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Google Sold More Than One Google Home Device Every Second Since October

On the 4th of October, Google took to stage to launch the Pixel 2 devices along with the highly anticipated cheaper version of the Google Home, called the Google Home Mini. As much exciting the Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL devices were, the Home Mini and the Home Max really caught people’s attention. Even though Amazon really opened up the smart speaker market with its line of Echo speakers, Google appears to be the company that has benefited from the surge in demand for more smart home tech.

Google Home Mini

In a blog post, Google announced the success of its ‘Home’ lineup:

So it’s no wonder we’ve sold tens of millions of all our Google devices for the home over this last year. And in fact, we sold more than one Google Home device every second since Google Home Mini started shipping in October.

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2017 was an important year of Google’s hardware, and where the Pixel 2 devices failed to meet the soaring expectations, the Google Home devices have been extremely well received. Before October od 2017, Google had one speaker, the Google Home which was sounded okay, but, wasn’t really affordable and the Amazon Echo Dot was available for less than half its price. Before the October launch event, there were rumours that Google will launch an Echo Dot competitive and so it did. The Home Mini was launched at a price of US $49 (Rs. 3,100 approx.) and came down to as low as US $20 during the holiday season.

Amazon Echo Dot Is Now Available In India

While the Home Mini was for people who were just starting out with the whole smart home setup, the Google Home Max was for people who didn’t mind spending a lot of extra cash for a special sounding smart speaker. While the Home Mini, shaped like a doughnut can easily gel with your furniture and not attract a lot of attention, the Home Max is massive and will grab a lot of attention because of how it looks. It is also priced at US $399 (Rs. 25,000 approx.) which is definitely pricey for a smart speaker. Google Home Max has two 4.5-inch woofers with tweeters covered by a fabric speaker grill. It features touch controls, supports Bluetooth as well as Google Cast and has a 3.5mm audio jack.

Google Home Max

It also appears that more Google Assistant-powered devices are on the cards as CES rolls around:

And next week, we have even more things in store for the Assistant at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. If you’re at CES, stop by the Google Assistant Playground (Central Plaza-21) to check out some of our new integrations, devices, and the newest ways you can use your Assistant.

While the Pixel 2 devices had their stumbling blocks due to both hardware and software shortcoming, the Google Home devices, especially after that initial hiccup have been rather successful for the company. There is still no word from the company about the Google Home devices being launched in Asian markets such as India. But, with Amazon introducing its three Echo speakers in India, Google Home devices might not be too far away either.

January 6, 2018
LG Launches Its First Ever 4K Projector

Companies usually wait for CES to launch new and exciting pieces of technology. LG, however, appears to be in no mood to wait for this year’s CES, as it has launched its first ever 4K projector, the HU80KA. LG claims the new UHD projector is almost half the size of its competition in the market and unlike other projectors which are “heavy, expensive, and difficult to install,” this one from LG is better.

LG is calling the HU80KA an “affordable, yet premium” 4K projector which can output a 150-inch picture on any wall in a house. The picture from this machine can get really bright as well, and the company claims that the HU80KA maxes out at 2500 lumens, which makes it the company’s brightest projector yet and puts it on par with what’s on the market today.

As far as positioning of the projector is concerned, it can be placed on the floor, mounted on the wall, or hung from the ceiling. Along with 4K resolution, there is also support for HDR video with HDR10. Just like a lot of other LG TVs, the projector runs WebOS, so most of the big streaming apps will come integrated out of the box. For sound, the projector has two 7-watt speakers built-in which might be enough depending on the room the projector is placed in.

LG has not revealed the price of the HU80KA yet which means that the rest of the details like price and availability will be revealed at CES 2018 which will take place from the 8th of January in Las Vegas.

January 5, 2018
Sony Launches Four New Headphones In India
Sony has launched four new bluetooth headphones in India at a starting price of Rs 14990. The new headphones launched are the WF-1000X (truly wireless earbuds), WI-1000X (in-ear type), WH-H900N (over the ear headphones) and WH-1000XM2 (over the ear headphones).

All the four headphones have active noise cancelation feature and the sound can be fine tuned according to your preference via the ‘Headphones Connect App’.

