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Vivo Y300t launched with 6,500 mAh battery and Dimensity 7300

Surakshya Acharya
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Vivo Y300t launched with 6,500 mAh battery and Dimensity 7300

Vivo has announced the latest Y-series with the launch of Y300 Pro+ and Y300t. The Y300 Pro+ is making headlines with its massive 7,300 mAh cell. However, in this article we will be discussing the latter, which comes with a 6,500 mAh battery and Dimensity 7300 chipset. Let’s get into the depth of it.

Vivo Y300t Overview

Design and Display

The Y300t shares a similar design with the Vivo T4x, especially in the Ocean Blue variant. The back has a sleek design with a rectangular camera island. It is available in Ocean Blue, Rock White, and Black Coffee colors Vivo Y300t Design

The front of the device sports a 6.72-inch Full HD+ LCD screen with a 120Hz refresh rate and a peak brightness of 1050 nits, making it more usable under bright outdoor light. Plus, the TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light certification ensures less eye strain for long usage. For durability, the phone has an anti-drop structure providing splash and dust resistance. It’s also MIL-STD-810H certified having passed five military-grade tests, including impact, rain, dust, high temperature, and low temperature.

Performance and Battery

Powering the Y300t is an octa-core MediaTek Dimensity 7300 chipset, which includes 4 Arm Cortex-A78 cores clocked at 2.5GHz and 4 Arm Cortex-A55 cores. It also features the Mali-G615 MP2 GPU for efficient performance and smooth gaming.

The phone comes with up to 12GB LPDDR4x RAM and 512GB of UFS 3.1 storage. On the software side, it runs on Android 15 with OriginOS 15. With a large 6,500 mAh battery, the Y300t supports 44W fast charging, which Vivo claims helps maintain battery health for up to five years.

Vivo Y300t features

Camera and Rest

For photography, the Y300t offers a 50MP main camera with an f/1.8 aperture, paired with a 2MP depth sensor. It also supports 4K video recording for high-quality content creation. The front camera is 8MP with an f/2.05 aperture, a good option for selfies and video calls. Moreover, the handset features like Super Night Mode, AI object removal, and dynamic photo options.

For connectivity, the Y300t supports 5G SA/NSA, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.4, dual-band GPS with GLONASS and Beidou, and NFC. Additionally, it features a side-mounted fingerprint sensor, stereo speakers, and USB Type-C audio.

Vivo Y300t Specifications

  • Display: 6.72-inch Full HD+ LCD, 120Hz, 1050 nits peak brightness, TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light certified
  • Protection: Side-mounted fingerprint sensor
  • Chipset: MediaTek Dimensity 7300
  • Graphics: Mali-G615 MP2
  • RAM: Up to 12GB LPDDR4x
  • ROM: 512GB UFS 3.1
  • OS/UI: Android 15 with OriginOS 15
  • Rear Camera: 50MP main camera, 2MP depth sensor
  • Battery: 6,500 mAh, 44W fast charging
  • Updates: Up to 5 years of battery health maintenance
  • Connectivity: USB Type-C audio, 5G SA/NSA, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.4, Dual-band GPS, GLONASS, Beidou, NFC
  • Additional Features: Stereo speakers, Super Night Mode, AI object removal, Dynamic photo features
  • Colors: Ocean Blue, Rock White, Black Coffee

Vivo Y300t Availability and Price in Nepal

The Vivo Y300t is priced at 1199 yuan for the 8/128GB variant. When it launches in Nepal, we can expect the price of the Vivo Y300t to be around NPR 25,000.

Vivo Y300t Price in China (Official) Price in Nepal (Expected)
8/128GB CNY 1,199 NPR 25,000
8/256GB CNY 1,299 NPR 30,000
12/256GB CNY 1,499 NPR 32,000
12/512GB CNY 1,699 NPR 35,000

Samsung launched the world’s most powerful cordless stick vacuum speaker

Surakshya Acharya
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Samsung launched the world’s most powerful cordless stick vacuum speaker
Samsung Electronics announces the global release of the Bespoke AI Jet Ultra, the world’s most powerful cordless stick vacuum cleaner. This latest model builds on Samsung’s leadership in smart home cleaning appliances.

Samsung Bespoke AI Jet Ultra Overview

The vacuum uses a HexaJet Motor with a hexagonal stator, a second-stage diffuser, and a thinner impeller to generate 400W of suction. This design improves airflow and efficiency, providing up to 100 minutes of runtime in the lowest power mode. Impressive, right? With this setup, it maximizes suction power while keeping the battery consumption low.

