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ICT Award 2021 opens online nominations for 11 diverse categories

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The sixth edition of the ICT Award is here to honor innovations in Nepal’s ICT sector. The nomination process is now online because of the ongoing lockdown. Here, we will be discussing the nomination process, award categories, and eligibility criteria for ICT Award 2021.

ICT Award at a glance

ICT Award is among the biggest tech award in the country, which is hosted every year by “Living with ICT“. It has been around since 2016 and has honored over 50 awardees so far.

Last year’s campaign was a successful one, with over 400 applications. Though several events had to be canceled due to the pandemic, the winners were later honored at a separate event.

ICT Awards 2020

ICT Award 2021: Overview

As mentioned earlier, it is the sixth edition of the ceremony. There are 11 different awards categories, including two new ones. The decision to open nominees came after the recent decline in the number of COVID infections in Nepal.

Nomination process

The nomination process for ICT Award 2021 is already live. The forms are available from ICT Award’s official site. Interested individuals and organizations can apply for the relevant category till 16th Shrawan (30th June).

Award categories

The awards can be roughly categorized into three groups. The first group is for innovations and startups while the second is for individuals. Finally, we have awards for private and government organizations.

Group Awards Eligibility Last Year’s Winner
Innovation and Startup Startup ICT Companies registered in last 3 years CryptoGen Nepal
Product Products made public from Baisakh 2077 to Chaitra 2078 CPFDS – AML and KYC Management System
Rising Student Projects by students under 30 years of age Sanchai Chhau (St Xavier’s College)
Individuals Pioneer Contribution to ICT Nilkantha Upreti
Diaspora Non-resident Nepali in ICT Gaurav Raj Upadhyaya (Amazon)
Entrepreneur Entrepreneur in ICT Vinay Bohara (Vianet)
Woman Icon Nepalese Women in ICT Prof. Timila Yami
Organizations Digital Education (Private) Private educational institutes NA
Digital Services (Private) Private sector NA
Digital Education (Public) Public educational institutes Budhanilkantha School
Digital Governance (Public) Government bodies Inland Revenue Department
Other Winner from last year Paila Emergency Resuscitator (Ncell Innovation Driven Crisis Response), Kiran Acharya (Media Person), and Hamro Swasthya (Jury Mention Award)

Selection process

Moving on, candidates will be analyzed by a jury of twelve members. For the first group, there will be three rounds of selections in three months. This will be followed by public voting for the top five candidates. Other categories will have to go through four rounds of selection and a field visit.

What’s in it for the winners?

In addition to the honors, winners will get different services and facilities according to their category. For instance, winners of the first group will get loans and investment opportunities.

  • Meanwhile, check out our initial impressions of the Samsung Galaxy M32.

Realme Smart TV Full HD 32” launched with 24W Dolby Audio speakers

Along with Narzo 30 5G, Realme has introduced a new 32-inch Smart TV in India. This television has an ultra-bright Full-HD display and Chroma Boost picture engine. So, let’s take a close look at the specs, features, availability, and expected price in Nepal of Realme Smart TV Full HD 32″.

Realme Smart TV Full HD 32” Overview:

Display

As the name implies, it features a 32″ Full-HD LED-backlit LCD display with a resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels. The display boasts 16.7 million colors, HDR10, 85% NTSC color gamut, a 16:9 aspect ratio, and a 178° viewing angle. It has minimal bezels all-around, measuring as little as 8.7mm.

Realme Smart TV Full HD 32” Display

You can use the TV in 7 different modes – Standard, Vivid, Sport, Movie, Game, Energy Saving, and user-defined. Furthermore, Realme Smart TV Full HD 32″ has Chroma Boost picture engine for vibrant color reproduction.

Features

Powering the TV is a MediaTek chipset consisting of a quad-core Cortex-A53 CPU and Mali-470 MP3 GPU. Memory-wise, you get 1GB DDR3 RAM and 8GB of built-in storage. On the software front, it runs Android 9.0 with Google Play Store and Google Chromecast compatibility. 

