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Sony announces Airpeak brand for its professional drone projects

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November 10, 2020

In a recent press release, Sony has announced that it is not entering the drone market. The company will be conducting its drone business under the Airpeak brand. Let’s learn more about Sony’s latest decision to step into the professional drone business with the Airpeak brand.

Airpeak: Sony Drone Project

When it comes to consumer electronics, Sony ranks among the biggest and most popular brands in the world. It manufactures smartphones, TVs, audio accessories, cameras, and so much more. Even when it comes to cameras and imaging technology, the Japanese company is among the world leaders. Not only does it manufacture its own cameras, but it also develops imaging solutions for brands like Apple. Sony looks to take it to the next level by integrating it into a drone.

Technologies involved

Airpeak is the company’s latest project in the field of AI robotics. Sony acknowledges that drone technology in recent years has contributed to workflow efficiency and energy saving in the industrial sector. And now, the company wants to do its part in the evolution of the technology using the 3R technology (Reality, Real-time, and Remote) along with its imaging and sensing technology.

Who is this for?

With Airpeak, Sony is targeting professional video creators. Thus, we might not see any consumer drone under the Airpeak brand. Airpeak aims to promote the use of drone technology in fields where it was challenging in the past. And it wants to do so with the highest level of safety and reliability. The brand will also be collaborating with professional creators for the same.

Market Competition

The drone market isn’t entirely new to the company. Sony has worked with another Japanese company ZMP for Aerosense back in 2015. Earlier this year, Sony Alpha Rumors spotted a drone patent from Sony. That being said, it will not be easy for the company to penetrate into the drone market, which, as of now, is dominated by the likes of DJI. Sony should also look into GoPro’s Karma drones that tried to challenge DJI but failed miserably. However, many see this as the perfect time for Sony to announce itself in the drone market given how the American and European markets are getting cautious about the use of Chinese technology.

Sony Airpeak Launch and Availability

Sony will be officially launching products under the Airpeak brand starting from next year. The company says it will be updating customers about the project from Airpeak’s official website.

Drone Technology	Launch Date
Sony Airpeak	2021

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Nepali team Abrupt Slayers wins PUBG Mobile Pro League South Asia S2: Take home $40k!

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Nepali team Abrupt Slayers wins PUBG Mobile Pro League South Asia S2: Take home $40k!

Even after the delay caused by the game’s ban on India, the Season 2 of the PUBG Mobile Pro League (PMPL) South Asia has finally concluded. For four weeks, the top twenty teams from South Asia faced off each other for the chance to take part in the PUBG Mobile Global Tournament. Teams from Nepal have performed exceptionally well in the PUBG Mobile Pro League South Asia bagging both the first and first runner up. Let’s learn more about the concluded PMPL South Asia gaming tournament, including its duration, format, winners, and prize pool.

PUBG Mobile Pro League (PMPL) South Asia Overview

To begin with, Season 2 of the PMPL South Asia was initially set to start in September. However, the Indian Government’s decision to ban the game in the country affected the tournament. As a result, Tencent decided to not allow any Indian players to take part in the competition. According to a report by AFK Gaming, as many as 17 teams based in India were affected by the decision. However, three of them were able to get their place back after recruiting players from other South Asian Countries, mainly from Pakistan and Bangladesh. The three teams were Element Esports, Future Station Esports, and Stalwart Esports.

Format

Talking about the actual tournament, the regular season kicked off on October 15 and concluded on November 1. There were five groups with four teams in each of them Five games were played on each game day in Round Robin format. At the end of the third week, the three best teams from each group qualified for the finals with the best performing team from the remaining joining them.

Winners

Out of the 16 teams that made it to the finals, ten were from Nepal, and the rest were based on Bangladesh and Pakistan (3 each). The Grand Finals of the PMPL South Asia Season 2 ran from November 8 to November 11. At the end of the fourth day, Abrupt Slayers became the winner with four chicken dinners and 91 kills. The team had a bright start to the finals with three chicken dinner on the first day.

PMPL South Asia Season 2 Final Standings

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On the final leaderboard, they managed to score 212 points. Another Nepali Team DRS Gaming managed to score 207 points to rank second. A1 eSports was the second runner up with 189 points. Similarly, Nima Tamang from DRS Gaming won the MVP award after ending the tournament with 30 kills (7 headshots, 5953 damage).

Winner and Kill Leaders

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PMPL South Asia: Prize Pool

Abrupt Slayers won $40,000 for securing first place in the tournament. Similarly, second-placed DRS Gaming and A1 Esports won a cash prize of $20,000 and $14,000, respectively. Similarly, Nima won $5000 for its MVP performance. The top three teams have also secured their place in the PUBG Mobile Global Tournament. It will take place between 24th November and 20th December. In that tournament, 24 teams will battle each other for the $2 million prize pool.

