Author: Ritwick Jaiswal

Something today is making me nostalgic. Yes, it takes me back to those simple days when phones used to be smaller, compact and useful. I am talking about the new OnePlus Nord 2T, which is just 6.43 inches long and stands out immediately with its design, size, and aesthetics when all the other brands focus on larger and bulkier devices. OnePlus Nord 2T 5G comes almost a full year after the release of Nord 2 5G, so you must expect a significant upgrade, which isn’t the case. We witness a slightly altered appearance around the back, with new colours and…

OPPO has expanded its affordable A-series smartphones with the launch of OPPO A77 4G in India. This mid-range smartphone has a 6.56-inch IPS LCD, Helio G35, and a 50MP main camera.  Oppo launched its A77 5G in June, which features a Dimensity 810 chipset and 90Hz refresh rate screen. A77 4G Specifications The phone is IP5X dust resistant and IPX4 water resistant. MediaTek’s Helio G35 sits at the helm, aided by 4GB RAM, while storage comes in at 64GB and is expandable via the microSD card slot. The smartphone houses a 5,000mAh battery with 33W charging support. It is based…

WhatsApp occasionally comes up with new features that engage its users and keep the platform safe. A recent update suggests that the social media app is getting a new feature that is exclusively for group administrators.  The admin of any group will now be able to remove any message sent by the members of his group.  The feature will be rolled out to users all around the world, but the company has not yet officially revealed the feature and that it is only available to beta testers. The members will be able to see that the administrator deleted the message,…

Technology is ever changing and every month or so we come up with advances to the already intelligent gadget that we left with amazement and awe. Here are the tech launches for the month of August. Motorola Razr 2022 Motorola is set to launch a new smartphone in China on August 2. It’s none other than the long-rumoured Razr foldable smartphone that was reportedly a commercial failure when it first came out. The new 2022 Razr model is a game-changer with a new design and better specifications. The Moto Razr 2022 will be the first foldable phone to come with…

A study on 12,665 pop musicians who passed away between 1950 and 2014 found that they tend to die at younger ages than the average American. They also have higher rates of death by homicide and accidents. The most watched music video on YouTube is Despacito which has more than 7 billion views. According to the New York Times, each Grammy Award trophies take 15 hours to make and is made of a special metal called grammium. Spotify CEO Daniel Ek said in 2019 that users add around 40,000 new songs to the streaming music platform every day. A Goldman…

ASUS India, Republic of Gamers (ROG) today strengthened its Zephyrus and Flow lineup with the launch of the ROG Zephyrus Duo 16, Zephyrus G14, and Flow X16 alongside the refreshed editions of Zephyrus G15, and Flow X13, packed with power and upgraded performance. The laptops feature AMD Ryzen 6000 series mobile processors and a MUX Switch to deliver uncompromising, powerful gaming performance. The laptops are an addition to ASUS’ extensive gaming portfolio and are designed to uplift the competitive edge of the gamers with state-of-the-art technology. Resonating the philosophy of ‘Compact is the new Impact’, the latest gaming lineup offers…

What does music mean to you? For me, it works as an escape from the tiring outside world and takes me to a more sane and quiet place. Often music takes me through nostalgia, and other times, it makes me dream of things that ‘could have been. It could mean the same to you or something else on these lines, but what we could all agree upon is the fact that music is therapeutic.  Music as therapy does not just restrict itself to a phrase but actually holds a literal meaning. Music therapy is an evidence-based treatment that helps with…

Tech is dynamic and sometimes offers more than what can be consumed. The current market condition begs for the latest products and updates, and brands have been rightly doing so to stay ahead of their competitors. Here are the latest technology launches that you should be paying attention to.  MacBook Air M2 Apple has released the MacBook Air M2 laptop with a 13.60-inch LED-backlit display. It is powered by Apple’s M2 processor and comes with 8GB of RAM. The device also packs 256GB of SSD storage.  MacBook Air M2 comes with a 30W USB-C power adapter and packs a 52.6Wh…

“I see only two possibilities – one, that we are alone in this vast universe, and second that we are not. Both sound equally terrifying”. I read this on the internet and cannot stop thinking how accurate this is. Scientifically, you can try and explain every single occurrence, but when we put on the poetic lens, the void between the stars and moon begins to expand.   In the winter of 1995, scientists pointed the Hubble telescope at an area of the sky that was dark and nearly empty. Over ten consecutive days, the telescope took 150 hours of exposure to…

After you get out of college, you enter a world which forces you make rational decisions and reconsider your life choices. It is never too late to invest your hard-earned money somewhere you will get fruitful returns in the future. Why should you be investing in the first place? A proper investment allows you to grow your wealth and at the same time generate inflation-beating returns, often benefitting from the power of compounding. Investments also help you in meeting your financial goals, such as purchasing a house or building an emergency fund or accumulating it for post-retirement plans.  What I…

