SD Express 8.0 memory card specifications announced — Up to 4GBps transfer speed with PCIe 4.0

The SD Association, the group that sets criteria for memory cards, has recently announced the SD 8.0 Specification for SD Express memory cards that will allow the card to transfer data at nearly 4 gigabytes per second (GB/s) using the popular PCI Express (PCIe) 4.0 specification. Continue reading “SD Express 8.0 memory card specifications announced — Up to 4GBps transfer speed with PCIe 4.0”

Apple introduces Apple Watch Pride Edition, releases watchOS 6.2.5 update

Similar to how Apple’s (Product) Red devices directly support programs to treat HIV/ AIDS, Apple has introduced new Pride Edition band and face collection for the Apple Watch, in support of LGBTQ organizations around the world. The Pride Edition Watch faces will come along with the watchOS 6.2.5 update that brings other improvements, bugs fixes, etc.

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Apple Glasses may be announced in mid 2021 and go on sale in early 2022

Rumors of Apple developing a new AR product called Glasses have been leaking for a few years now. The latest rumours suggest that the Apple Glasses will be announced sometime during 2021, with the device going on sale in early 2021. The product will have a sleek, lightweight design and will have a custom UI developed by Apple called “Starboard”.

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Noise Shots X5 Pro Review

Noise launched the Shots XO, the company’s latest wireless earbuds last month in the Noise Shots X series. It features Bluetooth 5.0, aptX support, has touch controls and promises 150 hours of playback time with the 2200mAh case. After using it for a  week, here is the review of Noise Shots X5 Pro. Continue reading “Noise Shots X5 Pro Review”

GOQii launches Vital 3.0 fitness band capable of tracking body temperature at Rs. 3999

Goqii, a smart-tech-enabled, integrated preventive healthcare platform has launched GOQii Vital 3.0, the world’s first band capable of tracking body temperature, which according to the company can identify early signs of COVID-19.  Continue reading “GOQii launches Vital 3.0 fitness band capable of tracking body temperature at Rs. 3999”

realme Buds Air vs Mi True Wireless Earphones 2 : Which one should you buy?

True Wireless Earbuds market has grown rapidly in the last couple of years, thanks to affordable offerings from various companies. No company wants to remain behind and as a result, we have true wireless earbuds from almost every smartphone OEM. In India, the segment is getting interesting with time as major smartphone OEMs such as Xiaomi and realme have released their affordable TWS earbuds. realme launched its first TWS offering realme Buds Air in India back in December. Now after a long wait, Xiaomi has finally launched its first TWS Mi True Wireless Earphones 2 in India. realme Buds Air and Mi True Wireless Earphones 2 are priced INR 3,999 and INR 4,499 respectively.

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Xiaomi introduces Mi AirDots 2 SE with Bluetooth 5.0, dual microphones for call noise reduction

Xiaomi today introduced the Mi AirDots 2 SE, a cheaper version of the AirDots 2 in  China. It comes with Bluetooth 5.0, smart voice controls, 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. The headset automatically connects with the phone running MIUI when you open the case and pick up the earphones. Continue reading “Xiaomi introduces Mi AirDots 2 SE with Bluetooth 5.0, dual microphones for call noise reduction”

Apple AirPods Studio said to feature ear cup side detection, ear cup detection and more

There have been quite a few leaks regarding an over-the-ear premium headphone from Apple recently. New detail have now surfaced for the device, apparently called the “AirPods Studio”, including the specifications of the headphone and the various features it will offer.

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Mi True Wireless Earphones 2 (Mi AirDots Pro 2) Review: A weird but worthy successor!

Xiaomi has finally launched Mi True Wireless Earphones 2 (Mi AirDots Pro 2) in India. Mi AirDots Pro 2, the successor to premium true wireless earphones Mi AirDots Pro, were first introduced in China back in September. Mi True Wireless Earphones 2 (Mi AirDots Pro 2) offers up to 14 hours of music playback, packs a 14.2 mm dynamic driver unit and supports environment noise cancellation, but are these worth a consideration?

