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OpenAI announces GPT Store: An appstore for GPTs

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OpenAI announces GPT Store: An appstore for GPTs

OpenAI just unveiled custom chatbots called GPTs and multiple other exciting upgrades including the latest version of ChatGPT, GPT-4 Turbo, GPT store, and more. In this article, we will discuss more about the custom GPTs and GPT Store. 

OpenAI GPTs and GPT Store: Overview

Custom Chatbots


ChatGPT was already an insanely powerful chatbot, but its creator, OpenAI, will now let you make your custom chatbots. Namely GPTs, it is a new way to create a personal chatbot of your liking. For instance, it can help you create your science tutor, help you learn chess, or become your event planner, it’s all up to your preference.

Tailor-made GPTs

OpenAI GPTs

Interestingly, this is made with accessibility in mind. As such, even people who have never written a single line of code in their life can create their own chatbots. Creating your own GPT is easier than you might think. All you need to do is, start a chat with Chatgpt, and provide all the necessary content. They could be of incredible help to all sets of demographics, from gardening to becoming your business advisor.

Business and Revenue Sharing 

OpenAI also announced it will be sharing revenues with the best custom GPTs, and they will be exclusively available on the GPT store. However, OpenAI has also promised to safeguard your data and privacy with utmost care, and they won’t share them with other third parties.

In addition, they can also be integrated with other applications. Just like a plugin, GPTs can become your shopping assistant, it can help you email, analyze your database, and more.

Other announcement by OpenAI

In addition to GPTs, OpenAI has also announced numerous other products. The emerging startup announced the new GPT-4 Turbo model that is more capable, cheaper, and will also support an incredible 128k context window. In other words, you’ll be able to input more than 300 pages of text, almost as long as a standard novel by Albert Camus. To add on top, it also announced other features like TTS (text-to-speech), image vision(dalle-3), and other multimodal capabilities.

Open AI GPTs and GPT Store: Availability

According to Sam Altman, it will be accessible through the GPT store in the upcoming weeks. In addition, GPTs will be made available to paying ChatGPT Plus subscribers and other OpenAI enterprise customers as well. we’ll keep you updated with the latest developments regarding OpenAI and ChatGPT.

  • Meanwhile, check out our review of the Pixel 8:

MediaTek Dimensity 9300 unveiled with Ray tracing and big core architectures

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MediaTek Dimensity 9300 unveiled with Ray tracing and big core architectures

The Qualcomm 8 Gen 3 made its debut a while ago. And its counterpart, the Dimensity 9300 from Mediatek has also arrived with all big core configurations and boosted GPU. Without further ado, let’s get headed to the specs, features, availability, and other info of the Mediatek Dimensity 9300 SoC in this article.

MediaTek Dimensity 9300 Overview:

Performance

The Dimensity 9300 chipset boasts an interesting layout with a prime Cortex-X4 core at 3.25GHz, three Cortex-X4 cores running at 2.85GHz, followed by four Cortex-A720 cores clocking at 2.0GHz. Mediatek has gone for a ‘beast mode’ structure with four X4 cores for the very first time.

Mediatek Dimensity 9300 Features

Fabbed under TSMC’s 3rd gen 4nm+ process, the silicon is determined for increased power and efficiency. The earlier leak showcased a whopping 2,055,084 Antutu score. It is 40% more powerful in peak performance than Dimensity 9200 while consuming 33% less power. As for the memory, there is support for LPDDR5T RAM with 9,600 Mbps speed, making it the first smartphone chip to do so.

Powerful Graphics

Mediatek has also not left the GPU side behind. The Dimensity 9300 gets a 12-core Immortalis-G720 GPU with some serious gaming power. It supports hardware-based ray tracing with a whopping 46% boost over its predecessor at 40% less power consumption. Following the AI bandwagon, there is the APU 790 which is capable of Generative AI with Stable Defusion generation in less than a second. Likewise, you get support for Large Language Models (LLM) with up to 33 billion parameters.

Imagiq 990 ISP, R16 5G Modem, Up to 180Hz refresh rate

As the latest and greatest offering from Mediatek, the Dimensity 9300 brings more goodies to the table. The chip integrates the Imagiq 990 ISP with support for up to 320MP camera, 8K res videos at 30fps, and 4K at 30/60fps. On top of that, you also get cinematic mode and real-time bokeh for some mobile filmmaking.

It supports WQHD display with up to 180Hz and 4K res panels at 120Hz. Likewise, the connectivity options include the R16 5G modem with support for sub-6GHz/mmWave (7.9Gbps), WiFi 7, and Bluetooth 5.4.

