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  • Qualcomm Announces Snapdragon 855 Plus SoC For Gaming Smartphones

    Qualcomm Announces Snapdragon 855 Plus SoC For Gaming Smartphones

    American chipmaker Qualcomm launched its latest flagship mobile processor, the Snapdragon 855 SoC; last year in the month of December. The chipset has since been seen in most Android flagship smartphones this year including the OnePlus 7, OnePlus 7 Pro, Asus 6Z, Nubia Red Magic 3 and the Redmi K20 Pro. Now, in a bid to capture the ever increasing gaming trend in mobile devices, the company has announced the Snapdragon 855 Plus SoC. It offers slight upgrades in the CPU and GPU of the chipset which should offer a better gaming experience.

    Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 Plus

    Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 Plus

    The Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 Plus as the name suggests, is a slightly tuned version of the Snapdragon 855 SoC. While not a successor, the newest chipset is specifically designed for gaming smartphones to offer better performance. In terms of the difference between the chipsets, the major change in the latest mobile processor is that is bumps up the Prime CPU core clock speed up to 2.96GHz. This is a significant increase from the 2.84GHz clock speed on the Prime core of the previous version. Apart from the CPU, the Adreno 640 GPU on the new Snapdragon 855 Plus SoC boasts of a 15 percent performance increase over the GPU in the Snapdragon 855. Other than the aforementioned differences, other specifications of the two chipsets remain the same.

    Qualcomm 865
    Snapdragon 855

    Also read: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER Review

    While the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 Plus is the newest offering by the company; it isn’t expected to totally replace the Snapdragon 855 in most of the flagship smartphones launching this year. This is because of the performance increase in the newest chipset will mean that it will generate more heat. Other than gaming handsets, the cooling solutions on most flagship devices may not be suited to handle the amount of heat generated on the peak load of the processor. Furthermore, Taiwanese electronics giant Asus has already announced that its next gaming smartphone, the ROG Phone 2, will be the first in the world to feature the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 Plus SoC. The device will launch on the 23rd of July, so we don’t have to wait long to see the newest chipset in action.

  • Amazon Prime Day Sale, Best Accessories And Wearable Deals

    Amazon Prime Day Sale, Best Accessories And Wearable Deals

    With the commencement of Amazon Prime Day sale, shoppers are going frenzy over products that are being offered at heavy discounts. We have already compiled lists that cover best deals on smartphones and gaming laptops. In this article we will cover the best of Accessories and wearables.

    Sony WH-1000XM3

    Besides TVs and smartphone camera modules, Sony is well recognised for producing industry leading audio equipment. The Sony WH 1000XM3 is one of the best premium wirelss headphones out there that money can buy. The headphones usually retail for Rs 29,990, however during Amazon Prime day sale they are being offered at a special discount of Rs 6,500.

    Therefore, if you have ever considered owning a pair of premium wireless headphones, now might be the right time to so. Key highlighting features of the Sony WH 1000XM3 include active noise cancellation, upto 30 hour long battery backup, touch sensitive controls and support for voice assistant on iOS and Android. The pair of headphones are currently available at a price of Rs 23,490.

    Jabra Elite Active 65t

    If you feel OTA headphones like Sony WH 1000XM3 are too much for your to handle and you are looking for a small yet impressive pair of TWS (totally wireless) earphones, Amazon Prime Day has got you covered as well. The Jabra Elite Active 65t are a pair of light earbuds which weigh 13.6 g.

    The wireless headphones form Jabra are IP56 rated which makes them dust and water resistant. The TWS earphones have a battery backup of upto 5 hours while the carrying case holds enough juice to recharge the earbuds fully upto two additional times. The Jabra Elite Active 65t have a list price of Rs 16,999 but during Prime Day sale, they are being offered for Rs 11,999.

    Bose Soundlink Revolve

    Moving forward from personal audio accessories to portable Bluetooth speakers. The Soundlink Revolve comes from the well known brand Bose and it has 360 degree audio output which provices for a consistent and uniform coverage. The Bluetooth speaker has a list price of Rs 19,900 but if you buy it during the Prime Day sale, the device can be yours for Rs 13,930. 

    The Bose Soundlink Revolve has an Aluminum body which looks very premium and simultaneously provides for a durable build. It has a built in rechargeable battery which provides battery backup of upto 12 hours. Moreover, it has NFC support which allows to rapidly connect with supported devices. 

    Echo Dot 3rd Gen
    The Echo Dot Amazon

    The Echo Dot 3rd Gen which usually retails for Rs 3,500 is being offered at discount of Rs 1,050 during the prime day sale. Interested users can currently order one for a special price of Rs 2,449. Besides, Amazon is bundling a free 9 W Syska smart bulb with every purchase.

    The Echo Dot 3rd Gen  is made out of plastic and is wrapped in a soft mesh like cloth which provides it with an appealing look. The top of the device has a LED ring light and the control options including volume up/down, pause, mic mute button. Besides the Echo Input, it is the cheapest way to introduce the hyper convenient Amazon Alexa in your life. 

    Kindle 6th Gen E-Reader

    If you are constantly travelling or commuting between places and like to read, but the bulk of conventional books restrict to you carry a limited number at a given time, you should consider investing in an E reader. And what better choice can you find than Amazon Kindle E reader which is the market leader in the segment. 

    The latest 6th Gen E Reader was launched earlier this year at a price of Rs 7,999. However, during the Prime Day sale it is being offered at a special price of Rs 6,249. The device has 6 inch display and 4 GB of built in storage which can be used for storing an enormous amount of e book. The built in battery and low power consuming display provides for an extremely long reading time of weeeks on a single charge. 

    Lenovo Power Bank

    Besides making the ultra durable ThinkPad laptops, Lenovo also offers a wide variety of quality accessories. During the Prime Day sale, two different battery capacity power banks from Lenovo are being offered at very competive prices. The variant with 10400 mAh battery can be purchased for Rs 599 while the variant with 13000 mAh battery can be purchased for Rs 749. Both variants have a robust plastic build and support dual power output ports. The internal battery on both the variants can be charged via a Micro USB port.

    Mi Super Bass Wireless Headphones

    The newly launched Mi Super Bass Wireless have a plastic build with soft foam padding on either of the ear cups. The wireless heaphones have a 400 mAh battery which is claimed to provide a battery backup of upto 20 hours. For connectivity, the Mi Super Bass Wireless support Bluetooth 5.0 and can even be used via a 3.5 mm aux cable if need be. They are available in two colour options which include Red and Gold. 

