$15,254 in quite fantastic PC prizes that we're giving away.
There's three top-spec gaming laptops, a full gaming PC, many many lovely peripherals and accessories and more. Get your share!
Just watch each part of the show and find the three secret code words (they're not really very hard to find if you're watching...), and you're ready to enter.
If you've been looking to snag a deal on Apple's best-selling AirPods, then you're in luck. Thanks to today's 4th of July sales, we've spotted the latest model AirPods with charging case on sale for $99.99 when you apply an additional $19 coupon at checkout. That's a total savings of $59 and the lowest price we've seen for the wireless earbuds.
Apple AirPods (2019) with charging case$159$99.99 at Amazon
Save $60 - A fantastic 4th of July deal, Amazon has the AirPods with charging case on sale for $99.99 when you apply the additional $19 coupon at checkout. That matches the record-low Black Friday price, but you'll have to worry - we predict this deal won't last for long.
The Apple AirPods are packing an upgraded H1 Chip that enables faster pairing and seamless connectivity. The H1 chip also allows you to use your voice to ask Siri questions without using your hands, simply calling Siri up whenever needed. You can adjust the volume, skip songs and take calls completely hands-free – although whether you'd want to when other people can hear you is another matter. The 2019 AirPods come with a charging case that provides a further 20 hours of battery life and up to three hours of talk time on a single charge.
As we've mentioned above, this is the lowest price we've found for the 2019 AirPods and a fantastic 4th of July deal to snag. The coupon from Amazon is a limited-time offer, so you should take advantage now before it's too late.
Now, it looks like Samsung could be on the verge of releasing its next wireless earbuds model – the so-called Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 were seemingly revealed by some intriguing lines of code within the Samsung Galaxy Wearable app’s APK file data, as originally discovered by Android Police.
The Galaxy Buds 2 are seemingly being developed under the codename ‘berry,’ and will likely be able to connect to multiple devices at the same time. It’s anticipated that the true wireless earbuds could launch alongside the upcoming Galaxy Z Fold 3 in the latter half of the year.
We've also heard rumors that the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 will launch later this year in four different color options. And most recently, what looks like the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 were spotted on the FCC (Federation Communications Commission) platform by 91Mobiles , which suggests a launch is imminent. We've also seen leaked images of the device.
That means the Galaxy Buds 2 could compete with the rumored Apple AirPods 3, which are also projected to debut later this year. As was the case with previous generations, Samsung will likely be looking to undercut Apple’s flagship earbuds when it comes to pricing. We're hoping that these will be able to compete with the best wireless earbuds on the planet.
Cut to the chase
What are they? The next wireless earbuds from Samsung.
When will they be released? Possibly in August 2021
How much will they cost? Likely around the same as the original Samsung Galaxy Buds ($149 / £139 / AU$249).
The original Samsung Galaxy Buds, launched in March 2019, sought to topple the Apple AirPods' monopoly on the true wireless earbuds market. Alongside their successors, the Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus, the Samsung Galaxy Buds Live, and the Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro, they make up a wider portfolio of Samsung true wireless earbuds.
Whether the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 will be a successor to the original wireless earbuds or to the newer Galaxy Buds Pro remains to be seen. If they are the latter, we could see a reprisal of features like active noise cancellation and waterproofing; though if they are the former, we might see these more premium features dropped in favor of a cheaper price.
We think it looks more likely that the they'll be the former. The original Samsung Galaxy Buds never had a 'true' follow up, with the Galaxy Buds Plus acting as more of an upgraded version. According to Sammobile, the model number of the rumored Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 is 'SM-R177', like most Galaxy Buds models. The Galaxy Buds Pro, on the other hand, come with the model number 'SM-R190', suggesting that the new earbuds won't pick up where the Pro left off.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro.(Image credit: Samsung)
More recently, we've heard that the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 release date will fall later in 2021, so we may not have long to wait. (Galaxy Club, via Sammobile). In fact, tipster Roland Quandt has said that Samsung is "ramping up production" on the next-gen Galaxy Buds, which means they could be released as soon as August, on the three-year anniversary of the original Galaxy Buds.
One tipster has gone as far as saying that August 11 is the day when the Galaxy Buds 2 and plenty of other Samsung hardware will see the light of day. If they do launch in 2021, they could have some stiff competition in the form of the Apple AirPods 3 (rumored to be launching this year) and the Google Pixel Buds A (already out).
