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United Academy organizes “United Robotics Fest 1.0” on the occasion of school’s 25th Anniversary

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January 31, 2023

United Academy organizes “United Robotics Fest 1.0” on the occasion of school’s 25th Anniversary

By Niharika Nembang, Subekshya Karki, Sachin Bijukchhe, Dibya Rokka (United Academy Students)

In order to celebrate our 25th Year Anniversary, United Academy designed an exceptional platform for its students – United Robotics Fest 1.0.

United Robotics Fest 1.0 is a flagship event of United Academy that is being organized for the first time in association with the Robotics Association of Nepal (RAN). It intends to inculcate a scientific temperament in students by providing them with a platform to innovate. It is an amalgamation of several integral components – Workshop, Project Development, Science Exhibition, Robotics Competition, and Panel Discussion.

After going through a rigorous Workshop of 16 hours and a week-long Project Development Phase, 17 teams from United Academy displayed their innovative ideas during a 2 Day Science Exhibition organized at the college premises itself.

At the Science Exhibition, a voting ballot was placed where the attendees could give their votes, the top 3 Robotic Projects were the Smart Dustin, Rain Alarm System, and Soil Moisture Monitoring System.

Winners’ Thought

Let’s hear about the experiences of these winners. United Academy students “Subekshya Karki,” “Subanshana Bam,” and “Fortune Parajuli,” share their thoughts, insights, and feelings below.

“Although we had a lot of interest in Robotics, we were not able to find any platform to learn until we heard about United Robotics Fest 1.0. The mentors explained how Robotics would help us in our careers so we made a team of three and got started. The workshop was very helpful for all of us. The mentors helped us a lot in learning how to connect wires using Arduino and coding.

It was through this experience that we learned how to communicate with others as well. We believe that the opportunity to demonstrate our projects at the Science Exhibition helped us to improve our communication skills.” – Niharika Nembang

“At the exhibition, people came to our stall with a lot of curiosity – nervousness grew inside all our members and initially we hesitated while explaining our project even though we had practiced a lot. After some rounds of practice, we were able to handle the questions of the visitors at our stall. We learned a lot of skills and knowledge. The main point was that it was very helpful for all of us getting to know more about robotics and that we built our communication skills with many unknown people.” – Subekshya Karki

“First of all, we would like to thank the United Academy and Robotic Association Nepal (RAN) team for giving us a great opportunity for showcasing our talent. We did not have any knowledge about robotics at first but when the workshop started we got to know new things and we met new friends. We had really helpful and friendly mentors. They were really helpful throughout the time of the workshop. We spent 6 hours on the first day.” – Sachin Bijukchhe

Projects on United Robotics Fest 1.0

Let’s have a look at some of the projects developed by the students at the Science Exhibition:

Automatic Hand Sanitiser Dispenser

When hands are positioned in the proximity of the sensor, the infrared energy fluctuates and triggers the pump to activate and discharge the specified amount of sanitizer.

Team Members: Hoshiki Shrestha, Rehan Shakya, Alin Duwal, Udip Maharjan, Nashiv Singh
Working Mechanisms: The infrared energy fluctuates when hands are placed close to the sensor, which causes the pump to engage and release the designated amount of sanitizer.
Uses: To limit the use of hand sanitizer and prevent the spread of infectious diseases, it is frequently used in public spaces.

Security Alert System “A laser game”

“Security Alert System” is used widely in the workplace and different organizations today. Our students however as part of project development have demonstrated how the security alert system has worked through the laser game.

Team Members: Saurav Rai, Biraj Maharjan, Maitreya Manandhar, Projwal Ramtel
Working Mechanisms: A CDR security alarm system is displayed, and anyone attempting to grab the “prize” will simply set off the alarm. A marble will act as the “football” in the game, and the viewer must use a rod to propel the marble into the goal, setting off the laser alert.
Uses: In real life, it may be used to be protected from thieves and bulgar activities.

Weather reporting system

“Weather reporting system” and that too a correct weather reporting system can be very useful for the entire mankind, especially for the farmers. Our students have tried to develop something like that, which closely reports the weather.

Team Members: Aayusha Rijal, Berika Khawas, Sakhi Pokhrel, Binisha thing, Nabashree Bista
Working Mechanisms: It works on a high-accuracy sensor for the measurement of radiation, wind speed, wind direction, humidity, module temperature, etc.
Uses: The sensors assist farmers in making wiser choices regarding pesticides, irrigation, and disease prevention.

Home automation using IoT

Technology has taken over all the places and it has automated every sector, including our homes. Our students here have tried to showcase a small automation system in the home on the prototype, with the help of IoT.

Working Mechanisms: When the relay receives current, the lights turn on and the door opens and closes by turning the phone on or off, whereas two main programs operate: Automatic door closing and opening, Auto-turning on bulbs
Team Members: Diya Shakya, Gyalmu Sherpa, Shreya Shrestha, Bandana Rai, Rijan, Biraj
Uses: This technology can be employed in contemporary structures to improve living conditions.

