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Deal Alert: Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 receives a massive price drop in Nepal

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Deal Alert: Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 receives a massive price drop in Nepal

Samsung announced the Galaxy Z Flip 4 back in August 2022. Unlike the Z Fold 4 unveiled at the same event, this is a clamshell foldable device. Although a bit late, the phone made its debut in Nepal back in January. So let’s walk through the specs, features, availability, and official price of the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 in Nepal.

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 Overview:

Design, Display

The Galaxy Z Flip 4 doesn’t bring a major overhaul in terms of design. The external display remains unchanged at 1.9 inches diagonally. And as expected, it is a Super AMOLED panel that allows you to read notifications and access widgets for different apps.

It’s not only the outer screen but the exterior of the Z Flip 4 stays the same as well. The frames are still made of Armor Aluminium and the thickness remains the same at 17.1 mm at the hinge and 15.9 mm where the ends of the display meet. Therefore the gap when the phone is folded is the same size.

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 Design and Display

But what sets its apart from the Z Flip 3 is that its primary cameras are a bit more pronounced and the sides have been flattened this time around. It is available in Graphite, Blue, Pink Gold, and Bora Purple colors.

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The clamshell foldable reveals a 6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED display inside. It flaunts a Full HD resolution with a 120Hz adaptive refresh rate. Furthermore, Samsung claims that the panel is now 45% stronger as a result of changes in the display structure and stronger ultra-thin glass.

In terms of ingress protection, both the interior and exterior displays employ Gorilla Glass Victus. The Flip also keeps its IPX8 classification, which means it can be underwater for up to 30 minutes in up to 5 feet of water.

Performance, Battery

Under the hood, Z Flip 4 packs Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chip. Likewise, it comes in three storage configurations: 8/128GB, 8/256GB, and 8/512GB. Over on the software front, you get Android 12-based One UI 4.1 out-of-the-box, although a stable version of the new One UI 5 (Android 13) update is already available for the Z Flip 4.

Moving on, the Galaxy Z Flip 4 has improved on last year’s Flip’s battery life with a slightly bigger 3700mAh cell. The charging speed has also been increased from the Flip 3’s meager 15W to 25W. This lets you charge the smartphone to 50% in about 30 minutes.

Cameras

Furthermore, the Flip 4 retains the same camera hardware specifications as last year. That implies a dual-camera configuration with two 12MP lenses—one main and one ultrawide. A 10MP selfie camera is housed on the main screen.

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 Flex Cam

Users can activate the features like FlexCam to shoot group selfies from various angles by partially folding the phone. Similarly, Samsung has collaborated with Meta to optimize its FlexCam service for major social media platforms like Instagram, Whatsapp, and Facebook.

Rest of the specs

Besides this, the Z Flip 4 utilizes a side-mounted fingerprint scanner for biometrics. The connectivity option includes WiFi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, and 5G. To note, it comes the support for one nano SIM and one eSIM. You are not missing out on Samsung’s hardware-level Knox security either.

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 Specifications:

  • Dimensions & Weight:
    • Folded: 71.9 x 84.9 x 15.9-17.1mm
    • Unfolded: 71.9 x 165.2 x 6.9mm
    • 187g
  • IP Rating: Yes, IPX8
  • Display:
    • Main: 6.7-inches Dynamic AMOLED 2x panel, 120Hz, Gorilla Glass Victus
    • External: 1.9-inches AMOLED “Cover Display”, Gorilla Glass Victus
  • Resolution:
    • Main: FHD+ (2636 x 1080 pixels)
    • External: 260 x 512 pixels
  • Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 (4nm)
  • RAM: 8GB LPDDR5 RAM, 128/256/512GB UFS 3.1 storage (fixed)
  • Software & UI: Android 12 with One UI 4.1 on top
  • Rear Camera: Dual-camera;
    – 12MP, f/1.8 primary sensor; Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS
    – 12MP, f/2.2 ultra-wide lens
  • Front Camera: 10MP, f/2.4 aperture; PDAF
  • Fingerprint sensor: Side-mounted
  • Connectivity: Nano-SIM, eSIM, WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, dual-band (2.4 & 5GHz), Bluetooth 5.2, NFC, GPS/AGPS/GLONASS, USB Type-C
  • Battery: 3700mAh battery with 25W wired charging
  • Colors: Graphite, Bora Purple, Pink Gold, Blue
Buy Galaxy Z Flip 4 here

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 Price in Nepal and Availability

The price of the Galaxy Z Flip 4 in Nepal was initially Rs. 144,999 for the sole 8/256GB variant. However, it is currently available for Rs. 114,000 after cashback, saving your Rs. 30,000. You can purchase Galaxy Z Flip 4 in Nepal at the official price from Samsung-authorized stores like Hukut.

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 Price in Nepal (Official)
8/256GB Rs. 144,999 114,999
  • Meanwhile, check out our review of the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3.