Samsung Bespoke AI Jet Ultra Design

Additionally, the vacuum features AI Cleaning Mode 2.0, which is powered by Samsung’s AI Optimum Tech. This technology senses the brush load and vacuuming air pressure to recognize six different cleaning environments. A really smart approach, this mode automatically adjusts the cleaning performance based on the environment. For example, it detects whether a carpet is short-pile or long-pile when using the Active Dual Brush. It also detects corners using the Slim LED Brush+ and adapts the suction power and brush speed accordingly. This tech is all about efficiency, reducing battery use by 21% while increasing performance.

Advanced HEPA Filtration System

Samsung has upgraded the filtration system to ensure that dust particles are captured when air is expelled from the vacuum. The Bespoke AI Jet Ultra includes a Multi-layered Filtration system that traps fine dust effectively. Air passes through multiple internal compartments, like the cyclone and a metal mesh grille, filtering out dust in succession. As a result, it achieves 99.9999% filtration efficiency. It’s quite powerful at capturing even the tiniest particles.

Samsung Bespoke AI Jet Ultra Features

Another significant feature is the inclusion of HEPA filtration in the Multi-layer Filtration system. This allows the vacuum to capture dust particles as small as 0.3µm, ensuring that less dust is released back into the air. Ideal for those with allergies!

Samsung Bespoke AI Jet Ultra Specifications

  • HexaJet Motor: 400W suction power, hexagonal stator, second-stage diffuser, thinner impeller
  • Runtime: Up to 100 minutes on the lowest power mode
  • AI Cleaning Mode 2.0: Powered by AI Optimum Tech to sense brush load and vacuum air pressure
  • Active Dual Brush: Detects short or long-pile carpets
  • Slim LED Brush+: Recognizes corners and adjusts performance
  • Battery Efficiency: Reduces power use by 21% while improving performance
  • Filtration System: Multi-layered filtration with 99.9999% efficiency
  • HEPA Filtration: Captures particles as small as 0.3µm

Bespoke AI Jet Ultra Availability and Price in Nepal

Bespoke has been launched with a price tag of USD 1,099.99. When and if it makes its way here, we can expect the price of the Bespoke AI Jet Ultra to be around NPR 160,000.

Samsung Vacuum Price in USD (Official) Price in Nepal (Expected)
Bespoke AI Jet Ultra USD 1,099.99 NPR 160,000

Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE+ launched with large display and stylus support

Dip Khatiwada
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Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE+ launched with large display and stylus support

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE+ has officially launched, featuring a large 13.1-inch display, IP68 water resistance, and S Pen support. This article covers the tablet’s specifications, features, and expected price in Nepal.

Galaxy Tab S10 FE+ Overview

Design and Display

Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE Plus

The Galaxy Tab S10 FE+ has a 13.1-inch IPS LCD, compared to 10.9 inches in the regular Tab S10 FE, with a 90Hz refresh rate and a resolution of 1800 x 2880 pixels. It has an aluminum back and frame and is IP68-rated, making it resistant to dust and water.

Performance and Storage

The tablet runs on the Exynos 1580 chipset with 8GB or 12GB of RAM and storage options of 128GB or 256GB, expandable via microSD card.

Cameras and Battery

It features a 13MP rear camera and a 12MP ultrawide front camera, both capable of 4K video recording. The device is powered by a 10,090 mAh battery with 45W wired charging support, compared to the regular S10 FE, which features only 8000 mAh.

Features 

The Tab S10 FE+ supports the S Pen and includes a side-mounted fingerprint sensor. Just like the vanilla Galaxy Tab S10 FE, it lacks AI-based features found in higher-end models.

Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE+ Specifications

  • Display: 13.1″ IPS LCD, 1800 x 2880 px, 90Hz
  • Processor: Exynos 1580
  • RAM: 8GB / 12GB
  • Storage: 128GB / 256GB, expandable via microSD
  • Cameras:
    • Rear: 13MP, 4K@30fps
    • Front: 12MP ultrawide, 4K@30fps
  • Battery: 10,090 mAh, 45W wired charging
  • Durability: IP68 (dust and water-resistant)
  • Connectivity: Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3, NFC

  • Additional Features: S Pen support, stereo speakers, no 3.5mm jack

Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE+ Price in Nepal and Availability

The Galaxy Tab S10 FE+ is priced at €750 in Europe. In Nepal, the expected price starts at NPR 105,000. The Galaxy Tab S10 FE+ will be available in Nepal soon, starting at NPR 105,000.

