Next OPPO phone has a hidden selfie camera

We all want a perfect selfie camera, but thanks to the obsession with all-screen displays, we don’t like the sight of a front camera.

There came the unfavourable notches, followed by the hole punch standard, and now, OPPO wants to hide the selfie camera in a wedge on top of its upcoming Reno smartphone.the latest video spotted on Slashleaks, the upcoming OPPO Reno smartphone appears to feature an all-screen display while the front camera is tucked in a wedge-shaped slider that pops when you launch the front camera.

As for other specifications, the 11-second clip only showcases the blue colour variant. Previous leaks indicate Reno will feature Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 SoC with 6GB/8GB of RAM, 128GB/256GB default storage, and run Android 9.

AWS announces general availability of Amazon S3 Glacier Deep Archive

Amazon Web Services announced the general availability of Amazon S3 Glacier Deep Archive, a new storage class that provides secure, durable object storage for long-term retention of data that is rarely accessed. At just $0.00099 per GB-month (less than one-tenth of one cent, or $1 per TB-month), S3 Glacier Deep Archive offers the lowest cost storage in the cloud, at prices significantly lower than storing and maintaining data in on-premises magnetic tape libraries or archiving data off-site.

Organizations in many market segments (e.g., financial services, healthcare, and government, etc.) are required to retain data for long periods of time to meet regulatory compliance requirements. In addition, there are organizations, such as media and entertainment companies, that want to keep a backup copy of core intellectual property. These datasets are often very large, consisting of multiple petabytes, and yet typically only a small percentage of this data is ever accessed—once or twice a year at most. To retain data long-term, many organizations turn to on-premises magnetic tape libraries or offsite tape archival services. However, maintaining this tape infrastructure is difficult and time-consuming; tapes degrade if not properly stored and require multiple copies, frequent validation, and periodic refreshes to maintain data durability. Additionally, it is difficult or impossible to do machine learning and other types of analysis directly on data stored on tape. Now, with S3 Glacier Deep Archive, customers with large datasets they want to retain for long periods will be able to eliminate both the cost and management of tape infrastructure, while ensuring that their data is preserved for future use and analysis, such as in oil and gas seismic exploration and developing autonomous vehicles. Customers can still use S3 Glacier when they want retrieval options in minutes for archive data, while S3 Glacier Deep Archive is ideal for customers who want the lowest cost for archive data that is rarely accessed. In the event that recovery becomes necessary, the objects can be recovered in as little as 12 hours with S3 Glacier Deep Archive versus days or weeks with off-site tape.

UPS launches drone airline to deliver medical samples

The drone will then fly along a predetermined flight path, monitored by a trained remote pilot-in-command. In one of the first efforts towards commercialising drone delivery in the US, the United Postal Service (UPS) and Matternet are set to launch a new drone airline to deliver medical samples.

As the official press release of UPS states, the program will take place at WakeMed’s Raleigh campus with oversight by the Federal Aviation Administration and North Carolina Department of Transportation.

The sytem will use Matternet’s M2 quadcopter that is powered by a rechargeable lithium-ion battery. It will be able to carry medical payloads weighing up to about 5 lbs. over distances of up to 12.5 miles. 

A medical professional will load a secure drone container with a medical sample or specimen, such as a blood sample, at one o WakeMed’s nearby facilities.

The drone will then fly along a predetermined flight path, monitored by a trained remote pilot-in-command, to a fixed landing pad at the main hospital and central pathology lab.

AVITA launches fashionable Magus two-in-one laptop

Avita launched its first two-in-one laptop, Avita Magus, in India. Both a recreational gadget and the best partner in the office, it is completely aligned with the overarching umbrella brand’s (NEXSTGO’s) core value; “Challenge every limitation of function, technology and aesthetics, using a human-oriented approach to design innovative products.”

The Avita Magus is the ideal lightweight and versatile smart choice for the new generation. The 2-in-1 laptop comes with a 12.2” FHD touch screen that offers ultra-wide viewing angle, perfect for movies and entertainment at home. The Avita Magus can transform from a tablet into a laptop by simply opening the built-in stand, enabling users to stay productive with ease anytime, anywhere. Users can easily switch between laptop and tablet mode, whether they enjoy audio-visual entertainment or handle daily paperwork.

The Avita Magus offers a stylish solution for fashion-conscious users, with its simple, elegant line design and metallic shell available in four colors: seashell pink, steel blue, charcoal grey and pastel violet.

OPPO’s first 5G smartphone receives 5G CE certificate

OPPO’s 5G smartphone is also the first multi-frequency, multi-mode, and multi-EN-DC combination 5G smartphone to be approved by CTC.

OPPO announced that its first 5G smartphone has successfully passed 5G CE tests conducted by Sporton International Inc., a global inspection services authority, and was awarded a 5G CE certificate by CTC advanced GmbH. OPPO’s 5G smartphone, which was showcased at MWC 2019, is also the first multi-frequency, multi-mode, and multi-EN-DC combination 5G smartphone to be approved by CTC. The phone maintains the advantages of the n78 band – such as more band combinations and wider bandwidth, which can be applied across a broader range of countries and regions.

An integral step towards the commercial launch of its 5G smartphone in Europe, OPPO’s CE certification verifies that the OPPO 5G device is compliant with EU requirements essential for entering European markets in areas such as wireless, electromagnetic compatibility, health and safety.

