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IBM unveils the world’s first 2nm chip, previewing the future of energy-efficient silicons

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IBM unveils the world’s first 2nm chip, previewing the future of energy-efficient silicons

Because of the ongoing pandemic, the majority of industries are facing chip shortages and analysts say it could last through 2021. The crunch has expanded from automotive chips that power car brakes to consumer electronics. Despite this, IBM has announced the world’s first 2nm chip. The company says it is expected to perform 45% better or use 75% less energy than the current 7nm process technology.

IBM unveils world’s first 2nm chip:

IBM was the first to announce 7nm and 5nm test chips. And, with the new 2nm chipset, the company has made yet another breakthrough in the field of semiconductor design. In the age of hybrid cloud, AI, and the Internet of Things (IoT), the new 2nm technology is expected to satisfy the ever-increasing consumer demand for high-performance chips.

The 2nm test chip was created at the company’s R&D facility in Albany, New York. It employs Gate-All-Around (GAA) transistors built using IBM’s nanosheet technology. To be more specific, the 2nm chip will have about 50 billion transistors in a fingernail-sized chip, an increase from the 30 billion transistors used in 5nm chips in 2017.

Advantages

The more transistors the silicon has, a processor designer has more opportunities to incorporate core-level technologies to enhance capabilities for cutting-edge workloads. IBM determines the potential advantage of these 2nm chipsets in terms of:

  • Quadrupling cell phone battery life. This means you might only need to re-charge your handset every four days.
  • It could aid in lowering the carbon footprints of data centers, which account for 1% of global energy consumption. 
  • It has the potential to significantly increase processing capabilities in laptops. 
  • Likewise, it contributes to faster object detection and response time in autonomous vehicles such as self-driving cars.
GAA transistors
Image: Transmission electron microscopy of 2nm chipset

AnandTech reports that the fingernail scale IBM is referring to is 150 square millimeters. The latest 2nm silicon has about 333 million transistors per square millimeter (MTr/mm2). In contrast, the TSMC 5nm chipset has about 172 million transistors per square millimeter (MTr/mm2). Each transistor in an IBM 2nm chip is made up of three stacked nanosheets that are 40nm wide and 5nm high. The GAA employs a cell height of 75nm in total. Likewise, the gate pitch is 44nm, and the gate length is 12nm.

Availability

The research and development that led to the 2nm process is clearly the result of years of work by IBM. Since the company already has a lot of testing to do before the 2nm chip is ready for shipment, there are no chances that we could see any products with a new process any time soon. So, to be clear, IBM’s 2nm chipset is just a proof of concept for now.

  • Meanwhile, check out our review of the Galaxy A52.

Honor Tablet X7 launched with budget specs and children-focused features

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Honor Tablet X7 launched with budget specs and children-focused features

Honor has launched very few tablets since its separation from Huawei, the latest one being the Tablet 7. It was announced during the company’s latest product launch conference. Let’s take a look at the official specs and key features of the Honor Tablet X7 along with its expected price in Nepal.

Honor Tablet X7 Overview:

Design and Display 

Starting with the display, Honor Tablet X7 features an 8-inch IPS screen with a resolution of 1280 x 800 pixels. It yields a pixel density of just 189 PPI which is quite low. It covers 60% of the NTSC color gamut and is 10-point touch-enabled too.

The display is able to produce 16.7 million colors. Also, the bezels around the screen are quite noticeable. Additionally, it is also TÜV Rheinland certified against harmful blue light emissions.

Honor Tablet X7 Design and Display

The tablet has a metal body with a micro-sand texture on top for a more comfortable finish. It is 8.5mm thick and weighs around 325 grams.

Performance and Memory 

Honor has opted for MediaTek Helio P22T as the SoC here. It’s an octa-core processor with two clusters of Cortex-A53 cores (4+4) clocked at 2.3GHz and 1.8GHz, respectively. The Tablet X7 ships with Android 10 out-of-the-box with Honor’s Magic UI 4.0 on top. You get 3GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage. The latter can be expanded up to 512GB using an external MicroSD card.

Rest of the features 

The rear 5MP camera has auto-focus and can record up to 1080p 30fps videos. Upfront, the 2MP shooter can only record up to 720p 30fps videos. It also doesn’t have autofocus.

Honor Tablet X7 comes with a built-in Education Center. You can even share your screen during video calls for interactive learning. There are numerous other features designed to be used by children too. In terms of connectivity, it has dual-band Wi-Fi ac and Bluetooth 5.1. There is also an LTE variant if you are looking for cellular connectivity.

Honor Tablet X7 Battery and Charging

Fueling the device is a 5,100mAh battery that supports 10W charging via the micro USB port. There is also a 3.5mm headphone jack to connect your wired headphones.

