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The latest phones and gadgets tested and reviewed in our labs

Sony WF-C710N Review: Crystal Clear Connectivity, Sound That Needs a Tune-Up

When you hear the name Sony, you think of a legacy built on engineering prowess—from the revolutionary Walkman to the class-defining 1000X series headphones. The company has long been a titan in the world of personal audio. The WF-C710N True Wireless Earbuds enter this storied lineup not as a flagship killer, but as a mid-range contender promising to democratize premium features like Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) and seamless multi-device connectivity. The question is, in bringing these features to a more accessible price point, does the WF-C710N deliver that signature Sony experience, or are there critical compromises along the way? After spending considerable time with them in the bustling streets of Chennai, here’s a detailed breakdown.

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OnePlus Pad 3 Review: Audio Visual Gamer Heaven vs Android

In the ever-evolving landscape of tablets, the lines between media consumption, gaming, and professional productivity are constantly blurring. Into this competitive arena steps the OnePlus Pad 3, a device that arrives with a spec sheet seemingly built to dominate. It boasts a colossal, buttery-smooth screen, a flagship-tier processor capable of chewing through any task, and an audio system that rivals dedicated speakers. On paper, it is an enthusiast’s dream. However, a device is more than the sum of its parts. After an extensive period of use, it’s clear that the OnePlus Pad 3 is a product of profound contradictions. It is, without a doubt, one of the most magnificent portable entertainment devices on the market. But for anyone looking for a versatile tool to get work done, it is a frustrating, deeply flawed, and ultimately disappointing experience and that’s no fault of OnePlus, it’s the droid. This is the full story of a tablet that reaches for the stars but is held back by its own terrestrial limitations.

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Infinix GT30 5G+ Review – Real Triggers, Big Value

Following up on the impressive GT 30 Pro, Infinix has launched a slightly toned-down version simply called the GT 30. Positioned at a more affordable price point, this variant retains many of the design cues, software features, and even some hardware elements from the Pro while cutting corners where necessary to meet budget expectations. The result is a device that continues to focus on mobile gaming, now targeted at a younger and more cost-conscious audience. Here’s the detailed review.

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OnePlus Nord Buds 3r Review: The budget TWS buds get better

OnePlus launched the OnePlus Nord Buds 3r as the successor to Nord Buds 2r recently. It still doesn’t have ANC, and retains 12.4mm drivers, AAC codec, but promises up to 54h total playback and the design has also changed. Are these the best budget true wireless earbuds from OnePlus? Let us dive into the review to find out. Continue reading “OnePlus Nord Buds 3r Review: The budget TWS buds get better”

Lexar JumpDrive M400 USB 3.2 Flash Drive Review

Though many of us are used to cloud storage, which is cheaper and more convenient, some people still prefer flash drives. The portability and convenience of accessing files offline anywhere remain the main aspects. If you’re someone looking to buy one that is sturdy, easily portable, fast, and secure, you’re in the right place.

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vivo T4 Pro Review: Worthy successor to T3 Pro

vivo launched its T4 Pro smartphones in India last week as the successor to last year’s T3 Pro. This gets a new camera setup, including a telephoto camera, a bigger battery, new Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 SoC, IP69 ratings, but retains the quad-curved screen. The price has also increased slightly. Is this the worthy upgrade to the vivo T3 Pro? Let use dive into the review to find out. Continue reading “vivo T4 Pro Review: Worthy successor to T3 Pro”

realme P4 Pro Review: Performance meets Endurance

realme today launched the realme P4 Pro, the company’s top-end smartphone in the P series, in India. This gets a brighter display, new HyperVision AI chipset, faster SoC and a bigger 7000mAh battery while maintaining the sleek design. . Is this the best smartphone for gaming to buy in the Rs. 25,000 range? Let us dive into the review to find out. Continue reading “realme P4 Pro Review: Performance meets Endurance”

Nothing Headphone (1) Review: Dare to be different

In a world of sonic conformity, Nothing has consistently positioned itself as a purveyor of the unique, a champion of transparent technology that stands out. The Nothing Headphone (1) is the latest and perhaps most ambitious expression of this philosophy.

It enters a crowded market not by trying to out-spec everyone on paper, but by offering a holistic experience, one that marries a head-turning design with a surprisingly deep, customizable audio core. After extensive use, it’s clear these headphones are not for everyone. They are a carefully crafted tool and a fashion statement for a very specific user: the traveling professional, the style-conscious individual, and the tech nerd who appreciates when form and function dare to be different.

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vivo V60 Review: Polished and powerful, but is it perfect?

vivo launched its V60 smartphones in India last week, as the successor to V50. This gets a new camera setup with ZEISS optics, including a telephoto camera, a bigger battery, new Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 SoC, but retains the quad-curved screen, and IP69 ratings. The price has also increased slightly. Is this the worthy upgrade to the V50? Let use dive into the review to find out. Continue reading “vivo V60 Review: Polished and powerful, but is it perfect?”

Samsung Galaxy M36 5G Review

Samsung launched the Galaxy M36 5G smartphone recently as the successor to the Galaxy M35 5G. This retains the camera and SoC from the predecessor, but brings back the notch to the AMOLED screen and has reduced the price. Is this a good phone under the Rs. 20,000 segment? Let us dive into the review to find out. Continue reading “Samsung Galaxy M36 5G Review”

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 Review: Still flippin’ good

Samsung launched the Galaxy Z Flip7 smartphone in India last month. This gets a bigger outer screen with 120Hz support, Exynos 2500 SoC, retains IP48 ratings for dust and water resistance, slightly bigger battery, and gets sleeker. Is this a good upgrade compared to the Galaxy Z Flip5? Let us dive into the review to find out. Continue reading “Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 Review: Still flippin’ good”

ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) review: When you want it all

The launch of NVIDIA’s latest GeForce RTX 50-series laptop GPUs brought with it a new set of gaming laptops across all of the major manufacturers. They boast improved graphical performance at lower power targets, supported by the latest CPUs from both Intel and AMD. The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 is one such laptop, whose performance and design puts most of its predecessors to shame. Of course, it does come with one catch – its price. Can ASUS justify its price tag? Read on in my review to find out.

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OnePlus Pad Lite Review: Best budget tablet under Rs. 15,000?

The budget tablet market is a minefield of compromises. Manufacturers have to balance large screens and massive batteries with tight cost constraints, often resulting in a product that feels lacking. The OnePlus Pad Lite enters this arena not by trying to be a flagship killer, but by being intelligently “good enough.” This is a solid, productive Android tablet for anyone needing a screen larger than their phone without breaking the bank, as long as you understand exactly what you’re getting, and what you’re giving up.

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realme 15 Pro Review: A dependable mid-ranger

realme launched the realme 15 Pro, the company’s top-end smartphone in the number series, in India last week, which replaces the realme 14 Pro+.  This gets a brighter display, faster SoC and a bigger 7000mAh battery while maintaining the sleek design. The telephoto camera is gone in favour of the bigger ultra-wide camera. Is this the best camera and multi-media-centric smartphone to buy in the Rs. 30,000 range? Let us dive into the review to find out. Continue reading “realme 15 Pro Review: A dependable mid-ranger”