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The Persistence of Chaos – The 2nd most expensive laptop ever is full of viruses!

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The Persistence of Chaos – The 2nd most expensive laptop ever is full of viruses!

How much would you pay for a laptop? $600? $700? $1500? Or maybe up to some $4000 for the beastliest of powerful gaming rigs and what not. But what if I told you that the world’s 2nd most expensive laptop right now, is an old Samsung NC10-14GB 10.2″ Notebook? In addition, what if I told you it’s full of viruses… And not just your regular everyday viruses, but the most dangerous ones throughout history that have caused over $95 billion damage?

Strange, right? Well, this laptop is apparently a work of art. Dubbed as “The Persistence of Chaos“, this laptop contains the six deadliest computer viruses known to mankind. The artist behind this work of “genius” is a Chinese artist, Guo O Dong. And he collaborated with Deep Instinct, a cyber security firm. The firm ensured all safety protocols necessary to prevent the virus from spreading, and so, the viruses reside in their forever home, right now. Artists do strange things, and Dong explained that he created this piece to see how the world responds to and values the impact of malware. Right now, this one is up for auction, and the current bid resides at slightly over $1.2 million!

persistence of chaos

Of course, the ones who’re bidding must really be crazy, or hate themselves. But it’s their money. We’re not judging. However, the laptop is air-gapped to prevent it from spreading, and Deep Instinct believes it is impossible to breach. Also, they plan to disable all the ports after the auction ends…so that the viruses have no way of escaping!

Six Deadly Sins

What are these deadliest viruses in this The Persistence of Chaos, you may ask? Here they are in all their glory:

ILOVEYOU is the first malware, which first showed up in 2000 and spread to the masses via email. It came in the form of a love letter attachment, that when clicked on, sent similar messages to your contact list. Also, opening it meant it would overwrite random files on your computer. It affected over 500000 systems and did about $15 billion worth damage.

SoBig showed up in 2003, as a worm and a Trojan virus that circulated via email spam. This malware could copy files, email itself to others and damage your computer software / hardware components. It remains the second fastest spreading virus till date, doing about $37 billion in damages to hundreds of thousands of computers

MyDoom appeared in 2004, and became the fastest spreading malware. It sent junk emails through infected computers, with the text “andy, I’m just doing my job, nothing personal, sorry”. And by conducting some DDoS attacks, it did a damage of $38 billion!

BlackEnergy was discovered in 2007 and remained in operation for the longest amount of time until 2015. It caused a massive cyber attack that caused a large-scale blackout in Ukraine in December 2015. Some say it was one of the most sophisticated malware.

DarkTequilla appeared in 2013, and with its sophisticated and evasive nature, targeted users in Latin America. It stole personal and corporate data including bank credentials, even when offline. It spread through spear phishing and infected USB Flash drives, and did hundreds of millions of damage.

WannaCry is probably the most well known, as it took place in 2017, as a global attack. It infected over 200000 computers from around 150 countries, causing the National Health Service in the US of $100 million damage and over $4 billion damage to the public. The attackers demanded ransom in BitCoin!

The Persistence of Chaos brought the deadliest computer viruses ever together in a single computer. What could go wrong, right? And at its current bidding, this becomes the second most expensive laptop in the world. Strangely enough, other expensive laptops comprise of those with golden chassis and diamond-crested power button! However, this…here, is totally something else!

Can a $99 AMD CPU beat a $329 AMD CPU?

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Can a $99 AMD CPU beat a $329 AMD CPU?

Remember this article here? It’s about the Zen 2 processors from AMD that were to go fully official on Computex 2019. Well, the day has come. Tomorrow, in less than 24 hours, we will see be hearing from the CEO herself. But that doesn’t stop the leaks from coming in, more than ever. So, let’s get into everything you need to know before the announcement.

The Ryzen 3 3300

The title of this article wasn’t really a click bait. The entry-level Ryzen 3 3300 (according to the leaks) scored more points in GeekBench 4 than the current champ Ryzen 2700X. Don’t believe us? Well, we don’t believe it either, but we do have screenshots of the GeekBench results, and those usually don’t lie (could be photoshop).

AMD Ryzen 3 3300 CPU Benchmark Leaked

Either way, the Ryzen 3 3300, a six-core thread CPU priced at $99 just scored 5061 points in single core and 25481 points in the multicore test on Geekbench 4. As opposed to 4923 single core and 25,209 multi-core scores of the $329 Ryzen 2700X. This does make things a lot more interesting.

Rest of the AMD Ryzen 3000 family

AMD Ryzen CPU Cores/Threads Base Clock Boost Clock TDP Price
Ryzen 3 3300 6/12 3.2GHz 4.0GHz 50W $99
Ryzen 3 3300X 6/12 3.5GHz 4.3GHz 65W $129
Ryzen 3 3300G 6/12 3.0GHz 3.8GHz 65W $129
Ryzen 5 3600 8/16 3.6GHz 4.4GHz 65W $178
Ryzen 5 3600X 8/16 4.0GHz 4.8GHz 95W $229
Ryzen 5 3600G 8/16 3.2GHz 4.0GHz 95W $199
Ryzen 7 3700 12/24 3.8GHz 4.6GHz 95W $299
Ryzen 7 3700X 12/24 4.2GHz 5.0GHz 105W $329
Ryzen 9 3800X 16/32 N/A N/A 125W $449
Ryzen 9 3850X 16/32 N/A N/A 135W $499

