XYZprinting Brings 3D Printing into a New Era of Color With the New da Vinci Color. Specifications.

XYZ 3D DINOSAUR

Global 3D Printing Leader Announces the World's First Full Color FFF 3D Printer with 3DColorJet technology at IFA 2017.

XYZprinting, the world's leading 3D printer manufacturer, is poised to usher in a new era of full-color 3D printing with the da Vinci Color – the world's first full-color 3D printer that uses 3DColorJet technology – combining inkjet printing with the fused filament fabrication (FFF) 3D printing process. Announced at IFA 2017, the da Vinci Color (MSRP $3499.95) is available now for preorder on the XYZprinting e-store for USD $2,999.95. XYZprinting's da Vinci Color will be on display at IFA 2017, September 1 – September 6, at the Berlin Exhibition Grounds, Hall 13 Booth 102, Messedamm, Berlin.

"With its 3DColorJet technology, the da Vinci Color is a breakthrough in 3D printing technology as it provides full color spectrum accuracy at an affordable, small business-friendly price, that is unmatched by any other color 3D printer in the market," explained Simon Shen, CEO of XYZprinting. "Just as we did with the da Vinci 1.0 in 2014, the da Vinci Color is poised to change the 3D printing industry again and allow you to turn your creativity into color 3D."

The industry's ultimate full-color 3D printer, XYZprinting's 3DColorJet solution enables the da Vinci Color to mix and fire CMYK color droplets onto PLA filament for accuracy and precision. The printer's technology achieves the full-color spectrum of 16 million color possibilities across printed layers in finished 3D products. The proprietary technology combines color detail, which has been perfected in inkjet printing, with advanced, professional 3D printing technology.

A CES 2017 Innovation Award Honoree, the da Vinci Color has been designed to work seamlessly, including features such as XYZprinting's hands-free auto calibration, EZ removable print bed and a 5-inch color LCD screen.  XYZprinting's CMYK ink cartridges integrate with the da Vinci Color and guarantee compatibility and color quality for each print. While the print bed permits a generous 7.9 in. x 7.9 in. x 5.9 in. build volume, the design remains a desk friendly solution. With safety in mind, the printer also includes an effective non-toxic filtration system.

This is a major step forward for both professionals and makers, inclusive of:

Animation and Movie Models: Produce prototypes in true color that are ready to be used immediately after printing. Create accurate detailed props and sets.

Architects and Designers: Assist clients envision the final product by printing out scaled down models, miniature landscaping, people, prototypes and more.

Small Business Owners: A cost-effective solution, small business owners can set their business apart or even start their own full color 3D printing business. Further, benefits include increased speed of production through full color prints, which are immediately ready/ With PLA filament, there will be no wasted time or money on post printing treatments.

Education: Incorporate full color 3D printing into classrooms, spurring everyone from young creators to higher education curriculums.

Fans and Collectors: Print out your favorite Warhammer, comic book, pop-culture or fantasy universe characters in their authentic full colors, or create custom, one-of a-kind designs!

Technical Specifications:

Build Size

7.9 in x 7.9 in x 5.9 in (19.8 cm x 19.8 cm x 14.9 cm)

Layer Resolution (Z)

100~400 microns (0.1 mm ~ 0.4 mm)

Complete Full Color

16 million shades

Print Speed

Average: 30~60 mm/sec

Max: 120mm/sec

Host software

XYZmaker

Operating System

Mac OS x 10.10 & above,

Windows 7/8/10, (64bit)

Linux 14.04/16.04

Hands Free Auto Calibration

Yes

EZ–Removable Print bed

Yes

Auto Loading Filament

Yes

Extruder diameter

0.4mm

Control interface

5 inch color touch LCD

Connectivity

USB 2.0

USB stick

Yes

Wi-Fi

Yes

Standalone Printer

Yes

Electrical

100-240 V, 50-60 HZ

Operation Temperature

60 F ~ 90F (15 ~32 C)

Storage Temperature

60 F ~ 95F (15 ~35 C) for Ink Cartridge

32 F ~ 100F (0 ~38 C) for Filament

Unit Dimension

21.1 in x 22.8 in x 25.7 in (53.6 cm x 57.9 cm x 65.3 cm)

Weight (unit only)

71 lbs (32.3 kg)

Ink and Material Specifications

Printing Material

3D Color-inkjet PLA, PLA, Tough PLA (Q4 2017), PETG

Color PLA Price

$35 USD per 600g Spool

Ink Type

CMYK 4-Color Ink Cartridge (40ml each color cartridge)

Ink Cartridge Price

$65 USD / color cartridge

Source: XYZ

Jabra Launches Elite 25e Headphones with Best-in-Class Battery for Wireless Calls and Music.