Planning to buy a laptop with amazing features but something that fits your budget too? Acer Aspire 5 might be what you are looking for! I used this device for a month, and here’s what I liked and what I didn’t. Design and Build Quality Acer Aspire 5 is a 14-inch laptop which is generic but admittedly handsome. The silver and black trim with black keycaps gives this laptop a business-like outlook and makes it attractive. While the laptop lacks flair, it is excused by its solid and durable feel.  This laptop might not be the lightest, but it will…

It’s summertime and for most people, this season represents trips to lakes, beaches, pools, or even running through sprinklers- after all, we don’t judge. You wouldn’t want your beautiful day ruined by a drink spill or your clumsy hands. I’m well aware of how bad things get when gadgets and water meet. Growing up, I always heard one thing constantly- don’t let the devices near water. This was true for a long time until companies started making tech gadgets that could last even in a thunderstorm.  The durability of most tech gadgets is measured on the IP(Ingress Protection) scale, which…

We are currently living in a digital era where most of the things happening to us are online. We are possibly in the best-connected period in human history where even the people farthest away are just one FaceTime session away, and even the most confidential information can be accessed through the internet.  However, as much as technology comes in handy, it has side effects, some that are obvious but are rather ignored, and some that build up in our consciousness and creep through us without us knowing. Too much technology- whether it’s spending time on smartphones, social media, or in…

POCO is back with its disruptive F series with an addition of POCO F4. Here I have a 6.67-inch F4 smartphone which comes under the category of budget smartphone, and I used this device for quite some time to have a say on it, so here we go.  On the front, you get a 120Hz Super AMOLED display with corning gorilla glass 5 protection. The colour contrast is lovely, and the image reproduction is impressive compared to other AMOLED display phones. Poco F4 has a glass back, and for the ports and buttons, you have speakers on both ends, a…

Deepak Bansal has more than two decades of experience in diversified business verticals, and through this conversation, we got to know insights about his business and personal life. Ques. What do you feel about the launches  you have done in 2022 and the varied range of LG products? A. When we talk about the product launch, it is not just a product launch; instead, it is an experience that we want to give to our consumers in the form of a product. We study consumers day in and day out and try to identify the four pillars of consumer insights…

At least once in your life, you have run into a conversation that poses a comparison between Android and iOS. While we are all aware that Google’s Android offers a more open platform, choice, versatility, and customization, there must be something that keeps the users hooked to the iOS devices. The fight between Android vs iOS will never have a real winner. However, we might help you find your pick.  The latest versions of both the operating systems – iOS 15 and Android 12, are pretty excellent but in different ways. Many of the features, such as swiping, and zooming…

Often, major tech releases are spoiled by endless leaks and rumours prior to their official introduction. Sometimes, this works well for the brand, and other times, it is chaotic. In a very recent leak, details of the iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro Max have been revealed.  Apple usually includes four variants in its high-end lineup – iPhone Mini, iPhone, iPhone Pro, and iPhone Pro Max. We could witness a change in this year’s dropout. Apple can drop the iPhone Mini, and the gap between the Pro and non-Pro models can be widened. The two models can likely have a…

Even hearing the term dark web can stir up sinister connotations. You may recall drug and child trafficking, porn, arms and ammunition, and major fraud as you browse through the web. However, the truth is, that the dark web has its fair share of the good, including activists who seek freedom and justice.  However, this article speaks about the ‘dark’ side of the dark web which is full of evil and is beyond the imagination of naive minds. Below are a few of the darkest things people witnessed or generally get to witness on the dark web.  How to Cook…

There are certain things that moms like, and there are things that moms despise. If my mom is to be believed, I would be living a much-sorted life if I didn’t invest much time on my mobile phone. The funny part is that I see my mom busting out YouTube videos at maximum volume as I jot this article down. Here are five tech devices that our mothers prefer or do not prefer having. Smartphones The one thing that moms have a love-hate relationship with. They only love it when the ball is in their court. Smartphones have become a…

The popularity and surge in prices of digital or cryptocurrencies in the last decade have made it more susceptible to malicious attacks and hacks. The economics of hacking suggests that cybercriminals would gravitate towards cryptos since they are increasing in value and becoming more relevant.  When your cryptocurrency account is hacked, it becomes a big challenge for you since these coins are not regulated by the government or central bank, leaving the investor’s discourse legally unviable. According to ‘Anti-Money Laundering (AML)’ reports from the blockchain security firm CipherTrace, cryptocurrency crimes hit over $4.5 billion worldwide in 2019. The numbers have…

Victorinox is a global company that deals in Swiss Army knives, Household, and professional knives, Travel Gear, Watches, and fragrances that are manufactured in Switzerland. Victorinox launches sustainable luggage for its eco-conscious, style-oriented business and leisure travellers by making the travel easy yet eco-friendly. With the launch, Victorinox takes its iconic Spectra trolley collection to the next level with functionality, and innovation and introduces pioneering new sustainability. The iconic Spectra 3.0 is the first Victorinox suitcase made of a recycled, next-generation polycarbonate shell material. This material provides sustainability without compromising on strength, performance, and impact resistance. This consideration also allows…