Automatic Street Light

Automatic Street Light is not often seen in our daily life but rather we see the one which is to be operated manually. If we can automate all of the streetlights it would be a great relief for many people. Students with automatic street lights have tried to do something similar, where with the help of censors, at night time the street lights automatically light up, and with the rays of sun upon it, the street light turns off.

Working Mechanisms: Works with the help of a censor, which automatically detects the rays of light.
Team Members: Shubhash Singh Thapam, Rohit Ghimire, Tosin Lamichhane, Raju Mahato, Gaurav Rajaure, Prajit Luitel, Aaditya Singh
Uses: Can be used on the street lights themselves, which saves time, effort, and energy.

Fingerprint door lock system

Fingerprint door lock systems can be widely seen in the market today, where every organization and workplace today uses this type of technology. However developing these types of systems are very complex to be made and also takes a significant amount of time to be developed, and our students have made a “Fingerprint door lock system” with a lot of effort and invested a lot of time.

Team Members: Pratik Karki, Spandana Rai, Ridam Rai, Prapti Guragain, Prashant Ojha, Nalisha Shakya
Working Mechanisms: The main part of the system is the Arduino UNO which controls the servo motor movements, whereas before the programming was done, the door would automatically open when you pressed the fingerprint sensor. Therefore, if someone’s fingerprint cannot be read by the sensor, the door will not open.
Uses: Helps to be protected from thief and bulgar activities.

Automatic Solar Tracking System

A lot of us use solar systems in our daily life, such as solar heating systems and solar lighting. But most of us have solar systems in our homes/offices which are permanently placed in one place and they tend to not move in accordance with the sunlight. So, our students here, with their project have come up with a solution for that problem,

As they’ve developed an “Automatic Solar Tracking System”, which allows the solar panel to move along with the Sun.

Team Members: Aalok Gami, Rahul Thakur, Ranjit Thakur
Working Mechanisms: A system called a solar tracking system places an object in relation to the sun at an angle.
Uses: It is employed to maintain solar collectors and solar panels pointed directly at the sun during the course of each day.

RFID card-based door lock System

“RFID card-based door lock System” is also one of the systems today being used in today’s world around the workplace. Our students have successfully created and completed this project to create the system, which has a very complex design and mechanisms.

Team Members: Ajar Shrestha, Arpeen Chhatingal
Working Mechanisms: The automated door lock system works on a series of RFID cards when placed upon the censor which then opens the door.
Uses: These types of systems can be used to fully automate the door locking system, to prevent and protect from thief and burglar activities.

Jumbo RC Car

RC cars have always been popular among people, where traditionally RC- cars were used for entertainment purposes, but with the advancement of technology and innovation. Now, the RC-cars are also being used for different purposes. Our students here as part of their project have developed the Jumbo RC car, which can be utilized as a part of entertainment and multipurpose use.

Team Members: Arsene Awale, Barsha Rai, Keshmip Chhantel, Nirwan Maharjan, Salifa Shrestha, Sambriddhi Shrestha, Shrena Shrestha
Working Mechanisms: Radio-controlled cars, often known as RC cars, are small-scale replicas of real vehicles, such as automobiles, vans, buses, lorries, and buggies, that can be remotely operated. Both “remote-controlled” and “radio-controlled” are connoted by the abbreviation “RC”.
Uses: For surveillance, RC cars and other remote-control gadgets are employed. a law enforcement agency and can be specifically made for demining landmines.

Obstacle-avoiding robot

One of the major problems throughout mankind is the accidents that happen on a daily basis, and there is no better way to avoid getting into an accident, if and only with the help of technology and innovation. Students here have tried to work on solving a similar problem, where they have developed an “Obstacle Avoiding Robot”.

Team Members: Sampana Gurung, Barshika Thapa, Yushika Amatya, Anjila Devkota
Working Mechanism: With the help of technology and the censors used on the robot, it can identify the obstacles in front of it, from far beyond distance and avoids the distance.
Uses: Avoids obstacles in front of them far away from the distance which can be used in cars, for differently abled people.

Line-following robot

“Following robots are the robots or the technology which works on itself after it has been assigned a number of tasks by our students as a part of their project have developed a “Line-following robot’’ which works by itself as it follows the line drawn and assigned it to be followed.

Team Members: Matina Mali, Swarnima Shrestha, Annie Shrestha, Subigya Thapa
Working Mechanism: On a line drawn in front of it, the “Line following robot” follows the line and instructions given to it.
Uses: It is used to carry goods, floor cleaning, delivery services, and transportation.

Room Cleaning Robot

“Room cleaning robot” is one of the 17 projects loved by many parents, as the robot automatically detects the dust and dirt on the floors and pathways and cleans it, itself.

Team Members: Saksham Dhakal, Diparshan Rai, Sujan Nepal, Chris Shrestha, Reason Maharjan, Sakar Rai
Working Mechanisms: Although it’s not a “literal” bot, it can still be beneficial in some ways. Typically, this project was created with the help of an ardent workshop.
Uses: This can be applicable for basic cleaning.

Hexapod

“Hexapod” was one of the projects developed by the students. It is a 6-legged Bluetooth-controlled device, which is compact, durable, and fast.

