GoPro recently launched the HERO 2024 alongside the HERO13 Black and is now finally available in Nepal. The regular Hero 2024 offers a more affordable and simplified option compared to its premium counterpart. This article will focus on the GoPro HERO 2024,including its expected price in Nepal.
GoPro Hero (2024) Overview
Design and Controls
The HERO 2024 is notable for its small size and lightweight build, weighing just 86 grams. It includes built-in mounting fingers and is 35% smaller in volume and 46% lighter compared to the HERO13 Black. Moreover, the camera is waterproof up to 16 feet (5 meters) making it suitable for capturing footage in mud, snow, or water.
The HERO 2024 features an easy-to-use LCD screen for framing shots accurately. Users can switch modes and start recording with a simple one-button control.
Video modes
The HERO 2024 supports Ultra HD 4K and HD 1080p video recording. It also captures 12MP photos and offers slow-motion video at 2.7K resolution and 60 frames per second. The Quik app allows for 8MP frame grabs from 4K videos.
While the GoPro HERO 2024 includes essential features, it lacks some advanced functionalities in the HERO13 Black. It does not offer 10-bit color video depth, HyperSmooth 6.0 stabilization, Horizon Lock, or Horizon Leveling. Features like digital lenses, TimeWarp video, and a front display are also missing.
I was just scrolling through Instagram like always and an ad popped up, that really caught my attention. It was from “Chhito Charge” — a Nepali start-up that allows you to rent a power bank. Yes, a power bank! It was quite odd, but it also made a lot of sense. It was new, it was unique, and I went ahead and tried it! Here, I will be sharing with you my experience of renting a power bank in Nepal!
Chhito Charge Overview
The Modality
The funda of Chhito Charge is pretty simple and their slogan explains it well enough “Scan. Rent. Go.”. You go to one of their stations which holds a bunch of power banks, scan their QR to rent one, take the power bank with you, and drop it back at a nearby station. It can be the same station or different, it doesn’t matter.
You do need the Chhito Charge app on your smartphone though, which is available in both Android and iOS. The app appears to be geo-restricted, so you might not be able to find the app in the Play Store if you have a foreign Gmail.
The whole idea of renting a power bank was quite intriguing. So, I decided to go ahead and try this service of theirs. Firstly, I installed the app on my phone, and I was not very impressed. When I was signing up for their platform, both the font and the space where I was filling the detail up were white and I had trouble seeing what I was typing.
But that is not a major hiccup by any means. Providing only your phone number is enough to get into their platform, so it’s not like I was typing a lot anyway.
Into the app
After I signed up, I was redirected to the home screen which was supposed to display a map, and it was not loading. However, that could just be a “me problem”, maybe it loads on other devices. Then I pressed on the search bar, and it showed me all the stations that were near my location. Nice! Apparently, Chhito Charge is available at over 200 spots, which is a really good number. However, I cannot tell how well-spread they are since the app’s map did not load. Nonetheless, the network seems to be extensive.
Then I ran into another issue… when I tried to navigate to the nearest location through the app, it gave me a different location. For instance, the Big O Cafe in Jhamsikhel was the closest station to me, but when I pressed navigate, it took me to Satdobato Chowk which is like four kilometres away!
This seems to be a bug though, because when I tried a different location, it worked fine. It’s a hit or miss, but nothing that cannot be solved with some fine-tuning. Also, I could just type in the name of the restaurant on Google Maps by myself. So, it’s not like there isn’t a workaround. Since the whole business of Chhito Charge is in the starting phase and this is not a major turnoff, it gets a pass.
To the station!
So far so good! I then went to the location to rent a power bank for myself. Now, this was a weird experience for me because I have two battery banks of my own — one of which is a whopping 50,000 mAh! So, yeah! (Please don’t ask me why I have two of them, and why I have one with such a massive capacity. I just do. 👀)
I reached the location that was bustling with people who were enjoying their food, and there I stood… to rent a power bank. The Chhito Charge station was placed on a counter and could hold a total of eight units, two of which were already rented. Looks like the idea of renting a power bank is already gaining a good momentum. I tried pulling a power bank out of the station without paying *ahem* for science,but the thing did not even budge. They are locked into the station unless you make a payment that is.