Realme Smart TV Full HD 32” Remote

The voice-enabled remote control syncs with Google Assistant and has dedicated Netflix and YouTube hotkeys. Furthermore, it outputs audio through a 4-unit 24W speaker system that supports Dolby Audio.

Rest of the specs

Aside from that, wireless connectivity options include 2.4GHz Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 5.0. For I/O connection, it features three HDMI (1x ARC), one AV, one tuner, two USB, a S/PDIF, and a LAN connector.

Realme Smart TV Full HD 32” Specifications:

  • Display: 32-inch LED-backlit LCD, HDR10, 85% NTSC color gamut, 16:9 aspect ratio, 178° viewing angle
  • Resolution: FHD (1920 x 1080 pixels)
  • Dimensions: 730 x 469 x 161mm (w/ stand) | 730 x 432 x 88 mm (w/o stand)
  • Weight: 3.7kg (w/ stand), 3.6kg (w/o stand)
  • Sound: 4-unit 24W speaker
  • Audio Decoder: Dolby Audio
  • OS: Android TV 9
  • Processor: MediaTek quad-core CPU (Cortex-A53), Mali-470 MP3 GPU
  • Memory: 1GB RAM, 8GB storage
  • Viewing Angle: 178º
  • Power: 90-240V 50Hz 
  • Wireless Connectivity: WiFi 2.4GHz, Bluetooth 5.0
  • I/O Ports: 3x HDMI (1x ARC), 1x AV, 1x tuner, 2x USB, 1x LAN, 1x S/PDIF

Realme Smart TV Full HD 32” Price in Nepal

Realme Smart TV Full HD 32” will go on sale in India from June 29 for INR 18,999. The company is also providing an early bird discount of INR 1,000 off the original pricing. If and when Realme launches the Smart TV Full HD 32” in Nepal, we anticipate its price tag to be around NPR 35,000.

Realme Smart TV Price in India Price in Nepal (Expected)
Full HD 32-inch INR 18,999 NPR 35,000
  • Meanwhile, check out our review of the Mi 11 Lite.

Poco M3 gets a little more expensive in Nepal with the latest price revision

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A year after its initial launch in Nepal, Poco has increased the starting price of the M3. So. let’s check out the specs, features, official price, and availability of the Poco M3 in Nepal.

Poco M3 Overview:

To note, the Poco M3 is pretty much the exact same phone as the Redmi 9 Power or Redmi 9T. Besides a different design, the Poco M3 doesn’t have an ultrawide lens, unlike its two Redmi siblings. With that out of the way,

Design and Display

Anyway, Poco M3 sports a 6.53-inch Dot Display with Corning Gorilla Glass 3 on top for protection. It’s an FHD+ panel with an aspect ratio of 19.5:9. According to the company, the display covers 70% of the NTSC color gamut and has a contrast ratio of 1500:1.

Moreover, it has TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light certification. There’s also Widevine L1 certification for HD+ streaming on your favorite streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, etc.

Poco M3 Design

The design of the Poco M3 makes it stand out among its competition. It comes with a rectangular camera module which is enclosed by a larger rectangle with the Poco logo engraved. This gives the device its distinctive look. Poco says that the camera bump measures less than 1mm. The rest of the panel has an anti-fingerprint texture.

Performance and Memory

Poco M3 comes with Snapdragon 662 SoC. It is based on Qualcomm’s 11nm process and features eight Kryo 260 CPU cores with a clock speed of up to 2GHz. It is paired with Adreno 610 GPU.

The device comes with 4 or 6GB of LPDDR4x RAM, while users can choose between 64GB or 128GB of internal storage. Here, the 64GB option is based on UFS 2.1 technology, whereas you will get the faster UFS 2.2 on the 128GB variant. Poco M3 boots with MIUI 12 for Poco based on Android 11 out-of-the-box.

Qualcomm Snapdragon 662

Camera

Talking about the cameras, there are three sensors in the rear panel and one in the front. The primary camera has been bumped to 48MP from 16MP on the Poco M2. The primary camera has a 1/2” sensor and an aperture of f/1.79. It is accompanied by a 2MP macro lens and another 2MP sensor for the portrait sensor.