Team Members: Spandan Raut, Gunjan Rajak, Pragyan Maharjan, Aditya Prasad Joshi,
Jenish Jaiswal

Working Mechanisms: Hexapod is controlled by a remote control system and is developed with the system both integrated into the Hexapod and its controlling system.

Uses: Hexapods can be used to maneuver rough terrains.

Firefighting robot

One of the constant news we hear today is the tragedy of people getting caught by fire. In this regard, our students have developed a firefighting robot that automatically detects the fire and works towards controlling it.

Team Members: Simant Singh, Ariol Bhattarai, Kritagya Kumar Shrestha, Ankit Dev Singh
Working Mechanisms: Firefighting robots can put out a small fire rapidly. Human risk is minimal and it is simple to control.
Uses: Firefighting robots can be used to detect fire and control it, minimizing the risk and leverage of human harm possibly.

Smart Dustbin

Technology should be used in a way that makes us and our work efficient as much as possible. Similarly, keeping this principle our students have developed a “Smart dustbin,” which with the help of the censors, automatically recognizes people coming near the dustbin and opens the dustbin cover.

Team Members: Sachin Bijukchhe, Sujal Tuladhar, Saksham Shrestha, Ashwini Chaudhary, Krishal Koirala

Working mechanisms: This concept is based on an automatic trash can that starts to function as soon as someone approaches it. When someone approaches the dustbin, it automatically opens, and when they leave, it immediately closes.

Uses: This can be placed in different public places and it can be also used for differently abled people for making their lifestyle easy.

Rain Alarm System

For a country like Nepal, where still a large number of people are involved in agriculture. Rain and rainwater are very important and we need to find ways to maximize the use of rainwater. “Rain Alarm System” is an electronic device, which enables the users to be altered when it’s raining.

Team Members: Simran Thapa Magar, Bibesh Rai, Situ Manandhar, Rubina Karki, Niharika Nembang, Swarnima Chaurasai
Working Mechanisms: An application that detects rain and sounds the alarm is known as a rainfall alarm.
Uses: They are practical tools utilized in industries including irrigation, transportation, and wireless communication.

Soil moisture monitoring System

Soil moisture monitoring systems can be very beneficial for farmers and can increase the crop production year by year with a growth of significant amounts. With this project, our students have tried to build something like that, which determines the moisture of the soil.

Team Members: Fortune Parajuli, Subekshya Karki, Subashana Bam
Working Mechanisms: This irrigation system uses water. It has a switch, motor, battery, Arduino, and other components. A sensor that detects dryness in the soil activates the engine when it is dry.
Uses: A soil moisture monitoring system is primarily used to determine the quality of the soil such as dryness.

Xiaomi’s first Electric Vehicle leaks in real-life images

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Xiaomi’s first Electric Vehicle leaks in real-life images

It is no secret that Xiaomi is currently working on a couple of electric vehicles. One of them, MS11— codenamed Modena, has even been spotted during the test driving. It’s real-life image is now public thanks to a new Weibo leak. This article will discuss everything we know so far about the Xiaomi MS11 EV.

Xiaomi EV Adventure so far

The Chinese phone market first made its desire to pierce into the EV market public in 2021. Xiaomi committed to forming a wholly-owned subsidiary, Xiaomi Smart Vehicle Business, with an initial investment of RMB 1000 billion. The plan is to increase it to USD 10 billion in the next 10 years. Lei Jun currently serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the Smart Electric Vehicle Business.

Xiaomi MS11 EV Rumors Roundup:

As per the recent leak on the Chinese microblogging site Weibo, the first electric car from Xiaomi will bear the name MS11. Before this, the EV was simply called Modena, referring to the supposed internal codename. This car has made multiple public appearances during the ongoing street testing but all while under disguise. So, it is big news that we get to see Xiaomi’s first EV in all its glory.

Unsurprisingly, Xiomai is playing it safe with its first electric vehicle. The design of the MS11 revealed by the leaked real-life images hints at Xiaomi taking inspiration from another Chinese EV brand BYD Seal. The MS11 looks like a 5-door sports sedan with a full glass roof, big tires, flush door handles, and Wilwood brakes. Over on the front, you can notice a sensor-like object above the windscreen. You can even notice the new Xiaomi logo at the center of the wheel.

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According to the earlier leaks, Xiaomi Modena (MS11) will be available in three configurations. The first two will be BYD LFP Blade batteries whereas the top-tier model will get the new CATL Qilin cell. Moreover, the car will have Snapdragon 8295 — Qulcomm’s fourth-gen car chip based on a 5nm process.

Mass Production in 2024

It is speculated that the price of the MS11 will range between USD 38,350 to USD 51,650—taking on the Tesla Model 3. The mass production of Xiaomi’s first EV car will take place in 2024. Xiaomi plans to manufacture 150,000 vehicles every year. Xiaomi will have its manufacturing plant at Yizhuang with space for research and development as well. The capacity will be around 300,000 EV cars per year. Xiaomi has already set up its Public Relations (PR) department, which will get into marketing after the first official unveiling.