Honor Tablet X7 Specifications: 

  • Display: 8-inch display, 60% NTSC, 300 nits typical brightness, 10-point touch
  • Resolution: 1280 x 800 pixels, 189 PPI
  • Rear Camera: 5MP lens, autofocus (max 1080p/30fps video)
  • Front Camera: 2MP (max 720p/30fps video)
  • Processor: MediaTek Helio P22T (12nm)
  • Memory: 3GB RAM, 32GB storage (expandable)
  • OS: Magic UI 4.0 on top of Android 10
  • Battery: 5,100mAh, 10 Watt charging

Honor Tablet X7 Price in Nepal and Availability

Honor Table X7 is now available in China where its price is 899 Yuan for Wi-Fi only model and 1,199 Yuan for the LTE variant. There is also a special children’s edition that costs 999 Yuan. If it were to launch in Nepal, we expect the price of Honor Tablet X7 to start at NPR 22,500.

Honor Tablet X7  Price in China  Price in Nepal (Expected)
Wi-FI only 899 Yuan NPR 22,500
4G LTE 1,199 Yuan NPR 27,500
Children edition 999 Yuan NPR 24,000
  • Meanwhile, check out our review of the Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 10.4.

Google’s new safety feature in Play Store will show how apps handle user data

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Google’s new safety feature in Play Store will show how apps handle user data

Apple recently added a new privacy label in App Store to increase clarity over the types of data used by each app. And it seems that Android users will have a similar degree of transparency in Play Store. Google is expanding Play Store’s app transparency policy which will include more insight into how an app uses user data under something called the “safety section”.

Google’s upcoming safety section in Play Store:

Google revealed in its Android developer blogs that it is introducing a safety section in Google Play; which will provide a summary of the data that an app collects or shares. It also informs you whether or not the data is secure, as well as other information that affects a user’s privacy and security.

Per the company, they needed straightforward ways to communicate app safety that are easy to understand while also assisting users in making informed decisions about how their data is treated. Furthermore, developers will include an additional context to clarify data usage and how safety practices can impact the app experience.

In total, the safety section in Google Play Store will highlight:

  • If the app has security practices, like data encryption.
  • If the app follows Google Play Family policy.
  • Check if the application needs this data to function or if users have a choice in sharing it.
  • If the app’s safety section is verified by an independent third party.
  • If the app enables users to request data deletion if they decide to uninstall.

Google Play Store App Data Usage Policy

According to Google “it can be a big change, so we’re sharing this in advance and building with developers alongside us.”

What the safety section will include?

Google says the safety section will provide information about the types of data collected and stored by a specific app. The data can include location, contacts, personal information (e.g. name, email address), images and videos, audio files, and storage files.

Furthermore, developers would be required to report how the data is used. In addition, Google Play will have a policy requiring developers to have truthful details. During the process, if developers are found misrepresenting the data they submit and violate the policy, they would be asked to correct it.

Planned launch

Interestingly, Google will share the details and provide a policy for its in-house apps too. And to do so, the tech giant is providing plenty of time for developers to cope up with the change.

Starting this summer, the company will share the new policy requirements and resources, including detailed guidance on app privacy policies. And, starting in the second quarter of 2022, all the apps on Google Play Store must include this information.

  • Meanwhile, check out what’s in Pratima’s tech backpack.

Google’s new step towards account safety configures two-step authentication automatically

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Google’s new step towards account safety configures two-step authentication automatically

Having a strong password to secure your account on the internet is crucial. A dynamic alphanumeric combo including special characters is the way to go but one can further enhance their account security by enabling two-factor authentication. With this in mind, Google has announced that it will shortly begin enabling two-step verification (2SV) for user accounts automatically.

Commemorating World Password Day:

The tech giant has shared the plan to commemorate this year’s World Password Day (May 6). Google shared the idea of making an account safe and creating a simpler future where you won’t need a password at all in a blog post.

Passwords, according to Google, are the single greatest threat to your online security because they are easy to steal, difficult to recall, and time-consuming to manage. They also stated that using complex passwords encourages people to use the same password across several accounts.

According to statistics, 66% of Americans use the same login credentials on many accounts making all of those insecure if any one of them is compromised. This is why people nowadays have started to use a password manager to create and store them securely.

Furthermore, most of us are already using the password manager tool in Chrome, Android, and iOS devices which use the latest security technology to protect our passwords across all the sites and apps. Google password manager is also integrated into the company’s single-click Security Checkup; which informs you if any of your passwords have been compromised.