    Samsung Gear S3  

    The Samsung Gear S3 was originally launched in the year 2017, but it proves to be a worthy offering till date. The smartwatch has a list price of Rs 28,500 but during the Amazon Prime Day sale it is being offered at a price of Rs 15,990. The Samsung Gear S3 has a Super AMOLED display with a pixel density of 360 x 360 px.

    It is kitted with a dual core 1 GHz CPU and 4 GB of internal storage. The Gear S3 smart watch has 768 MB RAM and it runs on Tizen based wearable OS. It is also IP68 certified which makes it dust and water resistant. Connectivity options on the smartwatch include Bluetooth V4.2, Wi-Fi b/g/n, NFC and GPS

    Xiaomi AmazFit Bip Lite

    Like the Mi Super Bass Wireless, the AmazFit Bip Lite has also debuted on the Amazon Prime Day. The smartwatch features a 1.28 inch always on colour touch display which is protected with Corning Gorilla Glass 3. Other notable features of the fitness tracker includes heart rate monitor (HRM) and IP 68 rating. It has 190 mAh battery which is claimed to provide a battery backup of upto 45 days depending upon the usage. 

  • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER Review

    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER Review

    It is one of the best times to be a PC gamer. Both team green and team red have just unveiled its GPU lineups and they are a piece of work. AMD has seemingly kicked off this pseudo arms race of producing affordable yet powerful graphics card in the market. The Computex 2019 keynote had no doubtedly stirred NVIDIA to launch its SUPER cards just 10 months after its RTX lineup. It would mark the shortest reign of any team green generation. Now, we will see how the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER holds true from the company’s promises. 

    NVIDIA RTX 2070 SUPER

    The RTX lineup from NVIDIA is being replaced by the new RTX SUPER series after AMD had apparently surpassed some of its cards. Team green claims that a noticeable 15-20% boost in performance will be seen across the board by SUPER cards over the vanilla RTX series. The review will be divided into different categories to cover all of the bases.

    Design

    NVIDIA has moved over from its angular centric cosmetics that it had featured with its past iterations of GTX 10 series cards. Team green has matured with its latest RTX cards that have an elegant and streamlined design philosophy. The GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER features a twin fan blade set up at the front which is housed in a mirror sheen metallic body. Notably, the last gen GTX cards features only a single blower fan setup. A rectangular shape is what we associate with any GPU design but the precision cut steel brick aesthetics have a unique charm to them. The front and the back carry the branding while the side has an LED backlit version of the same. All in all a great fit for minimalistic gamers after a plain aesthetics build.

    NVIDIA RTX 2070 SUPER

    Synthetic Benchmark

    It should be noted that synthetic benchmark records raw performance and does not always translate to better performance in game. However, for productivity purposes these tests do matter and we have ran tests on the following benchmarking softwares.

    • Geekbench:
      In Geekbench, the OpenCL benchmark has the RTX 2070 SUPER receiving a 270,000 score. The score is reportedly a 10-15% boost over its predecessor the RTX 2070.
      NVIDIA RTX 2070 SUPER
    • MSI Kombustor:
      The MSI benchmark is mainly to stress test the GPU to measure throttling or loss in framerates during the test. It averaged around a stable 460fps in the 10 minute test of the benchmarking software with no signs of throttling whatsoever.

    • PCMark 10:
      The RTX 2070 SUPER achieved a score of 5279 pitting it in the same scoring range as the last gen GTX 1080 Ti and vanilla RTX 2080; and a bit over last years RTX 2070.

    NVIDIA RTX 2070 SUPER

    Gaming Benchmarks

    NVIDIA RTX 2070 SUPER is an upper range graphics card after all, so the focus on the test will be on the 4K range as it is more than capable of dishing out 120+ FPS at max settings on 1080p for most games. So, to see how the sub $500 video card performs we had every game set to its highest possible settings, this includes V-Sync & Motion Blur being turned off on the high resolution. Anti-Aliasing will be turned on to the highest as well to see just how far the card can go. We have tested the GPU on the following games by using NVIDIA’s proprietary benchmarking software FrameView.

    NVIDIA RTX 2070 SUPER

    • Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus:
      Historically, the Wolfenstein franchise have been optimised for AMD graphics card. However, the RTX 2070 SUPER showcased great performance at 4K. We observed the game averaging around 70fps with occasional dips to low 60s and jumps to 80fps. No input lags or stutters were recorded during the testing and the performance held relatively stable even during the most intensive fire fights and explosions.

    • PlayerUnknown’s BattleGrounds:
      One of the most popular multiplayer game has had many issues regarding stability and frame rate in its performance. In our tests, the game on the highest graphical settings averaged 55fps for the most part. Notably, in door environments and gun fights were closer to 60 fps; while we saw dips to high 40s when out in the open which looked rather stunning. Minor input lag was observed during the red zone bombardment.

    NVIDIA RTX 2070 SUPER

    • Apex Legends:
      Apex Legends, similar to PUBG, has been infamous for random frame drops and stutters during high intensive gameplay. Since the game is based on Valve’s Source Engine (also powering CS:GO & DOTA 2), capable rigs are known to power through even on the highest settings. NVIDIA’s 2070 SUPER ran the game really well with averages on 60fps which occasionally faced stutters dropping it to low 50s and indoor scenes bumping it to the 70s. For the most part, the game ran smooth even on the highest setting at 4K.

    Cooling & Noise

    NVIDIA’s graphics card are known to traditionally consume lesser power, have lower temps and run quieter over its competitors. It holds true in this regards as well. The GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER reached the lower 79 degrees Celsius during our stress tests. With prolonged use 80+ degree Celsius is possible but it is highly unlikely that most users would hit those high temperatures. The fans on the Founder’s Edition reached 54-56dB under heavy load and are as capable of any triple fan iterations that are sold from other brands like MSI or Gigabyte. Due to efficient draw of power and the subsequent cooler temps, the fans run less harder and also make less noise. It is one of the better video cards if cooling and noise are users concern.

    FrameView

    NVIDIA has just unveiled a new integrated frame benchmarking & power mapping tool by the name of “FrameView”. The new software enables accurate real-time information regarding game performance like FPS and average FPS across multiple percentile, power drawn from the board, completely customisable overlay and even a log file for analytics. The feature is currently in beta and can be downloaded directly from NVIDIA’s official website. Notably, the software was used to obtain gaming benchmarks seen above for this review.

    NVIDIA RTX 2070 SUPER

    Price & Conclusion

    The cryptocurrency mining fad had left the PC components market in disarray and we finally see a great comeback being made from the company. AMD and NVIDIA are neck in neck in the mid range GPU market which only encourages competition that benefit consumers. We strongly recommend this card to gamers that are looking for great performances at a reasonable price tag.