While the Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro only launched in January this year, it’s not unlike Samsung to release wireless earbuds in quick succession. Since 2019, the company has released no less than four models in the Galaxy line.
Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 price
Again, we haven’t heard any rumors as to the price of the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2, but we can hazard a guess based on previous models.
The most recently released Samsung earbuds, the Galaxy Buds Pro, cost $199 / £219 / AU$349, while their predecessors, the Galaxy Buds Live, cost $169.99 / £179 / AU$319.
If the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 are a follow-up model to the Buds Pro, you can expect them to cost around the same price as their predecessors, if not more. However, if Samsung is planning on releasing a more budget-friendly pair of earbuds, they may cost something more like the original Galaxy Buds, which cost $149 / £139 / AU$249. We think it's more likely that the Galaxy Buds 2 will have a similar price to the original Galaxy Buds, especially if Samsung wants to offer an upgraded version of its entry-level true wireless earbuds.
It’s also possible that Samsung will look to undercut its biggest rival – the Apple AirPods cost $159 / £159 / AU$249 at launch, but are regularly discounted.
The original Samsung Galaxy Buds.(Image credit: TechRadar)
Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 design
If the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 are the follow up to the original Galaxy Buds, we'd expect them to look similar to their predecessors, with rounded housings, interchangeable eartips, and a slim charging case.
We've also heard that the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 will come in four different colors: black, white, green, and purple. These color options match the rumored color options for the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Galaxy Z Flip 3, which are said to be coming in black and green, and green and light violet, respectively.
More recently, we've seen some actual leaked images, including the picture below: you can see how the design follows the template of the Galaxy Buds Pro.
(Image credit: 91mobiles)
Samsung Galaxy Buds 2: features
While most of the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 leaks and rumors have centered around the design of the earbuds, there are a few features that are said to be coming with the next Samsung buds.
Seasoned tipster @UniverseIce has revealed that the Galaxy Buds 2 will be keeping the active noise reduction of their predecessors, and come with "better sound quality" – an upgrade we would usually expect from a new pair of earbuds.
There's an image attached to this leak as well, though it doesn't really tell us much more about what's on the way. It looks as though the infrared sensors for automatic in-ear wear detection will be kept from the Galaxy Buds Pro, and we won't be seeing a return to the bean-shaped design of the Galaxy Buds Live:
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Samsung Galaxy Buds 2: what we want to see
The company’s latest wireless earbuds, the Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro, are its best yet – but that doesn’t mean that there aren’t any improvements we’d like to see from the Galaxy Buds 2.
Improved audio quality
The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro are the best-sounding Samsung buds yet, but they do leave a little to be desired. While their overall presentation is well-balanced, and they do make for a pleasant listening experience, they lack the detail and presence of audiophile-approved earbuds.
If Samsung wants to up its game, the Galaxy Buds 2 should provide more clarity in the mid and high frequencies, as well as a wider, more immersive soundstage.
Support for aptX HD
With the Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro, you’re limited to lossy SBC and AAC codecs unless you’re using them with a Samsung Galaxy device – which support Samsung’s Scalable Codec technology.
We’d like to see Samsung license aptX HD support from Qualcomm with the Galaxy Buds 2, which would give more widespread support for higher definition, 24-bit wireless audio. This can really make a difference to the audio quality of your music, so it would be a worthy upgrade.
Stronger noise cancellation
Noise cancellation was a welcome addition to the Galaxy Buds Pro, but they can’t compete with the Sony WF-1000XM3. Just wearing them around the house for a few days, the Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro were able to drastically reduce the sounds of loud air purifiers and humidifiers, but didn’t stand a chance when someone else in the house was playing music. They’re good enough that you won’t be able to hear nearby conversations in another room, but anything louder than someone speaking will be audible through the ANC.
We’d love to see an improvement to the noise cancellation feature with the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2, and it could make them a real competitor for the likes of Sony’s earbuds, and models like the Apple AirPods Pro.
Ditch Bixby
The only smart assistant the Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro supports is Bixby. That means, if you’re tapped into the Google or Apple ecosphere of products, you won’t be able to control them with a hands-free assistant. That’s not a deal-breaker on its own, but we’d like to see Samsung appeal to a wider audience with a voice assistant-agnostic approach to the Galaxy Buds 2.
Some families may have to return part of this year's monthly child tax credit payments to the IRS if they receive more than they're owed. We'll explain.