WF-1000X

The truly wireless earbuds from Sony have made their way to India. The earbuds feature active noise cancelation and connects to your phone via Headphones Connect app which will let the users fine tune the sound stage according to their preference. It has a 6mm driver unit and weigh in at about 6.8 grams. It connects via Bluetooth 4.1 or NFC. The earbuds come with a charging case which is also used to carry the tiny earbuds around so that you don’t lose them.
- 0.24″ Dome-Type Neodymium Driver
- Frequency Response – 20 Hz–20,000 Hz
- Bluetooth 4.1
- NFC
- Battery charge time – 1.5 hours
- Playback time – 3 hours of continuous music
- Colours – Gold and Black
- Price – Rs 14990
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WI-1000X

These in-ear style earphones have a neckband which houses the battery and the necessary tech inside it. It has a Hybrid 9mm dynamic + Balanced Armature Tweeter driver unit. Just like the earbuds, you can adjust the sound of the earphones via the Headphones Connect app. It has an impedance of 22 ohms and weigh in at about 71 grams. You can connect these earphones via Bluetooth 4.1 or NFC. On a 15 minute charge, Sony claims that these earphones give a playback time of 1.5 hours.
- Weight – 71 grams
- Driver Unit – Hybrid 9mm dynamic + Balanced Armature Tweeter
- Bluetooth 4.1
- NFC
- Battery charge time – 3.5 hours, 70 minutes usage on 15 minutes of charge
- Battery life – Maximum of 10 hours with active noise cancelation
- Active Noise cancelation
- Price – Rs 21990
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WH-1000XM2

The premium priced headphones launched in this list, the WH-1000MX2 are over the ear headphones that have a new Sony feature called Adaptive Sound Control. It basically fine tunes the music and noise cancelation in accordance to the ambient sound . The headphones connect via bluetooth or NFC and weigh in at about 275 grams. The earcups are touch enabled for easy controls over the music,
- 40mm dome type Neodymium driver unit
- Impedance – 46 ohm when connecting via the headphone cable with the unit turned on, 14 ohm when connecting via the headphone cable with the unit turned off
- Detachable headphone cable with Gold-plated L-shaped stereo mini plug
- Frequency response – 4 Hz-40,000 Hz
- NFC
- DSEE HX
- Active and Passive noise canceling
- Plug Adaptor for In-flight Use
- Bluetooth 4.1
- Touch sensors for volume control
- Battery charge time – 4 hours
- Battery life – Up to 38 hours with noise canceling off
- Price – Rs 29990
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November 24, 2017
Apple AirPods Account For 85% Of The Total Truly Wireless Earphones Sales In The US

The new trend of truly wireless earbuds has been dominated by Apple’s infamous AirPods in the US. According to NPD Group, the Apple AirPods, which launched last year along with the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus account for 85% of the total wireless earbuds sale in the American market.

Apple AirPods launched with Apple’s W1 chip which let the users seamlessly interact with their iPhones using the earbuds. People already a part of the Apple ecosystem saw the convenience of having the AirPods and decided to look past the appearance of the earbuds which was heavily panned during the time of its launch. “With a use case centering on frictionless access to Siri and other tasks initiated by voice, AirPods really act as an extension of the iPhone,” Ben Arnold, Industry Analyst wrote in the research note for NPD Group.

Apple’s decision to remove the headphone jack from the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus last year was met with widespread scepticism as majority of smartphone users still use wired headphones and headphone makers had not yet entered the realm of lightning post or USB C headphones. The AirPods was Apple’s solution to that and an indication that Apple is well and truly on its way to make a port-less iPhone. The ease of connecting the AirPods to your Apple devices proved decisive in its record sales in the past year, even though there are better sounding headphones at a cheaper price available in the market.

Following Apple’s footsteps, a lot of big companies like Samsung and recently, Sony released their versions of the truly wireless earbuds and prolific headphone makers like B&O have also entered the premium earbuds market. A report by Gartner revealed that the sales of truly wireless earbuds will hit the 150 million sales mark in 2017. This suggests that people have definitely formed a liking for these earphones and are confident of not misplacing them within a week!

November 22, 2017
Top Tech on Discount For GearBest 11.11 Annual Sale

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With the west side of the world basking in the glory of ‘Black Friday’ sales, iGyaan brings you the top tech deals that you can avail right now at Gearbest.