Dimensity 9200 Dimensity 9300 Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
CPU Prime 1x Cortex-X3 @ 3.05GHz 1x Cortex-X4 @ 3.25GHz 1x Cortex-X4 @ 3.3GHz
CPU Big 3x Cortex-A715 @ 2.85GHz 3x Cortex-X4 @ 2.85GHz + 4x Cortex-A720 @ 2.0GHz 3x Cortex-A720 @ 3.2GHz + 2x A720 @ 3.0Ghz
CPU Little 4x Cortex-A510 @ 1.8GHz – 2x Cortex-A520 @ 2.3Ghz
GPU Immortalis G715 Immortalis G720 Adreno 740
RAM LPDDR5X LPDDR5T LPDDR5X
5G sub-6GHz/mmWave (7.9Gbps) sub-6GHz/mmWave (7.9Gbps) sub-6GHz/mmWave (10Gbps)
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 7 (6.5Gbps) Wi-Fi 7 (6.5Gbps) Wi-Fi 7 (5.8Gbps)
Bluetooth BT 5.3 BT 5.4 BT 5.4
Camera 320MP, 18-bit ISP 320MP, 18-bit ISP 200MP, 18-bit ISP
Video 8K @ 30fps, 4K @ 60fps 8K @ 30fps, 4K @ 60fps 8K @ 30fps, 4K @ 120fps

MediaTek Dimensity 9300 Availability

The Dimensity 9300 is making its debut with the Vivo X100 series which is launching tomorrow: the 8th of November, 2023. We’ll see more flagship phones featuring the chip in the coming days.

  • Meanwhile, check out our iPhone 15 Pro Max vs Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra comparison.

Elon Musk’s xAI unveils a new chatbot called “Grok” to rival ChatGPT

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Elon Musk’s xAI unveils a new chatbot called “Grok” to rival ChatGPT

After co-founding OpenAI (and cutting ties with it), Elon Musk launched his own AI company that goes by the name of “xAI”. And recently, xAI announced one of its first projects: an LLM called “Grok”.  In this article, I will explain more about the alleged “ better than chatGPT “ chatbot. Let’s dive in.

xAI’s Grok: Overview

A bit of background

After months of anticipation, the first product from Elon Musk’s xAI might be closer than we expected. However, right after leaving the board of OpenAI, Musk had become increasingly critical of AI and its emergence. He even went on to claim that AI possessed the biggest existential threat known to humanity. Despite, all of that, Musk went on the record to speak about how the prototype of Grok had already surpassed ChatGPT. 

Furthermore, the success of this new company might not be as promising as his previous ventures. The primary reason for this is that Elon Musk has been losing his charm since he acquired X. Musk has garnered more criticism than ever before due to his controversial political remarks, and the spread of misinformation at times. Additionally, his decision to lay off thousands of people from their jobs doesn’t help either. 

Leaving his outside interests aside, let’s understand what this ‘Grok’ is really about. 

Grok Chatbot

xAI's Grok

Elon Musk’s xAI has introduced Grok, a new witty chatbot with a very edgy sense of humor. Grok self-describes as having a ‘rebellious streak’ and takes inspiration from the popular comedy science fiction franchise ‘Hitchhiker’s Guide To The Galaxy’. The images that surfaced online make it well evident as well. 

“By the way, ‘Grok’ lacks a precise definition, but the Oxford dictionary defines it as ‘to intuitively understand or to empathize’. So, I guess the name does make sense with its definition as well. In addition, Grok will have real-time knowledge of the world via the X platform. It will also answer certain types of questions that are usually rejected by most chatbots.

What influenced Elon Musk?

Musk had previously criticized ChatGPT for being too rigid and stuck within the boundaries of modern political correctness. His fundamental concerns were that the popular chatbot held an overtly tamed moral position and that this so-called intelligent agent lacked features resembling sentience. This could be one of those reasons, which influenced Mr. Musk. 

Demo and Capabilities


The chatbot will improve with user feedback as it has direct access to user posts in the X platform. The Beta model is currently available to a select few groups. And the results show a remarkable prowess. The bot has the unusual ability to throw some quick banters and responses are full of sarcasm and wits as well.

What model does Grok use?

Grok-1, like other large language models, operates on a deep neural network architecture known as a transformer. Furthermore, it is trained on an extensive dataset of text from the internet. And it learns to predict and generate human-like text by fine-tuning its vast number of parameters. What sets Grok-1 apart is its contextual understanding, enabling it to comprehend the context in which words are used in sentences. With its large parameter size, Grok-1 can capture intricate patterns in a wide range of languages. 

Public view and Ethical concerns

While Grok’s wit and Twitter insights are impressive, they raise some important ethical concerns. Critiques argue access to personal social media posts is disrespecting one’s privacy.  In addition, some added that the use of humor by AI chatbots might even perpetuate gross stereotypes.

Other projects of xAI

While in July, Musk announced that, the main goal of xAI would be to understand the “true nature of the universe” through AI. It’s a problem that has perplexed philosophers and scientists for centuries. However, for now, it seems a little bit far-fetched to jump right into a metaphysical domain. As the nature of reality and consciousness are untestable stuff. And they are simply not in the scope of our understanding with the current knowledge of the established field of sciences. 

 Elon Musk’s xAi Grok: Availability 


As mentioned above, only a select few groups in the United States have been made access to the beta version. Likewise, Once Grok AI exits beta, it will be available for all X Premium+ users. Hence, subscribing will be the only option to access Grok.  

Meanwhile, you also watch our review of Motorola G84

Washing Machine Buying Guide 101: Know the Basics!

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Washing Machine Buying Guide 101: Know the Basics!

Not long ago, washing machines were considered a luxury item reserved for wealthy folks. But now, it’s seen as a necessity that saves you valuable time and energy. Given we will soon be in the middle of winter, and, washing clothes will be torture. We figured you’d consider getting a washing machine, and a buying guide would sure be helpful. So here are the basics!