Samsung is currently offering flat Rs. 45,000 cashback on the Galaxy Z Fold 4

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Samsung is currently offering flat Rs. 45,000 cashback on the Galaxy Z Fold 4

Samsung launched its latest foldables at the “Galaxy Unpacked” event back in August 2022. The new Galaxy Z Fold 4 brings a bunch of quality-of-life upgrades over last year’s Galaxy Z Fold 3—instead of a massive generational leap. But that was to be expected. In this article, we’ll be discussing all the upgrades, complete specifications, availability, official price in Nepal, and more of the all-new Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 Overview:

Design & Build

The Fold 3 was Samsung’s big push in terms of creating durable foldables. From IPX8 water resistance to Armor Aluminum hinge, stylus support, and an 80% tougher main display, it had it all. Not all, exactly. It still lacked dust ingress protection and above all, the phone weighed a lot heavier than a typical slab smartphone.

Samsung hasn’t figured out dust resistance on foldables quite yet, but the Fold 4 is now roughly 3% lighter than its predecessor (263 gm < 271 gm).

And unlike how Samsung had to cut the battery size to reduce the weight coming from Fold 2 to Fold 3, this guy doesn’t make the same sacrifice. Instead, you can thank the new slimmer, rotational hinge mechanism for this. The company had been using a gear-based structure for all its previous Galaxy Z Fold devices. But the new single hinge mechanism not only makes way for a lighter phone but also thinner foldables.

Happy now?

Similarly, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 also addresses the “aspect ratio complaint” of the cover display on its predecessor. The phone is now shorter and wider, with a 23.1:9 aspect ratio on the front and 21.6:18 inside, as opposed to 24.5:9 and 5:4 on Fold 3.

SamsungGalaxyZFold3 vs Fold4 - Cover Display
Left: Fold 3 | Right: Fold 4 (Image: Mr. Mobile, YouTube)

Although the cover display here is narrower than your typical 20:9 or 21:9 aspect ratio on smartphones—and even a few foldables like Honor Magic Vs or the OPPO Find N2—this upgrade makes the Fold 4’s cover display a lot more pleasing to get around.

But Fold 4 still doesn’t fold flat like most of the competition though. And to our disappointment, unlike the main display, its cover display is not stylus friendly either. On top of this, there’s no silo inside the Fold 4 for the S Pen Fold Edition or the S Pen Pro yet. Other minor but notable upgrades on the design front include Gorilla Glass Victus+ protection on the cover display and the back.

As for the colorways, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 will be available in the classic Phantom Black, Graygreen, and Beige options. And in select markets like the US and UK, Samsung will also be offering certain exclusive color options on top of the Bespoke Edition. Almost forgot, the Fold 4 has also been tested to withstand 200,000 folds and unfolds.

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Display

Despite the slightly modified dimensions, the Fold 4’s display sizes have remained the same. Both on the front and inside, but with a lot slimmer bezels. Its cover display is a 6.2″ HD+ unit while you’re greeted with a 7.6″ QXGA screen inside.

Samsung has used a Dynamic AMOLED 2X panel on both sides with a 120Hz adaptive refresh rate. But like last year, only the main display features LTPO backplane technology to enable switching the refresh rate between 1 and 120Hz.

SamsungGalaxyZFold4 - New Damping Structure
Improved damping structure with sponge (main display)

Samsung also says it has optimized the layer structure to help reduce external shock damage on the main display. The crease has also undergone some minor readjustment with a new enhanced adhesive on the PET screen protector and whatnot. It’s now visibly less prominent compared to Fold 3, but still not on the same level as what OPPO’s foldables manage.

Performance

When it comes to performance, the Fold 4 brings your usual chipset upgrade. Now powered by Qualcomm’s 2022 mid-year refresh, the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. Based on TSMC’s 4nm process node, this chip reportedly delivers excellent power efficiency which should result in better battery endurance here. Complementing the 8+ Gen 1 is 12GB LPDDR5 RAM and 256GB to 1TB of UFS 3.1 internal storage.

Yep, sadly the 128GB base variant rumors were too good to be true after all.

But the biggest upgrade we were expecting that didn’t come to fruition is definitely the price drop. Even though the pre-order and trade-in offers are ridiculously lucrative in the western parts of the world, the price of Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 in countries and Nepal, unfortunately, won’t go down much compared to Fold 3.

Besides the chipset upgrade, Samsung has introduced some really cool software features as well. First off, the phone runs on Android 12L-based One UI 4.1.1. The One UI 5 (Android 13) update is already available for the Fold 4, by the way. Intended specifically for large screen and foldable devices, this version of Android introduces some helpful multitasking features including a PC-like “Taskbar” on the bottom part of the main display.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 - Taskbar

Gestures are now swifter, switching between apps is more intuitive, while a handful of apps like Facebook, TikTok, Gmail, Chrome, Microsoft Office, and Outlook have also been better optimized to make the most of the main display. And like Samsung’s other flagship devices, the Galaxy Z Fold 4 will get 4 generations of OS and 5 years of security updates too.

Cameras

Cameras see a healthy upgrade as well, although in the same layout as before. But I’m not complaining! Samsung has replaced the 12MP trio in the last two generations of Fold devices this time with a 50MP wide, a 12MP ultrawide, and a 10MP telephoto camera with 3x optical and 30x Space Zoom this time. Oh, and the wide and telephoto sensors are optically stabled too.