Poco M3 Camera Setup

Unfortunately, Poco decided to ditch the ultra-wide sensor that was on the M2. Similarly, the macro sensor has been downgraded from 5MP to 2MP.

In terms of videos, the rear camera is capable of recording up to 1080p footage at 30fps and slow-motion videos at 120fps. On the front, there is an 8MP front camera with an AI Beauty feature.

Rest of the specs

Poco M3 is backed up by a massive 6000mAh battery that promises up to 583 hours of standby time. The phone supports 18W fast charging just like its predecessor. Poco claims that the battery on this device can be charged up to 1,000 times and that its life span is 25% longer than normal smartphones.

Poco M3 Battery

The other highlight of the phone is its Hi-Res Audio-certified dual-speaker. There is a fingerprint sensor on the side but one can also use the AI Face Unlock as well.

Poco M3 Specifications:

  • Body: 6.39 x 3.04 x 0.38 inches, 198 gm
  • Display: 6.53-inches “Dot Drop” IPS LCD, 395PPI, Corning Gorilla Glass 3, TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light certification, NTSC 70%
  • Resolution: FHD+ (2340 x 1080 pixels), 19.5:9 aspect ratio
  • Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 (11nm Mobile Platform)
  • CPU: Octa-core (4×2.0 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4×1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Silver)
  • Memory: 4/6GB RAM, 64GB UFS 2.1/128GB UFS 2.2 storage (expandable)
  • Software & UI: MIUI 12 for POCO on top of Android 10
  • Rear Camera: Triple (with LED flash);
    – 48MP, f/1.79 primary lens
    – 2MP, f/2.4 depth sensor
    – 2MP, f/2.4 macro sensor
  • Front Camera: 8MP, f/2.05 lens (notch)
  • Audio: 3.5mm headphone jack, stereo speaker, Hi-Res audio
  • Connectivity: Dual-SIM (Nano), WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (Dual-band), Bluetooth 5.0, GPS / Glonass / Galileo / Beidou, USB Type-C, 4G LTE
  • Sensors: Accelerometer, Ambient Light, Proximity, Vibration Motor, IR Blaster, Proximity
  • Battery: 6000mAh with 18W charging (22.5W brick inside the box)
  • Color options: POCO Yellow, Cool Blue, Power Black
  • Read our review of Poco M3.

Poco M3 Price in Nepal and Availability

The new starting price of the Poco M3 in Nepal is Rs. 18,999 for the base 4/64GB variant. Likewise, the price of the 4/128GB variant of Poco M3 is Rs. 19,999.

You can buy Poco M3 from different Xiaomi authorized retail stores like Hukut.

Poco M3 Price in Nepal
4/64GB  Rs. 17,999 18,999
4/128GB  Rs. 19,999
  • Watch our review of the Poco M3.

Vivo V21e 5G goes official with Dimensity 700 and 44W Flash Charging

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Almost three months after the initial launch, the Vivo V21 family has a new member. The Vivo V21e 5G is finally official in the Indian market. In this post, we will discuss the key specs of the Vivo V21e 5G, along with its expected price in Nepal.

Vivo V21e 5G Overview:

Design and Overview

It’s hard to distinguish the Vivo V21e 5G from its 4G counterpart from the front. V21e 5G features the same 6.44-inch AMOLED panel. It also retains the waterdrop notch, which doesn’t quite align with the “Most Stylish 5G” tag that Vivo has given to the phone. In addition, the company has also dropped the HDR support and higher refresh rate here.

Vivo V21e 5G Design and Display

At the back, the left-aligned camera bump features two sensors instead of three. The phone is available in two colors – Sunset Jazz and Dark Pearl. V21e 5G has a 3D curved design. The Dark Pearl variant is thinner and weighs less in comparison to Sunset Jazz.

Performance and Memory

The biggest change that V21e 5G brings is on the inside. Under the hood, the phone packs Dimensity 700 chipset. Based on TSMC’s 7nm process, this SoC features 2x Cortex-A76 and 6x Cortex-A55 CPU cores. Here, the Cortex-A76 cores have a higher frequency than those on the Snapdragon 720G, which powers the standard V21e. In addition, Dimensity 700 has a built-in 5G modem with support for dual 5G standby.