Two-step verification

I believe we can all agree that using two-step authentication is the best way to keep an account safe. It adds an extra layer of security to your account, ensuring that you are the one attempting to access it. 

google two-factor verification prompt
Image: Google’s Safety and Security Blog

When people have enrolled for 2SV, it asks for a simple tap with a Google prompt on their phone whenever they sign in. Google says if users’ accounts are properly configured, it would automatically begin enrolling 2SV in such accounts.

But, if you’re wondering what “appropriately configured” entails, let me elaborate. It means that you should have already submitted recovery information for your accounts such as a secondary email address or phone number. Almost all of us have this information filled in, which means the 2SV will be enabled in your account soon. 

Google added that they are building advanced security technologies into devices to make this multi-factor authentication experience seamless and even more secure than a password. For the time being, the company has integrated security keys directly into Android devices and published the Google smart app for iOS. As a result, users will be able to use their phones as a secondary method of authentication.

Verdict

Google has just begun the initiative to roll out two-step verification automatically to all accounts. But, we suggest that you should enable 2SV on your own if you haven’t already. And, if you use the same password on many sites, change it right away. Alternatively, we consider using password manager tools, or you can use our guide to test the strength of your password.

  • Meanwhile, check out our long-term review of the OnePlus 9 Pro.

Oppo Enco Air with Bluetooth 5.2 and a lightweight design goes official

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Oppo Enco Air with Bluetooth 5.2 and a lightweight design goes official

Oppo Enco Air is among the new products that the company announced alongside the K9 5G smartphone and Smart TV K9 series at its latest launch event. Here, we will be discussing the key features of the Oppo Enco Air along with the expected price in Nepal.

Oppo Enco Air Overview:

Though the company has not revealed the global launch of Enco Air, it went official in Italy a few months ago. Rumors even suggest that it could be rebadged as Oppo Enco W32 (successor to Enco W31) elsewhere.

Design

Anyway, starting with the design, Oppo Enco Air comes in an elliptical case. It sports a semi-translucent design. That is, the lid here is semi-transparent, thereby letting you have a peek at the earbuds inside. In addition, Oppo says the case has a soft matte finish for a premium feel. It is available in four color options – White, Black, Green, and Blue.

Oppo Enco Air TWS with Case

The earbuds have the same color as the case. These semi-in-ear earbuds get a stem sticking out of the ear when putting them on. For durability, Enco Air is IPX4 rated against water splashes as well. Oppo has not listed the weight of individual earbuds but says that the whole setup (case + earbuds) weighs 40.4 grams.

Drivers and Connectivity

Coming to the internals, the Oppo Enco Air features a 12mm titanium-composite dynamic driver. There is the power bass booster tech to amplify lower frequencies. Similarly, it has a dual-microphone setup for voice calls. Oppo has embedded a Deep Neural Network-based noise cancellation algorithm for calls and gaming. In terms of connectivity, you get Bluetooth 5.2 with coverage of a 10m radius.

Additional Features

Oppo Enco Air is even TUV Rheinland-certified for higher performance and low latency. The company claims latency as low as 80ms with the Game Mode enabled. This works with phones with Qualcomm and MediaTek processors.

Oppo Enco Air Game Mode

Users with ColorOS 11.0 running devices can activate/customize the Game Mode from settings. Android users on the other hand need to download the HeyMelody app from Play Store that supports Android 6 or later.

You can even customize the touch controls in the same way. By default, you have options for playback control, activating voice assistant, and adjusting the volume. The TWS also supports quick connection with select Oppo devices running ColorOS 11.0.

Battery and Charging

Each earbud features a 25mAh battery that the company claims can last for 4 hours on 50% volume. Taking into account the 440mAh battery in the case, Oppo is claiming up to 24 hours of backup on these earbuds. The case has a USB Type-C port for charging which takes around 1.5 hours.

Oppo Enco Air Fast Charging Support

OPPO Enco Air Specifications:

  • Driver: 12mm titanium-composite dynamic driver
  • Connectivity: Wireless (Bluetooth v5.2, 10 meters range)
  • Frequency response: 20Hz – 20kHz
  • Driver sensitivity: 112 dB @ 1 kHz
  • Microphone sensitivity: -38 dBV/Pa
  • Codec: AAC, SBC
  • Music time: 4 hours (50% volume), 20 hours (with charging case)
  • Battery capacity: 25mAh (each earbud), 440mAh (power case)
  • Charging time: 1.5 hours (via USB Type-C port)
  • IP rating: Yes, IPX4 splash resistance
  • Noise-canceling: DNN-backed noise reduction for calls, games
  • Other: Game Mode, Quick Connection, Fast Charging, Customizable Touch Control
  • Color: Black, White, Green, Blue

Oppo Enco Air Price in Nepal & Availability

Opp Enco Air TWS earbuds is available for pre-order in China where its price is 249 Yuan. We expect the price of Oppo Enco Air in Nepal to be NPR 5,500 if and when it launches here.