Meanwhile, check out our review of the Xiaomi 12 Pro.

Motorola unveils Moto G53 5G with Snapdragon 480+, 50MP dual-camera

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January 26, 2023

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Motorola unveils Moto G53 5G with Snapdragon 480+, 50MP dual-camera

After launching the Moto G53 in China last month, Motorola has now confirmed the availability of the phone for Europe and Asia. So, let’s dive deep into the specs, features, expected price, and availability of the Motorola Moto G53 in Nepal.

Motorola Moto G53 Overview:

Performance and Memory

The biggest upgrade on the Moto G53 over its predecessor is the chipset. This time Moto has opted for the Snapdragon 480 Plus, which is a 5G chipset, unlike the Snapdragon 680 on the G52. Furthermore, the Snapdragon 480+ is also a more capable chipset, packing newer Cortex-A76 cores and Cortex-A55 cores. The graphics performance is also said to improve with Adreno 619.

This is paired with 4GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. The latter is expandable up to 1TB using a microSD card slot. However, for that, you will have to trade off dual-sim connectivity as the phone has hybrid slim slots.

Design and Display

Moving on, Motorola has made massive changes to the design and display of the Moto G53. The 6.6-inch screen now refreshes at 120H— up from 90Hz. That said, not all changes are as good. Motorola has swapped the AMOLED display for an LCD panel, and the resolution has been downscaled to HD.

The body is made of plastic, and it can withstand accidental spills, splashes, and light rain. Motorola offers the phone in three color options: Ink Blue, Arctic Silver, and Pale Pink. All three variants flaunt the iconic bat-wing logo, along with the new camera module, which is more rectangular.

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Camera

Furthermore, Motorola has reduced the number of rear cameras to just two. Moto G53 inherits the 50MP primary camera from its predecessor. It now has Phase Detection AutoFocus. This is paired with an 8MP sensor which takes on the role of both a depth and an ultra-wide sensor. Over on the front, you get a 16MP sensor inside the center-aligned punch-hole cutout. You can record FHD videos at 30fps with both front and rear cameras. Likewise, the phone also supports simultaneous capture from the two with the new Dual Capture.

Rest of the Specs

Finally, powering the Moto G53 is a 5,000mAh battery that supports 10W charging via the Type-C port. In addition, the phone has 5G compatibility, dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.1, and NFC for wireless connectivity. It has stereo speakers as well as a 3.5mm headphone jack. Moto G53 ships with Android 13 with Motorola’s My UX skin.

Motorola Moto G53 5G Specifications:

Body: PMMA Build, 162.7 x 74.66 x 8.19 mm, 183 gm
Display: 6.6-inch IPS panel, 120Hz refresh rate
Resolution: HD+ resolution (1600 x 720), 20:9 aspect ratio
Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ (8nm Mobile Platform)
Memory: 4GB RAM, 128GB storage (expandable up to 1TB)
Software & UI: Android 13 with My UX on top
Rear Camera: Dual (50MP primary, 8MP ultra-wide)
Front Camera: 16MP sensor (punch-hole cutout)
Security: Side-mounted fingerprint scanner
Battery: 5,000mAh, 10W charging
Connectivity: Dual-band Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 ac), Bluetooth 5.0, NFC
Color Options: Ink Blue, Arctic Silver, Pale Pink

Motorola Moto G53 Price in Nepal and Availability

The Moto G53 is set to launch in Europe in the coming days with a starting price of EUR 300. Motorola will then launch the phone in Latin American and Asian markets. We expect the price of the Moto G53 5G to be NPR 37,499 when it launches in Nepal.

Moto G53 5G	Price in Europe (Official)	Price in Nepal (Expected)
4/128GB	EUR 300	NPR 37,499

Meanwhile, check out our review of the Moto G52.

Motorola Moto G13 with 90Hz display, 5000mAh battery launched

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January 25, 2023

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Motorola Moto G13 with 90Hz display, 5000mAh battery launched

After weeks of speculations, Motorola has finally unveiled the Moto G13, its latest budget offering. It’s essentially a scaled-down version of the Moto G23, which was also released alongside it. So, let’s take a look at what Motorola has to offer with the Moto G13, as well as its expected price in Nepal.

Motorola Moto G13 Overview:

Design

The Moto G13 has a sleek, flat-edged design similar to the Moto G23. The back of the phone has a squarish camera module with three sensors and a batwing Motorola logo on the center.

In terms of dimensions, it measures 8.19mm in thickness and weighs 183.4 grams. The phone is available in Matte Charcoal, Blue Lavender, and Rose Gold colors. Additionally, the G13 has an IP52 rating, making it resistant to water and dust.

On the front is a 6.5-inch IPS LCD display with a punch-hole cutout in the center. This is an HD+ resolution screen that refreshes at 90Hz, whereas there’s support for a whopping 576Hz touch sampling rate, says Motorola. The brightness peaks at 400 nits.

Motorola has also employed Panda Glass protection to safeguard the display against accidental drops. Likewise, even though it’s an entry-level phone, it features a stereo speaker setup and even supports Dolby Atmos.

