With the pandemic lot of Indian and international companies started to think better and went to the drawing board to build better masks and breathing products. One such company is Philips that innovated and come out with a new digital face mask. It is called Philips Fresh Air Mask and we have been using it every time we step out of the house. What is its main USP? It has a rechargeable exhaust fan within. This is our review of the Philips Fresh Air Mask and should you buy it?
Philips Fresh Air Mask review: Design
The Philips Fresh Air Mask comes in a perfect square navy-blue box. When opened, the first thing you see is a black mask with a silver contraption attached to it. Next, you will find the interchangeable air filter, a USB Type-C charging cable and a manual. The main front end of the mask is built of a mesh-like tough cloth material, which is washable. The silver contraption we spoke about earlier is actually the removable exhaust fan unit. This is connected to a small rechargeable battery inside. The battery compartment also has a USB charging port on it.
The filter you get with the Philips Fresh Air Mask is very easy to fit into the main head of the mask and comes with an adjustable nose pin. You can plug the circular exhaust window (in the filter) over the fan magnetically and the sides get attached neatly to the hooks on the left and right sides of the inside of the mask. The straps on this digital face mask are adjustable and you can tighten and loosen them up with ease. The material used all around the Philips Fresh Air Mask is very nice and has a premium, rich feel to it.
Philips Fresh Air Mask review: Performance
Now, coming to the performance of the Philips Fresh Air Mask. We found it to be fine for women but slightly small for men or people with large faces. A square inch larger would have been perfect. Nonetheless, that does not mean that the face mask is not good. It is very-very good. It does what Philips intended it to do. It pushes out all the CO2 and hot air from within.
The fan has 3-speed modes, which can be accessed with the LED-lit button on the fan panel from the outside. Sweat is the biggest problem of any facemask, but with this one (thanks to the fan) you hardly find any sweat drops on your face even when you are in hot temperatures. Charging the Philips Fresh Air Mask is also very easy and one can do that with any USB charger using the supplied cable.
The Philips Fresh Air Mask can filter out 95% 3um particles, as the company says, and we did feel a difference when we started using this mask over the regular masks you get in the market. To clean the mask, one must remove the battery with the fan unit, which pushes out easily. The same way you can place it in, which again clicks in easily. If the filter (which by the way is 4 layered) is getting old and dirty one can purchase more from Philips for Rs 2,990. The battery of the mask lasted us for 3.5 hours at medium speed. Even without the fan, the mask is very useable, as it is light in weight and well built. But it will not push out the hot air and carbon die oxide as easily.
Verdict
So, is the Philips Fresh Air Mask at Rs 6,990 (available on Amazon) worth buying? On most counts yes. It is the latest in face mask technology, hence Philips is asking for a premium. Put it this way, you cannot put a price on saving yourself from the deadly coronavirus. And in the process, if you can keep your face cool and fresh then it is a good deal. With the black version, a pink version is also available for the ladies. It can be a good gym companion as well, as it will keep your face cool during a hot workout.
Pros
Comfortable
Exhaust pushes out CO2 swiftly
Washable and reusable
Cons
Slightly small for people with large faces
Some might find it expensive
Battery life could have been better
PIP is a great feature used by many people who like to consume a lot of content on YoutTube and want to multitask along with it. Up till recently the picture in picture mode was only available for Android users. But now with recent updates, iOS users can as well indulge in this feature natively or by using the following tricks.
1. Native Application
For now, the native support on the YouTube application for iPad and iPhone users is limited. One can still use this feature if he/she has a premium subscription of YouTube.Here is how you can use this feature if you have YouTube premium.
On application
Step 1 – Open the YouTube app.Step 2 – Tap on the profile icon in the top right corner.Step 3 – Go to Settings > Try new features.Step 4 – Here, scroll down and tap Try it out for Picture-in-picture.The feature is available to test for a limited time till October 31st.
On browser
Open your browser and head to – youtube.com/new.Step 1 – Sign in with your Google account if not already.Step 2 – Scroll down and look for Picture-in-picture on iOS.Step 3 – Click on Try it out.Once the feature is activated the user can swipe up to go to the home screen. The video will keep playing in a mini window. The video will pause as soon as you lock the screen but can be controlled via media controls on the lock screen.Read Also: How to record WhatsApp voice calls?