New Motherboards

Alongside all these Zen 2 CPUs, there are bound chipsets announcement that can handle them. And yes, the new board is going to be the X570 which has gotten so many board makers pretty excited, to say the least. One of which was Asus that took to Instagram and Twitter to teasing their NextGen ROG, ROG Strix, TUF Gaming and Prime series motherboards. Take a look at their official teaser post below:


While the new X570 is interesting enough, AMD is still sticking to their existing AM4 socket. So, if you are an owner of a, let’s say X470, a BIOS update is all you need to upgrade to a brand new Ryzen 3000 series CPU. Apart from the budget conscious A320, motherboard makers have started pushing out BIOS updates for the X470, B450, X370, and B350 motherboard. A new feature for the X570 will include PCIe 4.0 support as well.

The iPhone 11 could come with some enticing features

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The iPhone 11 could come with some enticing features

iPhone XS and XS Max did not bring much of an upgrade over the table. That could be one of the reasons why Apple is quite suffering the iPhone sales drop recently. Another reason would be the innovative products from Samsung and Huawei. So to cope with the challenges, Apple could bring some major upgrades over the last year iPhones. And the new rumors and leaks certainly have made us more hopeful about it.

Also Read: iPhone 11, 11 Pro, 11 Pro Max Announced: When is Nepal Launch date inc. Price?

Major Upgrades on the iPhone 11

Multiple camera setup is a growing trend in the smartphone market. Huawei started triple camera setup with its flagship P20 Pro smartphone last year. And since then smartphone camera has not been the same again. Huawei and Samsung are leading the DxOmark leaderboards when it comes to their camera prowess and iPhones are left far behind. But Apple is expected to make a comeback in the race.

It’s been a fair amount of time we have been hearing about triple rear cameras on the upcoming iPhone. But we told you to take it as a pinch of salt back then. Now new leaks of the phone have surfaced online with lively shapes. The leaked image shows the iPhones with three cameras at the back arranged in a triangular configuration.

Source: EverythingApplePro

Last year’s iPhone XS and XS Max had a normal camera and a telephoto camera with a 12MP sensor. And that may remain the same this time around too. The additional one is supposed to be an ultra-wide-angle lens, which would support the 120-degree field of view. However, the resolution of the ultra-wide-angle camera has not surfaced into the rumor market. Nonetheless, there are hints about Apple including OIS only on the main camera and a telephoto camera. Only the 5G variant could get an OIS on the ultra-wide-angle shooter. Apple is also said to be preparing on a more advanced flash, which would emit more light without an increment on the size of the LED. Furthermore, the new iPhones will reportedly come with smaller camera bumps.

On the front though, Apple could implement just a single selfie shooter. And just like last year, the upcoming iPhone 11 and iPhone 11 Max will come with 5.8-inch and 6.5-inch Super AMOLED display respectively. Just like last two years, the phone will also feature a sizable notch on the top, which would include Apple’s proprietary Face ID. There also news about Apple improving its Face ID system, which would allow the users to unlock their devices from wider angles. Further rumors hint that this feature would only unlock the Apple handsets from shorter distances.

As of now, there is no information if Apple would rejuvenate its popular Touch ID (fingerprint unlock) feature. However, Apple is said to be working on a new project where the under-display fingerprint scanner on the Apple devices could do a 3D mapping of the fingerprint and unlock the device securely. This new tech, Touch ID 2.0 is said to make a debut on 2020 edition of the iPhones.

Since the camera has been an important aspect on the smartphones these days, Apple is going a step further than just increasing the number of cameras. The company is preparing to upgrade its image signal processor (ISP) for fast and improved photography. This upgrade would also enhance the Smart HDR feature on the phone. Although there is not enough information regarding this topic, the tipsters have claimed the “it’d be better than anything Google or Samsung or Huawei have done before.” This certainly sounds interesting.

Further leaks suggest that the upcoming iPhones would feature a new frosted-glass-like coating. The devices are also said to come with less shiny stainless steel frame and upgraded stereo speaker setup that would produce a louder and clearer sound.

iOS 13 with tons of features

When Apple launches a new phone, it also includes the latest and improved software. And things are going to be the same thing time too. The iOS 13 will bring plentiful of amazing features. The first one would be the highly anticipated dark mode. However, the things won’t be deep AMOLED blacks on this mode. Apple is striding to include dark gray colors in this mode and it would support in the third-party apps as well.

Siri is also said to be enhanced on the new iPhones. The upgraded Siri will support advanced multi-command support, major improvements to overall understanding, and minor improvements to contextual understanding. Furthermore, there will be intelligent RAM management, which would learn users’ habits to pre-load apps helping to speed up the process. The developers inside Apple are also putting their efforts to make iOS 13 jailbreak proof.

Vivo Z5x launched in China – the cheapest phone with triple cameras!

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Vivo Z5x launched in China – the cheapest phone with triple cameras!

Vivo’s a smartphone company known for introducing high-end features in low-priced phones. And similarly, Vivo launched the Vivo Z5x in China. The company’s Z-lineup comprises of the most affordable phones from Vivo. Only thing is, their Z-series rarely make it out of China. And the Vivo Z5x is no exception. It is launched only in China for now, at a starting price of CNY 1398 ($202).