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Samsung Galaxy M21s with 64MP triple camera launched

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Samsung Galaxy M21s with 64MP triple camera launched

Samsung has just unveiled its latest mid-range M-series smartphone in Brazil. The new smartphone is no one other than the Galaxy M21s. Let’s take a look at the specifications, features, expected price, availability of Samsung Galaxy M21s in Nepal.

Samsung Galaxy M21s Overview

The model number of the M21s (SM F415FZKBZTO) confirms that it is indeed the Galaxy F41 in a 4/64GB memory configuration. Both the device are rebrands of the Galaxy M31 that is available in Nepal.

Design and Display

Design-wise, there is not much that separates the new Galaxy M21s from the vanilla model. Both feature a 6.4-inch Super AMOLED FHD+ panel with Infinity-U notch that holds the front camera. The display is housed inside a polycarbonate body. The volume rockers and power button are on the right side while the SIM card tray is on the left side of the phone.

At the back, we get to see the rectangular camera bump on the top left corner. It’s home to a triple camera setup. Even though the device has a Super AMOLED display, Samsung has still gone with a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor.

Performance and Memory

Nothing has been upgraded in the chipset department as well. Samsung has gone with the same Exynos 9611 chipset that it has used in the majority of its mid-range phones in 2020. The chipset based on the 10nm FinFET process consists of four Cortex A73 cores (up to 2.3GHz) and four Cortex A53 cores (up to 1.7 GHz). It can get you through the day to day tasks. However, when it comes to gaming, it is well below the Helio G90T and Snapdragon 720G which the competitors are offering in the mid-range segment.

Talking about the memory, only the 4+64GB variant has been confirmed now. However, we expect Samsung to release a 6+128GB variant as well. The storage can be expanded up to 128GB using an external microSD card.

Camera

Galaxy M21s features a triple camera setup on the back. The primary here has a 64MP sensor instead of the 48MP one that is on the regular M21. The rest of the setup has remained unchanged. There is an 8MP camera with a wider FOV. There is also a dedicated 5MP sensor for the depth sensor. On the front, Samsung has upgraded the 20MP selfie camera to up to 32MP.

Rest of the specs

Samsung Galaxy M21s has a monstrous battery of 6000mAh with support for 15W fast charging. There is a rear-mounted physical fingerprint sensor for biometrics. Connectivity options include USB 2.0 Type-C port, dual-band Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth.

Samsung Galaxy M21s Specifications:

Body: 159.2 x 75.1 x 8.9mm; 191 gm
Display: 6.4-inches Super AMOLED panel
Resolution: FHD+ (2340 x 1080 pixels); 19.5:9 aspect ratio
Chipset: Exynos 9611; 10nm Mobile Platform
CPU: Octa-core (4×2.3 GHz Cortex-A73 & 4×1.7 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPU: Mali-G72 MP3
RAM: 4GB
Storage: 64GB UFS 2.1 (expandable using SD card)
Software & UI: Samsung’s One UI 2.0 on top of Android 10
Rear Camera: Triple camera;
– 64MP primary shooter
– 8MP ultra-wide lens
– 5MP depth sensor
– Single LED flash
Front Camera: 32MP
Security: Physical fingerprint scanner
Audio: 5mm headphone jack, Dolby Atmos
Connectivity: Dual-SIM (Nano), WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS/GLONASS/Beidou/Galileo, USB Type-C
Battery: 6000mAh with 15W fast charging

Samsung Galaxy M21s Price in Nepal and Availability

Samsung Galaxy M21s is now available in Brazil for R$1,699 for the 4/64GB variant. The company recently dropped the price of Galaxy M21 in Nepal. We think Samsung is preparing for new launches which in this case could be the Galaxy M21s. We expect the price of Samsung Galaxy M21s in Nepal to be under Rs. 30,000.

Smartphone Model	Price in Brazil	Price in Nepal (Expected)
Samsung Galaxy M21s	R$ 1,699	NPR 30,000

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Samsung Nepal announces a price drop of up to Rs. 1,500 on Galaxy M21 and M31

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Samsung Nepal announces a price drop of up to Rs. 1,500 on Galaxy M21 and M31

On the occasion of Tihar, Samsung Nepal has announced a cashback offer of up to Rs. 1,500 on two of its most popular mid-range smartphones. Under this scheme, Samsung Nepal has announced a price drop on Galaxy M21 and Galaxy M31.

