Kriti Kharbanda | The Silver Lining In 2021

Ex: Hi Kriti, you’ve had an amazing & exciting journey right from a young age. Tell us about a moment when you thought acting was the real deal for you?
Kriti: When I did my first film, it was the excitement of entering the world of cinema and working as an actor that made me realize my love for acting and empowered me. I think it happened when I was shooting this Kannada film called Googly and I suddenly felt the magic and I felt like I was bringing a character to life. It was a character that I loved, Dr Swati, and that was the moment I realized this is what I was meant to do. I was not very serious about what I was doing, just like any other 20-year-old would be. But it was that moment when I was playing Dr Swati that I realized that this is what I want to do for the rest of my life!

Ex: How was it working with the God of Thunder aka Chris Hemsworth?
Kriti: It was fun and we had a great lovely video chat. For me, it was an opportunity to have a conversation with whom I admire and look up to as an actor and someone who had made a name for himself and has worked hard to get where he is. He is also supremely handsome so no complaints there!

Ex: Kriti and Tech: Tell us about your relationship with technology.
Kriti: I am totally into technology. As I love gaming, I am always curious to know about the new gadgets that have come into the market. I like to keep myself updated about certain electronic accessories including mobiles, AirPods, speakers, etc.

Ex: What do you think about the ever-changing gaming scenario in India?
Kriti: Gaming is more serious than it used to be. When we were kids, we used to play video games just for fun. But now it can be a serious profession as well. We had parents telling us not to play video games as there is no future in it. But now they cannot say that as it is a great source of income.

Ex: What is your preferred gaming platform? – Console (PlayStation, Wii), PC, or Mobile?
Kriti: My PS4 and I are best buddies. My brother got me addicted to it as we both sit and play FIFA together. Something I am excited about. Sometimes on a day off, you want to be lazy on the couch but at the same time, you do want to keep your mind occupied. So this is like the best way to go about things. So the answer would be the console.

Ex:  Social media can be addictive and you have an enormous following of 6.6 Million on Instagram. Have you ever felt the need to do a digital detox? If not, then what’s your secret?
Kriti: No, not really because I make sure that I do things as and when they are required, I don’t overdose on anything, I am very careful about it and I see to it that it does not reach that level that I have to detox.

Ex:  What do you think a world without social media would look like?                                                                                                                    Kriti: I think without social media the world would revert to what it used to be 20 years ago. That was a happy time, so no complaints there. The kids stepped out to play as opposed to chatting with their friends on Snapchat, Instagram and whatnot. I want to be that kid today and I enjoyed being that version of myself. Kids used to gather and eat their lunch together but now in schools, they have even phones allowed so the interaction is lost. I feel the world without social media was a better and happier place.

Ex:  How does technology help you ease your daily life?
Kriti: I think technology has evolved over the years and it certainly plays a major role in everyone’s lives, especially if you consider women safety in today’s time.

Ex:  If you had one wish to make that comes true in 2021, what’d it be?
Kriti: I wish there was a way for me to pray and say can we human beings be a little civilized and respect boundaries and respect that everyone can have a different opinion and not jump on them at any given point. I wish we were not as opinionated and even if we are we learn to keep it to ourselves because everyone is entitled to have an opinion and we should stop judging people. “Live and let live.”

Ex: Do you agree that the future is all about technology?
Kriti: Yes, we are rapidly moving into a progressive and advanced technology world. Sometimes, it feels that the world is at your feet, with everything you need is at your disposal, all thanks to technology.

Quickies

1- What is the first app you check on your phone when you wake up?
– WhatsApp.
3- What TV series or Movie is your guilty pleasure!
– Friends, Modern Family and How I Met Your Mother.
4- What is your favourite destination to travel to?
● Bangalore.
5- Which actor or actress inspired you the most?
● Julia Roberts and Deepika Padukone.
6- What is the task you badly want an app for?
● House Cleaning and cooking.                                                                                    7- Do you take screenshots if you find something worth gossiping about?
– I do take screenshots but I don’t gossip (Not my scene)!

Realme Watch S Review: Best Affordable Smartwatch Under Rs. 5k?

Realme continues to expand its presence in the domain of smartphones as well as smartwatches. The Chinese tech manufacturer took advantage of the fact that a smartwatch is no longer a luxury but a necessity and successfully introduced its own product dubbed the Realme watch last year. Following the success of their first wearable tech product, Realme released its second smartwatch series, Realme Watch S and Realme Watch S pro, in late December 2020. 