Device Name Price in Europe (Official) Price in Nepal (Expected)
Galaxy Tab S10 FE+ €750 NPR 105,000

  • Meanwhile, check out our review of the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE

LG launches Gram 15 laptop with AMD’s “Krackan Point” processor

Surakshya Acharya
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LG launches Gram 15 laptop with AMD’s “Krackan Point” processor

LG has introduced its new Gram 15 laptop, which now features an AMD Krackan Point processor. This recently launched laptop is incredibly lightweight, weighing only 1.29 kg. In this article, we will discuss the LG Gram 15 laptop, including its specifications and expected price in Nepal.

LG Gram 15 Laptop Overview

Krackan Point Processor

The LG Gram 15 is powered by the AMD Ryzen AI 7 350, which falls under the AMD Krackan Point processor category. It is a new line of laptop APUs designed for optimal performance and energy efficiency. This processor combines four Zen 5 performance cores and four Zen 5c efficiency cores giving the laptop up to 8 cores and 16 threads in total.

On the graphics side, it uses an integrated 860M GPU based on RDNA 3.5 architecture, with up to 8 Compute Units and a 24MB cache. It’s powerful enough for everyday tasks and some light gaming which is great for casual users. Additionally, the laptop can support up to 32GB of RAM and a 1TB SSD of storage space. The device also has a 72Wh battery, so you can expect solid battery life.

Build and Rest

Despite packing a lot of power, the Gram 15 remains lightweight at just 1.29 kg. It’s also slim, measuring just 17mm thick. The 15.6-inch IPS display offers Full HD resolution and a brightness of 350 nits, ensuring a sharp and bright screen.

LG Gram 15 Design and Display

In terms of ports, the laptop comes equipped with two USB-C ports, two USB 3.2 Type-A ports, an HDMI port, WiFi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3, a 3.5mm audio jack, and a 1080p webcam with dual microphones. The laptop also includes 1.5W stereo speakers, giving you decent sound for your everyday needs.

LG Gram 15 Specifications

  • Design: 1.29 kg, 17mm thick)
  • Display: 15.6-inch IPS, Full HD, 350 nits brightness
  • CPU: AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 APU (4 Zen 5 performance cores + 4 Zen 5c efficiency cores)
  • GPU: 860M RDNA 3.5 (8 Compute Units, 24MB cache)
  • RAM: Up to 32GB
  • Storage: 1TB SSD
  • Battery: 72Wh, long-lasting battery life
  • Connectivity: 2 USB-C, 2 USB 3.2 Type-A, HDMI, WiFi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3, 3.5mm audio jack
  • Audio: 1080p webcam with dual microphones, 1.5W stereo speakers

LG Gram 15 Availability and Price in Nepal

For now, the LG Gram 15 is available in some European retailers starting at EURO 1,499 with 16GB of RAM and 1TB of storage. While the company has not disclosed when it’s going to launch this laptop globally, we can expect its price to be around NPR 215,000 if it makes its way here.

LP Gram 15 (15Z80T) Price in China (Official) Price in Nepal (Expected)
16GB/1TB Euro 1,499 NPR 215,000

Why did Framework build a desktop?

Sujal Dev Pant
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Why did Framework build a desktop?

Framework laptops are known for their customizability, upgradability, and sustainability, aligning with the right to repair movement. Unlike traditional laptops, Framework devices feature easily replaceable components, including storage, RAM, battery, ports, and even the motherboard. This design allows users to upgrade their hardware over time rather than replacing the entire device, reducing electronic waste and promoting longevity.

What is Framework Desktop?

Recently, Framework introduced its first desktop PC.

The Framework Desktop is a compact 4.5L PC with prices ranging between USD 1,099 and USD 1,999. It features high-quality CPU fans made in collaboration with Cooler Master and Noctua. The desktop also includes a customizable front panel with a 3D-printed sticker, allowing users to personalize its appearance.

Framework Desktop customizable front panel

And here’s where things get interesting. While Framework aligns with right to repair and customization values, the Framework Desktop is not as modular as we expected.