The new starting price of the Samsung M21 and M31 in Nepal is Rs. 21,999 and Rs. 29,999 respectively. Since the two devices are nearing their End of Life (EOL) period, we expect the price cut to be permanent. It may even be a hint that Samsung is preparing new smartphones in Nepal. Because of it, Galaxy M21 and M31 are even more affordable making the deal even more tempting for potential buyers.

Overview

For the most part, Samsung Galaxy M21 and M31 are similar devices. The only major difference is the camera setup. Samsung Galaxy M21 flaunts a triple camera setup on the back. It consists of a 48MP primary camera accompanied by an 8MP ultra-wide sensor and a 5MP depth sensor. The M31 betters it with a 64MP primary sensor and an additional 5MP macro sensor. Similarly, it has a 32MP front camera compared to a 20MP camera on the Galaxy M21.

The two devices are powered by Exynos 9611, which actually falls behind what the competitors are offering at the price range. Other than that, the M21 and M31 are a good overall package. Both device sports 6.4-inch Super AMOLED display with an FHD+ resolution of 2340 x 1080 pixels. The displays are Widevine L1 certified. M21 and M31 ship with One UI 2.0 on top of Android 10.

Both phones come with a big 6,000mAh battery with support for 15W fast charging via Type-C port. For biometrics, they have a rear-mounted physical fingerprint scanner. They also support Dolby Atmos via the 3.5 headphone jack.

Samsung Galaxy M21, M31 Specifications:

Display: 6.4-inches Super AMOLED panel; 403PPI; Gorilla Glass 3
Resolution: FHD+ (2340 x 1080 pixels); 19.5:9 aspect ratio
Chipset: Exynos 9611; 10nm Mobile Platform
CPU: Octa-core (4×2.3 GHz Cortex-A73 & 4×1.7 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPU: Mali-G72 MP3
Software & UI: Samsung’s One UI 2.0 on top of Android 10
Rear Camera:
– 48/64MP primary shooter
– 8MP ultra-wide lens
– 5MP depth sensor
– 5MP macro sensor (only in M31)
Front Camera: 20/32MP lens
Security: Physical capacitative fingerprint scanner (rear-mounted)
Audio: 5mm headphone jack, Dolby Atmos
Connectivity: Dual-SIM (Nano), WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS/AGPS/GLONASS/BDS, USB Type-C
Battery: 6000mAh with 15W fast charging

Samsung Galaxy M21, M31 Price in Nepal

After the price drop, the new price of the Samsung Galaxy M21 in Nepal is Rs. 21,999 and Rs. 25,999 for the 4/64GB and 6/128GB, respectively. Similarly, the Samsung Galaxy M31 starts at Rs. 29,999 for the 6/128GB variant, while the 8/128GB has a price tag of Rs. 34,499.

Smartphone Model	Old Price	New Price
Galaxy M21 (4/64GB)	NPR 22,999	NPR 21,999
Galaxy M21 (6/128GB)	NPR 27,499	NPR 25,999
Galaxy M31 (6/128GB)	NPR 30,999	NPR 29,999
Galaxy M31 (8/128GB)	NPR 35,699	NPR 34,999

Poco launches C3 in Nepal: Best phone under Rs. 15,000?

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Poco launches C3 in Nepal: Best phone under Rs. 15,000?

Just some days ago, Poco teased that it is making a return to the Nepali market. The company today announced two devices that will soon hit the stores around you. The cheapest of the two is the Poco C3. In this post, we will be taking a look at the specs, features, official price, and availability of the “Game Changer” Poco C3 in Nepal.

Poco C3 Overview

Design and Display

Poco C3 features a 6.53-inch HD+ display. It sports a waterdrop notch to house the selfie camera. The panel sports an HD+ resolution and a tall aspect ratio of 20:9. The display on the Poco C3 is reading mode certified by the TUV Rheinland.

At the back, Poco has included a dual-tone color scheme. It also houses the square camera module. Unlike the Redmi 9C that the device is based on, the Poco C3 does not have a fingerprint scanner. Similarly, the device is P2i certified against minor splashes.

Performance and Software

Here, the phone packs in Helio G35 SoC. It’s a budget-oriented gaming chipset from MediaTek. Thus, it supports HyperEngine Technology that manages the resources intelligently for a lag-free experience. As of now, only the 4/64GB variant will be available in Nepal.

Poco C3 ships with MIUI 12 based on Android 10. The highlight here is the Poco Clean Experience which provides an ad-free experience to the users. Also, the company claims to have optimized the MIUI launcher and improved the responsiveness of the system animation.

Camera

At the back, the triple camera setup is enclosed inside the square camera module along with the LED flash. The setup is led by a 13MP camera sensor. It is joined by a 2MP portrait camera and another 2MP sensor for macro shots. The rear camera setup supports Phase Detection AF, AI Scene Detection, and Face Recognition. On the front, the waterdrop notch encloses the 5MP selfie camera.

