Shopping online is now a part busy schedule, but chances are we don’t find clothes as expected or cannot decide whether certain clothes fit us. Google has come up with solutions for this issue; Try-On and Fine-tune searching, which are now accessible in the United States. The newly introduced “Try On” feature enables women to observe how tops appear on real-life models of different sizes, colors, etc., assisting them in understanding the fit more effectively. Also, users have the ability to fine-tune their search criteria to locate the specific clothing item they are seeking.
Google Fine-tune searching
When it comes to shopping in physical stores, we have the convenience of finding clothes that match our preferences, trying them on, and getting suggestions. However, online shopping often requires us to tirelessly search until we discover the perfect item. To tackle this challenge, Google is working on utilizing machine learning models and visual matching algorithms.
This technology allows users to refine their searches through various colors, styles, and patterns and locate the desired clothing items with greater ease. Moreover, these algorithms go a step further by suggesting clothing options from multiple retailers, enhancing the overall shopping experience.
Buying clothes online and getting disappointed by how it looks on us has been a much more common story. Google’s new generative AI model can take a single clothing image and provide a representation of how it would appear on various real models. These models represent different sizes, colors, and ethnicities, allowing users to choose the one that closely matches their own appearance.
By considering different factors like draping, folding, clinging, and stretching, as well as the formation of wrinkles and shadows, the AI model provides a more understanding of how the fabric will appear on the user, allowing them to gain a clearer visualization of its overall look.
Availability and Expanding Accessibility
Google is working on enhancing and expanding these features to make them more optimized and accessible worldwide. While currently available only in the United States and limited to women’s tops of brands like Anthropologie, Everlane, H&M, and LOFT., Google has plans to extend the availability globally and is exploring the application of these features to men’s clothing as well.
Samsung Nepal has launched the long-awaited AirDresser, which can do all sorts of things from sterilizing and cleaning, to deodorizing and steaming your delicate clothes. This makes your laundry duty hassle-free without needing frequent visits to laundrymats and dry cleaners. So let’s see what Samsung 18-inch AirDresser has to offer alongside its official price in Nepal, availability, and more.
Samsung 18-inch AirDresser Overview:
In layman’s terms, AirDresser is basically a big closet that helps keep your clothes clean and fresh. It uses air and steam to get rid of dirt, dust, and germs from your clothes, while also removing odors from sweat, tobacco, unpleasant food, and more. You just hang your clothes inside the AirDresser and it takes care of the rest all by itself in as little as 20 minutes.
Samsung markets the AirDresser as a “must-have” clothing appliance that kills 99.9% of bacteria and viruses. It is mainly targeted toward corporate boardrooms, VIP lounges, clubs, hotels, luxury retailers, and designers. That being said, nothing is stopping parents from using one for their children’s outwear, bedding, and soft toys.
It can hold up to 2 jackets and 2 pants at once, and here’s how it works:
JetSteam: First, the AirDresser uses hot air to sanitize and sterilize clothes by infusing heat deep into the fabric. With this, Samsung says it gets rid of 99.9% of viruses and bacteria, 100% of house mites, 99% of odor-causing gases, and 99% of other harmful substances.
JetAir: Then, JetAir and Air Hangers inside blow powerful jets of air to remove any dust or debris particles while maintaining minimal noise levels.
Heatpump Drying: Now, the AirDresser dries the clothes at low temperatures to reduce the risk of damage or shrinkage.
Deodorizing: In the final stage, Samsung AirDresser uses Air Filters to capture and reduce odor particles caused by sweat, unpleasant food, tobacco, or other things.
What about the smell?
But that would mean the inside of the AirDresser would be quite smelly right? Well, not quite. Samsung AirDresser also has Self-Cleaning Technology that dehumidifies, sanitizes, and deodorizes the interior. And it also notifies you every 40 cycles for maintenance and cleaning.
Besides those, Samsung AirDresser offers Dehumidification and Wrinkle Care features too. Dehumidification allows your clothes to be stored in optimal conditions for a long time while Wrinkle Care can smooth out light wrinkles using steam and air.
