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Sunfox Spandan ECG devices now available in Nepal

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Sunfox Spandan ECG devices now available in Nepal

Sunfox has introduced its Spandan ECG devices in Nepal, including the Spandan Pro, Spandan Neo, and Spandan Legacy, designed to help healthcare professionals and individuals monitor heart health effectively. This article will discuss everything about the latest Sunfox Spandan ECG Devices, including their price in Nepal.

Spandan Pro Overview

For Healthcare Professionals

Sunfox Spandan Pro Design

The Spandan Pro features automatic switching of 10 chest leads and allows unlimited ECG readings. It provides AI-driven reports and supports various ECG tests like 12 Lead, Lead 2, and Heart Risk Calculator. It detects over 30 abnormalities, including arrhythmias and heart dysfunctions. Meanwhile, the Spandan Neo is designed for home use, offering easy ECG monitoring on smartphones. It is user-friendly and provides 99.7% diagnostic accuracy. The device helps manage heart diseases and provides emergency ECG analysis

Portable Bedside ECG

This device enables immediate bedside diagnostics, meaning one doesn’t needs to transport patients to ECG rooms. Meanwhile, the Neo operates without a battery or internet. It’s also suitable for post-surgery monitoring and chronic condition management..

How to use Spandan ECG?

1. Download and Install the App

  • Scan the provided QR code or search for “Spandan ECG” on the Google Play Store.
  • Install the app on your Android smartphone.

2. Connect Spandan 4.0

  • Use a micro-USB cable to connect the Spandan device to your smartphone.

3. Enable OTG Connection

  • Open your phone settings and search for “OTG.”
  • Enable the OTG connection and return to the Spandan app.

4. Prepare the Electrodes

  • Clip the electrodes onto the provided chest leads.
  • Remove the plastic covering from the electrodes.
  • For better adhesion, clean the skin with an alcohol prep pad or benzoin tincture.

5. Position the Electrodes

For Males:

  • Red lead: Right shoulder
  • Green lead: Left shoulder
  • Yellow lead: Position as guided in the app

For Females:

  • Follow the same process, ensuring proper placement around the breast area as shown in the app.

6. Record the 12-Lead ECG

  • Move the Yellow lead sequentially from V1 to V6 and then to Lead II, following app instructions.
  • Once at Lead II, switch the Green lead with the Yellow lead.
  • The app will provide guidance for correct placement.

7. Stay Still and Record

  • Remain relaxed and avoid movement during recording.
  • The app will notify you when the process is complete.

8. Generate and Share Your Report

  • After recording, the app generates a report.

Spandan Legacy 

The Spandan Legacy shares features with the Spandan Neo, offering portable, battery-free ECG monitoring for home use. It’s designed for non-experts and helps in managing heart health.

Spandan ECG Price in Nepal and Availability

The Spandan Pro is priced at NPR 30,000 in Nepal. In contrast, the cheaper Spandan Neo and the Legacy are priced at NPR 18,500.

Sunfox Spandan ECG  Price in Nepal (Official)
Pro NPR 30,000
Neo NPR 18,500
Legacy NPR 18,500

  • Meanwhile, check out our review of Realme 14 Pro+

Social Media Bill 2081: Nepal Govt Goes Strict for Social Medias

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Social Media Bill 2081: Nepal Govt Goes Strict for Social Medias

You might have noticed multiple news sites and Facebook pages posting about a new bill, the Social Media Bill 2081. It has been registered at the National Assembly which will become the Social Media Act 2081. And it has some concerning laws and punishments. Without further ado, let’s talk about the Social Media Bill 2081.

Social Media Bill 2081:

On Tuesday, Minister for Communication and Information Technology, Prithvi Subba Gurung, submitted a bill to the National Assembly aimed at regulating social media platforms.

Social Media Bill 2081 Nepal

“The bill, which seeks to oversee the operation, usage, and management of social media, has been registered in the National Assembly,” said Minister Gurung, who also serves as the government spokesperson.

Now, every social media platform operating in Nepal, such as Facebook, X, and others, must obtain operating permissions in order to function in Nepal’s territory. It goes for individuals, companies, or institutions.

Proposed Fines and Punishments of Social Media Bill 2081

The proposed Bill includes several provisions imposing fines and imprisonment for various offenses related to social media use.