    NVIDIA RTX 2070 SUPER

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    The upper range card is being sold for $499 (INR 43,600 in India) with various 3rd party versions also being available. Considering the launch price of the vanilla RTX 2070 ($599) and the last gen flagship GTX 1080 Ti ($699), the NVIDIA RTX 2070 SUPER is well worth its price for the competitive performance offered. Hence, the launch of this card also shifts the price range of upper range GPUs to a lower cost of entry.

  • These Samsung Galaxy S11 Renders Based On Patents Are Breathtaking

    These Samsung Galaxy S11 Renders Based On Patents Are Breathtaking

    In the month of February, Samsung unveiled the Galaxy S10 lineup of smartphones which are significantly different that their  predecessors (1). As it seemed Samsung can relax for while as the launch of the future flagship is still distant, a freshly granted patent which allegedly corresponds to the Galaxy S11 has surprised us.

    Samsung Galaxy S11 Extendable Display The patent which supposedly belongs to the Samsung Galaxy S11 has been granted to the company by KIPO (Korean Intellectual Property Office). According to the drawings in the document, the upcoming Galaxy S smartphone will have an expandable display which extends from the right side of the device. Based on the reference images, a German blog named Letsgodigital has created life like 3D renders of the handset which look absolutely astounding.

    Accordingly, the upcoming Galaxy S11 might be Samsung’s second attempt, after Galaxy Fold to accomodate a large screen display on a compact smartphone. Similar to current gen Samsung Galaxy S handsets, the device in the patent also has a punch hole which seems to house an earpiece grill and dual front cameras.Samsung Galaxy S11 Render

    Unforntunately, the patent lacks any information about the functioning of the display. However, it is possible that Samsung might use a rollable display on this device which will tuck itself into a reel like shape when in the closed position. This mechanism could be similar to what is expected with the predicted Sony smartphone.Samsung Galaxy S11 Extendable Display Render

    Having such a display on a smartphone can open up whole new world of possibilities. As a device like this can serve a dual purpose of both a smartphone and a tablet. Nevertheless, conceptualising such a visionary smartphone is easy but turning into a real life device is quite challenging.

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    Even though the probability of such a display being equipped on the Galaxy S11 are considerably low. However, with the kind of money Samsung expends on R&D, we believe it is only a matter of time that such technology is available at the consumber level. 

     

  • Besides HongMeng OS, Huawei Is Also Developing Harmony OS

    Besides HongMeng OS, Huawei Is Also Developing Harmony OS

    In the Q2 of 2019, Huawei had to face a major setback after it was entitled to an entity list by the US Commerce Department. This step revoked all American companies from having any sort of trade relations with the Chinese organisation. The major impact of this move was faced by Huawei’s smartphone business which was left stranded after Google was forced to withdraw support of Android OS. Nevertheless, it led to the revelation that Chinese company had been developing its very own operating since 2012 which is called HongMeng OS. Now, a new report states that besides, HongMeng OS, the company is developing another OS which is called Harmony OS.

    Harmony OS

    According to past reports, the HongMeng OS, although nearly ready, is not slated to ship on its handsets post US ban being lifted. The company had planned to introduce the new OS to its other products (like consumer grade home appliances) rather than smartphones. The news arrives after Android is confirmed to be utilized by the company as its primary OS. Notably, HongMeng OS is stated to be faster than both Android OS and MacOS, even if it is not planned for PC, laptops and handsets.

    Harmony OS

    Huawei had filed a trademark application in the EU Intellectual Property Office for its new operating system. In comparison to HongMeng OS, Harmony OS is being built specifically for its diverse range of smartphones. It is probably under development to address future concerns of a similar ban being levied on the company again. Furthermore, Huawei is hosting its developers conference on August 9th through 11th at the company’s Songshan Lake campus. The main focus of the event will be 5G but more news regarding the potential Android replacement OS can be expected to be unveiled then.

    Huawei

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    The company is taking cautious steps post the ban. It is evident that future ban scares is one of the major driving force behind the development of Harmony OS. Huawei is decreasing its dependency on the west and US based companies through the new OS. No finer details are available as of now but more updates are expected in the arriving weeks.

  • Realme 3i Launched In India

    Realme 3i Launched In India

    On the 15th of July, Realme held a launch event in India which saw the unveiling of the Realme X and the Realme 3i. The former is a mid range handset while the latter is a budget focused offering. The Realme 3i is a watered down variant of the Realme 3 which was launched in the month of March. 

    Realme 3i Specs and Design

    The front of the Realme 3i accommodates a 6.22 inch  display that has an HD+ resolution. It also features a waterdrop notch up top which houses the selfie camera. The rear unibody shell of the handset is made out of composite plastic that has a Diaomond finish.

    The rear panel of the Realme 3i accommodates the dual rear camera setuep, Realme branding and a slightly recessed Fingerprint sensor. The rear camera setup consists of an f/1.8 aperture equipped 13 MP sensor and a 2 MP sensor. The smartphone also supports Nightscape mode which allows in capturing well lit images even in places which are dark or have poor lighting conditions

    Click here to pre-book the Realme 3i

    The right side of the Realme 3i is occupied by the volume rockers and SIM card+ microSD triple slot tray while the right side is occupied by the power button. The bottom of the smartphone houses the Micro USB port, loudspeaker grille, 3.5 mm audio jack and a microphone pinhole.

    The Redmi 3i is kitted with the Helio P60 SoC which consists of a Mali-G72 MP3 GPU and an Octa-Core CPU. The device is powered by a large 4,230 mAh battery which can be charged with 10 watts of maximum power. It runs on Color OS 6.0 which is built on top of the latest Android 9.0 Pie. 

    Connectivity options on the Realme 3i include Dual 4G VoLTE, 802.11 ac Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, 3.5 mm audio jack and Micro USB port for charging and data transfer. 

    Price, Availablity and Colours

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    The Realme 3i Pro is available in three colour options which include Diamond Black, Diamond Blue and Diamond Red. It is offered in two storage variants for which the price is as follows:

    • 3 GB RAM + 32 GB ROM – Rs 7,999
    • 4 GB RAM + 64 GB ROM – Rs 9,999

    In addition to the inbuilt storage, it also accepts memory cards upto 256 GB via the dedicated microSD slot. The device will be available for purchase from Flipkart.com and Reliance Digital stores from the 23rd of July. 