Maze Alpha

The Maze Alpha has a design similar to the Doogee Mix, with a huge bottom chin and ultra-thin bezels on the two sides and top of the device. The phone has a 6 inch 1920 x 1080 px display with an 83% screen-to-body ratio and Corning Gorilla Glass 4 for protection. The Maze Alpha packs a 4,000 mAh battery and supports Quick Charge through the USB Type C port.

It runs on the MediaTek MT6757CD Helio P25 chipset along but, with 4GB RAM and 64GB onboard storage which is expandable via microSD card up to 256GB. The back of the device features a 13Mp + 5MP dual-camera setup with Samsung S5K3L8 sensor and an f/2.2 aperture the front has a 5MP camera.

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Robotic Vacuum

If you live away from your family and never get the time to clean your house, then the Robotic Vacuum cleaner is just the piece of tech you need! A full suite of Intelligent Sensors beneath the robot allow this futuristic looking robotic cleaner to work its way around furniture and avoid stairs or other dangerous drop-offs. Thanks to Simultaneous Localization and Mapping ( SLAM ) algorithm, the vacuum cleaner maps out the ideal route to go about cleaning the house after studying the environment. It has a 5200 mAh battery which gives up to 2.5 hours of run time, enough to clean your house once.

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Xiaomi Bluetooth Earbuds

Ideal for people who like living the Bluetooth life as we near the slow death of the headphone jack. These bluetooth earbuds are available right now for about US $20 which is a steal! It has Bluetooth 4.1 and IPX4 sweat resistance so that you can take these with you for a run or to the gym. It has a 280 mA battery which translates to a 7 hour play time.

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Bluboo S8+

Another budget bezel-less offering from Blueboo, the Bluboo S8+ sounds and looks uncannily similar to the more famousS8+, the Samsung Galaxy S8+. At a price of US $159, this phone has a lot to offer without compromising much on the quality. It has a 6 inch display with a 1440 x 720 pc display with minimal bezels at the top and bottom of the phone. Under the hood, the the smartphone has the MediaTek MTK6750T chipset, 4GB of RAM and 64GB of onboard storage. It runs Android 7.0 Nougat and is powered by a 3600 mAh battery.

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Yeelight RGB Light

Smart lights are the new trend and a trend that is pricey. Yeelight RGB light is the budget offering for anyone who is starting to tech out their house or office space. It is available around US $16 which is much cheaper than the likes of Philips Hue. It is controlled via the Mi Home app and connects to other smart devices via WiFi.

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Mi Note 3

The Xiaomi Mi Note 3 has a 5.5 inch 1920 x 1080 px IPS LCD display with a pixel density of 403ppi and a 94.4 percent NTSC colour gamut. Under the hood, the Xiaomi Mi Note 3 has the Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 chipset, Adreno 512 GPU, 6GB RAM, and 64GB or 128GB onboard storage options. The smartphone is powered by a 3,500 mAh battery with QuickCharge 3.0 through USB Type C port.

Out of the box, the Xiaomi Mi Note 3 runs Android 7.1.1 Nougat with Xiaomi’s custom MIUI 8.5 on top. As soon as you boot up the device, you get a software update which brings MIUI 9 with all of its features to the Xiaomi Mi Note 3.

The Mi Note 3 features a dual-camera setup at the back. The primary 12MP camera has a wide angle lens and an f/1.8 aperture and the secondary 12MP camera has a telephoto lens with an f/2.6 aperture. The front facing camera has a 16MP sensor with a 2-micron pixel size. Xiaomi has boasted about the phone’s ‘Adaptable AI Beautify’ feature, which the Chinese smartphone maker claims is a result of over half a year’s R&D.

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Xiaomi Philips Lamp

The strain caused to your eyes while working in a setting where the lighting is either too bright or too dim is something we’ve all experienced. In this era of smart lighting, Xiaomi has come up with a smart lamp in collaboration with Philips and it’s an instant winner. Take good care of your eyes and don’t let this lamp go out of stock!

