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Reos Iota Lite Bluetooth Smart LED Bulb Review

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As technology works to revolutionize and upgrade every facet of life, it is just the basic utilities like fans and lighting systems that have been relatively left behind. Sure, Philips has spearheaded this category with their Hue series of lights and lamps but the cost attached to embracing the format has made it out of the reach for a lot of prospective buyers especially in India. Cube26, a Bangalore based startup has been involved in the IOT sphere for some time now and recently introduced the next generation of its smart LED bulbs. We decided to take them for a spin and see how well they work out. Continue reading “Reos Iota Lite Bluetooth Smart LED Bulb Review”

Lenovo K6 Note Review

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Lenovo wrapped up its 2016 with the launch of its mid-ranger K6 Note smartphone in the Indian market. In fact, this is the first smartphone under K-series to be available through offline channels. While its predecessor (K5 Note) is indeed a big hit in the market, this new K6 Note is ought to carry some responsibility to live up to its expectations. Continue reading “Lenovo K6 Note Review”

Coolpad Note 3S Review

Coolpad has been on a roll recently. From the Mega 3 to the Cool 1 Dual, the Note 3S marks the third handset launched within the last month. The phone takes a renewed focus on design and well-balanced performance. Here’s our review of the Coolpad Note 3S. Continue reading “Coolpad Note 3S Review”

Coolpad Cool 1 Dual Review

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The Coolpad Cool 1 Dual was born soon after LeEco’s Jia Yueting took as Chairman. A phone that combines the best of LeEco and Coolpad’s technical capabilities and retains the essence of what makes each company distinctly unique, we’ve been testing out the handset over the last couple of days. Here’s our review of the Coolpad Cool 1 where we explore what we liked and disliked about the device. Continue reading “Coolpad Cool 1 Dual Review”

Coolpad Mega 3 Review

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They say that necessity is the mother of invention and true to that, Dual SIM smartphones were born out of the needs of business users, users who travelled a lot and those who often faced signal issues with specific networks. The uptake has been slow but today, a vast majority of phones across categories ship with Dual SIM support. You could say that it is a prerequisite for budget smartphones in India. With the advent of new telecom players like Jio though, those users are now in a dilemma of which SIM card to replace with a Jio SIM. Jokes apart, that certainly seems to be the thought behind the Coolpad Mega 3 as the company recently launched its first Triple SIM device in India. We’ve been using the device for a couple of days now and here’s what we think of it. Continue reading “Coolpad Mega 3 Review”

Astrum ET300 Bluetooth headset Review

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Astrum is a Hong Kong based company which deals in mobile devices accessories and IoT products. We have got our hands of ET300 Bluetooth headset. Let’s check out the review to see if this is the wireless headset you are looking for.

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Creative Sound Blaster Roar 2 Bluetooth Speaker Review

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Creative launched its Sound Blaster Roar 2 speaker in the Indian market back in May for Rs. 16,999. Similar to its predecessor, this speaker also comes with 5 speaker driver, passive bass radiators, and an integrated voice recorder. Continue reading “Creative Sound Blaster Roar 2 Bluetooth Speaker Review”

Sony MDR-XB50BS Bluetooth Earphones Review

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Sony, the pioneers of personal audio, have always had a fairly diverse portfolio of audio products that cater to all kinds of users. From the high-end headphones to basic budget models and everything between, Sony has also invested heavily into wireless audio products. The new MDR-XB50BS are the latest wireless earphones from the company and they represent a fantastic value for activity minded users. We’ve spent some time with the product and here’s what we thought. Continue reading “Sony MDR-XB50BS Bluetooth Earphones Review”

OnePlus 3T Review : Good Gets Better

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Alongside Xiaomi, if there’s one other smartphone startup that has really caught the public eye, it has to be OnePlus. Spearheaded by the young and affable Carl Pei, the company has delivered a series of mostly hit products that aim to deliver on their promise of never having to settle. Sure, it isn’t the hardest thing in the world to create a top notch product but to do this with a certain degree of refinement and more importantly, at half the the price of the competition, takes a lot more effort. Merely months after the launch of the OnePlus 3, the company has introduced it’s next device. A somewhat iterative update on the OnePlus 3, the OnePlus 3T kicks things up a notch. Here’s what we thought about it. Continue reading “OnePlus 3T Review : Good Gets Better”

Asus Zenfone 3 Deluxe Review

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A couple of months back, Asus took it upon itself to introduce a slew of new devices under the Zenfone moniker. Since then we’ve reviewed the mainstream Zenfone 3 , the battery centric Zenfone 3 Max, the absolutely massive Zenfone 3 Ultra and even the entry-level Zenfone 3 Laser. There’s one device though that eluded our grasp. The highest specced Zenfone ie the Zenfone 3 Deluxe is now available to us and we’ve been spending some time with the handset. Read on to find out what we think about the device. Continue reading “Asus Zenfone 3 Deluxe Review”

Lenovo K6 Power Review

lenovo-k6-power-review-1 Another day, another new smartphone. The Lenovo K6 Power is the latest to join the hyper competitive sub Rs. 10,000 market. A market that is dominated by the likes of Xiaomi, Coolpad, Micromax and more. The Lenovo K6 Power is then aimed to take the competition head on. Power packed with specifications and a competitive price point, the phone seems to have what it takes to make a mark for itself. We’ve spent a couple of days with the handset and here’s what we think of the Lenovo K6 Power. Continue reading “Lenovo K6 Power Review”

BlackBerry DTEK50 Review

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BlackBerry launched DTEK50 in India last month for Rs. 21990. It is the second Android smartphone from the company after the Priv. BlackBerry recently announced that it will stop in-house smartphone development and will outsource it to partners. The DTEK50 is also not made by BlackBerry. It is a rebranded Alcatel Idol 4 that was introduced at the MWC earlier this year. Along with almost stock Android experience, BlackBerry had added a lot of security features. Is the smartphone worth the price? Let us find out. Continue reading “BlackBerry DTEK50 Review”

WD My Passport 3TB (2016) Review

wd-mypassport-3tb-2016-2 Western Digital or WD as it is commonly called is a house hold name when it comes to storage products. From the old full size external hard drives, cloud connected drives to the present day 2.5″ Passport sized drives, the company has a product for everyone. With the colorful new My Passport refresh, WD seems to be aiming at a more youthful demographic. Read on for the review where we’ll talk about both the design element as well as the drive performance. Continue reading “WD My Passport 3TB (2016) Review”

Asus Zenfone 3 Ultra Review

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Following straight in the steps of the Xiaomi Mi Max, it is now the turn of yet another gigantic phone cum tablet to launch in India. Announced a couple of months back, the Zenfone 3 Ultra is now available in the country and we’re been using it for a few days now. Is this the perfect phone that doubles up as a tablet or really just a small tablet with a phone component inside? Read on our review of the Zenfone 3 Ultra to find out. Continue reading “Asus Zenfone 3 Ultra Review”

Lenovo PHAB 2 Plus Review

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Lenovo launched the PHAB 2 Plus in the PHAB series in India earlier this month exclusively on Amazon.in earlier this month for Rs. 14,999. This is the successor of the PHAB Plus that was launched last year. The PHAB 2 Plus gains dual cameras, more RAM, slightly bigger battery and also improves audio, but is the phablet worth the price? Let us find out in the review. Continue reading “Lenovo PHAB 2 Plus Review”