    Click here to pre-book the Realme 3i

  • Realme X With Pop Up Selfie Camera Launched In India

    Realme X With Pop Up Selfie Camera Launched In India

    Chinese smartphone maker, Realme launched its latest smartphone in China, in the month of May which is dubbed the Realme X. Three months later its Chinese debut, the handset has also been launched in India. The newly launched device will compete against the likes of the Redmi K20 which is set to launch on the 17th of July in the country. The key highlighting features of the Realme X include a pop up selfie camera and an edge-to-edge AMOLED display with a built in fingerprint sensor. 

    Realme X Features and Build

    The front of the Realme X accommodates a 6.53 inch AMOLED display that has a pixel density of 394 ppi. To prevent the display against scratches and accidental drops, it is safeguarded with Corning Gorilla Glass 5. To safely and rapidly log in to user interface it has an inbuilt fingerprint sensor. The handset runs on ColorOS 6 which is built on top of Android 9 Pie.

    Click here to pre-book the Realme X

    The Realme X is kitted with the Snapdragon 710 SoC which consists of an Octa Core CPU along with Adreno 616 GPU. The 8 cores on the chipset are divided in two different clusters which provide the best of both worlds i.e is performance and battery backup. The clocks speed and architecture of the 8 cores are as follows:

    • 2×2.2 GHz Kryo 360 Gold
    • 6×1.7 GHz Kryo 360 Silver

    The rear of the Realme X has an attractive gradient panel which is made out of plastic and it houses a dual camera setup and company branding. The rear camera setup of the smartphone is comprised of an f/1.7 aperture equipped 48 MP PDAF sensor, a f/2.4 aperture equipped depth sensor that has a resolution of 5 MP and an LED flash. Noteworthy the 48 MP camera is the Sony IMX586 sensor which is also found of the Honor View 20 and Redmi Note 7 Pro

    The Realme X also features a motorised pop up on top which houses the 16 MP selfie camera. The device can also capture 2160p videos from the rear camera setup while the front sensor can capture 1080p videos. It is powered by a 3,500 mAh battery which supports 20 W VOOC 3.0 fast charging. 

    Realme X Price, Colours, Storage Variants and Availability

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    The Realme X is offered in a total of 5 colour variants which include Polar White, Space Blue, Spider Man Edition, Garlic Edition and Onion Edition. The handset will be available for purchase starting the 23rd of July from Flipkart.com and Reliance digital offline stores. It is available in two storage variants  for which the prices are as follows:

    • 4 GB + 128 GB- Rs 16,999
    • 8 GB + 128 GB- Rs 19,999
    • 8 GB + 128 GB- Rs 20,999 (Spider Man Edition)

    Click here to pre-book the Realme X

  • Amazon Prime Day Sale, Best Gaming Laptops

    Amazon Prime Day Sale, Best Gaming Laptops

    It’s a great day to be a gamer! Amazon has launched its Prime Day sale. The online retailer is offering a large variety of its listed products at extremely competitive prices. It also includes some great deals on gaming laptops which will be largely appreciated by Indian gamers. We have compiled a list of top 5 best gaming laptops which offer great value for money.

    ASUS TUF Gaming FX570

    Asus had unveiled its TUF series of gaming laptops back in 2018. For the most part, its lineup offered competitive specifications in comparison to its competitors at reasonable prices; it will make multiple appearances later down on the list. The Asus TUF Gaming FX570 is the most affordable gaming laptop currently listed on Amazon for is Prime Day sales. It offers a 15.6 inch display that will be powered by NVIDIA GTX 1050 4GB VRAM variant for gaming purposes. The laptop features i5-8250U Intel Core CPU alongside 8GB RAM and 1TB HDD. It is being sold for INR 47,990 on Amazon’s Prime Day sales.

    Pro:

    • One of the most affordable gaming laptop currently available.
    • Reliable specs for smooth gaming on popular games like CS:GO, Rainbow Six Siege, PUBG Lite and DOTA 2.
    • Reasonable offering of RAM & ROM configurations alongside display size.

    Cons:

      • Will have trouble running more demanding games like PUBG PC, and other modern AAA gaming titles of recent years.
      • The laptop does not feature a high powered gaming processor or H variant, rather the low powered U variant from Intel

    ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DT

    The TUF gaming laptop from Asus offers few of the best features for a highly lucrative price tag. It features a 15.6 inch FHD display which has a surprising refresh rate of 120Hz. The gaming laptop offers NVIDIA’s latest GeForce GTX 1650, the latest generation budget GPU that will replace the GTX 1050. It also features the AMD’s Ryzen 3-3550H CPU with 8GB RAM and 1TB HDD. All in all it is a great buy for the price of just INR 55,990 on Amazon’s Prime Day sales.

    Pros:

    • 120Hz display, a rarity among budget gaming laptops.
    • Great price to specifications offered ratio.
    • Powerful AMD CPU with NVIDIA’s latest budget yet powerful GPU.

    Cons:

      • Hitting 120 fps on some games might be difficult and users may have to drop graphical settings or even resolution, sacrificing visual fidelity for performance.

    MSI Gaming GL63 9RDS-864IN 2019 

    MSI is a well recognised brand in the PC gaming industry. It is renowned for being a provider for PC components and gaming peripherals. The GL63 offers a 15.6-inch FHD display that runs on the 9th Gen Intel Core i5 CPU. The laptop features NVIDIA’s GTX 1050 Ti GPU with 8GB RAM and 512GB SSD storage offering. It is available for INR 59,990 Amazon’s Prime Day sales.

    Pros:

    • i5-9300H is a powerful laptop processor.
    • Fast SSD storage will help with quicker booting time and loading big games.
    • GTX 1050 Ti is a popular and reliable GPU.

    Cons:

      • 512GB is still underwhelming as a storage option and user might need to add on a separate HDD.
      • The more powerful GTX 1650 would’ve been a better offering.

    ASUS TUF Gaming FX504

    Asus TUF Gaming FX504 is one of the pricier gaming laptop in the list, but offers specs to validate the price tag of INR 64,990 on Amazon’s Prime Day sales. It offers a 15.6 inch FHD display with the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti. The laptop features i5-8300H with 8GB of RAM. Notably, the configuration offers a pair of 1TB SSHD + 256GB SSD offering. An SSHD is a faster than an HDD but slower than the SSD. The inclusion of both only makes it a great performer at base levels.

    Pro: 

    • Amazing specs offered at great pricing.
    • The SSHD and SSD are a great plus point
    • 8th Gen Intel Core i5 CPU and GTX 1050 Ti are a reliable pair.