On the other hand, the 10MP camera on the cover display has remained the same. But according to Samsung, the second-gen 4MP under-display camera (UDC) on the main display now uses a scatter-type sub-pixel arrangement which should help it stay a lot less noticeable compared to the one on the Fold 3. 40% denser pixel density, claims Samsung.

Apart from hardware upgrades, there are also a few cool computational photography stuff to look out for. This includes Nightography for better low-light images, a larger zoom map on Capture View Mode, Dual Preview, and more.

Rest of the features

What’s left? Yeah, the Galaxy Z Fold 4 borrows the same 4400mAh battery as the Fold 3 alongside charging speeds. You’re looking at 25W wired, 10W wireless, and 4.5W reverse wireless charging support.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 - IPX8 Water Resistance

Wireless connectivity options include WiFi 6E, dual-SIM 5G, NFC, Ultra-Wideband (UWB), etc. You can also use your NTC or Ncell eSIM on this phone. Likewise, the Galaxy Z Fold 4 is rocking the same stereo speakers as its predecessor with Dolby Atmos audio. As for security, there’s the same-old trusty side-mounted fingerprint reader, Samsung Knox, and Samsung Knox Vault support.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 Specifications:

  • Body: 263 grams, IPX8 water-resistant, Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+, Armor Aluminum frame
    • Folded: 155.1 x 67.1 x 14.2 – 15.8mm
    • Unfolded: 155.1 x 130.1 x 6.3mm
  • Display:
    • Cover: 6.2″ Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz adaptive refresh rate (48-120Hz)
    • Main: 7.6″ Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz adaptive refresh rate (LTPO)
  • Resolution:
    • Cover: HD+ (2316 x 904 pixels), 23.1:9 aspect ratio
    • Main: QXGA+ (2176 x 1812 pixels), 21.6:18 aspect ratio
  • Other Properties: Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ (Cover display), HDR10+
  • Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 5G (4nm Mobile Platform)
  • CPU: Octa-core:
    – 1x Cortex-X2 (3.19 GHz)
    – 3x Cortex-A710 (2.75 GHz)
    – 4x Cortex-A510 (1.80 GHz)
  • GPU: Adreno 730
  • Memory: 12GB LPDDR5 RAM, 256/512GB/1TB UFS 3.1 storage (fixed)
  • Software & UI: Android 12L with Samsung’s One UI 4.1.1 on top
  • Rear Camera: Triple (with LED flash);
    – Primary: 50MP f/1.8 sensor, DPAF, OIS
    – Ultrawide: 12MP f/2.2 sensor, 123º FOV
    – Telephoto: 10MP f/2.4 sensor, 3x optical zoom, OIS
  • Selfie Camera:
    – Outer: 10MP f/2.2 sensor
    – Inner: 4MP f/1.8, second-gen Under-Display Camera (UDC)
  • Audio: Stereo speaker with Dolby Atmos audio, No headphone jack
  • Security: Side-mounted (capacitive), Face unlock
  • Sensors: Accelerometer, Barometer, Gyro, Geomagnetic, Hall, Proximity, Light
  • Connectivity: Dual-SIM (Nano + eSIM), Wi-Fi 6E a/b/g/n/ac/ax (dual-band), Bluetooth 5.2, GPS / Galileo / Glonass / BeiDou, NFC, UWB, 4G LTE (VoLTE), 5G
  • Battery: 4400mAh battery with 25W wired charging (no power adapter provided)
  • Wireless Charging: Yes (10W), 4.5W reverse wireless charging
  • Color Options: Phantom Black, Graygreen, Beige
Buy Galaxy Z Fold 4 here

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 Price in Nepal and Availability

The initial price of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 in Nepal was Rs. 244,999 for the sole 12/256GB variant. However, Samsung is currently offering a flat Rs. 45,000 cashback on the Fold 4. And it is available for purchase in Nepal from authorized stores like Hukut.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 Price in Nepal (Official)
12/256GB Rs. 244,999 199,999
  • Check out our impressions of Galaxy Z Fold 4

Samsung Galaxy S22, S22 Plus Price in Nepal [Updated]

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Samsung Galaxy S22, S22 Plus Price in Nepal [Updated]

Samsung launched the latest Galaxy S22 series in Nepal in February 2022. So, let’s check out the latest price of the Samsung Galaxy S22 and S22 Plus (S22+) in Nepal following the latest price revision.

Samsung Galaxy S22 and S22 Plus Price in Nepal

The price of the Galaxy S22 Plus is Rs. 137,999 for the 8/256GB variant. Similarly, the vanilla Galax S22 price is Rs. 109,999 for the 8/256GB variant.

 Galaxy S22 Series  Price in Nepal (Official) Availability
 S22 (8/256GB)  Rs. 124,999 109,999 In Stock
 S22 Plus (8/256GB) Rs. 129,999 137,999 Out of Stock

Samsung Galaxy S22, S22 Plus Overview:

Design and Display

Unlike the Galaxy S22 Ultra, this year’s S22 and S22 Plus don’t bring any significant changes in their design. Still, they have smaller form factors compared to their respective predecessors.

