The Taiwanese electronics major, Acer, has expanded its gaming portfolio with the launch of Aspire 7 Gaming Laptop in India. The is an upgraded model to the variant, which was introduced last year powered by up to 9th-gen Intel Core i7 processor or AMD Ryzen 3000 with NVIDIA GeForce GTX for graphics. The latest model features AMD Ryzen 5000 U-Series Mobile processors paired with NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 GPU in a sleek minimalist design. The new Aspire 7 gaming laptop weighs 2.15 kg.Aspire 7 Gaming Laptop price and availabilityAspire 7 Gaming Laptopfeaturing AMD Ryzen 5 5500U Mobile Processor has been officially launched in India today. The gaming device comes with a starting price of Rs 54,990. The Acer gaming laptop will be available for purchase via Acer Online Store and the e-commerce website Flipkart in the country.Acer Aspire 7 Gaming Laptop specs and featuresAcer Aspire 7 Gaming Laptop is a powerful, well-rounded laptop with a minimalist design, ideal for gamers. It features an FHD 15.6-inch display screen offering 1,920 x 1,080 Pixels of resolution with Colour Intelligence and ExaColor software with the two narrow bezels and an impressive 81.61% screen-to-body ratio. The display comes with a BluelightShield technology that allows adjusting of the screen’s blue-light emission over extended periods of use.Under the hood, there is an AMD Ryzen 5 5500U Mobile Processor based on ‘Zen 3’ core architecture with NVIDIA 1650 graphics card. The Aspire 7 can be specified with up to 32 GB of Dual-channel DDR4 SDRAM support, and a 1 TB PCIe SSD making it ideal for playing popular gaming titles. There is an LED-backlit keyboard, users can work and play like a boss well into the night and dominate the game. The device boasts a 48 WHr Li-ion battery on the laptop and can last for 11.5 hours (based on web browsing test results). The display comes with a BluelightShield technology that allows adjusting of the screen’s blue-light emission over extended periods of use.The laptop comes pre-installed with Genuine Windows 10 OS. In terms of connectivity, there is Wi-Fi 6 AX200 with 2×2 MU-MIMO technology and USB-C for superfast data transfer at up to 5 Gbps. There is one USB Type C, USB 2.0, USB 3.2 (1st Gen), USB (with Power-off Charging) and an HDMI Port. For the audio, the laptop includes built-in dual speakers as well as dual microphones. The new Aspire 7 gaming laptop weighs 2.15 kg.Speaking on the launch, Sudhir Goel, Chief business officer, Acer India said, “Being the leader in PC gaming segment our aim is to bring to market the best of technology for our gaming fans. Aspire 7 gaming laptop stands testament to our commitment with cutting-edge AMD Ryzen 5000 Series Mobile Processor and advanced features to give the gamers an immersive gaming experience. Aspire 7 range of laptops have been a huge success in the Indian market with its blend of powerful performance, design and affordable pricing giving gamers the chance to enjoy AAA titles easily. 2021 is going to be an exciting year for us and our partnership with AMD and Flipkart will bring in more innovation to our consumers’ doorsteps as PCs become an integral part of our lives.”
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Krafton, a South Korean video game holding company recently announced the launch of PUBG: New State. It is a new smartphone game open for pre-registration on Google Play Store and Apple App Store. The company has released a new trailer for promotion. Apart from the official trailer, PUBG Studio, the game developer, has built a new website for the game that declares that the users who pre-register for the game will receive access to exclusive benefits such as a Limited Vehicle Skin that will remain in their lobby.
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What does the trailer tell about the gameplay?
The trailer showed that the storyline has been set in 2051 and the players are dropped in ‘Troi’, the name of the map. The gameplay also exhibits modern vehicles and modern arms. The gamers can play around with some devices that will improve gameplay. The gameplay is said to be different from PUBG Mobile even though many aspects appear to be the same. The map size will be 8x8km that is almost the same as Erangel and Miramar. Vehicles like cars, buggies, and motorcycles will be available like in the predecessor. The trailer depicts that drones will be part of the gameplay that will only be used to release supply crates. Players took some time to get used to the gameplay of PUBG Mobile. This will not be the case with the new graphics offered by the New State.
What does the trailer tell about the gameplay?
How to get PUBG: New State?
Besides, the pre-registration link and trailer videos, there is also a portal for social handles like Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube. According to the official website of the game, PUBG: New State is open for pre-registration on Google Play. The video game will also be available for pre-order on the App Store soon. A limited-edition vehicle skin shall be offered to those who pre-order the game. According to the game’s listing available on the Google Play Store, the game will demand Android Marshmallow 6.0 or higher to run. You will also need at least 2.5GB of RAM in your device. However, it is still unkonwn if a ‘Lite’ version be released for low specs devices.
Can gamers in India play PUBG: New State?
Although the video game is available for pre-registration across the globe, gamers in India cannot play the game due to the ongoing ban by the Government of India. If you try to pre-register in India, you will receive a message saying “isn’t available in your country”. So, it’s not known when the game will be released in India as PUBG Mobile has not yet relaunched in the country. The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) had declared at the time of the ban that it got several complaints from various sources around the abuse of some mobile applications that are available on Android and iOS platforms for cheating and unlawfully transferring users’ data to servers that are settled outside India. The ban is still in place, which means it continues to be on PUBG: Mobile as well.
Can gamers in India play PUBG: New State?
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Minecraft is one of the most popular games from Mojang Studios that takes place in the expanding Minecraft universe. In place of an open world, Minecraft Dungeons ‘Flames of the Nether’ is a classical action role-playing game (ARPG) that will take you on a journey of six new missions highlighting biomes that you’ve never experienced. If you survive the venture, you will be able to secure new artifacts and weapons.
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What do you get in Minecraft Dungeons ‘Flames of the Nether’?
The downloadable content (DLC) of Minecraft Dungeons is available for USD 5.99 and includes the second DLC for those who have the Minecraft Dungeons Season Pass. The game comes with six new missions where you can take down new enemies from the Nether. You get new weapons, gear, artifacts, two new skins, and a Baby Ghast pet.
The Minecraft Dungeons’ official Twitter account announced that the DLC would be “one of our biggest free updates ever” and that it was the first “interdimensional” adventure to come to the series.
What free content is included coming alongside flames of the nether?
Along with the launch of the paid DLC, you also get a free update available with many new features.
1) Ancient Hunts
Ancient Hunts are procedurally-generated end-game challenges that revolve around the Nether. To take-on the Ancient Hunts, you will require sacrifice items and Enchantment Points that will transform the way your mission progresses. If you desire that mega-rare and brand-new Gilded gear, you will need to face the Ancient Hunts and destroy the elusive Ancient mobs.
2) Gilded Gear
Gilded gears are portions of the free update known as ultra-rare items with an additional Enchantment slot built-in, making them one of the most powerful elements in the gameplay. To achieve these end-game level articles, you will need to face the Ancient Hunts and trip to the dangerous Nether.
3) Gold Currency and Piglin Merchant
The trip to the Nether would not be complete without a visit to Minecraft’s pig-headed mobs. Although these battle-loving mobs concentrate on the fight, gold is something that they love most of all: gold. As soon as you take your first piece of gold, the Piglin merchant will establish a shop in the secret cave near the camp. You can trade your gold for items and rare Gilded gear.
What free content is included coming alongside flames of the nether?
What will be the Cost, Platform, and DLC?
The Flames of the Nether will be covered in the Season Pass costing £14.99. It is one of four DLCs that will be provided apart from the previously launched Howling Peaks pack. The Microsoft game is now available on all major consoles including PC. However, PlayStation has been working on its first-ever cross-platform game. If the host of a game owns the downloadable content, the players that do not own them will still be able to join the host and play the missions. All players can receive new gear even if they don’t have the DLC. However, you will need to buy the DLC if you want to play the challenges in your game session.
What will be the Cost, Platform, and DLC?
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FAU-G is a survival game, developed by Indian-based company Studio nCore Games, which was launched in January 2021 on the backdrop of ban on Chinese gaming applications like PUBG: Mobile. As soon as FAU-G was launched, several people downloaded the game. However, some were dissatisfied that the game does not offer interesting multiplayer features like Team Deathmatch, Battle Royale, and Battle Pass. Studio nCore Games, recently announced that soon they will be releasing the multiplayer mode of Fau-G. So, what all will be new and when will FAU-G multplayer mode release?
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When will FAU-G Team Deathmatch be released?
FAU-G game currently features only a campaign mode set in the Galwan Valley map that is a single-player mode. The linear gameplay lasts only a few hours and offers an old-fashioned brawler system accompanied by hand-to-hand combat. However, in the menu, you can get 5V5 Team Deathmatch and Free For All mode that many are waiting to be added to the game.
According to Ganesh Hande, COO of nCore, “The story mode will be the first one. And then we are hoping that over six to eight months intermediately we will be launching more features and updates. We will most likely be looking at a different map for that, but it is too early to reveal any details around that.”
We can expect guns and other multiplayer modes of Fau-G like Team Deathmatch, Free For All, and Battle Royale shall be available on different maps. However, the company has not revealed the exact dates for the arrival of these modes. Industry insiders close to Gadget Bridge have revealed that, the modes will take anywhere between 3-6 months as a lot of R&D is left.
When will FAU-G Team Deathmatch be released?
What can we expect in FAU-G’s multiplayer mode?
Currently, FAU-G does not have weapons because of the storyline and its depiction of true incidents. The game does not feature any guns due to the India-China agreement related to avoidance of arms in Galwan Valley. Studio nCore Games could soon include weapons in the game. However, the Galwan Valley will still not see the usage of arms and it will be a segment of some other map.
FAU-G will also be adding a battle pass that will follow a kind of monetisation approach to offer users exclusive rewards like character and gun skins as they progress in certain tiers.
Akshay Kumar in his tweet mentioned that players will be able to team up with their friends and participate in battles as a squad. Studio nCore Games had earlier announced that the Team Deathmatch will have two teams with five players each and soon they will release new maps for players to face-off on.
What can we expect in FAU-G’s multiplayer mode?
To download FAU-G, the players will need to visit the Google Play Store and look for ‘FAU-G’. If their devices have compatible hardware and drivers to run the game, they can click on Download to save the game on their phones. The best part is that FAU-G doesn’t ask you to sign-in to play the game but does require an active and steady internet connection.