As for memory, the phone is available in a single configuration with 8GB RAM and 128GB internal storage. The system can fork in an additional 3GB of memory using the extended RAM feature.

Camera

Vivo V21e 5G features only two cameras at the back. Fortunately, the company has skipped a 2MP macro camera here. The rest of the rear camera sensors has remained untouched.

Vivo V21e 5G Cameras

Vivo V21e 5G features a 64MP primary sensor with an f/2.0 aperture. It is accompanied by an 8MP ultrawide camera. On the front, the selfie camera has been downgraded from 44MP to 32MP. However, unlike the rear camera, it still retains OIS.

Rest of the features

Backing the device is a 4,000mAh battery. Vivo V21e 5G even supports 44W Flash Charge. It ships with Funtouch OS 11.1 based on Android 11. There is an under-display fingerprint scanner for biometrics.

Vivo V21e 5G Specifications:

  • Display: 6.44-inches AMOLED panel, 408 PPI
  • Resolution: FHD+ (2400 x 1080 pixels), 20:9 aspect ratio
  • Chipset: MediaTek Dimensity 700 5G (7nm)
  • Memory: 8GB RAM, 128GB storage (expandable)
  • Software & UI: Android 11 with Funtouch OS 11.1 on top
  • Rear Camera: Dual (64MP f/1.79 primary, 8MP f/2.2 ultra-wide)
  • Front Camera: 32MP f/2.0 (notch)
  • Security: In-display fingerprint scanner
  • Battery: 4000mAh, 44W (11W/4A) Fast Charging

Vivo V21e 5G Price in Nepal & Availability

Vivo V21e 5G is now available in India where its price is INR 24,990 for the sole 8/128GB model. We expect Vivo Nepal to launch the 4G variant in Nepal and it will cost Rs. 39,999.

Vivo V21e 5G Price in India Price in Nepal  
8/128GB INR 24,990 NPR 39,999
  • Meanwhile, check out our review of the Vivo iQOO 7.

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 4 launched: A powerful laptop for the pros

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Lenovo has launched the fourth generation of its Thinkpad X1 Extreme laptop. The newest Intel and NVIDIA chips crammed within it make it a powerhouse. So, let’s look at the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 4 including its specifications, features, availability, and expected price in Nepal.

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 4 Overview:

Design and Display

To begin with, all of the internals of this laptop is protected by a thin, lightweight carbon fiber body. It has a 16-inch IPS display with two resolutions to choose from: QHD+ (2,560 x 1,600) and UHD+ (3,840 x 2,400).

The former has 400 nits of brightness and 100% sRGB color reproduction, while the latter has 600 nits of brightness, 100% Adobe RGB color space, HDR 400 Dolby Vision compatibility, and is available in touch or non-touch option. What remains constant between the two is the 60Hz refresh rate and reduced blue light technology to safeguard your eyes.

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 4 Display and Design

Furthermore, it has a modern 16:10 aspect ratio. The bezels around the screen are thin too. Moreover, it weighs 1.81 kg (non-touch model) and measures 359.5 x 253.8 x 19.9 mm. 

Performance

Powering the ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 4 is an 11th Gen Intel Core i9 H-series vPro processor with integrated Intel UHD graphics. In terms of GPU, you can select from four NVIDIA graphics cards – the Geforce RTX 3050 Ti, RTX 3060, RTX 3070, and RTX 3080. 

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 4 Hardware configurations

Memory options include up to 64GB DDR4-3200 RAM (2x SO-DIMM) and up to 4TB PCIe NVMe Gen 4 SSD. Lenovo has replaced the previous thermal arrangement with a new hybrid cooling system. The configuration includes traditional heat pipes, a large vapor chamber, a new keyboard air intake, and a dual bypass design to enhance air circulation.

Rest of the specs

Moving on, ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 4’s keyboard is essentially the same as its predecessor. This means it features backlit keys with white LED lighting. Lenovo has opted for a larger trackpad this time, measuring 4.53 inches.