Overview

For an affordable price of around $202, this is Vivo’s first phone with a punch-hole display! Imagine that…the company’s first phone with a punch-hole display is a budget phone. This is something that we saw on premium phones like the Huawei Nova 4, and the Samsung Galaxy S10! And not only that but for that price, you also get a triple camera setup at the back!

vivo z5x punch hole display

Of course, this is not the first time we’re seeing triple cameras for affordable pricing. The Vivo Y17 also has a similar camera setup, but costs slightly more than this one. Its triple camera setup comprises of 16 MP primary lens, an 8 MP ultra-wide angle lens and a 2 MP depth sensor. The punch-hole houses a 16 MP selfie camera as well!

Besides that, the rest of the configuration seems pretty standard for a budget phone such as this. Actually…no! It packs amazing specs for this price. It features a large 6.53″ IPS LCD display with Full-HD resolution, and there’s a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor too. But what’s even more intriguing is that this phone is powered by the Snapdragon 710 processor! Yes…a $200 phone with a Snapdragon 710. Also, there are 3 RAM configurations – 4 GB, 6 GB and 8 GB with two storage options – 64 GB and 128 GB.

In addition, this phone packs a huge 5000 mAh battery with 18-Watt Fast Charging. It runs on Android Pie with FunTouch OS 9 on top. It will be available since June 1 in China in three different colors. Pricing starts from CNY 1398 ($202) and going up to CNY `1998 ($289).

Vivo Z5x Specifications:

  • Display: 6.53″ IPS LCD punch-hole display Full-HD resolution (1080 x 2340 pixels)
  • Rear Camera: Triple, 16 MP primary camera with f/1.78 aperture + 8 MP ultra-wide angle lens with f/2.2 + 2 MP depth sensor
  • Front Camera: Punch-hole, 16 MP camera with f/2.0 aperture
  • Processor: Octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 710
  • RAM: 4 / 6 / 8 GB
  • Storage: 64 / 128 GB, expandable via microSD
  • OS: Android Pie with FunTouch OS 9 on top
  • Battery: 5000 mAh with 18-Watt Fast Charging

Further leaks of the Redmi K20 are out: Poster shows a stunning design

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Further leaks of the Redmi K20 are out: Poster shows a stunning design

We all know Xiaomi is planning to launch the Redmi K20 Pro on 28th of May. And it has brought a surge of excitement among us primarily because it would be the next flagship killer from the company. The phone will come aboard with the flagship Snapdragon 855 chipset. And it is said to succeed the last year’s fan favorite Pocophone F1. But apart from the Redmi K20 Pro, Xiaomi is also striding to launch Redmi K20 on the same date. Being the “non-pro” variant, we will definitely expect some cutbacks on the specifications front. But the new leak hinted out that the major one would be on the performance front.

A poster recently appeared on MI store, where the major specs of the device came out of the veil. The poster shows that the Redmi K20 would be powered by Snapdragon 730 chipset. It is a new chipset from Qualcomm, which was launched back in April. Since it’s a very new chipset, we haven’t seen any smartphone with SD730 till the date apart from the Galaxy A80. Around the last week of April, Xiaomi Global VP and Xiaomi India’s MD, Manu Kumar Jain had announced a new Redmi phone with SD7XX processor to launch very soon in India. And by the looks of it, Jain could possibly be referring to the Redmi K20.

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Redmi K20 Leaked Poster
Source: Slash Leaks

On to the imaging department, the phone will get a camera triplet on the back. The poster has explicitly written 48MP main camera. However, there is no solid hint that gives us further details about the rest of the two. But according to the rumors, the device could possibly feature an 8MP telephoto and 13MP ultra-wide-angle lens. The handset is also said to support some nifty features like capturing 960fps slow-motion video and 4K videos at 60 fps.

On the front, we will see a pop-up style selfie camera, which is rumored to come with a 20MP sensor. So with the all-screen design, the display could look really immersive. The poster also implies that there will be an under-display fingerprint scanner. Further leaks suggest that the Redmi K20 would have 7th-gen in-display fingerprint scanner. So we might see some blazing fast unlocking speed on the device.

The in-display fingerprint scanner also cues that the display here would use an OLED panel. So we can expect some amazing colors with an optimum contrast ratio. And since Xiaomi has always been generous on the battery front, this one too will get a sizable 4000mAh battery.

The poster also reveals that the phone will also come in two color variants: Red and Blue. But since the true colors and design are not much visible in that image, we were still how the device would look when it launches. But Donovan Sung, the director of product management at Xiaomi posted a tweet recently and cleared our doubts on that respect. He posted a photo of the red variant of the K20. And the phone looks really amazing on that photo.

Other confirmed features of the Redmi K20 are DC dimming, an audio jack, and Game Mode 2.0. And the will get Android Pie out of the box. We can also expect the K20 will have MIUI 10 skin on the top of Android Pie.

Although most of the specs are yet to be confirmed, the K20 already got us excited. And we cannot wait to see more features and price of the device when it launches on May 28.

Vivo Y17 with Triple Back Cameras, 5000mAh Battery Launched in Nepal

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Vivo Y17 with Triple Back Cameras, 5000mAh Battery Launched in Nepal

Vivo’s Y-series consists of mid-range smartphones that mostly get mixed reactions from the audience and Vivo Y17 is no different. It was among the first device in Nepal to flaunt a triple camera setup but what else does it have to offer? Let’s check out the complete specs along with the price and availability of Vivo Y17 in Nepal.