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Xiaomi Mi 6

The Mi 6 has a 5.15 inch 1920 x 1080 px LCD display. Powering the device is a 3350 mAh battery and the phone runs Android 7.1 Nougat with MUI skin on top. Under the hood, the device has Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 and Adreno 540 GPU for graphics. The fingerprint sensor is housed in the home button just below the display. Xiaomi Mi 6 is also splash-resistant, with the SIM tray also sealed against splashes.The Xiaomi Mi 6 does have stereo speakers and is missing a 3.5mm headphone jack, much like the iPhone 7 and it seems to have become a norm these days.

The Mi 6 has a dual camera set up of two 12MP cameras at the back. One of the cameras has a wide-angle lens with 4-axis Optical Image stabilisation with an f/1.8 aperture while the other one is equipped with a telephoto lens with an f/2.6 aperture for 2X lossless zoom and bokeh effect photos. On its front, it has an 8MP camera which records 1080P videos.

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Xiaomi Smart Socket

Talking about teching out your home or office, this smart socket from Xiaomi is ideal for everyone. It connects to your WiFi and can be controlled via the Mi Home app. You can remotely switch the plug on or off and even set a timer for the plug.

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Bluboo S1

Next in line is the Bluboo S1 with an impressive 90% screen-to-body ratio and costs around $200 (RS 12,800 approx.). It sports a 5.5 inch 1920 x 1080 display with Corning Gorilla Glass 4 for protection. Running Android 7.0 and powered by a 3,500mAh battery, the Bluboo S1 packs the MediaTek Helio P25 chipset. The device also has 4GB RAM and 64GB onboard storage which is expandable via microSD card up to 256GB. For the cameras, it features a 13MP + 3MP dual camera setup at the back and a 5MP front-facing camera which is placed below the display.

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November 22, 2017
The New Xiaomi “i” Product Is The Made In India Mi Power Bank 2i

Xiaomi has announced the launch of a new power bank, the Mi Power Bank 2i in two capacity variants, one with 10000 mAh and the other with 20000 mAh. The 10000 mAh power bank is priced at Rs 799 while the bigger capacity power bank is priced at Rs 1499. The power banks will first go on sale on Mi.com and Mi Home Stores on the 23rd of November. From December, the two power banks will be sold via Amazon and Flipkart and offline, they will be sold via various stores such as Big Bazaar, Vijay Sales and more from December.

Xioami had been teasing a new product with the letter “i” on social media for the past few days. As the speculations of the Redmi Not 5 launch grew taller, it has been announced that the letter “i” indeed stands for ‘India’.

"i" is coming soon!

Any guesses what is this? ? @XiaomiIndia pic.twitter.com/rfmXuA8dfq

— Manu Kumar Jain (@manukumarjain) November 18, 2017

The Mi Power Bank 2i, as Xiaomi has said, is “Made In India, Made For India.” Xiaomi has also announced that it will produce 7 power banks per minute in India. The power bank, just like the previous ones from Xiaomi will have an aluminium built. The power bank is made of anodised aluminium and the chipset will be made by Texas Instruments.

The 20000 mAh power bank also supports single port QuickCharge 3.0.

Since the new Mi Power Bank 2i is made for India, it is also extremely efficient since the Chinese tech giant has introduced dual USB ports for the first time in power bank lineup.

To give you an idea about how much capacity the 10000 mAh Mi Power Bank 2i has, it can charge the Redmi Note 4 (which has a 4100 mAh battery) 1.5 times and a Xiaomi Mi A1 up to 2.2 times on a single charge.

November 21, 2017
Tesla Launches A New Power Bank And Desktop Supercharger

Tesla, one of the most talked about electric car companies, has now ventured into smartphone accessories. The American company has announced the launch of a new power bank and a desktop supercharger.

While there are plenty of power banks in the market with much more capacity, Tesla’s power bank will certainly interest people especially at a price tag of US $45.

The desktop supercharger does exactly what the name suggests. It sits on your desktop and has a USB port so that you can connect any USB cable and charge anything you want. It is also priced at US $45 and is available on the company’s official website but, the shipping of the supercharger is delayed as of now.

The smartphone accessory is launched days after the company announced two of its marquee vehicles, the Roadster 2.0 and Tesla Semi. While the Roadster 2.0 is the second iteration of the company’s first Roadster, the Tesla Semi is an electric truck which will go into production in 2020.