Washing Machine Buying Guide

The washing machine is rather simple to understand. And buying one shouldn’t be complex either. So, before getting one, you can only consider two aspects: its type, and, its capacity. Easy! Now, let’s get into it in more detail, shall we?

Types of Washing Machines

There are many types of washing machines available in the market. And, like everything else, the choices are rather limited here in Nepal. However, this isn’t to say that the available choices aren’t enough! Here in Nepal, we get two types of washing machines: semi-automatic, and automatic a.k.a fully-automatic.

Semi-automatic

These are usually the entry-level goodies, that take a lot of labour off of your shoulders. They come with two separate compartments in them. One for the washer, where you wash your clothes, and the other for rinsing and drying. Firstly, you load your clothes into the washer, put some detergent, then press some buttons, and let it be. It then takes some time and does the washing.

Semi Automatic Washing Machine

After it’s done, you’ll then have to manually shift the washed clothes to the other compartment to do the rinsing and drying. Here, first, it will rinse the clothes off then it will do the drying. Thus, a semi-automatic washing machine requires some manual labour along with quite a bit of your attention. However, they are pretty water-efficient and budget-friendly. Finally, talking of the price tag, this type of washing machine costs you anywhere between NPR 12,000 to NPR 40,000.

Pros

  • Affordable
  • More control over the laundry process

Cons

  • Separate compartments for washing, and rinsing and drying
  • Requires manual labour and attention

Fully-automatic

Now, the fully-automatic washing machines are a few steps ahead of their semi-automatic counterparts. This is to say, that these machines cut out almost all the labour from your laundry process. Here, with the automatic washing machines, you just have to load the clothes, add in your detergent, and press some buttons. THAT’S IT! It does the rest, all the way from washing to drying. Now, fully automatic washing machines are available in two types: Top load, and front load.

Top Load

As the name suggests, with this type of washing machine you load the clothes from the top. They have a single compartment with a vertically placed tube, which does all the washing and drying. Due to this vertical alignment of the tube, the design of the entire machine gets to be rather slim. As a result, top-load washing machines are quite space-friendly. However, top loads usually require more detergent while offering lesser stain-removing prowess than the front loads. Furthermore, it is also known for not being very water efficient.

Top Load Washing Machine

Nevertheless, you can work around this problem, thanks to its unique feature. The said feature allows you to pause the laundry process. As a result, you can pause the machine midway and manually add water, giving you much more control over the water usage. You can also add more clothes to wash, using this same feature. Meanwhile, they are more electricity efficient and offer faster laundry cycles. The top-load washing machines are available to purchase at a price range of NPR 30,000 to NPR 180,000. Besides, you can also get a mini version of these at around NPR 4,000 to NPR 7,000.

Pros
  • Relatively affordable
  • Requires less work
  • Electricity efficient
  • Space-friendly
  • Faster laundry cycles
  • Added flexibility with pausing feature
Cons
  • Consumes more water and detergent
  • Less stain-removing capability

Front Load

Similarly, front-load washing machines also have a single compartment, however, it is horizontally placed. Such that, they have a door on the front, from where you load your clothes to do the laundry. This is the main differentiating factor from its top-loading counterpart. As a result of this horizontal tube alignment, the front-load washing machines are a bit bulky in size and need more space. These washing machines are more advanced than the top loads and, hence, are more water efficient.

Front Load Washing Machine

Moreover, they also offer a cleaner wash with less detergent, thanks to the faster torque and added range of motion. On the other hand, the front-load washing machine consumes more electricity and has a longer wash cycle compared to its other companions. You also miss out on the pausing feature that you get on the top-load washing machines. In terms of cost, these washing machines start from NPR 40,000 and can go up to NPR 250,000.

Pros
  • Water efficient
  • Better cleaning of clothes
  • More advanced
Cons
  • On the expensive end
  • Bulkier
  • Consumes more electricity
  • Less flexible
  • Requires timely maintenance (cleaning)

Capacity of Washing Machines

Now, that we’ve covered the types of washing machines, let’s look into the other major aspect — capacity! Understanding the capacity of a washing machine is fairly simple. You can see a certain weight assigned to the washing machine like 6 Kg, 7.5 Kg, 8.2 Kg, and so on. This number represents the capacity of the washing machine, i.e. the weight of dry clothes you can safely load into your machine at once. Simply put, the higher the number, the more clothes you can wash at the same time.

Laundry overload

Here, I will be listing out the capacity of the washing machine and also the size of the family it is ideal for:

Washing Machine Capacity

Ideal for

Under 5 Kg

(Mini Washing machine)

Individual

(can only wash a couple of shirts at a time)

5 Kg

 Individual
6 Kg

Couple

7 Kg

Small family (3 individuals)

8 Kg

Medium family (4 individuals)

9 Kg

Large Family (5 individuals)

10 Kg

Large Family (6 individuals)

11 Kg

Very Large Family (7 individuals)

12 Kg

Very Large Family (8 individuals)

Now that we have covered both the main aspects of a “washer”, you are well-equipped to find the one of your dreams! Nevertheless, here are some curated “pro tips” bundled with this washing machine buying guide to further help you out!