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The Chinese smartphone company Xiaomi on the completion of its completed 5 years of its “Make in India” journey. In order to expand its manufacturing in India for Mi smartphones and smart TVs the company has now announced that it has two new manufacturing partners DBG and BYD. Both the companies will be responsible for setting up more manufacturing units for smartphones in the country. Whereas Radiant Technology will be responsible for manufacturing Mi smart TVs in IndiaSpeaking on the initiatives, Manu Kumar Jain, MD, Mi India said, “2020 was an exceptional year, the pandemic led to multiple challenges disrupting the entire global and India supply chain. Despite this, the Mi India team worked together to further expand our local supply chain and manufacturing capability. It is due to our continued expansion of our local production that today, we continue to maintain our leadership in the smartphone and smart TV market space and emerged as the most trusted smartphone brand. Being committed to India’s growth, Mi India was one of the first adopters of the Honorable Prime Minister’s Make-in-India initiative, back in 2015. Today we are renewing our commitment by adding new manufacturing partners such as DBG and BYD for smartphones and Radiant technology for smart TVs. Now 99% of our smartphones and 100% of our smart TVs are manufactured in India and the majority of the components for smartphones will be locally manufactured or sourced from India. We hope to play a small role in building India as a global manufacturing hub.”Mi India has announced its partnerships with new manufacturing partners – DBG and BYD – for manufacturing smartphones in India. Earlier Foxconn and Flex were manufacturing all of their smartphones in India but to ramp up its Indian smartphone manufacturing in the country it has boarded two new manufacturing partners. The DBG has set up a smartphone manufacturing plant in Haryana, while BYD is setting up a plant in Tamil Nadu. According to Xiaomi, this collaboration is expected to further increase Mi India’s manufacturing capacity in India. Mi India’s partnership with DBG has increased the brand’s monthly manufacturing capacity by about 20%. BYD India is also expected to contribute significantly to the production capacity once its operations begin by H1 of 2021.The company claims to manufacture over 99% of its smartphones locally in India. It has been local manufacturing and sourcing of smartphone components in the country itself by partners such as Sunny India, NVT, Salcomp, LY Tech, Sunvoda and many more. As per the company, the majority of the components such as PCBA (mother-board), sub-board, camera module, battery, back panel, USB cable, chargers, boxes and many more components are locally sourced or locally manufactured therefore contributing to more than 75% of the value of smartphones. Apart from this until now, Dixon Technology was responsible for manufacturing Make in India Mi TVs for Mi India. And now the company has partnered with a new manufacturing partner – Radiant Technology – for manufacturing smart TVs in India. Radiant Technology has set up a manufacturing plant in Telangana. According to the company with the new manufacturing plants going live, the extended Mi India family has further grown to 60,000 people in India.
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In November last year, Vivo introduced Vivo V20 SE smartphone in India. The device is the cheapest variant to the latest V-series smartphones in the country and in a new development the company has slashed down its price by Rs 1,000. The device runs Funtouch OS 11 based on Android 10 out of the box and is also powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G Snapdragon 665 SoC. Furthermore, it includes a waterdrop-style notch display and a 33W FlashCharge fast charging tech.Vivo V20 SE: Pricing and availability detailsVivo V20 SE will now be available with a new price tag of Rs 19,990. The 8GB RAM with 128GB storage has received a price cut of Rs 1000, therefore, bringing down the retail cost of the device. This price change shall be applicable across all mainline partners, retail stores pan India, Vivo India E-store, Flipkart,Amazon.in and other major e-commerce platforms.In addition to this on the purchase of the smartphone, the customers can avail of attractive offers such as up to 2000 HDFC bank cashback on CC/DC EMI & CC regular transactions. There will be a triple zero down payment offer with Bajaj Finance whereas IDFC First Bank, HDB, Home Credit, ICICI Bank, TVS credit will be offering zero down payment on the purchase of the phone along with 12 months of extended warranty to Vi subscribers in the country.Vivo V20 SE: SpecificationsVivo V20 SE features a 6.44-inch full-HD+ AMOLED display with 1,080×2,400 pixels of resolution with a 20:9 aspect ratio. It runs Funtouch OS 11 on top of Android 10 and is powered by an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 processor with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. The storage can be expanded up to 1TB using a microSD card.There is a triple rear camera setup that includes a 48-megapixel primary lens with f/1.8 aperture. Further assisted by an 8-megapixel wide-angle lens with an aperture of f/2.2 and a 2-megapixel bokeh lens with f/2.4 aperture. It supports Super Night Mode, Live Photo, AR Stickers, and 4K video recording. While on the front there is a 32-megapixel selfie sensor with f/2.0 aperture. The camera supports Portrait Mode, Super Night Selfie, Selfie Fill Light, and a Video Face Beauty.The device packs a 4,100mAh battery that supports 33W FlashCharge fast charging tech.
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Today, learning is not restricted to schools and universities. Moreover, the COVID-19 pandemic has incentivised the online method of gaining knowledge. There are several websites where you can learn a variety of skills in desired languages. The robust feedback mechanism and user community make the learning experience indulging. Here are the top 7 websites that will help you gain knowledge from any part of the world.
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1) TEDEd
TED-Ed is a website that sparks ideas and knowledge-sharing of teachers and students around the world. It has a growing video library of original animated lessons to help curious students around the world. TED-Ed has a global network of over 250,000 teachers. TED-Ed has grown into an award-winning education platform that serves millions of teachers and students around the world. Every TED-Ed Original signifies a creative collaboration between specialists in their field. Such experts include TED Speakers, educators, designers, animators, screenwriters, directors, and academic researchers.
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2) Investopedia
Investopedia is an American website that presents investing and finance education featured with reviews, ratings, and comparisons of various financial outcomes including brokerage accounts. The website endeavours to simplify complex financial topics and decisions for the readers providing them the confidence to handle every aspect of their financial life. Investopedia currently consists of more than 32,000 articles and has a reach of millions of unique monthly viewers.
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3) CodeAcademy
Codecademy is an online interactive platform providing free coding classes across 12 programming languages including Python, Java, Go, JavaScript, Ruby, C++, C#, Swift, and Sass. The site also comes with a ‘Pro’ option where you can get access to personalized learning and realistic projects. The website creates an interactive way of learning by making the process of learning flexible and accessible. The platform also offers courses for learning command lines and Git. Over that, the website has received positive reviews from big names like The New York Times and TechCrunch. It is a great and quick way of learning code.
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4) Zenpencils
Zenpencils is a website where you can find inspirational quotes from famous people adapted in the form of cartoons. It is a form of an online gallery of cartoonist Gavin Aung Than’s comic strips offering instances of famous quotations in a visual style to narrate stories along with the quotes. Zen Pencils converge on adding to distinguished quotes being displayed into visual metaphors to make inspiring comics for the users. The website was first launched in 2012 and is based in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
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5) Duolingo
Duolingo is a language-learning website, mobile app, and digital language proficiency assessment exam. It offers 106 different language courses across 38 languages and has over 300 million registered users across the globe. Duolingo lessons adjust to your learning curve. The exercises are crafted to help you learn and interpret vocabulary effectively. You receive immediate grading to see which answers you got correct. Whenever you skip a challenge, the website automatically helps you how to improve on it.
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6) FastCompany.com
FastCompany.com is a website that focuses on technology, business, and design. You can get an editorial focus on innovation in technology, leadership, world-changing ideas, creativity, and design. In 1997, Fast Company created an online social network, the “Company of Friends”. Abandoning the old concepts of business, FastCompany set out to account how growing companies create and compete, to highlight new business applications, and to showcase the teams and individuals who are inventing the future and reinventing business.
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7) Khan Academy
Khan Academy is a distance learning platform where you get tutorials in an informal style designed for building knowledge. Several lessons are given as an electronic blackboard where users can keep records of their progress. The website is meant to be used as a supplement to the videos because it offers features like progress tracking, practice exercises, and teaching tools. You can also access the material through mobile applications. Khan Academy is part of a continuing trend to make educational resources freely available online for users across the globe.
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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. February 26 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.
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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.
February 26 Flipkart Daily Trivia Quiz Answers
Question 1: Which Of These Popular Mobile Apps Is Not Owned By Google?
Answer: Facebook
Question 2: What Part Of The Plant Do We Eat When We Eat Carrots?
Answer: Root
Question 3: Which Country Has Shifted Its Capital 7 Times With The Current One Since 1990?
Answer: Germany
Question 4: Who Was The Foreign Minister In Mughal Emperor Akbar’s Court?
Answer: Birbal
Question 5: What Google Developed AI Identifies “Potentially Unsafe” Restaurants?
Answer: FINDER
Amazon Quiz is getting more popular these days as more people have started participating in the quiz in the hope to win free gadgets as well as Amazon Pay Balance. The e-commerce platform brings Amazon Quiz on its mobile platform every day. The quiz can be played every day from 12 AM to 11:59 PM. Today you can stand a chance to win Philips Air Fryer.
The Amazon Quiz has gone live on its platform. Every day it brings a new questionnaire to which the participants have to answer correctly. It consists of a total of five questions to which you have to answer correctly to enter the lucky draw. All the questions are based on general knowledge and current affairs. Amazon will announce the result of the quiz at the end of the month. Only app users are eligible to participate in the Quiz. To help our readers to clear the Amazon Quiz successfully, every day we update all the Amazon Quiz questions with their correct answers on our website to let you win Philips Air Fryer. You can increase your chances of winning prizes by daily participating from 12 AM to 11:59 PM. We have already updated all the answers to today’s quiz below.
February 26 Amazon Quiz Answers
Question 1: In March 2021, Govt. of India plans to sell what in the 700, 800, 900, 1,800, 2,100, 2,300, and 2,500 MHz frequency bands?
The answer is- Spectrum for 4G
Question 2: Complete the title of the book recently released by Ravi Shastri: “India’s 71-Year Test: The Journey to Triumph in _______”?
The answer is- Australia
Question 3: Marking 50 years of the 1971 war, a 122-member contingent of which country’s Armed Forces participated in the 2021 Republic Day parade?
The answer is- Bangladesh
Question 4: In the version of the sport titled ‘League’, how many players are there in each team?
The answer is- 13
Question 5: What is the chemical formula for this common condiment?
The answer is- NaCl
In an interconnected world that revolves around sharing, it’s evident that devices can also mimic each other. Today, we have the technology by which smartphone screens can be displayed onto a smart TV screen. This technology, commonly known as ‘screen-mirroring is of great utilisation. It enhances the effectiveness of a video call of watching movies. Android and Apple phones have different sets of connectivity requirements. Thus we will deal with them separately.
Case 1: Android smartphone
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Using Google Home appto display your smartphone screen on a TV
Casting your Android screen allows you to mirror your Android device screen to the TV so that you can enjoy your content exactly as you see it on your smartphone.
Step 1. Get started
It is important to note that Casting your Android screen works only for devices running Android 5.0 or later.
Casting your Android screen is not supported on iOS or Windows devices.
Turn off “Power Saving Mode” on your Android device. Power Saving Mode can restrict the processing power of your smartphone which might inhibit the performance of the Cast Screen feature.
Tun on the “Microphone” permission in the Google Play Services app to successfully use the “Cast Screen / Audio” feature with Chromecast. To turn on microphone permissions:
Scroll down and tap Apps> Google Play Services > Permissions.
Look for “Microphone” and turn the slider On.
Step 2. Cast your screen from your Android device
Ensure that your smartphone or tablet is connected to the same Wi-Fi network as your Chromecast device, say, Smart TV.
Open the Google Home app.
Tap the device you want to cast your screen to.
TapCast my screen > Cast screen.
Step 3. Adjust the volume when casting your Android screen
Open the Google Home app.
Tap your device, then adjust the volume.
Step 4. Stop casting your screen from your Android device
Make sure your mobile phone or tablet is on the same Wi-Fi network as your Chromecast device.
Open the Google Home app.
Tap your device > Stop mirroring.
Case 2: iPhone / iPad
Using AirPlay to display your smartphone screen on a TV
A) Ensure that your device is connected to the same Wi-Fi network as your Apple TV or AirPlay 2-compatible smart TV.
B) Find the video that you want to stream.