TWS Earbuds Price in China Price in Nepal (Expected)
Oppo Enco Air 249 Yuan NPR 5,500
  • Check out our review of Oppo Enco W11, W31, M31 earbuds.

These are the best e-learning platforms for students in Nepal

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These are the best e-learning platforms for students in Nepal

COVID-19 has introduced a whole new practice in education faculty—or rather expanded the practicality of an existing one. We had just recently begun our return to normalcy, but the second wave of COVID-19 has hit the country hard. The ongoing lockdown has further complicated things for students, especially the young. So, with that in mind, we have compiled this list of the best e-learning platforms in Nepal.

Best e-learning platforms in Nepal:

Before moving forward, I should mention that the following entries in our list of best e-learning platforms in Nepal are organized randomly and don’t hold an objective superiority over one another. Let’s begin.

My Second Teacher

When it comes to online education, My Second Teacher is a global name. This Made-in-Nepal app is an award-winning platform that has been accepted by thousands of Cambridge schools all over the world. The platform includes student-teacher dialogue-based videos with an immersive interface that aids in understanding. For on-the-go learning, My Second Teacher is available as an Android and iOS app too.

It provides video materials based on the syllabus of the respective class. And the students can generate the test paper of available subjects on their own as well. You will also get mentor service 24/7, and features including eBooks and group chat are on the way.

My Second Teacher - Dashboard

The registration process for students is simple. Simply click the Register button and enter your details. After successfully logging in, you can see a list of all available subjects in the subject menu. With the free account, the website now offers subjects such as Math, Science, English, and Economics to students in Grade 10. We anticipate that other modules will soon occupy the site database. 

E-Paath

E-Paath is a collection of digital interactive learning activities created by Online Learning Exchange (OLE) Nepal. When it comes to OLE, it is a non-profit organization devoted to improving education efficiency and affordability through the use of technology. All of the content available on the website follow the guidelines of the national curricula.

E-Paath is available in Nepali and English language for students from grades 1 to 8. That’s not all. They have translated the course content from classes 2 to 6 to the Chepang language as well, for which we applaud the whole team. We hope that other platforms can take a cue from E-Paath and prioritize other underprivileged communities too.

E Paath - Dashboard

Each activity module includes a “lesson” section that helps students understand the subject being taught. Moreover, there’s an “exercise” section that tests how well students understood the topic. E-Paath uses multimedia-based material that is simple to comprehend, but there are no visual tutorials. To grasp the content, students must concentrate on the graphics shown.

E-Pustakalya

If you’re more of a reader instead, OLE Nepal has a dedicated platform for you guys as well. E-Pustakalya is an education-focused free and open digital library. The platform includes adult and children’s literature in Nepali, English, and other languages, as well as books and materials on various art forms. Furthermore, as with other sites, the materials are planned in accordance with the national curriculum, and it also includes teaching manuals and training materials for teachers.

Similarly, E-Pustakalya can be enjoyed on the Android platform with its dedicated app. Moving on, it has devised a workaround for places where the internet is inaccessible, unreliable, or prohibitively costly. E-Pustakalya can be deployed on low-power servers like those used in schools, colleges, and community libraries.

E Pustakalaya - Dashboard

If the schools have a computer network, they can add an E-Pustakalya server to their setup and use it when they do not have an internet connection or if their connection has low bandwidth. In addition, if the schools do not have a dedicated computer network, E-Pustakalya will also help set one up. The website features thousands of books, educational videos, audiobooks, reference resources, and immersive learning apps.

Neema Academy

Neema Academy is a Nepali ed-tech company that aims to digitize the education system of the country. The platform includes course content ranging from elementary to secondary school. It can track your progress in an enrolled class, save your notes, and create a study plan based on your needs.

Neema Academy

Similarly, you can take live tests for the subjects in which you have enrolled. Aside from that, students can learn and play games at the same time. The website includes a set of 40 games that are both interactive and educational.

You can put your brain to the test by taking quizzes and increase your strength. It has paid as well as free-of-cost content on its platform. Neema Academy is available on Android and iOS platforms too. 

Midas eClass

Midas is yet another Nepalese homegrown brand for online education. It provides students with a broad range of curriculum-based materials. Midas eClass has its own sets of animated videos which makes the students’ learning experience more enjoyable. Similarly, if you are unfamiliar with a topic, you may ask a question and receive a response, which is dubbed as “You Ask, We Answer.”

Midas e-class Nepal

Students can take quizzes on each topic and participate in discussions on each chapter through a dedicated tab. Likewise, you can request a set of questions, appear on it, and check the answers to see if they are correct. The registration process is pretty simple too. Students can register and access the content of Midas eClass via their website or Android platform.