Rest of the specs

The whole setup is powered by a 5,000mAh battery, which the company claims can deliver up to 2 hours of battery endurance on normal usage. Poco is also claiming a 25% longer battery lifespan on this device because of the Better Battery 2.0. The device supports 10W charging and Poco has included a 380V surge protection charger with the device. Similarly, the ports are also made from corrosion-proof materials.

Poco C3 Specifications:

Dimension: 164.9 x 77.1 x 9mm; 194g
Display: 6.53-inch In-cell LCD display; Panda Glass Screen Protection
Resolution: HD+ (1600 x 720 pixels); 20:9
Chipset: Mediatek Helio G35
CPU: Octa-Core (8 x 2.3 GHz Cortex A53)
GPU: Imagination PowerVR GE8320
RAM: 3/4GB
Storage: 32/64GB eMMC 5.1 (expandable with SD card)
OS: Android 10 with MIUI 12 on top
Rear Camera: Triple;
– 13MP rear camera, f/2.2, 1.0μm
– 2MP macro camera, 1.75μm
– 2MP depth sensor, 1.75μm
– LED flash
Front Camera: 5MP front-facing camera, 2.2μm
Connectivity : Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0, Micro USB 2.0, A-GPS/GLONASS, Beidou
Battery: 5000mAh, 10W charging via Micro USB
Colors: Arctic Blue, Matte Black, Lime Green

Poco C3 Price in Nepal and Availability

The official price of Poco C3 in Nepal is Rs. 14,999 for the 4/64GB. Similarly, the low-end 3/32GB variant of the Poco C3 costs Rs. 13,999,

Smartphone Model	Price in Nepal (Official)	Availability
Poco C3 (3/32GB)	NPR 13,999	Offline & Online markets
Poco C3 (4/64GB)	NPR 14,999	Offline & Online markets

Yes—you read that right. Poco, an online-exclusive brand up until now, will cater to its customer via the offline market in Nepal. With this, we have another contender for the best smartphone under Rs. 15,000 in Nepal. The device is a rebranded version of the Redmi 9C, which has been our top pick in that particular price range.

Users will have to decide on which features they want the most. Poco C3 comes with an extra gigabyte of RAM, an ad-free UI experience, and Better Battery 2.0. On the other hand, Redmi 9C comes with a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner, which is absent on the C3.

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Razer Book 13 launched as the brand’s first ultrabook for productivity

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November 6, 2020

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There is no doubt Razer is among the biggest gaming brand out there. It specializes in gaming hardware, software, and system. However, the company has now launched a new its first non-gaming laptop—the Razer Book 13. With this, it looks like Razer is trying to penetrate into the Ultrabook market. Let’s take a look at the specs, features, expected price, and availability of Razer Book 13 in Nepal.

Razer Book 13 Overview

Design and Display

Talking about the design, Razer Book 13 looks quite similar to Blade Stealth 13. It sports a portable unibody design. The chassis is made from CNC anodized aluminum, while the whole thing weighs around 1.34 kg.

As the name implies, Razer Book 13 features a 13.4-inch display with a four-sided thin bezel. Users can choose between FHD and UHD resolution. Further, there is a touch and non-touch option for the FHD variant. On the other hand, the UHD variant only has the touch option. Irrespective of the configuration, the display in the Razer Book 13 comes with Corning Gorilla Glass 6 protection.

Performance and Memory

The base variant of Razer Book 13 is powered by Intel’s Tiger Lake Core i5-1135G7. It should be the first time that the brand is offering the option of Core i5 on its laptop. Thus, the company is advertising it as an exclusive variant. The other two models are powered by Core i7-1165G7.

There is no discrete graphics and users have to make use of the Intel Xe Graphics that comes with Intel’s 11 Gen Core 5 and Core 7 processors. While it may not match more powerful discrete GPUs, Intel claims that the new Xe graphic units are up to twice as powerful as its predecessor. Users can also buy Razer Core X separately to connect an external GPU to the laptop.

Razer has also included a Vapor Chamber cooling system that cools the device as you go through more demanding tasks. As far as the memory is concerned, the laptop will come with 16GB of RAM (dual-channel) and 512GB SSD storage. The Exclusive version has only 8GB of RAM that is paired with 256GB of SSD.

Intel Evo certification

Talking about productivity, the Core i7 models of the Razer Book 13 are Intel Evo certified. The Exclusive model doesn’t have it as the certifications require the laptop to have a touch display. Evo certification ensures longer battery life (Razer claims endurance of up to 14 hours), instant wake and resumes feature, quick recharge (30 minutes ~ 4 hours usage), and best-in-class connectivity (Wi-Fi 6 and Thunderbolt 4).