The speakers with Dolby Atmos tuning flank the edges of the keyboard. An infrared camera is located on the top bezel, while the fingerprint scanner is now integrated into the power button.

Likewise, IO options include two USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, two Thunderbolt 4, one SD card slot, one headphone jack, and an HDMI 2/2.1 port. Booting the device is a 90Whr battery with a charging option available up to 230W. 

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 4 Specifications:

  • Body: 14.13 x 9.99 x 0.78 inches, 1.81 kg (starting)
  • Display: 16-inches IPS panel with 16:10 aspect ratio, 60Hz refresh rate
  • Resolution: 
    • QHD+ (2560 x 1600), 400 nits, 100% sRGB
    • UHD+ (3840 x 2400), Non/touch, 600 nits, 100% AdobeRGB, HDR 400, 10 bit color
  • Processor: Up to 11th Gen Intel Core i9 H-series vPro CPU
  • RAM: Up to 64GB DDR4-3200MHz
  • Graphics: NVIDIA RTX 3050 Ti, RTX 3060, RTX 3070, RTX 3080
  • Storage: Up to 4TB Dual M.2 PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSDs
  • Keyboard: 1.5mm key travel, Backlit
  • Touchpad: 4.53 x 2.64 inches (115mm x 67mm)
  • Security: Fingerprint reader, Kensington Nano slot, IR camera
  • Battery: 90Wh (Up to 10 hours battery life), 135/170/230W power adapter
  • Connectivity: Intel AX210 Wi-Fi 6/6E, Bluetooth 5.2, 5G, LTE, NFC
  • Ports: 2x Thunderbolt 4, 2x USB-A 3.2 (Gen 1), 1x HDMI 2.0/2.1, 1x SD card reader (UHS-II), 1x 3.5mm audio

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 4 Price in Nepal

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (Gen 4) will be available from August 2021 where its price starts at USD 2,149. If and when it launches in Nepal, we estimate the price of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 4 to start at around NPR 265,000.

Laptop Model Price in the US (Starting) Price in Nepal (Expected)
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 4 USD 2149 NPR 265,000
  • Meanwhile, check out our review of Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 (2021).

Benco V60 4G with Android 11 Go launched in Nepal at a budget-friendly price

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Benco has launched a new smartphone in the Nepali market. The new Benco V60 features an octa-core 4G processor, runs on the latest Android 11 software, and packs a dual-camera setup. Let’s take a look at the specifications, features, official price in Nepal, and availability of the Benco V60.

Benco V60 Overview:

Design and Display

Benco V60 looks no different than other budget offerings from the company. It has a 6.1-inch IPS screen with an HD+ resolution of 1560 x 720 pixels. The display features a waterdrop notch on top for the selfie camera. Thick bezels surround the screen, especially at the chin.

This polycarbonate body measures 9.4mm in thickness and weighs 170.8 grams. There are two colors to choose from – Blue and Greenish Silver.

Performance and Memory

Under the hood, Benco V60 packs Unisoc SC9863a. First announced back in 2018, this entry-level chip is built on a 24nm node and features two 4x clusters of Cortex-A55 CPU cores. Handling the graphics is Imagination GE8322.

Benco V60 Design and Display

To compare, this silicon’s CPU performance is in line with Snapdragon 439 and Helio P22. However, the chipset still falls behind the competition when it comes to GPU performance.

Camera

Benco V60 flaunts a dual-camera setup at the back. The primary camera uses an unspecified 12MP Sony sensor with a 1.4-micron pixel size. There is also an auxiliary lens for AI image processing. The two, together with an LED flash, are enclosed inside a pill-shaped camera module. There is a 5MP selfie shooter on the front.

Rest of the specs

Benco V60 is backed by a 4120mAh Li-ion battery. It ships with Android 11 (Go edition) out-of-the-box. It is available with either 2 or 3GB RAM and 32GB internal storage configuration. Other features include a dual Nano-SIM slot, 4G, Wi-Fi, and GPS.