Individuals operating social media platforms in Nepal without authorization or in violation of a ban could face fines of up to Rs. 2.5 million. Similarly, those engaging in activities harmful to national interests may be sentenced to up to five years in prison, fined up to Rs. 500,000, or both.

Section 18 of Chapter 5

This law prohibits actions or encouragement of actions that threaten Nepal’s sovereignty, territorial integrity, national security, unity, independence, dignity, national interests, or harmony among federal units. It also bans hate speech and content inciting divisions based on class, caste, religion, culture, region, or community. Violators could face up to five years in prison, a fine of up to Rs. 500,000, or both.

The Bill outlines penalties for specific cybercrimes:

  • Cyberbullying (Section 19): Cyberbullying offenses. Up to two years in prison, a fine of up to Rs. 300,000, or both.
  • Cyberstalking (Section 20): Cyber Stalking, harassing persons, groups, or organizations. Up to three years in prison or, a fine of up to Rs. 500,000, or both
  • Hacking (Section 21): Hacking someone’s ID or information. Up to three years in prison, a fine of up to Rs. 1.5 million, or both.
  • Phishing and impersonation scams (Section 22): Up to three years in prison, a fine of up to Rs. 1.5 million, or both.
  • Sextortion and extortion (Section 23): Up to three years in prison, a fine of up to Rs. 1.5 million, or both.
  • Posting explicit content (Section 24): Up to three months in prison, a fine of up to Rs. 50,000, or both.
  • Spreading obscene, false, or misleading content (Section 25): Up to two years in prison, a fine of up to Rs. 300,000, or both.
  • Uploading or distributing deepfake videos (Section 26): Up to two years in prison, a fine of up to Rs. 300,000, or both.
  • Section 27 addresses anonymous activity on social media: Creating or using pseudonymous accounts could result in up to three months in prison, a fine of up to Rs. 50,000, or both. If an individual operates a fake group, page, or ID to spread misinformation harmful to Nepal’s sovereignty or national interests, they could face up to five years in prison or a fine of up to Rs. 1.5 million, depending on existing laws. Additional penalties include an extra year in prison for encouraging social media offenses and double penalties for repeat offenders
  • Section 28 (2): Public officials or those benefiting from state funds committing offenses under this law could face a 50% increase in penalties. Using children to commit offenses could result in an additional year of imprisonment.

Social Media Bill 2081: Is it all good? Is it?

Well, this bill is the Nepal government’s initiative to modulate social media and tackle cyberbullying, cyber harassment, and other arising issues, which is great! But if you currently look at social media posts, the Social Media Bill 2081 is garnering criticism from both the press and citizens. Many have noted it to be a move against free speech. Critics have argued that certain provisions of this bill are imposing excessive control over online platforms and users.

The government can initiate criminal proceedings against individuals, journalists, or media organizations if their content is perceived as harming Nepal’s sovereignty, security, or unity under the Social Media Bill 2081.

These are the 8 free AI courses from Google you don’t want to miss out!

Surakshya Acharya
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These are the 8 free AI courses from Google you don’t want to miss out!

Artificial Intelligence is rapidly changing the tech world. In the meantime, Google is offering you 8 free AI courses to help you get up to speed. Whether you’re just starting out or you’re already familiar with the basics, these courses cover everything from the fundamentals to advanced techniques. Let me break down each course for you and where you can access them.

Google’s 8 Free AI Courses

Introduction to Generative AI

Introduction to Generative AI is for beginners who are curious about AI and how it creates new things. This course explains Generative AI in simple terms. It covers what this technology is, how it’s different from regular machine learning, and where it’s used (like creating images, text, and music). Furthermore, you’ll explore Google’s tools for building your own AI projects.

Here’s the link for the course.

Image Generation

If you are a developer who wants to learn how AI can create realistic and creative images, the Image Generation course by Google is a good start for you. It dives into diffusion models, a type of AI that learns to create images similar to what it’s trained on. You’ll also get hands-on experience using Google Cloud’s machine learning platform to train and deploy these models.

Introduction to AI course by Google

Here’s the link for the course.

Responsible AI

On the third of the list, we have Responsible AI. This course is designed for anyone interested in the ethics behind AI. This short course is all about creating AI responsibly. It explains the importance of ethics in AI development and gives you insight into Google’s seven AI principles (you will have to log into the course to find out the principles), which ensures that AI is developed fairly and safely.

Responsible AI

Here’s the link for the course.