Moreover, the Samsung AirDresser is also sleek enough to seamlessly blend into the room. Samsung says this thing has built-in AI to learn your usage habit as well, whereas you can even remotely start, pause, and receive cycle recommendations on your phone via the SmartThings app. For quick controls, there’s an interactive LCD panel where you can view progress and different settings for the AirDresser.
Samsung 18-inch AirDresser Key Specifications:
Dimensions and Weight: 445 x 1850 x 632 mm, 85 kg (net)
Under Vivo’s latest “V” series of premium midrange phones, only the vanilla Vivo V27 has officially arrived in Nepal. And Vivo Nepal will most likely not launch the V27 Pro and the premium “X” series of phones that are more expensive than this guy. I used the Vivo V27 for more than two weeks as my primary phone, while also comparing it against Samsung’s Galaxy A54 (review). And here’s my full review of the Vivo V27.
Vivo V27 Review: Specifications
Body: 74.8 x 164.1 x 7.36mm, 180gm, Glass front/back, Plastic frames, No IP rating
Vivo phones are pretty well-known for their attractive design and the V27 series maintains the same impression. The Vivo V27 offers a stunning look with an elegant design and premium glass-sandwich quality. And the phone feels absolutely incredible to hold. At just 180 grams, it is also quite lightweight. Whereas the phone’s “Magic Blue” colorway has a marble-like finish and a color-changing back. And under the influence of sunlight or other UV rays, it transforms from light blue to dark.
Pretty cool!
Vivo V27
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Back
Display
Other than this, the dual curved finish further adds to the phone’s premium hands-on feel. The buttons are also positioned at just the right spot and can be reached without any struggle. Its camera housing also looks a lot minimalistic with 3 lenses and a circular LED flash called “Aura Light”.
But despite all its design wins, Vivo V27 does not have an IP rating, which is a quite disappointment considering its price. To compare, Samsung’s Galaxy A54 and even cheaper Galaxy A34 (review) bear an official IP67 rating against dust and water damage. And another disappointing thing about this phone is that Vivo has still settled with a single down-firing speaker instead of a proper stereo speaker setup. Likewise, its haptic feedback is just average too.
Display
6.78-inches FHD+ AMOLED panel
120/240Hz refresh/touch sampling rate
No Gorilla Glass protection
As for the display, you’re looking at a 6.78-inch FHD+ AMOLED panel that supports HDR10+ and is Widevine L1 certified for hi-res playback. But despite its HDR10+ support, it can’t stream HDR videos on OTT platforms like Netflix just yet. So hopefully Vivo V27 will get Netflix HDR10 certification pretty soon.
Anyway, Vivo has finally moved away from a pesky teardrop notch to a proper hole-punch cutout this time, which looks quite modern. And although this is a curved display, I didn’t come across accidental touches all that much except for a few times when I was gaming. This screen gets plenty bright too, and I had no trouble reading contents off of it in bright outdoor conditions.
But my biggest complaint with Vivo V27’s display has to be its refresh rate optimization. This is a 120Hz display alright, but it’s clear that the company hasn’t tuned it well across the phone. As a result, I noticed stutters when using different system apps like launchers and settings on multiple occasions.
And the reason why Vivo V27’s 120Hz refresh rate is so under-optimized could very well be because of the new MediaTek Dimensity 7200 chip that the company has used. If you look at its specs, the Dimensity 7200 is actually a big upgrade from Vivo V25‘s Dimensity 900 in terms of both CPU and GPU. In fact, its performance is somewhere between Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 778G and Snapdragon 870.
But as we all know, raw performance doesn’t amount to anything if the processor isn’t well-optimized for the phone. And that’s exactly what has happened here. Besides the refresh rate, the phone also occasionally falls behind in multitasking or even when just switching between different camera lenses.
At the time of writing this review, my unit of the Vivo V27 has received two software updates so far—both promising smoother system stability—but there’s still much work to do here.
Moving on. Even though it’s not a gaming phone, I tried playing a few games here. And because of the aforementioned lack of optimization and its compromised cooling solution to maintain a slim profile, Vivo V27 gets warm pretty fast. Vivo does mention that it has used a large vapor chamber cooling system here but it’s clear that that’s not enough as the phone climbs to 40 – 42°C pretty fast. And the actual stability was also lower than I expected in games like PUBG Mobile and Mech Arena.
