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The Hindu
2 days ago
- General
- The Hindu
Indians spend 35 minutes each day wet cleaning their floors, says Dyson's study
Indians are much more passionate and proactive about cleaning. On average, people in India spend about 35 minutes each day wet cleaning their hard floors, noted Dyson's Global Wet Cleaning Study. On contrary, it revealed that the cleaning habits in South Korea and Australia is quite reactive. They would only clean after making a mess, like spilling something on the floor, rather than making it a regular routine. Globally, Dyson found that most people still have hard floors, but over half are still using traditional methods like a mop or cloth. Many are dissatisfied with the results these methods provide. 'We found that traditional methods like using a mop and cloth have a major drawback: you're often cleaning with dirty water. You have a bucket of water, you keep dunking the mop in it, and instead of actually removing dust and grime, you're often just spreading it from room to room,' it said. (For top technology news of the day, subscribe to our tech newsletter Today's Cache) Dyson discovered that only 49% of people in India changed their dirty water when moving between rooms. This means that, even if dirt or grime isn't visibly present, our research showed that a fine layer was still being spread across the entire home, which is not a very hygienic method. In the survey, Dyson said that 62% of Indian respondents thought a vacuum cleaner with wet functionality would be the most effective method, yet they see that adoption remains quite low. Tim Hare, Dyson engineer, said, their technology is optimised for greater efficacy. 'Our machine pumps clean water from a separate clean water tank and delivers it precisely to the floor through our hydration points. The second step is the absorption and extraction of dirt and debris. We have a dedicated dirty water tank that remains completely separate from the clean water tank. By doing this, you're isolating and removing contaminants, which results in higher performance than traditional cleaning methods.' On adoption of automated wet cleaners by Indians, Tim said that culturally, it still seems ingrained for people to use traditional methods, but we would like to see a shift toward automated wet cleaners that offer better hygiene, easier maintenance, and importantly, save time as well. The study was conducted over 20,000 participants across 28 countries, including India, to understand people's cleaning habits, the types of floors they have, their pain points, and what they look for in a wet floor cleaner.
The Hindu
4 days ago
- The Hindu
Nothing Phone 3 to have a 50 MP periscope camera
As speculated earlier, Nothing on Thursday (June 26, 2025) confirmed that Phone 3 will ship with a dedicated 50 MP periscope camera. The London-based company shared on X, 'Built for creators.' Phone 3 is launching on July 1 along with Headphone 1 which is Nothing's first overear headphones built in association with KEF. Further, Phone 3 might get a 50 MP main Sony sensor along with an ultrawide lens. A 32 MP front camera is another possibility. However, Nothing has not confirmed about the zoom capabilities of the 50 MP periscope lens. It might offer up to 6x optical zoom. Nothing had already confirmed that Phone 3 will run Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 processor. It is likely to get up to 12 GB RAM and 512 GB storage in India. (For top technology news of the day, subscribe to our tech newsletter Today's Cache) Nothing will also introduce the Glyph Matrix with the Phone 3 which is replacing the Glyph Interface that the company's phones used to have. Phone 3 could have a 6.78 inch of flexible LTPO AMOLED display with a 120 Hz refresh rate and a peak brightness of 3,200 nits. A 5,5000 mAh battery is also expected out of Phone 3.