C) Tap the AirPlay icon. In some third-party apps, you might require to tap a different icon first.* In the Photos app, tap stram icon, then tap the AirPlay icon.
D) Choose your Apple TV or AirPlay 2-compatible smart TV.
E) To stop streaming, tap the AirPlay icon in the app that you’re streaming from, then tap your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch from the list.
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When you try to turn on your camera, you might encounter an error message saying “We can’t find your camera”. There may be several reasons if your laptop’s camera is not working. The problem usually pops up when you update your windows or your laptop is quite old. Windows 10 has an in-built feature that disables the internal webcam for sake of privacy and security. However, this often turns into a problem if you toggle this feature by mistake. Here are the easiest and fastest methods to fix your camera.
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Fix 1: Give your apps permission
If your Windows 10 recently got updated, you might need to permit apps to use the camera. To let your device access the camera, select Start, then select Settings > Privacy > Camera. In Allow access to the camera on this device, if Camera access for this device is turned off, select Change and turn on Camera access for this device.
Give your apps permission
Fix 2: Check for an incompatible camera driver
Old cameras or webcams are not always compatible with Windows 10 or the latest drivers. Follow these steps to check if your camera is compatible:
A) Select Start, enter device manager.
B) In Device Manager, search for your camera under Cameras, Imaging devices orSound, video, and game controllers.
C) Right-click the name of your camera, and then choose Properties.
Select the Driver tab, and then select the Driver Details button. Seek the file name that includes stream.sys. If it’s there, you will need to replace it with a newer camera or an external camera
Check for an incompatible camera driver
Fix 3: Rollback the camera driver
If your camera stopped working after an update, you can follow these steps:
A) Select Start, enter device manager.
B) In Device Manager, right-click your camera and select Properties.
C) Select the Driver tab, select Roll Back Driver, and then choose Yes.
D) Once the rollback is complete, restart your device, and then try opening the Camera app again.
If rolling back didn’t work or isn’t available, continue to the next steps.
Rollback the camera driver
Fix 4: Uninstall your camera driver and scan for hardware changes
A) Select Start, enter device manager.
B) In Device Manager, right-click your camera and select Properties.
C) Select the Driver tab and choose Uninstall Device. Select the check box for Delete the driver software for this device, then click OK.
D) In Device Manager, on the Action menu, choose Scan for hardware changes.
E) Wait for it to scan and reinstall updated drivers, restart your PC, and then try opening the Camera app again.
Uninstall your camera driver and scan for hardware changes
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Technology has enhanced the way we listen to music. There are several applications that enable you to listen to high-quality music from different genres and languages. With their compatibility with echo devices, you can play music on the go. These apps adjust to your listening preferences and suggest you accordingly. Here are the top 5 websites or apps to stream or download music of your choice.
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1) Jio Saavn
Jio Saavn provides is ad-supported music streaming app having access to millions of songs from different languages like English, Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Punjabi, Marathi, Gujarati, Bengali, Kannada, Bhojpuri, Malayalam, Urdu, Haryanvi, Rajasthani, Oriya, and Assamese. Apart from free music streaming, you get complimentary access to JioSaavn Pro for three months. JioSaavn works on different platforms like Android, iOS, and Windows 10. You get full compatibility with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Alexa, and Google Assistant for streaming music through smart speakers.
Jio Saavn
2) Apple Music
Apple Music is one of the best places to listen to music online. There is an option to download music from the service as well and listen to it offline. You will find all the latest popular national and international artists on it. The interface is very simple to navigate through and one can easily find top songs, new songs, new artists and more on the home page. The service is free to try for the first three months after that there is an inexpensive charge of Rs 99 per month. Here you will also find a lot of exclusive independent artists, too. The Apple Music library has over 70 million songs. Moreover, the sound quality you here on Apple Music is like no other.
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3) Amazon Music
Another great place to goto for your daily musical needs is Amazon Music. If you are an Amazon Prime user, this service is completely free as it is part of Rs 999 per year package which comes with Amazon Prime membership, which most of us already are. Besides the good audio quality, the thing we love about Amazon Music is that it has a very-very large audio library ranging from around th world. No matter which song you are looking for from any part of the world, chances are you will find it on Amazon Music. From old Hindi and English track to new-age millenial pop tunes, you will find everything here. And oh yes, the interface is breeze to work with.
Amazon Music
4) Spotify
Spotify is one of the most preferred streaming services in the world, owing to its comprehensive music library. It gives ad-supported music for the free tier and perfectly runs on Android, iOS, Windows, Linux, Xbox, PlayStation, Android TV, tvOS, Fire TV, and Smart TVs. Spotify is also fully compatible with Alexa, Google Assistant, CarPlay, Android Auto, and AirPlay. Spotify’s free subscription offers 96kbps sound quality on mobile and 160kbps on desktop. This music streaming service comes with an outstanding library of playlists that suit your music genre or favourite artists.
Spotify
5) Wynk
Wynk is a music streaming platform owned by Airtel that is available on Android, iOS, and the web. It has a giant library with 30 million songs across fourteen languages i.e. Assamese, Bengali, Bhojpuri, English, Gujarati, Haryanvi, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Oriya, Punjabi, Rajasthani, Telugu, and Tamil. Airtel Wynk premium comes free of cost for Airtel Gold subscribers. However, you can enjoy the free tier of Wynk without an Airtel Gold plan. Android users can subscribe to Airtel Wynk Plus without paying anything but the app is not compatible with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay.
Wynk
6) Hungama Music
Hungama Music’s library covers over ten million songs and music videos from different languages like English, Hindi, Marathi, Kannada, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Bengali, Bhojpuri, Gujarati, Rajasthani, and Oriya. Hungama is available on Android, iOS, smart TVs, Fire TV, and Android TV. It is also compatible with smart speakers through Alexa. You can listen to high-quality music (320kbps) without ads by subscribing to a premium plan. Hungama offers features like dynamic lyrics, Chromecast, playlists, and radio stations. You get a dark theme to run the app without straining your eyes in low-light conditions.
Hungama Music
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When it comes to memory management tasks like data fetching and feeding, there is no comparison for Solid State Drives (SSD). Conventional Hard Drives are mechanical storage devices made of moving parts. As a result, they are susceptible to shocks, wear/tear and drops. On the other hand, Solid-State Drives are made of several memory chips installed on a circuit board. This enhances the longevity of SSD. It’s just a myth that SSD are costly. Here are the top 10 SSDs you can buy under Rs. 5,000.
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1) Samsung 860 Evo 250GB SATA III Internal Solid State Drive
This SSD comes with a total memory capacity of 250GB and the measurement is 2.5inch. If you like gaming or video editing then this Samsung SSD will go a long way with you. The read velocity of this SSD drive is 550MB/sec and the write velocity is up to 520MB/sec. you get a 512MB dedicated SDRAM for lightning-fast performance. The device uses AES 256-bit encryption technology for the security of your data against cyber threats. You can get 4K video rendered without any lag and game loading time will be faster than ever before.
Samsung 860 Evo 250GB SATA III Internal Solid State Drive
Price: ₹ 3,499
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2) WD Green 120GB Internal Solid State Drive (WDS120G1G0A)
This Western Digital SSD comes with shock-resistance storage that requires ultra-low-power thereby elongating the battery life of your laptop. You get SLC (single-level cell) caching boosts to enhance performance and quickly execute everyday tasks. The SSD is available in 2.5-inch and M.2 2280 variants to adjust a majority of devices. The free WD SSD dashboard allows you to monitor the state of your drive. It includes shock resistance and WD Lab certifications for trust and compatibility.
WD Green 120GB Internal Solid State Drive (WDS120G1G0A)
Price: ₹ 2,390
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3) HP S700 120GB 2.5-inch Internal SATA SSD
This is one of the most preferred SSD that you can get under Rs. 5,000 as it is lightweight and functions in various read/write modes with a fabulous performance. The S700 series comes with a dual-core HP controller along with four flash memory channels to support NANDXtend ECC and have DRAM Cache for swift and steady performance. It maximises your device’s performance and smoothens the response. Since there are no moving parts, there will nothing to wear out. As a result, you get faster load times for video games.
HP S700 120GB 2.5-inch Internal SATA SSD
Price: ₹ 2,040
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4) ADATA SP580 Premier 120GB Internal SSD
ADATA is also one of the most preferred SSD available in this budget range. It comes to some really good caching techniques and power-saving means that ultimately improve the performance of your device. This SSD card sports a built-in memory of 120GB, which allows you to store data securely. The drive uses a high-speed Marvell controller to support intelligent SLC (Single-level cell) caching functionality and effectively enhance the read/write process. You get TBW support to analyse the card’s endurance level.
ADATA SP580 Premier 120GB Internal SSD
Price: ₹ 2,556
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5) Crucial MX500 500GB SATA 6.0Gb/s 2.5-inch 7mm Internal SSD
This SSD comes with a storage size is 500GB and the SSD dimension is 2.5inch. It uses 3D NAND technology for a faster data transfer speed up to 560MB/sec and a write speed up to 510MB/sec. You get 256-bit hardware-based encryption support for security against cyber threats. The drive helps boot your system in seconds ensuring instant performance and perpetual security that comes with solid-state storage. So, you can confidently upgrade with the Crucial MX500 SSD and get the built-quality, speed, and security.
Crucial MX500 500GB SATA 6.0Gb/s 2.5-inch 7mm Internal SSDBuy at Amazon
6) Kingston SSDNow A400 480GB Internal Solid State Drive
This SSD from Kingston has a total storage size of 480GB and a dimension of 2.5inch means you can install this SSD drive on your laptop. This SSD comes with backward compatibility so you can utilise SATA Rev. 2.0 supported motherboard. The weight of this SSD drive is light so you confidently go for your laptop upgrade. Kingston’s A400 solid-state drive improves the response time of your existing system with the enhanced boot, loading, and transfer times in contrast to mechanical hard drives.
Kingston SSDNow A400 480GB Internal Solid State Drive
Price: ₹ 4,898
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7) Western Digital WD Green WDS480G2G0A 480 GB Solid State Drive
This SSD comes with a storage capacity of 480GB and is 2.5Inch in size. You get a read transfer rate of 545MB/sec that will boost your laptop’s performance. This drive enables the system to smoothly handle tasks like gaming, video, or browsing. The lightweight and shock-resistant features ensure longevity. The WD Green SSD employs no moving parts thereby keeps your data safe from the loss due to mechanical shocks like bumps and drops. WD Green SSDs are among the lowest energy-consuming drives in the industry ensuring that your laptop runs for longer.
Western Digital WD Green WDS480G2G0A 480 GB Solid State Drive
Price: ₹ 4,949
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8) Western Digital 250GB Internal Solid State Drive
This SSD comes with a total storage capacity is 250GB and the size is 2.5 inches. The 3D NAND technology provides enhanced reliability with an active power consumption of up to 25% lower than other drives. Thus, you can work longer without recharging your laptop achieving sequential read speeds up to 560MB/s and sequential write speeds up to 530MB/s resource-demanding application. You also get a free WD SSD Dashboard software with a 5-year limited warranty. Thus, you can confidently upgrade your laptop or even desktop with this drive.