What about software?
As for software, Vivo V27 runs on the latest Android 13-based Funtouch OS 13. Like always, Vivo’s memory management is a bit strict. Which means you’ll have to manually lock your desired app in memory if you don’t want it to reload every time you open it. And even though it’s pretty simple to get around, Funtouch OS itself doesn’t feel that modern compared to other Android skins out there.
But the biggest issue about its software is the fact that Vivo hasn’t committed to any kind of software update policy for this phone. Unlike most of its competitors like the OnePlus 11R and the Galaxy A54, which come with 3 and 4 generations of OS updates, respectively.
Camera
Triple camera setup at the back
(50MP main, 8MP ultrawide, 2MP macro)
50MP selfie camera (hole-punch)
Let’s talk cameras now. And the Vivo V27 features three of them at the back, including a 50MP Sony IMX766V primary sensor with optical image stabilization (OIS), an 8MP ultrawide, and a 2MP macro shooter. Last year’s Vivo V25 actually had a 64MP main sensor, so this may look like a downgrade—but it’s actually not.
Matter of fact, this IMX766V sensor actually has a larger 1.0µm pixel size compared to the 0.7µm pixel size of Vivo V25’s 64MP shooter. As a result, it can capture notably more light which should especially help with lowlight photography.
Lowlight Images
And compared to something like the Galaxy A54, Vivo V27 takes better-looking lowlight shots look a lot better. It has good highlight control and color rendition, whereas Vivo’s results aren’t as noisy either.
Lowlight
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Galaxy A54
Vivo V27
Galaxy A54
Vivo V27
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Galaxy A54
Vivo V27
Galaxy A54
Daylight Images
But things go either way in normal daytime conditions, and both phones deliver pretty decent-looking photos. Galaxy A54 tends to shoot a bit of contrast-heavy photos at times though, whereas Vivo fails to handle exposure sometimes.
Daytime
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Galaxy A54
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Galaxy A54
Vivo V27
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Vivo V27
Galaxy A54
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Galaxy A54
Likewise, Vivo’s classic image optimization also favors notably saturated colors but if you’re not a big fan of such tuning, there’s the “Natural Mode” option that dials down the saturation levels down a notch.
Ultrawide Images
Getting to the ultrawide cameras, they’re pretty average though. And compared to the primary camera, their ultrawide images have a notable color shift too.
Ultrawide Images
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Galaxy A54
Vivo V27
Galaxy A54
Vivo V27
Galaxy A54
Selfie Images
In terms of selfies, Vivo tends to brighten up the subject’s face up a bit and it can’t render the skin tone as well as the Galaxy A54 either. But some people may actually prefer such type of beautified processing.
Selfies
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Galaxy A54
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“Aura Light”
Vivo V27 also has a neat trick up its sleeve, called “Aura Light”. It’s essentially a miniature version of a ring light that sits at the back of the phone. And you can use it to take better portraits in lowlight conditions. While that sounds great and all, I wish Vivo also offered an option to adjust the intensity level of the Aura Light.
Videography
In terms of video recording, the V27 can shoot at a maximum of 4K 30 fps from both its front and rear cameras. And unlike Galaxy A54, Vivo hasn’t disabled OIS for videos either. So naturally, it delivers much steadier recordings—although proper exposure maintenance remains something of a struggle in videos as well.
Battery
4600mAh battery with 66W fast charging
Moving on, Vivo V27 brings a slightly bigger 4600mAh battery compared to a 4500mAh unit on the Vivo V25. And a bigger battery—paired with an energy-efficient 4nm processor—means I’m getting notably better screen time here. Around 6.5 – 7 hours on average. And its 66W power brick can completely refill the phone in about 55 minutes only.
Vivo V27 Review: Conclusion
Summing up this review, I think the Vivo V27 could actually be a good deal for anyone who values an attractive design and decent cameras above everything else. And while Vivo phones were usually pretty overpriced in Nepal compared to India, that’s not the case with the V27 either.