Benco V60 Specifications:

  • Display: 6.1-inches LCD panel
  • Resolution: HD+ (720 x 1560 pixels), 19.5:9 aspect ratio
  • Chipset: Unisoc SC9863a (24nm)
  • CPU: 1.6 GHz Octa-core
  • Memory: 2/3GB RAM, 32GB storage (expandable up to 128GB)
  • Software & UI: Android 11 (Go Edition)
  • Rear Camera: Dual (12MP Sony main + secondary AI lens)
  • Front Camera: 5MP (notch)
  • Security: Rear-mounted fingerprint scanner
  • Battery: 4,120mAh

Benco V60 Price in Nepal & Availability

The price of the Benco V60 in Nepal is NPR 10,349 for the 2/32GB configuration, while the 3/32GB variant costs NPR 10849. You can purchase Benco V60 from mobile retail shops all over Nepal.

Benco V60 Price in Nepal (Official)
2/32GB NPR 10,349
3/32GB NPR 10,849
  • Meanwhile, check out our review of the Lava Benco V8 (Nepali).

JioPhone Next announced: An ultra-affordable 4G smartphone co-developed with Google

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Jio, an India-based telco backed by Mukesh Ambani, announced JioPhone Next during Reliance Industries’ 44th Annual General Meeting (AGM). The phone was developed in collaboration with Google and runs an optimized version of Android. And according to the company, JioPhone Next will be “the most affordable smartphone not just in India, but globally.”

JioPhone Next Overview:

Design

Let’s start with the phone’s design. It includes large bezels around the display, a simple plastic back with a single camera, and the Jio logo in the middle. Mukesh Ambani claims that JioPhone Next would be an “ultra-affordable 4G smartphone.” So, the firm must make a compromise in terms of design.

JioPhone Next Display

Furthermore, based on the image, the screen size appears to be around 5-inches. For a compact phone on a budget, that shouldn’t pose a problem.

Collab with Google

Aside from the design, JioPhone Next comes with some interesting features. Co-developed by Google and Jio, It will be “powered by extremely optimized Android,” with features such as a voice assistant, text-to-speech capabilities, language translation, and more.

Furthermore, Google claims that the phone will “get the latest Android feature and security updates”. Similar to Pixel phones, it will also get “Feature Drops” on a timely basis.

JioPhone Next Features

The search giant claims that the camera will offer great photo and video quality. It will take clearer photographs at night and in low-light conditions, and even support HDR, which will provide a greater color and dynamic range. They’ve teamed up with Snapchat to bring India-specific Snapchat Lenses right into the camera.

What’s more?

Moving on, Google Cloud and Jio have collaborated to deliver 5G in enterprise and consumer markets in India. The latter will move the majority of its core businesses to Google Cloud.

The collaboration would aid in the delivery of faster 5G connectivity in the country. Similarly, Google Cloud AI/ML, data and analytics, and other cloud-native technologies will help Jio to bring new services in the gaming, healthcare, education, and entertainment sector.

JioPhone Next Price and Availability

JioPhone Next will likely be offered in two colorways—blue and black—when it goes on sale in India on September 10th. The device will also be available in foreign markets. However, no particular worldwide launch date has been announced yet.

Smartphone Availability in India
JioPhone Next Septemeber 10, 2021
  • Meanwhile, check out our initial impressions of the Samsung Galaxy M32.

TCL MOVETIME Family Watch 2 introduces new features to safeguard children

TCL has introduced a sequel to last year’s MOVETIME Family Watch. The Family Watch 2 brings some notable changes that will allow parents to keep better track of their children’s whereabouts. This post will discuss the key features of the TCL MOVETIME Family Watch 2, along with its expected price in Nepal.

TCL MOVETIME Family Watch 2 Overview:

Let’s start with the whereabouts thing. MOVETIME Family Watch 2 utilizes real-time geolocation data to log a complete location history of the wearer. Parents can access this data from the companion app (Android | iOS). In addition, they can use the geofencing feature to get notified whenever the wearer moves out of a pre-determined safe zone.

4G Connectivity

The watch features a Nano SIM card slot for network connectivity. It facilitates 4G voice calls, text messaging, and even video calls. There is a 2MP camera for the latter. In addition, TCL has included a touch SOS call button that children can use in case of an emergency.

