Author: Abhin Mahipal
Abhin Mahipal
Abhin’s love for all things tech started when he got his first smartphone, Galaxy S (the first), in 2010. Since then, he has been crazy about technology and tried out all major Android flagships from Samsung, and HTC. He currently uses a Google Pixel 4a as his daily driver.
Nah, it’s not the typical birdhouse you see around! Albert Raven has just launched a new Kickstarter campaign dubbed ‘Birdhouse: An Internet-of-Things work of art’. As the name suggests, it’s an IoT-based project that is as interesting as it sounds. But, there is a catch: the project does not involve the participation of any real bird like you may expect. But, there is a virtual bird, that you cannot see, moving from one birdhouse to another. The users have no say in deciding the movement pattern of the bird, however, there is a website with a live map that keeps…
Sony Xperia XZ1 and XZ1 Compact camera distortion fix have arrived! Sony Mobile is now rolling out a new firmware update to their latest flagship offerings – Xperia XZ1 and XZ1 Compact. The update bumps the software build version from 47.1.A.2.374 to 47.1.A.5.51. Weighing in at 396.2MB, the new update fixes the camera distortion issue on the latest Xperia XZ1 models. Besides that, the update also installs the latest November Android security patch on the said handsets. Since the software update is being rolled over-the-air, it may take a while before it hits your device. However, you can always check…
Sony is about to join the dual camera bandwagon with their upcoming handset dubbed Sony H3213. Sony is yet to make a dual camera phone and that honor might go to a Sony XA2 Ultra device. A new GFXBench benchmark suggests that Sony H3213 will feature a dual camera setup on the front. Yes, you read that right! Unlike most dual camera powered phones out there, the Xperia XA2 Ultra will have the feature on the front, and not on the rear. The exact name of the handset is unknown as of now. However, our best bet is that it…
The tablet costs a little lower than $200. Although the market for tablet PCs had almost become non-existent for some years now, the number of Chinese tablets flooding the GearBest store seems to have no stopping. The latest to hit the online e-tailer is the Teclast Master T8, which is currently up for preorders for $199.11. Even with a very affordable price point, Teclast managed to pull off a mid-range tablet with premium build quality and decent internal hardware. For $200, you’re getting a decent mid-range tablet that runs on Android 7.0 Nougat out of the box. At this point, we…
The original price of the Doss Touch Wireless Bluetooth V4.0 portable speaker was $90. Looking for a cheap replacement for your old portable speaker? In that case, you should probably check out the DOSS Touch Wireless Bluetooth V4.0 portable speaker that is currently selling for a heavily discounted price on Amazon. Speaking off, you can get this one for just $29.99 against the original price of $89.99. Woah, that hella a deal right there! In addition to the ultra portability factor, the Doss Touch Wireless Bluetooth speaker has touch-sensitive buttons on top that lets you play, pause and skip music…
Xiaomi’s first ever phone with a red hue is a sight to behold. Xiaomi Redmi 5X red colored variant was announced two weeks ago. However, there has been no word on its availability. Back in August, Xiaomi announced that they will be releasing a red colored variant of their mid-range phone Mi 5X. Although the Chinese company has been mum about the new variant since the announcement, they have now released a bunch of photos showcasing the Xiaomi Mi 5X red variant. This could also mean that the release date of the new variant is around the corner. Needless to…
An upcoming variant of Samsung Galaxy J3 with model number SM-J337 has been spotted on GFXBench. A new GFXBench listing reveals the key specs of the upcoming Samsung Galaxy J3 2018 smartphone that may launch earlier next year. The handset is said to run Android 7.1.1 Nougat out of the box. As far as the specs are concerned, the Galaxy J3 2018 will feature a 5-inch 1080p display. Besides that, the device will be powered by a 1.5GHz quad-core CPU along with 2GB RAM and 16GB internal storage. For imaging, the 2018 variant of the Galaxy J3 handset will have an…
Hong-Kong-based smartphone maker will launch a new smartphone dubbed Infinix Zero 5 on November 14 this year. Although not many details about the phone are known at the moment, previous leaks have showcased a bezel-free display with 18:9 aspect ratio. The company has already started sending media invites to the launch event that is scheduled to happen in Dubai, UAE. It’s pretty obvious from the leaks that the Inifinix Zero 5 will feature a dual rear camera setup. Besides that, other possible specs of the device include 6GB RAM and 128GB of internal storage. The best part about this upcoming…
Quartz Water Bottle is the world’s first self-cleaning bottle that uses UV-C light to kill 99.9999% of bio-contaminants from your bottle and water. Think twice before you reach for that single-use bottle. That’s a lot of plastic you’re using! There is a new Kickstarter campaign in town asking you to ditch your current unhygienic plastic bottles in favor of a self-cleaning bottle that cleans itself and the water inside it using UV-C light. Yes, we are talking about the Quartz Water bottle. The company boasts that the bottle could clean up to 99.9999% (well…) of harmful, odor-causing germs in the water.…
Huawei launched their flagship phones dubbed Huawei Mate 10 and Mate 10 Pro last month. And now, a new report suggests that a budget-friendly variant of the Mate 10 handset is on the way. Dubbed Huawei Honor V10, the handset is expected to cost only about $450. According to a TENAA listing, the Honor V10 will feature a 6-inch screen with 18:9 aspect ratio and will be powered by the same processor as the Mate 10 duo — Kirin 970. Besides that, the phone is said to pack 6GB of RAM, and come in two storage variants: 64 and 128GB.…