Western Digital 250GB Internal Solid State Drive
Price: ₹ 3,980
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9) A-DATA Ultimate SU650 3D NAND 120GB Solid State Drive
The Ultimate Solid State Drive SU650 is a perfect companion for players, gamers, overclockers, and graphic designers/professionals. This drive allows you to get faster performance with a read/write speed as high as 520/450 MB per second for seamless boot, file transfers, and downloads. The SU650 supports ECC (error correction code) technology to detect and fix errors. It also ensures data integrity and elongates the lifespan of Solid State Drive and hence your PC. The SSC can achieve the MTBF (mean time between failures) of 2 million hours or 25% more as compared to 2D NAND SSDs.
A-DATA Ultimate SU650 3D NAND 120GB Solid State Drive
Price: ₹ 1,901
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The XPG S40G SSD runs on 3D NAND technology and PCIe NVMe interface and comes with an RGB lighting heatsink to get an enhanced computing experience. S40G can achieve sequential read up to 3,500MB/s and write up to 3,000MB/s. This outstanding speed will boost the overall responsiveness and minimise the application loading time. Thus, this SSD is perfect for a variety of purposes including enhanced gaming, video editing, 3D modeling, and data analysis, artificial intelligence, and other intensive applications.
XPG S40G 256GB RGB 3D NAND PCIe Gen3x4 NVMe 1.3 M.2 2280 Internal SSD
Price: ₹ 4,419
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In an era when brands are competing against each other to offer the latest specifications, Samsung has decided to enhance the perspective that other brands often tend to evade. That is long-term software support. Samsung Electronics recently declared that it will be elongating the software security support to its smartphones that were launched in 2019 and later. These devices will now get four years of security updates including Samsung’s Flagship S, Z, Fold series, Note series, the A-series, and M-series.
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Are security updates of Samsung the same as Android OS updates?
It is important to acknowledge that these are security updates for Samsung and not Android OS updates. Although you will not receive the subsequent four Android variants on your smartphone, four years of security patches will still be important for keeping your device secure for a long time. However, the recurrence of updates for all the compatible devices may not be identical. While you may get monthly security patch updates, others may receive updates in three months.
According to Seungwon Shin, VP & Head of Security Team at Mobile Communications Business, Samsung Electronics, “At Samsung, our number one priority is offering the best and most secure mobile experience to our users, and we’re constantly optimizing the security of our products and services. Mobile devices play such an important role in our lives, it’s only natural that we want to hold onto them longer. That’s why, thanks to the latest technology advancements, we’re committing to securing Galaxy devices for even longer, so that everything that should be kept protected stays protected.”
Are security updates of Samsung the same as Android OS updates?
What will be Samsung’s approach to Mobile Security?
Samsung believes in the concept of openness and collaboration to present the best smartphone experience that people can rely on. Samsung claims to have worked with over 1,000 partners to install security standards for all Android devices, which includes its regular security update program in 2015. The company collaborated with the security research fellowship to guarantee consumers get the most secure mobile experience.
According to Samsung, “the company worked closely with its OS and chipset partners and carriers across the globe to bring Galaxy owners timely updates.”
Which Samsung devices will get 4 years of security support?
Amongst a plethora of Samsung smartphones, the Galaxy Fold, Fold 5G, Z Fold2, Z Fold2 5G, Z Flip, and Z Flip 5G will be compatible for extended security.
In the S series, The Galaxy S10, S10+, S10e, S10 5G, S10 Lite, S20, S20 5G, S20+, S20+ 5G, S20 Ultra, S20 Ultra 5G, S20 FE, S20 FE 5G, S21 5G, S21+ 5G, and S21 Ultra 5G will be supported.
As for The Note Series, the Samsung Galaxy Note 10, Note 10 5G, Note 10+, Note 10+ 5G, Note 10 Lite, Note 20, Note 20 5G, Note 20 Ultra, and Note 20 Ultra 5G will get the extended security updates.
In the mid-range, Samsung will offer support to the Galaxy A10, A10e, A10s, A20, A20s, A30, A30s, A40, A50, A50s, A60, A70, A70s, A80, A90 5G, A11, A21, A21s, A31, A41, A51, A51 5G, A71, A71 5G, A02s, A12, A32 5G, and A42 5G.
The Galaxy M10s, M20, M30, M30s, M40, M11, M12, M21, M31, M31s, M51 will also get support for 4 years of security updates.
Which Samsung devices will get 4 years of security support?
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Android smartphones have become a crucial part of the lives of many people. We perform several tasks on our smartphones such as calling, texting, sending or receiving emails, and surfing social media. For a seamless web browsing experience, you need a fast yet robust browser application on your smartphone. Although, it’s straightforward to keep using the browser that comes pre-installed on your device. But we decided to think out of the box and set out on testing several browsers including third-party applications to find the fastest one.
How we test the speeds of the browser?
To get an unbiased result, we execute a standard web benchmark test named Basemark 3.0 across several smartphone browsers. Basemark 3.0 is a platform-independent service that tests the ability of a browser to manage modern web applications and functionalities. The test also includes graphical examinations and is harmonious with all the latest standards and technologies. There is also stress analysis for knowing how efficiently a specific platform will provide a resource-intensive website.
Here are the top three winners of our tests.
1) Puffin Web Browser by CloudMosa, Inc.
The “Puffin Web Browser” by CloudMosa, Inc. is the winner and according to us the fastest browser for Android. One of the essential characteristics that make this application faster than others is by moving the workload from your smartphone to the cloud servers. Puffin has achieved over 50 million downloads on the Google Play store. This app is also one of the most preferred third-party browsers that you can get on Android.
Puffin Web Browser by CloudMosa, Inc.
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Adobe Flash on the Cloud
Cloud Servers
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2) DuckDuckGo Privacy Browser by DuckDuckGo
The DuckDuckGo Privacy Browser application is one of the most consistent performers throughout our tests. The app offers you dozens of features like ‘Brave Browser’, ‘Fire Button’, and ‘Privacy Protection’ without any cost. The DuckDuckGo Privacy Browser has over 5 million downloads and is the simplest web browser you can expect for Android smartphones. Moreover, you can get this app on Amazon if you use an Amazon Fire Tablet.
DuckDuckGo Privacy Browser by DuckDuckGo
Although you might not have heard much about the Cake Web Browser application, it has performed way beyond our expectations. On our benchmarks, this app was consistently performing and stood only second to Puffin. The memorable feature of this app is its user experience. Other applications focus more on the security and speed aspects. The Cake Web Browser app prioritizes the user experience. You get features like patent-pending technology i.e. fetching results through swipes, in-built ad blocker, and pop-up blocker.
Cake Web Browser by Cake Technologies Inc.
Sony recently announced the Virtual reality (VR) headset for the PlayStation 5 that will arrive with an enhanced field of view and a new DualSense controller. The device is still under development and will need a single cord to connect with the console. This would be a significant development from the earlier generation headset that was launched for the PlayStation 4 back in 2016.
According to Hideaki Nishino, Senior Vice President, Sony Interactive Entertainment, “The forthcoming device will present a dramatic leap in performance and interactivity and an even greater sense of presence”.
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How the new VR headset for PlayStation 5 will be different?
The original PlayStation 4 VR headset was reprimanded for utilising multiple cords to make the headset functional in the first place. Nevertheless, the PlayStation 4 VR turned out to be the best-selling VR headset in the world selling more than 5 million units. Unlike VR headsets from other brands like Oculus or HTC, the PlayStation 5 VR will not require a high-end devices like a smartphone to work.
According to Sony in a blog post, “Players will feel an even greater sense of presence and become even more immersed in their game worlds once they put on the new headset”.
How the new VR headset for PlayStation 5 will be different?
When will Sony launch its new VR headset for PlayStation 5?
The company has not disclosed details about the next-generation VR headset for the PlayStation 5. Although it’s clear from the company that the headset will not be released in 2021, the developers will have access to the early hardware.
According to Hideaki Nishino, Senior Vice President, Sony Interactive Entertainment, “We’re continuing to innovate with our new VR system so that our fans can continue to enjoy the unique experiences that are synonymous with PlayStation. We’re taking what we’ve learned since launching PS VR on PS4 to develop a next-gen VR system that enhances everything from resolution and field of view to tracking and input”.
When will Sony launch its new VR headset for PlayStation 5?
What will the new VR headset for PlayStation 5 influence the company and the market?
The decision to release the next-generation VR headset for the PlayStation 5 will give Sony an advantage over its rival Microsoft’s Xbox Series X as well as Nintendo’s Switch console. Among the three brands, only Sony is investing massively in the expansion of VR hardware and software.
It is understood that Sony’s production capacity has taken a huge leap because of the pandemic. The Japanese electronics inventor has strived to adhere to the high bid for PlayStation 5. The gaming console has stayed out of stock in several regions of the world, including India, since its launch. The outcome will also be observed on the VR headsets that can also be available in limited numbers.
What will the new VR headset for PlayStation 5 influence the company and the market?
Virtual reality is a new technology with limited products available in the market for mass customers. Although companies like Oculus, Sony, and Vive have started working on it, still there we are awaiting a disruptive outcome of the technology. a killer app that makes people interested in virtual reality (VR). Recently, Apple has started taking interest in Virtual Reality. According to technology experts, the coming of Apple into the VR headset sector will shake up the market as the company has till now pulled industry consumers and professional users.
“But we wanted to provide this early update to our fans, as the development community has started to work on creating new worlds for you to explore in virtual reality,” Hideaki Nishino said.
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Money management apps are quite useful for those who find it difficult to track their expenses and budget. These applications assist you in easily monitoring your expenditures and income making your smartphone a great tool to manage your money. Here are the best applications you can keep to manage your finances.
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1) Goodbudget
Goodbudget is a finance manager and expense tracker application suitable that is perfect for home budget planning. It works on the envelope system that helps you keep your budget, bills, and finances. You get in-built features for easy, real-time management of your budget and finances making it one of the most preferred expense tracker applications. Googbudget can also sync across all your devices including Android and iOS to share your budget with your family and partners.
Goodbudget
2) Wallet
Wallet is a useful money manager application that offers you quick and easy tips and includes both free and paid versions. The app helps you record your income and keep a track of your debts. You are free to set a budget for shopping and keep a track of your warranties. It also has an interactive interface and displays our account in the form of graphs into six different categories like from the ‘Balance Trend Chart’ and ‘Cash Flow Table,’ to offer you a detailed analysis of your expense pattern.
Wallet
3) Money Manager
Money Manager is the perfect app for beginners as it allows you to add photos to entries for keeping things sorted. The app is has a simple interface with sub-categories where you can take a view of your expenses and income. The pie charts and line graph give you a detailed analysis of your daily income and expenses and average on each of your expenses and income. You can get this app free of cost and does not involve irritating advertisements.
Money Manager
4) Monefy
Monefy is the right choice for those who look for quick and easy interface navigation. The app keeps a track of your income and expenses. You can an in-built calculator that appears up every time you fill in your income or expenses. Monefy offers 15 categories of expenses, three categories of income, and a pie chart for both purposes.is going. The free version offers you enough features to backup data and set a monthly budget limit. However, you can upgrade to the premium version at Rs. 199 that will give you additional features like a dark theme and password protection feature.