    Cons: 

      • The GTX 1650 should’ve been offered at this price.
      • Cheaper laptop offers the 9th Gen Intel CPU.

    ASUS TUF Gaming FX504 1060 Variant

    It is essentially the same laptop as the aforementioned laptop we have just listed, however with a notable jump in performance and price. The gaming laptop offers the most powerful GPU on the list with NVIDIA’s GTX 1060 6GB variant selling for INR 69,990 on Amazon’s Prime Day sales. It also features the same i5-8300H CPU with 1TB + 256GB storage configuration.

    Pros:

    • It offers the most powerful graphical prowess in the entire list.
    • Fast storage with quick boot times and game loading times.

    Cons:

      • Most expensive gaming laptop on the list.
      • 9th Gen Intel Core CPU would’ve been a great addition.

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    We have provided the buying links for all the gaming laptops mentioned on the Amazon Prime Day sales. These laptops will all run the latest versions on Microsoft’s Windows 10. For more updates stay tuned on iGyaan website and stay active on our social medias profile. Do let us know in the comments below if you have purchased any of the aforementioned laptops.

  • Chandrayaan 2 Mission Called Off By ISRO, Will Be Launched At A Later Date

    Chandrayaan 2 Mission Called Off By ISRO, Will Be Launched At A Later Date

    The Indian Space Research Organisation or ISRO for short is the official space agency of the Government of India. It was expected to launch the much-awaited Chandrayaan 2 mission to the Moon on Monday, that is the 15th if July. However, in an unprecedented move, ISRO has postponed the space mission due to some unforeseen technical problems.

    Chandrayaan 2

    The Chandrayaan 2 mission from ISRO is the successor to the extremely successful Chandrayaan-1 mission from the year 2008. According to the official Twitter handle of the organisation, a technical snag was observed in the launch vehicle around 1 hour before the launch. To make sure the mission goes as smoothly as planned, It has thus cancelled its flight. The new launch date is expected to be announced in the following days. Interestingly, the President of India, Ram Nath Kovind, along with many international journalists were present at Sriharikota to witness the launch of the Chandrayaan 2 mission. This is also the second time the launch date of the mission has been pushed back. Earlier in the month of April, ISRO postponed it due to the failure of Israel’s Beresheet mission.

    ISRO Chandrayaan 2

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    ISRO’s Chandrayaan 2 mission has been its biggest one since its inception in 1969. It is set to make India the first country to attempt a soft landing on the South Polar region on the Moon. The total duration of the Chandrayaan 2 mission is one year, the time in which the rover will collect all the necessary data required from the Moon’s surface. The aforementioned problem has allegedly occurred in the GSLV Mk III launch vehicle, which is nicknamed “Bahubali”. Notably, the launch vehicle used by ISRO for the mission will be a GSLV (Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle) Mk III. It is a three-stage heavy-lift launch vehicle developed by the space organisation. The GSLV Mk III is India’s most powerful launcher to date and has been completely designed and fabricated from within the country.

  • Mi Super Bass Wireless Headphones Launched In India

    Mi Super Bass Wireless Headphones Launched In India

    Earlier this month, Xiaomi teased a pair of over-the-ear (OTA) headphones called Mi Super Bass. With the commencement of Amazon Prime Day, the wireless audio accessory has been launched in the country. The key highlighting features of the wireless headphones include 40 mm audio drivers and upto 20 hour music playback on a single charge. Like other Xiaomi products, the Mi Super Bass headphones are aggressively priced and cost Rs 1,799.

    Mi Super Bass Wireless Design and Features

    The Mi Super Bass Wireless headphones are primarily built out of plastic while the ear cups are made out of soft foam which will provide for a comfortable fit even when worn for extended periods of time. Besides, the headband is also cushioned with the similar foam as the ear cups. The left ear cup on the audio accessory accomodates three control buttons which can be used to control all the functions like power on/off, play or pause and changing the music track.

    The Mi Super Bass wireless headphones weigh 150 gram which is evenly balanced across both the ear cups. The wireless headphones have Bluetooth 5.0 which offers a range of upto 10 m. Besides being used wirelessly, they can even be used be in a wired configuration depending on the convenience of the user. As previously mentioned, they can offer a battery backup of upto 20 hours. In terms of battery capacity, the Mi Super Bass wireless headphones are powered by 400 mAh power which can be charged via a micro USB port.

    Also Read: Amazon Prime Day Sale, Best Deals

    The inbuilt battery takes about 2 hours to replenish from 0 to 100 percent charge capacity. The pair wireless headphones also have a built in microphone which can be used for taking voice calls, playing games and communicating with the voice assistant on users smartphone. All in all, the Mi Super Bass Wireless are a premium looking pair wireless headphones which are highly versatile and are priced aggressively. After disrupting affordable smartphone segment, Xiaomi may be able to replicate the same in the audio segment. 

    Mi Super Bass Wireless Quick Specs
    • Battery: 400 mAh
    • Charge Time: 2 hours via micro USB port
    • Connectivity: Bluetooth 5.0 (range upto 10 m), Auxiliary In
    • Audio Driver: 40 MM
    • Weight: 150 g
    • Price: Rs 1,799
    • Colours: Gold, Red

  • Amazon Prime Day Sale, Best Smartphone Deals

    Amazon Prime Day Sale, Best Smartphone Deals

    On the 15th of July 2015, Amazon marked its 20th anniversary which also led to the introduction of “Prime Day” sale. The sale offers a wide variety of products at heavily discounted prices or exclusive launches which are limited only to the “prime” service subscribers. Similarly, in the year 2019, the Prime Day sale will commence on the 15th of July and will continue till the 16th of July. According4ly, if you are planning to buy a new smartphone, this might be the right time to do so. Attached below is list of handsets that are either being offered on a huge discount or they have just been launched.

    OnePlus 7 Mirror Blue


    The OnePlus 7 is the successor to the OnePlus 6T and it was announced in the month of May. However, at the time of its launch, the smartphone was available in two colours which include Red and Mirror Grey. The company has now announced the OnePlus 7 in the “Mirror Blue” colour which can be purchased during the Amazon Prime Day Sale.

    In terms of features, it accommodates a 6.41 inch AMOLED display on the front that has a water drop notch up top. The OnePlus 7 Mirror Blue, like the other colour variants is powered by a 3700 mAh battery which supports 20 W dash charging. The smartphone has a 16 MP camera on the front and 48 MP + 5 MP dual rear cameras. The OnePlus 7 Mirror Blue is kitted with the Snapdragon 855 which is Qualcomm’s flagship chipset for 2019. The device is offered with 6 RAM + 128 GB ROM which is priced at Rs 32,999.