2. Safari Browser
Before Google natively added this feature this was the most common way to use PiP mode in iOS.Step 1 – Search YouTube in the Safari browser.Step 2 – Tap Aa at the bottom left. Step 3 – Select the Request Desktop Site option from the menu.Step 4 – Once the desktop site loads, start playing a video and make it full screen.Step 5 – Tap the PiP button on the top left corner of the display.After following the steps you are good to go and play any video or your favourite music in PiP mode easily.Read Also: Top ways to edit, crop and add text to a screenshot on Android
3. Third-party application
If due to some issue any of the above steps are not working or for some reason you are not satisfied with the experience. It’s better to use a third-party application. We advise using X.app for this.Step 1 – Head to the app store and search for X.appStep 2 – Install X.app from the App Store on your iPhone or iPad.Step 3 – Now, open YouTube and play a video.Step 4 – Click on Share, select More.Step 5 – In the share menu, select X: Video> Picture-in-Picture.Step 6 – Click on Picture-in-Picture at the bottomBy following this step one can easily play YouTube videos in a small window over other apps and windows in iOS. The best part about this application is that it’s completely free and the process is hassle-free.These are a few easy steps that will allow users to easily enable PiP mode in their iPhone or iPad. The official release for picture in picture mode integrated into the Application is unknown. But as the feature is up for testing we can hope that it will be released by Google anytime soon.
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Have you ever thought how cool it would be if we could hide our profile photo on WhatsApp from a specific person in the contact list? Well, this thought might come true very soon, as the Instant messaging app seems to be working on this feature. Yes, the company will be updating its privacy setting for both Android and iOS devices. In addition to this, the social media platform is also likely to bring privacy features such as disable last seen and hiding About Status for specific contacts.As per the latest report by WABetaInfo soon WhatsApp will be offering “My Contacts Except” privacy option that will allow users to disable their Last Seen, Profile Photo, and About status. To manage these privacy settings, currently, you are allowed to set all these three options to Everyone, My Contacts, or Nobody. But you are not allowed to set these for specific contacts and hide their Last Seen, Profile Photo and About Status with Nobody. But when WhatsApp updates its privacy settings you can enable your last seen, and you can disable it for specific contacts.WABetaInfo has also shared a screenshot to confirm that this feature is under works. The screenshot has been taken from WhatsApp for iOS, but WhatsApp will obviously introduce it on WhatsApp for Android too as per the report. Image Courtesy: WABetaInfoOther than 3 privacy options: Everyone, My Contacts, Nobody the screenshot shows “My contacts except” for last seen, but the same option is said to be applicable to other privacy settings as well, such as “profile photo” and “about”. It should be noted, if you disable your last seen for specific contacts, you won’t be able to see theirs.As of now the new updated privacy settings is under development and WhatsApp will enable it for beta testers in a future update.Besides this, the instant messaging app owned by Facebook was also spotted testing the Message Reactions feature to express emotions via emojis and other social media platforms likeInstagram, Twitter, iMessage. The shared screenshot revealed a message containing 7 reactions. Reportedly the reaction isn’t anonymous, so everyone in the conversation will be able to see who reacted to a specific message
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Twitter has been completely free to use social media platform for most of its existence. Recently, the company has started to add some monetization options over time to support the community and the company. And yet again Twitter has added a paid functionality for users called Super Follow. By super following, a user gets all the updates of that person on their feed. With super follow one can get exclusive content by the updater with a nominal fee which he/she will decide. It’s more like a Join button on YouTube. Here is how you can use this feature.
How to supper follow
The feature is pretty easy to use. Just head to the desired Twitter account and you can see a super follow button right next to the follow button, if the user has allowed the subscription service. When you tap it, you’ll see an overview of what you get as a subscriber, along with the price. Make sure to check the prices properly, since creators can set a price of $3, $5, or $10 per month.If the offering sounds good to you just hit the subscribe button. The payment can easily be made with the in-app payment methods. After completing the payment, you will now be able to see Super follower’s exclusive posts and tweets. The recent exclusive updates will be available to you on your timeline. Creators can choose, which tweets only their Super Followers see. And when subscribers respond to one of their tweets, a Super Follower badge will appear next to their name. Twitter plans to bring additional features for Super Followers, such as Spaces limited to Super Followers, and newsletters.Read Also: Twitter Spaces now available for users with more than 600 followers to host voice chats: Everything you need to know
Availability of this update
At the launch, Super Followers was only limited to two countries, the USA and Canada. Further, this new functionality is only limited to iOS for now which means to super follow anyone you must own an iPhone for now. Twitter is planning to roll out this feature to iPhone users around the world, expanding it to Android and web access coming later.For others interested in using this feature have to sit tight for now. Twitter is beta testing this feature with a small number of people in the USA who applied for it. To join the waitlist, slide out the left menu on the Twitter app and go to Settings and privacy > Monetization > Super Follows. There, tap Check eligibility.Read Also: Twitter is exploring paid ‘Super Follow’ feature along with other modes: Everything you need to knowIt’s interesting to see that Twitter is giving its users an opportunity to earn from the quality content they post and going out of the way to support such users. One can always cancel the subscription. The cancel subscription option is in the App Store menu on your iPhone. Go to Settings > [Your name] > Subscriptions and tap the entry you want to cancel.For the latest gadget and tech news, and gadget reviews, follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. For newest tech & gadget videos subscribe to our YouTube Channel. You can also stay up to date using the Gadget Bridge Android App. You can find the latest car and bike news here.