Unlike their laptops, which allow users to easily replace most of the parts, even the motherboard, the desktop PC doesn’t offer the same level of customization. Some core components, such as CPU and RAM, are not swappable, which goes against their very own values they built their brand on.

But why??

The answer to this question is quite surprising. Framework partnered with AMD to bring their latest Ryzen AI Max “Strix Halo” mobile processors, which include Ryzen AI Max 385 and Ryzen AI Max+ 395. The Ryzen AI Max series sits at the top of AMD’s lineup of mobile chips for graphical tasks, offering exceptional performance and a massive improvement over the previous generation.

AMD Ryzen AI Max Strix Halo Processors

The AMD Ryzen AI Max 385 has a 8 core / 16 threads “Zen 5” CPU and 32 core “Radeon 8050S” GPU, while the top of the line AI Max+ 395 comes with 16 cores / 32 threads and a whopping 40 “Radeon 8060S” GPU cores with all the latest features from AMD.

By placing this laptop class processor into a desktop form factor, Framework can push its performance to the limit. Unlike in a laptop, where power and cooling constraints can often throttle performance, the Framework Desktop allows this chip to sustain up to 120W continuous power and 140W peak power at boot on both configurations. All while maintaining a quiet and efficient cooling system.

Who is this for?

The Framework Desktop is designed for developers, researchers, and machine learning enthusiasts looking for a powerful, local AI processing machine.

  • For AI tasks

Those Strix Halo processors have a pretty capable NPU (Neural Processing Unit) with up to 50 TOPS of performance. But what makes the Framework Desktop so good at AI processing is due to all those GPU cores. They are specifically well-suited to handle the massive parallel processing required for running complex tasks like training Large Language Models (LLMs) or performing AI inference locally. The more cores, the better the GPU can manage simultaneous calculations, ensuring smoother and faster processing.

Framework Desktop also supports up to 128GB of memory, with 96GB assignable to GPU tasks on Windows (more on Linux), making it ideal for heavy AI workloads. The ability to dedicate a large amount of memory to the GPU allows the system to efficiently manage massive datasets and complex computations without lag.

According to Framework, the 64GB and 128GB shared memory variants showed excellent results when tested with “Llama 3.3 70B”, a 70 billion parameter model, demonstrating the ability of those Radeon GPUs to deliver real-time performance for AI tasks.

  • For gaming

And for all the gamers out there, the Framework Desktop punches way above its weight. In Cyberpunk 2077 at 1080p Ultra settings with FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution) and FG (Frame Generation) off, the Ryzen AI Max+ 395 scored 85 fps. Outpacing NVIDIA’s RTX 4070 mobile, which scored an average of 79 fps according to Notebookcheck.

Gaming on Framework Desktop

What’s even more impressive is that both AI Max 385 and AI Max+ 395 show only a small performance gap in most games tested by Framework.

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Final words

While the Framework Desktop may not be as customizable as their laptops, it represents an innovative approach to local AI processing, leveraging the power of AMD Ryzen AI Max processors. Designed for users who need a high-performance, energy-efficient, and secure machine to handle demanding machine learning, AI workloads, gaming, and everything in between.

  • Meanwhile, check our comparison between M4 MacBook Air and Zenbook S 14 OLED

Nepal’s Card Payment Switch goes official with the launch of Nepal Pay Card

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Nepal’s Card Payment Switch goes official with the launch of Nepal Pay Card

If you are into FinTech, you might have heard about Nepal’s Card Payment Switch. And it has finally gone live with the launch of the Nepal Pay card. So without further ado, let’s get into all the information about Nepal’s Card Payment Switch and its benefits for the overall economy.

Nepal’s Card Payment Switch Overview:

What is a Payment Switch?

Before getting to the main news, first, let me give you a preface of a Payment Switch. So basically, it’s a software system that connects payment mediums and financial institutions to route electronic payments. You can say, it’s the middle agent between a payment gateway and financial institutions. And that way, a Card Payment Switch does the same thing for all the card transactions.

Payment Switch Work Flow
Image Credit:- Medium.com

National Payment Switch in Nepal

Nepal Clearing House Limited (NCHL) is the operator of the National Payment Switch under the initiative of Nepal Rashtra Bank (NRB). NPS does all the routing and settlement of retail transactions to ensure interoperability of card and non-card-based payments within Nepal.