    OnePlus 7 Pro

    The OnePlus 7 Pro is the elder sibling to the OnePlus 7 and a premium smartphone that has high end features like a 90Hz refresh rate display and UFS 2.1 storage. The base variant of the handset with 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB of ROM starts at Rs 48,999 which might seem steep to some users. However, existing smartphone owners can exchange their current device on Amazon and get a exchange bonus of upto Rs 15,500 which makes the OnePlus 7 Pro a fantastic deal.

    Talking about features, the OnePlus 7 Pro has 6.67 inch OLED display that has an impressive refresh rate of 90 Hz. One of its key highlighting features is the motorised pop up on top which houses a 16 MP selfie camera. It is powered by a 4000 mAh battery which supports 30 W Warp charge technology. Like the OnePlus 7, it also features the Snapdragon 855 SoC which consists of an Octa Core CPU and Adreno 640 GPU. It is offered in three colour variants which include Almond, Nebula Blue and Mirror Grey. It is offered in three storage variants for which the prices are listed below. The additional exchange discount of upto Rs 15,500 is available in all three variants.

    • 6 GB + 128 GB
    • 8 GB + 256 GB
    • 12 GB + 256 GB 

    Samsung Galaxy M40

    The Galaxy M40 is the latest addition in Samsung’s mid range smartphone lineup. The device was originally launched on the 11th of June in two colour variants which include Seawater Blue and Dark Blue. With the Amazon Prime Day sale, the company has launched another colour variant of the smartphone which is Cocktail Orange. The distinguishing feature of the Galaxy M40 is a punch hole camera which is also present in the flagship grade Galaxy S10 lineup of smartphones.

    The Cocktail Orange variant of the Galaxy M40, like other colour options has a 6.3 inch display that houses a 16 MP punch hole selfie camera. The device has an edge-to-edge display which looks very elegant. It features a triple rear camera setup which is comprised of 32 MP + 8 MP + 5 MP sensors. The Galaxy M40 is powered by 3500 man battery and it is kitted with the Snapdragon 675 SoC. The handset has 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB of ROM which is further expandable upto 512 GB via a microSD card. The Galaxy M40 has a list price of Rs 20,490 but during the Prime Day sale, it is being sold at Rs 19,990.

    iPhone XR

    The iPhone XR aka the colourful iPhone was launched as an economical offering and it has become the most selling smartphone from Apple in the current launch cycle. The smartphone with 64 GB ROM was originally launched at a price of Rs 76,990 which was previously dropped close to Rs 60,000. However, during the Amazon Prime Day sale, it will sell for Rs 49,999 which is the cheapest since its launch date. Besides, users can also avail an additional exchange discount of upto Rs 10,400.

    The iPhone XR features a 6.1 inch LCD display that has a wide notch up top. The rear of the smartphone has a glass back which looks very attractive. For photography, it has a 12 MP camera on the rear and a 7 MP camera on the front. A couple of highlighting features of the iPhone XR include wireless charging support and IP67 rating. The device is available in a whole host of enticing colour options which include White, Black, Blue, Coral, Red and Yellow. 

    Samsung Galaxy M30

    Samsung Galaxy M30s

    Before the introduction of the Galaxy M40, the Galaxy M30 was the top tier device in the Galaxy M lineup. The Galaxy M30 has a list price of Rs 16,490 however during the Prime Day sale, it offered at a just Rs 13,990 for the variant with 4 GB RAM and 128 GB ROM. The device competes against the likes of the Redmi Note 7 and Realme 3 Pro, but it features a 6.41 inch AMOLED display and 5000 mAh battery which is unparalleled in its segment.

    The Galaxy M30 is kitted with the Exynos 7904 SoC which consists of an Octa Core CPU. It has a 16 MP selfie camera which is housed in the water drop notch above the display and triple rear camera setup which consists of 13 MP + 5 MP + 5 MP sensors. It is offered in two colour options which include Gradation Black and Gradation Blue.

    Redmi Y3

    The Redmi Y3 is Xiaomi’s third selfie centric smartphone which succeed the Redmi Y2 from 2018. The device was originally launched at a price of Rs 9,999 for the base variant but during the Amazon Prime Day Sale, it is being offered at a special discount of Rs 1000. Therefore, Prime member can buy the device at a price of Rs 8,999.

    The Redmi Y3 has 6.26 inch display that is safeguarded with Corning Gorilla Glass 5. Its key highlighting feature, which is the selfie camera has a remarkably high resolution of 32 MP. The device also has a dual rear camera setup which consists of 12 MP + 2 MP sensor along with an LED flash. The device is kitted with the Snapdragon 632 SoC which is comprised of an Octa Core CPU and Adreno 506 GPU. It is powered by a large 4,000 mAh battery.

    Nokia 6.1 Plus

    The Nokia 6.1 Plus was originally launched at a price fo Rs 18,499 but with the Prime Day sale it has received a massive price cut of Rs 6500. Subsequently, it can now be purchased for Rs 11,999. The Nokia 6.1 Plus has Glass and Aluminium constructions which provides for a premium design and a robust feel.

    The Nokia 6.1 Plus features a 5.8 inch display that has full HD resolution. The device has a total of three cameras, out of which a 16 MP sensor is housed in notch on top of the display. While the remaining 16 MP + 5 MP sensors are placed on the rear. The device has 6 GB of RAM and 64 GB of internal storage which is further expandable upto 400 GB. 

    Mi A2

    The Xiaomi A2 or the Mi A2 is the company’s second Android One certified smartphone which runs on stock Android and provides for a smooth and bloat free experience. It was originally launched at a price fo Rs 17,500 but during the Prime Day sale, it will be offered for Rs 9,999 which is the lowest the device has ever sold for. It features a 5.99 inch display with a pixel density of 403 ppi.Xiaomi Mi A3

    The Mi A2 is kitted with the Snapdragon 660 SoC which consists of an Octa Core CPU. It is powered by a 3,010 mAh battery which might sound small but can provide for a day long battery backup because of Stock Android. The Mi A2 is offered in four colour variant which are as follows:

    • Black 
    • Blue
    • Gold
    • Red

  • Live Images Of Mi A3 Leak, Official Launch Date Also Revealed

    Live Images Of Mi A3 Leak, Official Launch Date Also Revealed

    With each passing day, more information about the upcoming Mi A3 from Xiaomi is being revealed. A short while ago, the HD renders of the handset were leaked and now the real life images have also made their way to the internet. 

