OnePlus introduced the Watch 2 in India at the Mobile World Congress on Monday. The smartwatch costs ₹24,999. It functions on Google Wear OS 4. Key features include a dual chipset system from Snapdragon and BES. This dual chipset manages both minor and major tasks. The Watch 2's standout is its battery life, reaching up to 100 hours in Smart Mode. This is due to its 500 mAh battery. For heavy use, expect about 48 hours. It needs just one hour to fully charge. The OnePlus Watch 2 also has over 100 sports tracking modes. Health features include heart rate and sleep tracking. Plus, it has GPS. It comes with 2GB RAM and 32GB ROM. You can find it in Black Steel and Radiant Steel colors. Starting March 4, the Watch 2 will be available on multiple online platforms: OnePlus's site and app, Amazon India, Flipkart, Myntra. You can also get it at OnePlus retail stores, Reliance, Croma, and other physical stores. Its price? Still ₹24,999.
‘World’s first’ flying car
Alef Aeronautics, a US company, showed off its flying car model to the public. It's said to be the world's first real flying car. “It looks and drives like a car, but can take off vertically,” shared Jim Dukhovny, the company's leader. The car runs on electricity and has FAA approval. It can carry two passengers for about 110 miles. By 2025's end, they plan to begin making the final version. With nearly 3,000 pre-orders in place, each unit costs $300,000.
Robotic dog
Tecno Mobile, a Chinese company, unveiled a robot dog. This dog, called the "Dynamic 1," is based on the German Shepherd. Thanks to AI and strong sensors, it can do natural actions like bowing, handshaking, and stair-climbing. This robot also understands voice commands. A smartphone app can help control it. The goal is to give people the fun bits of owning a pet, without any of the hard work.
Transparent laptop
Lenovo, a Chinese company, showcased a laptop prototype with a big 17.3-inch glass screen, making it unique. It's transparent and has no borders. The keyboard is non-traditional; it's a touch surface. You can project keys on it or use a special pen to draw. Lenovo did not share a release date yet. The screen can be made less see-through so others around you can't peek. "Futuristic movies or AR glasses used to be the only places for transparent displays. Not anymore," says Lenovo's Aiguo Zheng.
AI-powered companion doll
Hyodol is a doll with sensors and AI inside. It's made by a South Korean company, also named Hyodol. It's for older people, not kids. It can do a lot of things: play songs, remind people to take medication, and even alert someone when the user hasn't moved in a while. Hyodol is 35 cm or 14 inches tall. It can talk when touched or at set times, like during meals. The company's goal is to help seniors live on their own and stay connected with others.
Impaired speech voice converter
Whispp, a Dutch startup, introduced a phone app which employs AI. It's dedicated to transforming troubled speech caused by things like throat cancer, strokes, or stuttering back into user's regular voice instantly. Except for changing sounds to written words like others do for people with voice troubles, this app lets the user chat normally using their phone or laptop. The conversation feels natural and the voice sounds healthy.
Mobile World Congress (MWC)
At the exciting Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2024, lots of cool tech stuff was announced. HT Tech reported that things like smart clothes, affordable phones, and even robotic dogs were all showcased. A standout was a smart pin by a startup named Humane. This smart pin costs $699 and has features like sensors and artificial intelligence. It even has a camera to understand what it sees. Instead of having their own booth, Humane showcased their product at stalls of other companies. Another company, Nothing, teased their upcoming Phone 2a. This affordable phone keeps its cool look and comes out on March 5, 2024. Five new phone models were announced by TCL. They aim to make quality tech more affordable. Two of the phones, the TCL 50 XL 5G and TCL 50 XL NXTPAPER 5G, will be out in the second quarter of the year for less than $250 in the US. A robot dog, Dynamic1, was shown by Techno. This robotic German Shepherd has many uses from smart home entertainment to training. It's powered by updated AI technology. There was also the Pocket Go AR gaming set by Tecno. It delivers a unique and top-quality gaming experience. It uses a six-axis gyroscope to adapt to user movements. As MWC 2024 ends, we're really excited about all these cool tech gadgets. They will change how we use technology every day.
Samsung Galaxy S24
The Mobile World Congress 2024 (MWC 2024), the biggest mobile communication event, began on February 26 in Barcelona, Spain. The theme is "Future First". Key tech topics and future technologies like AI, 5G and 6G networks, and Internet of Things (IoT) are the focus. The event should draw 100,000 folks, similar to the numbers before the pandemic. When doors opened, many flooded into the Galaxy booth to check out the Galaxy S24 series. It's known as the "AI phone". This innovative booth offers unique features like Live Translate, Circle to Search, Note Assist, and Generative Edit. These are designed for overcoming language problems, easy search, summarizing long texts, and professional photo editing. Visitors also have a chance to try the Galaxy S24 series' camera. There's also an exclusive zone to try the new Galaxy Book4 series and its features. The Galaxy S23 series, updated with latest AI features, is on display too. There's great anticipation for the Galaxy Ring, Samsung's latest product. This yet-to-release gadget already fascinates with its compact size, health-data insights, and choice of colors and sizes. Meanwhile, Galaxy Experience Space at Plaça de Catalunya, Barcelona, is attracting many. This space will run until February 29, the last day of MWC 2024.
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