Alen Wu, OPPO Global Vice President, Head of business overseas markets said, “This is another significant milestone in 5G development for OPPO. Through ongoing technological innovation, we have been preparing extensively for the realization of 5G smartphone commercialization. OPPO looks forward to continued cooperation with strong partners like Sporton that will enable consumers to get closer to 5G.” 

Mr. Ivan Xie, Chief of Operation and Engineering, Sporton International, Inc. said, “We were pleased to see OPPO’s 5G smartphone perform exceptionally during the stringent tests. The results are a testament to OPPO’s technological capability and great news for users and industry alike. Drawing on our rich experience in wireless communication, Sporton will continue to collaborate with OPPO to usher in the future of 5G connectivity.”

As an advocate and a pioneer in 5G technology, OPPO has helped shape the next generation of connectivity through contributions in standards research, software and hardware development, deep consumer insight and a robust ecosystem of strong industry partners. The company recently launched its “5G Landing Project” with several operator partners to accelerate the commercialization of 5G products and services worldwide. OPPO plans to bring its first 5G smartphone to market in the first half of 2019.

XIAOMI SET TO RELEASE ITS NOTEBOOK

Ahead of the launch on March 26, Xiaomi has teased it's new Mi Notebook Air on it's official Weibo handle.

In a checky dig at both MacBook Air and Huawei MateBook 12, Xiaomi citing the weight of it's upcoming Mi Notebook Air as 1.07 kg, claims to have developed a lighter version of the laptop.

The company which launched the original Mi Notebook Air back in 2016, set up the device as a direct rival to Apple's MacBook Air, with it's thinness and light weight, and with similarities in the designing.

Now, Xiaomi claims to have developed an even lighter notebook, weight 1.25 kg, lighter than even Huawei's MateBook 12 which weighs 1.3 kg. In China, Xiaomi sells Mi Notebooks of multiple sizes via it's official Mi store.

Currently, the 2018 variant of the 15.6-inch Mi Notebook starts at RMB 3,399/- (about 34,000/- ).

TeamViewer 14, TeamViewer Pilot, and TeamViewer Tensor get spring feature updates

TeamViewer has announced significant new updates improving augmented reality annotations, usability and automation features and introducing conditional access to TeamViewer Tensor for enterprise customers.

“With the latest update to Pilot, TeamViewer’s augmented reality solution, users are able to help each other in the real world like never before,” says Dr. Mike Eissele, CTO at TeamViewer. “Furthermore, Tensor’s new, highly requested conditional access feature helps IT administrators of large enterprises apply, distribute, and enforce access policies - giving them full control over the use of TeamViewer in their corporate network. TeamViewer is committed to addressing the needs of private users and businesses of all sizes, thereby making the lives of IT managers easier by saving them clicks, time, and money across our solution portfolio.”

TeamViewer Pilot: Putting augmented reality at your fingertips 

Free hand drawing and improved streaming performance & usability

TeamViewer Pilot expands the power of remote assistance software beyond IT support into the real world through augmented reality and enables experts to remotely guide users through complex operations via live camera-sharing, voice and on-screen annotations.

Version 1.1 of TeamViewer Pilot includes the following improvements:

Improved usability and built-in tutorials teaching users how to use the app, including placing and removing arrows.

It is now possible to free-hand draw on the screen of a mobile device, giving users and experts yet another visual format to highlight specific areas and communicate instructions.

Video streaming performance has been improved as well, especially in low bandwidth scenarios.

Simplified user-based license options that can be bought and used alongside TeamViewer subscriptions.

 TeamViewer Tensor: Empowering a secure workspace for enterprises

Central management and complete control over remote connections

TeamViewer Tensor is a SaaS, cloud-based enterprise connectivity platform that can be deployed quickly and easilyacross large-scale IT infrastructures. Tensor scales linearly to meet the needs of large enterprises, providing industry-leading connectivity and real-time support tools without requiring costly hardware investments.

With Tensor’s Conditional Access, enterprise IT and security managers can now centrally manage all TeamViewer usage within their corporate network:

Within the Tensor Management Console, IT managers can leverage conditional access to ensure that all remote connections can be centrally managed and fully controlled.

IT administrators can define and modify rules to allow or deny access to TeamViewer Tensor from anywhere, at anytime – whether onsite or from remote locations.

Conditional Access aligns more closely with corporate security best-practices by enforcing access rights across the entire corporate network. IT organizations can feel more confident that security risks are minimized, and policies are consistently enforced. 

TeamViewer 14.2: Helping IT administrators meet daily challenges Scripting improvements, trust management for browsers and improved user experience Speed and accuracy are essential for IT support staff, whether they’re performing routine processes or responding to emergency situations. TeamViewer 14.2 includes several new features to make their lives easier: Scriptingimprovements:With TeamViewer 14.2, it is now possible to execute scripts on Linux remote machines and a new-and-improved access control for scripts allows for easy acknowledgement or denial of script execution for incoming and outgoing connections.

Trust management for browsers: In addition to trusted devices, browsers can now also be managedwithin the TeamViewer Management Console.

Improved user experience: Users now receive a message when a connection is lost.

In addition to the above updates, all TeamViewer solutions now support an additional communication mode to significantly improve network performance within IPv6 only network setups.