- Quite affordable
- OLED display panel
- Real-time notification alerts
- Decent battery life
- Limited to Android
- Less accurate
- Low-range Bluetooth antenna
YUFit Fitness band review: A cool rubberized fitness tracking wristband at an affordable price
The new generation of people are not getting enough time for fitness activities as their schedules are usually very busy. So, in order to stay fit and healthy, one can easily get a fitness wearable. These bands are getting very popular among the masses these days.
One such fitness tracker came to us in the form of YUFit Fitness band. This band acts as a personal trainer who will always be with you. We spent a good few days with it and this is what we found out.
Design
The YUFit Fitness band is only available in black colour option. To be frank this fitness band has a plain look. The YUFit fitness rubberized band comes with an adjustable strap that can fit on any wrist. This strap has an aluminium clip, which enables the users to adjust its size according to their wrist. Thanks to the rubber body one does not need to worry about sweat or water seeping into the tracker. The OLED display on the top of the tracker provides real-time notifications in a convenient and handy way. The display panel has a plastic covering on top of it, which ensures protection of the device from scratches. The YUFit band does not weigh much, which makes it comfortable to wear all the time.
Tap the device once and the YuFit band comes to life. The touch-sensitive smart key on the tracker helps users to navigate across few pre-set options such as steps taken, calories burnt and more. The activity tracker is right in the middle of the strap and can be easily removed for a quick charge. To charge the device, this activity tracker has two tiny pins under it. The device boots up very quickly and charges up fast too.
Performance
The YUFit Fitness band comes into action when the user downloads the YUFit app on their smart devices. One has to download another app called HealthifyMe for it to functiona fully. This app helps users keep an eye on the calories they are consuming with the help of its database that includes Indian snacks and food. The app is compatible with most Android smartphones and will show you things like calories burnt and distance travelled. The smart band also shows the time besides alerting users about incoming messages and calls.
The YUFit app uses Bluetooth to sync the info between the phone and the band. So one ends up using a wee-bit extra power of the smartphone as well. Users can set goals and work towards them. Battery of the device was good and we rarely had to charge it.
Verdict
Overall, the experience with the YUFit Fitness band was not that bad, and we quite liked it. Consumers can get the YUFit Fitness band at Rs 999, which is quite affordable. There are many other fitness tracking bands in the Indian market, but having an OLED display at this price along with good features makes this fitness piece worth buying.
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Google Drive enables users to launch files directly using web viewer
The search engine giant Google has now rolled out a feature which will enable the users to launch files directly from the Google Drives web viewer. As per a report by Engadget, the users who have a viewer on their browser can open a file by right clicking on the file in order to preview it. Along with this, the users can access the ‘Open with’ option from the drop down menu to see the apps they can use.
Prior to this, the users were only able to launch the files within the applications on the PCs or Mac from the Google Drive folder.
The users are required to have Google Drive installed on their computer in the latest version which is v. 1.23+. After this the users just need to sync their files, which will help them in accessing the contents of the Drive’s contents in a faster manner.
Zebronics launches its noise-cancelling metal earphones ZEB-EM1 and ZEB-EM2
Zebronics is one of the India’s leading supplier of IT peripherals, Audio/Video and Surveillance products. They have just launched its latest noise-cancelling metal earphones called the ZEB-EM1 and ZEB-EM2. So what is the USP for these earphones? These earphones are designed to block out ambient background noise. Over that, these earphones also give a supreme hearing comfort to its consumers. Both the earphones have a light weight design, so that users can wear them for a long duration.
Mr. Pradeep Doshi, Director – Zebronics says, “Taking forward the commitment to deliver quality audio experience, these earphones are first of its kind from Zebronics at a competitive price offering unmatched design and sound. Its enhanced sound isolation design reduces ambient background noise that ensures an unequalled, perfectly tailored listening experience.”
The ZEB-EM1 and ZEB-EM2 comes in Metallic Silver, Grey and Green colour options. These earphones have no rattle, no leaking and no distortion. The Zeb EM1 and EM2 deliver pure bass output, too.
These high audio fidelity metal earphones have ultra-flexible and tangle free cable, which comes with an inbuilt mic to switch between music and incoming calls. The ZEB-EM1 and ZEB-EM2 earphones not only ensures maximum sound isolation, but also provides comfort for hours of listening.
The company has priced both the Zebronics ZEB-EM1 and ZEB-EM2 earphones at Rs 699 each.
Kingston announces 512GB memory addition to its card family
Kingston is the world’s largest independent manufacturer of memory products. They have just announced the 512GB capacity memory card to its line of Class 10 UHS-I SDHC/SDXC card family. This Kingston SD card is best for DSLR cameras and HD camcorders. It allows users to record more videos and shoot more high-density image files.