That’s because Samsung has reduced the screen size on both phones by a marginal 0.1-inch. Vanilla S22 has a 6.1-inch screen, whereas the S22 Plus sports a 6.6-inch panel. The latter sports a peak brightness of 1,750 nits while the former has a peak of 1,300 nits. Also, the bezels are a lot more symmetrical now.

Here, both are FHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X panels with a 120Hz variable refresh rate. The touch-sampling rate reaches up to 240Hz in game mode.

Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus Design and Display

Like the Ultra model, they have Vision Booster technology that adjusts the light intensity based on the ambient condition. These handsets also have IP68 certifications against dust and water damage.

Over on the back, they have the same camera modules that extend out of the metal frames. Likewise, there’s Gorilla Glass Victus+ protection on the rear and the front of the devices. Similarly, Samsung offers the S22 and S22 Plus in Phantom Black, Phantom White, Green, and Pink Gold color. However, the Green color variant is not available in Nepal.

Performance

Moving on, Samsung ships the S22 and S22 Plus with two processors—either Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 or Exynos 2200, depending on the region. Unlike previous editions, the Nepali market is getting the Snapdragon variant of the Galaxy S22 Series. Anyway, both chipset variants are coupled with 8GB of RAM and up to 256GB of internal storage.

Similarly, these phones boot on Android 12 based OneUI 4. In addition, Samsung is promising 4 years of Android updates and an additional year of security patches on its latest flagships.

Camera

At the back, Samsung Galaxy S22 and S22 Plus both flaunt a triple camera setup. They now use a new 50MP primary sensor with 23% bigger pixels than last year’s 12MP module. A bigger pixel can capture more light, enhancing the overall quality of the image. Likewise, you also get 12MP ultrawide and a 10MP telephoto lens.

Samsung Galaxy S22 Cameras

The primary and telephoto lenses come with Optical Image Stabilization (OIS). Like S22 Ultra, they are powered by Video Digital Image Stabilization (VDIS) technology that minimizes vibrations of the video even when you’re moving. Both devices have a 10MP selfie camera on the front.

Samsung also mentions the use of Super Clear Glass on the camera module to reduce lens flare. However, it’s not clear if it’s only on the primary lens or the whole setup.

On the software front, there is now a new feature called “Adaptive Pixel” that switches between 50MP and 12MP based on the lighting condition. It can even shoot at both modes and combine two pictures for higher quality. There is also something called “Detail Enhancer” for the 50MP model.

Moreover, there’s the auto-framing feature that detects and tracks up to ten people and automatically adjusts the camera focus. Other features include Object Remover, Auto Framing, Director’s View, and more.

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Rest of the specs

Aside from that, the vanilla S22 gets its power from a 3800mAh battery. On the contrary, the S21 from last year has a bigger 4000mAh battery instead. Samsung has also reduced the battery capacity of S22+ from 4800mAh on the S21 Plus to 4500mAh.

In terms of charging, the vanilla S22 supports 25W wired charging, while the Plus variant is compatible with up to 45W. For biometrics, there’s an ultrasonic in-display fingerprint scanner on both S22 and S22 Plus.

Samsung Galaxy S22, S22 Plus Specifications:

Galaxy S22 Galaxy S22+
Body 146.0 x 70.6 x 7.6mm, 168gm 157.4 x 70.6 x 7.6mm, 196gm
Design IP68 certification, Glass back (Victus+)
Display Size 6.1-inches “Infinity-O” Dynamic AMOLED 2X panel 6.6-inches “Infinity-O” Dynamic AMOLED 2X panel
Properties 120Hz variable refresh rate, Gorilla Glass Victus+
Resolution FHD+ (2400 x 1080 pixels), 20:9 aspect ratio
Chipset Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (4nm)
RAM 8GB LPDDR5
Storage 128GB / 256GB UFS 3.1 (non-expandable)
Rear Camera
  • 50MP, f/1.8 primary shooter, OIS, Dual Pixel AF
  • 12MP, f/2.2 ultra-wide sensor, 120˚ FOV
  • 10MP, f/2.4 telephoto lens, OIS, 3X optical zoom
Front Camera 10MP, f/2.2 aperture; Dual Pixel AF
Security Ultrasonic in-display fingerprint sensor, Face Unlock
Audio Stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital/Plus
Connectivity 5G, WiFi 6E (S22+) / WiFi 6 (S22), Bluetooth 5.2
Battery 3800mAh, 25W wired charging 4500mAh, 45W wired charging
Wireless Charging Yes (15W), Reverse wireless charging
Colors Phantom Black, Phantom White, Pink Gold
– Green not available in Nepal

Humane wants to replace your phone with screenless “Ai Pin”

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Humane wants to replace your phone with screenless “Ai Pin”

Humane, a startup from former Apple employees, has been creating buzz in the tech industry for quite some time now. The company, which is primarily targeted at bringing AI-powered devices, has announced its first product called the “Humane Ai Pin”. This smart wearable AI product is designed to replace your smartphone in the near future, although so much about the device is still unknown.