Vivo Y17 Overview

The most exciting part about this lower-mid-range phone is that it packs triple cameras! Now, Vivo branded this as a budget phone with triple cameras. But with a price tag of Rs. 31,490, that isn’t exactly budget territory. Yet, it doesn’t belong in the mid-range segment either.

vivo y17 price nepal

Still, triple cameras for this price seem great, don’t they? There are barely any other phones at this price with triple cameras. Also, the only other Vivo phones that sport triple cameras are the Vivo V15 and the Vivo V15 Pro, which cost upward of Rs.40,000. Its triple camera setup comprises of a 13 MP primary camera, an 8 MP ultra-wide sensor and a 2 MP depth sensor – which, seems like the standard for triple cameras.

However, The Y17 is and looks like a budget phone from the outside, though. You get a big 6.35″ IPS LCD display but only has HD+ resolution though. Also, the aspect ratio is a bit strange at 19.3:9. The internals seems to be good, with 4 GB RAM, and 128 GB storage. There’s even a massive 5000 mAh battery, which, features 18-Watt Fast Charging. Everything seems to be cool, except for the processor, which is the Helio P35! And that is so much like an under-kill because you get the Snapdragon 660 for lesser prices! This chipset, cannot be, compared to the Snapdragon 660, in any way.

Vivo Y17 Specifications:

  • Display: 6.35″ IPS LCD with HD+ resolution (720 x 1544 pixels), 19.3:9 aspect ratio
  • Rear Camera: Triple-setup, 13 MP primary with f/2.2 aperture & PDAF + 8 MP ultra-wide with f/2.2 aperture + 2 MP depth sensor
  • Front Camera: Single, 20 MP with f/2.0 aperture
  • Processor: MediaTek Helio P35
  • CPU: Octa-core (4×2.3 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4×1.8 GHz Cortex-A53)
  • GPU: PowerVR GE8320
  • RAM: 4 GB
  • OS: Android Pie with FunTouch 9
  • Storage: 128 GB internal
  • Battery: 5000 mAh, 18-Watt Fast Charging
  • Sensors: Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass

Vivo Y17 Price in Nepal and Availability

The official price of Vivo Y17 in Nepal is Rs. 25,190 for a 4/128GB variant. But you can get a discount on the marked price depending upon the retailers.

Model Name Price in Nepal
Vivo Y17 (4/128GB) Rs 23,990

Now, this seems like a good phone because of the triple camera setup and the memory offered. But, it’s weighed down by its processor. So, will you still buy this phone, for a price of Rs.25,190? Do let us know.

Xiaomi unveils the budget-friendly Redmi 7A ahead of its official launch event

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Xiaomi unveils the budget-friendly Redmi 7A ahead of its official launch event

Xiaomi has unveiled the new member of the Redmi 7 series ahead of its official launch on May 28. The Redmi 7A is the direct successor to the popular Redmi 6A, a budget phone that was the choice of many.

Overview

Xiaomi has gone traditional with the Redmi 7A as the new device comes with slight bezels on the top and bottom. The 7A has a 5.45-inch HD+ display with 18:9 aspect ratio. Buyers might like the little curve on the sides of the screen. The Redmi 7A comes with a plastic back and has P2i splash resistant certificate for a phone that is a budget one.

Under the hood, the Redmi 7A is powered by the octa-core 12nm Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 processor. Couple this with a 4,000 mAh battery and the HD display, the Redmi 7A will definitely run for a long period of time. The 7A will be available in 2 GB and 3 GB RAM variants, and 16 GB and 32 GB RAM variants. The phone runs on Android v9.0 Pie with MIUI as a skin.

xiaomi redmi 7a specs

In the optics department, the Redmi 7A is equipped with a 13-megapixel primary camera that has AI embedded, and a 5-megapixel selfie shooter. This front-facing camera will work to offer face unlock. There is no fingerprint scanner on the device.

Redmi 7A Specifications

  • Display: 5.45-inches HD+, 18:9 aspect ratio
  • CPU: Octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 439
  • GPU: Adreno 505
  • OS: Android 9.0 Pie with MIUI on top
  • RAM: 2 GB / 3 GB
  • Storage: 16 GB / 32 GB
  • Rear camera: 13-megapixel with LED Flash
  • Front Camera: 5-megapixel
  • Battery: 4,000 mAh non-removable battery
  • P2i Splash Resistance

Redmi 7A Pricing and Availability

Xiaomi will announce the pricing and Availability of the Redmi 7A in the launch event of the Redmi K20 on May 28.

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The Oppo K3 is Oppo’s new budget phone with pop-up camera and Snapdragon 710

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The Oppo K3 is Oppo’s new budget phone with pop-up camera and Snapdragon 710

Oppo K3 finally went official as Oppo unveiled the device in China yesterday. The device packs quite a lot of features for an affordable price. The new phone not only looks like the recently launched Realme X but shares quite a bit of feature too.

Overview

The Oppo K3’s stand out feature is definitely the pop-up selfie camera. This camera measures 16-megapixel and has made way for a bezel-less experience on the display (although there is a hint of a chin at the bottom). There is a 6.5-inch AMOLED display with Full HD+ resolution and 19.5:9 aspect ratio on Oppo K3. The phone has a Corning Gorilla Glass display protection, but Oppo hasn’t yet specified the version.