Monefy
5) YNAB
YNAB (You Need A Budget) is a personal budgeting application that has a professional-looking interface. YNAB comes with a budget section to help you plan your spending and minimise the chances of overspending. The budget is divided into categories like ‘Immediate Obligations’, ‘Debt Payments’, and ‘True Expenses’. In case you are stuck while using the application, you can submit your queries to the support team. YNAB provides a highly professional budgeting experience.
Realme Narzo 30 Pro, the latest model in the Narzo series, is launched in India. The Realme Narzo 30 Pro is a rebranded model of the Realme Q2 that was launched in October 2020. It comes with a starting price of Rs 16,999. If you are thinking of buying it right away, please restrain yourself a little bit and go through the following points, as there are much better companies to go for. Here is why we think Realme Narzo 30 Pro is not the perfect choice at this price point, as the company is claiming it to be.
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1) Processor could have been better
The Realme Narzo 30 Pro 5G comes with a MediaTek MT6873 Dimensity 800U 5G chipset. Other brands like Moto and Samsung are releasing their mid-range smartphone with powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon processors. When subjected to resource-demanding tasks like gaming, the Narzo 30 Pro 5G will surely lag behind the other smartphones. Moreover, 5G must run on a powerful processor, which is missing in this smartphone.
2) No advancement in camera
On the rear, Realme Narzo 30 Pro has a triple-camera setup that includes a 48-megapixel primary sensor with an f/1.8 lens, 8-megapixel secondary sensor with an ultra-wide-angle lens, and a 2-megapixel macro shooter. The front camera setup lies inside a punch-hole cutout situated on the top left corner of the screen. You get a 16-megapixel selfie camera sensor at the front. There is nothing new about camera specification. It has the same set of front and rear cameras as you get in Narzo 20 Pro. So where is the upgrade?
3) The battery won’t last long
The Realme Narzo 30 Pro comes with a 5,000mAh battery. The 5G feature will ensure that the battery drains out even faster. In fact, Samsung offers a higher mAh battery at a cheaper price. Motorola gives you the same power battery at half the price of Narzo 30 Pro. Thus, when it comes to power, we were expecting at least a 6,000 mAh battery.
The battery won’t last long
4) In an era of AMOLED, who wants IPS LCD?
The Realme Narzo 30 Pro 5G comes with a standard 6.5-inch display with a 120Hz refresh rate and a 90.7 percent screen-to-body ratio. The panel operates at full-HD+ resolution. Does it sound amazing? No, because you are getting an IPS LCD that is not capable of delivering the quality what an AMOLED screen can offer with the same refresh rate. Samsung offers a Super AMOLED display at a similar rate. So, if picture quality is a priority for you, Narzo 30 Pro is not something you should go ahead with.
In an era of AMOLED, who wants IPS LCD?
5) Nothing new in the memory
The 4GB RAM 64GB storage model of the Realme Narzo 30 Pro 5G will cost you Rs. 16,999 while the 8GB RAM 128GB memory configuration model is priced at Rs 19,999. At the max, you are getting 64 GB + 256 GB expandable storage. This is exactly what Narzo 20 Pro offers. There is no improvement in the memory department of Narzo 30 Pro 5G. Moreover, Motorola offers you 64GB storage at half the price. Thus, spending money for zero change is not worthwhile when in the recent future we expect some great advancement in the storage segment from its competition in the same price segment.
Bonus argument for not buying Realme Narzo 30 Pro 5G
The user interface is the window through which you interact with your smartphone. The interface of this Realme smartphone looks obsolete and dated. If you buy it, you may face inconvenience in handling it, at least for a while. When compared to Samsung One’s UI, Xioami or Motorola’s Stock Android experience, Realme Narzo 30 Pro 5G is not what you should seek.
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The year 2021 is likely to be the year of Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S as Microsoft is committed to enhancing the Xbox console ecosystem. The Xbox Game Pass Ultimate allows you to download hundreds of exclusive Xbox games with just a $10-per-month subscription fee. The recently launched Xbox Series X offers more power to the hardware and can deliver enhanced performance to all the existing as well as futuristic games on the platform. Here are the top 10 video games to play on Xbox Series X and S.
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1) Gears 5
It could be claimed that when Gears of War 4 was released, the Gears series was running out of the single-player mode. However, Gears 5 is a successful return to work for the series. It appears with ornate cutscenes one can expect from a Gears video game. It also displays the domains of horror, tantalizing out a crawling dread between sessions of frenzied action. The principles of a Gears game are still existing, with the pleasure of nailing a fast reload still tickling the action game glands. The extra power of the Xbox Series X elevates the texture, shadow aspects, and ray tracing.
Gears 5
Price: ₹ 1,399
2) Forza Horizon 4
Forza Horizon 4 is an open-world racing game set in the region of tea and quiet tutting. It is a flagship 4K video game for the Xbox One X that runs even more fluid on the Xbox Series X and easily reaches 60 fps. The gameplay looks amazing with boosted reflections, shadows, and particle effects. You can notice the particle effect while going flying off into a farmed field or flowing river. Forza Horizon 4 is a heavenly racing game on the Xbox Series in which you can collect over 450 cars and become a Horizon Superstar in historic Britain.
Forza Horizon 4
Price: ₹ 3,799
3) Sea of Thieves
Sea of Thieves is an action-adventure game developed by Rare in which you play the role of a pirate who finishes voyages from different trading firms to grow into the ultimate pirate legend. The game is a “shared-world adventure game” in which a group of players will find each other during their adventures. The optimized version for the Xbox Series X will easily run at 4K with smooth 60 fps, elevating the whole gameplay experience.
Sea of Thieves
4) Ori and the Will of the Wisps
Ori and the Will of the Wisps is a detailed 2D platform open-world video game based in a forest made up of varied regions. The game is packed full of notice to detail, from the way environment art shifts as you walk Ori through the world, to the disturbing actions of enemies. And it’s all accompanied by a soaring music score that essentially tells a tale by itself. The Series X can easily run the game at a super-smooth 120 fps. The team has created amazing graphics that will look fantastic on a 4K screen.
Ori and the Will of the Wisps
Price: ₹ 2,418
5) CYBERPUNK 2077
Cyberpunk 2077 is an action role-playing video game developed by CD Projekt. The storyline occurs in Night City, an open world set in the Cyberpunk universe where you assume the first-person perspective of a mercenary known as V. If you wish to immerse yourself into the world of Night City for an RPG, Cyberpunk 2077 is perfect for you. This game runs on the Xbox One, as well as the Xbox Series X and S consoles, though a next-gen edition of the game is still in the designing mode and will arrive as a free update.
CYBERPUNK 2077
Price: ₹ 2,999
6) HALO: THE MASTER CHIEF COLLECTION
Halo: The Master Chief Collection covers the anniversary editions of Halo: Combat Evolved and Halo 2 and Halo 3, ODST, Halo Reach, and Halo 4. The entire collection will get optimisation for Xbox Series X that will push the games to dynamic 4K and 120 frames per second in the campaign as well as the multiplayer mode. The video game is also available through Xbox Game Pass. The most interesting thing about the gameplay is that every iteration adds something that players didn’t expect until they experienced it.
HALO: THE MASTER CHIEF COLLECTION
7) DESTINY 2: BEYOND LIGHT
Destiny 2: Beyond Light was released alongside the Xbox Series X and the game comes with a re-engineered live-service shooter. Destiny 2 will receive an optimisation patch to 4K resolution, 60 frames per second, and new fancy performance modes. The video game loads fast and the new tutorial experience is helpful for new and returning players. Among other changes, Beyond Light included a fourth sub-class based on Stasis, power from the Darkness in contrast to Solar, Arc, and Void which are powers conferred by the Light of the Traveler, and bases on slowing or freezing enemies.
DESTINY 2: BEYOND LIGHT
8) APEX LEGENDS
Apex Legends stands out from other games like Fortnite and PUBG by presenting tactical team-based gameplay in which 20 units of three fight using a mixture of distinct characters with each packed with unique abilities. Apex’s brilliant Ping system makes it effortless to interact with your teammates without speaking a word. The game offers a distinct blend of shooting and smooth action. The best part is that Apex Legends is free to play and the developers are constantly adding new features to the game.
APEX LEGENDS
Price: ₹ 1,499
9) Assassin’s Creed Valhalla
Assassin’s Creed Valhalla is one of the biggest games on the Xbox console. The main journey will take you over 50 hours to win the challenge and there are loads of other good Viking essence to see on the side. The Xbox Series X version makes the experience of attacking England more fluid, with 4K, 60-frames-per-second gameplay. Whether you are cruising onto the coast or raiding a village, Assassin’s Creed Valhalla recreates the Viking age beyond what you could expect. If you’re a follower of Nordic folklore or just like plunging an axe into the ribs of another man, Valhalla guarantees to deliver.
Assassin’s Creed Valhalla
Price: ₹ 3,999
10) DIRT 5
Dirt 5 is a racing video game concentrated on off-road racing. The racing modes you get include rallycross, ice racing, Stadium Super Trucks, and off-road buggies. Players can fight in events in a wide variety of locations such as Arizona, Brazil, New York City, Norway, and South Africa. The game involves a dynamic weather system that affects the racing. The game comes with a four-player split-screen feature and a narrative-focused career mode that throws the player character against a rival called Bruno Durand. The player gets a mentor named Alex Janicek to assist them throughout their career.
DIRT 5
Price: ₹ 3,999
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A Tripod stand is an essential gear for various purposes. If you are a traveler, YouTuber, or photographer, you can’t click nice photographs or capture awesome videos if your camera keeps shaking. Thus, you need a tripod to provide a firm angle to your camera. Contrary to the notion, camera tripods aren’t costly at all. In fact, there are among the cheapest utility in your photography equipment suite. Here are the top professional camera tripods you can get under Rs 3,000. Yes, really you can buy them for that much or lower, check out the list below of 5 professional tripods you can buy under Rs 3,000.
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1) Mabron Heavy Quality Tripod 330A Smart Aluminium Adjustable Portable and Foldable Tripod
This tripod comes with an easy attachment and padded grip to avoid cellphone or DSLR damage. You get an adjustable phone adapter that fits all kinds of smartphones with a maximum stretch width of 3.4-inch. You get built-in bubble view levels and a 3-way head to allow for tilt and swivel motion for portrait or landscape options. This tripod is compatible with all video cameras, digital cameras, still cameras, DSLRs, and projectors as well as go pro devices, smartphone adapters, and scopes.
Mabron Heavy Quality Tripod 330A Smart Aluminium Adjustable Portable and Foldable Tripod
Price: ₹ 1,179
2) Eloies Jaguar 3 Way Pan Head Photo Video Heavy Built Tripod
Eloies presents a three-way pan head Travel tripod with a high-grade aluminum alloy tube. The setup is quick and easy and includes a carrying case for storage and travel. The tripod fits neatly into the given zippered bag for portability and secure storage. You can easily change the orientation of the camera from portrait to landscape or at an angle. Quick release mounting plate assists you to remove your camera from the tripod and thus, ensure fast transitions between shots and for quickly transitioning from location to location.
Eloies Jaguar 3 Way Pan Head Photo Video Heavy Built Tripod
Price: ₹ 2,200
3) ICALL Presenting Heavy Quality Aluminum Professional Universal Lightweight Tripod
This tripod is made of aluminum alloy and has a three-way head that allows ultimate versatility. You can easily change the orientation of the camera from portrait to landscape and at any angle in between. The tripod also provides for full panoramic view capturing due to its 360-degree swivel function. When the ground is not level, you can recognize it instantly and adjust the tripod leg to keep level. This tripod is equipped with a level tester that can detect and adjust the horizontal position of the ground.