It includes Retail Payment Switch (RPS) for handling retail (non-card) based transactions and retail instruments, whereas National Card Switch (NCS) includes card switch and domestic card scheme. RPS includes NepalPay Instant, NepalPay QR, NepalPay Request, and such which you can see on the ConnectIPS app. It has been active since November 2021.

The Launch of the NepalPay Card

And now we have the card payment switch also available through the launch of the Nepal Pay Card. The event was held on Monday by NCHL with the presence of hon’ NRB governor Maha Prasad Adhikari and delegates from commercial banks of Nepal.

Under this domestic card scheme, customers will soon be able to obtain Debit Cards, Credit Cards, Prepaid Cards, and Virtual Card Services. All those card processing and routing data will be served in domestic servers, cutting the need to route through an international server, which was the case with VISA and MasterCard cards.

NCHL is also seeking to enable the NepalPay card for international payments in the near future.

Nepal Card Payment Switch Nepal Pay Card

Acquirement of NePS by NCHL

NCHl acquired Nepal Payment Solutions (NePS), which was the operator of VISA-based EMV cards in Nepal. NCHL has been operating national payment systems related to non-card-based infrastructures for the last 15 years, whereas, NePS has been providing card processing services for the last 11 years.

This is the first Payment Service Operator (PSO) merger in Nepal. With this merger, NCHL has developed the National Card Payment Switch as well as a domestic card scheme under NPS. Now NCHL has a paid-up capital of over NPR 1.07 billion with a total reserve of NPR 1.44 Billion.

What can we expect with a Domestic Card Payment Switch?

Right now, Nepalese BFIs (Banks and Financial Institutions) are using payment switches of foreign companies like VISA, Master Card, and Union Pay. So, that’s why your Debit/Credit Card comes with one of the aforementioned branding.

We can say that Nepal was using a non-domestic intermediary for the time being with routing fees going outside of the country. And the operation fee was high which is incurred upon the bank customers, through annual card charges and such. And ith the launch of a domestic card payment switch, the routing fees will be reduced. So, the NEPALPAY Debit/Credit cards will incur lesser annual charges. Plus, it will ensure that the routing, clearing, and settling data stays within our country.

Nepal Pay Card

 

Use case of NEPALPay cards

NEPALPAY cards can be then used in both ATM booths and Points of Sale. Himalayan Bank and Machhapuhre Bank have shown a demo in the launch event itself. Currently, your Debit/Credit card switches through international payment gateways. And as aforementioned, Nepal Pay cards will soon be enabled to do international payments as well. So, this might open a way for the billing done in Nepali Price Rupees (NPR) on App Stores and in-app purchases, if NRB and the respective App Stores make a deal.

For the domestic scene, the use of a domestic card switch will reduce the overall operational and card fees as well. In this way, it will be a win-win situation for both BFIs and customers alike.

Nepal’s Card Payment Switch Launch and Availability

The Card Payment Switch and Domestic Cards arrived on the 31st of March 2025. If you are wondering, Nepal Pay cards will be available in the starting phase from these BFIs: NMB Bank, Citizens Bank, Goodwill Finance Limited, Muktinath Development Bank, Prabhu Bank, Sanghrila Development Bank and Siddhartha Bank.

What can we expect from the AMD Zen 6 architecture?

Dip Khatiwada
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What can we expect from the AMD Zen 6 architecture?

AMD’s upcoming Zen 6 architecture has been generating a lot of buzz, and frankly, the details are all over the place. Some sources point to a late 2025 release, while others push it to 2026. Given AMD’s usual cadence, late 2025 seems likely, but delays wouldn’t be shocking at all.. Tech leaks are rarely set in stone, so until AMD makes an official announcement, it’s all just speculation. Let’s dive in this article to learn more about the upcoming AMD Zen 6 rumors.

AMD Zen 6 Rumors

Manufacturing: 3nm or 2nm?

AMD Zen 6

One of the biggest points of contention is the process node AMD is using. Some reports claim Zen 6 will be built on TSMC’s N3E (a 3nm process), while others suggest a jump straight to N2X, TSMC’s high-performance 2nm variant. If AMD really does skip 3nm entirely, it would be a pretty aggressive move—jumping two full nodes from Zen 5’s N4 process. That kind of shift could bring major performance and efficiency gains but would also increase production costs. Considering how expensive N2 wafers are, pricing could be a concern.