Pro Tips

  • It’s better to get a washing machine from a well-known brand as they offer a better quality product as well as a superior after-sales service.
  • The above-explained aspects cover most of what you need when choosing a suitable machine for you. However, you should take a deeper look into the features and nuances like the warranty of the machine to better suit your needs.
  • You need a dedicated tap for water intake as well as proper drainage when setting up your machine. However, you can work around the necessity of a dedicated tap with the semi-automatic, and the top-load washing machine.
  • Use a detergent formulated for the type of your machine to get optimum results.
  • Washing machines are ideal for moderately dirty clothes. With this in mind, if your clothes have a deep stain, it’s recommended to manually deal with it.
  • Don’t overload laundry into your machine, in order to ensure better cleaning and longevity of your machine. Such that, getting a scale for weighing the laundry is a good idea.
  • Separate your laundry according to the type of fabric, and colour so that you can avoid lint and colour contamination.
  • And finally, the clothes aren’t ready to wear dry when you take them out from the washing machine. They are about 80% of the way there and need a little more time to fully dry.

Conclusion

I hope that this washing machine buying guide was helpful to you. And you will choose one that’s best for you, saving yourself a lot of time and effort. Also, do let us know if you’d like more buying guides like these! Till then, stay warm, and stay tidy! CHEERS!

Meanwhile, check out these best budget washing machines to buy in Nepal

POCO C65 launched with Helio G85 and a 6.74-inch display

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POCO C65 launched with Helio G85 and a 6.74-inch display

POCO has unleashed its brand new smartphone- the POCO C65. Similar to its predecessor, the new C65 remains a budget smart-set. However, it comes with a few upgrades over its predecessor.  In this article, we will discuss the new POCO C65 in detail, including its expected price in Nepal, features, and specifications.

POCO C65 Overview

Design and Display 

POCO C65 is a regular rectangular phone with soft corners. In addition,  It comes in three colors, each providing a distinct feel to it despite having a plain design, namely blue, black, and purple. Interestingly, it also features relatively minimal bezels with a waterdrop notch design.

Poco C65 Color varieties

In addition, it features an IPS LCD with a screen size of 6.74 inches (17.1196 cm). It offers a Full HD resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels with a pixel density of 330 pixels per inch. This 90Hz display can reach up to 600 nits of peak brightness.

  • Meanwhile, check out all the prices and specs of Poco products here

Processor and Performance

POCO C65 is powered by the same MediaTek Helio G85 chipset as its predecessor. Built on the TSMC N12 (12nm-class) production process and featuring eight total cores (2x Cortex-A75 cores @ 2.0GHz + 6x Cortex-A55 cores @1.8GHz), this chipset should suffice for running your everyday applications without too many compromises.

Mediatek Helio G85

Similarly, the smartphone is offered in two choices in terms of memory. A base 6/128 GB variant (compared to the 4/64GB base on the C55) and a pricier 8/256GB one. In addition, both support expansion up to 1TB via an external SD card.

Camera 

The main camera setup on the POCO C65 features a triple-camera configuration, consisting of a 50 MP primary camera, an 8MP ultrawide, and a 2 MP depth sensor. In addition, the camera is capable of recording 720p and 1080p videos at 30 frames per second.

Similarly, for the front camera, it has a single 8 MP shooter that can record 1080p videos at 30 frames per second.

Battery and Extras

Moving on, the POCO C65 has a battery capacity of 5000 mAh- the same as its predecessor. It runs on Android 13 with Xiaomi’s MIUI 14 skin on top.

Poco C65 battery

 

It now features USB-C which is an upgrade over its predecessor’s Micro USB port. The newer C65 also supports NFC which the C55 didn’t. Lastly, the charging speed gets a bump too—from 10W to 18W.

POCO C65: Specifications 

  • Display: 6.74-inch IPS LCD,  90Hz refresh rate
  • Resolution: Full HD+ resolution
  • Processor: MediaTek Helio G85 (12nm)
  • RAM: 6/8 GB
  • Storage:128/256GB of eMMC 5.1 (expandable via MicroSD)
  • Software: Android 13 with MIUI 14
  • Security: Side-mounted fingerprint sensor
  • Rear-facing camera: 50MP primary camera, 8MP ultra-wide lens, 2MP depth sensor
  • Front-facing camera: 8MP
  • Connectivity: USB-C port, a 3.5mm headphone jack, WiFi, NFC, and Bluetooth
  • Battery: 5,000mAh, 18W fast charging
  • Color options: Black, Blue and Purple

POCO C65: Price in Nepal and Availability

The POCO C65 starts at USD 110 for the 6/128 GB variant. If and when it arrives here, we expect the POCO C65 price in Nepal to be around NPR 14,999.

POCO C65 Early Bird Price (Official) Price in Nepal (Expected)
6/128 GB USD 109 NPR 14,999
8/256 GB USD 129 NPR 17,999

  • Meanwhile, also watch our video on the iQOO Z7 Pro vs Motorola Edge 40 Neo:

Samsung announces 50MP ISOCELL GNK sensor

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Samsung announces 50MP ISOCELL GNK sensor

Samsung recently announced the successor to its ISOCELL GN1 sensor. This sensor is the South Korean tech giant’s latest addition to its CMOS camera sensor family. It allows for better imaging and video recording capabilities than its predecessor. In this article, we shall discuss the Samsung ISOCELL GNK sensor, its specifications, features and availability.