    It was previously claimed that the Mi 3 will be the rebadged CC9 which debuted in China earlier this month. The current leak negates the theory and declares it will instead be the rebadged CC9e which is an economical variant of the standard device. Noteworthy, in comparison to CC9e, the upcoming Mi A3 will run on the Android One rather than MIUI and its display will have FHD+ resolution instead of HD+.

    Moving forward, the leaked live images of the Mi A3 exhibit that it features a 6.08 inch AMOLED display on the front which also houses and under display fingerprint scanner. Under the hood, the Mi A3 is fitted with the Snapdragon 665 SoC which consists of an Octa Core CPU and Adreno 610 GPU. 

    The rear of the Mi A3 seems to be made out of glass which houses the company branding, Android One Logo and a triple camera setup. The Android One logo assures that the device is guaranteed to receive atleast two major Android updates and security patches for 3 years. Xiaomi Mi A3

    The triple rear camera setup of the of Mi A3 is aligned in a vertical manner which consists of a 48 MP primary sensor. The rest to sensors are assumed to have a resolution of 8 MP and 2 MP as seen on the CC9e. In addition it also has a LED flash which is mounted below the camera module.

    The Mi A3 is powered by a large 4,030 mAh battery which supports 18 W fast charging. The leaked box of the smartphone reveals that the device will be shipped with a white coloured power brick and a USB Type C cable which can be used for both charging and data syncing. 

    Also Read: Top 5 Linux Distros That Are Worth Your Attention

    Conclusively, all the leaks and claims about the Mi A3 will be revealed at the official launch event which is set to take place on the 23rd of July. In terms of availability, it is expected to go on sale shortly after the launch. Like the Mi A1 and Mi A2, the upcoming Mi A3 is bound to launch in the India.  

  • Top 5 Linux Distros That Are Worth Your Attention

    Top 5 Linux Distros That Are Worth Your Attention

    Just like Windows and MacOS, a third operating system that has been in existence for a very long period is Linux. The operating system was originally developed by Linus Torvalds in the year 1991, who till date remains a key contributor to the patform. 

    For users who do not know, Linux is a family of open source operating systems which is available in a large number of variations which are often referred to as “distros”. The word “open source” means that every Linux user holds the right to alter or redistribute their very own customised version of Linux with or without a charge.

    To make it easier to understand, the core of the OS which is the “Linux Kernel” can be referred to as a universal engine. While users have the option to choose the type of car body or the features that they desire, as per their wants and requirements. Due to its open source nature, the Linux Core is picked up by several organisations or even small group of computer nerds that have developed their very own “distro’s”. Out of hundreds of registered Linux flavours, we have compiled a list of top 5 options that you must check out.

    Deepin OS

    Right off the bat, Deepin OS is one of the most elegant looking Linux distros. It makes use of translucent animations and panes which provide very appealing aesthetics. The development of the OS is led by Wuhan Deepin Technology co which is a Chinese software organisation. 

    Besides having a refined user interface, it is also very easy to install. Out of the box, it has a variety of native applications built in which include Deepin package manager, Deepin terminal, Deepin Movie, Deepin font manager, Deepin System Monitor, etc. 

    Minimum/Recommended Hardware:

    • CPU: Intel Pentium IV 2GHz or higher
    • Memory: 1 GB (recommended 2 GB)
    • Disk: 10 GB disk space

    Focuses On: Aesthetics and Visual Appeal

    Alternate: Feren OS

    Download Link & Instructions: Click here

    Manjaro Linux

    Manjaro is one of the most used Linux distro right now. It is based on Arch Linux and mainly focuses on user friendliness and stability. Manjaro is feature rich distro that comes with a wide variety of tools and software applications pre-installed. 

    Manjaro Linux is offered in a variety of desktop environments which the user can choose as per their liking. The list of desktop environments include Cinnamon, Gnome, KDE and XFCE. 

    Minimum/Recommended Hardware:

    • CPU: 1 GHz Processor, (recommended HD Graphics)
    • Memory: recommended 4 GB)
    • Disk: 30 GB free disk space

    Pros: Fast and Reliable

    Alternate: Ubuntu

    Download Link & Instructions: Click here 

    Elementary OS

    If you have ever used a Mac computer, you will feel right at home with Elementary OS. The OS was first released in the year 2011 with the codename “Jupiter” and has now reached its fifth stable iteration which is called “Juno”.

    In addition to a simplified user interface, it has a very stable system as it is based on Ubuntu LTS. For kids or newcomers, this OS can turn out an easy to learn option. Moreover, Elementary OS offers extended parental controls settings. Hence, parents can revoke access to unwanted softwares or websites if they wish to do so. 

    Minimum/Recommended Hardware:

    • CPU: Intel i3 or comparable dual-core 64-bit processor
    • Memory: more than 2G RAM, 4G or higher is recommended
    • Disk: 15 GB free disk space

    Pros: Best For Kids (Offers High Level Of Parental Controls, Easy to learn)

    Alternate: Edubuntu

    Download Link & Instructions: Click here (enter 0 if it prompted for a payment amount)

    Parrot OS

    If you have heard of the term “hacking”, you must be aware of Kali Linux that has become a staple OS for most penetration testers and cyber security specialists. Parrot OS is the new kid in town with a varety of distinguishing elements. 

    Parrot OS is designed to run on computers with less powerful components and it can even run on a machine with RAM as less as 320 MB. Noteworthy, all the processes executed in this OS are sandboxed which means one piece of code can be isolated and prevented communication from other programs. 

    Minimum/Recommended Hardware:

    • CPU: Dual core x86_64 Processor
    • Memory: 2G RAM
    • Disk: 40 GB free disk space

    Focuses on: Security

    Alternate: Kali Linux

    Download Link & Instructions: Click here

    Puppy Linux

    If you have a decade old PC with outdated components but you do not want to let go off it, we recommend you install Puppy Linux OS on it. This light weight Linux distro can run flawlessly with computers that have RAM memory as low a 256 MB.

    Puppy Linux skips on a lot fancy bells and whistles like graphical animations which allows the OS to provide a refined experience in dated computer systems. Besides, you can install Puppy Linux on a pendrive or thumb drive and run it on a public computer without installation. In today’s day and age where data privacy is a huge concern, Puppy Linux can turn out to be a saviour.

    Minimum/Recommended Hardware:

    • CPU: Pentium 900 MHz
    • Memory: 256 MB RAM
    • Disk: 6GB Disk Space Or Bootable Drive

    Pros: Light Weight

    Alternate: Lubuntu

    Download Link & Instructions: Click here

    All the Linux distro’s mentioned in the article are free to download and use. However, the organisations maintaing them do accept donations, therefore, if they provide any value to you, we recommend you leave a small donation on their respective websites.