The Chhito Charge station displayed a little QR code on the top-right corner, which I scanned through the app. Then the app displayed me the rates, which are as follows:
Rental Package
Rental Fee
1 Day
NPR 100
3 Day
NPR 300
1 Month
NPR 1,000
Renting a power bank
I chose the 1-day pack obviously, then I was presented with a QR on my app screen for the payment. It was a FonePay QR, which is the most popular online payment medium in Nepal. Hence, you can pay the rental fee from different mobile banking apps as well as digital wallets. That’s nice, but the whole payment process was a bit… half-baked.
Firstly, I had to download or screenshot the QR. Then open the payment medium of choice, and upload the QR there. Speaking from my own experience, a lot of people do not actually know that you can upload the QR into whatever app you are using and make a payment. This could be a setback for such individuals to try this brilliant service out. Anyhoo, I was trying to make the payment, and eSewa refused to read the QR a few times. Mind you I was standing inside a full restaurant, trying to make a payment, and it wasn’t going through… rough.
Finally, the payment went through and a Chhito Charge power bank — literally popped out — of the station after a few seconds. It’s basically a power bank vending machine! 🤌✨
[Side Note:I was so mesmerised by the battery bank popping out and wanted to get a video of it. So, I pushed it back into the station, and “accidentally” returned it. I had to redo the whole process and pay another 100 rupees. But it’s alright. *cries in the corner*]
Now, let’s talk hardware! The power bank is an eye-catching orange colour with “Chhito Charge” written on it. My immediate thought — “Wow, a custom branding… Nice!”. The build quality of the product isn’t great, it’s a bit too plasticky for my liking. But it’s understandable since the battery bank will be passed around a lot and wear out with time, so having cheap-to-replace units makes total sense.
While that may be true, the power bank comes with three in-built cords: a USB-C, a lightning port, and a micro USB. That should cover almost all the smartphones in the world. Talking about the capacity, it is a 5,000 mAh cell or an equivalent of 18.5Wh. That’s on the lower end for a power bank but should provide you with enough juice to nearly or fully charge a smartphone, once. It has a micro USB port as well so that you can charge it yourself — which you will definitely have to do if you have rented the power bank for multiple days.
Other than that, the Chhito Charge power bank does not have anything fancy going on like fast or wireless charging for that matter — just a standard 10W output. It’s just enough to get you by.
Testing the power bank
Once I got my power bank, I plugged it in and played Pokémon GO on my way back. It is quite a demanding game with the constant GPS access and internet connection it requires. I was at 29% when I started charging my phone and rested at about 48-ish per cent by the time I got home.
I reckon I walked for about… 20 minutes. So, nearly 20% of juice without fast charging while playing a game the whole time is a very good result in my opinion. I am thoroughly impressed!
Some Concerns and Complaints
The returning process is pretty simple too. You do not have to go to the same station, so you can hop in at whatever station is nearest to you at the moment and slide the power bank back in. But what if someone does not? Not everyone has good intentions and a 5,000 mAh battery bank for a plate of Momo’s worth is way too good of a deal. What then?
I questioned the restaurant staff about it and they did not have an exact answer too. They just told me that Chhito Charge has a record of it and that’s it. The only logical explanation I could come up with is that since I provided my phone number when registering myself, the company would call me and ask me to return their property. I did not want to hoard the power bank, and possibly hinder someone who actually needs it. So, I placed it back the following day. But my concern lies there.
Moving on, I have already shared the hurdles I faced during the whole process. So those are my complaints. To summarise:
White font on top of white input box during sign-up
The home screen map not loading
Bug with navigation feature
The payment process
These are all preliminary issues and nothing here is a dealbreaker, really. I would suggest smoothening the payment process foremost. The app already has a “My Wallet” section, so I assume you will be able to load money into the app in the future. However, displaying the FonePay QR on the Chhito Charge station itself would be a much easier and faster fix in my opinion. Apart from that, it’s a great and recommendable service! 👍
Chhito Charge: Conclusion
All in all, Chhito Charge is a wonderful concept and service that will come in handy for a lot of people. Its implications and impact are nearly limitless. However, there needs to be a quality check as a similar service has failed in the past.