The Oppo K3 has 16-megapixel primary camera on the rear-side which is one of the few differences it has with the Realme X. A 2-megapixel depth sensor completes the camera setup of the phone. For storage purpose, the K3 comes in two storage variants-64 GB / 128 GB with 6 GB RAM and 128 GB with 8 GB RAM.

oppo k3 pop-up selfie camera

Under the hood, the Oppo K3 is powered by the octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 processor alongside Adreno 616 GPU. This device runs on Android 9.0 Pie with ColorOS on top as a skin.

For security purpose, the Oppo K3 comes with an under display fingerprint scanner. There is a 3,765 mAh inside which is supported with 20W VOOC 3.0 fast charging technology. Oppo has included Type-C connectivity for the Oppo K3.

Oppo K3 Specifications

  • Display: 6.5-inches AMOLED, Full HD+, 19.5:9 aspect ratio
  • CPU: Octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 710
  • GPU: Adreno 616
  • OS: Android 9.0 Pie with Colors OS on top
  • RAM: 6 GB / 8 GB
  • Storage: 64 GB / 128 GB
  • Rear camera: Dual 16 MP, f/1.9 (primary) + 2 MP, f/2.4 (depth sensor)
  • Front Camera: 16 MP pop-up, f/2.0
  • Battery: 3,765 mAh non-removable Li-Po battery with 20W VOOC 3.0 charging
  • SIM(s): Dual SIM
  • Sensors: Fingerprint (under-display), Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, and Compass

Oppo K3 Pricing and Availability

The Oppo K3’s pre-sale started from Thursday in the Chinese market. The base model of the device (6+64 GB) goes on sale for 1,599 Yuan (~$230) while the 6+128 GB and the 8+128 GB are priced at 1,899 Yuan (~$275) and 2,299 Yuan (~$332) respectively.

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Here’s how your smartphone’s display is affecting your health

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Here’s how your smartphone’s display is affecting your health

The OLED displays consist of self-luminous organic materials. Unlike the LCD display, which uses backlight, they have their own source of light. So these types of screens offer better contrast ratio than the LCD displays. Apart from that, OLED displays also portray amazing colors with deeper blacks. That’s why OLED displays are quite popular in the market. And in that context, the AMOLED displays are often remarked best because of their ability to showcase punchy colors with an astounding level of brightness. But while staying indoors and using smartphones during night time, we require a lower volume of brightness. And while lowering the display brightness, smartphones use either one of the two methods of dimming the display. And one of them is so fatal that it can create eyestrain, which can further proceed to trigger migraine and other health-related issues.

PWM Dimming

PWM actually stands for pulse width modulation. And it is one of the widely used display dimming technologies in the market. As the name implies, this technology varies the light pulse in the display to alter the amount of brightness in the screen. In this technology, the display brightness is adjusted by altering the on-time and off-time of the display. The display glows on full brightness but since the on-time and off-time are varied, human eyes perceive the average brightness that appears in the screen for the time. Higher the on-time, higher would be the brightness. Lower the on-time (or higher the off-time), lower would be the screen brightness.

Here is a pulse waveform, which can give a clear idea on the topic:

pwm dimming duty cycles
Source: OLED-info

As shown in the diagram above, when the brightness of the display is 100%, the screen remains on all the time. But when the brightness is dropped down to 50%, the on-time decreases. It remains on for 50% of the time and off for the remaining time. And the screen will toggle between these modes at a very high frequency, which can be indistinguishable to the human’s naked eyes.

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Screen Flickering
Source: OLED-info

You might have got the point that on decreasing the brightness further, the off-time increases as well. But while decreasing the display brightness at extremely lower levels, the off-time will be very high when compared with the on-time. And in that case, there will be a considerable flicker effect.

Disadvantages of PWM Dimming and Screen Flickering

Even at extremely lower values, the screen flickering won’t be yet noticeable to our eyes. Nonetheless, it will still create all sorts of discomforts. The PWM Dimming can arise distresses like eyestrain and headaches in the earlier phase and can even trigger migraines after long-term exposures. But researchers found that only 10% of the population are gravely affected with the PWM Dimming. Rest of the people either would be completely okay or would notice just mild discomforts because of it. But for those who get affected, the PWM dimming can cause other health-related issues as well.

The PWM Dimming is a digital means of adjusting the brightness. Although it is cost-effective, it has its own sorts of flaws. And to overcome the issues related to PWM Dimming, an analog means of display dimming technology was discovered. And it goes by the name of DC Dimming.

DC Dimming

To light the backlight of the LCD and tiny LEDs of the OLED display, it requires a power source. And while studying about the electricity, we learned power as the product of voltage and current (Power = Voltage x Current). So varying any of this quantity, we can control the power supply to the display and adjust the brightness. Although it sounds simple on the words, it is not that simple after all.

Source: Sparrows News

This technology was used on LCD displays in the past. But on the OLED displays, it hasn’t been much. Smartphone manufacturers have recently started to roll out this feature on their handsets. It was because of one major downside of the technology on OLED displays, which had caused smartphone makers not to use it much. While adjusting the display brightness to the lower values, the current/voltage supplied to the display decreases significantly. And this considerate decrease on the voltage/current won’t be sufficient to light all the RGB LEDs properly. So the colors portrayed by the screen usually vary from their true colors. The colors emitted by the screen can also change beyond identifiable limits at times, which could even change the way users perceive the quality of the display.