Having said that, I definitely think Vivo has a lot of work cut out for itself in the performance department. Dimensity 7200 is a mighty capable chip on paper and its experience should’ve been much, much better than this. And the fact that Vivo isn’t promising any number of software updates for such a premium phone is pretty disappointing as well.
So unless you’re totally sold on the Vivo V27, then Samsung Galaxy A54 and Nothing Phone (1) are a couple of great alternatives to consider. Besides a fancy design, these phones also bring a premium software experience among other stuff.
In this article, we’ve listed out the official screen replacement cost of different midrange phones in Nepal. And this smartphone segment is getting more and more competitive every year in terms of design, performance, durability, etc. But guess what? No matter how sturdy a phone is, it is not immune to breakage and damage. And the most common of them is a screen replacement.
It is quite scary, mostly in the premium section of smartphones. Replacing a damaged or broken screen for a $1,000 phone can go as high as $400—or maybe even more. You could make a religion out of this. However, today I’ll be discussing screen replacement costs for some of the popular midrange smartphones you can buy right now in Nepal.
The whole point behind purchasing an economical phone is cost minimization.
So it’s pretty ironic if their repair ends up being rather costly, right? Hopefully, this article will be helpful to our readers to make an informed purchase decision when buying a phone, or when you have to get the screen replaced.
The following list of smartphones is arranged in ascending order of their respective official screen replacement costs. And as for the screen-to-phone cost percentage, lower is better, which means the cost to replace the screen is relatively cheaper than the actual phone’s cost.
Screen replacement cost of popular midrange phones in Nepal:
1. Samsung Galaxy A33
At this point, Samsung Galaxy A33 (review) is over a year old now. Its 6.4-inch FHD+ AMOLED display has a U-shaped notch and a pretty thick bottom bezel. As expected from a Samsung-made panel, Galaxy A33 has a great screen.
At launch, this phone was quite overpriced at Rs. 46,999 for the sole 8/128GB variant. But it’s available for Rs. 42,999 right now. Now, the moment of truth. The official screen replacement cost for the Galaxy A33 is Rs.8,700, which is roughly 20.24% of the phone’s MRP.
2. Vivo V27e
Next on our list is the new Vivo V27e. It’s essentially a toned-down version of the Vivo V27 (review), but you get a smaller 6.62-inch FHD+ AMOLED panel here. And unlike Vivo V27, it doesn’t have a curved display either.
Here in Nepal, Vivo V27e retails at Rs. 41,999 for the 8/256GB variant. Its screen replacement, on the other hand, costs Rs. 9,000. Or about 21.43% of the phone’s retail price.
3. Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G
This last year’s midranger from Xiaomi, the Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G (review), features a 6.67-inch FHD+ AMOLED screen with a 120Hz refresh rate and Gorilla Glass 5 protection.
And if you were unfortunate enough to break or in any other way damage its screen, it will set you back Rs. 10,800. With a starting price of Rs. 38,499, the Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G’s screen-to-phone cost percentage of 28.06%.
4. OnePlus Nord CE 2
Here, the OnePlus Nord CE 2 (review) is a 2022 midrange phone from the Chinese company. It’s essentially a rebranded OPPO Reno 7 5G though, and sports a 6.43-inch OLED panel with a 90Hz refresh rate and FHD+ resolution.
On to its price, the phone costs about Rs. 48,999 for the 8/128GB configuration here in Nepal, while replacing its screen will put you short of a jaw-dropping Rs. 16,500. As a result, its screen replacement alone covers 33.68% of the phone’s price.
5. Realme 10 Pro+
The final entry on our list is the Realme 10 Pro+, which features a gorgeous curved display. You’re looking at a 6.7-inch FHD+ OLED panel with a hole-punch cutout, a 120Hz refresh rate, and 2160Hz high-frequency dimming technology.
Realme 10 Pro+ goes for Rs. 45,999 (8/128GB), and its official screen replacement cost is a whopping Rs. 16,000! That makes up around 34.79% of the phone’s price. So while its curved display sure is nice to look at and interact with, getting it replaced is going to be an expensive ordeal.