How many of us remember the charging stations at public places that had all sorts of ports? Where are they now? Very few of them are still functioning and most faded into the background because they were not maintained properly. Hence, the Chhito Charge team should look at that scenario, learn from it, and adapt as time goes on. They carry a huge potential, and we are rooting for them!
Meanwhile, check this video out where we unbox and review cool gadgets we found online:
While Vivo has been repackaging the same phone for different markets in the budget space. The company has gone and launched a fresh new midranger in its home country. This new offering succeeds the Vivo Y200 Pro and brings quite a few upgrades. Let’s discuss the Vivo Y300 Pro further in this article along with its expected price in Nepal.
Vivo Y300 Pro Overview
Design and Display
Right from the start, we can see that the Vivo Y300 Pro takes a different route from its predecessor in terms of design. Looks like a large centre-aligned circular camera dial is all the hype right now. First, we saw Oppo doing it with a few of its offerings, then Xiaomi came with the Redmi 14C, and now Vivo with this one. The phone has curved panels on a flat frame and brings an IP65 rating, which is a significant step up from IP54 on the last iteration.
Moving on to the front, it has a 6.77-inch AMOLED panel that spans FHD+ in resolution. It can switch between 60Hz, 90Hz, and 120Hz refresh rates and offers a peak brightness of 5,000 nits. Vivo also offers 3,840Hz PWM dimming, 100% DCI-P3 colour gamut, and a colour depth of 1.07 billion on the Y300 Pro. The phone comes in a new “Titanium” shade — we all know where the inspiration for that came from. Other options include Gold inlaid with Jade (Blue), White, and Black, wherein the former two have patterns on the back panel while the latter takes a monotone approach.
Performance
We have Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 handling the performance on the Vivo Y300 Pro. This silicon is an upgrade from the Snapdragon 695 on the last phone. With this new chip, you get a better fabrication of 4nm vs. 6nm and overall better performance. Pretty much expected of a newer processor.
Other than that, this phone is available in four configurations: 8GB + 128GB, 8GB + 256GB, 12GB + 256GB, and 512GB. The memory here is a dual-channel LPDDR4X RAM while the storage is a UFS 2.2. The Vivo Y300 Pro allows you to extend the memory by up to 12GB virtually, however, there is no option for storage expansion. It boots on OriginOS 4 with an AI assistant named Jovi. This reigns true for the Chinese audience only. If Vivo expands this phone to the rest of the world, it will come with FunTouch OS instead.
The optics department on the Vivo Y300 Pro consists of three members altogether. The primary of which is a 50MP shooter coupled with the Sony LYT-600 sensor. It offers EIS along with 10x digital zoom. Meanwhile, the supporting camera is a 2MP depth sensor that helps the main camera with background blurring. Likewise, the selfie camera is a 32MP unit that doubles down as a face scanner.
This phone has an absolutely massive 6,500 mAh single-cell battery. Despite packing such a large power source, the Vivo Y300 Pro is comfortably thin with a maximum thickness of just 7.79 mm. Moreover, it supports a wired charging speed of 80W. Apart from that, this phone supports pretty latest WiFi 6E (tri-band) while for Bluetooth it gets a rather older version of 5.1. Regardless, it comes with high-quality codecs like aptX HD, aptX HD, and LDAC.