The popular German brand, Blaupunkt, has announced a price cut for its 32-inch and 42-inch Smart Android TVs in India. The Televisions with new pricing will be accessible via the Flipkart Grand Home Appliance sale. Both the Smart TVs were launched a few months back and come under its Cybersound series. The company has slashed the price of two of its Cybersound series popular budget TVs. The series includes 4 models out of which two of its models have received a price cut. The 32-inch HD Ready Cybersound Android TV before the price revision was retailing at Rs 19,499 but now can be purchased for Rs 14,999. Whereas the 42-inch FHD Android TV now comes at Rs 21,999 which is down by Rs 29,999. According to Blaupunkt, this offer is exclusively available to those if the purchase is made through Flipkart’s Grand Home Appliance Sale. The sale has kicked off today on the e-commerce platform and will run till September 11 in the country. Along with the reduced price, the buyers will also get a 10% instant discount on ICICI Bank cards and EMI Transactions on all Blaupunkt Android Smart TVs.32 InchesThe 32-inch HD Ready Cybersound Android TV by Blaupunkt comes with slim bezels. The display offers 1,366×768 pixels of resolution. The Smart TV operates onAndroid 9 and offers 1GB of RAM with 8GB of internal storage. The TV also includes 40W speaker output, Edge-free sound technology and 2 speakers. On the other hand, the 42-inch Full-HDBlaupunkt CyberSound Series Smart TV offers Ultra-thin bezels on the sides. It comes with a resolution of 1,920×1080 pixels. The Television runs on Android 9 with 1GB RAM and 8GB ROM. It equips dual speakers of 40W speaker output and Edge-free sound technology has Dolby Digital Plus, DTS TruSurround certified audio. The company has used Dolby MS12 sound technology that is claimed to decode and improve Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital Plus. Besides this, both the Blaupunkt Smart TVs have built-in Google Chromecast and access to Google Assistant for voice commands. For connectivity, it includes 5.0 Bluetooth, 2 USB ports, 3 HDMI ports along with the voice-enabled remote.Both the Smart Televisions are powered by ARM Cortex A53 Processor and offer 6000 Plus Apps and Games Like Prime Video, Hotstar, Zee5, Sony LIV, Google Play Store with 5,00,000 Plus TV Shows.
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MacBook 16-inch 2021 will arrive anytime soon with the most significant upgrades to the MacBook series in years. Apple has been listening to its consumers a lot and that gives a great image of the feature. The company anticipated not just a basic mini LED display and upgraded M1X chip or rumoured M2 chip but also introducing the much-needed ports, which consumers have been missing for a long.
Expected Macbook 2021 Specifications
The exact specification is unknown but with the release of the 13-inch MacBook M1 chip, we can be sure that the company will be using its silicon instead of Intel chips. The M1X will contain a 10-core CPU with 8 large and 2 efficient cores. The present M1 chip is configured in a 4 + 4 configuration. The present GPU core count of eight may be increased or quadrupled.Another rumour suggests that Apple has ordered to produce a new M2 processor for its next-generation MacBooks, but not the current upcoming Pro devices. It reportedly will have a 4-nanometer manufacturing node, which promises a higher performance gain without sacrificing power efficiency. Also Read: 5 accessories every MacBook owner should haveMacBooks are always famous for giving good battery life. The last year M1 MacBook Pro could last 20 hours with a battery size of 58.2 WHr. It is rumoured that the current-gen laptops will have a 100 watt-hour battery and even with the new chipset the power consumption will increase as well, but it should be enough to last more than a day. FAA restrictions dictate that you may only bring 100-watt hours on a plane and thus we cannot expect Apple to expand it more than that.