Up to 18 hours of battery time

· Seamless switching between calls and music, on-the-go, throughout the day

· Superior design for optimized comfort and fit

· Wind- and water-resistant

· Dedicated Siri® and Google Now™ button

At IFA in Berlin, GN Group member Jabra announced the launch of Jabra Elite 25e, in-ear stereo neckband headphones with best-in-class battery for wireless calls and music*. The Jabra Elite 25e are full mobility on-the-go headphones that allow for seamless switching between calls and music throughout the day for optimal effectiveness and productivity – and all of these features are available at an accessible price point.

The Jabra Elite 25e headphones are perfectly powered: One charge delivers all day or week power with up to 18 hours of battery life – the best performance for a headset in this class. This gives users the freedom to stay connected anytime and anywhere. 

In terms of design, the Elite 25e's neckband has bendable flex zones, ensuring a great fit and all-day comfort. By enhancing the fit with Jabra's EarGels™, users get better in-ear sound, and a more secure and comfortable fit – all with less audio leakage. The EarGels and speakers are engineered for an immersive audio experience. This greatly improves the listening experience, so whether users prefer rich bass or crisp high tunes, sound quality needs won't be compromised.

The Jabra Elite 25e also features a wind-protected microphone, which allows for total concentration, whether the headphones are used for listening to music, commuting, or making and taking calls. And, with a dedicated voice control button and message read out functionality, users have one-touch access to Siri® and Google Now™, letting them access information hands-free, on the move. There's no longer any need for users to take their phone out of their pocket to answer a call or change the tune!

"The Jabra Elite 25e is engineered with the multi-tasking, on-the-go person in mind – those who value high-quality conversations and music while on the move," said Calum MacDougall, SVP at Jabra. "No product currently on the market delivers this level of battery life and experience for the Jabra Elite 25e's price point. Therefore, we believe this product, following in the footsteps of the hugely successful Jabra Elite Sport, is worthy of the name Elite."  

Features

All-day music and calls – Up to 18 hours of battery time.

Amazing durability – Wind- and water-resistant; IP54 rated.

Even better fit – Improved neckband and EarGels design.

Optimal connectivity – Connectivity for up to eight devices via Bluetooth®, and two at the same time with Multiuse™.

Dedicated voice control button – One-touch access to Siri® and Google Now™.

Exceptional sound quality – Speakers engineered for immersive audio.

For more information about the new Jabra Elite 25e, please visit: http://www.jabra.com/elite25e

Pricing and Availability

MSRP is $79. Jabra Elite 25e will be available online and at key retailers across the U.S. and Canada in early October.

*Based on the results of battery performance testing of leading competitors of Bluetooth wireless headsets below USD 100. Research was conducted by Strategy Analytics between July 13-21, 2017. See facts on www.jabra.com/commercial-claims 

Source: Jabra.

IFA 2017: SONY Press Conference Video replay.

SONY unveiled the Xperia XZ1, XZ1 Compact, and XA1 Plus at IFA 2017 in Berlin, here below the replay of the SONY Press Conference:

IFA 2017: Huawei unveils the Kirin 970 8coreCPU/12coreGPU with native AI processing.

Huawei Reveals the Future of Mobile AI at IFA 2017

CEO Richard Yu Unveils the Kirin 970, Huawei’s first mobile AI computing platform

At IFA 2017, Huawei Consumer Business Group unveiled a new era in smartphone innovation. In a keynote address, Richard Yu, CEO of Huawei Consumer Business Group revealed Huawei’s vision for the future of artificial intelligence with the launch of the Kirin 970. By combining the power of the cloud with the speed and responsiveness of native AI processing, Huawei is bringing AI experiences to life and changing the way we interact with our devices.

“As we look to the future of smartphones, we’re at the threshold of an exciting new era,” Yu said. “Mobile AI = On-Device AI + Cloud AI. Huawei is committed to turning smart devices into intelligent devices by building end-to-end capabilities that support coordinated development of chips, devices, and the cloud. The ultimate goal is to provide a significantly better user experience. The Kirin 970 is the first in a series of new advances that will bring powerful AI features to our devices and take them beyond the competition.”