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Performance

The Moto G13 is powered by a MediaTek Helio G85 chipset. It’s a 12nm SoC with two Cortex-A75 (@ 2.0 GHz) cores and six Cortex-A55 (1.8 GHz) cores. It’s also worth noting that the G85 is a 4G processor, which means the G13 will only support 4G LTE connectivity. However, rumors suggest that Motorola may release a 5G variant of the G13.

Memory will be 4GB, with a 128 GB storage option. The latter is expandable up to 512GB via a microSD card. Similarly, the G13 will come pre-installed with Android 13. While the G13 and G23 are identical until now, there are certainly a few differences.

To begin with, both handsets are expected to include a 5000mAh battery. However, the charging speed on the G13 is only 10W, whereas the G23 will support 30W charging.

Cameras

Similarly, another difference between the G13 and G23 is in the camera department. Both phones get a 50MP primary and a 2MP macro lens. But, the G23 has a 5MP ultrawide sensor, whereas Motorola dropped it in favor of another 2MP depth sensor on the G13. For selfies, you get an 8MP camera on the G13 while the G23 sports a 16MP lens.

Motorola Moto G13 Specifications:

Body: 162.7 x 74.66 x 8.19 mm, 183.45 gm
Display: 6.5-inch IPS LCD panel, 90Hz refresh rate, 570Hz touch sampling rate, 400 nits brightness
Resolution: HD+ resolution (1600 x 720), 20:9 aspect ratio
Chipset: MediaTek Helio G85 (12nm Mobile Platform)
Memory: 4GB RAM, 128GB storage (expandable)
Software & UI: Android 13 with My UX on top
Rear Camera: Triple (50MP primary, 2MP depth, 2MP macro)
Front Camera: 8MP sensor (punch-hole cutout)
Security: Side-mounted fingerprint scanner
Battery: 5,000mAh, 10W charging
Connectivity: Dual-band Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 ac), Bluetooth 5.1, NFC
Color Options: Matte Charcoal, Blue Lavender, Rose Gold

Motorola Moto G13 Price in Nepal and Availability

The smartphone is launched at an asking price of EUR 179 for the sole 4/128GB variant. We expect the price of Motorola Moto G13 to be NPR 28,000, if and when it launches in Nepal.

Smartphone	Price in Europe	Price in Nepal (Expected)
Motorola Moto G13	EUR 179	NPR 28,000

Meanwhile, check out our review of the Motorola Moto G52.

Moto G23 goes official with Helio G85, 50MP triple camera

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January 25, 2023

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Moto G23 goes official with Helio G85, 50MP triple camera

After launching the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2-powered X40, Motorola is now looking to strengthen its budget and mid-range portfolio. Motorola just launched a bunch of new smartphones yesterday, including the new G23, which we will be discussing in this article. So, let’s look into the specs, features, expected price, and availability of the Moto G23 in Nepal.

Moto G23 Rumors Roundup:

Design and Display

Motorola has tweaked the design of the Moto G23 a bit. The most noticeable change is the new camera bump. Compared to its predecessor, the G23 has a rectangular module with rounded corners. Likewise, there are three new color options to choose from—Matte Charcoal, Steel Blue, and Pearl White. That said, Motorola is still continuing the flat-edged design of the G22.

The phone also inherits the 6.5-inch IPS display with 90Hz refresh rate and 400 nits of brightness of its predecessor. Unfortunately, the resolution also remains unchanged at 1600 x 720 pixels.

Performance and Memory

The biggest update on the Moto G23 comes in the form of the chipset. Moto has opted for the MediaTek G85 chipset which is a massive jump from the Helio G37. It has a two-cluster CPU consisting of two Cortex-A75 (@2GHz) and six Cortex-A55 (@1.8GHz). Likewise, the Mali-G52 is also a much better GPU than IMG PowerVR GE8320.

The chip is paired with up to 8GB of LPDDR4x RAM and 128GB of eMMC storage. There is also a base variant with 4GB of RAM.

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Camera

Moving on, you get a triple camera setup at the back of the Moto G23. The primary camera remains the same at 50MP. However, Motorola has done away with the 2MP depth with the 5MP ultrawide sensor doubling as a depth sensor. Over on the front, the phone retains the 16MP selfie sensor, housed inside the punch-hole cutout.

Rest of the Specs

Fueling the Moto G23 is a 5,000mAh battery with support for 30W TurboPower charging. On the audio front, the phone offers stereo speakers, Dolby Atmos and Snapdragon Sound. Other highlights of this phone include stereo speakers a side-mounted fingerprint scanner and NFC support. It also ships with the Android 13-based My UX out of the box.