Read on our Mi True Wireless Earphones 2 (Mi AirDots Pro 2) review to find out, for the rest of the article we will refer to it as Mi AirDots Pro 2. For the review, we used a unit bought from ShareSave which runs a different firmware as compared to India units. Continue reading “Mi True Wireless Earphones 2 (Mi AirDots Pro 2) Review: A weird but worthy successor!”

Meizu HD60 ANC headphones with Bluetooth 5.0, aptX audio announced

Alongside the Meizu 17 and 17 Pro smartphones, the company has also announced a new wireless headphone – Meizu HD60 with ANC. It supports Bluetooth 5.0, Qualcomm aptX audio, and is an upgraded version of the HD60 launched last year.

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Mi True Wireless Earphones 2 (Mi AirDots Pro 2) Unboxing and First Impressions

Xiaomi introduced Mi AirDots Pro 2, the successor to premium true wireless earphones Mi AirDots Pro in China back in September along with Mi MIX Alpha. Today Xiaomi has finally launched Mi True Wireless Earphones 2 (Mi AirDots Pro 2) in India. The Mi True Wireless Earphones 2 offers up to 14 hours of music playback, packs a 14.2 mm dynamic driver unit and support environment noise cancellation, we recently bought a unit from ShareSave which is Xiaomi’s own cross-border e-commerce platform, and here is the unboxing and first impressions of Mi True Wireless Earphones 2 (Mi AirDots Pro 2), for the rest of the article we will refer to it as Mi AirDots Pro 2. Continue reading “Mi True Wireless Earphones 2 (Mi AirDots Pro 2) Unboxing and First Impressions”

Xiaomi Mi True Wireless Earphones 2 launched in India for Rs. 4499

Along with the new Mi 10, Xiaomi also introduced the Mi True Wireless Earphones  2, which is the global version of the Mi AirDots Pro 2 which was introduced in China back in September last year and saw a global launch in May. It comes with Bluetooth 5.0 and LDHC Hi-Res audio codec, smart voice controls, dual microphones for ENC, which is environmental noise cancellation. It also has 14.2mm drivers for better audio output. It automatically connects with the phone running MIUI when you open the case and pick up the earphones. Continue reading “Xiaomi Mi True Wireless Earphones 2 launched in India for Rs. 4499”

OnePlus Bullets Wireless Z will go on sale in India from May 10 for Rs. 1999

OnePlus at its flagship OnePlus 8 series launch event introduced its new Bullets Wireless Z Bluetooth headphones. Later it also confirmed the price as Rs. 1999 in India, which is much cheaper compared to the US and added that it will be available from May. Today the company has confirmed that it will go on early access sale on Amazon.in and oneplus.in starting 12 am on 10th May. Starting 11th May, it will be made available across all offline and online channels including Flipkart. Continue reading “OnePlus Bullets Wireless Z will go on sale in India from May 10 for Rs. 1999”

NFC Forum announces new Wireless Charging Specification for small devices

A new wireless standard called Wireless Charging Specification (WLC) has been announced by the NFC Forum, a group that is responsible for Near Field Communications Tech. With WLC, devices like smartphones and chargers can transfer power and communicate simultaneously with compatible devices.

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NoiseFit Endure with 1.28-inch display, IP68 water-resistance, up to 20 days battery life launched starting at Rs. 3999

Noise, popular for its wearables has launched NoiseFit Endure, the company’s latest ruggedized smartwatch with bezel made from hardened stainless steel. It has a classic, round form factor, comes with LCD screen and support for 100 Cloud-based watchfaces. It has IP68 ratings for water resistance, has 9 sports modes for fitness tracking along with health stats like heart rate, calories, steps and more. Continue reading “NoiseFit Endure with 1.28-inch display, IP68 water-resistance, up to 20 days battery life launched starting at Rs. 3999”