Large Language Models (LLMs)

I think this is one of the most useful courses one can learn for free. This course will offer you the basic idea of large language models (LLM), the use cases where they can be utilized, and how you can use prompt tuning to enhance LLM performance. On top of that, it also covers Google tools to help you develop your own Gen AI apps.

Here’s the link for the course.

Transformer and BERT Models

Transformers and BERT (Bidirectional Encoder Representations from Transformers) are fundamental models in Natural Language Processing (NLP). This course explores the Transformer architecture, a powerful neural network design, and the BERT model, which leverages this architecture for various NLP tasks. You’ll learn about key components like the self-attention mechanism, which allows the model to focus on different parts of a sentence or text, and how they contribute to BERT’s impressive performance.

Here’s the link for the course.

Attention Mechanism

Attention Mechanism is designed for learners who want to dig deeper into AI’s inner workings. It is a technique used in artificial intelligence and machine learning that directs deep learning models to prioritize salient details (input data) and ignore details that are less important at the moment. The attention mechanism is a key feature of many AI models. This course shows you how it helps AI focus on important parts of data, like understanding specific words in a sentence. It’s an essential concept for anyone interested in how modern AI works.

Here’s the link for the course.

Introduction to Vertex AI Studio

If you are a developer looking to create and customize your AI model, this might be a good course for you (or even for beginners planning on development). Vertex AI Studio is a platform where you can build and tweak your own generative AI models. This course introduces you to the platform and walks you through creating multimodal applications (AI that works with text, images, and more). You’ll learn how to design prompts and fine-tune models to get the best results.

Introduction to Vertex AI Studio

Here’s the link for the course.

Create Image Captioning Models

Last but definitely not least, we have the Create Image Captioning Models course. This course is for anyone interested in building AI that connects images with text. This course teaches you how to build AI that can describe images. Moreover, it shows you how to train a model to look at a picture and automatically generate a caption. By the end, you’ll know how to create your own image captioning models for various projects.

Here’s the link for the course.

Conclusion

Upon the completion of these courses, you will get a certification from the google. So, whether you’re new to AI or looking to sharpen your skills, Google’s free courses cover most of the things you need to know. So, dive in right now!

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Benco V90i SE launched in Nepal with Unisoc T606 processor

Surakshya Acharya
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Benco V90i SE launched in Nepal with Unisoc T606 processor

Benco recently launched the Benco V92 in Nepal, and now the company has introduced another budget-friendly model, the Benco V90i SE. This smartphone offers a large display and a reliable battery for the budget price range. In this article, we’ll take a closer look at the Benco V90i SE, including its specifications and price in Nepal.

Benco V90i SE Overview

Design and Display

The design of the Benco V90i SE bears some resemblance to the Honor X9c. It features a sleek monotone finish with a rounded camera island on the back, housing two cameras and an LED flash. The phone weighs approximately 207 grams, with dimensions of 8.63 x 77.17 x 170.71mm.

Benco V90i design and display

On the front, the V90i SE comes with a large 6.9-inch display boasting a 120Hz refresh rate. Additionally, it offers a 240Hz touch sampling rate, with a resolution of 720 x 1640 (HD+). For enhanced security, it includes a fingerprint sensor.

Performance and Battery

Powering the Benco V90i SE is the Unisoc T606 octa-core processor, built on 12nm technology, with a clock speed of 1.6GHz. For graphics, the device is equipped with the G57 GPU running at 650MHz.

Unisoc T606 Processor

In terms of memory, the smartphone comes with 3GB of RAM, plus an additional 5GB of extended RAM, and 64GB of internal storage. When it comes to battery life, the V90i SE is packed with a 5000mAh Li-polymer battery that supports 10W Type-C fast charging.

Cameras and Software

For photography, the Benco V90i SE features an 8MP AI dual camera setup on the back, along with a 5MP AI camera on the front for selfies. On the software front, the device runs Android 14.

