ASUS TUF FX705DY-AU027T Review: Radeon budget laptops still worth it?

While the Republic of Gamers (ROG) brand of devices from ASUS was designed around creating the best possible gaming experiences for consumers, the TUF series is ASUS’s answer to budget focused consumers, who still want good gaming experiences. The ASUS TUF FX705DY is a huge 17-inch gaming laptop that is loaded with both an AMD Ryzen CPU and AMD Radeon GPU, for a relatively cheap price. Is its performance numbers justified by the low price or is it better to spend a little extra for a higher end model? Read on in my review of the ASUS TUF FX705DY. Continue reading “ASUS TUF FX705DY-AU027T Review: Radeon budget laptops still worth it?”

Vivo X50 Pro Unboxing and First Impressions

Vivo today launched its X50 series of smartphones that includes the X50 and X50 Pro. Here we have the unboxing of the X50 Pro, which is the bigger version with a curved AMOLED screen, Snapdragon 765G, 48MP quad rear cameras with gimbal stabilization and up to 60x zoom. Continue reading “Vivo X50 Pro Unboxing and First Impressions”

Zoom for Home DTEN ME 27-inch all-in-one personal collaboration device announced

Video conferencing has become a vital tool in 2020, as the pandemic and quarantine measures have forced nearly all of us to work from home. Zoom leads this market space with their cloud video conferencing tool and now, they are launching a new category called Zoom for Home, that will release dedicated hardware devices for an upgraded home office experience.

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Samsung Galaxy M01s with 6.2-inch Infinity-V display, dual rear cameras launched in India for Rs. 9999

Samsung has been expanding its Galaxy M-Series line up of smartphones quickly in India. Following the launch of the Galaxy M01 in India last month, Samsung has now launched the Galaxy M01s smartphone with a slightly larger display, fingerprint scanner, and more. Continue reading “Samsung Galaxy M01s with 6.2-inch Infinity-V display, dual rear cameras launched in India for Rs. 9999”

Twitter temporarily removes ability to tweet due to social engineering attack

Yesterday, multiple users on Twitter, including those with verified accounts, reported being unable to tweet from their account or reset their account’s password. Twitter has revealed that they limited these functionalities as a security measure in response to a social engineering attack that was aimed at promoting a Bitcoin scam.

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iQOO U1 with 6.53-inch FHD+ display, Snapdragon 720G, triple rear cameras announced

Vivo’s iQOO brand announced its Z1x 5G smartphone with Snapdragon 765G Mobile Platform earlier this month in China. Following that, the company has now announced another smartphone in China – iQOO U1. Continue reading “iQOO U1 with 6.53-inch FHD+ display, Snapdragon 720G, triple rear cameras announced”

Vivo TWS Neo with Bluetooth 5.2, aptX Adaptive, low-latency gaming launched in India for Rs. 5990

At the X50 series launch event vivo also launch its TWS Neo earbuds, as it had promised. It has DeepX audio effect for strong bass, clear voice and treble and has Bluetooth 5.2. It has 14.2mm drivers, has support for aptX Adaptive and AAC high-definition audio decoding technology. The TWS Neo has 88ms low latency mode that promises the best gaming experience. Continue reading “Vivo TWS Neo with Bluetooth 5.2, aptX Adaptive, low-latency gaming launched in India for Rs. 5990”

Vivo X50 and X50 Pro with 6.56-inch FHD+ AMOLED 90Hz display, 48MP quad rear cameras launched in India starting from Rs. 34990

