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Sony WF-1000X Wireless Noise Canceling Earphones Review

Wireless audio has really come into a category of its own over the last two years or so. The ongoing trend of ditching the headphone jack on phones has, of course, spurred all manner of audio product manufacturers to get a move on. One of the newest form factors to hit the market is of truly wireless earphones. Bragi might have been amongst the first to release truly wireless hardware but it was Apple’s Earpods that, predictably, made the world listen. Long story short, here we have with us the Sony WF-1000X, the Japanese company’s first truly wireless headset. Follow along for our review. Continue reading “Sony WF-1000X Wireless Noise Canceling Earphones Review”

Honor View 10 Review

Soon after the launch of Honor 7X , which is one of the best smartphones under Rs. 13,000 segment, Huawei’s online brand Honor launched the Honor View 10 in India this year with Artificial Intelligence. Equipped with Neural Processing Unit (NPU) it enables deep learning based on user behavior for a seamless experience. The Honor View 10 comes in Midnight Black and Navy Blue colors and is priced at Rs. 29,999. Let’s check out how good is the phone. Continue reading “Honor View 10 Review”

Sony WH-1000XM2 Noise Cancelling Headphones Review

Walk down the business class aisle on any flight and I can guarantee it that you will spot a Bose headset. For good reason too. Bose pioneered, honed and expertly marketed their Quiet Comfort series of headphones as the de-facto standard for weary travelers looking for some quiet and the comfort of their favorite music. In 2016 though, Sony struck out from the blue and announced the MDR-1000X that handily beat Bose’s products and took the mantle of the best noise canceling headphone in the market. It sounded ruddy fantastic too. So when Sony announced a product that is supposed to be even better, It is obvious that we were excited to check out the Sony WH-1000XM2. Follow along for our review. Continue reading “Sony WH-1000XM2 Noise Cancelling Headphones Review”

Amazon Kindle Oasis (2017) Review

Amazon launched the Kindle Oasis 2 back in October last year. This is the successor of the first Oasis that was launched in early 2016. The latest top-end Kindle is waterproof, doesn’t come with a battery case like the first and has a large 7-inch screen for the first time. Does it live up to the expectations? Let us dive into the review to find out.

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10.or D Review

10.or (pronounced Tenor) made its debut in India with the 10.or E smartphone last year, and it launched it launched the 10.or G later. Last month it launched its most affordable 10.or D smartphone as a part of “Crafted for Amazon” programme. Similar to the first two smartphones, the 10.or D too has impressive specifications on paper for the price. Did it live up to our expectations? Let us dive into the review to find out. Continue reading “10.or D Review”

Samsung Galaxy Tab A 2017 Review

Samsung launched the Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2017) in India back in October this year. This comes after the Galaxy Tab A 2016 that was introduced last year but the company did not decide to launch that in India, after the Samsung Tab A (SM-T355Y) that we had reviewed back in 2015. This comes with support for voice calling capabilities similar to earlier tablets in the ‘Tab A’ series, but this is the first to include VoLTE support. It also packs a huge 5000mAh battery. Is it worth the price? Let us find out in the review.

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Xiaomi Mi Band HRX Edition Review

A year after launching the Mi Band 2 in the country, Xiaomi launched the Mi Band HRX Edition in India in partnership with HRX by Hrithik Roshan back in September. This has the same OLED display and a similar design, but doesn’t have a heart rate sensor. I have been using it for over a couple of months now. Let us find out how good is the fitness band in the compete review.

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1MORE iBFree Bluetooth In-Ear Headphones Review

Every time we review a 1More product, we end up being suitably surprised by the price to performance ratio. As more and more phones start ditching the headphone jack, a good pair of wireless headphones has become a necessary part of every music enthusiast’s arsenal. The 1More iBFree is one such entry-level Bluetooth headset that claims to punch above its weight in terms of audio quality. Continue reading “1MORE iBFree Bluetooth In-Ear Headphones Review”

Digitek DBS-005 Bluetooth Speaker Review

Bluetooth speakers are a dime and a dozen. Hitting every price point, there’s a speaker that caters to almost every requirement. When Digitek announced the DBS-005 bluetooth speaker, we were quite curious about how it differentiates itself from the competition. Now that we’ve spent some time with it. Here’s what we think. Continue reading “Digitek DBS-005 Bluetooth Speaker Review”

Xiaomi Redmi 5A Review

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In an attempt to disrupt the entry-level smartphone market Xiaomi launched the Redmi 5A smartphone last month at an aggressive price tag of Rs. 4999. The smartphone’s specifications are almost similar to the Redmi 4A that was launched earlier this year, but this gets a dedicated dual SIM slot and also comes with a higher end 3GB RAM with 32GB storage version. How Let us find out in the review. Continue reading “Xiaomi Redmi 5A Review”

Kent ALPS Air Purifier Review

As poor air quality reaches national disaster levels and people finally become aware of the hazards of smog and air-borne particulates, we’ve seen a steady spate of air purifiers being launched. One such is the Kent ALPS Air Purifier. Packing a HEPA filter as well as an ionizer, the ALPS is a much more powerful model compared to what we’ve seen so far from Kent. We spent some time with it and here’s our review. Continue reading “Kent ALPS Air Purifier Review”

Infinix Zero 5 Review

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Hong Kong-based Infinix forayed into India back in August with Hot 4 Proand Note 4 smartphone. Last month it launched the Zero 5, a mid-range smartphone with a large 5.98-inch display, dual rear cameras and a 4350mAh battery for Rs. 17,999. Is the phone worth the price? Let us find out in the review. Continue reading “Infinix Zero 5 Review”

Honor 7X Review

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Soon after the launch of Honor 9i, Huawei’s online brand Honor launched theHonor 7X in the Indian market aimed at the mid-range segment. In fact, it is the successor of the Honor 6X that was launched in India earlier this Year. And the Honor 7X is the second smartphone from Honor portfolio with 18:9 aspect ratio display to launch in India. So how good is this device? Let’s check it out. Continue reading “Honor 7X Review”

Google Pixel 2 Review

After putting an end to the much celebrated Nexus brand, Google opened a fresh front in the smartphone market last year in form of ‘Pixel’. This game plan gave Google a full control over both software and hardware, elevating them to a next level when it comes to Android experience. With Pixel smartphones, Google directly started competing against Apple, be it pricing, quality or the experience. Soon after the launch of the first Pixel, the device met with a mixed response, particularly for its pricing. Continue reading “Google Pixel 2 Review”

Flipkart Billion Capture+ Review

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Flipkart launched the Billion Capture+ smartphone under its new Billion brand this month, in an aim to take on Xiaomi, Tenor and others. Flipkart also said that the smartphone is ‘Made in India’ and it is ‘Made for India’. It has a solid on-paper specifications that includes 5.5-inch 1080p 2.5D curved glass screen, Snapdragon 625, dual 13-megapixel rear cameras and support for fast charging at a competitive price tag of Rs. 10,999. Is it worth the price? Let us find out in the review.

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