After years of development, Cloud AI has seen broad application, but user experience still has room for improvement in areas such as latency, stability, and privacy. The goal is for Cloud AI and On-Device AI to complement each other. On-Device AI offers strong sensing capabilities, that are the foundation of understanding and assisting people. Sensors produce a large amount of real-time, scenario-specific, and personalized data. Supported by strong chip processing capabilities, devices will become more cognitive of user needs, providing truly personalized and readily accessible services.

The Kirin 970 is powered by an 8-core CPU and a new generation 12-core GPU. Built using a 10nm advanced process, the chipset packs 5.5 billion transistors into an area of only one cm². Huawei’s new flagship Kirin 970 is Huawei’s first mobile AI computing platform featuring a dedicated Neural Processing Unit (NPU). Compared to a quad-core Cortex-A73 CPU cluster, the Kirin 970's new heterogeneous computing architecture delivers up to 25x the performance with 50x greater efficiency. Simply put, the Kirin 970 can perform the same AI computing tasks faster and with far less power. In a benchmark image recognition test, the Kirin 970 processed 2,000 images per minute, which was faster than other chips on the market.

New developments in AI require joint effort across the entire value chain, involving tens of millions of developers, and the experience and feedback of hundreds of millions of users. Huawei is positioning the Kirin 970 as an open platform for mobile AI, opening up the chipset to developers and partners who can find new and innovative uses for its processing capabilities.

IFA 2017: LG V30 announcement event. Video replay. Specifications.

LG introduced todal at IFA 2017 in Berlin , its latest high end smartphone, the LG V30 and LG V30+

Specifications: (credits gsmarena):

Versions: LG V30+ with 128 GB storage; H930 (Europe)

NETWORK Technology

GSM / HSPA / LTE

LAUNCH Announced August, 2017

Status Coming soon. Exp. release 2017, September

BODY Dimensions 151.7 x 75.4 x 7.4 mm (5.97 x 2.97 x 0.29 in)

Weight 158 g (5.57 oz)

SIM Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)

  - MIL-STD-810G compliant

- IP68 certified - dust/water proof over 1.5 meter and 30 minutes

DISPLAY Type P-OLED capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors

Size 6.0 inches (~81.2% screen-to-body ratio)

Resolution 1440 x 2880 pixels (~537 ppi pixel density)

Multitouch Yes

Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 5

  - Dolby Vision/HDR10 compliant

- Always-on display

- LG UX 6.0+

PLATFORM OS Android 7.1.2 (Nougat)

Chipset Qualcomm MSM8998 Snapdragon 835

CPU Octa-core (4x2.45 GHz Kryo & 4x1.9 GHz Kryo)

GPU Adreno 540

MEMORY Card slot microSD, up to 256 GB (dedicated slot)

Internal 64 GB, 4 GB RAM

128 GB, 4 GB RAM - V30+

CAMERA Primary Dual 16 MP (f/1.6, OIS, 3-axis, laser & phase detection autofocus) + 13 MP (f/1.9, no AF), LED flash

Features 1.0 µm pixel size, geo-tagging, touch focus, face detection, HDR, panorama

Video 2160p@30fps, 1080p@30fps, 720p@120fps, 24-bit/192kHz stereo sound rec., HDR video

Secondary 5 MP, f/2.2, 1/5" sensor size, 1.12 µm pixel size

SOUND Alert types Vibration; MP3, WAV ringtones

Loudspeaker Yes

3.5mm jack Yes

  - 32-bit/192kHz audio

- B&O Play certified

- 24-bit/48kHz audio recording

- Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic

COMMS WLAN Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot

Bluetooth 5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD

GPS Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS

NFC Yes

Radio No

USB 3.1, Type-C 1.0 reversible connector

FEATURES Sensors Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, color spectrum

Messaging SMS(threaded view), MMS, Email, Push Mail, IM

Browser HTML5

Java No

  - Fast battery charging: 50% in 36 min (Quick Charge 3.0)

- Wireless charging

- MP4/DviX/XviD/H.265/WMV player

- MP3/WAV/FLAC/eAAC+/WMA player

- Photo/video editor

- Document editor

BATTERY Non-removable Li-Po 3300 mAh battery

MISC Colors Cloud Silver, Moroccan Blue

Price About 900 EUR

New SanDisk iXpand Base Saves Photos and Videos While Charging your iPhone or iPad.