Samsung ISOCELL GNK Overview

Firstly, the new ISOCELL GNK sensor has a size of 1/1.3” and an effective resolution of 8,160 x 6,144 pixels (50MP). It features a pixel size of 1.2μm and an electronic rolling shutter. The ISOCELL GNK merges four neighbouring pixels to form a 2.4μm pixel to achieve higher light sensitivity. In terms of the colour filter, it comes with a Dual Tetrapixel RGB Bayer pattern.

Samsung has collaborated with three different ISO models to enhance the HDR performance of its latest sensor. As a result, ISOCELL GNK can produce images with a dynamic range of up to 102 dB. It also features Smart-ISO Pro which helps in minimising motion artefacts. This in turn helps create images with colour depths of up to 14-bit.

ISOCELL GNK Sensor Features

Furthermore, the latest Samsung sensor offers ultra-fast autofocus. It is packed with two photodiodes per pixel which helps focus on an object in motion. It achieves this by comparing the phase difference in all four directions. In terms of video, this sensor allows 8K video recording at 30FPS without compromising the field of view. In addition, it also allows 4K @ 120 FPS and FHD @ 240 FPS video recording.

Conclusion

The ISOCELL sensors are used in a wide range of products including computers, digital cameras, and smartphones. Companies like Redmi, and Realme have used Samsung’s ISOCELL sensor in their midrange offerings previously. Starting next year, midrange, and premium-midrange phones may feature the Samsung ISOCELL GNK sensor.

  • Meanwhile, check out our Google Pixel 8 review.

Sony’s flagship WF-1000XM5 earbuds are now available in Nepal

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Sony’s flagship WF-1000XM5 earbuds are now available in Nepal

Sony launched the WF-1000XM5 wireless earbuds, which are the successor to 2021’s wildly popular WF-1000XM4 back in July. These bring some significant upgrades over their predecessors all across the board and are now available in Nepal as well. In this article, I will be discussing all the features, specifications, and official price in Nepal of the Sony WF-1000XM5.

Sony WF-1000XM5 Overview:

Design

Compared to the XM4s, these new earbuds bear a much more compact design. Sony says the WF-1000XM5 is roughly 25% smaller and 20% lighter (5.9 gm < 7.3 gm), which should make a much more comfortable fit. Moreover, these earbuds have polyurethane foam material ear tips for better comfort and seal.

Sony-WF-1000XM5-color-options

The charging case has been redesigned into a more compact piece too. Sony has replaced the wide LED battery indicator on the WF-1000XM4 with a subtle circular one instead. Whereas you now get a separate button at the back for initial pairing. Just like on Apple’s AirPods. You get two color options to choose from here: Silver and Black. The earbuds are also IPX4 water-resistant and have a USB-C port for charging.

Audio

Sony WF-1000XM5 brings an entirely new 8.4mm Dynamic Driver X, for richer audio overall. It supports High-Res Audio Wireless via the LDAC codec plus Sony’s DSEE Extreme technology, enabling the upscaling of compressed audio in real-time. And the new V2 integrated processor and QN2e noise-canceling processor also enable precision 24-bit audio processing here. Other than this, it is also 360 Reality Audio certified for head-tracking function.

Sony WF-1000XM5 Drivers

The earbuds come with three microphones per earbud. What’s even better is the bone conduction sensors to ensure precise voice pickup for clear calls even in noisy environments. Pair that with the AI-based Deep Neural Network (DNN) tech, Sony is promising its “best ever call quality” with the WF-1000XM5.

Battery and Charging 

Even though Sony has shrunk down the physical size of the earbuds, the WF-1000XM5 is still rated to last up to 8 hours on a full charge with ANC on as its predecessor. Or 4 hours more with ANC off. It’s the same thing with the charging case as well, offering 24/36 hours of charge with ANC on/off. A quick 3-minute charge gets you an hour of playback, whereas a full charge takes 1.5 hours. It supports wired charging via the USB-C port and wireless charging as well.

Rest of the specs

These earbuds connect to devices via Bluetooth 5.3 and on Android devices, it supports Google Fast Pair too. Other than this, the WF-1000XM5 also brings true multipoint connectivity, allowing you to pair it with two devices at the same time. For playback control, activating ANC, answering calls, and more, there’s a touch panel on both earbuds.

Sony WF-1000XM5 Specifications:

  • Weight: 5.9 gm (each earbud), 39 gm (case)
  • Water Resistance: Yes (IPX4)
  • Color Options: Silver, black
  • Sound Driver: 8.4mm Dynamic Driver X
  • Frequency Response:
    • 20 Hz – 20 kHz (44.1 kHz sampling)
    • 20 Hz – 40 kHz (LDAC 96 kHz sampling 990 kbps)
  • Microphone: 3 microphones on each earbud
  • Audio Codecs: AAC, SBC, LDAC, LC3
  • Noise Cancellation: Yes (with Ambient Sound Mode, Quick Attention)
  • Connectivity: Bluetooth 5.3
  • Companion App: Sony Headphone Connect (Android | iOS)
  • Control: Touch-sensitive area in each earbud
  • Sensors: Accelerometer, Bone conduction, Proximity
  • Battery Life: 8/12 hours continuous playback (ANC on/off)
  • Other Features: DSEE Extreme, 360 Reality Audio, Multipoint Connect, Speak-to-Chat

Sony WF-1000XM5 Price in Nepal and Availability

The official Sony WF-1000XM5 price in Nepal is NPR 47,000. It’s available in both black and white colorways and you can buy it in Nepal from Nepa Hima, which is the authorized distributor of Sony products in the country.