Design
The most significant change that we can notice in the 2021 MacBook is the removal of the touch bar. According to Ming-Chi Kuo, the ever-changing touchscreen bar will be replaced with a set of physical keys, similar to those seen on other laptops and pre-2016 MacBooks. We expect the upcoming tablets to get access to the touch bar when Apple releases its iPad with AMOLED panels.Kuo also announced that the new 16-inch MacBook pro-2021 will have a wide range of connectors, which will eliminate the need for dongles. It’s the first time since 2015 that the company has decided to offer customers other than USB-C. Users can expect an HDMI and SD card reader to make a comeback. The newer models will also have a new 1080p webcam, three thunderbolt Type-C ports and an upgraded MagSafe port. Read Also: Apple launches new lineup of M1-powered MacsAfter the wireless charger by MagSafe was introduced along with iPhone 12, we can also expect that it makes a comeback to the new MacBooks as well with a pill-shaped design. The consumers can expect the return of break-away cable, which the Old MacBook pro owners are used to.The new MacBook Pro is coming soon to India as well. Globally, it is expected to arrive between September and October. The expected price is unknown but it will be exciting to see what more new things the company has to offer to its customers. We also expect that there will be an increase in price as there is global chip scarcity.For the latest gadget and tech news, and gadget reviews, follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. For newest tech & gadget videos subscribe to our YouTube Channel. You can also stay up to date using the Gadget Bridge Android App. You can find the latest car and bike news here.
Popular Indian lifestyle brand, Noise, has announced the launch of its new smartwatch — NoiseFit Core in the Indian market. The fitness watch is IP68 rated for dust and water resistance. It comes with 13 sports modes and includes a heart rate monitor, music, and camera control. The smart wearable is touted to deliver 7 days of battery life and is compatible with devices running Android 7 or iOS 9.0 and above.NoiseFit Core smartwatch price and availabilityNoiseFit Core has been launched in India at Rs 5,999. But this is being offered at an introductory price of Rs 2,999 in the country. The smartwatch will be available in two colour options of Charcoal Black and Silver Grey. The fitness watch can be purchased through the company’s official website in the country.NoiseFit Core smartwatch tech specs and featuresNoiseFit Core smartwatch features a sharp round dial display of 1.28 TFT. It comes with a resolution of 240×240 pixels. It has a sleek button on the right side of the watch for navigating across the UI to perform multiple tasks. The users can also access personalised cloud-based watch faces that can be customised. The device features 13 sports modes in addition to the heart rate monitor, steps, and calorie counter, and sleep tracking. NoiseFit Core is compatible with the NoiseFit app and offers seamless sync with Bluetooth 5 with the devices running Android 7 or iOS 9.0 and above. In addition to this, the smartwatch also gets access to weather updates, calls, messages and is enabled music and camera control after connecting the smartwatch with the app. It also comes with a 285mAh battery that can deliver up to 7 days in addition to a standby time of up to 30 days. The fitness watch is resistant to water and dust as it comes with an IP68 rating. Commenting on the launch, Gaurav Khatri, Co-Founder, Noise, said, “Everyone at Noise seeks to provide our consumers with products that are specifically tailored to meet their demands. We aim to unleash the limitless possibilities of technology and budget, which redefine smartwatches. With the launch of NoiseFit Core, we strive to provide the customer with an affordable yet professional, technologically driven smart wearable experience. We hope to keep up with our endeavour of making smart technology accessible to everyone.”
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There are lots of complaints by consumers who own a Pixel 3 or Pixel 3XL smartphone that their devices are bricking or becoming unresponsive. Many users also reported on the company’s support forums as well as Reddit, that their devices are shutting down for no reason. According to the complaints posted the device is booting in a recovery mode by Qualcomm naming ”Emergency Download mode” (ELD) instead of normal Android boot screen making their device basically useless.Some of the Pixel 3 owners also reported that there is a total shutdown that occurred in their phone after the security update, while some woke up in the morning to find out their devices are bricked after shutdown. Many suffering from this issue also complained that seeking help from Google is of no use as their devices are out of warranty.Read Also: Nubia Red Magic 6S Pro with Snapdragon 888+ 5G chipset launched globallyThe concern of users is genuine, as the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3XL were launched back in October 2018. So it’s concluding that the majority of the devices sold during that period will be out of warranty by now and about to lose support from Google soon. The company has not specified if this is a widespread concern or issue that all the users are facing. Though it’s a matter of concern by the users that either they have to pay to get their device repaired or have to buy a new device.Read Also: Oppo Enco Buds TWS earphones confirmed to launch in India on September 8The same case like this happened earlier this year and the company announced that it will provide an extended warranty for the affected region on all pixel 4XL devices. Google figured out some issues that were causing the devices to shut down frequently. Some problems included uncertain power-related issues, including problems with wired and wireless charging, faster-than-expected battery drain, random restarts, and unable to power on the phone were reported by users that led the company to extend warranties for another year. Google started repair programs for Google Pixel 4XL purchased in Singapore, Japan, the USA and Taiwan.It is an alarming situation especially when a company like Google is making the same mistake again. It raises a lot of questions about what exactly the company is doing beta testing for before releasing any update. Incidents like this damage the company’s reputation a lot and its consumers think twice before making a purchase. Pixel 3 is still on sale in India, we advise it’s better to stay away from the device for now until the issue is resolved by Google.For the latest gadget and tech news, and gadget reviews, follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. For newest tech & gadget videos subscribe to our YouTube Channel. You can also stay up to date using the Gadget Bridge Android App. You can find the latest car and bike news here.