Mero School

Mero School is yet another floor of e-learning in Nepal. The website gives a huge array of academic options to students from conventional to contemporary studies. It is an easy-to-use platform. Furthermore, the website offers more than just school-level courses; it also features course materials for engineering majors, as well as graphic design and illustration classes.

Mero School Nepal best e-learning platforms

Not to forget, you can only join the course after you register on the site and enroll in it. Similar to the preceding platform, it also has paid as well as free content available on its platform. Its app is available for Android users as well.

Kullabs

Here, Kullabs is a knowledge-sharing portal for both teachers and students. Kullabs’ key goal is to make knowledge accessible to everyone. With this goal in mind, the website is free to everyone and shares the best e-learning materials. Students from grades 6 through 12 can enjoy the available content. Notes, recordings, exercises, and practice assessments are present as a part of the course curriculum.

Kullabs best e-learning platforms in Nepal

In addition, you can either use the Android app or the website to get access to the study materials. We assume the platform is a little underdeveloped, but with more courses added, it has the potential to create a spark in the sector.

Best E-Learning Platforms in Nepal (Summary)

S. No. E-Learning Platform
1 My Second Teacher
2 E-Paath
3 E-Pustakalaya
4 Neema Academy
5 Midas eClass
6 Mero School
7 Kullabs

Oppo Smart TV K9 series goes official with 3 display sizes to choose from

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Oppo Smart TV K9 series goes official with 3 display sizes to choose from

Alongside the K9 5G smartphone and a pair of TWS earbuds, Oppo recently announced the launch of the Smart TV K9 series. This lineup currently features smart TVs of three different sizes with slight differences in terms of specs. Here, we will be taking a look at the key features of the three TVs under the Oppo Smart TV K9 series along with their expected price in Nepal.

Oppo Smart TV K9 Series Overview:

Design and Display

As mentioned earlier, the Oppo Smart TV K9 is available in three different screen sizes – 43”, 55”, and 65”. The 43” variant comes with FHD resolution while the other two are 4K TVs. All three TVs use an LCD panel. The 55” and the 65” variants cover 93% of the DCI-P3 color gamut and have typical brightness of 300 nits. The 43” variant is comparatively dimmer at 230 nits.

Oppo Smart TV K9 Design Display

They all come with a standard 60Hz refresh rate but the 65” variant has MEMC dynamic compensation. All three TVs are compatible with HDR10 and HLG standards while the bigger 55″ and 65″ are HDR10+ certified as well.

Oppo Smart TV K9 has a metal frame and boasts a screen-to-body ratio of up to 95%. The dimensions and weight vary with the display size.

Internal hardware

Internally, all these TVs are powered by quad-core MediaTek processors. The 65” variant features four Cortex-A73 cores CPU while the other two get four Cortex-A53 cores processor instead. Mali-G52 MC1 GPU is uniform over all the configurations.

Oppo Smart TV K9 comes with 2GB of RAM. The 45” and 55” variants arrive with 8GB of internal storage which is half of what the 65” offers. On the software front, they ship with ColorOS TV 2.0.

Audio and Connectivity

Oppo Smart TV K9 features a stereo sound setup with Dolby Audio and Dolby Atmos. The base variant has a rated output power of 2x 10W while the rest of the lineup is rated for 2x 15W output.

Coming to the ports, you get a digital TV interface, coaxial digital audio output, LAN, HDMI 2.0 (x3), and USB 2.0 (x2) ports. The 55” and 65” variants also feature AV port (RCA and Mini 3-in-1, respectively). These two can also be connected to an external camera for video calling.

Oppo Smart TV K9 Bluetooth Remote with NFC

The Bluetooth remote that ships with Smart TV K9 support Voice Control too. Similarly, it also has NFC for quick screen casting. You can even control the TV using a smartphone (Oppo TV Assistant app) and Smartwatch (Oppo TV Assistant App).

Oppo Smart TV K9 Specifications:

45” 55” 65”
Display 45” LCD, 230 nits, 60Hz, HDR10/HDR10+ (decoding only)/HLG 55” LCD, 93% DCI-P3, 300 nits, 60Hz, HDR10/HDR10+/HLG 65” LCD, 93% DCI-P3, 300 nits, 60Hz MEMC, HDR10/HDR10+/HLG
Resolution FHD (1920 x 1080) 4K (3840 x 2160)
Processor MT9632 (4x Cortex-A53) MT9652 (4x Cortex-A73)
GPU Mali G52 MC1
RAM 2GB
Internal Storage 8GB 16GB
Audio 2x 10W, Dolby Atmos, Dolby Audio 2x 15W, Dolby Atmos, Dolby Audio
Ports 3x HDMI 2.0, 2x USB 2.0, 1x DTMB, 1x Digital Audio Output, 1x LAN, 1X AV (RCA), 1x DTMB, 1x Digital Audio Output, 1x LAN, 3x HDMI 2.0, 2x USB 2.0 1x Mini 3-in-1 AV, 1x DTMB, 1x Digital Audio Output, 1x LAN, 3x HDMI 2.0, 2x USB 2.0
Connectivity Wi-Fi a/b/g/n (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz), Bluetooth 5.0
Remote Bluetooth Remote with Voice Control and NFC