ICALL Presenting Heavy Quality Aluminum Professional Universal Lightweight Tripod
Price: ₹ 1,398
4) DIGITEK DTR 550 LW (67–Inch) Tripod For DSLR, Smartphones, and Other Cameras
The Digitek DTR 550 LW Tripod comes with stable camera support that opens up all sorts of possibilities in terms of low light capturing, long exposures, panning shots, and panoramas. It’s a helpful camera accessory for both, beginner and trained photographers alike. You get high compatibility with most video cameras, digital cameras, still cameras, GoPro devices, smartphone adapters, and scopes. With the help of a clip, you can fix it wherever you want – on a rock, a couch, or the dashboard.
DIGITEK DTR 550 LW (67-Inch) Tripod For DSLR, Smartphones, and Other Cameras
Price: ₹ 1,499
5) AmazonBasics 60-Inch Lightweight Tripod
This is a lightweight tripod with adjustable-height, legs, and rubber feet. It is compatible with most video cameras, digital cameras, still cameras, GoPro devices, smartphone adapters, and scopes. The tripod’s legs can extend from 20 to 48-inches. Leg locks release smoothly and glide easily to your desired height. Crank up the center post for a tripod that is 60 inches tall. The built-in level above the legs lets you know when the base is level. Another on the top of the camera plate lets you know when the camera is level. The rubber feet adjust to help you achieve the perfect position.
AmazonBasics 60-Inch Lightweight Tripod
Price: ₹ 2,699
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The Chinese smartphone company recently introduced Moto G30 and Moto G10 in the European markets. Both smartphones will soon make their way to the Indian market also. As per a tipster, these two phones are expected to launch sometime around March. For your information, the devices are priced under the company’s budget segment and include quad rear cameras and a 5,000mAH battery.As noted by tipster Mukul Sharma, Motorola is planning to launch two budget smartphones in the Indian market. As per the tipster, Moto G30 and Moto G10 are speculated to make its debut in the country in March. His tweet reads, “in all likelihood, Motorola will launch its Moto G10 and Moto G30 devices in India in March. The launch could very well happen in the first week if things go as planned.”To recall, Both Moto G30, Moto G10 were introduced in the European market last week. The G30 is priced at EUR 179.99 that translates to Rs 15,900 while the G10 comes with a price tag of EUR 149.99 that comes around Rs 13,300. The earlier one is available in two colour options of Pastel Sky and Phantom Black while the latter one comes in Aurora Grey and Iridescent Pearl colour options. Moto G30: SpecificationsMoto G30 runs Android 11 out of the box. Under the hood, there is a Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 SoC paired with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage which is expandable via a microSD card. The device comes with a 6.5-inch HD+ IPS display with 720×1,600 pixels of a resolution offering a 90Hz refresh rate panel. There is a quad rear camera setup on the phone which includes a 64-megapixel primary sensor, 8-megapixel ultra-wide-angle sensor, a 2-megapixel macro lens and a 2-megapixel depth sensor. On the front, there is a 13-megapixel selfie camera.Moto G30 is backed by a 5,000mAh battery with 20W fast charging support.Moto G10Moto G10: SpecificationsMoto G10 features a 6.5-inch HD+ display having a refresh rate of 60Hz. It runs Android 11 and under the hood, there is a Snapdragon 460 SoC paired with GB of RAM and up to 128GB of storage that can be expanded using a microSD card. The phone comes with a 5,000mAh battery with 10W charging support.For optics, the smartphone carries a quad rear camera setup that includes a 48-megapixel primary sensor, 8-megapixel ultra-wide-angle sensor and two 2-megapixel macro and depth sensors. While on the front there is an 8-megapixel sensor for taking selfies.
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Children nowadays freely access smartphones and the internet. This has boosted their learning curve as now their mind is fed with diverse information. However, it’s equally unsafe for them to stay online for too long. A parental control app can help you monitor your child, both online and offline.
It is necessary if you need to find out what they are doing on the internet. A parental-control application can trace your kids’ physical locations, report with whom they are talking, fix limits on their daily screen time, and prevent undesirable websites.
Some of these apps log calls, texts, and a few can even give you the content of text messages and also from other message platforms like WhatsApp. Here is the list of top 6 parental control apps for Android smartphones.
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1) Net Nanny Parental Control
Zift/Net Nanny is considered one of the best parental control applications with excellent web-filtering technology and a smart, intuitive design. Net Nanny can trace your child’s location, illustrate their location history, and fix time permissions and schedules. The Android one lets you block several dozen apps on your kid’s phone.
Net Nanny recently introduced content screening that operates within social media applications and services such as Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube, instead of blocking or allowing them entirely. However, the only thing Net Nanny is not capable of doing on a smartphone is monitoring phone calls or messages.
Net Nanny Parental Control
2) Norton Family
Norton Family offers nearly all the features a parent would demand from a parental control application. You get several features like location-tracking, time-scheduling, web-filtering, and web-monitoring. Norton Family comes free if you buy any of the more expensive antivirus software like Norton 360 Deluxe At that price point, getting Norton Family along with Norton’s antivirus protection is not a bad deal. Norton Family has tools that show you what your kids are exploring online and will flag risky behaviour so you can discuss it. The app also helps you set limits around their device usage and establish healthy habits that’ll serve them throughout their lives.
Norton Family
3) SpyX
SpyX is one of the best phone monitoring app with the ability to sync data in real-time, works in private mode, and cannot be detected and discovered by children. It can track 30+ apps and monitor all of your child’s daily activities without them knowing. There is no need to download and install, easily get your child’s real-time location and keep them safe. You can also secretly monitor the information of various social media that you care about most, such as WhatsApp, Instagram, YouTube and other 16 social media apps. Check who your children are chatting with and see if they are watching inappropriate content, being cyberbullied or addicted to screens. Using SpyX, parents can intervene in time to create a healthy online environment for their children.
4) Kaspersky Safe Kids
Kaspersky Safe Kids also enables you to monitor the activities of your kids on their smartphones. You get features like location tracking, geofencing, web monitoring, and device scheduling. It lets you block particular kinds of YouTube searches and you can review YouTube search history if you’re a premium user. Even if you don’t require to read your kids’ text messages, Kaspersky Safe Kids is still a great choice. Kaspersky Safe Kids comes with an app for your child and a parent app that gets connected through your My Kaspersky account. The app on your kid’s device helps you monitor your child’s actions while the app on your mobile lets you see analysis and customize settings.
Kaspersky Safe Kids
5) Qustodio
Qustodio enables you to set time limits for your kids on individual apps and devices. You get features like location tracking and geofencing option. There is a Family Locator feature that displays the location of all your kids. With Qustodio you will get more information to help protect your children against the increasing number of serious online concerns such as viewing unsuitable content, cyberbullying, cyber predators, and screen obsession. With an online dashboard and Parents’ App, you will be able to control how your child uses smartphone, apps, and the internet.
Qustodio
6) Google Family Link
Google Family Link is one of the first choices for parental control. This application lets your kids have the freedom of using their phones and allows you to monitor their activities on their smartphones. The app comes with several features and integrates directly into the Android itself. Some of the features you get are the ability to see all the apps your kids use, location tracking, usage habits monitoring, and locking the device. With the notification, you can allow or block applications that your child wishes to install on his/her smartphone. The app also enables you to manage in-app purchases and hide some apps from your children.
Google Family Link
HP has refreshed its Pavilion lineup with the launch of three new laptops in India. The company has introduced HP Pavilion 13, HP Pavilion 14, and HP Pavilion 15 Laptops in the country. All three machines are made of post-consumer-recycled and ocean-bound plastics and feature a unique tonal color-blocking design The HP laptops are powered by 11th Gen Intel Core processors with Intel Iris Xe graphics.Vickram Bedi, Senior Director, Personal Systems – HP India Market said, “The PC today is an indispensable part of our lives, with several use case scenarios emerging from various consumer groups. HP’s innovation engine focuses on staying ahead of the curve and delivering devices that empower our customers to achieve their potential. As market leaders, it is also our commitment to build a sustainable future for the planet. The new Pavilions deliver powerful performance in a youthful, colourful premium design, making them accessible to everyone to stay connected, entertained, and learning, ” The HP Pavilion 13 comes in a natural silver colour variant. It offers a 13 inch full HD display while the HP Pavilion 14 also has an HD display and HP Pavilion 15 offers a Full HD panel. It also has a 86% screen-to-body ratio (STBR), and x/y dimensions across all three devices have also improved gen-over-gen. The displays have a three-sided micro-edge bezel too. All the models are capable of Microsoft High Dynamic Range (HDR) streaming, with High-Efficiency Video Coding (HEVC) preinstalled on FHD panel options for a richer, more colorful viewing experience.The devices also come in four unique color combinations. All platforms will offer natural silver and ceramic white color combinations; the Pavilion 14 also features a tranquil pink color combination; and, the Pavilion 15 will offer four different color options including fog blue.The laptops offer an edge-to-edge keyboard, a larger, more modern, precision touchpad for multi-touch support and easier navigation, and a secure log-in with the optional fingerprint reader.HP Pavilion 13, HP Pavilion 14, and HP Pavilion 15 are powered by 11th Gen Intel Core processors with Intel Iris Xe graphics while the latter two offer the option of up to NVIDIA GeForce MX450 graphics. HP is powering the entire range with 16GB RAM/512SSD and FPR to enhance the overall user experience.All three laptops offer optional dual-channel memory technology and optional Intel Optane Memory with PCIe SSD standard up to 1TB. There is an HDMI 2.0 port to connect external 5K monitors, and a versatile SuperSpeed USB-C port supports data, display, and power delivery. With the integration of Wi-Fi 6, the laptop enables up to four times faster maximum Wi-Fi speeds and 75% lower latency. For the audio there are Dual Speakers with Audio Boost fine-tuned by B&O. In addition to this there is a Wide Vision HD Camera which offers a wide-angle field of view of 88-degrees.According to the company the Pavilion 13 is capable of delivering up to 8.5 hours of battery life and up to 8.75 hours on the Pavilion 14 and Pavilion 15.Pricing and availability: HP Pavilion Laptop 13-bb0075TU with available at a starting price of Rs 71999 available in i5 and i7 variants with 1TB SSD. The price of the Pavilion Laptop 14-dv0053TU starts at Rs 62999 and will be available in i5 and i7 variants with 1TB SSD. The 14-dv0084TX is available at a starting price of Rs 67999 with i5 GFX and with Iris Plus GFX.Whereas HP Pavilion Laptop 15-eg0103TX is offered with a starting price of Rs 69999 with i5 GFX and with Iris Plus GFX. All the laptops will be available at HP World stores and online store.hp.com/in.