Summary
Smartphone
Price in Nepal (Starting price)
Screen replacement cost
Screen replacement cost in %
Samsung Galaxy A33
Rs. 42,999
Rs. 8,700
20.24%
Vivo V27e
Rs. 41,999
Rs. 9,000
21.43%
Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G
Rs. 38,499
Rs. 10,800
28.06%
OnePlus Nord CE 2
Rs. 48,999
Rs. 16,500
33.68%
Realme 10 Pro+
Rs. 45,999
Rs. 16,000
34.79%
Final words
In my books, a good phone isn’t just one that performs well; it should simultaneously be durable enough so that a yearly upgrade isn’t required. So when buying a new phone, I believe it’s important to consider its repairability as well, besides its price, specs, and everything else.
I know, I’m asking a lot of our Nepalese audience when I say they consider such factors. But the fact of the day is that the growing volume of smartphone production takes a toll on the environment as well due to carbon emissions. And costs incurred on smartphone repairs like screen replacement don’t come cheap either.
Meanwhile, watch our top picks for best phones under Rs. 30,000 in Nepal
Amazfit has announced the Pop 3S, which is the largest smartwatch in its lineup. This smartwatch is a successor to the recently launched Pop 2 with some notable changes. It now features a massive 1.96-inch AMOLED display and a metallic build. So, let’s get into the specs, features, expected price, and availability of the Amazfit Pop 3S in Nepal.
Amazfit Pop 3S Overview:
Design and Display
On the latest Pop 3S, Amazfit includes a 304 stainless steel strap as well as a button of similar build. Even the middle frame is metallic, providing some sturdiness right there. Besides this, you also get a plastic strap version. The 1.96-inch display discussed above has a 368 x 448-pixel resolution and 330 nits of peak brightness. Likewise, the 2.5D curved display supports more than 100 customizable watch faces.
Health and Fitness Tracking
The Pop 3S covers a wide range of health-tracking features such as 24-hour heart rate monitoring, SpO2 measurement, stress tracking, and sleep tracking. Sleep tracking here can record light and count sleep duration and detect sleep stages. Additionally, the watch supports over 100 sports modes, catering to a wide range of fitness activities.
Battery life is one of the essential aspects of smartwatches, and the Pop 3S promises up to 12 days of usage on a single charge, presuming the Always-On Display (AOD) feature is disabled.
With all these, we can somehow say that the Pop 3S aims to be more than just a smartwatch. To add more, it includes a built-in microphone and speaker. This allows the users to make direct calls via Bluetooth connection. It also features a call history and a dialer in the contact apps. Furthermore, the microphone and speaker enable conversation with a digital assistant.
Battery: 300mAh, Up to 12 days of endurance (typical usage)
Charger: Proprietary magnetic charger (100% in 120 minutes)
Amazfit Pop 3S Price in Nepal and Availability
In India, the Pop 3S is priced pretty competitively with the silicone strap option costing INR 3,499. The metal strap variant is priced slightly higher at INR 3,999. As such, we expect the Amazfit Pop 3S price in Nepal to start at NPR 6,999 when it launches here shortly.
Amazfit Pop 3S
Price in India
Price in Nepal (Expected)
Silicone Strap
INR 3,499
NPR 6,999
Stainless Steel Strap
INR 3,999
NPR 7,499
Meanwhile, check out our review of Amazfit GTR4 / GTS 4.
Ultima Lifestyle is a growing Nepali brand offering TWS, BT speakers, and smartwatches. Now, it has launched the Ultima Dynamite Speaker in Nepal. This rugged design speaker arrives with IPX6 water resistance and up to 11 hours of playback. Okay, let’s head straight into the specs, features, and price of the Ultima Dynamite Speaker in Nepal.
Ultima Dynamite Speaker Overview:
Design
The Ultima Dynamite Speaker sports a compact design with rounded edges and a fabric coating for a rugged feel. This 250-gram speaker has a built-in lanyard on top, making it easy to carry it around, while the microSD, micro USB, and aux ports are hidden beneath a flap on the bottom. Besides that, it complies with an IPX6 rating for protection against water splashes.