Oppo Smart TV K9 Price in Nepal [Expected]

Oppo Smart TV K9 will go on sale in China starting May 11 where its price is 1,999 Yuan for 43″ variant. Likewise, the 55”, 65” variants cost 2,799 Yuan, 3,999 Yuan, respectively. Oppo is yet to bring its TVs to Nepal but if Smart TV K9 launches here, we expect its price to start at NPR 42,000.

Oppo Smart TV K9 Price in China Price in Nepal (Expected)
45” FHD 1,999 Yuan NPR 42,000
55” 4K 2,799 Yuan NPR 58,500
65” 4K 3,999 Yuan NPR 85,000
  • Meanwhile, check out our comparison between Mi TV 4x and Samsung TU8000. [Nepali]

Oppo K9 5G with Snapdragon 768G is the company’s latest 5G phone

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Oppo K9 5G with Snapdragon 768G is the company’s latest 5G phone

Oppo recently held an event in China where it launched a bunch of new products including smart TV, TWS earbuds, and a fitness band. Oppo K9 5G, whose key specs were already confirmed last week was also launched in the same event. Here, we will be taking a look at the complete specs of the Oppo K9 5G along with its expected price in Nepal.

Oppo K9 5G Overview:

Design and Display

The phone features a 6.43-inch AMOLED display manufactured by Samsung. This FHD panel has support for a 90Hz refresh rate and a 180Hz touch sampling rate. It has a left-aligned punch-hole cutout for the selfie camera. Similarly, Oppo has included its sixth generation optical in-display fingerprint scanner for biometrics.

Oppo K9 5G Color Options Design Display

At the back, there is a rectangular camera bump on the top left corner. The left side of the panel is covered with branding materials. The phone is just 7.9mm thick and weighs around 172 grams.

Performance and Memory

Oppo K9 5G comes with the Snapdragon 768G processor which happens to be an overclocked variant of the Snapdragon 765G. Here, its Kryo 475 Prime core has a clock frequency of up to 2.8GHz instead of 2.4GHz. Similarly, the Adreno 620 GPU is clocked higher at 725MHz. It is also the first chipset in Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 700 series to support an updateable GPU. However, it is entirely up to Oppo if it wants to utilize this feature.

Qualcomm Snapdragon 768G

The phone also has a 3D liquid-cooling setup consisting of a vapor chamber, copper plate, and multi-layer graphite sheet. It comes with 8GB of RAM and users can make the choice between 128GB and 256GB of internal storage.

Camera

Oppo has opted for a triple camera setup at the back of the K9 5G. A 64MP primary leads the lineup, which is accompanied by an 8MP ultrawide sensor. The third sensor is a 2MP macro camera. There is a 32MP shooter up front for selfies.

Oppo K9 5G Camera Setup

Rest of the specs

Fueling the device is a moderate 4,300mAh battery which the company claims can go from 0 to 100% in just 35 minutes using the 65W fast charging technology. Oppo will be including a compatible charger in the box too. The phone will be available in two color options – Black and Symphony.

Oppo K9 5G Specifications:

  • Display: 6.43-inches FHD+ AMOLED panel, 90Hz refresh rate, 180Hz touch sampling rate
  • Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon 768G 5G (7nm)
  • Memory: 8GB RAM, 128/256GB storage
  • Rear Camera: Triple-camera (64MP main, 8MP ultrawide, 2MP auxiliary)
  • Front Camera: 32MP selfie camera (punch-hole)
  • Security: In-display fingerprint scanner
  • Battery: 4,300mAh with 65W fast charging

Oppo K9 5G Price in Nepal & Availability

Oppo K9 5G is now up for pre-order in China where its price is CNY 1,999 and CNY 2,199 for the 8/128 and 8/256GB variant respectively. Its sales will begin from May 11. It’s unlikely that Oppo K9 5G will launch in Nepal but if it does, we expect its starting price to be around NPR 40,000.

Oppo K9 5G Price in China Price in Nepal (Expected)
8/128GB CNY 1,999 NPR 40,000
8/256GB CNY 2,199 NPR 45,000
  • Meanwhile, check out our unboxing and impressions of Oppo F19 Pro.