Benco V90i Battery

Benco V90i SE Specifications

  • Display: 6.9-inch waterdrop display
  • Resolution: 720 x 1640 HD+
  • Refresh Rate: 120Hz refresh rate, 240Hz touch sampling rate
  • Chipset: Unisoc T606 Octa-Core Processor
  • GPU: G57-650MHz
  • Memory: 3GB RAM (5GB extended RAM)
  • Storage: 64GB internal storage
  • Software: Android 14
  • Rear Camera: 8MP AI dual camera
  • Front Camera: 5MP AI camera
  • Battery: 5000mAh Li-poly (typical) with 10W fast charging
  • Connectivity: 4G, Wi-Fi, GPS
  • Audio: Optimized Super-Loud Speaker
  • Color Options: Nova Grey and Champagne Gold
  • Sensors: G-sensor, Light sensor, Fingerprint sensor, Virtual gyroscope, E-compass

Benco V90i SE Price in Nepal and Availability

The Benco V90i SE is priced at NPR 10,499 for the 3/64GB variant in Nepal. The company is also offering a 100-day replacement guarantee and a 90-day screen replacement offer.

Benco V90i SE Price in Nepal (Official) Availability
3/64GB NPR 10,499 Hukut

Kimi K1.5 is the new AI tool by a chinese company which outshines OpenAI’s O1

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Kimi K1.5 is the new AI tool by a chinese company which outshines OpenAI’s O1

After Claude, OpenAI, and other American companies dominated the AI market throughout 2024, Chinese AI companies are making their mark with rapid developments. Models like Deepseek, and QWEN 2.5 Max, are starting to gain attention and are shaking up the internet. In similar fashion, Kimi K1.5, an AI model developed by Moonshot AI, a Beijing-based startup has now entered the market as a direct competitor to OpenAI’s O1 model. In this article, we will discuss more about the latest Kimi K1.5.

Kimi K1.5 Overview

Performance

Kimi K1.5

 

Kimi K1.5 outperforms OpenAI’s GPT-4 and Claude 3.5 Sonnet in several key benchmarks. For instance, it scored 96.2 in MATH 500, 77.5 in AIME, and ranked in the 94th percentile on Codeforces. The model shows particular strength in reasoning, problem-solving, and handling long-context tasks. It excels in mathematics, coding, and dealing with complex multimodal inputs, including both text and images. Kimi K1.5 outperforms competitors by up to 550% on certain benchmarks, especially in reasoning and multimodal input handling.

Key Features

Kimi K1.5 offers several advanced features, including the fact that it can process both text and visual inputs, such as photos and videos. The model uses reinforcement learning (RL) to improve its decision-making through exploration and rewards. Additionally, it utilizes a chain of thought approach to break down complex problems into smaller, more manageable steps, which helps in better reasoning. Kimi K1.5 also supports long-context windows, capable of handling up to 128k tokens for extended conversations. Finally, the model uses efficiency techniques like partial rollouts and length penalties, which help maintain high-quality responses without unnecessary verbosity.

Kimi K1.5 Price & Development

Developed at a lower cost compared to American AI models, Kimi K1.5 is free to use with no limits.

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Alibaba Qwen 2.5 Max reportedly surpasses Deepseek in various benchmarks

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Alibaba Qwen 2.5 Max reportedly surpasses Deepseek in various benchmarks

Alibaba has introduced its new AI model, Qwen 2.5 Max, which it claims outperforms DeepSeek-V3 and other leading AI models. The launch, just weeks after DeepSeek-V3’s significant entry into the AI space, signals China’s drive to maintain its competitive edge in the global AI industry. This article will discuss more about the latest Alibaba Qwen.

Alibaba Qwen 2.5 Max Overview 

Performance Against Competitors

Alibaba QWEN 2.5 Max

Qwen 2.5 Max has demonstrated superior performance in several benchmark tests compared to models from DeepSeek, OpenAI, and Meta. Notably, it set new records in MMLU and LiveCodeBench, showcasing its enhanced capabilities.

Benchmark Results

Qwen 2.5 Max has shown impressive results in various industry benchmarks, positioning it as a formidable contender in the AI space. It led the way in tests like Arena-Hard, where it outperformed DeepSeek-V3 and GPT-4o-0806. The model also excelled in MMLU-Pro and LiveBench, placing itself slightly ahead of DeepSeek-V3, while still trailing behind GPT-4o-0806 in certain areas. In the LiveCodeBench and GPQA-Diamond tests, Qwen 2.5 Max emerged ahead of DeepSeek-V3, further solidifying its advanced capabilities, though it still faced competition from GPT-4o-0806 in some aspects.

Alibaba Qwen 2.5 Max Availability

The Qwen 2.5 Max was released on January 29th, 2025, coinciding with the Lunar New Year holiday. 