I tested the watch over a period of three weeks and here’s my detailed review of the Realme Watch S.

Realme Watch S

What’s In The Box?


Inside the box, you get the Realme Watch S, a Magnetic charging base and a user guide.

Design

The first thing you notice after wearing the watch is that it’s extremely lightweight as it only weighs 48 grams. After a few hours of use, you will forget it is even on your wrist. The Realme Watch S has a 1.3-inch LCD which is a decent size for a smartwatch.

I have slim hands and the watch does not look bulky or huge on my wrist, your experience may vary if you have a bigger wrist. Fitness tracking works very well and the watch has 16 different sports mode that comes in handy if you’re into fitness.

Realme Watch S Setup

Realme has an app called Realme Link which connects all of its smart wearable devices. The app is quite intuitive and can be used to simultaneously connect to multiple Realme smart devices.

To set up your smartwatch

–  Download the app
–  Fill in your details and create your account.
–  Scan the QR code on the smartwatch and you are good to go. 

Specifications

  • Display: 1.3-inch display with 360 x 360 pixel IPS LCD with auto-brightness and a 2.5D Gorilla Glass 3
  • Monitoring Systems: heart rate monitor, Blood Oxygen level monitor, Sleep Tracking, Sports Tracking, Step Counter, Meditation.
  • Special features:  Smart notifications, Idle Alert, Drink Reminder, Phone Finder, Weather Forecast, Music and Camera Control
  • Sports Modes: Outdoor Run, Indoor Run, Walk, Outdoor Cycle, Strength Training, Football, Basketball, Yoga, Cricket, Aerobic Capacity, Badminton, Indoor Cycle, Stationary Bike, Elliptical, Rowing Machine and Table Tennis
  • Connectivity: Bluetooth 5.0, Compatible with Android 4.0+
  • Sensors: SpO2 sensor, 3-axis accelerometer, PPG optical heart rate sensor, Rotor Vibration Motor, Photosensitive Sensor
  • Battery: 390 mAh
  • Weight: 48 grams
  • Straps: Silicon straps, 22mm width, 164-208mm adjustable length with 3 colours  Black, Orange, and Green

Performance And Usage

The Realme Watch S has a better and responsive screen than its predecessor. It automatically adjusts its brightness levels, furthermore, you can also manually set it between 5 levels, which is a major improvement over its predecessor. For better protection, the screen is made up of Gorilla Glass 3.

A swipe from the top will bring up your notifications, while a right swipe will give you access to the quick toggles menu. Meanwhile, the left swipe gives you information about weather, sleep data and daily exercise statistics.

As mentioned, the Realme Watch has 16 sports modes, which in my opinion, are aplenty. I used all the sports modes but I was most impressed by the Cycling mode as it helped me to analyse my workout routine quite thoroughly.

The watch’s GPS tracking has a tiny margin of error, but it can easily be overlooked, especially at this price range. One noticeable con is that you cannot switch from any sports mode before ending the workout to check notifications.

Realme Watch S sometimes disconnects from the Realme Link app, as a result, I stopped receiving notifications until I reconnect it again. I also noticed a slight lag with messages being shown on my phone vs the watch. I had to manually sync through the app to get all the notifications.

You can read each message individually and then scroll to the bottom to delete all received notifications. You cannot reply to the notifications but Realme is working on a quick reply function. I tested the sleep tracking and it too has some issues. Mostly, the watch was unable to detect when I fell asleep and woke up accurately. 

On the bright side, the music control feature impressed me a lot. You can use it to pause and play YouTube videos without reaching for your phone, as it’s all there on your watch.

The Power saver mode switches off all unnecessary features leaving only the display time ON. It saves a ton of battery life, especially when I am travelling.

The battery life of Realme Watch S exceeded my expectations. The Watch has a claimed 14 days worth of battery life and during my use, I went without charging for 16 days with 2% charge remaining.

Verdict

For Rs. 4,999, The Realme Watch S packs with a lot of features. It does everything right from tracking your workouts, heart rate, etc. The Watch’s data lacks accuracy but it is still within a small margin of error.

The Watch also has a sleek, stylish and premium look with an easy to use UI which is best in the segment. The 14 days worth of battery life is impressive. The Realme Watch S is certainly better than its predecessor, the Realme Watch, and offers a lot more exclusive features at this price point.

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