InnoMake smart shoe for the blind and visually impaired warns of obstacles

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InnoMake smart shoe for the blind and visually impaired warns of obstacles

As technology moves forward, most of the time, its accessibility doesn’t get as much attention as it should. However, that argument is getting weaker and weaker over time thanks to all the positive developments in the world. And one such innovation comes from an Austrian company that has designed a smart shoe called InnoMake which assists blind and visually impaired people in avoiding various obstacles.

InnoMake Intelligent Shoe Overview:

The shoe was designed by the Austrian company Tec-Innovation, which is backed by Graz University of Technology (TU Graz). It has a waterproof ultrasonic sensor attached to the tip of each foot, which sends a signal when an obstacle is nearby through vibrations and noises.

Furthermore, the closer the barriers are, the faster the vibration gets. For even better results, they have added a camera module and a processor that will run the company’s own algorithm to detect obstacles. Plus, there’s an LED light as well that can flash whenever a hurdle is detected.

“Not only is the warning that I am facing an obstacle relevant, but also the information about what kind of obstacle I am facing, because it makes a big difference whether it’s a wall, a car, or a staircase,” says Markus Raffer, founder of Tec-Innovation who himself is visually impaired. 

Specifications

In terms of specifications, the ultrasonic sensor in the toe senses obstacles as far apart as four meters. It uses two pieces of information to detect obstacles: the nature of the obstacles and their directional path. Furthermore, it senses best when facing downward on the holes or stairs. With the button on the back, you can make real-time changes to the shoes. By pressing the button, you can check the battery charge level and toggle the LED for better visibility. 

InnoMake smart shoe functionality

With foot activity, it can scan your surroundings to gather information too. You can also activate the intelligent mode, which automatically pauses the device; for example, when you’re sitting. The battery gets to full in three hours after charging via the Micro-USB port.

Moving on, the InnoMake App is free to download on iOS platforms. While the vibrational feedback happens in the shoe itself, the app’s core purpose is auditory feedback. This reaches end-users through the smartphone or bone conduction headphones connected to the smartphone. With all this, a blind person could actually detect if the obstacle feedback is coming from the left or right shoe.

InnoMake Smart Shoes Price and Availability

The InnoMake smart shoe costs £2,700. For the price, you get one device per shoe, one pair of shoes (or installation on an existing pair of shoes), and a USB charger. However, at the moment, the InnoMake smart shoe is only available in Austria and Germany.

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Intel 10th Gen Desktop Processors Price in Nepal [Updated]

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Intel 10th Gen Desktop Processors Price in Nepal [Updated]

Intel launched the 10th-gen Comet Lake-S desktop CPU back in May 2020. These are based on a “refined” 14nm++ Skylake micro-architecture–Core, Pentium Gold, & Celeron CPUs. A handful of these desktop processors are now available for purchase in Nepal. Let’s learn more about the specs, price, and availability of Intel 10th-gen Comet Lake-S desktop CPU in Nepal.

Intel 10th gen desktop processors: Overview

These bring a faster performance, support for dual-channel DDR4-2933MHz RAM, Intel Turbo Max 3.0, Hyper-threading technology across Core i3 to i9 processors, Thermal Velocity Boost (TVB), etc. And the top-of-the-line Core i9-10900K boasts 10 cores/20 threads and a maximum clock speed of up to 5.3GHz, thus taking the crown for the “fastest gaming processor.”

However, AMD’s 7nm-based Ryzen 9 CPUs still win out in terms of core & thread count, but Intel is hoping the brand loyalty & increased clock speed will drive up their business. Besides the processors themselves, the company also announced three new 400-series chipset motherboards; high-end Z490, mid-range B460 & H410.

The most exciting thing about the new Intel 10th gen desktop processors may very well be their pricing. Surprisingly, the high-end i9-10900K retails for $488 while its predecessor, the i9-9900K came with a higher $530 asking price. And the story continues in other members of the lineup as well; like Core i3, i5, i7 processors. Moreover, there are also ‘F’ suffix variants that come without Intel’s UHD 630 integrated graphics.

Let’s discuss a little more how the >5GHz mark plays an important role in the customer mindset. The current fan-favorite Ryzen 9 3950X with 105W TDP, which goes for a little less than the i9-10900K, has a slightly lesser clock speed measuring at 4.7GHz. However, the latter is also quite power-hungry with a TDP of 125W. So, keep in mind you’re gonna need some serious cooling power as well if you want all the raw power of these unlocked processors.

Intel Turbo Boost Max 3.0

Intel’s Turbo Boost Max 3.0 is another welcome feature making its debut on Core-lineup of CPUs. Earlier, this used to be exclusive to the company’s professional & expensive “Xeon” set of processors. What it does is use driver & CPU-stored information to identify the two best-performing cores (favored) in the CPU.