Rest of the specs

Like the Blade Stealth 13, the Razer Book 13 comes with the Per-Key RGB Backlit Keyboard. The keyboard is powered by Razer Chroma RGC and users can personalize the lighting of each key as per their style. The sound system on the laptop is backed by THX Spatial Audio. For biometric, the laptop comes with Windows Hello facial recognition. Getting to I/O, you get two Thunderbolt 4 ports, one USB Type-A port, a full-size HDMI port, a MicroSD slot, and a 3.5mm headphone/microphone combo port.

Accessories

If users want to make the most out of the Razer Book 13, they can also buy separate accessories from Razer. The company is promoting the Razer Laptop Stand and Razer Core X on the product page of the Razer Book 13. The former offers an inclination to up to 18-degree, while the latter uses one of the Thunderbolt ports and allows users to connect a discrete GPU.

Razer Book 13 Specifications:

Design and Build: Anodized Aluminum unibody, Mercury with Tone-on-tone Razer logo
Dimensions: 15.15 x 198.50 x 295.60 mm
Weight: 1.34 kg (6.06 pounds)
Display: 13.4″ 4-sided Slim bezels, touch/non-touch display, 60Hz, 178-degree viewing angle
Resolution: FHD / UHD
Keyboard: Pre-Key RGB Keyboard powered by Razer Chroma
Processor: Intel 11 Gen Core i5 – 1135G7 / Core i7 – 1165G7
Graphics: Intel Iris Xe Graphics
RAM: 8/16GB (dual-channel, fixed)
Storage: 256/512GB SSD
Webcam: 720p Webcam with IR for Windows Hello
Audio: 2 speakers + Smart AMP, THX Spatial Audio, 4 mic Array
Connectivity: Intel Wireless-AX 201 (IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ax), Bluetooth 5.1
Ports: 2x Thunderbolt 4 ports, 1x USB Type-A port, 1x HDMI port 2.0, 1x MicroSD slot and 1X 3.5mm headphone/microphone combo port.
Battery: 55 Watt-hours
Adapter: 65 Watts

Razer Book 13 Price and Availability in Nepal

Razer Book 13 has been launched with a starting price of $1,199.99 for the base variant. The Core i7 variants costs $1,599.99 and $1,999.99 for UHD and FHD (touch) variant respectively. We can expect the price of Razer Book 13 in Nepal to start at NPR 1,50,000 if it launches here.

Razer Book 13 Variants	Price (US)	Price in Nepal (Expected)
FHD non-touch (Core i5-1135G7, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD, FHD non-touch)	$1,199.99	NPR 1,50,000
FHD Touch (Core i7-1165G7, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, Intel Evo)	$1,599.99	NPR 2,00,000
UHD Touch (Core i7-1165G7, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, Intel Evo)	$1,999.99	NPR 2,50,000

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Xiaomi launches Mi Box 4S Pro with support for 8K video playback

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November 6, 2020

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Xiaomi launches Mi Box 4S Pro with support for 8K video playback

Xiaomi launched Mi Box 4S just a few months ago and the company has already launched its Pro variant in China. The Xiaomi Mi Box 4S Pro improves on some aspects over the vanilla variant, of which the most notable is the support for 8K video playback. Let’s learn more about the new Mi Box 4S Pro, including its specs, features, expected price, and availability in Nepal.

Mi Box 4S Pro Overview

Design

The design of the Mi Box 4S Pro is quite similar to the Mi Box 4S. However, the former is only available in White color option. It is a square box with its corners round. Mi logo is stamped on the top surface. One can also notice the groove that goes around the box except for the back where Xiaomi has included all the ports.

Internal Specs

The main talking point of the new box is the 8K video decoding capability. The Mi Box 4S Pro supports 8K video playback. The vanilla model only supported 4K video playback. Similarly, Xiaomi has also upgraded the HDMI interface from 2.0 to 2.1. The company has not talked about the processor and GPU so, it is likely to be the same Quad-core A53 cores paired with Mali 450 that was on the Mi Box 4S. The RAM has remained the same at 2GB but the internal storage has been bumped from 8GB to 16GB. Since Mi Box 4S Pro is only available in China, it ships with MIUI for TV. However, the company should switch to Android TV, if and when Xiaomi launches it outside the domestic market.

Also Read: Xiaomi Mi Box 4K with HDR 10 & Dolby Audio launched

Ports Selection

While Xiaomi has not provided any further details, the listing of the product in Xiaomi’s Chinese store confirms the presence of a USB port. The USB port along with the HDMI port, AV port, and power-in is placed at the back of the device.