  • Meanwhile, check out our review of the Realme 14 Pro+

Samsung Galaxy S25+ is now available for pre-booking in Nepal

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Samsung Galaxy S25+ is now available for pre-booking in Nepal

Alongside the regular Galaxy S25 and the monstrous Galaxy S25 Ultra, the Galaxy S25+ has landed in Nepal as well. So let’s discuss the official price in Nepal, pre-booking offers, and availability of Samsung Galaxy S25+.

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Samsung Galaxy S25+ Price in Nepal and Availability

The official price of the Samsung Galaxy S25+ in Nepal is NPR 141,999 for the sole 12/256GB variant. You can pre-book Galaxy S25+ in Nepal from Samsung-authorized stores like Hukut. On top of the official pre-booking offer, the first 10 customers who pre-book Galaxy S25+ from Hukut Store will also get free gifts worth NPR 5,000. Including a 25W Samsung charger, a back cover, and tempered glass.

Samsung Galaxy S25+ Price in Nepal (Official)
12/256GB NPR 141,999

Samsung Galaxy S25+ Pre-booking offers

According to Samsung Nepal, the Galaxy S25 series will be up for pre-booking from January 30 – February 13. And the pre-booking offer for the Galaxy S25+ is as follows:

  • You can get Galaxy Buds 3 Pro worth NPR 31,999 for NPR 14,999, and an official Samsung silicone case worth NPR 3,399 for NPR 1,499.

Samsung Galaxy S25+ Overview

Design and Display

Galaxy S25 Plus Design
Galaxy S25 vs Galaxy S25 Plus

The Galaxy S25+ features a 6.7-inch 1440p+ LTPO OLED display, supporting a 1-120Hz refresh rate. Compared to the 6.2-inch display on the regular S25, the S25+ offers a larger screen for those who prefer a bigger display. Like the S25, the S25+ uses an Armor Aluminum frame made from recycled materials and is rated IP68 for dust and water resistance.

Performance and Cooling

Similar to the Galaxy S25, the S25+ is powered by the custom Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, offering 37% improved CPU performance, 30% better GPU power, and 40% faster NPU. It also includes 12GB of RAM and storage options of 256GB and 512GB. The S25+ features the same 40% larger vapor chamber and enhanced thermal interface material for efficient cooling, ensuring it stays cool even during heavy use.

Battery and Charging

The Galaxy S25+ comes with a larger 4,900mAh battery, providing more power than the S25’s 4,000mAh. Additionally, the S25+ supports faster 45W wired charging, allowing up to 65% charge in just 30 minutes. The S25, in comparison, supports 25W wired charging. Both models support 15W Qi wireless charging, though neither supports Qi2.

Camera Features

The camera setup on the S25+ is identical to the Galaxy S25, with a 50MP main camera, a 10MP telephoto lens with 3x zoom, and a 12MP ultrawide camera. Both devices feature a 12MP front camera. The Galaxy S25+ supports 10-bit HDR video recording and improved noise reduction for better low-light video quality, similar to the S25.

Software and Security

Running One UI 7 based on Android 15, the Galaxy S25+ offers the same software experience as the S25. Samsung provides seven years of software and security updates. The S25+ also features post-quantum cryptography for enhanced data security and includes the Personal Data Engine, which processes sensitive data directly on the device.

Samsung Galaxy S25+ Specifications

  • Display: 6.7-inch 1440p+ LTPO OLED, 1-120Hz refresh rate
  • Color options: Navy, Silver Shadow
  • Processor: Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy
  • Memory: 12GB
  • Storage: 256GB, 512GB
  • Rear Cameras: 50MP (main), 10MP (telephoto), 12MP (ultrawide)
  • Front Camera: 12MP
  • Battery: 4,900mAh, 45W wired, 15W wireless
  • Build: Armor Aluminum frame, IP68 certified
  • Connectivity: 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4
  • Check the full specifications of Samsung Galaxy S25+ here

Meanwhile, check out our review of Galaxy S24 and Galaxy S24+

Samsung’s Galaxy S25 is up for pre-booking in Nepal

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Samsung’s Galaxy S25 is up for pre-booking in Nepal

Samsung’s latest compact flagship phone, the Galaxy S25, is now available for pre-booking in Nepal. So let’s take a look at everything you need to know about the Samsung Galaxy S25, including its official price in Nepal, pre-booking offers, availability, and more.