This Kingston SD card provides speeds of 90MB/s read and 45MB/s write. These high speeds support photography in continuous modes. It reduces stutter to safeguard video integrity.
Class 10 UHS-I SDHC/SDXC cards also allow users to shoot full 1080p HD video and 3D video as well as transfer files at a faster speed. In addition to the new 512GB capacity, this card is available in 16GB, 32GB, 64GB, 128GB and 256GB capacity.
Another one is the SDHC/SDXC UHS-I Speed Class 3 (U3). It is the fastest card in in the Kingston lineup, which provides speeds of 90MB/s read and 80MB/s write. It is designed for high performance 4K camcorders and DSLR and DSLM cameras. The card is also ideal for action photography, television recordings and live broadcasts. This card is available in 32GB, 64GB, 128GB and 256GB capacity.
The Kingston card family also includes the Class 4 SDHC. It is designed for point-and-shoot cameras with a minimum data transfer rate of 4MB/s read and write. This card is available in 8GB, 16GB and 32GB.
These Kingston cards come with lifetime warranty and have free technical support.
ENRG unveils new 10W Bluetooth Jazz speakers for Rs 3,999
ENRG is a consumer’s lifestyle electronics company who make speakers as well. They have recently launched a 10 watt Bluetooth speaker called Jazz. The speaker has a decent antique look that seems radical.
The ENRG Jazz speakers work on Bluetooth 4.0 tech, which allows the users to connect and play within a maximum range of 10 meters. It comes with a rechargeable 3.7 V 1800 mAh battery that lasts up to 12 hours when fully charged. It has an in-built 3.5mm jack with power output of 10 watts (5W X 2) and frequency range 40Hz-19 KHz with a standard max volume output of 90db.
This speaker system has been built for seamless multi-functional usage. Its power strip allows it to play the most popular MP3 audios from personal devices such as a PC, DVD player or a TV. One can power it on by pressing the round metal switch for few seconds, control the volume by holding down the increase and decrease key and can also change their music track by clicking on the same switches. Users can also connect devices via Aux and stream music using a memory card.
The company as priced the ENRG Jazz speaker system at Rs 3,999 and is available at Amazon and Shopclues. The product comes with 7 day replacement guarantee and 1 year warranty.
Sony unveils the new full-frame mirrorless Alpha a7R II camera in India
Sony has brought another DSLR camera from its camp to India. They have just unveiled the latest full-frame mirrorless camera called the Alpha a7R II. This stunning camera features the world’s first back-illuminated full-frame Exmor R CMOS sensor, which realises high-resolution (approximately 42.4 effective megapixels) and high-sensitivity (expandable up to ISO 102400).
The Sony Alpha a7R II has a solid professional look. It is powered by a newly refined XGA OLED Tru-Finder with the world’s highest (0.78x) viewfinder magnification. The camera has a 5-axis image stabilisation system and also has the ability to shoot and record 4K videos in multiple formats including super 35mm (without pixel binning) and full-frame format.
The Sony Alpha a7R II also features silent shooting and has a fast hybrid AF, which gives high-speed response and high-tracking performance with a wider range of lenses. It has an extremely rigid magnesium alloy design, too. The Sony Alpha a7R II comes with an improved and re-designed grip and shutter button compared to its predecessor. There is also a new mechanism to easily lock the mode dial in the camera. Over that, the new Alpha a7R II camera is Wi-Fi and NFC-compatible.
With this beautiful camera, one will be getting a free carry case (MII-SC5), micro HDMI cable, 64GB SDXC high speed memory card, battery charger (BC-VW1) and 2 rechargeable battery.
The company has priced the Sony Alpha a7R II at Rs 2,39,990.
Tech Specs of Sony Alpha a7R II
- 42 MP Full-Frame Exmor R BSI CMOS Sensor
- BIONZ X Image Processor
- Internal UHD 4K Video & S-Log2 Gamma
- 5-Axis SteadyShot INSIDE Stabilization
- 399 Phase-Detect AF Points & 5 fps Burst
- 5″ 2.36M-Dot XGA OLED Tru-Finder EVF
- 0″ 1,228.8k-Dot Tilting LCD Monitor
- ISO 102,400 and Silent Shutter Mode
- Durable Reduced-Vibration Shutter Design
- Built-In Wi-Fi Connectivity with NFC
Sony launches two new Cyber-shot cameras in India in the form of RX100 IV and RX10 II
Sony India is one of India’s leading supplier of Cameras and Camcorders. They have just launched two of its most advanced Cyber-shot cameras under the RX series. First, the compact RX100 IV camera and second, the high-zoom RX10 II camera. These cameras have many beautiful features.
Both, RX100 IV and RX10 II comes with uncompromising image quality. These cameras are perfect for professional photography. The duo features the world’s first 1.0 type stacked Exmor RS CMOS sensor with an attached DRAM memory chip, 40x super slow motion capture, 4K video shooting, high-speed anti-distortion shutter and much more.