Xiaomi Mi Box 4S Pro Price in Nepal and Availability

Mi Box 4S Pro is now available in China where its price is 399 Yuan. According to Android Authority, the company is not planning to launch it outside anytime soon. However, should it launch here in Nepal, we expect the price to be around NPR 8,000.

TV Box	Price (China)	Price in Nepal (Expected)
Mi Box 4S Pro	399 Yuan	NPR 8,000

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Daraz announces South Asian Ludo Tournament among other contests for 11.11

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November 6, 2020

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Daraz announces South Asian Ludo Tournament among other contests for 11.11

As Daraz is getting ready for the biggest online shopping festival of the year, the e-commerce platform has announced many promotional campaigns and contests. One of them being the Ludo Tournament where competitors from four different countries including Nepal will compete against each other in a game of Ludo for exciting gifts. Let’s learn more about the South Asian Ludo tournament and other contests by Daraz, including the dates, rules, prizes, and the rest of the terms and conditions.

South Asian Ludo Tournament by Daraz

Daraz will host the inter-country Ludo tournament between November 11 and 13. The competition will take place on Daraz’s official Android app. The entry is open for nationals from Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and Nepal.

Talking about prizes, the winner (if from Nepal) can win Daraz vouchers up to NPR 15,000. The best performing player from Nepal will win a new Titan watch worth up to 25K. Similarly, the second-best performing player will receive exclusive gifts from Vans and Erke. Finally, the third-best performing player will win gifts from Alpha Home.

You can register for the tournament by clicking on the Ludo tournament banned inside the Daraz app.

Also Read: Daraz Nepal brings the 11.11 sales day for the third year.

Mission 11:11

Under Mission 11:11, users will be assigned 11 daily tasks, which upon completion, will yield different rewards and prizes. The Mission 11.11 section on the Daraz app will have the list of the missions between 1st and 13th November. To take part, login to Daraz App, click on the Daraz Mission 11.11 banner, and start completing the listed missions. Note that you can only complete one mission per day. Users can track their progress by entering their email address. Grand Prizes include Whirlpool Microwave (worth Rs. 19,000) and Xage Tablet (worth Rs. 8500). To be eligible for the grand prize, users must have completed at least 11 missions.

Add To Cart & Win

The third contest on this list is the Add To Cart & Win. Under this scheme, customers will have to add products for their desire from the “Add to Cart and Win” page to their cart. Daraz will select 7-11 winners on a daily basis. These winners will take home the product for free. It is valid from November 1st up to November 12th. Winners will be announced on Add to Cart Page on the Daraz app.

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Do Your Data Overview: Data Recovery Tool for Windows and MacOS

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November 5, 2020

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Do Your Data Overview: Data Recovery Tool for Windows and MacOS

I bet that every one of us has been in a situation in which we have lost important data from our computer. Be it a result of human error, malware attack, or system/software failure we have all been there. There are plenty of tools on the internet that claims to fully recover your data. But not every one of them tend to keep up their promise, and some are too complex for normal people to use. In this post, we’ll be taking a look at the Do You Data Recovery Tool—a fast and easy tool that you can use to recover your lost data.

What is Do Your Data Recovery Tool?

Do Your Data is a premium data recovery tool that is available for both Windows and Mac users. It can recover a wide range of files such as photos, videos, emails, archives, audio, folders, and documents. The tool can come in handy in case of data loss due to accidental deletion, formatting, partition loss, software crash, power failure, and even virus infection.

File Types Supported:

File Type	Supported Formats
Document	DOC/DOCX, XLS/XLSX, PPT/PPTX, PDF, CWK, HTML/HTM, INDD, EPS, etc.
Image	JPG/JPEG, TIFF/TIF, PNG, BMP, GIF, PSD, CRW, CR2, NEF, ORF, RAF, SR2, MRW, DCR, WMF, DNG, ERF, RAW, SWF, SVG, etc.
Video	AVI, MOV, MP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, WMV, MKV, ASF, FLV, SWF, MPG, RM/RMVB, MPEG, etc.
Audio	AIF/AIFF, M4A, MP3, WAV, WMA, APE, MID/MIDI, OGG, AAC, RealAudio, VQF etc.
Email	PST, DBX, EMLX, EML, MSG etc.
Other	Such as Archives(ZIP, RAR, SIT, ISO etc.), EXE, html etc.

System Requirement:

	Windows	Mac
OS version	Windows 10, 8.1, 8, 7, Vista, XP, 2000 Windows Server 2019, 2016, 2012, 2008, 2003	macOS 11.0, 10.15, 10.14, 10.13,10.12 Mac OS X 10.11, 10.10, 10.9, 10.8, 10.7 OS X Server
File System	FAT 12/16/32, exFAT, NTFS, NTFS 5, ext 2/3/4, ReFS	FAT 12/16/32, exFAT, HFS+, HFS +, NTFS/NTFS +, ext 2/3/4, APFS
Disk Space	at least 60 MB	at least 60 MB

How to use Do Your Data Recovery Tool?

