As a part of Zoom for Home, Zoom Meeting users will be able to extend integrated calendar and HD video and audio for Zoom Meetings on the smart displays

Android 11 will let users control in a better way how the apps access location information. Similar to what iOS allows on the iPhone, Android 11 will let users give apps one-time permission to GPS, camera and microphone.

Taking into account Indian users' demand for a portable smart speaker, Amazon came up with the Echo Input Portable. But is the Alexa-enabled smart speaker worth it

Apple is also said to launch a 4.7-inch LCD iPhone, bluetooth headphones and a new wireless charger in the first few months of the year.

HMD Global is allegedly working on a new feature phone that could run a modified version of Android. Although, its specifications are not clear as of now.

The Rs 4499 device is only available for Airtel Thanks customers at a discounted price of Rs 1699.

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The second privately operated IRCTC's premium Tejas train, which will ply between Ahmedabad and Mumbai, will be launched on January 17; The Finance Ministry has roped in the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to allay the concerns of the banking industry about investigating agencies impacting the bonafide decisions taken by the banks; India's tourism industry has been hit by a wave of violent anti-government protests against a new citizenship law that have rocked several cities this month, with at least seven countries issuing travel warnings. This and more news on News Blast.Also read: Google Nest Mini review: A powerful entry-level smart speaker

As 2019 draws to a close, here are the top two gadgets from categories including smartphones, IoT devices, accessories and wearables that caught our fancy this year

As the name suggests, Lenovo Smart Clock is a voice-enabled smart clock that can respond to your queries, play music and control connected appliances, but don't expect it to be a full-fledged smart display

Google Nest Mini's sound output was rather impressive for the compact speaker - clear vocals and deep bass. At higher volumes, the sound was good enough for a medium-sized room. The speaker was able to pick my voice even when playing music at a higher volume

The company has launched a futuristic range of intelligent and connected 'iPro' products, including water purifier, chimney and water heater. By 2030, the company expects 1/6th of its revenues to be derived from connected appliances

The Nest Mini continues to have the same design as the Home Mini with a fabric covering. However, the fabric covering on the new Nest Mini is made from 100 per cent post-consumer recycled plastic bottles

While some of popular virtual assistants include Apple's Siri, Amazon's Alexa, Google's Assistant and Microsoft's Cortana, only smart devices powered by Alexa and Google Assistant are widely available in the country

Google Nest Hub  launch: Priced at Rs 9,999, Google Nest Hub will be available in Chalk and Charcoal colour variants across partner retailers including Flipkart, Croma Reliance and TATA Cliq

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