The users will get bundled accessories with both the cameras. With the RX100 IV camera, one gets free carry case (MII-DL2), micro HDMI cable and free 64GB SDXC high speed memory card. And, with the RX10 II camera, the users will get free carrying case (MII SC5), micro HDMI cable and free 64GB SDXC high speed memory card. The company has priced the RX100 IV at Rs 69,990 and the RX10 II at Rs 94,990
Tech Specs of Sony RX100 IV
- 20MP – 1″ BSI-CMOS Sensor
- ISO 125 – 12800
- 24–70 mm F1.8 – F2.8 Zoom Lens
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3″ Tilting Screen
- 2359k dot Electronic viewfinder
- 0 fps continuous shooting
- 4K – 3840 x 2160 video resolution
- 960fps High-Speed Video
- Built-in Wireless
- 102 x 58 x 41mm
- 289g
- 20MP – 1″ BSI-CMOS Sensor
- ISO 64 – 25600
- Weather Sealed Body
- 24–200 mm F2.8 Zoom Lens
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3″ Tilting Screen
- 2359k dot Electronic viewfinder
- 0 fps continuous shooting
- 4K – 3840 x 2160 video resolution
- 960fps High-Speed Video
- Built-in Wireless
- 129 x 88 x 102 mm
- 813g
We spent 7 days with Windows 10 and these are the 5 features we love about it
This year, a lot of tech geek’s hearts got filled with happiness as the most popular IT giant Microsoft rolled out its latest OS for PC called Windows 10. Microsoft is the most widely used operating system in the world. This new platform is offering many astounding features. The users of Windows 7, 8 and 8.1 can now upgrade to the new Windows 10 with ease. We spent over a 100 hours with the new Windows 10 Operating system and here are the 5 best features that we simply loved.
- Free to upgrade
- Universal apps
- Xbox app
- Edge browser
- Action Center
OPPO launches its new smartphone Mirror 5 in India at Rs 15,990
OPPO, the Chinese manufacturer is trying hard to carve a niche in the Indian market with its inexpensive yet sturdy smartphones. They have just launched its new OPPO Mirror 5 in India. This smartphone will be available in white and blue colour option.
Mr. Tom Lu, CEO, OPPO Mobile India said, “OPPO is known globally for meticulous designs and trendsetting flair and our newest offering Mirror 5 is perfect interpretation of our design philosophy which is wisdom and innovation, shining above the ordinary. OPPO Mirror 5 is not simply a device built with appearance and performance in mind, its goal is to bring a spark of creativity to life.”
On the specification front, the OPPO Mirror 5 has a 5-inch IPS display. Powering the smartphone is a 1.2GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 processor paired with 2GB of RAM. The onboard storage of the mobile phone accounts to 16GB, which can be expanded by up to 128GB using a microSD card. This smartphone runs on Android 5.1 Lollipop operating system.
The OPPO Mirror 5 sports an 8-megapixel rear camera and a 5-megapixel front camera. This mobile phone houses a 2,420 mAh battery. The device also supports two SIM cards with 4G LTE capability. This smartphone offers 3G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and GPS as connectivity options.
The OPPO Mirror 5 will be available for purchase within this week across India at Rs 15,990. This could very well be the phone that brings OPPO back in to the game and enables them to capture some percentage of the Indian market.
Techs Specs of OPPO Mirror 5
- Network supported: 4G LTE and 3G
- Display size: Full LCD display 5-inch
- Operating system: Android 5.1 Lollipop OS
- CPU: Quad-Core 1.2GHz processor
- Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon 410
- RAM: 2GB
- Memory:16GB (memory can be extended up to 128GB via microSD card)
- Camera: Rear camera 8MP and secondary camera 5MP
- Battery: 2,420 mAh
- Dimensions:40 x 71.20 x 7.65mm
- Weight: 160g
Intex launches Cloud M6 16GB smartphone exclusively via Snapdeal for Rs 5,999
The Indian smartphone manufacturer Intex has expanded its product portfolio with the launch of Cloud M6 16GB. The smartphone will be exclusively available on Snapdeal with a price tag of Rs 5,999 in White and Champagne colour options.
The Intex M6 16GB consists of a 5-inch display with 854×480 pixels resolution. Powering the smartphone is a 1.2 GHz quad-core Spreadtrum SC7731 processor paired with 2GB of RAM. The inbuilt storage of the device stands at 16GB which can be further expanded to 32GB using a microSD card. The smartphone comes with dual SIM capability and runs on Android 4.4 KitKat operating system.
The smartphone sports an 8.0-megapixel rear camera with LED flash and a 5.0-megapixel front facing camera for video calling. The connectivity options of the device include 3G, WiFi, Bluetooth, GPS and packs in a 2,000 mAh battery.