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Asus Republic of Gamers is all set to launch its next generation of ROG Phone in India in the upcoming month. The company has officially confirmed to launch Asus ROG Phone 5 on March 10. The global launch of the gaming smartphone would also see new accessories and gaming headsets that would come along with the device. The device will succeed Asus ROG Phone 3 which was introduced last year in July. The Asus ROG Phone 5 is all set to launch globally on March 10. As per the dedicated page for the event, the launch event will be held virtually in Taipei at 7 pm local time and the launch will begin in India on March 10 at 4:30 pm IST. The launch event is going to be live-streamed across Asus India’s social media handles and will be streamed through the company’s official YouTube channel.The company in its media invite said, “Join us for the virtual global unveiling of the ASUS ROG Phone 5 series, along with unparalleled gaming accessories for the ultimate gaming experience. Taking forward the legacy of the legendary ROG Phone, the new device is guaranteed to blow your mind with a stunning display, top-notch performance and audio, ultimate speed and control, and cutting-edge technology!”Ahead of the global launch Asus ROG Phone 5 has appeared on several certification platforms including China’s TENAA. The gaming smartphone has been spotted with model number ASUS_I005DA along with few images also leaked. The device is shown having a dot matrix panel on the back with the ROG logo glowing up. The phone measures 172.834×77.252×10.29mm, therefore, expected to be slim and lightweight.ASUS_I005DA In terms of specification, the ROG Phone 5 is expected to feature a 6.78-inch display. As per the listing, the gaming phone by Asus will be fuelled by a 6,000mAh battery that supports 65W fast charging. The phone would run Android 11 out-of-the-box and be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 SoC. The ROG phone has also been allegedly spotted in a Geekbench listing with some of its specifications. The device with model number ASUS_I005DA which is believed to be the Asus ROG Phone 5 achieved a single-core score of 1,131 and a multi-core score of 3,729. The listed phone will come with 14.90GB of RAM which suggests there would be a 16GB RAM variant paired with an SoC codenamed “lahaina” which is believed to be the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888.
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Air pollution in India has become a very serious problem and the only way to deal with it is a good air purifier. And it has become a necessity for all of us. There are many causes of air pollution — smoke emitted from motor vehicles, industrial pollution, burning of fossil fuels and so many other reasons contribute to not only polluting the outdoors but indoors, too. Air pollution is proven very harmful to human health and can also be fatal too. We need to protect our loved ones from the falling air quality and the air purifiers in India have become a necessity these days to control the indoor air quality. Looking at all these things Sharp in association with Q-Net has introduced a Sharp Qnet Zensational Air Purifier in India.The device comes with Sharp’s patented Plasmacluster ion technology, an integrated humidifier, and 7 Intelligent-Detection Mode. The most recent addition to the line-up priced at Rs 97,620 puts it in direct competition with Dyson air purifiers as well as other big companies. Sharp offers to not only purify the indoor air but helps in keeping it that as natural as possible. So, we reviewed the product to know whether it ticks all the boxes in terms of features, performance and reliability.
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Design
Starting with the design first, Sharp Qnet Zensational Air Purifier KC-G60M-W comes with a state-of-the-art design and is not exactly like other air purification devices as it isn’t small in size. So, the larger the air purifier the more potential it has to cover a bigger space and will vent out more purified air with a powerful fan. Saying that, the Sharp Air Purifier is not too tall and not too wide and you don’t need to make more space for it to be adjusted anywhere in the room. The Sharp Qnet Zensational Air Purifier includes intake vents at the back and it vents out clean air from the front as well as from the top. The control panel is at the top and the display is just below the air vent on the front that shows the air quality in the room. The control panel offers 7 Detection Intelligent modes, which operate automatically when you press the button whereas the humidifier and air purification are controlled according to the air quality of the room. Apart from humidification and air purification, the Sharp air purifier can also control odours and temperature too. In addition to this, there is a motion sensor that can detect movement and starts to work automatically. The operation panel includes a power button, intelligent mode button, haze button, Plasmacluster Ion Spot button, humidification button, mode button, on/off timer button and a display select button with child lock.The front panel also displays humidity and temperature level in the room, wattage, and timer. There is an indicator for light for Plasmacluster ions, humidify light, odour light, dust light, haze and PM2.5 light. In addition to this, the front panel also indicates the air purity of the room in 7 levels with colour changes.
Performance
Sharp claims that its Zensational Air Purifier purifies the indoor air by emitting positive and negative ions, which are present in nature. It has also received certification from 28 global labs verified for safety and efficiency. The device comes with a Plasmacluster Ion technology that can destroy 29 different types of Pathogens (H1N1, MRSA, E.coli, Cladosporium, etc) present in the air and from the surfaces. That is why the Sharp purifiers are rated so highly. The Plasmacluster is Japanese technology that releases positive and negative ions in the air similar to how nature does.Apart from cleansing the air it also works well for, eyes, skin as well as hair. Not only this it can also help in reducing asthma triggers, stop fungal growth and reduce static in the air, as the company suggests.While the humidifier is ideal for colder months. When the air gets dry and it not only humidifies the air but the pathogens that are present in the air become heavier due to the moisture in the air and they will drop down to the floor. So, this is very beneficial for those who have morning allergy symptoms like congestion, runny nose, sneezing, and coughing. We have been facing this issue since childhood and this air purifier helped us in dealing with the allergy symptoms in the morning and did not get us down and we woke up refreshed and ready to take on the day. The Sharp Air Purifier comes with an active carbon filter and it also has the HEPA filter. There is a pre-filter that can trap up to 10-micron dust, pet hair, then there is a combination of HEPA filter and activated carbon filter that the company also calls a Panda filter that can eliminate PM 2.5 pollen and other Chemical Fumes & Toxins. As per the company, charges are generated inside the HEPA and the particles are trapped in corners thus not clogging the air path and maintaining efficiency. The pre-filter ensures that the HEPA filter lasts longer and the company claims that it can last up to 10 years, which is replaceable while the deodorising filter and the humidifying filter can also run for about 10 years after opening.Speaking of the fan speed the KC-G60M-W is noiseless and sometimes we even did not feel that the fan was even running. You would only probably feel it running when the air purifier kicks up when a significant amount of air pollutants are detected in the room and once it cleanses the air it becomes inaudible again. This air purifier covers 538.196 sq feet which is a large room size and it ticks all the boxes for an ideal larger-sized bedroom or a living area.
Verdict
This SHARP-QNET Zensational Air Purifier is a unique combination of Air Purifier with dehumidifying function. It comes with a simplistic design and looks premium too, making this unit a choice for every home as well as low ventilated rooms, basements, laboratories and more to purify the air and maintain ideal moisture indoors. The extra features on this device makes it ideal for homes and thereby saves power, energy, and electricity. If you can afford it, we see no reason to not buy it.Pros:
Extremely good performance
Humidifier
Plasmacluster Ion technology can destroy 29 different types of PathogensConsLack of smart features
overpriced
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Acer Aspire 7 Gaming Laptop specs and features
Acer Aspire 7 Gaming Laptop is a powerful, well-rounded laptop with a minimalist design, ideal for gamers. It features an FHD 15.6-inch display screen offering 1,920 x 1,080 Pixels of resolution with Colour Intelligence and ExaColor software with the two narrow bezels and an impressive 81.61% screen-to-body ratio. The display comes with a BluelightShield technology that allows adjusting of the screen’s blue-light emission over extended periods of use.
Under the hood, there is an AMD Ryzen 5 5500U Mobile Processor based on ‘Zen 3’ core architecture with NVIDIA 1650 graphics card. The Aspire 7 can be specified with up to 32 GB of Dual-channel DDR4 SDRAM support, and a 1 TB PCIe SSD making it ideal for playing popular gaming titles. There is an LED-backlit keyboard, users can work and play like a boss well into the night and dominate the game. The device boasts a 48 WHr Li-ion battery on the laptop and can last for 11.5 hours (based on web browsing test results). The display comes with a BluelightShield technology that allows adjusting of the screen’s blue-light emission over extended periods of use.
The laptop comes pre-installed with Genuine Windows 10 OS. In terms of connectivity, there is Wi-Fi 6 AX200 with 2×2 MU-MIMO technology and USB-C for superfast data transfer at up to 5 Gbps. There is one USB Type C, USB 2.0, USB 3.2 (1st Gen), USB (with Power-off Charging) and an HDMI Port. For the audio, the laptop includes built-in dual speakers as well as dual microphones. The new Aspire 7 gaming laptop weighs 2.15 kg.
Speaking on the launch, Sudhir Goel, Chief business officer, Acer India said, “Being the leader in PC gaming segment our aim is to bring to market the best of technology for our gaming fans. Aspire 7 gaming laptop stands testament to our commitment with cutting-edge AMD Ryzen 5000 Series Mobile Processor and advanced features to give the gamers an immersive gaming experience. Aspire 7 range of laptops have been a huge success in the Indian market with its blend of powerful performance, design and affordable pricing giving gamers the chance to enjoy AAA titles easily. 2021 is going to be an exciting year for us and our partnership with AMD and Flipkart will bring in more innovation to our consumers’ doorsteps as PCs become an integral part of our lives.”
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Acer Aspire 7 Gaming Laptop specs and features
Acer Aspire 7 Gaming Laptop is a powerful, well-rounded laptop with a minimalist design, ideal for gamers. It features an FHD 15.6-inch display screen offering 1,920 x 1,080 Pixels of resolution with Colour Intelligence and ExaColor software with the two narrow bezels and an impressive 81.61% screen-to-body ratio. The display comes with a BluelightShield technology that allows adjusting of the screen’s blue-light emission over extended periods of use.
Under the hood, there is an AMD Ryzen 5 5500U Mobile Processor based on ‘Zen 3’ core architecture with NVIDIA 1650 graphics card. The Aspire 7 can be specified with up to 32 GB of Dual-channel DDR4 SDRAM support, and a 1 TB PCIe SSD making it ideal for playing popular gaming titles. There is an LED-backlit keyboard, users can work and play like a boss well into the night and dominate the game. The device boasts a 48 WHr Li-ion battery on the laptop and can last for 11.5 hours (based on web browsing test results). The display comes with a BluelightShield technology that allows adjusting of the screen’s blue-light emission over extended periods of use.
The laptop comes pre-installed with Genuine Windows 10 OS. In terms of connectivity, there is Wi-Fi 6 AX200 with 2×2 MU-MIMO technology and USB-C for superfast data transfer at up to 5 Gbps. There is one USB Type C, USB 2.0, USB 3.2 (1st Gen), USB (with Power-off Charging) and an HDMI Port. For the audio, the laptop includes built-in dual speakers as well as dual microphones. The new Aspire 7 gaming laptop weighs 2.15 kg.
Speaking on the launch, Sudhir Goel, Chief business officer, Acer India said, “Being the leader in PC gaming segment our aim is to bring to market the best of technology for our gaming fans. Aspire 7 gaming laptop stands testament to our commitment with cutting-edge AMD Ryzen 5000 Series Mobile Processor and advanced features to give the gamers an immersive gaming experience. Aspire 7 range of laptops have been a huge success in the Indian market with its blend of powerful performance, design and affordable pricing giving gamers the chance to enjoy AAA titles easily. 2021 is going to be an exciting year for us and our partnership with AMD and Flipkart will bring in more innovation to our consumers’ doorsteps as PCs become an integral part of our lives.”
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The DBG has set up a smartphone manufacturing plant in Haryana, while BYD is setting up a plant in Tamil Nadu. According to Xiaomi, this collaboration is expected to further increase Mi India’s manufacturing capacity in India. Mi India’s partnership with DBG has increased the brand’s monthly manufacturing capacity by about 20%. BYD India is also expected to contribute significantly to the production capacity once its operations begin by H1 of 2021.