TCL MOVETIME Family Watch 2 Design and Display

This time around, TCL has increased the screen size to 1.54-inch. However, it is yet to mention the type of panel used. The watch has a bulky case with a dual-tone finish on top. Its 2GB internal storage can be used to store photos and videos from the camera. The watch has an IP65 rating and boasts a battery backup of up to 2 days.

TCL MOVETIME Family Watch 2 Price & Availability

TCL MOVETIME Family Watch 2 will go on sale in Europe for EUR 149 starting this August. If it launches here, we expect the price of TCL MOVETIME Family Watch 2 in Nepal to be NPR 25,000.

Smartwatch Price in Europe Price in Nepal (Expected)
TCL MOVETIME Family Watch 2 EUR 149 NPR 25,000
  • Meanwhile, check out our review of the Ticwatch E3.

Lenovo just made a wireless charging kit for laptop—and a bunch of accessories

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Lenovo Go is a new range of productivity-focused accessories introduced by the company last month. There were just two items announced at the time, but now, it includes a slew of new accessories—the most intriguing of which is the Lenovo Go Wireless Charging Kit.

Lenovo Go accessories:

Here, we have classified the newly released product based on their category so that you can browse through them more easily.

Power

USB-C Wireless Charging Kit

Lenovo Go USB-C Wireless Charging Kit is the most intriguing product of the Go lineup yet, at least to us. It eliminates the need to separate and reattach a power cord, allowing for frequent mobility between the workstation and other areas.

Lenovo Go USB-C Wireless Charging Kit

It’s called a kit since it comes in several pieces. This consists of a plain rubber strip with two POGO pins and a Type-C connector. The strip is connected to the bottom of the notebook which sends power to the laptop via a Type-C port.

Moreover, the length of the charging strip limits it to 13″ and 14″ laptops. It has a power output of 65W, which is typical for Ultrabooks and non-gaming or workstation laptops. The wireless charging kit will be available in October.

Wireless Mobile Power Bank

A new Wireless Mobile Power Bank with a capacity of 10,000mAh and a 20,000mAh USB-C Laptop Power Bank round out the power portfolio. The former can charge your phone wirelessly with a 30W output, while the latter has a 65W output for laptops.

Lenovo Wireless Mobile Power Bank

Lenovo Go Wireless Mobile Power Bank and Lenovo Go USB-C Laptop Power Bank will be available in January and July, respectively.

Input

Wireless Mouse

Moving on, Lenovo has added two new mouse to its Go range of accessories. Let’s first talk about the Lenovo Go USB-C Wireless Mouse. It provides point-and-click capabilities in a lightweight, travel-friendly form factor.

Its rechargeable battery lasts up to three months, and the precise blue optical sensor works on nearly any surface. Users have more control thanks to a programmable utility button and customizable DPI sensitivity.

Lenovo Go Vertical Mouse

Next up is Lenovo Go Wireless Vertical Mouse, which features an optimized angle and curvature, as well as a comfortable “handshake” posture. The design decreases wrist pressure and forearm strain. It is made of a comfortable cork material that is easy to clean.

The USB-C Wireless Mouse and Wireless Vertical Mouse are coming in July and August, respectively.

Wireless Keyboards

Similarly, another oddball item is the Wireless Split Keyboard, which is meant to provide a better palm rest. It provides a more natural typing experience by combining ultra-responsive tactile key feel with vertical tenting. Furthermore, the company released a Wireless Numeric Keypad, which is ideal for accountants and such.

Lenovo Go Wireless Split Keyboard

The Wireless Split Keyboard and Wireless Numeric Keypad are coming in October.

Audio

Moving on, Lenovo has a few additional accessories to offer. Wired ANC Headset, Wireless ANC Headset, and ANC In-ear Headphones are among the new audio accessories that feature active noise cancellation. They are all intended to operate in tandem with Microsoft Teams. All three audio products will be available in November.

Accessory Organizer

Lenovo Go Accessory Organizer

Finally, Lenovo has released an on-the-go accessory storage case that can store all of your daily necessities items such as pens, portable chargers, mouse, phones, and so on. It will be available for purchase beginning in September.