The optimum solution

To counteract the downsides of both of these technologies, smartphone makers have started providing both of these features on the OLED panels these days. The brightness of the display lowers using PWM Dimming technology by default.  And they include DC Dimming as an add-on feature on the setting. Those who get affected by the screen flickering issue due to PWM dimming, they can trigger the DC Dimming feature on and stay safe from the health hazards.

To address the issue, OnePlus rolled out a software update, which included DC Dimming feature on its latest devices. Xiaomi did the same with its popular devices like MI 8 and MI 9. Another Chinese company, Oppo, also made its Oppo Reno smartphone compatible with this feature. Since this feature is directly connected with the users’ health, other smartphone companies are also following the suit. Apart from the aforementioned brands, we have heard Vivo and Meizu working on it. So it might be a mainstream feature in all the smartphones in a year or two. But as of now, choose the smartphone display wisely if you are sensitive with the phone’s displays.

Here are some of the best Audio Technica headphones you can buy in Nepal

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Here are some of the best Audio Technica headphones you can buy in Nepal

Music gives true rejoice when the audio device delivers a good quality of sound. And in that context, Audio Technica is one of the renowned brands in the audio sector. The Japan-based company has been into the business since 1962. And as of now, the company holds one of the leading positions when it comes to designing and manufacturing of the audio devices. Audio Technica brings professional-grade microphones, headphones, phonographic magnetic cartridges, and other audio equipment. And the good part is that Audio Technica is now officially present in Nepal. Audio Technica has a dedicated authorized distributor to look after the sales in Nepal. Sushmit International Pvt. Ltd. is the authorized distributor of Audio Technica products for Nepal. Although the Sushmit Group sells varieties of products, we will be only discussing the Audio Technical headphones and earphones available in Nepal.

Where to buy Audio Technica Headphones/Earphones in Nepal?

Audio Technica devices are available for purchase in Nepal both through the offline and online means. They can be purchased online via Sastodeal. But if you are planning to purchase it through the offline channel, you can contact Sushmit Group directly and purchase any of the headphones/earphones that best matches your needs and requirements.

Sushmit Bhawan
Subidhanagar – 35 Kathmandu, Nepal

Phone No: +977 1 5199073
Fax No: +977 1 5199454
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.sushmitgroup.com

Audio Technica ATH-J100

The headphone comes with a small form factor weighing just 5 grams (without cables) when it comes to the weight. These setup of earphones comes with cool design and packs a 1.2 meters cord.

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Audio Technica ATH-J100 Specifications:

  • Type: Cardioid
  • Driver Diameter: 13.5mm
  • Frequency Response: 18 – 22,000Hz
  • Sensitivity: 100dB/mW
  • Impedance: 16Ω
  • Maximum Input Power: 200mW
  • Weight: 5 grams (Approx.)
  • Cord Length: 1.2 meter (Y-type)
  • Plug: 3.5mm gold-plated stereo mini-plug
  • Price: Rs. 1,547

Audio Technica ATH-CLR100

The ATH-CLR 100 is In-ear headphones with a comfortable long-wearing design. The headphones come with three different sizes of silicone eartips to fit the ears of the various users. Audio Technica has also included a cord wrap along with the headphones. It is really light and is comfortable to wear. Since the headphones come in eight different colors, you can choose the best color that matches your taste.

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Audio Technica ATH-CLR100 Specifications:

  • Type: Dynamic
  • Driver Diameter: 8.5mm
  • Frequency Response: 20 – 25,000Hz
  • Sensitivity: 103dB/mW
  • Impedance: 16Ω
  • Maximum Input Power: 20mW
  • Weight: 3.4 grams (Approx.)
  • Cord Length: 1.2 meter (Y-type)
  • Connector: 3.5mm gold-plated stereo mini-plug
  • Price: Rs. 1,952

Audio Technica ATH-CLR100iS

Despite having a small stature and lightweight design, the ATH-CLR100iS headphones pack quite a punch for its price. The headphones come with 8.5mm drivers, which promises to provide crystal-clear sound with excellent depth and detail. This type of headphone comes with five different color variants.

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Audio Technica ATH-CLR100iS Specifications:

  • Type: Dynamic
  • Driver Diameter: 8.5mm
  • Frequency Response: 20 – 25,000Hz
  • Sensitivity: 103dB/mW
  • Impedance: 16Ω
  • Maximum Input Power: 20mW
  • Weight: 3.4 grams (Approx.)
  • Cord Length: 1.2 meter (Y-type)
  • Connector: 3.5mm stereo mini-plug
  • Price: Rs. 2,583

Audio Technica ATH-C200iS

The ATH-C200iS is another in-ear headphone, which includes a sizable 12mm driver in its small stature. This headphone also comes with a specially designed sound tubes control airflow for enhanced low-frequency performance. ATH-C200iS also packs an In-line mic and controls for answering calls and playing/pausing music.

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Audio Technica ATH-C200iS Specifications:

  • Type: Dynamic
  • Driver Diameter: 12mm
  • Frequency Response: 20 – 20,000Hz
  • Sensitivity: 106dB/mW
  • Impedance: 33Ω
  • Maximum Input Power: 20mW
  • Weight: 5 grams (Approx.)
  • Cord Length: 1.2 meter (Y-type)
  • Connector: 3.55mm stereo mini-plug
  • Price: Rs. 2,703

Audio Technica ATH-CKL220iS

These headphones come with an ergonomic bushing design in order to provide a comfortable fit in the ears. Talking about the audio driver, 8.5mm drivers on the ATH-CKL220iS, which ensures high-quality sound for all types of music. It also comes with a button to answer and end calls, to play and pause the music and videos.