Vivo Y300 Pro Specifications
Design: Flat frame, curved edges, monotone or patterned finish, IP65-rated
Dimensions: 163.40 mm x 76.40 mm x 7.69 or 7.79 mm
Weight: 193.60 or 194.60 grams
Display: 6.77” AMOLED Panel, Up to 120Hz refresh rate, 1.07B colour depth, 100% DCI-P3 colour gamut, 5,000 nits peak brightness, 3,840Hz PWM dimming, SGS low blue light certification
Resolution: FHD+ (1,080 x 2,392)
Chipset: Octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 (4nm)
RAM: 8GB or 12GB, dual channel, LPDDR4x + Up to 12GB extendable
ROM: 128GB, 256GB or 512GB UFS 2.2
OS & UI: Android 14 with OriginOS 4 on top
Rear Camera: Dual Camera (50MP Primary with Sony LYT-600 sensor + 2MP depth sensor)
Front Camera: 32MP Camera (Centre-aligned hole-punch cutout)
Security: In-display optical fingerprint sensor, Face Unlock
Sensors: Accelerometer, Ambient Light, Proximity, Gyroscope, E-compass, IR blaster
Battery: 6,500 mAh single-cell lithium battery with 80W fast charging, OTG reverse charging support
Connectivity: Dual SIM, 5G cellular, Tri-band WiFi 6E, Hotspot, Bluetooth v5.1, USB 2.0 Type-C
Colour Options: Titanium, Gold inlaid with Jade, White, Black Jade
Vivo Y300 Pro Price in Nepal and Availability
This phone was launched in China on 5 September 2024 with a starting price of CNY 1,799. At this time, we do not know if it will be expanded to other markets as of now. Given that the Vivo Y200 Pro did break into the Indian market, we assume that this one will follow suit as well. That being said, we expect the Vivo Y300 Pro price in Nepal to start at NPR 40,999, if it ever arrives here.
Honor, the UK-based tech company has unveiled the Honor Watch 5. This new smart wearable is the direct successor to the Honor Watch 4 and comes with a better and bigger display, improved battery, and more. Without further ado, let’s get into the specs, features, and expected price of the Honor Watch 5 in Nepal.
Honor Watch 5 Overview
Design and Display
The Honor Watch 5 arrives in a square body infused with a 6-series aluminum frame in the middle. There is a rotating knob on the side to easily navigate the menu and exercise modes. Plus, the speaker grills and mic are also visible on the frame for Bluetooth calls. Likewise, it is IP68 and 5ATM rated for protection against dust and water damage.
Talking of the main part which is the display, of course, you get a 1.85-inch AMOLED panel with 450 x 390 pixels resolution. The peak brightness is rated 1000nits for easy sunlight readability.
Health Tracking and Features
In terms of fitness tracking, this smartwatch can track all the proprietary health metrics such as heart rate tracking, SpO2 level, stress monitoring, sleep tracking, and all. On top of that, the one-click health scan for easy readings on the go. Furthermore, the Honor Watch 5 supports over 85 sports modes and 12 professional workout modes.
Moving on, fueling the smartwatch is 480mAh Silicon-carbon battery which is rated for up to 15 days of battery life. Connectivity-wise, you get five-way GPS navigation and Bluetooth 5.2.
Qualcomm just announced an entry-level Snapdragon X Plus chipset with binned specs to make Arm-based Windows machines even more affordable and accessible to audiences under the 1000$ threshold. In this article, let’s take a quick look at the new Eight-Cored Snapdragon X Plus chip alongside what’s the same, what’s changed, and what’s new!
Eight Core Snapdragon X Plus Overview:
For starters, the Snapdragon X Plus is Qualcomm’s ARM chip for laptops fabricated under TSMC’s 4nm tech. This new version features a cut-down CPU, GPU, and memory specs to ship with laptops at around the 700-900 USD price bracket.
CPU and Memory
The Snapdragon X Plus with eight cores has two SKUs, namely, the ‘X1P-42-100’ and ‘X1P-46-100’. The lower variant has a 3.2 GHz base and 3.4GHz boost clocks with the weakest GPU out of the Snapdragon X series chips. The other variant has a slightly higher base clock (+200 MHz) and should be noticeably snappier thanks to the 4GHz single-core boost frequency. Of course, they are going to fare worse in multi-core as well with a ~20% dip compared to the 12-cored X Elite.
On the memory side, both versions cut down the cache to just 30MB of total L cache. The chips support up to 64GB of LPDDR5x memory running at 8848 MT/s and Gen 3 NVME SSD or UFS 4.0.