Core and Performance 

Leaks suggest Zen 6 will feature 12-core CCDs, meaning desktop processors could support up to 24 cores. That’s a bump from Zen 5’s 8-core CCDs, which topped out at 16 cores for consumer chips. Performance-wise, we’re looking at a potential 10% IPC increase over Zen 5—not massive, but still a solid generational leap.

One interesting rumor is that Zen 6 will introduce multiple stacked 3D V-Cache tiles. If true, it could mean even better gaming performance, though it’s unclear if this tech will make it into consumer chips right away or if AMD will prioritize server-grade processors first.

GPU Architecture: RDNA 3.X or RDNA 5?

When it comes to graphics, things get murky. Laptop APUs under the Medusa Point codename are expected to use RDNA 3.X, while some leaks suggest desktop variants might jump to RDNA 5. The split makes sense—AMD often takes a more conservative approach with integrated laptop GPUs to ensure efficiency. Still, until we see official details, we don’t know for sure what kind of graphics improvements are coming.

OpenSil and New Firmware

Another rumor floating around is that AMD will transition from AGESA firmware to a new interface called OpenSil. This could mean better system compatibility and performance tweaks, especially for overclockers. It’s a technical change that won’t impact most users, but for enthusiasts, it might be a big deal.

Final Thoughts

At this point, Zen 6 is still a mystery, and the rumors don’t all align. The release window is uncertain, the process node is up for debate, and the core configurations might change by the time it launches. If AMD really does push for 2nm, it could be a game-changer, but costs could be an issue. As always, take everything with a grain of salt until we get official confirmation. Either way, Zen 6 is shaping up to be a significant upgrade—but exactly how big of a jump it will be remains to be seen.

HiNa unveils new sodium-ion batteries for EV fleets

Dip Khatiwada
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HiNa unveils new sodium-ion batteries for EV fleets

HiNa, a sodium-ion battery manufacturer, has introduced its latest Na-ion battery lineup, designed primarily for commercial EV fleets. The new “Haixing” cells come in four battery pack options: K150, K210, K280, and K350, likely named after their capacities. This article will discuss everything about the latest HiNa Sodium-ion battery for EV Fleets in more detail.

HiNa Sodium-ion battery Overview

Usage and Energy Density

HiNa sodium ion

The new battery packs serve different types of EVs. K150 and K210 are meant for short-range electric vehicles, while K280 and K350 target long-range logistics EVs. HiNa is already supplying sodium-ion batteries for the Jiwei 3, an EV developed by JAC and Volkswagen’s joint venture in China. The Jiwei 3’s 23 kWh Na-ion battery offers a 230 km range (CLTC cycle), using the previous generation’s 140 Wh/kg energy density cells.

The new HiNa batteries improve this to 165 Wh/kg, bringing them closer to LFP battery levels. The base Tesla Model 3 (RWD) has 125 Wh/kg CATL batteries for comparison.

Cost and Charging Speed

One of sodium-ion technology’s biggest advantages is cost reduction. HiNa’s Na-ion batteries are 30-40% cheaper to produce than lithium-based alternatives. They also support fast charging, reaching full charge in under 25 minutes.

Additionally, the batteries function in extreme temperatures, ranging from -40°C to 45°C (-40°F to 113°F), making them suitable for various climates. They also offer longer lifespans, maintaining good capacity even after 8,000 charge cycles.

Production and Market Impact

HiNa operates a GWh-level factory and is scaling up production. By offering low-cost, high-output sodium-ion batteries, the company aims to establish Na-ion technology as a competitive alternative to lithium-based cells, especially for commercial EV fleets.

Sony a7 IV Price in Nepal [Updated]

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Sony a7 IV Price in Nepal [Updated]

Sony announced the Alpha 7 (a7) IV full-frame mirrorless camera towards the end of last year. The camera is finally available in Nepal. Here, we will be looking at the specs, features, official price, and availability of the Sony a7 IV in Nepal.

Sony a7 IV Price in Nepal and Availability (Official)

The official price of the Sony Alpha 7 (a7) IV in Nepal is Rs. 280,000 for the body-only package.

Camera Price in Nepal
Sony A7 IV Rs. 280,000

Sony a7 IV Overview:

If it wasn’t already obvious, the Sony a7 IV is the successor to a7 III that was launched back in 2018. While trying to improve on its predecessor, the Alpha 7 IV borrows a thing or two from Sony’s recent offerings.