TWS Earbuds Price in Nepal
Sony WF-1000XM5 NPR 47,000

Apple Watch Series 10 to bring “Hypertension” and “Sleep Apnea” detection

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Apple Watch Series 10 to bring “Hypertension” and “Sleep Apnea” detection

In the digital era, wearable devices are changing how we monitor our health. Apple’s upcoming Watch Series 10 aims to do more than just tell time; it will help safeguard your health by detecting issues like hypertension and sleep apnea, potentially challenging the skepticism surrounding other smartwatches. In this article, let’s delve deeper into this rumored Apple watch.

Apple Watch Series 10: Revolution or just a Gimmick?

What is this next Apple watch?

Mark Gurman an investigative reporter from Bloomberg L.P reveals an interesting report about Apple’s next watch. The alleged Apple watch series 10 is said to include hypertension and sleep apnea detection features. And it is safe to say it can indeed be an incredible addition and a health-caring game changer, if true. 

What are Hypertension and Sleep Apnea?

Hypertension, often called High Blood Pressure, is when the pressure in the blood vessels is higher (40/90 mmHg or above)  than normal blood pressure. Left unchecked, Hypertension can be fatal, and despite that it is a common problem that affects more than 1.28 Billion adults worldwide. People with hypertension may feel mild headaches or exhibit no symptoms at all. So the only way to be sure is to get one’s blood pressure checked. 

Hypertension Complications
Source: CDC

Similarly, Sleep Apnea is another common condition where the breathing stops and restarts many times while sleeping, which might prevent one’s body from getting enough oxygen. Usually, healthcare providers treat sleep apnea by conducting a comprehensive sleep study and employing breathing devices like CPAP machines.

How would the Apple Watch detect Hypertension and Sleep Apnea?

Most smartwatches use various sensors, like a photoplethysmography (PPG)  sensor, which uses infrared light sources and a photodetector at the surface of the skin to measure the volumetric variations of blood circulation. The PPG itself doesn’t measure blood pressure; it exclusively measures heart rates. However, it rather utilizes such information and gives a predictive response based on it. But in consensus, scientists seem to be quite skeptical about them. And experts have also questioned the accuracy and reliability of modern smartwatches which claims to be “health monitoring system “. 

Similarly, most smartwatches can only measure sleep quantity and quality, they work solely by relying on motion detectors, accelerometers, and various sensors. For instance, a change in heart rate during a deep sleep can be indicative of sleep disturbances.  However, sleep apnea differs from your regular sleep disturbances. And common way to detect sleep apnea is usually by implementing additional sensors like SpO2 sensors, which measure oxygen saturation in the blood. Additionally, health professionals use gyroscopes, accelerometers, and even microphones to detect sleep apnea.

Apple Watch Series 10: Conclusion

Despite, the general skepticism and disapproval of health monitoring watches, Apple might be onto something big. Nonetheless, the development of the Apple watch surely will have either of two implications.

Firstly, if it manages to detect high blood pressure and sleep apnea with maximum accuracy and precision. Not only it will harness a seal of satisfaction from the general public but will also revolutionize healthcare completely.

Secondly, this gadget might just become a mere marketing ploy, a manifestation of rampant consumerism, a product disguised as a guardian of the public’s health. Furthermore, some have sometimes criticized it as a harsh commodification of healthcare.

But rather than taking a white or black stance, we can approach the topic with a more realistic view. Going by reputation alone, Apple likely won’t ship a faulty product but that doesn’t mean it going to be medical-grade tech as well. Only time will tell, and until then, we’ll keep you updated with the latest developments regarding the watch.

Meanwhile,  check out our review of the Apple Watch Ultra here: 

Zeblaze launches Vibe 7 Lite in Nepal with rugged design and BT calling!

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Zeblaze launches Vibe 7 Lite in Nepal with rugged design and BT calling!

Zeblaze has been gracing us with the most sought-after features in a smartwatch at an affordable price point. Recently, they have come with the Vibe 7 Lite which comes with the same attributes we love from the company. In this article, we will discuss the Zeblaze Vibe 7 Lite, including its detailed specifications, expected price in Nepal, and so on.

Zeblaze Vibe 7 Lite Overview:

Design and Display

The Zeblaze Vibe 7 Lite comes in a rugged design that features a Zinc alloy casing and buttons. It measures 49 mm x 49 mm x 13 mm in dimensions and weighs just 47 and a half grams without the straps. Furthermore, it has passed 12 military-grade tests and offers durability of 3 ATM, and IP69K.

Zeblaze Vibe 7 Lite Design

A 1.47-inch IPS panel greets us on the front with a resolution of 360 x 360 pixels, 326PPI, and Corning Gorilla Glass protection. Finally, the Zeblaze Vibe 7 comes in four different colour options: Meteorite Black, Wild Green, Desert Grey, and Electric Orange.

Performance and Features

This smartwatch comes with the Realtek 8763EW chipset under the hood. It is the same SoC that was featured on the Zeblaze GTR 3 Pro as well. It comes with all the basic watch features like time, date, stopwatch, and so on. Meanwhile, you also get a wide range of watch face customisation.

Furthermore, it comes with 100+ workout modes while tracking your health vitals such as blood oxygen, heart rate, and menstrual cycle. And, most importantly it offers Bluetooth calling capability as well as a personal assistant.