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Audio Technica ATH-CKL220iS Specifications:

  • Type: Dynamic
  • Driver Diameter: 8.5mm
  • Frequency Response: 20 – 23,000Hz
  • Sensitivity: 100dB/mW
  • Impedance: 16Ω
  • Maximum Input Power: 200mW
  • Weight: 3.5 grams (Approx.)
  • Cord Length: 1.2 meter (Y-type)
  • Connector: 3.55mm stereo mini-plug
  • Price: Rs. 3,094

Audio Technica ATH-CK330iS

The Audio Technica ATH-CK330iS comes with a newly designed 10mm driver, which promises rich sound with a special focus on the bass part. It also comes with an in-line microphone for handing the phone calls. The earphones come in six stylish colors so one can easily find the one that matches their liking. Also, the buyers can get 4 sizes of interchangeable earpieces so as to offer comfortability in the ears.

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Audio Technica ATH-CK330iS Specifications:

  • Type: Dynamic
  • Driver Diameter: 10mm
  • Frequency Response: 20 – 23,000Hz
  • Sensitivity: 100dB/mW
  • Impedance: 24Ω
  • Maximum Input Power: 40mW
  • Weight: 5 grams (Approx.)
  • Cord Length: 1.2 meter (Y-type)
  • Connector: 3.5mm stereo mini-plug
  • Price: Rs. 4,640

Audio Technica ATH-CKR50iS Inner Ear Monitor

The ATH-CKR50iS comes with a sophisticated 12.5mm audio driver, which promises an undistorted mid-high range and rich bass. The earphones also come aboard with adopts brass stabilizer to improve the vibration damping property. The earphones are also so sophisticatedly designed that it offers excellent comfort and high sound insulation.

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Audio Technica ATH-CKR50iS Specifications:

  • Type: Dynamic
  • Driver Diameter: 12.5mm
  • Frequency Response: 5 – 25,000Hz
  • Sensitivity: 103dB/mW
  • Impedance: 16Ω
  • Maximum Input Power: 200mW
  • Weight: 8 grams (Approx.)
  • Cord Length: 1.2 meter (Y-type)
  • Connector:5mm stereo mini-plug
  • Price: Rs. 9,010

Audio Technica ATH-AR1iS

The ATH-AR1iS is the On-Ear type of headphone. It comes with big earcups that rest on the ears and inject rich audio to the eardrums. It comes with 40mm audio drivers, which outputs plenty of punch in the sound. But despite having big audio drivers, the headphone is relatively light and comfortable to use. Since the ATH-AR1iS comes with a foldable design, it is also really portable to carry around.

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Audio Technica ATH-AR1iS Specifications:

  • Type: Closed-back Dynamic
  • Driver Diameter: 40mm
  • Frequency Response: 5 – 30,000Hz
  • Sensitivity: 103dB/mW
  • Impedance: 43Ω
  • Maximum Input Power: 200mW
  • Weight: 110 grams (Approx.)
  • Cord Length: 1.2 meters with smartphone mic and control
  • Connector:5mm stereo mini-plug
  • Price: Rs. 9,010

Audio Technica ATH-S200BT

The ATH-S200BT is another on-ear headphone, which outputs music via Bluetooth. And these wireless headphones pairs with the audio devices via Bluetooth 4.1 connectivity. The earpads are relatively light and rest comfortably on the ears so as to offer better sound isolation.

Being wireless headphones, the ATH-S200BT also comes with an in-built battery. The battery on this device promises 40 hours of backup on continuous use. On standby, it extends to around 1000 hours. The earcups on this device also come with mic and control buttons to answer/end calls, adjust volumes, etc.

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Audio Technica ATH-S200BT Specifications:

  • Type: Closed-back Dynamic
  • Driver Diameter: 40mm
  • Frequency Response: 5 – 32,000Hz
  • Sensitivity: 102dB/mW
  • Impedance: 32Ω
  • Weight: 190 grams (Approx.)
  • Battery Life: 40 hours on continuous use (1000 hours on Standby)
  • Charging time: 3 hours
  • Connectivity: Bluetooth 4.1
  • Price: Rs. 12,224

Audio Technica ATH-LS50iS In-Ear Monitor Headphones

The Audio Technica ATH-LS50iS is one of the most promising in-ear headphones available in Nepal. It comes with 8.8mm “Live Tuned” Dual Symphonic Drivers, comprised of two drivers serially situated within each housing. This type of setup generates a balanced sound with reduced distortion and strong, articulated bass. The earphones also come with durable ABS resin housings, which greatly reduces the unwanted resonance on the audio.

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Audio Technica ATH-LS50iS Specifications:

  • Type: Closed-back Dynamic
  • Driver Diameter: 8.8mm
  • Frequency Response: 5 – 25,000Hz
  • Sensitivity: 100dB/mW
  • Impedance: 5Ω
  • Weight: 6.5 grams (Approx.)
  • Maximum Input Power: 200mW
  • Cord Length: 1.2 meters with detachable mic and control
  • Connector: 3.5mm stereo mini-plug
  • Price: Rs. 15,408

Audio Technica ATH-M40x Over-Ear Headphones

If you are looking for superior quality headphones that do not compromise on the audio quality and comfort, the Audio Technica ATH-M40x is one of the best headphones you can get. The headphones feature professional-grade earpads and headband material, which official high-class durability, and comfort. When it comes to the audio, it gets professional studio tracking and mixing, as well as DJ monitoring.