Half the GPU
Well, one of the major cutdowns is the half-as-good GPU on the new Snapdragon X Plus chip. The base X Plus will be pushing just 1.7 TFLOPS while the previous chips bearing the same name pushed more than double that (3.8 TFLOPS). The other one isn’t too impressive either with a ~55% weaker GPU than the top X Elite chips.
Affordable CoPilot+ with Efficiency
The major push for these chips seems to be for their AI capabilities and efficiency. Qualcomm hasn’t cut any corners on the NPU here, so you are getting the same 45 TOPS of power from the eight-cored Snapdragon X Plus. That makes laptops with these chips eligible for Microsoft’s ‘Copilot+ PC’ program with features like Recall, Studio Effects, and Co-creator baked into Windows. And since these are ARM chips based on a modern 4nm process, they boast excellent efficiency with all-day battery life for thin and light portables.
Connectivity and Extras
Snapdragon X Plus supports up to WiFi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4 with the ability to drive up to a 4k HDR10 screen at 120Hz. You can hook up to 3 displays running at 4k 60Hz, or up to 2 displays running at 5k 60Hz.
GPU: 1.7 or 2.1 teraflop (TFLOP) integrated Adreno GPU
Display:
Display Processing Unit (DPU) Name: Qualcomm Adreno
Maximum On-Device Display Resolution: 4K Ultra HD @ 120 Hz
Maximum External Display Resolution: 4K @ 60 Hz
High Dynamic Range (HDR): HDR10
Number of Concurrent Displays: 3
Interface Type: DisplayPort 1.4
Video Processing Unit: Qualcomm Adreno VPU
Encoder: 4K @ 60 Hz, 10-bit depth, H.264 (Advanced Video Coding (AVC)), AV1, H.265 (High Efficiency Video Coding (HEVC))
Decoder: 4K @ 120 Hz, 10-bit depth, H.264 (Advanced Video Coding (AVC)), VP9, AV1, H.265 (High Efficiency Video Coding (HEVC))
NPU: 45 TOPS NPU
ISP: Qualcomm Spectra ( Dual), 18-bit depth
Memory:
Type: LPDDR5x
Bit Width: 16-bit
Number of Channels: 8
Transfer Rate: 8448 MT/s
Bandwidth: 135 GB/s
Capacity: Up to 64 GB
Storage:
SD: SD 3.0
SSD/NVMe Interface: NVMe, over PCIe 4.0
UFS: UFS 4.0
Wireless: Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4
5G modem:
Snapdragon X65 5G Modem-RF System
10Gbps peak download speed
3.5 Gbps peak upload speed
Eight Core Snapdragon X Plus Pricing and Availability
Vendors have already started shipping machines with this chip so you can get your hands on an affordable ‘CoPilot+ PC’ today. Popular models include the Vivobook S 15 from Asus, and the Inspiron 14 from Dell with more additions to the lineup soon enough. They are priced at USD 899 as of today.
Meanwhile, check out our video on all the AI things you can do with a Windows laptop today:
Infinix has introduced the Hot 50 smartphone in India. It is a 5G phone which is now made official at a very affordable price. This article discusses everything about the latest Infinix Hot 50, including its price in Nepal and full specifications.
Infinix Hot 50 Overview
Design and Display
The Hot 50 includes a 6.7-inch IPS LCD with a 120Hz refresh rate. It is 7.8mm thick and offers IP54 dust and splash resistance.
Performance
It features the MediaTek Dimensity 6300 chipset and comes with options of 4GB or 8GB RAM and 64GB or 128GB of storage. The device operates on XOS 14.5 based on Android 14.
The smartphone is equipped with a 50MP main camera with Sony’s IMX582 sensor, a 2MP depth sensor, and an 8MP front camera with an LED flash. It features a 5,000mAh battery with 18W charging support.