    Also Read: Top 5 Failed Mobile Phones That Have Left A Mark On Technology History

    What is your favourite Linux distro and would you like us to cover more Linux related stories? Let us know in the comments below

  • Top 5 Failed Mobile Phones That Have Left A Mark On Technology History

    Top 5 Failed Mobile Phones That Have Left A Mark On Technology History

    Ever since the first mobile phone was created in the year 1973 by Motorola, the industry has seen significant technological advancement; which has led us to where we are today, in a world of super advanced smartphones. But, in all the innovation, there were many failures. And some were so remarkable that they are still talked about today, as they have left a considerable mark on technology history. Here are the top 5 mobile phones that have failed badly in the market because of many reasons, but are still remembered for a major reason.

    Nokia N-Gage

    Mobile Phone

    The Nokia N-Gage was released back in the year 2003, when the company was at the pinnacle of mobile technology. Phones from Nokia were everywhere and for good reason, but then it unveiled the N-Gage. Featuring a weird design, the mobile phone was marketed as a phone, a portable media device and a gaming console. Unfortunately, the N-Gage failed to deliver on either of the promises. The sub-brand was subsequently shut down in 2009, and the mobile phone has been since known as the Taco Phone, because of the shape. The Nokia N-Gage has been honoured by being included in the (in)famous Museum of Failures in Sweden.

    BlackBerry Z10

    BlackBerry, like Nokia, was also a force to be reckoned with in the early 2000s. The brand has been credited for making some of the most iconic mobile phones of its time; most of which were really popular among businessmen and corporate because of the enterprise level security and the amazing keyboard. However, after the rise of the popularity of iOS and Android, the BlackBerryOS started to feel outdated and was also void of essential applications.

    The company then tried rebranding itself and launched the Z10 running BBOS 10. It was a touchscreen smartphone running an overhauled user interface. What was enticing, is that it also supported Android apps, but the jarring interface and the poor touch support made the Z10 a commercial flop.BlackBerry, in a bid to stay relevant, kept supporting the BBOS10 until the year 2015. The company then kept losing revenue and finally succumbed to using Android in smartphones starting the BlackBerry Priv in 2015. The licensing rights to the iconic brand now belong to TCL which still makes Android smartphones.

    Samsung Galaxy Note 7

    It wasn’t so much that the Galaxy Note 7 from Samsung was a commercial flop, the smartphone failed as a product. When the company announced the device in the year 2016, the audience was wowed by all the impressive hardware and software features. It was such a hit product, that Samsung managed to sell millions of devices within days of release, and that’s where the problems started. 

    A lot of users reported that their Galaxy Note 7 started heating up, catching fire and then eventually blowing to smithereens. Samsung tried controlling the situation by recalling all the smartphones and fixing them. But even after the fix was supposedly put into place, more reports of Galaxy Note 7’s blowing up kept surfacing online. This led to the company eventually killing the product altogether.

    The Samsung Galaxy Note 7 was so infamous that memes about it are still popular today. It is also banned from being carried in most flights. The company and the customers have since moved away from the frightening experience, but the Galaxy Note 7 still remains in the memory of people.

    HTC ChaCha

    Mobile Phone

    Despite its condition today, Taiwanese smartphone maker HTC was a popular company in the first five years of this decade. In the year 2011, the company announced ChaCha and Salsa in a collaboration with Facebook. Aside from being horribly named, these smartphones featured a dedicated Facebook button. And while the latter was not anything spectacular, the ChaCha got all the hate because of the awkward design with a keyboard and again, the Facebook button.

    The HTC ChaCha ran Android 4.0 Jellybean and as mentioned above, featured a keyboard. Because of the not so pleasing name (It literally means uncle in Hindi!) and the useless interface, the ChaCha was a commercial and critical flop.

    Red Hydrogen One

    Mobile Phones

    Red, the company behind some of the best cinematic quality available today, tried its hands at making a smartphone in 2018. Called the Red Hydrogen One, the device boasts of a few impressive specifications, including a 4D Holographic display, a sturdy and different design and the ability to attach future camera accessories to the handset. However, due to the eye watering price tag starting at about US$ 1300 for the base variant, the smartphone did not sell well. Add to the fact that the display did not work as advertised and the processor used was also from 2017, the Snapdragon 835.

    Also read: Top Android And iOS Competitors That Got Lost In The Wheel Of Time

    The Red Hydrogen One is a classic example of a company trying to do something they have no experience in, and failing badly. While it is all but confirmed that Red will not release a “Hydrogen Two” in the market, but the company is still expected to give the mobile phone business idea another try, hopefully in a different form.

  • Beyond Smartwatches, Samsung Is Developing AR Smart glasses

    Beyond Smartwatches, Samsung Is Developing AR Smart glasses

    Over half a decade ago, Google unveiled the “Project Glass” branded smart glasses which were one of the first devices in the AR (augemented reality) segment. Six years later, world’s number one smartphone manufacturer, Samsung has also gained patent for an AR smartglass which has a visionary approach. 

    According to the patent, the design of the Samsung AR glass is similar to a conventional sunglass. But the left and right temples that extend over the ear to help hold device in place are quite chunky. Moreover, the whole smart glass device can fold into half which will allow for easy storage. 

    Clearly, all the essential components like the battery and procesor will be housed in the thick temple. In stead of having a conventionaly screen for displaying information, the Samsung AR features a projcetor which with the help of a prism, projects the infromation on the right side glass. Therefore, the data displayed on the device will remain right infront of the user’s vision, whilst still allowing them to see through and look at objects behind without any obstruction.

    The display can be toggled with the help of a small square shaped switch which is placed on top of the right ear temple. In addition, the patent suggests that the Samsung AR glasses have a whole host of sensors which are include proximity sensor, an infrared sensor, biometric sensor, temperature sensor, humidity sensor, gyro sensor, an atmospheric pressure sensor, magnetic sensor, an acceleration sensor, and even a grip sensor. 

    The Samsung AR glasses also have a built in camera which would be used of capturing images and videos. Moreover, the same camera sensor will allow the device to provide augmented reality capabilities like quickly scanning a product and showing a listing for it on Amazon.

    Also Read: Xiaomi Mi A3 Android One Smartphone Official Images Leaked

    Conclusively, the Samsung AR smartglass looks like a bold move into the future. Sadly, any concrete information about the launch of the device is currently unavailable, therefore, we will have to wait until Samsung itself provides information about the device.

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