Humane Ai Pin Overview:

A look back at the TED event

Well, this is not the first time we’ve heard about the Humane Ai Pin. Back in April, the company’s co-founder Imran Chaudhri took the stage at the TED event, wearing what we assume was an Ai Pin in his breast pocket. He demoed a phone call projected right on his palm and then proceeded to answer it hands-free. Other than this, Ai Pin was also able to evaluate the content of a chocolate bar to recommend if it was safe to eat or not.

Humane Ai Pin Demo

Design

The full design of the Humane Ai Pin is still behind the curtains. But if what we’ve seen from the TED conference is anything to go by, the device will likely be screenless and compact that can easily fit in a pocket. The official teaser image also shows colorful lighting on the top of the device. While its camera and microphones seem to be always on. The Ai Pin also has a built-in speaker for taking hands-free calls and voice responses.

What’s up with the “Ai”?

Artificial Intelligence is generally abbreviated to “AI”. But Humane is calling its product “Ai” with a lowercase “i”. So, what does it mean? Well, this might have something to do with Apple’s use of a lowercase “i” on its several products like iPhone, iPod, iPad, etc. After all, Humane is formed by ex-Apple employees and they are seemingly taking some inspiration from Apple’s naming scheme here.

Another interesting fact is that Chaudhri himself was one of the important figures behind developing the iPhone’s touch-based UI. Meanwhile, the company’s co-founder and CEO, Bethany Bongiorno, was also one of the project managers for iOS and macOS.

Humane Ai Pin Price and Availability

As of now, the release date and pricing info of the Humane Ai Pin are still in the dark. The company is currently taking sign-ups for a waitlist. We’ll update the article as soon as new info becomes available.

Alef Model A becomes the first flying car to be certified by FAA

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Alef Model A becomes the first flying car to be certified by FAA

A California-based company, Alef Aeronautics, has received approval from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for its Model A flying car. Like Doc Brown’s retrofitted DeLorean in the “Back to the Future” series, the car can switch between driving on roads and flying in the air. Alef has been testing a full-sized prototype of this car since 2019 and recently got permission from the FAA, making it the first flying car with the Special Airworthiness Certification.

One small step for planes, one giant step for cars.

Alef Model A overview:

The Model A is a 100% electric car you can take on the road like a normal car. That said, it is capable of taking off and landing vertically, which gives it an edge over traditional cars and even other EVs. Inside, the Alef Model A flying car is spacious enough for carrying up to two occupants.

Alef Aeronautics unveiled this innovative flying car during a press conference in October last year. The grand event took place at Draper University in San Mateo, California, where the company showcased the full-sized sports car model, along with two fully functional technology demonstrator cars.

Major Features

The Model A flying car has some notable features. It has a gimbaled cabin design that keeps the driver and passenger stable during takeoff and flight. The car also has closed propellers, which make it safer. Also, it has an all-wheel drive.

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When it comes to how far it can go, the Model A can drive up to 200 miles on the road, and when it flies, it can go up to 110 miles. This means that people can reach their destinations without getting stuck in traffic.

Certification and Approval

Alef’s Model A has received a limited Special Airworthiness Certification from the FAA for further testing this Tuesday. The approval signifies progress in developing policies for electric vertical takeoff and landing vehicles.

When the Model A is on the road, it will be considered a Low-Speed Vehicle (LSV), which means it will have some limitations according to traffic safety regulations from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and local state agencies. However, Alef expects that drivers will use the flying capabilities of the car when they need to get somewhere faster.

Alef Aeronautics Model A Flying Car Price and Reservation

Alef has designed Model A as an eco-friendly and efficient option for traveling and plans to deliver the car to the market by 2025. It has received a lot of interest from individuals and businesses, with many pre-orders already placed. Priced at $298,520, this innovative vehicle offers a potential solution to traffic crowding by providing an alternative mode of transportation.

Samsung Odyssey G9 OLED Gaming Monitor goes official with 49′ DQHD display

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Samsung Odyssey G9 OLED Gaming Monitor goes official with 49′ DQHD display

Samsung’s Odyssey monitors are the gaming series monitors from the South Korean tech giant. Under the series, Samsung has launched the Odyssey G9 gaming monitor in India with some lucrative specs like a 49-inch DQHD display and a 240Hz refresh rate. In this article, we’ll walk through the specs, features, and expected price of the Samsung Odyssey G9 OLED in Nepal.

Samsung Odyssey G9 OLED Overview:

49-inch Display

The Samsung Odyssey G9 sports a 49-inch display with 180R degrees of curvature. This OLED panel covers the space of two 27-inch panels and offers an immersive experience for gamers out there. The resolution is also quite top-notch here with a dual Quad HD res of 5,120 x 1,440 and a 32:9 aspect ratio. And it uses Quantum Dot (QD) tech for enhanced color performance and a wider color gamut.

Samsung Odyssey G9 OLED Display

Likewise, the screen is also HDR 10+ and VESA Display HDR400 certified, pointing to details and vivid color. While the peak brightness is rated at 250 nits. For those gaming actions, the Odyssey G9 bears a 240Hz refresh rate which is accompanied by AMD FreeSync Premium Pro to eliminate screen tearing. On top of that, you get a 0.03ms gray-to-gray (GtG) response time.