Western Digital gives consumers a unique, hassle-free solution for daily iPhone backup.

Western Digital Corporation , a global data storage technology and solutions leader, today expanded its award-winning line of iPhone mobile storage solutions with the SanDisk® iXpandTM Base. The new offering is perfect for consumers looking for a convenient way to back up their iPhone photos, videos and contacts. With iXpand Base, there’s no need to change any daily habits, users simply plug their iPhone into the iXpand Base and automatically back up their content while the phone is charging. 

According to a recent survey by the company1, more than 85 percent of respondents state iPhone is their primary device for capturing photos and videos. With so much content generated on iPhone, consumers are looking for additional ways to manage data. To encourage more routine external backup, Western Digital combined charging with back up, giving users a seamless and simple solution for backing up their iPhone or iPad.

“iPhone users care deeply about their content and understand the importance of protecting it. Our top priority is to offer convenient solutions like the iXpand Base that fit with people’s everyday habits so they don’t have to change their routine, and never have to worry about losing memories,” said Jim Welsh, senior vice president, Client Solutions, Western Digital.

With up to 256GB2 of local storage, the SanDisk iXpand Base gives consumers plenty of room to automatically save files in their original quality, with no need to pay monthly fees for cloud-based storage3. The iXpand Base is designed with a compact form factor, allowing it to conveniently sit on a nightstand or desk, has a soft rubber top to place a phone and a wrap-around groove to keep a Lighting cable tidy and organized. It is engineered to quickly charge an iPhone with 15W of power while backing up all of its data via the companion iXpand Base app. Restoring backed up content to an iPhone is also fast and easy. Whether restoring to a current phone or a new one, consumers simply plug in, open the iXpand Base app and tap restore to transfer files back to the iPhone.

Pricing and Availability

The SanDisk iXpand Base is available now at SanDisk.com, Amazon, BestBuy.com, B&H Photo Video.com and other major retailers, with U.S. manufacturer’s suggested retail prices (MSRPs) of 32GB/$49.99, 64GB/$99.99, 128GB/$129.99 and 256GB/$199.99. 

IFA 2017: SanDisk 400GB* Ultra® microSDXC™ UHS-I world`s mobile highest-capacity microSD card, announced.

Western Digital Corporation , a global data storage technology and solutions leader, today announced its 400GB* SanDisk Ultra® microSDXC™ UHS-I card, the world’s highest-capacity microSD card for use in mobile devices. Two years after introducing its record-breaking 200GB* SanDisk Ultra microSDXC card, Western Digital has doubled the capacity within the same tiny form factor. Keeping up with the demands of today’s mobile-centric lifestyle, the new SanDisk microSD card provides consumers with the freedom to capture, save and share photos, videos and apps, and enjoy offline content - all without worrying about storage limitations.

“Mobile devices have become the epicenter of our lives, and consumers are now accustomed to using their smartphones for anything from entertainment to business. We are collecting and sharing massive amounts of data on smartphones, drones, tablets, PCs, laptops and more. We anticipate that storage needs will only continue to grow as people continue to expect more sophisticated features on their devices and desire higher quality content,” Jeff Janukowicz, research vice president, IDC. “We estimate mobile device users worldwide will install over 150 billion applications alone this year, which require a ton of memory on all of our favorite devices.”

Western Digital achieved this capacity breakthrough by leveraging its proprietary memory technology and design and production processes that allow for more bits per die.

“We continue to push technology boundaries and transform the way consumers use their mobile devices,” said Sven Rathjen, vice president, product marketing, Western Digital. “By focusing on achieving new technology milestones, we enable consumers to keep up with their mobile-centric lifestyles with storage solutions they trust.”

Ideal for Android™ smartphone and tablet users, the world’s highest-capacity card can hold up to 40 hours of Full HD video and features superfast transfer speeds of up to 100MB/s** to deliver premium performance. At this transfer speed, consumers can expect to move up to 1,200 photos per minute1. Additionally, the 400GB* SanDisk Ultra microSD card meets the A1 App Performance Class specification, which means that the card can load apps faster.

Through the updated SanDisk Memory Zone app, users will have even greater control over their mobile device's memory storage. The app, available for free download from the Google Play™ store, is compatible with most Android-powered devices and allows users to easily locate, organize, transfer and back up data, including tagged content from Facebook and Instagram.