As for the audio, the Ultima Dynamite speaker houses a 5W mono speaker. It is claimed to blast immersive audio with pumping bass. You get play/pause, volume up, and volume down buttons for controlling music playback. Likewise, one can activate voice assistants through a single press. Regarding connectivity, it relies on Bluetooth 5.0 with a range of up to 10 meters.
Getting to the battery, the speaker is powered by a 1800mAh Li-Po cell. The brand claims up to 11 hours of battery backup while the charging takes around 2 hours. And you get one year of warranty on the product.
Ultima Dynamite Speaker Specifications:
Dimension: 85 x 55 x 107mm
Weight: 250 grams
Audio Driver: 5W, 4 Ohm
Frequency Response: 70Hz – 18KHz
Connectivity: Bluetooth 5.0 + EDR (up to 10m)
Controls: Power on, Volume up/down, Multi-function button
Battery backup: Up to 11 hours
Protection: IPX6 (Water Resistant)
I/O: Aux in Jack, MicroSD / TF Slot, Micro-USB (Charging)
Built-in microphone: Yes
Ultima Dynamite Speaker Price in Nepal and Availability
The Ultima Dynamite Speaker price in Nepal is NPR 2,599. You can purchase it from our affiliate partner Hukut Store and get free shipping.
Back in the day, we could easily replace our smartphone batteries. Well, we can have those days back again — thanks to a new law passed by the European Union (EU). The rule makes it compulsory for gadgets, including smartphones, in the EU to have removable batteries. This means that even the companies like Apple, Google, and Samsung will have to make certain changes to their smartphone designs to follow the new law.
EU to bring back removable batteries in smartphones
In the past, our fingernails were enough to pop open the back of our phones and replace the battery. But, with the trend of smooth and stylish designs, it became difficult to adjust removable batteries in phones. However, with the new law, manufacturers have to redesign their gadgets and find better ways to make batteries easily replaceable by the end users.
Surprisingly, the European Parliament’s vote on this change was in favor with a count ratio of 587 to 9. This law aims to promote sustainability and reduce electronic waste. By making batteries easily replaceable, people can keep their devices for longer, reducing the need to get a new device when the battery fails.
It’s important to note that this law currently applies only to Europe. However, other regions could soon start discussions regarding the topic. Recently, we also heard about the EU passing the law to introduce USB Type-C chargers for all smartphones with the collaboration of India. Such a move towards standardization and environmental protection is commendable.
There is not any official statement from Samsung regarding their response to the regulations. However, we can expect both Apple and Samsung to take the lead in implementing the changes to protect the environment. The law requires the implementation of easily replaceable batteries before 2027, with the possibility of an extension in the deadline.
Overall, this new law marks a significant shift towards more sustainable practices in the tech industry. We might soon bid farewell to the days of glued-in batteries and welcome a future where smartphones are more user-friendly and environmentally conscious. The European Union’s initiative is a step in the right direction, and hopefully, it will inspire similar actions worldwide.
Adidas comes from sports-related products. Beyond sports, they offer a range of products designed to enhance the active lifestyle experience through audio accessories. Excitingly, these audio products from Adidas are now officially available in Nepal from this time around. So in this article, we will closely examine the specifications, features, availability, and official price of all the Adidas audio accessories in Nepal.
Adidas Audio Accessories: Overview
Adidas began working in the audio accessories market in recent years. The exact timeline of Adidas’ entry into the audio accessories industry can be traced back to 2019 in collaboration with Zound Industries (now Marshall Group). However, the collaboration between the two was made official a year earlier. They working combinedly in delivering the audio accessories under the Adidas Headphones branding to the market at present. The company always pays special attention to the design of its audio accessories, ensuring they retain the brand’s reputation.
Adidas Audio Accessories Price in Nepal:
SN
Adidas audio accessories
Price in Nepal (Official)
TWS Earbuds
1
Adidas Z.N.E 01
Rs. 14,500
2
Adidas Z.N.E 01 ANC
Rs. 21,500
3
Adidas FWD-02
Rs. 24,000
Headphones
4
Adidas RPT-01
Rs. 24,000
5
Adidas RPT-02 SOL
Rs. 32,000
Adidas TWS Earbuds
Adidas Z.N.E 01
The Adidas Z.N.E 01 is a lightweight and compact audio accessory with impressive sound quality and active noise cancellation. Also, it offers 4-5 hours of playtime (with ANC) and 20 hours including the charge provided by case. With an IPX4 rating, touch controls, and Bluetooth 5.2 connectivity, it’s designed for active lifestyles.