Design

The new Sony a7 IV looks a lot like the a7S III in terms of design. The main camera body is made from magnesium alloy and recycled plastic. It’s the first Sony Alpha camera with a dual-layer mode dial. A second dial sits below the main dial, allowing users to switch between still, video, and Slow and Quick.

It has a 3-inch fully articulating LCD monitor with around 1.03 million dots. There is also an OLED electronic viewfinder with 1.6x the resolution of its predecessor.

On the imaging front, the a7 IV comes with a new 33MP back-illuminated Exmor R CMOS sensor. Its ISO sensitivity can be expanded up to 50 – 204,800.

Sony a7 IV Design

Image Processing

The new sensor is paired with the BIONX XR image processor, the same one found on the Sony Alpha 1. With this, Sony a7 IV is capable of continuous shooting of up to 10fps with AF/AE tracking. A total of 759 phase-detection AF points cover 94% of the image area. Sony says its Real-Time Eye AF can now track birds and animals for both stills and videos. In addition, face and eye detection for humans are now 30% more accurate.

When it comes to videos, the a7 IV can record at up to 4k 60fps in Super 35mm mode. It can also record 4k 30fps videos with 7K oversampling in full-frame mode. Similarly, this camera even supports 10-bit 4:2:2 color sampling and XAVS S-I intra-frame recording that were unavailable in its predecessor. It also inherits S-Cinetone picture profiles from Sony’s Cinema Line cameras.

Sony a7 IV TFT Display

Sony a7 IV Specifications:

  • Weight: 658 grams (with battery)
  • Image Sensor: 35.9 x 23.9 mm, 33.0MP, Exmor R CMOS, Full Frame
  • Image Processor: BIONX XR
  • Screen: 3.0-inch TFT LCD, 1,036,800 dots, Touchscreen, Articulating display
  • Viewfinder: Quad-VGA OLED, 100% coverage, 3,686,400 dots
  • Stabilization: 5-axis Sensor-Shift Stabilization
  • AF System: 759 Phase-detection Autofocus points
  • ISO Range: 100 – 51200, expandable up to 50-204,800
  • Continuous Shoot: 10 frames/sec
  • Video Resolution: 3840 x 2160 pixels, 1920 x 1080 pixels
  • Video Frame Rate: 3840 x 2160 pixels (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 pixels (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p)
  • Built-in flash: No | External Flash support: Yes
  • Compatible Lenses: Sony E Mount
  • Battery Type: NP-FZ100 Li-ion, rechargeable
  • Battery Life (Approx.): 520 shots

Meanwhile, check out our review of the Vivo V23 Pro.

Qualcomm may launch Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 on April 2nd

Surakshya Acharya
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Qualcomm may launch Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 on April 2nd

On April 2nd Qualcomm has scheduled a launch event for a new flagship Snapdragon product in China. Although there has been no official confirmation about the product, it will likely be the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4. Let’s dive into the details about this launch and the chipset’s specifications.

Not the Snapdragon 8s Elite

While earlier rumors were hinting that the upcoming flagship chipset from Qualcomm is going to be the  Snapdragon 8s Elite, we now know that this chipset will be the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4. How? This upcoming processor lacks the Oryon cores that are found in the Snapdragon 8 Elite.

Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 features

Performance

In terms of performance, the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 will come with one Cortex-X4 core running at 3.21 GHz, 3 Cortex-A720 cores at 3.01 GHz, 2 Cortex-A720 cores at 2.80 GHz, and 2 Cortex-A720 cores at 2.02 GHz. This multi-core setup ensures that the chip is highly efficient, with performance tailored to different needs.

In terms of graphics, the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 uses the Adreno 825 GPU. This is part of the same generation as the Adreno 830 GPU in the Snapdragon 8 Elite. However, it has fewer cores. This should still provide solid graphics performance though it may not reach the same level as the 8 Elite in some scenarios. Additionally, this processor has 6MB of system-level cache (SLC) and 8MB of L3 cache to enhance efficiency.

Based on early benchmarks, the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 is expected to score over 2 million points on AnTuTu. This places it between the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 and Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 in terms of overall performance. So you can expect strong performance in most scenarios, though it’s not quite as powerful as the Elite variant.

Availability

The first devices to feature the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 are likely to be the iQOO Z10 Turbo Pro and Redmi Turbo 4 Pro. Additionally, there are rumors suggesting that the Poco F7 may also debut with this chip. While nothing is confirmed yet, this chipset is expected to be available by mid-April 2025. Let’s wait together!

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