Pricing and Availability

The ground-breaking 400GB* SanDisk Ultra microSDXC UHS-I card features a ten-year limited warranty4 and will be available at SanDisk.com and other major retailers at a U.S. manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP) of $249.99.

­­­­­­­­­­About Western Digital

Western Digital Corporation (NASDAQ: WDC) is an industry-leading provider of storage technologies and solutions that enable people to create, leverage, experience and preserve data. The company addresses ever-changing market needs by providing a full portfolio of compelling, high-quality storage solutions with customer-focused innovation, high efficiency, flexibility and speed. Our products are marketed under the HGST, SanDisk and WD brands to OEMs, distributors, resellers, cloud infrastructure providers and consumers. For more information, please visit www.hgst.com, www.wd.com, and www.sandisk.com.

About SanDisk

SanDisk, a Western Digital Corporation brand, provides trusted and innovative flash storage products that have transformed the electronics industry. SanDisk’s quality, state-of-the-art solutions are at the heart of many of the world's largest data centers, and embedded in advanced smartphones, tablets and PCs. SanDisk’s consumer products are available at hundreds of thousands of retail stores worldwide.

IFA 2017: Acer announces new ChromeBook 15 with Aluminun Design and long battery life.

New Acer Chromebook 15 with Aluminum Design Makes Entertainment More Enjoyable with Large Display and Long Battery Life

15.6-inch full HD IPS display lets media enthusiasts, families with school-age children, and anyone who wants immersive entertainment see and do much more; wide viewing angles make it great for sharing.

Extra-long battery life of up to 12 hours delivers day-till-night power for apps, entertainment, media streaming, social media, school work and more.

Aluminum top cover and palm rest provide a premium touch and feel

Fanless design provides for quiet operation

Upward-facing speakers surrounding the keyboard deliver premium sound to complement the spacious display for a great multimedia experience

Acer, the world’s leading Chromebook brand3, announced a new model in its award winning Chromebook 15 line – the only Chromebook in the industry with a 15.6-inch display – with a new stylish aluminum design and long battery life of up to 12 hours2.

In addition to having a large Full HD IPS1 display available in touch-screen and non-touch configurations, the new Acer Chromebook 15 (CB515-1H/1HT) delivers solid performance and up to 12 hours2 of battery life for all-day media consumption, game play, and app enjoyment.

“The new Acer Chromebook 15’s huge display is a visual feast,” said James Lin, General Manager, Commercial & Detachable Notebooks, IT Products Business, Acer Inc. “Movies, apps, games and websites are immersive and the stunning display pairs beautifully with an aluminum design, quiet performance and up to 12 hours of battery life. The Chromebook 15 continues Acer’s legacy of delivering the most innovative Chromebooks in the industry and in the widest range of sizes.”

The Chromebook 15 will support Android apps via the Google Play™ Store when it is launched, so customers will have access to more than two million Android apps to let them have more fun, be entertained, stay connected and remain connected.

Large, Vibrant Display Boosted by Speakers, HD Web Cam

The vibrant 15.6-inch display lets users enjoy websites, video and games, and also increases productivity by providing more room for multiple tabs and apps. The Full HD display has a 1920 x 1080 resolution that ensures sharp visuals.

To complement the large display, the Acer Chromebook 15 has two full-sized upward-facing speakers that support high-definition audio and deliver enhanced volume and audio range. The full-sized keyboard and large touchpad are comfortable to use and give customers greater freedom when navigating.

The HD webcam has a wide 88-degree field of view to accommodate more participants in video chats at home and work. Also, audio and video are clear and crisp thanks to high dynamic range imaging and the built-in microphone.

Industry-Leading Battery Life; Quiet, Fanless Design

The new Acer Chromebook 15 delivers industry-leading battery life of up to 12 hours2, so it can be used for a full day of work or school plus streaming and fun. The fanless design allows it to run quietly, making it great for shared spaces such as in a family room, library or coffee shop.

The latest dual-core Intel® Celeron® and quad-core Intel® Pentium® processors deliver great performance for apps and the web. Models in the line will be available with 32 GB or 64 GB of eMMC storage as well as 4 GB or 8 GB of RAM.

Aesthetic, Thinner Aluminum Design

The Chromebook 15’s new design features an aluminum top cover and palm rest, giving it a stylish and modern design that is comfortable to touch and type on, and is also thinner and lighter than previous generations. It features a backlit keyboard allowing greater usability and weighs 1.72 kg (3.79 pounds) while measuring 378 W x 256 D x 18.9 H mm (14.88 W x 10.08 D x 0.74 H inches).