Weight: 4gm (earbuds) / 40gm (case)
Driver: 12mm Dynamic driver with 32Ω impedance
Battery: 4-5 hours (earbuds with ANC) / 20 hours (incl. case with ANC)
Charging time: 1.5 hours (15 min charge ~1-hour playtime)
IP Rating: IPX4 (Earbuds) / IPX3 (Case)
Controls: Touch gestures
Connectivity: Bluetooth 5.2
Price in Nepal: NPR 14,500
Adidas Z.N.E 01 ANC
The Adidas Z.N.E 01 ANC earbuds offer Active Noise Canceling and an Awareness mode, allowing users to switch between blocking out external noise or being aware of their surroundings. Also, they are sweat-proof and water-resistant with an IPX5(earbuds) and IPX4(case) rating. With 4.5 hours of playtime per charge with ANC and an additional approximately 20 hours of on-the-go charging, they offer ample battery life. The earbuds also have an eco-charging mode available through the Adidas Headphones app, optimizing battery usage.
Weight: 4.2gm (earbuds) / 37gm (case)
Driver: 6mm Dynamic driver with 16Ω impedance
Battery: 4.5 hours (earbuds with ANC) / 20 hours (incl. case with ANC)
Charging time: 3 hours (15 min charge ~1-hour playtime)
IP Rating: IPX5 (earbuds)/ IPX4 (case)
Controls: Touch gestures
Connectivity: Bluetooth 5.2
Price in Nepal: NPR 21,500
Adidas FWD-02 Sport
The Adidas FWD-02 Sport earbuds have a comfortable fit with extra tips and wings. They are sweat-proof, water-resistant, and feature touch controls. The compact charging case allows for on-the-go charging, and they offer 6 hours of playtime per charge. Additionally, it offers an awareness mode that lets in some of the ambient noise to give awareness of the surrounding.
Weight: 5.25g (earbuds) /44gm (case)
Driver: 6mm Dynamic driver
Battery: 6 hours (earbuds) / 25 hours (case)
Charging time: 1.5 hours from the case (15 minutes ~ 1-hour playtime)
IP Rating: IPX5 (earbuds)/ IPX4 (case)
Controls: Touch gestures
Connectivity: Bluetooth 5.2
Price in Nepal: NPR 24,000
Adidas Headphones
Adidas RPT-01
The Adidas RPT-01 has a comfortable design that stays in place, even during intense movements. These headphones are sweat-proof and water-resistant, making them suitable for workouts with IPX4 ratings. Additionally, they have washable parts for easy cleaning after sweaty sessions. It is not only light but also provides an impressive listening time of up to 40 hours.
Weight: 209 gm
Battery: up to 40 hours of listening time
IP Rating: Yes, IPX4
Controls: Knob, Action Button
Connectivity: Bluetooth 5.0
Price in Nepal: NPR 24,000
Adidas RPT-02 SOL
The Adidas RPT-02 SOL headphones feature self-charging technology powered by light, allowing them to recharge using natural and artificial light sources. Moreover, they offer up to 80 hours of playtime and a sweat-proof design with IPX4. The headphone combines convenience, eco-consciousness, and also high-performance audio in one compact package.
Cordless vacuum cleaners have recently become a thing with a range of options dropping in. Unlike traditional vacuums, they are easy to work with. Samsung, a world-renowned electronics brand has announced the Samsung Bespoke Jet AI. This cordless machine comes with AI capabilities for enhanced usage. Let’s get into the specs, features, and expected price of the Samsung Bespoke Jet AI in Nepal.
Samsung Bespoke Jet AI Overview:
What’s a cordless vacuum cleaner?
Before jumping right in, let’s learn about cordless vacuum cleaners first. As the name implies, a cordless vacuum cleaner is one without cords and cables. Compared to corded vacuums, it is lightweight and can be easily transported. Such vacuums have superb usability in multiple places such as your car, furniture, stairs, and tight corners. And they run on batteries, unlike traditional ones which require a direct connection to electricity.