Motorola Moto G23 Specifications:

Body: PMMA Build,162.7 x 74.66 x 8.19 mm, 184.25 gm
Display: 6.5-inch IPS LCD panel, 90Hz refresh rate, 400 nits
Resolution: HD+ resolution (1600 x 720), 20:9 aspect ratio
Chipset: MediaTek Helio G85 (12nm Mobile Platform)
Memory: 4/8GB RAM, 128GB storage (expandable)
Software & UI: Android 13 with My UX on top
Rear Camera: Triple (50MP primary, 5MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro)
Front Camera: 16MP, f/2.45 sensor (punch-hole cutout)
Security: Side-mounted fingerprint scanner
Battery: 5,000mAh, 30W charging
Connectivity: Dual-band Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 ac), Bluetooth 5.0, NFC
Color Options: Matte Charcoal, Steel Blue, Pearl White

Moto G23 Expected Launch Date and Pricing

The Moto G23 will debut in Europe in the coming days with a starting price of EUR 199. Motorola will then make the phone available in Latin American and Asian markets. We expect the price of Moto G22 in Nepal to start at NPR 29,999. For reference, the price of the Moto G22 in Nepal is Rs. 22,499.

Motorola Moto G23	Price in Europe (Official)	Price in Nepal (Expected)
4/128GB	EUR 199	NPR 29,999

Meanwhile, check out our review of the Motorola Moto G52.

Samsung Galaxy M54 first renders reveals a complete new design

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January 24, 2023

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Samsung Galaxy M54 first renders reveals a complete new design

The Galaxy M54 will be the company’s mid-range phone for 2023. Recently, the first renders of the device were leaked online, revealing a completely new look. Here, we will go through all the leaks and rumors surrounding the Samsung Galaxy M54.

Samsung Galaxy M54 Rumors:

Design, Display

Per the new renders shared by MySmartPrice, the Galaxy M54 will look different from its predecessor, with a vertically stacked triple camera setup on the back. The design is more in line with the upcoming S23 Series.

The phone will be available in at least two different colors, Dark Blue and a gradient color with shades of blue, pink, and green. Likewise, the power button has a fingerprint sensor embedded in it, and the bezels appear to be a bit narrower this time around.

As for the display, Samsung is said to use a 90Hz AMOLED panel on the Galaxy M54. Given this is true, it will be a step down from the Galaxy M52 and M53, both of which have a 120Hz FHD+ panel.

Exynos 1380

Furthermore, previous rumors about the Galaxy M54 suggested that it would be powered by a Snapdragon 888 chipset. However, it looks like Samsung will use its in-house Exynos 1380 chip instead. In the Geekbench database, the smartphone was listed with the Samsung s5e8835 chipset, which is most likely the Exynos 1380.

The SoC will succeed Dimensity 900 from its predecessor. Regardless, it’s a quad-core processor with two clusters: four cores running at 2.4GHz and four cores running at 2.0GHz. The memory option may be limited to 8GB, and the listing also reveals Android 13 OS.

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Camera and Battery

Camera-wise, the Samsung Galaxy M54 is likely to have a 64MP primary sensor rather than the M53’s higher resolution 108MP sensor. Aside from that, it will have a 12MP ultrawide sensor and a 5MP macro/depth sensor. The front-facing selfie camera will remain at 32MP.

On the contrary, the Samsung Galaxy M54 will be getting a power boost with a 6000mAh battery. However, because the charging speed is limited to 25W, charging the large battery will take longer.

Samsung Galaxy M54 Specifications (Rumored):

Display: 6.7″ FHD+ AMOLED panel, 90Hz
Chipset: Exynos 1380
Software & UI: OneUI 5.0 based on Android 13
Rear Camera: Quad (64MP + 12MP + 5MP + 5MP)
Front Camera: 32MP
Battery: 6,000mAh with 25W charging

Samsung Galaxy M54 Launch and Price

For the time being, there has been no word from Samsung about the handset. The Korean tech giant is currently preparing to launch the S23 Series, but the Galaxy M54 is expected to follow soon after.

Meanwhile, check out our review of the Samsung Galaxy M53.

Mivi Fort S200, a 200W soundbar with a subwoofer launched in Nepal

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January 23, 2023

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Mivi Fort S200, a 200W soundbar with a subwoofer launched in Nepal

Mivi, a company known for its audio products, has recently added a new offering to its line of soundbars in Nepal—the Fort S200. It’s a 200W soundbar with an external subwoofer for an enhanced audio experience. So let’s get into the specs, features, availability, and official price of the Mivi Fort S200 in Nepal.

Mivi Fort S200 Overview:

Design

The Fort S200 succeeds the Fort S100 soundbar that is already available in Nepal. As a result, it comes with a familiar design with a metallic grille on the front with the Mivi logo. While the top and back have a glossy plastic chassis. There’s also a tiny LCD display on the front that notifies you of the audio output mode to which the soundbar is connected, such as Bluetooth, Aux, and so on.

The connectivity option on the soundbar includes a USB, Aux, Optimum, HDMI, or Bluetooth 5.1. On the other hand, the sub-woofer is a typical cuboidal box, likely made of wood on three sides, except the front. Likewise, this soundbar + subwoofer combo comes with a remote with a good number of buttons, including those for changing the audio modes.

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Audio

Over on the audio front, as aforementioned, the Fort S200 is a 200W soundbar with a 2.1 channel output. The 2.1-channel is a type of audio system that features two full-range speakers (left and right channels) units in the soundbar and one dedicated subwoofer.