Staying Connected with Wi-Fi, USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-C Port

The Acer Chromebook 15 keeps customers connected with fast Intel® Wireless-AC (802.11ac) wireless featuring 2x2 MIMO technology. Customers have the fastest way to transfer data, stream video and connect to an external display with the system’s two USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-C ports. The USB Type-C adapter can also charge the unit. Also, customers can connect peripherals to the Chromebook 15 via Bluetooth 4.2, two USB 3.0, an HDMI port and a combo headphone/speaker jack. The SD card reader supports up to 128 GB SDXC for transferring and saving files.

Easy to Share, Manage

The Acer Chromebook 15 supports multiple user sign-on to keep data safe. Family members can share the system and log onto their unique accounts to ensure their projects, Gmail accounts and information are kept way from prying eyes, even if the Chromebook is damaged or stolen. Storage on Google Drive4 protects files, documents, and photos safely in the cloud, and ensures that the most current version is always available.

Price and Availability

The Acer Chromebook 15 will be available with either a touch screen display (CB515-1HT) or non-touch display (CB515-1H). It will be available in EMEA in October starting at €499. It will also be available in North America in October starting at $399, including the United States, where it will be offered at Best Buy and the Acer Store.  

Exact specifications, prices, and availability will vary by region. To learn more about availability, product specifications and prices in specific markets, please contact your nearest Acer office via www.acer.com.

The Acer Chromebook 15 was unveiled today at the next@acer press event at IFA in Germany, where the company announced a range of new devices and solutions. For more information, visit acer.com/nextatacer.

Offers subject to change without notice or obligation and may not be available through all sales channels. Prices listed are manufacturer suggested retail prices and may vary by location. Applicable sales tax extra. 

1. All brands and product names mentioned herein include trademarks of their respective companies and are used solely to describe or identify the products

2. Market Share: Final PCs, Ultramobiles and Mobile Phones, All Countries, 2Q17 Update, 17 August 2017. Acer Group was ranked #1 for shipment of UMT device group with Chrome OS in the 2016 global market.

3. More information on Google Drive on Chrome devices: https://support.google.com/chromebook/answer/2703646?p=driveoffer&rd=1

4. More information on Google Drive on Chrome devices: https://support.google.com/chromebook/answer/2703646?p=driveoffer&rd=1

IFA 2017: Dell Unveils New Laptops, 2-in-1s and Mixed Reality Headset.

New Premium Support Plus, the most comprehensive support service, available now on Dell Consumer and Gaming PCs.

New Inspiron 2-and-1s and laptops offer stunning visual experience and performance in sleek, affordable packages.

Award-winning XPS 13 now up to 44% more powerful with new 8th Generation Intel Core i7 processors.

New Dell Visor, sleek and comfortable Windows Mixed Reality headset, coming soon.

    

Dell is revealing a suite of holiday wish-list worthy devices and services that provide the most immersive and comprehensive computing experience available. The new offerings include Inspiron 7000 2-in-1s and laptops with new 8th Generation Intel Core processors; performance enhancements to the critically acclaimed XPS 13; Dell Visor Windows Mixed Reality Headset; and Premium Support Plus service. 

These new innovations demonstrate Dell's commitment to providing the best audio and visual computing, virtual reality (VR) and gaming experiences for consumers.  

"We're in Berlin this week to demonstrate Dell's global leadership in innovation across personal computing, gaming and virtual reality," said Ray Wah, senior vice president and general manager, Dell Consumer and Small Business Product Group. "From our new mixed reality headset to beautiful new laptops and 2-in-1s, our holiday lineup introduced at the show includes some of the best designs with incredible visual experiences, exceptional performance and support to match."  

New Dell Premium Support Plus with First and Only Predictive Issue Detection

Dell's new top-tier Premium Support Plus ups the ante to deliver the most comprehensive support service available for consumer and gaming PCs1. Premium Support Plus builds on the great features customers have come to enjoy with Dell's Premium Support, such as 24/7 phone support, onsite service after remote diagnosis and hardware and software support. Powered by Dell's exclusive SupportAssist2 technology, it is the first and only consumer service to proactively find issues, predict problems before they start, automatically remove viruses and optimize performance for consumer PCs3.