Then, the lightly-threaded performance is boosted by assigning the user’s most critical workloads to the favored cores; without an increase in voltage. For even finer control of the CPU, you can also enable/disable hyper-threading on each core. That is thanks to the new Intel Extreme Tuning Utility (ETU). Still, it is yet to be known if this feature will be available on every one of the Intel 10th gen desktop processors.

Intel 10th gen Desktop Processors Core i3 i5 i7 i9

Furthermore, the 10th-gen Intel Core desktop processors also support Intel Ethernet Connection I225 & Wi-Fi 6 AX201. The former delivers more than 2X the network speeds of 1GB Ethernet on existing cabling. On the other hand, the Wi-Fi 6 AX201 promises up to 3X faster downloads for a reliable & lag-free experience.

Performance benchmarks

Intel had also shared some performance benchmarks showcasing the superiority of the new 10th gen desktop processors. The company says users can expect up to 18% faster 4K video editing compared to its predecessors; and almost twice that in older CPUs. Additionally, Intel also says these can deliver up to 187fps while playing, streaming, and recording PUBG concurrently.

Intel 10th-gen Desktop Processors Specs:

In terms of their pricing, the 10th gen Comet Lake-S CPUs range from $42 for the cheapest Celeron processor and $488 for the high-end i9-10900K.

Series CPU Cores/Thread Base/Max Turbo Boost frequency TDP
Core i9 i9-10900K 10C/20T 3.7GHz/5.3GHz 125W
Core i9 i9-10900KF 10C/20T 3.7GHz/5.3GHz 125W
Core i9 i9-10900 10C/20T 2.8GHz/5.2GHz 65W
Core i9 i9-10900F 10C/20T 2.8GHz/5.2GHz 65W
Core i9 i9-10900T 10C/20T 1.9GHz/4.6GHz 35W
Core i7 i7-10700K 8C/16T 3.8GHz/5.1GHz 125W
Core i7 i7-10700KF 8C/16T 3.8GHz/5.1GHz 125W
Core i7 i7-10700 8C/16T 2.9GHz/4.8GHz 65W
Core i7 i7-10700F 8C/16T 2.9GHz/4.8GHz 65W
Core i7 i7-10700T 8C/16T 2.0GHz/4.5GHz 35W
Core i5 i5-10600K 6C/12T 4.1GHz/4.5GHz 125W
Core i5 i5-10600KF 6C/12T 4.1GHz/4.5GHz 125W
Core i5 i5-10600 6C/12T 3.3GHz/4.4GHz 65W
Core i5 i5-10600T 6C/12T 2.4GHz/3.7GHz 35W
Core i5 i5-10500 6C/12T 3.1GHz/4.2GHz 65W
Core i5 i5-10500T 6C/12T 2.3GHz/3.5GHz 35W
Core i5 i5-10400 6C/12T 2.9GHz/4.0GHz 65W
Core i5 i5-10400F 6C/12T 2.9GHz/4.0GHz 65W
Core i5 i5-10400T 6C/12T 2.0GHz/3.2GHz 35W
Core i3 i3-10320 4C/8T 3.8GHz/4.4GHz 65W
Core i3 i3-10300 4C/8T 3.7GHz/4.2GHz 65W
Core i3 i3-10300T 4C/8T 3.0GHz/3.6GHz 35W
Core i3 i3-10100 4C/8T 3.6GHz/4.1GHz 65W
Core i3 i3-10100T 4C/8T 3.0GHz/3.5GHz 35W
Pentium Gold G6600 2C/4T 4.2GHz (Base) 58W
Pentium Gold G6500 2C/4T 4.1GHz (Base) 58W
Pentium Gold G6500T 2C/4T 3.5GHz (Base) 35W
Pentium Gold G6400 2C/4T 4.0GHz (Base) 58W
Pentium Gold G6400T 2C/4T 3.4GHz (Base) 35W
Celeron G5920 2C/2T 3.5GHz (Base) 58W
Celeron G5900 2C/2T 3.4GHz (Base) 58W
Celeron G5900T 2C/2T 3.2GHz (Base) 35W

Intel 10th-gen Desktop CPU Price in Nepal

You can now buy Intel 10th-gen Core CPU in Nepal but the options are limited. The price for the 10th Gen Intel desktop CPU starts at Rs. 52,900 for the Core i7-10700K and goes all the way up to NPR 82,000 for the Core i9-10900K.

Intel 10th-gen CPU Model Price in Nepal
Core i9 10900K NPR 82,000
Core i9-10900 NPR 72,500
Core i7 10700K NPR 52,900
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