Vivo just launched its X50 series of smartphones that includes X50 and X50 Pro in India, as it had promised.  The X50 and X50 Pro have a 6.56-inch FHD+ AMOLED (3D curved glass on X50 Pro) screen with 90Hz refresh rate, 92.8z5 screen-to-body ratio, in-display fingerprint scanner and a 32-megapixel in-screen camera inside the 3.96mm small punch-hole. The X50 is powered by Snapdragon 730 and the X50 Pro is  powered by Snapdragon 765G with support for 5G SA/ NSA. Continue reading “Vivo X50 and X50 Pro with 6.56-inch FHD+ AMOLED 90Hz display, 48MP quad rear cameras launched in India starting from Rs. 34990”

realme 125W UltraDART fast charging can charge up to 33% in 3 minutes

realme today announced its 125W UltraDART fast charging  solution. It claims that 4000mAh can be charged up to 33% in 3 minutes and is fully charged in 20 minutes. The company said that it will keep the smartphone temperature under 40°C and adopts multi-layer protection. Continue reading “realme 125W UltraDART fast charging can charge up to 33% in 3 minutes”

Apple releases iOS 13.6 and iPadOS 13.6 with option to turn off automatic update downloads, Digital car keys for iPhone and more

Apple has released iOS 13.6 and iPadOS 13.6 with after several beta releases. The iOS update brings Digital car keys that lets you unlock, lock, and start your compatible car (select BMW models) with your iPhone XR, XS or newer models. Both the updates bring new features for Apple News and Apple News+, including audio stories for the US users, and option to choose if updates should automatically be downloaded to your device when on Wi-Fi. Continue reading “Apple releases iOS 13.6 and iPadOS 13.6 with option to turn off automatic update downloads, Digital car keys for iPhone and more”

Xiaomi introduces 34-inch Mi Curved UltraWide QHD Gaming Monitor with 144Hz refresh rate

Among the many products announced today, Xiaomi also introduced their Mi Curved Gaming Monitor 34″. It features a high refresh rate, WQHD curved panel with high colour accuracy, variable refresh rate technology, a Low Blue Light Mode and more.

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Xiaomi introduces Mi Electric Scooter Pro 2 with up to 45km range

Xiaomi has announced yet another product in the micro mobility segment, the Mi Electric Scooter Pro 2. It features an extended range of up to 45km, speeds up to 25 km/hr, 3 speed modes, an improved display system, upgraded KERS, rear disk brake system and more.

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Mi TV Stick 1080p Android TV stick with Bluetooth voice remote announced

At its Ecosystem Global event Xiaomi announced its Mi TV Stick, as expected. It runs Android TV 9.0 and comes with built-in Chromecast that lets you stream 1080p content. It also comes with Mi Voice Remote with Netflix and Prime video shortcuts and Assistant button for easy voice search. Since it comes with Google Play, you can download apps and games easily. Continue reading “Mi TV Stick 1080p Android TV stick with Bluetooth voice remote announced”

Mi True Wireless Earphones 2 Basic with 14.2mm drivers, dual microphones for call noise reduction announced

Xiaomi today introduced the Mi True Wireless Earphones 2 Basic, a cheaper version of the Mi True Wireless Earphones 2 at its Mi Ecosystem event. It comes with Bluetooth 5.0, dual microphones for ENC, which is environmental noise cancellation. It has the same 14.2mm drivers, but only comes with AAC codec and not the LDHC Hi-Res audio codec like AirDots 2 and 2S. Continue reading “Mi True Wireless Earphones 2 Basic with 14.2mm drivers, dual microphones for call noise reduction announced”

Xiaomi Mi Band 5 with 1.1-inch AMOLED color display, 11 sports modes, 24-hour sleep tracking announced for global markets

Update: July 15, 2020 — Xiaomi at its Mi Ecosystem event announced the Mi Smart Band 5 for the global markets. It comes with straps in Orange, Navy Blue, Yellow, Black, Mint green and Teal colours. It is priced at €39.99 (US$ 45 / Rs. 3,435 approx.) and will be available at an early bird price of €34.99 (US$ 40 / Rs. 3,005 approx.) in select European markets. Continue reading “Xiaomi Mi Band 5 with 1.1-inch AMOLED color display, 11 sports modes, 24-hour sleep tracking announced for global markets”