The Tesla power bank can charge an iPhone or an Android phone thanks to its integrated lightning cable and a detachable micro USB cable. This is done for people who own a smartphone that charges via Type C cable. It has a capacity of 3350 mAh and a maximum output of 5V/1.5A. These specifications for a modern day power bank are not mind boggling and you have to be Tesla enthusiast to invest on this power bank.

You can buy the newly launched power bank and the desktop supercharger from Tesla’s official website.

November 20, 2017
Apple Pushes The Launch Of HomePod Smart Speaker To Early 2018

The holiday season is a time when companies try to push their marquee products into the market to take advantage of an average consumer’s spending spree. Apple Inc however, has decided to evade this season and wait till early next year to launch its much awaited foray into the smart speaker industry. HomePod, the Siri powered smart speaker which was unveiled back in June will start shipping to the US, UK and Australia in only early 2018.

The smart speaker industry has become more competitive this year and launching a first smart speaker at the end of 2017 was already a but late from Apple. Amazon’s Echo lineup and Alphabet Inc’s Google Home speakers have been dominating the market and with a price tag of US $349, the HomePod already have a stiff competition from its own price tag.

Amazon Echo Dot Retails For US $49

Bob O’Donnell, founder of Technalysis Research, said, “Apple has forecast between $84 billion and $87 billion in revenue for the holiday – mostly driven by sales of its $999 iPhone X – so it’s unlikely that missing a few weeks of sales of its $349 speaker will affect its financial results.”

AI Assistants are more used in smart speakers than phones. Even if the majority of Echo or Google Home users own an iPhone, it is highly likely that they’re talking to Alexa or Google Assistant more than Siri.

Google Home Mini retails for US $49 as well

Another big responsibilty on the shoulders of the HomePod is Apple Music. The rival smart speakers play music from Spotify, even though Google and Amazon have their own music streaming services. The HomePod however, will not have this option and will drive more people to subscribe to Apple Music and the rise of rival Spotify.

November 18, 2017
This Mirror Has Built-In Support For Google Assistant And Siri

Smart home devices have come a long way over the past few years. Big tech companies like Amazon, Apple and Google are investing big in smart home gadgets such with smart speakers being the latest rage. This new smart mirror, iCVBT10 from iHome is the latest addition to the everyday household things becoming “smart.”

The distortion-free mirror 10 inches by 13 inches in size, and has a built-in Bluetooth speaker to play music while you are getting ready, and a USB jack to charge your phone. The adjustable mirror includes a removable 3.5-inch mirror with 10x magnification and variable LED lighting around the frame to see as much detail as you want.

The mirror also has a built-in microphone to activate Siri or Google Assistant as it has support for both the AI assistants. To do so, you have to push and hold a button on the mirror to activate the voice assistant through your phone. You can even use it on the go thanks to a rechargeable battery. And a timer will switch off the light after 25 minutes if you forget.

If you were on the lookout for a smart mirror for your house then this device looks like the one for you. It is priced at US $199 and is available on Amazon.

November 17, 2017
Dyson Enters The Indian Market With Three Products
Excelling in creating intelligent machines, Dyson is UK-based tech company which was founded in 1987 by Sir James Dyson. He is still the Chief Engineer and Chairman of Dyson. Dyson holds 7,500 patents worldwide and is focused on combining hardware, software and algorithms to make intelligent machines which understand their environment and how to improve it.

The company has now ventured into India by launching three new products – The Cord-Free Vacuum, Supersonic Hair Dryer, Pure Cool Link Air Purifier.

Cord-Free Vacuum Cleaner

In India, household dust is an ongoing issue caused by increasing construction, deforestation, dry weather, industrial activity, vehicles and fuel. The current methods of household cleaning in India are ineffective as sweeping, mopping and dusting merely re-distribute microscopic dust rather than capturing it. It weighs only 2.6 kilograms and can easily be transformed into a hand vacuum cleaner.