Rear Cameras: 50MP main camera (Sony IMX582), 2MP depth sensor, auxiliary lens
Front Camera: 8MP with LED flash
Battery: 5,000mAh, 18W charging
OS: XOS 14.5 based on Android 14
Infinix Hot 50 Price in Nepal and Availability
The Infinix Hot 50 is priced at INR 9,999 for the 4GB RAM and 64GB storage model and INR 10,999 for the 8GB RAM and 128GB storage model. Sales start on September 9 through Flipkart. When it makes it here, we expect the Infinix Hot 50 to start at no less than NPR 18,999.
Karma Mobiles falls under the Karma Group of companies that have been active in Nepal’s agriculture sector since 2001. Given that, the nature of their operation, they realised that a lot of smartphones do not have what it takes to assist people involved in heavy-duty occupations. This is why they introduced Karma KG777 Pro into the market. Let’s discuss further.
Karma KG777 Pro Overview
Design and Display
The Karma KG777 Pro is a rugged phone and looks such a way too. It has a hefty casing and textured back panel. There appears to be a triangular metal plate on the lower part with the company branding. It has two strips of LED underneath the camera which can light up in multiple colours. This phone is IP68, IP69K as well as MIL-STD 810G-rated effectively making it waterproof, shockproof, and dustproof. Moreover, in the promotional video of the phone, a person literally tosses it like a skipping stone. Seems legit. 👍
On the front, it has a 6.3-inch screen spanning FHD+ in resolution. It unsurprisingly dons a Corning Gorilla Glass for added protection. However, the company has not specified the exact variant of the glass. They have not revealed other details on the screen either.
Performance
Being durable is where the Karma KG777 Pro excels at. The performance side of things is kind of… sad. Firstly, the primary driver on this thing is the MediaTek Helio P70 processor. This chipset launched back in 2018 and the series has not been updated since 2020. The Helio G-series chipsets — which are reserved for budget phones, succeeded the Helio P-series. In other words, the silicone on this phone is pretty old and weak but should work fine for basic things. It has an AI accelerator though.
Other than that, the phone comes with 6GB RAM and 128GB storage. Though it is not mentioned, the Karma KG777 Pro should have a slot for a microSD card, since it is pretty much standard for rugged phones to have one. Another standard for such phones is definitely a large battery, and this phone has a 10,000 mAh one! Karma mentions a wireless charging speed of 5W, but the speed for wired charging is not known.
This phone comes with “Adventure Professor”. It is a software pack comprising of compass, sound meter, magnifier, height measure, magnifier, etc. — basically tools that would come in handy in emergencies as well as during work for those in heavy-duty occupations. That is cool and all, the Karma KG777 Pro boots on Android 10, which is once again pretty old at this point. Hence, the longevity of the phone is a bit questionable even though the phone’s hardware might survive for years to come.
Lastly, let’s talk about cameras, of which there are three on the back. The promotional materials of the phone have conflicting information on the primary shooter. It is either a 21MP unit with a Sony sensor or a 48MP snapper with a Samsung sensor. Moving on, the auxiliary lenses and front camera are undisputed. There are two eight-megapixel units on the back, the purpose of which is unclarified. Meanwhile, the selfie shooter is a 16MP unit.
Karma KG777 Pro Specifications
Design: Rugged, IP68 and IP69K-rated, MIL-STD 810G certified, two LED light strips on the back
Rear Camera: Triple Camera (48MP with Samsung sensor or 21MP with Sony sensor + 2x 8MP auxiliary lens)
Front Camera: 16MP Camera with Samsung sensor (Centre-aligned waterdrop cutout)
Battery: 10,000 mAh cell with 5W wireless charging
Karma KG777 Pro Price in Nepal and Availability
You can contact Karma Mobiles on Facebook if you are interested in getting this rugged phone. The Karma KG777 Pro price in Nepal is NPR 36,000. Also, the first 100 buyers will be getting the Karma KG999 Pro smartwatch worth NPR 5,000 for absolutely free as an introductory offer!
Karma Smartphone
Price in Nepal (Official)
KG777 Pro
NPR 36,000
Meanwhile, check out our CMF Phone 1 review video:
After the recent announcement of Intel Core Ultra Series 2 processors, many retailers refreshed their offerings with Intel’s newest innovation and Samsung is no different. The South Korean Tech giant has announced its Galaxy Book5 Pro with the Intel Core Ultra 7 256V to be available soon so in this piece, let’s take a quick glance at the features, specifications, and expected price in Nepal of the Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 360.
Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 360 Overview:
Design and Display
The Galaxy Book Pro is a laptop-tablet hybrid with a large 16” touch screen. Samsung calls it a ‘Dynamic AMOLED 2X’ screen, but that basically just means a high refresh rate (120Hz) OLED panel. It’s high res, has thin side and top bezels, and supports stylus input from the S pen included in the retail box. The device is quite sleek measuring below 13mm thick and weighing just 1.69 kg.
Outstanding Efficiency
As mentioned earlier, one of the major highlights of this device is the new Lunar Lake Core Ultra Series 2 chipset from Intel. With the Core Ultra 7, this Galaxy Book5 Pro boasts up to a ridiculous 25 hours of video playback. That’s thanks to both the chipset as well as a relatively large 76Wh battery.
Although there’s no information on other configurations, the Ultra 7 256V has a total of 8 cores (4 performance and 4 efficiency), 8 threads, and can clock up to 4.8 GHz. It’s based on TSMC’s N6 node and features the GPU and NPU on the same tile as well.
Graphics and AI
With the new Xe2-based Arc 140V graphics, the Galaxy Book5 Pro gets a boost in the graphics department as well. Moreover, the overall system measures over 120 TOPS with 48 of those coming from the Neural Processing Unit (NPU). That crosses the 40 TOPS threshold for a Windows Co Pilot+ PC, so the Book5 Pro is an ‘AI PC’ by all means and you’ll get to enjoy features like Paint Cocreator, Live Captions, Automatic Super Resolution, Studio Effects, and Recall.
That’s not all though, Samsung promises 300+ AI-accelerated features over 100+ creativity, productivity, gaming, and entertainment applications. That includes many of Samsung’s aces like Circle to Search, Chat Assist, Live Transcript, and Transcript which we previously saw in the S24 series of smartphones.
Connectivity and Extras
The Galaxy Book5 Pro ships with 16GB of LPDDR5X RAM soldered to the board with up to 1TB of Gen 4 NVME SSD. It features WiFi 7 with Bluetooth 5.4 for wireless connectivity. On the port side of things, there are two Thunderbolt 4 ports, a USB 3.2 Type-A port, an HDMI 2.1, a microSD reader, and an audio jack.
Weight and Dimensions: 1.69kg and 355.4 x 252.2 x 12.8mm
Display: 16-inch AMOLED 3K with anti-glare coating, 120Hz, 120% DCI P3, 10 point multi-touch support, S Pen
Processor: Intel Core Ultra 7 256V (8C/8T, 6nm)
Graphics: Intel Arc 140V integrated graphics
Memory: 16GB LPDDR5X RAM
Storage: 512GB and 1TB NVME SSD
Camera: FHD webcam with Windows Hello
Microphone and Speaker: 5Wx2 woofers, 3.3W x2 tweeter with Dolby Atmos and built-in microphone
Battery: 76Wh with 65W USB-C fast charging
OS: Windows 11 Home
Connectivity and Ports: Wi-Fi 7, 802.11be, Bluetooth v5.4, Thunderbolt 4 (2), USB 3.2 Type-A (1), Micro SD, Headphone / Microphone, HDMI 2.1
Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 360 Price in Nepal and Availability
Pre-orders for the new Galaxy Book is now open in the West. When it makes its way here, we expect the Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 360 Price in Nepal to be around NPR 300,000.
Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro
Price in the UK (Official)
Price in Nepal (Expected)
512GB
GBP 1,700
NPR 300,000
Meanwhile, check our video on the Asus Vivobook S 16 OLED with Core Ultra :
Motorola has introduced a new smartphone, the Motorola Moto S50, in China. This device has been internationally launched as the Motorola Edge 50 Neo. In this article, we’ll explore the Motorola S50 including its expected price in Nepal, features, and specifications.