Design
The BeSpoke Jet AI sports a pretty lightweight design, weighing just 2.5 kg. The pipe is telescopic here which allows three length adjustments for comfortability. Even the flex tool is bendable up to 90 degrees to reach those tricky areas. And you get a digital display to check info regarding power level, running time, charging status, and so on.
Design
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HexaJet Motor
Under the hood, the vacuum cleaner packs a HexaJet Motor which can draw up to 280W suction power and a max consumption power of 730W. This makes it the most powerful vacuum to date. Samsung claims a 25% increase in suction power, compared to the previous model.
Dual Brush and 5L Filtration
Samsung has used a dual brush mechanism on BeSPoke Jet. It is optimized to clean efficiently on all types of floors alongside built-in LED lights to assist in the dark. On top of that, there is a 5-layer filtration system which is claimed to filter up to 99.9%* of microdust particles. Plus, the dustbin is washable.
AI Functions
The BeSpoke Jet AI becomes the first cordless vacuum to get an AI verification from UL Solutions, a safety science organization. The AI mode bestows some cool features on the vacuum such as automatic detection of the floor, brush load, and air pressure. This enables optimal suction power and brush roll speed for efficient cleaning. After every disposal, it shuts the cover automatically. Besides that, the Air Spin Edge technology can spin at a blade rate of up to 1,000 RPM to drain waste, and keep the bin clean.
Battery Life and Others
The cordless stick vacuum is powered by two removable batteries, which can operate for up to 100 minutes. The battery size is 80% larger than that of the previous model. And the charging time takes around 3.5 hours. Other features include a Pet Tool for cleaning tiny strands of pet hair.
Samsung Bespoke Jet AI Price in Nepal and Availability
The price of Bespoke Jet AI is USD 449.99. As of now, the cordless stick is yet to launch in Nepal. We can expect the Samsung Bespoke Jet AI price in Nepal to be NPR 71,999 when it launches here.
Product
Official Price
Price in Nepal (Expected)
Samsung Bespoke Jet AI
USD 449.99
NPR 71,999
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Recently, Apple launched a handsome mixed-reality headset called Apple Vision Pro at the WWDC event. The price was a bang of $3,599 in the premium category with no intention of mass adoption. To cover the mass audience, Gurman (tech reporter for Bloomberg) pointed out that Apple is now working on a more affordable version of the headset. The device will probably be named Apple Vision or Vision One. This move aims to make the technology accessible to a broader range of customers.
Apple Vision One Rumor Roundup:
There will be various adjustments or compromises to lower the cost of Vision One to make it fall under an affordable category. This may involve using lower-tier screens, a less powerful processor, reducing the number of cameras with the removal of 3D cameras, and potentially requiring AirPods for spatial audio instead of built-in speakers. Despite these adjustments, Apple intends to keep certain features, including the external EyeSight screen and the hand-tracking system which are the core attraction of the MR headset.
Expected price, release timeline, and second-generation plans
The exact details about the pricing and specifications of the affordable Vision headset are not clear. However, as it will be available at a much lower price than the Vision Pro. This could significantly increase its adoption. The price is still under wrap but the affordable headset will probably be in the range of the latest MacBook Pro 14. Tim Cook, Apple’s CEO, acknowledged that the Vision Pro’s high cost is due to its advanced capabilities, which include the ability to perform tasks similar to iPhones and Macs.
Reports say that Apple is planning to unveil the affordable Vision One headset probably by the end of 2025. A long way to go! Another surprise to mention, Apple is already doing its job to develop a second-generation Vision Pro. This indicates that the company is committed to expanding its standard product line like iPhone and iPhone Pro models.
Apple aims to introduce a more affordable version of the Vision Pro headset to reach a wider range of consumers. By making certain adjustments to reduce manufacturing costs, Apple hopes to strike a balance between price and features. Moving forward, Apple aims to establish a two-product strategy for its mixed-reality headsets, aligning with its other flagship products.
Meanwhile, check out our comparison between Galaxy S23 Ultra and iPhone 14 Pro Max.