Battery and the rest

In terms of battery, it comes with a 280 mAh lithium polymer cell that can provide you with up to 14 days of general usage. The number jumps by an additional 11 days when the battery save mode is turned on. Additionally, the Zeblaze Vibe 7 Lite can be fully charged in about 1.5 hours with the magnetic charger that’s included in the box.

Zeblaze Vibe 7 Lite Battery

In terms of wireless connectivity, it comes with Bluetooth v5.2 (BLE). It is compatible with devices running on Android 5.0, and iOS 10.0 or later versions. It also offers additional functionality through the FitCloudPro app.

Zeblaze Vibe 7 Lite Specifications

  • Design: Rugged design with circular dial
  • Materials: Zinc alloy case and buttons, Corning Gorilla Glass, Liquid Silicone (rubber) straps
  • Dimensions: 49.00 mm x 49.00 mm x 13.00 mm
  • Weight: 66.50 grams, 47.50 grams (without straps)
  • Display: 1.47″ IPS LCD panel, 326 PPI
  • Resoultion: 360 x 360 pixels
  • Durability: Passed 12 military-grade tests, 3 ATM, IP69K-rated
  • Sensors: Wrist heart rate monitor, pulse ox blood oxygen saturation monitor, 3-axis accelerometer, 3-axis gyroscope
  • Connectivity: Bluetooth v5.2 (BLE)
  • Battery: 280 mAh Lithium Polymer, Up to 25 days (Battery Saver Mode)
  • Charging: 1.5 hours, charging cable in the box
  • Features: 300+ watch faces, 100+ sports modes, Bluetooth phone call, personal assistant, smart notifications, vitals tracking, menstrual cycle tracking
  • Compatibility: Android 5.0+ or iOS 10.0+
  • Companion App: FitCloudPro (Android | iOS)
  • Colour: Meteorite Black, Wild Green, Desert Grey, Electric Orange

Zeblaze Vibe 7 Lite Price in Nepal and Availability

The Zeblaze Vibe 7 Lite price in Nepal is set at NPR 4,190. You can purchase it from our affiliate store Hukut.

Zeblaze Smartwatch

 Price in Nepal (Official) Availability
Vibe 7 Lite NPR 4,190

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  • Meanwhile, check out our Google Pixel 8 review.

Honor X6a Review: Well, that was surprising!

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Honor X6a Review: Well, that was surprising!

Budget phones are pretty popular in the Nepali market. However, I was never a fan of the segment. So, when I was handed the Honor X6a — truly speaking — I didn’t have much hope with the phone. But boy, did that take me by surprise! Well, kind of. More about that in this full review of the Honor X6a:

Honor X6a Review: Specifications

  • Design: Flat design with all-plastic body
  • Dimensions: 163.32 mm x 75.07 mm x 8.35 mm
  • Weight: 188 grams
  • Display: 6.56” TFT LCD Panel, 90Hz Refresh Rate, 20.15:9, 16.7M colour depth
  • Resolution: HD+ (1612 x 720)
  • Chipset: Octa-core MediaTek Helio G36 (12nm)
  • GPU: IMG GE8320
  • RAM: 4 GB or 6 GB
  • ROM: 128 GB + expandable with MicroSD card
  • OS & UI: Android 13 with MagicOS 7.1 on top
  • Rear Camera: Triple Camera (50 MP Primary + 2 MP Depth Sensor + 2 MP Macro)
  • Front Camera: 5 MP Camera (Centre-aligned waterdrop cutout)
  • Security: Side-mounted fingerprint sensor, Face Recognition
  • Sensors: Gravity Sensor, Ambient Light sensor, Proximity sensor
  • Navigation: GPS, AGPS, Glonass, BeiDou, Galileo
  • Battery: 5,200 mAh Lithium Polymer cell with 22.5W super fast charging
  • Connectivity: Dual SIM, 4G LTE, Dual-band WiFi with WiFi Direct, Bluetooth v5.1, USB 2.0 (Type-C), 3.5mm headphone jack
  • Colour Options: Sky Silver, Midnight Black, and Cyan Lake
  • Buy Honor X6a here

My unit here is a Midnight Black variant with a 4GB + 128GB configuration. This handset retails for NPR 17,490 and comes with a silicone case, charging cable, and a power brick included in the box.

Honor X6a Review

Design and Build

  • Dimensions: 163.32 mm x 75.07 mm x 8.35 mm
  • Weight: 188 grams
  • Material: All plastic build

When I unboxed the pack and saw the phone’s design, I was quite impressed. It looks premium for the most part — the awkward-looking flash gives it off. But other than that, the overall build is pretty sturdy. It has flat edges which didn’t feel the most comfortable when holding, but, slapping the case on it fixes that pretty easily.

Honor X6a Design

Thanks to its matte finish, it’s quite resistant to smudges. However, it is prone to collecting dust and dirt around its massive camera cutouts. It took me some time to get used to its side-mounted fingerprint sensor. Other than that, the Honor X6a is pretty balanced weight-wise as well — it slips in and stays in your pocket pretty comfortably.