The e-commerce website Flipkart is hosting Daily Trivia Quiz. Every day it brings a bunch of new questions for its users. By answering them correctly you can win exciting prizes. The questionnaire is based on questions related to general knowledge. Also, the users can win free vouchers and super coins, among other offers via the daily quiz. 7 September 2021 Flipkart Daily Trivia Quiz Answers has already gone live on its platform.
The participant should be at least 18 years old and should have a valid login ID. The Quiz is available on the mobile platform and not the web version. E-commerce conducts the quiz on daily basis and goes live at 12:00 AM IST and runs till 11:59 PM IST. The winners are announced within 15 days from the date of participation that can be viewed under the Gems/Rewards section in the app.
How to participate in the Flipkart Daily Trivia Quiz
To participate download the Flipkart app on your phone. Then open the Flipkart app then head to Game Zone. Now click on the Daily Trivia Banner or search for Daily Trivia. Enter the game and answer all 5 questions with correct answers.
7 September 2021 Flipkart Daily Trivia Quiz Answers
Question 1: The popular web series ‘Tripling’ is produced by which media house?
Answer: TVF
Question 2: Which TV series is about a CIA Office Cathie Mathison?
Answer: Homeland
Question 3: Which 1960 historical film was re-released in 2004 in a full-colour version?
Answer: Mughal-e-Azam
Question 4: Which character in the comedy show Dekh Bhai Dekh was played by Shekhar Suman?
Answer: Sameer Diwan
Question 5: Which of these Hollywood actresses was born in Darjeeling?
Answer: Vivien Leigh
The e-commerce website Amazon continues to keep its customers entertained and in high spirits through their daily quizzes. 7 September 2021 Amazon Quiz has gone live now in its mobile app platform. The daily quiz contest conducted by the company brings an opportunity for the consumers to win exciting prizes. In today’s quiz, you can win the Rs 25,000 Amazon Pay Balance by answering all the questions correctly.
Every day Amazon brings a fresh set of questions for its customers that contains five easy questions based on general knowledge and current affairs. The quiz can be played on the Amazon app from 12 AM to 11:59 PM. You have to answer all the questions correctly; one wrong answer can make you eliminate from the quiz. By answering all the questions correctly, you will be shortlisted for a lucky draw. The results for the lucky draw will be announced at the end of the month. By participating in the quiz, you can win free products ranging from smartphones, other gadgets and Amazon Pay balance. Check out 7 September 2021 Amazon Quiz: Today you can win Rs 25,000 Amazon Pay Balance.
7 September 2021 Amazon Quiz Answers
Question 1: Which of the following comprises six member countries, namely India, Thailand, Myanmar, Cambodia, Laos and Vietnam?
The answer is- Mekong–Ganga Cooperation
Question 2: Which sport, absent in the 2012 and 2016 Olympic Games, returned in 2021 at the insistence of Japan?
The answer is- Baseball
Question 3: The Yale School of Drama eliminated tuition fees for all current and future students after receiving a $150 million donation from whom?
The answer is- David Geffen
Question 4: This famous cathedral is located in which country?
The answer is- France
Question 5: How many Grand Avenues emerge from this building, forming a star?
The answer is- 12
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The filter you get with the Philips Fresh Air Mask is very easy to fit into the main head of the mask and comes with an adjustable nose pin. You can plug the circular exhaust window (in the filter) over the fan magnetically and the sides get attached neatly to the hooks on the left and right sides of the inside of the mask. The straps on this digital face mask are adjustable and you can tighten and loosen them up with ease. The material used all around the Philips Fresh Air Mask is very nice and has a premium, rich feel to it.
The Philips Fresh Air Mask can filter out 95% 3um particles, as the company says, and we did feel a difference when we started using this mask over the regular masks you get in the market. To clean the mask, one must remove the battery with the fan unit, which pushes out easily. The same way you can place it in, which again clicks in easily. If the filter (which by the way is 4 layered) is getting old and dirty one can purchase more from Philips for Rs 2,990. The battery of the mask lasted us for 3.5 hours at medium speed. Even without the fan, the mask is very useable, as it is light in weight and well built. But it will not push out the hot air and carbon die oxide as easily.
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