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Tech Trends 2017
A coffee machine that knows exactly how much milk you want in your coffee or a phone that unlocks only when you look at it – 2017 will see companies walking the tech talk, a bit farther than they have. Several technology concepts that have piqued our curiosity – artificial intelligence, autonomous cars, connectivity standards, and more – are expected to be evolved and developed into products.
Juice Power
Buying a smartphone today can be challenging. Not because one doesn’t have many options, but because of the contrary. India is a key focus market not only for established players, but also for new ones. Asus has joined the bandwagon with its wide range of offerings. The ZenFone 3 Max is designed for those who want a longer lasting battery.
Smart Retro
Boasting a champagne gold/rose gold metallic body and an improved sound system, courtesy the Samsung-owned audio brand Harmon Kardon, this one is the latest top-end variant of Saregama Carvaan digital audio player and comes with a library of 5,000-plus evergreen Hindi songs.
Late, But Impressive
Xiaomi has emerged as the undisputed king in the sub-15,000 smartphone category, followed by Honor and Asus. Samsung has taken its time to enter the fray, but it has finally come up with a compelling device.
Hassle-free Photo Printer
IN the era of digital cameras, smartphones and image-sharing platforms, printing photographs is an old-school practice.
Car Companions
This New Species Of Ai-powered Voice Assistants Could Build Deep Emotional Connectivity Between Humans And Machines.
Top-Grade Convertible
INspite of its hefty price tag, HP’s Spectre Folio is bound to get mixed reactions as far as looks are concerned. Clad in cognac brown genuine leather, it could be a head-turner but only if you have a taste for the classic corporate combo of leather and metal. However, what matters most is what is under the hood and how well it performs.
First Take - Fitbit Versa Lite, Inspire HR
SAN FRANCISCO based Fitbit has announced the launch of three new products in the Indian market.
Apple Services
MAGAZINES, STREAMING, CARD AND ARCADE
Apple Announces iOS 12
Improves performance and brings new features
Better Than Real
Augmented Reality Is Set to Take the Tech World by Storm in the Wake of New Announcements From Apple and Google.
Boosting Online Privacy
A Host Of Browser Extensions Can Help You Keep Away Sites Tracking You.
Big On Bass
Compared to the new breed of Bluetooth speakers, the X-mini SUPA at 960g weighs on the higher side.
Cinematic Thrills
A theatre-like set-up at home is incomplete without a good projector, powerful audio system and, of course, a tub of popcorn. The market is teeming with projectors and soundbars in a range of shapes, sizes and price points. Among them, the BenQ W1700 stands out as a notable and affordable 4K projector.
Air Of Comfort
Bag it or junk it: A smart connected air purifier that works better than the expensive variants.
Rebooting iOS
iOS12 WILL BE LOOKING TO CORRECT THE PROBLEMS OF ITS EARLIER AVATAR. IT ALSO HAS A HOST OF NEW FEATURES. HERE'S WHAT USERS CAN EXPECT.
Premium Features, Underpowered Performance
With premium look and feel, Samsung’s Galaxy A6+ is a feature-loaded device. But is it good enough to compete against the offerings from the likes of Vivo, Xiaomi, Honor and others?
Redmi Go - Go For It
Talk about entry-level smartphone category, primarily under 5,000, and there aren’t many good options to choose from.
Voice Power
AS TECH GIANTS INTEGRATE VOICE ASSISTANTS WITH THIRD-PARTY HARDWARE, ONE CAN ENJOY THESE SMART SERVICES WITHOUT SPENDING A FORTUNE.
Idiot Box Goes Smart
Goes Smart
Feature Rich
TEST BENCH
Redmi Note Series- Smartphones With Looks And Performance
Xiaomi’s Redmi Note series has featured mid-budget smartphones which combine looks and performance.
Samsung Galaxy Watch- Beauty With Brains
In the huge clutter of smartwatches, this one stands out as a perfect blend of looks and performance.
Smart And Pragmatic
A much-awaited smartphone, Google’s Pixel 3 XL is a software marvel, and the hardware does not take a backseat either.
Seamless Sync
Forget File Transfer; Here Are Some Cool Android Apps To Mirror The Phone Screen On Your Windows Pc For Work And Play.
Close Surveillance
Xiaomi has mastered the art of making great products with minimalistic design and this 360° surveillance camera is no exception.
Tap An App To Learn A Language
From bite-sized sessions to gaming formats, learning languages online has become a convenient, fun-filled exercise.
A No-notch, All Screen Visual Delight
The ‘notch’ has been all the rage for some time now, often considered a clever way of packing loads of technology such as the front camera and the sensors, to flaunt a bigger, near-bezel-less display.
No Chink In Android Q's Armour
THE UPCOMING, AND VASTLY IMPROVED, ANDROID OS FOCUSSES ON JUST THE RIGHT AREAS – PRIVACY, GESTURES, SMARTER AI AND DARK MODE
Wireless Rules
Apple's first-generation wireless AirPods initially drew flak because they might get lost easily and one would have to buy a new pair for $160 instead of spending just $30 on a new pair of ‘wired’ EarPods.