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Samsung Galaxy S25 Price in Nepal and Availability

The official price of the Samsung Galaxy S25 in Nepal is NPR 104,999 for the 12/128GB and NPR 114,999 for the 12/256GB variant. You can buy Galaxy S25 in Nepal from Samsung-authorized stores like Hukut, where the first 10 customers will get additional gifts worth NPR 5,000 for free. Including a 25W Samsung charger, a back cover, and tempered glass

Samsung Galaxy S25 Price in Nepal (Official)
12/128GB NPR 104,999
12/256GB NPR 114,999
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Samsung Galaxy S25 Overview

Design and Display

Galaxy S25 Design and Display

The Galaxy S25 has a 6.2-inch 1080p+ LTPO OLED display with a refresh rate of 1-120Hz, HDR 10+ certification and FHD+ resolution. It is slightly slimmer and lighter than its predecessor. The phone uses an Armor Aluminum frame with recycled materials and has an IP68 rating for dust and water resistance.

Performance and Cooling

The Samsung S25 is powered by the custom Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, offering a 37% improvement in CPU performance, 30% better GPU power, and a 40% faster NPU. It includes 12GB of RAM and storage options of 128GB, 256GB, and 512GB. The phone also features a 40% larger vapor chamber and improved thermal interface material for better heat management.

Battery and Charging

The Samsung Galaxy S25 has a 4,000mAh battery that supports 25W wired charging, capable of charging up to 50% in 30 minutes. It also supports 15W Qi wireless charging but lacks Qi2 compatibility. However, you don’t get any charger in the box.

Camera features

The smartphone has a 50MP main camera, a 10MP telephoto lens with 3x zoom, and a 12MP ultrawide camera. The front camera is 12MP. The phone supports 10-bit HDR video recording and improved noise reduction for low-light videos.

Software and Security

The Samsung Galaxy S25 runs on One UI 7, based on Android 15. Samsung promises seven years of software and security updates. The phone includes post-quantum cryptography for data security and a Personal Data Engine that processes sensitive information locally.

Samsung Galaxy S25 Specifications

  • Display: 6.2-inch 1080p+ LTPO OLED, 1-120Hz refresh rate
  • Processor: Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy
  • RAM: 12GB
  • Storage: 128GB, 256GB, 512GB
  • Rear Cameras: 50MP (main), 10MP (telephoto), 12MP (ultrawide)
  • Front Camera: 12MP
  • Battery: 4,000mAh, 25W wired, 15W wireless
  • Build: Armor Aluminum frame, IP68 certified
  • Connectivity: 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4
  • Check the full specifications of Samsung Galaxy S25 here

Meanwhile, check out our review of Galaxy S24 and Galaxy S24+

Honor X5b+ review: Good for the price

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Honor X5b+ review: Good for the price

The budget section of the Nepali market is filled with many offerings. And Honor has also thrown the ring in the hat with Honor X5b+ and Honor X5b. Both are almost the same phones with just the Plus version beating a higher res rear camera and extra internal storage. So, we have chosen the Plus version to review. Without further ado, let’s get into the Honor X5b Plus review.

Before heading in, let’s take a look at the Honor X5b Plus specs.

Honor X5b Plus Specifications:

  • Display: 6.56-inch TFT LCD, 90Hz, 530 nits (720 x 1612 pixels)
  • OS: Android 14, Magic OS 8
  • Chipset: MediaTek Helio G36 (12nm)
  • CPU: Octa-core (4×2.2 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4×1.6 GHz Cortex-A53)
  • GPU: PowerVR GE8320
  • Memory: 128GB storage, 4GB RAM
  • Expandable Storage: microSDXC
  • Main Camera: 50MP, f/1.8
  • Front Camera: 5MP, f/2.2
  • Battery: 5200mAh, 10W charging
  • Connectivity: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS, USB Type-C 2.0
  • Sensors: Side-mounted fingerprint, accelerometer, proximity
  • Audio: Loudspeaker, 3.5mm jack
  • Colors: Ocean Blue, Starry Purple, Midnight Black
  • Price in Nepal: NPR 14,499
  • Buy Honor X5b here

Honor X5b Plus Review:

A Good-looking Design

The Honor X5b+ bears an attractive design for a budget phone. If you are someone who’s coming from a bar phone, this guy will appease you for sure. The Blue variant I have looks gorgeous. Flipping to the front, you get a 6.56-inch TFT LCD panel with an HD+ resolution.