Regardless, the Mivi Fort S200 has four tweeter drivers that measure 2.25 inches. Whereas, the sub-woofer comes with a single driver unit that, as per Mivi, measures 6.5 inches. As the woofer deals with low-frequency sound, its frequency response ranges from 70Hz to 5KHz. The tweeters in the soundbar have a higher frequency response from 150Hz to 15KHz.

Furthermore, there are three EQ modes—Music, Movies, News, and 3D—to accommodate the content that the user is listening to or watching on TV. As aforementioned, you can change these modes from the remote itself.

Mivi Fort S200 Specifications:

Configuration: 2.1 channel
Power Output (RMS): 200W
No. of Drivers: 4 (Soundbar), 1 (Sub-woofer)
Driver Size: 2.25 inches (Soundbar), 6.5 inches (Subwoofer)
Frequency Response: 150Hz-15KHz (Soundbar), 70Hz-5KHz (Subwoofer)
Controls: Remote
EQ Modes: News, Music, Movie, 3D modes
Bluetooth Version: 5.1
Wireless range: 10 m
I/O Connectivity: USB, AUX, Optical, HDMI(ARC), Coaxial
Color: Black
Extras: 1-year warranty

Mivi Fort S200 Price in Nepal and Availability

The price of the Mivi Fort S200 in Nepal is Rs. 22,999. You can purchase the soundbar at the official price from Hukut Store.

Soundbar	Price in Nepal	Availability
Mivi Fort S200	Rs. 22,999	Hukut

Meanwhile, check out our review of the Mivi soundbars in Nepal.

Mobvoi’s TicWatch Pro 5 smartwatch leaks in a new render

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January 22, 2023

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Mobvoi’s TicWatch Pro 5 smartwatch leaks in a new render

Mobvoi is one of the few brands that offer WearOS-powered smartwatches. The company is now preparing to launch its latest wearable, the TicWatch Pro 5. And reports suggest it will be one of the first devices to ship with the new WearOS 3 platform. So, let’s look at the leaks and rumors surrounding the Mobvoi TicWatch Pro 5.

Mobvoi TicWatch Pro 5:

Design

The leak comes from Kuba Wojciechowski, a reliable source who is known for sharing early looks for upcoming hardware and software. The tipster recently shared a new render of Mobvoi’s upcoming smartwatch, the TicWatch Pro 5. Although the brand has yet to confirm this moniker.

⌚️ Leak: Mobvoi TicWatch Pro 5 – one of the first watches to ship with Snapdragon W5(+) and Wear OS 3 pic.twitter.com/FIg8BEcMQR

— Kuba Wojciechowski⚡ (@Za_Raczke) January 20, 2023

Mobvoi is said to avoid the name ‘Pro 4’ due to a superstition about the ‘4’ digit being unlucky. So it’s likely the wearable will be called TicWatch Pro 5.

Anyways, the renders show a new design for the smartwatch, with the most noticeable difference being that there is now only one crown. To reiterate, the current TicWatch Pro 3 Ultra has two crowns. But they lack any sort of functionality and are placed just for decoration.

As a result, this change should have very little impact, at least in terms of functionality. Likewise, the watch has a textured rim, and the bezels have been slimmed down slightly as well.

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Wear OS 3

Furthermore, the TicWatch Pro 5 will ship with WearOS 3 out of the box, making it one of the first smartwatches to do so. It will be powered by Qualcomm’s newest 4nm process node SoC for smartwatches, the Snapdragon W5+ chipset. It is more power-efficient than older chips and is claimed to offer 50% better battery performance.

Mobvoi TicWatch Pro 5 Launch and Availability

As per Kuba, Mobvoi tested the TicWatch Pro 5 a while ago. And now since they are nearing the release, they have added basic support for the watch in their app. But the company has not yet shared an exact launch date.

Meanwhile, check out our review of the Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 series.

Apple announces 2nd Gen HomePod with spatial audio, temperature sensor

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January 19, 2023

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Apple announces 2nd Gen HomePod with spatial audio, temperature sensor

Apple has finally announced the 2nd Generation HomePod, two years after discontinuing the original HomePod. The new speakers join the HomePod Mini, which was released in 2020. Let’s take a look at the specifications, features, availability, and expected price of the Apple HomePod Mini (2nd Gen) in Nepal.

Apple HomePod (2nd Gen) Overview:

Design

Design-wise, the new HomePod Mini looks similar to the original model. That is, it has a black and white mesh fabric exterior and an opaque touch panel on top. The latter glows with a colorful orb of light when you activate Siri. While a small white orb gently oscillates as the music plays, adding a visual element to the listening experience.

This display can also be used for controls. You can play or pause a song by simply tapping on it. Similarly, a double-tap will play the next song, and a triple-tap will return to the previous song. And for volume up and down, there’s a ‘+’ or ‘ -’ indicator within the display.

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Audio

In terms of audio, the speaker has a single four-inch woofer as before. But the tweeter count sees a drop from seven tweeters to five. While the six microphones of the original model have also been replaced by four new far-field mics. Additionally, there’s an internal low-frequency calibration mic for automatic bass correction.