Display

  • 6.56” TFT LCD Panel, 20.15:9 aspect ratio
  • HD+ (1612 x 720), 90Hz Refresh Rate, 16.7M colour depth

The screen of the phone is quite vibrant and good to look at. The viewing angles are decent as well. Similarly, talking of the bezels, you won’t notice them for the most part — except for its bulky chin.

Honor X6a Display

Scrolling through your feed is usually quite smooth. However, there are noticeable stutters here and there, due to which it doesn’t feel like you’re looking at a 90Hz display. Other than that, typing on it and performing gestures feels alright. The haptics on this phone are pretty poor though, which is unfortunately not out of line for a budget device like this. You can fiddle around and set the haptics as per your liking, so it isn’t something to sweat over per se.

Camera

  • Rear Camera: 50 MP Primary + 2 MP Depth Sensor + 2 MP Macro
  • Front Camera: 5 MP Camera

Now this is where the phone caught me by surprise! Generally speaking, the camera is pretty good. So much so, that an iPhone user colleague of mine was thoroughly impressed with the photos it captured. This isn’t to say that the camera is absolutely phenomenal — I’d be lying if I said that.

Honor X6a Camera

Daytime

Taking photos in the daytime, and in well-lit areas during the night results in pretty-to-look-at images. However, it starts getting all hazy once you zoom in. So, even though the camera is a 50MP sensor, it doesn’t seem to tap into its full potential. The phone struggles with HDR images. And, you can see it working hard to process it if you open the image as soon as you capture it.

Similarly, the images are a bit oversharpened and a bit oversaturated. I like poppy colours in my photos, so I will not complain about the saturation part. However, if you like your images raw, you need to bear that in mind.

Portrait

The portraits this phone produces are decent. The edge detection on the Honor X6a is pretty good as well. It can over-brighten the background at times, but nothing to throw you off.

Night Shots

Now, this is where the camera crashes down to the ground. The night photos are all over the place. In well-lit conditions, the photos are okay at best, but, it struggles to capture the details. And, the images plummet down to grains in low-light conditions.

 

Selfie

On the front, the Honor X6a comes with a single shooter that’s only a 5MP — so asking too much would be criminal. Nevertheless, it keeps up fairly, in my opinion. The results are similar to the rear camera — good images in daytime and well-lit environments at night, and grainy in lowlight conditions.

Talking of the macro lens, well, it’s there. That’s all I can say about it. And, in terms of video, it does what it promises. It records in 1080p at 30 fps, but the results are extremely shaky. So, all in all, Honor X6a’s camera gives up when its limits are tested, however, it will give you decent-looking photos for the most part.

Performance

  • CPU & GPU: Octa-core MediaTek Helio G36 (12nm) + IMG GE8320
  • Memory & Storage: 4 GB + 128 GB

The camera was quite good and I didn’t have any issues with performance during regular usage either. It was mostly smooth, so I thought, why don’t I put this phone to a real test? For the sake of this review, I pushed this phone to its limit, and I must say it kept up — kind of. It was not designed to play games on obviously. Well, at least not smoothly.

Note: You need to turn on the performance mode in the settings or the game might not even load. Now that’s out of the way, let’s move on with the games.

Honor X6a Candy Crush

I played different levels of demanding games on this phone. Starting with the obvious choice — Candy Crush Saga! Some stutters here and there, and a few force closes — it was okay, nothing I’d stress over. Then I tried playing Dream League Soccer on it at the highest graphics and FPS. You can play it, all right, but it takes forever to load. So, I found myself enjoying the game on the lowest settings and highest FPS, and accepting the fun of janky graphics.

Lastly, I also tried playing Mobile Legends: Bang Bang on it, cause why not? And again, it is playable, but there is a substantial amount of lag, so much so that it’s frustrating. But, hey, it’s a budget phone, what more to expect?

Battery

  • Battery: 5,200 mAh Lithium Polymer cell
  • Charging: 22.5W super fast charging

Now the battery is one of the strongest suits of the Honor X6a. This phone has a cell that is on the larger side when it comes to capacity, and coupled with a rather battery-efficient chipset — the battery life is bonkers! This phone gave me two full days of backup on moderate usage. I was surfing the internet, playing games here and there, and clicking a photo or two during this time.

Honor X6a Review - Charging

The charging isn’t half bad either. Well, let me pull out my notes — erm. So, this phone charged from 8% to 100% in about 1 hour and 23 minutes. This is a decent charging speed. In the review process, I noticed the Honor X6a takes its sweet time to juice up at first and later picks up the pace. The other thing I noticed was that the decimals being shown when you plug this phone is a sham! I felt lied to, but also found it quite funny at the same time.

Honor X6a Review: Conclusion

All in all, the Honor X6a is a decent offering at the price range with its highs and lows. The battery backup is excellent, the cameras are okay. And, the performance — it’s liveable with. It is good for folks who are looking for a phone with general usage in mind like surfing the internet, snapping some photos, and playing some light games here and there.

However, if you wish to get some more performance out of your phone then going with something like Redmi 12 or even the cheaper Redmi 12C is a good idea. Additionally, I am always sceptical about the longevity of budget phones, and this one is no different. Nonetheless, check out our list of best smartphones under NPR 20,000 to find the best deals in a similar price range.

Honor X6a: Pros and Cons

Pros

  • Well-designed
  • Good Camera
  • Great Battery Life

Cons

  • Compromised performance
  • Stutters here and there
  • Significant quality drop in low-light photos
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