The company claims to manufacture over 99% of its smartphones locally in India. It has been local manufacturing and sourcing of smartphone components in the country itself by partners such as Sunny India, NVT, Salcomp, LY Tech, Sunvoda and many more.
As per the company, the majority of the components such as PCBA (mother-board), sub-board, camera module, battery, back panel, USB cable, chargers, boxes and many more components are locally sourced or locally manufactured therefore contributing to more than 75% of the value of smartphones.
Apart from this until now, Dixon Technology was responsible for manufacturing Make in India Mi TVs for Mi India. And now the company has partnered with a new manufacturing partner – Radiant Technology – for manufacturing smart TVs in India. Radiant Technology has set up a manufacturing plant in Telangana.
According to the company with the new manufacturing plants going live, the extended Mi India family has further grown to 60,000 people in India.
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The DBG has set up a smartphone manufacturing plant in Haryana, while BYD is setting up a plant in Tamil Nadu. According to Xiaomi, this collaboration is expected to further increase Mi India’s manufacturing capacity in India. Mi India’s partnership with DBG has increased the brand’s monthly manufacturing capacity by about 20%. BYD India is also expected to contribute significantly to the production capacity once its operations begin by H1 of 2021.
The company claims to manufacture over 99% of its smartphones locally in India. It has been local manufacturing and sourcing of smartphone components in the country itself by partners such as Sunny India, NVT, Salcomp, LY Tech, Sunvoda and many more.
As per the company, the majority of the components such as PCBA (mother-board), sub-board, camera module, battery, back panel, USB cable, chargers, boxes and many more components are locally sourced or locally manufactured therefore contributing to more than 75% of the value of smartphones.
Apart from this until now, Dixon Technology was responsible for manufacturing Make in India Mi TVs for Mi India. And now the company has partnered with a new manufacturing partner – Radiant Technology – for manufacturing smart TVs in India. Radiant Technology has set up a manufacturing plant in Telangana.
According to the company with the new manufacturing plants going live, the extended Mi India family has further grown to 60,000 people in India.
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Using AirPlay to display your smartphone screen on a TV
Using AirPlay to display your smartphone screen on a TV
The devices also come in four unique color combinations. All platforms will offer natural silver and ceramic white color combinations; the Pavilion 14 also features a tranquil pink color combination; and, the Pavilion 15 will offer four different color options including fog blue.
The laptops offer an edge-to-edge keyboard, a larger, more modern, precision touchpad for multi-touch support and easier navigation, and a secure log-in with the optional fingerprint reader.
HP Pavilion 13, HP Pavilion 14, and HP Pavilion 15 are powered by 11th Gen Intel Core processors with Intel Iris Xe graphics while the latter two offer the option of up to NVIDIA GeForce MX450 graphics. HP is powering the entire range with 16GB RAM/512SSD and FPR to enhance the overall user experience.
All three laptops offer optional dual-channel memory technology and optional Intel Optane Memory with PCIe SSD standard up to 1TB. There is an HDMI 2.0 port to connect external 5K monitors, and a versatile SuperSpeed USB-C port supports data, display, and power delivery. With the integration of Wi-Fi 6, the laptop enables up to four times faster maximum Wi-Fi speeds and 75% lower latency. For the audio there are Dual Speakers with Audio Boost fine-tuned by B&O. In addition to this there is a Wide Vision HD Camera which offers a wide-angle field of view of 88-degrees.
According to the company the Pavilion 13 is capable of delivering up to 8.5 hours of battery life and up to 8.75 hours on the Pavilion 14 and Pavilion 15.
Pricing and availability:
HP Pavilion Laptop 13-bb0075TU with available at a starting price of Rs 71999 available in i5 and i7 variants with 1TB SSD. The price of the Pavilion Laptop 14-dv0053TU starts at Rs 62999 and will be available in i5 and i7 variants with 1TB SSD. The 14-dv0084TX is available at a starting price of Rs 67999 with i5 GFX and with Iris Plus GFX.
Whereas HP Pavilion Laptop 15-eg0103TX is offered with a starting price of Rs 69999 with i5 GFX and with Iris Plus GFX. All the laptops will be available at HP World stores and online store.hp.com/in.
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The devices also come in four unique color combinations. All platforms will offer natural silver and ceramic white color combinations; the Pavilion 14 also features a tranquil pink color combination; and, the Pavilion 15 will offer four different color options including fog blue.
The laptops offer an edge-to-edge keyboard, a larger, more modern, precision touchpad for multi-touch support and easier navigation, and a secure log-in with the optional fingerprint reader.
HP Pavilion 13, HP Pavilion 14, and HP Pavilion 15 are powered by 11th Gen Intel Core processors with Intel Iris Xe graphics while the latter two offer the option of up to NVIDIA GeForce MX450 graphics. HP is powering the entire range with 16GB RAM/512SSD and FPR to enhance the overall user experience.
All three laptops offer optional dual-channel memory technology and optional Intel Optane Memory with PCIe SSD standard up to 1TB. There is an HDMI 2.0 port to connect external 5K monitors, and a versatile SuperSpeed USB-C port supports data, display, and power delivery. With the integration of Wi-Fi 6, the laptop enables up to four times faster maximum Wi-Fi speeds and 75% lower latency. For the audio there are Dual Speakers with Audio Boost fine-tuned by B&O. In addition to this there is a Wide Vision HD Camera which offers a wide-angle field of view of 88-degrees.
According to the company the Pavilion 13 is capable of delivering up to 8.5 hours of battery life and up to 8.75 hours on the Pavilion 14 and Pavilion 15.
Pricing and availability:
HP Pavilion Laptop 13-bb0075TU with available at a starting price of Rs 71999 available in i5 and i7 variants with 1TB SSD. The price of the Pavilion Laptop 14-dv0053TU starts at Rs 62999 and will be available in i5 and i7 variants with 1TB SSD. The 14-dv0084TX is available at a starting price of Rs 67999 with i5 GFX and with Iris Plus GFX.
Whereas HP Pavilion Laptop 15-eg0103TX is offered with a starting price of Rs 69999 with i5 GFX and with Iris Plus GFX. All the laptops will be available at HP World stores and online store.hp.com/in.
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The Sharp Qnet Zensational Air Purifier includes intake vents at the back and it vents out clean air from the front as well as from the top. The control panel is at the top and the display is just below the air vent on the front that shows the air quality in the room. The control panel offers 7 Detection Intelligent modes, which operate automatically when you press the button whereas the humidifier and air purification are controlled according to the air quality of the room. Apart from humidification and air purification, the Sharp air purifier can also control odours and temperature too. In addition to this, there is a motion sensor that can detect movement and starts to work automatically. The operation panel includes a power button, intelligent mode button, haze button, Plasmacluster Ion Spot button, humidification button, mode button, on/off timer button and a display select button with child lock.
The front panel also displays humidity and temperature level in the room, wattage, and timer. There is an indicator for light for Plasmacluster ions, humidify light, odour light, dust light, haze and PM2.5 light. In addition to this, the front panel also indicates the air purity of the room in 7 levels with colour changes.
Apart from cleansing the air it also works well for, eyes, skin as well as hair. Not only this it can also help in reducing asthma triggers, stop fungal growth and reduce static in the air, as the company suggests.
While the humidifier is ideal for colder months. When the air gets dry and it not only humidifies the air but the pathogens that are present in the air become heavier due to the moisture in the air and they will drop down to the floor. So, this is very beneficial for those who have morning allergy symptoms like congestion, runny nose, sneezing, and coughing. We have been facing this issue since childhood and this air purifier helped us in dealing with the allergy symptoms in the morning and did not get us down and we woke up refreshed and ready to take on the day.
The Sharp Air Purifier comes with an active carbon filter and it also has the HEPA filter. There is a pre-filter that can trap up to 10-micron dust, pet hair, then there is a combination of HEPA filter and activated carbon filter that the company also calls a Panda filter that can eliminate PM 2.5 pollen and other Chemical Fumes & Toxins. As per the company, charges are generated inside the HEPA and the particles are trapped in corners thus not clogging the air path and maintaining efficiency. The pre-filter ensures that the HEPA filter lasts longer and the company claims that it can last up to 10 years, which is replaceable while the deodorising filter and the humidifying filter can also run for about 10 years after opening.
Speaking of the fan speed the KC-G60M-W is noiseless and sometimes we even did not feel that the fan was even running. You would only probably feel it running when the air purifier kicks up when a significant amount of air pollutants are detected in the room and once it cleanses the air it becomes inaudible again.
This air purifier covers 538.196 sq feet which is a large room size and it ticks all the boxes for an ideal larger-sized bedroom or a living area.
The Sharp Qnet Zensational Air Purifier includes intake vents at the back and it vents out clean air from the front as well as from the top. The control panel is at the top and the display is just below the air vent on the front that shows the air quality in the room. The control panel offers 7 Detection Intelligent modes, which operate automatically when you press the button whereas the humidifier and air purification are controlled according to the air quality of the room. Apart from humidification and air purification, the Sharp air purifier can also control odours and temperature too. In addition to this, there is a motion sensor that can detect movement and starts to work automatically. The operation panel includes a power button, intelligent mode button, haze button, Plasmacluster Ion Spot button, humidification button, mode button, on/off timer button and a display select button with child lock.
The front panel also displays humidity and temperature level in the room, wattage, and timer. There is an indicator for light for Plasmacluster ions, humidify light, odour light, dust light, haze and PM2.5 light. In addition to this, the front panel also indicates the air purity of the room in 7 levels with colour changes.
Apart from cleansing the air it also works well for, eyes, skin as well as hair. Not only this it can also help in reducing asthma triggers, stop fungal growth and reduce static in the air, as the company suggests.
While the humidifier is ideal for colder months. When the air gets dry and it not only humidifies the air but the pathogens that are present in the air become heavier due to the moisture in the air and they will drop down to the floor. So, this is very beneficial for those who have morning allergy symptoms like congestion, runny nose, sneezing, and coughing. We have been facing this issue since childhood and this air purifier helped us in dealing with the allergy symptoms in the morning and did not get us down and we woke up refreshed and ready to take on the day.
The Sharp Air Purifier comes with an active carbon filter and it also has the HEPA filter. There is a pre-filter that can trap up to 10-micron dust, pet hair, then there is a combination of HEPA filter and activated carbon filter that the company also calls a Panda filter that can eliminate PM 2.5 pollen and other Chemical Fumes & Toxins. As per the company, charges are generated inside the HEPA and the particles are trapped in corners thus not clogging the air path and maintaining efficiency. The pre-filter ensures that the HEPA filter lasts longer and the company claims that it can last up to 10 years, which is replaceable while the deodorising filter and the humidifying filter can also run for about 10 years after opening.
Speaking of the fan speed the KC-G60M-W is noiseless and sometimes we even did not feel that the fan was even running. You would only probably feel it running when the air purifier kicks up when a significant amount of air pollutants are detected in the room and once it cleanses the air it becomes inaudible again.
This air purifier covers 538.196 sq feet which is a large room size and it ticks all the boxes for an ideal larger-sized bedroom or a living area.