First, head over to the official site (Windows, Mac) and download the appropriate version of the tool depending upon your computer’s OS platform. Or, you can use the link given below:

Download Do Your Data Recovery Tool for Windows Here

Download Do Your Data Recovery Tool for Mac Here

Complete the installation process and launch the software. You will be prompted to select the hard drive that housed your lost data. After selecting the drive, hitting scan will complete a quick scan of the device. For better results, you will have to select the advanced scan option. The scan will take some time to conclude but it will give better results. However, users are allowed to pause and even stop the scan process as per their convenience.

Scanning For Recovery File

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Once completed, the search results can be filtered according to the path, file type, and time. Users can select the files that they need and hit the Recover button. The tool does not recommend saving files on the same drive where they were originally saved. Users can even choose to store the recovered files on a storage media.

Recovering File

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The neat thing about this tool is that you can export your search result whenever you don’t have enough time to go through all the search results. Whenever you are free, you can import the search result and recover items that you couldn’t recover during the initial search.

Importing/Exporting Search Result

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Redmi 9C Review: Budget Phone Done Right

Pratima Adhikari

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November 4, 2020

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Redmi 9C Review: Budget Phone Done Right

It’s a story like every other. Xiaomi has remained unbeatable in the budget and mid-range smartphone segment in Nepal when it comes to pricing. Time-and-again, Xiaomi phones manage to take the top spot in our pick for best devices under different price ranges. And here, the Redmi 9C is yet another fine addition to the company’s lineup of budget smartphones. Let’s discover more about the Xiaomi Redmi 9C in this review.

Redmi 9C Specifications:

Body: 6.49 x 3.03 x 0.35-inches, 196gm
Display: 6.53-inches “Dot Drop” IPS LCD, 88.84% screen-to-body ratio, 270 PPI, 1500:1 contrast ratio, 70.8% NTSC color coverage
Resolution: HD+ (1600 x 720 pixels), 19:9 aspect ratio
Chipset: MediaTek Helio G35 (12nm mobile platform)
CPU: Octa-core (4×2.3 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4×1.8 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPU: PowerVR GE8320
RAM: 2/3GB LPDDR4x RAM
Storage: 32/64GB eMMC 5.1 internal storage (expandable)
Software & UI: MIUI 12 on top of Android 10
Rear Camera: Triple-camera;
– 13MP, f/2.2 primary lens
– 2MP, f/2.4 depth sensor
– 2MP, f/2.4 macro sensor
– LED flash
Front Camera: 5MP, f/2.0 lens (notch)
Security: Physical Fingerprint Scanner (rear-mounted)
Audio: 3.5mm headphone jack, Speakers
Connectivity: Dual-SIM (Nano), WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS / A-GPS / Glonass / Beidou, micro USB 2.0, 4G LTE
Sensors: Accelerometer, Distance, Ambient Light
Battery: 5000mAh with 10W charging (18W fast charge support)
Colors: Midnight Gray, Sunrise Orange, Twilight Blue
Price in Nepal: Rs. 12,999 (2/32GB) | Rs. 14,999 (3/64GB)

Redmi 9C Review:

Display

6.53-inches HD+ IPS LCD panel
Fair enough quality for the price

Now, being a budget device, the display here is nothing extra. It’s an LCD HD+ panel with 270 PPI. Good thing is that it’s a big screen, so even budget users get to enjoy the perks of a huge display. About the quality of it, you will notice that videos look a bit on the softer side, but the colors are natural.

So, it’s good enough for viewing content. Redmi 9C’s display is sufficiently bright too even for outdoor usage. During the review, I compared the display of Redmi 9C against the Infinix Hot 9 Play. As it turns out, the former is not as bright as the latter. But that’s just me nitpicking. Overall, it’s a good display for the price.

Design

Plastic build material
Textured finish at the back

The design of the Redmi 9C speaks “budget” with the entire phone being made of plastic. It has this textured design that helps prevent smudges on it and the phone is well built too. Its big form factor does not make it suitable for one-handed usage but it’s not one of those “uncomfortable to hold” phones, so I am okay with that.

The square-shaped camera module at the back looks different in a good way and you have a fingerprint sensor below it, which as I stated earlier is the only thing that differentiates this phone and the Poco C3. The sensor does a good job but the thing is it’s weirdly smaller than other sensors that we are used to seeing. But again, it’s not that big of a deal I guess.