The Cord-Free Vaccum Cleaner from Dyson is a bagless cleaner which doesn’t lose suction as more dust gets collected. The V8 Cord-Free Vacuum Cleaner is built on three core Dyson technologies –
- Dyson Motors – The batteries used in the vacuum cleaner enable it to provide powerful suction from a motor placed in the hand, which results in versatility in terms of usage of the vacuum unlike many other machines that use a bulkier motor placed near the floor, creating a heavier machine that cannot be as versatile.
- Dyson batteries – The batteries used in the vacuum cleaner give about 40 minutes of fade-free usage on one charge. Fade-free suction means that the suction starts strong and stays strong throughout the entire duration of the cleaning period, with no drop-off as the remaining runtime decreases.
- Two-Tier Radial cyclones are key to the dust separation and retention in Dyson cord-free vacuums. 15 cyclones, arranged across two tiers, work in parallel to increase airflow and capture fine dust from the airflow flinging it into the clear bin.
In the UK, it is priced at GBP 599. In India, we expect it to be priced 10% higher at Rs 60,000 (approx.).

Supersonic Hair Dryer

The Supersonic Hair Dryer uses Dyson’s V9 DDM ( Dyson Digital Motor) at its core for all the functions. The motor has a tiny machined-aluminium axial-flow impeller and sensorless algorithm intelligence that can make up to 1,900 adjustments a second. It moves over 13 litres of air per second through an aperture just 27 mm in diameter.

Conventional motors use carbon brushes, which eventually wear out and throughout their life time give off carbon-dust emissions. These emissions pollute the air and the carbon brushes eventually wear down, making the motor redundant.

The DDM is a brushless or a switch reluctant motor. In a brushless (or switch reluctance) motor, switches rapidly alternate the electric current in order to create magnetic fluxes that make the iron rotor lying at the heart of the motor spin – the faster the switching sequence, the more motor revolutions per minute (rpm).

In the UK, it is priced at GBP 399.99 and the price in the Indian market could be Rs 34,000 (approx.).

Pure Cool Link Air Purifier

Out of the 100 most polluted cities in the world, India has 33, while 22 of the top 50 most polluted cities are also in India. Delhi recently overtook Beijing as the most polluted city in the world. This kind of environment begs for good air purifiers which more than just fills up your rooms.

Dyson Air Multiplier draws in small amount of air to produce high-velocity airflow. Using powerful Air Multiplier technology and an energy efficient DC motor, the Dyson Pure Cool Link purifier draws in air via a mixed flow impeller. The air is passed through a 360° Glass HEPA filter and an additional layer of activated carbon granules. Purified air is then passed over an air foil shaped ramp and leaves the loop as a high velocity long-range stream of air.

Dyson claims that the Dyson Pure Cool Link purifier’s filter has been pleated over 200 times, meaning it can remove 99.95% of allergens and pollutants as small as 0.1 microns from the air.

In the UK, it is priced at GBP 599.99 and the price in the Indian market could be Rs 60,000 (approx.).
November 16, 2017
Top Tech Under Rs 2000

It is November and iGyaan is back with another rendition of the top tech series. Let’s take a look at the top tech accessories you can buy for under Rs 2000.

Mi Powerbank Pro 10000 mAh

This Mi Powerbank Pro is ideal for people who travel a lot and have smartphones that are fast charging compatible. The powerbank has a sturdy built and is extremely thin so it can fit anywhere in your backpack. It is both ways fast charging compatible, meaning it will fast charge your devices and fast charge itself, which is great considering its 10000 mAh capacity.

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QuantumZERO USB C Hub

If you have multiple gadgets that you need to charge simultaneously and you are running out of plug points at your desk or home, then fret not. This USB C hub with 4 USB 3.0 ports will charge your gadgets fast and it is extremely compact so it won’t clutter your desk or bedside table.

Kotion G7000 Gaming Headset

The Kotion gaming headset is comfortable and efficient. It has a nice look to it and the small extended microphone does a good job without hindering with the overall look of it.

Gods Ghost Backpack

If you have a budget of Rs 2000 and are on the lookout for a good tech backpack then the Gods Ghost is worth a look. It is extremely well made and has a lot of pockets and compartments so that you can customise your backpack according to your needs. Also, it looks pretty nice as well! Coupon Code – IGN200RG

Mi VR Play 2

The new version of the ever so popular Mi VR, the Mi VR Play 2 is an excellent budget oriented VR headset. With VR gaining popularity and diversity, now is the right time to upgrade your VR game with the Mi VR Play 2.