For my day-to-day usage with scrolling dozens of reels on Instagram or watching some serious Podcasts on YouTube, the display felt okay for the price while an IPS panel would have been more appreciable. While the 90Hz refresh rate is also just fine, if not great.

Honor X5b Plus Video Playback

Performance

On the performance side, the Honor X5b Plus packs a basic Helio G36 processor under the hood. This 12nm fabbed SoC is also found in Redmi A3. For the price, the fabrication is efficient enough to draw less power, which is good for a longer battery life.

Honor X5b Plus Gaming

Talking of the actual performance, the chip runs fine for normal tasks such as web browsing, social media, and light games. I noticed some occasional stutters but it’s completely normal for a budget phone. So, I let that slide in. Other than that, the MagicOS is also simple and most importantly, there are no ads whatsoever.

Connectivity

Getting to the connectivity side, you get VoLTE support on both NTC and Ncell. Meanwhile, VoWiFi or Wi-Fi Calling also works fine on NTC’s network while Ncell is yet to implement this service. So, you can get HD quality calls by either using a 4G network or WiFi on the Honor X5b Plus. One thing I did miss here is the lack of support for 4G carrier video calling. It’s a pretty handy feature that lets you video call without using any internet data from NTC to NTC SIM.

Honor X5b Plus VoLTE

Camera

Honor X5b Plus Camera

Lastly, let’s talk about cameras. This phone houses a primary 50MP sensor while upfront, there is a 5MP selfie snapper. You can take some decent images (for the price). The same goes for selfies. Likewise, you can shoot basic 1080p 30fps videos from this phone.

Daylight

Portraits and Selfies

Night

Battery 

The 5000mAh battery here lasts for 1 and a half days if you are a moderate user. While the 10W charging speed is quite slow. I really wish it was at least 15W.

Honor X5b Plus Charging

Honor X5b Plus Review Conclusion:

Okay concluding, the Honor X5b Plus suffices your need if you are looking for an affordable phone. It’s got a good battery life and good looking design. I mean, there is not much to complain over here.

Honor X5b Plus Casual

Honor X5b Plus Review: Pros and Cons

Pros

  • Nice design
  • Decent Cameras
  • Simple UI

Cons

  • Slow 10W charging

Pebble is bringing its e-ink smartwatches back in an open-sourced way

Surakshya Acharya
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Pebble is bringing its e-ink smartwatches back in an open-sourced way

Pebble, the company that revolutionized the smartwatch industry with its first device in 2012, is making a comeback. Its smartwatches were known for their unique e-paper display and impressive 7-day battery. Because of this, they sold over 2 million units back then. In 2016, the company handed over its intellectual property to Fitbit, but now, after nearly a decade, Pebble is planning to return with a new and improved version of its e-ink smartwatch.

Pebble’s Return

What makes Pebble’s E-Ink smartwatch special?

For those unfamiliar with e-ink display, it is the technology that allows screens to be easily read in direct sunlight, unlike traditional backlit displays. This feature has made Pebble’s smartwatches stand out for their readability. Furthermore, the smartwatches used to run on PebbleOS, the custom operating system that took the engineers of the company more than four years to develop.

Pebble e-paper design

“Core set of features”

Pebble’s founder, Eric Migicovsky, has expressed his dissatisfaction over the direction smartwatches have taken since 2021. As per him, smartwatches should feature always-on e-paper displays. Moreover, the watches should also have a long battery, after all, the original Pebble had a 7-day battery life back then.

Furthermore, the official also believes the UI on smartwatches should remain simple. The users should be able to control music directly from their watch with physical buttons, all without needing to look at the screen.

Pebble e-ink display

Not just that, Migicovsky also took a swipe at Apple’s closed ecosystem, stating that the smartwatch should be “hackable,”. Meaning, that it should allow users to customize features like watch faces, something Apple does not allow.

What’s next?

In a recent blog post, Migicovsky revealed that he and a small team are diving back into the hardware world to revive Pebble. While the new smartwatch may have a different name (Google currently owns the rights to “Pebble”), it will retain the core features that made the original device so successful, along with some exciting new additions.

While the exact specifications of the upcoming Pebble smartwatch remain not confirmed, we are expecting they will be built on the strengths of the original model.

PebbleOS goes Open-Source

One of the most exciting developments for the Pebble brand is that PebbleOS is going open-source. Thanks to Google, which now controls Pebble’s intellectual property. This will let enthusiasts and developers build and create new Pebble-compatible smartwatches.

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