Build and Others

Talking of build, the G9 uses a sleek metal frame for sturdiness. Looking at the back, Samsung has retained the CoreSync and Core Lighting+ that can match the colors on the screen. Getting to the ports, the Odyssey G9 houses 1x DisplayPort 1.4, 1x HDMI 2.1, 1x Micro HDMI 2.1, and a USB hub. And the audio is handled by dual 5W built-in stereo speakers.

Samsung Odyssey G9 OLED rear design

Furthermore, this gaming monitor supports Smart TV Apps, IoT Hub, and Voice assistant as well.

Samsung Odyssey G9 OLED Specifications:

Model  G9 OLED
Screen Size  49”
Display Panel  Curved OLED (1800R)
Resolution  Dual-QHD (5120 x 1440)
Lighting Design  Core Sync and Core Lighting+
HDR  HDR1000
Response Time  0.03ms (GTG)
Viewing Angle  178°(H)/178°(V)
Frame Rate  240Hz
Adaptive Technology  FreeSync Premium Pro, G-SYNC
I/O 1x Display Port 1.4, 1x HDMI 2.1, 1x Micro HDMI 2.1, USB Hub

Samsung Odyssey G9 OLED Price in Nepal and Availability

In India, the Odyssey G9 OLED’s price is INR 199,990. We can expect the Samsung Odyssey G9 OLED price in Nepal to be NPR 384,999 when it launches here.

Monitor Screen Size  Price in Nepal (Official) 
Samsung Odyssey Gaming Monitors G9 OLED 49” NPR 384,999
  • Meanwhile, you can check our Samsung Odyssey G9 (2020) gaming video.

Core i9 variant of the Asus Vivobook 14X 2023 is here for an appealing price.

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Core i9 variant of the Asus Vivobook 14X 2023 is here for an appealing price.

Nagmani International, the official distributor of Asus laptops in Nepal, has been launching a bunch of new devices lately. And the 2023 edition of the Vivobook 14X has arrived in Nepal as well, with both Intel and AMD options. So, let’s walk through the specs, features, and official price of the Asus Vivobook 14X 2023 in Nepal.

Asus Vivobook 14X 2023 Overview:

Design and Display

The Vivobook 14X 2023 model bears the typical Asus design with a fairly clean look overall. Its metallic lid takes cues from the OLED model with the unique CNC-embossed Asus logo. However, as a cheaper model, this ultrabook has a plastic build.

Asus Vivobook 14X 2023 Design and Display

As for the display, you get an anti-glare 14-inch IPS LCD panel with WUXGA (1920 x 1200) resolution. This 16:10 screen bears a 60Hz refresh rate, 300 nits of peak brightness, and a 45% NTSC color gamut. Other variants of the laptop include a 2.5K 144Hz IPS screen or a 2.8K 90Hz OLED with higher brightness levels and better color coverage. 

Performance

Under the hood, the Vivobook 14X 2023 comes in three CPU options in Nepal right now: either AMD Ryzen 7 7730U, Intel Core i7-13700H, or Intel Core i9-13900H.

The Ryzen is an octa-core CPU with a 15W TDP and a turbo clock speed of 4.5GHz. While the Intel CPUs feature 14 Cores (8E + 6P) and 20 Threads. The i9 has higher clock speeds up to 5.4GHz while the Core i7 reaches 5.0 GHz.

Asus Vivobook 14X 2023 chipset

On the graphics front, you get integrated GPUS: Radeon on the AMD side, and Iris Xe on the Intel front.

Here in Nepal, the AMD model comes with 8GB RAM and 512GB SSD storage whereas the Intel variants gets double the RAM and the i9 model comes with a Terabyte of storage.

Rest of the specs

Getting to I/O, you get one USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C, two USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, one USB 2.0 Type-A (only on AMD model), one HDMI, a 3.5mm combo audio jack, and a DC port. Likewise, the Intel model also enjoys WiFi 6E support compared to WiFi 5 on the AMD variant but do note that it’s a single stream setup with 1*1 transmit/receive antennas.

And fueling the laptop is a 42Wh and 50Wh battery on the AMD and Intel version respectively. Other specs include a backlit chiclet keyboard, a 720p HD camera with a privacy shutter, a fingerprint reader, stereo speakers, and a built-in array microphone.

Asus Vivobook 14X 2023 Specifications:

  • Design and Build: Metallic lid with CNC-embossed logo
  • Display: 14″ IPS LCD panel, 45% NTSC color gamut, 60Hz refresh rate, 300 nits peak brightness
  • Resolution: WUXGA (1920 x 1200 pixels), 16:10 aspect ratio
  • Keyboard: Backlit, 1.35mm key travel
  • Processor: AMD Ryzen 7 7730U or Intel Core i7-13700H or Core i9-13900H
  • Graphics: AMD Radeon, Intel Iris Xe
  • RAM: 8/16GB dual-channel DDR4 (3200MHz)
  • Storage: 512GB/1TB PCIe NVMe SSD
  • Audio: Stereo speakers
  • Ports: 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C, 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 1x USB 2.0 Type-A (only on AMD), 1x HDMI (v1.4 on AMD, v2.1 on Intel), 1x audio jack
  • Battery: 42Wh (AMD), 50Wh (Intel)
  • Check out all the available Asus laptops alongside their price and specifications here. 