Like the original HomePod, the new model can detect its location in a room. Either it’s placed against a wall or left in an open space so that it adapts to the environment for better sound output in real-time. It’s baked with Apple S7 SoC that helps with computational audio and real-time tuning.

Additionally, you can pair two of them together for the stereo sound experience. Or can use them as speakers for the Apple TV 4K. There’s also support for spatial audio with Dolby Atmos, by the way.

Features

While most of this is inherent in the original model, the new HomePod features built-in temperature and humidity sensors. This can be used to provide real-time information about your surroundings, and to trigger specific functions. Like it can turn on the AC or close the blinds when a preset target temperature is met.

Furthermore, like the HomePod mini, it can recognize the voices of up to six family members. The brand will also enable a feature via a software update where the device will listen for smoke or carbon monoxide alarms and notify you via an iPhone if it detects any.

Apple HomePod (2nd Gen) Specifications:

Dimension: 6.6mm (H) x 5.6mm (W); 2.3kg
Chipset: Apple S7 chip
Audio: 4-inch high-excursion woofer, Five tweeters
Microphone: Yes, 4
Control: Backlit touch surface
Connectivity: 802.11n Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, Thread, Ultra-Wideband chip
Voice Assistant: Siri
Sensors: Temperature, Humidity
Extra features: Stereo pairing

Apple HomePod (2nd Gen) Price in Nepal and Availability

The HomePod is priced at USD 299 and its shipping will begin on Feb 6. We expect the price of Apple HomePod (2nd Gen) to start at NPR 50,000, if and when it launches in Nepal.

Smart Speaker	Price in the US	Price in Nepal (Expected)
Apple HomePod (2nd Gen)	USD 299	NPR 50,000

Meanwhile, check out our review of the Apple MacBook Air (M2).

Nokia C12 official with Unisoc SoC, removable 3000mAh battery

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January 19, 2023

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Nokia C12 official with Unisoc SoC, removable 3000mAh battery

Nokia kicked off this year with a budget-centric Nokia C12. The device is the latest addition to the company’s C-series and serves as the successor to the Nokia C10, which made its debut in 2021. So let’s get into the specs, features, availability, and expected price of the Nokia C12 in Nepal.

Nokia C12 Overview:

Design, Display

The C12 is smaller and lighter than most of the previous C-series phones. It’s centered on a 6.3-inch HD+ display with a 20:9 aspect ratio. And it is powered by a 3000mAh battery, which is surprisingly user-removable. As a result, it’s relatively light at only 177 grams, but it’s a little thick at 8.75mm. Regardless, the screen is covered by toughened glass against accidental drops and scratches.

Design-wise, it has a small camera module on the back with a textured finish for a comfortable grip. Also, the smartphone is IP52 certified for dust and water resistance. The Nokia C12 is available in three colors: Charcol, Dark Cyan, and Light Mint.

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Performance

In charge of things inside is an octa-core Unisoc SC9863A1 processor. Based on the 28nm process node, the SoC has eight Cortex-A55 cores (4x 1.6GHz + 4x 1.2GHz) and a PowerVR IMG 8322 GPU. Since this is not a powerful SoC, Nokia has preloaded the smartphone with the Android 12 Go edition.

For starters, the Go edition of Android is a lightweight version of the stock OS designed for an entry-level smartphone with limited resources. There is also a set of apps designed specifically to run on low-end hardware, such as Google Go, Google Maps Go, and others.

Memory-wise, it comes with 2GB of RAM and 64GB of eMMC 5.1 storage. You can add 2GB of RAM virtually and expand the storage with a microSD card. Not to mention that Nokia has promised the phone two years of quarterly security updates.

Others

Moving on to the cameras, the back has a single 8MP lens with an LED flash. You get a 5MP selfie shooter on the notch. The front-facing camera also supports Face unlock, but there is no fingerprint scanner for physical biometrics. Connectivity options include 4G VoLTE, WiFi, Bluetooth 5.2, GPS, dual SIM, a 3.5mm audio jack, and a micro USB port. The latter is capable of 5W charging.

Nokia C12 Specifications:

Body: 160.6 x 74.3 x 8.75mm; 177.4 gm
Display: 6.3-inch IPS LCD panel
Resolution: HD+, 20:9 ratio
CPU: Unisoc SC9863A1 (28nm, Octa-core)
RAM: 2GB RAM, 64GB storage (expandable)
Software & UI: Android 12 Go edition
Rear Camera: 8MP with LED flash
Front Camera: 5MP
Audio: 3.5mm headphone jack, FM Radio
Connectivity: Dual-SIM (Nano), 4G LTE, WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.2, MicroUSB 2.0
Battery: 3,000 mAh
Colors: Charcoal, Dark Cyan, Light Mint

Nokia C12 Price in Nepal and Availability

In Europe, the smartphone is priced at EUR 119 for the 2/64GB variant. We expect the price of the Nokia C12 to be NPR 17,999, if and when it launches in Nepal.

Smartphone	Price in Europe	Price in Nepal (Expected)
Nokia C12	EUR 119	NPR 17,999

Meanwhile, check out our review of the Honor X9a.