Motorola S50 Overview
Design and Display
The Motorola Moto S50 closely mirrors the Motorola Edge 50 Pro with a sleek form factor and matte finish. It is available in three colors: Persimmon Orange, Flora Blue, and Latte. For biometrics, there is an in-screen finger sensor for added security.
The Moto S50 boasts a 6.36-inch with 1.5K resolution and LTPO technology. Along with that, it is capable of a 120Hz refresh rate and 3,000 nits’ peak brightness. Moreover, the screen is safeguarded by Gorilla Glass protection and offers IP68-rated dust and water resistance.
Performance and Camera
Under the hood, the Moto S50 packs the latest MediaTek Dimensity 7300 chipset, featuring an 8-core configuration built on a 4nm process technology. Additionally, it includes four Cortex-A78 cores and four Cortex-A55 cores, with a peak clock speed of 2.5 GHz. The device comes preloaded with Android 14, enhanced by the Hello UI for a smooth and intuitive user experience.
The Motorola S50 boasts a 50-megapixel Sony IMX896 main sensor with OIS, a 13-megapixel GalaxyCore GC13A2 ultra-wide camera that functions as a macro lens, and a 10-megapixel Samsung S5K3K1 telephoto lens offering 3X optical zoom. For selfies, there’s a 32-megapixel at the front.
Battery and Storage
Regarding the battery, the Moto S50 is equipped with a 4,310mAh battery that supports 68W fast charging. In just 13 minutes, the phone can go from 0 to 50 percent. Additionally, the S50 supports 15W wireless charging.
Other than that, this phone is available in two storage configurations. Both models featured LPDDR4X RAM and UFS 2.2 storage, with the lower one offering 12GB RAM and 256GB ROM while the higher configuration comes with 12 gigs of memory and 512 gigs of internal storage.
Battery: 4,310mAh with 68W charging and 15W wireless charging
Motorola S50 Price in Nepal and Availability
The smartphone was launched in China at a starting price of 2,199 Yuan for 12GB+512GB and 2,499 Yuan for 12GB+512GB. If and when it makes its way here, we expect the Motorola S50 price in Nepal to start at NPR 50,000.
The Bluetooth 5 specifications were released in 2016 with updates followed in 2019, 2021, and 2023. Now, the Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG) has unveiled Bluetooth Core Specification 6.0, introducing significant new features and enhancements. The standout addition is Bluetooth Channel Sounding, which promises to transform distance measurement in Bluetooth devices. This article will discuss major upgrades to the latest Bluetooth 6.0, including its core specifications.
Bluetooth 6.0 Overview
Advanced Distance Measurement
Bluetooth 6.0 introduces Bluetooth Channel Sounding, providing ‘true’ distance awareness for Bluetooth-compatible devices. This feature uses Phase-Based Ranging (PBR) and Round-Trip Timing (RTT) to measure distance with high precision. For example, it can improve keyless entry systems for cars. Channel Sounding achieves centimeter-level precision and supports solid security, such that only authorized users can access secure areas.
Improved Scanning Efficiency
Another key feature is Decision-Based Advertising Filtering (DBAF). This improvement increases scanning efficiency by reducing the time spent scanning secondary channels. For instance, in a crowded tech conference, your smartphone will use DBAF to filter out unnecessary signals more quickly. This results in faster connection times and better battery life.
Better Audio Streaming
The updated Isochronous Adaptation Layer (ISOAL) in Bluetooth 6.0 addresses latency and reliability issues. This enhancement benefits real-time audio streaming, such as with wireless headphones or speakers. The new framing mode reduces delays, providing clearer and more synchronized audio, which is especially useful for gaming or video calls.
Expanded Device Features
The extended link layer (LL) feature set allows devices to support a broader range of functions. For example, smart home devices like locks or thermostats can now communicate more effectively. This makes smart home systems more versatile and responsive.
Flexible Frame Spacing
Bluetooth 6.0 introduces negotiable frame spacing for packet transmissions, replacing the fixed 150 µs value. This flexibility improves connection efficiency, which benefits devices like smartwatches and fitness trackers.