Asus Vivobook 14X 2023 Price in Nepal and Availability

The Asus Vivobook 14X 2023 price in Nepal starts at NPR 99,999, NPR 131,111, and NPR 152,222 for the AMD and Intel (i7/i9) variants respectively. You also get 2 years of official international warranty if you purchase this laptop from Nagmani International and other authorized stores.

Asus Vivobook 14X 2023 Price in Nepal Availability
(M1405YA) Ryzen 7 7730U, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD NPR 99,999 Hukut
(K3405VA) Intel i7-13700H, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD NPR 131,111 Hukut
(K3405VA) Intel i9-13900H, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD NPR 152,222 Hukut

China’s “Sky Eye” telescope makes a major breakthrough in terms of gravitational waves

Aarohan Niraula
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China’s “Sky Eye” telescope makes a major breakthrough in terms of gravitational waves

Researchers in China have just made a breakthrough in nanohertz gravitational waves, which might be a gateway to understanding supermassive black holes in the universe. Let’s take a look at this interesting discovery.

What are nanohertz gravitational waves?

Gravitational waves are ripples in space-time created when massive objects like planets and stars move at very high speeds. And these waves travel at the speed of light, 1.86 miles per second There’s a wide spectrum of gravitational waves and those with extremely low frequencies are nanohertz gravitational waves. These are created by extremely large but slow-moving objects like black holes.

And the only way to study gravitational waves is either using radio telescopes or a technique called “Pulsar timing array“. Breakthrough in nanohertz gravitational wave research might unlock secrets to the formation, evolution, and merger of galaxies, and the early structure of the universe.

CPTA Nanohertz Gravitational Waves - Visualization

Recently, researchers from the Chinese Pulsar Timing Array (CPTA) used the “Sky Eye” FAST telescope (located in Guizhou, China) and found key evidence of nanohertz gravitational waves.

CPTA Findings

Researchers at CPTA used Five-hundred-meter Aperture Spherical Telescope (FAST) to analyze data from 57 millisecond pulsars, spanning 41 months. The analysis of the collected data hinted at “very encouraging” evidence of nanohertz gravitational waves. This will possibly allow scientists to systematically study supermassive black holes orbiting each other at the core of galaxies. 

“Our statistical confidence level is 4.6 sigma, which means the chances for the signal to be caused by some noise rather than gravitational waves are lower than two in a million,” said Kejia Lee, team leader of the operation.

He also added that they were currently unable to identify the astronomical sources of current signals due to the short observation span but will be able to do so as the time spans increase.

International efforts

CPTA achieved its breakthroughs at the same time as other international agencies like NANOGrav from the US. And PPTA from Australia, EPTA from Europe, and InPTA from India. Findings from all these institutions will be shared under the International Pulsar Timing Array (IPTA). But as of today, CPTA has not signed the data-sharing agreement yet. 

So right now, China is at the forefront of nanohertz gravitational wave research but the findings are still not concrete. CPTA’s accuracy of 4.6 sigma — while impressive  — falls just short of the 5 sigma gold standard required to claim the detection of these waves. So, for the time being, looks like we’re still far from unlocking the secrets to the mysteries of black holes.

Asus Zenfone 10 launched with Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 and a compact design

Mintu
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Asus Zenfone 10 launched with Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 and a compact design

Asus is a world-renowned brand for its laptops and PC accessories. But you might also be aware of its “Zenfone” lineup of smartphones. The company entered this market in 2014 and has been offering one or two phones each year. Now, the Asus Zenfone 10 smartphone is here with an incredibly compact form factor with a 5.9-inch display and flagship Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chip. Let’s get into the specs, features, and expected price of the Asus Zenfone 10 in Nepal in this article.

Asus Zenfone 10 Overview:

Design and Display

Asus Zenfone 10’s has a tagline “All on Hand”, indicating a pretty handy form factor. In fact, the phone weighs just 172 grams and measures 146.5 mm diagonally. Its back panel uses a bio-based polycarbonate material, aiding in a 50% reduction in the use of petrochemical. Asus flaunts this lil guy in five colors: Aurora Green, Eclipse Red, Comet White, Starry Blue, and Midnight Black.

Asus Zenfone 10 Design and Display

Up front, this smartphone sports a 5.9-inch display for those hassle-less one-hand usages. It is a Full HD+ AMOLED panel with up to 144Hz refresh rate, 445 PPI pixel density, and 1100 nits of peak brightness. Other features of the screen include Gorilla Glass Victus protection, HDR10+ certification, and ΔE<1 color accuracy.

Performance

As with every other flagship phone in 2023, the Zenfone 10 is powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chip under the hood. Manufactured under TSMC’s 4nm fabrication process, it features a high-performance Cortex-X3 (@3.2 GHz), four performance (@2.8 GHz), and three efficiency cores (@2.0 GHz).

Memory options include 8/16GB LPDDR5X RAM with 128GB, 256GB, and 512GB UFS 4.0 storage. And on the software side, there is Asus “Zen UI 10” based on Android 13. Asus is also committing to 2 years of OS and 4 years of security updates for this phone.