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MoArmouz 5 USB Charger

The MoArmouz 5 USB charger is ideal for people with multiple devices. It has fast charging and looks very nice and will easily blend into your desk or night table. Coupon Code – 9PMTKMHR

Logitech Gaming Mouse

If you are a gamer and on the lookout for a good gaming mouse, te=hen you can’t go wrong with Logitech. The Logitech G102 has DPI settings ranging from 200 to up to 6000 DPI to satisfy all your gaming needs.

November 11, 2017
This Is The Best Accessory For Your New iPhone X You Can Buy Right Now

Ever since Apple decided to kill off the 3.5mm headphone jack in 2016, there has been a surge in accessories that let you use your wired headphones and charge the phone at the same time. The new dongle from MoArmouz also lets you do the same, and a bit more. The new MoArmouz dongle also gives you volume control and play/pause buttons for easy access.

After a few rocky months when the iPhone 7 was launched, there is a section of consumers who have moved on from wired headphones and embraced the wireless lifestyle. The purists on the other hand, still want to use their wired headphones since they produce better sound than bluetooth headphones. While there are good Type C headphones in the market now, same cannot be said about lightning headphones. Apart from the earpods that Apple provide in the box, there aren’t many lightning headphones in the market to convince a consumer to switch.

That’s where this accessory comes in handy. The dongle has a sturdy build and doesn’t add much weight to the iPhone making it portable and comfortable. It comes with a small carrying pouch so that you remember to put the dongle back in it and not forget it elsewhere.

It retails for Rs 7999 but, it is available Rs 4999 on Amazon right now.

November 9, 2017
Top Tech Under Rs 1000

It is that time of the month again where we look at the some of the best tech products that won’t break the bank. From rugged bluetooth speakers to a backpack, this list has it all. Let’s look at the top tech products under Rs 1000 for the month of November:

Portronics LiteHouse Magnetic LED Lamp

This lighting solution has a neat trick up its sleeve. Apart from being a convenient magnetic LED lamp, it also has a 4400 mAh power bank. The lamp charges over a micro USB port and has a host of customisable features. You can turn on the SOS mode for a blinking light or even change the colour of the light depending on your preferences.

Logitech Silent Mouse

If you are one of those people who hate using the trackpad on their laptop but, also can’t stand the clicking noise of a mouse then this ideal for you. The Logitech Silent Mouse does what is advertised, it is an ergonomic mouse which doesn’t make any noise. It has a 1000 dpi sensor for accuracy and the size is perfect to carry it around with you.

Max Pi Speaker

There aren’t many bluetooth speakers in this range, let alone rugged ones. The Max Pi Speaker ticks almost all the boxes and provide a great price to performance ratio. It is a bluetooth speaker which is water resistant and even has NFC. As far as sound quality is concerned, it is equivalent to AmazonBasics bluetooth speaker which is almost double the price of the Max Pi Speaker.

Novex Backpack

This gadget backpack looks good, and is ideal for people who like to carry their tech around with them. It has ample space to fit in a 15-inch laptop and little compartments can be used store your other necessities. Thanks to such compartments, the bag remains organised and every little product is visible for easy access.

Logitech Multidevice Keyboard

This keyboard can connect up to three different devices simultaneously and even comes with a stand for your phone or tablet. It has a full keyboard layout and tactile keys for a pleasant typing experience.

Pennibel Powerbank

If you are on the lookout for a sturdy powerbank that won’t break the bank, then the Pennibel powerbank is ideal for you. It has a 10000 mAh capacity and supports QuickCharge both ways. It will charge up your device quickly as well as charge itself quickly provided the ideal power.

QuantumZero USB 3.0 Hub

This USB 3.0 hub is perfect for people who have a lot of gadgets to charge. With USB 3.0, it supports fast charging which is great for a price of less than Rs 900.

Tizum Earphones

If you want a pair of earphones which have a good built quality, good sound and don’t like every other boring black or white earphones, then look no further. The Tizum Earphones haver a braided cable, inline microphone and a rose gold colour. The 3.5mm headphone jack is gold plated to produce better sound quality.

iVoltaa QC 3.0 Car Charger

This car charger supports QuickCharge 3.0 which means no more slow charging of your phone in emergencies. The car charger looks good and can charge two phones simultaneously.