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Audio Technica ATH-M40x Specifications:

  • Type: Closed-back Dynamic
  • Driver Diameter: 40mm
  • Frequency Response: 15 – 24,000Hz
  • Sensitivity: 98dB/mW
  • Impedance: 25Ω
  • Weight: 240 grams (Approx.)
  • Maximum Input Power: 1,600mW
  • Connector: Includes two interchangeable cables: detachable 1.2 m – 3.0 m coiled cable and detachable 3.0 m straight cable
  • Price: Rs. 17,841

Audio Technica ATH-CKR55BT

These are the in-ear wireless headphones, which connects with the audio devices wirelessly. It comes in a small form factor and is very light when it comes to the weight. It also offers a fair bit of comfortability on the use. As it comes with a protective carrying case, which offers safe housing to this device.

Audio quality on wireless headphones usually degrades in the receiving end due to the lossy means of signal transmission. However, the ATH-CKR55BT is compatible with Qualcomm aptX and AAC codecs, which ensures stable and clear wireless transmission. That means you can hear some high-quality audio from the headphones.

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Audio Technica ATH-CKR55BT Specifications:

  • Type: Dynamic
  • Driver Diameter: 10.7mm
  • Frequency Response: 5 – 35,000Hz
  • Sensitivity: 103dB/mW
  • Impedance: 16Ω
  • Weight: 17 grams (Approx.)
  • Battery backup: 7 hours of continuous use, standby time of 200 hours
  • Charging time: 3 hours
  • Connectivity: Bluetooth 4.1
  • Supported Codecs: Qualcomm aptX, AAC, SBC
  • Price: Rs. 18,412

Audio Technica ATH-AR3BT

These are the pair of wireless on-ear headphones, which ticks almost all the right boxes and can easily please an audiophile. The 40mm audio drivers on this device deliver some crisp and punchy sound. The dynamic range is also truly respectable on this one. It outputs a different frequency of sound with optimum clarity.

The headphones come in a stylish round housing design encompassing soft earpads and easily adjustable padded headbands. This kind of setup offers a comfortable fit on the use. The headphones offer both wired and wireless means of connection with the audio device. It pairs wirelessly via Bluetooth and connected via wired means making use of the 3.5mm headphone jack. As the device supports Qualcomm aptX and AAC codecs, the sound quality via Bluetooth pairing will still be crisp and punchy.

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Audio Technica ATH-AR3BT Specifications:

  • Type: Dynamic
  • Driver Diameter: 40mm
  • Frequency Response: 5 – 35,000Hz
  • Sensitivity: 97dB/mW
  • Impedance: 41Ω
  • Weight: 190 grams (Approx.)
  • Battery backup: 30 hours of continuous use, standby time of 1000 hours
  • Charging time: 5 hours (Approx.)
  • Connectivity: Bluetooth 4.1, 3.5mm headphone jack
  • Supported Codecs: Qualcomm aptX, AAC, SBC
  • Price: Rs. 21,024

Audio Technica ATH-SR5

The Audio Technica ATH-SR5 comes with 45mm audio drivers, which ensures high-resolution sound quality. These on-ear headphones incorporate soft memory-foam earpads so as to offer comfort on the ears even on the prolonged use. These headphones also pack easily adjustable headband to provide a comfortable on-ear fit. Furthermore, the package of these headphones also includes a carrying pouch, which makes it ideal for traveling.

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Audio Technica ATH-SR5 Specifications:

  • Type: Closed-back Dynamic
  • Driver Diameter: 45mm
  • Frequency Response: 5 – 40,000Hz
  • Sensitivity: 103dB/mW
  • Impedance: 45Ω
  • Weight: 165 grams (Approx.)
  • Maximum Input Power: 1,500mW
  • Cable: 1.2mm with mic and control for smartphones
  • Connector: 3.5mm gold-plated stereo mini-plug
  • Price: Rs. 22,826

Audio Technica ATH-M50x Over-Ear Headphones

The ATH-M50x promises sonic performance, that’s why it has been lauded top audio engineers and pro audio reviewers. These headphones pack 45mm audio drivers, which promises a remarkable clarity throughout an extended frequency range, with deep, accurate bass response. These headphones come with earcups that comfortability fits on the ears. It also sophisticatedly isolates the background sound so as to offer active noise cancellation.

When it comes to the design, Audio Technica has packed professional-grade earpad and headband material, which ensures durability and comfortability on the use. Furthermore, these headphones are collapsible, which offers space-saving portability.

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Audio Technica ATH-M50x Specifications:

  • Type: Closed-back Dynamic
  • Driver Diameter: 45mm
  • Frequency Response: 15 – 28,000Hz
  • Sensitivity: 99dB/mW
  • Impedance: 38Ω
  • Weight: 285 grams (Approx.)
  • Maximum Input Power: 1,600mW
  • Cable: Includes two interchangeable cables: detachable 1.2 m – 3.0 m coiled cable and detachable 3.0 m straight cable
  • Price: Rs. 26,281
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