Camera

Like the last-gen Zenfone 9, this year’s model also features a dual-camera setup. The main camera is a 50MP Sony IMX766 primary sensor (with OIS), accompanied by a 13MP ultra-wide-angle sensor with a 120° field of view. You also get 6-Axis Gimbal Stabilizer 2.0 with Adaptive EIS for stable video recording. Whereas on the front, the Zenfone 10 houses a 32MP RGBW sensor for selfies and video calls.

Asus Zenfone 10 Camera

Rest of the specs

As for the battery, Asus has gone with a 4300mAh cell here to maintain the phone’s compact form factor. You get a 30W fast charger bundled in the box, while Zenfone 10 also supports 15W wireless charging. Besides that, its connectivity options include 5G, Dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.3, GPS, USB Type-C, NFC, and a 3.5mm headphone jack. Furthermore, the phone houses a side-mounted fingerprint reader and dual stereo speakers with Dirac HD Sound.

Asus Zenfone 10 Specifications:

  • Body: Eco-friendly polycarbonate back, aluminum frame, 146.5 x 68.1 x 9.4mm, 172 gm
  • IP Rating: IP68 dust and water resistant
  • Display: 5.9-inch Samsung AMOLED panel, Gorilla Glass Victus, 144Hz refresh rate, Up to 1,100 nits, ΔE< 1, HDR10+, 112% DCI-P3 color gamut
  • Resolution: FHD+ (2400 x 1080 pixels), 20:9 aspect ratio
  • Rear Camera: Dual (with LED flash)
    • 50MP f/1.9 Sony IMX766 primary, 1/1.56″ sensor, Dual-PDAF, 6-Axis Hybrid Gimbal Stabilizer 2.0
    • 13MP f/2.2 ultra-wide, 120° field of view
  • Front Camera: 32MP f/2.5 RGBW (hole-punch)
  • Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 5G (4nm)
  • Memory: 8/16GB LPDDR5X RAM, 128/256/512GB UFS 4.0 storage
  • Audio: Dual stereo speakers with Dirac HD Sound, LDAC, AAC, Qualcomm aptX
  • Connectivity: WiFi 7, Bluetooth 5.3, NFC, GPS
  • Biometric: Side-mounted fingerprint sensor
  • OS: Android 13 with Asus Zen UI 10 on top
  • Battery: 4300mAh with 30W fast charging (QC 3.0, USD-PD 3.0), 15W wireless charging
  • Colors: Midnight Black, Comet White, Eclipse Red, Starry Blue, Aurora Green

Asus Zenfone 10 Price in Nepal and Availability

The official price of the Asus Zenfone 10 begins at EUR 799 for the base 8/128GB trim. Although it’s unlikely that this phone officially arrives in Nepal, we expect the Asus Zenfone 10 price in Nepal to start at NPR 125,499 if it does.

Asus Zenfone 10 Price in Europe Price in Nepal (Expected)
8/128GB EUR 799 NPR 125,499
8/256GB EUR 849 NPR 133,499
16/512GB EUR 929 NPR 145,999

Your iPhone is secretly tracking you — and here’s how you can disable it

Sonika Bhandari
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Your iPhone is secretly tracking you — and here’s how you can disable it

Did you know that our devices and services track our every move? In today’s digital age, it’s no longer a secret that they actually do. Our privacy is not a thing now. From our online activities to our physical locations, everything is tracked. One major example of this is our smartphones, particularly iPhones. These devices have a feature called “Significant Locations,” which keeps a record of everywhere we’ve been.

Significant Locations in iPhones:

How to access the feature?

If you’re curious about finding out the location tracking feature, you can do it in a few easy steps:

  1. First, open your iPhone’s settings and go through the “Privacy & Security” section.
  2. From there, select “Location Services” and scroll down to find “System Services.”
  3. Tap on “Significant Locations” and give your face id or passcode to view a list of the places you’ve visited.

You might notice that some locations aren’t accurate, and it is because of a flaw in tracking.

If you want to see the details of your tracking, tap on the specific location in the list, and a map will show where the phone thought you were. However, your internet should be active in order to track your location.

Can you turn Significant Locations off?

Yes, of course. If you find this tracking uncomfortable, you have the option to clear your Significant Locations history. Simply go back to the “Significant Locations” menu and tap on “Clear History.” This action will remove all your Significant Locations data from any devices linked to the same Apple ID.

If you wish to disable Significant Locations altogether, go to the same menu and slide the toggle next to it to the left. This will turn off the feature and prevent your iPhone from tracking your whereabouts.

Why does Apple track your location data?

Our privacy concern for potential misuse remains questionable, but according to companies, features like Significant Features exist to provide personalized services and improve user experiences. When I say “companies,” I mean Apple, Google, and Meta. However, such companies assure users that the transmitted data is encrypted. These data are only accessible if someone has both their phone and password.

In today’s world, it is rare to have digital privacy. But we do have a little control over the tracking features on our devices. By following the simple steps outlined above, we can access and manage the location tracking on our iPhones. The feature is similar in Google Maps as well. Thus, it is quite essential to stay informed and take necessary steps to protect our privacy in this interconnected world.

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