I have this “Sunrise Orange” color variant of it which I am not a huge fan of. I prefer subtle color options, but this one’s definitely good for someone who is into vibrant colors on smartphones. On the top you get a headphone jack and down below you have a speaker grille, a microphone, and a micro USB port.

Considering its budget nature, I do understand Xiaomi’s choice for a traditional micro USB port. I just hope in 2021, all devices shift to USB-C, once and for all. And by the way, you get a dedicated slot for SIM and microSD card here which is a good thing.

Performance

Octa-core MediaTek Helio G35 SoC (12nm)
2/3GB LPDDR4x RAM with up to 64GB internal storage (expandable)
MIUI 12 on top of Android 10

Talking of performance, we get the entry-level Helio G35 manufactured on a 12nm process coupled with PowerVR GE8320 GPU. I have the 3GB RAM version which did not bug me for my everyday social media and general usage. For gaming though, the entry-level PowerVR GE8320 does not run demanding games like PUBG very well even in the most basic of settings.

So, I switched to PUBG Lite and got a much smoother experience with the graphics set to smooth and extreme frame rates. Having said that, COD is playable in low graphics and high frame rates without much frame drops. But if you are someone who only involves in light gaming, this phone will fare you well.

MIUI 12

Onto the software side of things, Redmi 9C runs on MIUI 12.0.5 based on Android 10. And although it’s appreciable that Xiaomi is shipping this device with its latest software, MIUI 12 feels a little heavy and overpowering on this phone. You can feel the phone lagging when you open the control center and navigating around the phone seems a little slow too, especially when using it after some idle time.

Yet, Xiaomi does give you the option to change the control center to its previous version by going to the display settings. And the good thing is that Redmi 9C is already running on September’s security patch and I hope for faster updates in the future too. Like with the majority of budget and mid-range Xiaomi phones, you are greeted with unpleasant ads in the UI and default apps. You don’t have the option to turn it off altogether but you can always use other third-party apps if the ads in default apps feel annoying to you.

Cameras

Triple cameras at the back
(13MP primary, 2MP depth, 2MP macro)
5MP selfie camera inside the teardrop notch

Cameras

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Now, let’s talk about the cameras of the Redmi 9C. You get a triple camera setup at the back consisting of a 13MP primary, a 2MP depth, and a 2MP macro sensor and for the price, these sensors definitely do justice, except for the macro lens.

Macro Images

But of course, I think a macro sensor is not a necessary addition, to begin with.

Macro

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Then again, if you like to play around with macro cameras, this one is strictly average.

Normal Images

With good lighting, the primary camera images look natural, sharp, and have good contrast in them.

Normal

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Also, I found its dynamic range to be better than the Infinix Hot 9 Play which I had used previously.

Portrait Images

Portrait

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In fact, I found the portraits on the Redmi 9C to be better than the Hot 9 Play in edge detection and exposure in subjects.

Selfie Images

Redmi 9C’s front houses a 5MP selfie camera. Like with the back cameras, the selfie camera also works well in good lighting.

Selfie

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Edge detection in portrait selfies is not that good but serves the purpose nonetheless.

Videos

About videos, being a budget device, you are limited with the 1080p 30fps option and the video quality is okay enough for casual usage.

Security, Audio

Rear-mounted fingerprint sensor
3.5mm headphone jack, single bottom-firing speaker

Getting to extras, as I said in the beginning, you get a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor that works well. Surprisingly, the AI face unlocking works well too even in low light conditions, although it takes 2-3 seconds to register and unlock.

On a different note, the audio from this device is okay for gaming and video streaming, but the same cannot be said for listening to music as the audio is not that balanced and pleasing. Having said that, the audio is good enough for making calls.

Battery

5000mAh battery with 10W charging (micro USB)

I am fond of the battery life of Redmi 9C too. With a low-power CPU and an HD display, I got about one and a half days of endurance with my usage consisting of a lot of social media use, streaming, and light gaming. However, the phone will take a good 3 hour time to fully charge with its 10 Watt charger which can be a pain sometimes.

Conclusion

The Redmi 9C is a good budget option in my opinion—a verdict I’ve reached after weeks of testing for this review. Considering its budget nature, it gives everything in moderation, a good enough display, a design that you can barely complain about, an enduring battery, and good cameras for casual usage. I would advise you to go for the 3GB RAM variant to ensure good performance in the long-run too!

Redmi 9C Review: Pros & Cons

Pros:

Its textured finish looks attractive
The display quality is acceptable for the price
Decent gaming capabilities
Camera performance is nice under ample lighting
Terrific battery life (almost a 2-day phone)

Cons:

Performance could’ve been slightly better
Occasional ads across the UI
Micro USB connection for data/charging