Lenovo Go Accessories: Price

Lenovo Go Accessories Price
Wireless Charging Kit EUR 139
USB-C Laptop Power Bank (20,000 mAh) EUR 80
Wireless Mobile Power Bank (10,000 mAh) EUR 69
USB-C Wireless Mouse EUR 36
Wireless Vertical Mouse EUR 49
Wireless Split Keyboard EUR 89
Wireless Numeric Keypad EUR 49
Wired ANC Headset EUR 99
Wireless ANC Headset EUR 159
ANC In-ear Headphones EUR 79
Tech Accessories Organizer EUR 45
  • Meanwhile, check out our review of Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 (2021).

Realme launches Narzo 30 5G with a 90Hz display and Dimensity 700

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At an online event held today, Realme launched the Narzo 30 5G in India alongside the 4G variant. So, let’s go through the specifications, features, availability, and expected price in Nepal of the Realme Narzo 30 5G.

Realme Narzo 30 5G Overview:

Design and Display

Starting with the design, Narzo 30 5G is no different from the standard Narzo 30. It has a similar racetrack-inspired Chevron stripe which runs from the rectangular camera bump. On the front, it boasts a 6.5-inch FHD+ IPS LCD panel with a 90Hz refresh rate. 

Realme Narzo 30 5G design

You get a left-aligned punch-hole cutout that houses the selfie camera. The panel has a screen-to-body ratio of 90.5% and can reach a peak brightness of 600 nits. Narzo 30 5G is available in two color options – Racing Blue and Racing Silver.

Performance

Powering the device is the Dimensity 700 5G chipset which is manufactured in 7nm process technology. It features an octa-core processor with 2x Cortex-A76 (@2.2GHz) and 6x Cortex-A55 (@2.0GHz) CPU cores. Moreover, the graphics department is handled by Arm’s Mali-G57 GPU. Narzo 30 5G arrives with 6GB of RAM and 128GB internal storage which is expandable up to 1TB. 

Camera

Over on the optics, you get a triple camera arrangement at the back. This includes a 48MP primary, a 2MP portrait, and a 2MP macro sensor. Similarly, a 16MP lens is housed inside the punch-hole cutout for selfies and video calls. Here, the video recording is complemented by UIS stabilization and you can shoot up to 1080p@30fps footages.

Rest of the specs

Aside from this, Realme Narzo 30 5G packs a 5000mAh battery that supports 18W fast charging. For biometrics, it has a side-mounted fingerprint sensor and a software-based face unlock. The phone boots on Realme UI 2.0 based on Android 11. Likewise, for connectivity, it supports dual-band Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 5.1

Realme Narzo 30 5G Specifications:

  • Display: 6.5-inches FHD+ IPS LCD, 405 PPI, 90Hz refresh rate, 600 nits
  • Chipset: MediaTek Dimensity 700 5G (7nm Mobile Platform)
  • Memory: 6GB RAM, 128GB storage (expandable up to 1TB)
  • Software & UI: Android 11 with Realme UI 2.0
  • Rear Camera: Triple (48MP main, 2MP B&W, 2MP macro)
  • Front Camera: 16MP sensor (punch-hole)
  • Fingerprint sensor: Physical (side-mounted)
  • Connectivity: Dual-SIM (Nano), WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS / A-GPS / Glonass / Beidou, NFC, USB-C, 5G
  • Sensors: Accelerometer, Proximity, Gyro, Light, Magnetic Induction
  • Battery: 5000mAh battery with 18W charging
  • Colors: Racing Blue, Racing Silver

Realme Narzo 30 5G Price in Nepal and Availability

Realme Narzo 30 5G will go on sale in India from June 30 where its price INR 15,999 for the sole 6/128GB variant. The company is yet to bring its Narzo range of devices to Nepal. However, if Realme launches Narzo 30 5G in Nepal, we expect its price to be around NPR 30,000.

Realme Narzo 30 5G Price in India Price in Nepal (Expected)
6/128GB INR 15,999 NPR 30,000
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