This service also comes with many advanced support features like repairs for accidental damage. The automated, proactive and predictive capabilities have been tested and proven in the commercial market and now Dell is bringing them to consumers.

"Consumers today are demanding more when selecting new PCs – in design, performance and support and Dell is a big innovator in PC products and services," said Patrick Moorhead, president and principal analyst, Moor Insights & Strategy. "With the introduction of Premium Support Plus, Dell is raising the bar on what consumers can and should expect in a support plan and are demonstrating their leadership in PC support. Having a more automated, predictive and intuitive support experience means they're free to focus on enjoying their technology."

Customers can tailor the experience to their lifestyle – a hands-off, call-free experience with automated integrated support or one-on-one personalized support with an agent or a combination of both. Customers experience up to 88% less time to issue resolution and up to 77% fewer steps in the support process when compared to other premium service offers4. Available Aug. 29 in 69 countries for Dell Inspiron, XPS and Alienware systems.

New Inspiron Laptops and 2-in-1s - Stunning Visual Experiences & Performance in Sleek, Affordable Packages

Designed for the mobile multi-tasker or multi-user household, the new Inspiron 7000 2-in-1 line, available in 13 and 15 inches in Era Gray brushed aluminum, brings stunning visuals and powerful performance in a small footprint. Enjoy a beautiful visual experience with a narrow border and FHD IPS touch display supporting active pen for digital drawing, writing and note taking. On the 15 inch model an optional 4K UHD IPS touch display covers 100% AdobeRGB and an optional NVIDIA GeForce 940MX enhances the experience.  

With the Inspiron 7000 2-in-1s, watch movies or video chat uninterrupted thanks to SmartByte streaming technology co-engineered by Dell that prioritizes streaming and conferencing above other network activities. Experience exceptional performance and immersive experiences with new 8th Generation Intel Core processors, DDR4 memory; and flexible connectivity options with USB Type-C with support for DisplayPort and Power Delivery. 

The Inspiron 7000 2-in-1s also offer longer battery life and quieter performance with standard SSDs or optional PCIe NVMe SSDs on the 13 inch version with additional HDD, Hybrid and Dual Drive options on the 15 inch model. Available in the U.S. Oct. 3 starting at $879.99 (13") and $849.99 (15") on Dell.com; available at select Best Buy stores and on BestBuy.com in October.

For those who prefer a traditional laptop, the new Inspiron 7000 laptops are the perfect travel companion with the slim, light and thin-bezel design in Platinum Silver or Pink Champagne5. Available in 13 and 15 inches, the Inspiron 7000 offers a brilliant FHD IPS display for a crisp, detailed picture, with a UHD option6 that covers 100% AdobeRGB available on the 15 inch model. 

The laptops take advantage of the outstanding performance, responsiveness and hardware enabled security built into the 8th  Generation Intel Core processor, as well as strengthened security with password-free biometrics login with Windows Hello and infrared camera or fingerprint reader (on 13" only.) Finally, it offers a range of storage options including PCIe NVMe SSD. Available in the U.S. Oct. 3 starting at $799.99.

Dell has also updated the Inspiron 13 and 15 5000 2-in-1s, which offer supercharged performance in a super thin design, and the Inspiron 17 7000 2-in-1, the complete package in a flexible form factor. These new systems now offer new 8th Generation Intel Core processors and DDR4 memory for exceptional performance when multi-tasking. The Inspiron 13 and 15 5000 2-in-1 are available in the U.S. Oct. 3 starting at $799 (active pen capable) and $749.99 (not active pen capable) and Inspiron 17 7000 2-in-1 is available in the U.S. Oct. 3 starting at $999.99 on Dell.com. Inspiron 17 7000 2-in-1 will also be available at select Best Buy stores and BestBuy.com in October.

Beloved XPS 13 Now Up to 44% More Powerful 

Carrying the tradition of delivering the best computing experience, the XPS 13 now offers up to 44% more performance with the latest 8th Generation Intel Core i7 processors and Dynamic Power Mode7. With the new 8th Gen processors, with four cores versus two, experiencing exceptional performance while multi-tasking and running multiple applications is possible. The XPS 13, the smallest 13.3 inch laptop8 on the planet, also boasts a stunning viewing experience with optional Quad HD+ InfinityEdge (optional touch) display, with sharp visuals and vivid and accurate color. It's no wonder it's Dell's most award-winning laptop ever. XPS 13 with 7th Gen Intel Core i3 is available in the U.S. now and starts at $799. XPS 13 with 8th Gen Intel Core i7 will be available in the U.S. starting Sept. 12 for $1399.99, with additional configurations available in October.