The Hindu
4 days ago
- Business
- The Hindu
OnePlus announces doorstep pickup and drop service across 19,000+ Pin codes in India
OnePlus on Wednesday (June 25, 2025) announced doorstep pickup and drop service of devices across 19,000+ Pin codes in India with an objective of strengthening its aftersales network across tier 2 and tier 3 cities. This expansion is a part of OnePlus's ₹6,000 crore three-year timeline Project Starlight which was introduced in Q4 2024. The Chinese smartphone seller is also working to expand its service network across 28 states and over 400 cities over the next 3 to 5 years. Over the past year alone, the number of OnePlus service centres has grown by more than 50%, claims OnePlus. Additionally, the OnePlus's customer support ecosystem will have dedicated call centres, real-time live chat, verified WhatsApp support and Email-based service channels. (For top technology news of the day, subscribe to our tech newsletter Today's Cache) OnePlus had also rolled out a nationwide service camp across its service centres, till June 30, where users can get a free device health check-up and software update for all OnePlus smartphones. The out-of-warranty devices can get zero service charges on select repairs. 'At OnePlus, our users have always been at the core of all our efforts. And this extends to our customer service efforts, too. As we continue to build our community in India, strengthening our customer service and service network is not just a priority—it's a commitment. We believe that delivering a truly premium experience goes beyond the product itself; it lies in how we support and stand by our community at every step. This customer service expansion is a vital part of our long-term vision for India, empowering more users with timely, transparent, and dependable support,' said Robin Liu, CEO, OnePlus India.
The Hindu
19-06-2025
- The Hindu
OnePlus launches Bullets Wirelss Z3 neckband with spatial audio and Google Fast Pair
OnePlus on Thursday (June 19, 2025) launched the wireless neckband Bullets Wireless Z3 with 3D spatial audio. The new Bullets Wireless Z3 neckband has been made by the Optiemus Electronics in Noida for which the Chinese smartphone has partnered with. OnePlus Bullets Wireless Z3 claims up to 36 hours of music playback and 21 hours of call duration. It features IP55-rated for dust and water resistance. OnePlus Bullets Wireless Z3 features 12.4mm dynamic bass drivers. There is Sound Master EQ that offers four audio presets: Balanced, Serenade, Bass, and Bold. It has a built-in voice assistant shortcut that allows users to make calls, play music, set reminders without even using your phone. (For top technology news of the day, subscribe to our tech newsletter Today's Cache) Bullets Wireless Z3 comes with AI call noise cancellation, powered by advanced AI algorithms and ENC technology (Environmental Noise Cancellation) that separate voice from ambient noise in real time. The neckband also supports Bluetooth 5.4 for faster, more stable connections, Google Fast Pair for pairing with Android devices. The OnePlus Bullets Wireless Z3 has been priced at ₹1,699. It comes in Samba Sunset and Mambo Midnight. Bullets Wireless Z3 is available from June 24, on OnePlus, Amazon, Flipkart, Myntra, OnePlus Experience Stores, Croma, Reliance, Vijay Sales, Bajaj Electronics and other leading retail chains.
The Hindu
18-06-2025
- The Hindu
Redmi Pad 2 launched in India with MediaTek processor and stylus support
Xiaomi on Wednesday (June 18, 2025) launched the Redmi Pad 2 in India for the budget buyers. The new Redmi Pad 2 comes in both Wi-Fi and Cellular variants, along stylus support and cover. Redmi Pad 2 comes with an 11 inch 2.5K display, with a 90 Hz adaptive refresh rate and 600 nits of peak brightness. It also has wet touch technology. Xiaomi has used a 9,000 mAh battery in the Redmi Pad 2 which is being supported by an 18 W charger. Redmi Pad 2 features quad speakers that support Dolby Atmos and Hi-Res audio. A 3.5mm jack is also present. (For top technology news of the day, subscribe to our tech newsletter Today's Cache) Redmi Pad 2 runs on the MediaTek Helio G100 Ultra processor with up to 8 GB RAM and 256 GB storage. It operates on HyperOS based on Android 15. Redmi Pad 2 sports an 8 MP rear and a 5 MP front camera for user's needs. Xiaomi has also loaded the Redmi Pad 2 with gen AI features like circle to search. Redmi Pad 2 will be available in Grey and Blue shades. The Pad 2 Wi-Fi variant starts at ₹13,999 (4 GB/128 GB). The Wi-Fi + Cellular model begins at ₹15,999 (6 GB/128 GB) and ₹17,999 (8 GB/256 GB). It will go on sale from June 24 across Amazon, Flipkart, Mi and Xiaomi retail. The stylus and cover will be sold as accessories.