Sennheiser HD 180

One of the most popular pair of headphones in the market, the Sennheiser HD 180 sound amazing for its proce point. It produces good bass and the wire is long enough for you to sit away from the sound source.

November 9, 2017
Great Deals On The GearBest 11.11 Sale

Here are the top tech deals on GearBest right now:

Xiaomi Smart LED Lamp

The strain caused to your eyes while working in a setting where the lighting is either too bright or too dim is something we’ve all experienced. In this era of smart lighting, Xiaomi has come up with a smart lamp in collaboration with Philips and it’s an instant winner. Take good care of your eyes and don’t let this lamp go out of stock!

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Xiaomi Sling Bag

For $13, this bag from Xiaomi is a steal! If you are a light traveler and like to carry minimal things to work or college, then the Xiaomi Sling Bag with its water-resistant material is ideal for you. Don’t let this bag go out of stock because it is one of the best deals on right now!

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Xiaomi Portable Mouse

This little mouse is your perfect travel companion. If you hate using your laptop’s trackpad and carrying a chunky wired mouse is even more annoying, then Xiaomi Portable Mouse is tailor-made for you. It requires 2 AAA batteries to run and compatibility won’t be an issue.

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Xiaomi Action Camera

The Xiaomi Action Camera is compact, easy to carry and does the job you’d expect it to do. The camera records 4K videos at 30fps and has a 6-axis electronic image stabilisation. This action camera from Xiaomi connects to your smartphone via WiFi or Bluetooth and can be controlled through the companion app. The camera takes in a maximum of 64GB microSD card. The camera is powered by a 1450 mAh battery which Xiaomi claims will last up to 4 hours on standby and has a 2.4 inch touchscreen display for in-camera navigation.

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Yeelight Bedside Smart Lamp

This bedside lamp connects to your phone via WiFi and Bluetooth for a fast access through the Mi Home app. You can choose different colours and intensity of the light depending on your preference. If you have a Mi Band, the lamp links with your Mi Band via the native app and automatically switches off when you fall asleep.

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ILIFE Smart Robot

If you live away from your family and never get the time to clean your house, then the ILIFE Smart Robot cleaner is just the piece of tech you need! A full suite of Intelligent Sensors beneath the robot allow ILIFE robot cleaner to work its way around furniture and avoid stairs or other dangerous drop-offs.

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Other products

Xiaomi Smart Wireless Switch – Buy it here

Mechanical keyboard + mouse – Buy it here

Xiaomi Wireless Sport Earbuds – Buy it here

Xiaomi Mi TV Box – Buy it here

Mini Keyboard – Buy it here

Meizu Bluetooth Earphones –Buy it here

November 8, 2017
Bose SoundSport Free Truly Wireless Earbuds Launched

Truly wireless earbuds are the new rage in the tech industry. The freedom from wires and light weight of the earbuds have been the driving factors in the growing popularity of the truly wireless earbuds. Bose has launched its new truly wireless earbuds called the SoundSport Free and it costs US $249. The earbuds are available in two colours, Black and Midnight Blue/Citron.

The earbuds weight 14 grams each and come with a carrying case that also acts as a charger. The battery life is about 5 hours of music playback with an additional 10 hours with the included charging case. Since the earbuds are targeted at people who are into fitness and sports, the earbuds are IPX4 rated sweat and weather resistant. A worry with truly wireless earbuds is the ease with which you can lose them. With the Bose SoundSport Free, you can track your lost earbuds with the Bose Connect app’s ‘Find My Buds’ feature.

In this ever growing market of wireless earbuds, a lot of companies have launched their iterations. Apple’s AirPods still remain the dominant figure in the market with an almost 85% market share in the truly wireless earbuds industry. Following Apple’s footsteps, a lot of big companies like Samsung and recently, Sony released their versions of the truly wireless earbuds and prolific headphone makers like B&O have also entered the premium earbuds market. A report by Gartner revealed that the sales of truly wireless earbuds will hit the 150 million sales mark in 2017.

The Bose SoundSport Free earbuds are available to buy on Amazon’s US website and official website of Bose.

October 23, 2017