Dell Visor Looks to the Future

As a driving force in the virtual reality space, Dell has developed one of the broadest portfolios of VR-ready devices – notebooks, desktops, mini-PCs and AIOs – and end-to-end VR solutions, from creation to consumption to storage. In partnership with Microsoft, Dell blazes into the mixed reality future with the sleek and comfortable Dell Visor - its first-ever headset for Windows Mixed Reality platform. Engineered with a flip-up visor for convenient transitions, it features well-cushioned head and face padding, thumbwheel band adjustment for personalized comfort, and smart weight balancing that takes pressure off the nose and cheeks. The white finish is easy to clean and durable, and the thoughtful design extends to cable management that routes cords to the back of the headset for better freedom of movement.

Dell Visor takes advantage of the same technology used in the Microsoft HoloLens, including inside-out tracking cameras, with a 360 degree panoramic view. The headset itself is able to scan surroundings instead of satellite emitters positioned inside the room. Its future-proof tech extends to platform-agnostic communication, with the possibility of users interacting with owners of different MR headset brands down the road. Dell Visor Controllers offer complete flexibility with 6 degrees of freedom of movement in a three-dimensional space. The Controllers allow users total control with haptic feedback, thumb stick and buttons fully tracked by sensors in the headset. Available in the U.S. in the coming months for $349.99 (headset) and $99.99 (controllers) or $449.99 (headset and controllers kit) on Dell.com. The Dell Visor will also be available at Microsoft and select Best Buy stores and BestBuy.com in the coming months. Tune in to the Microsoft keynote at IFA on Friday, Sept. 1 to hear additional launch details on the Dell Visor.

Dell at IFA

Visit the Dell booth at IFA (Stand 101, Hall 16) in Berlin Aug. 30-31 (press) and Sept. 1-6 (general public) to check out these new products and services, as well as interactive and immersive gaming, virtual reality and other technology experiences.

IFA 2017: Samsung to hold press conference in August 30.

On August 30 at Berlin’s Tempodrom arena, Samsung Electronics will hold its IFA 2017 press conference to offer a sneak peek at its latest innovations, designed to cater to your new normal.

The invite-only event will showcase products designed to seamlessly integrate into everyday life and streamline more facets of our evolving, increasingly connected lifestyles.

The press conference will begin at 6 p.m. (CET). Those who will not be present for the big event will still be able to take a front-row seat by tuning in to the official livestream on Samsung Newsroom, where you’ll also find breaking news, articles and multimedia content from IFA 2017.

We think Samsung will show how fast, helpful and reliable is the way devices will connect each other in the IoT world at this time. A new smartwatch is expected to be presented at this event.

Before related post: IFA 2017: Samsung to unveil new smartwatch Gear Fit 2 Pro. Picture leaks.

IFA 2017: Samsung to unveil new smartwatch Gear Fit 2 Pro. Picture leaks.

As announced today at the UNPACKED 2017  event in New York where Samsung unveiled the Galaxy Note8 , the company is going to unveil more products at the IFA 2017 Berlin in August 30,and one of these products will be a  brand new smartwatch the Gear Fit 2 Pro

Pictures and price were captured by @evleaks from  the Malaysian Samsung website which listed the Samsung Gear Fit2 Pro in rich detail, including extensive specifications and from a retailer web page.

Some of the specifications leaked were:

Display 1.5in, 216 x 432 resolution AMOLED. 

34g. 

Fitness tracker,  heart rate sensor , accelerometer, GPS chip, barometer to accurately measure the flights of stairs you climb or descend, for instance.

Waterproof up to a depth of 164 feet or 50 metres, apparently. ideal for swimming and diving. Wareable.com points out that there’s an app designed by Speedo to record statistics, which you can check out on the watch after you’ve finished. The app is made for Samsung’s dedicated Tizen operating software, the OS it favours for its wearables.

Since the Gear Fit2 had automatic exercise detection that knows when you’re working out, that will be here on the Gear Fit2 Pro as well.

Expect 4GB of storage, 500MB RAM and a 200mAh battery. This last, the Samsung specs page stated, should keep the watch running for three to four days, or up to nine hours if GPS is turned on.

@evleaks via forbes