There is a saying that you are not fully dressed without a smile. While the previous statement holds true, it is also essential to consider how good you smell.  Each perfume or cologne consists of different ‘notes’. These notes consist of three different layers; base note, top or headnote, and middle or heart notes. They all work synergistically and create different scent notes like rose, gardenia, masculine notes, or even leather-based ones.  How to choose a concentration? Fragrances come in four different levels of concentration. And with each increasing level, the price increases. Usually, colognes with high concentration have a…

Motorola has added a new affordable and budget-friendly smartphone to the famous G series called the Moto g22. The smartphone comes with a price tag of Rs 9,999 and packs a near-Stock Android 12. The device comes with a 6.5 inch IPS LCD display with a 90Hz refresh rate and offers a 20W TurboPower charger. Moto g22 has a quad-camera setup with a 50MP main sensor, an 8Mp ultra-wide camera, and a 16 MP front or selfie camera.  The smartphone is powered by a 5000 mAh battery with a 20W TurboPower charger. Moto g22 weighs around 185gm which is quite…

Sennheiser is a brand that has a lot of reliability and sells big time as far as headphone space is concerned. The new Sennheiser CX Plus True Wireless is a reasonably priced device that is supposed to be an upgraded variant of the Sennheiser CX model that was released last year.  What does one really look for when buying wireless earbuds? Good connectivity, light and not too heavy, high music and voice quality, and most importantly should fit very well in your ears. I have tried the AirPods and Galaxy buds, but I figured that while I like those TWS…

OnePlus has launched its latest flagship smartphone, the OnePlus 10 Pro, an extension of its Never Settle product philosophy. What does one expect from a flagship device? A top of the line processor, more than enough RAM and storage, a great camera, and a premium design. And this is exactly what the OnePlus 10 Pro has to offer.  Design It’s very difficult for a smartphone to stand out in the market since most of them look just the same. OnePlus 10 Pro is anything but a routine looking smartphone. It comes in two distinct colours – Volcanic Black and Emerald…

If reports are to be believed, Qualcomm is coming up with a new Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 Plus smartphone processor in May 2022. It will come as a successor to the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC that we found in smartphones like Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra and Moto Edge X30. Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 features eight cores and comes with Adreno 730 GPU. Similarly, Qualcomm released the Snapdragon 888 Plus, nearly six months after Snapdragon 888 came out.  Qualcomm has managed to maintain its superiority in the chipset market, although, the early tests revealed the superiority of MediaTek Dimensity 8100…

As we move into 2022, we often reflect upon our habits in the form of new year resolutions. And when it comes to sneakers, ‘hype beasts’ and ‘sneakerheads’ have their priorities set. I have always wondered why I am naturally driven to buy new sneakers, but I wonder how some people do not care much about their shoes.  I fall in love with sneakers anywhere and everywhere – in elevators, where my introverted eyes shyly glance downwards, in subways where I rethink the entire purpose of my existence and dimly lit bars. I have always had this fetish of being…

Realme has recently announced the launch of Realme GT NEO 3 and this has marked the expansion of the GT series of smartphones. The company is marketing the device as a ‘fashinalble gaming smartphone’ that is just 8.2mm in thickness and weighs around 188 grams, which is pretty light and thin.  GT Neo 3 sports a 6.7 inch OLED HD+ display and supports a 120Hz refresh rate and a maximum brightness of 1000 nits. The display is protected with a layer of The smartphone also features MediaTek’s latest and newly announced Dimensity 8100 SoC. Realme GT Neo 3 comes in…

Cryptocurrencies or digital currencies, as we call them, took many years to be acknowledged and understood by the authorities running the country. Currently, 18% of the Goods and Services Tax is levied on crypto exchanges’ services under the financial services category.  Now the government is considering the classification of cryptocurrency under the GST law so that taxes can be charged on the entire value of the transaction. GST officers say that dealing with cryptos is the same as casinos, gambling, and betting, with 28% of the GST. However, there has been no precise classification of these digital currencies due to…

Acer Swift series represents the company’s line of thin, light and premium laptops. The Swift X is a powerful laptop that manages to pack a powerful AMD Ryzen 5 5600U CPU with integrated Radeon Graphics, 16GB of RAM, and a discrete Nvidia GeForce RTX 3050 GPU.  It is well-built, has a 14-inch matte IPS screen, good IO, and a long battery life. Swift X is compact, lightweight, compatible with everyday use, good for multitasking, and quite competent. The design is standard, with a full-aluminium construction, clean aesthetics and minimal branding. The hinges are strong and the lean-back angle goes to…